Page 62 of King of Knights

“That I am. Does this mean the other two will be our brothers’ mates? Did Ricci somehow father all our other halves?”

“The gods would be showing their sense of humor.”

“Well, I get the feeling they’re laughing their asses off.”

“Um. Where are you off to?”

“I can’t remain in a room with her and not put my hands on her. The fever is real and very strong. I need to go for a walk and clear my head.”

“You won’t be gone long,” I scoff. “The bond will draw you back to her.”

“It’s already pulling at me. I think it’s better I take off,” he murmurs.

“Do what you must. I will listen out for her.”

“Thanks, brother.”

“Is Ardan here? Has Reilly returned?”

“No, Ardan has been staying at his apartment the last few weeks. Reilly went for a ride to clear his head, I guess. You know how he gets. Is Ray all right?”

“She will be okay. It’s been a long two days. She needs the rest.”

“How did it go with Ricci?”

“I would like to find the others. Mates or not, I want to know more about them. I don’t think Candido is done with his plotting. I want to cut him off at the pass.”

“We will find them. Get Ray to bed. I will see you in the morning.”

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Ray

I wakeup and snuggle closer to the heat beside me. The heaviness around my waist tightens. Opening my eyes, I find a bare, tanned chest pressed against my face.

I look up and golden eyes stare back at me. Kendrick reaches to brush a lock of hair behind my ear. I smile at him and place a kiss on his smooth skin.

“How do you feel? Do you remember what happened?”

It all races back to me. Angelo, Venus using my powers to protect me, Kendrick killing Angelo. My mouth falls open.

“My father is going to be furious with me,” I say.

“Don’t be concerned with your father. He knows how to get rid of a body. He’s done it plenty of times before.”

“What aren’t you telling me? You know my father and a lot more about me than you’re saying. What’s your connection to my dad?”

“I would rather not talk about your father,” he rumbles.

“That’s fine for you. I, on the other hand, need answers.”

“I’m not talking about this tonight, Ray.”

I frown at him and sit up to get out of the bed. I need some space to think to myself. I think I’m about to get up, but Kendrick grabs me and plucks me up.

The next thing I know, I’m straddled over his face. He has a tight hold of my thighs as he feasts on me. I sag into him and moan.

“Do you still want to talk, baby?” he groans from beneath me.

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