Chapter 51: Homecoming Ryder Holding Demi’s hand, I walk towards the Titans. Guardians of the gateway to hell. Demi is to my right, in between Drake and I. Just in case shit goes south I step in front of her. These fuckers are as tall as buildings that you would see in New York, and I don’t want to piss them off. They are bipedal and look like giant men with only one eye, like a cyclops. They wear toga style clothing that only cover one shoulder and their waists. The rest of their abnormally muscular bodies are on display. They eye me intently, but never move to stop us from getting closer to the gateway. I guess they got the message. I squeeze Demi’s hand and pull her forward with me. The same chains that are invisible beneath my skin that are binding my powers are the same ones holding these titans here. I wonder how long they’ve been here? Looking up, I make eye contact with the one on my right. He looks stern, but sad. I couldn’t imagine my lifetime here, and these g

Chapter 53: A Little AdviceDemiMy cheeks instantly reddened, and Selene gave me a reassuring smile.“It’s okay, don’t be shy. You came to the right place. Go ahead and ask your questions. I locked the door so Typhon can bother us.”I nodded my head, unsure how to begin without dying from embarrassment. “Okay.” I said, then cleared my throat to begin.“First of all, how did Ryder and I know that we are mates. He’s part dragon. Don’t dragons have to have a mating ritual in order to find their mates?”Selene nodded her understanding. “Yes, normally that would be the case, but Ryder is a hybrid. His Lycan side has already claimed you as his fated mate, so no dragon ritual is necessary.” “Does this mean once we complete the mating process, I’ll wear his mark on my neck?” “I am positive that will be the case. Ryder is a new species, so there’s still a lot of questions about how things work. I know he and his family must be confused. It is my

Chapter 55: The Claiming part: 1DemiI squealed as Ryder picked me up. I wrapped my legs around his waist, and he walked us into our new apartment, kicking the door shut as if he’s done this more than once. I could feel the rumble in his chest. His beast has control. I leaned in taking his head between my hands and bit his bottom lip. He moaned and I grinned knowing I have such an effect on him. I felt his nails grow longer. They begin to bite into the skin of my thighs. It stung but I craved more of it.“Yes!”I breathlessly whispered, matching his rough touch with my own I dug my fingernails into the flesh of his shoulders, dragging them down and over his muscled arms.“Fuck, Demi”He groaned into my mouth. I felt my back hit the soft surface of what I assume to be our bed. I arch my back into him, then fist his hair to pull him closer to me. Our mouths lock in a hot wet kiss. He growled as he tugged my hair, angling my head to the side, gaining better access to my neck. I froze as

Chapter 57: King KyroAresI stepped out of the swirling nothingness of my portal into a forested area. The sound of my foot falls was squishy as I walked across the moss covered ground. It’s a reflection of the wet weather conditions here. There was a rainy mist in the air. Pairing that with the humidity it created a steamy, foggy environment. I have never been here before, but it wasn’t hard for me to locate. I am the God of war after all. This place is hidden from the naked eye. Not many supernatural’s can see what is really here, magic, and lots of it. I smile as paranormal beings flee, running to their homes where they feel safe. They are right to run. If I don’t get my way, I’ll burn this place to the ground, and send all the inhabitants into the sea. I step into the middle of a clearing. Yes, I’m in the right place. I hold out my hands and feel power flow from my fingertips. “Let me see you!” I slowly spin and release my power. A kingdom is being reveal

Chapter 59: Not a Second TimeRyderLike someone flipped a switch all sound around us switched off and everything hit slow motion. He turned both palms up and the ground shook. The energy radiating off this guy was exciting. I can guess that anyone else would be intimidated by Gavin. Call me stupid, call me insane, but everything in me craves this fight. We both rush each other and meet with an explosion. We are both moving and dodging each other’s blows and just when I was about to make a move to strike him, I feel an iron fist make contact with my stomach. Fuck! My body became airborne, and my back hit a tree on the other side of the training grounds. “Brax if he hurts my baby, I’ll burn their kingdom to the ground!”I hear my mother say. “Willow, get back to the castle. It’s not safe right now.” “Not without my son!”I move to stand, but Gavin is on me in a flash. I hear screaming and crying, but it’s not my mother. I’m taking hits left and righ