Chapter 16 Chapter 16 Bonding of Souls
Next morning..
"How did you sleep?" he asked from across the room.
I stretched and yawned. Slowly climbing out of my bed, I had to pee.
"Kira was looking for you last night. She needs to speak with you about something..," he said from the bedroom.
"Do you know where she is?" I asked still peeing.
"I think she is in her study," he said as I walked back into the room.
"I'll go see her after I wash up."
Rryan nodded, his eyes gleaming with warmth. "I'll join you soon."
As I prepared for the day, my mind lingered on the previous night's passion.
I found her in her study, surrounded by ancient tomes.
"Syla, I've discovered something," she smiled.
My curiosity piqued.
"An ancient ritual to amplify your powers," Kira explained.
"But it requires Rryan's participation.
"Tell me more." Kira's smile hinted at secrets.
"It's called the Bonding of Souls."
"I love it already!" I smiled.
"But isn't that the same as the Mate bond?"
"No, the mate bond is all about the flesh; this is about Souls beyond the grave," she said.
I leaned in to read the ancient text with Kira, as the door to her study creaked open.
Rryan stepped inside, his powerful presence filling the room.
"I sensed your excitement, my love, what’s going on?" he asked.
Kira nodded in greeting.
"Timely arrival, King Rryan. We were discussing the Bonding of Souls."
He strode across the room, his immortal grace evident in every step.
Standing behind me, he scanned the text, his chest against my back.
"The Bonding of Souls," he whispered, his breath warm on my neck.
Kira's eyes sparkled. "With the Bonding of Souls, your love will resonate throughout eternity."
Rryan's arms enveloped me, his warmth seeping into my skin.
"We'll retrieve the relics," he vowed. "Nothing will stand between us and eternity."
Kira nodded.
"The first relic lies in the Realm of Shadows, hidden within the Palace of Echoes."
Rryan's lips brushed my ear.
"Forever and always, my love."
That evening, we prepared for our journey. King Danyel insisted on joining us, as well as Lydia, Valin, and Lacy. Danyel leaned over and kissed my lips. This had become his thing since I accidentally turned my head when he was about to kiss my cheek two weeks ago; now he enjoys it way too. I smile at him, and I like it too. Rryan doesn't mind it at all. Vampyrs are very close like that, and Demi gods are even closer with their mating practices, only with other Demi gods.
"Did you know that some rulers, like the Ajaw King of Tikal, practiced sibling marriage to preserve royal bloodlines?"
Rryan shot him a glance to stop!
What are you doing? he asked his Father in their mindlink.
I just wanted to see her reaction. he smiled.
I don't think she is ready for that, he said.
You know why I asked Danyel said with a grin.
Let her ease into who she is, Rryan cautioned him.
I knew they were mindlinked by the way they smiled randomly.
With Kira's guidance, we set out on our perilous quest.
Over the last few weeks, I had learned how to shift into my beast, which was massive, even larger than Rryans.
We all gathered in the courtyard, shifting smoothly as we took to the night skies. I followed close behind Ryan and Danyel's beast; Lydia and Valin flanked us.
A few hours later, we flew over the Realm of Shadows, gliding low until touching down with a thud. Darkness swirled around us, but it seemed to know who we were, not coming too close.
We remained in our beast forms as we walked forward. Rryan released a low guttural growl just to warn any potential threat that we were not here to play.
We entered the Palace, whispers echoed through its halls.
Shadows danced upon the walls.
One by one, we shifted back into our humanoid forms. Rryan's grip on my hand tightened. "Stay close," he warned.
A beautiful female emerged from the darkness.
"Welcome, King Rryan," she said, her voice deep and mysterious. "I've been waiting for your arrival."
"I am Lyra, a Shadowborn assassin. I possess unparalleled knowledge of the Palace," she bowed to me and smiled at King Danyel. There was something there; her smile held a deep longing.
"I'll guide you through the labyrinth," Lyra offered, her eyes gleaming with intrigue.
"Beware the Echo Keepers," Lyra warned. "They'll stop at nothing to keep the relic hidden."
Rryan's eyes narrowed. "We won't be deterred."
As we navigated treacherous corridors, Rryan's protectiveness intensified.
"Let me know if you see any visions, anything at all," he whispered, his lips brushing my ear.
Lyra's knowing gaze lingered on us. "Your bond is remarkable."
Danyel spoke up, "It's more than you know." he pulled me to him and held me close, his arm just under my heavy breast. I could feel his swollen cock pushed up hard against my ass. I think he was using me as a shield so she could not see how turned on he was. She smiled like that made her want him even more.
We traversed the treacherous landscapes of the Realm of Shadows, darkness seemed to writhe around us.
Rryan's immortal abilities shielded me from the shadows' malevolent energy.
Lyra led us through twisted paths, avoiding deadly crevices and shadowy ambushes. I kept looking back at Danyel, who just smiled, not telling me more than I needed to know.
"Tell me, Lyra," I asked, my curiosity piqued, "what drives your loyalty to our cause?"
Lyra's gaze turned enigmatic. "A debt to the King, one I can never fully repay."
Rryan's expression softened. "You've more than repaid it, Lyra."
The Palace of Echoes loomed before us, its walls kept ancient secrets.
"Prepare yourselves," Lyra warned. "The Echo Keepers will unleash the shadows' full fury."
As we approached the entrance, a chilling melody drifted out.
"The Echo Song," Lyra whispered. "A siren's call, drawing victims into the Palace's heart."
Rryan's grip on my hand tightened. "They will make you want to fuck them," he said, and Lyra laughed. "He is right, but they also take great delight in making others fuck while they watch."
We stepped into the Palace, the Echo Song's haunting melody enveloping us. Rryan's eyes gleamed with determination. "It won't take much, she’s my lil vixen."
I giggled softly, my fangs slightly bared. "Our bond is stronger than any siren's call." Little did I know that my mother was also part Siren; their call was messing with my mind, awakening powers I didn't think I had.
Lyra led us through labyrinthine corridors, avoiding all the traps.
"The Echo Keepers serve the Palace's dark heart," Lyra explained as she maneuvered. "They'll stop at nothing to keep the relic hidden."
Rryan's jaw clenched. "We'll take it by force, if necessary."
I nodded my immortal senses on high alert.
“Rryan… I don’t think I should have come,” I said with a worried look on my face. My body began to heat up, my needs growing beyond what I have ever known them to be. I was craving things and people I had not craved before.
King Danyel grabbed me, trying to pull me back as I turned to him. My eyes had shifted, deepening to a rich violet threaded with gold, alluring and playful. Before I knew it, I was kissing his lips with great passion; he could not resist me! His mouth crashed against mine as his hands slid over my body, my moans spilling freely, sweet and dangerous. A siren’s song rose from my throat, melodic and irresistible, a voice that shimmered with desire and command—beautiful, hypnotic, impossible to ignore, like the voice of an angel.
Suddenly, a chorus of whispers erupted, echoing off the walls like laughter.
"Turn back, vampyrs," the voices warned. "While you still can." Their amusement showed.
Is She a Siren? Lyra asked in her mindlink with Rryan, watching me kiss Danyel passionately, my hand now in his pants, stroking his shaft, as my hips rubbed against his now rock-hard cock. He is helpless to stop me, nor does he want to. His eyes fixed on mine, his lustful desires rushing to the surface, his needs were great. My one desire was to please him.
Rryan just watched with a grin on his face. Lydia, Valin, and Kira moved back in fear, not sure of what Rryan would do, but he just watched as his cock grew hard. He knew his father was seeing the face of my mother; it was she whom he desired.
Kira interrupted and said, "We need them out of here now! No one told me about this!" Kira grabbed both of our hands as she opened a portal, porting us to safer grounds. Then she went back for the rest.
My cheeks were blood red with embarrassment as I slowly pulled my hand out of his pants; it was covered with his cum. He just smiled and turned away from me to adjust himself, panting heavily, clearly wanting more.
I heard water in the distance and went that way to wash. I was about to put my hand in when Lyra ran to me, pulling me back,
"Water Nymphs!" she warned.
She went forward, ripping the bottom of her shirt. She carefully wet it at the edge and returned to me, "So your part, Siren?" she asked.