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Killian lets out a heavy sigh, the weight of the situation pressing down on him.

“Here is what I have gathered from my perspective. Octavia sought Adonis’ soul not merely out of desire but for the immense power that came with it—since he was a god.

In her cunning, she ensnared him with deception, weaving a complex web of illusions that made him believe she was his destined mate.

As a powerful witch, she cast a potent spell over Adonis that compelled him to love her deeply.

In a moment of vulnerability, he willingly offered her a fragment of his soul, unaware of the dark influence that had led him to that choice.

With that piece of him, Octavia’s power surged, elevating her to heights unmatched by any witch before her.

It was almost as if she had foreseen the potential consequences, crafting a spell as a failsafe to release his soul should things spiral out of control. ”

We all sit quietly, listening to Killian give a thorough explanation.

He continues, “But when she unleashed her curse, once she got some of Adonis’ power, it wasn’t just the land that bore the brunt of her wrath—she cursed us all.

She knew Dax and I were close with Adonis.

Her spiteful decree proclaimed that we would share only one mate among us, a twisted notion rooted in jealousy and rivalry.

We thought she cursed us with that, but now I’m second guessing some things…

Octavia played mind tricks with us all. It was as if she believed this grotesque arrangement of sharing a mate would sow discord, pitting us against one another.

The absurdity of her curse was staggering, not designed for practicality, but rather a malicious scheme she likely thought would never be unraveled. ”

“Okay, so, she took Adonis’ soul and became more powerful, made a curse that you all would have the same mate... so, does that make me a curse then? Is all of this fake?” I ask, my heart nearly breaking at the realization.

“No! That is not what I am saying, Dani,” Killian walks over to me and takes my hand, and Adonis rubs my back.

“I don’t think that is true at all. I think Suzanna gave Octavia information about something she saw in the future, and Octavia manipulated that information.

You are NOT a fucking curse. You are our purpose. You are meant to be ours.”

“I would like to interject here, if I may,” Amelia says sweetly, and we all look at her.

She pushes her long silver hair behind her shoulders.

Her big brown eyes lock with mine. “I think Octavia created this spell for herself and herself only. That’s why it was hidden.

You were destined to be their mate. Octavia didn’t curse you, Dani, she cursed the town and all the supernaturals that were in it.

We are cursed; you are their destiny. Octavia had someone working with her, telling her things that would happen.

You feel the bond you have with Adonis, Dax, and Killian, it’s real.

You were meant to break the curse because you are their one true mate. ”

I exhale the breath I was holding. “I want to talk to Suzanna again, but I’ve only seen her in the woods in the mist... ”

“Absolutely not, Dani! You aren’t going into the mist. Ever. At least not without any of us present.” Adonis says sternly—the vein in his forehead popping out.

“Ugh! Don’t tell me what to do!” I shout back at him.

“Someone has to help you think straight!” Adonis yells—a muscle ticks in his jaw.

My anger quickly turns into desire. Watching him raise his voice is so sexy…

“I agree with Adonis. You can’t speak to Suzanna alone, but I do think it’s important you do so.

” Adonis growls, and his gaze glares into Dax’s soul.

Dax holds up his finger, “Let me finish. We should be present with Dani, but I think she should try talking to Suzanna again. To get answers. That’s all I was going to say,” Dax says the last part through gritted teeth—his tone matching Adonis’.

“Sheesh. All of this testosterone is making me uncomfortable. Dani, what do you think about having a fun sleepover with Jules and me? We can have a girl’s night while the guys blow off some steam.

” Killian looks at Amelia as if he can communicate with her without speaking, and he nods at her.

They clearly don’t want me here right now.

“We aren’t finished here,” Adonis says through his teeth.

I glare at him, and dismiss him.

“I think that sounds lovely. Let’s go to my house, though. I have to water my plants.” I stand up from the couch, grab my purse, and walk over to the front door.

“My car is here. So I’ll drive us girls. Boys, it’s been a fun time playing detective with you. I expect you all to figure out a way for Dani to never have to speak that spell. Shit, burn it for all I care—”

“NO!” Everyone looks at me. “No. Don’t burn it. Please. Let’s not make any decisions right now. Perhaps I should keep the spell with me—”

Dax quickly cuts me off. “I think the fuck not! It’s safe with Addy boy,” Dax smirks at Adonis, knowing damn well he hates when he calls him that.

“You ladies go and have a fun night. Let loose. The night is still young.” Dax walks over to me before I leave and gently kisses my lips.

“I love you, little dove. A lot, a lot.” He flashes his teeth, and I could melt from those dimples.

“I love you too. A lot, a lot,” I whisper back.

“I’ll sneak in later tonight when the girls are sleeping. Wear something black for me,” his smooth voice sends a ripple of chills down my spine. I bite my lip and nod.

“Jesus, fuck. Say your goodbyes, we will be in the car waiting. You nasty girl,” Jules snaps her teeth at me and then walks out the door with Amelia.

I look at Killian next, and he smiles, walking over to me. He wraps me in his strong arms, his beige skin exposed by his tight t-shirt. “Love you,” he whispers in my ear and then tilts my chin up so I can kiss him.

Killian’s lips are soft and gentle, and I’m reminded of his caring nature.

“Leave,” Adonis demands. I peer behind Killian and glare at Adonis. “I need to speak to Dani alone.”

Dax and Killian disappear quickly in their shadows, and I’m left with only Adonis. A very pissed-off Adonis.

He starts to stomp over to me. His body language is demanding.

I almost love purposely making Adonis mad because it triggers something primal within me.

I hold my ground and ignore the throbbing between my legs. “You don’t get to tell me what to do! I can make up my own mind! If I want to sacrifice myself to free you three, then I’m going to fucking—”

My words are cut off as Adonis lifts me in his arms. I wrap my legs around him, and my back slams hard into the wall as he plops me down on the table in the foyer. A vase falls and breaks from the moment’s roughness.

His mouth is on mine, and I eagerly dart my tongue in his mouth. He meets my rhythm, and we get lost in a kiss. He holds the nape of my neck tightly while his other hand goes under my shirt and bra, and he squeezes my breast, pinching my nipple just how I like.

He pulls away from our kiss and starts marking my neck. The feeling of his teeth on my skin is blissful. His sinful mouth bites and sucks my skin while unbuttoning my pants.

Lost in ecstasy, I almost forget Jules and Amelia are waiting for me.

I can be quick…

Adonis must have read my thoughts or intentions because his fingers sink deep inside of me without warning, and his thumb rubs my clit.

“Ahhh,” I moan while tilting my head back.

His fingers work me faster, harder.

“Promise me, Dani.”

Faster and faster he goes.

My head leans against the wall as he bites my collarbone and sinks three fingers deep inside. The feeling is fantastic. Not as amazing as his cock, but damn, is he good with his fingers.

He stops his movements, just as I am about to come, and I gasp for breath. “Don’t stop!” I shout.

He slowly massages my clit and then sinks back into me. “Yes! Ah,” I whimper. He continues his stop and go movements. Frustration starts to bubble within.

Fuck! Make me come or stop this right now! I say quietly in my head. The more I’m around Adonis, the more I can feel the tingle inside my mind as he slips in, making it obvious when he’s listening to me.

“Promise me, Dani, and I’ll make you come.” He picks up his speed but then slows as I’m about to get close.

He isn’t playing fair, denying me an orgasm just for a promise, a promise we both know I won’t keep.

Fuck it. I need to come.

“I promise,” I lie .

He quickly opens my pants more and then roughly slides them down, taking just one leg out. He rests it on his shoulder and then shows me his now-forked tongue. It slowly runs along his plump bottom lip.

My pussy aches for his touch. For his mouth to devour me.

Like clockwork, his mouth is on my swollen sex, and heat builds immediately. I’m about to come, but he pulls away.

“Promise me you won’t read that spell. And don’t... fucking… lie,” he grits his teeth.

I am throbbing right now. I will say anything this man needs to hear just to have his mouth back on me again.

“Yes! I promise, Adonis. I won’t read the spell out loud!” With that, he gives me a smirk, his blue eyes sparkle and then disappear between my legs.

It only takes me a second before my body starts shaking, and I come into his mouth.

Adonis slurps up all my juices and doesn’t stop until my body stops jerking.

Once my body is done shaking, he pulls back and then kisses my mouth. Tasting myself on him, I immediately want more. Need more.

I reach down and grab his dick. He thrusts his hips forward, pushing himself in my palm with a growl.

“Your friends are waiting, my beautiful goddess. I’ll see you tomorrow. Have fun tonight.”

He helps me down from the table and back into my pants. It’s a sweet and gentle gesture, one I’m not used to with Adonis.

“Thanks for the orgasm,” I say while I swat his ass.

I go to walk out the front door, but he grabs my arm and roughly pulls me back.

“Leaving without a proper goodbye? I should punish you for that.” His breath is hot on my neck as he holds me. His hand holds my waist while his other grips my throat, just how I like it .

“I love to be punished,” I say as I push my ass into him.

“I know you do… You keep this up; you won’t be having a little girls’ night tonight… Now, give me a real goodbye, then you can go.”

He turns me around, so I face him now. I stand on my tiptoes and lean in to kiss him. “Goodbye, Adonis. Have a good night. I hope you think of my lips wrapped around your cock.”

His eyes darken. “You make me so hard, Dani. I love you. You know that, right?”

The playful moment turns serious, and my heart skips a beat.

“I do know that,” I brush my hand on his cheek, and he leans into my touch. “I love you so much, Adonis. So much, I can’t breathe sometimes.”

With a final kiss, he ushers me out the door.

Amelia sticks her head out the passenger window. “Come on, Dani! You’ve gotten enough action tonight, girl!”

“Sorry! Coming now!” I look back to Adonis one more time as I walk down the old, weathered, wooden porch. It creaks under my feet.

I quickly lift my shirt and bra and flash him my tits and then blow him a kiss. His eyes widen but then his face softens as he catches my kiss, placing it over his heart. I mouth ‘I love you’ one last time and then get in the back seat.