(Dark POV)

    "Where did you two go?" I growled out as my worry and rage intertwine with each other. Though I wasn't so much angry but worried it still came out more as pissed off. That is just another rough part of me. Anthony and Jeanette looked at each other as if silently debating something. "Well?" I pushed again after receiving no answer from either of them. Between Micheal and myself, the room was growing tenser, they better answer soon or else.

    "I was just checking on Lucius..." Jeanette stated though I knew she was hiding something and I had a feeling her mate knew just as well. I bit back my growl as the thought of her alone with Lucius worried and angered me. That bastard and this poor excuse of a mate of his have done enough harm to my family and her. I am just on the edge of snapping his neck. "He was crying alone in his room..."

    "You mean the one he shared with that bastard?? You did you forget about THAT?! He HELPED that son of a bitch! He's the reason everything happened Jeanette!" My temper got the better of me at this point, I couldn't help it. I knew by now my eyes were blackening with rage if not already blacken. She flinched back from my tone and my words, turning more into a scared child rather than the strong warrior Queen she was, just as Anthony stepped in front of her.

     "Yer too pissed off ta think clearly right now, Damien Jonathan. Ya ain't able ta think right at the moment," he states sternly as he glares back at me. He was challenging me, I knew he was trying to bring me back but this was just making it worst. I felt that my body was about ready to lunge as I snarl out, I was no longer in control. The Beast was out and I had no way out of this. I felt a hand on my shoulder as I snap my gaze back.

    "Calm down Damien," Micheal orders me calmly. You'd think between us two, HE'D be the one in my position and I'D be telling him to chill. "Or I will personally restrain you and lock away the key this time." His threat hits home as I regain control, slowly shifting from a defensive stance to my natural one of emotionless and ice cold. Even though he was younger than me, he had an authority tone especially after claiming and being claimed by the Queen of Hell. 

    "I apologize for my behavior, my Queen," I say in a tone of regret as I knelt before her and my mate. Everything had me on edge nowadays and I knew better than to snap at her especially with her... her King right there. Not to mention how I damn near just jumped my mate... And not in a sexual way... "I apologize for my actions and words towards you my Queen and you my mate." I keep my head bowed as I feel a wave of disgrace wash over me. What have I become? Where did I fall off my path? I was the one to remain calm and stable but instead, I ended up being the first to lose my head. How can I be trusted to protect her and the others if all I do is scream and lose my cool?! Why did he trust me to do this... I'm not worthy...

    "Dami, stop it. Don't let those thoughts take over again," Anthony cooed as he knelt in front of me, pulling me into a tight hug. I was afraid to hug him back, or even move for that matter. I was so scared of hurting him or Jeanette. I did not want to be the figure the fans painted me as... I didn't want to be the bad guy of this story... "Dam..." Anti growled out, yet it seemed weak and upset. He kissed me gently. I didn't want to move, but my instincts took over as I kissed him back, slowly wrapping my arms around his waist.

     "It wasn't him Damien. Lucius hasn't done anything. He's.." I heard her sigh as if this was much more complex than it seemed to be, before continuing. "He's been possessed." Well yeah, that makes everything very confusing and complex now...

     "By who?" I heard Micheal ask as I pulled back from Anthony's kiss while pulling him into my arms. I swear if I didn't have him I would've lost it all a long time ago. Without him, I am nothing but the pure Abyss Beast...

    "Erickson...," Jeanette whispers as we all grow quiet. He was possessing his mate's brother...?! What the literal fuck is going on here? None of it was adding up and now looking back on everything... Nothing made sense. Lucius wanted Virus, we all knew that but he stayed with Micheal for what reason we never knew... What is the literal Hell going on?

    "I need to talk to L." I looked up and saw Micheal staring down at the floor, trying to put the facts together. He seemed to be doing no better than I had. This puzzle was missing more pieces than we could ever know at the time.

    "You can't now," Anthony said, snuggling up to me a bit. "He's asleep." Micheal just nodded in response. In about a moment flat, Jeanette shot at him and pulled him into a tight hug. Both she and Anthony knew they worried the shit out of us which could've caused either of us to lose it. Mine is more of an outburst while Micheal's was an internal self-destruction. Before anything could be said, the pair were gone just as Anthony teleported us back to our room.

    "I'm sorry about earlier, love," I whispered against his skin as I leaned into his touch. I hid in the crook of his neck, taking deep breathes of his intoxicating scent to calm my nerves and ease the Beast within. He was the only true peace I could ever receive any more. Jean had been that before but nothing compared to what he is to me now and forever.

    "It's alright, it was my fault, in a way. I shouldn't have just left without at least telling you. Even though I didn't actually know where we were going." He sighed and snuggled up to my body. I felt his body relax into mine and I pulled him closer.

    "You didn't have time to say anything. She called you by your given name, dear." I pull back and kiss him deeply as if it would be our last one. He was my insane, horny, loving, adorable lover and the only one I'd ever want. I care for Jeanette but he will always be my one and only mate. It's times like this I hate being apart of the Abyss Clan, maybe then I'd be able to actually say all these thoughts to him aloud. I felt a chuckle vibrate through his body. Thoughts work just perfect love, you don't need to say anything out loud~ he pulled me close, kissing me back passionately. I slide my hands along his thin yet built body, slipping under his thin shirt as I bit on his lower lip. I felt him smirk against my lips as I heard his taunting Irish accent coo through my mind. Yer ready for another round~?

(Mad's POV)

    Nothing was adding up, nothing did before but now it's a bigger mess than it was originally. Before I could continue to attempt to process what was going on, I was tackled back a petite Queen of mine and teleported to her room. Given my room was now Wilford and Mel's I didn't mind it at all. She clung to me tightly as if she was willing away any negative thoughts or something.

    "I'm so so sorry. I didn't mean to worry nor scare you. I just wanted to check on him and he lost it to Eric and.. and.." Her breathing came out in pants as she began to rush her words. I quickly lift her chin up before kissing her to silence all of her panicking. I felt her relax into my touch, and I moved both of my arms to wrap around her small body.

    "I know you didn't mean to. But why did you call Anthony instead of me or Damien?" She pulls back a bit and glances down. I already knew the reason but I just needed her to say it aloud for my own sake.

    "He's the best tracker out of my Guards... And I knew you and Dam wouldn't have been so willing to help Lucius.." she shied away from me. I just pulled her closer. She wasn't wrong.. Though I might've been more willing to help Lucius than Dark, I still would've been hesitant about it all. I nod before speaking.

    "I still would have gone, for you." I kiss her forehead gently and pull her to the bed. I set her down gently and climb in beside her. She mumbled an "I know.." before hiding in my chest. I sigh a bit though just pull her closer to me. "I understand why and it's understandable but please... Let me know what's going on next time." I felt her nod into my chest.

    "When you go to talk to him... Do you mind if I come with...? I... have a few questions to ask him..." she whispered into my chest. Though I knew she did have questions for Lucius... I had a feeling she had questions for Eric as well. I sighed and nodded.

    "Of course. I'm sure everyone has questions to ask him," I said calmly. I absentmindedly ran my fingers through her hair gently. She curls into my body as I watch her eyes slowly drift shut. Her breathing slowed to a deep and heavy pace as I smile softly. I make sure the blankets are pulled over us before slowly drifting into a deep sleep.

(HEY EVERYONE! TIMEWORPER24 HERE! I'm posting this chapter today because it's REDPANDA8229's BIRTHDAY! So I figured I might as well treat everyone to a new chapter! Enjoy! (PS I have a new book on my account if y'all need something else to read!XD))