The Demon Princess and Death

This book is book 4 in a series and the final book, the first book in this series, is called. Her Vampire Prince, these books can not be read as a stand-alone. Thank you xxx " Natassa or Chelsea, I am sorry. What name should I call you ? " Sophie asked, her voice soft like an angel. I turned toward her and smiled. I had been out on the balcony enjoying the view of their little slice of hidden heaven. I knew she would come to talk to me. I knew her fears already. That was why I came out of the way so she could approach me. " Either way, I am both. But we do agree this is my time, my body. So Chelsea preferred, but I will answer to any ". I laughed at her amused face, this still felt surreal to me even with all my memories back and now feeling whole, deep down there is still that scared girl. " I remember when my world turned upside down all those years ago, from a mere mortal who was kidnapped no matter what my mate says, to a powerful witch. It was quite a head spin" she agreed, laughing. I nodded, it was a little different for us, I had all the memories and Natassa just felt a part of me. It was like I had lived two lives. She walked over to stand beside me, a small smile on her face as she looked out at the view alongside of me. " You have done a fine job handling my brother. The fates picked well with who they gave his stolen powers to. He loves you, not in the way he once thought he did. Now he has his own mate. But I see the bond you share, and it is beautiful. I am glad that Dante finally came to understand it and not feel threatened by it. Arakas, although I do understand, is literally a devil. So I know it won't always have been easy for you," I told her, and she rolled her eyes. " That is an understatement. I love him also. He is like a part of me, it is strange. I just understand him, yet not at all. He still manages to surprise me, like the fact he is a demi god ". She shook her head. I looked at her, and I knew the conversation was about to turn serious. " He told me that the powers he had were nothing like what he should have. I mean I remember when I stabbed him with that blade and what I felt then, your father came and took them back. He said they were too strong for this world. Will these powers be like that or less ? I am babbling. I apologize. He says that you hold that decision in your hand. When you do, if you do, give him them back. What does that mean for the link I share with him ? My fire ? " She asked a little nervously. " It will strengthen along with him. You were chosen to keep him under control; Sophie, his mate too. He walks a fine line between right and wrong. You and she keep him choosing the right path. You are what keeps the balance with him though. For this battle Sophie will test him. Which means we need a fail-safe, you. When I give him his powers back fully, I will also link you to him, fully. Your life and his life are linked. Your powers are linked, everything. We need to keep him with us, Sophie. Do you understand me ? These powers will be just like the ones my father took back. You weren't ready for them back then. Nor was your family to fully protect you. Do you feel you all are now ? " I asked her. " We will be like you and Natassa, but in separate bodies ? " She asked me, her brow furrowed. I smiled." Kind of, Natassa is me, you will still be you, and he will be him " she mused over my explanation. " And after the fight ? If we win, what then ? " She asked me and I turned and took her hand, holding it in mine. " Your choice to keep it or become mortal again. Well kind of, you will remain a witch, bonded with your sisters, still with the fire element. It will be like when you first gained your powers. I will do whatever you wish " I tell her, and she sighs. " Our children are a part of this, aren't they ? " She asks me sadly and I nod. " I am afraid, so" I tell her. " We all knew the day would come that our children would be needed. Now it is here. I feel unprepared for something I have been preparing for, well, for years since they were born", she laughed nervously. " They are the next generation. I see many ways of this turning out. I see too much at times. It scares even me, but I remain focused on the good outcomes. Your children were born and raised by you all for a reason. You need to trust in that, same as you were all picked for this. I need you. You are the glue to all of this. I hope you know the power you have " I told her. She looks at me confused, and I just smile at her. " Your mate is on the way and so is mine, so I will make you a promise. I will do everything, I mean everything, to keep you all safe. You have my word " I promised her with conviction. She searched my face, her eyes serious. " That is good enough for me" she stated, just as our beloved mates walked out on to the balcony. They eyed us both standing there, no doubt they heard some of our conversation. Dante walks up to Sophie, with so much love in his eyes for her, it was blinding. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her to him. " What are you girls talking about out here princess ? "He asked her. She glanced up at him, then at me and winked. A playful smile on her lips. " Just about how you kidnapped me" she stated. His eyes narrowed, he did not believe her for a second. I saw his eyes flicker across her face. Then he laughed. "The best decision I ever made" he murmured, before he kissed her lips. I looked away from their sweet display to my own mate. Adam was looking out at the view. When he turned to look back at me, he also had a mischievous look. " I do love a balcony with a good view" he winked at me, making me blush at his hidden meaning. For all the power I had, this man could make my stomach flutter with a thousand butterflies. He smirked at my reaction, still so arrogant. He knows the reactions he pulls from me. He reached out and snagged my hand and pulled me to him. He placed me in front of him as we looked out at the view. I hear his voice ring through my head " We will be just fine, I know how much you are putting on yourself. Look around you, my love, you are no longer fighting your battles alone. This is a welcoming family, and they already welcome you " he murmured. I felt my heart skip a beat , for so long both of us, me and Leianna, had been alone. But that was what scared me also. I saw the love here. It bounced around them and shone so brightly. The enemy we are about to face will only want to take that away; it will be tarnished. I felt a hand grab mine that was resting on the balcony. I looked to see my brother had appeared and stood there. He looked out, and not at me, but I knew what he was saying without saying it. Now I knew Sophie was OK with this.I closed my eyes, and let the power I had held back from him. It flowed through my fingers and into his. I watched as he took in a breath. He looked at me frantically. His hand flew up to his head, I heard a female gasp and looked past Arakas to Sophie, she had a hand on her head too and was panting. " You will want to catch her. She will pass out soon. The power they are accepting is strong. Their bodies will need a day to rest afterward "I told Dante. He looked up at me a little annoyed, no doubt he would have liked a pre-warning. " Time is of the essence. I apologize. Adam, please catch my brother, then me. Place us all in a room together. This power leaving me is also tiring. I will need to bond with them. It will be easier if they are close " I say as my vision began to blur. I watch my brother's body collapse and my mate moves to quickly lay him down before he is back behind me. " Goodnight my love "he murmurs. I smiled as I fell back into his arms.