Savior of the Shades: The Complete Shifted Fates Series

by Vasilisa Drake

“It should be me, Cole,” I pleaded.

It could be literally fucking anyone

Tears raced down my cheeks, as fresh as they’d been the day he’d been stolen from me and fallen into the pits.

So, yesterday?

“Yes,” I breathed. I wanted it. I wanted revenge.

You were suposed to say you wanted to help the people honey, selflesness, remember?

This is kind of handy. It wasn’t as skilled. Instead of a dress, I made a simple top and skirt.

That seems harder than a simple dress

Meanwhile, the ash-furred shape of Xander appeared. He was large, even for a wolf. Maybe only twenty pounds less than Cole. His attention fixed on Daphne for a long moment, head cocking as he examined her, breathing in her scent.

Ohno, is she his mate? He skipped the Choosing.

I didn’t need to sleep. That was the only gift the realm gave me,

You just got there, how do you know?

And in a blink, faster than a body should be able to move, he lunged and drew his sword in a single gesture and stabbed Hector straight through the heart.

That's ok, I have a feeling Daphne belongs to Xander. Too bad he's going to those pits though.

The second figure was more surprising. Xander stood over his grandmother’s shoulder, his back stiff.

Why would that be surprising?

He was gone. And with him, my way out of this realm.

Deal was 'when you wish to leave' he'd have to portal you back. No need to tell him to his face right?

You can’t hurt me without damning yourself, mate,”

She can hurt you, just not kill you

savoring the erotic mix of us on his hand.

Did he spit on it or something?

I’d stolen glances at Cole’s exposed neck.

You're really denying us that?

we were back in the council room, where no one seemed to want to look us in the eyes except Hecate, who winked at me.

I don't blame them it's fucking awkward

Phaidros nodded. We made our vows and Phaidros left. I was left wondering if we may have found a way out—or a surefire way to damn ourselves and save our enemies the trouble.

You can just make him vow to speak the truth and then ask the balls of his body. But that would have been to easy now wouldn't it? Let's trust the demon that backstabbed you THREE times already, sure. You're worse than a donkey.

Phaidros was the judge,

You REALLY see no issues with that?

I ripped out his throat. It was bloody, but it was quick.

So your vine can't touch it but your teeth can?

Violence is, of course, encouraged.

Violence yes, killing no right? Wouldn't be fair otherwise

Nine on five.

You just said eight

I might have been able to heal him. For a split second, I hesitated. That would cost us the trial.

I don't think killing is fair, she and Cole both can't

His scent was familiar, even as he clawed my flank.

Why would that make a difference?

and vow to the Styx or whatever it is that you will not attempt to stop him.”

I would say Stox lol

me—I just keep making terrible decisions that get people killed.”

Yes you do

The winding dragon tattoo curved from his shoulder to his hips.

It's suddenly a dragon tattoo?

“Do you know what you will offer the dragon, Soteria?” I appreciated Hecate’s confidence the dragon would come. “Not a clue. Any advice would definitely be appreciated.”

You gave it LIFE, claim a favor

“The Libra demon.” I didn’t need to specify which Libra demon.

I mean, you've been calling him by his name for a while now ..

“If you have any questions this evening,” Cole added, “seek out the witch, Hecate.

Oh she'll LOVE that

“Does this cabin come with a bedroom?” “It does. But the floor is closer.”

Yet while I’m formatting this behemoth of a book,

Behemoth is hardly what I'd call it