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“I’m sorry,” I said softly. “I shouldn’t have tried blaming you for something that was obviously all me. Apparently, I’m restless, no matter where I sleep.” I glanced at both of them sheepishly. “I’ll try to come up with a better plan for tonight.”
“No,” Vorx said firmly. “I want nothing to change.” He released my hand to cradle the back of my head and set his forehead to mine. “I want you to feel safe.”
I exhaled slowly, closing my eyes and absorbing his presence. The strength he emanated wrapped around me, an extra layer of the protection he was so determined to give.
When he freed me, Turik picked me up and pressed his lips to my cheek and the corner of my eye.
“I want nothing to change as well, my Shelby. We only wish for you to be safe and happy.”
I snuggled against his chest and whispered my thanks as he jogged after our canoe carriers.
The group already knew the location for the next lake and headed in that direction once we cleared the wall. It took much longer to reach our destination and, despite my layers, I was cold and stiff when we arrived at the water’s edge.
“There is a house over there,” Vorx said.
I didn’t play stupid or balk at what I knew was coming. Instead, I quietly shivered in Turik’s arms while two other fey cleared the house.
The moment they gave the go-ahead, Turik looked down at me, his gaze filled with hunger.
“Will you allow me to warm you, my Shelby?”
A flush ignited my cheeks as I nodded.
“It’s only fair to give you your chance, right?” I murmured.
Vorx chuckled as he followed us inside.
CHAPTERSEVENTEEN
I shiveredand wondered what level of insanity Turik had planned as I stripped and watched Vorx arrange the blankets on the floor in front of the fireplace. Turik straightened away from the small flames he’d managed.
“Lie down,” he said.
Wearing only my bra and underwear, I dove for the cold blankets.
“This is w-worse.”
“It won’t be.” He loosened his leather pants and slid them down his thighs, freeing his already semi-hard length.
My gaze locked on his impressive shaft, and heat began to pool in my middle. Was that how he planned to warm me? A strip-tease? It was kind of working. Swallowing hard, I watched him step out of his pants and toss them aside.
Vorx moved to the fireplace and took over feeding the flames, doing his part to try to warm me, which I appreciated. I needed all the help I could get. My toes felt like ice blocks.
When Turik joined me under the covers, it was impossible not to immediately move closer to the waves of delicious heat that radiated off of his skin. However, I was so cold, it wasn’t enough.
He took charge of the situation and gripped my arms, suddenly hauling me up and over.
“What are you—ah!”
I landed sprawled on top of him, my legs spread slightly.
“Wrap your arms and legs around me. Skin to skin. Use my warmth.”
Still trying to process all the hard muscle underneath me, especially the one pulsing against my lower stomach, I slowly rested my cheek on his sternum. He grunted at the cold contact.
“Sorry.”
“I like when you warm yourself on me. Even your cold hands.”
