Page 127 of Kings & Queen

“Would you like something to drink, dear?” she asked Kinsley, who hadn’t noticed us yet.

“Yes, please,” she said.

I took a moment to appreciate her beauty. The guys’ presence suddenly made sense. The little shit was using them for leverage against us. It was a calculatedchoice, and I actually admired her effort. Unfortunately, she should have known better.

When I made up my mind about something, I rarely changed it. With the way Nik was staring at her right now, I knew he’d be in my corner. The fitted bodice of her dress accentuated her curves perfectly, and I itched to run my hands up and down them.

The neckline gave it a touch of whimsy and was fitting for my little kitten. My eyes narrowed in on the slit I knew was there. As she moved to take the drink, the fabric swayed gracefully, revealing a hint of leg.

Her pretty hair was styled with me in mind, a classic ponytail with some flair to it. Her eyes held an array of emotions, primarily nervousness. Mother noticed us first.

“Boys. Marcel, Sebastian? What are you two doing here this evening?”

She blanched before looking at Kinsley and then at the two of them. We all began laughing. It made sense she probably thought we’d all gone crazy.

“Tiny tot here called in the cavalry. Something about needing backup for a discussion she needs to have with this lot,” Sebastian said, kissing her on the cheek.

So I was right. Marcel followed suit, while Kinsley avoided our eyes. We greeted our father, and Sebastian and Marcel made small talk with him. Nik, in his boldness, wasn’t going to wait.

“Malyshka,” he said, grabbing and kissing her thoroughly. She flushed, trying to push him away. “Something tells me you’re up to no good tonight.” He grinned.

“Going to get my kiss in, too, before Alek starts hogging you all to himself,” Ivan said, grabbing her face in his hands and kissing her breathlessly.

I cleared my throat. “Really, Blade?”

“Mother, I think Alek’s forgotten our rule,” he teased, releasing her and giving her a gentle shove toward me.

“Yes, well, that rule was not intended for young ladies, Son, so I suggestyoubehave yourself now and wait your turn. I’m sure that was one of the major lessons I taught you all.” She shook her head like she couldn’t believe she was even saying something so ridiculous. “I’m going to go check on dinner. Christopher, would you join me?”

I waited for them to leave before pushing Kinsley up against the wall. My hand immediately found the side slit and trailed up her thigh toward her bare pussy.

“Such a good pet,” I murmured in her ear as my fingers dipped into her warm, wet flesh. She flushed with embarrassment and tried to push my hand away.

“Alek, not here in front of Marcel and Bash.” She whimpered as my thumb lazily stroked her clit.

“You’re lucky I don’t eat you out right here, kitten. I’ve got a taste for you, so this will do for now,” I said, removing my fingers from deep inside her. Bringing them to my lips, I sucked them into my mouth.

“Tasty,” I said, staring into her pretty eyes.

She swallowed hard and straightened her dress. I sat down, and she busied herself at the bar, pouring us drinks. She handed them out and then poured herself another glass of wine.

“You’ll take it easy tonight,” I warned.

“Yes, of course,” she said, blushing.

“Kitten, I suggest you tell us why you invited Sebastian and Marcel for this evening’s family meeting. Nik, correct me if I’m wrong. Kinsley is overly concerned with keeping her legs closed or ensuring we wear condoms this week. Not sure why you need backup for that conversation.”

“Yes, Sir,” she blurted, her hands shaking as she lifted her glass and sipped the wine.

“Kitten, you know I don’t like waiting, and you’ve already pushed your luck with me tonight.”

“Can we talk about it after dinner, please?” she begged, finally peering up at me through her thick lashes.

She shifted under my intense gaze. “Nik, you were there when I spoke to Kinsley about being packed and ready to go tonight, were you not?”

“Yes, Brother, I was. I recall you mentioning that her refusal was not up for discussion.”

Sebastian chuckled. “Tiny tot, you failed to let me know those specific words were said. If I had known, I wouldn’t have agreed to back you.”