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“It hurts…”

“I know, sweetheart. Just kiss me until the bond awakens again. As soon as you accept it, this will all go away.”

I groan as another wave of pain hits me. When Lux’s tongue slides against mine, it settles for a moment, but I can’t relax. My body is shaking too much.

“Lux,” I panic. “I can’t…” But then I feel the bed compress behind me and another pair of strong hands slide around my waist.

“Let me help,” Castor offers.

I glance at Lux, uncertain, but he doesn’t look angry. “Keep her warm,” he instructs his brother. “Distract her from the pain.”

Castor nods. “Look at me, Eden.”

Pain grips at my bones, but somehow I manage to turn my head towards him, his dark, dangerous eyes gazing into mine.

“My brother is going to make this feel very nice for you. He’ll treat you well,” he murmurs. “All you need to do is relax. Can you do that for us, sweet girl? Can you be good for us?”

Pain forces my eyes to scrunch shut as I suck in a breath. Stars, what have I done?

“Eden,” Castor warns. “I told you to look at me.”

“I’m trying,” I groan.

“You’re not.” He holds me by my chin, his fingers gripping hard enough to leave a mark. “Right now, you’re asking for me to show you what I do when my women misbehave.”

My eyes flutter open. “What are you talking about?”

Castor smirks. “My brother is soft with his women.” I gasp as I feel Lux pushing my corset away. “Lux will never hurt you, he’ll stop if you feel afraid and he’ll lie in bed all day with you if that is what you desire, kissing your neck and whispering sweet nothings in your ear.” My heart flutters at the thought. “I am not like that.”

I moan as Castor’s hand slides around my throat while Lux kisses my thigh, trailing slowly towards my heating sex.

“I will kiss you if I want to, and I will whisper in your ear if seeing you smile is what I desire,” Castor speaks in a low tone. “But when you are lucky enough to be welcomed into my bed, you will follow my rules.” My belly flips. “And I like my women to behave. Do you understand, sweet princess?”

I find myself nodding, unsure if it’s because of what Castor just said or if it’s because Lux’s lips have just brushed my aching clit. “Yes,” I breathe.

“Good girl.” His hand finds my breast while the other wraps around my throat. “I’m going to kiss you now while you’re going to let my brother work his magic. Understood?”

I nod eagerly. When Castor kisses me and Lux’s tongue laps against my core, any lingering pain is washed away by pleasure. It feels good. Far too good. Maybe it wouldn’t be so bad to want to stay like this for a while.

Sighing, I let Castor deepen our kiss. He swallows my moans while Lux kisses me between my hips. Deep in my chest, I feel something vibrating. It curls around my heart, opening a little.

The bond.

“If I…” I try to speak, but I’m cut off by my own moan.

“Yes, sweet princess?” Lux’s velvety voice buzzes against my sex. Castor draws back slightly to watch me, a ‘speak now or I’ll make you speak’ type of expression on his face.

“If I accept this bond,” I breathe, “do you promise I won’t regret it?”

Lux nods. “Of course, sweetheart. You will not regret this. I can promise you that.” He strokes my thigh.

Heart racing, I glance at Castor, but he’s watching his brother with narrowed eyes. “What about you?” I ask shakily. “Do you promise that if I accept this bond I won’t regret it?”

Castor lowers his lips to my ear to whisper. “I can promise you that if you do, we’ll make Lux regret it together. You’ll still always be my plaything, sweet girl.” He draws back to pass me a wink as my throat tightens.

Good enough, I suppose. “I think I’m ready.” I turn back to Lux, the strange feeling inside me somehow feeling bigger than my chest.

I know the princes are still hiding things from me. But I want to trust that they have good reasons for hiding it. Whatever it may be…