“You’re my mate Isaac .” He roars, breaking from my water with a splitting wind attack, forcing me to cover my face to avoid being hurt by it. He’s back to flying as he hears shouting growing from inside the palace. His face turns red as he bares his teeth at me. “You can’t hide from me. I will always find you.” He yells as he flies away.I try to calm my heart when he’s out of sight. Okay, for one thing, that man is terrifying, and a lot stronger than I am. Second, I’m unexplainably attracted to him. Three, he’s stubborn as Wilson. I didn’t even think that was possible.“Isaac ,” I hear Murrow’s voice as he races into view. “After him!” Murrow yells, sending soldiers out on their balhams.I wave at him from the water. “Get back inside. I don’t know if he’s left yet.” Murrow ignores me and dives into the water. He swims out to me, and I’m well aware of various heads bobbing out of the surface. It makes sense. With the amount of water I influenced, it likely drew their attention. Not m
“Hybrids are creatures unique to this world. They are creatures of pure balance. An equal heritage of both species. Several combinations are known to exist in recent years, as crossbreeding as increased, but are extremely rare and the chances of birthing one is one in a million; but none are more rare than lycan and vampire combination. Lycan and vampire Hybrids are thought as the original and only Hybrid and are the only ones somewhat researched. This particular mix is a perfect combination of each races most toxic traits. They’re territorial, single minded, and easily the most lethal. Their strength surpasses any known species, as well as their speed. They have been documented to decimate cities in order to achieve their chosen goal. A lycan vampire Hybrid will suffer death in order to get what it desires most. There is nothing they crave more than power then a partner. “Hybrids are generally the same when it comes to mates. A Hybrid can have multiple true mates, but usually only t
“Admit you’re mine,” Mike yells at me, as I pull my neck away.“Never,” I snarl, pushing him off me when I get a solid kick. I look to my Goddess. “Goddess Kaelish of Linru, I swear to serve as your chosen warrior in this life and the next, never to break our bond, even in the end of times.”There is a warm smile in her eyes, but she grimaces as I take off, sprouting my wings. “I love your offer, but to accept I really need the other thing Isaac . It’s more for your safety than mine.”“That’s all I can offer,” I snap, narrowly dodging an attack from Mike . He missed my ankle.“Give it up Isaac ,” Mike calls, “You know as well as I do that you and I are fated to be mates.”I see Silas watching us in the moonlight, riding on Wilson’s back as she swiftly swims through the water. Leo is right behind him, swimming along. “You’re a murderer Mike . I could have even grown to like you if you weren’t such a monster. Go find another mate.”“I would love to, except they murdered her!” Mike sc
I scream internally as I try to move, unable to even try. Why is this even happening? I look over to my birthmark, which is now golden with swirls of seafoam green, and give myself a weak smile. Kaelish wasn’t kidding when she said she accepted the deal. My breath catches. Wait a minute, what deal did she just accept? Silas is so dead. If I don’t kill him, Mike will, and I better get the first hit.My eyes dart around as I sit up, finally pain free. Now there is someone that I have to kill, and it’s not Mike for once. I start to swim upwards towards the surface. Once my head breaks the water Kaelish is all giggles. “Look who finally woke up.”I shoot her a dirty look as she dangles her legs over the ledge. “You’re lucky you’re dead.”“And you’re lucky you’re blessed.” She says, giving me a wink.“Why is my relationship status a contingency to your blessing?” I demand from her.“The bites you have received are why.” She says, motioning to my new one on my breast.“Why would you pair
My stomach quivers as it suddenly drops to my feet. “Let’s just focus on you today.”“I’d rather keep my attention towards you.” He turns towards me, earning me nothing but daggered stares.I raise my eyebrow. “What do you mean by that?”He brushes the hair behind my ear, causing my heart to race. I hate that he can make me feel like this when I’m angry. “You’re very beautiful tonight Isaac . I’d like to get to know you better.”Surprise hits hard. I don’t think I’ve ever had a man say that to me after we’ve already hooked up. How pathetic is my dating life? “I’d like that.”I hear glasses clinking, drawing our attention. “Ladies and gentlemen, I want to welcome you to our Botanic Garden Ball.” Alier says, breaking the crowds attention, present on his ever prominent spot in the center of the stairs.“I wanted to take this opportunity to introduce to you, The Chosens’. Alier of Viliesia. Sarian of Valrose.” Sarian walks up the stairs with his wings wide and his hair slicked. He shoots
“Come along Isaac ,” Ellian sings as she pulls me along to meet with my parents and some of the councilors that advise Sarian and her. I whine in my head as I place another fake smile on, more than anything wanting to just disappear.They both smile as they sit at the table, while I remain standing and lean against a curtained pillar. If I sit, I’m going to fall asleep. That would be more offensive than just ignoring them. Since it’s their council, I get to zone out for just a little, though I’m aware of Murrow watching me. The father twins just love to take turns mothering me. My mother is refusing to look at me, but I can tell it’s because she’s scared. Every so often I catch her staring at my bite marks with sheer terror in her eyes. She’s scared for me, and she’s never been good at expressing her emotions outside of her own wants.The second Murrow looks away from me I feel my wrist get snagged. I get pulled behind the curtain and my mouth immediately covered. “Don’t scream,” He w
“Good, I like biting there too much.” He chuckles. “Do you know where it is?” He asks, giving me a sly smile.I know where they both are. I grin. “Yep.”“Good, don’t tell me.” He pats my stomach and gets to his feet. He flashes me a grin as I stare at him in a surprised look while he offers me a hand. “Only tell me when you’re ready, because I will instinctively bite it.”I take his hand and he helps me to my feet. “Do you want to dance?” He asks, giving me a wink.I’m still taken by surprise by his words, but it does send a blush to my face. “Yes, I do.”He kisses my lips and leads me out from behind the curtain and to the dance floor. I notice several people looking at our unkempt appearances and bite marks-including our parents-but at this moment I truly couldn’t care less.We spent the rest of the night talking and laughing; actually enjoying talking to each other since we’re not trying to rip off the other’s close. At the end of the night, he walks me to my room and leaves me wit
When we reach the palace, I keep my head low as several people have stayed around. Sarian is using his aura to force them to look away in intimidation. This gives me cover and protects my ego just a little bit more. I get announced as the Aquanian Chosen, and in the same night I get my ass handed to me by whatever Mike is.Sarian leads me back to my room, all of the others are surrounding Silas, trapped in my protective bubble. “Get dressed Isaac , you’re not sleeping in here tonight.”“Can you let me out of the bubble first?” Silas pants, clearly in pain.“Sorry, I forgot you were in there.” I gently lower him down and pop the bubble. He collapses on the ground while I stay covered by Sarian’s wings.“That was your strongest yet,” Murrow smiles, trying to cheer me up. “I couldn’t penetrate it.”“Thanks,” I say as Sarian, and I, move to my dresser. I get dressed in a navy blue silk skirt and wrap. After Sarian drops his wings I walk over to check on Silas.He smiles as he reaches to