Page 98 of Demonic Affliction

Part of me misses Spoon, but the other is glad to have my head all to myself again. Though, at times like now, when I sit at the top of the cliffs and look out at the barren landscape, I think about the serafyn, and I wonder if it found what it was looking for in the after.

I really, really hope so.

“There you are.”

I turn my head over my shoulder, a smile lighting my face as I watch Rhune, Dravik, and Nyx walk up the path toward me.

Rhune reaches me first, dropping down beside me and immediately curling his big body around mine, wings settling loose at his sides. He presses a kiss to my temple, lingering there. “I missed you, pup.”

I grin up at him. “I’ve only been out here for a little while.”

“It felt like an eternity.”

Another laugh peels into the air as Nyx settles in on my other side, propping his chin on his fist and studying me with a heated smirk.

“What?”

“Just thinking about how beautiful you looked earlier while you were coming on my cock.”

My face flushes, and I turn my head into Rhune’s chest with a grin. “You’re so dirty.”

“I can’t help it. You’re made of starlight, Willow. I’m addicted to you.” He wiggles his brows. “And your sweet, magical pussy.”

Dravik smacks Nyx upside the head, and I let out another laugh. “Do not speak such crass words to my mate.”

“She is our mate. Plus, you say some pretty filthy stuff when we’re in bed yourself.”

Dravik huffs. “That is bed. It is different.”

“Is not.”

I shake my head, rolling my eyes despite the big smile on my face. “You guys are ridiculous.”

“Yes, we are.” Rhune nods sincerely. “Ridiculous fools who love you.”

“Endlessly,” Nyx adds.

“Immeasurable.” Dravik reaches out, brushing his thumb gently across my cheek. “We love you so, so much, Willow. My heart.”

“My beautiful treasure,” Nyx whispers.

“Mine. Ours.” Rhune growls, his arms tightening around my waist. “My wonderful, brilliant, perfect Willow.”

The sound of wingbeats makes me draw my head up, and when I do, I see Cin soaring just beyond the edge of the cliff, his wings catching the light and a true, blissfully unguarded grin stretched across his face.

He glides closer, hovering just past the ledge, one hand extended toward me.

“Fly with me, angel.”

I don't hesitate. Rising from Rhune’s lap, I step to the edge. I let him pull me straight off the cliff into his waiting arms.

There's a mighty whoosh of wings against open air, and then we’re flying, soaring fast over the water, the wind roaring in my ears and brushing against my skin. Behind us, Nyx, Dravik, and Rhune launch off the cliff in quick succession, diving and looping around us, clearly competing for who can show off the hardest.

I tip my head back and laugh, sending a message down the bond to all four of them at once.

Did I ever tell you guys that I love you?

Yes, they answer at once. But it means more every single time.