The Scent of Sage and Vengeance: Circle of Souls Book 2 (A steamy contemporary reverse harem romance with a reincarnation theme) by Lacuna Reid

Author:Lacuna Reid [Reid, Lacuna]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twist Press
Published: 2020-07-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twenty-Two

Mya

I lie restless in the priestess sleeping chambers. It’s late, but I can barely sleep all night. My mind is so full of anticipation, of thoughts of my taboo plans with Alfio and Lasonas. I toss and turn and eventually drift to sleep.

I wake with a shock, and then another shock hits me as I realize the night sky is just beginning to lighten towards dawn. I throw on my old robes from before I became a priestess and slip out into the dark. The entire temple is asleep at this time, and the very act of leaving is a thrill.

Just as I’m walking out of the gate, I hear my name.

“Mya.”

For a moment, I’m afraid it is Amedes. But as I turn, Alfio wraps his lanky arms around me, ushering me out and away from the danger, real or imagined.

“There you are,” Lasonas says. He is waiting a few steps along the path. We approach him, embracing him quickly, then we continue down towards the river and I’m pleased that they were right; it is deserted here at this time.

As we arrive onto the still-dark banks of the river, Lasonas finds my ticklish spot. He chases me playfully, right into Alfio’s arms, where I pause, breathless, and find myself in another mesmerizing kiss which seems to stop time.

Lasonas wraps one arm around my waist and the other around Alfio’s, causing him to groan softly. We are completely lost in the moment until another sound breaks through.

I look up and see him approaching through the darkness. A first I think it’s Amedes, and the violence of my dreams flashes through my mind. I tremble in terror, but then I notice he has too much bulk to his muscle.

“Teris,” Lasonas says. I expect a fear in his voice. We’ve been discovered, even if it is just by the gorgeous blacksmith. There surely must be consequences. Instead, Lasona’s voice has a richness, a tinge of desire.

“You,” he says, looking at me. “You have been in my thoughts since I glimpsed you in the market. I felt, surely, you must be destined for me – my future wife, and now I see you here with my old friends…”

I feel a jolt between my legs as I hear the lust in his voice, in his eyes.

It must be the madness of the moment, and surely, I have nothing to lose. I hold out my hand towards him.

“I’m Teris,” he says, as if remembering his manners.

“I’m Mya.”

Teris nods, as if he already knew, as if he’s been asking after me.

“Join us,” Alfio say. “Just like when we were younger.”

I realize there is much more history between these men than I ever knew. That explains the tension… the lustful glances.

“The sky is lightening,” Teris says, although it still looks dark to me. “And as she’s a priestess, you’re taking a dangerous risk.”

“We know,” Lasonas says. “And yet here we are, asking if you will risk your life with us.”

Teris gulps and looks at me. “Come!” he says.

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