Shivering from the chill surrounding me I cracked my eyes open to complete darkness. The scent of the earth was in my nose. I tried to move but soon realized that I was packed in with dirt. I called for help and started spitting out the dirt that fell into my mouth."Are you there, my wolf?" I questioned curiously and Eva whimpered slightly before growling yes fiercely in my head. Wiggling my bare legs I was able to loosen one appendage. Raising my other leg I knew I was in my father's home in the special dirt he had in his hidden basement. I couldn't sense anyone else with me and struggled to sit up completely. Glancing down with my glowing eyes I saw the tubing running to needles within my arm veins and could see that I was nude. Looking down at my abdomen I saw a puckered scar across my lower abdomen."Is my daughter alright?" I questioned Eva."I don't know dear, but I believe so," she replied. I ripped the needles from my arms and stood. My legs were weak and wobbly so I leaned a

Lucian slipped on his pants from under the covers whereas I just dressed in front of Jayna having a bitch fit."What did you and Maacah discuss?" I questioned curiously as I dressed. Jayna relaxed a bit and said that Maacah spoke of how to gain a dead heart like Faelon. I closed my eyes and cursed the vampire God."So you think if you get the amulet back that you can convince the dark angel to fall madly in love with you?" I inquired bitterly. I went before my child and grinned slightly at her beautiful face. Reaching out for her hands I took them both in mine and calmly asked her what the contract was that she signed. A knock at our door interrupted her as she was about to tell me. I opened the door to my brother."The moon Goddess is here with her mate to get Xavier's body and wishes to see you," he informed me. I nodded and told Jayna we would continue our conversation when I was finished. She looked frustrated but nodded. I hurried downstairs and when I saw Violet she smiled at me

Micah carried Ashton who was unconscious down to lie in the special dirt."I will stay with him and hopefully both of us will return before the crown is placed upon your heads," Micah said softly as he passed us going into the hall. Lucian glanced over at me while holding the door open for him."Lucifer doesn't need an army, love, he has the demon legions of hell," Lucian said softly to me. I nodded and sighed seeing my daughter and Xavier speaking together."What happened to make Xavier hurt Ashton?" I asked Lucian curiously."I'm not certain but it was definitely an ex-lovers quarrel," he replied nonchalantly. I shook my head and gestured to Jayna."You think Ashton was aware of what Micah had planned and told Xavier because those two are back to being lovey-dovey," I mumbled softly and Lucian watched Xavier nibbling on Jayna's neck."Let's give them some privacy. I don't want to watch my daughter getting busy with her mate," Lucian grunted and I nodded. We both headed down the stair

I really don't think it is wise for the two of us to be carrying weapons around until the ceremony," I mumbled humorously and Lucian lifted his daggers."These are staying with me the entire time as I am certain of being a target," he growled roughly and tucked them into leather sheaths he had already strapped to a belt around his waist."Where did you get an item like that?" I asked curiously and chuckled."They are a family heirloom just like the rest of my weapons and I can wield them all expertly," he stated assuredly and I grinned slightly and told him that was neat."Alek is contacting Maacah to take Jayna and Xavier. They are both currently mating in the woods like wild beasts," Lucian said bluntly and my eyes widened at my former father being so tactless."Couldn't find a bed for their first time?" I muttered bitterly. Lucian replied, "by the sound of it our daughter didn't mind the least bit. She was very vocal with her pleasure." I rolled my eyes. Hearing a commotion outside

I smiled seeing Lucian dressed immaculately in a gorgeous black tux with a red cummerbund. The deep crimson color matched the gown I wore."This is going to be a pain to kill in," he muttered sourly to Micah who was fixing his bow tie."Your assassin will manage, old man," Micah said with a grin. Lucian turned to me and my eyes shined at his handsome appearance."You look delicious…I could eat you," I growled lustfully. He chuckled and offered me his bent elbow, asking me if I was ready. I exhaled deeply and nodded as I placed my hand on his arm. Micah hurried to our bedroom door and opened it for us."Highnesses, I shall grace your judgment as soon as I collect my mate," he said with a flamboyant bow."We will wait for you both in the hall so we can all go together," Lucian said firmly and Micah nodded as he ran down toward his shared room to collect Ashton. I smiled seeing Ashton all dressed up and he gave me a finger wave."Let's go to the Elder's circle," Lucian grunted harshly an