Chapter 6

Holdingback my reaction to Bex staring at my erection was one of the hardest things I'd ever done. And I'd slaughtered demons most of my life. Clearing my throat, I took another hit of caffeine and willed my thoughts away from how sexy she looked in the outfit I'd found for her.

"So, I think now's as good a time as any to let you in on what you don't know, and ask if you have any questions."

She released a puff of air, then shook her head as if she'd been in a trance or something. "Okay, so I'm not saying I believe you, but I know there's something going on between us. I've seen enough as a witch to know there are bigger things going on in the world beyond what my coven and I have learned. And I'm open to hearing more about this prophecy."

It was my turn to release a big breath. "Okay, long story short, well, as short as I can make it, our father is from another world, an alien. He crash-landed outside of what is now Cairo over two millennia ago. He was worshipped by the Egyptians and became known in human history as Thoth. He often fought with the Greek gods, Zeus mainly, then hooked up with our mother Athena, just to spite him, we think. After we were born, he left us to be raised and trained by others, then at some point, took on the name Tiegh. He also had in his possession tablets from his home world made of green crystal, which are now referred to as the Emerald Tablets."

I had to stop. Her scent had me grasping the edge of the table. I wanted nothing more than to take her into my arms and tunnel under those damn tight leggings and discover if she was slick with need between her curvy thighs. The craving within me to know her taste grew with each second that passed.

Closing my eyes, I imagined placing her curvy body on top of the table, stripping her, then spreading her legs, spearing her folds with my tongue and drinking my fill of her sweet nectar.

"Trace? Your eyes. They're uh, glowing. Are you alright?" Bex's breathless concern pulled me back to the moment.

Blinking rapidly, I shifted in the seat, seeking relief from the strain my unyielding erection caused.

How much longer could I hold myself back from taking my mate?

Clearing my throat, I shook my head. "I'm good. Sorry about that. So, our sire's race had forged these tablets to document the secrets of the universe. It's kind of hazy whether he was given them or if he stole them. Anyhow, fast forward a few centuries. The tablets, which we believe there are three of, became lost, most likely stolen by the priests he'd entrusted to guard them. Once Athena's sisters, the Fates, discovered she had given birth to us, they pretty much blackmailed her to keep us secret from the rest of their siblings. Zeus knew, but since Tiegh had banished the gods to the heavenly plane after we were born, our grandfather has had no control over our lives. But we were saddled with the Brethren's Prophecy. Which basically means we are overseers of mankind. We ensure their survival by keeping the demons in hell, and any other immortals in alliance with them."

Pausing again, I asked, "You still with me?"

She nodded and I noticed her expression wasn't skeptical but it wasn't accepting either.

Continuing, I said, "And that brings us to where we can only procreate with our fated mates. In order to secure the safety of man, our sons will join us, strengthening our battle against one demon in particular, a Duke of Hell known as Dantalion, or Dante. He's already made two attempts, unsuccessfully, on my brother's mates, and he claims to have a third under his control.

So, the one positive of Athena's lockdown is you will be safe until we, um, mate, thus securing our bond. A formal binding will follow as soon as we can locate my brother Gavin, who performs this ceremony." Saying it all out loud sounded slightly insane, even to me, and by the look on Bex's face, she did as well.