Warning Signs

I had to keep calm, I was needed. Opening Quartz's bag I found several vials. I decided to feed Vlad first. If he had more blood in his space it could be used.

Pulling my cat to my lap, the blood trickled down his pried open mouth. I waited. Seconds ticked by painfully. My hands grasping and twisting the grass beneath. Nothing. The wounds did not heal, but at least the blood stopped flowing out.

My breathing accelerated, panic setting in. Ripper's words echoed in mind. Using my claws, I slit my wrist. My blood flowed down his throat. A pair of blackened red eyes opened, his hands keeping me still. The rush I was used to didn't start, just a slight pain from my wrist.

Vlad's wounds closed up, he licked away happily at the last drips of blood. His eyes returned to their normal bloody jewels. He pulled me on top of him, giving me a once over. He breathed a sigh of relieve when he found me in one piece.

"What happened? Did you kill that fucker on your own?" He questioned anxiously, his usual confidence gone.

"We're safe. We can talk after we help Quartz." I gesture over to the sleeping knight.

We move over to our pack-mate, his injuries are not as severe as my cat. Vlad pulls out a vial from his space, feeding it to him. Again, the wounds don't heal.

"The fucker's weapon must have something on it." He looks at me, expectantly. "Feed him." His lack of usual humor, jealousy, and teasing, proves how dangerous Ripper was to us.

I obey, taking Quartz in my arms, offering my magical blood. His wounds heal, only a familiar heat spreads in me. I gasp for air, wiggling in need. Vlad hisses, then whacks Quartz behind his head, waking him. His jaws separate from me.

"Wha?!" His eyes open, defensively. His hand grabs hold of my arm, ready to pull me back to safety again. Only for me to let out a moan. I growl at him in retaliation.

"Quartz were fine. Ripper is gone." I struggle to relax my breathing, still aroused from the bite.

The pair of men eye me with concerned curiosity.

"Ripper?" My knight asks.

I nod. "Yeah, he left after giving me a message."

I quick get them up to date. Quartz remains calm, while Vlad starts puffing up.

"Don't summon him. We are strong enough on our own." A jealous air around him.

Quartz more realistic makes his opinion.

"He could've killed us and master." He narrows his eyes, angry. "I don't like it but we may need that offer some day." Vlad opens his mouth to counter, but Quartz speaks again. "He was a demon. Argenti never mentioned any demons. One owing a debt to him is even stranger."

"The favor was from Paradox not Ripper. He was just a subordinate from what he said." I added. "He called him boss."

Vlad's eyes widen. Quartz remains passive.

"I've heard of Paradox somewhere!" My mate shouted eagerly. We look at him expectantly, waiting while he thinks. His eyes widen even more, then he deflated, shaking his head. "Nope, not possible. Never mind."

"What?" I blink at him.

"Share with us." Quartz orders.

Vlad wavers, thinking again, he sighs out.

"A book I was forced to read by my sire. It was right after I turned, so I had to read fricken a shit ton of books. One of them was an ancient religious text. I don't remember most of it, but Paradox and Ripper were in there." He paused, begging us with his eyes to believe him. "Paradox was a god, and Ripper his blade."

I froze, Ripper said he was the blade of Paradox. A god?! No, no way. My mind, clicked something inside, accepting it. I knew from my soul it was true. Warning bells went off, a primal instinct threatened to surface after a long slumber. A feeling of pride, arrogance, and greed.

This world seemed so small in comparison. Flashes of an unknown realm, a need, and jealousy. I was unaware of the air around me growing thick, growls from inside spilling out, and my eyes shifting into a dangerous gaze.

Vlad woke me up, he latched on to me, his body pressed against mine, arms around my neck.

I breathed, almost panicking, returning the embrace. I lowered my head into his shoulder. My hands curled up into fists, my body shaking away.

"Sorry." I let out a shaky breathe. "I don't know what happened." I felt a sensation on my back, my knight patting me. The flashes disappeared, memories fading back into the depths.

I'm swallowed by my instincts. The need to feed on the love that my men can give me. It may not be the best time, but I can't ignore this.

I give a lick at my cat's ear. Desperate for some contact, I send my thoughts out. I'm pushed down by Vlad, on my back. Before I can move, Quartz has my hands, held above my head, he smiles gently down at me.

It's clear they would be in charge, to ease myself, wolf, and memories. I relaxed myself as much as possible. I was still naked, realizing I didn't even notice that fact, I blushed. I tilted my head to the side to look at the scenery, the forest surrounding us.

My head was tilted back by a now dominant mate of mine.

"Blue, look at me." His voice a commanding, yet sweet sound. "Don't you dare look away. I'm going to fuck you just as I've promised." His oh so adorable mischievous toothy grin on his cute face. "Just enjoy the ride, cutie."

Vlad lowers himself to kiss me. A passionate, air sucking, tongue filled, twining of ourselves. Quartz rubs gently away at my wrists. An intense sweet smell fills my nostrils. It's slightly different from my men's scents. I realize it's the scent of lust.

Vlad releases me, allowing me to breathe. He peppers my neck, chest, and nipples with kisses. He takes his time to suck on my skin, leaving marks in his wake. He eventually reaches my lower region. My men quickly remove their clothing, impatient, eyes hungry.

Vlad licks his lips, lowering down for his share.