Page 170 of The Tribrid Princess and the Taste of Chaos
“Yes!” I say, my voice sounding hoarse.
“Great.” He walks off, and I smile, enjoying Jayce’s strongarms around me. Last night was incredible… but… I feel I had a lot more energy than Jayce.
There was a hunger in me that I kept wanting to satiate. I raise my hand and look at my nails. Still long and red… I’m going to need to use an illusion on myself. He lifts his arm from around my waist, closing his hand over mine and raising it to his lips.
“We’ll figure it out, you ok going to training?” he asks, his morning voice making my core clench, so rough and deep. His lips brush my hand in a tender caress that sends riveting pleasure through me.
I nod, leaning into him, enjoying the way his cock is pressing through the sheets against me.
“I’ll cast a glamour spell on myself for now. It’s not a long-term solution, but I’ll talk to Mama and see what she says.” I sigh softly.
“Sounds like a plan,” he murmurs, and I really don’t want to get up. Jayce kisses my shoulder softly, and I bite my lip, my eyes fluttering shut.
“We have to get up,” I moan softly, wanting to do anything but that.
“Hmm, yeah…” Jayce whispers, kissing the back of my neck. “You’re an addiction.”
“Well, I’m not going anywhere. You can enjoy me later,” I whisper, turning and kissing his lips softly.
He smiles down at me, but for a fleeting moment, his brow furrows, and then he cups the side of my face, kissing me hard.
The walk ofshame is real. All eyes were on us as Jayce and I stepped out after getting ready. I had managed to sneak into the shower without anyone seeing me, but I’m going to have to face everyone now.
“Congratulations,” Brock says, grinning as he raises his glass to Jayce. Renji is chuckling, and Shahira is smiling, but she doesn’t say anything. The rest of the boys are smirking as they drop comments, teasing playfully. Allison isn’t here, but Himari is, and she’s the only one who looks livid. When I look her in the eyes, she looks away.
“Why have you cast a glamour spell on yourself?” Maralai asks, her eyes observing me keenly.
“Maybe Jayce left a lot of marks,” Ian chimes in snidely.
“No, actually. I shifted, and I’m stuck in demon form.” I’m surprised I even told them, but they deserve to know, seeing as I am in their division.
“Oh, are you ok?” Artemis asks, concerned.
I nod. “Yes, thanks.”
“Must be ugly if you have to disguise yourself,” Himari says. Jayce is about to say something when I touch his hand with mine.
“It doesn’t matter what you think,” I reply. “Shall we head to class?”
“Yes, let’s.” Shahira is the first to speak as she turns and leads the way to the door, holding it open for everyone as they allstand.
“Thanks,” Lucius says, flashing her a smile as he leaves the room. Himari purses her lips, but she doesn’t say anything further.
We’re barely out of our dorm when there’s an announcement over the intercom. “All students to report to the main hall.”
I look at Jayce, raising an eyebrow. He shakes his head. “I have no idea,” he answers my unspoken question.
We reach the hall shortly, where students are teeming inside, all dressed in their uniforms. Several of the professors are here, and Headmaster Aaron is on the low dais at the far end. It’s crazy how vividly I can see every detail on his face, the stubble that is already breaking through his skin, where usually I’d only see a smooth-shaven man, the way his lashes aren’t too long but not too short either.
I spot Allison not too far away as Himari rushes to her side, but she doesn’t look my way, and I’m glad she doesn’t. I don’t need her ruining my morning.
I step closer to Jayce, his body heat welcoming, and I rest my head against his upper arm as I look towards Headmaster Aaron, who clears his throat the moment people stop entering through the double doors. “Today, I have some news. It’s bittersweet, yet I know it will be for the best for this Academy and its students.”
“Is he leaving soon? Does that mean we have a new head?” Maralai murmurs from nearby.
“No idea,” Ian mutters back.
“Today, I have with me the person who will replace me, the person to lead you all in your training, someone far better at this than I ever could have been.” A murmur fills the room, andhe smiles. “I may be an alpha, but I can admit when someone is better than me. I will be honest. This position is one where the leader must be the best. You are the leaders of the next generation, the leaders who will lead the armies into the final battle. You are the commanders who will bring us victory.”
