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Hearing him call her a name that didn’t belong to her right after they were intimate was hollowing.

She ignored it.It does not matter. I must do what is necessary to find my sister. I can enjoy anyone I like in the meantime, so long as it does not get in the way.

However, it did douse her heated thoughts.

“Next time?” Valerie stepped away from him, her satisfied state falling away, replaced by her mask of cold indifference. Unfortunately for her, she could hide desire from him, but not herself. Her body was thrumming with it. “There should not have even been a this time.”

She looked up and down the hallway, praying they hadn’t been heard or seen.

“Oh yes, my fair lady.” He gave her a grin, one of pure determination. “I am going to ravish you again, and next time, I do not want to be disturbed by duties.”

Duties...she thought solemnly.

Geryon was a human guard, and there would never be a promise between them. She knew what he felt for her was nothing more than lust, so her disappearance would only be disappointing. She wouldn’t care either way once she was holding Kaeylyn safely in her arms.

This is what she told herself, knowing that nothing good could come from falling for Geryon, or anyone in this palace.

“I do not think that is wise. You have gotten what you wanted. I see no reason as to why this should be a repeat offence.”

Geryon’s nose crinkled while his teeth gritted in irritation. He gripped her jaw, squishing her cheeks in with his fingertips.

“You can pretend you did not love the feel of me inside you, but I will not pretend I did not thoroughly enjoy your pussy wrapped around me. I will have you again.” Then he leaned forward with his eyes narrowed. “Especially since you did not give me everything I want.”

What more could he want from me?She frowned, having no idea what game he was playing, but more so because his words made desire flip in her stomach to pool between her legs, priming itself so she could take him again.

Geryon’s glare softened into a grin, his eyes ducking down momentarily. His tongue even darted out. If it wasn’t for the fact that she knew he was human and couldn’t sense her increasing desire, she could have sworn that look said otherwise.

“Do not deny me any longer,” he whispered, releasing her face so he could gently cup the side of her cheek, stroking it with a careful touch. “I want to touch you more, pleasure you more. I want to experience you for the irresistible woman you are. Let me do so freely.”

Such pretty words.They were designed to soften her, to make her cave and give him what he desired, designed to manipulate.

“I fear if we are missing from dinner for much longer, it will raise suspicion.” She waved her hand forward, hoping Geryon would take the lead.

Her heart panged at the crestfallen face he gave her. With a shake of his head, he began to lead her to the dining hall.

Along the way, she tried to figure out how to get her nipples to calm, since they were obvious as they pressed against her dress. She cursed him for making her feel this way with a glare at his back.

Every footfall made her now-tender sex remember just what happened, aching further for this man.When did I become such a needy woman?

“How are you feeling? You are not hurt, are you?”

She would have ignored him if he didn’t appear so sincere as he slowed to walk beside her.He genuinely cares about my wellbeing?Considering his size, it was actually sweet that he was concerned.

It made her feel less... used? Then again, she hadn’t really put in much effort to stop him. Perhapsshewas the one to take advantage ofhim.

“I am well.” She averted her gaze. “Thank you for asking.”

Even though her body somehow wanted more of him, she was more sated than she could remember being in a long time.

When was the last time I came?With three sisters around constantly, it was difficult to masturbate, so she often didn’t. Then, one day, she’d just stopped feeling the want to at all. Desire wasn’t an emotion she’d experienced in an exceedingly long time.

After her apology to King Bradwick, explaining to him she’d gotten lost, she took her seat. No one cared they were gone for quite some time.

Her eyes constantly ducked up to Geryon through her lashes. He was watching the court, but she could tell he was merry. His lips occasionally twitched into a grin, and then his eyes would find her.He is obviously satisfied.

Sitting there among the court while she could still feel the imprint of his cock inside her, his seed still slicking her thighs, was titillating, to say the least.

Valerie walked through the palace grounds with her arm linked with King Bradwick’s. They had been strolling throughout the morning and into the afternoon, occasionally stopping to sit somewhere nice among the grounds.