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“Thanks, though. You’re very sweet.”
“You’re welcome.”
A swirl of orange light drifted into the kitchen. I jumped up, knocking the chair over.
“What’s wrong?” Declan spun out of his seat, battle-ready.
Before I could say anything, the magic hit me in the face, part of it breaking away to attack him. Only, it wasn’t an attack, but a gentle puff of golden glitter, a bouquet of the wolf’s scent of freshly cut grass and violets.
The alpha wolf. Taking up space, seeping into my skin. Shining and sexual and intoxicating. The shackles of the past fell away from me, all infatuations with the vampire king gone.
Only Declan mattered now.
My heart sang for him, my skin longing for his touch.
“There is nothing in this world I want more than you,” I whispered to him.
He stepped closer. “I need to kiss you.”
There was a voice in my head. Distant, knocking on a door firmly slammed in its face.
I removed my jumper, exposing part of myself to the wolf’s hungry gaze. “Then kiss me.”
Chapter Nineteen
Silvanus
Itore the door from its hinges at the sound of Aidan’s cackle, tossing it behind me.
He wasn’t there amongst the flames spreading across the living room.
Smoke poured across the ceiling, the fire hot and bright. This house wouldn’t last long.
Layla’s home. Layla’s beautiful home. Another piece of her would be lost to me.
I snarled, searching for that face, for that body to pulverize to mush.
Vaughn grabbed me, dragging me away from the heat.
“There’s an army of mortals outside,” he said. “Aidan-touched.”
I yanked my arm free, checking him over. Angry red scorch marks ringed his eyes.
“You looked into the daylight?” I cupped his face, looking for damage. “Why?”
“I’m fine.” He was shaking but alright, eyes aside. “I didn’t look long enough to cause any damage.” He stepped back, out of my grip. “Now, if you don’t mind, I’d like to not be crispy.”
“Where’s Medusa?”
“Here.” She appeared at the end of the hallway, opening a portal. “We’re going to get Paris.”
Elation tripped my heart, along with a stern rebuttal to keep things minimal.
I have to see him. Even for a small moment.
Yes, and then make sure he’s safely tucked away in the Carving Glade.
The end.
