Page 43 of Magic of Sins

“Caden,” a voice says softly.

In one fluid motion a slender redhead rises from a leather chair that I didn’t notice at first because of all the plants. I back away from her and collide with Caden’s chest.

“Kaya, meet Sasha,” he says. He doesn’t seem surprised to find that this woman has made herself comfortable in the middle of his jungle living room.

She wears a beige, loose-fitting blouse and a dark blue skirt that is far too short. I try not to stare at her bare, endlessly long legs but fail miserably.

Could it be that she’s…Mrs.Nox? Caden never mentioned a woman at his side, but that probably doesn’t mean anything. It’s not like we’re particularly close.

I bite my lower lip. I don’t like her being here. Not just because I’m now alone in this house with two sin mages, but also because I kind of thought that what was going on between Caden and me was… well, private.

Caden leans down to whisper in my ear. “That thing you’re feeling is jealousy, love. And it doesn’t taste very good. So do me a favor and keep it to yourself.”

Then he pushes past me and strides over to Sasha. The two of them assess each other like predators—slowly, always careful not to miss the other’s movements. Sasha wraps a red curl around her finger and gives Caden a flirtatious look.

“Long time,chéri. I hope you remember how I like it.”

What comes out of Caden’s throat sounds almost like a growl. Without warning, he pulls her to him and presses his body against hers. Sasha gives a deep, dark laugh as she returns the embrace. Her hands wander up to the back of Caden’s neck and then grasp his blond curls.

I can’t help but gasp. The pair of sinners last night were merely hugging. This is so much more, and I can feel it with every fiber of my body. It’s pure desire.

Caden’s hand slips under Sasha’s blouse, lingering on the bare skin of her back. His mouth takes possession of hers. I feel hot and cold at the same time. It feels like a thousand ants are crawling all over my body. As their tongues touch, I try to stifle a moan, but it escapes my lips. I feel dizzy, my legs tremble.

What’s wrong with me?

I fumble for the back of the sofa next to me, trying to grab onto something, but I miss. My knees give way, and I land on the floor with an inelegant, dullplop.

How embarrassing!

Cursing, I try to struggle to my feet, but my legs feel like pudding.

Caden breaks away from Sasha with a soft laugh.

“I think I proved my point. Thank you, Sasha.”

The redhead licks her swollen lips and looks down at me, frowning.

“Are you sure about this?” she asks.

Caden looks irritated. “Are you doubting me?”

“I wouldn’t dare,chéri.”

“Go on, get out of here! I’ve no use for you anymore.”

Caden shoos Sasha away with a flick of his hand, as if she were an annoying fly. The redhead shrugs and turns to leave. At the door to the hallway, she stops again.

“Nice to meet you, Kaya,” she says, turning to me, and it almost sounds genuine.

I don’t recover my voice until Sasha has left the house. Ashamed, I get to my feet, trying to hide my red face from Caden.

“Is she your wife?”

Really, Kaya? Of all the pressing questions you could ask,thisis the one you’re going with?

Caden laughs.

“Even if I were to consider getting married one day, Sasha would definitely not be my first choice.”

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