This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the authors imagination or are used factiously, and any resemblance to actual persons living or dead, business establishments, events or locales, is entirely coincidental.
Elder Bonds
Copyright © 2018 Lexi C. Foss
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Cover Design: Covers by Julie
Photographer: David Wills
Models: Daniel Rengering & David Wills
Interior Digital Art Paintings/Illustrations: Covers by Julie
Published by: Ninja Newt Publishing, LLC
Digital Edition
ISBN: 978-0-9993709-8-8
To Allison - For convincing me this was a good idea, constantly navigating through all of my insanity, reading until early hours of the morning, talking me off the ledge and being a fantastic friend.
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To Dan - This book is partially your fault. B is shamelessly thankful about that, too.
Contents
Immortal Curse Series Order
A Note from Balthazar:
B’s Glossary
I. Character Profiles According to Balthazar
Aidan
Alik
Amelia Wakefield
Astasiya Davenport
Balthazar
Eli
Elizabeth Watkins
Ezekiel
Issac Wakefield
Jacque
Jayson
Jonathan Fitzgerald
Leela
Lucian
Osiris
Sethios
Stark
Tom Fitzgerald
II. The Elders
1. Luc
2. B
3. Luc
4. B
5. Jay
6. B
7. Luc
8. B
9. Luc
10. B
The Elders Reader Discussion
III. Treaty of 1747
1. Alik
2. Luc
Treaty of 1747 Reader Discussion
IV. And Then There Were Four
1. Eli
2. Luc
3. Stark
4. Luc
And Then There Were Four Reader Discussion
V. Waffles vs. Pancakes
Quick Reminder
1. Leela
2. B
3. B
4. Leela
5. B
6. Leela
7. Leela
Waffles vs. Pancakes Reader Discussion
VI. A Halloween Engagement
Introduction
1. Stas
2. Issac
3. Stas
4. Issac
A Halloween Engagement Reader Discussion
VII. Extra Stuff
Immortal Curse Recipes
Alik’s Sandwich
Amelia’s Hot Chocolate
Balthazar’s Pancakes
Issac’s “Where to Bite” Guide
Jay’s Pizza
Lizzie’s Chocolate Chip Cookies
Luc’s Waffles
Stas’s Coffee
A Bonus Story
Part I
Part II
Part III
Part IV
Part V
Part VI
Part VII
Immortal Curse Series
Blood Bonds
Chapter One
Music Playlist
Acknowledgments
About the Author
Also by Lexi C. Foss
Immortal Curse Series Order
Blood Laws
Forbidden Bonds
Blood Heart
Elder Bonds
Blood Bonds
Angel Bonds
A Note from Balthazar:
Dear Reader,
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This is not your typical book.
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For those new to me, I’m Balthazar, but you can call me B. I’ll be your guide on this journey through the Immortal Curse world, along with my best friend, Luc. Together, we’ll provide you with ample insight into our history, lives, and relationships. Don’t be surprised if you learn a few things along the way, especially in the bedroom.
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Some suggestions for the newbies:
Review my glossary of terms, as they might prove useful.
Check out the character profiles; I wrote them myself.
There’ll be a chat after each story because some of us will be reading these for the first time. Hopefully, we’ll keep spoilers to a minimum, but you never know.
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All right, we’re ready. Remember to have fun, stay hydrated, create a morning-after pack, and indulge a little. Passion is life.
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Love always,
B
IMPORTANT STUFF PEOPLE SHOULD KNOW
Fledglings (noun): The love children of an Ichorian male and a human female, who have not yet experienced rebirth. Very rare since the Ichorians decided to make this illegal.
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Hydraians (noun): Extremely good-looking beings who excel in the arts of sex. They also have an Ichorian father and a mortal mother and have died at some point, only to wake up the next day immortal.
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Ichorians (noun): Bloodsuckers who descend from who knows what. Don’t call them vampires. They frown upon that.
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Immortals (noun): Beings who don’t die (easily).
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Seraphim (noun): Angels. More on that later.
SOME TERMS YOU MIGHT SEE
Arcadia: Killer nightclub in New York City. I mean that literally. Definitely don’t recommend a visit.
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Blood Laws: The Ichorian response to the Treaty of 1747. Thou shall not consort with Hydraians, thou shall not knowingly create a Fledgling, and thou shall not do something else that’s important, but who likes rules anyway?
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Catastrophic Relief Foundation (CRF): An organization that claims to be all about humanitarian missions but is really a front for a group of elite soldiers who hunt and kill immortals.
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Conclave: Scary. As. Fuck. Ichorian governing board.
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Elders: The oldest of the Hydraians. There used to be five, but we’re down to four—Alik, Jayson, Luc, and me.
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Nizari: Assassins who hunt Fledglings. Most of them are retired because they did their jobs a little too well.
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Nizari Poison: A green liquid used by the Ichorians to kill Fledglings. Not cool.
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Sentinel: CRF super soldiers with a hubris complex.
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Treaty of 1747: A false armistice that essentially allows Hydraians and Ichorians to live in harmony so long as they don’t go anywhere near each other. Yeah. You’re as skeptical as I am.
“You realize all of these are improper definitions, yes?”
—Luc
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“Shh… Let’s not scare them yet.”
—B
Aidan
Nicknames: None
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Nationality: Sumerian
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Age: Over four thousand years old
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Immortal Classification: Ichorian
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Maker: Unknown
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Siblings: None
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Children by Conception: Lucian & Amelia
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Ichorian Progeny: Anya, Clara, Issac, Nadia, and Jonathan (by “adoption”)
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Immortal Talents: Intelligence/Omniscience
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Relationship Status: Polyamorous with Anya and Nadia
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Sexual Preferences: Open to all experiences and training opportunities
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Favorite Position: All of them
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Favorite Quote: “More importantly, when did you cross the path of a Seraphim?” Aidan asked, drawing everyone’s attention. “They’re the only beings powerful enough to create something like this.”
Blood Laws, chapter 18
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Pancakes or Waffles: Crêpes
Alik
Nicknames: None
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Nationality: Babylonian
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Age: Over three thousand years old
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Immortal Classification: Hydraian — Elder
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Maker/Father: Cyprus
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Siblings: None
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Immortal Talents: Mental Torture & Telepath
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Relationship Status: Not interested
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Sexual Preferences: Enjoys sex without expectations
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Favorite Position: One where he doesn’t have to look into his partner’s eyes
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Favorite Quote: “You all know I would sacrifice anything to bring her back, but that doesn’t belittle our bond. We’re brothers and always will be, but love, true love, surpasses all the rules. Including those implied by our history.”
Blood Heart, epilogue
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Pancakes or Waffles: No preference
Amelia Wakefield
Nicknames: Asset
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Nationality: English
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Age: A few centuries old
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Immortal Classification: Hydraian
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Maker/Father: Aidan
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Siblings: Issac Wakefield (Half brother on maternal side), Lucian (Half brother on paternal side)
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Immortal Talents: Humanoid Shapeshifting & Cerebral Knowledge Transfer
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Relationship Status: Taken by Tom Fitzgerald
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Sexual Preferences: Kinky at heart, but won’t admit it out loud because she’s a lady
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Favorite Position: Tom on his knees
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Favorite Quote: “Make me forget, Tom.” Her fingers wove through his hair, pulling him closer. “Help me forget everything.”
Forbidden Bonds, chapter 12
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Pancakes or Waffles: Equal-opportunity breakfast lover
Astasiya Davenport
Nicknames: Stas, Aya
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Nationality: Montanan?
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Age: Twenty-four human years
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Immortal Classification: Hydraian
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Maker/Parents: Sethios? Caro? Uncertain at this time
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Siblings: None
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Immortal Talents: Verbal Persuasion & Unknown
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Relationship Status: It’s complicated with Issac Wakefield
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Sexual Preferences: Too young to be decided; will follow up in a century
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Favorite Position: See comment above regarding sexual preference
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Favorite Quote: “Her demon was a billionaire playboy who masqueraded as a murder scene detective. Because that happened in real life.”
Blood Laws, chapter 2
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Pancakes or Waffles: Pancakes
Balthazar
Nicknames: B, God, Oh My, Lover, Love, Fuck, Harder; the list is endless
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Nationality: Sex God; Aegean
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Age: Experienced
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Immortal Classification: Hydraian — Elder
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Maker/Father: My father didn’t stick around to introduce himself
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Siblings: None
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Immortal Talents: Mindreading & Emotion Manipulation
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Relationship Status: Polyamorous
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Sexual Preferences: The more the merrier
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Favorite Position: Read on to find out
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Favorite Quote: “Because in three thousand years, I’ve never seen you regard a woman the way you do Lizzie. And I am determined to give that back to you.”
Blood Heart, chapter 25
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Pancakes or Waffles: Pancakes
Eli
Nicknames: None
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Nationality: Aegean
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Age: Over three thousand years old
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Immortal Classification: Hydraian — Elder — Deceased