A Forever Series Box Set: A Paranormal Reverse Harem-(Book 1-5)

“Well, that didn’t go exactly according to plan,” CK says wryly.

I’m so relieved at his tone that I laugh out of sheer nervousness.

“That is some Power you are harboring, my sweet.” He withdraws from me slowly, leaving me wanting so much more. Leaning over for the now ever handy cigarettes, he lights two and hands one to me. Devon takes mine from me. CK hands me his and lights another one with a self-satisfied expression.

“Good for you, was that?” I ask nastily.

He grins at me. “Oh, you have no idea, and I don’t hear you complaining.”

Well, he’s got me there, but I glare at him anyway. I Shift back to Liv. Devon looks both relieved and disappointed.

“I can’t say for sure why I got dragged into this…” He motions in the direction of me and CK, “but I’d really rather not be next time. Or at least I would but with different rules,” he adds flippantly.

To my surprise, CK laughs. “Hm, it does seem our girl is quite partial to our joint company.”

To which Devon snorts in amusement. “You don’t say.”

I just sit quietly, smoking my cigarette, while they have their fun.

“One question though, Lizzie? What in Christ’s name was that thing with your eyes?”

“What thing?” CK sits up, interested.

“They were two balls of fire. She blinked and then they were like a cat's eyes but sideways.”

Oh, so it wasn’t just me that saw that then. “I have no idea,” I say cautiously, wondering how much to reveal, not that I know great deals myself, but I’m starting to get an inkling.

I don’t think either of them believe me but leave it alone anyway as I’m resolute. I want more fun, but CK refuses, saying it is time just for him again. I pout, but let him take Devon back to L.A. I do, however, give him a thorough kiss much to my sire’s annoyance.

As he Teleports back into the bedroom, I launch myself at him and have him on his back with my hand at his throat. Somewhat amused – yet also cautious of my strength – he squints at me as I straddle him. “If you ever use Devon like that to hurt me again, I will finish you,” I threaten with a vicious sneer.

Smacking my hand away from his throat, he turns the tables as he easily overpowers me, pinning me to the floor helplessly.

Hello, Power? Where the fuck are you when I need you?

“Threaten me again, my sweet, and we’ll see just how much I can hurt you.” Keeping me pinned down, he drops his head to kiss me roughly as I squirm in protest. He takes me again, there on the floor, making sure that all I can think about is him.

CHAPTER SEVENTY

I t’s midnight on Wednesday. I crawl into my own bed, aching. CK didn’t allow me to sleep, so I’m completely worn out. Christ, the man has stamina. I don’t think we have ever fucked that much in two whole weeks, never mind just two days before. Sleep and then a long bath will do the trick. Vaguely wondering where Cole is, I drift off and dream horrible dreams of a chained-up woman with my cruel sire.

I awake about four hours later from a deep sleep, to find Cole has crawled into bed beside me. I lean over to kiss him, but remembering I Astralled straight home from CK’s bed, I pull back. Shit, I was so tired, I didn’t shower before I left. I must have his scent all over me and yet Cole still came to bed with me. I creep out of bed and go to the bathroom, quietly closing the door. Still too tired to stand in the shower, I climb into the deep tub and turn the taps on. Squirting in a load of lavender bubble bath, I sit back and let the tub fill up, covering me in bubbles and water up to my neck. Turning the taps off, I lean back and sink under the fragrant water, letting it seep into my hair and skin. Coming up for air, I lean my head against the back of the tub, ruminating on everything that has happened in the last two days. Fuck’s sake. It’s been wild and unpredictable. Full of revelations, uncovered secrets, heartache, loss, anger, pain, love, joy, good memories, bad memories. Babies! Christ, that still makes me shake my head in disbelief.

“Liv?” Cole asks from the door.

“Yes, my love.”

He comes in, smiling at me covered in lavender scented bubbles. “Hey.”

“Hey. I missed you. Get in?” I sit forward so he can join me by getting in behind me and pulling me close to him. I turn to the side and snuggle against him with my head and hand on his chest. He sighs, kissing my wet forehead. I know he wants to ask about my time in Italy, but he doesn’t, and I don’t offer up any information. Absently fiddling with the ring that CK gave me, he suddenly freezes and peers at it.

“Wow, that’s nice. New?” He scowls at me as he already knows the answer. I nod and pull my hand away, not wanting to discuss it.

“Nico is going to help with your mother situation,” I state as a distraction.

“Oh? What is he going to do?” he asks cautiously.

“I’m not sure. He just said he’d sort it.”