Page 45 of Stone Heart
Rina relaxed at Solana’s words. She nodded and turned away, feeling a heated gaze on her. Her nipples tingled, and she searched the bustling lobby. The night sky was visible through the glass walls.
Her gaze finally met the intense stare of Rhodack. He stalked his way to her. Two massive gargoyles flanked his sides. He approached her, and her breath caught at the thought of his gaze when he’d braced himself over her as his stiff length had penetrated her that morning.
Her feet unconsciously moved her to him, meeting him halfway.
“You look beautiful.” He pulled her close to him.
She smiled and cocked her head back to meet his gaze. She’d ensured her dress today showed off every curve of her body. Something in her had changed. She felt more sensual.
A sexual awakening.
Her body still hummed from their lovemaking escapades earlier. It was like her body had a mind of its own. When she’d conjured this dress, she’d pictured a sexy and sensual fae, and it had appeared on her. Her ice-blue dress was low-cut, putting the swell of her breasts on display and showing off plenty of skin while hugging all of her attributes.
“I missed you when I woke up.” Her cheeks warmed, and she was sure the gargoyle guards were hanging on to her every word.
A growl vibrated from Rhodack’s chest, and his eyes darkened. She bit her lip, the evidence of his thoughts pressing against her belly.
He glanced over her shoulder and released her. “Your parents are here.”
She jerked her head around to take in the sight that greeted them outside on the street.
They walked to the entrance and stepped outside. The night sky lit up with streaks of lightning followed by rumbles of thunder. The energy in the air thickened, and she glanced up. A massive cloud hovered over the building.
Any humans nearby would assume that a harsh thunderstorm was rolling in. She smiled, watching the swirling mass increase in size.
“Shit. They’re using the portal on the rooftop,” Rhodack cursed, looking up. He eyed the men and gargoyles around them. “Gargoyles! Rooftop.”
The winged warriors leaped into the air and flew off toward the top of the skyscraper.
“Want a ride?” she asked with an eyebrow cocked.
“No. Take Solana.” He nodded toward the figure that appeared at her side.
She glanced over at her foster mother and walked farther into the street and stared at the sky. She glanced back in time to see him morphed into his gargoyle. His dark eyes met hers before he flew into the air to join his warriors.
“Come on.” Rina grabbed Solana’s arm and pulled her against her body. “Hold on.”
Solana gasped and hugged Rina close to her, and the city street around them disappeared.
Rhodack landedon the rooftop as the wind kicked up. His gargoyle growled, and they strode toward the portal entrance. The royal family hadn’t confirmed where they were going to enter into their realm, which was a safety precaution for them, but it wreaked havoc on Rhodack trying to provide security for them in this realm.
Preferring to stay in his gargoyle form, he stalked to where the portal should open. The wind whipped around him, and he caught sight of Rina appearing with Solana. He motioned for her to come to his side. The wind picked up even more, and the cloud turned into a funnel that moved toward the stone staircase that led to the sky. They waited for the portal to form.
The air was laced with a powerful energy. His gargoyles were prepared for anything. Should it not be the Fae royal couple, they would be ready to do battle with whatever crossed over.
“Stay behind me.” He trained his eyes on the portal.
Rina stepped to his side. He glanced over at her, seeing defiance in her eyes. She shook her head.
“At your side,” she replied with another shake of her head.
He hissed at her blatant display of insubordination. He would have speak to her about her defying him. His gargoyle was built to protect, and protect his mate he would, but for now, he switched his attention to the bright light that formed when the portal opened.
Two strong Fae warriors in their official royal garb stepped through with their swords drawn. They paused on the top of the stairs and scanned the rooftop. Rhodack tunneled his focus on them and waited.
They took in the gargoyle warriors that also waited, braced for action. They studied Rina. She stepped forward in front of him. He snarled at her foolish move. Had the two come through to kill her, she’d have left herself directly exposed.
“Your Grace.” They both greeted her by kneeling on the stairs.
