Tempting Darkness(Darkness Series)

Book 2 Chapter 5

Their touch burns and excites me. The feelings through the bond are overwhelmingly strong. It should have scared me, having so many hands touching and tugging on me. Tobias’ hand moves to my shirt, tugging it off over my head and forcing Lycus’ lips to leave mine. Tobias’ hand then grips my throat, tilting my head back before his lips cover mine, my back pressing against his chest when I feel Lycus’ lips latch to my n****e.

Electricity shoots through me like a bolt of lightning, their magic swirling like a storm within me as it mingles with my newly awakened magic, strengthening it, armoring theirs, and fueling mine. My reserves re-energized when Lycus bites my n****e, his teeth breaking the delicate skin, and I gasp, ripping my lips from Tobias’ to scold him, only for Lycus’ lips to crash against mine.

He chuckles, pushing me closer to Tobias, who is suddenly forced against the wall with me pressed between them. Lycus moans, and I drop my guard under the assault of his tongue that is tasting every inch of my mouth.

His fiery tongue tangles with mine when I feel the zap as he steals some of his power back. He pulls his lips from mine with a gasp. His eyes flicker, and he shivers and groans. The sound that leaves him is almost a moan when his eyes turn black, and he suddenly looks demonic, a cocky grin on his face as he blinks the haze away.

“f**k!” he groans, his skin rippling like he is about to shift, yet I can feel it is my power morphing with his that is causing it. His aura feels ten times stronger, and he isn’t even using it.

Lycus’ canines slip out from between his lips as he breathes heavily, his claws slipping from his fingertips. He loosens his grip so they don’t pierce into me just when I feel Tobias sink his teeth into my neck over my mark. My eyes roll in the back of my head as spine-tingling bliss erupts all over as he feeds on me. Yet even as he drains some of my magic, instead of feeling weaker, my power burns hotter, stronger, and I exhale when he pulls his teeth from my neck. I hear his head hit the wall as he throws it back.

“So seductively sweet,” he growls. His entire body shudders behind me when I feel Lycus’ hands warm as he feeds his magic back into me.

“Careful, Lycus. Don’t overwhelm her,” Darius growls, making my eyes open to see him climb off the bed. He walks over to us, and I can feel through the bond that Tobias is struggling with his bloodlust behind me, my magic bleeding through him, overpowering him and overwhelming his senses.

Darius stops beside us, looking at Tobias with worry clear on his face, but I know he won’t hurt me. He has enough control, and I am sure I can take him if needed. Darius observes Lycus and Tobias curiously, like he can sense the power coursing through our mates.

Reaching my hand out, I grip his shoulder and yank him toward me. He stumbles, and I lean over, smashing my lips against his, wanting to know what it will be like with all their magic racing through me. Darius’ lips are warm against mine, soft, and I siphon most of his power within seconds. The shock at me kissing him drops his guard, and it bleeds into me quickly as I pull back away from him.

His power is like ice in my veins, so cold and intense that it makes my heart stutter, and I gasp for air as I swallow it down. His power bleeding into me and mingling with ours. Mine is fighting to change his while his powerful magic is fighting to change mine. His power dances with mine, playing with it, teasing mine, and making goosebumps rise all over my body.

“You little minx, you stole it,” Darius chuckles, and I giggle, relieved that he isn’t mad but just seems amused. It is the first I have seen this more playful side of him.

Kalen roars with laughter behind me. “Not such a big wicked demon after all,” he says from on the bed, making Darius smirk before glancing back at Kalen. His laughing cuts off when Darius growls. Darius pounces, causing Kalen to shriek. I flinch, my heart fluttering in my chest. I’m about to help Kalen when Lycus’ lips nip at my chin.

“Darius is playing with him. He won’t hurt him,” Lycus purrs. I watch Darius pin him to the bed before his lips crash against Kalen’s.

Kalen writhes beneath him while doing his best to escape, but Darius chuckles, pinning his wrists above his head. Darius’ hand moves between their bodies, and arousal smashes into me when I see him squeeze Kalen’s c**k through his boxer shorts. Kalen groans and rocks his hips up against him, and I can’t seem to tear my eyes away from them, loving seeing this playful side to them. Darius’ tongue slips into his mouth briefly. Then he pulls away with a teasing smile on his lips, and Kalen pouts.

“If you want it back, take it,” Darius teases, making me realize Darius has just stolen his magic.

“What do you want to do, Love? If I take you over there to them, you won’t be leaving the bed, or do you still want to shower?” Tobias purrs behind me.

Hmm. That’s a tough question to answer because I want both things.

“Or one of us could join you?” Lycus whispers. Darius and Kalen glance over to see what I will choose.

“In that case, I choose Kalen,” I giggle, and Tobias huffs behind me while Lycus growls, scrunching his face up before smiling. Darius looks down at Kalen beneath him.

“Maybe you can steal mine back from her,” Darius taunts, leaning down and nipping at Kalen’s lips before kissing him. I can see the exchange this time, paying attention as Darius gives him back his magic. Kalen’s aura grows stronger, and Darius lets him up. Lycus places me on my feet and steps back. The bond urges me to chase him, bring him back to me, craving his touch.

“He’s all yours,” Lycus chuckles as Kalen comes over to me. His eyes roam over my face and down to my bare chest, his breathing becoming heavier, and I watch his eyes darken. I reach out for him. Despite craving his touch, I am gentler with Kalen, unable to be rough with him, yet I feel part of him craves roughness like some part of him is sick of everyone treating him as if he was made of glass.

Kalen grabs my throat before I can touch him, ripping me toward him before his lips crashed against mine. That is when I realize Kalen doesn’t crave roughness; he desires control. Something the others rarely give him, and I have no issues letting him have it as his mouth dominates mine, devouring my lips while his grip on my neck grows tighter.

“Kalen, gentle,” Tobias whispers. I shake my head, knowing Kalen wants this, that he needs it.

His mouth moves to my jaw and down my neck. The heat from Tobias pressed against my back seeps into me, and then his concern for me.

“He’s fine. Leave him be,” I moan when his grip becomes rougher, his fingers digging into my breast as he squeezes with his other hand before pressing himself against me.

My breathing tightens when I feel his teeth sink into me over their marks. I hiss at the pain because his teeth are blunt compared to Tobias’ and Lycus’. I clutch him closer, feeling the bond wash over me and form. Kalen’s emotions bleed into me along with his magic, when he pulls his face from my neck.

His eyes are closed, and my blood runs from the corner of his mouth. He sighs loudly. I grip his chin, tilting his face toward mine before licking the trail of my blood back to his lips then I kiss him. Kalen smiles against my lips as my tongue delves between his. All too soon, he pulls away.

“Three down, one to go?” he breathes, brushing his nose against mine.