Sour Souls The Morningstar Series Book 6
Sour Souls Chapter 32

I've spent the last few days trying to figure out what my mate is. I'm not any closer, but I still have a few books left to go through. I feel like I'm getting close though. When I'm not in the archives, I'm doing odd and end jobs for either Tia or my mother. It's getting very annoying. How many maintenance things need to be done around here? Every day I peek at the training grounds to see how Talia and Derek are doing. Ambrose says they are very promising. They still have a ways to go before missions though.

I tell Emilia about their progress every night. I try to spend as much time with her as I can. Although, I know that my time with her will change once she starts attending these classes.

Ever since I told Emilia about the markings, shes been.. different. Distracted. I think I might have really scared her. I'm confused though. Emilia seemed so sure there was nothing I could do to scare her off. I can tell that Emilia still likes to be around me. She still craves me, but.. She's holding back.

Honestly, it's scaring me a bit. I tried to be sweeter to her, to be more lovey. I thought that maybe Emilia was just scared I didn't want to share my power. Now I'm starting to see that isn't the case.

I told Emilia that I will not let her go, and I meant it. She is mine. I will not give her up. But.. if she doesn't want me back.. I don't think I can force her to stay.

Our mate wants us. Rex said confidently.

Then why is she pulling away? I asked.

Maybe we should mate, and show her we can love her. He suggested.

You want me to fuck her, and think that'll fix everything? I asked incredulously.

Rex shrugged. Worth a shot.

I ignored him. Worth a shot my ass. Emilia isn't ready for all of that yet.

After Emilia offered to help me with our porch I was thrilled. That only lasted for the frist ten minutes. My mate is too busy gawking at me to actually pay attention to what she's doing.

I was in the middle of putting up the swing when I caught the scent of her arousal. My mouth watered, and Rex growled lowly in my head. Maybe Rex had a point. I won't fuck Emilia yet, but maybe I can make that first dream come true. It's getting hard to ignore how good her arousal smells anyways.

I have my hands on my mate. My face tucked in her neck. I'm inhlaing that intoxicating cherry blossom smell. That's when I heard that voice.

What the hell is Lauren doing here? She isn't allowed here anymore. How the hell did she get passed patrol?

I was about to flip my shit on her. My eyes snapped up to hers, and then a fog took over in my brain. Instead of yelling, I said Lauren's name softly. Instead of telling her to get lost, I let her hug me. And Instead of asking her how the hell she got here, I invited her in my home.

I'm extremely aware of my mate standing, and watching all of this play out. I can feel Emilia's jealousy, her confusion, her heartbreak. I can't control myself. It's like I'm stuck. I'm smiling, and acting friendly. This isn't me. At all. Emilia has to understand that. This is exactly why Lauren isn't allowed here. Yes, she is a few years older than me. Graduated from here with Aureaila. Lauren actually took my virginity. She is the only woman I've ever been with more than once, but that was a long time ago. Lauren got banned from ever returning here about three years ago. The last time she put this spell on me. Lauren is an Pixie. She specializes in trickery like this. The woman is a looney, and obessed with me.

I walked Lauren into the home I share with my mate. I'm fuming on the inside. I tried to reach out through the mind link to any of my family, but it's not working.

"Don't try it lover. I made sure to perfect the spell this time." Lauren said.

I walked to the fridge, and pulled out a pitcher of lemonade. I poured a glass for Lauren, and held it out to her. Before she could take it, I smashed it in my hand. I'm gaining a bit of control back.

"Oh, you made a mess." Lauren pouted. "That's okay. We can have that red headed girl clean it up for us. She can be our maid. But you won't be allowed to touch her like you were when I got here anymore." She said with a giggle.

I'm starting to shake from the anger. Emilia is not a maid. She will not be cleaning anything up. And I will most definitely be touching her again. Any way that I want.

"Want to show me around our place?" Lauren asked.

It took everything in me not to react at all. I want to yell. To scoff. To ask what the fuck she thought she would gain from this. But the spell is fighting with me. It wants me to give in. To show her. To be nice. To give in to every demand Lauren has. A low growl ripped from me.

Lauren gave me a fake pout. She sauntered to me, and I remained frozen. Lauren put her hands flat on my bare chest. It feels like spiders crawling across my skin.

I growled again, but didn't move.

Lauren opened her mouth, but before she could say anything, my front door swung open.

"Emi stop, wait, you don't understand what she is." I heard Kee say.

I looked up to see Emilia storming into the house with Kee hot on her heels. Emilia looks.. not like herself. I mean, she looks normal enough, but her eyes are completely white, and glowing. There is no color, no pupil. And the power that is rushing off of her in literal waves.. It's intense. "She's about to be dead." Emilia stated deadly.

Lauren rolled her eyes, and turned to face my mate. She leaned herself back against me. I'm still frozen.

"Oh good, the maid is here." Lauren said.

"Maid?" Emilia asked.

"Oh no." Kee whispered.

"Tell her baby. Tell her how she's going to be our maid. That I'm the one you really want." Lauren told me.

I still can't move. Which I am taking as a win. At least I'm not actually saying the words. That would destroy Emilia.

"Baby?" Emilia said disgusted. "Wow, you're a bad liar." She said surprising me.

"Excuse me?" Lauren said.

"I was sold at first. I didn't understand why my mate was ignoring me. Kee barely explained anything to me, but I see it now. You're crazy." Emilia told Lauren.

I wish I could laugh right now.

"Crazy?" Lauren laughed. "You're just mad because your mate loves me." She said.

Emilia scoffed. "Loves you? Loves you! Ares doesn't love anyone! Not anyone who isn't related to him! He's nothing but a grumpy asshole who rarely ever shows his emotions. You take one look at him, and his personality does a complete 180, and I'm supposed to just believe that my mate doesn't love me anymore. For you?" She asked.

I'm not even offended. Emilia is sexy as hell when she's angry. I've never seen her mad like this. I kind of like it.

"I mean, honestly, what did you expect to happen? That I would just have no problem with this? That his family wouldn't notice? You psycho!" Emilia screeched.

"Emi, maybe you should calm down." Kee tried.

"Calm down? Calm down! How the hell am I supposed to calm down when this stupid wench has my mate under some spell! With her hands all over his bare skin!" Emilia screamed.

With every word I can feel Emilia's anger grow. Her eyes are glowing brighter. The power is starting to swirl in the room. She's going to kill Lauren if someone doesn't stop her. "Ares wants me-"

"Wants you?" Emilia scoffed. "He can't even talk!"

The wind is getting stronger in the room. Emilia looks like she's ready to lose her shit. I just hope that Lauren can pick up on that too, and not do something stupid-

My train of thought was interrupted when Lauren turned around, and pressed her lips to mine. I feel sick to my stomach. I want to push her away, but I can't move.

Suddenly, Lauren was pulled back by her hair. She landed on the floor a few feet away. Emilia is standing in front of me now, with her back to me.

"Release him of whatever spell you have him under now, or die." Emilia said dangerously.

Lauren laughed as she got to her feet.

"Release him? No way in hell. Ares is mi-"

Lauren was interrupted by an ear piercing scream. If I could move, I would have covered my ears. Kee did. Lauren's body was lifted into the air. A sickening gurrgleing sound started coming out of her. All I can do is watch. "Oh shit." Kee mumbled from across the room.

Blood started coming out of Lauren's eyes, mouth, nose, and ears. A second later, her body went limp in the air. Then she fell to the ground in a heap. Her eyes stared lifelessly at nothing as blood started to coat the floor.

The fog in my head lifted the moment Lauren died. Emilia, Kee, and I all stared at Laurens dead body. I'm stunned. Not stunned enough to wrap my arms around my mate.

I looked at my sister. "Take care of this."

Then I teleported Emilia and I right to our bedroom. I turned Emilia around in my arms, and pinned her to our closed door. Her eyes are back to normal. The power stopped rolling off of her. She's back to normal, and looking pissed right off. "Get away from me." Emilia said as she pushed on my chest.

I just pushed my body into hers. I've never been so turned on in my entire life. I am not letting her go anywhere right now.

"Let me go Ares." Emilia complained again.

"No." I stated.

"Why? Mad that I killed your whore?" She asked snidely.

I chuckled at Emilia as she continued to struggle.

"I thought you knew I was under a spell." I said.

"That doesn't make me any less pissed off!" She yelled.

I reached down to cup her face with both of my hands. Emilia stopped struggling, but won't look at me. I placed my lips on hers, but she didn't respond.

"You know that I want you, right baby? You know that you are the only one for me. Forever. You know that you're the one I love?" I asked her.

Emilia didn't say anything, but tears filled her eyes.

"I have a past with Lauren." I said, and Emilia growled. "From a long time ago. She's crazy. She isn't allowed here anymore because of the last time she did this to me." I told her.

"You ignored me." Emilia stated.

"I know baby, I'm sorry." I said.

"You let her touch you." She said disgusted.

"I hated every second of it. It felt like spiders crawling all over me. I wanted to throw up." I told her honestly.

A tear fell down Emilia's cheek.

"It hurt when she kissed you.." She whispered.

"Let me make it better. Let me show you who I really want." I said softly.

"How?" Emilia asked finally looking at me.

Instead of answering her with words, I pressed my lips to hers again. My kiss is desperate, and harsh. I need to make her feel that I love her. I need her to know who exactly has my heart.

I pressed my body into Emilia's, pushing her into the door. She gasped, and I slipped my tongue in her mouth. F**k, she always tastes so good. I need more.

My hands roamed down my mates body. When I got to her ass I squeezed hard, and then lifted her in the air. Emilia wrapped her legs around me as she kissed me back. I pressed her back into the door harshly.

I moved my lips from hers to start kissing down her neck.

"Ares.." Emilia moaned out.

I grunted as I nipped at her sensitive spot, the stop where my mark should be right now. I felt my canines elongate. I scrapped them alone Emilia's skin.

"Ares." She gasped out.

Fuck, I love hearing her say my name. I could hear it all the time, even in my head. If I just.. bite.. down..

"Please don't. I'm not ready." Emilia whimpered.

I froze completely.

"I-1-1-I'm sorry Ares." Emilia said as she held my head to her. "I don't want you to stop touching me. I'm just not ready to be marked yet. Please don't be mad at me." She rushed out.

I pulled back enough to look into her eyes. There are tears in her beautiful hazel eyes. I reached one hand up to cup her cheek. A single tear fell down her cheek, and I was quick to lick it up.

"You look so pretty when you cry pet." I whispered to her.

Emilia huffed at me.

"That's all you have to say?" She asked.

I moved back to her neck to continue licking, and sucking on her.

"Mhmm." I hummed against her. "What else did you want me to say pet?" I asked.

"I-I don't know." She said.

"Did you want me to apologize for almost losing control?" I asked her. "Because I won't." I said dangerously.

I felt the heat spike in my mate. Oh, so she likes it when I talk low like that. I can do that.

"I should have ignored you, and marked you anyways. It would just be one mark." I cooed.

"O-one?" Emilia breathed out.

"Just one. You've been such a good girl. Don't you want a treat for being so good?" I asked her.

I started to move my hands up and down her thighs as she clings to me.

"G-good girl? I-I k-killed someone." She said.

"You did. It was the sexiest thing I've ever seen in my life. You saved me, and ended an enemies life. Good job Emilia." I praised her.

I can feel the satisfaction roll through Emilia. Whatever her other part is, it connects us already. I can feel her emotions. Pick up on things when we aren't together. It was so subtle at first that I didn't notice. After the waterfall.. I pieced it all together. I'm not sure if Emilia has yet though.

"I-I guess." She said. "A-are you o-okay?" She asked.

I pulled back to look in Emilia's bright hazel eyes. Her face is all red, and her arousal is strong in the air. Even Emilia's eyes are glassy, and watery. She is the sexiest thing I have ever seen in my life.

"No I'm not." I lied. "Do you want to help me feel better?" I asked lowly.

Emilia let out a dreamy sigh.

"Yes." She breathed out.

I carried Emilia to our bed, and tossed her down on it. Emilia stared up at me as I smirked at her. This is going to be fun.

"Don't move." I ordered.

Before Emilia could question me, I left her to go to my closet. I snatched up the first tie I could replace. I've been thinking about ways to ease Emilia into what I like. This is perfect. I can tie her up with it, but it isn't scary like rope, or chains.

When I can back into our room Emilia is still in the same spot. I walked back to where I was, to tower over her. Emilia looked at the tie, and then back to me.

"What's that for?" She asked.

"Tying your hands up." I told her.

Emilia's eyes glazed over. She isn't scared at all. I bet she's even excited.

"Does that scare you pet?" I asked.

Emilia shook her head.

"You wouldn't hurt me." She said.

Pride swelled in my chest.

"I wouldn't. Not intentionally. But.. You need a safe word." I said.

"A safe word?" Emilia asked.

"Yes. A word for you to use anytime you want me to stop-"

"I don't think I'll ever want you to stop Ares." Emilia said.

I smiled at her as I reached down to grip her chin.

"You say that now, but I get rough. I told you once already that I am not gentle. I'm easing you into what I like. You need a safe word for the further we go." I said.

Emilia pouted at me.

"You want to make me feel good don't you pet? You want to please me right?" I asked.

Emilia nodded.

"Then pick a safe word." I ordered.

"I don't know what to use." She admitted.

"Well, most people use the stoplight method. Red for stop. Yellow for proceed slowly. You won't need to tell me to keep going because I won't stop unless you say." I told her. "Okay, I can do that. Red for stop. Yellow for go slowly." Emilia repeated the words.

"Good girl, now lay back." I said.

Emilia laid back on our bed, and I let my hands roam up her body.

"I'll just tie your hands together for now, but you are not allowed to touch me." I told her.

"Why?" She asked.

"Because I said. If you touch me, I will stop. If you listen like a good girl... Maybe I'll give you something special." I said.

I moved up on the bed between Emilia's legs. I grabbed my mates hands, and pinned them above her head. Then I tied the tie around her wrists tightly. Emilia didn't complain at all.

I let my hands trail down Emilia's body. She's in jeans, and a plain white T-shirt. I moved my hands up her shirt, and she hissed in pleasure. I smirked at her.

"Do you want me to touch you here Emilia?" I asked as my hands went higher.

I usually don't ask what my partner wants. Hell, I ususally gag my partners so that they couldn't talk at all. But with Emilia.. I want her to beg me for my touch. "Yes." Emilia breathed out.

"Well then, let's get this shirt out of the way." I teased.

I grabbed her shirt at the collar, and ripped it in two. I left the shirt open as my fingers trailed across her white lacey bra. So f*****g sexy.

"You look so innocent in white baby. Are your panties white too?" I asked her.

"I.. I'm not w-wearing any." Emilia breathed out.

Her face is back to being flushed red.

"Oh? Do you want me to take these jeans off, and look for myself?" I asked.

"Yes." Emilia breathed out.

"Awh, you beg better than that pet." I said.

"Beg?" She asked.

"That's right baby. Beg me for what you want." I told her.

Emilia paused for a moment. I bet she won't say it. She'll probably just say please. Honestly, I would give in even if it was just that. My pet will learn.

"Please.. Ares.. Please take my jeans off. I want to show you what I'm wearing. All for you. I want to please you Ares. Please let me."

F**k. Me.

She's perfect. Rex chimed in.

Ignoring him, I slowly undid the button and zipper of Emilia's jeans.

"Is this what you wanted baby?" I asked her.

"N-no. I want them off. Please take them off." Emilia whined out.

I grabbed the sides of her jeans, and bent down to her face.

"As you wish pet." I whispered, and then yanked her pants down.

I raised a brow as I looked down at her matching lacey white thong. I pushed her legs apart more with my own. Emilia is practically sitting on me, but man, the view of her ass..

"You look so innocent like this pet. So pretty. I want to see you cry again." I told her.

"W-why?" Emilia breathed out.

I leaned down to kiss the tops of her breasts that are spilling out of her tight bra. It's only been about a week and a half since Emilia has been here, but she's gaining weight. I bet this would be a perfect time to give her more of my blood. Usually I sneak it into her food so she isn't grossed out. Sometimes she feeds from me, but not often. Now though..

"I like seeing you cry." I said.

"I.. I-I'm confused.." Emilia said.

She's pretty much panting now, and I haven't even reached her nipples.

"Tell you what baby. You take some of my blood, and I'll explain just how I want to make you cry." I offered.

"You're.. blood?"