Amanda

Two long problem ridden days we wait for Jacobs return. He shows up with Elliot and Michael at his side. It's late in the evening. Tally is already asleep, and Grayson is out for a run, I guess the full moon is a must change day for him. Jace is helping wrath adjust to our technology, which is highly entertaining. That's what I'm doing the moment Jacob appears. Watching Jace explain television as wrath fiddles with the remote in awe.

Austin is calming Rosa down for the second time. Wrath demanded that he be bunked with her to protect her. I rolled my eyes at his obvious excuse. Rosa was averse to the idea, to say the least. I sat quietly listening to the conversation between Wrath and Austin, which consisted of terrible ideas from Wrath. My favorite is his plan to ignite her anger, eventually turning it into passion so he can bed her. His words, not mine. Austin's response was a sarcastic wish of luck, similar to my own view. The second one was a doozy. She threatened to cut her arm off to remove the cuff, and he swore to the gods he would tattoo his mark on her scalp to maintain their connection.

"Glad to see you all weren't worried."

I stand up and greet him with a hug. After everything we've been through, it just feels right. Jacob smiles, pleased with my affection.

"Glad your back safe, both of you. Things have been kinda crazy. Did Michael- "

"No, he didn't come to the heavens. I stopped by on my way back to check on him. I told him what was happening, and he volunteered to help."

Jacob looks around, and I try to see things through his eyes. The cluttered mess of the house makes his eye twitch, I hold back my bubbling laughter. I had a feeling he had a little touch of O.C.D. Then he spots Wrath and his shoulders bunch with tension.

"Who is the massive man with horns dressed like a denisovan?"

This time, I chuckle,

"That is Wrath, king of the Dark fae, and he has volunteered to help."

I can't make out what he's mumbling, but I notice Elliot takes an interest in Wrath, subconsciously rubbing his own horns.

"Where is everyone?" Jacob asks while keeping his eyes on Wrath. who is turning on and off the television completely transfixed by the screen.

"I'll go get them."

I hear him mumble. Yes, please do. I don't wake Tally. Estevan is easy to find at his desk, always reading. Austin and Rosa are a different story, I checked both their rooms and came up empty. I start to panic as I stand in the hallway completely perplexed. I see snow erupt in the corner of my eye as a drift explodes, making me duck. My first thought is we're under attack again until I see Rosa hop out of the white storm swirling around her. My eyes pop open wide, and I rub them, trying to reset my vision. She has... wings. Black, wide, honest to God... wings. A shade falls over her, and I look up, gripping the door with sudden weak knees, Austin also has wings. His are white and impressive in size, nearly two feet wider and maybe three longer than Rosa's. I stare, confused and awed by the revelation. I laid with him, grazed my fingers - oh... the bumps. I remember his shoulder blades stuck out further than they should have. A bump where there should be a slope. He's magnificent! So graceful to watch. Something cold presses against my nose, and I realize I'm pressed up against the glass. I look down at Rosa, and she's laughing. I should be happy her foul mood has broken, but instead, I have a twinge of jealousy. They have so much in common. How can I compete? she's very gorgeous and definitely interesting. I'm? me.

"What are you looking at that has you so deep in thought?"

I jump at Jacob's voice. He closes the gap between us, peeking outside.

"Ah, is this the first time you've seen the wings?"

I nod, incapable of forming the words. For unknown reasons, I'm holding back tears.

"I had wings once, quite similar to Austin's."

My head whips around as if he can sense my repetitive question as he sidesteps it.

"Austin loves you. Similarities can't compare to that."

I gasp, surprised. He knows what I'm thinking? He's very good at changing the subject. Jacob crooks his finger at Michael, who's now noticed him. I quickly wipe at my wet cheek, pasting a smile on my face as Michael and Rosa step inside.

"Wings?"

His shy smile is endearing,

"Yes. Wings, is that an issue?"

I shake my head, telling him no with a seductive crook of the lips,

"They could be useful, no?"

His eyes light with desire, flashing silver,

"Very! I like how you think." I tell him

We meet in the kitchen once again, and Jacob tells us the trip was successful even though things aren't a hundred percent clear.

"My message was word for word: if you choose to take the fight to them, you will have no end and some good fortune. You will win, but not fully succeed. If you do nothing, death is vast approaching."

I guess angels speak in riddles. The obvious better option is to do something and not die.

"Did Tally come up with anything?"

I take the lead on this one,

"One thing, she got new info on Robert Hume. He has a flight day after tomorrow to Siberia, and he recently purchased industrial property near his setup. She thinks he's expanding, and his recent flight is to recruit."

Jacob rubs his chin momentarily before looking at all of us.

"Get rest, we ambush them tomorrow at sunset."

My heart races at his words I'm not ready, but I don't want to sit it out either. I love everyone here. Well, I don't really know Wrath, but he seems like a nice guy. No doubts this time! I can do this, I will do this.

Warm hands clasp me from behind. Austin pulls my back tight to his chest, placing his lips at my ear.

"I won't let anything happen to you... will you come somewhere with me?"

I turn around to face him, and he tucks a strand of hair behind my ear, trailing his fingers over my lips. I'm constantly aroused around him, and I don't think that will ever change. Austin has a built-in eroticism lingering just below his deceiving skin that consumes me. He awakens every dark desire, even ones I never knew I craved.

"Do you trust me?"

I do! Despite our rocky start, he's saved me twice already and never misses a move I make.

"With my life."

His lips pull tight across his teeth, I don't think I've ever seen such a dazzling smile.

"Close your eyes."

He kisses me slowly at first, then deeper until I lose my breath and we're breathing for each other. I feel a cool brush of air that pulls me from the knee shaking kiss. My eyes pop open when I hear someone clear they're throat behind me, then close tightly shut as my body lifts from the ground with a force I've never felt before. The high-pitched squeal is ripped from my throat as butterflies erupt in my belly. My shrill scream turns to laughter as I open my eyes and see land far below me. Austin's stubble tickles my cheek, and he bends his head down, talking loudly to be heard over the oncoming wind.

"This is my land, love."

I look around at the land below. It's like the stars are on the ground. Everything shimmers the same way Austin's skin does. The grass is like crystals, and the dim blue light of the sky makes the water in the land a multitude of blue shades. Holy shit!

"Three moons?"

Austin kisses my neck, mumbling against my skin.

"Yes, three suns as well."

Wow! this place is like a dream. I don't see a cloud in the sky it's just a touch hazy like a mist is in the air. It's like I've entered a world where nothing ugly exists and everything should be sung, not said. I'm just waiting to see Snow White appear with a trail of animals following her,

"This place is amazing!"

He drops down in the sky, and I gasp, laughing. This place must be doing funny things to me because I want to twirl in giddy laughter like I don't have a care in the world.

We land on a large crystal rock. I bend down, touching it, then hop off running my fingers through the sparkling grass. It's so odd how the feeling is the same, yet I can see my fingers through the soft blades. I look up from my exploration and see Austin naked in the lake. His skin is shimmering. My eyes hood, and I'm instantly aroused.

"Come"

He crooks his finger at me, and I almost do just that. I quickly strip, and Austin's eyes linger on my chest. My breasts feel heavy as I drift through the water. When I'm up to my waist, the warm silky liquid feels like a lover's caress, and my core tightens with intense arousal. When my body meets with his, he easily slips in my entrance, and I shudder on his length.

He's still for a long moment as he looks into my eyes. I feel like he's telling me something monumental, but I can't think of anything but the pulsing pressure between my thighs. He slips water past my lips, and I moan at its sweet, unexpected taste. Seconds later, he starts a slow, steady pump, lifting me, plunging deep into my wet heat. I don't know if it's the water, the place? Or both, but my pleasure intensifies beyond anything I've ever experienced. Tears slide down my cheeks, and I clench around Austin. My release is intense, causing me to cry out. When he doesn't stop his slow thrusts but picks up speed, I wonder if it's possible to die of pleasure?

I hear giggling, then feel something icy across my nipples. The sensation makes me quiver, and I almost climax instantly. When I look down, it's to see a pixy float by giggling once more. Austin shoes her away. I see more of them off in the distance; they gaze as I wither in pleasure. I should be embarrassed, but I'm not. I can't stop even if I wanted to. Somehow, I know this, and it doesn't phase me one bit. If anything, it spurs me on. Here and now, I embrace what I am like I've never been happier. In this moment I'm proud to be a succubus feeding off my entrancement like an animal in heat where I only have one need for survival, to fuck.

We stay in the water for what feels like hours and I come twice more. I feel drained, deliciously exhausted. Austin carries me to land. It takes all my remaining energy to stay awake. I burrow into his chest, nodding out when he lifts into the sky.