Page 126 of Anaki

I panted and put both of my hands on either side of her face. “As much as I would love to take you to a place you would find so magical, I think it would be best if we didn’t.”

She frowned. “But why? I want to see all the things.”

I chuckled. “Yes, but all the things may be dangerous now. When I left, many years before most of the Iron Fang members got here, it was mostly at peace. As members started to cross, the Royal Council was taking over.”

I further explained about the Council: the head supernaturals of each species who came together to discuss topics for the betterment of therealm. The creation of it was a farce. It was all about titles, who had more magical power, money, and physical power. It was barter and trade. Who were the weakest countries? The only people who benefited were the rich, while the poor suffered.

Bonds were breaking, and the practice of worshiping the goddess was ending. It was more dangerous there now.

There were a few rules that kept everyone on their toes here in the Earth Realm, and it was the minimal use of magical powers and mixtures of species. If it ever got back to the Royal Council, it would risk their coming here. We didn’t want that, because wanted to stay free for as long as possible and never come up on their radar.

As far as we knew, they didn’t even know that rogues crossed over and had integrated into a lot of the territories of Earth.

“Well, that’s no fun.” Elena pouted. “There really is no good, anywhere?”

And there may never be. There will always be evil, no matter where you go, it’s just a matter of how you deal with it.

I nipped at her bottom lip. “I think I can put two good things into something really good, right now, though.”

Elena gasped and slapped my chest. “Naughty dragon!”

I carefully slid my hand beneath her shirt, gently lowering the cup of her bra as we moved together. I guided her backward, expecting her to come into contact with the rough, cold surface of the cave wall. Instead, we unexpectedly stumbled into something soft, and the surprise of it caught us both off guard.

“You are out in the open, are you trying to defile her out here?” The husky voice had us both screaming like children.

I pulled Elena’s shirt down and pushed her behind me.

“Not even your dragon sniffed me out; that is disappointing.” Thedark-cloaked figure pushed back his hood to reveal Bram’s white and gray bearded face.

Scales took over my body. He made us stand up straight. “Because I don’t find you threatening, old man.”

I gasped, regaining control. “Oh my gosh, I’m so sorry. He did not mean that.” I slapped my hand over my face.

Scales uncovered my mouth. “I most certainly did. Not even his magic could penetrate our skin with our mate bond. It’s why I said nothing. Besides, I like when our mate gets embarrassed, she tastes much sweeter when she comes.”

“¡Dios Mio! shut up, Scales!” Elena cried out.

Chapter Forty-Two

Elena

“You enjoy a bit of taunting, don’t you, little human?”Scales hissed mischievously inside my mind, sending electric shivers down my spine. I swear to the goddess, my nipples practically pierced through my bra with a jolt of pleasure.

If I wasn’t careful, my tits would cut right through the fabric. I have been on the edge for most of the day. I had done my best to think of other things. Like getting my son set up, and worrying about Emm. Also, about how this newly-formed pack was doing. So many people were still healing. It had only been a few days.

Now that we were deep in the forest, with Anaki's warm body so close to mine, I had let my walls down. The moment his claws raked down my chest, it was like a surge of electricity shot through me. Desire ignited within me, an overwhelming blaze that consumed every inch of my being.

I was experiencing the scorching heat I'd been warned about. It wasn't just the usual monthly pangs of ovulation, where a few good orgasms and a satisfying encounter would suffice. This was something else entirely. Aninsatiable craving consumed me, demanding to be filled immediately and relentlessly.

“I’m not really a human anymore. You can’t call me that.”I took a deep breath in and let it out slowly.

Why was Bram even here? Luis had gone back with Taja and Beretta. The second floor of their holistic, witch-crafty store held two apartments. Luis would stay with the women, while Bram had his own, and we were told he was resting.

“Your body temperature has risen, your cunt is dripping in front of another male. I’m not sure if I appreciate that,”Scales taunted.

I ripped my head in the direction of Anaki’s body. Anaki was speaking to Bram, but I was too busy being distracted by Scales being an idiot.“Then, stop talking to me all growly like and maybe I won’t get so turned on.”

“Ah, does my voice alone turn you on? That’s good to know. You will enjoy what I have planned for you and that juicy cunt of yours when we get inside.”

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