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The Darkest Seduction lotu-10

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by Gena Showalter


  “Very well.” The Deity’s newest order—or rather, sentence—had come only this morning. Zacharel had been summoned to the Deity’s temple, where a second punishment for his prior sins had been heaped upon his head, as if the eternal snowfall wasn’t enough. “You must admit you have the easier task.”

  “True. I do not envy you, my friend.”

  Zacharel was to lead his own army of warriors. Warriors just like himself, only far worse. Men who had defied the rules one too many times. Men who would—supposedly—teach him the value of following heavenly laws.

  They were like no other angels he’d ever dealt with. Some took lovers. Some cussed and drank. Some were tattooed and pierced, and as dark in spirit as many humans.

  If he trained them well, the Deity had proclaimed, the snow would cease to fall from his wings, and he would be allowed to remain in the heavens himself. If he failed, if they failed, they would all fall together, forever banned from the only home they’d ever known.

  Whatever it took, Zacharel must remain in the heavens. His greatest treasure was here, and he would rather die than be parted from it. He did not consider his attachment emotional, but rather, essential to his survival.

  You might not survive even if you remain up here, he thought, rubbing the dark spot growing on his chest.

  “If ever you need me,” Lysander said, pulling him from his musings, “you have only to call.”

  “Thank you. I feel the same. If ever you need me…” I might not be around to help. At that moment, the Deity’s parting words echoed in his mind. Your life will soon change in ways you cannot even imagine. I hope you are prepared.

  Was he? He and his men would find out together, he supposed.

  Lords of the Underworld

  Glossary of Characters and Terms

  Aeron Former keeper of Wrath

  All-Seeing Eye Godly artifact with the power to see into heaven and hell

  Amun Keeper of Secrets

  Anya (Minor) goddess of Anarchy; beloved of Lucien

  Arca Messenger goddess

  Ashlyn Darrow Human female with supernatural ability; wife of Maddox

  Baden Former keeper of Distrust (deceased)

  Bait Human females, Hunters’ accomplices

  Bianka Skyhawk Harpy; sister of Gwen and consort of Lysander

  Black A Horseman of the Apocalypse

  Cage of Compulsion Godly artifact with the power to enslave anyone trapped inside

  Cameo Keeper of Misery

  Cameron Keeper of Obsession

  Cloak of Invisibility Godly artifact with the power to shield its wearer from prying eyes

  Cronus King of the Titans, keeper of Greed

  Danika Ford Human female; girlfriend of Reyes

  Dean Stefano Hunter; Right-hand man of Galen

  dimOuniak Pandora’s box

  Ever Daughter of Maddox and Ashlyn

  Fox Current keeper of Distrust; servant of Galen

  Galen Keeper of Hope and Jealousy

  Gideon Keeper of Lies

  Gilly Human female

  Greeks Former rulers of Olympus, now imprisoned in Tartarus

  Green A Horseman of the Apocalypse

  Gwen Skyhawk Harpy, daughter of Galen and wife of Sabin

  Hades Father of Lucifer and William

  Haidee former Hunter; beloved of Amun

  Hunters Mortal enemies of the Lords of the Underworld

  Kaia Skyhawk Harpy; sister of Gwen and Bianka; wife of Strider

  Kane Keeper of Disaster

  Legion Demon minion in a human body, friend of the Lords of the Underworld

  Lords of the Underworld Exiled warriors to the Greek gods who now house demons inside them

  Lucien Keeper of Death; leader of the Budapest warriors

  Lucifer Prince of darkness; ruler of hell

  Lysander Elite warrior angel and consort of Bianka Skyhawk

  Maddox Keeper of Violence

  Olivia An angel; beloved of Aeron

  One, True Deity Ruler of the angels

  Pandora Immortal warrior, once guardian of dimOuniak (deceased)

  Paring Rod Godly artifact with ability to render soul from body

  Paris Keeper of Promiscuity, also known as the Lord of Sex

  Princess Fluffikans vampire Tasmanian devil; pet of Viola

  Púkinn aka Irish; keeper of Indifference

  Realm of Blood and Shadows A sinister, hidden section of Titania

  Red A Horseman of the Apocalypse

  Reyes Keeper of Pain

  Rhea Queen of the Titans; estranged wife of Cronus; keeper of Strife

  Sabin Keeper of Doubt; leader of the Greek warriors

  Scarlet Keeper of Nightmares, wife of Gideon

  Screeching Immortal equivalent of tweeting

  Sienna Blackstone Deceased female Hunter; current keeper of Wrath

  Skye Sister of Sienna

  Strider Keeper of Defeat

  Tartarus Greek god of Confinement; also the immortal prison on Mount Olympus

  Titania The city of the gods; formerly known as Olympus

  Titans Current rulers of the heavens

  Torin Keeper of Disease

  Unspoken Ones Reviled gods; prisoners of Cronus

  Urban Son of Maddox and Ashlyn; twin of Ever

  Viola Minor goddess of the Afterlife; keeper of Narcissism

  Warrior Angels Heavenly demon assassins

  West Godlywood Titania’s premier hotel

  White A Horse(wo)man of the Apocalypse

  William the Ever Randy Immortal warrior

  Winter Keeper of Selfishness

  Zacharel A warrior angel

  Zeus King of the Greeks

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