Page 82 of The Poison of the Earth
They again start up but I cut them off, “I was not asking permission.”
The two of them exchange a glance but I forge ahead, “It is the obvious solution. Yes, we will need to reveal to them my existence. I’ll swear it in front of their soothsayer. But they will be our allies. And I’ll marry the son of theirs of my choosing. And,” I press myself up, crawling across the bed toward them, “I will not be giving up my spirit mates.”
They both make noises of need as they watch the sway of my breasts within my nightgown.
I snarl, “You are mine. Both of you. No one else is to touch you but me. I won’t give you up. Not for my throne. Not for vengeance. Not for anything.Nothingis worth more than the two of you. Do you hear?”
They both gaze at me, the love in their eyes crystal clear. My mates. My men.
“We needn’t tell the Larkstead of us being spirit-mates. The old Ordinances say that a spirit-bond supercedes a hand-fasting of the Lord and Lady. It must be allowed.” I sit back on my haunches, nearly touching Kai and Lo. I look down and both arehard and ready for me.Fuck. I want them. I want to fuck them so badly.I shake myself.I cannot become pregnant.
I take a deep breath, nervous trilling through me. “Let us accept the bonds, my mates.”
They both lurch towards me, hands suddenly upon me, lips touching me, my body being gently pulled to them. I grin, my fingers digging into each of their heads of hair.
I let my eyes slip closed, my trust in them complete, as they kiss and touch me gently. When they finally pull back, I find myself straddling Kai, Lonan behind me, his hands upon my waist.
“Truly?” Kai asks, the fragileness clear in his tone. Their eyes both bore into me.
“Yes, please,” I whisper, and even I can hear the need in my tone.
They both purr and Lo turns to stride out into the entry. Kai’s lips press chaste kisses to my face. I can feel his... satisfaction, perhaps, through the bond.
Lonan returns, a gleaming knife in hand. I take a deep breath, knowing what the ritual requires but still a bit unsettled.
“You’re quite sure, Ollie?” Lo asks quietly, “There is no going back.”
I nod decisively. “Yes. Absolutely.”
“Get naked,” Kai orders seriously.
I stretch up to my knees and unbutton a few of the pearls at the top of my gown, tug it up and off. I kneel naked before them and they both make incredibly hot noises of approval.
They stand as one and their towels drop. They are both long, hard, and ready and I close my eyes on the sight.
“Where?” Lo’s voice is thick with need.
“Me first,” Kai interrupts. He palms his hard cock. “My mark from my heart bond is on my wrist, but I would like yours here, opposite Lo’s tattoo. Your claim belongs here, princess. Whereyour blood marked our first time.” He grips and angles his cock out, exposing the unmarked side to me.
Well, if hadn’t already been wet, I would be now. I realize this makes us both a little unhinged but I don’t give a shit. I love the idea.
Lo holds out the long dagger to me, which I take. I turn it and look up to Kai. He nods solemnly, trustingly. I drag the tip against the side of Kai’s thick cock. I need to cut deep enough for it not close while we are still doing the ritual. My General doesn’t even flinch, just watches me with devoted eyes. As I pull the end of the blade back, I watch the blood well and begin to drop onto his fingers holding his cock below the wound.
I turn to Lonan. He lets out a chuckle. “Not on my dick, sweetheart, that’s for fucking sure.”
I grin and he leans forward. “My neck, little Queen. Visible even when fully dressed.”
Leaning into him, I draw the blade down his neck, satisfied.
“Now you,” Lonan says softly.
I nod. “My calves.”
They both look at me oddly so I explain, “I hate the scars upon them. Those will never fade but if you can each put your mark over one of them... well, I won’t hate the sight of my legs.”
I can’t interpret the looks they give me but Lo takes the blade and cuts down the outside of my right leg. It is exceedingly sharp so the pain is minimal, welling up in a line of fire after the blade passes. He hands the dagger to Kai, who does the same on my left. Lo swipes some blood from his neck as Kai does to his cock, touching each other’s wounds in a re-affirmation. Seeing it makes gentle affection fill me.
They position themselves to place their wounds against mine. I lean back onto my back, elbows bent so I’m propped up. Kai’s cock and Lonan’s face are against my legs. Kai’s eyes are upon my face while Lo kisses the top of my foot. They holdstill for several heartbeats, silent, as our blood mingles, pumped out by our hearts. Then, as one, the right themselves, drag their fingers over my wounds and offer them to each other. I let a little whimper of need escape me.
