It had been four days and Anna was still not awake. Ian had been close to her side the entire time. He was becoming desolate with each passing day. What if she did not wake? What would become of him then? He paced the room praying, to what he was not even sure, immortal beings don't have traditional gods. He turned to face Anna. He had made sure to bathe her and brush her hair everyday. She lay there still as a statue in her pink silk night gown. Were it not for her breathing one would almost think she was dead."Oh my darling, I cannot survive much longer with you in this state" he pleaded.Anna's eyes fluttered and her heart began to pick up pace.Ian took notice."Please Anna come back to me!" he cried out.He was a proud man but for her he would grovel across glass if it would bring her back."Not so loud" Anna whispered, so hoarse from being silent for days."Thank the gods" he cried pulling her to him."You scared me" he said his face in her neck " I thought I had lost you.""Wel
"You seek an answer for whom is the original?" the old woman said."Yes, we are told you have received the papers" Council member Greyson said."I have and the blood" the old wan turned, her scarred eye blind eye facing the men "You may not like the answers I provide...but payment is still due."Greyson tossed a bag of gold coins on the table. The woman picked up a coin and smirked."Old blood money, something's never change" she said "Alright sit and touch nothing."The five gentleman sat down and waited for the Seer to begin her show."I call upon the spirits to answer our need" the Seer said " I call upon the spirits to answer our need".The room became very dark, the candles dimmed. The temperature became cold. The men became uncomfortable realizing that they were no longer 'alone'."Ask your question," the Seer said to the men."We wish to know if Ian Night is an original?" Council member Greyson stated.The wind blew through the room, the candles flickered, and the table started
"In a moment the doors will open" the lady said.Deep breath, Anna. She was talking the nerves out of herself. Ian had meant it when he said he was going to finish the claiming process. Now, here she is in a soft lavender gown with her hair in curls. She blew out her held breath."It's time." the lady said, ushering her through the doors. The room was lit dimly with candles, music playing in the background, and Ian was there. He look unbelievable in his dark suit with gold accents. He turned to face her and smiled.'Gorgeous as always' he said in her mind.The blush on her cheeks was visible. She avoided looking anywhere but him as she may lose her nerve. Once she reached the end of aisle she briefly glimpsed the room. There were fifty people here for this. She didn't know a single person, all family of Ian she assumed. She looked at Ian, and she could sense his excitement."We have gathered to formalize the union between Lord Ian Night and Miss Anna Redglass" the woman said."A bond
"Please....more" Anna was begging. She wasn't even sure if it was her voice. She felt her body starting to burn."Alright my love" Ian breathed into her bosom.He reached around and pulled the zipper down from the back of her dress. He slowly pulled her dress down from her shoulder and exposed her breasts. He slowly kissed his way down to her erect nipples. He took one in his mouth and began to suck. Anna felt her insides clench. She began to feel an itch in her mouth, like something was missing."Ian....I need..."Anna whispered.In one smooth motion he pulled the rest of her dress to the floor and her legs around his waist. He firmly gripped her ass and growled."Don't be afraid. Go with your instinct" Ian breathed.Anna put her hands in his long dark hair. She began to massage his scalp and squeeze her legs. He reached down and ripped her panties off."Oh" she squealed out.He smirked. He began to shuck off his jacket as one hand kept her firmly in the air. Anna reached down and und
"Are you coming my pet?"I heard the voice to the left of me. I looked down at myself and saw golden silk skirts and a gold and ruby encrusted bralette. I looked up to an amazing view of white flowered trees and clear waters. Where was I?"Darling?"I turned my head to the left a d there he stood. It looked like Ian, but he felt different. He was more ethereal, more powerful, more raw energy. He took my hand and lead me across the hall. The large door opened a d I heard a soft coo."Yes Ethos, she's home. Your mother has returned." the man said.Mother? Me?I looked down at the small boy with his dark hair and green eyes just like the man. I felt my heart fluttering inside. A recognition of some kind. The boys small fingers grasped my hand and just like a lock clicking into place all of my lives snapped together in that moment. My son, my child lost to me....my love."Kha..." I said turning to the man."Yes my darling" he smiled at me."I have missed you so" I whispered.He chuckled so
"Tell me you will accomplish what I ask of you this time Desmond?" the man said."Yes father. I have a spy giving me the inner workings. In a few days Ian will soon be out of your hair." Desmond said rolling his eyes. This conversation had gotten. old twenty minutes ago when his father wanted the specific details of how he would rid him of Ian."Don't fuck up this time." the man said and stormed out of the office.Desmond leaned back in his chair. He had solid information that Ian had taken a bride. He knew this was the moment to strike. It would have the sweetest taste of revenge. Revenge he had been seething for. The door suddenly opened and on walked his slave."You did not knock slave!" Desmond shouted."Sorry M-m-master I was distracted by the man yelling in the hall" the girl said lowering her eyes to the floor.Yelling. Then he heard it, his father berating one of his servants over not bowing. Such a selfish prick he thought. So full of glory he never had."See that it does not
He saw her there. Her long brown hair blowing in the wind and her skirt dancing across the breeze. She was an undeniable beauty. Akenos had never felt his heart stop beating in his chest at the sight of a woman. She was the one. He never intended on taking a mate, there was no need. He had many women to warm his bed. However now it seems there maybe one worth breaking his rules."I don't believe I have ever seen you at the eternity pools?" Akenos said out loud in his baritone voice."Perhaps that is because I have chosen for you not to see" the woman answered."Unlikely no one can hide from me. I am a God. And not just any God I am the god of destruction and desire." Akenos said the cockiness oozing from his voice."Destruction and desire? Such an odd pairing. Must make you very ineffective at your duties" the woman quipped.Akenos was incensed. Who was this woman to insult him."I am quite well at my job. Destruction can be desired and desire can be powerful enough to lead to destruc
Anna sat up in the bed gasping for air and grabbing her neck. A tear was rolling down her cheek."Ian" she whispered, "Ian please save me."With that the door slammed open and Ian was in her sight within a second. She collapsed into his arms, sobbing."My love what is wrong?" Ian asked his brows furrowed."He is coming Ian, he is coming" she sobbed."Who my love?" Ian questioned."Akenos....he is coming" she broke down in his shoulder.Akenos....Akenos. Ian couldn't place it. It felt like he should know this but it didn't seem to mean anything. He held her closer and rubbed circles on her back. "No one will harm you" he said firmly.Anna grabbed his wrist and placed her thumb on his pulse."See" she cried and then lighting went through Ian's skin. His mind became jumbled with thoughts and memories. Then he felt it. A wall coming down between his souls. A surge a raw energy crawling through his skin. And then he could smell him."Akenos!!!" he roared his eyes obsidian."I will slaught