by Celia Styles
She laughed and followed him back down the large staircase to a dining room that held a large table. It could easily sit 30 people it was so large. She was instantly served with so much food she couldn’t even think about eating all of it. She smiled at Broden as she nibbled a biscuit. For some reason she felt at peace here. She felt safe and comfortable.
“Tell me what an enlightened is.”
He looked at her and sat back in his chair. “Back when supernaturals ruled the lands there was a higher power who stood in control. Kind of like a king and queen but they were the most powerful beings in all the worlds. There were only five of these beings. When they saw that their time was coming to an end to rule, some decided to spread their seed so that their kind could live on. Some tried to mate with supernatural beings, but those children did not live. The only way to breed was with a human. The human had to be untainted. These children were guarded with protection like you can only imagine. They were precious, and the future of a race. When war split, only a few of them survived and were scattered throughout the world to live among the humans. Where many children are now born of this bloodline, there are only few who are born with the power that was once held by the rulers. These children are called the enlightened. The powers they have can only come about when they consume to two supernaturals. When they mate with a supernatural they combine their powers with their mate, and together, they become a dynamic duo that is unstoppable. We have not seen an enlightened for over 600 years. If the seer says that you are what we have been told then it changes everything. The werewolves are coming down hard on humans and there is talk of a takeover. We cannot let that happen.”
“Ok so you think I am some powerful being in disguise then?”
“Yes. It is what your people call a witch. You can change the course of history and save the human race from extinction if you are.”
Angela sat back in her chair and looked at him. She should be laughing, but by now she knew there were things that she didn’t know anything about out there. He had such a stoic look on his face that she knew he believed what he said to her.
“What if I say ‘no’ and go home?”
“Then you hold the responsibility of the end of a race. The werewolves will surely come steal you from your bed and get you to succumb to them, using your powers for evil. They will resort to all measures to get what they want and it won’t be pleasurable for you at all.”
She shivered and sat there. Broden went on to explain about the evolution of vampires, werewolves, sea serpents and other mythological creatures that she had only heard about in fairy tales. When he escorted her to her room he warned her not to try to leave and that there would be a guard at the door if she tried. Leaving her standing alone in her room, he left.
Angela didn’t think that she could sleep, but she must have passed out sometime during the night. She woke back up. It was in the middle of the night. When she sat up in the bed she realized that she wasn’t alone either. Sitting beside her on the bed watching her was Damon.
“What are you doing here?” She scrambled up towards the headboard and pulled the sheet up to her chin. She had on a tank top and her panties under the sheets.
“Waiting for you. You look quite angelic when you sleep. That is, until you wake and open your mouth.” He grinned at her.
“Wouldn’t you be if you were kidnapped?” She scoffed back at him.
He traced his finger down her bare arm and she shivered. She felt pulled towards him like she needed him. She bit her lower lip. Could she let herself go? He smiled at her with a devilish grin like he knew what she was thinking. His hand moved its path up to wrap behind her head bringing her in for a kiss. He kissed her deeply and passionately and she clung to him. Something was different this time. It was if he wasn’t holding anything back. He gently coaxed her down to the bed to lean over her and kiss her deeply. His hand trailed down her side to mold against her breast and he pulled back to look into her eyes.
“As much as I would like to stay here and make you mine, we need to talk.”
She nodded suddenly not able to find her voice. That afternoon, as she sat with Broden and Damon he explained that the seer did acknowledge that she was believed to be an enlightened. He had taken her hairbrush with him for the seer to use. However, the seer had said that the path she was going to have to take would be a hard one and it had to be of her own choice. He told her that she would stay there until she made her decision. In the mean time, Broden would train her as one of the soldiers and teach her how to fight. When the time came, she would have to choose two men to mate with if she wanted to go through with the prophecy. Afterwards, she would have to decide which man she wants to be her mate. He acknowledged her and told her that he would first have to agree to the two men she chose. Angela had gaped at him like he was crazy. He gave her two weeks to decide.
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It had been almost two weeks since that night when she found out who she really was. She had gotten close to Broden while training with him and knew that he would guard her with his life. They spent the early mornings and sometimes the afternoons together training and fighting along the fields outside the castle. He joked and laughed with her, even throwing her into a pond at one time. The late afternoons and evenings she spent at the castle with Damon. He was more mysterious than Broden. She assumed that was because he was king. She found herself wishing he would touch her. He would briefly skim his hands or fingers across her skin. They took long walks in the garden with her hand in his arm. He told her of his family back in Italy. He had clothes made for her as well.
It was the night that she would have to choose and he had a ball planned for the event. All those in the kingdom would be there which she found out was over 200 people. He had a woman come in who helped her with her hair half swept up high on her head with curls cascading down her back. She stepped into the dark blue ball gown and stood as the woman zipped the back up. She adorned the satin white gloves that came to her elbows. Turning and looking at herself in the mirror, she didn’t even recognize herself. She looked like a princess.
“You look beautiful my queen.” The woman said in hushed tones. The kingdom saw her with Damon and thought her to choose him as her mate. She took a deep breath and slid her feet into the strappy heels. Taking one more glance, she thanked the woman for her help and smiled tenderly at the woman’s blush.
Angela took the stairs lightly. She looked down to make sure that she didn’t miss a step. As she got to the middle of the stairs she heard everything go quiet. At the hushed sounds she looked up and saw that everyone was looking up at her. She looked out and saw both Broden and Damon making their way to the stairs. As she reached the bottom of the stairs both men bowed to her. All the people in the hall and ballroom instantly kneeled. They already looked at her as an enlightened, and possibly their queen.
“You are breathtaking my pet.” Damon whispered in her ear.
“Yes ravishing.” Broden agreed. She smiled at them.
The evening went on with lots of laughter and joy and she found herself dancing multiple songs with Damon and Broden, as well as others that she didn’t know. They were happy to introduce themselves to her as they twirled the dance floor. She felt like Cinderella, and for the first time was happy to just be herself; be alive. Neither Damon’s eyes nor Broden’s left her. The time finally came for her to decide. The people looked around at each other, then directed their attention to her expectantly she took a deep breath.
“It is time my pet.” Damon escorted her to the middle of the floor.
“Ms. Angela Duncan is an enlightened, as proved by the prophecy. Most of you already know this and know that this ball is in celebration of her and of finding one so rare in our company. In order for the prophecy to live out she must mate with a supernatural. She must be taken by two supernaturals to awaken her power. First, she must chose if she will fulfill her destiny, and then she must choose the two chosen ones. Her final choice will be to decide who, among those tw
o, will be her mate. What do you chose Angela?” He turned towards her and she suddenly felt all eyes on her for the second time that night. “Remember, I have to approve the men you choose.” His heated gaze stared at her and she felt herself warm all over.
She cleared her throat loudly. “I have chosen to fulfill my destiny.” She said the words without thinking and knew there was no way to take them back.
Damon smiled at her. “Who do you choose Angela?”
“You.” She squeaked.
“And?” He whispered it as he came closer to her side. His gaze told her in volumes what she was in store for. His intense gaze swept over her low neckline and the rise and fall of her breasts.
“Broden.” She whispered. She knew it was what the people wanted and she felt safe with them both. She watched his smile widen and she felt a presence behind her. Instantly, she knew it was Broden.
His hands came to rest on her hips and he leaned down to whisper into her ear. “Shall we take this upstairs honey?”
Angela felt her breath quicken as she felt his hands and looked over at Damon. “Yes.” She barely whispered but knew both of them heard her. Damon walked towards her. He looked like a dark panther about to pounce on his prey.
“The enlightened has chosen. In the morning she will choose her mate. For tonight, we dance and enjoy the celebration. We have much to be thankful for.” He raised his hands in the air and she heard everyone yell in enjoyment. Angela didn’t hear much after that as Damon walked to her and took her hand in his. She felt Broden come to her other side and grab the other hand. They ascended the stairs, the three of them, as the party continued on at the bottom of the stairs.
Angela felt embarrassed as she thought about the people they had just left. They all knew what the three of them left to go do. They finally reached her door and she felt herself shake as she followed Damon in. She felt Broden behind her and then felt his fingers as he slid the zipper down. “As beautiful as you look in this dress, I think it is time we get rid of it my dear.” She felt the material swirl around her ankles as he let it drop. “Step honey.” She did as he commanded and stood in her white lace bra and panties. Broden walked out from behind her carrying the dress and went to stand by Damon’s side. They both stared at her with open desire. These two men were gorgeous beyond compare and they both wanted her. She still had on her heels, and reaching up she undid the combs that held the sides and part of the back of her hair up. Her hair tumbled down to her waist. It laid in curls and waves of dark brown and she looked at them both. By this time she felt herself partially panting. She knew her mouth was lightly apart as her eyes looked from one man to another. Both men took off their jackets, letting them fall and then proceeded to unbutton and remove their shirts as well.
Angela stood still and in awe as she watched them undress to their boxers. They were muscled and built perfectly to every woman’s wildest fantasy. They were both more than any woman could ask for and they were hers for tonight. She started to worry about not being enough for them. What if they were too much and she couldn’t make them happy?
“That is not possible my dear. Just looking at you is exquisite torture.”
“Can you read my thoughts?” She looked at Damon questioningly.
“I have that ability.”
“And are you the only one who can?”
“There are only a few with telepathic abilities. I am the only one here.”
“Good then you are the only one who needs to hear it.”
“Hear what?” He smiled at her although he knew what she was going to say.
“Stay the hell outta my head, that’s what.”
“For now.” He walked to her and pulled her against him. At the same time she felt Broden’s hands from behind her coast over her stomach and across to her hips. Curling his fingers in the band of her little panties, he slowly slid them down her legs at the same time Damon unsnapped her bra. Her body was on fire everywhere. She was breathing hard and knew that the underwear that lay at her feet were soaked with her excitement. She stared into Damon’s eyes and felt his lips as he kissed her softly. Not one to be left out, she felt his lips graze first the side of her neck then up to her ear. He traced the shell of her ear with his tongue and then sucked on her ear lobe. Damon’s lips left hers to trail down her neck and gently capture her nipple between his teeth. She felt something sharp and gasped at the feeling. She felt Broden’s hands coast over her and then slip in between her legs. His hands teased her mercilessly coming close to the spot where she wanted them but never making contact. Finally she felt his fingers apply pressure to her clit and she moaned deeply. Damon was nibbling and sucking at her breasts using his hands to torture one while his mouth tortured the other.
Angela felt Broden’s lips feather kisses down her back and across her ass. At the first touch of his tongue and lips between her legs she gasped. His hands circled her thighs and pushed outward until she widened her stance. Her legs were so wide that if she didn’t hold on to Damon’s shoulders she would have fallen over forward. Her head fell back as she felt both men work her body until she was completely languid. Broden pushed first one and then two fingers inside her opening. It was like a vacuum with suction trying to pull his fingers in even more. She rotated her hips against him wanting more and more of the delicious torture. He moved his fingers inside her while his other hand circled the other opening. She gasped when she felt the fingers of his other hand entered the puckered little hole as well. His fingers worked in and out of her stretching her and preparing her she knew for what was about to happen. His teeth nibbled her nether lips and then he sucked her clit into his mouth.
“Oh god. Oh my god. I can’t take this.”
“Let go, my sweet.” The voice came from Damon as his mouth left her breasts to come up to take her mouth. Massaging her breasts which were now red and sensitive he kissed her deeply. Her scream of ecstasy was swallowed in his mouth as he kissed her. He broke the kiss and she laid her head on his shoulder while she panted trying to catch her breath. Broden lifted her to the bed and sat her up on her knees. Her body was so sensitive at this point that just a simple touch sent sparks straight to her clit. It was amazing, and she wanted more. She felt Broden behind her and heard someone sliding a drawer out. She felt something slick and cold trickle down between her cheeks and then his fingers were there again spreading her. She moaned deeply when she didn’t feel his hands anymore. She suddenly felt something else there instead and knew instantly that it was his penis. He slowly slid inside her and she gasped at the pleasure and pain. Damon kneeled in front of her and kissed her deeply caressing every part of her body. She gasped when she felt Broden push even further inside her. He kept going until she didn’t think she could take anymore.
“You are so tight, I don’t know how long I can hold on. My god you feel exquisite.” He brushed his lips across her shoulder and she felt him slide out almost completely and then slide in again. She felt her legs being spread as Damon slid under her. She looked down at his handsome face and tried to smile but couldn’t. Her body was over stimulated and she needed something. Release? She didn’t know, but she moaned deeply as she felt Broden slide out of her until just the tip of him rested inside her. Damon slid inside her pussy slowly watching her face for her emotions.
“Oh dear god. Yes. Please.” Damon slid in until he was completely inside her. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes. She couldn’t think. All she could do was feel as they both slid in and out of her. She was panting and crying out. In a matter of minutes needed to orgasm more than she ever had in her life. When she didn’t think she could take anymore they picked up their pace faster and faster. Broden gripped her breasts in his hands while Damon gripped her hips. She turned her head to kiss Broden deeply and then leaned over to kiss Damon. Damon wasn’t satisfied however until he pulled her closer and deepened his kiss. He kept kissing her until she exploded around them. She jerked her mouth from his and screamed her release to the ceiling. Although she c
ouldn’t see it, the men watched as her body glowed from around her in a bright light.
Angela woke to find herself in her bed. She yawned and looked over to see Broden sitting on the bed. He smiled down at her.
“How are you feeling?”
“Great. Sore. But I will be ok. Did it work…?”
“Yes, my dear, but now is the time to pick your mate. It must be one of us two.”
The look on her face changed from joy to sadness. “But… I mean, I care for you both. I just….” Her face frowned when she looked at him.
“It is ok my dear. I know what your choice is. We both do thanks to the seer, but I must hear you reject me as your mate. We knew when we saw you that our queen has finally come home. Damon is more than my king. He is my brother although we share no blood relation. I have come to care about you and know that you will make a hell of a queen.” He smiled at her as he swept her hair out of her face.
A tear rolled down her cheek as she grasped his hand. “I am sorry Broden, but I do choose Damon as my mate. Not because he is king but because he does something to me here.” She patted where her heart lay in her chest. “I cannot explain it. He just makes me whole and I feel at ease with him as if I have found where I belong.”