I stare at the droplets of water clinging to his dark lashes, wondering how it’s possible that these men seem even more beautiful every time I look at them.
“Forgive us, treasure,” Galen says. “We’re still getting used to the idea of having someone so precious in our possession.”
I blink, turning my thoughts away from Raith’s ridiculously handsome face, and focusing on what they’re saying. “Wait…are you apologizing?” I laugh, because the idea seems absurd. My guys don’t exactly seem like the type to admit when they’re wrong, and from what they’ve told me, they only captured the nemins to appease the shadow queen. As much as it sucked, Iwas the best choice for bait. At least, it meant one less dead student. But it’s obvious the guys aren’t seeing it that way.
Raith still isn’t smiling, and my laughter tapers off. “We’re sorry, Shade,” he rasps seriously, letting out a noise of frustration.
“Oh. You are apologizing,” I say in surprise.
“We made a mistake,” Galen admits, rubbing his hands up my bare thighs under the water. “Tell us how to make it right.”
I don’t even know what to say to that. I stay silent for a moment, still reeling from the fact they’re apologizing, and that this isn’t a joke. Raith’s expression is so sad, it’s like staring at a wounded puppy, and it makes my heart squeeze. In my head, I’d pictured the guys watching me at the mercy of the nemins with indifference, but I realize now, they were really worried. A part of me wonders if I should milk this, but when I look at my mates, all I want to do is reassure them that I’m theirs.
“I’m okay,” I tell them.
Neither of them move, like they’re not entirely convinced by my answer, and they’re unsure of what to do next. I get the feeling this isn’t a situation they’re used to navigating, and I find it incredibly sweet.Holy crap. They’re falling in love with me, aren’t they?Being fated means that we’re connected. That Lady Fate has matched us, and we’re destined to be together. When you’re around your mates there’s this burning desire that’s hard to ignore, and every fibre of your being tells you that their yours. But you still have to embrace that connection and allow the love to grow. Something that my traitorous heart has been doing since the moment I met these guys. But to know they’re falling for me too…
Tears prick at my eyes, and a lump forms in my throat.This can’t be real, can it?When I watched Blake and her mates become a family, I knew that’s what I wanted, but I never thought I’d actually get it. This whole time, I guess I’ve sort ofthought my so-called mates would eventually grow tired of me. I mean, I am after all, prophesized to destroy them. Or at least, the prophecy has warned them to stay away from me. But there’s no denying the emotion in Raith’s eyes, and the tenderness in Galen’s touch.
Unable to form words, I lean forward, pressing my lips against Raith’s. Like this was the sign he was waiting for, he instantly deepens the kiss, almost like he’s desperate for my touch. Like he needsme,more than anything. I kiss him back just as hard, moaning as his tongue strokes against mine, and I feel myself spiraling deeper. I tell myself falling for them is a bad idea. That whatever happens, this isn’t going to end well for us, but I’m realizing that whatever secrets my past holds, and no matter what warnings the prophecy is singing, I’m helpless against these men. I wonder if by the end, we might just ruin each other.
Galen’s hard cock presses against my back under the water, and I squirm on his lap.
“If they’d seriously harmed you, the devastation we would have caused would have been significant. But if you’d been taken from us…this world would not have survived our wrath,” Galen whispers in a tortured voice against my ear before pressing a kiss to my neck. “Risking you was a terrible idea.”
Well, holy hot cakes. I think I just came a little.I shiver, bumps prickling over my skin.
“I bet you say that to all the ladies,” I whisper, intending it to sound like a joke, but the words come out weak.
Raith pulls back to say, “Only to the one who reminds us this life is worth livin’.”
My heart stutters, feeling like it’s about to explode.
Galen’s cock is still prodding at my back, and the dark water laps around my collarbone. I wriggle against my mate, rubbing my ass against his length, and he groans. His shadows movethrough the water, pulling my legs further apart, and when Raith starts kissing me again, I moan into his mouth.This is so much better than feeling paralyzed.
Galen’s and Raith’s scents are intoxicating as they mix together, and I relax as I breathe them in. Breaking the kiss, Raith kisses a path down my jaw, and along my neck. His shadows flick at my breasts under the water, and I gasp at the icy sensation tugging on my nipples.
Galen’s fingers move, swiping along my center, and I whimper as he touches me. He slides his fingers up and down, teasing me as Raith torments my nipples, working me into a panting mess.
When Galen moves his fingers to tease my clit, I’m helpless to stop the release that rushes at me. The sensation crashes through my body, and I cry out as pleasure makes my toes curl.
“Better?” Raith asks me.
I bite my bottom lip, breathing heavily. “A little,” I reply with a dark grin. Reaching around, I rub my hand against Galen’s cock. It’s huge and admittedly, intimidating, with ridges that run along the length.
I expect Galen to chuckle but not give me more. The guys have been teasing me like this for days. They’ll let me touch them, but none of them have actually fucked me. Which isn’t surprising, because they’re worried about sealing the fated mates bond. Even though bonding requires all mates to be present, I understand why they’re hesitant. But this time, Galen lifts me, teasing my entrance with his cock. Raith helps, the pair of them holding me in place, the men working in tandem.
“I thought you’d agreed not to,” I croak, sucking in a shuddering breath, still recovering from my orgasm.
“Fuck Knox,” Raith says gruffly.
“You’re our mate,” Galen drawls. “We both know it, and Knox does, too. As long as the four of us aren’t with you at thesame time, we won’t be bonded.” Anticipation thrums through me, slick heat flooding between my legs, and I gasp when Galen slides the tip of his large cock inside me.Oh, freaking hell.
Raith’s eyes are hooded with desire as he helps to hold me. I wiggle my hips, trying to push more of Galen’s cock inside me, but both men hold me firmly.
“Careful, sunshine,” Raith chuckles. “The last thing we want is for Galen to hurt you.”
He has a point. Even now with only the tip, there’s a slight burning sensation. I have no idea if I’m a virgin, but even if I’m not, Galen’s equipment is clearly bigger than what I’m used to receiving. Not that I’m intending to let that stop me.
