Sour Souls The Morningstar Series Book 6
Sour Souls Chapter 36

Things were going so well. Ares touched me. I touched him. We.. did stuff to each other, at the same time. We came, at the same time. It was so perfect.

Then I was so close to marking him. I even apologized for what I was about to do. Ares knew the moment I scraped my canines over his neck what was about to happen. I was not going to give him any time to stop me though. That was when we heard the scream. At first I wasn't sure if that was real. It was so ear piercing. Then it was like I could feel it in my bones.

It hurt my ears so badly I thought I would bleed. I groaned as pain crashed through my head. The girl screaming.. she's going to die. I know it. I can feel it. That scream..

I tried to push Ares to save her. Even though I told him if he didn't help her she would die, I knew it was a lie. That girl is going to die whether Ares makes it there in time or not. I can feel it. I know it's true.

I don't understand how I know, but I do. It's like I can already feel her dead energy. I didn't even know dead had an energy. Or that I could feel it. What the hell is going on with me?

Ares set me in the car, and demanded that I not move. I had no problem with that. I want to go with him, to help, but I can barely move right now. My eyes are blurry as the screams continue. What felt like an eternity later, it stopped. All of it. The pain. The screams. The feeling. It all stopped.

She died.

Tears filled my eyes as my mouth opened. I didn't even know what I was doing until my own scream busted all of the windows of Ares car.

Why would I do that? No one is around me, I'm not in danger. Why would I scream now?

My scream was much shorter than usual. There was no swirling wind. No rushing of power. This was different.

Death called out. Honi said.

What? I asked her confused.

A bringer of death. She said.

What the hell are you talking about Honi? I asked.

Before she could reply, the car door beside me was ripped open. Actually, it was completely ripped from the car. I gasped startled, and looked up to see a red eyed man staring back at me. "My, my, it smells lovely in this car. That you sugar?" He asked.

"Who the hell are you?" I asked him.

No way this guy belongs here. If he did, he wouldn't of ripped the car door off like that. Or bothered me at all for that matter. I'm not sure who this guy is, but I don't have a good feeling. The man stood straight up, and cleared his throat.

"Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Lestat Alister. And you my dear, are coming with me." He said.

"Like hell I am." I stated.

Alister.. I thought that was a first name. Was it a last name this whole time? This guy.. is he the one who were buying those kids?

Looking up at him, he doesn't look all that powerful. He can't be much older than Ares. I thought only rouge Vampire eyes stayed red like that. All other's can turn it on and off. This guy doesn't seem that unhinged though. Before I could look much further, Lestat yanked me out of the car. I instantly started flailing my body. Lestat struggled to pin me to the car.

"If you think I'll go quietly, you got another thing coming!" I shouted.

Lestat slammed a hand over my mouth.

"Shut your damn mouth, or I will cut out your tongue." He said.

I narrowed my eyes at him.

"You think I don't know about your power? I do. That's why I'm here. You can either come with me, and live a long life. Or, you can die right here right now. What'll it be sugar?" Lestat asked.

I scowled at him, and then bit down on his fingers until I tasted blood. Lestat jumped back, and grabbed his hand. I smirked at him.

"You stupid bitch!" He seethed.

Lestat backhanded me hard across the face. Just like before, when I heard that scream.. That feeling that washed over me.. It's back.

I looked Lestat in his eyes. It's him. He's going to die.

"You're going to die." I said.

Lestat laughed. "Me? You think that mate of yours is going to make it back here in time? Morningstar or not, he isn't that fast." He said.

I shook my head. "You're going to-"

I was cut short by a large body appearing right in front of me. Followed by a familiar smokey scent. I looked up at the back of Ares head. I can literally feel the anger pouring off of him, and is that.. blood I smell? Lestat laughed.

"I told you." I mumbled.

"You can't stop me! I will have her, and my empire! There is noth-" Lestat was cut short by Ares.

My mate moved the few feet to the Vampire with impossible speed. Ares shoved his hand through Lestat's chest. When Ares pulled his hand back, he's holding the Vampire's heart.

I fell to my knees as Lestat's near dead eyes looked at me. The life is leaving his body. I can feel it.

I kept our eyes connected, and then I screamed.

*******

I woke up to the sun shinning in my eyes. I opened my eyes, and squinted as I looked around. I'm in my bed. I turned over to see Ares sleeping next to me.

My mate looks so peaceful. His dark curls are hanging over his eyes. For once Ares isn't snoring. Oh, and he's shirtless. Just how I like him.

Wait.. how did I get here? The last thing I remember.. The Vampire.. Ares killed him, but then..

You screamed, and passed out. Honi said.

What? I asked.

The power was too much for you to feel twice. She said.

What does that mean? I asked my wolf.

I don't know. All I know, is I felt the flame move, but not like normal. It knew death was near, and who exactly was dying. Honi said.

I frowned.

How is that even possible? How was I able to know all of that for certain? Why did my power suddenly change?

I thought back to all the times I used that power before. I was always the one doing the killing. Is that why it was different last night? Is this power of my connected straight to death itself?

I turned over to look at Ares again. We were having such a good time before all of that happened. Finally after days of ignoring him, we got even closer. The things we did.. and I almost marked him. "Your staring." Ares said.

My eyes went wide as my face heated. Oh no, I've been caught. Ares deep blue eyes fluttered open to look at me. He smiled, and I returned it instantly.

Ares pulled me flush against his chest, and kissed my nose.

"How are you feeling this morning? You had me worried last night." He said.

"I feel fine honestly." I told him. "I'm sorry I worried you."

"What happened Emilia?" Ares asked.

I sighed as I rested my head on his chest.

"I don't know." I answered honestly. "He came for me, because I knew about them. Didn't he?" I asked.

"Yeah." Ares answered. "But don't worry pet. I will never let anything happen to you." He said.

"I know." I said.

We were quiet for a moment.

"I knew that girl was going to die. I knew that that Vampire was going to die. I knew it. I felt it in my bones. And I screamed.. The power that washed through me was so different." I said.

I pulled back to look Ares in his face as tears filled my eyes.

"I don't understand what I am Ares." I admitted as my tears finally sprung free. "I... I don't understand my purpose.." I said.

Ares grabbed my face with both of his hands, and used his thumbs to wipe my tears away.

"Your purpose is to live a full life Emilia. One full of love and happiness. Nothing more. As for your power.. We will figure it out. Even if it takes years. I will never give up on you Emilia. Never. I will always be by your side. You are not alone in this." He said. I'm not.. alone?

"I will never leave you alone Emilia." Ares said.

"Promise?" I whispered.

"I swear on my life." He said.

I leaned into Ares touch.

"I'm scared of this power. I don't know how to control it." I admitted.

"We are going to the archives together today. Maybe we can-" Are stopped talking abruptly, and I frowned at him.

His eyes are glazed over. Someone must me mind linking him. I wonder who it is.

It's Tia. Honi told me.

How do you know that? I asked her.

You can't hear her? Honi asked.

Huh?

I can hear her talking to him. Honi said.

I stared at Ares as I tried to focus.

We have some information about some of those missing kids. After last night I sent some teams out. We found where Alister was holding some of his new merchandise. I want you to be part of the team to go check it out Ares. Tia said. No. I'm not leaving Emilia. Ares replied.

You will only be gone for a day, maybe two. She will be fine. Tia stated.

No. I am not leaving my mate without me. Someone already got past our gaurds to try to kidnap her. No way in hell am I leaving her side, let alone this territory. Ares argued.

Take her with you then. Tia offered.

Are you insane? Emilia has no expierence with fighting. She can't come. Ares seethed.

You'll be there to protect her. She is familiar with a lot of those kids that were trafficked. It might be a good idea to take her. Things might go smoother. Tia said. No. Ares growled out.

Tia sighed. You are going. With or without your mate Ares. This is your job. We need you. She said.

Ares was silent for a moment, and I wasn't sure if he would reply.

When do I leave? He asked.

It's already 5 p.m. Ares. Eat, spend a little while with your mate. I want you all to leave by 9 p.m. This is a stealth mission. Bexley and Nix will join you. Tia said.

Is that all? Ares asked her.

If you decide that your mate can come along, I will send three more people. Karla, Kee, and Vessa. Tia said.

That... sounds more like a party.

Are you serious? The four of them can't possibly be good for a mission like this. They'll drive me f*****g nuts. Ares said.

Yeah well, Bexley and Nix excelle in these kinds of missions. Bexley is also good with people. We need that. Kee can be sneaky, and very helpful with easing these kids emotions. Karla and Vessa are the muscle, the backup. Tia explained. Ares sighed, and you can feel his frustration through the link.

I'm glad that you are taking a chance on Kee. I will be ready in time, but my mate is not coming. Ares stated, and then cut the link.

My eyes came back to focus on Ares. The fog left his deep blues, and he gave me a small smile. Ares trailed his fingers down my cheek softly.

"Sorry pet, Tia mind linked me. It seems that I will have to leave you toni-"

"I'm going." I interrupted.

Ares furrowed his brow at me.

"You can't keep me here while you go off. Especially when I can help." I stated.

Ares frowned at me.

"I will only be gone for the night." He said.

"I don't care. I'm going to help you replace those kids. Tia said I can be helpful. I'm going with you." I said.

Ares sat up in our bed. I sat up with him, and crossed my arms. My mate frowned down at me. Ares face turned into a scowl as he leaned in closer to me.

"How the hell do you know what Tia said to me?" Ares voice is dangerously low.

Damn it! He's trying to be scary. I hate when he does that. All it does is make me horny. Does he not see that it has a completely different affect on me than he intends?

Ares leaned in so close that his scent has completely engulfed my senses. He's so close. I could lean in right now, and kiss him. Those perfect, lush, juicy lips.. I want them so ba-

"Emilia." Ares dangerous voice interrupted my thoughts.

My cheeks flamed, and I turned my face away from him.

"You're going to tell me how the fuck you know what Tia said to me, and you're going ot tell me right now pet." Ares demaned.

"Or what?" I asked snidely.

Ares gripped my chin, and pulled my face back to look at him. He's furious. I can see it in his eyes. How am I even hornier now? Ares is angry at me, and I think it's sexy? I can't even with myself. "Or I will tie you to this bed, and torture you until you tell me." Ares said bringing my face closer to him.

I gulped.

"Torture?" I asked.

What kind of torture?

"That's right. I have tools in my closet." He said.

"You do?" I asked.

"Yes I do. Don't think that I won't hesitate to pull them out. Even with your past." Ares said, and then squeezed my chin harder. "You will tell me right now, or I will get the whip out." "W-whip?" I asked.

"That's right. I will strip you completely naked, and whip your a*s until it's perfectly red. You will be begging me to... Ares trailed off.

Why isn't he finishing? I want him to finsh. What will I be begging him to do?

"Beg you to what?" I urged when Ares still didn't say anything.

Ares took a deep inhale. His eyes fluttered shut as he leaned in to take another deep inhale. My cheeks heated even more. He has to be smelling my arousal.

"Are you turned on?" Ares asked.

Instead of letting me answer, Ares moved his hand from my chin to my throat, and pushed my head back. He leaned in, and started sniffing all over my skin. Ares moved from my neck, going lower, lower..

"You smell like that Vampire still. I wanted to gag all night." Ares grumbled. "Even with my shirt on, I couldn't completely mask the smell. Your arousal is strong, but it's not strong enough." He said.

Before I could even respond, Ares shoved his bleeding wrist into my mouth. I greedily started to slurp up his blood. When the hell did he even cut himself?

Ares wound closed, and he pulled his arm back. He still has my head dipped back, so all I can see is the ceiling. Ares is still sniffing across my body.

"It's not working fast enough." He said.

"Fast... enough?" I asked.

Instead of answering me, Ares pushed me back on our bed. I fell on my back, and Ares crawled on top of me. He ripped the shirt I'm wearing in half, and pushed the fabric to the side. I moved to cover myself out of instinct. Ares grabbed both of my wrists in one of his, and pinned my hands above my head. He used the ripped shirt to tie my hands together. I kept them above my head. I know he likes that. With any luck, I can get him to make me c*m.

My mate immediately buried his face between my breasts. He inhaled deeply, and then growled. Ares stared to lick, s**k, bite every inch of my skin. My eyes rolled back as I moaned.

"It's working." Ares breathed out in relief.

Ares moved from my breasts, down my belly. He didn't even pay my nipples any attention. I pouted for half a second, before I realized that I have no underwear on. Ares kissed, licked, sucked every inch of my body. He paid attention to every part of me. Excpet the parts I wanted.

My mate made sure to skip over my nipples, my pussy. He even licked up my inner thighs. I know he can see how wet I am. I should still have his cum on me from last night too. Doesn't he like it?

"A-Ares.. I think.. you forgot a few places.." I breathed out.

"What places?" Ares asked completely serious.

"The important ones." I complained.

Ares flipped me over onto my stomach in one swift motion. I gasped in surprise. Then I felt his lips on my bare shoulders, moving down. I moaned the entire time that Ares drenched me in his scent. Ares even kissed my a*s cheeks.

It's too much. And not enough. All at the same time. I can't stand it. I feel like I'm going to lose my mind if he doesn't touch me.

"N-no." I moaned out.

"No? No to what? You want to smell like that damn Vampire?" Ares asked angrily.

Oh that voice..

"Is that what you want Emilia? To smell like someone who isn't your mate? Do I have to punish you?" Ares asked.

"N-no." I moaned out.

Ares leaned down on top of me.

"No to what pet?" Ares asked lowly.

I moaned just at the sound of his low voice.

"I need more. Please Ares. I can't stand it. You're touching me so much. Do you not know how much you're building me up?" I rushed out. "I want you to do all those things you said. I want to be tied down, and whipped by you. I need it Ares. Please punish me." I begged.

I have no idea what came over me. Ares makes me so crazy that I just begged to be beaten. Oh, how far I have fallen.

"You.. have been turned on this whole time because of that?" Ares asked.

I huffed. "What else would turn me on?" I asked.

Ares kissed my bare shoulder again.

"Well, I don't think the whip is a good idea." He said.

I groaned as I shoved my face into my pillow.

"Let's start smaller." Ares said.

I opened my mouth to ask what he means, but the sound of a loud smack echoed in the room. It took a few seconds before I felt the sting. Then Ares spanked me again, and again, and again. I yelped in surprise at first, but after that last slap something else spread through my body.

Ares spanked me again, harder this time. I moaned as I wiggled my ass back. Damn, I really like that. The pain isn't bad at all, it feels more erotic than anything.

"You like that pet?" Ares asked amused.

"Y-yes.." I moaned out.

"Let's see how much you like it." Ares whispered.

I felt his hand dip between my thighs. I shuttered when I felt his fingers move through my folds. Oh, how I wish he'd slip them inside of me.

"Fuck baby. You already have a wet spot on our bed. I can't believe how f*****g wet you got. All because I spanked you. You have no idea how happy that makes me." He said.

I smiled at Ares words as a sense of pride flowed through me.

"Fuck, you just got wetter." Ares breathed out. "All because I said you make me happy. What a perfect little mate I have." He said.

My smile grew. I'm his perfect little mate. How dreamy.

"You want me to spank you more?" Ares asked

"Yes." I said a bit too fast.

Ares chuckled.

"Want me to put my face down here don't you pet?" He asked.

"Please Ares.." I moaned.

"Then tell me how you know what Tia said to me." He cooed.

I struggled for a moment. Ares is still exploring my p***y. Then he dipped a finger inside of me, and started pumping.

"I cannot wait to put my dick in this tight p***y. You are going to wrap around me so perfectly." Ares said. "Tell me Emilia."

"I.. I heard.." I moaned out.

"From who?" Ares asked.

He added another finger making me moan out.

"N-no.. I heard.. your conver...sation.. " I told him.

Ares paused.

"What?" He asked.

I huffed as I wiggled against his hand.

"Honi said she could hear you. I tried to listen. I heard everything. And I am going." I said.

Ares grabbed my hair, and pulled my head back.

"We are not done talking about this pet. We will talk more about how you heard that conversation. I am going to spank you until your ass is bright red. You have a safe word. Then I'm going to eat this beautiful dripping p***y." He said.

I moaned loudly.

"And you are not coming on this mission."