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“Thank you,” Nadzia chuckled, looking terribly proud of herself.

His eyes narrowed on her and her smile widened.

“What? You’re a grown ass man. Speaking of asses. That ass of yours was pretty cute hightailing it out of here.” Nadzia grinned as she panned his body.

Though he was fully shelled, she made him feel exposed. She had a way of doing that. He’d never shared with anyone else the things he shared with her. He sat on the bed and took hold of her hand. Her skin was so soft, the thin bones of her fingers delicate.

“Ivory beauty, the Conclave can’t learn about us,” he insisted, fear and worry twisting his brow.

Nadzia sobered. “Yeah. Sorry.”

“Don’t be sorry. I enjoy the way you tease me,” he insisted as he scooped her up and headed toward the washroom. “I just worry. I don’t want the Conclave subjecting you to the Trials.”

“So, we have to keep our affair a secret. That’s kinda hot.” She wagged her brows.

“You’re hopeless,” he laughed and stepped into the bathing stall.

“Well, you better get back to your fancy party before they come looking again,” she suggested as he set her down.

“No. No one will bother us again tonight. And they’re used to me escaping these events. Axilla will be livid, but what’s new.” He grinned and tugged her wrinkled dress over her head, tossing it aside.

“Ooh, you’re a bad boy as well. Extra hot.”

He cocked one brow, amused by the sizzling sound she made as she ran her finger down his chest. It was fascinating to watch his shell split and recede following the path her delicate finger traveled. Nadzia paused when she reached his abs. The way she explored the muscles of his stomach made him tremble, but he wanted her touch a little bit lower. He took her hand and brought it to his crotch, then sucked in a deep breath as his shell receded and his spurs sprang free, eager for attention. Would he ever get over how sensitive his quick was, especially there?

“I think we better cool you off.” Nadzia turned on the water and the sudden shower soaked them both. “I know I was tempting you, but I’m going to need a minute before those two go storming the castle again.” She gestured to his spurs.

He looked down at her and frowned. Nadzia’s hair was a tangled mess. There were red marks on her mouth and wrists from where he bound her. But that was nothing compared to the imprint of his fingers on her hips or his teeth marks on the crook of her shoulder, barely hidden by her long pale hair.

“I was too rough,” he growled, horrified and angered he’d lost control. He knew how delicate she was.

“Oh, look how cute you are.” She caressed his cheek and attempted to smooth out his brow. “My ass is sore but I’ll be fine.”

He was so stupid. She wasn’t Osivoire. He thought they were compatible because of the way she affected him.

“I should’ve realized your rear wasn’t made for penetration.” It was why she’d been so jumpy every time he played with the opening.

“Stop. I’m not used to getting pounded in the ass, but now I get why a ton of women love it. You touched nerves I had no clue were there. I came so hard I thought I was gonna die.”

The corner of his mouth tilted up recalling the way she’d responded, writhing and clenching his spurs as she cried passionately.

“You are very sensitive.” He knelt in front of her and gently caressed her hips and thighs.

“I know. See how my clit is still swollen,” she pouted as she put one foot on his shoulder. “You wanna kiss it?”

“It’s the least I can do.” He extended his tongue, took a swipe and groaned. Nothing tasted like his female.

Fifteen

Hiding in Plain Sight

Aculus

“It’s morning. Wake up.” Nadzia straddled his chest.

“I’m up. I’m up,” he chuckled, gripping her waist, halting her bounces.

“As much as I hate it, you might want to take off. I bet if everyone isn’t already up, they will be soon,” she suggested.