Page 130 of The Seducer
Athena’s head swung to Pearl. “Did you promise to obey Khan?”
“Certainly not,” Pearl said and looked to Khan with a frown.
“That’s because it was Magni who performed our ceremony and he forgot about that part,” Khan pointed out.
“You should have reminded me,” Magni called out to Khan. “Maybe Pearl would have been easier then.”
Everyone laughed.
“I’m not going to obey Finn. But I promise to love and respect him.”
“Works for me,” I said.
Khan shrugged. “In that case, I declare you husband and wife. You may kiss your bride, Finn.”
In my eagerness, I lifted Athena from the ground and squeezed her body close to mine, while kissing her until we were both out of breath. Everyone cheered and I looked like I’d won a million dollars, because I was so ridiculously happy.
After the news crew packed up, we had a nice and very informal celebration dinner. Later Tristan returned with Kya and Archer to the school, giving Athena and me a wedding night in my suite at the Gray Mansion.
“Pinch me,” I said and nuzzled my head against hers when we were alone. “How did I get so lucky?”
Sitting in my lap, Athena laughed and tried to pinch me, but frowned when she couldn’t. “Normal people have a layer of skin and fat; all you have is muscle,” she complained and trailed her finger along my jawline, playing with my beard. “Besides, it’s not luck that brought us together, it’s Karma. Sometimes her teachings are painful but they are always meant to help you be a better person.”
“Isn’t Karma part of some ancient religion?” I asked. “I thought you said you weren’t religious?”
Athena tilted her head. “I’m not. I just like the name Karma because it implies some divine female intelligence.”
“Ah.” I smiled. “This is where a wise man bites his tongue.”
Athena’s eyes softened and her smile widened. “You never hold back, why start now?”
I gave a questioning look to make sure she meant it.
“Trust me, Finn, I can handle your humor.”
“Ah, but can you handle me swearing too?” I asked with my eyebrows raised.
She tilted her head from side to side. “Sometimes. How about a compromise? I’ll give you permission to swear when we have sex since you can’t seem to stop yourself anyway.” She looked pleased with herself. I laughed and shook my head.
“You’ll give me permission? Clearly, you don’t understand, my love. Things are going to be very different when we go back to the mill. Your five days of control are over, and I’m a free man. We don’t ask for permission and we take what we want.”
She laughed. “I see I have some more taming to do.”
“Good luck with that.” I grinned and nibbled at her lower lip. “And for the record, you called me your spiritual teacher, from which I take it that you think I’m wise and mature.”
My face fell when Athena leaned her head back and laughed. “No? You don’t think I’m mature and wise?” I asked, already knowing the answer.
“I wouldn’t call you mature or wise,” she said and caressed my face. “I would call you confident, and very, very…” She bit her lip thinking about it.
“I’m warning you, don’t say the word pretty,” I threatened and squeezed her tighter.
“How about if I call you handsome and sexy?”
I grew three inches in height, and with Athena in my lap another part of me grew significantly too.
“Did you ever have sex on a chair?” I asked.
Athena shook her head. “You know I’ve only had sex with you.”
