Magic on the Mountain Book 4 - Infinity's Embrace

Epilogue

 Six months later.

The news came on and began to report about a terrorist group called, The Triad. They were suspected of being responsible for the deaths of three very high-profile supernatural people. I shut it off and went to get a night cap, when the doorbell rang. Jonah started down the stairs to answer it but, I told him,” It’s fine I’ve got it.” With a smile.

When I answered the door, someone blew black lotus powder in my face to neutralize my mage magic. Then it felt like a wrecking ball hit my chest when something slammed into me and I flew back and onto the ground.

Jonah heard the commotion and ran out to see what had happened. Whoever it was didn’t expect him to be there, so one of them ran away as the other one stood his ground. This person was a shape shifter and he began to transform into something very big. Jonah jumped down from the upper level of the house and raked the guy across the chest with his werewolf claws before the man could completely transform. He fell to his knees holding his wound.  Jonah tied the guy up and called Ian and rich to come help, while I washed the powder off my face. The guy needed a healer and Ian was good at extracting information.

His only distinguishing feature was a subdermal marking of the infinity symbol on fire, which meant he was in The Magical Triad. A group consisting of supernatural’s, how many we didn’t know.

 “Why were they after me and who is going to be next? What did they want with me? Are they really responsible for these attacks on supernatural’s? What’s their endgame?” I wondered.

We needed answers and this guy had them. I guess he is having a REALLY bad day now.

“Hey Ian, come in, he’s right over there and he’s stubborn.“  I said.

“We’ll see how stubborn he is in a few minutes.” Ian says with a smile.

I had to admit the day had been a good one but, this was all in all a shitty end to a good day!

1.Introductions

Jonah Myers is a werewolf alpha, the pack master of the largest and strongest werewolf pack in Colorado. Devon Greyson is a young mage prophesied to have powers greater than any mage in 300 years. Now the two are deeply in love and bonded to one another for life. Jonah know Devon’s soul name (which only mages have) but, Jonah has werewolf bonded with Devon making their relationship a pure and lifelong commitment.

Ian McDurve Is a 117-year-old mage with great powers that almost rival Devon’s. He may not be as powerful as his young pupil but, he’s more experienced. Denton Granger is a 351-year-old Vampire who has soul mated with his love, Ian. Denton knows Ian’s soul name. The two together are what one might call a power couple. Madly in love, completely dedicated to one another and filthy rich.

Rich Cayson, is a successful E.M.T who had always dreamt of being more than he was, being special like his friends. The day he died was the day that changed his life and his very soul forever. He came back from the dead a Cleric, a healer, the first one in a thousand years. He fell madly in love with Jonah’s second in command, Michael Danvers. They share the werewolf bond and would do anything for one another.

This is the story of their perilous adventure.

2.Interogation

Jonah hung up the phone with Michael, he had just called him to let him know about the attack on he and his mate Devon. Rich was spending the night with his life mate Michael, when Jonah called needing Rich’s help healing some unknown assailant. The very one who had just attacked he and Devon. Michael and Rich quicky got dressed and headed out the door, towards Jonah and Devon’s house.

  When they pulled up to the large log house, they slid to a stop and hurried up to the front door, not knowing how badly the man’s injuries were. After they knocked, Jonah quickly made it to the door. Waving them in, Rich made his way directly to the wounded attacker. Rich was a cleric so, healing this guy was going to be a piece of cake. Rich put his hands on the struggling man’s chest. Rich’s body began to shimmer with an iridescent gold and his hands began to shine golden silver. Suddenly the man’s gashes lining his chest began to heal in seconds and then Rich let go smiling. “I’m getting better at that, aren’t I?” Rich said to Jonah.

Jonah smiled and nodded. Then turning his attention back to the stranger who attacked he and Devon, he started asking questions regarding who sent the man. The stranger just smirked and spat at Jonah. Jonah’s blood boiled and his eyes turned a frightening shade of amber yellow as his inner wolf Growled in a low rumble. The man sat back in surprise. Ian stepped forward saying, “Let me Jonah, that’s why I’m here after all.” and Jonah began to calm.

 “Who are you and why were you attacking my friends here?” Ian asked dryly.

“I am the tooth fairy and I came to collect his canines.” The man said, sarcastically smiling at Jonah. Ian’s facial expression didn’t budge as he said, “OK, the easy way.” Then, as Ian squinted his eyes the man began to look uncomfortable, his eyes began to dart back and forth between Rich and Ian. When his eyes began to water, he cried out saying, “Please stop, I can’t tell you, they’ll kill me!”

 Ian calmly replies, “I can do this until your eyes literally pop in your head and then Rich here, will have to heal you so I can start all over. Would you like that?” Ian leaned back and smiled in the man’s face.

The man’s features distorted in fear when he replied, “OK, ok man, please just stop, I’ll tell you. It’s The Tri---” he’s abruptly cut off by the unsettling appearance of a bullet hole in his head.

Ian leans back, blood covering the side of his face and says, “Not this shit again?” Then jumps behind cover. They all scatter as they jump and flop behind any protection they can find. Soon they hear the howls of the pack patrols on the hill near the house. Jonah stands up and says,” The pack patrol is chasing the shooter, but he’s heading towards the river.” then another series of howls further away this time, “They’ve lost the shooter across the river. SHIT!” Jonah growls.

Devon says “Search the dead guy, maybe he’s got a clue or something on him, a picture, ANYTHING we can use to figure out who he was.”

Ian states, “He started to say, - The Triad- before they blew his brains out.”

Rich says “Oh, no shit? The Triad? They are said to be one of the most dangerous organizations these days, I saw it on America’s most hunted. They’re completely made up of Draconic’s.”

Devon says calmly, “That still doesn’t explain the strange tattoo, or why he was after me either.”

Ian says” I’m going back home to Denton and see if he can put his people on it. If it is this, Triad, that means they’re into some shady shit and the underground might have some whispers as to what they’re up to.” Ian leaves out the front door.

Rich says,” OK, well Michael and I will search the hillside and see if we can find the shooter’s point of origin. He night have left something behind.”

“OK, Devon and I are going to get this cleaned up and the body ready for the boys to get rid of.” Says Jonah.

They all nod to each other and go their separate way’s. Devon and Jonah search the man. Devon takes the man’s wallet and Jonah checks his pockets. Jonah looks up and says “I’ve got a key with the numbers 485 on it.”

Devon replies with a smile, “And I’ve got a train ticket from inside his wallet. It says Rapid Springs City Station on it. I say we go there.”

 “Sure thing babe.” Jonah states as he grabs his pull over. Devon grabs his jacket and they head to Jonah’s truck. Jonah pulls his cell out and calls Sarah his Third in the pack and asks her. “Sarah, we’ve had a situation at the house can you put the cleaners on it right away?”

“Do I have to Jonah; those guys creep me out?” Sarah replies.

Jonah answers with “Just call them Sarah.” As he hangs up.

They spin the truck tires as they leave the driveway to head to the city train station. Devon and Jonah arrive at the train station thirty minutes later. They walk in and stop, as they look around pondering where to start, Jonah sees the train station lockers and then looks at the key.

“No way, it can’t be that easy!” Devon states.

They walk along the long corridor and come to the locker marked 485.

“Here goes nothing.” Jonah says as he turns the key. The lock clicks and the door squeak’s open. Devon reaches in and grabs the small back pack, pulling it out.

“Ok, so let’s see what this is all about.” Devon says curiously. He opens the back pack and sees a small locked, black, steel box. “Shit, this is heavy.” Devon says as he examines the locked steel container.

“let’s get out of here,”, Jonah says.” I don’t like this.” Jonah looks around the train station and notices a strangely large man standing thirty feet away leaning against a wall.

“Come on babe.” Says Jonah as he grabs Devon’s jacket sleeve, pulling him along.

“What is it Jonah? I can sense your anxiety baby what’s up?” Devon asks.

“We just need to be more careful than this babe. Hurry, get to the truck!” Jonah growls as he senses the man getting closer and closer.

They quickly hop into the truck as they peel out of the parking lot. Jonah sees a car speed up to the man, as he piles into the passenger seat, and the chase is on.

Jonah pushes harder on the accelerator and speeds up. Trying to put some distance between them and their pursuers.  The car accelerates faster now catching up to them. They run a stop light but the car is hot on their tail. They squeal around turns and speed through alleys but it’s no use, the car keeps pace with them.

Then the man in the car fires off three shots and the back-glass shatters out of the truck. Jonah instinctively grabs Devon and pushes him down as he yells,” Get down!”

Jonah says to Devon “It’s no use. We’re going to have to face them! Get ready baby!”

Jonah slams on the brake, screeching to a stop as their pursuer’s car does the same.

Devon jumps out first and the men open their doors and start shooting. In that second Devon holds out his hand as a silvery magical shield appears around, he and Jonah. The men keep firing as they walk towards them. Bullets bouncing this way and that, ricocheting off of the alley walls. Devon strains to keep the shield up just as they run out of ammo.

The shield drops and Jonah leaps at the big one knocking him to the ground. Devon sends out shockwaves pulsing from his hand as telekinetic force pushes his attacker back, his feet sliding on the ground. Then he waves his hand and the man flies through the air smashing into the brick wall. Devon finishes the man off with a blast of lightening.

Jonah howls into the air and slashes the man again and again with his massive werewolf claws, slicing thee man’s chest several times. The man climbs to his feet standing almost seven feet tall and muscular. Jonah takes a step back trying to catch his breath. The man smiles and a strange blur starts to pulse over his body and his eyes grow bright red. His Hight increases as fairly large wings flap out from behind him.

Devon yells, “He’s draconic, watch out. Their skin is tougher than leather. You can’t hurt him in this form. “

Devon turns around and slaps his hands together and as he separates them a portal opens. “Let’s go Jonah! NOW!” Devon screams, as he pulls the black metal lock box from the truck.

Jonah runs for the portal and they fall through it, as Devon snaps his fingers the portal slams shut. They’re in their own home now. Devon holds his side and stumbles, then says “Jonah? Uh, something’s uh, wrong.” And he falls to the floor half unconscious. As he slams into the ground Jonah runs to his side and yanks his jacket open to reveal a large hole and blood staining his white shirt.

“Oh no, OH gods baby, NO!“  Jonah yells as he grabs his cell and calls Sarah.  “Sarah, Devon’s been shot and it’s bad, send the pack medics NOW, HURRY!”

Jonah presses his hand onto the entry and exit wounds as his nostrils are overcome by the sweet metallic smell of blood. He waits impatiently for the packs med unit to arrive. For Jonah though, soon is still not soon enough.

3. The clue

Rich and Michael make their way to the location the pack guard flagged as the shooters point of origin. They begin to scan the area carefully. With the sun now setting behind the beautiful pink and red horizon they struggle to see. Rich decides it’s time for some light and creates a magical ball of bright light hovering above his right shoulder lighting up the ground. Michael says “That’s much better, thanks.” Rich gives him a crooked smile.

As they carefully examine the area Rich comes across a shell casing and quickly shows it to Michael. Michael sniffs the casing and furls his eyebrows and says, “That smells of gun powder but it also smells like mold! What the hell is It, I wonder?”

“I don’t know what it means but, I know a guy in the police department who works in the supernatural crimes unit. He might be able to help.”

 Michael replies, “Great, give him a call, it might give us a clue as to who manufactures these. “

Then they make their way back to the house to see if they can find the bullet that went through the man’s head. They get close to Jonah’s house and see the pack medical van parked in the driveway. They race to the house and run to Jonah’s side,” What the hell happened?” Michael asks.

“Devon got shot and it’s bad, their rushing him to the med clinic.” Jonah replies.

“Michael asks “What can we do Jonah?” Jonah replies “Find the bastards behind this, so we can get to the person pulling the strings. This was a hit. Someone got paid for this and I want to know why.”

“Sure thing, Jonah.” Michael says.

The med van rushes off and Jonah follows in his truck. Rich gets a call back from Dave at the Supernatural crimes department. “Hey Rich, what do ya got for me?”

“A bullet casing and it looks custom, was wondering if you could check it out for me.? “Rich says.

“Sure, bring it in and I’ll have the lab check it out. “Replies Dave.

“We’re on our way buddy, thanks. “Rich says.

Rich and Michael make their way to the police station and notice a car tailing them.  “Those shit balls are following us!” Michael shouts. They finally arrive at the station and watch carefully as the car drives past them, staring right at them. The men in the car looked like giants.

They walk into the old brick and concrete building and make their way to Dave’s desk and greet him kindly. They hand over the bullet as Dave says. “The report should be ready in a couple hours.” So, they decide to go for a late-night dinner. Since everything that’s happened, they didn’t have a chance to eat anything.

They go to a small but charming diner and order a couple B.L.T.’s and fries as they sit drinking a couple beers. While they wait Rich can’t help but feel sick worrying about Devon and how bad it really is. Then their server comes with their food. As they begin to eat Michael notices the man from the car that had been tailing them sitting in the far corner of the diner.

“Michael says “Let’s get boxes for the rest of our sandwich’s, we need to go, NOW.”

“What’s up babe? What’s wrong?” asks Rich.

“The men from the car that was following us, are sitting in the corner booth. Let’s just get back to the station. “Michael suggests anxiously.

As they make their way to the car, they notice the strangers get into theirs too and start the engine. They’re followed all the way to the police station and notice the car drive right past them again. Michael and Rich head inside and when they approach Dave, he says, “I got the report back and the bullet IS custom, you were right. I might have an idea who may have made it too, Let’s go check it out.”

They follow Dave to his car and the three men pile in and head to the southside of the city. Twenty minutes later they pull up to an old shady looking shop called (Leo’s Guns and Ammo). As they walk in, the man behind the desk says, “Ah shit man, what’d I do now?”

Dave replies, “Calm down Leo, I just need you to check out a shell for me and I’ll forget about the favor you owe me.”

“Sure man, let me see it.” Leo replies. “Oh man she’s a Bute, this baby is definitely custom and it’s dipped in a toxin, you smell that? It’s mold. Only one toxin leaves an odor like that man. Black Ambrosia. That shit will kill a supernatural in one day, man.”

Dave replies “Who could have made something like this?”

“Vinny Reyes, he’s the guy to talk to, he specializes in this sort of thing.” Leo says.

Dave replies, “Thanks Leo, you’re off the hook, for now, buddy.”

They leave to head back to the station and Dave says “I need to take it from here guys. I’ll keep you posted and be careful, this all smells of something fishy.”

“Thanks Dave, I owe you one.” Rich says.

“We need to get to the clinic and check on Jonah to see how Devon is doing.”  Rich says as they head back to pack territory.

4. A dying man’s words

When Michael and Rich make it to the clinic when Jonah sees them and hollers “Over here guys.” A sense of anger in his voice.

When they approach, he says “He’s still in surgery, it’s been five hours and I can’t take this fucking waiting.” Jonah says angrily choking back tears.

Just then the doctor comes out and Says, “Devon Greyson?”

“That’s us!” Jonah says jumping up. When we all approach, she says “Is it all right to speak in front of everyone?”

“Yes.” Jonah says.

The doctor says “Well honestly it doesn’t look good, the bullet grazed his kidney, we’ve stopped the bleeding but that’s not entirely the main concern. The toxicology came back and his blood showed trace amounts of h3z79. A toxin called Black Ambrosia. It’s designed to neutralize a mages magic so he can’t heal naturally and it blocks our healer’s abilities as well. After a short time, it also begins to affect the nervous system, first the extremities and then the face and eventually his heart and lungs will stop functioning. 

“Oh, gods no, how are you going to treat it?” Rich asks.

“We can’t treat it, there’s no anti-toxin so we have no way of neutralizing it. He’s got maybe twenty-four hours before it overtakes his body. You should spend time with him, say your goodbyes. I’m so sorry, if there’s anything I can do just ask.” The doctor says sincerely as she walks back into the emergency room.

Jonah doesn’t say a word as he storms out. Michael looks at Ian and Denton “What did you guys come up with so far? “

“Nothing yet.” Ian states with a sigh.

“We’re gonna head home guys.” Michael says as he puts his arm around Rich and they walk out to the car. Michaels silence on the drive home was kind of unnerving for Rich.

We finally pull into the drive and head into the house. As soon as we get to the bedroom Michael grabs me and starts to cry. It freaked me out, I’d never seen him cry before. My stomach sank and I got the worst feeling inside, the feeling my best friend was going to die. I managed to choke out the words “What’s wrong babe, talk to me.” I asked, my voice shaky.

“I just keep seeing something like that happening to you and it scares the hell out of me. I would die without you!” He says, trying to regain his usual strong composer.

“I’m not going anywhere, hon.” I say smiling.

Michael leans into me and kisses me Deep and sensual. I was a little surprised but I quickly melted in the heat of it. His dark brown hair and finely trimmed beard. His soft muscular skin under that hairy body made me tense in arousal. My breath caught as he kissed my neck and nibbled my earlobe. I could smell his sweet scent of arousal as I looked up into his beautiful golden-brown eyes and said, “Make love to me.”

He ripped my shirt right down the middle and gently tossed it aside, then he ripped his own shirt off with ease and anticipation. He dropped to his knees and unbuttoned my pants. He began to bite and sniff at my bulge as my scent of arousal filled his werewolf sense of smell. Then he pulled my pants down quickly engulfing my cock in his warm, wet mouth. I threw my head back and moaned. He teased the head with his tongue as he worked my cock gently.

 He reached around and put pressure on my tight hole with his finger, the sensations intensified causing me to shudder. I was driven mad with anticipation, by his every touch and flex of muscle. He worked me over until I was about to cum.

Then he pulled away, unbuttoning his own pants, he quickly shuffled them off and gently picked me up in his strong arms and placed me on the bed. I kissed his neck and tasted his sweet salty skin. I felt him throb with desire. He quickly lubed himself and my tight entrance. Then he began to push into me slowly. I felt my tight hole give way as he buried himself all the way inside me. I moaned in extasy as he looked me deep in the eyes saying, “I love you so much, baby.” I cupped his gorgeous, masculine face in my hands and smiled up at him lovingly.” Love you back, Michael.”

He pulled my right leg over his shoulder and began to thrust harder, rubbing my prostate and making me shiver as my orgasm crept to the surface. I could feel his cock throb inside me and he began to call my name “RICH! Oh, fuck baby!” then his pace quickened and I could tell he was seconds away. So, I began to work my own cock feverishly with my hand, he curled into me as he erupted inside me. The heat of it made my own climax explode in multiple streams of white warmth up my stomach.

 He crept down my torso kissing my tight muscular flesh and licked at the white essence covering my stomach, driving the wolf within him mad. Then he plunged his mouth to mine in a sensual animalistic kiss.

He embraced me as I laid my head against his hard chest. We held one another, content, happy and grateful to have each other. We fell fast asleep.

In the morning Dave called from the station and told me that he spoke with this Vinny character and the man told him a giant tall man came in and ordered one case of 1000 rounds about a month ago.” Guess the name of the company they were delivered to.” I had no clue so he said “The Infinity corporation. I did some digging and this company is suspected to be involved in organized crime, murder, embezzlement, kidnapping and their working with a radicle underground group, I just don’t know which one.

I paused then said “I do, The Triad. They made an attempt on a friend of mine, he will probably not make it another twelve hours.”

“The Triad huh? Shit they’re a draconic gang. Those guys are not to be fucked with; they eat their victims.” Dave said in disgust.

We agreed we would call one another if either of us found out anything else and hung up. I pondered, why did this Infinity company want Devon dead? What motive could they possibly have for murdering him?

I called Jonah and asked if Ian knew Devon was in the medical center yet and he said he had called Ian last night and let him know. Jonah also said Ian was working on finding an anti-toxin as we speak. I sighed a breath of relief, if anyone could save Devon now, it would be Ian.

As Jonah walked into Devon’s critical care room he sat in a chair and pulled it up close to the bed so he could hold Devon’s hand. He began to cry just as Devon stirred a little and let out a soft moan. Jonah’s head snapped to attention and he called for the doctor. The nurse ran in and checked Devon’s vitals and said “I’ll alert the doctor he’s waking up.

Jonah held Devon’s hand and said, “Baby, oh gods baby, you ok? Are you in pain?”

“Oh shit, what do you think? Gorgeous but not too smart.” Devon said with a half-smile. His face taught with pain.

Jonah laughed as he choked back his tears. “You’re going to be fine baby. Their taking good care of you.”

“You’re a shitty liar, Jonah.” Devon mumbled. “I’m dying I can feel it. My magic is gone and I’m dying baby.”

Jonah couldn’t hold back any longer and tears started to stream, completely against his will.” No, baby don’t say that.” Jonah said trembling through a sob.

Devon just smiled and closed his eyes while he stroked Jonah’s long blonde hair.

5.Toxic mold

Ian was in a fit of rage. He knew the answer was right in front of him. “Devon would know what I needed to do to focus.” Ian thought as his eyes began to well up with tears. “Buck up IAN, damnit Devon needs you!” Ian said to himself. Then he grabbed the last book he had on toxins and anti-toxins. He threw it back down on the table with a slam “That’s it!” Ian yelled

He scrambles through the pile of books strewn about his desk and grabs the book on elixirs. He thumbs through it until he comes to {Ambrosia}.

“OK, ambrosia is made from the extract of the ambrosia blossom and it fortifies one’s magic and triples heal times. So, the only way to revers it would be to cause the blossoms to rot, then the rot grows the mold Michael smelled. That’s it, that’s how their manufacturing it. Mold from rotting ambrosia blossoms. “OK, I got this!” Ian yells enthusiastically as he rushes to prepare the elixir.” I have the Dark ambrosia Mold right here. And the pure ambrosia is right here. Mix the two extracts together and bind them with a drop of phoenix tear. Voila!” Ian shouts as he grabs his bag and coat and races out the door.

 Jonah is resting his head on Devon’s bed. Then, he hears Ian and the nurse fighting.

“What the hell Ian?” Jonah says with an alpha like growl that throws Ian off guard.

“I, I, uh, I have the elixir to save Devon, Jonah. Let me in Please!” Ian pleads.

 Jonah was quick to rush Ian through as he plays intercept with the nurse.

Ian grabs Devon’s hand and checks his pulse. “ok good.” Ian says as he reaches for the cabinet of medical supplies. He pulls out a syringe. He draws the elixir from his vial with the syringe and places the needle against the I.V. tube and waits.” Come the fuck on, Rich, hurry!”

Rich comes racing down the hall as the alarm on Devon’s heart monitor starts to screaming. Rich makes it into the room panting. The second Ian sees him at Devon’s side he injects the elixir.

Devon’s heart starts to go erratic as the elixir mingles in his blood. The doctor forces her way through and checks Devon’s pulse, “He’s in tachycardia, he’s going to code!” she barks professionally as nurses and orderlies come rushing in to treat Devon and escort them out.

Devon’s heart stops and the monitor sounds an eerie flatline. Jonah breaks down into sobs as Ian just stares at the ground. Rich is choking back tears, refusing to cry. He grits his teeth and shuffles in place, as the piercing sound rings in his ears. He knows his cleric healing won’t work, because of the Black Ambrosia.

“NO, Devon gods damnit! NO!” Rich screams as he pushes and shoves everyone to get to Devon’s side. He grabs Devon with both hands and screams “NO! Come back to me, NOW!”

Rich Pulls with all his spirit he pulls, until his brain begins to pound and he can feel the magic he’s gathering growing, getting stronger and wild. Turbulent as the ocean in a storm, crashing and thrashing inside him, pulsing and screaming to be set free but, he denies it.” NO!” Rich screams pulling even harder sweat beading down his brow as he begins to tremble with the intensity of the massive magical power he’s gathering and containing.

Suddenly he throws his arms around Devon in a burst of sobs and his eyes glow white and hot as the sun. Glowing golden magic, begins to drip off of him as he lets it go and--- pushes.

The lights all go out as a sound booms like thunder in the room and everything shakes, the building shakes. --He pushes. --The magic is flowing out of him in radiant pulses of healing light and crackling sparks. -- He pushes. -- His light shines brighter in the room and the doctors shy away from the blinding flashes. --He pushes. -- All the memories of he and Devon laughing together, playing together on the swing, the soccer field, the double dates and the hugs. --He pushes. --

An earthshaking explosion of magical, golden, healing light bursts from rich’s body in a nuclear bomb like shockwave. Healing and terrifying, growing and expanding, shimmering like waves of pearl. The burst of power explodes through the walls of the entire medical center and out, back into the world from whence it came, and a stillness settles in the room.

They all stare at Rich, Rich stares at his best friend and with a tear he whispers “Come back to me.” Then he throws himself across Devon’s chest sobbing.

He feels a hand brush his hair back and a sound in his ears?   thump-thump------thump-thump. Rich rears back and looks into Devon’s smiling face as Devon whispers “Hey buddy, what ya crying about, ya baby. “They both begin to laugh as Jonah and the others watch tearfully and in awe at what has just happened.

 Then they all hug, sobs and laughter fill the air as they celebrate in shock.

6. Digging Deep

“Have you had any calls from your contacts?” Ian asks Denton.

“Only one and he said that The Triad were suspects in the distribution of a new drug hitting the streets called, Intense. Supposedly this drug affects supernatural’s differently than humans but, that’s all he knows.”

Needless to say, what Denton was telling me was causing a plan to form. I knew the hot spots in the city where one might be able to procure this wonder drug. If anyone needed to know its effects on the body of a supernatural, I did. 

“So, we need to hit Carpelli’s so I can try to get a sample of this drug.” I told Denton, worried he might disagree.

“I think that’s brilliant, love. Then we can get take out at the restaurant and have dinner.” Denton said.

 I was about to argue that I needed to be doing research on this new drug but, I figured I wouldn’t push my luck. We left straight away and hit the alley behind Carpelli’s, when a hooded fae came up to me out of the shadows and said, “I got what you’re looking for.”

I wasn’t trying to get busted by the cops, so I asked, “Oh, is that right, what am I looking for?” The stranger shuffled in place looked around and said “You’re looking for a good time.” And then showed me a package filled with MANY different drugs. Holy shit this guy’s out of his damn mind carrying all that on his person, but I was also pleased. One stop shopping.

“I need that new one all the supernatural’s are raging over, Intense.” The stranger just smiled and said here you go and held up a tiny baggy containing three pink pills. “How much I said.”

“Five hundred.” he said with a grin, “Five hundred and you’re wearing those shoes?” I said with a sneer. “Hey you want it or not man?”

“I want it, ok. Here.” I said handing him the money all I had was a thousand-dollar bill,” guess I didn’t plan this out very well.” I thought as I reluctantly handed the money over. The man smiled wide and said “Come back if you ever want anything, I have it all.” And then made his way back into the shadows vanishing into thin air. Damn fae and their invisibility!  Not many of them had that ability, so to see this guy squander it on selling illegal substances, kind of upset me.

I emerged from the alley no worse for wear and made my way back to our limo. Denton smirking as I got in. Then he said, “I got your favorite. Sauteed mushrooms, calamari and shrimp pesto. “I just smiled at him, not only was he incredibly gorgeous but, he knew me so well. Vampires have eidetic memories, so he could recall everything and every situation right down to the smells and sensations of touch. Needless to say, I was a little jealous, we mages usually have near photographic memories but nothing on that scale.

“Great. Thanks hon.” I said with a smile as the driver started the limo.

I knew I wasn’t going to get any research done until we sat down and ate dinner and snuggled for a while so, I put away the sample I had collected from the man in the alley and went into the dining room.

Denton had my food neatly prepared on the table set with the 3500$ Bone China and I got a little suspicious. Looking at him crooked as he poured the Cristal into the flute I inquired, “what’s going on Denton? Why the Bone China and expensive champagne?”

“Our anniversary love, it will have been a year, in one month, two weeks and three days, love.” He said, smiling wide. Here I thought something nefarious was going on and he was just being romantic. I knew now, I wasn’t going to be able to rush through this evening like I had planned.

I looked at the clock and it was 3:30 A.M. I knew if I was going to get any research done, I would have to call it a night with the man I loved and get to it. “Hon, I love you so much for all this, thank you.” I said with a tender smile.

“Anything for you, love. You are my one and only love and I would give you anything to see you happy.” He said, as his steely eyes peered into mine with a sincerity I had yet to get used to. His eyes, his beautiful silver eyes got me every time I looked at him.

I had to shake my head slightly to get back to reality and gave him a loving kiss on his soft sweet lips, then made my way to my study. “Ok, I have to see what this stuff does and I knew I would be breaking into Dentons supply of fresh blood to begin my experiments.

I couldn’t believe what I was seeing. The drug itself was simple yet amazing. A mundane combination of some human pharmaceuticals, but the effect it had on supernatural blood was incredible. It actually encapsulated each cell with a magical barrier that was unique to each species. Fae was different then vampire and werewolf was different than shifter and so on. I was amazed and perplexed because of the way it seemed to change for each individual gene type.

No wonder this stuff was expensive, this was one very carefully engineered drug. I just didn’t know HOW it affected supernatural’s. I needed to find out but that had to wait until I got some sleep.

I woke up to Dentons gorgeous visage standing at the edge of the bed holding a tray of sliced fruit toast and of course gourmet coffee. I loved the coffee he ordered from Columbia.

“Did you sleep well, love?” Denton asked.

“I did baby, thanks.” I said with a mischievous smile.

“Oh no, what’s happening today because I know that smile and it’s never innocent?” Denton asked with a smirk.

“Well, I, um,” I hum hawed around until he blurted,

 “OH, out with it love.”

“I need to drug somebody!” I blared. Like saying it loud and fast would make it sound less insidious.

Denton smiled a wicked smile and said “Well, well, well, Aren’t we naughty love. So, who’s it going to be, the mayor or”.  I stopped him there,” Just someone who already wants it hon, I just need to see how it affects them.” I said calmly surprised how well he was taking my news.

“Well don’t dilly dally love, we need to give someone a jolly fun time.” Denton said with a hop to his step as he went to the closet to get dressed. I went towards the shower after gobbling down the small bowl of delicious fruit. I finished my shower and got dressed to leave.

After we arrived in the seediest part of town, we got out of the (Ferrari because Denton didn’t want to look suspicious pulling up in a limo) car. I looked back at the ridiculously expensive car and shook my head, knowing full well how much we stuck out in that thing. We searched around for a bit and overheard an argument taking place just around the corner. “Hey man, come on just one hit, I swear I’m good for it man please jimmy!” begged the man in a high pitched voice.

“Get the fuck off me man, you ain’t good for shit! I ain’t sellin to you till you pay me what you owe me man.” Said the man with a deep voice.

I thought that’s the one, and so soon too! It’s like he came to us. I laughed and after the big one stormed off, I turned my attention to the shorter guy. He was maybe 5’4” dirty blonde hair and not so clean clothes but he looked like he was trying to keep up appearances.  I walked up behind him and said, “Hello,” as he jerked in surprise. “I have something I think you desperately want.” I showed him the pill. He glared at me suspiciously as he licked his lips anxiously. “what’s the catch, man?” the man asked squinting.

“No catch accept you let me observe your reaction to the drug and explain to me how it feels.” I said nonchalantly. His eyes peered at me, then at the tiny package I was dangling in his face.

 “Fine man, but, no weird shit bro, or I bail!” He said excitedly as he snatched the baggy. I simply smiled and we followed him into his apartment building. “whoa man, who’s this guy?” he asked warily.

“My bodyguard.” I said with a smile as I looked over my shoulder at Denton. Denton just grinned and nodded. That seemed to appease the man, because he showed us into his apartment. He fumbled and snatched at the baggy until he got it opened and down it went.

I kept an eye on him and within a minute he started to describe feeling calmness and euphoria. I was amazed at how quickly it affected the man. Like new life was breathed into him he began to prance around the apartment describing feelings of bliss contentment and power. The last word caught my attention. “Powerful, how does it make you feel powerful?” I asked genuinely curious.

“Watch.” He said as he pointed at an iron skillet and it melted into glowing goo right before my eyes. I jumped to my feet and said “Is that new to you?”

“New man, I can only do magic that powerful when I have this stuff man.”

“Show me something else?” I asked. He pointed out the window and Denton’s Ferrari went up in a massive explosion. I accidentally smirked and Denton rolled his eyes saying, “OH, balls.”

I couldn’t believe it. That’s what I saw forming around the cell, an intense magical field. It produced a genuine magical power where otherwise there wasn’t one. “Thanks friend.” I said with a smile and I wrote a check out to {Hill Song Recovery} in the amount of 17,000$ and said, “Please go friend, this shit won’t make you feel happy for long, and you deserve to be genuinely happy.” The man clenched the check in his hand and started to tear up. I patted his shoulder with a smile and handed him a twenty for cab fare and we walked out.

Denton was already on the phone calling a taxi as we headed down the stairs of the man’s apartment building.

7.Out and about

 Jonah paced in the hall as the nurse came in with the last of the discharge papers and Devon finally came out of the room saying, “Let’s get the hell out of here before they keep me another day.”

“Well you did die, baby. If Ian hadn’t gotten that elixir in you before your heart stopped rich wouldn’t have been able to,” Jonah’s voice cracked and I just said, “Come on babe, let’s get home.” with a smile as I grabbed his hand and held it tightly in mine while we made our way to the truck.

“I started to object as we pulled into Denton and Ian’s mansion. “What’s going on babe? Why are we here, I just want to be home?” I said.

“This is our home, until all this business gets sorted. And before you argue, I had a bunch of your stuff brought over along with mine already. So, neither one of us has to go home for anything.” Jonah stated sternly.

“Fine I can see I’m outnumbered anyway.” I said as Denton and Ian came to the front door to greet us.

“Hey son, you feeling better?” Ian asked as his red hair shown bright golden-red in the sun.

“Better than what? He’s all healed up of course he feels better, love.” Denton said as he pulled his long black hair into a ponytail and gave me a wry smile.

After we got inside, Denton activated the security system and all the doors and windows started to make strange noises. Then I noticed metal shutters and locks closing on all the windows and doors.

“Over kill guys.” I said dryly.

Ian just took my hand and lead me to the entertainment room. It had four stadium stacked love seats, all with drink holders and trays that folded out to accommodate plates of food. Needless to say, I was smiling.

 Then Ian and Denton showed Jonah and I to our room. It was huge with its own bathroom suite and a walk-in closet with a bunch of our clothes already folded neatly into alcoves and nicely hung on hangers. I was in awe the bathroom had all gold faucets and towel racks. The bed was in a deep red silk comforter and black canopy. A jacuzzi was close to the wall in front of a screen that displayed an ocean view. Everything was ridiculously expensive and it honestly made me afraid I would break something.

 Then Jones, Denton and Ian’s house man (butler, but Denton hated that word) came to announce lunch. I was starving so we all headed to the dining room to sit and have a nice lunch.

At lunch Ian told us what de had uncovered about the new drug hitting the streets and the amazing affects it had on the supernatural’s that took it. He told us The Triad had something to do with its distribution. But, what did this have to do with me I wondered. What was the connection. Why would anyone want me dead? I had no living siblings or family at all. No exes that had any claim to my inheritance. I was baffled, I mean my net worth is twenty-five million dollars but, nobody stood to benefit from my death. My offshore accounts held around 900 million but I was the only one who knew about them.

“Earth to Devon.” Jonah said bringing me out of my inner thoughts.

“OH, sorry I was thinking. What did I miss?” I asked, with a hint of embarrassment.

“We were just discussing the many ways the triad might be smuggling the drug into the city, friend.” Denton explained.

Just then Denton got a call. He stepped away into the other room to talk and Jonah and I decided to go take a dip in the jacuzzi in our room. Then Denton suddenly burst through the doors.

“Guess who I just talked to?” Denton said with an excitement in his voice. Denton loved mystery’s because, I mean, he’s 351 years old, there’s not much he hasn’t seen or done.

“What up bud?” Jonah asked with a grin.

 “My contact at the justice department says they’ve made a very reliable connection between The Triad and The Infinity corporation. Something to do with money transfers and suspicious tax discrepancies.” Denton replied.

I still had no idea what my connection to it all was but, I was beginning to see how the two organizations were connected. “So, the infinity corporation manufactures the drug and the triad make sure it gets distributed. Then the money laundering comes into the picture.”

“Exactly!” Denton said with excitement.

 Jonah stood up and said, “Tonight we sneak into that building and get some damn answers. Denton, can you get a copy of the schematics of the building from one of your contacts?”

“Of course, Jonah. I can get anything you need friend.” Replied Denton.

“Good we need gear and-- “Jonah started to say when Denton interrupted, “I have everything we need right under this house.”

We all looked at each other in confusion. Then Denton added “Be ready for anything right? Well I am, and we need nothing else, I assure you. Follow me.”

We all got up and followed Denton down stairs to an elevator. “An elevator in the house? Now that’s overkill.” I thought to myself. When we got to the bottom the doors opened into a large metal bunker containing some priceless works of art that had to be hundreds of years old and several artifacts from the east. He then led us into a doorway off to the side and when we walked in Jonah said, “Holy shit man, this is incredible!”

“After our encounter with the necromancer’s army I thought it best to be prepared should we come across another situation requiring us to go into battle.” Denton replied.

As we looked around the room there were six alcoves, each with a name. One name for each of us, Denton, Ian, Jonah, myself, Rich, and Michael. In each alcove there stood a mannequin with armor and weapons. Each one different than the other.

Denton said “Now Jonah, I know you’re thinking, I can’t wear armor because I might need to shift into wolf form but, your armor and Michaels will stretch to fit your body, while still remaining bullet proof, if you only half shift into your werewolf form. And Ian and Devon’s are not only spelled but, heavily warded against magical assaults. Riches on the other hand, is very unique. It took my people weeks to come up with. The leather it’s made from was cured in ambrosia extract and has several Kairn Gemstones on it, basically making it a magical battery. This way he has magical energy at his very fingertips literally.”

We all just looked at one another dumbfounded. “When did you do all this?” I asked in wonderment.

“As soon as we got home from the battle with the necromancer. I seldom need sleep remember?” Denton said with a chuckle and an air of pride.

Jonah called Michael and Rich to have them meet us here at Denton and Ian’s house. Then we would have six hours to prepare and that’s not nearly enough time.

8.Piece of cake

Rich and Michael made it over to Dentons house to see what all the fuss was about. When they got there, they heard the magnetic locks clang open and they knew something was up.

Upon entering they saw us guys all standing around the doorway to greet them. A questioning expression on their faces. “What’s all this about anyway. “Rich asked.

“It’s for Devon’s protection, and ours. One can never be too careful these days.” Denton said with a smirk.

“Um, Denton you’re a vampire, what could you possibly be worried about?” Asked Michael jokingly.

They just snickered as they led Michael and rich down the elevator and into the room off the side of the large bunker. Rich and Michael just stood staring at the armor and weapons asking “OK, What the hell is happening now? Tell me it’s not another army come to kill us?”

“No, it’s very different this time, YOU tell them Jonah.” Denton stated.

“Well it’s like this, we’re kind of breaking into the infinity corps main building downtown.” Jonah said warily.

“What the fuck, Jonah. Really? Corporate espionage now?” Michael said in a total alpha voice.

 Jonah began to growl slightly at the tone, replying “It’s to get some gods damned answers before someone actually fucking succeeds in murdering my mate, Michael!” Jonah shouts.

Michael, realizing what he just did, (Questioning his pack master) just replied “OH, sorry Jonah I didn’t mean to---”

“Yes, you did.” Interrupts Jonah.” I made you my second because you DO challenge me, but this is not the time. “Jonah replied much more calmly.

Denton and Jonah go over the plan to get in through the rooftop, where the security door is weakest and follow the schematics to the CEO’s office. Ian took notes and the rest of the guys just listened. Then they got geared up. Devon and Ian were clad in white leather with silver buckles and clasps. Michael and Jonah were wearing a strange thick black tightly meshed fabric that was apparently bullet proof. Not like it wouldn’t leave a massive hematoma if they actually got shot. Finally, Rich was wearing a dark brown natural leather outfit with laces instead of metal clasps. Clerics apparently, do better with all-natural material, they’re better able to draw magic from the natural world this way.

Denton grabs the tablet with all the schematics and info his contacts at the C.I.A. gave him and they were ready. They all just stood there looking at each other stupidly when Ian said” OH, shit right I’m up.” And with a slap of his hands opened a portal. As they trailed through, they all gave Ian a laughing look as they walked past him. Ian shook his head as he was the last to walk into the portal.

Stepping out onto the windy rooftop, they all lifted their tranquilizer guns and carefully proceeded to the door. Denton tapped in a code and a loud sound rang through the silence indicating, wrong code. Denton just said “Getting warmed up, that’s all.” And smiled.

The second attempt was correct and they filed in one by one. They silently made their way down one level and through a long hallway to the door of the C.E.O.’s office. Punched in a code and with a green light they were in. They all went in different directions. Ian hit the desk and Jonah hit the filing cabinet while Michael and Rich stood guard. Devon was going through the bookshelf for anything suspicious.

Michael was getting shifty and anxious about how long it was taking when Ian said, “I got something!” in a raspy voice. They all walked over and saw six thick files. Each labeled differently. JONAH, DEVON, IAN, MICHAEL, DENTON, RICH.

“What the fuck is this? Why are we in here, in these files?” Just then they heard the sounds of footsteps barreling down the hallway and voices hollering back and forth.

“OH SHIT! We’re burned man they know we’re here!” Rich says in a surprised voice.

“Quick Ian, a portal, get us out now!” Jonah barked, worry heavy in his tone.

“Shit, shit, shit! Guys The building’s warded, I can’t portal us out, not from the inside.” Ian said with a scrunched expression.

“Oh well, we fight then. Delicious!” Denton said enthusiastically.

“Get ready guys, this is fight time!” Jonah said sternly.

They all prepared to kick some serious ass, when, the radio sounded out, all clear, all clear. The guards stopped and started walking calmly away. Then Michael sneezed “OH, damn!” Michael said as the security guards started running back towards the office.” Let’s go guys we’re getting out of here!” Jonah shouted as he and the guys burst out into the hallway. The security guards pulled their guns and just as they fired Ian threw up his hands creating a magical shield of silver light.

“What the hell is that about. They didn’t even hesitate! Something’s off here Ian! Let’s get the hell out of here, now.” Jonah said as they turned and all ran the other way. All the guys followed suit as Ian held the shield, then he dropped the shield and ran for the end of the hall. When he got to the turn in the hall, he reached his hands towards the ceiling and pulled downward, ripping the ceiling down and blockading the hallway.

As Ian rounds the corner he stops as all the guys stand there, “It’s a dead end, Ian!”

“Not the way I see it. Follow me and don’t hesitate or you’ll die.” Ian said in a very serious and ominous way. He backs up and runs towards the window at full speed, swings his arm shattering the heavy glass with a shockwave of telekinetic force. Wind gusts in as Ian jumps out the one hundred story window.

“OH, come on!” Michael yells as he runs towards the open window and jumps. Jonah and the others quickly do the same, without thinking.

Ian’s falling so fast his eyes begin to water from the wind rushing past them. He slaps his hands together and a portal opens about forty feet below him, swirling and sparking with staticky energy as Ian falls right through it. He rolls across the floor of the bunker as the others come floundering through one by one.

 Denton jumps to his feet and hollers” WoooHoooo! What a rush, love!” Everybody looks at him like he’s insane as they shake their heads.

9.Secrets revealed

Jonah and Devon showed the locked steel box to the others and asked if anyone could get into it, Denton smiled wide. After about five minutes, screech and the lid opened. They all looked in and said, “Drugs? What the hell!”

Devon just said” We got this box out of a locker, after we discovered a key in the dead attacker’s pockets. It opened a locker at the city train station. That steel box was inside”

“So, the man was triad and this drug was found basically in his possession. And it is manufactured by infinity corps, then distributed by the triad. After that, they launder the money through infinity. It’s all very tidy. “Denton said.

They now turned their attention to the files. Each one took one and read through them. “Shit, these guys have done their research.” Michael said in surprise.” They know ALL about us, our skills, our fighting techniques, weaknesses, supernatural abilities, everything.” Rich said in a surprised tone.

“Yeah, they did their research alright they even know my biological birthday.” Denton said, worry on his face.

They all look at Devon as Devon stares at the file intently. “What’s wrong buddy?” Rich asked. Devon just said “My fucking sister is alive?”

Devon went into reading the file “It reads, Mary Jean Greyson. It says social services received a call when the older sister tried to murder her little brother Devon Grayson in the pool when he was only four. After some treatment she was returned home and life seemed normal for a couple of months, util she burned the house down in the middle of the night killing both parents. Her four-year-old brother only had minor injuries. She was only fourteen at the time so instead of juvey they admitted her into lakeview psychiatric. She was in there for seven years until she turned twenty-one. My gods I remember her, I started believing she was a dream, the older I got. I can’t believe she murdered her own parents, my parents.”

“Jonah and I are going to lakeview psych, and find out what she was struggling with.” Devon stated.

“Ok, but be careful and make sure no one’s tailing you.” Michael said.

About an hour later they arrive at a very impressive structure with fencing encompassing the entire facility. They pull up to the gate and the guard buzzes them through and points them in the direction of visitor parking.

They make their way inside and to the front desk.

“Hello mam. I’m Devon Greyson and my sister was a patient here about 17 years ago. I was wondering if I could pick up copies of her medical records?” asks Devon nervously.

The young nurse just glares at him oddly then says “Sir, we can’t give out personal med records without a warrant or permission from the patient.”

“Of course, my apologies.”  Devon said as Jonah whispers “What the hell, Devon.”

When they get into the parking lot Devon says” I saw down the hall and the room at the end said, medical records, I can portal us in.” Devon said with a proud grin.

“How did you see that far down the hall Devon?” Jonah asked with a tone

“I’m a mage, hello. We’ve only been mated for a year and a half and you don’t remember that about my heightened mage senses? Shame Jonah shame.” Devon said smiling, Jonah just shook his head. Devon slapped his hands together and as he separated them a blue sparkly portal opened and they quickly went through.

Coming out the other side they stumbled into the room and saw a massive row of racks all strewn with boxes and labeled for each patient. After seventeen years they must be archived by now so they made their way to the back and started with the G’s. After about thirty minutes Jonah came across a boxed marked Greyson-Mary-Jean. “This is it baby, let’s go before someone sees us.”

Devon reacts to Jonah’s concerned tone and opens the portal home. Just as they walk through the portal sparks and throws them back as it closes.

“Shit, Denton’s wards I forgot about them, ok let’s go, I got it this time.” Devon opens a second portal and they vanish. Creeeeek the door opens “All clear here man, let’s keep on schedule, next hall.” The security guard says.

 They carefully read through the file and discover some unnerving information about Devon’s sister. The file explained she tried to drown Devon when he was three and a half. They found an old digital copy of some of her sessions, so they watch one. In one interview with the doctors, she stated that “Mommy and daddy treated Devon better than they ever treated me and nobody could even see me when he was there, I just turned invisible. He’s special cause some stupid prophecy said he’s gonna be the strongest mage ever and mother and father knew it would be their precious Devon! I hate him, I hate him.!

“How did your father’s house catch on fire Mary, do you know?” the doctor asked.

“Yes, I set their damn blankets on fire with my magic. They never thought I was good enough, they only cared about Devon and they got burned alive over it! Except stupid Devon! Ian just had to be a hero and save him!” Said Mary…. End of Session…

“Holy shit babe, I’m so sorry.” Says Jonah. Devon glares up at Ian his eyes began to glow blue then red as his anger turned to rage, “You knew I had some psycho sister out loose in the world and didn’t say a word? And where the hell did you go after the fire why didn’t you ever come back for me?” Devon said a tear forming in his eye.

“Because Devon, your parents put it in there will that your welfare was to be entrusted to Fredrick the butler. He was very trusted buy your parents and they wanted me gone, until your powers began to develop. But I had to come back Devon. I had to teach you how to use your magic so you could protect yourself and not fall prey to the magic like so many dark mages do. Son, I love you; I would never hurt you. In fact, you’re like a son to me, the only son I have.” Ian says with a shaky voice. Ian snatches Devon into his arms and squeezes “Forgive me son, please?” Devon gives Ian a reluctant half smile. “Of course, I forgive you, I just think my life would have been better if you had been in it sooner.”

Devon turns and says “We need to find all we can on Infinity’s C.E.O. Trevor Vasquez. There are answers there, I know it.”

“Yeah like, why is he in bed with the triad and why they are selling illegal substances when that business is worth one billion in name alone. That’s not including the R&D merchandise and biological pharmaceuticals.” Denton says with a scowl. “Oh, and why they want you dead so fucking bad!”

“Well, everyone, get some rest, we’re going to need it for what’s coming, whatever it is.” Jonah said in a concerned voice. They all separated and went to their rooms.

Jonah and Devon decided to have some scotch and hit the jacuzzi before bed. “Come here baby.” Jonah said in a low and sultry tone. The way he said the words gave Devon a tingling all over. He sat up on the Jacuzzi and scooted to the center as Jonah grabbed and pulled Devon’s legs around his waist.” That’s better baby. “Jonah growled as his hands cupped Devon’s firm ass. Devon could feel Jonah’s excitement rise up to tease his backside. Devon began to rock back and forth causing Jonah’s member to pulse against his ass and make Jonah groan. Jonah looked up at Devon’s beautiful face and dark hair, his five o-clock shadow and his amazingly tone body and just sighed with happiness. “Whatever possessed you to love an old wolf like me?” Jonah asked.

“Oh, please Jonah you’re thirty-two for god’s sake.” Devon laughed.” I do love you though Jonah, my man, my wolf.” Devon said as Jonah smiled.

Jonah looked up at Devon again and leaned in kissing him with his pink, soft, perfect lips. They were joined at the mouth and the world slowed as they made love with their hearts. After the long wonderful kiss, they laughed at their erections and climbed out of the jacuzzi to dry off.

Jonah sauntered over to Devon took his towel from him and began to dry him. Enjoying every touch, Devon’s erection grew. After he was dry, he turned to face Jonah but, Jonah was already in the bed leaning sideways propped up on one elbow with a big grin. “OH, what’s happening here?” Devon asked playfully. As he looked at the god in the bed Laying there, a perfect muscular hairy man, right out of Devon’s every masturbatory fantasy. Long shoulder length blonde hair and a stubbly blonde jaw, thick muscular legs and an ass like to halves of a watermelon, hard and delicious. And arms to die for. His erection pulsed.

“I’m going to score with my mate.” Jonah stated with a smile. “OH, and how are you going to get me in the mood? huh?”

Jonah patted the surface of the bed beside him and winked. Devon’s stomach fluttered “How does he still do this to me?” Devon wondered to himself. Devon laid flat on the bed beside Jonah. Jonah growled quietly and rubbed Devon’s firm muscley body with his large hands. Jonah’s lips glided along Devon’s earlobe and nibbled as Devon spasmed in pleasure. Then Jonah’s mouth sucked and kissed all the way down his neck to his shoulders. While his hands explored every inch of his slender dark-haired mate, he throbbed with desire.

Jonah laid down in between Devon’s legs and kissed him deeply their tongues softly wrestling. As the taste of his mate made Jonah’s eyes light up with passion and the wolf scratched at the surface. Devon rubbed up and down Jonah’s firm back muscles and breathed out as the ache in his groin became overwhelming.

“Make love to me baby, now, please.” Devon said almost begging. Jonah’s wolf responded and he pulled at the drawer and retrieved a tiny tube and dabbed a fair amount on his hand. With one movement he slickened his own thick hard cock then Devon’s ass. A second later Jonah was pressing against Devon’s tight hole. Then they both moaned in extasy when Jonah slipped inside him. His thrusts even and controlled, Devon knew this meant this was love, this was tenderness and passion. He reveled in the warmth of Jonah’s sweaty body sliding against his own and his own cock rubbing against Jonah’s ripped stomach. “OH, Gods baby yes!” Devon cried out and Jonah was energized knowing his mate was in bliss. So, Jonah sped up and sank deeper into Devon thrusting right against Devon’s prostate, bringing to the surface that hot familiar ache. “OH, gods yes baby.” Jonah went into him harder and faster they both panted in the sexual bliss of it all and the raw animal it brought out in Jonah. “Fuck me baby!” Devon cried out and Jonah held Devon’s leg up against his face and gently bit and kissed at Devon’s hairy, muscley leg.

“Oh baby, I’m gonna cum!” Jonah shouted and Devon pressed up against Jonah’s stomach, he’s been ready to bust for a while now. They both looked deep into each other’s eyes and spasmed. Hot white cum went all over Jonah’s stomach and chest just as Jonah filled Devon’s hungry ass. Collapsing on the bed they held each other and panted as they fought to catch their breath. Then they pulled up the covers and fell fast asleep in each other’s arms.

10.The Truth is out there

The next morning, Jonah and Devon awake and follow the delicious smell coming from the dining hall and see a breakfast buffet spread across a serving counter. The scent of bacon, sausage and omelets must have awoken the entire house because everyone seemed to come all at once.

“Good morning. Everyone slept well I trust?” Denton says to the crowd of hungry men.

“Oh, fantastic thanks Denton.” Replies Michael his mouth half full.

“Ok, my contact called last night and said he did some digging into tax records and that the Infinity Corp was nearly bankrupt. That is up until two months ago when supposedly, their sales skyrocketed. All their sales records are well forged, but fake, none the less. And the info on the C.E.O. is falsified, he didn’t exist eleven years ago. Then around nine years back he up and appears out of thin air.

“It’s all very suspect to me, friends.” Denton says as he takes a drink of synthetic blood.

Devon says, “Jonah and I are going to stake out the shipyard where the Triad receive their shipments. Meanwhile, Rich & Michael, you guys tail the C.E.O and see if he goes anywhere or does anything suspect.” They all agree and grab tidbits more breakfast to take with them and head out the door.

Jonah and Devon get in Jonah’s full-size white truck and head for the shipping yard. At the same time Michael and Rich head to the Infinity Corporations downtown high rise.

Jonah and Devon reach the outer section of the shipping yard and find an abandoned warehouse. Making their way up the stairs to the roof they crouch and shimmy over to the edge of the rooftop to peer over the two-foot high side wall and look out over the entire shipping yard.

Meanwhile Michael and Rich sit patiently in the parking garage after they identified the C.E.O. Trevor Vasquez’s vehicle.

At the shipping yard Jonah is getting impatient. “What the hell! We need to get some kind of evidence that they are actually running drugs, then we have to link their operation to the Infinity corporation.”

“I know babe, just be patient we—” Devon begins to say when Jonah interrupts him saying” Here we go, those containers say Infinity corp.” Jonah snaps a few digital pictures. Then the men down at the yard start to open a container to reveal bags of the drug Intense. Jonah quickly snaps several more pictures when he notices a flash in his peripheral. He glances with the zoomed in camera and leaps towards Devon, knocking him to the ground just as thunder claps through the air and the sounds of a ricochet ring in their ears.

“Damn baby, we’ve been spotted, it’s a shooter, go baby now!” Jonah yells.

Devon hops to his feet and runs full force towards the door on the rooftop with Jonah hot on his heals. Then another loud clap and Jonah falls to the ground. Devon turns, his eyes wide with fear and shock and he throws himself to the ground by Jonah.” Baby? Babe come on!” then he leans his head down to check for his heart beat but, he notices something strange covering Jonah’s body. Jonah had worn the mesh armor Denton had made for him. Devon sighed in relief as he checked for any holes and then tapped Jonah’s cheek until he came to. “You’re fine baby, we have to hurry!” as he pulls Jonah to his feet and helps him to the door. Jonah grunts as the pain of broken ribs rips through him.

They get to the truck, Peel out of the lot and barrel down the road to the highway.

At that same moment Michael and Rich see Trevor Vasquez come out the door and walk to his car. He steps into a bright yellow Lamborghini and starts leaving the parking garage. Michael cranks the car and follows him out onto the busy streets of downtown.

“This guy drives like a nutcase babe.” Michael says in annoyance. Then the man turns right and Michael follows just far enough behind to not be noticed. After about an hour the man comes to a stop in a very upper-class neighborhood. By the time Michael and Rich pull up the gates have closed. Reaching across Michaels lap rich points at the security panel and it buzzes and smokes as the gates begin to open. Michael looks at him puzzled and Rich just smiles and says, “Nature magic can do other tricks than just heal I’m learning. Michael smiles an endearing smile and they pull into the upscale neighborhood.

 They begin slowly looking through the neighborhood, until they see the very unmistakable yellow Lamborghini, “Well, this is it.” Evening is fast approaching and they notice someone pull up to the house in a black SUV. The men get out and Michael says” That’s one of the guys from the files Dentons C.I.A. contact sent us. He’s a hotshot in the Triad. We need to get closer!”

“Whoa no Michael! Stay in the car.”

“I won’t be but a minute but you better get ready to drive, just in case. “states Michael.

About fifteen minutes have gone buy and Rich is starting to panic. Then suddenly he sees Michael burst through the shrubs running full speed in wolf form and shifts just before he slides across the hood screaming “DRIVE Baby, go now!”

Rich slams his foot on the accelerator and peels out down the road. They approach the gate and Michael yells “Don’t even slow down, go through it.”

Rich reasserts himself and crashes right through the gate, sliding as he turns onto the main road. They disappear into the night.

They are both breathing heavy as Michael says “I got it baby, I got pictures of the C.E.O. meeting with one of the Triads head guys. Now we just need to link the triad with the drugs and we have good evidence.”

When they pull up and get to the door, they punch in the security code and Michael puts his thumb against the biometric pad as the doors start to unbolt and swing open. They get inside the house and make their way to the study. Everyone is standing around Jonah as he shows them the pictures he took. Michael approaches and says “Wow guys, you will not believe what I got tonight.”

They look up and say “What do you got man?”

Michael replies “These, they’re pictures of the C.E.O. meeting with the Triad at his own house!”

“That’s great Michael, that’s exactly what we needed to prove the two are working together.” Jonah says with excitement. “I have photos of the Triad unloading a crate marked Infinity Corp. and when they opened it, it was full of the drug, Intense. This info needs to get to Dentons contact at the CIA. Can you set it up Denton?”

“Of course, Jonah. I will get right on it, friend.” Denton says with a smile.

They all decide to celebrate this small breakthrough with wine and good laughs.

11.Puzzle pieces

The next day they all get to the breakfast buffet set out again this morning and dig in while they discuss what’s next. Denton says “My contact wants to meet at that remote park in timber park today in about two hours. He wants us to hand over the pictures.”

“No way, we’re making copies and we’re not telling him that!” Jonah says commandingly. “We can’t trust anyone right now. I hate to be like that but Denton you know humans can be bought very easily.”

“Very good point, friend. Copies will be made momentarily. In the meantime, eat enjoy the mimosa’s and I’ll take care of the copies.” Denton said as he made his way to the study.

Let’s get a plan together about the agent Dentons meeting with, Just in case it’s a setup.” Jonah says with a low rumble in his voice. “Sure thing, Jonah.” Michael said.

After Denton returns, they explain the plan to him and he nods in agreement.

Two hours later they meet at the park. Denton sits at the park bench and waits with the file containing the photo’s in a bag at his fight foot. A man comes and sits next to him reading a newspaper. Then the man says, “You got the file?”

Denton replies “Of course friend. All the connections are right there, in those pictures.”

“Good and no copies, like we agreed right?” the man asks a hint of deception sounds in the beating of his heart. That small, well trained rhythm ever so slightly increased. Denton went on the defensive.” So when will we hear back from you? We need to know when we’re safe to---” Then suddenly a thick black cloth goes over Dentons head, blocking all light. Denton can hear the low howls with his vampire hearing and he knows Jonah knows so the others are also coming to his aid. He hears gunshots and more men come running out from the bushes. His hands and feet get bound in what has to be silver because it hurts like hell. Growls rumble and the unmistakable sound of offensive magic echoes through the vacant park. Suddenly someone grabs him and loosens the bindings and frees him, he yanks the hood off to see Michael’s smiling face. Denton jumps to his feet as he see’s the C.I.A. agent running towards his car, “Like hell you are. friend.” Denton whispers as he magically blinks, appearing directly in front of the guy, making him stumble back and fall.

Jonah, Devon, Ian and Michael chase off the last of the goons. They weren’t dressed like agents and they weren’t Triad, so they had to be hired guns.

They, not so gently escort the agent to Dentons mansion and take him down to the bunker. Tying him to a chair, they begin their interrogation. “Ok, let me try, friend.” Denton says sternly as Michael steps back away from the agents now bloody face.  “I haven’t done this in two hundred years. I made a promise to myself I would never do this again but, desperate times and all, right love.” Denton says as he looks at Ian.

His index fingernail grows long and razer sharp as he puts it under the agents chin and forces him to look him in the eyes,” That’s much better friend. Let’s hear why you betrayed us, yes?

The man jerks and goes wide eyed as if he’s struggling against an invisible force. Denton reasserts himself and looks deep into the man’s eyes with his own steely silver ones. Suddenly the man starts to talk, a blank expression has taken over his once defiant features. “The woman, she paid me to bring you to her, so she could use you to bring your friends to her.”

“Why? Denton inquires. “She wants to kill him.” Says the agent.

 “Who does?” Denton asks. “The woman.” Replies the agent.

“Why?” Denton asks again “For revenge on him.” The agent says. “Revenge on who?” Denton pushes. “Her brother.” says the agent.

 Then suddenly they all look at each other with surprise and shock on their faces.

“Who is behind the hits on supernatural’s?” Denton asks as an angry expression furls his brow.

“Trevor Vasquez!” Shouts the agent.

“Who IS the woman?”  “I don’t know.” Says the agent but Denton is near rage, someone is after his mates protégé and he, will, find out who.

“WHO, IS, SHE!” screams Denton as he pushes his powers over the man’s mind much harder. The man screams, blood dripping from his nose.

“Who!” Yells Denton again pushing harder still. The man starts to gag and bleed out one ear. Ian grabs Denton and hugs him, softly saying. “Babe, you need to stop, you’re killing him.” Denton backs away in shame, holding his hand to the side of his head.

“What do we do with this guy, Jonah?” Asks Michael.

“Call Sarah and have her come take him to the cells on pack land. He can wait there until we turn him in.” States Jonah.

” Sure thing, Jonah.” Michael replies.

Denton, having regained his composure throws his hands up and says “Well, we’re safe for the time being, so, let’s take the night off to have some fun, shall we?”

 They all agree half heartedly and head for the parlor. Jonah grabs the scotch, Michael the bourbon and Everyone else goes for martini’s all around. While Jones the house man prepares the drinks, they all start to relax for the first time in over a week now.

12.The summoning

“OH shit, my head.” Devon whispers as he stumbles out of bed and makes his way to the medicine cabinet and pulls out the aspirin. Taking three in his hand he throws them in his mouth and drinks a glass of water. Then he stammers to the kitchen for coffee when Jonah approaches and asks him,” We need to find out more about Mary. But anyone who knew her very well is dead. So, what’s our next step?”

Devon’s eyes get wide as he blurts, “A summoning! We need to summon my parents; they’ll know things about her that might be able to help! Devon runs out of the kitchen to head to the bunker (everyone’s new favorite place to hang) and get the others in on the summoning.

After telling everyone the news Ian states, “Son, summoning’s can be dangerous and if not done properly they can leave the spirit trapped in this realm lost forever to go insane. There’s got to be a better way.”

“I can’t think of one so, we’re doing it, meet me in the parlor in ten minutes, guys.” Devon states in a commanding tone.

After a few minutes they are all gathered in the parlor as Devon puts the last touches on the summoning circle. “Let’s see salt ring to protect us and candles.” Then he snaps his fingers and all the candles light. He directs Ian directly across from himself and rich on his right the others positioned around the rest of the circle until its complete, a perfect circle. “Ok, everyone hold hands and no matter what happens do not let go of each other and break the circle, it can give dark spirits a way into our world. Everyone clear on this?” everyone nods. Denton the most enthusiastic.

“Ok,” Devon says as he and Ian begin reciting an ancient spell. “Everyone concentrate on the center candle.”

As they begin to concentrate a blue mist forms in the circle and two shapes began to form in the center. Then with a gush of wind the center candle goes out and there stands his mother and father.

Devon gulps and shakily says, “Mother, Father, why did Mary hate me so much? Why did she try and kill me?”

 “In a strange tone his mother begins with, “OH our precious baby boy is a man now. And the prophecy has come to pass.”

“Yes, mother but why does Mary hate me?” Devon pleaded.

“Devon’s mother begins, “OH darling she grew into her powers early, she was truly gifted but, she allowed jealousy and hate to blacken her soul and we couldn’t stop it. She insisted we doted on you but we didn’t, you were a baby so naturally you took up a lot of our attention. Mary couldn’t understand that and it festered within her like an infection.”

Devon’s father adds,” Mary was special and powerful at fourteen. She hated that one day you would surpass every mage with your power. That’s what she hated son, not you.”

Devon states angrily,” She murdered you in your sleep and now she’s trying to kill me and I don’t know why. I don’t even know how to find her or protect myself.”

“Look to the chamber beneath the old house son, your answers are there. You will know what to do when the time comes son.” Find our chamber.”

Devon’s father says remorsefully, “We have to go now son we don’t belong here. We love you son goodbye.” Then they dissipate into the fog and the room returns to normal. Devon wipes tears from his eyes and leaves the room.

Jonah follows him and Devon says “Go away Jonah, I am fi---“Come here babe” Jonah says as he grabs Devon in his big arms and holds him close to his chest. He can feel Devon begin to settle and he looks him in the eyes and gives him a gentle kiss then smiles.

Ian comes around the corner and says,” Devon, I know where to look, the guys are ready, let’s go son.”

Jonah and Devon hurry behind Ian and meet up at the two large trucks in the drive and all pile in. they head for Devon’s old property, since he never had it bulldozed after the fire eighteen months ago.

When they arrive, Ian pulls out a crystal and makes his way through the rubble. Suddenly the crystal lights up and Ian stops. This is the spot. We need to clear this debris away from this area.” All the guys grab shovels and start clearing. About thirty minutes go by then suddenly a dull thud sounds as the shovel makes contact. “This is it guys let’s get it opened up.” They finish removing the debris and open a large trap door in the ground. Ian grabs two flashlights and calls Devon over. “Let’s go down son.”

Devon makes his way down the steel ladder and into a huge underground study filled with every book one would need to be a mage. And a cardboard box that says Mary on the side. “I think we can use the stuff in this box to scry for her.” If she valued the item.” They go through the box carefully and Devon spots a small stuffed bear no bigger than his hand. In the only picture he saw of Mary she had that little bear. “This is it Ian, I just know it.”

“Great, keep it on you, I’ll call our movers and have all this taken to You and Jonah’s library in your house. “Ian states with a comforting smile.

“Let’s go find this nutcase.” Devon says with a glare.

When they arrive at Dentons they all head inside and sit for a late lunch. The servants bring them each their favorite lunch items knowing them buy heart by now. After lunch Ian and Devon head to the study to scry for Mary. They pull out the plastic-coated topographical map and the scrying stone. Devon pulls some of the bears fuzzy fir off of it and ties it to the scrying stone with cotton string. Then they begin with a simple incantation. They begin swinging the stone in a circular motion and let go. The chain and pendulum are suspended in mid air whirling in a circle until it picks up on Mary’s magic and stops suddenly on downtown.

“That’s the Infinity corporations tower downtown, what the hell is my sister doing there.” Devon states in an irritated tone.

I don’t know but it certainly complicates this whole situation.” Ian replies.

Devon sighs and walks out of the room to go lay down and he thinks, “What the hell are we going to do?” then lays on the bed as a feeling of defeat washes over him.

13.Refreshed and renewed

After a short nap I feel a little less hopeless and Jonah comes out of the bathroom greeting me with his gorgeous smile.

“OK.” Jonah says, “Here’s what we’re going to do, we’re going to hit the triad right at their heart, the shipyard and take them down first then we will draw out the snake at the center of all of this that way.”

I had to admit it sounded like a decent idea considering I had squat for a plan on what to do next. “Ok, then let’s get suited up and kick some draconic ass. The Triad’s going down bitches!”

We all suited up in our fancy new armor Denton had made for us and headed for the docks just after midnight. When we arrived, it looked like they had minimum security which we thought was brilliant. So, when we got to the fence just after the security passed, we proceeded to cut through. Security turned and spotted us and they were reaching for their radios. I raised my hand and froze them in place unable to move a muscle. Jonah looked at me, smiled and shot them with tranquilizer darts. They dropped really fast, I looked and Ian and said, “What the hell did you load those things with?”

He just looked at me all innocent and said, “belladonna and ketamine.” Then he grinned sadistically.” Well, it worked.” I had to admit to myself. So, we headed for the warehouse where the drugs had to be stored and snuck in through the rear entrance. Then the lights all came on and we knew the shit was hitting the fan.

“Go, go, go we’re busted, get to cover!”

 Ian and I gave each other that look and walked right at the flood of draconic soldiers poring through the warehouse door. Ian waved his arm and four went flying through the air slamming into the steel wall with a huge clang. I just looked at the ones on the right and slammed my hands on the ground and they all sank knee deep in the concrete and were trapped under the hard ground. They began to flail around and scream for help, then three of them picked up their guns and started firing at Ian. In that very second, I swung my arms out and A magical shield formed around Ian sparking silver and blue with every strike of a bullet. So, I pointed at the three of them and fire jetted from my finger lighting them up. I knew being draconic it wouldn’t hurt them just make them throw their very explosive guns away. Then Jonah and the others came running out saying, “Jeez guys, save some for us huh?” Jonah said with a growl.

Then the really tough ones came and Jonah and Michael shifted to half wolf and began charging them, knowing they could kill them if they didn’t shift into draconic form. Ian and eye glanced at one another and nodded we chanted an incantation and Jonah and Michael lit up with a blueish red glow. We cast shields on them but their power was finite so they would burn out but for now I knew he was safe. I turned to face the six coming from the right and whistled at them. Just as the whistle echoed in the warehouse a massive gust of gale force wind blew them back crashing through the windows at the upper wall.

Its Time Ian said and we threw off our overcoats and started striking and kicking in flips and whirling motions landing blow after blow, each hit contacted with a shower of blue and red sparks.

 Rich stood back and started taking them out with and elephant gun one by one before they could strike an unsuspecting one of us. The plan was working. Then the mage draconic came. Ian looked at me and we both said “SHIT!”

I started throwing every magical attack I could at them but their shield held strong as they advanced toward us. Jonah and Michael had taken out their targets and stood with us. “Where the hell is Denton?” I wondered to myself then suddenly Denton blinked and appeared out of thin air right in front of the lead mage. With one deadly swing, the lead mages head came off and the others started cowering in fear.” So, Surrender and you might live, ok fellows?” needless to say they surrendered and Jonah and Michael cleaned up the stragglers and runners.

 Then after locating the massive amounts of drugs, we called the cops and the reporters (just to make sure it was us who got the credit) and they showed up just a few minutes later. Denton was quite pleased to take the credit, with me at his side. The rest of the boys just stayed in the background.

14.Alter Ego

Trevor Vasquez stood on the balcony outside his top floor office and smiled, everything was going just as planned. The drugs were keeping the corporation afloat and the bounty on Devon’s life was standing at two million. “Soon I will have that inheritance money and I’m gone.” Trevor whispered to himself.

Just then his secretary knocks, then storms in nervously. “Sir, UM SIR!” she said asserting her voice. “How dare you just storm I—” Well sir the police and F.B.I. are here and their storming the building sir. “What on earth for jane?” snapped Trevor.

“Turn on the news sir and you’ll see. Trevor grabs the remote and flicks on the news. (Police tonight, received a tip that there was a major drug operation at the shipping docks. The tip stated that it was somehow linked to Trevor Vasquez C.E.O. and president of The Infinity corporation. Resources tell us that the F.B.I have seized approximately sixty million dollars of the new street drug supernatural’s are calling, INTENSE.) Trevor screams and throws the remote and storms out of the office. He swiftly makes his way down the hall. He sees the FBI coming his way and turns to head up the stairs to the rooftop. Having seen him the FBI give chase, running after him. They burst through the rooftop door and see sparks drift in the breeze. “Damn it, He’s a mage, how’d we not know this?”

Bursting through the portal, Trevor appears in his secret apartment, paid for in cash and has absolutely no link to him. He grabs the cognac and swigs one glass then two and slaps the glass down. Ok, I still have a hefty amount of money stashed here, but my life’s work is gone, my company is gone and I need a plan to get out of the city.

 “I’ll get those assholes! Teach them to fuck with my operation and think there won’t be backlash. Just wait, you asshole Devon, you’re a dead man even if it kills me!” Trevor says with a hate filled smile lurking across his face.

Just as the guys get home, they all hit the showers and wash the draconic goo of them. Devon undresses and Jonah pulls his shirt off and turns to unbutton his pants when Devon sees massive bruises streaking his back,” Shit Jonah why didn’t you tell Rich he could have healed you?”

“Ah baby, you worry too much I’m already healing my leg is healing and—” What? Your leg too? Jonah steps towards Devon and pulls him into a tight hug and says” Baby, baby I’m fine, stop worrying so much. I’m a werewolf remember I can take a beating babe.”

“I’m sorry Jonah, I just don’t like seeing you hurt it scares me”. Devon says with a deep sincerity. “let’s get in the shower sexy I’m gonna suds you up good.” Devon says smiling devilishly.

Ian and Denton take turns washing one another and exchanging the occasional kiss.

Rich finishes healing Michaels cuts and scrapes saying, “I don’t understand why you have to argue every time I want to heal you, It’s not like I’m good for anything else!” Michael turns Rich around to look him in the eyes, “Are you serious baby, you are my world I would literally die if I ever lost you. You are so good at so many things baby please, just don’t put yourself down, it drives me fucking crazy. “Michael says thinking back on how his own parents treated him, making him feel useless, he hated the thought of Rich saying it about himself.

The night was filled with romance, eased tensions and much love making.

Denton stared at the fair skinned red head drying off a few feet from him. He stared at his tight muscular form tensing and flexing with every movement. It drew him closer, his ass was perfect and hard; his thighs were speckled with golden red hair and Denton became aroused basking in the thought, (this man is mine).

“How on earth did I get so damn lucky to find you, love?” Denton said in a sexy seductive voice.

The very sound of Denton’s voice when he gets like this excites Ian to his core. He turns to face Denton and is met with a passionate kiss, the kind of kiss that makes your knees weak. Ian leans in for more but Denton pulls back and picks Ian up carrying Him to the bed. Gently laying him down as he lays over Ian with his perfectly toned body. He leans back and pulls back his hair tying it in a ponytail. Then he leans in against Ian and kisses his neck. Then like someone flicked a light switch his passion grew stronger and he caressed Ian all over his body exploring every sultry inch.

Ian wraps his legs around Denton and he can feel his massive cock throb against his balls. Just the thought of Denton inside him makes Ian’s member wet with desire.  Denton could hear Ian’s heart kick up a notch and he smiles proudly. Denton grabs Ian’s thighs and pulls him in tight against him. Smearing the lube on Ian’s tight entrance and then his own huge member. He shudders in anticipation. He wraps Ian’s legs over his shoulders and pushes inside him slowly. Ian arches his back and moans in pleasure as Dentons thrusts become quicker. He kisses his sweet lips and face then sits up thrusting while he grabs hold of Ian’s rock-hard cock and strokes. Ian groans and bites his bottom lip as his orgasm slowly rises inside.

Then Denton hops up and flips Ian onto his stomach. He enters him from behind. Ian moans into the bed and flings his head back in ecstasy. Denton’s thrust grow a little erratic as he gets close to climaxing. He can sense Ian is close to cumming buy the sound of his heartbeat. He positions just right so he’s massaging Ian’s prostate with every thrust. Ian shudders and buries his face in the bed and groaning loudly as he cums onto the mattress.  Hearing Ian’s intensity pulls the orgasm out of Denton and he pushes as he empties into Ian with a tremor. The passion so intense he places his mouth on Ian’s neck and gently clamps his fangs down sucking gently as his cock spasms in the aftermath of sex. They both lay there panting and then they get up and embrace “I love you Denton baby.”  - “And I love you, Ian. Forever.”

15.Hunting a serpent

“We need to find Mary. We have to end this so I can get back to my life.” Devon whimpers.

“Well let’s scry for her again. She wasn’t warded last time; she shouldn’t be this time having no reason to suspect we even know she’s alive.” Ian states calmly.

“Let’s do it.” Devon says excitedly.

Ian holds the scrying stone in his hand and begins twirling it in a circle. Ian lets go and the floating string twirls the stone around and stops resting on the center of the national forest.

“Oh, shit really, another trek through the woods, that never goes well for us!” Michael states.

They all gear up and head for the national forest. “It’s fine Michael it’s a human forest, nothing magical is going to attack us there.” Jonah says in an irritated tone.

Thirty more minutes guys and we’ll be---” POP both the right-side tires blow and going sixty-five that’s bad. The truck starts to fish tail as Ian struggles to maintain control. The truck starts going out of control and they all hear a loud crash and the world becomes a blur as they’re tossed back and forth, side to side then slam to a halt.

 They slowly begin to stir as the haze begins to lift. Let’s get out of here guys they all start to move but Jonah was pinned. The dash had been smashed back pinning his legs. “I ahh SHIT! I think my legs are broken guys. “Jonah states clearly in pain. Devon begins to panic but won’t let it show. Suddenly Rich says,” Guys, Michael won’t move, his head is bleeding bad. Denton grabs Jonah’s shoulder and says “If this works, it’s gonna hurt, ok Friend?

“Yeah, yeah buddy do it.” Jonah says insistently.

“Ok, I’ve never done this with another person with me so, give me a moment. “Denton says. He scrunches his brow as he concentrates on his vampire magic and pools it in his chest, then, “OK, here we go.”

 A pop sounds through the air as Denton and Jonah blink into nothing and reappear outside the truck on the ground. Jonah howls in agony.

Rich and Devon drag Michael from the twisted wreck and lay him out on the grass. Rich puts his hands on each side of Michaels head. His hands begin to glow with bright shimmering golden light as trails of silver pulse through Michaels head and body. Rich’s healing magic flows through Michael. The wound on his head quickly closes but Rich knows he has to heal Michael’s brain too, so he keeps pushing until his instinct says stop.

Rich then turns to Jonah and puts his hands-on Jonah’s chest and begins to heal him, as the sounds of broken bones cracking and popping back together nauseates everyone, Rich squints in concentration.

After everyone has had time to gather there wits together Michael says, “UH, guys you should check this out.” As the rest of the group looks at the tire Michael is pointing at, they see the tire didn’t blow from wear and tear, it hit road spikes. “See, I told you some weird shit was going to happen, didn’t I? Huffs Michael.

“OK, we continue as planned but, on foot now. What is it about twenty-five miles to the G.P.S. location? Let’s go.”  Jonah says.

Ian states “We need to be on guard none the less, because someone placed those road spikes and it wasn’t anyone friendly.

Jonah says in a low growl, “Stay sharp people.”

As they make their way through the forest Jonah freezes stands up straight and starts cocking his head in different directions. Then he turns and whispers, “We’re being followed but let’s keep moving for now.”

As the trees get denser there is an unnatural fog beginning to build and Devon says,” This is no natural fog, this is magic, I can feel it tingle on my skin.” Ian says “I agree we need to be on the lookout.”

Finally, Ian says “Enough of this!” and Holds out his hands and the fog quickly begins to push out away from them. Then Jonah spots them and shouts,” “Dark Elves, spread out.” Michael gets hit in the neck with a dart, he quickly snatch’s it out and transforms into half werewolf form and go’s barreling up a tree after his assailant. Jonah runs in half werewolf form and launches at one of their attackers sending him rolling to a stop in a pool of blood and gore. Ian magically deflect darts being shot at he and his friends while Devon shoots lightening at one enemy after the other. Rich forms a ball of pure glowing heat in his hands and hurls it at an attacking Dark elf that is heading straight for him. The ball of light smashes into the elf turning him to ashes.

The rest begin to retreat into the woods after having lost half their group in the fight. Jonah and the others take a moment to scout the area. When they are certain it is safe, they proceed towards the G.P.S. location.

“It’s only another couple of miles. “Michael says happily.

 “Yeah and its well after dark. “Jonah huffs. “We stop here to rest and get warm by a fire. We’ve used up a lot of energy travelling that fast.” They were moving quickly because Ian and Devon took turns creating portals to traverse long distances in seconds and they were exhausted from using so much magic.

“Sure thing, Jonah.” Michael replies.

After they gather enough wood, they build a warm fire and begin to fall asleep. Jonah takes first watch. The night goes by uneventfully and they are on their way again at daybreak. Ian and Devon feeling much stronger now than the night before. Traveling much faster in the daylight, they come to the coordinates on the G.P.S. that the scrying stone pointed to.

As they break through the tree line, they all stop in awe at the large stone monument. “What the hell? In the middle of the national forest?” Michael says in confusion.

Ian replies, “It’s spelled, I can sense it, no human could possibly see this place. The thing that worries me is how much power it takes to keep this illusion up indefinitely.”

They all make their way towards the monument.

 16.False promise

As they get closer and closer to the huge stone creation, Denton says,” This thing is glowing with magic but, it looks like an aura.”

Ian replies,” Shit, that’s because it is an aura, she’s created a decoy, something that would create a stronger aura then hers to throw off our scrying stone.”

Michael says,” Lets blow it up, can’t you do some kind of mages explosion.”

Ian says,” We could attempt to dispel it but, I need your help Devon.”

Devon steps forward and holds Ian’s hand as they begin reciting a spell. The statue starts to glow and Ian says,” its strong, we have to push harder!” They strain against the will of Mary’s very powerful spell but it stands resolute.

Michael speaks up and grunts,” Uh hum. Uh guys I have this?”

Everyone looks in the bag and Rich blurts,” Damn Michael, Really C4? Who takes C4 on a trip into the woods? You’re not right Michael.”  Rich teases as they all chuckle.

“Set it up buddy.” Jonah says with a smile and a laugh.

Michael places all the charges in key locations all over the large monument and says get back guys this shits gonna be crazy.” As he smiles really big.

They all run into the woods and duck behind fallen trees and some rocks. Michael counts to three and BOOM! The very earth jumps then rumbles as the deafening explosion starts to clear and the debris cloud is so thick nobody can see. So, Devon, points at the huge dust cloud and says an ancient word and the cloud blows away in a strange breeze.

“Well, uh, that definitely did the job, do you agree Denton?

“Yeah, I agree whole heartedly, friend. The aura is gone.”

“Do you have enough power to portal us home Ian.” Jonah asks.

“I don’t.” Ian looks at Devon. “How about you son?”

Devon stands up and says,” Yeah I got this.”

He claps his hands and separates them opening a portal then, everyone heads through, Devon trailing behind.

“What now? I mean, that was a false lead so can’t we just scry for her again, without the decoy she’s exposed right? “Jonah asks.

“It’s worth a shot let’s do it.” Replies Ian.

Denton smiles “I can’t wait to see this bitch go down, love!”

Ian smiles at Denton and winks. They make their way to the study and begin to scry for Mary again using fuzz from the stuffed bear. It zero’s in on the Infinity tower. “What the hell is she doing there?” Devon asks sounding a bit surprised and irritated.

Who knows, but this is our best lead, let’s do this. “Jonah says with excitement.

They open a portal that leads just outside the front doors of the Infinity corp. building and start marching towards the entrance. Devon squints his eyes and all the glass doors blow out in an explosion of sparkly debris. They carefully walk inside and check for booby traps, mundane and supernatural.

They navigate the halls leading to the elevator then Jonah said, “This is way too quiet.”

“I agree, it’s vacant in here, where’s all the security?” Replied Ian.

They continue down the hall and freeze on Jonah’s signal. Jonah signals to them two guards ahead. Denton rolls his eyes and magically blinks disappearing. He appears in front the guards, slicing their throats, one with each hand. “Simple and effective eh friend?” Denton says with a devilish grin.

They step into the elevator and Ian closes his eyes, “I can sense her she’s powerful, down, she’s one floor down.”

Jonah pushes the garage button and the elevator heads down one floor. The doors open with an obnoxious ding and they all step out.

“Well, well, well, if it isn’t the super squad. Bravo on taking down my little drug operation, I must say I’m impressed. “Says Trevor Vasquez.

“What are you doing here? Where’s the woman?” Jonah growls.

“You still haven’t put it together have you, you idiots! Yells Trevor.

Trevor waves his hands in front of his face and a blur washes over the man’s entire body. Then it quickly refocuses.

“MARY?” Ian yells in shock.

“Yes, you idiots. I’ve been right under your noses this whole time and you didn’t even know.” Mary says as she laughs maniacally.

Why all the death Mary? What could you possibly gain by ordering hits on supernatural’s?” Devon asks.

“Power of course, I always had some blood taken from each body so I could drain their souls of their magical energy. What else?” She says with an evil grin.

“And me, why did you want me dead so badly?” Devon asks in frustration.

“Oh, my, gods, the inheritance! It goes to the only living relative if you die. But you wouldn’t ever die! No matter who I sent to kill you!

I sent the dark fae to lead you to the demon that cursed the family and you wouldn’t die.

I sent the grand magus and HE failed. His second attempt on your life was just icing, little brother.

I sent shooters and draconic’s, but you eluded death each time, no doubt because of your precious friends but even they can’t help you now!

Rich whispers to the others, “See, she’s monologuing, she’s definitely going to die now.” Jonah rolls his eyes.

I’m sorry Mary but we have to stop you!” Devon shouts.

“Just try little brother and I will make you suffer.” Mary says threateningly.

They all charge and Mary waves her hand. Chains fly out of the concrete walls, entangling them all. The chains tighten as they pull everyone against the wall of the parking garage. All but Devon.

“Don’t you want to fight fair little brother?” says Mary with a crooked grin.

“Of course.” Devon says as he throws a telekinetic blast at her. She throws her arm up and the blast dissipates. Devon winks one eye and she goes up in flames but she quickly dispels it, and without a single burn on her.

“My turn little brother!” Mary says as she throws a black death curse at him. He lunges out of the way coming up beside her he kicks her in the face and she stumbles back. Devon seizes the moment and launches bright blue electricity towards her, sending her into convulsions as the bolts crackle and dance as if they were alive. Then smoke begins to rise from her burning clothes. She manages to put up a magical shield sparking with red and black showers.

Devon changes tactics and reaches up and pulls down as the support beams above her come crashing down. She vanishes into nothing. Soddenly Devon feels the heat of fire on his back and screams in pain as Mary laughs. Devon falls back and erects a shield but he’s weakened from the pain.

She pushes harder, the flames turning white hot and Devon sweats against his effort to maintain the shield. She suddenly stops and looks at him saying,” Damn, you may be strong but, so am I!” just as she clenches her fist to crush him, he vanishes and appears above her crashing down on her. They wrestle and he grabs her by the throat and squeezes. Her eyes grow wide as she struggles to breath. She puts her hand to his temple and shocks his head with a zap of electricity and a dagger in his side. He rolls off to the side.

Before she could stand and attack Devon snatches up a pebble, squeezes it in his fist and recites a few words then throws it at her, hitting her in the face.

She laughs as she says “Really brother, a pebble?” Mary says sarcastically. Then suddenly her face and arms begin to grow grey as stone and she screams” Nooo! Not this way little brother please no! I’m sorry I’ll change I promi---" The pleading stops as the stone shell encases her entirely. Devon stares at her as a tear runs down his cheek.

The chains on the others fall to the ground and they run to Devon’s side as blood pours from his stab wound. Devon chokes and coughs up the blood in his throat from the punctured lung Mary had hit with her dagger. Jonah yells for Rich. Rich leaps to Devon’s side and lays his glowing golden hands on him. Suddenly Devon’s wounds begin to heal.

“He’ll be fine Jonah.” Rich says with a sigh. “He’s actually going to be safe now that she’s dead.

Devon says quietly, “She, she’s not dead, she’s encased in a magical stone shell holding her in suspended animation. I just couldn’t kill her, even after all she’s done, I couldn’t do it Jonah, I’m sorry I just coul---".” Devon stops and tears up. Jonah simply says,” Sh, sh, sh, it’s ok baby just rest.”  Jonah picks him up and holds him tight as Ian opens a portal home.

Denton chimes in with “Just imagine your own sister trying to murder you over and over and over---” Jonah interrupts Denton with, “Ok, ok, we get your point. I think maybe we should get Devon home and relax, ok.”

Sorry, friend, I was only stating the obvious.” Denton says with a smirk.

17.Home sweet home

Devon stands in the bunker beneath Dentons mansion and stares at the stone statue that is his sister. He gently whispers, “I’m so sorry it had to end this way Mary, I wish I could have known you. Maybe things would have been different.”

Just then Jonah steps up wrapping his big arms around Devon and says “You ready to head home, babe?” Devon just nods and they head for the elevator.

A while later Denton looks at Ian and hugs him tightly in his strong arms and sighs, “It’s nice to have the house to ourselves again isn’t it, love?”

Ian nods and kisses Dentons cheek. “It is babe, it sure is.” They look at each other and Denton winks, a sexy look on his face. They hold hands as they make their way up the stairs to their bedroom.

Jonah opens the door of their large log house and holds out his hand gesturing for Devon to go first. As Devon enters his house for the first time in weeks, he sighs deeply reveling in the scent and comfort of his own home. Jonah walks up to Devon and hugs him tight and whispers, “It’s all over baby, we can have a peaceful life together now, finally.”

Devon just sighs a deep breath of relaxation as he tells Jonah, “I love you so much Jonah Myers.”

“And I love you baby, with all that I am.” Jonah says lovingly.

They stand holding one another for the longest time then strip and head for the jacuzzi with a bottle of scotch in tow.

Michael and Rich open the door to their house and breath in the air. “AH this is nice, good to be home eh baby?” Michael says.

“Sure is hon.” Replies Rich. He nods his head towards the bathroom signaling a shower and Rich says “OH, yes please.”

They strip on the way to the shower and turn on the knobs. As the water warms, they step in and bask in the glory of the calming soothing warm water that gently caresses their naked bodies and they sigh.

“This is heaven, huh baby? “Michael says. Rich nods in agreement, a glowing smile on his face.

Devon sits in the jacuzzi and lets the bubbles sooth him as he thinks of his sister. He shivers as he thinks, “How the hell am I going to tell Jonah that the magic in the stone is not permanent and she will be loose in thirty or so years. Ah, no reason to tell him, lets just be happy and live our lives together, he’ll just worry anyways. Jonah catches Devon’s eye and smiles thinking “I’m the luckiest man in the world.”

---The End---