So first of all let me just say THANK YOU! ❤

Honestly, when I started this story I had no idea it would grow to this length and have this much of an amazing reception, so thank you so much to everyone who took the time to read it, comment and vote! Even if you're a silent reader, I thank you so much!

Please, never ever feel like I'll bite your head off if you correct me on spelling or a translation that may be wrong- I am here to write a good story and any means of getting 100% out of it, is more than welcome. I tend to have a fast eye, so little spelling errors evade me like crazy!

Feel free to PM me at any time and constructive criticism is  more than welcome, but do note that the main person I'm writing this story for is ME. I write for fun, not for any other reason.

I genuinely try to make each and every character as three-dimensional and real as possible, so that means giving them flaws, hopes and fears. And of course, no character can be stagnant- so I have you're all happy with the development that I've given thus far. Yes, Aurora won't always make rash decisions in a world she barely knows and of course Thanatos is starving for some form of love or connection, hence his reluctance to admit to his powerful emotions.

There's so much more to people than meets the eye. A book with a constantly moody and smirking Thanatos would only be fun for a bit, until we crave some dimension; some relatability.

For those who don't know too much on Greek myth, I hope I explain the story and characters in such a way that now you have some background on it (of course, just note my obvious changes to some myths).

Greek gods are anthropomorphic (meaning they have human characteristics) and were based off of humans, but in many myths, they're almost more human than humans. And what I mean by that is, they're not necessarily always caged by our everyday limitations. They kill, lust after, steal, fight and so forth, how and whenever they want to. It's a different culture, where primal needs and thinking thrives. So that's the point I want to get across and hopefully have through the story.

I do hope that I have you guys hooked still and ready for Book three ;)

Yes, the first chapter WILL have the very first sex scene. So don't worry, we've all waited long enough... Phew...
And let me say, it's the first of many ;3

Unfortunately, I am a postgraduate student with exams on the way and I have a part-time job as well, so I will be taking a short break until my exams are over and I can end off and edit book 3 in peace.

1st of October 2017 - is the date the prologue will be published onto Wattpad.

That's exactly 50 days away :D

YAY! (^.^)

So to end off my rambling, here's the cover for book three and some excerpts...

Lots of Thanaura love from me and Shadow! He's going to miss ya'll so here's the chance to throw him a snack to remember you all by! 👻🍕

What to expect- (^.*)

He pushed me onto the bed and I went willingly until I was on my back, looking up into burgundy fire. His hands found mine and our fingers intertwined as he pushed them back over my head. Thanatos leaned down until I felt his entire body pressed up against mine; his need hard and impatient.

"Open."

I did as he asked and spread my legs. Thanatos didn't waste any time to place himself at my core. I whimpered softly, but he didn't react. Like the calm before the storm- his muscles were completely taunt.

"The pain won't last..."

I nodded, my voice gone.

Thanatos hesitated.

I furrowed my brows and waited for the sharp pain, but slowly he lifted his face up slightly to gaze down at me with concern; "You want this, right?"

I nodded.

"Aurora, say it. Please."

I swallowed hard and pressed my lips against his. They lingered as I savoured the last bit of my innocence on his tongue; "Make love to me."

***

My eyes widened at what I saw.

The room was unlike anything I'd expected to find in this palace- it was filled with plants and flowers, some even reaching up as high as the ceiling. The light was bright and the air was humid. The vibrant colour was unexpected; especially after seeing only shades of grey and black.

It was beautiful, but that wasn't the reason behind my sudden shock...

Across the room, seated on a large bed, sat Persephone, her hair a mess and her black dress wrinkled. In her hand she held a dagger- pointed at her heart.

***

No one spoke as she descended the last few steps until she was level with us; her bright yellow eyes intrigued and pleased at what she saw. Her cheekbones were high and sharp; she looked like she could cut me with them.

She smiled broadly; "What a good day it is; my sons have returned!" Her looming eyes shifted to my face; "And they brought me a gift..."

***

I titled my head; his desperation for me tasted too good on my tongue. He saw the familiar wicked glint in my eye; "Baby, I'm warning you- I'm already begging." Thanatos leaned in until I felt his mouth against mine. He whispered; "I have a limit."

What would he do if I said 'no'? You'd think I'd be insane to tease him more- to make him even more desperate. You'd be right. It was risky, but then again- Thanatos was more than used to getting what he always wanted. I planned on making him work. And work he would.

Besides, I was curious to see how far I could push him- how far he'd go before his desire made him snap. Like I said; an unhinged Thanatos was getting sexier by the second.

I smirked under the cover of the night; "No."

His hands found my neck and tightened.

And there he snapped.

***

I pressed the green icon on the screen and lifted the phone to my ear. Trita's relieved voice echoed in; "Aurora?"

"Trita?" She breathed out shakily and I clearly knew something was direly wrong.

"What's wrong?" I asked and gave Thanatos a look of fear. He crossed his arms and watched my face as Trita spoke, her the ragged with worry.

"It's Sonya."

My blood froze.

***

My eyes were changed to gold, but I had the feeling it wasn't very necessary anymore. I smiled softly, trying not to look to intimidating; "Ladies."

Aurora smiled reassuringly, but turned her head to observe her friends.

I noticed that they weren't moving, just staring at me. I closed the door behind me and removed my coat, hanging it on the chair. They watched my movement like a hawk; "I suppose I should formally introduce myself..."

Aurora's lips twitched. I walked up to them as I folded up the sleeves of my shirt; my eyes focused on making them feel safe rather than scared.

"My name is Thanatos." I placed my hands in my pockets; "I'm the Greek god of death."

***

"Hi there..."

The orange-eyed god looked up in surprise, his concentrated frown turning slightly up into an aloof grin. He was deliciously handsome. I smiled; "Busy?"

Hypnos pretended to think hard; "Trita, right?"

"Right." I casually moved away from the pillar and folded my hands behind my back, giving him a clear view of how perky my boobs looked in the long, dark-green palace dress. Hypnos' eyes glanced down quickly before returning to my face with a small smile. "What are you reading?"

He absent-mindedly tapped the book on his thigh; "Dream generation." I frowned and he chuckled softly, the sound just as delicious. "It's mainly concerned with producing certain types of dreams. Enforcing lucid dreaming in a state of generation capturing for information sharing deities. I actually tutored the mage who wrote it. He seems to have missed a few details over the years..."

"Sounds interesting- I barely understood what you said, but I do like the way you say it."

Hypnos' smile grew wider, but his eyes held a certain fascinating quality I barely saw with other guys- predatory superiority.

Did he think I was out of my depth? Oh, silly boy...

***

Quickly, he brought his fangs up to snap at my cheek and his hand reached up to my chin, pressing it in between two fingers. His dark, intimidating eyes found mine and I nearly cried out in rapture as he growled; "I could eat you up."

Before I could beg him to do just that; Thanatos clasped his hands on either side of my head and leaned over me; his large, muscular frame making me realise just how weak in power I was compared to him. I liked it...

He hovered his mouth over mine, his red eyes black in the dim light of the few candles. I reached a hand out to run my fingers down the side of his face, but his hand caught mine and he pulled me up, closer to his dominating voice.

"I think I just might..."

I gasped.

***

She leaned in and our lips met with passion so vivid and intense, a pure fire wouldn't be able to match our heat.

I knew Aurora had killed before, and it was my fault- I wasn't there to prevent it. I knew she was more than capable of protecting herself, but my queen wasn't about to have her hands dirty.

I'd die to keep her from harm.

Aurora wouldn't know the horror of war- not like I do.

Of course, deep down, in my mind, I knew it was a fool's promise.

War was coming- and holding back Aurora was going to be just as difficult as trying to hold back the tide of pain, sacrifice and rage hurtling towards us.

A shame I couldn't open my eyes sooner...