The Chaotic Configuration -Book 3 in The Chaos Chronicles

Chapter 21: Ereshkigal

"The void? This is not good news, as it shows Tiamat’s power is growing due to our dearest Mother’s activities. You will have to be careful, Moonchild, the darkness is always attracted to the light. " Superbia is awarded.

"It does not matter, we are going to the mortal realm where Richard and I can protect her best," Eric said, trying to hide his concern, but Jamie felt his feelings across their mate bond like a jolt.

"Typical male, not seeing the big picture. The Void’s influence will affect all realms. Besides, the Moonchild has made a deal with us. To help you escape, she needs to give us the chaotic configuration.

"Fire Sprite? Please tell me that this is not true! You know better than to make deals with demons! " Eric growled.

"You know, I would do anything to keep you safe!" Jamie said simply.

"Then you are breaking the deal!" Eric said.

"What! Do you think the moonchild can keep giving you her power indefinitely? Besides, unlike mortals, once an immortal gives their word, it is binding. The moonchild was aware of this when she entered into the deal. " Superbia pointed out.

"Rest assured, I would not go back on my word as long as you keep my mate safe! " Jamie said.

"Do this and everyone will be safe across the realms, including your two mates."

"Fine, just tell me what I need to do. I don’t want my mate to stay here a second longer than he needs to." Jamie said firmly.

"You need to go to the nearshore and persuade the boatman to take you across the sea of lost souls. From there, you must go through the valley of sorrow, until you reach the entrance of the labyrinth of desolation. At the centre of the labyrinth, you will find the place where the chaotic configuration is kept. But be warned, some guardians lay within the labyrinth whose sole purpose is to prevent you from getting it! "

"Well, this all sounds simply delightful. A field of sorrows? The Valley of Souls? Why haven't you been on holiday to these places already? " Eric snapped.

"Actually, it is the Valley of Sorrow and the Sea of Lost... never mind!" Jamie said as she saw the furious expression on Eric’s face. But it was too late!

"Well, that makes such a massive difference, thank you, love, for pointing that out. I feel so much better now. By chaos, why did I bother worrying in the first place? "Eric said sarcastically.

"It will be alright, Eric," Jamie said, trying to soothe her mate.

"Just give me some time, Jamie, I can think of something…" Eric said in a pleading voice. A wave of worry suddenly hit Jamie, and she realised how concerned her husband was.

"Darling, I will be fine. Remember, I am your Trickster Queen and I have been trained by the very best! " Jamie said with a smile and a wink.

"I know what you are trying to do, and it won’t work!" Eric grumped.

"Oh, relax, big boy! She won’t be alone, she will have her guardians and our precious pet. " Tentigo said.

"No disrespect, but I don’t think a glorified weasel is going to help against such challenges as the Valley of Desolation," Eric said with a sigh as he looked at Tracker, who was in the middle of licking his privates clean.

Tracker’s head snapped up as he said, "A glorified weasel? I must inform you that I am an Ichneumon! You should be honoured to be in my meer presence, mortal! "

"Yeah, sure, I will put that on my list of things to do!" Eric said with an eye roll.

Tracker was about to respond when Superbia said, "Enough! Tracker: You will treat the blessed mate of a goddess with respect. Plus, for the love of chaos, will you please stop licking them. You will make them sore, and I am not rubbing cream on them again!"

"Yes, mistress." Tracker said in a hurt tone.

"There is one last thing, Moonchild. You will also be taking my daughter." Superbia said.

"What? Your daughter? Do you have a child? " Jamie said, visibly shocked.

"Yes, Ereshkigal come forward!" Superbia said, and a young woman who looked to be in her twenties. She had both human and demon features and Jamie realised that the child was a hybrid. The woman had long blood-red hair, with pale skin and dark brown eyes.

"I am pleased to meet you, moonchild, and rest assured that I will be your guide on this journey," Ereshkigal said with a small smile.

"I am happy to meet you too, Ereshkigal. But I don’t know how I am going to walk out of here with you. " Jamie said. She had a feeling this demoness would be useful, but even the dim troll demon guards would notice an extra person.

"You can use soul shard," Superbia explained.

"Soulshard?" Jamie said, confused, as she looked down at her silver bracelet. Soulshard was her weapon of power that was given to her by her mother, the Moon Goddess. Soulshard changes into whatever weapon is effective to fight Jamie’s weapon, and since finding out her weapon's true name, Soulshard has grown even more powerful.

"Your weapon of power can also act as a soul's vessel. All my daughter needs to do is to touch your weapon and her being will be transferred into it.

"Could I get Eric out the same way?" Jamie said, suddenly excited.

"I am afraid not. It only works with immortal souls. Mortal souls are far too fragile!" Cupiditas, the Demon of Greed, said.

"OK, I have a condition too. Before I go, I want to spend some time with my mate alone. It is the least you can do after springing that surprise on me. " Jamie said.

Oh goody! Yes, of course. Can I watch it? Pretty please? " Tentigo asked, jumping up and down whilst clapping her hands.

"No!" Eric and Jamie said in unison.

"Enjoy, but remember only 15 minutes, so use them wisely!" Superbia said as she clicked her fingers.

Eric and Jamie felt a cooling energy flow over their skin. They suddenly were alone in Eric’s cell. "Well, welcome to my humble abode!" Eric said as Jamie looked around, trying to lighten the mood.

"It is charming…" Jamie said, playing along. She would give her mate whatever he needed. If it was a few minutes of normality and teasing, then that is what she would do.

"We need to talk about the deal you made," Eric said firmly.

"No, we don't think the deal is made. End of discussion. Now are you going to spend the next 13 minutes arguing with me or are you going to give your trickster Queen something to remember you buy? " Jamie said with a raised eyebrow. Jamie knew full well that even though she appeared to be a demon to everyone else, Eric’s rouge eyes could see through the glam magic.

"You still want to mate, even now?" Eric said surprised.

"Eric, to be honest, I want you to bend me over and be balls deep in me. I missed you and I love you. I want to feel... " Jamie was beginning to try and persuade him, but she shouldn’t have bothered. Eric growled, and she found herself pinned face-first to the wall, with Eric undoing her trousers. He slipped them down and undid his own.

"I didn’t want to take you like this….here…but.."Eric growled in her ear.

"But your Queen commands it! Give me what I need, my beautiful mate! " "Jamie demanded as she felt her arse being pulled towards him.

"As you command!" Eric growled as he thrust into her. They both moaned in pleasure at the sensation of becoming one. Eric started to thrust and Jamie wished this moment would never end.