Page 70 of Bind Me

I’m chuckling, shaking my head. “Sounds like a hell of a challenge. She must be incredible to keep up with all three of you.”

He laughs, deep and hearty. “She’s not one to take any crap from us, and I fucking love that about her.”

“Something must be in the water in South Africa. Sasha’s the same. Well, I better go catch up with them before I get lost in this castle.”

“Good luck.” He gives me a nod, and I can see myself spending hours with Tallis over drinks. I bet he’s got a lot of stories to tell.

I turn and head out of the nursery, my thoughts shifting to Sasha. Following their echoing voices through the grand hallways, I catch up with them in no time. Chowder, half-asleep, is nestled comfortably in his bag, finally catching some rest after staying awake for the entire flight. By the time we reach our room, Sasha and Billie are hugging tightly, and I notice how much Sasha’s smiling.

Striding past them into the living area of our guest quarters, I take in the immaculate decor. A sleek leather couch sits in front of a large stone fireplace, and there’s a cabinet with decanters filled with various honeyed drinks. The room is fancy, no doubt, but it feels a bit bland for my taste—too perfect, too untouched.

Two doors lead off from the living area into separate bedrooms, and another door reveals a lush, enormous bathroom. This could be a home in itself. I decide that the smaller bedroom will be Chowder’s domain. I place him on the bed, still half in his bag, careful not to wake him, and shut the door.

Returning to the living area, I find my beautiful mermaid buzzing around, checking everything out. She’s grinning, light on her feet, her energy reaching me.

“This place is stunning. I missed Billie so much. I can’t believe she has two little boys… they are just everything,” she gushes, her joy infectious.

I stroll up to her, taking her into my arms from behind, and lower myself to whisper in her ear, “You looked so fucking beautiful in the nursery. I saw the way you were gushing over those babies.” My hand slips under her shirt to her bare skin. “I was going to wait a bit, but I’m going to put a baby in you.”

She stiffens, fighting me, but I hold on to her. “Kaden, what the hell?”

“You heard me… all I can think about is you pregnant and how beautiful you’ll be, how much fun I’ll have with your swollen breasts, your gorgeous body, how you will make the most incredible mother…”

She twists to face me, her eyes wide. “Whoa, slow down there, cowboy.”

I chuckle at her words, having no idea what a cowboy has to do with anything.

“Yeah, I want a family, but not now, so cool your damn jets.”

My lips find her neck, and I sense her softening against me.

“We should at least start practicing more.”

She pushes against me, trying to resist, but I’ve been dying to have her writhing beneath me. She throws an elbow into my ribs, and I grunt as she slips from my grasp.

“Damn, Sasha,” I groan, clutching my side. “You’re going to be the death of me.”

“Good,” she snaps, though there’s a playful glint in her eyes. “Focus on why we’re here.”

“It’s all sorted, but I’m not seeing the king now, so until then, we can enjoy ourselves.”

I watch her as she ignores my words but checks out the rooms, her eyes lingering on the luxurious details. “Nice, we have two bedrooms.”

“One’s taken,” I say, smirking. “You’re going to have to share with me.”

She studies me, the glare she gives me makes my heart race.

So I change the topic. “I find it intriguing that your friend has three fated mates.”

She arches an eyebrow. “Do you have a problem with it?”

“Hell no, the more the merrier and I’m happy for her. But I just want to make it clear that you are a one-man mermaid. No one touches you or looks at you with the wrong intention… I don’t share. Krakens don’t share.”

She laughs, shaking her head. “Just calm down, Kaden. I’m a one-guy type of girl, too.”

“Good.” I take a step closer, stealing the distance between us. “Because I’m not letting you go.”

She rolls her eyes but doesn’t move away. “You’re impossible, you know that?”

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