Page 96 of Vampire's Breath

He sat down in the armchair and pulled me onto his lap.

“You know…” His hand slid up the inside of my thigh under my skirt. Heat curled low in my belly as my stomach fluttered with excitement. “You should wear more skirts so I can bend you over that desk whenever I want.”

“What is it with you and bending me over?” I asked with a laugh, running my fingers through his hair. I didn’t need to tell him I would submit if he wanted it—without question. We both knew I would.

“Well, then you can ride me while I sit here.” He cupped my cheek in his hand and kissed me, his fingers grazing my center.

I swatted his hand away and giggled. “Your brother has people crawling all over this place.”

He kissed me again, taking his time and massaging my tongue with his. “And what if I want them to watch you melt in ecstasy?Do I have to remind you that you are mine?” The flush in my cheeks betrayed me as I rolled my eyes.

I swallowed hard, feeling a familiar tingle between my legs.

Lorcan quickly moved on. “If you’re sorry about Cormac’s people being around, we don’t have to sign the deed.”

I shook my head, smiling. “Not at all. I’m happy to be part of your family.”

“Well, wildflower,” he murmured, “eventually, you’ll understand that being part of this family comes with the privilege of me being able to send my brother’s people away.” His voice held that edge of protectiveness, which I was only learning to recognize.

The door opened, and I jumped up, wondering if a customer had arrived.

Conall stood in the doorway, a sarcastic smile plastered across his face.

“Well, brother, you might be able to send his people away—but not us.” He leaned lazily against the frame.

“Conall, what are you doing here?” I asked, straightening my clothes.

He stepped into the room to hug me.

Cormac followed Conall with Rory at his side. I hugged them, stepping back from Rory and holding her hands wide. “Look at you! You’re finally starting to show!”

We hugged again and laughed together.

Lorcan stood, running a hand through his hair. “Perfect timing, brother.”

Conall snickered. “Of course it is. Tell us again—what exactly were you about to do with your mate and that desk?” He pointed at my desk. “I presume that is the desk in question. And who would you like to watch? Please, not me. I don’t think I need to see that. But, I can get Rupert.”

I slapped Conall’s shoulder, knowing it wouldn’t hurt him.

“Lorcan is going to tell you no such thing. We need to find you a partner.”

Conall rolled his eyes. “I don’t think so. There’s nothing I want a human for that I can’t get all on my own. I don’t understand you mated people.”

Lorcan wrapped his arms around me from behind, brushing his lips over my neck. His breath warmed my skin, the light scrape of stubble making me shiver. I fought the urge to close my eyes and melt into him.

“Don’t worry, brother,” Lorcan said softly as he held me close. “You’ll understand eventually.”

He stood taller, looking past me to the group gathered in the room. “Why are you here? We weren’t expecting you.”

Cormac shrugged. “As always, we need your help.”

“You mean now that we’re a family again, you can’t go a month without needing me to do something for you?”

Cormac shrugged again. “We always knew you were the one who understood the magic side of our lives better than anyone.”

“And what does that have to do with anything?” Lorcan asked.

“Come,” Cormac said. “Let’s go out to the firepit.”

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