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Mendax’s wings flared, sending a haze of smoke tumbling through the room. Eli’s bindings cinched, causing him to let out a groan.

“We get the point, brother,” Walter grumbled, sounding bored. “We will not touch her. Now recall your smoke, and we will return to Unseelie. They are in need of us.”

“Calypso, I advise you to take your clothes off before I tear them off,” Mendax snarled, keeping his eyes on Walter.

I peeled off my shirt; my sister’s pendant swayed across my chest. My nipples pulled tight at the cold air and hungry eyes.

“Walter, you will stay and protect her. I’m unsure how Queen Saracen will retaliate knowing that Caly didn’t kill me. I need you to keep her safe. You’re the only one Ialmosttrust.” Mendax’s voice softened while he slowly looked my body over.

“What do you expect me to do, Mendax? Be her cellmate again? She is as good as dead here now that they think she betrayed them, and you know it,” Walter spat.

“Do anything necessary. A dungeon cell might keep her safe and alive. I will handle everything else when I return. Makecertainshe is not hurt.”

Mendax turned to me. “My queen, touch yourself while we watch. Our attention is fully yours.”

Completely naked, save for the ashes of Adrianna that hung from my neck, I stood fully on display in front of the three handsome fae.

With confidence, I sat down in front of the large wing-backed chair, feeling the soft fabric brush my back. The pounding rhythm of the guards’ efforts and the heavy breathing of the men poured into my ears in a sensual song. Even the smalltinkof my necklace shifting around on its chain lent its own erotic harmony. It felt so good to sway my hips to the song, slowly rolling my body like one long wave while my fingertips inched down the front and sides of my breast and stomach. I watched all of their darkening eyes while my hands caressed over my stomach once more, this time dipping down between my legs.

Every place their eyes touched, my body felt it like a pair of hands gliding over my skin.

Mendax leaned back farther onto the couch, letting out a low hum of approval while he freed himself from his undone pants, grabbing his cock roughly, his eyes boring into my skin.

“Isn’t myqueen fucking beautiful, Aurelius? Walter?” said the Unseelie prince hoarsely. “She is theonlything of value for any of us now, do you understand? To you, she iseverything, and you will stop at nothing to keep her out of harm’s way.”

“Of course, but—” Eli spat.

“Come on, pet, don’t be shy now. Spread your legs and let us look at the sacred cunt we all worship,” Mendax cut in.

I pointed my toes on the floor and spread my knees wide, eager to see Eli’s shocked reaction. He had only ever thought ofme as a gentle, delicate girl and was always trying to shelter and protect me. I wondered if his thoughts had changed now.

My eyes trailed up the well-built body of my best friend and met Eli’s heavy stare. I had expected to see him shocked and embarrassed as he watched me touch myself, but instead, his face looked rigid, angry, andfullof lust—like he was having a difficult time not touching me.

Holy, fiery suns.

I didn’t think I could get more turned on than I was that second.

“She’s worth everything. Isn’t she, Aurelius?” Mendax’s gravelly voice ripped into the tense room, the words spoken with a sharp and dangerous edge.

Aurelius nodded, moving his eyes from me to shoot a deadly look at Mendax.

“Let her actions feed your lustful eyes and my warning fill your thick skulls: Should either one of you touch what is mine while I am gone, it will be the most regrettable decision of your short life. That I promise you. As for you, Aurelius.” He paused for a moment, struggling to speak through a snarl. “I swear to the stars, even if I can’t kill you, you will wish I had,” Mendax growled.

A low moan slipped out of me as my fingers continued their task. Mendax was evil; there was no doubting that, but having my hero, my villain, and my most trusted companion watch hungrily as I touched myself was making me melt in a puddle of arousal.

All I had ever wanted was for someone to love me and never leave, someone to protect and care for me without overlooking what I was capable of on my own.

Right now, I had three someones. Through the cloud of lust, I realized how incredible that was.

“Tell her how beautiful she looks, Walter,” Mendax whispered, though there was no mistaking this as a command.

“She—ugh—you’re beautiful, Caly. I think we should leave, Mendax?” Walter said with a polite nod.

“Look at how he watches with hungry eyes, pet. I want you to crawl over there and give Aurelius a taste of what’s mine,” he said with a demented smirk.

The dimples popped on both of his cheeks.

A shiver crept up the back of my neck, and my mouth fell open. Was this a trap? Mendax was far too possessive to allow another man, especially his enemy, to touch what he thought was his.

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