Page 35 of Their Offering

“As if you care.” I gave him a sarcastic smile, and he glared at me, unhappy at being called out. “Anyway, I just found the building in the woods. I thought I was dreaming, like maybe I’d passed out somewhere or something.” I saw Keir stiffen after I admitted another possiblesafetyconcern. “I cut my hand, the door opened, and, well, you guys know the rest.” I shrugged.

“Oh yes, we do know the rest.” Aiden stroked my thigh.

“Perv.” I rolled my eyes and giggled, clenching my thighs at the memory. I would need more panties if I was going to spend any more time with them.

“So, you’re telling me that wasn’t the most amazing sex you’ve ever had?” He looked so cocky, and even though he was right—itwasthe most mind-blowing sex—I decided to play it cool and knock him down a few pegs, for his own good.

“Honestly? It was okay. Mediocre at best,” I said with a sly grin.

Nicholas doubled over, laughing at my response.

Aiden brought his hand to his heart as if I’d wounded him. “I’ll make you eat those words, little one.” My clit pulsed at my nickname; I was becoming quite fond of it.

I looked at a still-glaring Keir, expecting him to ask his question, but he just stared back at me. “What?”

“It's your turn.” I hated to think of what sick, sadistic question he had planned.

He stood. “I don’t need to ask you anything. I can just get inside your head when I need something.” He didn’t look back as he started up the stairs.

My heart fell, and it physically hurt. Why did I care? He clearly disliked me; I shouldn’t give a fuck either way.

Fuck you.

Fuck you too, Lillian.

I gasped. Was that Keir? In my head? Did I just hear himin my head?

“What’s wrong?” the twins asked at the same time.

“Nothing, I’m fine.” I caught Keir side-eyeing me at the top of the steps, as if he was trying to figure something out before he disappeared into the dark hall.

Before I could convince myself to stay put and leave Keir alone, I stood up, my body moving of its own accord as I followed him into the shadows.

“I don’t think that’s a good idea…” Aiden closed his mouth when I turned around. I must’ve given him a convincing look, because neither brother stopped me as I walked up into the dark hall.

I had planned on storming right up to him and demanding to know what the fuck his problem was, but the moment I entered the hall, I slowed down. I was on edge; why? Why couldn’t I make my body stomp and scream until I found him? Each step was its own challenge.

I peered into the first of two bedrooms, the one Keir had led me to earlier, but he wasn’t there. At the end of the hall was an open doorway, the lights off. Of course he liked to sit in the dark.

My heart thumped as I neared the doorway. I could feel him; I wasn’t imagining it anymore. Iknewhe was in there. I could feel his frustration, but there was something else. Curiosity? Interest? Longing? I couldn’t place it.

I took one more calm breath before I stepped in front of the doorway.

“You do not want to push me, Lillian.” He spoke before I’d even entered the room. I couldn’t even see him yet.

His tone was threatening, warning me to turn around and leave. It told me I was in a world of hurt if I didn’t leave now. No, I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of running me off so quickly. I held my head high and stepped into the room.

Once inside, I could see his outline standing near the window, his back to me. The air between us was tense and full of so many emotions. Could he feel me the way I felt him?

“Leave. Now.” He turned to look at me, and I gasped. His eyes were like black holes, and the shadows around him were impossibly thick, swirling in and out of his body, practically growing right in front of my eyes. “Please. You shouldn’t be here.”

I swallowed and shook my head, trying to push my fear of this new view of Keir down. I honestly wasn’t even that afraid. No, I wasaroused. It felt like there was a magnet between us; I wanted to touch him, and I wanted him to touch me.

My cheeks warmed, and my clit pulsed. I wanted to be afraid, truly, because that would be preferable to finding myself attracted to this jackass, but I was anything but.

“I want to be here.” I stood my ground, even as he let out a quiet, frustrated growl.

“This is your last chance, Lillian. Go back downstairs with my brothers.” He was inching toward me, and I found myself backing up for what I thought was the door, but when my back hit the wall, I realized I had walked further into the room than I thought.

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