“You just met her; this is crazy is what it is,” UnnūlfR declared.
“Can't you feel the weight of magic on us?” Fenrir asked UnnūlfR. “Can't you smell the truth on her? Something has changed our world, and I have a feeling that it's affected more than your brother. We're joining this hunt, and Trevor is staying with his mate; that's final.”
“Yes, Father,” UnnūlfR said, but he glowered at me as he left with Fenrir.
“Your brother is charming,” I said sarcastically.
Trevor laughed; a great burst of sound that had a tone of relief to it. Then he picked me up and spun me around.
“I've felt wrong for years, and now, I know why,” Trevor said. “It was you; your ghost has haunted my heart.”
Blue cleared his throat.
“Give them a second,” Re snapped. “Don't you remember what it was like when you first reconnected with her? Nothing exists, but the two of you.”
Blue frowned and went silent.
“There are others,” Trevor said as if he knew it already. “These are two of your consorts?”
“Yes.” I broke away from Trevor to introduce him to the men. “This is Re and Blue.”
“Welcome to the family,” Re said with a tight smile.
Blue only nodded at Trevor.
“I'm happy for you, Vervain, but we need to put your love life on a back burner for now,” Ull said. “Persephone has gone unavenged for far too long.”
“Thank you, Ull,” Hades said. “But let Vervain bask in the love she has; we should all treasure that gift if we can find it. Besides, there's nothing more to discuss here; I must assemble the gods who are loyal to me and those who loved Persephone enough to rally to my call. Nyx is a Primordial, and I won't risk her escaping us.”
“Shall we return when Demeter does; in two days?” Thor asked.
“That would be most welcome.” Hades nodded. “And thank you again, Thor, for bringing Vervain here with this information.”
“You're family, Hades,” Thor said softly. “Anything you need; you just say the word.”
“Vengeance, my friend,” Hades said. “That's what I need, but we shall get it together.”
Chapter Thirty-Eight
When we reached the tracing room, Blue, Re, and Trevor paused to look at each other.
“You're welcome to join us in my palace,” Re said to the men.
“Re,” I said softly. “Are you really okay with this?”
“What better way to adjust than to spend time together?” Re said.
“I'm not ready to adjust,” Blue said crisply. “Go and have your reunion, Vervain. When you're done, spare some time for me, and I will be content with that.”
“Thanks, Blue.” I stretched up to kiss him quickly.
“Remember your promise,” he whispered to me.
I nodded, and Blue traced away.
“And then there were three,” Re said as he held his hands out to Trevor and me.
We took his hands firmly.
“Two days,” Thor said to us. “We'll meet back here. The tracing chant is; Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.”
“Aristotle,” I whispered. “I can't even... it's just so damn sad.”
“Hades and Persephone shared something sublime,” Thor said softly. “We were all envious of what they had, but now... ”
“Love is risky,” Re said as he glanced at me. “The greater it is, the greater the risk.”
“But who isn't willing to take that risk?” Thor asked wistfully.
“We'll see you soon, Thor,” I said gently.
Thor nodded, and Re traced us away.
Re, Trevor, and I came out of the Aether in Re's tracing room; a bare room of pale stone. Then Re led Trevor and me upstairs to a guest bedroom.
“I'll leave you two to reconnect alone. Take as long as you need,” Re said. “I'll be waiting in my bedroom if you'd like to join me later.”
“Both of us?” I lifted my eyebrows.
“Why not?” Re shrugged. “I wasn't lying when I said I like to watch.”
“I'm not into guys,” Trevor said with a wary look at Re.
“Neither am I; I assure you,” Re said. “But if we are to share Vervain, why not do it together instead of waiting our turn as if she were a horse to ride?”
Trevor thought about this and then nodded. “Perhaps we'll join you in awhile.”
“Great.” Re grinned. “I'll go prepare.”
Re walked away, and I grimaced.
“What does that mean?” Trevor asked me.
“I have a feeling that it will involve props,” I said. “But let's not think about that now. Shut the door, Trevor.”
Trevor smiled softly and shut the door behind him. Then he stalked over to me and circled me slowly.
“I remember offering you my life,” he whispered, “because you spared it.”
“Did I?” I murmured as I watched the thick muscles of his biceps twitch.
Trevor discarded his clothing as he went, and I followed his lead; taking off the tight dress and tossing it aside. I wore nothing beneath it, and Trevor inhaled sharply to see me nude so quickly. A low growl tickled my skin as he pressed in behind me and laid his lips against my neck; right over Blue's bite.
“And I remember biting you here to cover another man's mark; although, it wasn't this one,” he whispered. Then he lifted his head and asked, “Will you claim my life, Minn Elska? I would die for you; to protect you.”
“Don't die for me; live,” I said automatically.
Trevor breathed in deeply and shuddered against me. I turned in his arms and undid his belt. He stared down at me as I did; watching me push his jeans down his legs and reveal his thick shaft. It rose up eagerly; the pale caramel color of his skin blushed with rose near the end. I looked up at him and gave
