Page 81 of Omega Sanctuary

I drained my teacup and poured myself some more. My hands weren't shaking like usual. I glanced over at Prince Nikoladis. He had broad shoulders, but thick and long eyelashes.

Overall, he was a middle ground between being very handsome and very pretty, and the effect was making itself known. With each breath I thought about dragging him off to some quiet corner in the temple where he could put that arrogant mouth to better use.

Prince Nikoladis gave Aalina a look. "Very well, Priestess. How may I be of service?"

Aalina looked at me. "As soon as you're ready, you can begin your exercises again."

"Don't we need more equipment?" I pointed at the anastatis box. "I fried four of them last time, so..."

Aalina nodded. "Yes, it's quiet safe."

Prince Nikoladis sighed. "Can you get on with it? I don't have all afternoon."

I glared at him. "Excuse me? Did I stab you in a past life? Because you've been nothing but an ass since you got here."

Aalina looked amused and merely sipped her tea.

Prince Nikoladis grit his teeth. "Sorry if my manners aren't up to your standards, princess. Being summoned a great distance just to find out it's for a spoiled omega always puts me in a bad mood."

I looked at Aalina. "Can we gag him? Can't you just drop off your void—since I assume that's why you're here—and leave?"

Prince Nikoladis looked amused at that. "Not possible."

"I gave you an out, so stop complaining." I walked over to my cushion. "If it's some sort of family heirloom, it's hardly my fault."

I settled myself and let out a breath. It was easier to breathe now that Prince Asshole had brought the void or whatever with him.

"Now, like before." Aalina poured herself some tea, still too pleased with herself.

The Prince just ate some more scones and looked bored. The breeze ruffled his hair, and I shifted my weight, ready to close the distance between us. Sparks of lust rained down over me, and I tried to tell myself not this one. No, he was a jerk. He didn't deserve to be between my legs, much less...

My thoughts stopped as the image of him between my legs made me stop breathing. His tongue licking inside me, thrusting until I screamed.

My libido was ridiculous. I put the sexy thoughts out of my mind and focused on my center.

"Gather your magic."

Again, it happened almost as soon as I thought it. I closed my eyes, picturing myself holding a glowing gold ball.

"Now slowly release."

I let the ball dissipate. Energy flowed through me at a steady clip, but instead of feeling like a wave washing me away, it was like I was in a boat, riding the current.

"Excellent." Aalina sounded pleased. "Now take—"

Without warning, energy crested and raced through me. I yelped, grabbing it, sure I was about to explode everything around me, but as the energy left me, it simply...dissipated.

I opened my eyes, panting. "Why didn't I blow everything up?"

Nikolaidis huffed. "You're welcome."

I stood up. "That's what the void does? Absorbs energy?"

"Yes, or redirects," Aalina said. "You both did well."

I grinned at Nikolaidis. "Thank you. I might actually learn something."

He ducked his head, like he was embarrassed. "I'm only here under orders. My father wants our assistance noticed."

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