Beautiful Nightmares by K.J. Sutton

Author:K.J. Sutton [Sutton, K.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Once upon a Time Books, LLC

CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE

Hours later, Laurie finally left the warm bed we’d been sharing.

I propped my head on my hand and watched him dress. He pulled everything on with swift, careless movements. A few feet away, the bathtub rested in front of a crackling fire. We’d spent so much time in the water that my fingertips had begun to wrinkle. At some point, we ended up back in bed, where we had remained ever since. Now it was early afternoon and I still hadn’t put any clothes on. Secretly, I was concerned I’d lost the ability to walk.

“Loath as I am to leave you, I should check in with Lensa and the others,” Laurie said, turning to kiss me. “I’ll be back in time for the jailbreak, as you call it.”

My lips tingled from the brief pressure of his, but the mention of tonight’s plan—the details of which Laurie still hadn’t shared with me—made my mood darken. Before I could tell him that I’d changed my mind and Collith could stay in his cell for the rest of eternity, Laurie sifted out of sight.

The moment I realized he was gone, I wiped the scowl from my face and got out of the massive bed. I’d been meaning to summon Lyari all day, and warn her about what was coming. Since I had nothing else to wear, I put the nightgown back on. I still felt exposed, though, and my eyes scanned the floor. Damn it, Laurie, where did you put my underwear?

Someone knocked on the door. Thinking of all the people who wanted me dead, I searched for the sword as I called, “Who is it?”

“Oh, good. You’re awake,” the reply came.

I frowned at the sound of that voice. Forgetting the sword, I hurried toward the door. It swung open at the same moment I reached for the knob, and I stepped back to avoid getting struck. A moment later, the Unseelie Queen swept past me, leaving a trail of frost behind. She wore a gown made of thick wool, the sleeves so long they nearly dragged along the floor. A belt accentuated her narrow waist. In one hand, the stems held delicately between her fingers, she carried two wine glasses. In the other, she gripped a bottle of red wine.

I closed the door on her Guardians and spun back around. Viessa stopped in the center of the room and faced me with raised brows. “Goodness, you’ve been busy in here. Prince Laurelis must be as impressive as the rumors claim.”

An automatic denial rose up, but the words wouldn’t come out. Not when I could still feel the imprint of Laurie’s mouth on me. Viessa’s lips curved into a slow smile, and it felt as if she could see the fire, see the way his touch still lingered.

“Why are you here, Your Majesty?” I asked instead. My face was hot.

“Honestly, I had to get away from Nuvian. He hasn’t left my side since your arrival. He even tried to cuddle with me last night.

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