Page 42 of Hexed, Vexed, & Undersexed
I continue to guzzle the bubbly liquid as I head out to the backyard and toward my designated home on the Porter property. It’s small—only one bedroom and bathroom with a little kitchen and living space—but at least it was apart from the rest of my prying family’s main residence.
Meaning that I can drink away my annoyance in peace.
Or at least so I thought,I grumble when I hear a loud knock on my door.
Slumping onto my bed, I quickly take another few gulps before calling out, “Whadya want?”
"Just to talk, Nora," Preston hollers as gently as possible through the door.
My heart squeezes at the worried tone in his voice and it’s impossible to deny him.
"Fine, come in," I yell sullenly—because I have every right to be a sulky witch right now.
I've been suckered into competing on this stupid show, fighting for my natural birthright against my archnemesis—who I'm somehow attracted to—only to be told that I can’t screw the one guy I want tobecause of stupid rules.Then, I find a naked man in my dressing room who was once my cat. . .
And now—I'm bound to said naked man.
How did my life turn into such a shit show?
The door opens to reveal both Preston and Kai—the latterfinallywearing something to cover his junk.
Mostly.
It’s only a hand towel, but I guess that’s better than him wandering my family's property in all his well-endowed glory.
It's the little, er, big things in life that bring us joy.
"Nora. . ." Preston starts, trailing off when I look at him with a frown.
"I should probably apologize," Kai states, but doesn’t elaborate any further.
"Anytime would be good then," Preston prompts, giving Kaia look—a ‘you better fucking fix this and fast’ look.
"Oh, I said that I shouldprobably—that doesn't mean I want to, nor am I going to."
Preston palms his face.
Nice to see Kai’s just as hardheaded of a human as he was a cat.
"Great talk," I say sarcastically, shoving off the bed, champagne bottle still clutched in my fist. "Now, if you two will excuse me, I have some alcohol to finish and the inside of my eyelids to study."
I try ushering them toward the door but neither budge. Calling upon the magic Isupposedlyhave from my bond with Kai, I then try to force them out of my small home, but—again—nothing happens.
Because, of course, I’m not able to use the magic after I finally get it.
"Do you really want us to leave, Evanora?" Kai purrs, his accented voice rolling through me in a wash of pleasure.
Nope—do not be distracted by sexy men and possessive pussycats, Evanora.
But do my ovaries listen?
What do you think?
"Just imagine all the fun we can have," Kai continues, prowling forward in such a way that I can't help but stare.
He may be a human once more, but his movements are definitely still feline—graceful, silent,predatory.
"The two of you?" I murmur incredulously, struggling to focus on anything other than the fierce expression they both wear.
