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"You're close to him , The Soul Collector I mean" Sapphire said after we sat in silence for a few minutes.

"Aztec is my family , I love him" I replied , my tone firm and my eyes unwavering as I gazed into her own .

Sapphire was a stunning girl with light coffee coloured skin , chestnut eyes and long curly dark brown hair that had natural light brown streaks. I didn't know much about her but I could tell she was confident and was a real force to be reckoned with , she was someone that could match Aztec energy .

I was a firm believer of fate and I knew fate didn't make a mistake , I just had to let her know how much of a good person Aztec was and that she should give him a chance . Even though I was still a little miffed about him making me fall into a wall , my back was throbbing .

"He slaughtered an entire race into becoming almost extinct, that isn't normal Blue . I don't want that and I won't" Sapphire said , her eyes almost daring me to defy her .

Usually , I would have shied away from this type of situation as I hated any sort of confrontation, especially with someone I didn't know . But I had to fight Aztec's corner , I wouldn't let this go without a fight .

"He did and he's sorry , it still haunts him to this day , I can tell. He's made awful mistakes, mistakes that I will never justify but he's not the same person and he deserves the chance to show you that . Even if it takes him an eternity, give him the chance . The world isn't perfect unfortunately and there is no good without bad , it's how it works but in order to be better, we must forgive" I said passionately.

"Listen , I don't want to be a bitch or be rude but what the hell do you know ? I've heard all about you and your punisher. You were groomed to be his lapdog from birth , groomed to think his shit doesn't stink and what he does is normal . It's not . I'm human and In my world what The soul collector did would get him sentenced to death . He's a monster and there's nothing you can say to change my mind"

I flinched slightly at her words and I couldn't help but feel offended, I knew how I was raised and what I was taught but I also wasn't stupid . I knew right from wrong , I was intelligent and knew how to form my own opinions and I constantly battled with my thoughts of Kavos's behaviour and things he had done in the past .

I didn't like her tone and I found it patronising , I was seventeen , not seven and I didn't need to be talked down too .

"You're entitled to your opinion" was my quiet reply .

"I'll show you to your room , why don't you get some sleep and I'll see you at breakfast" She said with a sigh before getting up .

"Where are we ?" I asked curiously , as I followed her .

"It's Chaos and Jasmines castle , the wards here are too strong for your friend to just appear in which is why the twins bought us here. Anyway, here's your room"

"Goodnight"

"Yeah right" She snorted before spinning on her heels and leaving .

That night I found it hard to sleep , my dreams clouded with worry for my mate and sadness for my best friend who was no doubt suffering. I just wanted everyone to be happy and it broke my heart that so much despair was happening , I couldn't wait for this all to be all over .

War bought nothing but pain.

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I wondered how Jasmine felt about living in a castle , although it was more like a fortress , it was big and grand and full of servants bustling about. It was absolutely breath taking and on my way down to breakfast I had got a glimpse of the castle gardens, although I thought it was way too big to be described as just a garden.

The dining room was a spectacular room, it was all white with a huge portrait of Chaos that looked eerily real. The room was decorated with fierce prophetic flowers that looked wild, a large table thats contents contained gold cutlery , plates and cups and a immense resplendent crystal chandelier that was above it .

It was breathtaking but it didn't seem... homely , I much preferred the house Kavos and I lived in.

"Hey , are you girls okay ?" Came the voice of Jasmine from behind us which startled me .

I had spent the last ten minutes in silence as Sapphire hadn't even glanced at me when I walked in for breakfast and as I didn't want another disagreement , I had been stuck in my own thoughts. I was glad that Jasmine was joining us as while I didn't know her very well, I felt oddly comfortable around her and I was sure she would be better company than her twin who was frowning at her french toast.

"Yes thank you , the food is lovely here although i do prefer cooking myself. I wonder if I could ask your chef for the recipe?" I asked , looking up at her .

"Of course" She agreed , taking her seat "Sapphire , I heard about your mate , are you happy?"

"What do you think ? In mated to someone named The Soul collector, I know about the stuff he's done and how much people he has slaughtered and whilst you two may be content with your psychopathic murderous boyfriends, that's not exactly the life I envisioned for myself . It's not normal and I won't be apart of it" Sapphire hissed , her eyes flashing in anger.

I watched as Jasmine opened and closed her mouth and I began to feel uncomfortable because what Sapphire said had hit homewith me and the image of Kavos's outburst when we had went on our first date flashed through my mind .

Ron let out a blood curling scream as Kavos slowly carved his eyes out , blood began to pour everywhere and I felt my stomach turn in disgust. Tears streamed down my face as I screamed at Kavos to stop and once Rons eyes were in Kavos's hand, he dropped them on the floor and crushed them under his foot.

Rons body twitched horrifically , his screams still bouncing around the room as people began to shout and run out of the restaurant but with a click of Kavos's fingers , the doors were sealed shut.

Shuddering , I pushed the flashback to the back of my mind and tried to think of something more positive but I couldn't help the niggling voice in the back of my head that told that Kavos was an evil bad person .

Someone that I shouldn't be with because if I loved someone like him , it meant I was as bad as him . I squeezed my eyes shut and tried to block the voice out , I didn't want to think horrible thoughts about my mate but what If Sapphire was right ?

"You may be unhappy but you don't have to take it out on the rest of us . Chaos loves me , last night was the best night of my life , we completed the mating bond and I won't have you take it away . I know he's not perfect but it's different here , it's -"

"Oh cry me a fucking river ! I'm ruining your happiness? Because I'm calling your mate out for being an absolute lunatic and don't want that for myself ? Sorry for having standards!" Sapphire yelled back at her sister , pushing up from the table and making her chair fall backwards .

"Well maybe he's the mate your deserve because you're a horrible person who thrives on negatively!" Jasmine yelled back, her chest heaving and hands shaking .

"Screw you!" She snarled before storming out the room.

"Would you like some privacy ?" I asked after a few minutes of awkward silence as I didn't want to intrude and she was obviously very upset .

"No , I'm fine . I'm really sorry about that , I'm never usually so... fiery but I was just so happy this morning and now I feel sucky" She replied , running her fingers through her hair in dismay .

"You looked it, radiant and beautiful. Can I ask you something ?"

"Yes , of course"

"What was it like? Not in detail of course but did it hurt ? Kavos and I's mating time is becoming closer and closer and I just want to know what I'm in for" I asked feeling slightly awkward.

I knew about sex basics from Margret and Ms. Reid and the odd things Aztec or the twins said but I didn't really know everything or how it felt . I was excited for it and I couldn't wait to be close to him, my body was yearning for it more and more since the mating mark and I knew it would be happening soon . But I was also scared and nervous but I knew Jasmine would be able to understand and she was more or less in the same position as I was .

"It was hot and sexy and I rocked her world . Gave her three orgasm too, now follow me to my office , I need to speak to the both of you" Chaos said , appearing from thin air.

My mouth dropped open at what he had just said and I couldn't help but think that was something that Aztec would have said . I couldn't believe the God of Punishment and Revenge could be so vulgar! Even Jamsine looked shocked .

"There was no need for that's and use the door like a normal person!" She tutted , standing up and following him out the room.

"Do this , do that , nag nag nag . We arent even out our honeymoon stage yet and you're already becoming a pain"

"We never had a honeymoon stage considering I was kidnapped"

"Oh yeah , I always forget about that " He shrugged as we got to his office .

He had kidnapped her ? Wow , what a strange couple and she didn't seem to mind at all as it didn't seem like she was here against her will. They moved in perfect union and synch, almost as if they were made for each other and I noticed Chaos stared at her as if she was the most beautiful creature he had ever seen .

It was a lovely sight .

Standing in Chaos's office was an impatient looking Kavos , his presence domineering and almost cold as he stood there with his arms folded against his broad chest. Unable to help myself , my face broke into an ear splitting grin and I ran up and thew my arms around him before saying " I was so worried , how are you ?"

"I'm fine my little lamb but that's what my father and I wanted to talk to you girls about, the big war is coming and coming fast . By the end of the month it will be here and we have to prepare for the possibility of the unknown" Kavos replied with a frown .

"What do you mean unknown ?" Jamsine asked curiously .

"The other side was stronger than we anticipated , we lost good men these past two days , strong men too so the next war will be the final one . We will fight with everything we have but if we are to be defeated then-"

"Don't say that , don't you dare say that!" She burst out , interrupting Chaos.

"It's a reality my love" Was Chaos's only reply , his eyes boring into his mates .

"Which is why I'll fight by you , side by side and we will live or die together" She said , her tone leaving no room for argument .

"Indeed" He sighed.

It made me envious of their situation as I would love to have been able to fight along side of Kavos , it would have been an honour for us to face this head on together. Unfortunately for me , I was just a human .

"I'm confident we will beat and overthrow the Gods, we have the oldest creatures on our side; Darkness and Aztec . Not only that , Chaos is the God of Punishment and Revenge and I am the Punisher. I rule this world and when I was created, I was created to be able to destroy the most powerful things . We also have the wolves, fairies and witches on our side , I'm not worried at all but we just have to train and do it hard . There will be no room for error and mistake" Kavos explained, his tone serious .

"I'll train every day until the war, I'll be ready for them" Jasmine nodded , keeping eye contact with him so he knew she meant every word.

"I wouldn't expect anything less" And with that, he grabbed me and teleported from the office .

Kavos had teleported us into his bedroom and to my surprise it had completely changed , gone was his all black unlived in and cold theme and in its place was a dark blue room. The room held a gorgeous framed picture of the two of us that resided behind the huge king sized bed that had white and grey bedding and the pink throw over from my bedroom. The plants I had in my bedroom had been moved into his rooms and next to them was a a comfy looking chair next to a mini book shelf and there was a huge 60inch plasma on the wall opposite of the bed .

The room was full of light and looked amazing and I couldn't help but also notice the huge mirror that resided above the bed . What an odd place to put it .

"You decorated the room" I noted , looking around in awe .

"It's our room, I think it's more than time for you stay with me permanently" He replied , watching me intensely .

"This has made me more happy than you'll ever know but what's with the mirror above the bed? I've never seen anything like it" I replied , crawling on the bed and looking up at it .

"It's something I thought we'd enjoy at a later time , you'll know why it's there then"

His voice had a wickedness to it that surprised me and also made me feel weird, there was almost a sinful ring to it and I couldn't help but feel completely ensnared by it .

"I want to know now" I blurted out.

He threw his head back and let out a throaty laugh , his plum eyes sparkling with delight before he walked over to the bed and pulled me to him .

"I don't understand how I was living without you in my life , I feel truly alive for the first time" He murmured , rubbing his thumb against my bottom lip .

"I love you Kavos" I said , placing my hand against his heart .

"I love you more" He said before swooping down and claiming my lips in a hot , searing kiss .

The sensation completely swept me up and I could feel myself melting into him as our tongue battled for dominance , although it didn't take a genius to guess who won that battle . It tasted like honey and blueberries , I couldn't get enough of him .

"Not yet baby, you're not ready yet" He said as my hands began to hesitantly move down towards his chest .

"I am too!" I whined with a frown .

I wanted him , I know I did .

"Aztec has just come back , you should probably go to him . I need to take a shower" He kissed me on the cheek "And behave"

Sighing , I got off the bed and made my way downstairs to go and greet Aztec as even though I wanted to finish off my kissing session with Kavos , I was worried about my friend . I had to know he was okay and for him to know , I was there for him.

"Oh my gosh!" I gasped out , covering my mouth as I walked into the kitchen and looked at Aztec .

He looked terrible, his 6ft 5 frame was hunched and looked dejected , his green eyes that were usually mischievous had lost their light and he looked completely dead inside and it broke my heart to see him like this . Not to mention he lip was bust, he had a black eyes and bruising along the left side of his face .

Surely the twins couldn't have done this damage ?

"What happened to you ?" I choked out , tears gathering in my eyes and I saw that one of his hands was in his cast.

Had he broken his wrist ?

"Kavos wasn't happy when he heard I had hurt you and you flew into the wall" He replied, his voice monotone .

Kavos had did this ?

"But it was accident! You didn't mean too , how could he ?" I sobbed , throwing my hands aorund him .

For the first time , I was truly furious at Kavos , I could feel my anger simmering up and I knew if I saw him I would go ballistic . I don't care who he was or that he was the ruler of the world , nobody hurt Aztec and got away with it .

"I would have done the same if it was my mate, I don't blame him" He shrugged before wincing "She doesn't want to see me , Sapphire I mean . I think I scared her last night so I need to request a visitation right from Chaos"

"Do you think it's a good idea?" I asked gently .

"I know she's probably scared and worried , she's not from our world but I just want to reassure her that I'm not psychopath. It's killing me to think I shook her up yesterday , my heart feels like it's breaking every minute we're apart" He explained , rubbing his chest .

That's when I knew he had no idea that Sapphire had planned on rejecting him and didn't want anything to do with the mating bond and my heart sunk because I knew I had to tell him .

But how do you tell someone you care about something that could potentially kill them ?

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