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“We should stop.”
“Why?”
Casimir took a breath. “Well, I don’t think you actually want me to fuck you against this tree, where any number of creatures, including my fellow Shadow demons, might stumble upon us. I’m all for a good frollicking in the woods, but we’re not in an area where we’d have total privacy.”
“Oh,” I murmured, taking a good look at our surroundings. We were in a wooded area but we weren’t far from Embour’s main grounds. “Yes. I see your point.”
“Do you? Because you look awfully flustered.”
I squeezed my legs around him, increasing the pressure of his erection against my heated center. “Oh, I don’t think it’s just me that’s gotten flustered.”
“I proudly admit that it’s not, Little Bird.”
I grinned and Casimir’s eyes came alive. His thumb swiped under my bottom lip.
“I like this,” he said.
“My mouth?”
“Definitely. And your smile. In my dreams I was desperate to see it. You have the sexiest laugh I’ve ever heard.”
My cheeks reddened with enough heat to travel south and go to work melting my heart. He’d been very clear about wanting a chance to make this work.
My family was open and honest, but we weren’t emotionally unguarded. We didn’t profess our love for one another often. It was understood. Could I be open and unguarded with Casimir as he was with me? Or, more specifically, did I want to be?
Gently, he lowered me back to my feet. “Come on,” he said, taking my hand and tugging me along.
“Where are we going?”
“Well, earlier you expressed a desire to expend some energy. I thought I’d take you to our fun training section.”
“The Shadow Army has a fun section?”
He nodded enthusiastically.
“What do we do in the fun section?”
“We blow shit up. The commander who runs that particular area has the best job at Embour.”
“Hmm.” I could see how that would be enticing.
“Interested?”
“You had me at blow … and job.”
His steps faltered. Then he shook his head, lips twitching as his shoulders shook.
“Alright there, Casimir?”
“I’m good,” he said, giving my fingers a squeeze. “Quite fantastic, actually.”
‡ ‡ ‡
Hours after nightfall, we were back in the family dining room feasting after a long day of activity. Again, only Lyric and Draven were present.
My body was tired, yet I still felt stronger than I had in a long time. It was good that I was taking a little time to flex my muscles and be physical. I needed to be prepared when I went after Sersha. I also desperately needed a bath.
I felt a wisp of power brush my mind. Setting down my glass of wine, I met the Shadow Lord’s critical stare.
