Brotherly: of or relating to brothers. : natural or becoming to brothers : affectionate.TessaWhen Nero told me that they had my half-brother in their dungeon I was shocked, thrilled that I could finally close that nagging feeling and get back to my life, my work. I've been bored and I needed to feel the thrill of the chase and see the fear in my victim's eyes."Don't go too crazy on him, we still need to get the truth on who's behind his constant pursuit of you," Nero, my sweet sexy king reminded me as I followed him down the narrow steps of the dungeon."Wow, you guys really had the vampire cliche down to the eerie hallways and dungeons," I whispered to no one specifically as my eyes roamed to the dimly lit passage. Nero was in front of me, while his dramatic youngest Prince, Vesper, was walking pompously behind me and Aldrich stayed close on his tail."Your half-brother is staying in our best accommodation in the dungeon. He's shackled, but I think I saw some bruises under his shir
Urge: a strong desire or impulse.Nero"Hunt, then fuck," I told Tessa before wrapping her in my arms, not wanting my little killer's mind to wander too far into her blood frenzy. I needed her calm. I didn't anticipate that watching her half-brother crumble with his life story would awaken the affectionate side of her. Seemed that brotherly love was there, and I can see that the realization was shocking the balance of her emotional nothingness."I want to bring my new toys."I cupped her face, my thumb was caressing her cheek before kissing the tip of her nose. "I'm sorry, love, we can't bring that big toy, how about your Baretta or Glock? The place will be tight, you'd want to move freely while aiming your gun.""Huh, didn't think of that. I wanted to try my bigger toys. How about we pull aside and use those Russians for some target practice?" She gave me her wicked smile and I laughed."Go on, pack your toy bag. I need to talk to Aldrich and Marius." I kissed her cheek and left her s
Son: is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents.TessaMy heart was beating so fast as the surge of adrenaline ran throughout my body. The first shot and the second one were only seconds apart and I bit my lip when I felt the sudden jolt of thrill coursing through my veins. I know Nero could sense my excitement, but I couldn't stop myself from stealing a glance at him and smiling happily before pushing my finger on the trigger again and watching as another man fell to the ground with a heavy thud.I didn't know why I needed to avenge the injured guy in the cage but the urge was there. It was weird. It was my half-brother's words that made me chase after these damn Russians. But when I saw the guy that couldn't take the hit from the bigger guy in the cage, it made me want to blow more of these thugs' brains out.As much as I was confused about my sudden empathy for the dying guy, I just knew that I needed to do it. I needed to quench my rage, and by killing those rut
Feelings: an emotional state or reaction; a sensitivity to or intuitive understanding of; a belief, especially a vague or irrational one.Nero"So, now...let's go on to the good part." Tessa grinned when she grabbed and started unbuttoning my shirt."When she said that she wanted me to wait I was not happy, though I keep that feeling bottled up and told her I will wait. Anything for her. When she told me that she didn't recognize her feelings, I too reacted the same way about my feelings for her.From the day I saw her to months later when I was falling deeper in love with her. It was a whole other sensation from what I used to feel for Irina, my previous queen that I had vowed to love forever.After I was done caring for Marshall, I told Marius to watch over him. The youngling was resting when I left him. He was confused but most of all he was angry for being forced into fighting in the cage. The small amount of time that we speak didn't explain much of his past, but we will have more
Depressed: (of a person) in a state of general unhappiness or despondency.LowellMy heart was beating so fucking fast. Humiliation poured like cold freezing water when I realized that I told everyone my life story. What humiliated me the most was the look on Tessa's face. Fuck. I hated her pity expression. I didn't want it. Not from her, not from anyone.But then I was left alone with the vampire I met earlier. Aldrich carefully unbound my cuffs from the chains linked to the wall. Though he kept my wrists bound when led me out of the underground dungeon and upstairs. I didn't put up any resistance, I was done. Whatever they're going to do to me, I was not going to fight them. I was just hoping it'll be fast and that they're not going to let the torture drag. The room we entered was clean. Aldrich showed me the ensuite before telling me where clean clothes were, then giving me the first aid kit."I will have your meal delivered, you should shower and tend your wounds. You'll be stayin
Half-breed: a person whose parents are of different races, of, relating to, or designating offspring of people or animals of different races or breeds.VesperThe half-breed tasted too fucking sweet, his scent was too irresistible. I know that Aldrich told me that my fixation with werewolves will one day get me into trouble because King Nero will never allow one of his children to be with the lesser breed species.Well, I guess if any of his children would mess up it'll be me. I could never follow orders, always have been the little rebel though there was nothing little about me. And because once I taste the guy, I couldn't get enough of him. It took all of me to peel myself away from him and let Wolfie sleep it off. The poor guy was inches away from killing himself the night before. I would never push anyone to decide their fate. If they want to die, I would never tell them otherwise. Though in Lowell's case, I took precautions because Tessa will be upset if her newfound half-brother
Sire is a term used to describe a vampire who has created another vampire (referred to as their children)NeroWhen I woke up the next day, I found Tessa was not in our bed. I didn't know what she was up to today but every time I still check her side of the walk-in closet making sure the favorite babies were still there. Seeing her most cherished guns and knives were still perfectly displayed, I put on my clothes and went straight to Marshall's room.Marius had assigned our human helpers and they were informed of the situation. He had assured me that I was going to be satisfied. That I was going to find the room of my newest sired son to my satisfaction. Fit for a prince.I found Tessa in front of Marshall's door, talking to Marius who looked like he was not letting her in. I smirked at both of them thinking that Tessa's maternal instinct was already kicking in though she hasn't yet had my blood coursing through her veins."Nero! Great you're here...I need to see this marshall guy, but
Preference: a greater liking for one alternative over another or others.TessaI was in the middle of an early dinner when I was contacted by Chad, my handler for the Albanian mob. He was telling me that they have a job for me. It had been too long since I'd done work for them, mainly because I was busy with my King. But lately, because I was busy with my half-brother. I've calmed down since the hit at the cage fight. Then I've been busy with Marshall, the issue with the sired son Nero told me was ours still left me speechless.Also, there was the inner turmoil that still hadn't made me decide what to do about Lowell, my half-brother. The guy was still held against his wishes here at the den. It was wrong, I should never have held someone without certainty of their fate. I never had this many feelings swarming around in my mind that made my head ache."You want me to go where?" I asked Chad when the line was disrupted for a second. My appetite was gone when I took the last bite of my m