Page 64 of The Queen

“Coming.” I was as ready as I was ever going to be.

Before I left, I went to Violet. She was the only person outside my mates that I felt like I could trust. “Stay safe while we’re gone.”

Again I debated telling her more, but in the end decided against it. Surely she’d be fine. She knew as many secrets about this place as anyone.

“You as well, Your Majesty. Enjoy yourself.” A glowing grin lit her whole face.

I dropped my backpack and threw my arms around her, giving her a hug. There was nothing to worry about. The mountain was hidden and had been secure for ten years. We’d return soon with the solutions we needed.

With a watery smile, I turned and headed to the door, where Ghost shifted impatiently.

“You got everything?” he asked, dropping an arm over my shoulders.

I snuggled up to his side, basking in the sea fog scent. “I hope so. There’s no going back now.”

We slept restlessly, tossing and turning in my nest in Ghost’s room. Lex’s purr against my back was the only thing that put me to sleep.

Morning came too soon.

My whole body was hot and achy, surrounded by pheromones and naked flesh. There was no time for what I really wanted, so I peeled myself out from between my mates to get ready.

In the shower, with soap running over my skin and the spray pelting my face, I was oblivious to my surroundings. So when someone’s firm grip landed on my hips and his hot chest pressed against my back, I gasped and sputtered.

I spun around, my hands springing up to rub the water out of my eyes. When I could finally see Shadow was there, naked and smiling.

“I figured it’d be faster if we shared,” he said before grabbing the shampoo bottle.

“It’ll only be faster if….” I groaned as his fingers massaged the suds through my golden locks.

“If I help?” His hands were like magic against my scalp.

I leaned into his rippling chest. “Yes, that.”

His cock lengthened against my belly, and my nipples tightened. “You’re gonna make us late.”

I tipped my head back, letting the fall of water rinse the soap from my hair. “Not if you go fast.”

“I doubt that.” Shadow walked me backward until I was against the wall, hooked his hands under my thighs, and lifted them around his waist.

“Yes,” I hissed as his blunt tip snagged on my entrance. “You just have to be quick.”

He wasted no time rolling his hips and pressing inside of me. His girth stretched me perfectly, and I muffled my moan against his shoulder.

“My perfect little omega. Already so wet for me.” He thrust his hips up, shoving himself deeper.

Tingles were racing along my skin as his pace increased. My breath came in short pants as my slick channel fluttered around his length. The thickness of his growing knot pushed inside and then retreated before it had a chance to lock in place. He stopped moving just as it began to slip past my entrance. The thickest part stretched me around him as I clenched down and my orgasm ripped through me. A second later, his cock twitched, swelling and spilling his hot, sticky seed.

I squirmed desperately for his knot, but knew we couldn’t afford the extra time it would have taken. Our chests rose and fell, catching our breath as his length slid free, followed by a cascade of cum.

His lips pressed to mine, demanding entrance. As soon as they parted, his tongue slipped in, dancing for dominance with mine. Slowly, he lowered me down until my toes touched the floor and he pulled away. “There’s no better way to wake up,” He said as he helped rinse the evidence of what we’d done from my legs and we both finished our quick shower together.

Bundled in towels, we left the bathroom to a gallery of annoyed glances. Not mad, but jealous, wishing we had more time so they could’ve joined in.

“We’re in a hurry. Fenix is waiting on us,” Lex growled, but the half-smile ruined the effect.

After that, we got ready quickly. Tugging on pants, boots, long sleeve shirts and a thick canvas coat, sneaking fleeting touches and longing looks in between. My clothes were a little baggy, as if made for a small man, but everyone else looked perfectly tailored and imposing in black military gear. Even Grey had his own set.

We ate ration bars as we hurried down the endless stairs to the hangars at the bottom of the mountain.

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