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That’s strange.
They are always ready to receive whoever comes through the door. I still don’t quite know how I fit into his life, but I guess it wouldn’t be harmful if I take over for the time being.
“Hello?” The mysterious woman smiles at me kindly.
“So, this is the little doll.”
Little doll? Is that what Rej’thorek calls me in front of his friends? A plaything? Just because I enjoy the role doesn’t make me any less an object for his pleasure.
But I thought he- valued me more than that. The restraint he showed and the conversation we had last night gave me the impression that there was more going on.
Maybe I got it wrong.
“Who are you?” I manage to say. The woman doesn’t answer my question, but she beckons me forward with a gesture of her hand.
“Come here, little doll, and let me see the stunning creature that has stolen the Prince’s affections.” Her voice and her face remain kind, but I had a bad feeling about this. About her.
But I’m not sure if I can refuse.
Back on Protheka, if we didn’t obey the commands of the dark elves, they would go as far as killing us if they felt so inclined. If Rej’thorek hears I didn’t listen to his friend, would he hurt me? Get angry? Toss me out?
I don’t want to make him angry, so I take a reluctant stop forward. The woman patiently waits as I approach her.
Even though I want to say no and wait for Rej’thorek to return, I go against my gut feeling because I don’t feel like I have a choice. I swallow my fear and get close to this beautiful demon, hoping that my intuition is wrong.
52
REJ’THOREK
The years have given my father’s words less effect on me, but he always finds a way to get under my skin. He knows where to strike to get a reaction. I hate giving him the satisfaction of seeing me upset, but my anger tends to boil over in his presence.
But I refuse to let my father treat me like one of his pawns. I’ll fight back until he realizes I’ve outgrown his games. There will certainly be pushback from our talk today.
I will deal with the consequences later.
Right now, my thoughts are focused on Laura. All I want to do is grab her and swallow down her sweet moans. She was everything I had wanted and more last night. I hadn’t expected to get so entangled. I wasn’t lying when I told my father I wanted to find a mate, but I never thought these would be the circumstances.
I’m addicted to her.
I crave her body and those wanton whimpers she makes when I touch her.
I do wonder how Laura feels about us. Would she want to spend her life with me? Her responses last night were genuine. But there is more to being mates than sexual chemistry. Would she simply stay with me out of obligation, or is it what she truly wants?
The thought of not having her in my life pains me. It’s why I blew up on my father. The fact that he thinks he can push me around and say who I can and cannot be with when I am a Prince of the Burning Throne.
And his words struck me to my core.
Which means I must have garnered feelings for the human woman. She seems to enjoy my company, but that attractive little head of hers is difficult to comprehend. Her emotions are more complex than I originally assumed.
The way she begged me to take her last night, the longing and lust in her voice, it was surprising. That soft and sweet body of hers hides the spirit of a demure temptress. I am open to understanding the wiles of humans because of her. And she seems open as well. Just cautions. Which makes sense after my father’s handling of her.
The King’s actions don’t shock me. He will do anything to anyone if it means he’ll end up the victor. But right now, I am focused on more carnal desires. I want to forget and not think, if only for a few hours.
Laura is a seductive escape that I cannot wait to indulge in.
The second I cross the threshold of my front door, I can sense something is terribly wrong. I don’t step too far into the house, my instincts taking over.
It’s too quiet. Deadly quiet.
