Backstage at the Freak Show (Harem of Freaks #7) - Crystal Ash Page 0,25

and a fire roared in the massive stone fireplace.

Further back through a wide doorway, another smaller fire crackled in an open, brick oven. Cooks chatted in Romanian as dishes and cutlery clinked together. The smell of hearty meat and exotic spices made my mouth water.

"Buna ziua!"

I turned to find a young man, maybe sixteen years old, with dark hair and a shy smile approaching me.

"May I take your bags to your room?" he asked with a strong accent.

I quickly wracked my brain for the few Romanian words I knew.

"Da, multumesc!"

He bit back a laugh and I wondered how badly I screwed up that pronunciation.

As he whisked my bags away, I felt a squeeze around my waist and a hot mouth against my ear.

"It's so hot to hear you speak my language," Raz purred.

"I was just thinking the same thing about you," I turned to plant a quick kiss on him. "It's a beautiful language. I just wish I could say some of the words better."

"Ah, I'll have you fluent by the time we leave." He nuzzled me and kissed my temple. "The kitchen staff are preparing dinner for later. Hunter and I are thinking of shifting and exploring the forest a bit to stretch our legs. Will you be alright?"

"With Arjun and Connor?" I rolled my eyes. "How will I ever survive?"

"You have to survive," my dragon chuckled, wrapping his tattooed arms around me. "You're carrying our baby."

He pressed a deep kiss to my mouth, forcing my lips open. That split tongue against mine made my knees weak to the point of nearly collapsing against him.

The thought occurred to me that I might not survive all the sex and attention from my four husbands on our honeymoon. If I had to go home in a sexed-out coma, I was okay with that. As long as I woke up in time to meet our baby.

"Let's check out the room," Raz grinned slyly as he pulled away. "I think you'll be pleased."

There were elevators going up to the tower, but we opted for the narrow, winding staircase. Raz and I paused at every window on the way up, taking in the breathtaking view of the Romanian countryside. I swore this place was magical. It felt like I was in a fairytale.

The others were waiting for us in the honeymoon suite when we arrived. Connor had taken off his prosthetic legs and sprawled out on the massive four poster canopy bed that looked like it could fit all of us. A large bay window looked out over the wild forest. This room had its own massive fireplace, already lit and bringing warmth and coziness to the ancient stone walls.

It was the epitome of medieval romance. In one word, perfect.

"Look, babe." Connor scooted to the foot of the bed, where a bottle of champagne sat in a metal bucket of ice. "They got non-alcoholic champagne for you."

"Read the label, steluta," Raz urged me gently.

I picked up the bottle and read aloud, "Congratulations, Melody, Connor, Hunter, Razvan, and Arjun. Enjoy your honeymoon and may it be the start of a wonderful life together. Oh my..." I quickly wiped away a tear, emotions flooding me. "How did they know?"

"I arranged it," Raz hugged me from behind, kissing the back of my head. "Let's make a toast."

Hunter retrieved chilled glasses from a mini fridge that had more champagne and wine inside, while Arjun opened the bottle and poured. Once we all had glasses, Connor cleared his throat and raised his.

"To the incredible love of this woman who brought us together, who picks no favorites except me."

"Bollocks." Arjun jabbed him hard in the ribs, much to the amusement of everyone.

"To many years of love, laughter, and kinky sex ahead."

I snorted. Connor winked at me before continuing.

"On a serious note, I never thought I'd find myself in a group marriage," my Marine paused, his voice tightening with emotion. "But I'm so happy it's with you, babe, and that you have three other good men to protect, love, and cherish you. God knows you deserve every bit of it."

"Hear, hear," Hunter raised his glass and grinned.

"To our honeymoon," Arjun agreed. "And to Raz especially for arranging the trip of a lifetime for us. Well done, mate. This is simply the dog's bollocks."

"Noroc, eh, cheers," Raz smiled. "Happy to do it for you, steluta, and even you three dicks. I love you all."

We drained our glasses and I found myself kissing three different mouths in rapid succession. First Raz, then Connor,