Adelina tried to tell herself that whatever it was Nadyah had to say, it wouldn’t be the end. It wouldn’t be something she couldn’t forgive, but after Alpha, after Giselle, Raena, and Joslynn…she was no longer sure that was the case.

“Out with it Nadyah, tell me what’s bothering you.” There was an ache at her fingertips as her nails begged to lengthen into claws, but Adelina kept her hands relaxed.

Nadyah glanced at Varan’s door and then sighed. “Do you remember Stefano?”

Adelina nodded, feeling some of the tension ease. “Is he your mate?”

“No, but after the Games…that feral side of you did things to me I didn’t expect – made me want like I’ve never felt before. I’d never been so weak, so unable to control my own desire. And I didn’t believe it was fair to ask to take you to bed when you were so…affected.”

Then Adelina knew. “You had sex with him?”

Nadyah nodded, unable to hold Adelina’s gaze. “I did, and after your flirtation with him I felt perhaps I was encroaching. I should have asked you beforehand.”

Adelina was so relieved she scooted closer to Nadyah, taking her hands. “Nadyah you are a courtesan and you have needs. I know this life in the palace has stifled you and I completely understand. I have no claim on him. Your guilt is a bit endearing. It only shows me how much you love me.”

She leaned in slowly, watching the way Nadyah’s eyes widened. Adelina turned her head at the last second, her lips brushing Nadyah’s cheek until she could whisper in her ear. “I only wish I could have joined you.”

Nadyah shivered and her low moan set Adelina on fire. There had to be time to take her now, pull her into her rooms and ravage her. But part of Adelina wanted Varan to watch…unable to touch her – only himself. She wanted to see her husband lose his control and spill his seed all over himself.

“How do you feel about Varan watching?” she asked, trailing a hand up Nadyah’s calf. She slipped under the full skirt, softly caressing the sensitive spot on her knee and then going higher. The night with Varan had whet a desire Adelina didn’t know she possessed. “I want you now.”

Nadyah wore nothing under her skirts. Adelina’s thumb brushed against her courtesan’s clit, and then she dipped down to feel the slick folds already swollen with need.

“I don’t care as long as I get to taste you. Make him ache until it hurts.” Nadyah parted her knees ever so slightly, urging Adelina on. “Show him you were mine first.”

Adelina was so wet she could hardly stand it. She plunged two fingers into Nadyah and stroked that little bundle of nerves inside gently while taking her mouth.

Her courtesan was deliciously sweet and sultry. The need between them was different somehow, but still so incredibly intense.

She withdrew from Nadyah and stood, crossing the living space in three wide steps. Her knock on the door was a bit harder than necessary.

It slid open a second later and Varan leaned on the frame with his arms crossed and a cocky grin on his face. His bulging arm muscles and broad chest set her off even more. Adelina could barely keep her breathing even as she eyed him from head to toe.

“You two weren’t talking about me in a language I couldn’t understand, were you?” he teased.

Adelina ignored his question. “Would you like to watch me with Nadyah?” she asked. Her voice was huskier than she’d ever heard it before. It was practically a wolf’s rumbling growl. “You only get to watch – not touch.”

His eyes went half-mast with barely restrained violent desire. “Am I allowed to touch myself?” His grin widened into something predatory.

Adelina gave him a lazy smile and stroked his already hard cock. “Yes, but don’t wear yourself out.”

Varan gripped her arms hard enough to bruise and took her mouth with unapologetic roughness. It was bruising and delicious. But he stopped as quickly as he’d begun. “I’m happy to do as my wife wishes,” he said congenially, releasing her completely.

Adelina hid her weak knees by stepping aside so Varan could pass. She held onto the door frame and turned slowly. Nadyah had already disappeared into Adelina’s bedroom and Varan strode towards her door. His strides were long and purposeful. Her husband paused at the threshold and glanced over his shoulder at her, gaze smoldering.

His wicked grin said he knew exactly what he’d done to her.

She shook it off and walked slowly, hips swaying as she untied her skirts. Adelina made sure she didn’t touch Varan at all as she passed, dropping the glittering fabric onto the floor when she entered.

Then she pointed at the velvet chair in the corner of the room. Varan went without question.

The spacious rooms were magnificent, but Adelina didn’t care about the linens or anything else at the moment. Not with Nadyah now wearing her leather getup. It was one of Adelina’s favorites. All the important parts were covered, but the multiple straps were so erotic her heart rate picked up, beating furiously.

There were glittery, see-through skirts attached to the leather band around Nadyah’s hips, cascading all the way to the floor. The purple was so pale it was nearly white.

Adelina slipped off her shoes and turned her full attention to Nadyah, noting the extra leather straps in her hands. “Is it my turn to be tied, Mistress?”

Nadyah arched a delicate brow, and sat on the edge of the luscious bed. “Perhaps. It all depends on how you perform.” Without one look at Varan, Nadyah spread her legs wide and waited.

Adelina sensed Nadyah’s need to control this tableau – her need to remind Varan she was Adelina’s unofficial mistress, and what better way than to make the princess submit in a way that would take Varan time to accomplish? She gave her courtesan a secret smile and nodded her consent to the bedroom play.

Her performance was exquisite. It was as though the prince didn’t even exist and there was something insanely arousing about that. Adelina smiled and slowly unbuttoned her jacket. With a bit of a show she slipped it off, revealing there was nothing underneath except her black lace bra.

Varan’s sharp inhale was music to her ears and Adelina slid her pants down and over her ass so slow it was nearly a dance. Nadyah licked her lips as she watched and Adelina could see the way her chest rose and fell, quicker than it should for someone with so much control.

It made her smile widen and she let her canines lengthen as she felt that ache. The wolf was so close to the surface, so ravenous. She needed to taste until Nadyah begged. The little lace thong she wore covered almost nothing and Adelina let it all show as she stepped forward, hips swaying.

She stopped before Nadyah and kneeled before her. When she placed her hands on her courtesan’s knees she noticed her black lacquered nails were longer—sharper, but she didn’t care. Adelina shoved Nadyah’s knees even wider and pressed a kiss to the inside of her creamy white thigh.

Nadyah was so aroused the leather over her sex was soaked, leaking through the opening over her entrance. Adelina let her teeth softly graze the sensitive skin as she got closer and closer. Then finally she placed her mouth over the leather and slipped her tongue through the slit. With long, slow strokes she penetrated Nadyah.

Her courtesan gasped and threw her head back in pleasure. Adelina slipped her hands under Nadyah’s thighs and held tight. Her fingernails pricked the delicate skin, but it only made Nadyah groan more, pressing into Adelina’s mouth.

It had been too long since she’d tasted the woman she loved.

Nadyah was pure sex and undiluted desire. Her taste was erotic, both sweet and addictive. Adelina wanted more.

Gently, ever so gently she grazed one tooth against Nadyah’s thigh. Then she bit down just hard enough to leave a love bite. Nadyah cried out and then Adelina nuzzled her clit. A little yank and the leather tore, leaving her courtesan more exposed, but still hidden from Varan.

Adelina licked and sucked, holding on tight enough Nadyah couldn’t get away when she bucked against her mouth. It made her moan into her courtesan and lover. More, she wanted so much more.

Pulling back ever so slightly she looked up, noting the flushed look on Nadyah’s face. She was so close to climax, but Adelina wanted to draw it out – make it as pleasurable as possible. Then she glanced at Varan and knew she wanted to torture him as well.

Her husband was the perfect mask of calm, but she knew him too well. The calm, almost bored expression couldn’t hide the sweat on his forehead and neck, or the slight flush to his skin. And it certainly couldn’t hide the raging hard cock begging to be free of his pants.

But still, he kept his hands loose on the arms of the chair, his hooded emerald gaze eating her alive – urging her on.

Adelina had never felt as desirous and powerful as she did in that moment. She had two people under her spell.

She hooked one nail around the leather undergarment delicately and pulled it to the side. Adelina set her mouth around Nadyah and forced her other nails to become normal once more. Then she slipped three fingers into her courtesan and began a slow, torturous rhythm that had Nadyah rolling her hips against her mouth, begging for her to go faster, harder – anything Adelina wanted as long as she gave her more.

So she obliged.

Nadyah’s shouts of ecstasy filled the room and her entire body shuddered and shook as the orgasm went on and on. Adelina didn’t relent, she only eased up on the pressure until Nadyah was limp in her arms and still her tongue stroked, laved, and flicked at her clit.

She didn’t stop until Nadyah sat up and pulled her forward; kissing her so deep and thorough Adelina felt it in her very bones. “Did I please you?” she asked, her words pressed into Nadyah’s mouth.

“You did more than please me,” Nadyah said raggedly, breathing hard. “Now, allow me.”

Adelina couldn’t help but glance at Varan. She’d never had anyone watch her orgasm as a third party. But this male was her husband. They were tied together for eternity – until the sun died and was born anew, exploding in a fiery rage.

Much like Varan, who looked ready to burst from his very skin.

He nodded and licked his lips. Adelina was impressed he hadn’t once touched himself, but it seemed he’d been waiting, because as she crawled up and onto the bed she heard him undoing the clasp on his pants. He’d been waiting for her.

When she turned Varan had his massive cock in one hand, holding it so tight it looked painful, but he didn’t move, not yet.

Adelina’s heart beat wildly and her breathing came in pants as she turned to her courtesan. The lace over her sex was completely soaked. Nadyah slid the scrap of fabric down and Adelina lifted her hips to assist.

“Watch him watch you,” Nadyah whispered in Ilashyan. “Watch him lose his mind while I take you – while you’re mine.”

Goddess, those words. It set her on fire and that fire raged as she lay back. Her eyes held Nadyah’s as the courtesan lifted up Adelina’s arms and then tied them to the bedposts. This female was pure sex and erotic desire.

Adelina turned her head and held Varan’s ravenous gaze as Nadyah had instructed. The courtesan was the one in control now and knowing Nadyah wanted to show Varan exactly what she could do to her…Nadyah tightened the leather strap, and Adelina gasped, trying not to squirm.

They both knew she could shred the leather with her claws, but that wasn’t the game. The game was allowing Nadyah to be in control – allowing her to do as she wished under the pretense that Adelina was completely at her mercy.

Nadyah trailed her fingers down Adelina’s arm, her breast and then paused to swirl around her nipple over the fabric of her thin bra. “I know you like this,” she said, pinching Adelina’s nipple and she moaned. Her courtesan had switched back to standard Dragan and Varan bit his lip, squeezing his cock harder but still he didn’t move.

Her courtesan bent to lick one nipple and then the other. Adelina arched into her touch, but Nadyah had already moved on. She groaned in protest, missing that warm mouth on such a sensitive part of her body.

“Don’t whine,” Nadyah scolded playfully with a gentle slap on Adelina’s thigh. Those fingers soothed the sting and then went back to leave a teasing trail down Adelina’s ribs.

It was torture. It was everything she wanted and more. She stared into Varan’s eyes, holding his unblinking gaze as she panted, squeezing her thighs together to ease the ache of her desire. She could feel how slick and wet she was as it dripped down, smearing across her thighs.

Adelina looked up at Nadyah then, seeing her courtesan watch how she watched Varan. It was erotic and Adelina felt utterly consumed. There was a gleam in Nadyah’s eyes and Adelina wasn’t sure what she had planned.

Nadyah picked up her mysterious case of paraphernalia from the nightstand and the click of it opening made Adelina shiver with anticipation. What toy would her lover choose?

When she turned she held a blindfold and Adelina inhaled sharply. Oh, Nadyah had much more planned than simply letting Varan watch them.

Nadyah climbed on top of the bed and straddled her, her clit pressing against Adelina’s. The sensation was electric despite the lack of friction. Adelina lifted her hips, pressing harder into Nadyah, wanting more – needing her touch. Adelina yanked on the wrist restraints, trying not to lose control.

Her courtesan smiled and bent down, pulling the fabric to the side of each breast and licking first one nipple and then the other. Adelina arched into her mouth and Nadyah rolled her hips, rubbing her clit against Adelina’s. She couldn’t help her cry of pleasure as her clit pulsed. The ache built and Nadyah pinched one nipple as she gently sucked on the other.

They ground against each other, speed increasing, and Adelina could barely contain herself – skin so tight and feverish she thought she would burst. The need for release was nearly painful. Then Nadyah grabbed her face and roughly shoved it to the side so she was forced to look at Varan.

He slowly stroked his cock, the tip glistening with precum. Blood dripped from his bottom lip as he bit down to keep from standing and doing something he wasn’t allowed.

“I want you to come for me,” Nadyah whispered in Ilashyan. “I want you to scream my name while he watches. Then, and only then do you get his cock.”

The words made Adelina moan, knowing Varan couldn’t understand – being forced to watch him slowly stroke his shaft up and down. It seemed to get bigger with each roll of Nadyah’s hips, if that were even possible.

Varan’s breathing became ragged as his tempo increased to match Nadyah’s. The entire tableau – it made Adelina gasp and beg, wishing she could grab Nadyah’s hips to grind her against her clit harder, to find that pleasure for her courtesan.

“Only if you come with me,” Adelina said, making sure Varan could understand her. “I’ll scream your name if you come for me first.”

Nadyah managed to hold onto the dominance, but just barely. She gripped Adelina’s face harder, riding against her, breathing hard as the pleasure between them built. “I’ll consider it, but should we see how long the newly minted royal prince lasts?” Nadyah smiled, purposefully speaking in Ilashyan, and Adelina lost her mind at the power play.

Her nails pricked her palms, a taut bubble of pleasure grew so hard and so fast it burst, leaving her utterly at its mercy. Adelina screamed Nadyah’s name, urging her on harder and faster, begging her to come as she endured wave after wave of pleasure.

Varan groaned as Nadyah held out, the sound of his hand stroking his cock faster and faster made Adelina’s eyes roll into the back of her head as she barely held on to consciousness.

“Say my name again,” her courtesan demanded.

“Nadyah please, please come for me.” Adelina lifted her hips up, begging with her body for Nadyah to take what she needed from her.

“Watch him, Adelina. Watch him lose control as I take you.”

Varan’s quick shout as he came made Adelina shudder as she watched the creamy seed spill all over his hand and lap – as he never once broke eye contact with her.

“Come for me before I make you,” Adelina whispered, quickening her pace. “Nadyah…please.”

Still Varan held her gaze – unblinking. It was the most erotic moment of her life as Nadyah shuddered and cried above her, losing control as the orgasm took hold.

All three of them panted as they took a moment to catch their breath. Then Nadyah slid off Adelina with a grin and took up the spidersilk. She slipped the silk over Adelina’s eyes, leaving her wrists tied to the bed.

“Remember when he takes you with his cock that I am still all over you, mixed with your own slickness. Remember that when he licks you clean,” Nadyah whispered in Ilashyan as she secured the blindfold. Her breath was warm on Adelina’s ear and she would never forget how Nadyah had made her claim in front of her husband – or how delicious it had been.

Then she stepped away and Adelina was left in the dark, needing and wanting even more, her orgasm barely sating this unquenchable desire.

Nadyah had a way with words and power that stripped her down to her basest desires.

“Remember how I made her scream, Varan,” Nadyah said. Her voice was farther away, at the door. “Have some fun while I see what Roxy is up to.”

The second the door slid closed Varan’s hand came down on Adelina’s thigh and she gasped, never having heard him move. He squeezed and then released her. “Did you enjoy that?” he asked, voice so low and rumbling she could feel it in her chest.

“I enjoyed making her scream – twice.”

“Is that a challenge?”

Adelina couldn’t help her grin. “Perhaps, but only if you’re up for it.”

Varan growled and shoved her thighs apart. Not being able to see him, to guess what he had planned – every single nerve was on fire, alert and waiting.

Then she felt his tongue lap up the slickness smeared on her thigh and Adelina groaned, thinking how Nadyah had been there only moments before. Then he reached her center and licked long and slow.

“Varan,” she gasped. “Please, I don’t want that. I need you inside me.” Adelina was begging – pleading. She knew she was but she didn’t care.

“Ah, well thankfully you’re all tied up and unable to do anything if I decide to make you wait.” His words were closer, his mouth near her breasts. His breath made her nipples tingle and then suddenly there was a rip.

The lace was gone.

And then his mouth was on her, he feasted on her breast like a ravenous beast. The head of his already hard cock pushed up against her entrance but Adelina was so wet there was hardly any resistance and he slid right in – stretching her so much she shouted and raised her hips to take more of him.

Varan growled against her throat, teeth sharp, his cock filling her and filling her until his hips finally met hers and Adelina nearly wept with the pleasure of it, the feeling of being one with him once more as their scents merged.

“Did you like having me watch you?” he rumbled, pulling out and then sliding slowly back into her.

“Yes,” she gasped, feeling that tightness across her skin once more, the pressure inside building to the breaking point already.

“Did it please you to see me spill my seed?”

Adelina couldn’t even answer as Varan thrust into her harder, his cock hitting the end of her channel and the exquisite sensation made all thought leave her head.

Another rip and the blindfold was gone. Varan gripped her jaw tight enough it nearly hurt but it only added to her pleasure. Adelina’s eyes opened wide as she gasped, staring up into Varan’s hungry gaze. He thrust harder and faster, pounding into her.

“Look at me as I make you come for me,” he demanded.

Adelina needed her hands. Her claws ached and she wanted to grip him hard enough to break, but he saw what she had planned and Varan pinned down her arms. Now she couldn’t rip through the restraints without dislocating her shoulders.

“Tsk, tsk darling, you have to tell me what you want and maybe I’ll grant your request.” Varan’s emerald eyes were dark and his grin was predatory. Here was his wolf, finally fully revealing himself – coming out to play with her.

Adelina felt her sharp canines as she grinned right back at him. “Harder,” she demanded, arching her neck and exposing her throat. “I want it harder while you take me.”

There was no hesitation. Varan took her throat with his teeth, claiming her – claiming dominance as he filled her with his cock, slamming into her so hard the bed smashed against the wall. Over and over until she couldn’t take it anymore and her orgasm violently ripped through her.

Not a second later he roared, filling her with his seed, gripping her neck with a firm yet gentle hand. Watching him come was like watching pure power rip through its cage. For a moment she saw what he hid underneath charming words and a gorgeous face. His wolf was truly monstrous and Adelina wanted all of it.

It took nothing to rip through her bonds. Then she pulled him down by the back of his neck, pricking his skin hard enough he could feel it through the haze of sex and pleasure.

“Yes, Varan. This, this is what I wanted. All of you.” She nuzzled his throat and Adam’s apple with her nose, holding him close. They were nothing more than two wolves enjoying the release from the weight of humanity for the first time together.

“You’re not afraid?” he asked. Varan’s voice was strange and deep in his throat. It made her shiver with pleasure.

“I am not afraid. My wolf sees your wolf and only wants more,” Adelina told him, nipping his bottom lip.

Varan chuckled and rolled them both on their sides. “A snack first. Then I’ll give you as much as you can take…and then I’ll give you more.”

Adelina grumbled when he left her, but then smiled and closed her eyes as she heard him slip on a robe to gather food from the living space.

More of everything sounded delicious.