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“You don’t think he’s serious?” Terra said with a frown.

“Don’t worry, Terra. He would never lead anyone on. He always explains his intentions right away. I drilled him over this before, after the first time he started hooking up. They are two consenting adults. To each their own.” Alexa shrugged. The casual hookup was never her thing, but as Mikah said, it was better than his hand. And he would be better than a vibrator for the woman.

“I see you have a new mark on your neck. You tamed the beast after all.” Jasper grinned and then turned to Terra. “I bet my mark would look stunning on your neck.”

Terra smiled and shrugged. “Maybe. But not today,” she said simply and walked down the hall.

Jasper grinned and looked over at Alexa. “She wants me,” he whispered cheekily before he trotted after her like a puppy would its owner.

Alexa turned to walk into the kitchen and walked right into a solid chest, warm arms encircling her. She looked up and grinned as she gazed into his beautiful green eyes. He was so damn attractive that it was hard for her to contain herself sometimes.

“I feel the same about you. I wouldn’t mind bolting the doors for a few days.” Ken watched a blush color her cheeks. There were no secrets between them anymore. No thoughts were secret either. He leaned his head down and captured her lips tenderly. “Ready?” He teased her bottom lip with his tongue.

Alexa slipped her arms around his neck and smiled against his lips.

“Yes.”

CHAPTER SIXTY-THREE

It had been a few days since Ken and Alexa had marked each other. When they weren’t locked away in the bedroom, they were working on her summoning skills, which she had well under control now. Jasper and Terra were very close these days, and while Terra still hadn’t accepted his mark, they were, for all intents and purposes, dating. And maybe a bit more. They were sharing a room now, so the marking was only a matter of time.

And then there was Mikah and Brandy. Their trysts were a regular thing now. She would come and drop off their order, then Mikah would pick a fight with her and get her all heated up. He would then take that fire to the bedroom. Sometimes she would end up storming off or saying something snotty to him, but secretly she loved it. She always came back for more.

Alexa was standing in the main room waiting for Ken to come back from a perimeter check when Brandy and Mikah strolled down the stairs.

“What time will you be back tomorrow?” Mikah asked with a crooked grin and Brandy turned around, clicking her tongue.

“Does it matter? You act like this is what’s supposed to happen every time I make a delivery.” Brandy watched the amusement flicker in Mikah’s eyes as he smiled at her.

“And why shouldn’t it? I think we’re pretty good at it. Working on those regional qualifiers, right?” Mikah chuckled as his eyes trailed over her lazily.

“Whatever. I suppose I’ll be around this time tomorrow,” Brandy said with a small shrug.

“Oh wait. We’re heading back to Elysia, aren’t we?” Mikah turned and looked at Alexa.

“Yes, but you can stay here if—” Alexa didn’t get to finish as Mikah snorted at her angrily.

“I might be gone for a few days.” Mikah turned to look at Brandy’s green eyes. He stepped into her and leaned his head down to her ear. “When I come back, I’ll make up for the lost time. Don’t go pleasuring yourself. I want to give you your release.”

“Don’t go fooling yourself. I may make some other appointments for myself.” Brandy lied and knew Mikah could see right through her. The way his lips curled up as he looked down at her was telling.

“You’ll wait for me.” Mikah winked and listened as Brandy snorted loudly.

“You can believe what you want.” Brandy turned on her heels and walked out the door. She only made it a few feet before Mikah’s arms snaked around her from behind. Pulling her against his chest, his hand traveled down, rubbing between her legs in circular motions.

“Tell me you’ll wait for me.” Mikah raked his teeth over her neck, teasing her flesh with his tongue.

“Mikah …” Brandy moaned quietly and closed her eyes. “Stop. We’re outside,” she panted as he continued rubbing her. He pressed into her, letting her feel his arousal, to which she let out a slight moan.

“Brandy … tell me,” he commanded as he bit her earlobe.

Brandy inhaled sharply and quickly spun around in his arms. She grabbed his erection over his pants. A low growl escaped his lips as she squeezed him. She reached up on her tiptoes and licked his lips. “You. Tell. Me,” she ordered in a whisper.

Mikah chuckled and crashed his lips against hers. He held her firmly by her hair, not allowing her to escape as his tongue invaded her mouth. “I’ll wait for you,” Mikah mumbled into her mouth. “But you tell me now. Tell me how much you want me. I know you do. I just want to hear you admit it.” He held her head captive and wedged his free hand down her pants. He caressed her moist center and allowed one of his fingers to slip into her wetness. She gasped and he silenced her moan with his mouth.

“Mikah …” she pleaded. “We’re outside.” She was always pretending she had nothing better to do, that she was just passing the time with him. But he ignited something inside her. And the connection between them was pure fire. The lustful volcano that erupted between them was like nothing she’d felt before, and her body responded to him on its own. It wanted his touch and writhed into him, seeking him out.

“Tell me,” he ordered. “Or everyone will hear your screams.” He began pumping his fingers and moving his palm against her. The scent of her arousal was driving him mad. He was ready to lead them both back upstairs again. He thrust his tongue into her mouth as he continued to stimulate her. Her quieted moans were drowned in the battle of their tongues. Damn, he wanted her all over again. She drove him mad. And though he tried to push it away, possessive thoughts were starting to trickle into his mind.