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
When we enter the great hall, there are several people sitting at a long wooden tree stump. Valrose is the main country that tries to live harmoniously with nature. Next is Linru. We sit on a wooden log while the others trickle in. Alier and Ileen are surrounding Silas, along with Leo. Leo is wearing a few wraps on his arms and is glaring at me.Leo sits down. “You had to have a Hybrid for a mate.”“Technically, that’s not my fault. The Lycan God has a sick sense of humor.” I say as I fold my arms, giving Lavar a pointed look.“Yeah, I might have forgot to warn you about that.” Lavar says, sitting next to him. “He told me he was giving the to be blessed Aquanian a present specially designed for Kaelish. I thought it was something sweet.”“Well it wasn’t.” I grumble.“At least he’s cute.” Isabow says as she sits down. “But we are sorry.”I wave them off. “Just give him an earful the next time you visit the temple.”“Speaking of temple, do you want to explain what happened to Kaelish’s
My room here is basically its own ecosystem, as will the others in Valrose. It has a small stream going through the room with moss, logs, and a giant hammock that hangs in the middle of the room, big enough for two. Too bad I don’t have time to see how Silas likes it.I quickly pack my bag, my clothes hidden in a carved out log. I set my bag down and whistle, calling Wilson. She’s up top since it’s easier than using our tunnel systems. Wilson gives a loud growl from up top as I giggle. “Kaysh,” I call up to her.“What do you keep telling her?” Silas asks, leaning against the door entrance.“Coded locations,” I say, giving him a smile. “Basically our favorite spots and the temples.”“And Kaysh is?” He presses.I giggle. “The Linru temple.”His face twists. “How does that even translate?”I blush. “It’s what I called them when I was learning how to talk. Wilson has come to recognize them by these names, since we’ve had a strong bond since the day I was born. She’s actually a week older
I stop moving and stop breathing, trying to listen for him. I didn’t hear him come back in. Please don’t see me.“It’s not like you to hide from me. Are you scared of me my little mate?” Mike asks, sounding amused. “Does that mean you’ll finally tell me? And maybe tell me what this little plan is of yours?” I hear a rock shatter as he looks at where I was originally hiding. “Where are you?”Another rock shatters, getting closer. “What are you up to Isaac ?” He asks, thoroughly enjoying this hunt.I start moving, still trying to stay silent. I’m clinging to my denial. There is no way he knows I’m here, right?“Your smell is so sweet today. I’d love to taste you.” Another rock shatters, allowing me to move quicker. He takes a sharp, inhaled breath, “You’re power level is growing, and it’s sensation is invigorating. Why don’t you allow me to bite you and put you into your next level?”I get to the rocks right before the entrance and crawl out of my safe spot. Getting to my feet I start
“Since that wasn’t enough for the petty bastard, he designed for Mike ’s Lycan half to be mated to you. Yvanna managed to get him to agree that Elayna was designed to be for his vampire half, so that way vampires were somewhat expected to succeed in either outcome.“I had already selected your soul when I learned of Isongarth’s plan. Horrified by it, I went against our protocols and physically designed your soul’s body myself. That’s why I intended you to be a Hybrid. It was to give you a chance at a mate that wasn’t destined to be a tragic love tale. Armos is also such a sweetheart and helped me trick Isongarth into linking Mike with your Valkyrie side. Then I designed your mermaid half-your most attuned side since you’re my chosen-to be linked to Silas. Silas wasn’t exactly my choice, but as I explained why Elayna was chosen for Mike , Silas was chosen for you.”“So when I die, I have two gods to punch,” I summarize.She smiles, “You’re not mad at me anymore?”I shake my head. “You