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Her lips part and I tease them with my tongue, wanting to make sure she’s okay with this. The grip she has on me, sliding up my arms before resting and then cradling my head makes my heart pound. There’s no hesitation when her tongue enters my mouth, tasting me, making sure to show me that she’s in need of control.

I fall into her, softening, and letting her guide me. It’s easy for me, to let go, and be placid and malleable. I’m not sure how long we stay here, with our mouths discovering each other’s likes and dislikes, learning the curves of our lips and the tastes of our tongues, but I never want it to stop.

A throat clearing near us has us breaking apart quite comically. My face feels warm, and Vera’s darkens with embarrassment, and she looks away before collecting herself. “While I love the show,” Vex teases, their sultry voice thick with heat. “Raevar looks seconds ready from gouging the eyes of every gawking member of this event.”

For the first time in many minutes, I peer around us. There are so many people with shock displayed, arousal for others, and absolute jealousy in others. They can all watch. I don’t mind. But knowing the big Orukna who has possessiveness down to a science isn’t one to take it lightly.

“He can relax,” Vera taunts, her gaze tormenting. “He’s had fifteen years to get with me. It’s not my fault he waited.”

My mouth pops open and as if that’s Raev’s cue, he stomps over to us. He doesn’t pause even momentarily before hoisting a squealing Vera over his shoulder and smacking her ass before tearing into the forest. I laugh, standing up, readying to throw the papers before Vex stops me.

“You’re worthy of love and happiness,” Vex says, their voice soothing and warm. They always know what to say and how to say it to me. “It’s not easy accepting those words,” they admit, their face swimming through several emotions. “I’ve struggled with it a bit myself. It’s why I closed myself off.”

Their grip on the papers wrinkle the edges a bit with the force, and I wonder what they hold within the cage of their chest and if they’ll one day share it entirely with me.

“You can let it out too, you know?”

Our gazes clash, their’s a war of unworthiness and mine an acknowledgement that I always give others the love I want to receive and still struggle with accepting it myself. “I want to be yours.” They place a finger up as if knowing I’m going to argue, and continue with their own admission. “I want to be yours and theirs.” Vex points to the darkness that swallowed Raev and Vera. “I want to be an us. All four of us. Where we exist and we love each other and we’re one unit.”

I let out a little noise and smile softly. “You’re a romantic at heart, Vex Asher.”

The beaming smile they offer has my knees wanting to buckle. Reaching for my jaw, they cup it while they scan my face almost as if they’re committing it to memory. “You’ve brought us all together, little dove. You’ve given us all the kind of chance that we refused to see ourselves. You’re such a beautiful soul and the best part of all of us.”

“Stop,” I rasp, feeling my throat swell with discomfort. “You’re going to make me cry.”

Their thumbs swipe at my tears, each caress gentler every time. “Then cry, sweetheart. You know I love your tears. Whether they’re from pleasure or pain, I want them all. Every drop that leaves your face is mine to cherish. Let me take care of you.”

I nod all while my chin wobbles, wondering how I lived long enough to deserve the softest and most demanding creature like Vex. “Then whisk me away, mi amor.”

Chapter Fifty-Five

Vera

Best Part – Daniel Caesar, H.E.R.

“Put me down!” I hiss at Raevar, wiggling in his embrace. His hand still cups my ass, like it’s his and he’s now taking full advantage. I’ve wanted him. I know that, even if I’ve had doubts since we hooked up. For one, how was I supposed to have him, Dulce, and maybe Vex someday? Then that little ball of sunshine tore every doubt away.

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