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.She would have already, but he seemed to have something to prove.He could protect her.Hecould take care of things.He was worthy of her.Gods! How much worthiness did a person actually need? No mortal, and few gods, could beas worthy as Thad.He was one of the great ones, the stuff of legends.In a thousand years, her peoplewould tell tales about him.She lifted the lapel of the shirt, smiling at the memories his scent brought forth.He was greatin more ways than one.Perhaps she should track him down so she could rush his task to completion,then trace that chiselled curve that ran from his hip to beneath the waistband of his pants.Her cleft vibrated with desire again and she threw back the sheet.She could lay herewallowing in desire or she could go find him, divert disaster and investigate that sexy ridge with hertongue.Tough choice."This is how I'd like to see you all the time, a sarcastic voice murmured, dragging her fromher mental perusal of Thad's body.Jett bolted from the bed, glad the long tails of Thad's shirt covered her. Airyon.What are youdoing here? she demanded. You have no power here."He looked around, his expression unsurprised. I suppose not, my betrothed, but you'll haveto leave here sometime.""Do not call me that." "Why not? It is your station.""In your mind only."His smile reminded Jett of a cat, and she was the trapped bird who'd dared to try and flyaway.Casually, he reached into the air and retrieved a scroll.The Daily Deity Report.He tossed it ontothe bed at her side."Take a look, he instructed.Her jaw locked in at his off-hand attitude.Begrudgingly, she stole a glance at the scroll.Thewords stole her breath from her lungs.Airyon, God of Wrath, and Reddjedet, Goddess of the Zodiac Quadrant,Join at end of Festival"It's a lie! she protested.He shrugged. No one knows that."Her heart sank as she continued to read.The Festival was soon over and the article stated thatthe Higher Power had called her home.All her choices were gone.It was a command no one couldignore without dire repercussions."So, as I said, he continued, his eyes growing feral, you have to leave sometime, and whenyou do, I will be waiting.You will be fine, but when your mortal lover tries to follow you, he willdie."Jett howled in fury and hurled a bolt at him without a fraction of a thought.He'd never hurtThad!Airyon neatly dodged the smiting she'd slammed toward him. Temper, temper, he chided. I am looking forward to killing him, you know."He dodged another bolt, while he examined his nails in false boredom.She knew her attackswere too close for his comfort.Damn her rage for making her inaccurate! He should be dead by now!Her next attack singed across the top of his shoulder."Of course, the choice is yours, he offered, slightly out of breath."What choice? she demanded.The Higher Power had called her home.She had to go.She had to leave Thad alone."Come willingly with me, join with me, and I will leave him be.Your life in exchange for hislife.A good deal, don't you think? His stare challenged her as he boldly walked toward her, takinghis life into his hands.Her aim was far better the closer he got.He grabbed the edges of her shirt,spreading it wide as he yanked her toward him.She gasped as the cool silk of his shirt came in contact with her bared breasts.He insinuated his thigh between her legs and pressed against herexposed mound.His fingers dug into her buttocks, grinding her to him while the other hand fisted inher hair."Mine, he grated.He pumped his arousal against her while his mouth covered hers,punishing her lips apart to allow his tongue to spear inside.He seemed impervious to herpummelling or her clawing, even gaining strength in it.Evading her knee, he released her with asmile."A taste of what is to come, he promised. Do not try to outwit me.My followers will kill himif you betray me. His thumb flicked over her breast and she shuddered, swallowing bile. I will lookforward to later, Reddjedet."With a laugh, he disappeared before she could respond.Jett yanked her shirt closed.Tears pricked her eyes at the empty and repugnant future that laybefore her.She had no choice.It was go with Airyon or give Thad a death sentence.When given thatchoice, there was really no choice at all.She couldn't assign Thad such a fate.Her love for Thadwould allow only one action.Sacrifice her love and give him up.Somehow, she'd have to saygoodbye and leave him without him stopping her.He'd see it as betrayal, as her choosing Airyon over him.She was the wife of his heart, the onehe wished to be joined to for all time.She'd promised she would never lie with another.Tears rolleddown her cheeks, dropping onto her chest, wet flags of sorrow.She'd have to break her promise andlive with the eternal guilt
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