Page 110 of Rising Queen (Blood Empire 1)

Chapter 28

Harlow

So, last night withDean? Yeah, that didn't happen. I refuse to let myself think about it. Ididn'topen up a small piece of myself to the man who sent me straight to hell. And Ididn’tlike it. Nope, not at all.

Try telling that to your sore pussy. She seems to think it wasveryreal.

Damn it!

This morning I checked in with Roxy, Lucas, and the guys to make sure everything for tonight was set up and ready to go. Evie and I spent the day at the Rack Shack... well, now it’s called Redemption.

Cass and Dean did a pretty good job at getting newly hired muscle for the place. Even a few guys they trust who used to work security for them. Of course, I gave them a mini show to let them know what happens when you fuck with me. I think I drove the point home.

“You know, it's weird, me coming here with you,” Evie says as we get out of the car, looking up at the guys’ mansion.

“Why?” I laugh. “You see them almost every day anyways.”

“Yeah, but this feels more... personal. It’s different when it's just you and Rosie, but with the guys, seeing them in their natural habitat, it's... like I said, weird. And what's up with Neo always being shirtless?” she asks, scrunching up her nose.

I burst out laughing. “I think he does it to try and entice me to fuck him for fun. You know, outside of kill fucks and the dungeon. But trust me, I'm not complaining. He's so... edible.”

“Eww... Just eww,” she says, covering her ears, making me laugh harder.

“Come on, you. Rosie is waiting for us.” I grab her hand and drag her towards the front door. She mutters under her breath, calling me a“Pushy Bitch”but I just smile. She's the only one who can talk to me like that and well... not die.

“Honey, I'm home!” I shout. “And I brought a friend!”

Little feet stomp through the hallway, and I let go of Evie’s hand, opening my arms while crouching to get ready to be tackled.

“Mama, Mama!” Rosie squeals, her little, dirty blonde pigtails bouncing with each step. My face splits into a wide grin. She is my happy place, my safe place, my favorite place. When I'm with her, I forget about everything bad in the world. It's impossible to be unhappy around this little ball of sunshine.

“Hey, Kiddo!” I say as she plows into me. I scoop her up, spinning her around in circles, making her giggle in delight.

“Auntie E!” Rosie cheers, running over to Evie when I place her down. Evie smiles at Rosie clinging to her leg.

We make our way into the kitchen, finding the guys spread out around the room. Cass is making a cup of coffee, Neo is sitting on the counter chatting Cass up, Axel is at the table cursing at whatever video he's watching, while Dean sits next to him, his eyes closed and head leaning back.

“Well, good morning, everyone,” I greet cheerfully and ignore the flutter in my belly at the sight of all my sexy as fuck men. Yes, they're mine. I mean, no one else can have them, so why the fuck not.

“My Queen,” Neo greets, hopping off the counter and bowing to me. I giggle at his antics, and he looks at me with a sassy smirk and wink. I slap his ass while I walk by him to get to Cass. He lets out a yelp/groan combo, making me grin.

When Cass goes to take a sip of his coffee, I take it from him and bring it to my own lips, taking a drink.

“Eww. This is black.” I spit the coffee out into the sink.

“Yeah, because it wasmycoffee,” Cass smirks. “But be my guest. You can have it.”

“I will, thank you,” I snark back playfully before adding a shit ton of sugar and cream.

“How can you drink it like that? You're gonna get diabetes or something,” Neo laughs.

“Oh shush, you! Tomorrow isn’t guaranteed. Let me live a little,” I say, tossing an apple from the bowl next to me, aiming for his head. He catches it before it hits him, then takes a bite. My eyes follow his movements; the juices dripping down his chin, his tongue darting out to lap it up, his jaw muscles working as he chews. Fuck, who knew eating a damn apple could be so hot.

When my eyes finally move from his mouth back to his eyes, they are filled with heat. My belly flutters and I clench my thighs together. Maybe sexy time with him for fun wouldn't be all that bad. I mean, I think he's earned it. And my pussy is in a never-ending loop of horniness. As much as I'd love to, I can't just go find people to kill just to fuck. I mean, it would be fun, but you know, Miller would have a bitch fit.

As if he could read my thoughts, Neo gives me a wink.

Needing to distract myself, I make my way over to Dean. Rosie has dragged Evie out into the backyard to show her some tricks she taught Daisy. It’s just the duck quacking on command, and I'm sure she would have done it anyways, but are you gonna be the monster to tell the adorable, little girl that? No, I didn't think so.

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