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Ken’s hand came up and cradled the back of her head, holding her right where she was. “Then let them both have me. I’ve wanted this … wanted you … forever. I’m sorry I left you alone for years. I thought I was⁠—”

“Shh. I know. That is over. From now on, I belong to you and you belong to me.”

“Then claim me.”

Her eyes flickered between colors as her beasts fought each other for the marking, feral instinct roaring at her to claim what was hers, and then her fangs sank into him. She bit down and sucked hard at his skin, and her orgasm broke over her in the same breath, her inner muscles clenching around him in tight, helpless spasms.

Ken’s growl came out low and ragged when her fangs went in. The sharp sting of it melted straight into heat, a single bright point that shoved him to the edge, and his hands locked on her waist and drove her down onto him.

Her mark settled into his skin and the bond snapped tight between them, and he came with a hoarse shout as she cried out above him, both of them shaking through it together.

She sagged onto his chest, her cheek against his damp skin, both of them breathing hard. His hand moved over her back in slow strokes while she opened her eyes just enough to find her mark on him. Her lips curved into a crooked smile, and she let them fall shut again. She felt him shift her off him and onto the bed, then curl in behind her, cocooning her in his arms.

On one side of his neck he wore the star of their joint mark, and on the other, hers. The mark of both her wolf and her dragon.

“I love you, Ken,” Alexa whispered, letting exhaustion blanket her.

“Mine …” He kissed her damp hair and buried his nose in it. “I’ll always love you. Forever and for always.”

CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO

“Well, who do we have here? Looks like you were able to fit another trip into your busy schedule … or did you come back just to see me?” Mikah smirked as the redhead walked up toward the back door to the kitchen.

“Have you been waiting out here all day just to tell me that? Cute. I’m glad I made a lasting impression. And it tells me the guardian job is easy mode.” Brandy rolled her eyes as Mikah chuckled. Okay, he was cute … in a cheeky sort of way.

“My princess is being well taken care of. It would be a problem for me to be around her right now, if you know what I mean. Oh … well, maybe you don’t.” Mikah flashed her a white grin, to which she scoffed, shaking her head.

“Are you asking me if I know what sex is?” Brandy laughed. “I’m a druid, not a monk. My temple has been entered many times. But thanks for asking.” Brandy went to walk past him, but he blocked her path. She felt her heart rate pick up as she looked up at him.

“You might have had it, but it hasn’t been very good.” Mikah continued to look down at her with a crooked grin. He couldn’t help it. From the moment he saw her and her fiery temper, he wanted to taste her. She was beautiful, and she intrigued him.

“Oh gosh, really? Are you eyeing me up, trying to prepare for regionals?” Brandy watched the slight shrug of his muscular shoulders that she didn’t notice. Nope. She didn’t notice them at all. She also didn’t notice his breathtaking blue eyes or how incredibly attractive he was. And now she didn’t notice how she was gawking at him like an idiot. She bit her inner lip and looked into his eyes, which were laughing at her.

“You are a guardian, right? What are you looking for?” Brandy cleared her throat and watched his lips curl upward.

“I’m not looking for anything. At least nothing serious. I just thought maybe we could get to know each other. If you don’t have a mate or a boyfriend … maybe you want to get to know me better? Release some frustration? I wouldn’t mind being the catalyst for that.” Mikah leaned his head down closer to her ear. “It’s up to you,” he whispered, letting his hot breath hit her skin.

“Let me get this straight. You’re asking if I want to be your hook up? Sex friends?” Brandy couldn’t help but feel her heart begin to speed up in excitement. This captivated her. The idea was very tempting. He was insanely hot. She found his confidence attractive. And for him to be that confident, she wondered if he was as good as he claimed. Probably better than the boring druids she had tried out …

Mikah shrugged. “We don’t have to be friends if you don’t want. I like your fire, and I wouldn’t mind trying the heat myself. I’m not looking for a relationship, though. So, if you think you would confuse the two⁠—”

“I’m not looking for a relationship either.” Brandy finally smiled as she looked him over openly. Honestly, a non-complicated affair was the perfect fling she needed. She was tired of the pressure of choosing a druid man. It was her duty to carry on the druid line as a female, and the pressure from that was exhausting. Not to mention she wasn’t interested in any of the men. Sure, she would have to take one as a mate eventually, but not today. And why not enjoy herself before she gets stuck with Mr. Boring in the Bedroom?

Brandy brought her gaze back up to Mikah’s face. He seemed pleased with himself and confident in his abilities. She wondered if he could do more than just talk. “And I wouldn’t mind seeing what all the fuss is about guardians. I wonder if you really do have a lot of stamina.”

Mikah chuckled. “I think I can manage enough to satisfy you.”

“Really?” she said coyly. “Prove it.”

“That’s an order!” Erebus snarled.

“I don’t take orders from you.” Meryl clicked her tongue and maintained her composure. “However, we can make an agreement. Release my granddaughter’s soul and I will agree to your … plan.”

He scowled but finally nodded his head.

“I’ve about drained what I want from it anyway,” Erebus snorted.

“Oh, and one more thing. I’ve found a way we can make the nembrant glass more powerful. Strong enough to completely control your demigod.” Meryl watched as he eyed her suspiciously.