Frost Fae (Dark Fae Kings #2) - Meg Xuemei X Page 0,22
us, but we need to claim you as soon as possible to form and fortify the mating bond between us. Everything changed when you opened the Veil. You’ll have to decide soon when and how you want us.”
My blood sang in my ears and my body wanted the Fae kings more than ever. My instinct agreed with Rydstrom. However, my upbringing and the human morals ingrained in me for over a decade didn’t approve that the kings were imposing their will to stake a claim on me so they could legally fuck me according to the tradition and customs of the Fae courts.
“I’m not going to decide anything soon,” I said defiantly. “I’m not even sure about the legitimacy of this mating bond you mentioned. There isn’t such a thing as fated mates in my world.”
“You aren’t one of them, Evie,” Rowan said, his desire fueling the icy fire in his deep blue eyes. “You’re one of us. You belong with us. And with the mating bond, we can always keep track of you and protect you.”
“What? So this mating bond is like a magical beacon and tracking device?” My brows pinched and I yanked my hand back. “Pardon me, but I want none of that!”
“The mating bond is the most powerful, mystic force in the universe.” Baron gave a smug smile. “No one and nothing can break the bond once formed. You’re our fated mate. It’ll be just a matter of time until we all claim you.”
“You can try,” I spat viciously, though a deep part of me purred at the kings’ determination to claim me. “So the three of you are now besties who sing the same song and dance to the same tune? I bet you don’t care about my objections. But know this, I already said no when you proposed, and when a strong woman says no, it means no. Forget that and you’ll get your cocky asses kicked!” I tried to project a steely voice, but a hint of a whine undercut my tough declaration. I blamed it on the rising temperature and extremely high sexual tension in the room, since the Fae kings kept radiating their carnal heat.
“I like how fierce you are, Evie,” Baron said with a sparkling smile that he’d probably used on thousands of women and had his way with them every fucking time. I refused to be a sucker, yet my pulse raced at his charm. “But we all know you want us badly too.”
His nostrils flared, and I wanted to blanket myself so he couldn’t smell how turned on I was despite my dark mood.
“Why not just express your feelings and confess your attraction to us? You’re our woman and that’s forever. The more you fight the mating pull, the more you’ll suffer, darling. In the end, you’ll run to us when we barely wiggle a finger.”
Oh, I wanted to punch him so hard.
Rowan nodded, not noticing that my mood had turned violent. “We must make sure this prophecy about you comes to fruition before your enemies reach you again.”
My throat tightened at the reminder of the bounty on my head, and terror raced through my veins. I didn’t share the kings’ confidence that I was that one queen who would bond them all and set everything right. After three assassination attempts, I was getting really worried about my future and my family. This last time had been a pretty heavy hit.
“Tell me about today’s attack on the road, please,” Rydstrom said, locking his gaze with Baron and Rowan, a miasma of darkness swirling around him. “My knights briefed me, but I want to hear your thoughts.”
Both kings glared at him, even though Rydstrom had added “please” to his demand.
“We fought a troll and it was like a moving mountain,” I complained, trying to smooth the tension between them. “And an army of darkfae swarmed out of the trees.”
“Few have the power to free trolls from their long banishment,” Rydstrom said darkly. “The three of us didn’t do it, so it must have been Brigantia.”
The Dawn Queen, the phantom enemy I had yet to meet.
“The troll revealed their target to be Evie,” Baron said.
“The entire realm knows now the Veil opened again briefly,” Rowan said. His gaze flickered at me before fixing on Rydstrom, turning frosty again. “We can no longer hide the truth. The supernaturals all felt the flare of massive power that day. Many pureblood Fae grow ambitious again, talking about taking back the mortal realm. The