Lucifer grabbed my hand and we vanished, reappearing in a modern-style home. My infant son was nestled in my curved elbow sucking at my pinky. I grinned down at my child whose blue eyes gazed up at me. Balancing on my single leg I frowned at the devil."Accompany me to my office and I will write up the contract then after that you can obtain your lower leg," he grinned with a glint in his eyes. I was feeling uncomfortable suddenly and gave him a slight smile that didn't reach my eyes.I glanced at the sculptures of modern art he had displayed around. When Lucifer started to head off I rolled my eyes as he turned, seeing me still standing there. I waved my empty hand at my leg and he grinned."Sorry, it slipped my mind," he said. He waved his hand and I was suddenly seated in a chair inside his spacious office. Once he sat, a parchment appeared on the top of the desk from out of the thin air and Lucifer had a golden quill in his hand that also just appeared. I swallowed nervously and pa

Memories of my youth came to mind as my eyes filled with the scenery around me. I visibly shuddered and Azrael eyed me curiously."I've been here before," I growled bitterly and he grinned."You're lucky to have made it out alive then. This is Unseelie fae lands and the occupants who dwell here are very cruel and unkind," he said firmly. I nodded remembering being so frightened that I had wet myself. Azrael waved at both Noah and me to follow after him. Noah, still as his demon looked like he fitted right in with the gnarled trees and forbidden forest that we stepped through. Ravens with their beady black eyes watched us from above and called out into the gray sky as a warning that there were strangers afoot. "Allow me a word with the Enforcers before either of you come storming ahead," Azrael said firmly to us both. My heart was pounding erratically in anticipation of getting Lucian back. Once we reached the edge of the forest I could see the entrance to a cave and two huge guards s

Ashton opened the door and looked at me with concern."Do you truly know what he has and have a cure?" He asked bluntly. I nodded my head and showed him the bottle of blood."It's a brain infection that Selene was passing around to get her council members and wolves to do her grunt work. If Xavier drinks this he will be cured within twenty-four hours," I said solemnly and he opened the door wider for us both to enter.Glancing around the living room I didn't see Xavier."He's in the kitchen making breakfast for the toddler…they grow so quickly here," Ashton said softly. I handed him the wine bottle of blood and told him to have Xavier drink some."The sooner the better," Lucian grunted harshly and we both eyed him oddly."I'm livid that my child is growing quickly and should be being raised by me at a normal pace in our realm…Not with the dogs," he said staunchly and I crossed my arms."I'm one of those dogs, Lucian! Perhaps you should go wait outside," I mumbled sourly. His eyes narr

Sitting at the table watching Ashton enjoy his meal I went back to the refrigerator to search for blood. Finding none I groaned and glanced over at my adopted father."Let me guess, Xavier, fed from you," I growled bitterly and he looked up at me and nodded. He held out his wrist for me and told me to go ahead."Thanks," I mumbled softly and licked his skin before sinking my fangs. I felt uncomfortable suddenly from the way he was watching me. He looked away and continued eating so I relaxed."You will have to feed more due to you carrying a wee one. So just ask and I can give you my wrist," he said through a mouthful. Sealing my bite, Ashton watched me once again making me feel uneasy."Don't talk with your mouth full, geez you're like a child," I scolded and Ashton chuckled. I glanced out the back windows to see the sun starting to set and frowned. "I hope Lucian comes back with an update soon," I mumbled softly and Ashton frowned at me."I'm hoping that Xavier returns to himself. H

Side-eyeing the vampire my stupid heart began thumping loudly in my ears. Frowning, I closed my eyes when Lucian asked if he may sit next to me."Go ahead, the space is not occupied," I mumbled sourly. He smiled and moved next to me. I watched him clasp his hands as he sat back. His scent encompassed me making it difficult to focus on anything I was thinking."Tell me about yourself, Nia. Our relationship was rather sudden and I failed to court you as a male should," Lucian said softly. I glanced over at him with a raised brow."A quick relationship doesn't seem probable due to me already having two of your children," I muttered briskly, causing him to chuckle."I am leery of bloodsuckers even being half of a vampire. I find them untrustworthy and scary," I added and Lucian shrugged."You are more vampire than werewolf, princess and when we return to your real father you will discover that," he said pointedly. I swallowed uncomfortably and exhaled deeply."Is my mother a pleasant woma