"Kiss of a Succubus"
Rating: M
Series: 'Demons'
Summary: From PCA to Yerba and back, both Jade and Liam have endured a lot since reuniting with one another. However, their journey has a set of new challenges and hurdles once they arrive back home. From their budding feelings to a secret admirer and even a family secret, it'll take the full strength of their bond to keep them sane. Are they prepared for life back home?
Pairing: Liam/?
Disclaimer: I do not own the Victorious series. Also, this is a direct sequel to 'Tears of a Fallen Angel' and I suggest checking that story out in order to be up to speed on what's happening.
Chapter 1: Comes to Light
"Attention passengers, this is your captain speaking. Just want to inform you that we'll be making our descent into LAX airport in roughly 20 minutes or so. We ask that you remain seated until we've touched down and as always, thank you for riding Nova Airlines."
The announcement resulted in several bodies shifting back to their designated seats while a certain pair sat silently in theirs. True to the pilot's words, the aircraft had begun making it steady descent back to earth but it didn't matter as they were unconscious. Jade and Liam had been exhausted ever since leaving that terrible country so it wasn't a surprise that the two took as much time resting as possible.
Along with them, only Katalaya was there to chaperone the teens as Garou had to report everything to home base. It was a little disappointing for the young woman, but work was work. Now, she sat next to the youth while reading a magazine article involving some pop sensation and their mishaps while the plane descended. By the time the announcement was made, she sighed rather sharply before attempting to wake up her charges.
"Neve..." she whispered, not wanting to jolt the poor boy awake. "Wake up. We're nearly there."
"Mmmm... Five more minutes," he grumbled.
Careful to avoid his sore ribs, the woman lightly shook him until he began to stir. His eyes soon began to open as the bright lights overhead came into view.
"We'll be at the airport in a little while and you two need to be ready for when you meet your parents."
More grumbling resulted but Liam nodded. He shifted slightly in his chair before turning his attention to his right. Lying next to him was an unconscious Jade West who was curled up in her chair. To him, she reminded him of a lounging cat, a really adorable cat at that.
He spared one more glance at Jade, taking in the peaceful smile on her face. He gently tapped her while making sure not to alarm her too much; the last thing he wanted to contend with was an angry Jade. Thankfully, fluttering lids revealed those wonderful teal eyes that he grew to admire long ago.
"Hey," Liam greeted the groggy girl.
"Hey, yourself..." she grumbled, a lopsided grin adorning her lips. "Are we there yet?"
"Almost. Katalaya said we'll be at the airport in a few minutes."
Jade smirked. She then pulled her body upward, stretching her limbs.
"Good. I can't wait to take a nice long shower."
"That makes two of us..." Liam let out a soft yawn. "I'm not looking forward to homework and exams though."
Jade leaned in and rested her head on his shoulder.
"I think it's a nice change of pace from moldy food and death threats."
Liam simply looked at how relaxed his friend and crush was. If it weren't for their past experiences through life, he wouldn't have recognized the young woman under him. Sure, she was definitely rough around the edges but, there was that other side that few ever got to see and he counted himself fortunate to be one of them. Her calm smile was a welcome sight since their time in Yerba.
Now, all that mattered was that they were nearly home.
"I'm sure our parents are going to be excited to see us after all of this time!"
"Yeah, whatever..."
"Come on, Jade. You can't convince me that you're not eager to see your family."
She said nothing, stirring up an unwanted conflict that was sure to follow. Thankfully, she was spared that confrontation when a certain bell went off, signaling their arrival. The entire time, Katalaya couldn't help but smirk as she watched the two interact.
"Attention passengers, we have now arrived at our destination. Please make sure your seats are put back in the upright position before departing and as always, thank you for flying Nova Airlines. Enjoy L.A."
The LAX airport was quite busy despite the time of night. Crowds of people swarmed the place as a middle-aged woman and her daughter roamed through the sea of humanity. They searched all over for the terminal where Liam and Jade would come out.
"Where could they be?"
Her daughter replied. "We're looking for Gate A10. It should be down this hall." She looked at the older woman with a sympathetic smile. "Relax, mama. Their flight should be here already so, they'll be coming through very soon."
Picking up the pace, the pair maneuvered through the herd of people until they found their terminus. Looking at one of the overhead clocks, they found it was 11:47 pm now, not too far from midnight. As they wandered past the gate entrance, the younger woman began scouring around in hopes of spotting their targets.
"Lucille?"
She turned to the elder woman. "Hmm?"
"Are you sure that they're alright?"
Lucille nodded with a sure grin. "Ma, if there's one thing I know about those two, it's that they both are survivors. Stubborn. Smart. There's no doubt in my mind that both of them are going to be alright. Besides, they're with a chaperone who stayed with them up to this point."
Celeste looked at her oldest child, a combination of understanding and curiosity flashing behind her gaze.
"Speaking of which, who is this person who contacted you? You still haven't told me who they were or how they got in touch with you."
Lucille sighed gently. This was a subject she managed to avoid speaking on up to this point but, every time her mother would inquire about it, she found it more and more difficult to keep the information hidden. "As I said before, I wasn't permitted to give that information because they said it was classified." she didn't miss the motherly glare coming from the woman. "But, I can say that she got my number from Liam himself."
Celeste looked at the young woman with intent to force a confession but, that would have to wait. At that moment, her eyes began to well up with tears. Her heartbeat began to quicken upon seeing the sight of two teenagers stepping out of the terminal, laughing and joking with one another. "It's them! They're back!"
A thankful Lucille hugged her mother and waved towards the two. "Liam! Jade!"
Still, the matriarch couldn't help but hold her breath as her only son and his friend rushed over to them. She could only watch as they navigated through the passerby's, tears falling as they drew closer.
"Mama? Lucille?"
She didn't hesitate to pull the boy into the tightest hug she could muster only to hear him hiss in response.
"My baby boy...!" she cried out, not caring if others stared at her display. "You're back home!"
"Y-yeah ma... but, could you let go? You're hurting my ribs..." he groaned, unable to return the gesture due to the pain.
She released her hold, allowing Liam to finally inhale. What she noticed next was how he instinctively clutched his ribs. He was hurt. Her baby boy was injured and she wasn't there to protect him.
"What happened?" she couldn't hold back the trembling in her voice.
"I just got hurt after we were recaptured..." he let out a sharp breath.
Then Jade stepped forward to comfort her best friend. "He was tortured by some of the guards in prison after they took us back. He wouldn't talk about their exact reason but, they did a number on him... We're actually about to take him to the hospital now to get him fully evaluated."
The sadness in her voice was enough to convince Celeste until something left her and Lucille with more questions than answers.
"We?"
"We..."
Celeste and Lucille looked up to find themselves staring at a pair of Amber eyes. Fiery orbs looked back at the shocked Amethysts gems studying them back. Katalaya did her best to maintain her stone expression but, it was clear that she was extremely uncomfortable.
"You?" The elder looked as if she'd seen a ghost.
Jade, Liam, and Lucille stopped what they were doing to focus on the two women, one who was surprised and one who was uneasy.
"Long time no see, Celeste."
After rushing to the E.R., they were fortunate enough that a doctor was available to see him. After getting him prepped, it was determined that he needed surgery to fully close the lacerations he suffered while overseas. Along with the physical recovery, Liam was also instructed to undergo counseling in order to better deal with the trauma of the war-torn country.
While in the operating room, Jade sat in the waiting area where she was accompanied by an equally troubled Katalaya. Lucille had to leave for her late-night shift but promised to return once she got off. Then there was Celeste who chose to remain with the main doctor who was more than willing to keep her updated. It was fine as she was Liam's mother but, there was an obvious case of avoidance between the two that didn't go unnoticed. While it was after 1 in the morning, the goth had no desire to go home, not until she knew her best friend was out of that room.
At least, that was what she kept telling herself...
In truth, she continued to battle with thoughts about Liam; specifically those of an intimate nature. To make matters worse, there was still the issue of her 'relationship' with he-who-would-not-be-named. Sure, she made it clear that she wanted nothing to do with the guy after his alleged betrayal but, there was still the matter of actually telling him. Add to that her rage toward a certain Latinx girl and you had the perfect mix for a troublesome gumbo.
"I'm surprised you haven't called your parents to pick you up." The strong Cajun accent ripped from her pity party.
"I'm not really eager to get back home right now. Right now, I just want to make sure that Liam's safe."
Hearing the concern in the girl's voice brought a small smile on Katalaya's face. It wasn't every day that she got witness genuine care being shown as she was always moving around with her military outfit. In fact, it was only her finding the teens in Yerba that brought out that emotional side, to begin with. Outside of that, she wouldn't have normally displayed such blatant feelings openly.
"I'm sure he's thinking of you too."
Blushing, Jade averted her eyes to the white polished floor.
"Doubt it. He is unconscious right now."
"You sure like to be pessimistic about things," the woman giggled, much to Jade's chagrin. "What I mean is, you don't allow yourself to enjoy the moment. You're always trying to gain the upper hand over someone so that you're in control. It's a far cry from the girl I've been around for the past few days."
Jade didn't say anything. She just chewed her bottom lip softly, grateful that her long hair hid her expression. Katalaya was right though, she was being negative about everything right now. But, she felt like she couldn't help herself. She hadn't heard anything about Liam's status since he went in and it was eating away at her. Her palms were sweating and her body would involuntarily shiver at random times.
"I just... I'm just worried about him..."
"It's normal to feel concern for others. It's one of the strongest aspects of us as human beings."
"But, how can you be so sure? It feels like a weakness sometimes."
Jade felt a hand rest on her shoulder, luring her attention to the woman next to her. She was greeted with a teary gaze before watching the woman open her arms. If anyone she knew had been there to see her, they would've been floored to witness. Feeling herself about to tear apart, Jade accepted the invitation and hugged the older woman, letting herself release the hurt.
"I understand how you feel. Neve is just as important to me as he is to you."
Jade sniffed a few times before quickly wiping away the few tears that managed to escape. "Really?"
She nodded, wiping away some of her own. Her fiery orbs shined brightly into the clear pools of teals before another guest arrived. A solemn Celeste stepped forward along with one of the doctors. What little positive energy there was before had now completely evaporated as the male in the white coat sifted through some papers.
"Well, he's not in any immediate danger. It seems that along with the lacerations that needed stitching and cleaning, he also had a couple of cracked ribs. It's a miracle that they didn't puncture any of his organs. He's not out of the woods yet, but he will be alright after lots of rest and regular follow-up check-ups. We suggest keeping him here for another week or two to ensure that the worst of his recovery is properly monitored."
"So, can I see him?"
Sensing the girl's desperation, the man nodded.
"He should be arriving shortly to his room, but I can only allow the family to see the patient."
"She qualifies," the eldest woman added, surprising the man next to her. "Jade here has been like a daughter to me; I practically raised her."
It wasn't a complete lie but, it was something that the teenage girl would tackle later as she smiles thankfully toward the older woman. Without much else to oppose her right to see Liam, Jade was permitted to go to him.
"Room 606 on the left-wing." he stepped to the side, allowing her to run by. "Now, Ms..."
"Katalaya..."
"Ms. Katalaya. What is your relation to the patient or his parent?"
Shaking the man's hand, she answered. "He's my nephew. I'm Celeste's sister."
"Sè mwatye!" the woman growled, Amethyst eyes glaring daggers at the much younger woman.
"Half-sister..."
The doctor picked up the growing tension brewing between the two and decided not to poke the bear. "Well, that's enough to warrant access to the young man. If you'll excuse me, I have to check on some of the other patients."
"Thank you, doctor," the two replied in synch, neither taking their eyes off of the other.
"I must be crazy..."
Jade weaved through the occupants picking up that something was amiss; it was a feeling that pestered her as she pressed forward. Even waiting inside the elevator, Jade would catch herself fiddling with her hair or clutching the sleeve of her dark blue top. The seconds passing would only result in butterflies fluttering inside of her. Thoughts flew past her mind as if a hurricane of ideas and questions had touched down in the center of her brain.
'Am I nuts?' she asked herself. 'He's probably still in that medical coma... I should just turn back and-.'
That familiar ding, the signal that told her that she had reached her destination pulled Jade from her inner monologue.
6th Floor. Intensive Care Unit.
Those words caused the girl to swallow a lump in her throat that she never realized was there before and though Jade wanted nothing more than to remain in that elevator, she found herself stepping through the open doors in search of the room that held her close friend and crush. To take her mind off of the nerve-racking reality that awaited her by focusing on the most recent encounter. It was a shock to hear that the sweet old woman considered her a member of the family, especially with the strained issues regarding the past incidents.
She was sure that the woman would've held some form of a grudge after hurting Liam on more than one occasion and in multiple forms. It was a wonder how someone could be so forgiving and understanding yet, here she was, granted complete access to see her injured confidante. Even still, there were some good memories as well.
Particularly, one night in Yerba oddly enough.
Remembering that night brought a grin to the girl's face, a tiny bit of relief for her. That solace would become lost in the wind once she found herself staring at the oak wood door of Liam's room. For someone who was known as an impenetrable fortress emotionally, Jade was acting uncharacteristically right now. "Only for you..." she whispered, her hand slowly pushing the door open in front of her.
Inside, Liam was resting comfortably though he was still pretty wrapped up with medical bandages. The sounds of a slow and steady heartbeat was a good sign in Jade's opinion and, upon closer inspection, she realized that his head was nearly devoid of the wraps except along the bridge of his nose. A rosiness snuck up on her cheeks when she thought of how cute he looked when he was asleep. Then it hit her...
He was damaged, severely.
She let out a sharp breath and grabbed a chair to sit next to him.
"You know," she chuckled bitterly. "I wasn't sure if I was able to see you so soon after your surgery. I have to admit that even though I get a kick out of pain well... the good kind anyway, it pains me to see you like this." With a swift peek at the cracked door, Jade smirked softly knowing that nobody was around to see or hear her like this. Worried. Sorrowful. Angry. These feeling and more mixed in her like a bubbling cauldron that only seemed to make her feel worse as they continue to sit inside. "Why did you have to get hurt back there?"
Once that first tear slipped out, the rest followed in an unbroken stream. Jade leaned towards the comatose boy, taking in every detail of his facial features. She was never one to break down in a sob without a serious enough reason. This was one of those rare moments; one that he truly deserved. Hot streaks flowed trailed down Ivory cheeks causing her vision to become blurred. Her heart was heavy knowing, to an extent, what put him here. "Why did you have to fight that monster? Why didn't you just run away?" Jade slipped her hand under the open palm of her loved one, hoping for some sign of life to appear in front of her.
Nothing.
"We were supposed to escape Yerba together without anyone getting hurt!" her eyes bled with pain as she chewed her lip. "I never wanted to see you hurt and..." she paused. A tightening in her throat, followed by the short intake of air forced Jade to consider her next words wisely. "When you're better, I promise you that I'm going to be more attentive to your needs, even if that's just as friends. You deserve to be appreciated and not only in private."
The emotional storm seemed to be dissipating only to be followed closely by a torrent of guilt and shame. "Knowing the hurt that you've endured in such a short time, I just can't help but apologize for being the root of things. If I hadn't chosen Beck that night, you wouldn't have gone to PCA and wound up with the Lola girl. You never would've been cheated on and maybe you wouldn't have gotten hurt in Yerba..."
As Jade continued to pour out her most intimate thoughts, she failed to notice that someone was listening...
"I came here, hoping that you would wake up and," her face streaked with dried rivers of hurt, began to burn with embarrassment. "maybe have one of those fairytale moments. Unfortunately, those are only reserved for those deemed to be princesses, not me, the evil stepsister type..."
Seeing no movement aside from steady breathing, Jade smiled bitterly.
"Who says that fairy tales aren't for you?" Her eyes widened as her grip on the door tightened. "And who told you that you were an evil step-sister?"
Despite the raspy tone, it was crystal clear whose voice was ringing in Jade's ear. She slowly turned around, afraid that this was all just a figment of her mind. Fear gripped her for a multitude of reasons, none more powerful than finding out that she was imagining the whole thing. To her surprise and delight, Liam was indeed awake and currently, although weakly, grinning at her while trying to sit up in the bed.
"Liam?" as cliche as it sounded, Jade didn't care. It was all she could muster out at the moment.
"Sup, Jade." his lips widened into a soft smile.
As an involuntary mewl managed to escape her lips as slowly, the raven-haired girl approached the still tired and groggy form of Liam. Shock and awe danced within the bluish-green gems of Jade West who was debating whether to smile or crumble into an emotional wreck. Liam would find that she settled on a combination of the two feelings as she approached him, carefully embracing his vitiated frame. He rubbed her back gently while she sobbed into his shoulder. Hot stains dropped freely on the bandages but he didn't care.
"It's okay, Jade," he whispered. "I'm alright..."
He would find his words had little effect in improving her mood, instead, he would find her grip on his hospital gown tightening. So, without trying to ruin the moment, he held their position. The two would remain this way for only Lord knows how long when Liam noticed something: Jade had passed out; the result of pouring out her guts earlier and sobbing uncontrollably. With a silent chuckle, the still sore Liam did his best to pull her into the hospital bed, working to maneuver her body into a more suitable position. Successful in his attempt, he pushed dark locks from her face only to find a soft grin adorning her lips.
"Seems you have a soft side too..." he whispered, his mind trying to process everything that was told to him earlier. "Frankly, I think you're more worthy than anybody I've ever known."
As he settled in for the night, he not only failed to notice the tranquil grin on Jade's face, but also the two pairs of eyes watching them from the hallway. Purple and orange-hued orbs studied the dynamic between both Liam & Jade before quietly closing the door. Whatever had happened to them, it had served to bring them closer together. To what extent would be the bigger question.
One Week Later
With fall break nearing its end, the second quarter was set to begin in a few days time. With only a little time left away from classes and homework, it was a lucky break that Jade & Liam hadn't missed much. Sure, she kept to herself mostly, staying under the radar in hopes of avoiding certain individuals, but, it would only be a matter of time before she'd be found by the gang. So, in a desperate attempt to maintain her privacy, she split up her time between being at the Marshall homestead and the hospital whenever she was able to stay the night. Considering only one other person had even an inkling of where Liam stayed, she was confident in her attempts.
Day after day for the entire duration of his stay, the gothic teen found some way to keep the injured boy company but, today was different.
Today was the day Liam was being released.
Finally cleared of any immediate danger, she was elated to finally bring him home. After a talk with his mother and newly revealed aunt, she volunteered to pick him up after a brief encounter with her family; the less said about that, the better. Despite all of that, she was more than eager to reunite with the boy and prepare for the second part of the fall semester. Nothing could ruin her mood!
Nothing, except...
"Jade?..."
The voice, so familiar and warm, ironically froze the girl where she stood. Her eyes swelled wider hearing the footsteps growing louder behind her. It couldn't be, not today. Any other day but today. Shit... She cursed inwardly as a certain brunette circled around her, making her identity known.
"It IS you!"
"Vega..." she deadpanned, unwilling to meet her rival's gaze. "What do you want?"
"What do I want? I want to know what happened! How did you-!" she was cut off by the simultaneous shushes from the nurses and doctors around. An embarrassed Tori Vega whispered/apologized, much to Jade's short-lived delight. "How did you get out of Yerba? When did you get back? What are you doing here?"
Rolling her eyes, she held up three digits.
"In order, we were rescued from that shitty-ass country thanks to a military operative, about a week ago, and..." she contemplated lying about the last answer. For reasons unknown to her, she rejected that last notion. "Lastly, I'm here to pick up Liam..."
The grimace on Tori's face after hearing her last answer almost made Jade feel bad for her; almost. Still, this would prove to only annoy her more with what came next. "Then let's go..."
"Excuse me?"
"I said, let's go see Liam. I want to make sure he's alright."
"Can't you wait until school to see him?"
"I could... But, I won't," she smirked smugly, knowing that it was irritating to the dark-haired teen. "Besides, I'm pretty much done with what I came to do here."
Seeing no other way, Jade reluctantly agreed.
"Whatever..."
With that settled, the two stepped into the elevator, allowing it to take them to the sixth floor. Throughout the short trip, Tori had started mentioning something about what the gang was up to after escaping, but, Jade was otherwise mentally preoccupied.
Tori soon noticed the goofy smirk on her friend's face, unsure of whether she should inquire into why this was or just leave things be; the mind of Jade was a labyrinth filled with mysteries and scary destinations to be fair. She chose the latter as they found themselves at his door. Half expecting him to be still lying bed, both were in awe to find the boy standing along the side of the bed with a doctor checking his left arm. Upon further inspection, the two noticed that he was shirtless and having stitches removed.
"Alright, Mr. Marshall, you seem to have healed up rather well." the older male smiled warmly. "It'll be a little while longer before the scars disappear but you're completely cleared to participate in physical activities again. I suggest cocoa butter in case you'd like to speed up the scarring process."
"Thanks, Doc!" he nodded politely only noticing the two girls afterward. "Hey, you two!"
Taking his cue, the man in the lab coat took his leave, stepping between the two flushed young women.
"Hey/Sup." they respectively greeted.
"Glad to see you two!"
"Mhmm..." they both responded, distracted by his stretching. Occupied by the sight of his bare skin, Tori & Jade began to experience similar feelings that didn't go unnoticed by the other.
Lust.
Tori's mind was captivated by images of her and Liam on a private beach. He is covered in beads of cool water mixed with the sun kissing his skin as he approached her with bedroom eyes. Her thoughts continued as he chased her along the beachfront, gently tackling her along with the soft towel nearby. In between their laughing, their eyes locked; her face shifting from cheerful to wanting. Tori would find him mirroring the expression; his hand reaching up to caress her cheek before stealing a kiss. She wraps her arms around his neck, deepening the kiss, savoring his soft lips upon her own. Her right leg crossing over his, she would feel his lips travel south, resting only to caress her firm stomach. Her mind began to lose focus as each kiss sent a shockwave of sensual bliss throughout her body.
Though inexperienced, Tori knew what came next.
"Tori..." he shudders in delight.
"Yes."
"Tori."
"Yes, Liam."
"Are you okay?"
Her vision seemed to return the brunette back to reality as a still exposed Liam was waving his hand in front of her.
"Huh?" she shook her head, trying desperately to rid herself of the bright pink resting along her face.
"Are you alright? You sort of spaced out there..." he raised an eyebrow at the embarrassed girl.
"Typical Vega," Jade teased from behind the boy. "it seems she had something rather interesting on her mind. Care to share, Tori?"
Flustered, Tori shot the gothic girl the mother of all death glares before attempting to explain herself to Liam. The details of their banter faded from Jade's line of hearing as she was too busy marveling over the scars and muscles that made up his back. You see, over the time she'd begun to get to know him, Tori Vega had started developing a crush on the guy. One could say it started as early as their first meeting but, she felt it truly began when they hung out together at the PCA beach party.
What stopped her from initiating any further? Even she was unclear about that.
Soon, Jade found herself drifting off into her own world.
Jade found herself stepping into a dimly lit bedroom, candle lights scattered throughout. A trail of rose petals guided her to the king-sized bed, it too dressed with the soft ruby petals. There was no music, only the sounds of nature claiming her senses until she happens to look in the mirror. Her eyes found themselves taking in the sight of her dressed in a negligee, blue and black. She bends over ever so slightly only to freeze in her tracks as the presence of another seemed to overtake her. Though unsure, there was a familiar feeling about this aura radiating from it. She turned, slowly, marveling as the soft lights revealed his form. They both knew what the other was thinking, each more than happy to oblige. Hearts racing, the moment building.
Within seconds, Jade found herself under the larger form of Liam whose eyes were like that of a wolf. Ripping away at the few remaining articles of clothing, Jade could feel that unmistakable tingling welling up inside. Running his hands down her curvaceous body, he stared into her eyes, deep pools of blue scanning him. Before she could tell him what she wanted, her throat released a hard gasp as his teeth clamped down on her neck, just hard enough to leave a mark. The amount of pain fused with pleasure was more than she'd anticipated. She dug her nails deep into his flesh, piercing muscle. Small amounts of blood coated her sharp fingertips as her loins burned with passion. She needed him. She wanted him right then and there, but he had other plans. He moved from her throat, down to her collar, then kissing her breasts. She then felt something pressing into her now wet slit, coating his two fingers with her wetness.
"Isn't this what you wanted?" his voice was low yet, held so much power.
Only a whimper and a nod.
"I asked you a question, Jade." he licked the spot where he had bitten her just moments before. "Is this what you've wanted?"
Looking into his eyes, she managed to feel herself falling deeper into his lust-fueled trance. His fingers teasing her. His eyes piercing into her soul. She could feel her first, of hopefully many, orgasm threatening to rip through her like paper.
"Yes, Liam."
"You sure?"
"Yes," she whispered.
"Sounds like a plan."
"Huh?"
Suddenly it all stopped. Everything rushing back to the present day.
Before her, Liam, who was now fully clothed and clutching his school bag was smiling awkwardly and a confused Tori.
"We can hang out after I get settled at the dorms. Cool?"
Both girls nodded blankly, unsure of what exactly was going on while Liam made his way out of the room.
Alright, so this appears to be a good place to stop for now. With this being a direct sequel to 'Tears of a Fallen Angel', we had to get the aftermath of the Yerba arc out of the way. With that subject cleared, now we can focus on the next part of this (hopefully) delightful story. As mentioned above, I haven't decided on an official pairing, yet. Sure, things seem to be leaning toward Jade & Liam but, who knows. For now, they are still in the budding stages of their attraction and it's going to be interesting to know where things go.
I put Tori's involvement mainly because in 'Demons Within' she is one of his love interests alongside Jade. Still, there's more to that and eventually, I'll cover it when we reach that bridge. For now, I can safely say that she will have a much more prominent role in this story than she did in the earlier incarnation. Also, certain events are happening out of order even from the canon of the overall story that I wrote. I know this and I'm making that known before someone mentions it.
We still have so much to unpack as we push forward with this story so you don't want to miss out. Lastly, there will be smut/lemons and lots of it in this story so I'll start putting specific disclaimers at the beginning of those chapters when we get to them. For now, enjoy the first chapter and I'll see you all in the next chapter.