Page 117 of Cosmic Power

Molten anger flowed through her like lava. Was he serious?! Out of the two of them,hewas the one not willing to compromise!

Her werewolf slunk to the surface, responding to Zamorra’s anger. Silver swirled into her blue eyes, thick silver fur slowly spilling out over her forearms.

“You better be fucking joking,” she growled, her voice taking on a deep, demonic tone.

Luther narrowed his eyes, sensing the dangerous creature beneath her skin.

Continuous, relentless knocking followed next, and Zamorra snapped, her patience flying out the window. She marched over to the door, flung it open and barked, “What?!”

“My, my, mymia signora,what’s got your panties in such a twist?” Thaddeus Rixton stood before her, dressed in expensive designer clothing, a mischievous glint shining in his stunning chocolate-coloured eyes.

Despite her foul mood, her lips curled into a smile. The dark mage had one of the most infectious personalities she’d ever come across. His care-free nature and boisterous attitude always put her at ease.

She hadn’t spoken to him since they cornered Ryker in the alley at the Regent Meeting. With him standing in front of her now, she realised she’d missed him.

Thaddeus bowed gallantly, twirling a hand in front of her as red lightning curled around his fingers. A beautiful black rose materialised in his palm. “For you, my dear.”

Zamorra’s smile widened. She reached out and took the rose, bringing it to her nose and giving it a sniff. The heat of Luther’s body pressed against her back and she scowled, remembering their conversation. His hurtful words.

“What do you want, Thaddeus?” Luther eyed the rose in her hand with distaste.

Thaddeus straightened, running his hands down his pristine,cashmere sweater. “You’ve been beckoned, your illustriousness,” he said, all prim and proper, a hint of cheekiness vibrating from him. “The Ancestrals are getting ready to address The Councils of Order around the world. Your maker wants you there.”

“Tell him I’m busy.” Luther went to shut the door and Zamorra slapped her palm against the wood, stopping it.

“I’ll go.”

A growl rumbled out of Luther. “Zamorra, we still have things to talk about.”

“No, I don’t think we do.”

“Uh-oh,” Thaddeus sang, rocking back and forth on the balls of his feet. “A lovers’ quarrel.”

“Shut up, Thaddeus,” Luther boomed.

“There’s no quarrel and we aren’t lovers,” Zamorra said, ignoring the dark, angry presence looming behind her.

“That’s not what it sounded like last night,” Thaddeus winked. He glanced at his watch. “Alright. Well, if you’re coming, we need to go now. Luthy, I’ll let your maker know you were…busy,” he shrugged. “Shall we, my lady?” He offered his arm in a gentlemanly gesture that made the angry vampire behind her bristle.

Zamorra went to accept, but Luther reached around her and intertwined their fingers, snatching her hand back.

“I’ll escort her,” he bit out, caressing her hip with his other hand in a blatantly dominant move.

Zamorra rolled her eyes and ducked her head to hide the smile curving her lips. Fuck, she loved her men dark, dangerous andpossessive. Likeuberpossessive. The type who got pissy if another man even came close to you. It just revved her engines. Got her all hot and bothered. Made her pussy fucking siiiiiiing.

Luther splayed his hand over her stomach. “We’ll meet you there. Zamorra has to dress.”

Her brows creased in a frown. She looked down.

Oh, yeah. She forgot she was only wearing a robe.

Thaddeus straightened. “As his Lordship commands,” he said cheekily, sweeping his hand out in front of him and bowing at the waist. He looked up and winked seductively at Zamorra before stepping back into a transportation portal that appeared behind him in a blink.

Luther grumbled something under his breath, glaring after the dark mage as he disappeared.

Ignoring the tingles pebbling on her skin, Zamorra stepped out of Luther’s embrace, heading for the room she’d been assigned, on the same floor as her uncle’s.

“We’re not done with this conversation, Little Alpha,” Luther called out, his deep husky voice making her shiver.

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