Storm of Secrets and Sorrow (Legacy #2)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

If only I’d known this is all I needed to do from the beginning. That was what he’d said to her.

Yeah that was insane

“Everything is unbearable, Theon. All the time. My entire life. You think this is something new? Me enduring something painful?” “I’m not trying to start a fight with you, Tessa.” “You never are,” she retorted.

Is this gonna be half the book again...

She’d always known the Arius Kingdom and its Lord were to be feared, but she’d learned that even his own sons were not free of his wrath and cruelty.

WHY WOULD THEY BE?????

Lord Jove’s brow arched. “Are you offering yourself in her place?”

Yknow... maybe not a bad idea..

She nodded slowly, the tension in her shoulders easing a fraction, and Theon found himself suddenly jealous that Luka got to be that comfort in this moment.

Heavy sigh

Not because she was forced to be, but because their desired outcomes aligned in some twisted way.

Wouldnt your best interest be... him dead????

“Fine. Done,” Theon retorted. “The Source bond will be severed, and a Match ceremony performed⁠—” “Between her and Luka,” Valter interrupted.

Oh i didnt expect that tbh

“Unless you would prefer me to hand her over to someone else?” Valter added, a brow arching in a knowing look. “The two of you share everything else. Certainly this wouldn’t have to be any different as long as the babes produced are Luka’s.” Share everything else?

HUH?????

The male had just been stabbed, and he was thinking of her?

The bar is in hell

He’d already been fighting off the feelings of need for two days, and there was a Fae in his room one floor up that was far too tempting.

?????????????????

“Is anyone going to tell me what the fuck happened?” Axel finally asked, unable to take the ringing silence any longer. “I already did,” Tessa said, still staring out the window.

Girl "your father stabbed your brother"... bffr

He always knew when she was nearby, that damn scent of hers calling to him—jasmine and citrus and something smoky with underlying spices—but being around her made him feel…

???? When he "claimed" her there was no way he could smell her???? Its been like 36 hours we need to chill

His eyes stayed fixed on hers when he said, “Hello, kitten.”

WOAH. NO THANKS

Katya was standing there wearing nothing.

EXCUSE ME????

“You’re still just whining.” “I am not whining,” she groused. “And I’m not an ass,” he drawled sarcastically. “I liked you better when you barely spoke to me,”

I cant believe these are adults

“Where are we going?” she interrupted. “Why are we leaving the Acropolis?” “You need to take those bands off, little storm,” Theon said gently. She spun back to face him once more. “What?”

Why is she being so dense bro

Clever. She’d pieced together how his father worked.

Yeah I'd hope so after the whole Pen situation, if she didnt get it after THAT she'd be a fucking MORON

“You don’t have to thank me for taking care of you.” “I suppose not. I’ve already paid the cost for such basic decency many times over,” she retorted. “Did you not choose this just yesterday?” Theon demanded. She clicked her tongue. “Don’t kid yourself, Theon. Neither option was desirable.”

Im gonna slam my head into a wall omfg

“Then wouldn’t that make Luka stronger than you?” Tessa asked. “Arius is a First God. Sargon is a Lesser,” Theon answered.

Luka has closer relation to his God compared to Theon, WE'VE BEEN OVER THIS

“Two days,” he said into the night, slipping the first one over her hand. “We will bring you back here in two days.”

But you told her EVERY DAY

He was silent for a moment before he said, “We should discuss everything that happened tonight.” “No.” “No?” She turned another page, not even reading at this point. “I needed to talk to you earlier. You, once again, made it clear it is not my place to know things. So, no, Theon, I do not want to talk about what happened with you.”

And yall are supposed to be like... mid-20s??? TRULY????

“I do not need a replay of your bickering and refusal to let him help you. I witness that every day,” he replied dryly.

Amen

Why do you think Valter wanted me, Tessa? Because of what I would be to him when I was of age. Because I was the only one in Devram. Because of what he could use me for.” Tessa blinked at him. She’d never really thought of it that way before.

...

“I’m not hungry,” she repeated. “I just want to go to bed.”

Shes literally like a kid omg

He was constantly wishing for a little more time these days, which was ironic considering he was essentially immortal.

I dont think theyve touched on the aging process in this world... does aging slow for Legacy? What's the life expectancy? Im sure his dad will retire and Theon will take over w/ no death neccessary but does Theon have GRANDPARENTS? They havent been mentioned.. and there has been enough generations to where the God blood is pretty far removed from current Legacies... So WDYM HES BASICALLY IMMORTAL??? Just because hes more difficult to kill??

“But it’s a system of caves and tunnels in the Ozul Mountains, so I suppose technically it is underground.” His head snapped up, taking her in. “Tessa, what’s wrong?”

Ohhh idk.. her fear of confinded and dark spaces???? Are you dense bro???

To correct the balance, those who overstepped were stripped of their gifts and cursed to weaken in the sunlight, forever bound to the dark and the cravings.

So.... a vampire....

His brow furrowed. “Why would I know that?” “Maybe she said something during training.” “Why would you think that?” “Perhaps because you don’t tell me what happens in those training sessions. You won’t even let me in the room.”

Can we not have a dick measuring contest rn Theon??? Maybe she'd tell you things if a) YOU told her things and b) DIDNT LOCK HER IN A WINE CELLAR

But then he felt her fingers drift through his shadow wings, and holy fuck. He lurched back as pure lust bolted through him, despite Tessa bleeding out on the ground.

OH NO NOT THE WING SENSITIVITY

“What other information have you withheld?” “Excuse me?” Axel asked, his mouth dropping open. “You heard me. Did you know of Jagger forming his own clan?” “No,” Axel snapped. “I would have told you.” “Would you have?”

Omfggggg youre so annoyinggg

breathing through his godsdamn teeth as desire warred inside of him. Desire for blood. Desire to punch something. Desire to fuck. Desire for her. Fuck, fuck, fuck.

We........ need to chill

“I’m going to kiss you,” he said, his voice so low and rough he didn’t recognize it. Her eyes widened again. “Why would you do that?” “Because you yelled at me.” “So that means you need to kiss me? That makes no sense,” she said, shaking her head slightly.

Im with her on this one... EXCUSE ME??

The emotions were a mixture of guilt and regret and longing.

Thinking this might be Luka

“When it is time,” Theon repeated, resisting the urge to pace. “And when is that going to be, Cienna?”

Is this not the same question????

“I will not be careful,” Theon snapped. “I do not have time for your games. Not anymore.” “Theon,” Axel hissed, a hand gripping his elbow in warning, but Theon was over it.

Remember when he said he didnt lose control? Yeah....

Right. Nudity didn’t bother her. She usually enjoyed getting naked with men. Or males. Or whatever.

?????

“I don’t want to feel that defenseless ever again, Luka.” “Then we make sure you aren’t,” he said,

Yeah hes been TRYING to help w that

“Who is Gia?” Tessa asked. “Luka mentioned that name earlier.”

Why didnt you ask Luka earlier?? AND Luka is the only one who's mentioned Gia to you so this sentence feels stupid

How had the female become that comfortable in such a short period of time? She had to be convinced to sit and eat with them, but here she was fine.

A) she doesnt have the pressure of being a Source B) she knows how to stfu

“That seems a little far-fetched. Who can control the weather?” she argued.

Girl... are you trying to tell me that the weather DOESNT correlate w your moods??? Or do you only think you have storm powers. Imma need more cause im starting to think youre stupid

“Do they always sit together?” Tessa asked, moving roasted vegetables around her plate with her fork. When would they get dessert?

what a stupid ass question.

She was still a Source. If she fucked up, everything could change.

which she CHOSE to be

“He didn’t mean it that way, Tessie,” Dex said. “No need to be overdramatic.” He was probably right. She was being overdramatic. Her trapped magic was making her oversensitive, and she did need to be careful. She was already pushing the limits tonight.

??? oh but when he says it it’s FINE ?????? don’t pmoooo

“I’m not being defensive,” she snapped. “It is just odd that a Lord—the Achaz Lord at that—is confiding in a Fae he only chose weeks ago.” “Does the Arius Heir not confide in you?”

glad she caught on to that at least. difference is she’s Source to the Aruis heir… whereas we think Dex was only selected as a lowly fae weeks ago… but this info is sensitive and something a regular degular fae wouldn’t be told by the “unofficial king” on the realm

“That’s…” She huffed. Fine, it was a somewhat valid point.

BUT ITS NOT. i’ve got my eye on you Brecken

“I know what needs to happen. I do not need you coming in and telling me how to handle this,” Theon snapped.

imma punch you in the teeth my man

Between the hearing and his father’s demands, the newest Mark and the trip to the Underground, there simply hadn’t been enough time. But it still shouldn’t have come to this. Not this quickly.

You also didnt try to MAKE time

“Forgive me for not believing you after you attacked my Source last night.”

??? Bro you admitted thag she helped. I fucking hate you

“If you have a Guardian, where is he?” Axel asked. “These two can scarcely stand to go to the bathroom without each other.”

LMFAO

“We did,” Theon answered, but judging by Scarlett’s face, that was the wrong thing to say.

WDYM YOU DID????? God i hate you