ログインLamia and Kellen return to a realm different from what they left. Overrun with Senko’s creations and monsters from the underworld, they have one goal as they struggle to come to terms with their new identities. To rid the realm of Aodh and send him back to the hell hole he came from. They had faced Aodh once before in their past lives. This time round is different. They remember everything and hope they can defeat him this time. Not just for their future but the future of their realm. Love and bonds need to be healed while they prepare for a war that could cost them everything. Determined to ensure a peaceful future, Queen Lamia will stop at nothing to ensure the god of the underworld doesn’t get his hands on her or her immortal child.
もっと見る아리안 – 미국
그날 아침, 나는 넘칠 듯한 에너지로 잠에서 깬다. 심장이 빠르게 뛰고, 내 몸은 흥분으로 진동하는 듯하다. 오늘은 학기의 마지막 날이다. 한 시대의 끝. 새로운 시작.
내 이름은 아리안 아콘 레슬리, 19살, 뉴욕의 명문 대학교에서 경영학을 전공하는 마지막 학년이다. 내 친구들은 나를 고전적인 미인이라고 묘사한다: 갈색 머리, 등 중간까지 흘러내리는 긴 생머리, 결연한 눈빛, 그리고 모래시계 같은 몸매. 나는 내 외모가 아니라, 승리하려는 나의 열정으로 나 자신을 정의한다.
나는 가장 친한 친구 마리안과 함께 살고 있는데, 그녀는 지금 남자친구와 여행 중이다. 아파트의 고요함은 내가 이 특별한 하루를 만끽하게 해준다. 나는 벌떡 일어나 욕실로 달려가 따뜻한 목욕을 즐긴다. 물은 내 근육을 풀어주지만, 내 정신은 최고 속도로 돌아간다.
재빠른 샤워 후, 간단한 아침 식사를 한다: 스무디, 통곡물 토스트, 스크램블 에그. 간단하지만 효과적이다. 그런 다음 조심스럽게 준비한다: 세련된 테일러 정장, 가벼운 메이크업, 우아한 하이힐. 오늘, 나는 학위증을 받으러 간다. 이 종이는 단순한 학술적 증서 이상이다. 그것은 무기이며, 나의 희생의 상징이다.
대학을 나와 손에 학위증을 쥐고, 나는 엄청난 자부심을 느낀다. 하지만 또한 현기증도 느낀다: 이제 어떻게 하지? 미래는 지뢰밭과 같고, 나는 다시 한번 싸워야 할 것이다.
아파트에 돌아와서, 나는 마리안과 마주친다.
— 마리안? 너 이번 주말에만 오는 거 아니었어?
— 그 바보가 나를 바람피우고 있어, 그녀가 차갑게 내뱉는다. — 확실해? — 그가 씻는 동안 내가 그의 휴대폰을 뒤졌어. 석 달 동안 소피아라는 여자랑 메시지를 주고받았어…나는 이를 악문다. 마리안은 내가 애정을 느끼는 몇 안 되는 사람 중 하나다. 그녀는 이런 일을 당할 자격이 없다.
— 이리와, 이번 주말에 클럽 가자!
— 싫어, 지금은 아무것도 하고 싶지 않아… — 혹시 다른 설명이 있을 수도 있잖아? 어쩌면 그 여자가 먼저 꼬신 걸 수도 있고… — 그렇게 생각해? 그녀가 희망의 빛을 띠며 묻는다. — 아마도, 나는 그녀에게 거짓 희망을 주고 싶지 않아 조심스럽게 말한다. — 너는, 취업 알아보는 거는 어떻게 돼가? — 이력서를 여러 군데 냈어, 기다리고 있어. 손가락 교차하며 기도하자.TALA3 months after defeating AodhThe vehicle jolted, jostling me back to reality from where I stared out the window. Slowly I turn my head to glance at Fergus. Rogue, as everyone else calls him, sat quietly. He too staring out the window. Unlike me who was lost in thought, even from this angle I could see his eyes darting from one tree to the next concentrating on eyeing potential threats.For some of us, the battle left us at ease knowing the realm's greatest enemy had been defeated. For others it only strengthened their insecurities, leaving them in a state of constant alert. Like Fergus. I don’t think his mind will ever leave the state of battle. Not just because of facing Aodh and his dark Army but also the past of when he was a slave under the rule of Vargr.Some experiences never leave a person. Though my own are with me constantly, I never let them rule my emotions. Tucking them away as memories and not dwelling on the past.He was mentally scared. Always in a state of high al
LAMIA Five years later Casting my eyes upwards into the blazing sun I smiled to myself upon hearing the sound of children’s laughter as they splashed by the lake. We have come a long way in these short five years. Lyric and Damon had brought the age of technology back to the realm, building more communication towers across both continents. Damon’s family helped the second continent to rebuild by way of bringing materials and educating others on the infrastructure of building homes. Rhett, now king of MacTire until Angelica came of age, along with Leneve, joined forces with our new council headed by My father, Mike's father, Abner Brooks, and Crimson. The Changelings had found their place amongst the council as hunters and advocates for shifters and humans. Every kingdom offered an incentive to humans and shifters, offering a loan to those who started businesses in a bid to boost our economies. Oil refineries were open and thriving, and underworld beasts were still present as wer
LAMIAThe older shifter sits perched in a tree above my head. Her green eyes, which match mine, now hold a cosmic glow, and she has an ethereal look about her.Like a child full of energy, she hops out of the tree, landing in front of me.I suddenly feel sorrow when I realize I will never see my pups jump and play. Never watch them climb a tree or find their mates.Palming my face, Ascena looks at me with pity. “I would say it is good to see you again, but I was hoping I wouldn’t have to. You defeated Aodh but at the cost of your life Lamia. I had hoped things would be different this time. For you and Inanna.”“I would do it again if it helped save our realm.” I bow my head unable to bear the thought that I wouldn’t see my Atman, my friends, my family, ever again. But I meant it. I would do it all over again if it meant a future not just for the realm but for my pups.“Come,” Ascena beckons. I follow her to the edge of the lake where she bends to the dark water's edge, sticking her fin
TRAVIS/JANUSEven with my newfound godly powers, I wasn’t fast enough. Everything happened in mere seconds, yet those mere seconds were an eternity. Watching what unfolded before my eyes and not being able to reach Lamia was crushing to my soul.Immediately after Ashe and I reached Regis Rock, she saw Mathias and went to his aid. My sights were drawn to Yggdrasil and Leneve battling it out with their magic.When Mathias flew up from the ground and took off at high speed, I was right behind him. I could almost see the fear and panic in his eyes as he rushed towards Aodh to rescue Lamia. By this time, Kellen, Mike, Hunji, and Rhett had already joined the effort to take down Aodh.As I flew towards the fight, I could see the dagger stuck in the underworld god’s chest. Right then I knew what Lamia was going to do, or at least try. It wouldn’t be her if she didn’t do something that could endanger her life.“Lamia no!” I shouted, leaping through the air to reach her, Mathias and I neck and
MIKEMy fingers curled tightly as the force of electrocution sparked through my body. I was immobile, rendered useless by my own power Aodh had turned against me.The feeling of being electrocuted over and over was excruciating and I couldn’t break out of it.“Think Mike, think,” I say through the grip
TRAVISThe three sisters looked at me inquisitively. Three pairs of beady eyes were trained on me as they stood there rubbing their fat bellies. All are pregnant with Rhett's child.He was going to shit a brick when he found out.Ashe had taken me back to the sanctuary after helping out Tawny and MacTi
LENEVEMy eyes flick open when I feel the soft and delicate hand of Morgan slip from mine. The concentration I held, trying to counter Yggdrasil's spell, breaks as Morgan falls to the ground.Her hands dug into the softening dirt. Sandy mud splashes and covers her white dress as her body tenses, and s
LAMIATightening the grip on my swords, my fingers curl around the handles, claws extending from my nails and cutting into my palms.Very few times have I felt the inner power of my gifts or needed to use them but today I recall the first time. The first time Inanna whispered in my head to use my blad
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