Page 54 of Einar

“Youtold meSlavicis the only pure-bloodedRukuhkout of the six of you.Obviously, the horns are front and center, but what else makes you different fromSlavic?Doyou have anything else that looks different from what it’s supposed to?”

“Youhave noticed that we do not wear tunics as we have spines covering our shoulders and backs.Mineare longer with serrated edges to them, where asSlavic’sare smooth but have wickedly sharp points at the end.Thereare also some … additional differences, butIwill have to remove my trousers to fully show you.”

Trepidationblooms from her in waves, the scent almost as acrid as her fear.Shethinks this is a ruse, an effort for me to remove my clothes so thatImay take advantage of her.Smilingruefully,Iscoot my chair away from her, giving her more distance from me.

“Ah, perhaps another time.Letus finish watching this module.”

Hernext words shock me to my core.

“No,Iwant to see.”

ChapterThirty-Four

ROWAN

Whatthe fuckamIdoing?

Oh, yes.Testinghim.That’sright.

Ican’t believeIjust gave him permission to take his pants off, which, aside from boots, is the only clothingI’veseen any of them wear.Thespikes on their backs must make shirts a definitive no-no for one’s wardrobe.

Although, there is a part of me that wants to know what he’s packing in those pants of his.It’sall for research purposes only, of course.

I’mnot sure if he knows thatI’mtesting him or not, andIdon’t really care.Weare in this tiny room, all alone, and the door is shut.He’sliterally twice my size.Ifhe wants to hurt me or take me against my will, there is nothingIcan do to stop him, andIwould also be willing to bet that this room is soundproof.ThedressIhave on is no barrier to a being this strong, and being naked means there is one less barrier between his body and mine.

“Ifyou are sure?”Hisgruff voice trails off, the question clear.Einaris making sure this is whatIwant before he proceeds, and he waits untilIrealize he’s waiting for me to say it out loud.

“Yes,I’msure.Iwant to see what makes you, well, you.”

Heheaves a deep sigh before standing up, turning so that his back faces me and drops his pants to his ankles.

Ohwow.

Theentire back of him is covered in scales, from his neck, down his shoulders, along both arms, and both legs and his beefy looking ass.Hisspine looks like it’s armor plated.Thescales are so thick that his spikes stick up out of them and across his shoulders, down his back before ending around his waist.I’mnot sure how longIsit there staring beforeIrealize he is shifting his weight from left to right.

Ohshit,I’vemade him uncomfortable.

Thatstartling realization is driven home when he rumbles out another question, with an edge to his tone.

“Ifyour curiosity is satisfied, mayIput my trousers back on now?”

“I’msorry,Einar.Myintention was not to make you feel self-conscious.I’vejust never seen someone like you before.Canyou turn around soIcan see what the … erm … front looks like?”

“Ido not think that would be wise, littleStarshine.”

Huffinga bit,Ifold my arms across my chest. “Well, why not?”

“Mycurrent condition is not one you will favor at this time.”

I’ma dumbass.

I’msupposed to be his one true love.Ofcourse, he is going to have a physical reaction to me.

Perfect.

“IfIam what you sayIam to you,I’min no danger because you won’t take what isn’t offered.”

“Ah, so that is what you are about.Thisis a test to see ifIam a brute or ifIcan control myself.”

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