All Souls' Night - Renee Rose Page 0,318

blood-red brocade vest covers his broad chest and, just under his chin scruffed with a short beard, a white cravat blouses out of his white shirt. The black knee-length trousers hug his muscular thighs and go perfectly with the white stockings and black silver-buckled shoes of the period. A black tricorn hat tops his already towering figure.

Although I don’t like that the Phantom of the Opera style mask partially covers his handsome face, there’s a seductive mystery about him. His block chin and lush lips are more pronounced. His green eyes pierce me with promise. The hunger in his gaze says he’s as eager to get to our scene with Theo as I am.

I lean close. “Stop looking at me like you want to eat me.”

His lips press to my ear. “But I do. I want to spear your juicy pussy with my tongue until you scream my name while Theo fucks me senseless.”

My core tightens and aches. I smack my lace-fringed fan against his chest. “Naughty boy!”

He grins devilishly. “Come along, cupcake.” Alex points me toward the coat check room. “Let us find out what our master is up to.”

I shiver with anticipation as we descend into the dungeon. The scent of blood and sex is already filling the air, and a growl rumbles from my throat.

Alex chuckles. “I heard that.”

I press my fingertips to my lips, surprised at the sound, which wasn’t unlike that of a panther or wild animal about to pounce on its prey. “Did that come out of me?” My breath hitches in my chest as my eyes fall upon Theo beside the king and queen. He and Alex have coordinated identical costumes—only their masks are mirror images. He is just as stunning as Alex, and I have to swallow over the lump in my throat. How did I get lucky enough to have these two men to love so much?

A squeal breaks the spell and I turn just in time to catch Zoe throwing her arms around me. I’m grinning so hard, my cheeks hurt. “Oh, my god!”

She is absolutely radiant. Her breasts swell over the top of her black and gold corset, dusted with glitter to match the fabric highlighting her lush curves. The mask covering the top half of her face rises in spiraling horns reminiscent of Maleficent, and her chestnut-brown hair is swept up into a pile of curls studded with diamonds.

Armando, the vampire Spaniard who stole my best friend’s heart months ago, is patiently waiting behind Zoe with an unmistakable hunger in his eyes for her. I’m happy they finally got together and she has someone to look after her.

I place my red-gloved hands on her bare shoulders and grin. “You look so happy.”

“I am.” Her smile widens and she glances back at Armando.

“That’s all I’ve ever wanted.” I lean in close to whisper. “How’s the hunger? Still under control?”

“Yes. One dose of Theo’s blood really did the trick.”

“I’m so glad. I’ve heard all of the other new vampires are feeling the same.”

“How’s Theo?”

I wave off her concern. “He’s fine. He didn’t pass around his blood all at once. He visited one or two people a night, and putting his blood in a cup was a great way to keep the dom vamps from getting territorial.”

We both giggle.

“You look beautiful, Rina.” She peers over my shoulder. “You and Theo take good care of her, or I’ll hunt you down myself.”

I laugh, and Alex places his hand upon the small of my back. “There will never be a need. Theo and I would die for her.”

I sigh. “See. No need to worry.” I kiss her cheek. “You two have fun. We have to meet up with Theo.”

With one last hug, Zoe disappears into the crowd of festivities on Armando’s arm.

Selene crooks her finger over her shoulder and I bend forward, inclining my ear to the queen as she sits on her throne. “Everything is spectacular. I couldn’t have done this without your assistance.”

“You’re much too generous, Your Grace. All of this is you. I just made sure some of the pieces fell into place while you were away. I can’t take credit for any of it.”

She raises an eyebrow. “Theo. Just say thank you.”

I suppress a smile. “Thank you, Your Grace.”

As I lift my gaze, I allow my heart to stutter in my throat. Alex and Karina have appeared at the bottom of the stairs leading to the coat check room, and I’m speechless. Alex oozes with seductive promise, and glides