Page 73 of Her Twisted Sinners (The Seven Sinners of Hell's Kingdom 5)

As if Arabella and Mateo understand me, they begin to fuss and their power breaks from my body to lash out at the world around us. I stare in shock and awe. Wherever our power touches, rainbow light remains in its place. I know what to do. I need to channel all of my energy and strength and pour it back into the realm to heal it.

I must manifest everything as it should be. As I want it to be. I need to absorb the chaotic souls and return them to where they belong.

“Give me the strength.” My body buzzes with electric shockwaves as power cascades from me, turning the desolate world around me from grays and browns and blacks and reds. From fire and smoke and ash, changing everything to pure colorful light. I’ve never seen anything like it.

I watch as the light blooms from the ground, healing the earth. The broken structures rebuild, coming back together. The fire disappears and the cracks in the ground turn solid.

And then I watch as the souls begin to return to the bodies. It’s not over. Humanity is returning to what it was once before. But it will be better. The universe will be better and balanced. There will be no divide between Heaven and Hell. There will only be the Mortal Realm and...I guess, the Afterlife. Because each devil will have their throne, and I will have Purgatory. From there, souls can finally have a chance to either go through another cycle or turn into the energy that keeps the universe going around. It is how it was always intended to be. I know that. I feel it deep in my bones. It is not about testing souls as they live. It’s about teaching them, nurturing them, and helping them to grow and thrive as they continue on for the rest of eternity.

The realm changes around me, and I watch as glittering rain pours from the sky, washing away the world around me until I stand in a familiar meadow. Colorful flowers stretch on for miles, and a glorious sunset shines pinks and purples across silvery clouds as if they’re now made of cotton candy.

“My babies,” I whisper, kneeling among the flowers. Without even having to try, I manifest a blanket and sprawl it out, setting them on it. “Look at this place. Isn’t it magical? We created this. You and me and your daddies.”

I lay down between them, staring up at the sky, just wanting to take a moment to breathe and exist, enjoy this newfound peace. This is Purgatory. I know it deep inside me. Our power healed and rebuilt the Mortal World and in doing so, we created the perfect place of balance and peace. The perfect place for those ready to serve not only humanity but the entire universe.

A shadow casts over me, and I can sense Andre’s presence before I even look up at him.

Tipping my head back, I smile at his handsome face, watching as he stretches his black leathery wings out. I blink my eyes and they suddenly turn white and like they had been before he jumped and claimed the throne in the lust kingdom. Just as quickly, his wings return to the dark shade I’m used to.

“Andre...” My voice fades with my words. I don’t get a chance to think about things before he bends down and scoops me into his arms, hugging and kissing me a dozen times, spinning me around.

“Little hellion. You must open the portal to let us in. The others are getting anxious.” Andre’s voice vibrates across my throat, and I jerk my head back to meet his beautiful eyes. “They all want to see your amazing kingdom.”

My kingdom. I was right.

Setting me on my feet, Andre vanishes from the world in front of me. I realize he was projecting himself the same way he had done so a dozen times while I was asleep.

A blip of fear tightens my chest, but I know that this isn’t a dream. This is real. He’s real. And they’re all waiting for me.

With the thought, the world before me opens up, and I stare at the eight silhouettes of the men I love most in the universe. I don’t get a chance to move from my spot as they all step forward in unison and spread their gigantic wings.

I cover my mouth in surprise. I can’t believe it. They have been given their wings again. Yet, they still embody the Hell power from their kingdom. Not only has the universe found balance, so have they. They look a little bit angelic and devilish, and incredibly sexy.

“See, I told you that you had fucking wings again. You didn’t believe me but look at those things. They’re bigger than your damn ego.” I grin as Lucian launches into the air and flies at me.

The others do the same, each trying to race each other until I find myself engulfed in their arms. Elias picks up Arabella and Kase and Dante grab Mateo, holding him together. It’s such a sight that I want it forever in my mind.

They each take turns passing the twins around, hugging and kissing them and loving up on them. I’ve never felt happier. I’ve never felt more complete in my life. We did it. The sinners of Hell and me.

“Comment again about my wings, and I’m going to bend you over my knee and spank you until you beg for forgiveness. Don’t think I won’t smite that ass.” Lucian grins with his words, fire still lighting his eyes.

“Fuck off, asshole. You know her ass belongs to me.” Kase pulls me away with his tail and twirls me toward him until he hugs me in his arms. His white wings sparkle with red tips, and I reach out and caress my fingers over their downy soft feathers.

“Damn, these are fucking sexy,” I say, stroking my fingers along his shoulder. “I didn’t think it was possible.”

Dante chuckles from beside him. “Neither did I. If you like them enough, I can wrestle him and pluck some free to add to our collection.”

I bite my bottom lip between my teeth. “A little sensation play, huh?”

“Anything for you, pretty soul.” Dante kisses me softly, only pulling away because Arabella cries. Mateo joins her, and I open my arms for them.

“You mean, anything for us. Look at this place. Isn’t it amazing?” I ask, smiling as I look around.

“It’s perfect,” Cassius says, his face softening into a cute smirk instead of the brooding sharp features I’m used to. “It’s everything I imagined it to be.”

I nod my head. “Me too. This is exactly as I saw our future. Together, always.”

Elias smiles. “Forever.”

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