Page 27 of Stone Temptation

“Thanks.” I perched myself on the edge of his armchair, spine straight, hands folded in my lap.

Damn this unease making me all rigid. And damn his perky nipples catching my attention.

He took another drag on his joint, leaving me hanging in silence for the next few minutes.

“I love this time of day,” he finally spoke, stubbing the joint out in an ashtray. “The between energy, you know?”

“Yes.”

“You don’t have to agree, Luke. I was just saying.”

He sat in the chair opposite me, crossing his legs. “I always forget how beautiful you are.”

Am I? “Erm, thanks.” I rubbed at the back of my neck, heat in my cheeks.

Can you open my jeans now, please?

“I’m sorry for calling you up here so late.”

“It’s fine.” I pulled on my collar.

“And for making a scene at Midas Cherry.”

“It’s fine.”

“Only fine, Luke?”

Stop being all husky! “Nice… I meant nice.”

“I can still taste you.” He licked his lips, standing up. “Can I have some more?”

Getting way too hot now, my heart thumping, I agreed. My cock firmed to attention as he approached, my fingers longing to caress every inch of his skin. If only for one night.

We kissed again, softer this time. He moaned against me before he finished, returning to his seat.

“You seem glum?”

“Sorry. I’m tired.”

“Poor boy.” He lit another joint. “What I want from you is a ring.”

My ears perked up. “Sorry?”

He laughed, enjoying my visible jolt of shock. “Not like that. Don’t panic. But I do want a ring, Luke. And I know you’re the best person to steal it for me.”

Dust formed in my throat. “S-Steal it?’

“Yes. From the London tower.”

From the biggest tower in the country, and home to King Declan? “But?—”

“I know all about your new power, Luke. Your unregistered power.”

Oh. Crap.

“So, Mr. Invisibility. Shall we get down to business?”

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