This is it.
Just as I’m sure we are done for, a bright red light all but blinds me, and then everything goes black.
Chapter 41
Rule forty-one:Breathe through your nose.
Mercifully, the blinding pain is gone whenI regain consciousness. As an added bonus, I think my body is running at a normal temperature, too.
As the events from before my blackout hit me, I gasp, jerking upright.
Golden hues dance across the room as sunlight pours through the balcony doors. Sin’s room. I’m back in the Shadow Realm. My wet fighting leathers have been replaced by a dry tank top and my pink kitten-print sleeping shorts. Someone also wrapped me up in Sin’s blankets, including the one I stole.
I breathe a sigh of relief at not being dead before turning. I almost jump out of bed at the sight of Sin, right next to the bed, sprawled on a chair. He’s dressed in dry clothes, too, clad in a black shirt and sweats, but he looks anything but rested. He watchesme silently, his eyes carrying dark circles underneath them. His gaze is wary like he’s waiting for me to blow up at him.
I cough at the dryness in my throat before trying to break the awkward silence. “Hey,” I call softly.
“Hey,” he answers in a low, gruff voice.
I eye him, wondering why he is looking so solemn, before turning to fully face him. “What is it? What’s wrong?”
Every week has brought a new crisis, and my anxiety starts to climb. Is it Arianna again? One of the others? Was someone captured? Killed?
Sin sits forward, leaning his arms on his knees. “I almost got you killed, kitten. I’m so sorry.” His voice breaks. “You were trying to go back to him, and I took a huge risk, throwing us over the falls.”
I frown at him, processing what he’s trying to say. Sin thinks I’m going to be angry with him for risking my life.
He’s only half right. He did take a huge risk, and I’m anything but happy with him.
I twist, grabbing a pillow and slamming it against him.
Sin doesn’t resist.
“You absolute asshole! What the hell were you thinking, Sin? Your powers were gone!” I grab another pillow and slam it at him.
Sin sighs in resignation before agreeing, “It was a bad call. I’m so sorry I risked you like that.”
“Are you serious right now? We just learned that if I die, I’ll likely come back as an immortal. I probably would have been fine! But YOU! You had no powers,and for all we know, you were not going to heal! You could have died, you big jerk!” My frustration mounts, and I know I’m yelling.
Sin frowns at me, realizing the root of my anger, and then looks furious. “Your blatant disregard for your own safety is the only thing that’s going to kill me. You have no guarantee that you’re going to come back. None! I’m immortal. No has-been god is going to stop that.”
I scoff at him, “He stopped your other powers, didn’t he?”
Sin’s jaw clenches at my words, and he shoves off his chair, stepping towards me in a clear attempt at intimidation.
“You know that doesn’t work on me, right?” I roll my eyes and stand on his bed, more than pleased that I’m taller now and have the upper hand.
I smirk at him, poking him in the chest. “You don’t scare me, Sin. Not even with all your universe-ending powers. I know your secret. Underneath the warlord exterior, you’re nothing but a softy.”
Growling at my words, Sin’s arms dart out, and before I can even fathom what he’s doing, the air is knocked from my lungs as he slams me down on the bed. Sin’s heat blazes into me as he straddles me, and my pulse quickens at the closeness. “Did that feel soft, kitten?”
I almost choke on my spit and shake my head at him. I’d use my words, but I’ve forgotten how to breathe.
Sin’s gaze locks on mine, and I know he can tell I’m turned on. His eyes darken as he lowers himselfover me. His arms rest on either side of my head, and he grinds his length against my center. “Does that feel soft?”
The erotic gesture only fuels my own desire. I want to wrap my legs around him, but his legs prevent me from moving.
Seeing my frustration at our position, Sin smirks before grinding against my pussy again.
