“Besides,” Dez continues, “the Primordial deity that came before you, was nothing like you. This is our Father’s reset button. The Primorials fell out of existence a long time ago. They predated even the deities known as the Titans. Everyone thought that they simply ceased to be, but maybe there is more to it than that. I think we will need to speak with Luc. He should know more. So much more than any of us. He was the first angel born. He is a wealth of untapped knowledge. Regardless, all that matters right now is recovering that whip of Morríganna’s. It will need to be delivered to Luc as soon as possible. We can dig up information from Luc, we will leave on the morrow after you head out to the Fields of Punishment. We will wait for you there and then reconvene to share everything we discover.”
“I think that tonight, you too should enjoy your time together, but first, I would like for all of us to enjoy a meal together and some family bonding time before we retire. How does that sound?” Seraphina smiles warmly at us all.
I can’t help but smile back at her. She’s so wonderful and thoughtful. I know now why Daxell is the way he is, it’s because she grounds him and her mates. She is their anchor. I can only hope to do as well as she has. I nod, “That sounds perfect.”
31
Our Last Night
(Daxell)
Everything was wonderful that evening. Lillie and Poppy were delightful and laughed at my father’s antics. It was as if there was nothing wrong, and for an infinitesimal moment in time, I almost forgot that we were even in The Underworld. That all quickly changed as everyone went off to bed as it got late. LJ and I were left on our own. Thank the gods for that.
I hesitate before asking, “How are you holding up?”
LJ pins me with a look, “How do you think, demon boy? I’m freaking the hell out.”
Chuckling, I pull her closer to me as the embers in the fireplace flicker between a brilliant green and a luminous black. So unlike the fires in The Mortal Realm. “Honey cheeks, you have nothing to worry about. I’ve got you now, and I’m never letting go.”
Smirking she says, “What a change from not so long ago.” Sighing, she snuggles into my hold, “Daxell? Why do you call me honey cheeks?”
Wrapping my arms around her more tightly, I can’t help the deep rumble in my chest as a chuckle escapes me, “That’s easy. That first night when I caught you in my arms, you smelled like honey and cream. Imagine my surprise when you traced the two of us out of Tarron’s Tavern. Not much surprises me, but I was totally taken off guard and stumbled as we exited your trace trail. You were dead weight in my arms by that point and your aim was true. You ended up face-first in your bed with me on top of you. As I pushed back off the bed, your luscious ass was right there, begging for me to cup those gorgeous cheeks clad in skin-tight leather. The first thought that entered my mind was honey cheeks.”
“That’s so … Well, I can’t even.” Her laughter is contagious as she purses her lips, shaking her head at me.
“You’re right, so lame and not even right.” Tracing my index finger over the curve of her cheek, I lean in to capture her lips with my own. The kiss is gentle at first, but when she opens to me I delve deeper, and deeper yet. I want nothing more than to devour her, heart, mind, and soul.
She pulls back, panting slightly, “We need to take this to a more private room.”
“Honey cheeks, I’ll do whatever you want. Are you sure you’re ready for this next step? I would have thought that you would want to wait till after our binding ceremony.” Just saying the words out loud has my inner demon stirring.
“Daxell, in the morning, we’ll be heading out into god knows what. Tonight is ours for the making and I want and need to spend that time with you. We have no idea as to what will happen in the coming days. So if this is our last night together, then I say, “You big stud. Take me to bed or lose me forever.” Her laughter is like music to my ears.
Smiling at her light-hearted banter, I stand and spin her around, “You don’t have to tell me twice. Is that a line from a movie?”
“Yep.” Her smile slips from her face as she grows more serious. Cupping my stubble covered cheek, she looks deep into my eyes and at that moment no words are needed.
I pull her into my arms cradling her close as we exit the sitting room. I quickly carry her up the large expansive staircase. I have eyes only for her. In such a short period of time, she has become my center. My entire universe and I can no longer deny the pull that I feel for her. She is my kindred soul, she completes me. How could I deny her or myself any longer?
“LJ,” I whisper as I swing the door to my rooms open.
“Yes?”
“I …”
“I know,” she whispers. “I get it.”
“You know I’m a bastard … I want you to be sure, because … one step further, there will be no going back. My demon will claim you. So … speak now.” Inhaling deeply, I stop short of slamming the door shut behind me.
“Close the door, Daxell.”
Not needing any further affirmation, I kick the door shut behind me, carrying LJ to my over large bed.
