While I was brushing my teeth, the clothes I wore faded into nothing. I was left standing in my pajamas. Before the converse disappeared, I tried pushing a little bit of magic into them. They solidified again. That was interesting. So things I created couldn't stay in the real world for long unless I fed them energy. I let them fade and got dressed for the day.I walked down the stairs. Anton was waiting in the kitchen for me. He must have heard me in the shower."Good morning," he said with cheer in his voice."Morning.""Can I make you something?"I nodded."Perfect."He set out bowls and started making what looked to be waffles. I sat in the chair at the counter while I watched him work. I could feel that same energy that was in me in him. It wasn't the god power, but the succubus power. It was there but hidden deep beneath his soul. I stretched a hand towards him.His eyes looked to it then up to me with raised eyebrows."I just wanted you to know how grateful I am that yo

When we reached outside of the city, Natalia stretched her hand out to me."Where to, boss?""Back to my room. We need to get Sandriel on board next.""Heaven doesn't like to make deals.""I've made one with them before. It's okay." I took her hand.The shadows covered us, then the cold. A moment later, my room brightened into view around us. Sandriel sat on the bed."Took you long enough.""We were gone for a minute," Natalia said."And in hell time that's hours," he said."Yes, it was hours. Its own kind of torture," Natalia said. "Your turn. You get to see our new boss in action."I raised my eyebrows at her. "It wasn't very impressive."Natalia shrugged. "Impressive enough for me."I held my hand out to Sandriel. "Ready?""I guess so."He took my hand and pulled me close to him. His arm came up around my waist. I held on to his strong shoulders as his wings popped loose. He jumped through the window. His wing caught the wind and we flew through the air. The city disap

"I accept the terms," Lord Quillion said.I extended my hand to him. We shook, then I backed away. Both armies stepped back to give us space.Liam squeezed my shoulder. "Let me fight for you."I shook my head. "This is my fight."He gave me a worried glance but gave a slight nod. "Good luck, Beloved."Granite gave me a soft punch. "We're counting on you." They both turned and stood to block the entrance to the bar. They watched me with their iron-grey eyes. I couldn't help but smile. For such cold, hardened warriors, they had such warmth in their hearts.I turned my attention back to Lord Quillion. He stood at the center and lifted his long sword to the sky. Dark clouds appeared and swirled overhead. Blue lighting ripped from the sky on to the sword. He held pointed it toward me, then screamed a battle cry.I cringed. It sent a primal surge of fear through me. I stood my ground as he ran forward with the sword. For a moment, I felt frozen, but I calmed my thoughts and felt for

The evening died down. I was left sitting alone again, but this time my basket of crystals was full of energy. Their surfaces pulsed with pink light. The elves' energy was different, but it was intense. It wasn't as easy to mix with my own, but when I did, I felt powerful.I collected the basket and went downstairs. I bid good night to Cherry with a nod. I carried my basket through the back then started up the stairs."Beloved," Liam's deep voice drew my eyes up from the stair steps.I nodded. "Liam.""Where are you going with all those crystals?""I was taking them to my room to practice."His eyebrow ridges knit down. "Practice what?"I smiled innocently. "I'm just testing what I can do. Don't worry; I'll be careful."He eyed me suspiciously. I tried not to let my smile waiver. I felt like he could see right through me, but I held firm. I had to do this. I couldn't just let Kezia die, not like Mila."Alright, be careful. Good night, Beloved.""Good night." I inched around h

The dark forest started to clear as I flew forward on my delicate wings. The first thing to catch my eye in the firelight was Kezia strapped to a pole in the middle of the nexus circle surrounded by what looked to be human bones. The rose bushes that were planted six years ago were the size of people, bushy, and well cared for. Their blooms were just starting to fade as the fall equinox rose. A hundred or so crystals sparkled in the moonlight spread out over the complicated circles drawn in the dirt. Mila stood at the edge of the circle chanting in a language I couldn't make out.Kezia's eyes darted towards me as I appeared out of the trees. Mila immediately stopped her chant as she looked in my direction. A wicked, too big smile gaped open. Pointed teeth spilled across her face. She extended her fingers out and flicked them at me.Dark tendrils of shadows leaped from the trees. They wrapped around my ankles and wrists, pulling me down to the ground. I could feel the familiar fear gr