Page 40 of A Fate of Wings

“Everyone thinks demons are beasts. It’s why Ron took the name. He figured if people thought that, he might as well call himself it first.” She eased closer to me. “I guess we all have our problems.”

“We do.” I turned to face her. “I don’t know about you, but I’m hungry, and your brother promised a feast tonight.”

Tay laughed and waved her hand at the door. “This way to the food.”

“I like your gown,” I said, following Tay back into the castle.

“Thank you. Rexan must have the best seamstress around. It wouldn’t surprise me if he tries to steal yours since your gown is so gorgeous.”

I ran my hand down the bodice. “I wanted to put on a better dress, but your brother insisted we needed to leave straight away.”

She paused, and I stopped beside her.

“Ron is the best. If you hurt him, I won’t care that you’re the siren queen. I’ll hurt you back, even if it starts a war between our courts.”

“So feisty.” I grinned. “I can see it’s a family trait.”

Tay laughed. “Any other woman would have run a mile by now.”

“I’m not any woman.”

“I suppose not. It takes a lot to be queen.” She resumed walking toward the dining hall.

I caught up to her as she entered the large room. The demons had laid rows upon rows of food out around the room. Baked slices of bread, bloody meats, fresh fruit, and everything in between. The scents ranged from savory to sweet.

The Beast and his brother walked toward us, concern etched on their brows. I stepped into the Beast’s arms, raised on tiptoe, and kissed his cheek.

“What was that for?” he asked quietly.

“For being my mate, of course.” I stepped back. “Now, feed me.”

He chuckled.

“I’ll feed you all right.” He led me toward a table. “Because in about another half hour, the tonic you drank will hit your system and then you’ll want me to feed you my cock.”

My eyebrows rose. Little did he realize I wanted his cock already. The Beast grabbed two plates, piled them high with an assortment of food, and settled us in a quieter corner of the room. He tugged me onto his lap and fed me with his fingers. The moment was more intimate than we’d experienced so far.

“My sister didn’t scare you off?” he asked between mouthfuls.

“Your sister is amazing.” I licked his fingers.

“She is. I wish she’d see it too.”

“She will, one day.” I snapped at the next mouthful of plump strawberry between his fingers and caught it between my teeth.

“My ravenous little queen.”

“Shh.” I placed my finger against his lips.

He nipped at the skin on my fingers. I sucked in an aroused breath. His warm scent filled my lungs. It swamped my entire body with arousal. My nipples tingled like a thousand volts of electricity were running through them and the sensation traveled lower to the junction of my legs. The Beast’s eyes darkened.

“The tonic has hit at last. Took long enough,” he said.

I slammed my mouth against his, so hungry for him I couldn’t stop myself. He inflamed my heightened senses with his lips and tongue. He sucked my tongue into his mouth, making me moan in wanton abandon.

“Your majesty,” Raelin interrupted us.

“What?” I mumbled as I licked and sucked the Beast’s neck.