"Each suite has its own bathroom, walk-in closet, and balcony," Lucian explains as he leads us down the hall. "And don't worry, the walls are soundproof. So feel free to get as... enthusiastic as you want." He winks at Dani and me, and I resist the urge to punch him in his smug face.
Dani, of course, rolls her eyes. "Gee, thanks for the permission, Lucian," she drawls. "I was so worried about offending your delicate sensibilities with our wild, passionate lovemaking."
Seraphina giggles at that, her hand covering her mouth as she leans into Lucian's side. "Oh, I don't think Lucian has any delicate sensibilities left to offend," she says, her tone all innocence and light. "Not after—"
I groan, shaking my head. "TMI, Seraphina," I mutter, pinching the bridge of my nose. "Way too fucking much information."
Seraphina walks to a door and suddenly lets out a soft gasp. "Lucian," she breathes, her eyes wide as she stares at the door. "Is this... is this our room?"
I follow her gaze and nearly choke on my tongue. The door is a deep, rich red, with a gold nameplate that reads "The Love Nest" in swirling script.
Lucian grins, looking entirely too pleased with himself. "Of course, sweetheart," pulling her close. "Only the best for my cupcake."
I make a gagging noise, and Dani elbows me in the ribs. "Be nice," she hisses, but I can see the laughter in her eyes.
Erik, trailing behind us like a silent shadow, finally speaks up. "If you two are quite finished," he deadpans, "perhaps we could continue the tour? Some of us want to settle in."
"Spoilsport," Lucian mutters, but he leads us to the end of the hall anyway. "This one's for you, Erik," gesturing to a sleek black door. "I figured you'd appreciate the minimalist aesthetic."
Erik nods, a faint smile playing on his lips. "It will suffice," he says, and coming from him, that's practically a ringing endorsement.
Finally, we reach the end of the hall, where two massive double doors stand sentinel. "And this," Lucian announces, his voice grand and dramatic, "is the master suite. Also known as the fuck pad, the shag shack, the—"
"We get it," I cut him off. "It's where Dani and I will be staying."
Lucian grins, waggling his eyebrows suggestively. "Oh, I know," his tone evident with innuendo. "I made sure to stock the nightstand with plenty of lube. You know, just in case."
I am about to smack the fucker upside the head, but he throws open the door with a flourish, and even I have to admit, it's pretty damn impressive. The room is massive, with an Alaskan king-sized bed that could comfortably fit about six people. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer a breathtaking view of the lake, and an enormous fireplace on one wall begs to be lit.
But it's the bathroom that catches my eye. It's bigger than some apartments I've lived in, with a huge soaking tub, a separate glass-enclosed shower, and a fucking sauna. Yeah, you heard me right—a sauna.
"Holy shit," Dani breathes, her eyes wide as she takes it all in. "This is... wow."
Lucian grins, "I know, right?" his tone smug as hell. "And just wait until you see the closet. You could fit a small army in there."
I snort, shaking my head. "Only you would think that's a selling point, Lucian."
I wrap my arms around Dani from behind, nuzzling her neck. "Don't get too comfortable, Angel," my voice low and husky. "We're not out of the woods yet."
She leans back into me, a soft sigh escaping her lips. "I know," her tone of resignation and determination. "But for tonight, can we just pretend that everything's okay? That we're just a normal couple on a really, really nice vacation?"
I chuckle, pressing a kiss to her temple. "Whatever you want, baby," I tell her, meaning every word. "Tonight, we can be whoever the fuck you want us to be."
Lucian smirks, "You two lovebirds enjoy your little nest. The rest of us will be down the hall if you need anything. Like condoms. Or lube. Or—"
"Out," I growl, pointing to the door. "Before Ithrow you out."
Lucian laughs, takes Seraphina's hand, and leads her out of the room. I shut the door behind them more forcefully than necessary, turning to Dani.
"Alone at last," I murmur, pulling her into my arms. "Whatever shall we do with ourselves?"
Dani grins up at me, her eyes sparkling with mischief. "Oh, I'm sure we can think of something," she purrs, her hands sliding under my shirt. "After all, we wouldn't want to let this soundproofing go to waste, now would we?"
I growl low in my throat, my hands tightening on her hips. "Fuck, no," I rumble, capturing her lips in a searing kiss. "In fact, I think it's time we put it to the test. Thoroughly and repeatedly."
Dani laughs against my mouth, her body melting into mine. "But, first," she murmurs, her lips brushing against mine with every word, "I need a glorious shower in that beautiful bathroom. And you're coming with me."
I growl deep in my chest, my hands gripping her luscious ass as I hoist her up. She wraps her legs around my waist, and I can feel the heat of her through our clothes. It's enough to drive a man fucking insane.
