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He chuckled. “If you have to put it like that, fine.”
She dropped back down with a sigh. “I need you to always fight for me… even when… even when you’re threatened. I would rather die than be pushed aside.”
His heart clenched. “Why would you say that?”
“Because I think that’s what Niles did to keep Jace away. I don’t know if we will ever be in the same situation, but if we are—if we find ourselves back there by some chance of fate—you have to know I won’t accept it this time. You, and your big head, are everything I need. I’d rather die than have agilipollaslike my brother come between us again.”
“Nero won’t be a problem,” he murmured, kissing her temple.
Staring at the ceiling, he swiped her shoulder with his thumb, back and forth. He waited until her breathing evened out and she fell asleep before he started making plans in his mind. Then he closed his eyes and sank into his subconscious. He dropped to where the Well bubbled with power and whispered promises and lies—to where it had waited hundreds of years for his return.
“I’m here,” he announced. “Whatever you need me to do, I’ll do it. Whatever you want, I’ll give. Just tell me how to fix this taint. I can’t keep her safe unless it’s gone. Tell me how to unmake Maebh.”
ChapterTwenty-Nine
Nova woke to blinding light shining through the window and Leaf’s head buried between her naked thighs. His tongue worked lazy magic on her clit, stroking her nerves to life, spreading heat throughout her body. She moaned as he slid his finger in, curling to increase her pleasure.
“Hoja.”Her fingers speared into his hair and fisted. “What a way to wake me.”
Ocean-blue eyes clashed with hers, and he lifted his head to say, “Opening the curtains didn’t work.”
Then he returned his undivided attention to her pussy, bringing her to climax as though they had all the time in the world. He notched his cock to her entrance, ready to thrust in, but a pounding at the door stopped him.
“I heard you the first time,” Leaf barked.
The first time? How long had someone been standing out there? Nova’s eyes widened, and she whispered, “Who is that?”
“An imbecile with furry ears.”
“I heard that!” A deep male voice returned. “And I can also hearandsmell you’re both awake, so get the fuck out here so Clarke will stop pestering me.” A woman shouted from somewhere else in the house. The deep voice outside grumbled, “Now I’m in trouble. Get out here in five minutes, or I’m clawing my way inside.”
Angry stomps receded down the hallway.
Leaf slid off the bed with a regretful glance between her open legs, then scrubbed his hand through his long hair and muttered something about the Well.
Nova dragged a sheet to cover her naked body. “What time is it?”
“Noon.”
“What?” She jackknifed up. “But I wanted to make everyone dinner. I have to decide on the menu, find food, and determine how many people will come.”
A crease formed between his brows as he tugged on his leather breeches. “Why?”
“I just wanted to make meeting them special.”
“Again, why?”
She tossed the sheet and stormed over to poke him in the chest. The warm, slightly sweaty muscle distracted her momentarily, but she quickly rallied and scowled at him. “If you can’t understand the concept of making a good first impression, then I’m afraid there’s no hope for you, Mister High and MightyHoja de los Guardianes.”
His lip twitched, and his eyes danced with amusement, but then he frowned and touched her cheek. “You’re afraid they’ll hate you like they do your twin.”
Her jaw dropped. A wash of embarrassment and shame heated her cheeks, but then Leaf’s assurance hit her through their bond. She tried to pull away, but he tugged her back, cupped her face, and kissed her lips tenderly.
“If I can love you, so will they.”
“Seriously? Is that meant to be a compliment?”
Now it was his turn to feel embarrassed. She rewound her thoughts to what he’d said, then realized his confession.
