Page 32 of Crave Me

Vesperus had said we could reject the bonds.

But Kaspian had pointed out that Vesperus would need to keep his hands to himself in order for that to remain possible. “Otherwise, fate won’t give you a choice.”

Which meant Vesperus couldn’t fuck me or we’d be tied together in this weird magic.

My lips curled down.What sort of enchantment is this that can so severely dictate my future? Is it the same magic that drew me toward Vesperus to begin with? That invisible arrow that had essentially pointed right at him?

“You think you can manage it?” Kaspian pressed. “I saw the way you danced with her.”

Vesperus snorted. “That’s just seductive foreplay. You should try it sometime.”

“I often do, but only when I intend to fuck my partner.”

“Then perhaps your imagination needs to be broadened, old friend. There’s a lot more that can be done with hands and mouths, something you should probably learn before you find your future mate.”

Kaspian barked a laugh at that. “Oh, I’m fully aware of how to use my mouth and hands, mate. But I’m not sure you can resist doing more.”

“So you’re questioning my control?” The warning note in Vesperus’s tone didn’t seem to have any impact on his friend because the other man merely chuckled again.

“Not exactly. I simply think you’re severely underestimating the power of fate.”

“I never underestimate anything.”

“There’s always a first time for everything, Ves,” his friend drawled. “Case in point, your goddess mate staring wistfully out the window of your jet.”

And listening to every word you’re saying,I added, my gaze still on the stars while I continued to think through their commentary.

“She certainly caught me off guard,” Vesperus admitted.

“Understatement. I thought you were going to let her eat you alive.”

“I might have if my second hadn’t thrown a knife at her head,” myfated matereplied.

“I won’t apologize.”

“I know.”

“You would have done the same for me,” Kaspian added.

“I know,” Vesperus repeated. “But if Nyx decides she wants to throw a knife at you in retaliation, I’m not going to stop her.”

Hmm. A tempting notion, but I prefer not to start fights, simply finish them.However, Vesperus had halted that fight before it’d even begun by catching that blade by the sharp end.

An instinct to save me—his fated mate.

What amazing magic,I marveled. He’d protected me without even knowing me because of a bond he’d felt radiating in his chest.

That same pull had urged me to find him.

And it makes me want to lick him.

Would this magic remain with me if I left this realm? Would my heart break without Vesperus?

He’d mentioned rejecting the magic, though. So it seemed we had an option for breaking this spell.

My heart panged at the notion, denying my ability to fracture such a beautiful strand. So light and warm, filled with an energy my soul rejoiced within.

It made me feel full.