This is leather! Thick, brown leather pants! And they have to be at least three sizes too big! The pants Luca came back with looked massive; I knew I should not complain, but he had ruined my pants! And this is supposed to be better? It felt heavy in my hands, and the dark brown fabric looked thick and uncomfortable.
«Just put them on! It’s from my mate’s stash, so you should be grateful! Gawd, I’m beginning to think you’ve never seen any of the seamstress's work! »
«Mate stash? That sounds so weird! And no, no, I have not, okay!?»
«Fine, just put them on. It will work. »
I gasped. Just as I zipped them tight, they suctioned in and became so tight! Like they were painted on, and I struggled even to move!
«What the…»
«Good, now squat down a couple of times. Oh, good god, don’t give me that look! Just fucking do it! »
«Stop yelling! »
I felt so stupid squatting down, and I was so sure they would tear and bare my ass. Fuck how did I end up in all this? But to my surprise, as I squatted down, the pants seemed lighter, like they fitted perfectly—firm but soft against my skin. Not one place on my body was too tight or too loose. What is this? Why haven’t I heard of these before?
«See! Told you! »
I could not help smiling back at his smug beaming face.
«Oh my god! These are incredible! »
«I know; as I said, they cost me a fortune! They will custom-fit whoever wears them first. Are you better now? Lift your knees a couple of times, too. Every part of it needs to move around you and find your shapes. »
This time, I did just as he said: I lifted my knees one by one. The fabric that usually scrunches up behind your knees dissipated, and I never thought I could be so excited about pants!
«Great, now bend over.»
And as the obedient little idiot I am, I did. I'm touching my toes, so excited. These are like magic! But I quickly got up and glared at him. Suddenly very aware of how I just bent over and showed my ass in his face.
«Oh yes! Just like that! God, they fit nicely.»
He groaned behind me, and just as I turned, I saw him adjust his dick in his pants. So, I made the mistake of forgetting I was dealing with a little perv!
«Pervert! Don’t you have any filters at all? That right there!? That’s just disgusting! »
«Why would I? How would you know I wanted you if I didn’t tell you? I think you should choose me as your mate! I do have other clothes from the same place, you know! »
With a grimace, I stared back at him for a couple of seconds; that word was repeated. Mate. Why couldn’t he say friends like a normal person? And why the hell did I have to end up being saved by the one person who doesn’t think before he speaks, literally eating me up with his eyes and is totally shameless?
I sighed; I guess men are the same, no matter what part of the world you’re in. Horny pig, but I can deal with that.
«Sure, we can be friends. But you have to tone down that creepy attitude! No girl would fall for that! Just makes you sound like a fuck boy...»
He laughed, threw his arm over my shoulders, and guided me back to the fireplace. Oh god, what’s wrong with me? He is an ass, but I don’t think I have even seen someone this pretty! His skin is flawless, nearly shimmering up close. A light mix of vanilla and dark chocolate filled my nostrils while I walked so close, so I took a deep whiff. Why didn’t I meet guys like this at home? All I got was smelling like days old smoke, alcohol, sweat, or like an axe fabric just crashed on their heads. This was so much better, subtle, but oh so tempting!
«You silly girl, I don’t need other girls if you become my mate! It would only be you and me forever!»
«Hei, hold on just a second! Friends, I said friends. Why do you keep saying, mates? Being friends doesn’t mean you can’t get a girl! I can’t deal with your horny ass for the rest of my life; please go get a girl!!»
He looked at me for a long time, and I tried not to notice how his eyes lingered, adjusting my black top. This, too, was incredibly form-fitted, but in return, it really made my breasts look perkier. I’m not going to complain; I’m not mentioning it. I will never give the pants back! And everything is better than that napkin dress!
«Hei! What..!?»
I pushed him a little back as he leaned closer and smelled me! He smelled me! I haven’t showered since, I don’t know, since I was at Gabe`s house! Yuk! But even if my hands were firmly on his chest, he kept leaning closer and taking my smell in with deep breaths. It felt like he was about to lay on top of me, so I jumped back and got up to my feet, and so did he.
«What are you doing? Boundaries Luca! Boundaries! That’s just creepy!»
«How long have you been here?»
«How long? Do I smell that bad? Great! I have no idea! I don’t even know where here is!»
Frustration got the best of me, and so did the embarrassment; who likes to smell like sweat and crap next to a demi-god-looking model? Pervert or not. A little subtle, I tried to smell myself.
«You're human, aren’t you? »
I arched a brow and laughed. Was he also one of those cosplayers? Maybe one of those who took things a little way too far? Damned. All the pretty ones are either gay, taken, or butt-shit crazy!
«Of course I am! What else would I be? A unicorn with titties? Get a grip, man! »
«Oh god! I should have known! »
I frowned; he leaned forward and hid his face in his palms.
«What? »
«You came here with the wolf? And the rest of the girls? »
«No wolves, just bulging ass-holes, but yes, there were a couple of other girls. Tied up, I might add! »
«Fuck... we need to leave! NOW! »
Chapter 2 of book 2. Queen of KingsThe reaction was immediate, and no matter what I told myself, I lost control of it even before it started. My heart dropped; it felt like I was pulled back into an alternate reality where I watched the Fay march through the pack´s village. Sound and shapes faded out around me as I felt an unbearable need to cry. My chest started aching, my heart raging against my rib cage, and a lump threatened to suffocate me as I struggled to swallow. It was a real-time fight-or-fight reaction, but they conflicted with one another, crashing inside me as my body began to run. All I could think of was my kids. I forgot all about Eir; there was no room for anything else as my feet carried me in a rush between small cottages and houses. Are they okay? Still with Arcane? They are fine! Of course, they are! But still, all I saw was their small little faces, crying and calling out for me in desperation. Calling for their mom, and I wasn’t there! Irrational, it is irratio
Chapter 1. of Book 2. Queen of kings.Three years later.Maya´s POV.“Stop that!”“I don’t like it!”“I don’t care! Stop being such a baby, Arcane; stand still and try it on! Dressing you is worse than dressing the kids! And they have the ability to turn into wet noodles whenever I try!”"Is it really necessary? It feels like you’re trying to hang me!""Oh, stop the whining! It’s just a tie!""From what I’ve seen, nobody dresses up with something tied around their neck if they’re not going to hang! This is unnatural! Do you even think she will do it this time?"I paused, let my hands fall, and watched with a plain face as Arcane ripped that poor tie off him like a burning curse etching on his skin. I wanted to yell at him, and I wanted to hit him, but I knew it wasn’t fair. He was right, after all. It had been over two years already, and three times, Eir and the Dragon had prepared for the Royal mateing ritual and every time, she had found a reason to back out of it.There was no longe
Amon/ Dragon King´s POV.The deep-rooted frustration and disrespect faded the second he laid eyes on her. Dragon vision zoomed in, and his wings had stretched as he lowered his head and aimed. Everything was different now, and everything had changed. Why? I’m not sure, but I will figure it out. Her sob-filled laughter danced over the dark field yet again, and I wanted nothing more than to relish in this feeling. A quest for later, I thought to myself, right now, all I need is here. All I need is her.For once, I understood her. I hated to see her cry, and my heart felt pain with each heartbeat. But she cried while smiling, cried while laughing. I’ve never seen such love between two creatures, the way they fight joy, pain, heartbreak, and love. Because Maya, the lost Valkyrie, acted just the same as she did. Despite all the darkness that tightened around both girls’ hearts, love and happiness shone through just by seeing one another, and I think that is the only thing that kept me sane.
"Oh shut up, Hades, you know you love me."Nida winked at him before shifting her focus back to me, and to my surprise, the beautiful snake-like woman smiled at me with a beaming smile. Her white teeth looked unnaturally white, and her sharp canines glinted in the light. Deadly, stunning, and mythical. Nida was not someone I had expected to meet ever again and to be frank, I had no idea how to react. I should hate her, and she worked with Loki. But then again, she never did me anything wrong. Not really. To my surprise, Hades mumbled and looked down to the side, giving Nida all the space she needed without hesitation. I heard him beside me, still mumbling uncoherent words like a scorn teen.A cold but delicate little hand with long nails gently lifted my chin."Don’t let him sour your mood, little human. He is an expert at sulking. I mean, he beat the most skilled, spoiled, and stubborn toddler I’ve ever met anytime."I couldn’t help it; her voice was so cheerful, and I felt drawn towa
Eir´s Pov.She had long and thick brown hair in soft curls over her shoulders. Sparkling blue eyes, her skin was pale, but she had miniature roses on her cheeks. With a beaming smile, she looked nothing like I remember her. Blinking slowly, once, twice, and then three times. But she was still there, so healthy and... normal? Yes, normal. This couldn’t be real, but I couldn’t help myself; I had to talk to her!“Mom?”“My little Elly girl! Look at you!”Her hands reached out for me while she walked up. I couldn’t stop looking at her, and she was so different. But I still could not accept it, even when all of me knew and wanted to take it. Accept her, smiling at me! Wanting to hug me! So, of course, I just stood there, gaping, unable to move a muscle.“You grew up, baby girl, I’m glad. ““ I… Who are you?”“You know who I am, Elly! This is like I always told you: In the next life, Elly! In the next life. Well, technically, we are between, but who cares for the details!”Her smile faltered
Maya´s Pov.“WHAT DID YOU DO!?”The beast split into two men, both running straight for me, screaming. I could see the hatred, the evil, and their accusation pierced my skin. But I couldn’t react to them, could acknowledge their presence. All I saw was her, her white wolf, lying lifeless on the cold and dirty ground. Fur drenched in blood burned patches from my sword up her front leg where it had hit the bracelet.Shouting and cussing, words meant to hurt, bounced off the walls all around me. Tew and Arcane stopped them, curling them to the ground with no mercy or gentle touch. But I could feel even their eyes on me. The doubt, the shock, and the accusation they so desperately tried to hide. My sword fell to the ground, and the clang of metal against stones echoed down the darkness, over and over until the sound died out.“I didn’t kill her, I didn’t kill her…. I DIDN’T KILL HER!”A whisper I had no control over, a chant meant to convince myself. It didn’t work, and I didn’t hear mysel