Page 62 of Shadows and Runes


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I quickly push up onto my toes and make my way to the door. I position myself beside it as it slowly creaks open. I throw my hand up as they enter, bringing my weapon down toward the first intruder, hoping I can knock him, or whatever it is, out before the rest come.

My hand is caught mid-air before it reaches its head, a large muscular hand gripping my own.

Cole stares at me, startled and surprised before a small grin tilts his lips.

“Babe, if I knewthat'swhat you were coming here for, I would’ve been here quicker!” Jace says from beside Cole, a playful glint in his eyes as he stares at my hand.

I scrunch my brows together, confused, as he continues.

“I mean, if you wanted some help, I could’ve given you a hand or two, amongotherthings.” He wriggles his brows, a salacious look in his eyes.

“What—” I start before following his gaze toward my ‘weapon’ of choice.

Of all the things to grab from my dresser, why,oh god, did it have to beBear.My large navy vibrator.

I freeze. A light blush creeps up my neck as I pull my hand back from Cole. His brows raise before pinching together as he eyes my vibrator.

I quickly scan the others, all of whose faces seem to find this situation veryamusing. Even Ilyric turns his head as he straightens his expression.

I shake my head as I place the vibrator back into my dresser, a mischievous grin spreading across my lips. “What can I say?Bearisreliable and versatile. Always gets the job done and has energy fordays.”

“Bear?You named it?” Jace chuckles, a large grin splitting his face.

“Don't be jealous, Jace.” Jace's eyes widen with my words, his mouth falling slightly open before he narrows his gaze toward my drawer.

“Why would I bejealous? And of a chunk of plastic?” His nose and eyes scrunch cutely together.

“Because…Bear'sgotten me off more than you have, and inhalfthe time.”

Jace begins to unbuckle his belt, taking a step toward me.“We’ll see about that.”

Cole places a hand on Jace’s shoulder, stopping him from moving to me. He shakes his head, his brows furrowed as he looks at Jace.“Not now.”

Jace sighs, buckling his belt back up, his eyes turning back to me as he mouths the word‘Later.’

I chuckle, turning to Cole as I catch him mumbling.

His eyes trail toward my dresser before they narrow, so serious in thought as he mutters. I make out the words’so small’before he turns toward me.

My eyes widen. Was he talking about my vibrator?Was nine inches small to him?

“Well…” Lucien steps into my room, glancing languidly toward my bed. “I, for one, wouldn’t mind a demonstration.”A wicked look takes over his face as he smiles at me, a shiver working its way down my back with the dark grin.Cole cuts him a glare as Jace gives him a warning growl.

Ilyric clears his throat, pulling me from my thoughts and back to reality.

“As interesting as this all is…” he drawls before turning to me. “We have more pressing issues to attend to.”

I quickly come to my senses, like ice water being poured over me.Now was not the time for all this.I need to focus on the mission at hand. Find Isaac and then theInteritus.

I turn and grab a few final pieces from the dresser. Putting on my large black bomber and grabbing my keys and any little trinkets I might need.

“What are you doing, Rhys?” questions Ilyric, his tone still a little cold.

“Yeah, you don't need thatlittle cub.” Jace grins. “I’ve got somethingmuchbigger right here.”

“Probably as big as my thumb,” Cole chuffs.

“I believe she called ita bear,” Lucien adds.“But what are you planning,little doe?”

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