Page 25 of Hell's Queen

“Do you love him?”

I suck my bottom lip into my mouth. “Yes… I’m completely over the fear of losing him and Khazon. I love them both.”

Jigsaw snorts. “I’m fully aware that you might end up with all the men in the house… besides Lucifer.” He glares at me when he says the last words.

What is up with my men and Lucifer?

“I think Ozzy deserves a chance. He loves you too.”

I bit my lip, looking down. “I was flawed a lot, and I was a nervous kid. I didn’t want to ruin my friendships, and I was scared I could never do anything right.”

He moves to me, cupping my cheek. “You’re doing everything you can, and you don’t have to sleep with him or anything. Just talk to him. He’s welcome in our group as your boyfriend.”

“You want to see him fuck me, don’t you?”

He rolls his eyes. “I’m not Ledger… Let’s get going.”

We both go outside to where the rest are. Thorne is even out but in the shade of the porch. His cheeks are sunken. He doesn’t look good. Why?

“Ready?” Agnus asks.

I shrug, moving forward.

“Your father was known for using fire attacks,” Agnus starts, pushing her hair back into a ponytail. My eyes widen. Am I going to fuck this bitch up? “So, imagine all of your power going to your hands.”

Closing my eyes, I try to summon my power, but I fail. “Ugh. I’m not even mad. I’m in a good mood.”

“You should be able to use it without worrying about your mood.”

I shake my head. “My father only used his fireballs when he was protecting us, and he was focused and pissed that someone would challenge us.”

Inarian lets out a sigh, moving into my view. “Hit me. It’ll help.”

I roll my eyes, feeling myself get hotter. I want to hit him and prove I am the queen he thought I couldn’t be. “No. I’m trying to focus.”

“He’s pissing you off, huh?” Agnus eggs on. “What did he do? Use you for money?”

My jaw tightens. She knows?

“Doesn’t that make you mad?”

“Stop it. It’s not working. So what if he used me? Men always do.”

Inarian winces but recovers and retorts quickly. “You know damn well you would not have won that fight if your father didn’t bribe me.”

My eyes snap to him, and all I can see is red. “Are you saying you threw the fight?”

“How else would I get my money and keep my pride?”

“Keep your pride?” I snap.

“You’re weak, Asura.”

“Okay, calm down,” Ledger growls.

“No, let the icy bitch speak,” I snap. “Say what you have to say.”

“You always need someone else to help you, and you need help right now to use your magic. Do you know how fucking embarrassing that is?”

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