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Adonis

“So, uh, your demonic rune showed up on her skin too?” I question Killian as I wipe the sweat from my brow.

He drops down from the pull-up bar with a fluid motion, his muscles taut.

“Yeah,” he replies, his tone infused with certainty.

He runs a towel over his damp face, the fabric absorbing the sweat beads trickling down his temples.

“We had an incredible connection out in the woods. I’m telling you; the connection alone can make our symbols appear on her.

Yeah we completed the mating part of the bond but, I think yours will appear on her skin Adonis.

Once you’ve completed the mating part and the blood oath, I think it will fill in for you completely.

I think she can break this curse. I’m telling you, you don’t need that lost part of your soul…

” His eyes are bright, reflecting a spark of conviction that makes me lean in closer, intrigued by the weight of his words.

“See? I’m not a complete asshole! You don’t yell at Killian when he marks Dani.” Dax quips and lets out a huff as he kisses my cheek.

I swat him away and give him a menacing glare. My eyes narrow into slits.

“I’m telling you, our symbols are appearing on her because she is willing.

All I have to do is complete the bond by sharing my blood with hers, and Dax just needs to complete the mating part of the bond.

Once her marks are filled in, and she feels the same way for us as we do of her, the bonds will be complete, she will be our mate, and we will be one step closer to being free of the curse.

” Killian leans casually against the cold, metallic weight machine I’m using, the clanking sound of the weights punctuating the intensity of our conversation.

I let out a low growl of frustration, the sound rumbling deep in my throat.

“But it won’t work for me,” I insist, my voice laced with desperation.

“I’ve told you both this countless times!

Complete your bonds, let her be your mate, do whatever you wish, but she can’t set us free!

She won’t be able to fully be my mate.” With a sudden surge of anger, I flip the machine over, the clattering sound echoes as frustration boils within me.

“Adonis, calm down. You just have to—”

I cut him off, “I swear to the dark lord herself, Dax, if you say one more time that I have to fucking try, I will find a way to send you to the depths of hell!”

“Um... hi.” Dani’s soft and gentle voice captivates our attention. She glances around the room.

“Jesus. This house is huge on the inside. I don’t know what kind of demon, voodoo magic you all use, but it’s impressive. I especially like the kitchen and the living room.” Her gaze is curious.

“Thank Adonis and Amelia for that,” Dax quips.

She’s wearing a red long-sleeve shirt and black jeans that hug her perfect figure. Her long auburn hair hangs in loose waves just under those perky tits of hers. Gods almighty, she is perfect.

With a graceful motion, she tucks her hair behind her ears. “Can I talk to you guys?” she inquires softly. Her full red lips captivate me, I almost didn’t hear what she said.

“Of course you can, sunshine,” Killian replies as he strides over to her, pressing a tender kiss on her forehead.

With a light-heartedness that draws us in, she glides toward me and Dax, Killian trailing closely by her side.

“The floor is yours, little dove,” Dax encourages, his grin playful as he gently takes her arm and spins her into his embrace. Their laughter mingles in the air like an enchanting melody.

The sound of her laughter makes my cock harden.

Her eyes meet mine. Her smile fades, and she clears her throat. “Ok, um…” Her eyes look me up and down, and I confidently stand in front of her.

Sweat drips down my bare chest, and my shorts hang low. Her eyes widen when she sees how erect I am for her.

I laugh and flash my teeth, “Something you like here, Dani?”

Dax and Killian stand next to me now. We all stare at her, shirtless, sweating, and with hunger in our gazes.

The need to take. The need to possess is strong. I have no doubt in my mind she is my mate. But admitting that out loud is difficult because I know I can’t love her like Dax and Killian can. I want to, but it’s not possible.

“I, uh… fuck, you are all so distracting. I have to go to work!” she blurts out. “I got called in. I know I can leave now… because of my marks… but um, I…” she stumbles on her words.

I take a step closer to her and lean down so my face is parallel with hers. “Spit it out, Dani .”

She looks me dead in the eyes and says, “I like to swallow.” I nearly start choking.

Dax chuckles.

“That you do,” Killian says wickedly and Dani blushes.

The smell of her arousal fills the air. I know I’m not the only one who can tell.

Dani gives a victory smile and continues, “Well, I’m leaving. After work, I’m meeting with Jules and Carter. And there isn’t anything any of you can do to stop me. Also, I would like to sleep in my own bed tonight.” She straightens up her posture like she just won.

“Alright.” I simply say.

“Al-alright?” She questions me .

“That’s what I said. Alright. Go. Remember what I said. You can’t tell Julia or this… Carter… that we are demons or anything that has happened to you while you were here. If you do, there will be—”

She cuts me off, “Consequences. Yes, I know. I won’t say anything about you guys being demons. Sheesh, do you ever chill out?”

I don’t answer her. I just raise my eyebrows at her and smirk. Knowing how she feels when I do that.

Dani goes to turn around and leave, but I grab her arm and pull her into my chest. Her heartbeat pounds against mine as I push my hard cock against her stomach.

I pull the necklace from my pocket and dangle it in front of her face. “Put this on. It will protect you,” I say, my voice steady but filled with urgency. “My rune is burned on the back of it. Since you don’t bare it on your skin, this will have to do.”

Dani slowly reaches up, tentatively taking the necklace from my hand and places it over her neck. “I guess this will do for now.” My heart clenches around her words. She doesn’t realize my symbol won’t ever appear on her skin.

As the necklace falls across her chest, I can’t help but hope that this small token carries the promise of protection and desire I so desperately want her to feel.

“Thank you.” Her green eyes search mine. I step back and sit on the bench, letting her go.

Just as she is about to leave, Dax stops her. “Leaving without giving a proper goodbye?”

She turns to him, “I said bye… what more do you want?” The bitchy tone of hers makes my cock twitch. Killian and I laugh.

“Come here,” Dax demands, crooking his finger at her. She walks over with a glare in her eyes. “Don’t you dare use that emotion influence bullshit on me, Dax! And don’t treat me like some sort of pet,” she scuffs and gets right up in his face .

I can see the irritation on Dax’s face. “You see, little dove, you bare my demonic rune, and now Killian’s… that means you will do as we say just like we will do as you say once your marks are filled in entirely.”

Dani’s eyes gleam, but she doesn’t back down. “Alright then. Let me give you all a proper goodbye then,” her tone is mocking.

Gods, do I love her sass.

Love. I frown at the word.

She pushes Dax against the gym mirror and brings his face down to hers. She collides her mouth onto his, giving him a passionate kiss. Their tongues twirl and she lets out a moan.

The sight of them is getting me worked up. I need a good release.

Dani pulls away from the kiss but keeps her body pressed against Dax’s. She trails her hand down his body and grabs his cock, and says, “Now, don’t ever fucking tell me what to do again unless you’re about to fuck me… Do I make myself clear, Dax ?”

“Crystal,” he replies, licking his lips.

“Good.” She pushes off of him. The look on Dax’s face is absolutely dumbfounded.

My laugh echoes in the room, and Dani quickly pivots her head in my direction and stomps over to me. My laugh fades into silence, replaced by a flutter of anticipation as she approaches. She throws her legs over my thighs, straddling my hard cock.

She sits on my lap and grinds herself against me while grabbing a fistful of my hair and pulls my head back to meet hers.

Her lips brush against mine, and she runs her tongue along my canines, across my jaw, and up to my ear and whispers, “Goodbye, Adonis .” The way she says my name has me ready to fuck her right here, right now.

Fuck the bonds and the curse. I want her .

She slips off my lap, and I watch her walk towards Killian. It takes everything in me not to grab her and force her down on my throbbing cock.

Killian holds his arms open and curves his lips up in a half smile. When Dani gets to him, he dips her in his arms and kisses her like the gentleman he is.

Dani giggles and then kisses him again—a quick but intimate kiss.

“Alright, boys. I’ll see you later.”

Before she walks out the door, I make one more threat, “Dani,” She stops but doesn’t turn around, “If Carter or any other man touches you, I will kill them just like I killed Spencer.”

She slowly turns her head and glares at me, “I fucking knew one of you did it. You will not touch Carter! He is my best fucking friend. If you touch Carter, I will not complete my bonds with ANY of you and won’t break the curse!” Her eyes usually sparkle with light but are now narrow and fierce.

“Damn, do I love it when she gets feisty,” Dax interjects.

“Shut the fuck up, Dax,” Dani silences him and his mouth opens wide from her bold choice of words. Looking back at me, she points her finger, “I mean it, Adonis. No one touches Carter.” She stands confident and strong like the goddess she is. I flash a smile at our girl.

“Fine. No touching Carter. And Dani,” I pause for the dramatics, and she glares at me, waiting for my following words, “If you speak to any of us like that again, I’ll bound you and put you on your knees… I’ll shove my cock so far down your throat it will bleed.”

She looks amused. Turned on even. “I hope you do, Adonis. In fact, I’m looking fucking forward to it!” She remarks while licking her lips seductively and starts walking away.

She stops, “Oh, and Dax. I’m wearing a black lacy thong for you and a gold bra for you Killian. Adonis, you get the red shirt and your cock down my throat later.” Then she storms out.

I’m at a loss for words.

My, my, my. Did I find my perfect match.

Our perfect match.

She is, no doubt, my smart mouthed mate.