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But I’ve been dealing with skillful liars for two centuries and that, tiny thief, is the oldest bullshit excuse in the book.”
Tiny thief is going to become a favorite pet name
“I need to know what to call you when you haunt my dreams,” he said, flashing her his widest, most charming smile yet.
Okay I love Tristan
“With that tiny thing? Feels like you’re jamming a baby carrot into my hip. The only emotion you’re likely to draw from me is disappointment.”
Lololol
“Good girl,” Tristan purred, taking a sip of his bourbon.
Sir, you did not
reenacting a naughty memory from her stash,
The fact that she has a spank bank of memories 🤣
And careful. Call me ‘Officer’ like that again and I might start giving you orders,”
STOP IT
“Actually, I didn’t come here to drink. I came here to talk to you. I was here the other night. With Tristan?” “Which night? Tristan’s in here a lot. And often with pretty mortals.”
I was hoping to like the bartender but doesn’t seem like I will
“Didn’t do much good, did it? Your chin looks like shit.”
Okay, scratch that Rena is a bitch. There’s no hope
“You got it, sugar. We’ll make him buy our most expensive bottle—he can afford it—and I’ll split it with you.” Reena placed two flutes in front of Cassandra, then plucked up a yellow-labeled green bottle.
Okay maybe I was too quick to judge
“High Gods, Cass. You are going to get kicked out of the order. And it’s going to be worth it.”
Xenia has to be right about this, like this tensionnnn
She dug her fingers into his silky knot of hair and yanked his head back. His eyes snapped shut and he clenched his teeth, sucking in a sharp breath. It was not a sound of pain. Tristan’s throat bobbed in a dark chuckle as he wrenched his hair from her grip. “A Shrouded Sister who likes it rough, huh? Naughty girl.” Cassandra couldn’t help the moan that slipped past her parted lips. “Fuck me, please make that noise again,” he begged, grunting softly.
THE FUCKING SEXUAL TENSION & BANTER
“I have enough restraint for both of us.” “You sure about that?” He dipped his head, skimming his nose along her jawline and stopping at the sensitive skin behind her ear. She almost giggled as he nuzzled the ticklish spot. He whispered against her cheek. “Because right now you smell like you’re desperate for me to unbutton your dress and taste every inch of your body.”
TRISTANNNN, SIR. SIRRRRR.
His body went rigid, eyes cold and pledging violent death. “Who did this to you?” “It doesn’t matter, it’s over.” “Who did this?” A strained whisper through grinding teeth.
We LOVE a who did this to you?
we’ll have to do it again sometime, friend—I
Him calling her a “friend”
“Ok Zee. Story time. I’m in the mood for a filthy one today.”
I bet you are, cass
“An ancient monster that roamed the world before humans and Fae appeared on the continent. A mindless, flying beast whose only impulses were to feed, fuck, or kill.”
OMGOSH SHE DID NOT. CAEL IS NOT READY FOR ZEE
“Cassandra here can barely do a thing around the kitchen, she’s almost completely useless. Maybe you can show her how to mince an onion?”
Noooo she said her nameeeeee
“No lover or mate to take care of you that whole time?”
You know I’m zeroing in on “mate” 👀👀👀
Tristan wrapped his lips around the pad of her thumb and sucked gently, his mouth warm and wet. The contrast between the softness of his tongue and the sharpness of his teeth made her knees buckle, and she had to grip the workbench to steady herself.
Why is this so hot?
But only in cases where the supplicant and the memory’s subject shared a powerful connection.
This is mates 101
A prickle of energy thrummed through Tristan’s veins as Cassandra strode through the archway,
It’s giving mates
“This was ninety years ago. Those twins are dead.” “Oh, good. Do go on.”
Cass is hilarious
She’s centuries old. Abandoned the order after she met and fell in love with a female Windrider who turned her Fae.” Tristan glanced towards Cassandra.
So humans can become fae 🧐🧐🧐
“The Artisan’s Windrider mate was from an influential family who convinced the previous Emperor to take pity on her.
So interspecies can mate together, I SEE YOU LAYING THE GROUNDWORK KRIS
“I think it’s best if we don’t divulge that,” Cael cut in before Tristan could open his mouth to answer.
Don’t be such a rain cloud, cael
“I want to explore what pleasures this body is capable of. And I want to do it with you, Tristan.”
Okay this was a little cheesy
And he wouldn’t risk her safety by illegally turning her Fae.
I have a feeling you will risk everything to turn her fae
“Call me Maksym. For now.”
Snake
