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That fairy boy, of course, had to interrupt, as usual. I’d need to find a way to rid him of his sly tactics.
“Will we get more alone time?” I whispered.
She smirked; her hand left my waist to glide through my messy hair before she kissed me from my cheek to my chest, leaving a trail of kisses. “Of course,” she confirmed before sucking at my flesh, surely leaving a fresh hickey on the base of my neck.
Her breath was warm against my skin and sent chills racing down my arms. I felt her tongue curl along my neck and I couldn’t stop the deep moan that left my lips.
“You like teasing,” I acknowledged.
“I’m a demon, it’s in my nature. As a bonus, I like seeing your reaction,” she admitted.
Her head laid on my chest as we relaxed in the silence of the pitch-black room. My fingers had a mind of their own, unconsciously twirling in her long, brown locks as I closed my eyes, my head rested against the headboard.
“Did you tell Ryder about the Mako-Midnight situation?” Rose questioned. She sounded half asleep, her toneless voice returned.
“I didn’t, but he has found out,” I revealed. I lift my head to look down at her as she lifted her head to frown at me.
“How mad was he?” she inquired.
“Almost snapped at the others. I know it’s not his true intentions, but between Elias’ little scare freaking him out and the other’s emotions slammed into him, he’s just about fed up. He doesn’t like to admit it but, having the ability to feel other’s emotions is a hard burden to carry. He must deal with being connected to his team through this bond, feeling their emotions constantly. He can sometimes pull himself out of it and disconnect for a while, but there’s no off switch; 24/7 in the back of his mind he knows exactly what’s happening to the others. They do try to lessen the burden and control their emotions, but situations like today show how connected he is to them and how much of a struggle he faces controlling his emotions,” I explained, feeling sorry for my host.
I hadn’t been very considerate either these past two weeks, unable to control my own worries and concerns. It had only been a matter of time till he broke down, which he did. The only time he had shed tears was Anya’s death anniversary.That’s coming up soon.
I felt a hand brush against my cheek. I hadn’t realized I’d zoned out, too focused on worrying about Ryder than the beautiful woman lying against me.
“When is it?”
“When is what babe?” I questioned.
“Anya’s birthday. It was always close to this time of the cycle, correct?” she asked.
“How did you know what I was thinking about?” I questioned back.
“You zone out when something is really bothering you. Seeing as I’m right here, the only two individuals who you care about are your mother and Anya. I know your mother is fine, so that leaves Anya,” she narrowed down, laying her head back against my chest as her finger drew a circle on the unoccupied spot on my chest.
“You read me too well,” I whispered.
“Someone has to. You’re hard to figure out, but I like mysteries,” she confessed.
“Rose.”
“Hmm?”
“Will Mako and Midnight be okay?”
I needed some type of confirmation that they wouldn’t perish from this new predicament.
I knew Mako was strong, Midnight a reflection of her strength, but I knew what happened to shifters with multiple spirits. Throughout the cycles of our training, we’d seen shifters succumb to such circumstances.
It still amazed me that Rose and the other spirits cooperated with one another with such little space. I couldn’t imagine sharing my section in Ryder’s mind with anyone else.
“I’m worried. I don’t question either of their strengths, but if Midnight truly is a spirit...I’m worried her spirit nature won’t be compatible with us. Midnight as a personality is fine and cooperative. However, if her spirit’s nature unlocks, such a powerful influence may not be in our favor. Of the four of us, Lexi is the strongest, but Midnight’s power alone in the physical aspect is unheard of. It frightens even me,” Rose acknowledged.
“You have a feeling what spirit she is?” I rubbed her head lightly, wanting to look at her expression. She lifted her head to face me; her royal purple eyes darkened. It was only for a split second, but I saw the fear in them.
“Yes...but I pray to Starlight she’s not what I’m assuming or Mako’s mental state is at risk.” She bit her lip as she glanced away. I frowned. Rose rarely showed her unease. This situation may turn ugly if not handled with delicacy.
I reached out to cradle her cheek, turning her head to face me.
