Page 36 of Their Offering

I opened my mouth to refuse, but only a squeak came out. The corners of his mouth lifted to form a wicked curve as he watched me struggle to form words. That smile disappeared into a glare when I shook my head.

If I had blinked, I would have missed the moment Keir disappeared and reappeared right in front of me. My back pressed further against the wall as he leaned his hips into my body. I jumped as his hands slammed into the wall beside my head, his body caging me in. The wetness pooling between my legs told me I was enjoying this, but my head screamed at me to run.

I trembled as a smile crept over his lips, terrifying and sinful, his shadows beginning to close in around me.

“You want this?” I nodded, though I didn’t remember telling myself to, and he chuckled. “Okay, princess. Just remember you chose to stay when I gave you the chance to leave.”

I felt the shadows creep along to my legs and arms. My legs were parted, and my back was pressed to the wall— none of it of my own volition. As the shadows took over my body, my right hand slipped down my chest, then my stomach, before it dipped under the waistband of my shorts.

Despite having no control of my own body, I relaxed when my finger reached my clit. I’d never actually played with myself before; I’d never needed to when so many men were willing to play with me instead. My fingers continued to circle my clit, and a moan slipped from my lips.

Keir watched me, his hands still on either side of my head. He was so close, our breaths mingled between us. I ached for him kiss me. I wanted him to consume me. I wanted him to wrap me in his darkness. I’d felt comfortable with the twins, but with Keir, I felt whole.

I licked my lips, and my breathing picked up as pleasure built in the pit of my stomach. Desire bloomed over Keir’s face, and I couldn’t understand why he wouldn’t touch me.

My moans grew louder until Keir’s shadows suddenly muffled them, and my body shuddered against the wall as I reached my peak. I closed my eyes to ride it out, even though I hated losing sight of him.

When I opened my eyes again, he hadn’t moved. My fingers continued to rub my clit, and I tried to beg him to let me go, but the shadows on my mouth refused to budge. I was sure he knew what I was saying, even if he ignored it.

His shadows danced along my skin; I could feel them holding me still while also caressing me. I felt them linger between my thighs, dancing over the cuts there. They were still sensitive, but the touch wasn’t painful. I kept my eyes on Keir, trying to keep the bad thoughts away. Thankfully, he didn’t let up, even if he saw me falter.

“You like this, Lillian. Don’t lie to me.” I mumbled against his shadows. “You’re just here to be used, and the filthy part of your brain is more than okay with that.” His words sent waves straight to my clit. He was right. I wanted this, and I loved getting it.

The pleasure built much faster this time, and I was shaking before I reached my second orgasm. I squeezed my eyes shut tight as I was forced to ride out the waves of pleasure. Tears fell down my cheeks when my fingers didn’t stop after the second one.

I pleaded with him through my eyes, but he just stared, looking hungry as ever. He watched as his shadows forced me to make myself come again, causing even more tears to fall, before he pulled back. He took a step away, and I bent over, my hands on my knees, trying to regain my composure.

I was crying out of both pleasure and frustration. The orgasms should have been enough, but I was left longing for his touch. He didn’t touch me at all. No, he just used his shadows to do his—well,mydirty work. I didn’t understand why he wouldn’t touch me. He just kept pushing me away. Was I not attractive to him? Did he not like the idea of sharing me? Did he not want me since I was broken and used?

When I looked up at him, still wiping tears from my cheeks, something like regret flashed in his lightened eyes before he turned cold. “I knew you couldn’t handle it. Leave. Go be a good girl for the twins,” he sneered, turning his back and returning to the window.

What the fuck just happened? I came in here to yell at him, to demand answers. Instead, he used his shadows to pleasure me against my will. The worst part was, I wasn’t even angry at him for it. The whole encounter just left me wanting more.

I was still wiping tears away when I reached the end of the hall. I tried my best to pull myself together before I walked down the steps to the twins. They both stood as I took the last step.

“What happened?” Nicholas pulled me in for a hug. “Oh.” He pulled back and looked at me with pity.

“Wait, did he…?” Aiden started, but he stopped when Nicholas shook his head.

“He’s such a prick,” I gritted out through my clenched teeth.

Aiden shrugged. “He can be, yeah, but he has his reasons. You get under his skin. You are––”

“Aiden. Shut. Up.” Nicholas and Aiden seemed to have a silent conversation of their own.

“What? I’m what? Tell me. There are too many fucking secrets. You all whisper to each other about me, and I want to know what’s going on.” I sat on one of the couches.

Nicholas sighed. “It’s not ours to discuss, Lilly. I’m sorry. Keir has his reasons for being the way he is, though, okay? He has a lot on his plate, a lot more than me or Aiden. Not that it’s an excuse, but there’s a lot of pressure on his shoulders. Just give him time.”

I wanted to accept Nicholas’s answer, but I still didn't understand why Keir had to be so mean. I did nothing to him; why did he treat me like this? Why not just ignore me? I felt an overwhelming sense of sadness, more than I should have felt in that moment. My chest became heavy for a second, then it abruptly disappeared.

What was that?

Aiden clapped, pulling me out of my thoughts. “The night is still young. I’m up for a little fun, andsomeone,” he looked at me, “owessomeone else,” he looked at his twin, “their offering.”

I scoffed. “I don’t owe anyone anything.” These guys were legitimately crazy. Did I want to have crazy amounts of sex with them? Hell yes. But owe them? I didn’t owe anyone anything.

Nicholas chuckled. “You still have no idea what you did that night, do you?”

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