My jaw tensed. “Then warn her first of this. Let her family know as well, and if she does anything else to my mate or me, forsake her.”
“Of course, brother. I’ll draw up the letter and have it sent immediately.” He bowed his head in respect.
I smiled as I did the same, watching his gaze widen as he looked up. “You're doing a really good job as king, Birch.”
“That means a lot coming from you.”
“Keep it up.” I winked before phasing out of the castle toward the fae portal, hoping the Fates knew what they were doing with my mate.
TWELVE
Alister
“Yes.It’simportanttofocus on the spot above your head. My mate had trouble when she first started too,” I explained to Skip, the male student who had been remorseful about how he treated Wren when under the influence of the charm from Fallon.
His brows furrowed, and his gaze shifted upward before widening. “Um, that’s okay, Professor. I’ll just see you in class.”
“What’re you—”
“Have fun!”
“Sorry to interrupt, Alister,” Wren’s sweet voice purred as her pheromones danced lightly over the back of my neck.
Skip shot me a nervous smile before speeding out of the classroom. I turned toward the entrance, and he didn’t glance back and made sure the door shut behind him.
A groan left my lips as I stared at Wren. Her pink lips curved into a sultry smile, but my gaze dropped to her arm where her veins remained black.
When I’d tasted her blood, it was normal. It had no hint of the sulfur I could scent on her.
“I’ve missed you.” She strutted over, sliding her hands over my chest until she locked her arms around my neck.
“I always miss you, sweet ruby,” I murmured, trying to ignore the pricking of her pheromones at my skin.
“I have a problem.”
My jaw tightened, and I scanned the room quickly. “What problem?”
“Damien is searching for the human facility again, and I’m bored. Can you help… distract me for a bit?” Her tongue darted out to wet her bottom lip, and my gaze dropped to follow the movement as she stared up at me with excitement.
Damien had been searching non-stop for the facility, and I was beginning to think it wasn’t where the human had said it was. Not to mention, the shadow demon felt guilty for trying to cut the dark magic out of Wren’s arm—which was valid, because that pissed us all off, even though he was just trying to help.
“And how would you like me to do that?” My voice was strained, and my cock throbbed in my pants as I imagined bending her over my desk and giving her the distraction she wanted.
Being intimate with Wren had seemed to give her the clarity she needed from the dark magic, but I couldn’t help feeling worried. Dark magic was unknown, and almost all supernaturals were unsure of how it worked or the effects it had. I’d been searching every record about dark magic I could find, but I hadn’t found much.
“You’re a vampire.” She tilted her head, and her hair slid over her shoulder before dropping down her back, exposing the side of her neck. “Bite me.”
The sweet scent of her blood filled my nose, and my fangs dropped. I dipped my head and dragged my nose over her mark before using my vampire speed to plant her ass on my desk and pierce my fangs into her flesh.
A scream rippled from her throat before she moaned, tangling her hands in my hair and arching her back to press into me.
Fuck, she tasted so good.
“Alister,” she moaned. “Thank you. I feel lighter, not as heavy anymore.”
Her sweet metallic blood rolled over my tongue and down my throat as I pulled it into my mouth.
“Oh, Fates, Alister, I have to…”
