MasukSurprise and fragile hope flickered across Lady Cinx’s face. “Yes…” Then the hope crumbled. “The truth is… not too close. But they should be here in the next two hours.”I clenched my fists until the knuckles whitened. “She will suffer for two more hours…?”“It is… unavoidable.” Lady Cinx shivered, looking helpless. Tears fell freely now. “Apart from consent, Bae’s body is incredibly selective in heat. If the touch is wrong, it causes her immense physical pain and mental distress. It has to be them.”“Let Revandrel try.” Alaric interjected. “I assure you she would allow—”“Enough.” I cut him off. To the lady, I said, “I will send word to the address immediately.” Then, I turned and marched away, boots ringing on stone, leaving the others to follow.Behind me, another heart-wrenching scream shattered the air, filled with so much pain it twisted like a knife in my gut, carving fresh cuts and bruises over old scars.Each step I took, my beast roared and clanged in my skull.Each breath I
Storming into the private wing, its dim corridors and stillness that had always been calming, was suffocating tonight.The scent of her heat hit me at once.“Fuck…that scent.” Alaric groaned beside me. It was intoxicating. Heavy in the air like a living tide, growing thicker and stronger with every step I took. My cock stirred, desire coiling in me.I shook my head hard, trying to clear the fog. Alaric clapped a hand over his nose and mouth, breathing shallow through his fingers.“You are dismissed for the night,” I barked at the guards who had followed us this far.They bowed as one and filed out, the corridor falling silent save for our boots and the distant crackle of torches.The closer I drew, the more overpowering her scent became. Dense and desperate, clinging to the walls themselves. Then a raw, piercing scream tore from the end of the hall.My beast snarled restlessly under my skin. I walked faster.A lone maiden paced outside the door, wringing her hands. She saw me and dro
LORD REVANDRELSeated in the high-backed chair, its carved arms warm from the hearth before me, Jesse occupied the seat to my left, and Alaric to my right. Between us stood a low table, cleared of everything except a single dagger balanced delicately across two narrow wooden blocks, with small stacks of coins carefully climbing along the length of its blade.“Your turn,” Alaric said with a grin. “Unless someone is afraid.”I snorted and reached forward, placing a coin atop the trembling pile very carefully. The blade dipped almost imperceptibly, swayed a little, and then steadied.Jesse clapped her hands in delight. “Nicely done.”Alaric pursed his lips and shook his head. “You are always rooting for him.”“Why should I not?” she shot back, smirking.“Yes, Alaric,” I arched my brows. “Why should she not?”“Fine. Gang up against the black dude.”Jesse smacked the back of his head.“Ouch!” He rubbed the spot, pouting at her.“Stop sulking, loser.” She stuck her tongue out. “Take it li
My legs gave out beneath me. I fell forward onto hands and knees.I tried to rise but my bones shook and my muscles spasmed. My belly cramped in vicious waves. Every part of me ached.“What is wrong with her?” someone asked. “Is she ill? Should we call the management?”“Nothing at all,” Vido answered with casual amusement. “Just go about your way, people. We are only having fun. Just a little role-playing.”“Ohhh… Definitely understandable.” A new voice, sniffing loudly. “Gods, heat play? Had no idea she played that way.”“Well, Lord Kingstonta,” Lord Avantus added smoothly, “for the right price, she enjoys many things.”“You are a lucky male, Avantus.” Another voice, thick with envy. “She smells amazing in heat.”“I mean, what did you expect? It is Vera.”Tears dropped with every shuffling knee I dragged forward. My muffled weeping sounded too loud in my own ears.Panic and arousal warred inside me. My breasts ached fiercely, my core pulsed painfully. I knew I was losing this battle.
Vido turned his gaze on me. “Come here, Vera.”My legs obeyed before my mind could protest, carrying me forward on numb feet. Fear rose sharp in my throat, but I forced it down.Revandrel was here somewhere. He had summoned me. Vido could do nothing.I stopped before them, chin lifted despite the tremor in my knees. “I came to answer Lord Cel’theren’s call.” I said, quietly proud of how steady my voice sounded. I glanced around the darkened room. “Where is he, please?”“Oh, the big boss?” Vido drawled, lips curling. “He stepped out. Urgent matter. In the meantime, he asked you to keep Lord Avantus company.”The warning bells in my skull persisted. This was a lie. But how could I challenge it without proof? And provoking Vido was never wise.Still…“Could I wait for his direct order?” I kept my tone even.Vido’s face hardened, eyes narrowing to slits. “Are you calling me a liar?”My heart began to pound. I fought to keep my voice level. “I would never, Master Vido.”“Then sit,” he orde
The tavern was filled to the brim. Noise pressed in from every direction as soon as we entered, patrons laughing and shouting over one another, goblets clinking, orders for ale being barked across the room, and servers weaving through the chaos with hurried steps. Helory stayed close at my side. I held her hand tightly as I guided her through the crowd toward the small table I had bribed one of the maidens to reserve for us.“Here,” I pulled out a chair for her. “Sit.”“Guys, it’s Vera!” A male voice bellowed from somewhere in the crowd before I could take my own seat.“Sweet, beautiful Vera!” Another shouted.“It has been too long!”“Where have you been hiding!?”Several males rose from their chairs and converged on me at once.Helory gasped, her grip tightening on my hand. I squeezed her hand back in reassurance.Then they were upon me. One wrapped me in a rough hug. Another slid a possessive hand along my back.I heard Helory’s outraged hiss. “How dare you—”I managed to slip my h
MOIRA: THE BLUE MASKNaked Den was a pleasure house unlike most; elegant, indulgent, and overflowing with wealth.The amenities were divine, the patrons had deep, generous pockets, and the house had rules that actually favored the maidens.Not that I ever needed that part.Any pleasure house I work
My breath caught as he crowded me. For a split second, I thought he was back to himself, that he recognized me, and for ready to beat the hell out of me. But his eyes were still distant and glassy.“Your blood s-smells… amazing,” he growled, leaning in. Sniff, sniff. “I almost want to t-take a d-d
LADY BAEVERAThis day was infuriatingly maddening.I was no stranger to being pointed at or whispered about. It had been the background noise of my life for as long as I could remember. It never truly bothered me and I really do not care.What I do mind, however, are the new rumors behind the point
THE PRESENTLADY BAEVERAI was closest to him, so I reached him first.But just as my hand lifted to touch him, Alaric's voice stopped me.“Don’t. Do not touch him!”I froze immediately, turning to him. I expected to see anger or contempt, but what I saw instead was concern.He came up behind me, h







