A Cut so Deep - Dani Rene Page 0,67
asks, but her voice is low, whispered along the air between us. Do I tell her?
“Tonight, we will drink, dance, and then we’ll watch the initiation into the town for newcomers.” I didn’t want to tell her about this part until we were at the castle, but I need her to be confident when she walks in there. If she knew what fear does to these assholes, she wouldn’t want to be by my side tonight taking them head-on.
“What kind of initiation?”
I don’t want to respond. I remain silent and pull out my cell phone. Scrolling through the names, I hit dial on Cassian’s number and press the device to my ear.
“What’s up, Brother?”
“Are you at the castle?” I ask quickly. I can feel Nesrin’s gaze burning a hole through the side of my face.
“Yeah. The Havens are here. With the rest of The Black Knights.” There’s a warning lacing his words, and my stomach turns. “She’s here, too.”
“Fuck.” The plan we’ve carefully constructed is slowly falling apart. The person I was hoping wouldn’t make an appearance is there. Instead of panicking, I nod to myself.
“Keep her company. We’ll be there in five,” I tell him. “When we arrive, I want her gone.” I hang up before Cassian can give me shit about the orders that I’ve just given him.
“What’s going on?” Nesrin’s curious nature is going to get her into trouble tonight. All I wanted was this godforsaken party to go off without a hitch. I got too close to Nesrin, when all I was meant to do is keep her in line. But now that I’m invested, I know I can’t walk away.
“I hope you’re ready for this,” I tell her, keeping my tone cool. “Because tonight may be difficult for everyone involved.” I can’t meet her gaze, as I say this, because I’m guilty.
The lie that’s been eating me up from inside is going to spill free and poison us both. I should’ve told her the truth when I first met her. But I couldn’t. I didn’t realize I’d feel like this about her, and now, I’m on the way to my own fucking reckoning.
“Are you okay?” Nesrin’s hand lands on my thigh, which causes me to turn my attention on her. I finally lock eyes with her and see all the questions that are dancing in those pretty eyes.
“At the end of this, all I want you to do is not hate me.” I reach for her, pulling her onto my lap and grip her hips. “Promise me.” I’m pleading like a fucking asshole.
“What are you talking about?” She tips her head to the side, regarding me with such confusion it steals my breath. “I can’t hate you, Damien. Even if I tried.” Her hands cup my face, her heat searing my crotch, and her sweet smile worsening my guilt.
“Nothing.” I shake my head, attempting to calm the fuck down. I can work through this. Snaking my hand between her splayed thighs, I tease the silky material of her panties, feeling her wetness soak through. “Someone is thinking dirty thoughts.” I attempt to distract her, but I have a feeling Nesrin won’t be swayed easily.
“You touching me won’t change the fact that you’re worried about something.” Her voice breaks and her breathing hitches when I press against her clit. “Damien.” My name comes out a breathy murmur that only serves to make me hard beneath her.
“Like I said, tonight you will be mine. I’m going to dance with you, I’m going to drink champagne with you, and when I take you home, you’re going straight into my bedroom, and I’m going to rip this poor fucking excuse for a dress off, and I’m going to fuck you.”
Her eyes snap open, and her mouth parts into a perfectly formed O that would wrap perfectly around my dick. Her hips roll, her fingers dig into my shoulders, and her panties become slick with her arousal. One. Two. Three. And then she’s shaking above me, taking her pleasure, like I know she enjoys.
“Dirty fucking girl,” I growl, leaning in to inhale her perfume that’s been gently applied to her neck. “And don’t you dare forget who owns that pretty pussy that’s just soaked my fingers.” The reminder sends another wave of trembling through her before I set her down and straighten my jacket.
We pull up to the entrance of the large, looming castle, and before Nesrin can move, I lift my fingers to my nose and inhale her scent.