Wicked Love - Michelle Dare Page 0,219

lifts her hands into her hair and shakes more of the tiny, gritty granules out.

“For the love of fate, you’re getting it everywhere,” I complain. “You’re going to have to ask Lilah to get over here and magic it away.”

“Or you could actually get off your old vampire butt and get the vacuum out of the closet to do it yourself.”

“You’re talking mad, female.” In truth, I don’t mind doing chores around the house. It makes me feel domesticated.

Sienna leans in and stops when her lips are a millimeter away from mine. “If you clean up the mess I just made, I’ll let you help me get the rest of this sand off me in the shower.”

“Now that’s what I’m talking about.” I close the distance between us and take possession of her sweet lips.

2

Solomon

Excitement is rich in the air. I can feel it on my skin. It’s finally here. The night of the Halloween party.

“You need to get a grip,” my mate says from my side.

“How can you not be excited? I’m dressed to win. I have no idea what the prize is, but it will be mine.” I’m pretty confident I can win this thing. We’re supposed to be creative and it doesn’t get any better than this. Too bad Lilah wouldn’t use her magic to make my costume over the top.

“You know the rules,” she says, reading my mind. “The invitation said no magic.”

I roll my eyes. “How would anyone know?”

“Seriously? You’re going to a party where there will be a bunch of paranormals, who can read minds, and some who can break through that block of yours.”

“Pfffttt, maybe Kylest and his sister. That’s about it. Ford can’t get in my head.” The fae siblings are also royalty and the most powerful fae in existence.

“No, but your mother can.”

The blood drains from my face. “Is she going? Did someone invite her? I thought we’d be free of her for the evening. This changes everything. I don’t know if I’m in the mood to deal with her. You’re destroying my buzz, kitten!” I love my parents, I really do, but in small doses.

Eloise Verascue is a lot to take in, never mind at a party, which could last hours. She’s going to have something to say about how I’m dressed, I know it.

“I’d be surprised if she weren’t there,” Lilah states. “You know how much the pack enjoys it when your parents visit. Plus, they have the added benefit of keeping you and your brother in line. Outside of Sienna and me, no one else can do that besides your parents.”

“I don’t need to be kept in line. There’s nothing wrong with me. I’m a treat to be around. Entertainment follows me. There’s never a dull moment. How can you even think I need a disciplinarian?” I scoff. The nerve of this female.

“Oh, for fate’s sake. I’m not new, Sol. I know you better than you know yourself. I’ve actually gotten to the point where I can predict your moves before you make them.”

“That’s only because you can see inside my head.”

“You think so little of my power of observation? I see you.”

“What about now?”

“You’re about to take Jupiter and teleport to the party without me because you’re irritated I’m right.” Dammit! She is right. I don’t like that I’ve become predictable. I need to put a stop to it. Mix it up. Make sure no one has any inkling of what I’m going to do.

Lilah puts her arm around my waist and leans her head on my shoulder. “Stop pouting and don’t change anything. You know I love you and your quirks. Now put your arm around me and teleport us to the party.”

Our daughter, Jupiter, is cradled in Lilah’s other arm. She looks like her mother, by the shape of her face, but she has my silver eyes and light blonde hair.

I give my mate a quick once-over, making sure her costume is on point. Her brown hair is down in long waves over her shoulders. She has on a headband with lacy pointed ears on it. Her pants are black and skintight. Her top is molded to her chest but that part only covers her breasts. The area above and below it is sheer black lace. Long, black, lacy sleeves connect to wings, making her look like the most gorgeous bat that ever lived. And I can’t forget the black stilettos she paired with it.

“I still can’t believe this is what you chose to go