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“Come downstairs. We need to speak.” Hex abruptly departs.
“I don’t think I like his tone.” Atlas squats down, sliding two thin black blades into each side of his boot before doing the other.
“If you think he’s bad, just wait until you get an earful of Silence, with his haughtyI was born a princeentitlement.” Hex is a prince of his court too, but he generally doesn’t act like one from the little I’ve seen. He’s also the second son, meaning he wasn’t raised to rule like his older brother.
“That was hurtful,” the soothsayer in question calls from somewhere downstairs.
I sigh, snuggling into Atlas’s warmth. His T-shirt is smooth against my cheek as he palms the back of my head.
“You never have to face anything without me by your side,” Atlas murmurs, dipping his lips to mine. “I meant what I said. I’ll kill anyone who tries to keep me from you. I don’t think I could stop myself if I tried.”
“I believe you, and I love you for it,” I say and freeze.
“Don’t look so terrified, sweet fae. I’ve loved you for a long time too.” His lips meet mine in a kiss that sends fire coursing through my system. “Up,” Atlas growls between consuming kisses. He lifts me and heads out of his room. We make it down the stairs, all while he devours my mouth.
He takes the corner into the living room and places me back on my feet.
“Why don’t you start the coffee?” Atlas smirks. His snake bite piercings catch in the light while I’m still trying to make sure I can take a step without my knees embarrassingly turning to jelly.
My hands tremble as I get myself together enough to aim for the kitchen. I’m barely out of the room when I hear the commotion.
“You son of a bitch,” Hex growls.
“That was real motherfucking close to my aorta,” Silence snarls.
“I know.” Atlas laughs darkly. It’s an ominous sound that promises pain. I love it. “What I don’t know is why the fuck you’re inmyhome.”
“That’s our wife,” Hex says.
“Not just our wife,” Silence adds. “Ali is our mate.”
“Right,” Atlas says condescendingly. “So, what thefuckdid you do to her? That’s the better question.”
My shoulders pull back from their slumped state. Atlas is honorable, even after the years I spent trying to ignore him. I have no doubt that his words are true, and he’ll defend me to his dying breath.
We’d never allow him to escape us that easily, something dark and horrifying says from inside me.
Okay, psycho magic. Yeah, that’s not concerning at all.
I shake away those thoughts and aim for the coffee maker. Normally, I go for tea, but my exhaustion seems to be catching up with me all at once.
I click the button on the machine.
Atlas is always well prepared.
I don’t linger. Instead, I head for the living room to see what’s happening.
I walk in and freeze. The showdown is apparent. My husbands stand with their arms crossed, glaring at Atlas. He smirks, stretching out an arm for me.
“Why are you here, other than to drag me back to Faere?” I ask as Atlas plants a huge hand on my hip.
“We’re here for you,” Hex says, frowning so hard, wrinkles appear on his forehead. “To be with you.”
“You accepted our agreement,” Silence says, sitting down on the edge of the coffee table. “You promised us three months to prove—”
“You blackmailed me,” I snap. “With the safety and well-being of one of my oldest friend’s mate and child.”
“That was unfortunate timing.” Silence bows his head. “If I felt confident you would have given us a chance to reconnect without it, then—”
