Page 232 of Blood and Ruin: The Complete Series

My make-up is subtle, my eyes the only thing standing out with a hint of sparkle that makes the green of my irises pop. I add some black open-toe heels, and I’m done.

It’s a far cry from what King would have allowed. His voice in the back of my head tells me the dress is too long, not showing enough skin, and that I haven’t got enough makeup on to appease his clients.

But no more. No more choices will be madeforme.

Taking a deep breath, I shake the thought of King from my mind and grab my purse. I make my way out through the hall. The guys’ laughter at something rings out, making me smile.

It isn’t until I’m at the entrance of the lounge do I see them, making me come to a stop. Jax is wearing all black. A black leather jacket, jeans, and shirt. His tattoos are striking against his skin and clothes, making his bad boy look complete.

He rolls his shoulders, smirking at something Luka says. The movement stretches his taut muscles against his top, reminding me of the feel of each one against my body.

I squirm in spot and look at Axel and Luka. Axel is wearing a light gray top with dark jeans, and Luka has on a white shirt with black trousers.

Axel has his jacket off by his side, revealing his tattooed sleeve and hand. I bite my lip as my eyes trace over each one, my mind drifting to what he could do to me with those strong hands.

Luka stands behind him, his hard angles and defined muscles visible through the shirt and jacket. His hair is messy but styled, making me want to run my fingers through it right before I pull him in to me.

My eyes finally land on Rion and Kai. Both wear dark suits, the cut tailored to their hard, toned bodies, making my own body heat up and my core wet.

The more I look at them, the more worked up I get. It isn’t until one of them laughs out loud that I realize I’m still standing there, gawking at them.

Shaking my head at myself, I walk into the lounge.

They all turn, hearing my heels, their smiles frozen as they take me in… I smile, giving them a little spin.

“Damn,” Jax breathes, his brows raised as he takes my look in.

Luka swallows hard, his mouth slightly open as his eyes trail down my body. The heat I felt a moment ago turns into flames the longer he stares.

“Beautiful,” Kai says, distracting me from Luka’s heated look. Kai’s eyes trail down the length of my body and back up again, and just like with Luka, it leaves a burning trail in its wake.

I look at Axel, finding his eyes narrowed and his jaw set, making me wonder what I did to piss him off now. I open my mouth to ask but stop when he catches my eyes. The heat in them scorches me on the spot.

“Princess…” Axel growls. A warm shiver slides down my back.

Rion walks towards me, blocking Axel from view. His eyes darken as he searches my own.

“You’re beautiful, Siren. There aren’t enough words to describe how devastating you look right now, but it’s the truth.” Locking eyes with me, he takes my hand and brings it to his lips, kissing it softly. “Exquisite.”

The rest of the guys move around me. My eyes land back on Jax. He’s staring at me with nothing but heat and hunger in his eyes. Seeing that I caught him, his smirks grows.

Leaning over, he whispers in my ear. “When we get back, I’m going to mark every delicious inch of you asmine.” His warm breath curls around my hair and down my neck, making me shiver.

“Maybe you should change.” The others whip their heads toward Axel so quickly that they nearly get whiplash. He sees their angry faces and rolls his eyes, waving a hand in my direction.

“We’re going to be fucking fighting them off the minute we enter the club.”

I roll my eyes at the guys as they frown, not liking the idea, but Rion speaks over them.

“We’ll be doing that, anyway. Let’s get going.”

Before I get a chance to reply, Rion has a black coat in his hands, holding it out for me. I thank him as he helps me put it on.

Axel sighs, dragging a hand down his face. “Whatever, it’s their funeral.” I’m ready for his bossy attitude when he walks over to me, but instead, I am left speechless by the depth of affection in his eyes as he looks at me. “You’re fucking stunning, Princess, but anyone who even thinks about looking your way will regret it when I burn the eyes from their sockets.”

The guys grunt in agreement like the possessive alphas they are.

I’m about to call him out on his insane reasoning when he swoops down to kiss me. I gasp as he slides his lips and tongue along my mouth before deepening the kiss. It’s the type of kiss that pulls you in and consumes your every thought. He molds his lips to mine.

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