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“Thank you for keeping your word.”

Contemplating my next thought, I hesitate.

“I thought the only way to be released from The Society was to die. Why not kill me?” I ask, looking up at her.

“Oh, don’t be dramatic. I don’t want to kill you. If anything, we can still be partners. You can still be The Phoenix and protect Edinburgh, but you crave a life where you can be Calista. I can see it in your eyes. Not someone who is hiding in the shadows.”

“What about him?” I ask, turning my gaze to Shado.

She lightly chuckles, “That man never wanted to be a part of my organization, it was merely his job. He will follow you wherever you go.”

She gently squeezes my shoulder one last time. “It was good working with you, Calista.”

With that, she turns on her heels and walks out of the room. As the door quietly shuts behind her, I can feel the tears begin to prick at my eyes.

I’m free.

As soon as the thought flashes through my mind, Shado squeezes my hand.

Chapter twenty-three

Calista

10 weeks later

Standing looking in the mirror adjusting my blouse and skirt, I feel strong arms wrap around me and pull me down. I shriek as a very naked Shado pulls me onto the bed, his body towering over mine.

“You, Sir, wasted no time now that Anders has cleared you.” I giggle, tracing my fingertips along his muscled chest.

“It’s been too long since I’ve buried my cock inside you, bunny. I can’t wait any longer.” He groans as he grinds his hips into mine. His erection is hard and ready. Shuffling my skirt up to my waist, he pulls my lace panties down and flings them across the room like a damn slingshot.

Throwing my head back, I laugh, “Shado, we’re going to be late for our resurrection.”

He positions his cock at my entrance and leans over me, nuzzling his face into the crook of my neck. “Mmm, but I’m in Heaven right now.”

Wrapping my legs around him, I urge him closer. The head of his thick cock penetrates me slowly, and my back arches off the bed.

My nails dig into his pecs as he slowly pushes himself deeper. “Fuck. I’ve missed this tight cunt.” He looks down between us and smiles. “Look at you taking me so well, my little bunny.”

I whimper as I feel myself stretch around him, trying to accommodate his thick length.

“Yess…” I hiss, as he drives himself to the hilt. With each thrust, his cock hits my center, sending waves of pleasure through my body.

Abruptly pulling from me, he flips me onto my stomach, placing a pillow beneath my hips.

He spreads my legs wide, my bare ass on display for him. “Open up for me like the good slut you are. Look at that fucking tight ass.” He praises as he gently rubs my delicate flesh with his rough hands.

With one hand gripping my hip, he shoves his cock inside me once more, while simultaneously pushing his other thumb inside my ass. Goosebumps erupt on my skin as he moans my name. Unable to form words, my movements become rough as my hips desperately attempt to meet his thrusts.

“Fuck. Your pussy is strangling my cock.” He groans, as his hips slam into my ass. The sweet sting of our skin meeting sends my orgasm over the edge. I unravel around him, writhing on the bed as he continues his movements, picking up his pace to chase his own release.

I can feel the muscles in his legs seize up, his hand grips me tighter, as he lets out an animalistic moan.

His body begins to convulse as he spills himself inside me. “God damn. I’ve missed that.” He huffs out as he leans over, placing his forehead against the top of my back.

He gently pulls away from me and rolls onto his back on the bed.

“Now, we really are late for court.” I laugh, as I gently smack his side.

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