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I feel him come, and both of our bodies go limp, exhausted. It felt like a whirlwind, and I want more.

This was the most erotic experience of my life. Hands down.

Apollo’s forehead is resting on mine as we try and catch our breaths. I feel him smile more than I can see him, and he lowers me to the ground.

“You bewitched me,” he breathes. “How am I to be the same after this?”

What we just did still doesn’t register as he fixes my corset and skirts.

“Apollo,” I whisper, a little dizzy, dreamy in fact. Apollo is amazing, and all I want is more of him.

He lifts my chin, dark eyes glittering down at me. “You say my name like that and I will have you up against this wall again.”

“Something is touching my leg.”

He frowns.

We both look down and see a black snake coiling around my ankle. Apollo’s eyes widen, and his whole body tenses. “Don’t. Move,” he hisses.

Panic hits me hard.

“You move, and you die.”

“Apollo,” I whimper.

“Tell me something, Angel. Does someone want you dead?” he asks, his body still as a statue.

“Why?!” I ask in panic.

His jaw flexes. “Well, because this snake is extremely rare—and it is not a snake at all. It’s a machine, and someone sent it out for you. Now, let me ask again. Does someone want you dead?”

I look down, then back up innocently. “Now that you mention it…maybe?”

Chapter 20

Apollo’s jaw is tense as he curses to himself. I can see the confusion on his features as he glances at me. “What world of hurt am I in for, Angel?” he asks through gritted teeth.

My brain is rapidly trying to piece things together.

“Don’t move and close your eyes,” Apollo hisses as the black metal snake coils itself around my ankle.

“Is it a bomb?” I ask as my body shakes with fear. Taking a calming breath, I will myself to be still.

“No. It’s a tracker but also bites like a snake, emitting a deadly poison. If the poison does not kill you, the pain surely will. It will scan your eye to confirm its target, so keep them closed.

“Now,” he takes a steady breath, “who have you pissed off? This type of technology is illegal, which worries me. This is heavy stuff, underground stuff.”

I grit my teeth, wondering what I can tell him that will not get me into trouble. Queen Irena? Did Laura set me up today? She was mad at me this morning, saying she will be my worst nightmare.

“Shit,” he groans.

“What?!”

“Company.” I feel his hand on my waist tighten. “Keep your eyes closed.”

I hear footfalls to my left, and fear seeps into every pore. I can feel Apollo tense around me, and I can hear him drawing a knife. This is not good.

“Apollo,” I whisper in question. “I’m sorry,” I say, not knowing what else to do. I’m panicking.

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