The faerie hurriedly relieved herself and buttoned back into her trousers, struggling to pull the tight leather back over her thighs
She couldn't wait to change into some normal clothes. Though she hadn't packed much, Lori knew she had one or two of her favourite garments rolled up in the bottom of her satchel.
With a secret smile, she recalled packing a small, egg shell blue silk nightdress before she had left Awrelwood.
Lori's stomach fizzed wondering what Lephas wouldthink of the article of clothing. If she really was to sleep separately from him again this evening, she would need to engineer an excuse for him to 'accidentally' see her in it.
Excited to get her plan in motion, she hurriedly exited the bathroom. The faerie had just pulled the door closed behind her when a familiar voice spoke.
“Oh, there you are.” The commander smiled, walking towards her down the short corridor.
“Hey, you,” Lori purred. “What are you doing?”
“I just put your things in Indi's room for you.” The demon motioned over his shoulder. “Come on, I'll show you. Faye is already in there helping Indi set up the camp bed.”
Lephas tried to turn but before he could, Lori reached out and grabbed a fistful of his shirt. No words were needed.
The demon stooped and took her face in his hands, kissing her roughly. Lori whimpered, surprised and delighted in equal measure by his forcefulness.
The kiss was fleeting, ending as quickly as it had started. The princess vacantly allowed Lephas to steer her towards a softly lit, cosy bedroom.
The room was beautiful, just like Indi herself. Soft, large knit woollen blankets, all in varying shades ofpink, adorned the bed. The old-fashioned iron double frame took up most of the small room but it somehow just added to the aesthetic.
Every surface was littered with pretty pebbles, shells, and trinkets. A small fire glowed comfortingly in the far corner.
Faye and Indi looked up from the ancient wooden camp bed frame they were trying to erect as Lephas pushed Lori through the door.
“Do you girls need anything else?” he asked.
“No, thank you Lephas.” Indi smiled and shook her head. “I think we're all good.”
“Okay, well, I'm only on the chair out here if you need me.” The demon nodded back in the direction of the lounge area. “And Oriel will be at the end of the hall.”
“Are you going to be alright sleeping on that thing?” Lori spun on her heel, fighting to keep from looking too disappointed.
“I'm sure I'll manage. Anything will be better than that travel mattress.” Lephas laughed.
“It wasn't that bad.”
“Says you. You spent most of your time usingmeas your mattress,” the commander retorted. Before Lori could answer him, he began to pull the door shut. “Goodnight ladies.”
“Goodnight.” They chorused.
Indi and Faye turned their attention back to the bed. An old, rusted hinge creaked as they unfolded the frame.
“Sleep well,” Lori all but whispered, disappointment settling at the bottom of her stomach.
“Sweet dreams, Princess,” Lephas replied, with a heart-stopping smile. He quietly pulled the door closed behind him with a click.
Guess that's my plan to seduce him with my sexy nightwear out the window.
Lori sighed irritably and turned to watch her sister and the faerie.
“He's such a sweetheart,” Indi cooed as she and Faye tugged the camp frame up onto its legs. She warily pressed her weight into it.
“You are such a lucky bitch.” Faye scowled, grabbing the lightweight mattress and slotting it into place on the bed.
“I know.” Lori sighed happily with a wide smile. She reached for her satchel and began to dig through her belongings for the nightdress.
