everything for him.
Finally, though, she stilled. A fine glaze of sweat slicked her skin. Shadows had formed half-moons under her eyes.
'I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I'll let you go, but don't expect me to forget you. We're bonded. I'll be on your trail, doing everything in my power to win and romance you. So prepare to see a lot of me. I love you too much to let you go.'
'Like I'd ever allow you to let me go. You're mine. I love you, too, Flowers.' Her dark lashes swept up, her eyes suddenly shining with love. 'Gods, I'm so glad that you're alive.'
Such astounding happiness skipped through him, he was shaking as he crushed her against his chest. 'Anya, sweet Anya.'
'I love you so much,' she said.
He buried his head in her neck, inhaling her strawberry scent. 'Thank the gods, Anya. I was dying inside every time you looked at me as if I were a stranger.'
She kissed and nipped at his face, her hands tangling into his hair. 'I thought I'd lost you.'
'You gave up everything for me.'
'Well, that's because you're the most important thing in my life.'
He squeezed her tightly and flashed onto the bed with her still in his arms. Somehow, some way, he would find a way to restore her powers. Maybe putting her back inside the cage and commanding her to regain them would work. If not…'I'll spend the rest of my life making it up to you.'
Grinning, she wound her legs around his waist. 'That was always my plan. Now, catch me up on what's been happening.'
He, too, grinned. Never, in all of his life, had he been so happy. He told her what he knew about his friends. 'William escaped the mountain and has healed. He followed us here and wants his book. I have not allowed him inside the fortress, but he calls me every day.'
Her eyes narrowed. 'Oh, I'll give him the book, as promised. Later. I might rip out a few pages first, but accidents happen.'
'He has apologized countless times and his sorrow seems genuine. Mostly, I just want him gone, and he won't leave until he speaks with you.'
'Later. Right now, you're going to make love to me.'
Lucien's grin widened as he slowly stripped her, savoring the sight of her luscious curves and creamy skin. 'You're going to wed me, yes?'
'Oh, yes.'
'Good. I know the perfect spot for our honeymoon.'
'The paradise where you almost died?' Her hands worked desperately at his clothing.
'No. Paradise is right here.' He slid two fingers deep inside her.
Moaning, she arched her hips into him. 'Then where?'
'There are three more artifacts to find. Most of the warriors are out searching for them. Except for Reyes, who went in search of Aeron and Danika.' In and out he pumped. 'Are you up for another treasure hunt?'
'Always.' She rolled him over and impaled herself on his shaft. Both of them groaned at the heady pleasure. 'But I've already found the only treasure I'll ever need. And speaking of treasures, what are we going to do with the cage?'
'Keep it. Now that you remember me, there are a few things I'd like to do to you inside it.'
'Mmm, me like. And maybe later we can try and help my dad regain
'A noble idea.'
'Enough talking. I believe you had some plans for me….'
He was grinning happily as he worked them both over the edge.
Lords of the Underworld Glossary of Characters and Terms
Aeron—Keeper of Wrath
All-Seeing Eye—Godly artifact with the power to see into heaven and hell
Amun—Keeper of Secrets
Anya—(Minor) Goddess of Anarchy
Ashlyn Darrow—Human female with supernatural ability
Baden—Keeper of Distrust (deceased)
Cage of Compulsion—Godly artifact with the power to enslave anyone trapped inside
Cameo—Keeper of Misery; only female warrior
Cloak of Invisibility—Godly artifact with the power to shield its wearer from prying eyes
Cronus—King of the Titans
Danika Ford—Human female, target of the Titans
Dean Stefano—Hunter; right-hand man of Galen
Dr. Frederick McIntosh—Vice President of the World Institute of Parapsychology
Dysnomia—Greek, Goddess of Lawlessness
Galen—Keeper of Hope
Gideon—Keeper of Lies
Gilly—Human female, friend of Danika
Ginger Ford—Sister of Danika
Greeks—Former rulers of Olympus, now imprisoned in Tartarus
Hera—Queen of the Greeks
Hunters—Mortal enemies of the Lords of the Underworld
Hydra—Multiheaded serpent with poisonous fangs
Kane—Keeper of Disaster
Legion—Demon minion, friend of Aeron
Lords of the Underworld—Exiled warriors to the Greek gods; now house demons inside them
Lucien—Keeper of Death; leader of the Budapest warriors
Maddox—Keeper of Violence
Mallory Ford—Grandmother of Danika
Pandora—Immortal warrior, once guardian of
Paring Rod—Godly artifact, power unknown
Paris—Keeper of Promiscuity
Reyes—Keeper of Pain
Sabin—Keeper of Doubt; leader of the Greek warriors
Sienna Blackstone—Female Hunter
Strider—Keeper of Defeat
Tartarus—Greek, God of Confinement; also the immortal prison on Mount Olympus
Themis—Titan, Goddess of Justice
Tinka Ford—Mother of Danika
Titans—Current rulers of Olympus
Torin—Keeper of Disease
William—Immortal, friend of Anya
Zeus—King of the Greeks
ISBN: 978-1-4268-1767-0
