Page 41 of Ruthless Reign

As much as I want to tell Cade to fuck off, I'm weary of the fact that this has happened for a reason. So, for Nyx's sake, I'm trying to keep an open mind against my natural judgment. However, it's clear that Maverick isn't on the same page.

I wait for them to break apart, but they continue to lock lips, pressing against each other like they need it more than oxygen.

Standing up, I smirk, walking over. Coming up behind Nyx, I place my hands on her waist. She pulls back from the kiss, peering over her shoulder with swollen lips and a questioning gaze.

"You're making me jealous," I say playfully, lightly digging my fingers into her battered clothes—the same clothes I last saw her in. You'd think it would make me angry, but surprisingly, it helps make the moment real, making it feel like less time has passed.

Spinning her around, she lets out a soft gasp when I push her back into Maverick's chest. I quickly cover her mouth, grazing her soft lips with mine. She kisses me back while Maverick runs his hands over her hips, squeezing her thighs.

The usual impulse to ravage her because of her heat isn't there, but there's still a huge fucking need to reclaim her. And apparently, my counterpart feels the same.

Maverick leans down, trailing his mouth along her neck as her head falls back. I grin, watching as her eyes close with need, nearly forgetting about the kiss except for her hands that run up my chest.

I grab her chin, prompting her to reopen her eyes. She stares at me through a haze, and I let out a groan when her hips push forward to balance her stance as she leans back into Maverick.

"Lex," she whispers, locking eyes with me. "I need you to touch me."

Well, when she asks like that, her words filled with need… how can I say no?

My hand snatches her by the nape of her neck, pulling her forward so our mouths find each other again. This time, our kiss is more heated, desperate. I push my tongue past her lips, stroking hers as Maverick grabs the bottom of her shirt, lifting it up. I pull back just long enough for him to drag it over her head, then I'm straight back onto her.

Hands push between Nyx and I, cupping her breasts as I steal her ability to breathe properly. Maverick yanks her back from me, spinning her around as he removes her sports bra. Their lips connect now, and I return the favor, sneaking my hands in between their bodies to cover her breasts with my palms. As I brush over her nipples, she lets out a throaty moan into Maverick's mouth, who growls in response.

"Bring her over to the bed," I direct. He nods, leaning down to grab the back of her thighs. Picking her up, Nyx wraps her legs around his waist, holding on until he drops her onto the mattress.

I shove Maverick out of the way before he can lean down, hovering over her as I cover one of her pink nipples with my mouth. Flicking the hardened peak with my tongue, my hands blindly reach for her pants, sliding them over her hips and down her thighs.

Kissing down her body, I notice smudges of dirt, but I don't care. All I can focus on is the unwavering need to feel her.

Maverick moves onto the mattress, leaning down to kiss her heatedly. "We should destroy that prick's furniture," he growls against her mouth, not letting her respond as he clutches her throat in his hand.

I laugh against her hips, pleased when goosebumps appear on her skin as I glide my hand over her thighs toward her tight, wet cunt. I press my thumb against her clit, circling it as her hips jerk at the sensation.

Moving lower, I slowly slide my middle finger into her warmth, my eyes darkening as she clenches around me. As I pull out, I add another finger, her whole body shivering while Maverick muffles her moans.

"That's it, Red," I murmur. "Strangle my fingers. I want to feel you clench around me."

My pace grows faster, loving the way she shakes under me as the palm of my hand slaps her clit with each thrust. Out of the corner of my eye, I see Maverick groping her breasts, tugging on her nipple as he twists it gently between the pads of his fingers.

Nyx falls apart quickly, crying out as her hips buck against me. The rush of warmth sends me feral, and I stand, quickly discarding my clothes in record time. Gripping my cock, I press the head against her entrance, rubbing it through her arousal before slamming inside of her.

"Fuck," I growl, her walls clenching and spasming around me. For a second, I lose my vision, blinded by the pleasure that fills me.

I stay still, giving myself a moment to compose, but she lifts her hips, seeking relief. I snap instantly, pulling back before smashing my cock in her so hard that I break their lips apart. But instead of grouching at me, Maverick tightens his grip on her throat, using the pressure to hold her into place as he pins her to the bed.

My hands find their home on her hips, holding them tight as I rail her. The sound of our skin slapping together is music to my ears, and before long, I feel Nyx tightening around me, urgent cries spilling from her before she falls over the edge seconds later.

As I follow, chasing my own high, I feel the head of my cock swell, joining us together as I shoot my release into her.

Nyx's back arches off the bed, her neck still pressed into the mattress by Maverick, but her hand blindly searches for me. I entwine our fingers, closing my eyes as I wait for our bodies to drift back down from the high.

Pulling out, I walk around to the other side of the bed. Maverick steps back from his place, releasing his hold on her as I push my lips to hers.

She's breathing heavily against me, my cock already twitching for round two, but before I can do anything, Maverick grabs her hips, flipping her over onto her stomach.

Nyx lets out a surprised squeak, and when I glance over, Maverick is already naked, kicking her legs apart as he grips his cock and guides it toward her entrance.

Wasting no time, he pushes inside, burying himself in the warmth. Nyx moans loudly, hands fisting the blanket beneath her. I smile, brushing the hair off her back and face as I drop to my knees so I'm at her eye level.

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