Chapter 50
Hades pov
We all watched as my sister’s demon realm name was etched in the overseer bloodline plaque but instead of under Zon (Mars) in order of age, it was etched next to Zoro marking her as his gifted. The gasps fill the room. Zyaire’s booming laughter overpowers it.
Clapping his hands coming up to Nyx and Ambrose. Placing a hand on each of their shoulders. “As you all know that the head of the family names the imp but I thought it only fitting that my son should be the one to choose our princess’s name. A name I feel honored deeply. As we all know laws are in place for a reason and that doesn’t change now. ZeldaRay as it seems will be following her mother’s side so she and Zoro will feel the bond in two years.
I know that we normally have the choice of the next lady overseer. But we have decided that we will be holding the choosing, now. The binding will not happen until after they have marked and mated going through their first rut. But I am hoping that having these two seasons to get to know each other and learn the rules as the future leaders that the transition when I step down will go smoothly.”
The room cheers. I can’t help but watch my sister and Ambrose just stare at each other. Their bond now makes so much sense also the fact all the familiars are here instead of playing with each other. I can’t think of a better match for the old man and my sister. He’s been frozen at the physical age of eighteen. “you know that means we could live as long as a full demon you know? Right?” raven links me. Stunned as I look over at her and nod. Then I glance at Vlad and I start to panic. If we do live that long what does that mean for them? The thought of being without Vlad in my life rips my heart apart. The air around me starts to thin as I struggle to get air in my lungs. My love for Vlad is only a fraction of what I know she feels for him and for him her. Vlad is a hybrid but the life span of both her parents is the standard 150-200 years if we are not killed before then. A demon doesn’t reach adulthood until they are 100. The math of things does not add up to a happy ending.
The crackle of a roaring fire plays in my ears as my vision wavers. A sharp sting in my neck sends cold ice covering me as my energy is drained.
Waking up staring at my ceiling my head pounding. “honey you want to tell me what happened?” my mother’s soothing voice says. Looking over I see her worried face. “so I have been thinking and feeling Vlad and raven are mates but then seeing that Nyx and Ambrose are mates was amazing then I panicked as I looked over at Vlad. First, if they are mates how will that work he’s never going to live as long as raven then I realized that I would lose him at the beginning of our lives and I couldn’t think of a worse future and I panicked. I’m sorry mom.” Covering my eyes in shame.
“Zyaire wants to see you when you're better. And I get that my love. It’s the same fear I face every day with your father. I fear I had hoped none of you would have to face it. And between you and me I think we all think those two are mates. There is nothing strong enough to separate them.” “other than death.” I huff. “shhhh. Rest a little while longer. Then go see the big guy he’s worried well we all were no one’s seen you lose control like that in years.” Nodding as she finishes. “I haven’t felt panic like that before. It was worse than when the rabid bear attacked Cerberus and myself.” She nods in understanding. Slowly sitting up a glass of shimmering peach-colored bubbly appears floating in front of me. Shaking my head I take it. “thanks old man” sipping the fruity drink. “see even that dust bunny was worried. Hope that taste better than it smells.” “you'd think after all these years you’d stop smelling his concoctions.” Both of us smirked at the other. The drink warms me from the inside. “what did you guys use on me.” “I have no clue am said he's been working on a way to stop from going feral. He had a feeling with you being a fire demon and Hades's anger or really any emotion that makes you run hot could trigger an overheating and then your relational side shuts off and you go feral. As you know it’s something he knows first hand about.” “remind me to send him a fruit basket.” Finishing the drink feeling better already. Standing I hold my hand out for my mother. She's strong and powerful but she sometimes gets stuff if sitting too long a lasting side effect from the two years in a wheelchair.
“Please tell me I didn’t hurt anyone or anything.” “only the spot you were standing and Zyaire kinda likes it. Says we can use it as that was the last guy that upset me. Spot” laughing at his childish behavior.
Breaking off from my mother I mist to the portal room, walking through to the demon realm. Zyaire is waiting for me dropping my head he chuckles. “if I got upset every time one of my imps cause a problem when their emotions got too big for them I don’t think they would like me very much. But tell me Zion what had you panicking?” telling him about my fear he nods. “I had the same fear. As you know I had a feeling about Zoro and our princess so I sought out a watcher. She told me that the halflings will live a closer life span to us. Then worried about all those like your aunt Braylynn and the young fear demon so I asked her about that. Now I hope this is true and I am choosing to believe in it until proven otherwise. She said that once marked and mated making it through the first rut. The pair's souls will mirror as well as their life spans. The longest life span is the one they will follow. But unlike wolves, we do not have a second chance. We can live beyond our gifted death if we have imps to keep us grounded.” A weight lifted off my chest.
“I asked about your future would you like to know what she said.” “nope, I don’t want to risk it. I don’t want to worry about when’s when I can enjoy the now.” His face lights up with pride. “I am very proud of you. You’ve grown into a strong leader when the time comes I have no doughts that between you and Zoro the realms will be kept balanced. Remember you will always have us. Our families were destined to mix and work together to maintain balance.”
