Pet: Genesis by Haley Inez

Author:Haley Inez [Inez, Haley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: anonymous
Published: 2024-07-23T00:00:00+00:00

“Iris.”

I look up at the sound of my name. Remus is stepping into the room, with only a pair of low-slung pants around his hips. His hair is free of its restraints, and the symbol on his chest is a calm pulse that allows me to read his current mood. He’s been in a peculiar mood all day. One that I can’t quite decipher, especially since his gift was so personal.

“Come,” he says as he makes his way to the seating area within the bedroom. I slowly rise from my place in the bed, going to where he is heading. My gaze shifts to the glass container that sits on the end table. Remus takes a seat, pouring from the glass into a small cup. I keep my distance, studying him with caution. Ever since Margot’s death, he’s been different. Almost as if he pities me. I feel a bitter swell in my chest. I don’t want his pity. Him, of all people. The reason behind my suffering.

“Iris. You’ve been very reluctant today,” he says. I narrow my gaze.

“Why did you do that for Margot? I thought you said her essence would be released back into the world,” I say.

Remus seems to think about his response before giving it.

“She earned my respect,” he says.

He takes in my expression before continuing with an amused grin.

“Don’t look so surprised. I’ve told you on several occasions I am a fair ruler. Have I not given in to your requests as you’ve earned my trust?”

I almost don’t respond, but I use the opening he’s given me to try and fish out information.

“You didn’t today,” I say.

He raises a brow but holds his hand out to me. I gently place my hand in his, and he pulls me into his lap. His body is extremely warm.

“What purpose would asking about my family serve you, Iris?” he murmurs, pushing my hair over my shoulder. “You can be honest,” he adds.

He’s teasing me. He’s only teasing me. He doesn’t know.

“I just want to know more about you,” I whisper. I try to remain brave, but my motivation is crumbling, being this close to Remus. It feels like he’s interrogating me without trying. He chuckles beneath me, his lips tracing my throat.

“Maybe another time, Pet.”

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