Zaika's povWatching Cailean enter the last room down the hallway I grinned. When I opened the door my eyes widened at the immaculate furnishings that filled the space. My son was jumping up and down on the twin bed and giggling happily."Don't do that, you could hurt yourself or break the bed," I scolded. Cailean instinctively fell onto his bottom and told me sorry. He looked so adorable that I almost chuckled. Lifting my arms out for him I told Cailean he could jump once more into my arms."Come on little fella we need to check on Mommy and I need to get some clothes on her because we're going to have a guest," I explained simply. Cailean, forever curious, asked me who was coming. I swallowed my nerves and explained that I was going to meet my younger brother that I had never met before. The boy's forehead creased as he eyed me."You have a brother? I want a brother because I miss William," he pouted."Sounds like you should breed with your mate," my wolf, Einar chortled in my mind.
Sasha's povCailean escorted me to the kitchen and introduced me to Asher. I could see the family resemblance to Zaika instantly. When he reached out to shake my hand I noticed an odd glint in his light brown eyes. Hearing the cries from my son and the shouts of the reaper was the last thing I heard as the room vanished before me. Once we reappeared, I yanked my hand from Asher and asked him where I was."You are back at King Gallum's in my suite of course," he answered in a terse manner. Shaking my head I cursed, "Why would you betray your brother? He only wanted to know who his family was. Not only that but Gallum is going to kill me!" Asher glared down at me."All my life growing up my parents spoke about their lost precious golden child while I'm left to live up to his memory. Always getting compared to him and my sister! My parents are wealthy and successful like my sister whereas I am not. This idiot king will give me much and if Gian comes then I will destroy him and then chall
Zaika's povSeeing the silver tip of a sword sticking out of Sasha's chest caused me to lose my shit.The hellfire within me erupted into a blazing ball of energy. I jerked from the winged creature's hand and transported myself to Sasha's side before I hit the ground. Gallum had run off and his guards along with him and the staff. I pulled out the sword from her back and turned her over, cupping her head on my lap. Tears were streaming down my face as I looked down at her."I…I'm dying," she choked. Shaking my head I told to hush."You cannot die on me Sasha, I can't go on without you," I sobbed. I felt a hand on my back and glanced up at the winged man."Scoot over and I will heal her," he said firmly. Squeezing her hands in mine I moved over so he could kneel beside her. I watched his blue glowing hands press against her chest and pulses start to flow into Sasha's body. She winced when they started and I growled low."Don't cause her more pain," I threatened. Atlas appeared by his si
Zaika's pov"Remember that William hid Cailean the last time Gallum's guards attacked," Atlas reminded me. I side-eyed him with narrowed eyes. "Where would that half-breed take them all? Hell?" I snapped rudely. I rubbed my eyes listening to Faelon and Atlas discussing why I mentioned hell. Atlas informed him that William was half demon. "Let Atlas and I search for your son. Stay with your mate. She will be very hungry when she rises," Faelon insisted. Staring hard at my father I growled, "Please bring him back to me the instant you find him." Nodding his head he mumbled, "Of course." Seeing the truthfulness in his stern features I thanked him."Atlas and I will leave now. Stay near your female!" Grinning slightly, I nodded. The pair vanished and I exhaled deeply. Running back up to Sasha, I paused hearing a slight whimpering. Glancing down the stairs I could see the blue shimmering light coming from the living room. Calling on my hellfire I slowly made my way down the steps. Peeki
Zaika's povSasha licked her bite mark and smiled up at me with bloody teeth. "I suppose you are not hungry for real food now?" I asked her with a grin.She nodded and told me she could eat."Wasn't I dead and…Oh shit, I'm married to that bastard!" she snapped in disgust. Cailean jumped in between us and looked at us both."I don't want to lose any of you," he said abruptly."His dear friend William was killed by my deranged brother," I explained. Sasha gasped and gathered our son into her arms."I'm so sorry for your loss sweetie," she mumbled. Cailean's blue eyes glanced up at her."Daddy told me I could have a brother or sister but we had to ask you first." "Did he now?" Sasha glanced over at me with a grin."We shall see dear son," she replied with a smile before ruffling his hair."Come down and eat!" Atlas shouted from the bottom of the stairs. I jumped from the bed and went to the closet grabbing a pair of sweatpants for Sasha."Wear these and come down to eat whatever the re
Zaika's pov"He zapped me that little brat," Atlas wheezed. I stood back while my father put his glowing hands on the reaper's chest to heal him. Sophia, my mother was biting her bent finger in concern."Faelon, our son needs to be stopped. He is growing too bold and dark," she said sullenly. I would not harm my brother, I only just met my family. When my father glanced over at me I shook my head not wanting to be a part of it."You're going to have to face him sooner or later," Atlas coughed. Exhaling deeply I glanced down at Sasha's arms threading around my waist. If I don't deal with my insane brother I would lose all that I held dear to my heart."Asher needs his mate to overcome his darkness," my wolf growled firmly."Does Asher have a mate yet?" I blurted out. My parents shook their heads and I chewed on my bottom lip."He needs one. It's the only way to end his darkness," I added. My mother glanced at my father and laughed."Asher is like you dear, a black-hearted man in need o
Sasha's pov"Why are you taking me yet again?" I growled sourly as I struggled against Asher's grasp."Calm yourself, Highness, I'm not going to take you back to Gallum," he snapped. I relaxed a little bit and watched my captor rub his eyes and look frustrated."Listen, I heard everything you said about helping family and it resonated with me. I also hope that my brother will help me. My mate is a servant of Gallum's and is being treated poorly. I've been full of bitterness since I discovered her and haven't gotten the chance to even meet her. My demon wants to mate desperately. That is the reason I am working for that Gallum." I sighed in exasperation. My eyes narrowed at him."Why the drama and theatrics? You could have just asked your brother to help?" Asher nodded and laughed."I am an asshole and I don't like my brother. I was always compared to him growing up and I am resentful," he muttered. Shaking my head I crossed my arms and frowned."Zaika is the nicest person that I know
Zaika's povWhen Atlas and I reappeared back at Asher's house it was deathly quiet. The scent of blood was strong and Atlas groaned loudly."I shouldn't have helped his demon. Asher has fed from his supposed mate and has grown stronger," he said firmly."What does that even mean? Did he kill that poor female?" The reaper eyed me candidly."You're going to have to defeat him I'm afraid," he muttered and I frowned. I wanted to just live life with my son and Sasha, the issue with my demon brother was annoying to me."Shouldn't my father deal with him? I mean he is better equipped to deal with a demon than I," I muttered. Atlas laughed sarcastically while shaking his head."It's not his destiny but yours. You are the one that should be dead technically." Hearing a whimper, I turned from the smart ass and searched for the source of the sound. Heading through the dark hallway I walked into a black-painted bedroom and saw Esmerelda, bruised and nude in the fetal position on the bed. Her fac