Sitting on the edge of the cliff before the cave I had been brought I closed my eyes feeling the warm sun on my face. "Do you think Lucian fucked Inaria?" I asked Eva out loud and she chortled within me."I don't know dear, but I get the feeling you are more concerned about your aunt Gloria than your former sister," she replied bluntly and I frowned. "Well, neither will matter since I will certainly wither away within this mountain," I snarled as my eyes peered over the sheer cliff down into nothingness. The thick clouds below made me realize that there was no escape. "How many days have passed?" I asked since I'd failed to keep track of myself."It's been three entire days this being the start of the fourth," she whined. My stomach rumbled slightly and I wondered if I was going to be saved by anyone at all. I stood and headed back inside the cave and huffed in boredom. I'd already swept all the remains from my area and used a skull to carry water to wash with and to rinse the corn
As I ran through the dense forest I heard Lucian shift and his wings launch into the air. "He's going to follow you " Eva chortled within my mind. I told her she was an ass for enjoying this. I continued through the thick dark trees and rushed into a clearing I hadn't known was there. I shifted into my normal self and covered my chest as I paused in the clearing. Turning to look for Lucian I didn't see Faelon fly to the ground so when I turned to run again I ran straight into his chest. Smelling honeysuckle I looked up to see him scowling down at me. I swallowed uncomfortably as he tucked his huge black feathered wings and glanced up at Lucian swooping down before us."Let her go, Ogrith," Lucian's vampire snarled. Faelon cocked his brow and eyed Lucian."For what purpose, I haven't laid a claw upon her, Sokolov." He grunted curiously and Lucian snarled, "She's my mate." I stepped lightly between the pair and was about to dash off when they both said stop. I slumped my shoulders and
"I am going to go get some blood from the kitchen," I said softly and Lucian released me and helped me up."Can we talk about this? I feel terrible…" Lucian said as he chewed on his bottom lip. I raised my hand at him to shut up."I don't want to speak with you at this moment. I know we are marked mates but that was just the wrong way to go about it," I mumbled softly and looked away from him. "I was concerned about Faelon taking you, Nia. He's Lucifer's left hand and not a nice creature. I needed you marked so he wouldn't take you from here!" He shouted angrily and I rolled my eyes and glared at him."Listen to what you are saying, Lucian! Nothing about love for me. Just nonsense about your male pride!" I cried. Lucian looked concerned at me and shook his head."You are mine, Nia, you always were. I knew the moment I saw you at the rogue's village and you…no, we will build our love together," he stated assuredly and I continued walking to the door."Well, I am hungry and am going to
Sighing, I walked quickly back up the stairs and through my father's office. As I turned down the hall I saw my father standing with a very attractive gentleman who turned and eyed me curiously. I lowered my eyes and shuffled my feet toward them on my way to gather my things. "Daughter, please come here," my dad asked me. I gritted my teeth and turned toward him.I felt an odd energy coming off the stranger and avoided looking at him as I approached my father."Niamh, this is Lucifer and he is here because his associate Faelon has been negligent in his duties and spending his time here um, spying on you," Nikolai said bluntly. I crossed my arms and raised my brow."I have nothing to do with that dark angel. He saved me from my prison by getting Noah but that is all," I said firmly and glanced over at the surprisingly handsome devil."I am already marked by my mate, Lucian, and am in a hurry to return to him…if you both will excuse me," I added and was about to turn away."Miss, I am
I opened my eyes to see the maid Glenda and another young female dusting the tables and shelves in my room. I rubbed my eyes and sat up in the dimly lit room."Oh dear, were we too noisy?" Glenda mumbled softly and I shook my head."No you both are fine," I replied as I scooted off the bed and went straight to the bathroom. After washing my hands I went back to the room and Glenda introduced me to her daughter Kira. I greeted her kindly and excused myself to head downstairs. I ran my fingers through my messy hair and entered the dark kitchen. It was nighttime. I flicked on the overhead light and heard a grunt from the table. Lucian glanced up at me with narrowed eyes and a frown."Sorry, grumpy butt,'' I mumbled, heading to the refrigerator for some blood. Opening the door I heard Lucian say that there wasn't any blood and more would be delivered tomorrow and I hissed out my frustration. "I know, I am hungry as well." I heard Lucian growling. I closed the door and eyed him looking as
Lucian and I were still gazing at each other when my father entered the kitchen."I need blood and see the open refrigerator is full, if you don't mind handing me a bag I'd be grateful," Nikolai said firmly. Lucian looked startled and bent over snatching a bag. He tossed it to my father as my dad informed me that my celebration had been rescheduled and would be held in three days."Also your aunt has left due to an unfortunate incident," he growled low and glared at Lucian. I looked between the pair and could only imagine what Lucian had done. I also could care less about the woman. I cared little about her being a blood relation but was still concerned about Lucian's behavior."What did you do?" I questioned him sourly and he waved his hand in my face dismissively."I'm going to teach your child how to behave as a princess, Nikolai. I find her latest behaviors to be abhorrent and unbecoming for a princess of your realm," Lucian said staunchly and I frowned wanting to kick him in his s
After Lucian's and mine's heated exchange I entered the house not long after him and saw my father carrying a gown bag and grimaced."Niamh, you need to try this on so we can see how it looks and if there are any alterations that need to be taken care of before your big night," he grinned and I smiled to make him happy. I took the garment from him and headed up the stairs. I noticed Micah and Lucian once again speaking and wondered what they were discussing. My father spoke, breaking my eyes from the pair."Do you need help?" He asked and I shook my head."No father, my adopted family made me wear several gowns, so I'm accustomed to how they are worn," I answered and continued up the steps. Entering my room I unzipped the garment bag and gasped at the amazing gown within it. It was black with lace sleeves, a low bodice, and a high split up the side. I quickly undressed to get it on. I couldn't zip up the back and frown. I shuffled to my door and called out for help. Kira poked her head
Glancing down at what I'd been dressed in I spread my arms and eyed Lucian. He grinned slightly and told me I looked adorable. I rolled my eyes and spied the ensuite and went in to freshen up. I knew I was wearing Noah's jeans and one of his casual tees. I looked at my reflection in the mirror and frowned at my messy hair. Lucian knocked on the door and opened it with a brush in his hand."Are you certain that you feel well enough? You took a nasty tumble down the stairs," he growled low with concern. I bent backward, stretching, and heard a few pops and smiled."Yep, feel fine, sir," I replied and grabbed the brush from his outstretched hand then closed the door on him. Brushing my hair carefully over the bump. I thought about Galen and frowned. I was glad I hadn't killed him but our friendship would never be like it once was."You have replaced him with Lucian," Eva whined and I sighed."I like Lucian…I like him a lot and know he is my mate but…" "You want his love. I'm sure he wil