Rain of Shadows and Endings (The Legacy)

by Melissa K. Roehrich

As they stepped into the dressing room, he turned to her, caging her against the wall between his arms. “What are you doing?” she gasped. “Can I kiss you?” Her eyes darkened some, her features hardening. “That’s not my choice.” “It is,” he replied, reaching behind her to pull pins from her hair. “I told you I wouldn’t force anything on you, but today was intense. I know it was a hard day for you.” “How will kissing me change any of that?” “It will appease the bond. Ease some tension,” he answered, pulling the last of the pins free. “I’d rather just change and go to bed.” Theon tilted his head to the side, twining a curl around his finger. “Axel and Luka want to play cards.” “I don’t want to play cards.” “You can’t be in the bedroom by yourself, beautiful.” His other hand dropped to her hip, tugging her into him, and she sucked in a sharp breath. For a long moment, she held his gaze, and Theon held his breath, waiting for her answer. “I’d like to change,” she finally said, breaking his stare. “All right.” Theon stepped back, and she instantly wrapped her arms around herself. He pulled out a pair of leggings and a tank top, adding one of his own thermals to the top. “In case you’re cold,” he said when she looked at him in confusion. She nodded, moving forward to grab the clothing and retreating into the bathroom. Theon changed in the dressing room, giving her plenty of time to get changed in the other room. When he came out to the bedroom, she was sitting in front of the fir...