Marked by the Sea: Monsters' Mates by Sina JP

Author:Sina, JP
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: JP SINA
Published: 2024-10-20T00:00:00+00:00

Chapter 13

Amora

He was good at reading me. The duo had been consistent, and I’d been right. They were a couple. Closer to each other in a way Rowan wasn’t with Riftan. I hadn’t seen him in days, and I worried he’d forgotten about me. I blamed it on him being busy, but I only had three days left. I wouldn’t admit it aloud, but I was scared. And bitter. Why take me if you weren’t even going to be around? What was the point?

With the ocean behind me, I walked past the table and down into the area where I bathed. The waters waited for me, promising to wash away all of my treacherous thoughts. I could hear Rowan following me, stopping only to watch me discard my clothes. I could feel his eyes on me as I bent over to remove the last item. It had only been a few days, but there were already holes in the fabric. I should just walk around naked, but I tried to hold on to whatever decency I could.

“Why don’t you tell me what’s bothering you?” Rowan asked as I dropped into the waters until it covered my nipples. The coolness was welcome in the heat and the aftermath of our coupling.

“What makes you think there’s a problem?” I dodged his question as I closed my eyes and leaned back against the stone. There was a splash as Rowan jumped in. Droplets hit my cheek, and I smiled as my lashes fluttered open. When he resurfaced, his eyes and hair above the water, he swam toward me like a shark. His hands gripped my thighs as he pushed up.

“Other than the obvious? You’re pouting.” He bumped his forehead against mine before he sat beside me. I sighed. It was pointless keeping it to myself.

“Have you… heard from Riftan?” I murmured.

He half-turned, his eyes knowing as he smirked.

“Ah, you miss the Prince.”

I huffed but didn’t bother trying to deny it. I did miss him. I wanted to see him. Needed to know why he hadn’t come to see me.

“Why hasn’t he come?” I asked as I leaned my head on his shoulder. His scales were cool against my skin.

Rowan was silent. His hand clasped mine.

“How am I supposed to change his mind if he isn’t here to persuade?” My voice cracked. I hadn’t cried since the first day I woke up here, but I promised myself I wouldn’t do it again. What did crying do? How would it help me? It wouldn’t, but it felt so hopeless.

“Riftan… he’s a—”

“Now, now. Don’t be sharing my secrets, Row,” a voice growled from the darkness. Startled, I sat up straight, looking in the direction the sound came from. A silhouette leaned forward. There was a flicker of hope, and then I saw black horns, followed by his eyes. And that flame burst into a wildfire. My heart was about to beat out of my chest. How could he be more beautiful than the last time I’d seen him?

“Have you been having fun?” Riftan’s question was directed at Rowan.

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