As the Cog Turns by Eve Langlais

Author:Eve Langlais
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Eve Langlais

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“Nothing more predictable than pitting two males against each other. Jealousy can be a powerful tool.” – Today’s Modern Female Siyborgh

The moment Wulff left, Ursy moved away from Lowqi, putting space between them.

He arched a brow. “All that was for his benefit?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.” A lie because she had done it on purpose to bother Wulff, and Lowqi noticed.

Lowqi arched a brow. “Since when do you dress up when you come to see me? Or smile for that matter? Even when we were lovers, you used to arrive and bark at me to get undressed.”

She eyed Lowqi, remembering the fun times they had, but not tempted in the least. She now had a Wulff kiss to compare, and poor Lowqi just couldn’t compete.

“You never had a problem with it before.”

Lowqi rolled his shoulders and smiled. “Because having sex with you is like the ultimate thrill ride where you don’t always know if you’ll make it out alive.”

Her turn to shrug. “I like things a little rough.”

“Rough and unattached. I always knew better than to fall in love with you. You would have eviscerated me if I’d announced I had feelings.”

“Keep complaining and I still might.”

“Any particular reason why you want him jealous?”

“I don’t know what you’re talking about. Can’t I be happy to see you?”

“Happy, yes, but you acted as if you were planning to fornicate with me the moment we got out of sight.”

She should. It would solve so many problems, and yet she wouldn’t. Rather than tell another lie, she remained silent. Simmering.

Ever since the kiss, things between her and Wulff had changed. He’d even tried to address it, claiming she enjoyed it. Which she had. Any other male she’d have pinned and ridden already by now, but Wulff just had to ruin it by implying he’d like to take things to a new level.

They both knew it wouldn’t work. She just couldn’t have exactly explained why.

A part of her urged her to give in to temptation while knowing any fleeting affair wouldn’t last. The moment they rejoined the crew, he’d probably shove her aside, claiming he didn’t love her in the way a man should love a woman.

Then she’d have to kill him. Zak would get mad. And she’d…probably be sad.

Lowqi prodded her silence. “Why the elaborate charade? The Ursy I know usually has no problem putting a man in his place.”

“Wulff is stubborn.”

“So get rid of him.”

The most logical solution. She could have left him at the market. Dropped him off at numerous places on her way here, and yet she chose to keep him close. And, at the same time, far away.

“I need him for something.”

“If you’re looking for sexual relief, I am more than happy to offer my services.”

The suggestion curled her lip. “Just like a male to make that kind of assumption.”

“Why else would you have him tagging along?”

“For your information, Wulff and I are working together. Collecting gears.”

“I thought you usually did that alone.”

“You know I sometimes work with my brother’s crew.

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