Shadows from the Past - Book 2 of To Be Claimed By Her

Chapter 24

Deimos

I'd placed her into a sleep spell again, removing the pet compulsion. I can't believe I'd lost control like that, but watching Erebus use her had simply been more than my incubus could handle. On top of that, my damn spell had made her completely defenseless to his magic. Even now, she was struggling to keep the shadows he put in her at bay and I wasn't able to stop them either.

She's going to hate me, and I can't blame her.

She tossed in her sleep, muttering and whimpering. Assuming my human form, I pressed my hand to her cheek. "Daniel," she breathed.

I froze.

Her eyes fluttered open. She looked at me with brilliant purple eyes, no trace of black or red. How was that possible?

"Daniel," she whispered. "Did, did it really happen?"

I hung my head in shame and went to pull my hand away, but she grabbed it. "Please, don't."

I felt a flicker of hope in my chest. Hope - what an odd thing for a demon to experience... Without a sound, I climbed into the bed next to her and pulled her against my chest tightly. She began to sob and I just held her even though I had no right to. I had to make this right somehow.

"I'm sorry. I have no excuses, only guilt, pet," I told her as her sobs began to subside.

"Why is he here? Are you giving me to him?" she shook as she spoke.

I instantly squeezed her tighter, "No absolutely not. I never meant for him to harm you. I was going to tell you when I first woke you, but, um, we..."

She snorted, "We had sex...lots of sex." I choked at her blunt response. "What? Just because I was a kitten doesn't mean I didn't know I was having sex with you. I just didn't have much say in the matter. I never knew cats were so damn horny all the time. I thought that was rabbits?"

I couldn't stop the howling laughter at her musings and thankfully she laughed right along with me. When I finally caught my breath, I looked into her eyes, cupping her chin. "I won't apologize for wanting you, but I will apologize for putting you in harm's way with Erebus. I promised to keep you safe and I failed you." Not breaking our gaze, I brushed my lips across hers, "Can you forgive me, pet?"

"As long as the bastard didn't get me pregnant, I can forgive you," she replied, then leaned into my kiss. She quickly pulled back and gave me a harsh glare, "Wait, I'm not am I?"

I chuckled and stroked her face, "No pet, you are not pregnant. You've been on a magical sort of birth control since I brought you here. Now, if you really want to explore that rabbit idea, then I'm sure I could fill you with dozens of children in a short time. After all, that's what rabbits do." Wide-eyed, she gaped at me, her mouth moving, but no sound came out as I once again laughed loudly. "Just teasing, pet. I know you aren't ready for that."

Finally, she rasped, "You want children with me?"

I paused for a moment. Did I? Honestly, I'm not even sure what I want anymore. My plans had gone so far off course and then when she submitted, I had just enjoyed her presence.

"Daniel?"

I snapped out of my thoughts. "Why do you continue calling me that?" I asked. "I told you that isn't my name anymore."

She pulled away slightly at my harsh tone and then answered, "Then why do you continue to show me your human form?" Good question - why do I?

"You were already traumatized by what Erebus and even I did, I thought this form would be less jarring to you," I said, trying to make both of us believe my words. "Now, rest a bit more, then we will have dinner together." She nodded and lay her head on my chest as I stroked her hair and back. After a short while, her breathing evened out and she slept peacefully.

I looked down at her, my mind filled with turmoil. What are you doing to me, pet?

Kaylie

"So what has you so grumpy," I asked Erebus. He'd been on cloud nine for a while, then it soured and he was moody all the time. Even our sex life was suffering.

"That fucking demon double-crossed me," he growled and threw a chair across the room. His form swelled as shadows zipped and dove around the room. I'd never seen him so angry.

I took a step back. "Ere what's going on? You're scaring me."

His eyes locked on mine. I felt frozen as he crossed the distance between us in a few steps and gripped my neck tightly. "Scared, Darkling, oh you know nothing of being scared, but I'd be happy to show you true fear. Such darkness just waiting to get out," he cooed as his grip tightened and he ran his sharp claws along my thighs. I moaned as my pussy gushed from his abuse. "You are mine, Darkling. I own you." His claws shredded my clothing then he flipped me around, slamming my chest against the wall. "Scream for me, Darkling, scream," he growled as he thrust inside of me violently.

I did exactly as he commanded - I screamed, and I kept screaming as he ravaged my body. He used me for his own release in every way possible, finally dropping my shattered form on the bed. He stood over me and grinned sadistically, "Thank you, Darkling, I needed the release. Now, heal yourself, love. We have revenge to plan. Deimos has denied all of us for far too long."

Sang

I felt a strange pull to the surface and felt an explosion of pain when I reached the shore. My body was being torn apart as I gasped for air.

"Slow your breathing, Sang," I heard Kaylie saying. I looked around in confusion, realizing I was in human form again. "Nice to have you back, sister," she said and hugged me.

"How long?" I gasped, pulling the blanket Erebus offered tighter around my shoulders.

"About fifteen years, give or take," Kaylie said. I let out a shriek. How dare he throw me to those creatures! Not even Silas would save me, instead, he sat back and reveled in watching Nurk abuse and breed me like a fucking animal. And Nurk had been a sadistic mate, whoring me out to any male he wanted to trade with. I was his favorite bartering tool. My offspring were sold off as well.

"I'm going to kill him," I growled. "What about the fucking fairy? Is she dead yet?"

Erebus gave me a warning growl, "She's off limits. I want her, but I'm more than willing to help you kill Deimos."

"Why do you want that little bitch so badly? She can't be that good of a lay," I snorted.

He gripped my throat and lifted me into the air sputtering, "She is a pure vessel. To taint her soul will be the ultimate feast. That's why he keeps her. He's been feeding off her for years now, even more so since she submitted to him. She was supposed to be mine. I want to punish her for defying me and twist that pure soul into the darkest creature this universe has ever seen." His eyes held pure insanity as he spoke to the point I even felt fear.

"I get it," I gasped, "No touching the fairy." He set me down roughly, "So how do we kill Deimos?"

Erebus laughed darkly, "By doing what I just described. We cut off his food supply by turning Eveleen. Then we destroy him."

Author's Notes: Seems like Eveleen has Stockholm Syndrome. Then again fifty years of mental conditioning might just do the trick. Any predictions?

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