From Slave To Queen (Athena and Michael) novel Chapter 79

Chapter 79

Elara

Back in my room. I tell myself again and again that not seeing him is for the best.

I don’t think I could’ve handled waking up and finding him there, looking at me with eyes clouded by regret, admitting that this had been a

mistake.

It’s already enough that the voice in my head reminds me every time I forget–that this is wrong.

The thing is, my heart doesn’t feel that way.

It’s euphoric, drunk on emotion.

Thead to the bathroom, and when I undress, my eyes can’t help but glance at themselves in the mirror

There are marks scattered across my body.

Small bruises on my hips, pink marks along the arch of my breasts, and a Ixte mark that’s almost faded on my neck.

Apparently, Cassian’s healing saliva is finally working on me.

1 look more closely at the bite, running my fingers over the purple bruise and the two punctures that are already starting to close.

A shiver runs down my spine when the brush of my fingers awakens memories from last night–the caresses, the kisses, the touch of our naked bodies, the stares too intense to breathe properly, the sweat covering us, the painful pleasure.

“You didn’t like it,” I sell myself in the mirror. “It won’t happen again. You won’t think about ic”

“What is it you

didn’t liker

I turn around, startled, trying to cover my nakedness with my arms in vain.

The small figure of Ank bounces on a little cabinet in the bathroom where a candlestick rests

The tiny salamander sits on the marble, swinging her legs like a little girl waiting for my answer.

I walk to the buduub filled with water and quickly submerge myself

“Nothing you need to know” lanswer.

“Oh, come on–do you really think I don’t know?”

My eyes widen as I stare at her.

She didn’t

“I didn’t watch, if that’s what you’re wondering,” she adds. “But any supernatural creature would recognize his scent on you–and not in a superficial way. It’s inside you”

I groan and cover my face with my hands to hide the blush on my checks.

I don’t want to hear that his scent is inside me–it sounds so lascivious.

When I uncover my eyes again, it seems like the colors around me are more vividl

In books, I’d read that women felt different after lying with a man.

I thought it was an exaggeration, a fantasy, but the truth is, I think the world has exploded in color around me

“Aren’t you going to tell me the details?”

Ank props a hand under her chin, and I swear I can see her lashes Buttering dreamily.

“I think technically, you’ve known Cassian since he was very young–don’t you think it’s strange to ask about something involving him and a bed!”

“I’m nosy. Nothing stops me.”

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Her features twist into an almost devilish expression.

This salamander is thirsty for information–or more accurately, for gossip.

I you like it

“Oh God.“Tsink into the water until it covers my checks.

“I’d dare say she liked it a lot,” says another voice behind me.

1 turn and find Evanora leaning against the arch separating my bedroom from the bathing area.

Her arms are crossed over her chest, and a smug smile is plastered on her lips,

“Can’t a girl have any privacy?” 1 protest.

The banshee laughs and walks over to the bathrub, pinching my cherk

*If you cared so much about privacy, maybe you should’ve been a little quieter last night.

I have a mental image far too detailed of everything you probably did.”

God, just kill me already.“I mutter

For two who supposedly don’t get along. Ank and Evanora seem to be teaming up to kill me with embarrassment.

They laugh in unison, and the banshee splashes water in my direction to make me look at tieni.

1 puff my cheeks like a lile girl and frown at them.

“It’s natural. You don’t have to be ashamed,” she says now without any hint of mockery.

“We were just teasing in case you dropped us a crumb of info.”

She bass ber lashes.

is it true!

I begin wiping my skin with a cloth–even though it doesn’t look dirty, it’s covered in dried sweat

“The rumors about the

he vampire’s skills in bed,” Ank replies as if it’s the most obvious thing in the world.

I bite the inside of my check, and memories flood back–his hands gripping me tightly as his body slid over mine, the tide of emotions on his face, the hiss between his teeth with every thrust, the moans that left my throat with his game burned into them,

My checks begin to heat again.

“Just finet” Ank adds.

“What do you want me to say?” I grumble. “I have nothing to compare it to.”

“The girl came through the front door,” the banshee says, standing behind me and helping wash my hair.

“It’s not like he or his friend are my favorites, but I’ll admit–his kind is good in bed

“Evanora!” I exclatín.

“What? It’s the truth.”

“And you know that because

“Because I’ve lived long enough to have tried most races. She winks at me.

“Aren’t you supposed to hate vampires!”

“That wasn’t always the caseTM

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She adds nothing more as her fingers detangle my hair and massage my scalp.

1 let out a small whimper of pleasure as her hands work their magic

Ank watches us in silence, swinging her tiny legs.

Evanora rinses my hair when she finishes lathering in.

“Well, I’ll leave you to enjoy your bath in peace.

She pulls a small vial from her sleeve,

“I actually came to give you the last dose.”

“The last

“After this, you should be completely healed. Once I confirm it, I’ll leave here with my pockets full

Naja will be very pleased.”

“You could at least pretend you’re sad to leave. 1 grumble.

She shrugs, and even though I don’t know her well, something tells me she is a little sad to go

Of course, she’ll never admit it.

Ever.

She waves goodbye and disappears from the bathroom.

I remain in silence for a while after hearing the door to my chambers close

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