I ripped off the necklace from around my neck and tossed it to the ground as I headed for the front door. Stepping out into the night I felt a weight lift off of me. Those people were trying to control every aspect of my life. I heard quick footfalls from behind me and soon manly arms wrapped around me. I glanced back to see Galen looking worriedly at me.
"Did you know what Selene was planning?" I questioned sourly and he grunted and looked away from my accusing eyes."I love you, Nia. I have for a long time and I was so happy to learn that we weren't blood-related. We aren't mates in the traditional sense but we can grow to become a happy couple," he said and I shook my head."And when or if our true mate comes then what? We go our separate ways and say oops no hard feelings but I gotta go?" He frowned as he thought and said, "or we will never. It's difficult finding your destined mate in this small realm." My stomach was twisting in knots. I looked at him with so much confusion."How could you betray me? You're my only friend, Galen," I whimpered. He shook his head and told me he never would betray me as he gripped my upper arms. I could see the pain he felt in his yellow orbs and widened my eyes when he pressed his lips firmly on my own. I felt an odd stirring within me. My eyes slowly closed as I kissed him back. His lips were soft and felt warm as they moved against mine. It didn't feel wrong at all. Galen wasn't my brother, he was my center and rock in all things that mattered to me."Get your hands off the female," a man's voice growled. We both turned to see Lucian coming toward us. The delightful scent of cashmere and musk filled my nose and I breathed it in deeply."You sir are unworthy of this woman…she outranks you on so many levels," Lucian said with a smirk as he gazed down at me."Oh but she ranks perfectly for you, bloodsucker? I believe that you are a rogue vampire yet somehow managed to join the Elders." Galen snapped. Lucian Sokolov cocked his brow and grinned."You are a fool to spout things you do not know of, child. I am the head of the vampire Elders and the eldest one among them all. I'd tread lightly or I will enlighten you with proof that I'm gifted beyond your imagination," he growled in an authoritative manner that made Galen shudder. I was grinning because the old vampire was handsome and not intimidating to me whatsoever."Nia is the daughter of a vampire king's hybrid runaway queen and carries more of my species than yours. I'm certain Selene wants your union to create royal hybrids. She was a close acquaintance of Maria," he added with a huff."But only mates can reproduce," I mumbled and Lucian grinned slightly."You can reproduce offspring with anyone you choose, dear, because of your father, you are a vampire princess. I bet you feel at ease under the stars and prefer the night. I bet it even calls to you," he said softly and I nodded, feeling comfort in the night and his deep captivating voice."Lycans and wolves are the same," Galen scoffed and I nodded because he was also correct. The two men continued to glare at each other."Well I'm going to ask Noah and Jaxon to stay at their place until I figure out my next move," I blurted bluntly. They were friends with my two fathers. I turned without a word and started my way down the mountain path."You are royalty…well vampire royalty," Eva chortled within my subconscious, making me smile. I knew there was more to me. I glanced back to see both men talking with their hands moving about. "I kissed Galen and it was pleasant," I said softly to my wolf."He can't be your mate, Nia," she whined oddly and I nodded."I know," I sighed and cut through the village to get to Noah's home. I thought about what Lucian had said about me being a princess and chuckled deeply thinking about how disappointed Inaria would be knowing that. I walked up the steps to Noah's and rapped at the front door. Jaxon opened the door and raised his brow."Did I miss something, Nia? Was there a party?" He asked curiously. "No Jaxon. I came to ask you and Noah if I could crash on your couch. My life has hit a brick wall," I said sadly and his interest peaked."Come in dear and spill the tea. Oh and Noah's in Vegas with his dad. Maybe you can accompany me to the celebration tomorrow," Jaxon chuckled as I passed him to go to his living room. I looked down at myself and felt ridiculous dressed the way I was."Um, could I borrow a pair of blue jeans or sweats and a t-shirt by chance?" I asked curiously and Jaxon nodded."Of course but only if you tell me all that is going on. My wolf is telling me that your brother kissed you. Um, that's rather scandalous," he chirped excitedly as he rushed off to the bedroom in the back."Eva, don't tell his little wolf anything you know damn well he twists it into warped imagery," I scolded my wolf and heard her whine. Jaxon came back and tossed me a pair of blue jeans and a tee."They're Noahs and should fit if they're too big. There is a belt on the hook in the bathroom," he said kindly and I asked if he could get my zipper. Jaxon giggled and told me that I was the only female that he would. I rolled my eyes at the flamboyant man as I showed him my back to unzip the dress I wore. His nimble fingers undid the clasp and zipper. I thanked him as I headed into the bathroom to change. I was pleasantly surprised when the jeans fit comfortably and the t-shirt was large. Coming out of the small room I saw Jaxon with a cup of liquor and patting the space on the couch next to him."Come and tell me all because my wolf is chomping at the bit," he grinned and I started the entire tale from when Selene first came. Jaxon's eyes widened at the vampire realm part and he gasped when I told him I was a vampire princess."Well hell, your highness…you gotta marry a prince!" He giggled and I frowned."You are already drunk," I said firmly and he put his hand to his chest mockingly."Highness I know," he chuckled, making me laugh."Listen, sweetheart, go on up to the guest room. You and I will attend the full festivities, get hammered, and forget about our troubles for the night, okay?" He said softly and I nodded."Sounds good, thanks for the bed, and goodnight," I mumbled softly and Jaxon nodded and waved me off. I climbed up the stairs as the feelings of everything reared their ugly head and made me tear up. I'd lost all that I'd known in a single day and it sucked. I fell onto the small bed and cried myself to exhaustion.Please leave a review or a gem so I know you're enjoying the story. Your input is greatly appreciated and helps a lot. Thank you!
I opened my crusty eyes to see the sun shining through the lace curtains, wondering where I was."Oh right, I don't have a family and I'm at Jaxon's and Noah's," I muttered, tossing the throw from myself. I stretched and yawned before going to the connected bathroom to do my business and wash my face. Looking at my red eyes I exhaled."I look like crap," I growled bitterly and Eva chortled within my subconscious. Feeling unworthy of life in general I headed downstairs to the kitchen. Jaxon was up and bright-eyed. I growled low at his chipperness."Oh dear, did the princess rise from the bitch side of the bed this morning?" He questioned with a raised brow."I'm just hungry. Does your mate, Noah, store blood?" Jaxon chuckled and showed me his wrist."He takes it directly from the source, sweetie," he winked and I dropped into the chair at the kitchen table."Oh stop your moping, Nia. Mister hot lips dropped off several bags of blood and some of your things earlier this morning…I hope t
My cheeks reddened when I realized that Lucian was aware of the image I had of the two of us in a compromising position."I am happy that you are so responsive to those images. That is a great sign," he growled happily. Being oblivious to what he meant I took the glass of what I thought was red wine and brought it to my lips. The scent of rich blood tickled my nose and I tipped the flute back and made a surprising sound of approval. Savoring the unique taste of blood I eyed Lucian over the glass to see him watching me closely. I licked my ever-present fangs and lips."That is amazing blood," I said softly and his grin widened to a big smile taking a sip of his glass."Only those of high standing and royalty flowing within their veins can consume this without perishing…another check mark on my list that you have passed," he smirked and I growled."And if I weren't who you think I am?" I inquired bitterly."You would be convulsing and foaming from the mouth…and then dead," he mumbled mat
"Very intriguing," Lucian chuckled as he ran a finger across my bottom lip. "This is Sasha's room," he growled low and opened the door to a lovely feminine decorated bedroom suite. He pointed toward a walk-in closet and told me to wear anything I liked. Walking into the huge room my eyes widened at the sheer number of immaculate gowns and clothing. Sorting through them I found a simple lace dress with shimmering gems sewn into the fabric. It was perfect and holding it up against myself I grinned. After removing Noah's borrowed clothes I slipped the dress over my head and shimmied it down myself."Can you help me with the fasteners on the back?" I yelled out not thinking that it was an odd request to ask another male because I asked Galen all the time in the past. Lucian stood looking at me with shining eyes and asked me to turn. I watched in the mirror as he closed each button in stern concentration. He moved my long hair to the side as he continued up the back of the sleeveless dres
I woke suddenly with a throbbing headache and a horrible taste in my mouth. My eyes narrowed at Lucian sitting before me shirtless holding a cup out toward me. My eyes traveled down his pecs and abs. He was put together very well for his age."Drink this, it will cure the hangover I'm certain that you have," he said softly and I sat up and groaned holding my head. Grabbing the cup I thanked him."That little wolf makes some mean liquor. I even felt its effect this morning," he mumbled casually and leaned back showing more of his fine flesh.I sipped on the tonic and Lucian grinned at me."Sorry for locking you in my room but I figured we would all be safe with you behind closed doors after what your friend Jaxon told me about what you did the prior moon festival," he said softly and I grimaced."Yeah, I recall…I stripped, flaunting my naked self before shifting and challenging all the men to fight me," I mumbled sourly and he chuckled."I'm sure it was an unforgettable scene. Like the
I followed after my brother feeling distraught about Galen. I wanted to know why he had come and hoped Lucian would talk to me about it once he returned. Micah opened the patio door for me and I lowered my furry head to step inside. My father Nikolai was standing in the kitchen staring at me with a frown."You shouldn't shift outside Nia. It isn't safe for your kind," he grunted in disappointment and I looked down in guilt."Go find your baby sister some clothes," he added and Micah nodded. He grabbed my elbow and told me to go to Sasha's room."She has casual clothes in the mahogany dresser," he mumbled softly and I thanked him as I stomped myself up the stairs and went to the room I'd been in before. I rummaged through the clothing and grunted, none of the pants would fit me. I noticed a pair of sweatpants and grinned. Grabbing them I hurried to Lucian's suite and grabbed one of his black tees. Shifting back to my normal self I quickly put on the borrowed clothes. I took out the bra
I looked down at my shredded fabric and grimaced. Galen glanced over at me already knowing what I was thinking and pulled off the t-shirt he wore."You can wear this but I'm not taking off my pants and letting you see my stiff dick," he growled low, tossing me the shirt. I caught it and shook my head as I chuckled."Don't want to see your unit bud, so thanks for sparing me the horror," I mumbled sarcastically back. Galen rolled his eyes and cupped himself as he turned around so I could shift and change."The shirt is long enough to cover your lady parts," he said over his shoulder, catching a glimpse of side boob. I noticed and covered myself quickly."Stop being a perv and find a way to get us out of here," I said firmly. Galen thrust his hips and grinned," let me give you my seed and we can both get released." My eyes narrowed at him."What? The moon Goddess keeps asking my wolf if we've joined…she's being annoying," Galen mumbled sourly and I rolled my eyes."She has been bugging m
Drinking my fill I watched Galen grow dizzy from blood loss. I drank like a vampire and closed my bite wound with a flick of my tongue and shoved his arm away from me."The Goddess is asking me if you have been seeded. I told her yes to give you some lead way," Eva chortled within my mind and I grinned slightly as I dabbed at my lips. "Can we leave now?" I asked rudely and Selene eyed me curiously and said, "of course." I felt disgusted with her cheerful disposition and stood glaring at them both. Selene grabbed both our hands and didn't tell us to close our eyes so when we reappeared outside of Xavier's house I vomited. "Already getting baby sickness," she quipped and I glared at her as she skipped up the stairs to knock on the door. I didn't correct her by saying it was just vertigo from the transport and crossed my arms. I turned to look out at the forest surrounding Xavier's house and out across the field of cattle in the direction of the portal to the vampires. I curled my lip
I clasped my chest as Lucian left and heard my father curse."That idiot, take your sister to her room and Noah join me to talk some sense into Lucian," Nikolai grumbled. Micah wrapped his arm around me and took me up to the bedroom my father and Lucian had decorated. I could smell Lucian throughout the room and continued to cry."Niamh you must compose yourself. Lucian will calm down after our father speaks with him." I looked at my brother and shook my head."I feel like I am dying," I mumbled softly and Micah sighed."Lucian is feeling the same and certainly betrayed. I'm sure he thinks that you gave yourself willingly to Galen," he said softly and I chewed on my bottom lip. "At first I um. I did because I…fuck," I grimaced then mumbled, "I am such a slut." Micah rolled his eyes and went to grab me a tissue."Sister, from what I have gathered you were taking advantage of. You were an innocent female that trusted the male you grew up with. Both he and the Goddess broke that trust by