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She felt his rage and restraint warring against one another, then the male standing at her side snarled, pulling his lips back to reveal razor sharp teeth. But it wasn’t Rion who lunged for him, crashing into his full frame. Before she knew what she’d done, Arianna had the male pinned beneath her body, her hand at his throat, and her fangs bared. His eyes flew open wide and his hands released their grip on her arms, pulling back to open his palms in surrender. She couldn’t stop the growl in her voice. “Threaten him again and it will be the last threat you make.”
“You don’t understand.” His voice was thick with emotion. “I never thought I’d have something like this. I never thought I’d get the chance to feel this way about anyone or have them feel anything for me in return. I’d walk through fire and sell my soul to keep it even if it were only for a few seconds more.”
When the female broke eye contact and disappeared through the main doors, Arianna loosed a breath of relief. Rion tilted her head back and captured her lips in a greedy kiss that sent shivers of desire through her body. His tongue grazed her bottom lip and he moved to whisper in her ear. “I’ve never let anyone touch me like this and I never will. I belong to you, body and soul.” Arianna smiled. “You think the bond ever wears off?” He feathered kisses down her throat. “I can’t say I want it to.” “I’d like to not feel the need to strangle every female who looks at you.” Rion hummed against her
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Arianna made a promise to herself. She wouldn’t be that weak little female plagued by darkness and memories any more. She’d place that female in a box full of plush blankets and books and chocolates and protect her from the outside world. She’d give that female love and comfort and nothing, absolutely nothing, would ever hurt her again.
Arianna was silent for a time, watching the fire flicker and spark. “You told me our immortal lives weren’t worth wasting.” Arianna pressed her cheek against his. “I don’t want any of this if it means I don’t have you.”
“So what do we do?” Arianna asked. All eyes turned to her but it was her father who continued. “That is what we’re here to decide. Each person in this room is present because you’ve interacted with them or have some sort of relationship with them. This is the beginning of your court and the ambassadors of the four nations.” Arianna met each eye and her lips parted slightly. “You want me to decide?” “You are the queen,” Avalon said. “It is your place to decide.”
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