Page 113 of Primal God

“Dimitri—”

“I also envision you as a fertility goddess.” He gestures to me. “I have a breeding kink and ever since we got together, all I can do is picture what your body would look like as you grow our child.”

“I guess a breeding kink makes sense, since you have four kids.”

Well, technically five, which I’m about to get to.

His eyes cloud over for a moment. “I wanted more kids than that. There was a time when I hoped to have every room in this house full.” He gives me a small smile. “Serafina didn’t feel the same way.”

“How did the two of you meet?”

“It was an arranged marriage, of sorts.”

My heart pounds in my chest.

“Because of the Brotherhood?”

“Yes.”

“Is that, like, common?”

“It is or used to be.” He meets my gaze. “Did you know your uncle is a member of the Brotherhood?”

My breath solidifies in my throat.

“I didn’t know it was the Brotherhood, just that it was some kind of club.” I pause. “Does that mean you know a lot about him?”

“I do.” His gaze searches mine. “Which is why I’m wondering why you haven’t told me what’s going on.”

“I’m scared.”

Saying the words doesn’t relieve the tension I’m feeling. It only reaffirms my fears.

“Scared of what, Lilith? Me?”

“More of how you’re going to react.”

He takes my hand. “I can help you fix this, but I need to know what I’m up against.”

“My uncle is forcing me to marry someone.” I moisten my lips. “I think it’s so Adam will gain membership into the Brotherhood.”

Dimitri nods. “I suspect that’s the case, too.”

“You knew?”

He dips his head again. “I knew.”

“Why didn’t you say anything?”

“Well, I wasn’t sure how you felt at first. Once I realized you didn’t want this marriage, I’ve been looking at ways to get you out of the contract.”

Hope flutters through me. “And?”

“And it’s not looking good. Wolfe knew what he was doing.”

“Oh.”

He tips my chin. “Luckily, I outrank him within the Brotherhood.”

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