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  Dominic stood, as did all the men in the room, as Suzanne came in the room wearing his silk robe. She stopped and glanced around, chewing her bottom lip. He smiled and opened his arms. “Come here, Little Red.”

  She slowly stepped into his arms, and he picked her up, placing her beside him on the couch his arm wrapped round her shoulders. “I think this robe looks better on you than it does on me.” He smiled and kissed her cheek.

  Suzanne laughed and lay her head down on his shoulder. “So, why the big powwow? What's going on?”

  He slipped his hand into the robe, and cupped her breast. “I'm about to inform Blair and his brothers about our trip. They've also agreed to do a blood bond with us.”

  “Okay, what is a blood bond?” She squirmed in his lap. Glancing around the room her gaze settled on Blair, and her nipple hardened in Dominic's hand.

  Interesting. Do either of you two feel drawn to Blair? Dominic glanced at Granger, who frowned, and nodded, as did Archer. Well, it looks like we might have a fifth companion. I wonder why we didn't notice the connection earlier.

  “A blood bond is done on rare occasions. With a blood bond, one would know everyone's thoughts and actions. It can be very dangerous to allow another male to have a blood bond with you if he is an enemy. We will drink their blood, but they will not have ours. Well, except for Blair.”

  “Excuse me?” Blair leaned forward in his chair. “You would give me your blood? A King? Why?”

  Dominic glanced down at Suzanne. “Tell me, Little Red, and I want the truth. What do you feel for Blair?”

  Blair sucked in his breath and hissed. “I would never infringe on your bond with your mate. That would be suicidal.”

  Dominic held up his hand and nodded to Suzanne, as she squirmed and glanced down at her lap. “There is something there, Dominic. I'm sorry I don't know why, but when I saw him…it was the same when I saw you the first time. I truly am the slut they made me.” She cried into his chest, holding tight onto his leather vest.

  He slapped her leg, and raised her chin. “I will not hear that language come out of your mouth again, do you understand? You are not the only one who has these feelings. I needed to make sure before I proceed. It is unheard of to have three males for one female, but for four there must be a reason for it. The Goddess knew we would need another warrior. I've been trying to figure out who it was, but couldn't.”

  Granger stood and walked over to Blair. “Please allow me to go first. You are our King. It should be this way.”

  He stood still, holding onto Suzanne, then approached Granger. He carefully put her into Granger's arms. “No, Granger, it is I who will go first. I will not dishonor him, since he has already agreed to the blood bond.” Dominic turned to Blair and held out his hand. “Will you agree to find out?”

  Blair glanced at Suzanne, then to him, before he nodded. He ripped his wrist open with his fangs and held out his wrist.

  Taking his wrist, Dominic sealed his wound and embraced Blair. “No. If you are my other companion, I will not feed from you like that.” Dominic kissed his neck, ran his tongue over the vein, and sank his fangs in, closing his eyes. His warm blood was strong and pure, and filled him when he saw his secret. Blair is ours and we will truly need his help. The Goddess has blessed us, he sent to Archer and Granger before he pulled his fangs, and sealed his mark.

  “Come, feed from me, Blair, and join us.” Dominic cocked his head to the side, and waited. Blair sighed and licked his neck, sinking his fangs in.

  “Umm, is it always that hot watching someone feed, or is it just me?” Suzanne fanned her face. “Let me down, Granger. I need some water, or something to drink.”

  Dominic laughed, as Blair released him and grinned. “Welcome to our family, Blair.” He wrapped his hand into Blair's long black hair and pulled his head back, kissing his lips hard. “Tonight your ass is mine, my powerful wizard. No wonder any of us couldn't tell you were our companion.”

  Granger and Archer gasped, then smiled as Suzanne frowned, drinking the bottle of water Archer handed to her. “You mean he's a wizard, too? Oh man, I'm getting in way too deep here. First, you're a king, then Archer is a clan leader, Granger could be a clan leader, and now there's a wizard!” Suzanne stopped and glanced down at the floor.

  Dominic hid his grin as she was figuring out what all this meant, and knew the exact minute she had figured it out.

  Her head snapped up, and she glared at him. “There has to be a mistake! Four men. Are you guys nuts? I'll never be able to keep you four happy,” she yelled, stomping over to the couch and plopping down on it. “Four freaking men, all who are major alphas. Oh, wait till Tonya hears this one. Boy, is she going to flip out.”

  Dominic pushed Blair towards Suzanne as Ethan stepped forward and offered his wrist to him. “Thank you, Ethan.” He drank his blood and watched Blair slowly stalk toward their mate. She rambled to herself, not paying attention to anything or anyone. He released Ethan when Blair swept down, and picked up a squeaking Suzanne into his arms, sitting in her spot.

  Ethan nodded to Suzanne. “What about Suzanne?”

  “You and Thomas can bond with her tomorrow after our claiming. I want you to know her every whereabouts, in case she happens to slip away from us.”

  Dominic, Granger, and Archer all finished the blood bonding while Blair sat holding a stunned Suzanne on his lap. The robe she wore opened while his hands roamed her nude body, becoming acquainted with it as they had earlier. He sat down next to Blair and Suzanne, as everyone once again took a seat.

  “As the three of you know, we are planning a trip on Monday.” Blair turned Suzanne in his lap, and held on to her breast while he listened.

  “The Goddess Empusa paid me a visit about a week ago, telling me I would meet my companions this weekend, but she also informed me of some very disturbing news. What I say does not leave this room. I will be telling a few others on Sunday, those who have sworn alliance to me and who have bonded with me.” He stared at Thomas, Ethan, then Blair as they nodded.

  “A war is in the making and it's going to involve everyone, humans and all. I was told to take my companions to meet with Remi LeBlathe and his mates. Once there, we will be coordinate our plans for the attacks that are going to take place. We were talking earlier while Suzanne was in the bath. We believe Franco will be one of those forces we will have to fight on our land, and if I'm right, the Bloods will be working with those like Franco.”

  Blair hissed and glanced at his brothers, who nodded. “We would like to inform our father, Dominic, along with our other brothers. Our family must be prepared for this. Of course they will be at your service, and that of the other regimes.”

  Dominic sat back and drummed his hand on the couch. “As far as your family, yes, but I must ask you to tell them not to contact or to say anything to Christopher. I've been hearing some rather disturbing reports coming out of his kingdom. Does anyone in your family have contact with anyone close to Christopher? I need to be sure before we meet with Remi. I want as much information before we go there.”

  “I believe our father has a few contacts with the southern regime. I will talk with him tonigh and we will see what we can come up with. What about the humans? Will they be destroyed? There is no way they can defend themselves against this threat unless they…” Ethan stopped and stared at Dominic.

  “Yes, I've thought of that. One push of a button, and our world will be no more.” Dominic cringed and glanced at Suzanne, who had curled up into a ball on Blair's lap.

  “Could your Goddess just disarm all those missiles? You know, make them useless? At least that way this war wouldn't destroy the planet. Just think if the other side got their hands on those weapons,” Suzanne whispered into Blair's chest while he rubbed her back and arms.

  He shook his head. “I don't know if they'll help with that, Suzanne. They've already helped more then we know.” Dominic stood and paced back and forth, when the lights went dim, and a green glow filled the room.

/>   Dominic, I have talked with the other gods and goddesses. Your fears are ours. We can't let this planet be destroyed. We've decided that when the time comes, all mass weapons will be disposed of. All knowledge of them will be wiped from everyone's mind. We will only be disposing of massive weapons, so that the Earth won't be destroyed. Take care, Dominic Hazelfield, and make sure you protect Suzanne and Jaycee. They are more important than you know.

  The dragon in him clawed at the floor as he dropped to his knees. Everyone surrounded him, as he glanced up into Suzanne's worried face.

  “Are you okay? What happened? One minute you were pacing, then the next you just fell to your knees.” Tears streamed down her face as she crawled to him and climbed onto his lap. “Don't scare me again, Dominic. You've become too important to me.” Her body trembled in his arms. His claws retracted when he stood, and he sat on the couch with her.

  Blair sat down next to them and pulled her feet into his lap, rubbing them. “It was the Goddess, wasn't it?”

  Suzanne lifted her head and stared at Dominic.

  “Yes,” he said. “She's never paid me a visit while I've been awake. Things must be getting bad.”

  “I'm scared, Dominic. If the gods are really worried, this is going to get really, really bad. I can't do really bad anymore.”

  Dominic turned his gaze on Granger, who glanced down at the floor, as did Archer. Dominic burst out laughing. “I'm sorry, Suzanne, but you can't do really bad anymore? Honey, you have more balls than some men I know. Don't forgot, I know all about you kicking those three female vampires’ asses who were ready to kill Tonya.”

  A small smile formed on her lovely face. “Hey, I can't help it. No one messes with my family and friends. But that doesn't mean I can hurt someone with an Uzi or a tank, Dominic.”

  “I know. I was just trying to lighten the mood. The goddess did say all the gods have agreed that when the time is right, all massive weapons will be destroyed, and our memory on how to make them will be erased. They wouldn't have interfered, but they don't want to see Earth destroyed.”

  “Wow, you really do talk to a goddess. I'm impressed. What else can you do?” Suzanne smiled and sucked his nipple into her mouth, biting it.

  “Damn, woman, we're talking here. Behave, and I'll show you what I can do in a few.” Dominic snarled and turned her away from his chest.

  “Fine, talk.” She crossed her arms over her chest and sighed.

  Ethan and Thomas shook their heads. “You have your hands full with that one. Okay, back to business. We'll contact Father and inform him what is going on tonight. See what he can learn from his contacts. But if what you suspect is true, this is really going to be a problem. Also, about this trip—I take it you plan to make side trips so people won't know you're going straight to Remi's?”

  Dominic nodded. “Yes, we're visiting cousins of Archer's in Oklahoma and Granger's father in Detroit before we head to Maine. This way, it will look like we're just introducing our companions to the general public.”

  Thomas nodded. “Good. Who do you have going with you? Because you should be taking security with you. Otherwise they might suspect something.”

  “I was thinking of asking Anthon and his beta, who are both blood bonded with me. I wanted to ask Alex, but I need him here watching the home front. Any ideas?”

  “Yes, our two other brothers. They are close by.” Thomas smirked and glanced at Blair.

  “That's not funny, Thomas. Just wait until your companion comes.” Blair snarled and glanced at Suzanne.

  “Don't look at me. I have no idea what the hell it feels like to have a companion,” Suzanne snapped, and jumped off Dominic's lap. “Since I'm not needed here anymore, I'm going to go find some food. Do you have a kitchen up here, or is all the food downstairs?” Suzanne stopped at the hallway and glanced back at him.

  Dominic got up and moved towards her. “You're becoming awfully mouthy. I suggest you refrain from snapping at us right now. We're all on edge here, Suzanne.” He smacked her ass, and pointed down the hallway. “First door on the right will lead you to the kitchen. We'll come get you when we're done talking.”

  Suzanne nodded. “I'm sorry. Dominic. I'm really am scared. The four of you can help out with all this, but all I know is how to defend myself. I'm not a warrior, Dominic.” She slipped out of the room, and he sighed.

  * * * *

  Suzanne didn't know what the hell was wrong. Her emotions were through the roof when all of them were around. She still couldn't believe she was supposedly mated to four men. It just didn't seem right. She opened the door, stepped into a large chrome kitchen, and smiled. “Well, this sure isn't antique.”

  Flipping on the overhead light switch, she made her way to the fridge and squealed when she saw the leftover pizza. “Hmm, a man after my own heart.” Grabbing the box, she searched and found a plate, plopping two slices of cold pizza on it. Setting the microwave timer, she took a Pepsi from the fridge and sat down at the kitchen counter.

  The microwave dinged, and she got up to get her pizza. When she turned around, a large man leaned against the wall, staring at her.

  Somehow she refrained from jumping. “Who the hell are you?” Suzanne carefully put her pizza down next to her soda, and closed her robe tighter around her.

  My name is Andrew Hazelfield. I won't hurt you. I just needed to talk to you. He stepped away from the wall and moved to sit down at the counter next to her seat. Please sit. We don't have much time before my son comes to get you.

  Suzanne slowly sat down. “Who's your son? And will you quit speaking in my head? It freaks me out.”

  Andrew smiled. “You are a brazen one, that is for sure. My son is Dominic. I've come to pass on a gift to you that has been in our family for years.”

  “You have to the count of three before I start screaming my head off. Dominic's father was murdered. I'm not a fool.” Suzanne said and jumped off the stool, backing up slowly, but before she could move another step, he was behind her and she screamed.

  I will see you soon, daughter. He laughed as all six men stormed into the kitchen, ready to tear anything apart.

  “What's wrong?” Dominic snapped, glancing around the room. “Why did you scream?”

  Still shaking, Suzanne sat down on the stool. “Your father, was his name Andrew? Did he have your eyes?”

  Dominic frowned at her and moved to stand beside her. “Yes. How did you know?”

  Suzanne banged her head onto the counter. “Now I'm seeing ghosts. I had to come to New Orleans, didn't I? I swear, if you four weren't so hot, I'd run out of here screaming my fucking head off.” She jumped up and ran into the hallway. “I know you have a picture of your father. Where is it?” She moved down the hallway, and stopped in front of the picture, and screamed.

  “I swear to God, if he scares me one more time, I don't care if he's your father. I'll find a way to kill him again.” Suzanne stormed past the men, heading towards the master bedroom.

  Thomas stepped in front of her and stopped her. “I felt the presence of the other one, but you could see him fully? Are you sure it was Dominic's father? Maybe you could ask him to tell you something only he and Dominic would know.”

  Gritting her teeth, Suzanne sighed. “He heard everything you just said.”

  ¿Recuerde lo que odiaba a su madre en público? Su compañero quiere y necesita. Suzanne frowned, and glanced behind her. “Your father is speaking to me in Spanish, I believe. I don't understand it, and I might get some of the words wrong, but this is what he said. ‘¿Recuerde lo que odiaba a su madre en público? Su compañero quiere y necesita.’”

  Dominic threw his head back and laughed; a second later, so did Granger, Archer, and Blair.

  “What the hell did he say?” She glared at all four of them and stomped her foot.

  Dark red eyes flashed to hers. Dominic stepped forward, and grabbed her around the waist. “My father reminded me what my mother hated the most - doing public sex scenes. He said you would enj
oy it much better, and welcome it.”

  Her skin heated, and she trembled. She searched Dominic's face. “What didn't she like?” Her voice was quiet, but it squeaked all the same.

  “My father loved to take my mother all the way, in front of others. He would sit on his throne, with my naked mother laid across his lap. Slowly my father would work his whole hand into her pussy, fucking her, and spanking her. When my mother was allowed to come, she not only came, but she squirted for all to see. Men would line up just to drink from what would come out of her. They swore once they had drunk from her, they didn't need to feed for a week, that her juice was stronger than any blood. Only a select few were allowed to drink from her, but those who did were devoted to her and made sure nothing happened to her. They still protect her to this day, even with my father gone.” He shook. “I have to say, I wasn't there for all of this, thank god - just the thought of your own parents - but the stories were told everywhere.