ASMSG Romance Erotica Ezine June 2014 | Page 39

straightened my spine and looked him square in the eye. “As of right now I’m just as immortal as you and I might not be as strong or as powerful as you, but I’m not worried, my champion will keep me safe.” His eyes were two silver slits. They burrowed into me, driving his anger inside. “Who is this champion of yours? Killian? I could break him like a twig.” Quintus towered over me, pure power pouring off him singeing my skin. This man was a stranger to me. I backed up a little and ran into a solid surface. “I am her champion dead one. Would you like to test me?” you or kill you.” He looked wearily at Kael. “I have wanted to do all three myself.” It didn’t shock me he had thought of killing me. I’m sure it would have simplified his life numerous times over the years. “I went up against the Queen of Darkness and if I had any chance of coming out on top of the shit pile I was in, then I needed help. I made a deal with the Kael. I kill the queen and he makes sure the other fae keep the peace until I can bring light and dark together to rule as one.” “Well its lucky you are immortal then, because you’ll need an eternity to complete that task.” Oh this wasn’t going to be good. Quintus wasn’t used to being challenged. King Kael stood above us both. His physical presence was enough to make the other vampires back up. To his credit, Quintus stood his ground, but his eyes widened and his face dropped for just a second before his mask was back in place. “I did the best I could to save my life.” Why couldn’t he see that I only did what I needed to do. “You are Slaugh.” It wasn’t a question it was a statement. toe outside the fae door he is fair game. Consider it a coronation gift.” I relaxed a little. “Thank-you Quintus… for everything.” Despite how things ended or his motivation for all the things he had done for me, he still had saved my life. Knowing that parting ways was for the best didn’t make it any easier. “No need Cassandra.” He turned to Lucius. “I’ll assume you will remain here until Cassandra saves the day again and gets you the blood you need.” “Yes Sire, I will be in touch as soon as I know anything.” They hugged each other and Quintus whispered something in his ear. Lucius hung his head. “Impossible for me, but not for you?” “Yes, I am the King of the Slaugh to be exact. My name is Kael.” I felt his strong hand on my shoulder and I immediately relaxed. Quintus looked back and forth between the two of us. I really thought he might bolt from the room. The king of the jungle now felt like a helpless mouse and I’m ashamed to ͅ䁥Ё