Caged (Dark Empire Book 2) by Jess Peters

Author:Jess Peters [Peters, Jess]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-28T00:00:00+00:00

Eighteen.

Ashlee

I felt like I was floating, my body encased between two hot muscled bodies as daylight streamed through the windows. I'd slept like the dead after Magnus practically destroyed my body.

I glanced between both of them surprised to find them out cold still. I studied Ethan’s peaceful features. He clearly didn't sleep yesterday night after our argument. Hell, I hadn’t either. The words exchanged between us hurt.

Luna was fast asleep at the bottom of the bed, and I turned over to cuddle Ethan without disturbing her. "I’m sorry,” I whispered. "I will never leave you, Ethan.”

I felt guilty about what I'd said. How could I possibly have told him that we weren't working? One argument didn't mean that.

I released a long breath, and then the door barged open.

“You better have clothes on, brother.”

Ethan’s eyes opened in alarm as he shot up to look at Mario in the doorway. "The fuck?”

“Woah, are we having sleepovers now?” Mario raised an eyebrow.

“The hell?” Mags sat up groggily. "Mario? What the fuck are you doing here?”

“Exactly my thoughts,” Ethan muttered.

I pulled the duvet up higher, more than aware that I was naked. “We’ve been trying to ring you all morning. None of you picked up so I told dad that I’d come around to get you.”

“Ro, what the fuck are you going on about?” Ethan got out of bed in only his boxers. “Dad’s called an emergency meeting. We’re waiting on you. Did none of you hear your phones?”

Ethan grabbed his phone from the bedside cabinet. "Apparently not,” he mumbled.

Mags got out and grabbed his trousers from the floor, plucking his phone from his pocket. "Mine's dead.”

Apparently, I was the only one naked here.

“Why is dad calling a meeting? What's happened?”

"The Volkovs. I don't know the details yet because he's waiting for you.”

Ethan's gaze hardened. "Fine, now fuck off and let us get dressed.”

Mario winked with a chuckle. "I’ll wait downstairs.”

"Bring Luna with you and feed her.”

Mario scooped the kitten up, giving her chin a scratch as he left the room.

“I need a shower,” I mumbled. “You made me dirty.'

“Be quick, sweetheart.” Ethan chuckled as he grabbed a casual suit from the wardrobe.

After a speed shower and changing into some clothes, I found the three men standing in the kitchen talking.

“Ah, and the lady arrives,” Mario said.

“Hi Mario,” I said with a smile.

“So, you three...”

“You knew that anyway.” Ethan raised an eyebrow.

“Well, yeah, but all sleeping in the same bed,” he said. "Wait... Do you two... you know... cross swords.”

“What?” Ethan frowned.

“Fuck no,” Mags said at the same time.

I burst out laughing.

“Swords?”

“So you two don’t touch each other? You know... Crossing swords.”

“Oh, fuck no,” Ethan snapped as he finally caught on.

“Is it bad that I’d love to see that?” I said while laughing.

“Ash,” Ethan growled. "That’s never going to happen. We only want to pleasure you. Anyway, are we going?”

Mario snorted a chuckle. "Yeah, we better.”

“Good. Sweetheart, you can eat and drink at my parents house.”

I nodded and took his outstretched hand.

We followed Mario’s car to Stefan’s house, the drive quiet and uncomfortable.

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