Page 15 of Monsters (Vengeance #3)

I let her loose just slightly as she yanked him forward. Their lips pressed together. Before I knew it, Rhodes had her turned so that her sweet body was facing me. I traced her lip with my thumb as Rhodes seemed to be trying to fight with control. So close.

“Neo,” he snapped softly, “I’m not going to be able to do this without marking her.”

Gray tossed her head back as I let my magic out to gently brush against her body.

Specifically, her clit and nipples. I could see how close her body was to climaxing and I knew all it would take would be for me to slide right into her.

Yet, somehow I found this far more satisfying.

Pushing both of them. Punishing them. For what?

I smirked. I didn’t really have a good reason, did I? I didn’t need a good fucking reason.

“Please, Rhodes,” she whispered desperately.

His eyes met hers for just a moment before he let out a low growl and lost it. I’d never seen the man move so fast but, before I could blink, he was lined up with her entrance. It was fucking glorious watch them both break and her eyes met mine right as he slammed home.

Her climax was like the sweetest fucking music in the world.

Gray

“Oh, fuck,” I whispered as Rhodes filled me completely and my entire body pulsated with pleasure. My eyes fluttered shut and my hand went behind his head to hold him to me. I could feel his lean body against mine as he tried to not move from where he was seated deeply inside of me.

“Kitten,” his voice whispered. “I’m going to fuck you and then mark you. I hope your okay with that because I’m not positive I could fucking stop at this point. ”

I nodded because I wanted that. I knew our emotions were all messy but I had no doubt these men were important to me and this felt right. I cried out as he pulled out and then slammed back in. Another climax began to pulsate through me as a pair of lips pressed against mine. Neo.

“Oh, god,” I whimpered as Rhodes began to fuck me in deep demanding strokes, my hands locked behind my back courtesey of his rough large hands. His head was tucked against my neck and he kept leaving small bite marks that sent fucking electric shocks to my clit.

“Do you like this, Gray?” Neo asked with a dark sexy glint to his eyes.

“Yes,” I answered honestly. I was rewarded by his fingers moving deftly on my clit. Oh, my.

“Such a good girl,” he commended while rubbing with the lightest pressure. “Letting him fuck you so deep like that.”

Rhodes let out a deep rumbling sound of satisfaction as he began to pound into me so hard I had to place my head on Neo’s chest, my cheek flush against his warm skin. He nibbled my ear as he quickened his pace on my clit and I found myself making noises that were so needy it was worrisome.

“Don’t come yet, Kitten,” Rhodes' dominant voice demanded. “Don’t you dare come.”

“Please,” I whimpered as Neo kissed me, his tongue tracing my bottom lip after he nipped it.

“It will feel so good,” Neo drawled. “Just hold it off sweetheart.”

I couldn’t. I began to tremble and Rhodes cursed as he began to guide my hips back and forth while my hands released and stretched out to touch Neo. The mage spoke in a rough voice. “Touch me, Gray. ”

Oh, but I did.

I couldn’t accurately describe how it felt to be between the two of them.

Rhodes filled me completely and pushed my body to where sweat dotted my skin while Neo teased me.

It was fucking amazing. My hand wrapped around Neo’s thick, familiar length and he let out a low, dangerous sound against my lips.

I began to move my hand as Rhodes grew impossibly larger inside me.

“I can’t wait,” I whispered breathlessly. “I’m going to come!”

I felt everything inside of me shatter as my head fell back and Neo’s release pulsed against my hand. His words came harsh and low as he growled out my name. I think I nearly blacked out when Rhodes's teeth clamped down on the back of my neck and he exploded inside of me.

Everything in my body pulsed with power. As a whimper of relief broke through my throat as our bond snapped into place, the three of us became one. I felt my eyes flutter closed as I fell to the side but I never fell completely. Gentle arms cradled me.

The world was a comforting haze. A haze of mint and an expensive, exotic scent.

When warm water hit my body, I let out a pained groan at my sore skin but whomever was holding me never let go. Soft voices echoed around me. A soft, near purr under my head made me feel as though I was in a dream. I’d never felt this kind of contentment. I wondered if this was a mate thing.

“Oh, shit!” A familiar voice said, “What the hell did you guys do to her?”

Someone answered, but not the person holding me.

“He marked her.” Adyen chuckled. “Good control, buddy. You waited all of one day. ”

The chest under me made a soft sound and I nuzzled against it.

“She probably needs food,” Athens said lightly.

Taylor responded. “Already on its way up.”

A soft meow encouraged me to open an eye. I snorted. It was very obvious that I was on Rhodes's golden chest. My gaze strayed to his scars as I gently reached for one of them. He let out a pained, yet loving sound as my eyes found…Lunatic?

“Let’s leave the fam bam,” Athens snorted and I felt the others leave.

“Now she thinks I’m her dad,” Rhodes muttered and I chuckled.

Lunatic meowed openly while walking back and forth along the edge of the tub. I kissed Rhodes's chest and he hummed appreciatively.

“I am glad you marked me,” I murmured.

He lifted my chin and his pale beautiful green eyes stared intently at me. “You’re mine, kitten. I hope you like me - a lot.”

I smiled and started to say something very different, but the door slammed open. Both of us snapped alert as Adyen began speaking. I couldn’t understand a word but my peace had been officially shattered.

“Another attack?” I asked my reality popping back into full color.

Adyen’s eyes darkened. “This time it was from within the kingdom.”

“Where?” I whispered.

“The mage community.” He spoke softly. “It was a non-natural born mage.”

“The commander I kicked out?” I asked softly.

“No word yet,” Taylor answered. “And sorry to ruin the honeymoon.”

I turned and kissed Rhodes fully and deeply. He growled against my lips and pressed his forehead against my own. I was out of the tub and tugged a robe on, sprinting towards my closet. The other boys were getting ready and I tried to center myself but I felt incredibly off-kilter.

I tugged on a loose top with a corset and a pair of leather pants. My boots were laced up with the same leather as my quickly done braid. I froze in the mirror. My lips were red and swollen. My skin was flushed. My neck was covered in small love bites and two very large silver bites.

Because I needed more scars.

Fucking possessive claiming bites. I hated it. Yeah, that’s such a lie. I loved it.

“Ready?” Rhodes asked from the door.

I blushed seeing him and instead of speaking, nuzzled his chest as he kissed the top of my head. Neo met my gaze with a cocky smirk. I narrowed my gaze and flicked his chest before kissing him gently. Sneaky teasing bastard.

“I can only guess what happened,” Taylor sighed.

Athens flashed a grin as well. “I bet I can guess.”

“Not the time,” Adyen shook his head, exasperated, before lifting me with ease. I let him carry me through the dark halls of the castle because, frankly, I was still tired. My brain was still fuzzy and I was still cozy until I smelled the fire.

Instantly, my brain snapped awake and I jumped from his arms. It took us less than a minute to reach where the most recent explosion was being put out. Except it wasn’t an explosion. It was a fire. I felt my eyes fill with tears as I watched a small mage family huddled together.

This made me furious.

“Get them a room in the castle,” I demanded from any of them. “Did anyone…”

“No,” Taylor answered in a hard voice.

“Was it him?” Thinking about how I had let that man out of my sight instead of keeping his biased ass on watch.

“Undetermined, but the shifters think they crossed back over the border,” one of them responded as true pain lanced through me. I felt like this was my fault. Truly.

I knew it was him.

My eyes flickered with flames as I watched the house burn. I felt fury roll through me as I let my eyes wander toward the border and further, as if I could see Mario himself. The fucker needed to die. I turned back to my boys and spoke carefully.

“Up the amount of people on the border tonight,” I grunted. “I don’t trust Mario to not try and take advantage of this.”

I walked away from the sight of the destruction before I had a chance to get any angrier.

When a pop sounded in the air, I was genuinely surprised to see Palo in front of me. Nevertheless, I kept walking and he continued to keep pace until I finally said something. He met my gaze when I asked him what he needed.

“A resource from within the Dark Fae realm has stated that Mario will attack within days, Your Majesty. I heard further news from the scouts farther north that they have begun traveling. It seems they are using portals to move closer to the border.”

They were being predictable on purpose.

The hallway we were in was quiet, the only sound the crackle of the torches lining it. I nodded and met the gaze of a man of whom I still harbored an undetermined opinion. My words were out before I could stop them.

“What do you think I should do?” I asked quietly as if that would make the problem go away.

Palo’s eyes widened slightly as he tilted his head. “You’re asking me for strategic advice?”

“Sure.” My eyes met his once more. “I don’t know what the right move here is, Palo.

Do I attack or wait to play defense? Do I put the city on lock-down and scare everyone or let them feel safe?

Do I hunt down the fucker who just tried to kill a family?

Or do I focus on training? I am truly at a loss here, Palo, I feel like there isn’t a right answer. ”

The demon seemed to think for a moment before he spoke, choosing his words carefully. “I think I would focus on amassing a defensive structure. He would want to draw you out. I think you have a better chance if you take advantage of all the allies that are loyal to you.”

He was right.

I nodded my head and deflated slightly. “Thank you. As for the info about Mario, please contact the required sources so the Red Masques are ready. I figure that Edwin and Byron aren’t currently involved in day-to-day procedures.”

Palo nodded and looked toward the other end of the hall. “Yes. They have been doing a lot of different things.”

I chuckled and watched as my boys began walking down the hall. “Palo, you’re treating Marabella right, I hope.”

His eyes darkened and he spoke with sincerity. “I don’t think she would allow for anything different, Your Majesty. On top of that, I know I made some poor choices but I do love her.”

It was so honest and it made me smile.

“Good.” I reached a hand out for Taylor. He offered me a tired smile and nodded to his brother. I finished my comment. “I’m rooting for you guys.”

Adyen scooped me up and I tucked against him wide awake. I could feel that tonight was going to be a long night.