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  If she was going to claim him for all to witness, she didn’t want his formal wear to hide any bit of it.

  Adelina used her sharpest nail and pressed it under Varan’s chin, forcing his head up to expose his throat even further. He hissed when that nail broke the skin and the smell of his blood on the air made Adelina even wetter.

  His shaft grew impossibly harder as she licked the tiny trickle of blood from his skin. Varan shivered and Adelina kissed the place she’d decided on. Due to the location she would have to be very careful.

  Moving slowly she opened her mouth wide, the canines lengthening even further until they would prick her lower lip if she closed her mouth. Adelina felt those canines puncture his throat just above his Adam’s apple as she bit down.

  Hot blood filled her mouth and the sweet spice of it, like winterflowers…Adelina groaned.

  Varan didn’t dare move but she felt his entire body stiffen.

  “Please,” he whispered as she licked the wound clean.

  “Please what?” Adelina was so wet and ready but she’d promised to make him beg.

  “Ride me hard,” Varan said, settling her on his lap. “Ride me until you orgasm, and only then tell me I can as well. Please.”

  Adelina groaned against his throat at those words. She didn’t know who was being tortured more – her or Varan. But she gripped his shoulders hard and pulled herself into the right position. Adelina maintained eye contact while she pressed down on him, feeling the size of him nearly split her apart…

  Every time it made her gasp. Adelina thought she’d be used to the size of him by now – of the other two, but it always surprised her in the best of ways.

  Varan’s grip on her hips tightened painfully and Adelina’s breathing started to come in pants as she reacted to that pain by clenching around him. Her entire body felt like it was on fire and she was content to burn and burn.

  Her nails clinked against the gold as she gripped the edge of the tub to give herself leverage. Adelina rode Varan slowly, but not gently. Those emerald green eyes of his held hers and their breathing came in synchronized gasps.

  Leaning down ever so slightly, she licked the tiny trickle of blood from his throat and Varan hardened even further inside her. Adelina inhaled sharply at the sensation and became lost in him when Varan could no longer keep his hands to himself.

  The feel of his mouth on her breast electrified her. Then the graze of his teeth on her nipple made Adelina speed up – she couldn’t help it when her body demanded it.

  When the door opened to reveal Nash, Varan bit down and pierced her tender flesh with his slightly smaller canines. The glittering red, green, and yellow of Nash’s eyes darkened at the sight before him and Adelina tipped right over, screaming her pleasure as she gripped Varan’s hair so tightly she nearly tore it out with the force of her orgasm.

  In seconds Nash was naked. Adelina didn’t stop, torturing Varan just as he’d asked. The water sloshed when Nash stepped into the tub. His hands ran up her back and then one gripped her throat and yanked her head back.

  Adelina moaned at the pure dominance in that possessive act, pulsing harder around Varan in response.

  Nash’s eyes glittered and he smiled when he saw the mark on her breast – and then Varan’s.

  Adelina stilled when Nash leaned down and she felt his lips brush against her ear. “I’m ready if you are.”

  Her entire body went still. Even Varan’s eyes widened. “Are you sure?” she asked.

  Nash’s hand tightened on her throat and the other squeezed her ass hard. “Yes I’m sure. I want you right now. Like this.”

  Nash stared at Varan and Adelina shivered. It wasn’t the look of adoration Kaiden gave Varan whenever they took her together, but it wasn’t a challenge either. It was—a recognition.

  Varan nodded, spreading the blood from his bite across her chest. “I accept the proposition.”

  Leaning forward so her ass was in the air, Adelina kissed Varan long and slow while Nash’s fingers found her back entrance. The oil in the water made it easy for his finger to slide in. Adelina felt the pressure build under her skin again hard and fast.

  “You’re not allowed to orgasm until Nash does,” Adelina whispered into Varan’s ear, licking his lobe before nipping it. “I want you both to come at the same time. Think you can manage that husband?”

  She could hear Nash’s sharp inhale at the words, but Adelina focused on Varan, searching his eyes. Her king consort gave her that cocky grin she loved so much. “I think I can manage that,” he said, growling when Nash slowly entered her from behind. “After all, I did ask for you to torture me.”

  Adelina felt so full – so luxurious in the bath large enough to be a small pool. The water made her weightless and so much fun could be had in the bath she’d learned over the last few months.

  Her fingers tightened on the edge of the tub and her other hand gripped Nash’s thigh as he pressed all the way in. Adelina couldn’t help her loud moan or how she pressed into Varan. Both males’ breathing became ragged as Varan followed Nash’s lead, pulling out when he did.

  She was already right on the edge because of how far Nash had come. For her. He’d been taking small steps toward this moment for months and now…now this. Adelina couldn’t have asked for a better Winter Solstice gift.

  Varan kept perfect pace with Nash and Adelina could hardly breathe as they took her together. She became lightheaded with all the glorious sensation and her nails pierced flesh. Nash’s grip on her neck tightened and then she felt his teeth on her shoulder, biting down in a perfect combination of pain and pleasure.

  And that pleasure crested into a violent wave that had her shaking and screaming.

  Nash snarled and she felt it right before it happened. One last thrust and he growled his release. She opened her eyes just in time to see Varan find his own pleasure. He roared and thrust up, just as she’d told him to.

  They both filled her at the same time – the scent of royal blood permeated the washroom and Adelina sighed, leaning back against Nash, just enjoying the feel of the two of them inside her together.

  Adelina hadn’t been sure this moment would ever happen and it was something she’d accepted. It had never bothered her. After all, sex with her mates separately or together was all wonderful. She was happy either way.

  But there was something special about enjoying them together. It made her feel like it brought all of them closer as a family.

  “Would you like me to heal the mark on your shoulder?” Nash asked, stroking her hair back. He made no move to leave her and Varan watched the two of them with hooded eyes.

  Adelina had worn him out with their play. It made her smile.

  “No thank you. I’d rather keep all my marks for a bit.” It was the right thing to say because his fingers trailed over the bands on her arm lovingly.

  Nash had been surprised when she’d asked the Master Sealer to do them, but not as surprised as he’d been when Varan and Kaiden had asked him for permission to receive their own. It was something Adelina hadn’t been expecting either, but it had made her cry with how right it had felt.

  “Did I miss all the fun?” Kaiden asked, stepping into the washroom. His nostrils flared as he scented her blood. “How did you get back here before me Nash?”

  Nash shrugged, kissing her neck before stepping back and pulling out of her. “I don’t like spiders.”

  “Me either,” Varan agreed.

  Kaiden looked between the two of them with eyebrows raised. “You both fear the ragna? But they’re so small.”

  Adelina chuckled while Varan grumbled. “It’s not about their size, mate. It’s about the way they move.”

  She gave Varan a sweet kiss and then pushed away from him to settle on the bench next to her king consort. It was strange to be so empty after being so full.

  Adelina smiled at Kaiden and crooked her finger. “Come here, Kaiden. You look like you could use a hot bath.”

  If she didn’t know
what to look for she’d have missed the slight tremble of anticipation in his wings. He was completely naked in a few seconds, and Adelina grinned at him while Nash and Varan simply sat back and relaxed – enjoying the heat of the water.

  “I’m missing a mark,” she told Kaiden, watching as he moved. His body was so powerful to be able to use his wings and support all his weight in the skies. Kaiden was even larger than Nash in sheer size, but her favorite brute was taller.

  Adelina loved them all and she loved their differences even more.

  “I think I can manage a mark,” Kaiden murmured, gliding toward her through the water with powerful steps that created waves.

  The sight made her feel weak in the knees. If Adelina had been standing she would have to sit down. Every muscle glinted in the warm light and water made his warm, brown skin shine. Those blue eyes blazed at her and Adelina wished she knew what he was thinking.

  She could feel him through their bond. But emotions weren’t the same thing.

  The need that poured from him though – it made her feel as though she drowned in it.

  When Kaiden reached her, his touch was like a brand and she instantly arched into him, running her hands up his arms and shoulders. Then she traced the powerful ridges of his wings and sighed at the velvety touch.

  “Would you like me to claim you as well?” she asked, staring at his lips. They were perfection. So full and beautiful. Remembering the last time Varan had kissed him made her shiver and Kaiden’s arms wrapped around her.

  “Yes, kyotona. Anywhere you like.”

  Adelina eyed him from head to toe, enjoying the sight of how hard he was already.

  Varan and Nash didn’t even move as they watched her with Kaiden. Both were content to enjoy the show it seemed – tired still from what they’d already done.

  “What about here?” she asked, grazing his inner thigh with her nails.

  It was Kaiden’s turn to shiver and Adelina’s smile widened.

  “I said anywhere,” he growled, lifting her face up to his. Kaiden’s kiss wasn’t gentle or sweet. It was hungry—starved. He ran a hand down her arm and then lifted it up, turning to kiss the inside of her wrist. “Here. I want to mark you here.”

  Goddess, she loved him so. Despite being the peacekeeper – the more submissive of the three of her husbands – Kaiden was a force to be reckoned with. Submission was not weakness. It could wreck her just as hard as being dominated could. And he had the ability to switch over to a dominant when she needed him to.

  Being able to move up and down the dominance spectrum surely made bedroom games more interesting.

  Adelina watched as Kaiden’s teeth grazed her wrist and she reached down to wrap her hand around him. The moment she touched him he bit down; hard. She gasped at the sharp pain, feeling it cloud her mind once more.

  Then she turned and placed her hands on the rim of the golden tub. Adelina leaned forward and presented herself for Kaiden’s pleasure.

  She could feel all three of them hone in on the sight like the predators they were. It made her skin prickle in a way Adelina could never get enough of.

  Kaiden ran his hands over her ass and up her back and then back down again. “Like this?” he asked, squeezing her thighs. His cock pressed against her and Adelina felt her center quiver in anticipation.

  “Yes,” she murmured, pressing against him. “Like this.”

  Kaiden’s fingers found her clit and then spread her lips, making room for his large girth even if she was already slick from before – her courtesan genes were a blessing in cases like this. Not only was she tight again, she was desperate for more. When Kaiden slid inside she groaned at the sensation.

  Every time it was wicked and delicious. It didn’t matter how many times – Adelina wanted it all—always.

  Kaiden cursed, placing his arms on either side of her to grip the tub as well. It pushed him in to the hilt and Adelina clenched around him, pushing back as the ripples of her previous orgasms made it feel exquisite and new all over again.

  It wouldn’t take him long, she could tell. Kaiden was already peaking. Adelina turned and placed her mouth on his forearm, biting down when he started to take her hard. Each stroke pushed her higher and higher until Adelina saw stars. The taste of his blood in her mouth only made her want more and she bit down harder.

  Kaiden groaned and she felt his seed fill her as he came. Adelina sighed in contentment. Knowing she had such control over him even from the bottom…

  Submission was not weakness.

  Adelina licked the wound she gave Kaiden and looked up to see Varan and Nash watching them with such hunger. This was the one problem she’d found when they all enjoyed her together – and oh, what a lovely problem to have.

  It turned into a never ending night where they would take turns making love to her, or they wouldn’t wait for their turn and find ways to take their pleasure – to give her more than she could ever fully appreciate.

  Some nights she didn’t fall asleep until dawn – exhausted and worn out in a way that made her feel luxurious and loved. Adelina wouldn’t have it any other way.

  “I believe I owe Nash a compliment still,” Kaiden mused, not moving away from her yet. If anything he was growing hard again as he caressed her back.

  Adelina glanced over her shoulder at Kaiden and then over at Nash.

  “It’s about time,” Nash muttered, but he was grinning as was Varan.

  Whatever this was it was a joke between the three of them. Adelina hid her smile as she waited. That they had this together…it only added to her happiness.

  “And it’s not allowed to be about his cock,” Kaiden told her.

  Adelina couldn’t hold in her laugh. She went to sit and Kaiden’s strong hands held her in place. “No,” he told her. “I must tell you while inside you.”

  She held still and arched her eyebrow at him. “Well?”

  “I’m consistently impressed by Nash’s level of dedication to his hair. His hair is truly beautiful. Have you seen the braids he’s done in them this morning? I believe he even added a few gold beads,” Kaiden said, face completely straight.

  Adelina looked to Nash and noticed he had braided gold beads into his hair. She had noted the one-sided style earlier – enjoying the barbarian look it gave him, but she hadn’t seen the beads.

  Nash actually blushed.

  Then Varan’s laugh filled the washroom. “You should see your face, little cat.”

  When Kaiden looked to Nash as if to ask ‘was that a good enough compliment?’ Adelina lost it. She laughed and laughed, nearly drowning herself in the tub. Kaiden slid free of her and sat on the bench. Adelina started draining the water as she chuckled.

  “I’ve always thought he had the most beautiful hair,” Adelina agreed. “Would you do my hair like yours tonight, Nash? I have half a mind to see Roxy and cause some trouble.”

  Varan’s eyes sparkled. “We haven’t taken Kaiden to the Ladrole yet. We should definitely do that.”

  The water drained quickly and Adelina selected the shower setting so water would fall from the ceiling like rain. Her washroom was really a thing of beauty and designing it and the suite had been one of her favorite tasks over the last few months.

  It really felt like hers now and no longer like she was living among ghosts.

  “The tavern you own?” Kaiden clarified, turning to Varan.

  Adelina had him turn so she could start washing those glorious wings of his. It was one of her favorite things to do for him, and the sensation of her touch on the sensitive membrane always made Kaiden purr like a kitten.

  “Yeah, the one I gave partial ownership of to Roxy. She runs things from there. It is easier for both of us this way,” Varan admitted. “The estate house though is now one hundred percent hers with the promise she allows us to have rooms there. And one other thing. If she comes across anyone that she could help…she agreed to adopt a street urchin. So I’m satisfied.” Varan shrugged as if it didn’t matter, but they
all knew better.

  Roxy had been one of those children and Varan’s blood sister was dead and gone for cycles now. There was no one to carry on his legacy after Roxy. Not in the den of thieves anyhow.

  Adelina knew he wanted his own children badly.

  The offer he’d made her…that he would give up children if that was what she needed – it spoke of the deep and unending love he had for her. Adelina would never forget the depth of his love, and she would never take advantage.

  She would bear Varan’s children and they would inherit the galaxy – a different legacy that they had built together.

  The four of them washed up in silence for a moment and Adelina wished it could be like this always, but they all had duties and responsibilities. She would just have to make sure they took the time they could, like now.

  Winter Solstice had always been a wondrous holiday. Not just for the festivities, but for the lazy relaxation that came with it. Her family had always spent more time together during the longer nights. Everyone was happy to relax before a fire with a warm drink in the cold weather and it was easily one of her favorite things about the cold – even if she didn’t particularly like freezing.

  Adelina watched Nash and Kaiden the most. She’d only ever talked about offspring once with Nash and he’d always assumed he couldn’t procreate due to how difficult it was for the Corinthian royals.

  Then Kaiden – they hadn’t tested his fertility yet. She’d left that up to him and Ian, not wanting to push on such a sensitive matter. Especially when it wasn’t needed right then. They all had time.

  She’d bought that time for them and Adelina wasn’t going to throw it away rushing through life. They would all enjoy every moment for what is was. Even the strain of ruling was a joy she hadn’t thought she would get to experience.

  Seeing their people repair and then thrive…it was everything Adelina had fought so hard for.

  “Will you make my hair look as beautiful as yours then?” Adelina asked again as she finished Kaiden’s wings.