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He slipped a hand under her gown and cursed. “Already dripping for me, little witch?”

“Always.”

With that, he scooped her up and carried her back to their chambers.

Chapter 20

Mina

My mind was filled with thoughts of the night before as I walked arm-in-arm with Elianna through Corinna. Viktor trailed some distance behind, so as not to draw attention to us. We were dressed in rough, homespun clothing to blend in with the crowd.

“So, a wedding huh?” Elianna lightly pinched my arm and I huffed. “I won’t have to call you, Your Majesty, when you become queen, will I?”

“Gods, no. I don’t even want to be queen.”

“Your wielder managed to convince you, though.”

“He has his ways.” I pressed my lips together to keep from grinning. Elianna made a humming sound.

After I’d found him sitting before the portal, Rixon had taken me to our chambers, shackled me, and then done all manner of wicked things. He’d insisted on blindfolding me first, heightening my every sensation. Then he’d spanked me for my disobedience, eaten my sex for nearly an hour, and fucked me to within an inch of my life. He’d made me beg for every minute of it.

“What about you and Viktor, then?” I asked, changing the subject.

“Oh, he has his ways,” Elianna said dreamily.

I choked out a laugh. “So, the two of you, then?”

“Oh, yes. Why not? I mean, have you seen the male?”

“I have, but I’ve never really looked, you know?”

“I suppose I know what you mean.” She looked at me and we shared a grin.

Coralayne’s townhouse came into view and I caught sight of her outside, tending to her garden. “Cora!” I cried, happy to see her.

“Oh!” She stood and brushed her hands, rushing over to open the gate. “You just missed Jessin. He left for the palace not long ago.”

“Oh, we’re not here to see him. May we come in?”

Cora flushed with pleasure and ushered us inside. Viktor opted to hang back, meandering up and down the street. We didn’t want anyone to recognize us, and nothing gave a witch away faster than a lurking wielder. “Just sit tight and I’ll bring some tea.”

We made ourselves comfortable. When Cora returned, Elianna said, “You have a beautiful home.”

“Oh, thank you.” Jessin’s mother flushed and began setting out tea for the three of us. “To what do I owe the pleasure? Surely you aren’t here merely to visit.”

“You caught me,” I said, grinning. Biting my lip, I hesitated and then, “I wanted to take you up on your offer to help with wedding plans. Rixon and I decided⁠—”

“Oh, gods!”

I couldn’t finish the explanation before Cora had jumped to her feet, in obvious excitement. She rounded the coffee table and took the other open seat beside me, pulling me into a firm hug. “Oh, gods! Truly?! You’ve accepted him?”

“I have.” Warmth spread through my limbs.

“Oh! That’s…that’s…” She fished a handkerchief from her skirt and began dabbing at her eyes. Her skin was blotchy with unshed tears. “That’s wonderful,” she finally managed. “Forgive…forgive me. I’m just…”

“It’s all right.” I squeezed her shoulder then sat back.

She sighed and then stood, rounding the table to reclaim her seat. “I would be honored to help with wedding preparations.”