Merciless Villains (Ruthless Villains Book 5)

by Marion Blackwood

The people of Eldar believed that dark mages were selfish and power-hungry. That we craved control over everything and everyone around us, and that we enjoyed seeing the fear and awe in our victims’ eyes as they bowed in submission and begged us for mercy. That we lied and cheated and killed without conscience or remorse. And that we would burn the whole fucking world down to get what we wanted. Unfortunately for them, they were absolutely right.

“She was right of course but it still hurt”

I took her jaw in a firm grip and leaned down closer to her face. “Don’t steal my kills.” “I won’t.” A smirk played over her lips as she lifted a hand and gave my cheek a couple of brisk pats. “When you stop being so inefficient.”

power couple goals amiright

All I wanted to do was lift her up and feel her wrap her legs around my waist. But we had people to slaughter and a war to win, so I grudgingly released my grip on her throat and stepped back.

You can’t have victory sex until you’re victorious you know this bruh

Audrey and I had tracked down the water mage and the lightning mage who had worked for Trevor and who had tortured us in that warehouse when they tested our loyalty. And when we found them, we had tortured them to death instead. Brutal revenge at its finest.

wow it’s poetic

While there were rumors about one existing somewhere up north, the city of Eldar hadn’t seen a worldwalker in centuries. But there was no way for him to know that for certain.

are we gonna find a little homie

“If we leave, they will let her go,” Lance said before Leoni or any of the others could respond.

free my boy Lance from these SHACKLES of GOODNESS

By all hell, she wouldn’t have survived a single day as a dark mage.

me neither girl nothing to be ashamed of LMAO

My pussy throbbed with the need for him. To touch him. To reach out and just—

ok sex pollen in the air , classic fanfic trope

But what was even stranger was that none of them looked particularly eager either. I couldn’t help but wonder how many of them truly cared enough about dark mages not sharing their magic to warrant marching out here into a potentially very lethal battle.

they’re EMPLOYEES you would do it to for a check

“Oh, come on,” Sienna interrupted. “Let’s attack! Just sitting here won’t help us win this war.”

god I cannot stand her shush she’s a bit azula coded (derogatory)

Grant had made us take our shoes off before we went upstairs,

an icon

“I told you in Malgrave that I’m not some fucking damsel that needs protecting,” I growled and yanked against his iron grip. “So why the hell would you try to sacrifice yourself for me? I’m not some weak—” “That’s not why I did it.” “We’re equals!” “I know.” “Then why did you…” I trailed off as he finally released me.

because he loves you stoopid

“We do not sacrifice ourselves,” I ground out between gritted teeth. “Heroes sacrifice themselves. We are villains. Merciless villains. We don’t give up and accept defeat. We fight and torture and kill our way out of dangerous situations. Together. Do you hear me?”

she’s so mommy

Looks of skepticism were replaced by approval by the time that Audrey reached the end of her plan. I studied her as she at last leaned back in her seat again. Damn, she really was brilliant.

she’s just like Kaz brekker, never telling me anything about the damn plans

I had never seen Henry this flustered before. Usually, he was just standing behind Callan’s shoulder with that annoying scowl on his face. But ever since Paige joined our group, he seemed to be experiencing all sorts of emotions. Or rather, she seemed to be forcefully dragging those emotions out of him whether he wanted to or not.

the best friends of the main couple getting together, real

“You’ve bought this house?” Paige blurted out, and swung an arm towards the building. “Why?” Audrey and I exchanged a long look. Then she lifted her shoulders in a light shrug. “For the future.” For a moment, no one said anything. Then it was as if a candle was lit behind both Henry and Paige’s eyes when they finally connected the dots. Matching grins bloomed on their faces.

awwww

“This ain’t Malgrave,” Callan said in response. “Dark mages can’t just walk the street openly here.” A villainous smile slid across Levi’s lips. “Yet.” Callan chuckled and shot him a knowing look. It was so casual. Like it was something that they had done a thousand times. Then, as if remembering themselves, both of them snapped their gazes away while masks of indifference descended on their features.

men I swear y’all can be friends hahah

“Don’t tell me,” Levi said, a knowing smirk on his lips. “It’s Paige, isn’t it? Anyone with eyes can see how you bumble about around her.”

just 3 powerful evil ppl simping for women aww that’s my fave

“This is Eldar,” I continued as if he hadn’t interrupted. Holding his gaze, I spread my arms wide to motion at the building around us.

y’all know in fast five when dom is like “this is Brazil!” same energy

Levi pushed the tip of his sword harder against the base of my throat. “Answer.” “Yes,” I ground out. “Yes, what?” Hell damn it all. If I’d been able to move my arms, I would’ve punched his teeth down his fucking throat. But I couldn’t. So I swallowed my pride and averted my gaze. “Yes, sir.”

honestly they should kiss

“Because I liked you, Callan.” His words shocked me enough that I just blinked back at him in stunned silence. “You were smart, skilled, and ballsy as hell. You were almost like a… little brother.” A hardness crept into his eyes. “Do you have any idea the kind of bloody retribution I rained down on the house you framed for your supposed death?”

oop maybe don’t kiss then

“As a matter of fact, yes, I have.” A devilish smile played over his lips. “And lots of other types of restraints too.” I raised my eyebrows. Well, I supposed now I knew who had influenced Callan into developing certain sexual preferences. As if he could hear my thoughts, Callan slid his gaze to me. The intensity of his stare made a pulse of desire shoot through me.

sluts omg

“I’m just saying,” Levi continued. “If someone was holding my wife hostage, I wouldn’t be dragging my feet.” “He’s probably plotting something,” Audrey replied.

maybe he doesn’t love his wife

His furious gaze snapped to me while he stabbed a hand towards the still gasping people kneeling before me. “You have committed a war crime.” “I’m sorry, a what?” “A war crime.” I snorted and flicked my hair behind my shoulder. “Darling, there are no crimes in war. Only winners… and losers.”

tell that to the Geneva war convention

Dark amusement trickled through my annoyance, and a half smirk slid across my lips. “Or you’ll gag me?” Leaning closer, he slanted his lips over mine. “Oh I’ll do far worse than gag you, sweetheart.” After stealing a kiss, he pulled back and released my jaw. Then he went back to untying the leather strings. “So, what is it?”

bruh is now the time we’re in the warfront

Another crackling orgasm built inside me as Callan fucked me hard enough to make the bedframe thump against the wall.

the rest of the house listening to these two rabbits like 👁️💧👅💧👁️

“You’re going to fight me?” I asked, raising my eyebrows. “You just killed four people!” “All the more reason for you to back off.” “I am not afraid of you.” “You should be.” “Doing the right thing might be hard.” She shot more wind at me. “But someone has to stand up against all the bad things. And good will always win against evil in the end.” I sidestepped the wind blasts and rolled my eyes while touching my hands together. “You sound like Lance Carmichael.”

your sisters a FLOP

“Yes!” She threw her arms out. “I don’t care if the people who attack me are thirteen or eighty-three. If they willingly and knowingly attack me, they die. But hurting animals… That’s where I draw the line.”

“I can excuse murder but I draw the line at animal cruelty” “you draw the line at animal cruelty?”

“By all hell.” Levi shot us a look of disbelief. “You people know that I’m a metal mage, correct?” Before we could retort, he jerked his chin. “Get ready. The moment I drop the door, they will attack.”

Levi could metal this p*ssy sorry

Fury flashed across his face and candlelight shifted over his gray hair as he slashed a hand through the air. “They’re willing to die for an ideal. For the belief that we are all equal. That we all deserve to have magic.”

not me, y’all be safe tho

“Well, I guess that concludes our business,” Levi said. Brushing his hands off, he looked between me and Callan. “Callan. Audrey. If you ever show your faces in Malgrave again, I will kill you. Or buy you a drink. If you ever feel brave or stupid enough to risk finding out which one it is, you know where to find me.”

look I know he’s happily married but they’d be a cute poly couple

With a smile on my lips, I replied, “What do you say we finally make that official, husband?” Joy sparkled like glittering fireworks in his eyes. But then he flicked a glance around us. “Here?” I swept my gaze over the area around us as well.

I don’t think that’s how marriage licenses work babes