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“Kayde,” I chided. “You’re not part of this group, remember? You said so yourself when I asked.”
“Maybe I lied, maybe I didn’t want you to know how I felt.” He shook his head and I wasn’t sure what thoughts he focused on. “Your father asked me to watch out for his beloved daughter, but Cass, from the moment I arrived, I’ve been here foryou.”
“You’re not making any sense –” I started to repeat.
He cut me off with another kiss, this one longer and stronger. “You talk too much.”
A loud guffaw interrupted us, and I knew Damian heard him say that. I’d never live it down.
‘Sorry, pet, but he’s absolutely right.’
‘Whatever.’
“Little witch, if you’ll have me, I’d like to give us a chance.”
This conversation felt surreal. “I’m not sure how this happened, but . . . okay.”
“Welcome to theCosan,” the sexy, cynical vampire cut in.
“Fuck off, Damian.”
“It’ll probably happen sooner rather than later.”
“Not with you,” Kayde retorted.
Ryder smirked as he entered the room. “Maybe he just wants me.”
The loud expulsion of laughter made me giggle.
“Fucking hell, I’m only interested in Cass.” Kayde’s look of disgust was comical.
“Like Damian said, welcome to theCosan, sexy.” Ryder’s words caused them all to laugh and I smiled wide, thrilled to have my four guys and not the least bit ashamed to admit I cared for and wanted them all.
It occurred to me I was linked to each member of myCosanin a different way. Gabe – by heart. Damian – through the mind. Ryder – by spirit. Even Kayde – bonded through magic and our enhanced senses as well as the link to my father.
Each connection was vital to my survival.
All four men were meant to be mine, just as I was meant to be theirs.
Maybe the Third Eye knew exactly what it was doing and myCosanwere a confirmation of the bond and power I would need to defeat Roman English.
GATHERED AROUND THEkitchen table about a half hour later, we munched on traditional Samhain snacks as Kayde sat in the vacant chair to my left and reached for my hand, squeezing lightly before he intertwined our fingers.
“None of you mentioned what happened to those souls in the lanterns,” I reminded them, finishing my third cookie. “Did any of you set them free after the Thrall were destroyed?”
Kayde shook his head. “I was too concerned for you.”
Ryder smacked him on the back. “He sure was, Cassie. He wouldn’t let go of you until Gwen made him step away.”
“Ryder wasn’t far behind and I forgot once I saw you were injured. Sorry, sweetheart.” Gabriel bent down and kissed my cheek. “You were far more important.”
I turned to Damian expectantly. “Well?”
He looked uncomfortable. The vampire was never less than perfectly confident and in control. “What?”
‘Damian, tell me.’
‘Listen, those souls were suffering, so I – ‘
