Calming the Storm

Calming The Storm A KITSUNE FANTASY ROMANCE CRIMSON STORM TRILOGY BOOK TWO AVERY PHOENIX YUMOYORI WILSON Contents Glossary Calming The Storm Blurb The Truth Of It All 1. Believe In Me 2. Family And Celebration 3. Rain Check 4. Empire Of Homatomashi And Rivalry 5. Rivalry And Challenge 6. Unleash The Beast 7. My Queen And Relief 8. Shots Fired And Gift Of Healing 9. Guardian To Serve, Protect, And Love 10. Threatened And Bad Habits 11. Savior And Wishing For Peace 12. Who Is The Real Enemy, My Love? 13. Danger And Betrayal 14. Torture and Deadly Decision 15. Illusion And Calming The Storm 16. Karma And Hidden Love 17. Museum Of Healing 18. Revolt For Change Stay Connected About the Author: Avery Phoenix Also by Avery Phoenix Glossary HAI – Yes SENPAI – Teacher HACHIMITSU – Honey URUFU – Wolf ARIGATO – Thanks ARIGATO GOZAIMASHITU – Thank You YAMERU – Stop YAMATO KOTOBA – words inherited from Old Japanese TATAMI MAT – Traditional Japanese furnishing/accessories WATASHI NO AI – My Love WATASHI WA ANATO O YURUSU – I Forgive You USOTUSKI – Liar NANI – What BAKA – Stupid KUTABARE – Go To Hell CHOTTO – A Little KUSOKURAE – Fuck You GOMENNASAI – Sorry MONTSUKI – Male Kimono OTOSAN – Father KONNICHIWA – KIERU – Disappear DAISUKI – I Love You (less strongly version) ONEGAI – Please ROUIJIN – Old Man IIE – No SANYONARA – Goodbye Calming The Storm Blurb Taming the storm was one thing. Calming it is a whole other battle, as it turns out. My name is Crimson Arashi. Well, at least that was my name until I obtained a mysterious pocket watch, then somehow acquired six sexy men and a loyal familiar who can rip the balls off of any man. Now, I'm Crimson Storm, and I carry the power of Storm Yuna, the strongest mage Homatomashi has ever known. The truth has been revealed, and now the clock is ticking. It’s up to me to take Storm’s place with my men in tow as we track down the three missing crystals from her pocket watch while also searching for the leader of N.R.O. In unfamiliar territory and with enemies from my men's past making a dramatic entrance in the middle of our investigation, tracking down the prime suspect couldn't be more confusing. On top of everything else, the growing emotions I feel towards each of my men and the recurring memories from Storm’s past that reveal themselves in my dreams, make it harder and harder to ignore the burning desire building inside me. My own powers are increasing and with them brings conflict, two forces working against one another rather than together, which puts me in a dilemma I don't have the time to deal with. Can I juggle all of the danger and problems in the outside world, while somehow also calming the growing storm brewing within me? Or will this be the beginning of my own demise? The Truth Of It All "We shall hold this conference discussing the attack that occurred four days ago at the Arashi residence. My son was at the scene and witnessed the onslaught, offering his assistance. I would like for him to step to the front." I noticed the Council members look at Hotaka Jiyuna, my real father, but he remained where he was with a blank expression on his face. I was ready to voice my confusion, but then the chair next to me slid back. My jaw went slack as I watched the Emperor's son walk to the front of the long table and face all of us. Half of us looked completely shocked but the others, particularly my group of men, smiled knowingly. The Council appeared absolutely clueless, including my now trembling 'Father’, who'd essentially hated me all these years. "The conference is about to begin. Be prepared to answer any question that I or my father, the Emperor of Homatomashi, have. Remember to be truthful, or there will be consequences," Yoshimitsu declared, his sapphire eyes displaying his seriousness. Yoshimitsu?! I thought my eyes were deceiving me, or maybe I'd hit my head and was dreaming about the conference and would wake up clueless. I felt Aki's hand slip into mine. I slowly looked to him as he squeezed my hand gently. "I know you're shocked, but we'll explain later,” he whispered. I knew he was reminding me to keep up my calm appearance. Even with the shocking news, we didn't want to present ourselves as weak, especially with the Emperor now joining us on the screen. "Understood," I whispered, squeezing his hand back. I composed myself quickly and gazed at the others, who nodded to me in encouragement. I turned my eyes to the Council, who were dumbfounded by the news, and my 'father’, who was trembling with fear and had a hint of anger in his eyes. "This is a joke, right?" he questioned. "Does it look like we're joking, Konashi Arashi? I guess I love wasting my precious time while my country continues to deal with attacks organized by a group who thinks they can defy our traditions and laws that have been in place for many generations,” the Emperor snapped. Konashi gulped and lowered his head. "I'm sorry, Emperor." "Yoshimitsu, if you would continue," the Emperor encouraged. "Yes, Father. This is NOT a joke or test. My name outside the palace is Yoshimitsu Ohashi. My name behind those walls is Yoshimitsu Homatomashi. As you know, our country was named after our ancestors who discovered these lands. They worked hard for many years to create and build this somewhat peaceful country. However, due to my father's absence, some of you seem to have forgotten who truly is in charge of these lands and have made them far less peaceful in the recent years," Yoshi pointed out, his eyes landing on the Council. The majority of them appeared nervous, some even guilty for whatever crimes they had committed.