18 comments/ 16819 views/ 25 favorites Bitter Sweet War By: ChocolateDesires Hi! First time writing on Literotica so please give constructive criticism! Much thanks and don't be afraid to comment. Mykel sat in front of the many monitors reading various articles. One read: MYSTERIOUS CREATURE SEEN KIDNAPPING A WOMAN, another read: COULD THERE REALLY BE THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT? He shifted rubbing his eyes as the headlines swirled around in his head. This was going to be another tireless night of erasing memories and destroying evidence. He reached for his cup of coffee. The liquid tasted like his mood, nasty and bitter. A door slammed open behind him and he couldn't stop the roaring headache from crashing into him. He turned and hissed at his partner Kyan's noisy appearance. "What's got your panties in a bunch princess?" Kyan entered the room and plopped down on the couch giving Mykel a nonchalant look. "Where the fuck have you been? You know Kronos is wreaking even more havoc since his awakening and it's piling the work on for us. We have a shit load of work to do and your out here lollygagging." Mykel's anger spiked as he saw Kyan do an eye roll. "Don't worry I have it all handled. While you were busy tracking Kronos I wiped all the witnesses memories and was able to destroy any evidence left behind." "Well thanks jackass for doing your job for once." Mykel grinned as Kyan stuck the middle finger up at him. Good. He was really on the edge lately. Mainly because Kronos was back on Earth. He was an all powerful demon who was banned from Earth and sentenced to forever stay in Hell. Decades ago Kronos was able to walk on Earth in a human form but because of his arrogant, all consuming, ferocious personality he almost exposed all supernatural creatures while causing a world war. One of his human minions, Adolf Hitler, was a prime example of what happens when a demon's powers go to their head. With the combined power of vampires, werewolves, and witches not to mention the help of a very pissed off Satan, Kronos was banished. But now somehow Kronos walks the Earth again. But instead of the devastation he caused before he's more subtle and on a mission. He's only been snatching women as if searching for someone. No one knows who but everyone was on high alert. No female vampire, werewolf, or witch was allowed alone. Not until Kronos was stopped. Mykel leaned back in his chair. A soft throb emanated from his gums and his throat. He hadn't fed in forever. Another reason why his mood was shot to hell. "Damn, when was the last time you fed." "I don't know maybe April." "What the fuck Mykel! It's June! You need to go feed. What the hell are you trying to do? Kill yourself!" Mykel hissed and looked up at Kyan with reddening eyes. "I left my mom at home so stop bitching. I'm perfectly fine." Kyan studied his friend and could see he clearly wasn't. Taking a different approach he stretched and stood giving his friend a cocky smile. "If it's not blood that has you in a knot then it has to be pussy. When's the last time you got some ass vamp?" Mykel glowered at Kyan and swiveled the chair back around to the monitors. "Don't tell me it's been that long since you got some." "My sex life is none of your concern!" "Stop the dramatics. It is my concern when my best friend isn't getting an adequate amount of ass." Mykel turned back to Kyan to see him clearly trying to push his buttons. "If you must know mutt, I've been talking to a new girl for about a week now." "And when do I get to meet the little damsel." "In due time, now leave me alone." Mykel grabbed his now cold coffee tossing it into the nearest trash. He grabbed his folder on Kronos and made his way to his private office. Slamming the door he walked over to his desk and plopped down flipping on his computer. He hurried and logged on to the dating site he had been browsing and saw that the girl was online. Something about her drew him in and she was able to calm his increasing headaches. He hurried and sent her an IM. DarksVamp: You're up late Desiree had just got off of a long shift at work. She worked at a club called Mint as a bartender and only put up with the crazy hours because of the great tips. She stumbled into her one bedroom apartment stubbing her toe on her love seat. "Fuck!" Hopping on one foot she took off her boot while plopping onto the couch to take off the other. She pulled the many bills out of her pocket and counted it. Two hundred and fifteen dollars. God she loved the tips. She made her way to her room stripping and then hopping into her huge shower. Humming her favorite song she couldn't help but think of her mystery man from the dating site her friend forced her onto last week. He was sweet and nice what she usually dated. But something told her that it wouldn't pan out. As she dried off she put on an oversized blue shirt that said "Who's the Boss?". She jumped onto her bed getting back onto the dating site while dialing her friend Fran. "Sexy Beast speaking how may I assist you?" Desiree rolled her eyes as she went through the other guy's profiles. "Shut up Fran. I'm on this crappy dating site of yours. I keep coming across losers." "Beggars can't be choosers." "I'm not begging for anything!" "Please! You're so pent up from sexual frustration that even my panties get in a bunch when I'm around you!" "Oh hush! Everything doesn't have to be about sex." Desiree rolled her eyes at the exaggerated sigh Fran made. At least she didn't think everything had to be about sex. Or love for that matter. It was so hard to find in this day and age that she would settle for a nice kind loyal man who didn't even have to interest her sexually. As long as she wasn't alone she would be fine. In her deep thoughts she was startled from a loud ping! sound. She looked to see her mystery man had IM her. "Fran I got to go. Really late night and I'm tired." "Goodnight honey!" She ended the call throwing her cordless phone onto her bed snuggling under her covers. She looked outside and saw lightning flash. Her fear spiked. Hopefully mystery man could take her mind off of it. DarksVamp: You're up late She giggled. If anything this was pretty early for her. Glancing at her clock she saw it was close to one in the morning. MeetMyDesire: Not really late. Early if anything. How was your day? DarksVamp: Pretty Stressing. MeetMyDesire: Oh still working on that huge case? DarksVamp: Yeah, but enough about that. Tell me more about yourself. MeetMyDesire: Hmmm well as you may know from my profile I am 24. I work at a club as a bartender where I get amazing tips. My favorite color is green and I love animals. =) The conversation continued on smoothly for another thirty minutes before a huge bolt of lightning cracked across the sky. The thunder came soon after causing Desiree to nearly jump out of her skin. MeetMyDesire: TTYL have a long day tomorrow. She hurried and logged off the site dialing Fran's number. "Hello?" "Fran I'm coming over this weather is getting to me." "Alright you little baby." Desiree hung up the phone hurrying and grabbing a coat and her keys. She slid her feet into some rain boots and ran down the flights of stairs until she reached her car. She jumped in and backed out cautiously making her way to her friend's town home about fifteen minutes away. A twenty four hour mini mart was coming up on her right and she decided to pull up and get some snacks. Kyan left the precinct. He couldn't understand why it was so hard for his friend to indulge. He did it all the time and felt damn good about it too. His stomach growled and he realized he hadn't eaten all day. Pulling over to the nearest store he stepped out and was assaulted with a delightful scent. It smelled of rainwater and pine. Following the scent he made his way into the store and was presented with a real beauty. She was short. Maybe 5'4. Her black hair touched her ass even in it's current state of disarray. She had on an oversized T-shirt that hid her body well and he couldn't help but imagine what laid underneath. Her skin was an amazing caramel color and shiny as if she applied baby oil to it. The best part was her face. Her button nose was currently scrunched up as she read the choices of chips offered and her hazel eyes seemed to glow eerily almost. She was sexy. Smelled divine. And he wanted her. Desiree read the many flavors of the chips not liking one. Finally she settled on grabbing a bag of hickory barbeque when a very deep melodious voice crossed over her senses. "And what are you doing out so late?" She hesitantly turned and was greeted with a downright wolfy grin. She looked up into the gray eyes of the stranger. They seemed to be playful but had an underlying serious current to them. His hair was black and shoulder length cut very wildly as if he just rolled out of bed or had been running through the woods. His mouth was cute. The bottom lip slightly fuller then the top. His body screamed health nut. He was fit but lean and not to big. The black shirt that was snug across his chest and his arms that bulged as he crossed them proved that. His height which she guesstimated to be about 6'5 was impressive. "I didn't know I needed a pass to be out late." I turned briskly not giving him the benefit of seeing my face redden a little. "Around these parts you do. You're not afraid of what could be out there in the dark?" "Nothing that a little trigger friendly huntsman can't get rid of." She watched as his grin deepened causing her heart to beat a little faster. He was breathtakingly beautiful. "Well where's your huntsman?" She chose to glare at him and walked off into the next aisle for sweets. He followed right behind her. She wasn't in the slightest afraid of him just annoyed. "I would like to continue my shopping alone please." "And I would like to have company while I shop. I see we're at a pass." She rolled her eyes and grabbed up some blueberry muffins. As he reached across her to grab some donuts she caught a whiff of his unique smell. It was spicy yet heady and delicious. It oozed sex. She felt herself getting slightly aroused and saw him tense beside her. "When was the last time you had some?" She snapped her eyes up to his and could feel a heat creeping from her neck up to her face. She looked down at her oversized shirt and rain boots not deducing that it made her look like a hooker. "Listen I don't know you nor do I care to know you. I don't know who you think you are asking about my sex life! That may fly with your fly by night girls you encounter but not me." She pushed past him and made her way to the front counter to pay for her stuff. He looked surprise. At her outburst and the double meaning of his question. He was asking her about the donuts he held not her sex life. Hurrying to catch up to her he threw his donuts on the counter and handed the guy his card right when she was about to pay. She looked royally pissed and that only seemed to attract him more. "Look I know what it may have sounded like back there but I wasn't asking about that, I was asking about the donuts." He watched as realization hit her face and the tint of red that peeked out from under her caramel skin. "I'm so sorry! You probably think I'm crazy. Let me just go." He watched as she hurriedly grabbed her bag and rushed out of the shop. His mind was telling him to just leave her alone but his mostly dormant wolf was telling him to follow. He left out behind her to find her struggling to get her key in the car door. "You know how you can make it up to me." He grinned as she jumped from his voice dropping her keys. "And how's that?" "Give me your number." She looked hesitantly at the huge guy behind her. He looked innocent enough but also like a bad boy. The guys she always tried to avoid. She liked calm goody two shoes guys who were nice. Not men who spoke there mind and ignited sexual urges she didn't know she had. "I promise I'll only call you once a day. In fact I'll give you my number and you call me." She nodded her head and finally got her car door open. She reached for a paper and pen and handed it to him. Their fingers touched and a spark left them making her hurry and snatch her hand back. He wrote out his number and handed her the paper. His grin was contagious causing her to smile and she couldn't help looking at his canine teeth that seemed to poke out of the left side of his mouth. "What's your name?" "Desiree. Yours?" "Kyan. Hope you make that call. I would love to see you around." She smiled and started up her car pulling out slowly. He should of got in his own but he stayed rooted to the spot making sure she got out of the parking lot safely. Something about her was different. It had to be if it stirred his usually laid back wolf. He shook his head of the thoughts and finally made his way to his car. Desiree pulled up to Fran's town home with both mystery men on her mine. Especially Mr. Kyan. She walked up and unlocked her friend's door having a key of her own. Walking in she saw Fran on the couch watching TV. "What took you so long?" "I got held up by this guy at the mini mart." Fran's full attention was on her now. She could see her friend's light blue eyes almost light up. "Oooo, Ms. Desiree has become a full fledge bachelorette!" "No I haven't!." "You went from having no men to having two!" "I would hardly say having, one isn't my type and the other I only speak with online." "So! Tell me about them." "Ugh Fran! Well the one from online is sweet and kind and I can talk to him all day if I had too. But the other I met today, he is just not my type. He's straight forward kind of cocky and just seems like a bad boy or play boy." "Ooooo it seems like your love life is going to get spicy!" Desiree groaned and plopped down on the couch bringing a sheet over head. "Uuuugh I hope not!" Her sleep was restless and left her feeling like crap. Desiree groggily sat up to find Fran already gone. She stood and stretched grabbing for her keys and unfinished bag of chips. Leaving her friend's house she wondered what her plans would be. It was her first Saturday off since she began working at Mint and she was going to take full advantage of it. As she pulled up to her apartment her phone rung bringing her back to reality. She frowned as she read the unknown number. Clicking the green button she put her phone to her ear and listened. ".....soon.......soon......" She hurried and ended the call a shiver running down her spine. This was the third time in two weeks that this had been happening. Some weirdo would call breathing hard whispering small words to her. She jumped out her car and looked behind her thinking someone would jump out and snatch her. Don't be silly Desiree. It's just a few kids playing on your phone. No biggie. It still didn't stop her from running up the flight of stairs and hurrying into her house. Mykel was watching the many patterns unfold in front of him. Kronos was only snatching blondes and black women. What the fuck is he doing? In the month that he has been back he snatched a total of 12 women all human and all around the suburban area of Glazed Dale. The city he happened to work in. He couldn't help thinking that the demon was just toying with him. What the hell could be in Glazed Dale that was so important to Kronos? As he was in deep thought a ping! broke him out of it. He forgot to log off of the dating site last night. He exited out of his Kronos files to see his little delight waiting for him. MeetMyDesire: Good morning DarksVamp: Good morning to you beautiful. What does the day have in store for you? MeetMyDesire: Well it's my first off day in a while. I was trying to find something to do. Mykel couldn't help the smile that graced his face. Finally he could ask her out and not get the sting of rejection if she so happened to be busy. DarksVamp: How about we meet up? Lunch is on me. MeetMyDesire: Perfect! Where and what time? Mykel tried to think of somewhere he could possibly take her. He wanted it to be nice but didn't want to overdue it. In a way he wanted to impress her. DarksVamp: How about Kinley's at 1? MeetMyDesire: Great I'll see you there She logged off instantly and he couldn't help but feel a flutter at the prospect of finally meeting her. He didn't know anything about her looks neither did she about his. He imagined her being a leggy blonde or a fire red vixen. His mind was getting away from him and he started back on his Kronos file. What the hell am I going to wear! Desiree zoomed around her room looking for something that would be appropriate for lunch but sexy enough to grab his attention. She finally settled on a pair of fitted jeans that made her ass look delicious. She combed her hair into a ponytail, put on a silk pink blouse, then applied a little lip gloss. The finishing touch was a pair of pink wedges that made her legs look longer and feet sexier. Finally happy with the finished product she left her house on her way to meet her online guy. She was thinking on the conversation her and Fran had earlier. What type of girl would she be to date two men at the same time. Yes a modern women in this day an age but she wouldn't feel like herself. Fran told her to go with it but she was still hesitant. Maybe if she got some liquid courage. A little vodka or maybe some cognac. Anything that could help step her sex appeal up and conscience down. She pulled into the parking lot of Kinley's thirty minutes later. She was nervous. How are we going to recognize each other? Oh my God, I don't even know this man's name! She stepped out and walked into the restaurant looking around she felt she would never find him. A teenage girl with curly brown hair and freckles skipped over to her. "Hi ma'am are you MeetMyDesire?" Desiree blushed at her computer name and nodded her head. The girl smiled and told her to follow her. They made their way to the back near a semi-secluded spot. The girl stopped at the booth smiled and walked off. Desiree turned her attention onto the man sitting. He slowly stood up and Desiree felt a warmth spread throughout her. The man was gorgeous! His blonde hair was cut short and it matched his chiseled face perfectly. His lips were thin but a nice light pink color. His body was fit almost reminding her of the mystery guy from last night. Only huge tattoos that looked tribal adorned his arms. He was tall maybe 6'2 give or take. And his eyes were a smoldering dark blue that seemed to be drawing her in, almost hypnotizing her. She smiled cautiously and was glad he smiled back. He gave her a content look as if he liked what he saw. Great. Better then great. Maybe this will go better than she planned. If Mykel was anything it would be way off. Not once did he think that his little ray of sunshine would be a black woman. She was beautiful. Her outfit insinuated her curves and her eyes trapped him instantly. He held out his arm signaling her to sit and she slid into the booth. As she brushed past him he couldn't help enjoying the rainwater and pine scent. It smelled as if she just took a run through a forest. He slid in after her and they both began looking through the menu. Once their food was in front of them the conversation started to pick up instantly. "So are you still working on that top secret case?" "Yes, It's driving me nuts but it's worth it if I can save more lives." "So what exactly is your profession?" "If I told you I would have to kidnap you and wipe your mind." He loved the sound of her breathy laugh. It was so soft and sweet he wish he could bottle it up and save it for later. "What made you get into bartending?" Bitter Sweet War Ch. 02 Thanks to everyone that commented and favorited my story! I'm glad to hear some of your opinions and as the story progresses don't be afraid to voice more. If I offend anyone with my very small historical references my bad! It's only fiction and I mean no harm! Thanks again! Kronos ran his hand down the pretty blonde's face. She shivered in anticipation and dropped to her knees rubbing her face against his erection. "Is there anything I can do for you master?" "Suck it." She fumbled with his belt and unzipped his pants. His cock sprung out angrily. It was swollen big and veiny. She slowly licked from the base to the tip and back up again. She heard a growl and looked up to see her master's eyes a pitch black. It sent another shiver down her spine to be pleasing this creature. She slowly opened her mouth engulfing the head. Slowly she moved down taking half of his ten inches into her mouth. She looked up at him to see his head rolled back. She slid further down until his dick was touching the back of her throat. She slowly slid back up and then down again at an agonizingly slow pace. She knew what he wanted but he also knew what she wanted. He finally grabbed her hair and yanked her head down hard onto him. This caused her to swallow him while gagging. He began to fuck her face at a blinding speed and with a guttural moan he released himself. She could feel the cum hitting her throat and smoothly filling her stomach. Once she felt him softening she slowly moved her head away releasing him with a sloppy pop sound. Kronos looked down at the delicious little blonde he had. No she wasn't the blonde he was looking for but she would do until he found her. The blonde stood up and kissed him before sauntering out of the room. Kronos thought it would be easier to find the little weakling humans. Every time he thought he was close he got knocked back two feet. He felt out with his mind for one of the woman. He was able to contact her through her cell phone using his mind. He could only get out a few words before the burning started. This proved that someone had a protection spell over her. Only a witch could block off his power. He growled and walked over to a mirror and blew into it. A blurry image came into focus. He was staring into the face of another demon, his brother Zetos. "Found the girls?" "No damn it! Someone is protecting them. I can feel their auras in this city. I know their here. And their mates are here too." "You need to get them before they meet their mates." "I know." "I can only hold off Satan for so long. He'll come sniffing soon enough and my powers are becoming depleted." "Give me some time. I can feel I'm getting closer." The mirror blurred and went back to showing his reflection. He thought back on the decades ago when he made a promise he planned to fulfill. How dare the mutts and bloodsuckers put him away for eternity! What made them think they had the power? For that reason he planned on making their lives living hells. He would take their mates and fuck them into submission. Hell maybe he'd even turn them into succubus and let them back on Earth to tear the creatures apart. He mused and felt himself get hard. Yes he couldn't wait to fuck the living shit out of them. He would make them regret the day the fates dictated their soul mates. Desiree sat in her car taking deep breaths. How in the hell did she go from having absolutely no dates to two in one freaking day! She felt guilty yet surprisingly uncontrolled accomplishment. She was doing something out of the ordinary and with two very handsome very sexy men. "Okay Desiree you got this! Just enjoy your date and don't be nervous. Guys date multiple women all the time and your only dating two. No big deal. As soon as one outshines the other you'll date one and let the other off easily." She felt way better after her pep talk. Glancing at the clock she saw that it was five minutes until eight. She let out a breath and stepped out of her car. She had on a little black dress that tied around her neck. It stopped a little higher then mid thigh and was really tight making her breast and ass look larger. She made sure to sprinkle some body glitter onto her arms and legs and had on some very bright very high hot pink stilettos to complete her outfit. She left her hair down and threw a few spiral curls in it. It was time for a hair cut. It almost touched her ass and she couldn't manage it any more. She thought her outfit was a tad bit much but Fran, the woman who thinks like a man, said it was perfect. Walking across the street she made sure to look both ways. At least this time she knew what her mystery man looked like and his name. As she approached she made eye contact with a guy near the door. She smiled trying to be friendly but he obviously took it as more. He hurried and approached her smiling devilishly. "What is such a fine specimen like you doing here by yourself." Her cheeks started to heat. Fine Specimen? Did she look like a science project? "I'm on a date. The guy is inside." "I promise if you come with me you'll have a better time." She looked into his dark brown eyes that seemed to get darker if that's possible. She was going to tell him where he could stick his proposal when she heard a growl behind her. Startling her she jumped and was met with a fierce gaze from Kyan. Even though he was angry he also looked scrumptious. His hair was as unruly as ever and he had on some nice slacks and a light blue dress shirt that was open slightly. There was a very sparkly rolex gracing his wrist that almost blinded her with all the diamonds. "She's with me. So back off." Desiree turned to see the other guy bow in submission and then hurry off. Her mouth formed a perfect o watching the act. "You look like a fish with your mouth like that." She could feel her ears burning and turned and glared at him. He could be the finest man on Earth but it still didn't give him a pass to say stupid shit. "Let's get this over with." She turned on her heels and rushed into the already crowded restaurant. Kyan followed and hurried behind her. He told the hostess a private table for two and she seated them immediately in a small booth that was on the upper level and almost away from the noise and commotion of the rest of the place. She left two menus in front of each of them and left. Desiree picked up her menu and glanced over at Kyan who was watching her like an animal does prey. She swallowed and brought her attention back to the menu. She was going to need a drink. She could call for Fran to pick her up and get her car tomorrow. The waitress came and Desiree ordered a California Long Island ice tea while Kyan just ordered water. Desiree glanced over at Kyan who was still giving her the predatory gaze. "Could you stop that." "Stop what?" "You're looking at me like you want to eat me." "I wouldn't mind doing just that." Desiree quirked a smile at him and snorted looking back at the menu. Tonight was going to be a long night. Kyan watched as she sipped on her third drink. Her face was flushed, eyes lowered, and her rainwater and pine scent disappeared revealing a spicy cinnamon smell. Was she aroused? He felt the rumble come from his chest and his wolf was equally satisfied. She smiled at him big and goofily. He couldn't help smiling back. She scooted over closer to him and laid her hand on his arm and started squeezing it. "Wow you're soooooo freaking big!" He smiled at her and noticed curiosity cross her face. She scooted closer and without a warning stuck her fingers into his mouth. The growl left his mouth before he could stop it and she only giggled. "You're canines are big! How'd you do that? You get teeth surgery or something?" She hiccupped after her words and he knew she was buzzed maybe even drunk. If she was drunk she wouldn't remember anything of tonight anyway. So he could say just about anything. "I'm a werewolf that's why they're so big." "Ooohhh you're a wolf?" "Yeah." Her eyes became real big. They almost glittered. He couldn't stand it her smell the way she looked so innocent and so sexy in her more than little black dress was driving him crazy. He grabbed a handful of her hair and brought her face closer to his. Gently he covered her lips with his and gently nudged her lips apart with his tongue. Her moan was throaty and caused him to harden immediately. He gently put one arm around her waist picking her up effortlessly and placing her in his lap. She was so soft. His hands kneaded her waist and stomach she seemed fit but couldn't get rid of the softness of the little pouch she had. It only increased his arousal. He kissed her harder an explosion of pineapples gracing his tongue. As he pulled her closer into him he didn't notice or cared to notice that his nails had elongated biting into her skin. She let out a whimper and he growled canines growing. He kissed down her chin and onto her neck nibbling softly. His hands bit into her side and he heard the whimper again this time stopping. Letting her go he saw his hands and hurried and reigned in his animalistic side. How in the hell did he let that happen? He looked up to see Desiree watching him with a haziness over her eyes. Desiree knew she should of just been a good girl and ordered a simple drink, but no! She had to order an alcoholic beverage that had her seeing, feeling, and hearing things. She could of sworn she saw his canines get larger and his eyes swirling a dark amber color. She could of sworn she felt claws biting into her sides. She could of sworn she heard him say he was a werewolf. She could swear all day long that she saw, felt, and heard these things but it would be the drinks talking. Right? But what she knew was reality was the fact that they just shared a mind numbing kiss. And she was currently sitting in his lap where his erection was pressing against her ass. She tried to move but he suddenly grabbed her giving her a painful look. "Give me a minute. Please." She made eye contact with him and saw the confusion in them. She felt tired, sleepy, and more importantly sickly. Didn't she only drink three glasses? She had always been a lightweight. Finally Kyan gently picked her up sitting her back on her seat. She watched him rub his face and let out a frustrated groan. "I don't think we'll be making the movies tonight sweetheart." "That's too bad." He looked into her eyes and she could see he was searching for something. What? She did not know. All she could do was offer him a smile and another hiccup. He frowned and abruptly stood leaving a few bills on the table. He grabbed her hand making sure she was steady enough to walk before he left the restaurant. "I shouldn't have let you drink so much. You drove didn't you?" "Yes. But I can have a friend come get me." "Give me your keys. I'll take you home." Desiree was no silly woman. You don't just hand over keys to a man you just met. It was crazy and almost suicidal. To bad her rational side was gladly put to sleep by the liquor inside. She handed over her keys without hesitation and he gently lifted her into the car strapping her in before getting in himself. He asked where she stayed and she could only give the name of the apartments. He took it from there and soon they were pulling up to her apartment. She sighed as she felt his warm hands wrap around her waist gliding her out. Her head reached his chest and she looked up at him hesitantly. Standing on her toes she kissed him on the neck. He groaned slamming the car door shut and pushing her back against it capturing her mouth in an all consuming kiss. She felt herself getting wet beyond her control and felt him stiffen and try to back away. She wrapped her arms around his neck pulling him closer. Finally he pulled her arms away and put distance between them as he tried to get his breathing under control. They both watched each other and she saw that swirling dark amber color again. Maybe it was the liquor talking. No it was definitely the liquor. She could feel the slickness between her legs. Her dress was rubbing against her nipples deliciously and she had a man in front of her who could solve all her problems. "Do you want to come inside?" His mind started playing dirty images of the many things he would like to cum inside. But he knew that's not what she meant. But he also knew if he went inside what would end up happening. His wolf was more dominant then it had been in years and he couldn't control him around her. He didn't get it. But he didn't want to hurt her. "I don't think that's a good idea." He watched as her face dropped. She looked hurt. Rejection colored her face and he wanted to change his mind go upstairs and fuck her until she couldn't speak English any more. But he knew he couldn't. Not with his wolf this close. "Well goodnight Kyan." He watched her as she grabbed her fallen keys and made her way up the flights of stairs. He saw her opening her door and then closing it. His wolf disappeared and he was back to himself again. What the hell was wrong with him. And what about this woman was driving him crazy? Desiree couldn't feel her arms nor her legs. In fact she had a blinding pain behind her left eye. Slowly opening her right eye she scanned her surroundings. She was on the kitchen floor definitely. She sat up and felt a sharp pain shoot up her back. "Damn did I get hit by a freight train?" She slowly stood and walked to her bathroom to shower stripping along the way. As the hot water caressed her back she couldn't help thinking about last night. It seemed to be going well until she got drunk. She vaguely remembered anything. Except him driving her home. Oh yeah and the rejection to her invitation. "That's what you get Desiree! You should of known not to go for the bad boy. He'll get you wet then leave you high and dry. Ugh I need to just stick with my goody men." She finally got out of the shower and threw on some sweats. Her phone started ringing uncontrollably. "Hello?" "You slut! Why didn't you call me last night? Did mister man spend the night perhaps?" Desiree rolled her eyes at Fran's bluntness. Leave it to her to make everything sound so crude. "For your information no. In fact that may be the last time I see mister man." "Oh no. Why? Was the date that bad?" "No. The date was actually fine. It was my third drink that was bad. I ordered liquor." "Oh stop being dramatic it probably went better then you remember." "Oh really? Well how come when I practically offered him sex he turned me down without hesitation." "Damn, uh well maybe he was being considerate of your drunken state." "I highly doubt it. I'll just stick to Mykel. At least I know that he's safe and the relationship won't go straight to hell." "My God Desiree you're such a bore! What do you have planned for today?" "Nothing at all." "Well come over, I'm going to cook us lunch." Mykel walked into his office actually in a good mood for once. All thanks to Desiree. She really did a number on his mood. As he made his way towards the fitness room he got a faint whiff of rainwater, pine, and cinnamon. It smelled as if Desiree passed through. Following the scent he came upon Kyan hitting a punching bag. The scent seemed stronger and he couldn't help the hiss that escaped his clenched mouth. Kyan turned and glared at Mykel. "What's your problem?" "You. Why do you smell like that?" "Like what?" "Rainwater, Pine, and Cinnamon." Kyan's eyes narrowed and he remained silent for a few seconds. "I had a date last night. What's it to you?" "Well my date happens to smell like your date. I was just wondering." Mykel and Kyan continued to have a staring contest when finally they both broke out in grins. Kyan sat down to drink some water while Mykel began jump roping. "So tell me about this date of yours." "She's beautiful." "Besides that dingus." "She's 5'4. Caramel skin. Long hair that touches her ass. Amazing body, smile, personality. She may be the one." Mykel watched as Kyan's face took on confusion and then he brushed it off. "What's up with you?" "It's just my date sounds exactly like how you described your date." Mykel became silent and began jump roping faster at a blinding speed. "So you're saying we're dating the same girl?" "No, I mean it's not possible. There's how many women in Glazed Dale and plus no one person has a unique sent. Plenty of people can smell like rainwater and pine." They both knew that was a lie. Everyone was entitled to a slightly unique sent. They just didn't want to admit the inevitable. Mykel stopped jump roping and they both were silent. "Maybe you're right. I mean my date only smelled of rainwater and pine while yours had some cinnamon in there." "You know we could just say her name and see that it is obviously a different girl." "Okay on the count of three. One, Two, Three!" "Desiree." Silence filled the room. Both men were in shock but then shock opened the gateway to anger. "She's mine Kyan so back the fuck off." Kyan stood and flexed his back as if preparing to pounce. "How are you going to tell me to fuck off when she's not yours!" "I met her first and have been talking to her the longest." "And I was the last one to see her last night." Mykel's dark blue eyes instantly turned black as his feral side pushed to the surface. "You fucked her?" Kyan smirked happy that he had the upper hand. "No but believe me she was open and willing." Mykel punched Kyan with blinding speed sending him flying into a wall. Plaster broke off and Kyan jumped up with an animalistic snarl. Kyan lunged for Mykel who disappeared out of sight. He was behind him and sent a what could have been fatal to a human kick to Kyan's spine. Kyan crashed into a running mill smashing his face onto the concrete floor. He rolled to his back right as Mykel landed near him. Kicking out his leg Kyan sent Mykel tumbling to the ground. He grabbed his arm and twisted it until he heard a hiss. As quickly as the fight started it came to an end. Kyan's mother Pam and Mykel's mother Sasha were between the two men in a flash. "Stop this nonsense you two! You are to big for this!" Mykel hissed at Kyan who in return growled. The two mothers looked at each other and shook their heads. Sasha touched them all and in a blink they were in a heavily wooded forest outside of a small black cabin. "What were you two fighting about?" "Kyan is trying to steal my woman." "Mykel doesn't understand that the woman belongs to me." Pam gave both of them a scorching glare. "And both of you don't understand that she is a young female who does not belong to anyone. If you two so happen to be dating the same woman understand it's just dating. She will choose her suitor at the end." "But what if she's my mate!" They both yelled in unison. Another series of growls and hisses started. Both mothers looked at each other warily before Pam cleared her throat. Full attention was on her. "You two must know something very vital to your lives and your work mission. But I will not tell you. Someone else will." Both men were confused. How could their mothers know anything about Kronos versus what they already knew. Pam knocked on the door swiftly. It creaked open softly and then a high pitched almost whimsical voice came out. "Pam, Sasha, Mykel, Kyan how may I help you." "May we come in?" The door creaked all the way open and the four stepped in. The cabin was furnished very tastefully with black throw rugs and leather couches. The only out of ordinary things were the huge black kettles, many spell books, and many various bottles that housed very weird ingredients. Bitter Sweet War Ch. 02 In front of them stood a very tall 6'3 woman. Her body was very thin and lean and her gray hair was cut into a bob. She had very pale skin and her face was angled. Her eyes were a light blue and held much wisdom. She smiled knowingly at the four and made her way over to a round table that was illuminated by candlelight. She motioned for them to follow. Mykel and Kyan were quiet still brooding over the days' events. Once all seated the witch looked around the table and finally settled her eyes on Pam. "What brings you Pam?" "I think you know Amelia." Amelia smiled and turned her eyes onto the men. "I guess your mothers have not told you yet." They both nodded their heads in the negative. "Decades ago when your fathers put away Kronos he pledged to ruin the lives of you two being that you're the eldest sons.. Elders had premonitions that Kronos would take your mates. That is why he is back on Earth." Kyan's fist tightened and a low growl escaped him. "And how the hell can he get our mates when we don't even know who our mates are?" "Do you two remember getting shots when you were younger?" Confusion settled on both men's face. What did shots have to do with anything. "Those shots were potions myself and the elders whipped up. It dampened the mating pull within you so that you wouldn't be able to recognize your mates in case Kronos got what he wanted. We couldn't risk you two going rogue from the lost." "How could you make the decision to take away the right of us to our mates!" Kyan's fist hit the table so hard a crack went through the middle. His anger was evident and his wolf was very near ready to rip the witch to shreds. How dare they be denied their mate. Pam put a soothing hand on her son's shoulder which relaxed him immediately. "Amelia what I'm asking you for may seem far fetched, but we want our sons to experience their mates. We didn't consider the lives of the human girls they're mated to and if it's the only way to save them as well our sons should be able to find them." Amelia sat back casually with a witty grin on her face. With a flick of her wrist the crack in the table was fixed. Everyone around it looked at the table in astonishment and then up at the old witch. "You want me to reverse the potion in them and turn on their mating instincts?" "Yes Amelia, can you do it? I know it's a lot to ask and you needed the assistance of the elders before but this needs to be done if we have any hope for the girls." Amelia's face split into a wild smile her eyes taking on an eerie glow. "I shall do it. But it won't happen fast. After I make the potion and cast the spell the mating pull won't hit until another six days maximum." "Thank you Amelia that's all we ask." Amelia nodded and stood grabbing a long butcher knife and two bottles. She approached Kyan and cut into his left wrist summoning the blood into the bottle. She did the same for Mykel and then placed the bottles into a secret compartment. "I take that one of you may believe someone is your mate?" Mykel and Kyan made brief eye contact before Kyan spoke. "Yes we do believe that one girl we both happen to be seeing is one of our mates." Amelia's eyes lit up briefly and then a genuine smile graced her face. "I had my suspicions. If you both believe this so, you will need to make sure she is well protected from Kronos and also once six days hit you may not want to be near the girl. Once the mating pull starts since it's been dormant for so long you may not be able to control your inner beasts and end up hurting the poor girl." Both men nodded in understanding and the old witch walked to her door opening it. "This impromptu visit was very entertaining. Do tell me which one gets the girl once the potion goes into effect. I wish you both luck." They all exited the house and stood outside the woods. Today seemed to be going so well for Mykel but it seemed his life just got that more complicated. "And one and two and three and four and one and two and three and--- COME ON DESIREE PUT SOME PEP IN YOUR STEP!" Desiree's entire body felt on fire and achy. On top of the hangover she sported, Fran tricked her over to her house to do a crazy exercise routine. She wanted to scream as Fran yelled and the man on the DVD yelled too saying we weren't sweating enough. How in the hell would he know! He can't even see them! "Fran I'm tired!" "Desiree pick those knees up. Higher. HIGHER!" Desiree finally gave up and plopped down on Fran's burgundy love seat. Fran looked back and paused the DVD. Desiree was getting her breathing under wraps and wanted to punch the little petite blonde's face. Fran was about an inch shorter than herself and reminded her of a pixie. Her blonde hair was about mid back the longest she ever kept it and everything else about her small. But she made up for it in spunk and her personality. She was the loudest person she knew. "Desiree you're such a baby!" "Well Fran you must have forgotten that I do have a slight hangover." Fran rolled her eyes and went towards the kitchen. She brought out a fruit bowl with two bottled waters. They ate slowly and quietly. Desiree wished it was a fat burger and fries instead. "So whatcha gonna do Desiree?" "What are you talking about?" "With the two hunkisaurs!" "I'm not even going there with Kyan. I'm fine with Mykel." "Hell well shoot Kyan my way then." Desiree couldn't help the anger that rolled over her. Why should she care if Fran wanted Kyan it's not like they were exclusive or anything for that matter. Fran could see the emotions play across Desiree's face and it sprung her into action. "I mean you can take nice boy Mykel and I can take bad boy Kyan. It would be fun. Maybe he can show me a few tricks." Desiree looked over to see Fran had a devilish smile on her face. No way in hell. "Fran gosh calm down. I'm not going to send him over to you. Besides I doubt I ever talk to him again." "Yeah right Desiree." Desiree's phone began ringing off the hook. She glanced down to see an unknown number. Not wanting to answer it she silenced it. "Who was that?" "I don't know the number." "Well answer slow brains it could be one of your men." Desiree rolled her eyes and waited for the phone to ring again. Once it did she answered with a quiet hello. "Desiree?" "Yes?" "Hi, this is Mykel. I was wondering if you would mind going out today." "Oh uh where exactly?" "It's a surprise. I can come get you around three-ish." Desiree glanced at a clock noting it was already 1:30. "Okay that's fine. I stay in Sharvelle Apartments. Apartment number 2304" "Perfect see you soon." Desiree looked over at Fran who had a huge smile on her face. "Which one was that?" "Mykel, he's taking me on a surprise date." "Aw how cute! Have fun girly." "I'll try." She grabbed up her stuff taking it out into the car and waving at Fran before she left. She hoped the date with Mykel went very well. Mykel couldn't help relishing in the fact that Kyan sat heated on the other side of his desk. He heard every bit of his and Desiree's conversation. "I think we need to lay down some ground rules." "Ground rules? And why would we need that dear Kyan?" "Don't fuck with me Mykel. You know exactly why. We don't know whose mate she is and doing something too intimate could be disastrous." "I understand. And what rules do you impose?" "No kissing, no biting, and no fucking." "You take the fun out of everything. But if I recall didn't you say she was open and willing last night? Tell me you didn't touch her or kiss her." Silence. "That's what I thought if you got to touch her and or kiss her I deserve a free pass as well." Mykel could see the anger brewing under Kyan's demeanor. Amber swirled viciously through his eyes and he knew his wolf not only was close but did not agree. "Fine but one fucking kiss and don't touch her below the waist. I swear if I smell you all over her---" He cut himself off and sprung out of his seat. He needed to leave. His wolf was too close to the surface. "One more rule. We let each other know when we are seeing her. No if, ands, or buts about it." "Fine." Mykel couldn't help the competitiveness that welled up inside him. She would be his and his best friendship with Kyan was not going to stop what he rightfully earned. He watched as 2:30 slowly approached. "Let the games began." Bitter Sweet War "I love liquor. I'm not an alcoholic or anything but just making new creations and new flavors just something that works gives me a small thrill. Almost like cooking." "You cook too?" "God no! Last time I tried to cook I nearly burned down half my apartment while singeing my hair." He smiled at her honesty. He didn't mind a woman who didn't cook. Feeding was enough for him. The time seemed to leave them and before they knew it, it was four. As they both were leaving the place they stood in front of the restaurant sneaking peeks at each other. "I had a very nice time Mykel." "So did I Desiree. When can I see you again?" "Hmm I'm pretty sure I can squeeze you in." She gave him a cheeky smile and pulled out a piece of paper with her number on it. He smiled gently grabbing her hand and kissing the top of it. "See you soon." "Likewise." They both parted ways and she was so giddy she couldn't stand it! Finally a decent date that went well. She got inside of her car and sat thinking on the rest of her day. She had nothing to do. Rummaging around her purse she felt a slip of paper. Pulling it out she saw the name and number of the mystery guy from last night. It wouldn't hurt to try Desiree. Come on it would be a simple coffee or movie. It's not like you guys are going to have sex. She punched the number into her phone. On the third ring someone picked up. "How may I help you?" Desiree didn't know what to do. The last thing she expected was for a woman to pick up! Her anger spiked not at the man she already knew was the playing type but for herself for calling. "Wrong number." She hung up. That would be the last time she put her neck on the line for a stupid inconsiderate man looking for some ass. Kyan watched as a few pups pounced on each other and played in the sectioned off meadow. He kept up his pace following his nose to his mother's cabin deep within his Alpha's domain. She was making banana nut muffins. Opening the door his sister and brother came and tackled him sensing him from a mile away. "Get off me you mutts! You're a little old for this!" His sister with her brown curly locks looked up at him with a look of mischief in her eyes. "I'm only seventeen Kyan! I can still pounce on you." He pushed her off along with his brother who was twenty-one. "Yeah well okay you have an excuse, he doesn't." Kyan's brother shrugged and made his way to the kitchen where there mother was cooking. He snuck and grabbed a muffin causing his mom to smack his hand with the spoon she was holding. "Don't you come in here stealing food mister. And where the heck have you been?" "Mom you know that Kronos is out. I've been working over time on that headache." He noticed his mom still and then go back to what she was doing. "Oh he's out? And what has he been doing?" "Snatching women. Especially blondes and black women. All are human so we don't know what he could possibly be searching for." His mother dropped her spoon and finally gave up her task at hand. She turned giving him a fake smile he could see right through. "What's wrong mom?" "Nothing at all. I've just been tired dealing with the nursery and your little mongrel siblings." He could tell she was lying and decided not to push it. She would tell him when she was ready. His phone began ringing and his mom took it. "How may I help you?" She listened for a while and then closed it shut. "It was a wrong number." He thought of who could possibly be calling him and the little nymph from last night entered his mind. He took his phone from his mother and kissed her on the cheek before turning. "Just stopping by to say hello. I'll be back soon it's business." He walked out and through the forest heading back to his car. He called the number back but received no answer. On his third time calling he finally got an answer. "Hello beautiful." "Don't hello beautiful me! Why would you give me your number if you already have someone!? You're such a pig and I hope that you get hit by a freaking c---" "It was my mother." "Huh?" "My mother. She answered the phone. She has a thing about it. I'm sorry if you got the wrong impression of me but I'm currently not seeing anyone." The phone was silent for a little bit. For a minute he thought she hung up but then he heard a groan. One that hardened him instantly. "I'm so sorry Kyan. You probably think I'm a wacko for always yelling at you." "Well you know how you can make it up to me." "How's that?" "Dinner and a movie. Tonight." "Fine, I owe you that much. What restaurant?" "Starlight at eight." "I'll be there." "See you soon." The line disconnected and he felt rejuvenated. He would get to see her and prove to her that he wasn't as bad as he looked. He felt his wolf tugging softly at his conscious in agreement. Pam watched as her son Kyan walked out of the door. She hurried and threw off her apron and ran to her Alpha's quarters. He sat behind his desk deeply engrossed in paperwork when she came storming into his office. He didn't get angry because she was his Aunt and she regularly barged in unannounced. "Did you know that Kronos is back on Earth?" The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end at the fact. "Yes." "Kyan has told me he has been snatching blondes and black women. Do you know that?" "No I wasn't properly updated yet." "Do you know what this means Luke! He's upholding his final words." Luke rubbed his hands over his eyes. Decades ago the operation to take down Kronos was put into action by Kyan's father, Mitchell, and Mykel's father, William. They along with a very powerful witch and Satan were the one's to seal his fate. Kronos promised to destroy that of which their children would love if it was the last thing he did. Later that month elders had premonitions of two human girls being brought to the depths of Hell to serve as Kronos' slaves for eternity. The elders were sure that this was way off into the future so precautions weren't put into place immediately. But they did warn that the girls were of importance. They were the mate's of Mitchell and William's first sons. "We have to stop him Kyle! You know what happens when someone loses their mates. They go rogue. I cannot and will not have that happening to my son or Mykel." "Don't worry Aunt Pam. The elders and witches did something a long time ago to prevent that if the girls are taken." He watched as her eyes hardened and narrowed. "What the heck are you talking about?" "They shot something into the boys' system. Kyan won't be able to tell his mate from any other women he encounters because it dampened his mating instinct and blocked it off from his wolf. Mykel's mating instinct has been blocked also." Shock and betrayal crossed his Aunt's face and it caused his wolf to whimper. "How dare any of you take the right for them to find their mates! It is not your choice and instead of pushing them away from them you should be trying to save those poor girls!" Pam turned and made her way towards the door. "I expected better from you my Alpha. And nothing will stand in my way of making sure those men find their soul mates." With that Pam slammed the door and stormed back to her cabin. The witch who sealed Kronos away was one of the most powerful and owed her a favor. It was time for her to pay the witch a visit.