Page 64 of Hell On Earth
Eliana chuckled and told the saleswoman we wanted the first dress.
We left with the garment bag and went to the next store.
“Finally,” Fenris said as he opened the door.
The space wasn’t filled with dresses again but suits. This time, Eliana and I got to sit in the chairs as the guys were led away to private rooms in the back. When Fenris appeared, Eliana’s eyes went black. He grinned at her.
“Bet you didn’t know I’d look this good.”
Movement to my right drew my attention. Turning my head, I looked at Hades in stunned silence. He was absolutely devastating in a fitted suit. The dark grey accentuated his soft brown eyes. I didn’t realize I’d stood until I was a few steps away from him. His eyes flickered red.
“Don’t stop,” he said. “Come to me, Ashlyn.”
I struggled to swallow and form a coherent thought.
“Remember what I said about doing things in front of other people?”
He gave me an annoyed look.
“Good. Then don’t take this too far.” I grabbed his tie and pulled him in for a kiss.
We both groaned. His hands fisted in my hair as he hungrily devoured me.
Someone cleared their throat. It barely registered. Hades and his touch were all that existed in my world.
When he pulled away and kissed my forehead, I leaned into him, trying to catch my breath.
“I would say she approves,” someone said.
“We’ll take both suits,” Eliana said, not sounding like herself. “They’ll wear them out.”
When I looked at her, she had her face buried in Fenris’ chest as he stroked the back of her head.
“She’s fine,” he said. “You just caught her off guard.”
“Sorry.”
“It’s okay,” Eliana said.
After handing over the card for payment, Eliana went outside with Fenris, leaving Hades and me to finish settling the bill.
My phone buzzed.
Adira: He needs to return. He isn’t the answer to a better life.
Me: Do you have the wrong number? I don’t know what you’re talking about.
Adira: You’re playing a dangerous game.
Me: I’m shopping with Eliana in New York. No game. Council approved.
I did a screen capture and sent it to the group chat.
Megan: It’s quiet out there. Also, Fenris, you look smokin’ in a suit. Well done. Now do that thing where you pin Eliana’s hands over her head against the wall. I bet she goes Fifty-shades on you.
Fenris: On it.
Megan sent a picture of Fenris pinning Eliana against the building. It had enough heat to melt my phone.
