Page 51 of Devastation
I blow a raspberry at him. "But it was fun for me."
He chuckles good naturedly back and bargains with me, "I'll let go of your wrist and help you out of here if you swear to be a good girl and not poke my ribs anymore."
Sighing dramatically, I respond, "I agree to your terms, but for the record, bad girls have more fun."
His voice takes on a husky tone. "Do you want to be a bad girl for me, Little One?"
Fuckkkkk.
Ash's groggy voice chimes in from behind me, "I woke up at the perfect time, it appears."
Desire curls through me all the way to the tips of my fingers and toes, my body begging me to take this moment further.
I almost give in and do just that, but then I remember what's on the line. All of the realms are counting on us, and we still need to get to too many of them for us to be slacking and focused on sex.
Taking a deep breath to try to get my wanton desires in check, I breathe out, "We need to get going to the next realm. Let's get up and get dressed."
Groans come from the far side of the bed and the twins whine.
"Noooo. An hour more of sleep, please."
"I'm not leaving this bed until I get a kiss. This is torture."
Smirking, I push Ash's heavy arm off my waist and crawl over Hale, accidentally kneeing him in the stomach as I go.
I've never claimed to be the most graceful creature.
"Wakey, wakey," I say in a sing-song voice as I jump on the guys and shake the bed.
Luke flips over and grabs my hips, settling me firmly on top of his morning wood. A corner of his mouth tilts up as he says, "Good morning to you too, Sugar Britches."
I gasp involuntarily as he grinds up into me, pressing against the sensitive bundle of nerves between my legs. Shaking my head, I clear the haze of need threatening to consume me once more. Smacking his chest, I roll off of him and press a kiss to Leo's lips as he requested before quickly hopping off of the bed.
Looking behind me, I see all the guys rolling to get comfortable again, except Zedd, who stands from the opposite side of the bed.
I let out a small growl of frustration at the lack of pep in their step and yell, "Get up, you lazy butts! We have realms to save."
This time they don't ignore me and begin to stretch and make their way off the plush bed. Nodding in satisfaction at their movement, I pad into the bathroom that's ensuite. It's simple, with a porcelain sink and tub, and I'm pleased to find a few toothbrushes and toothpaste waiting on the countertop.
Splashing water on my face and quickly brushing my teeth, I head back to the room and work my leathers back on. The guys take turns in the bathroom and by the time I'm dressed, they're all ready to go, albeit a bit groggy still.
We need coffee, but unfortunately we don't have time to find the kitchens here, and who knows if they would even have any.
My stomach rumbles at the thought, and I pat it soothingly like it's a separate entity. "We'll get sustenance soon."
The guys aren't even shocked by my actions and Hale pipes up. "Where to next?"
"Demon realm. They're the last ones who know nothing about this war."
Closing my eyes, memories from my first life of my time with Princess Keres surface in my mind. Had we really riddenhellhounds?A pain sears through my brain as I try to call the portal to us. It feels like it's just out of my grasp, and I strain to pull the edges of the realm to me.
My eyes fly open in frustration and I stomp my foot. Not the most mature thing to do, but I'm frustrated and unsure of what the hell is blocking me. We don't exactly have time for mishaps.
"What's wrong?" Zedd asks softly, walking towards me with an extended hand. His calming tone eases some of my exasperation with the situation.
Stay calm, Lana. Keeping your emotions in check is the best way to get the results we need.
Taking a deep breath, I fill them in as Zedd reaches me and rubs soothing circles on my back. "The portal is somehow being blocked. I can't access it, and I don't know how that's even possible."
