Page 33 of Shadowing Bright
“Is this because my fire fairy tried to kick your little fella in the nuts?”
She saw his sharp-toothed grin in the shadows, and fortunately, it was lined up with his eyes.
“No, it is because when my flame touched yours, neither repelled the other.I can consume from any number of beings, but just that light contact caused all of my senses to rise.”
“Is that what I am feeling?How close are you?”
He chuckled, and it echoed from within his shadows.She felt his shadows pull her against him.
“This close.”
“Hmm.Why are you doing this again?”
“To protect you from those who would try and destroy you.”
“Right, but they are just coming after me because of you.If they hadn’t made a move, I wouldn’t be here.”
“So, I should thank them?”
She snorted, and then Kremoryn kissed her.Hura paused at the lips she couldn’t see for the surrounding shadows and pressed her palms to his shoulders and let him deepen the kiss.She exhaled some of her wildfire into him, and he shuddered against her.He groaned and said, “Why can’t I get under your clothing?”
She chuckled and leaned back.“You didn’t ask.”
“You couldn’t guess?”
“Oh, I could guess, but I have danced at some of your parties and know that consent is important.”
He blinked and leaned back.“Danced.Wait.No.”
“Yeah.”
She felt the shadows move across her features to obscure the upper portion of her face.He staggered back.“You?”
“Me.You have been cutting back on the parties lately.Getting old?”She cocked her head.
He released her, and the room became clear around them.They were in a study, and there was a couch, desk, and chairs.
“Gee.What happened there?”
“You are the dancer for my parties.”
“Correct.”
“You spurred the participants into a frenzy.”
She shrugged.“You flatter me.”
“You aren’t affected by the lust of others.”
“Not precisely true.But it is true on the clock.I can tease and play, but if I got aroused, my day would be much shorter, and I would have had a bunch of dark-powered babies or bodies to explain.”She shrugged.“As for why you couldn’t get under my sweatshirt, it isn’t a sweatshirt.I am wearing my shadows.”
Kremoryn stared at her.“You have enough control to make clothing?”
“Sure.My dances would have a much different end if I didn’t.So, have you concluded your seduction attempt?I can get myself home.”
“Wait.No.I need to keep you safe.”
“Why, Your Majesty?I obviously freak you out on several levels.Take some time.Adjust to the possibilities and then call me.You have my number.”
