Page 27 of Devastation
Lana
"Thank you, Lana."
Hypnos steps back and I release him, allowing him his space to work through whatever is going on. At least he knows he isn't alone in whatever it is. That's what is important.
Not wanting to dwell and make him uncomfortable, I move quickly to the reason I called for him. "We need to speak with Eros. How can we get to his home?"
The look on Hypnos' face at my question should have been captured and framed for everyone to see for eternity. How he managed to combine fear, exasperation, and amusement into one moment was beyond me.
He practically chokes on his spit and coughs to clear his throat. Looking at me incredulously with an eyebrow raised, he asks, "Why the hell do you want to go see him? You have five mates already. Surely you don't need the god of love's help to find you any more."
A few low chest growls sound behind me and I groan. Spinning around, I pin my protective mates with an incredulous look. "Seriously? You guys know why we have to go see him! Calm down, cavemen."
Facing back towards Hypnos, I give him the short synopsis. "We need to find out how our bond works with me being the first demi-god to have mates. Gaia denoted in her journal to me that he's the only one who can provide that."
Hypnos rubs his chin thoughtfully, his white wings ruffling slightly behind him, before he gives in. "Okay. I can take you to his home, but please be aware that he is likely engaged in some form of...sexual activity and it is hard to get his attention long enough for him to be of any help."
I swear I hear him mutter under his breath, "...and when you get his attention it isn't always a good thing."
Trying not to let myself speculate what that could mean, I shrug it off and move forward. "Alright. How do we get there?"
Two hands come up from behind and begin to massage my shoulders gently. The tension I didn't realize I'd been carrying starts to melt out of me as I lean back against my mate. A quick peck is dropped to my temple and Hale whispers into my ear, "Remember. Positive vibes. It'll all work out, Little One."
"Yupperdoodles. Autobots, roll out! " I state, and walk towards the gleaming pale blue portal Hypnos has constructed, ready to face the situation head on, despite the fact that it sounds like we'll be intruding on a perv cave.
Hypnos sticks an arm out in front of me moments before I can pass through the portal, and leans in close. "I just want you to know that the only way to get into a god's home is if you've been invited there before or are being escorted by said person, like I have been to Eros'. You will always be able to create a portal into their home from that point on. Do not ever give anyone besides my mother or myself access to your home. We don't know who is on Erebus' side in this war."
And with that ominous warning in mind, I nod and step through the portal before me, ready to kick ass and take names.
Thankfully, no discomfort follows me through these portals. It almost feels like you're being hugged by hot water for a brief moment before coming through to the other side.
Raucous laughter and moans immediately assault my ears, and I whip my head in the direction the sounds are coming from. Down the narrow hallway to my right, the doors are open to a room beyond that is full of thick, white steam.
A large bathing chamber—more like a big ass hot tub—is where the commotion is coming from. The gleam of the water is just barely visible.
Hopefully the steam will keep the majority of their naked parts hidden. I cannot be held accountable for punching my mates if they stare at another girl's tits or ass in front of me.
But more likely, is that they'll throw me over their shoulders and haul my ass out of here if Eros tries to put the moves on me.
Let's all cross our fingers that Eros thinks I'm an ugly sea hag.
Never thought I'd want someone to think I'm ugly. I guess there's a first for everything.
Shrugging my shoulders, I wait for my mates to filter in around me. As Hale pulls up the tail end, Hypnos sticks just his head through the portal. "Just picture your home when you want to come back and a portal will appear. But, if you have any issues, call for me."
Once I've nodded my understanding, he and his portal wink out of existence, leaving our merry band alone with Eros and his...company.
"Sooo..." Leo begins with a mischievous glint to his eyes as he slowly walks towards the open room.
Luke wiggles his eyebrows at me and asks, "Anyone want to cannonball into their party?"
Dual sighs of exasperation come from Ash and Hale, reminding me of how our group operated back on earth before we found out we had powers and a past life. It's a heartwarming moment for me to be reminded of the past when things weren't so complicated, which is probably a bit odd, but I will take every shred of happiness that I can get.
Swinging my head to the left to observe Zedd's take on the situation, I see him chuckling behind his hand, not wanting his reaction to egg the twins on, but not being able to contain his amusement.
Before any of us can actually decide on how we're going to approach the room and situation, a loud, velvety voice carries through the air, sending shivers of delight through me.
"Are you going to join us, young goddess?" the voice questions me as the steam from the room seems to seep into my brain for a moment, clouding my thoughts with feelings that are not my own.
