7 comments/ 32203 views/ 23 favorites A Daemon's Heart Ch. 05 By: KayVamp A/N* Hey guys! Sorry for the long time between updates. I've had college finals recently, but now I'm free until January 15th to write! I'm trying a new style of writing so let me know which chapters' style you like better. Rate, comment and continue to enjoy the relationship between Kael and Elyah. *KayVamp* *Chapter 5* Elyah's POV I awoke to two strong arms wrapped tightly around me. I froze, realizing that I was not alone in this strange bed. I looked around the room careful not to wake the owner of the rather large arms. My eyes roamed over a familiar room when finally, my memory came rushing back to me. I was surely in Kael's arms and safer than I had ever been. Memories of last night came flooding back into my head. ~"Oh god, Kael! Please, yes oh god. MMM! I want you so bad Kael, please make me come."~ ~"Elyah, be still or you're going to make this end before either of us wants it to..."~ My cheeks burned and I could feel the heat of embarrassment flood them. I looked up to see Kael's sleeping face and noticed just how normal he really looked. Besides his massive height and muscles, he looked like a normal everyday guy. I pushed myself up and placed a soft kiss on his lips waking him. "Mmm. Good morning little one, did you sleep well?" Kael was rubbing his eyes as I got up from the bed. I was suddenly aware of the almost pleasing ache all throughout my body. "Did we really... do... that last night?" I looked away from his naked body knowing I was beet red, but thoroughly enjoying the view. Kael jumped out of the bed and grabbed me in his arms. "Look at me little one. You don't regret last night do you Elyah? I admit it was a little soon, but nothing has ever felt so right to me and I mean that with everything I am." I looked up into those ice blue eyes and I could tell instantly he was hurt and worried. "No, of course I don't. I was just wondering if it was a wonderful dream or real. Oh god Kael, please stop looking so damn sad hun, I mean it." I felt Kael's arms wrap possessively around me and as he kissed me deeply. He picked me up and carried me towards the bathroom. "Let's get you into the shower little one. I feel like washing you down." Kael's POV By the name of all Gods! How could this one little human make me feel like I'm exploding in all the good ways? I feel like my heart is going to burst through my chest, and when I thought she regretted our romp I felt my entire body sink down. But when she kissed me back I felt like I was human again and that nothing bad had ever happened in my life. I don't really care how she's doing this, but I seriously don't want it to stop. If I don't change her soon, I'm going to end up breaking her with one good romp. I carried her into my bathroom and pressed her into the wall kissing her while the water warmed up. I felt like a horny teenager and couldn't believe how incredibly attractive I found her. With the water finally warm, I picked up Elyah and walked into my shower. I pulled away from our kiss took take her in as a look of horror stole my passionate expression. "Kael...? Wha... what's wrong, why are you looking at me like that?" Fear filled Elyah's eyes as I continued to look at her in horror. My eyes roamed her body and the faint glow she was emitting. "Elyah, you're... you're glowing! You're glowing a faint blue color!" I stepped back to take her all in. I've never seen anything like this on a human before, how could I have missed it last night when I was so close to her? "Elyah, there's no way you're human." I thought for a minute before asking my next question, careful to word it so I wouldn't scare her anymore than I already had. "Honey, remember when you were telling me about your childhood and you said something about your family never being able to seriously harm you when you were happy or felt safe?" She nodded looking me in the eye afraid to move, I wrapped my arms around her tightly and watched as her light strengthened and the color darkened. "Elyah, I need you to be still and stay relaxed ok? I'm going to try to figure out what's mixed in with you. Don't be scared baby; you should know that I would never hurt you intentionally." She nodded as she closed her eyes while I wrapped my arms around her. I took a deep breath and my head spun, whatever this new scent is, it's rare and unlike anything I've ever smelled. She smelled fresh and inviting, while a sudden calming feeling washed over me. I knew instantly but needed confirmation before giving her details. "Let's finish washing up and I'll give an old friend of mine a call and see what he can tell me about this. Don't look at me all scared now; I really don't think anything is wrong it's just that I'd prefer to know what you are. It's just so I can take better care of you Elyah, I swear to you that I don't think anything's wrong." I slipped out of the shower and demanded that Elyah finish and try to relax. I pulled out my cell phone and scrolled through my contacts. I landed on the one number I knew would be able to help me and answer the thousand questions going through my head. I quickly dialed the number and waited for an answer. "Kael, it's been too long my good friend. This must be important for you to call me after so long." I sighed; I knew I had neglected my good friend Titus for too long. "I'm sorry Titus, it's been too long and I'm actually in need of a favor." By all the gods I knew how bad that had sounded. "Geez Titus, I'm sorry. I know how bad it sounds, but I have an extreme situation over here with a human um... friend of mine and I was hoping you could help me." I told Titus of what had happened to Elyah and about our encounter in the shower. "Well, obviously she's not human. I know that's a bit of an understatement Kael, but I can't really be sure without observing her. Is it possible for me to come there?" "Titus, you know my home is always open to you, you really shouldn't even have to ask. Besides I asked for your help, so it would be awful of me to not have you stay in my home. You're like a brother to me old man; I wouldn't have you stay anywhere else!" "I'll old man you, you're older than me thank you! I'll be there by the end of the day, make sure she knows of me and what I plan to do so she's comfortable with the idea. I'll be leaving in a few hours, I'll see you then." With that I hung up the phone just in time to see Elyah's naked body walking towards me with her glow a pinkish color now. Her small hand began running up and down my chest while working the button on my jeans with the other hand. I dropped my phone and wrapped my arms around her, squeezing her small body to me while I carried her to the bed. I ran my hands down her body as I licked her nipple feeling it harden beneath my touch. I ran my hand down between her legs and felt her warm wet folds begging for my touch. I slid a finger inside her and felt her body tense as she started moaning into my kiss. I started pumping my hand into her and kissed her harder. Her body writhed beneath my touch as she screamed out for me to fill her body. I kissed down her body while lining myself up with her tight entry. I filled her with one swift movement and paused to let her adjust to me. I lifted her and rolled over on the bed making her straddle me. She road me hard, scratching my chest and shoulders. My hands roamed over her breasts and found their way to her hips. I squeezed her hips and ground her into my lap causing both of us to yell out in ecstasy. My body tightened as I came deep inside her womb and felt her collapse on top of me. I held Elyah close while she slept on my chest. I was too worried to sleep; Titus couldn't get here soon enough for me. There is no way that she's what I'm thinking... although, it could help out our situation a little. A Daemon's Heart Ch. 06-07 A/N: I've been dealing with a death in my family so please excuse the length between posts. I'm also typing with a semi fractured hand so excuse the typos if there are any lol! Please comment and rate! This will be a semi short chapter but more is coming I promise. *KayVamp* **CHAPTER 6** Kael's POV I awoke from our little tryst to find Elyah curled asleep in my arms and to my surprise, she was glowing again! I knew that Titus would be here within the hour, but I really wished he would hurry his ass up. Titus is my oldest friend, predating my turning even, and the smartest person around if you ask me. I knew that with a few simple questions, and possibly some blood work, he could quickly figure out just what Elyah is and what is making her glow. I have to admit, the glowing isn't horrible... Just, unexpected to say the least. Her glow actually reminds me of a mood ring in some ways, as weird as that may sound... but hey, we're talking about a glowing chick and a vampire/daemon here, how much weirder can you get? I protectively watched Elyah sleep soundly for a while before I noticed something odd on her back. Elyah's shoulder blades were red and looked swollen, and I started to wonder just how long they had been like that. I heard a knock on my door and knew that Titus had finally arrived; I slipped out of bed and made my way down to greet him. "Hey old man! Thank gods you made it! Elyah is upstairs asleep but something new has just happened." Titus looked at me taking in the worried look I had smeared on my face and waited for further information. "Okay, so you already know about her glowing and all, but while she was sleeping, I noticed that her back looks weird. I mean, her shoulder blades are red and look a little swollen. What do you think is going on here?" Titus' brow wrinkled while he thought for a moment, "Kael, how old is this girl?" "She told me that she was twenty-one. Why?" "No need to panic yet 'old man,' it's just that the age, glowing and the shoulder blades tend to make me believe she's our complete opposite." I guess my confused look spoke for me because Titus continued, "Obviously, I can't be for certain without seeing her but I really think she may be at least part Angelis. Everything you've told me points towards it and if you'll think about it, you'll see it too." My body froze as I looked at my oldest friend in shock. By gods, it makes absolute sense! Her family couldn't harm her while she was a child, she has a sweet smell and glows, and her shoulder blades look as if they are going to burst open to reveal wings. My little one is part Angelis, how could I not have smelled it when I first found her!? I guess I should explain what exactly an Angelis is. To put it simply, an Angelis is a protector and healer, they bring life back and can shield others from harm easily. It makes complete sense that her family couldn't harm her until just recently because Angelis' do not come into their power until after their twenty first birthdays, and even then they are weak. No wonder she couldn't protect herself from her captors this last time, she was weak because she was coming into her powers. "Do you know much of the Angelis Titus? I mean, can we help her transition into this a little easier than just being thrown in with the wolves so to speak?" "You must really care for her if you're thinking thoughts of that sort, the Kael I used to know would have thrown her ass to the curb as soon as he heard Angelis come out of my mouth." He laughed but regained his composure quickly as he noticed I wasn't laughing. "Look, I know some about them, but Izadora knows quite a bit more seeing how she's part Angelis herself. Let me run a simple blood test that should take a mere few minutes and then I'll give her a call if that is in fact what Elyah is. Does that sound okay with you 'old man'?" I nodded to him as I saw Elyah make her way downstairs, with her face crumpled in pain. I ran over and grabbed her just as she blacked out. **CHAPTER 7** Kael's POV I rushed Elyah upstairs to our bedroom, faintly hearing Titus pounding up the stairs behind me. He followed behind me into the bedroom and rushed to Elyah's side. He pulled out his black doctor's bag and checked Elyah's temperature and pulse. "Kael, she's burning up and her heart is racing. I'm calling Izadora now and getting her here, its better safe than sorry." He said this as he pulled out his cell and punched in Izadora's number; he waited patiently for her to answer but almost yelled into the phone giving away his fear. "What the hell do you want now Titus? I'm still mad as hell at you, don't think you can just..." "Izzy shut up! Kael and I desperately need your help, so please put aside your anger towards me and get over to Kael's immediately!" There wasn't even a second's pause before I heard Izzy's response loud and clear, "I'll be right there." As Titus closed his phone, I heard the familiar sound of someone teleporting into my living room. "We're up here Izzy, hurry!" Titus boomed out before I could even register what was going on. "Oh dear gods! Kael what have you done? Did you hurt her?" Izzy shot a nasty look at my confused one. "Kael, please tell me you didn't seriously injure an Angelis!?! What the hell is wrong with you?" How the hell is it that she can smell Angelis on Elyah before I could and I've been with her for over two weeks now? I still can't smell the actual Angelis blood in her, I smell something sweet... but for the most part, I'm getting mixed scents. Oh gods, she isn't just Angelis after all. "Izadora calm down! Kael didn't hurt her at all; he's actually taking care of her. She's just coming into her powers and she blacked out. Her wings haven't freed themselves yet and I fear that may be the problem, we may have to take drastic measures if you know what I mean." I didn't even want to know what Titus was talking about; I knew it couldn't be good if he was talking in code in front of me. In all my four hundred plus years, Titus has never felt the need to protect my feelings and now was not the best time to start. ~ Elyah baby, please stay calm. We're doing our best to help you but I really need you to relax as much as possible. I know it hurts baby, but please try for me. ~ I did my best to send her calming messages as Titus prepared a syringe full of medication that he claimed would keep her from feeling anymore pain from this ordeal. "Kael, go get some towels and I'm going to need you to get a button up shirt for when she wakes up. Hurry up with those towels!" I stood there for a second as Titus retrieved a scalpel and more medication from his bag before I ran off for the towels. I practically threw them to Izadora and Titus when I got back. I retreated to my closet quickly to find Elyah a button up shirt and grabbed the first one I saw. I returned just as Titus was slicing into Elyah's swollen shoulder blades ultimately freeing her wings. Obviously being part vampire, the sight of blood doesn't make me sick but watching Titus slice into my love made me want to hurl. Elyah's blood curdling scream filled the room and I silently thanked the gods that I didn't have any neighbors. Elyah's wings slid out of her shoulder blades with ease and extended, covering her completely. When they relaxed into their much smaller form, Elyah's body collapsed from the curled position she had been in and fell fast asleep thanks to Titus' medication. "She's going to sleep for at least a day Kael, why don't you help me get that shirt on her so she doesn't catch a cold." Izadora gazed at me carefully to see if I was going to attack Titus for hurting Elyah, but my gentle worried gaze eased her immediately. I helped her put the button up shirt on Elyah backwards so her wings could relax without being bound by clothing. "Kael, lets go downstairs and talk so she can rest peacefully okay? Come on and I'll tell you everything I know about Angelis and how you can help her." Izzy led me downstairs and eased me into my large leather recliner. "I can tell you love her Kael, you still have an aura you know. And right now, it's screaming out its fear for the one you love. You actually emanate warmth when you are near her or touching her, that says a lot for a daemon like you Kael. I wouldn't take that lightly if I were you." I looked up into Izzy's warm chocolate brown eyes and could almost feel the emotion she was sending towards me. "Thanks for your help Izzy. I know I've only known her for two weeks, but I swear I feel like I've known her since the dawn of time. And as weird as this is going to sound, I think she's to be my bonded. I can't believe I'm saying that about someone I've known less than a month." "Kael, has Titus ever told you about how we met? Well, it was when Titus had just fought that Ork and almost got killed doing so." She glanced lovingly over her shoulder at an embarrassed Titus. "I was passing through the village when I smelled a wounded daemon, now normally I wouldn't give a rat's ass about a daemon but something drew me to the smell and I couldn't help but go search for him. I guess you could say that his blood called out for me in a way like all blood does to a vampire. Either way, I came upon big shot over here and he was extremely close to death. Both arms were out of socket, his left leg was completely cut open to the bone, and his skull was cracked. Now, a normal Angelis would have just put him out of his misery and gone on, but I cried out at the thought of leaving him behind so I healed him and brought him along with me. Well, you obviously know how well that worked out because I'm still standing here with the jackass but before we bonded, he didn't want anything to do with me because of what I am. He refused to be a daemon bonded to an Angelis but look at us today. He's still a jackass daemon/vamp and I'm still an Angelis/elemental." "Are you going to fill me in on what he did to be referred to as a jackass or are you going to leave me hanging here???" I looked at the two who were now nuzzling each other. Izadora looked up as if remembering her anger towards Titus and stepped away from his embrace. "Well, jackass here thinks its ok to deny me children because we aren't exactly sure what they would become. And we all know how well I take being denied anything..." I laughed because I knew just how bad tempered Izadora could be, Angelis or not. "Okay, I know that you want to know about Angelis' but I think we should all rest while Elyah is sleeping off this ordeal. She's going to have a lot of questions and we're going to have to help her a lot when she wakes. So we'll save the Q and A for tomorrow okay?" I nodded solemnly and made my way to the staircase. "You two can share one of the guest rooms. Or if you feel like it Izzy, you can make him sleep in one of the other guest rooms. Its up to you, but I do not want to wake up hearing noises from you two got it?" Izadora giggled and nodded as I made my way up the stairs. I could hear her going off on poor Titus one last time before I sat down in a chair beside Elyah. I swear those two need to make up before I make Titus get her pregnant. I heard Izadora sob lightly in Titus' arms and listened to her pleas while giving into sleep in my less than comfortable chair. "Damn it Titus! Why won't you just admit that you don't want to have children with me and get it over with?! Just tell me how big of a mistake you think it was for us to be bound and quit lying to me okay? I can't take this anymore Titus. I love you and want to be the mother of your children; I don't care if they turn out to be little devils why can't you get that?" I could somewhat hear Titus comforting her and trying to make up for his stupidity before sleep finally took over, saving me from the rest of that dreaded conversation. A Daemon's Heart Ch. 08 A/N: Thanks to the voter that added me to her favorites!!! It means a lot to me that people enjoy the story so much! This story means a lot to me and it makes me feel good that you guys enjoy it... This is relatively short, but I really wanted to get something out for my special fans! I hope you enjoy this as much as I did while writing it. I've also decided that after ADH, I will be possibly following up with Izadora and Titus' story so stay tuned! Now that I'm done being lame, please enjoy, rate and comment on chapter 8! **Chapter 8: Elyah Awakes** My body hurt, it burned and it ached. I'm not sure exactly what is going on, but if Kael and I did this from being a little rough, he's going to pay! I tried to open my eyes but even that slight movement made me shudder in agony. 'What the hell is wrong with me now?' I wondered to myself. I tried again to open my eyes and was greeted with the sight of a hunched over sleeping Kael sitting next to our bed. Well that's odd... why isn't he in bed with me? We haven't left each other's side since I first woke up here, so why isn't he in bed with me now? I made an attempt to sit up but screamed out in horror. My body writhed in pain emanating from my back and well, you might as well say all over. I felt cool hands smooth my hair in a calming way and opened my eyes to see Kael's worried face lingering over me. "Elyah, don't move so fast hun. You're body needs time to heal and accept what is going on before you can just get up and dance a jig." He chuckled out the last part as I stared at him in mass confusion. "What's going on Kael, what happened to me? Why do I hurt so badly? Did you change me finally?" My eyes lit up at the idea of the last question, but it's weird that I don't feel any different. Surely I would feel different if Kael turned me... Hmm. Questions came pouring out of me and my happiness slipped away as someone came into the room. Oh my god, he's through with me already! How dare he! Here I am in the most pain I've felt since, since 'they' took me and now he's found my replacement! *Sigh* I can't really blame him though I guess, she's beautiful and I'm just a plain Jane who apparently just causes more trouble than she's worth. 'Oh damn, she reminds me of an angel and it makes me hate her even more.' I thought to myself as I did my best to get up from the bed. Her long, flowing brown hair had hues of gold in it that seemed natural; as compared to fake dye jobs that leave you feeling like you just paid someone to put mustard in your hair. She was tall, but not overly so, and her frame was well built while not really on the small side. 'She's beautiful. Of course he would choose her over me. That's what you get for falling for someone you don't even know Elyah, damn you know better than this!' I couldn't help but to chastise myself mentally while I looked between Kael and this mystery angel that would no doubt ruin my life with Kael. Kael must have sensed my confusion and fear because he stepped towards me and cradled my face between his large hands. "Elyah, this is Izadora, she's the mate to my best friend. Remember, the one that was going to come check on you?" I nodded but kept my eyes on her as she moved. The angel now known as Izadora stepped forward slowly and sat at the edge of the bed. Her eyes seemed hurt and worried; I wonder what that's about... Out of nowhere, a bright light appeared from her palm as she took my hand. I felt calm and warm as soon as she touched me, I could feel something strange coursing through me and I somehow knew that I wouldn't feel right without that strange electricity coursing through my veins. I gasped as I felt myself heal, there was no longer an agonizing pain in my upper back and my body felt like new! She released my hand and stood gracefully. "I'm going to let you get dressed and have a moment alone with Kael while I go speak with my husband. We'll talk afterwards and I'll tell you everything you need to know, okay?" I couldn't trust my voice to speak, so I simply nodded in agreement. Kael reached out a hand which I placed my much smaller one in. He lifted me carefully from the bed and pulled me into a bear hug. "I was so worried about you Elyah; I thought I was going to lose you there for a while. I watched you sleep for two days while you writhed in pain. Titus tried giving you pain medication, but it never seemed to help any." His teary eyes melted me and I kissed his lips softly. I turned and headed towards the shower when I felt Kael's hands abruptly stop me in my tracks. "Elyah, you have the most beautiful markings all the way down your spine! They don't look like a tattoo, they actually kind of glow... like they are painted in glow paint or something. I almost didn't see them, that's how faint they are." He ran his hand down my spine causing the electricity to surge through me again. My body tingled in the most pleasurable way; I turned to him and drug him into the shower with me. I needed him. I needed his touch, his kisses and everything that went along with it. Kael's chest was pressed tightly to my back while he cupped my suddenly heavy breasts and caressed the nubs with his thumbs. I felt my eyes roll to the back of my head as one hand left my breasts to trail down my stomach. A cool feathery touch attacked my clit and I shuddered for obvious reasons. I felt Kael's fingers dip into my wetness then his hand disappeared to his mouth to taste me. "Mmm, gods you taste good! C'mere!" I felt his huge hands grab my shoulders and turn me to press me against the shower wall. I felt my legs being wrapped around Kael's shoulders as he gently lapped his tongue against my slit. My body shuddered as his tongue dove into me, successfully lapping at my insides and making me jump thoroughly enjoying the bliss. I felt my body tighten around his tongue and I felt my breath hitch as I screamed out in heavenly bliss. My body sank down and felt his huge cock pressing into my slit. I subconsciously wiggled my hips and felt the head sink in slowly, stretching me until I thought I would rip apart. I sighed as I felt his balls firmly against my ass and his hands cupping me for leverage. My mind went blank and my vision went white as he fucked me with as much strength as he could muster. I felt my body tense as my inner walls milked his rod for all it was worth. My body exploded with warmth as Kael coated my insides with his warm come, effectively causing me to scream out my own release. I felt my body grow warmer against Kael's and a blinding light filled the room around us, leaving only the two of us to bask in each other's afterglow. Then, as soon as it came, the blinding light was gone and I fell limply into Kael's arms. My body drained yet again, I faintly remember being carried to a warm soft bed before completely passing out in my lover's protective arms. A Daemon's Heart Ch. 09 A/N:: I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you to all of you who have sent me personal comments or have left comments on the stories. I'm so excited that several of you have added me to your favorites! I love you guys and I dedicate this chapter to all of you. I'm having some complaints that things are happening too fast, but I promise there is a reason that will reveal itself eventually. *Also, please go read Daniellekitten's stories and show her some love. She's been having medical issues and I'm sure she would love to see some extra loving! *Chapter 9: The Truth Revealed* "What exactly do you mean a white light Kael? This is very important that you tell me everything and leave out nothing!" Izadora was shaking with fear more than anger and I could tell that something was up. "Well, we were having sex in the shower when all of a sudden a bright white light enveloped us and intensified my orgasm as well as hers. I couldn't see anything but her and I honestly had no need to look elsewhere. All I know is that it was warm and made me feel closer to Elyah." "Oh my, that's what I had feared. Kael, did you at any point tell her you loved her during this white light?" I stared at her with a scowl for a few moments before she answered her own question. "Of course you did, what am I thinking? Of course you tell the woman you love how you feel during sex. Titus, you need to get upstairs and take the blood samples you need immediately before it has time to take effect. Why are you still standing there?!? GO!" "What the hell are you talking about 'before it takes effect'? Damn it Izzy tell me now! Is there something wrong with her? Have I hurt her or something?" I could tell I was close to breaking and I didn't really give a damn. I was worried that I had caused something bad to happen to Elyah while we had sex, I'll never forgive myself if something happens to her. I swear I won't. "Of course you didn't hurt her you idiot. Geez, your best friend is bound to an Angelis and yet you know absolutely nothing about them. Look, you didn't hurt her. Actually, you didn't do anything, Elyah did. I'm almost certain she didn't realize what she was doing, because I'm sure she wouldn't do this without your consent first." Izadora paced my living room without touching the floor, her wings were extended slightly giving her just enough power to float above my floor. The sound of feet coming down my stairs alerted me to Titus' return and the look on his face wasn't an easy one to read. "She's still sleeping, as well as glowing. The tests should take a mere five or ten minutes to set and then we will know exactly what we are dealing with here. Izzy, why don't you stop floating and calm down. You need to stay relaxed and keep your heartbeat down. It's going to be hard enough to conceive as it is, we don't need medical conditions aiding our demise." He pulled her close as she dropped herself back to the floor and started glowing a slight pink color. "I take it you two made up? I'll never understand why you try to deny her what she wants old man, it only results in you having to wander aimlessly around the countryside until you realize you are hopelessly beat and give in." Titus shot me a dirty look at that remark while Izadora merely giggled in agreement with me. "Kael, are you planning on bonding with Elyah sometime soon or have you thought about long-term at all?" Izadora's eyes wouldn't meet mine as she sat snuggled into Titus. "Well, I obviously care for her and I've told you already that I think she's the one I'm supposed to be bound to... So, yeah, I would love to be bound to her. Why do you ask?" She let out a sigh of relief but still wouldn't meet my eyes. "I don't know how to say this other than just come out with it Kael. When you two were intimate with each other earlier, well... That white light wasn't just any old white light. It was a spell." I continued to stare at her as she played with her hands deep in thought. "Kael, that white light is the product of a bonding spell. And the way you explained it tells me it was a rather strong binding spell. The strength of a binding spell between two willing people has nothing to do with the age or knowledge of the caster. A binding spell is made strong by the emotions the two share, you two obviously care a great deal for each other for the light to have been so bright and strong. I guess what I'm trying to say is, congratulations you're now bound to Elyah for eternity." My head pounded with information and all the possible reactions I could have to being bound for eternity. Anger, fear, and hopelessness were the farthest from my mind, all I could do was smile! I felt myself stand and run up the stairs to my mate, my angel quite literally. I reached our room and smiled to myself at the thought of 'our room' everything was ours' now. I watched Elyah sleep peacefully for a few moments, then crawled into bed with her and pulled her to my chest. I ran a finger down her spine and remembered the effect that same action had caused only a few hours ago. I snuggled Elyah close to me and breathed in her scent, lilacs filled my head and a calm fell over me as I felt Elyah start to wake. "Mmm, how is it that you are always so warm Kael? I feel like I'm sleeping with an electric blanket sometimes!" She giggled into my chest as she stretched out like a cat after its nap. "Titus drew some blood while you were sleeping and the results should be ready if you are. But, before we go downstairs, do you remember earlier? You know, that really bright light while we were in the shower together?" She nodded silently as she waited for me to continue. "Well, Izadora explained to me what that was, do you know what it was?" She shook her head no and continued staring at me with loving eyes. "Elyah, do you want to spend forever with me? I mean this seriously." "Of course I do Kael, I wouldn't have told you I loved you if I didn't. I know that daemons don't age like humans, and whatever I am probably doesn't either so when I said I loved you, I meant forever." Her small hand rested on my cheek and smoothed over my hair. "Elyah, that light was a spell and a very strong one at that. Izadora told me that when we whispered I love you earlier in the shower, your body accepted that as an agreement to be bound and well, Elyah, we're married if you want to think of it in human terms." Her eyes were huge and filled with tears and my heart broke when I looked into them, I was sure that she was regretting what her body had done until she smiled the biggest smile I've ever seen and starting glowing that same pink as Izadora seemed to. "So you're ok with this then? I love you Elyah, I think I have since that night in the parking lot to be honest with you. I normally would have just left someone there but something cried out to me when I thought of turning around in search of dinner. My body was literally drawn to you as if something about you were familiar to me." The rest of my words were lost in the most passionate kiss I had ever experienced. I knew it was Elyah's way of telling me she loved me as much as I her. "Let's go downstairs and see what the tests have to say ok? And I don't want you to be scared either, we can handle anything if we do it together ok?" She smiled and nodded as we made our way downstairs to where Titus and Izadora were talking quietly. "Ah, about time you two! We've been discussing the results of the tests and we have some incredible news to pass along. First let's start with the obvious, the most dominate thing is of course the Angelis blood and we know this because of the wings obviously. Now, the markings down your spine and in your palms led me to believe that you were at least part elemental, meaning you can conjure up the power of the elements at your will. The tests conclude my suspicions, you are in fact elemental. The tests conclude that you are of the following: Angelis, Elemental, Empathic, Eternal and the most shocking being Daemon. It is very rare for more than two of these to reside within a single host, but you my dear hold them all which makes you extremely powerful." Elyah's eyes seemed to widen in shock and disbelief. If she's eternal, doesn't that mean she has lived before in another time? Obviously, because she claims to be twenty-one and yet she seems familiar to me... And Daemon too? Maybe there's a reason she seems familiar after all. "Izadora, what did you mean earlier when you told Titus to get the samples before it took effect? What exactly is going to take effect?" "When a bonding takes place, it is during a... well, let's say an 'intimate situation,' the bonding will influence more of said 'intimate situation' and you will be inseparable for a day or two. It could be even longer depending on the couple, but this will not happen until both of you are well rested enough. I recommend you both go upstairs now and rest, your bodies will wake you when it is time and then the ceremony will begin. Titus and I will watch over the house and bring back meals for you both, since neither of you will be leaving the bedroom for a few days. Think of it as a honeymoon if you will. Now get upstairs and relax, I'm sure it won't be long now." She winked at Titus as we climbed the stairs to our room. "What do you suppose we do with ourselves while the happy couple enjoy their time alone my love?" Titus asked suggestively as he pulled Izadora to his open arms. "Why, I have no idea board games maybe? How about clue?" Izadora teased. "Hmm... I was thinking something a little more personal. How about this?" Izadora burst into giggles as her mate lifted her effortlessly and carried her into their bedroom. "How about I make good on my promise from earlier love?" Izadora's smile widened and tears of joy ran down her cheeks. "You mean it Titus, you'll really have a baby with me?" "I'll do anything to see that smile stay on your face love, now enough of all this talking." Titus placed Izadora on their bed and kissed down her body while removing her clothes. Sighs and moans filled the room as he kissed and licked his way down her naked flesh, indulging himself on her more sensitive areas. Her breath hitched as his tongue licked at her inner folds softly, tasting her body hungrily. Fingertips dug into her hips as he held her close to him, feasting on her soft outer lips and sensitive clit. Moaning more when he slid a single thick finger into her warm slit, he felt her body contract around his finger as he pumped it in and out of her in a slow agonizing rhythm. Sliding another thick finger in when his hand was covered in her sweet juices. Whimpering as his thick fingers were removed from her tight body that was close to release, only to be replaced with his thick cock being plunged into her in a swift movement. The swift movements of his cock slamming into her cervix threw her over the edge. Her inner walls tightened around him as she came, the added tightness causing Titus to pound into her harder. She felt his body tighten and his thrusts become deeper until he cried out his release, filling her insides with his warmth. He managed to stay in deep inside her as he fell beside her in bed, pulling her on top of him to ensure he stayed lodged in her as she slept peacefully on his chest. A Daemon's Heart Ch. 10 **A/N** I am all kinds of sorry for the long wait on this chapter. I'm sure those of you who read my profile have been kept up to date on everything going on in my crazy hectic world right now and hopefully you understand. I love you all and absolutely adore the emails requesting, nicely I might add, updates on ADH. Well, here it is. I've finally found some time to sit down and think about what's going to happen between the characters, so I'm hoping this won't disappoint. Kay Chapter 10: Elyah's Reaction Three Months Later My life has become a little more hectic over the past few months. Falling in love with a daemon, finding out your true mystical heritage, and learning your capabilities takes a lot out of a girl, and I should know. I gotta be honest here; it took a while for me to fully grasp what Titus told me and exactly what it meant. I, Elyah Dawn Hart, am an incredible mixture of the mystical and magical world. Things I never knew existed actually make up my genetic makeup. Imagine being told you are something you never knew existed, then imagine being told you are actually a mixture of five things you never knew existed. It has its moments of being overwhelming. Three months ago, I was found and rescued by a daemon named Kael after being beaten and left for dead by my family's cronies. I also bonded to Kael a few short days after my rescue. Granted this was completely on accident, I feel no regrets in our souls joining. I have never felt more grateful to someone for just being there for me, especially now while I'm trying to learn to control my powers. Kael is teaching me how to control my daemonic powers, while Izadora and Titus visit regularly to help with my other powers. Izzy and I have grown extremely close over the past few months. In fact, she's grown to be like a sister to me. It's crazy to believe that someone I just met a few months ago could mean so much to me and my development. Out of all my powers, the most difficult to control and understand is the Elemental. It is a lot harder to manipulate the elements than I thought. I'm currently learning how to send bursts of wind towards an opponent to protect myself and others. The most amazing thing that has happened during my transformation is the emergence of my wings! Not to sound like I'm boasting, but they are by far the most beautiful things I have ever seen. When fully extended, my wings are a shiny white color that reflect light similar to a prism and reach out four feet on each side. The markings down my spine have also changed colors. They now match the color of my wings and continue to glow to reflect my mood. During the first month after my transformation, we all gathered for a group meeting in Kael's living room. Several hours later it was decided that once I could fully control and understand my powers, I would seek my revenge on my family. I never wanted the damn family company, but I didn't deserve the fate I was dealt by them either. **Flashback** "Come on little girly, stop crying, you know you want me to fuck you nice and hard." The crude ugly man loomed over the small beaten frame of Elyah, laughing and enjoying her humiliation. The tears streamed down her cheeks as he leaned in and licked one away. "Mmm.. This one tastes good boys. I hope you're not shy girly, my friends and I are going to break you of that if you are." The bindings on her wrists were tightened and her body was pushed back into the wall she was tied to, her toes barely touching the cold wet ground beneath her. A large dirty hand groped the beaten flesh of her breasts, squeezing them painfully. She wanted to kick the man to keep him away, but she was too weak. Her body was failing her in these extreme conditions and she knew she was going to die. The table that stood in the middle of the room was covered in an array of sex toys. Nothing too extreme, just extremely terrifying to someone tied against their will. Elyah did a mental check and counted at least thirty different items on the table. The man caught Elyah's gaze and laughed, "Don't worry love, we'll make sure to use everything at least once." She felt defeated, defiled, and ready for death. She wanted more than anything to die right then from the lack of food and the dehydration, anything to get away from what these men were going to do to her. Three more men appeared from the shadows of the room and hands reached out for Elyah's trembling body. Two sets of hands disappeared momentarily, only to be replaced by the sight of the elusive sex toys being brought towards her. **End Flashback** Those nights trapped in that abandoned building still haunt me. I will never forgive my family for allowing that to happen to me. I will never forgive and most certainly, never forget. ****************** Tuesday Today was pretty rough. I'm learning my teleportation skills and I feel completely overwhelmed. Izzy is doing her best to make this an easy process, but I'm just not getting this easily. I'm more confused now than I ever have been to be honest. Izzy is trying to explain this stuff to me and I'm starting to get dizzy from all the information she's throwing at me. "Stop looking at me like I've grown an arm out of my forehead and concentrate Elyah. We have to get this under control before you hurt yourself or Kael will have my ass in a sling." Sigh "Fine, tell me again about this creating a place of my own." "When you feel threatened, or just need to get away, you can create your own world to escape to. It can be anything really. A place with purple grass, pink water and talking flowers even. I literally mean anything can be created in this 'safe haven' of yours." "Can I transport people with me?" "Why on Earth would you want to do that? This is a place to get away and be away from danger and aggravation." "What if I'm scared and don't want to be alone? What if I wanted Kael to be there for comfort, could I transport him there with me?" There was a long pause as Izadora stared off into space; her shoulders slumped as she sat down on the bed behind me. "I've never tried it. I'm usually trying to get away from Titus when I go to my private land, so naturally I wouldn't know the answer to that. I suppose you could try and see, just don't be disappointed if it doesn't work." My eyes didn't leave the floor as I prepared myself for what I was about to say. My voice barely above a whisper. "Those dreams are back Izzy. Full force, it's like I'm really there. I wake up in cold sweats but I'm too afraid to tell Kael that they are back." I braced myself and glanced at Izadora. Her eyes glazed over as she took in what I was saying. These same dreams had been haunting me almost nightly since the discovery of my magical heritage. I suppose I should say nightmares instead of dreams, they aren't pleasant and they damn sure aren't friendly. Almost every night for the past three and a half months, I've had horrible visions of death. The only good thing about these 'visions' is that it's not me or my loved ones I see dying. I guess you could say that's a good thing, but the fact that I have to watch innocent people die horrible deaths is becoming more than I can handle. Kael had noticed the change in my personality and the odd sleeping patterns I have been keeping, but I always played it off as getting used to my powers. "Last nights' was the worst. I saw someone I knew this time, but he wasn't the one dying." "Well, that's good isn't it Elyah? I'm sure it would be horrible to watch someone you know die the way you have to in these dreams. Do you want to tell me about it?" I watched Izzy's hand absentmindedly rub the small bump forming, announcing the growth of her pride and joy. I smiled to myself and reached out to place my hand on her growing stomach. Four months ago, Izzy was positive that she would never have a baby because of Titus' irrational fear of what their baby would inherit. "Are you sure you want to hear about it Izzy? I understand it's hard to hear." Her smile didn't falter as she placed her hand over mine. "You are like a sister to me. Anything you need to talk about, I'm here to listen no matter what. Now, let's go downstairs and grab food while we talk okay? Little one is starving." As we made our way down the stairs to the kitchen, I watched as Izadora's hands never left her stomach as if she were holding the baby in her arms already. I smiled and wondered if Kael and I would ever want a baby together and then a small fear of if we could have a baby ran through me. That fear sent chills down my spine that called out to Kael, his instant appearance at my side didn't faze me anymore but I was grateful nonetheless. "What has my mate so upset love? And please don't try to lie to me again by saying it's just your powers. I know damn well something else is bothering you and I wish you'd trust me with what it is." His pale blue eyes flashed darker until my hand found its way to his cheek. "I'm fine love, I just thought of something that frightened me more than I thought it would. Can I speak with you privately for a moment? Izzy help yourself, I need a moment alone with Kael." With that, Kael had me sitting on his lap on the living room couch. His arms were like protective shields as they wrapped around me lovingly. "What is it my little one? What has you so upset?" I felt as if I were jumping ahead of myself with my question, but I had to know right then what our chances and views were on the matter. "Do you want to have a baby with me Kael?" Way to be blunt Elyah, damn! If Kael had a heartbeat, he wouldn't after that... "Wha... Umm... I mean, well... I... Wait, are you?" "Not since the last time I checked, calm down. I didn't mean to say it like that really... What I meant was do you ever think you might want a baby with me? I'm not asking for one anytime soon or anything, its just seeing Izzy so happy has made me wonder if you ever wanted children." "Elyah, do you want children? Wait, don't answer that. You wouldn't be getting so worked up if you didn't." His laugh filled the room. Wait. He's laughing at me now? "Well don't be an asshole Kael, jeez. It's not like this is something easy to talk about and you're making it worse by laughing at me!" I could feel my skin burning the red hue it took on when my anger skyrockets. I certainly didn't need a mirror to see I was glowing a deep red and the look on Kael's face alone said plenty of my color. His hands found my face and pulled me in for a deep, passionate kiss. The one thing that breaks my concentration on being angry at Kael is a kiss like that. His tongue danced with mine in a way that had my body aching for release and made my red hue disappear quicker than anything. I could have died in that kiss and never known it and that was proved by the whimper that left my lips as he pulled away. "I was laughing because I was picturing a little version of us running around the house causing chaos. In fact, I was picturing two or three little versions of us if that answers your question love." His eyes danced with gold flecks unlike ever before, and his smile could light up a dungeon. Oh I had my answer all right... "I love you stud and someday, we just might have two or three little versions of us causing chaos, but until then... let's get my powers under control. Come into the kitchen with Izadora and me, I have something to tell you and you both might as well hear it." AH!! Ok, so I know I'm evil for leaving it hanging there but I'm already working on the next chapter. I wanted to get something out to you guys before my finals start and I'm so strapped for time that I have to pencil in time to sleep. I'm extremely grateful for all the comments and emails requesting more of the story and I am very sorry this took so long. Email me on whether you think Izadora should be having a boy or girl. She already knows of course, but is being secretive and won't tell me... So let's hear you're opinions! -- Kay A Daemon's Heart Ch. 11 I took in a deep but shaky breath as I prepared myself for what was about to happen. I stole a brief glance into Kael's eyes then looked to Izadora for support. "I've been having these dreams, nightmares really, and they keep repeating themselves. I haven't slept well since they started and it's really starting to take a toll on me. I have absolutely no idea what they mean but they scare the hell out of me." I took Kael's silence as a sign to continue and did just that. "I see death in them. I feel myself snapping someone's neck and taking pleasure from it, and I know it's my body doing these things. I'm not watching someone else do it, it's actually me but the strangest part is that I feel as if I'm protecting someone or maybe more than one person. I can't make out who I'm protecting or who I'm killing, but I know them in the dreams. In the nightmares, I'm surrounded by someone trying to kill me and the other person I'm trying to protect. I fight them off keeping the other person successfully hidden from the incoming attacks. Just before I wake up, you guys burst through the door and help me and the other person out of the dark room to safety." I took my seat on the bar stool that surrounded the island in the kitchen and waited, waited on some sort of explanation or possibly just the utter ramblings of Kael as he tried to work it out in his head. Anything would be better than the silent staring I was receiving. I definitely wasn't expecting what I got though, nothing could have prepared me for what was about to happen. "Oh my god, Titus!" I jumped from the sudden outburst from Izzy and wondered what the hell was going on. "What? What's going on Izzy?" "Something's wr-" Izadora didn't get to finish her sentence before she collapsed into Titus' arms, her body shaking lightly. "Get her upstairs immediately! Hurry, she's bleeding Titus!" I yelled out to Titus as he stood dumbfounded in the kitchen. We all raced to the spare bedroom upstairs and hurried to help Izadora in anyway we could. I had no idea what to do so I stood back out of the way as Titus pulled out his cell phone and called someone named Angélique. "Angélique come quick to Kael's, Izadora has passed out and is bleeding. I think it may be the baby, please hurry!" As he ended the call, a white mist floated within the door frame and a woman appeared from said mist. Her fluid movement had her at Izzy's bedside within no time. "How long has she been like this?" A calm and quiet voice asked. "Not even ten minutes. Please help her Angélique; you know what it would do to her to lose the baby. Please don't let me lose either of them, I beg of you." "Calm daemon child, I assure you of no loss. She has but had complications that, if she were human, would have certainly taken her and the child but this Angelis is protected by something much stronger than either you or I could even begin to imagine." She placed a small hand on Izadora's growing stomach and a soft glow extended outward from her touch. A soft gasp left Izadora's lips before a calm silence fell over the room. Angélique's soft green eyes met mine and she breezed towards me. It was then I noticed that the woman was not in fact in a full human shape, she was almost ghost-like allowing her to float instead of walk. Reaching out, her small hands softly grasped my face as she smiled. Her eyes never left mine as she leaned towards me and placed a kiss upon my cheek. She spoke in an almost whisper, "You are strong enough to handle what is coming, do not let it control you. You will prevail and they will be safe, it is in your hands little one. Il est avec vous." Another soft kiss was placed on my forehead as Angélique gently touched my stomach smiling, then she disappeared from the room leaving me bewildered. Titus and Kael both stared at me with expressions full of shock. "Il est avec vous. It is with you. Do you think it means-" "Yes, yes I do." Kael's short and simple response frightened me, what in the world just happened? Kael and Titus walked out of the room, leaving Izadora to rest peacefully for the time being. My body unfroze from the spot and made haste to follow the two daemons. "Does someone mind explaining what the hell that was just now?" Kael took a seat on the couch, staring out the windows into the forest that surrounded our home. A soft whimper was heard from upstairs leaving only Kael and I left in the living room. Kael stood and leaned against the floor to ceiling window. "Il est avec vous means 'It is with you.' 'IT' being power. The power is with you Elyah, the holy mother of the Angelis deems it so, and that is how it will be." "I'm so confused Kael, why did she touch my stomach or kiss me for that matter? What does it all mean?" "I'm grasping at straws here Elyah, I'm a daemon so this is all new to me, but I think she means you will hold the power to defeat the evil that is coming. We've all felt it building but no one knows enough about it to pinpoint the cause. My guess is that you will be able to defeat it or you will be a part of its defeat. As for her touching your stomach, I have no idea but the kisses were her way of acknowledging your Angelis heritage and accepting you, its supposed to be the equivalent of being blessed by the Pope or something." "Will Izadora be alright Kael?" "Yes, she and the baby will be fine since the holy mother Angelis healed her wounds. I don't think that would be the case if she hadn't done so to be honest." I shuddered at the thought of losing either Izadora or the baby; I walked over to the window Kael was leaning against as he gazed out into the forest and welcomed his arms around me as protection and leaned into him. I'm not sure what is going on, but I have a feeling its going to be more important than anything I've ever dealt with. The next few days were tough on the entire house. Kael and I watched as Titus never left Izadora's bedside for three days, his face never showing anything but hope and worry simultaneously. The fourth day brought relief to a house full of fear, Izzy's eyes fluttered open to meet Titus' tired face that shined with a smile of happiness and relief. **** I writhed in my sleep that night, tossing and turning as my nightmares took over a once peaceful sleep yet again. Dream sequence I was in a hallway that was familiar for a reason unknown to me, but I felt as if I had walked down a million times if not more. I heard the sound of people talking further down the hallway, just past a corner. "You said she was taken care of Lucas, you assured me she wouldn't be a problem. Has this now changed, or have you lied to me this entire time? Do not play me for a fool again boy, it will not end well for you." The voices retreated as I heard angry footsteps headed away from where I was standing. I heard the other speak softly; I barely caught it even with my advanced hearing. "I hope you die soon you old bastard, then this company will be mine and you will no longer be a pain in my ass." I recognized that voice immediately and instantly knew the other as well. My brother Lucas and my grandfather Roger Hart. Lucas, the one who had ordered me tortured and put to death so that he could have the family business to himself when I had never wanted it to begin with. Footsteps headed towards my current hiding spot, sounding determined but less angry than the first set. Fear did not run through me as it would originally have before my transformation, no fear was replaced with knowledge and determination of revenge. My breathing slowed as I summoned my inner daemonic power to cast a spell that would freeze Lucas, allowing me to successfully bind and gag him. As he made to turn the corner towards me, I let go of the spell and he stood frozen but aware of his surroundings. "Oh hi Lucas, funny seeing you here. I thought for sure you would be up in the penthouse ravaging another lady friend, how lucky for me that you decided to speak with our grandfather instead hmm?" I laughed a somewhat evil laugh as I bound his hands and feet. Lucas' face began to show fear as the spell began to wear off slightly. "Don't worry dear brother; I haven't come to kill you. At least, not yet anyway. No, I feel a little payback is in order first. What kind of big sister would I be if I simply let you have the easy way out of things, what would you gain from that?" The dream became fuzzy then cleared to a later part that I remembered very well, being the most prominent in my dreams. I glanced down at a metal chair that my younger brother happened to be tied to, his head hung in defeat and submission. The daemon blood in my body sang with joy at this sign of submission and roared to be let loose on this worthless being in front of me. I fought the struggle, barely holding onto my sanity as I walked towards my beaten brother. "Had enough Lucas?" He simply replied with a weak nod. "Well, isn't that just too damn bad? Do you know what they did to me when I was in your position Lucas? Of course you do, you ordered it after all, you ordered them to rape and beat me leaving me to die somewhere public to be found by strangers. You evil bastard, did you really think it would work? Wait, you were too caught up in your own dealings to care if I actually died or not. You killed an innocent teenaged boy that was trying to earn his family's freedom because he hadn't completely pleased you with his work. Did you know that he's the only reason I'm alive right now? Hmm? That's right Lucas; he nurtured me and fought off the scum you hired to torture me. Of course he had to leave me like he was told, but he made sure that I could at least hold on until someone found me. I only wish I could have done the same for him, but I guess he's in a better place now, somewhere he can't be hurt anymore." I walked a circle around the chair, taking in the blood that covered the concrete floor and smiled. I looked to the burns, cuts and gashes in Lucas' arms, chest and face and smiled knowing that he felt some of the pain I had felt. The daemon blood in me took over my being, rendering me of all control. I reached for a dagger, spinning the blade in my hand and preparing myself for one last attack. I walked to the wall furthest away from the bloodied body tied to the chair and turned to face him one last time. "Goodbye little brother, may you rot in hell." I raised the dagger, aimed for his chest and threw it at my mark successfully landing the dagger in my brother's heart. End Dream sequence I woke up screaming covered in sweat with Kael shaking me, begging me to wake up. My stomach was in knots and my hands were grasping at Kael's t-shirt for dear life. Kael's large hand soothed my hair trying to calm me. "Shh, Elyah, it's ok baby I'm here with you. You're ok, I've got you and you're safe." He kept repeating himself to calm me, but with no prevail. That's the furthest and most vivid my nightmare had ever been and it shook me to the core. Kael yelled to Titus in the other room who came rushing in our room. I couldn't move and I couldn't answer their questions, no matter how hard I tried. My body was in shock and all I could do was pray it would end soon. ***** Three days, it's been three fucking days since Elyah woke up screaming in our bed and she hasn't spoken since. Not only has she not spoken, but she hasn't moved. Izadora has been sitting with her, trying to coax her out of this silent spell but isn't doing much good. "Kael, I think I should try to speak with her through telepathy. We obviously aren't getting through using traditional methods, so I think we should try another way and see if we can help her out of this. Whatever she was dreaming about has seriously scared her enough to make her retreat into her own self, so we need to assure her that we are here and that we will guide her through whatever may come. What do you think?" "Do what is necessary to bring her back to me, Izzy. Just, just don't strain yourself or the baby, Elyah would not be happy if you endangered yourself to help her, no matter what the reason. I trust you with my world and I know you'll do your best to bring her back to me." I walked to the kitchen and felt hollow for the first time in months. Finding Elyah had been the best thing to ever happen to me and now I was facing losing her for good if we couldn't fight off whatever has her feeling so scared. **** "Elyah honey, I know you can't speak right now but I'm going to try to speak telepathically with you. Don't be scared, I'm going to help you through this the best I can." I sat beside Elyah on the bed; her body curled into itself in a fetal position and I softly ran my fingers through her hair. I sent calming waves trying to coax her body into relaxation, breathe deeply Elyah, soft even breaths. "Elyah, can you hear me? It's Izadora, please try to speak to me, we are all worried for you." "Izzy? H-how are you here? Is the baby okay?" "Everything's fine dear. See, getting bigger by the day." I laughed as I pointed to my stomach and saw her soft smile. "Oh, Izzy I'm so scared. I'm afraid I'm going to do something horrible to Lucas if I allow myself to wake up. My nightmare was so real this time, please help me Izzy." My eyes watered and threatened to leak tears as she pleaded with me. I fought back the tears, knowing I needed to be strong for her. "Tell me everything Elyah, don't leave a thing out." I never could have prepared myself for what she showed me. It was clear that her daemon side was fighting to break free and take revenge, now I just needed to teach her to harness the evil coursing through her veins so she could safely come back to us. But how? A Daemon's Heart Ch. 12 Chapter 12: Izadora I rubbed a hand over my swollen belly, my restless little one kicking my insides as I paced back and forth in the kitchen. There has to be something I can do to help Elyah face her daemon and bring herself out of this coma-like state she's been in for the past five days. It was just two days ago that I spoke with her telepathically, only to find that her daemon wants to break free and wreak havoc on pretty much everyone who has ever done her wrong. Elyah's subconscious has shut her body down in an effort to protect herself as well as others. None of us are really handling this well, but Kael is the worst of all. He hasn't left Elyah's side once since I spoke with her; Titus has forced him to eat lately almost literally having to shove the food down his throat. I have watched the brute of a man I once knew as strong and emotionless, besides anger of course, turn into a loving man now only to be a mere glimpse of himself as he watches his love battle herself internally. I want so bad to slap some sense into him, to wake him up from his self-pitying haze and make him help me get Elyah back but I know I can't do that until I have some sort of plan. No, he's useless to me as he is but I think I know exactly who might be able to help me. I used my mental ties to my family and friends to call on my closest friend, calling him to me for help. I placed my hands on the counter, palms down, quieted my body's emotions and whispered my dear friend's name. "Dominic." A white light twinkled before me on the opposite side of the counter as he manifested across from me quicker than I anticipated. His dark brown hair framing his chiseled face, green eyes peering out at me from under long lashes, his body stood close to seven feet tall with the strength of an ox. Wearing a black wife beater and jeans, he looked like every woman's, and certainly some men's, wet dream. "Motherhood looks well on you Izzy, its been too long since you've come home to visit." His large arms tenderly wrapped around me and pulled me into a warm embrace that reminded me of home, hell, he even smelled like home. He pulled away from the hug and looked me over before speaking again. "I heard what happened to you; you're very blessed that Angélique is as kind hearted as she is. I don't dare think of what life would be without you or that little one that is on the way. You have been my best friend for too long to imagine what I would be without you around." I ushered Dominic to the kitchen table and filled him in on Elyah's current battle, praying he could help me find a resolution before we all went insane with worry. Dominic sat staring at the coffee cup I had brought him during the explanation with his brows furrowed in deep thought. I rubbed my stomach, trying to calm my kicking little boy into sleep since my insides could definitely use a rest. I was silent as I watched Dominic idly run his fingers over the rim of the coffee cup and jumped when he suddenly spoke. "I know how to help her, but Kael isn't going to be happy and you know it." I sighed, of course Kael wouldn't like it, they hate each other with enough fury to burn down the gates of hell. No one's really sure why they don't get along; ever since they first met the two have bickered like children but fought like men. I'm sure Dominic knew I was desperate if I called him to help in the matters, I only prayed the two could hold off until we got Elyah the help she needs. I listened intently as Dominic filled me in on how he planned to help Elyah. We would start by telepathically speaking with her again, that much was certain but what happened after that depended on Elyah and her ability to trust Dominic. We sat there for over an hour before I decided it was time to try our luck with the daemon in the bedroom. *** We walked into Kael and Elyah's bedroom slowly but confidently. I knew this was going to be bad, but Kael has to see that Dominic is our only hope! I held one hand protectively over my stomach, the other grasping Dominic's hand tightly and cleared my throat to gain Kael's attention. "What the fuck are you doing here?" I held my breath, mentally willing Dominic to keep his cool and speak kindly to Kael even though it was quite a chore. I tightened my grip on Dominic's hand and stood stark still. "Izadora and I know how to help her, if you'll let me I'll gladly bring her back to you Kael." He motioned to the sleeping Elyah in the bed next to where Kael now stood defensively. I could feel the anger rolling off of him coupled with the fear he was feeling for Elyah. I felt a piece of Kael break, he knew he was unable to help Elyah, but it was killing him to let someone he despised help her. He shuffled his feet while looking at the floor dismissively, hands running over his buzzed hair, fingers locking behind his head as he looked up clearly lost as to what to do. His eyes locked with Dominic's as he softly spoke, "I love her more than anything," he sighed sadly, "I know we don't get along but if you bring her back to me safely, I'll owe you my life." Kael stepped back, his body language screaming defeat, and I barely heard him whisper, "I'm trusting you with my life, she's my everything Dominic. Please don't let me down." I felt Dominic move away from my side and watched as he walked slowly towards Kael, all the while holding my breath. "It happened over a century ago Kael, it was a misunderstanding and I think we should both let it the fuck go," Dominic whispered the last part and I almost didn't catch it, "I'm sick of pretending to hate my best friend." Kael nodded silently and motioned Dominic towards the bed. *** I never expected Izadora to bring him here, of all the people in the world she picked Dominic. Every muscle in my body tensed as I caught sight of him walking through my bedroom door and it took everything I had not to literally throw him out. "What the fuck are you doing here?" I demanded, barely fighting back the urge to kill him where he stood, the only thing stopping me was the disappointment Elyah would feel towards me afterwards. "Izadora and I know how to help her, if you'll let me I'll gladly bring her back to you Kael." I hated to admit it, but I knew he was the only one that could safely help her. I stared at my feet and ran my hands over my head, feeling the prickly buzzed hair cut as I locked my fingers together behind my head. I knew I had to let him help her, hell, I should be begging him to help her and that made me hurt even more. I was letting my anger come before my desire to help Elyah and I felt like fucking shit over it. I looked up at Izadora briefly before closing my eyes to fight back the tears. I locked eyes with Dominic as I softly spoke, "I love her more than anything, and I know we don't get along but if you bring her back to me safely, I'll owe you my life." I felt his hand on my shoulder and opened my eyes to meet his green ones and I could feel the pain that I saw in them. "It happened over a century ago Kael, it was a misunderstanding and I think we should both let it the fuck go, I'm sick of pretending to hate my best friend." I nodded a silent agreement and led him over to the bed my angel was sleeping in. *** It felt good to finally tell Kael I was tired of our feud. A century of false anger towards the best friend I have ever had has taken its toll on my body, and I could already feel a weight lifted off my shoulders. I rubbed my hands together in a warming manner as I sat beside Elyah's sleeping form. A warm soft glow became visible between my palms as I focused my strength on her, willing my abilities to calm her inner daemon. I gently placed a glowing palm directly above her heart, watching her body react as a soft gasp slipped past her parted lips. I focused on pushing her daemon back into the depths of her mind, where she could better control it and learn to deal with the ever present anger and resentment it harbored. I didn't remove my hand until I heard a soft uneasy groan followed by the one word that let me know she was going to be okay. *** I couldn't help but feel a twinge of anger that another man was touching her, but I noticed it wasn't enough to act on and I smiled to myself, once again thankful for Dominic's ability. I watched as Dominic focused his power into his hands and smiled as I saw the familiar soft glowing light emit from his hand. I smiled to myself as I remembered the times I had seen him glow from head to toe, unable to fully control his powers yet as a young fae learning his ethereal ways. My fists clenched together in fear when I heard a gasp coming from Elyah, certain she was in pain. I forced myself to stay still where I stood and continued to watch as Dominic's glowing aura covered over Elyah's entire body. Her limbs grew stiff before releasing into what seemed like a peaceful sleep, my heart dropped as she groaned out only to speed up almost bursting from my chest as she whispered the one thing I longed to hear. It was whispered, hoarse and broken as if said in pain, but it was the best thing that had ever crossed her lips. "Ka-el?"