I grinned. “You don't like them?”

  One second I was pressed up against the door, the next I was being deposited onto the bed on my knees, facing the pillows. Neo pressed one hand against my spine, pushing me forward until I was leaning forward, but Matteo caught me before I could fall on to my elbow. He sat in front of me on the mattress, with his legs on either side of my body. His large hands held me up by my shoulders, keeping me still for Neo behind me.

  One finger hooked under the edge of my panties, running along the inside of my thigh with torturous slowness. I glanced back at Neo, but I didn't get a chance to fully appreciate the hunger in his gaze. One of Matteo's hands left my shoulders and wound into my hair, holding my head steady as he took my mouth in a slow, languorous kiss.

  I kissed him back, gasping into his mouth as Neo continued to toy with the lace along the edge of my panties. He kept teasing me like that, his finger never once dipping deeper, never going closer to where I really needed him.

  “Neo,” I complained.

  “Yes, Cornelia?”

  That voice, so unaffected, undid me. I shamelessly thrust my hips back at him, demanding he go further.

  Neo didn't relent. Moving with me. All my actions got me was a playful spank to my ass before he returned to teasing me, this time on the other side.

  I took matters into my own hands, burning away the tiny scrap of fabric with a touch of pyrokinesis. Then, after a second, I took advantage of their surprise to burn away their clothes as well. Levelling the playing field was worth the second harder smack that I earned for my bad behaviour.

  Fully naked, I let Matteo continue to support me and moved my hand to his cock. Warm, hard, velvety skin met my palm. I stroked him and smiled as Matteo broke our kiss, panting as his fingers tensed in my hair.

  “Suck him,” Neo ordered, his fingers finally stroking directly over my core. They spread my wetness around, circling my clit with light, flirting touches.

  I didn't need to be told twice. I released Matteo's cock and braced myself against the mattress before giving my Wrath mate a long lick. Giving blowjobs at this angle with only one arm was difficult, but Matteo helped, releasing his grip on my shoulder to hold his cock out for me. He tapped it at my lips, asking entry, but I opted to press soft, lapping kisses against the purple head instead.

  Neo saw what I was doing and withdrew his fingers all together, making me pout in disappointment.

  Only for his tongue to replace them. He kissed me with an almost brutal intensity. After the feather-light touches of before, and my body couldn't take the switch. I trembled like a live wire as my mouth fell open on a scream of pleasure. My orgasm approached with every long, hard lap of his tongue.

  Matteo took advantage, pressing into my mouth before I could close it. I grazed his length lightly with my teeth to punish him for cutting off my play before I was ready, but suctioned my lips around him, anyway, bobbing my head in a rhythm that echoed what Neo was getting up to behind me.

  When a long, thick finger pressed at my entrance and swirled, my movements stuttered. When Neo slid it all the way into me in one thrust, I cried out and sank my lips deeper on Matteo's cock, almost gagging as he hit the back of my throat.

  My Wrath mate gasped. “Do that again.”

  Neo didn't make us wait, drawing his finger back and replacing it with two as his mouth delivered a short, sweet suck directly over my clit.

  This time, I didn't gag. I pulled him deeper and swallowed around him, working my throat muscles until I had to draw back to breathe. Neo kept pumping his fingers into me, scissoring them inside. The stretch felt amazing, but I wanted more. I rotated my hips and pressed back against him, trying to tempt him to go further.

  But Neo had none of it. His other hand, still on my ass, held me in place. Keeping up the torment until my own motions on Matteo slowed as my body focused on chasing its own pleasure instead. His cock fell from my mouth entirely as my orgasm washed over me, but Matteo was too focused on chasing his own to mind.

  His hand fell to his shaft and started pumping madly, sending himself over the edge seconds later. Those deep blue eyes glazed with pleasure as we watched each other explode. Thick, pearly ropes of his cum lashed his stomach, and I needed no urging to lean forward and lick him clean.

  I'd barely finished cleaning him up when Neo's fingers and mouth left my shivering pussy. The thick head of his cock pressed up against me instead. He pushed in without waiting, thrusting into me so hard that I fell on Matteo. My wrung out body was unable to summon the strength to keep me upright against the force of his entry.

  Neo chuckled, then banded two iron arms around my midriff and rolled us until he was beneath me, my back pressed to his chest. How he managed it without separating us was beyond me, but I had no time to wonder about it before he started to move.

  Matteo watched with a small smile, propping himself up on his elbows to watch as Neo drove into me mercilessly.

  “I wanted a taste,” my Wrath mate complained, moving to his knees, watching as Neo buried his cock into me over and over.

  “By all means.” I could hear the grin in Neo's voice.

  Matteo didn't hesitate. He moved between our legs and lowered his face to my pussy. My head fell back against Neo's shoulder when I realised what he was about to do. I wasn't disappointed as the warmth of his tongue slid over my clit.

  “Fuck,” I screamed, clenching around Neo as my whole body jolted from the extra sensation.

  Matteo just kept going, grinning against my flesh as he quickly worked with Neo to bring me to a second, even more powerful, finish.

  I detonated, clenching around Neo's cock until I took him over the edge with a roar. I screamed my pleasure as every cell in my body seemed to vibrate with the force of the orgasm. He kept thrusting against me as the warmth of his cum filled me, slowing to a gradual stop as I shivered against him.

  We collapsed together in a sweaty, exhausted heap, my limbs still shivering with aftershocks. The paint from before covered all of us in silvery, pearlescent smudges of shine. I would have smiled at it if I had the energy left to do so.

  Matteo was the first to rise, heading for the bathroom to clean himself off before returning with wet cloths for the two of us. We ended up all snuggled together, with me in the middle. Basking in the afterglow.

  “Round two?” I suggested with a small giggle.

  Neo palmed my ass and squeezed. “Give us a second to recover. Weren't you lecturing me on how important 'snuggle' time is just three days ago?”

  “Are you sure you want to unfreeze my fertility?” I retorted with a grin. “You know how horny pregnant demons get. You might not be able to keep up with me.”

  “About that,” Matteo said with a yawn. “We need to make the fortress more child-friendly if you're serious about this bargain. There's not even a lock on the armoury.”

  Neo waved it off. “Our children will be warriors. Why would I want to keep them away from their destiny?”

  Matteo and I shared a look. “I'm slightly scared of your parenting tactics,” I admit.

  “It's a good thing they'll have two dads,” Matteo said, snuggling into me. “One to get them in trouble, another to get them out of it.”

  I didn't need to ask which was which.

  “Speaking of trouble,” my Wrath mate continued, switching his focus back to Neo. “When were you going to confess that you changed me into a Cruelty to convince Cornelia to bargain with you and start our family?”

  Neo grinned. “Was it that obvious?”

  “I wouldn't have known if I hadn't remembered the feeling of your power. At the time, I thought it was my fever making me feel so cold, but you did it when you made my bargain eighty years ago, didn't you?”

  Neo rolled over to his back, threading his fingers together behind his head. “You did grant me the use of your body, as I saw fit. I never specified it would be returned in the same condition I found it.”

  Matteo, far from being offended or upset, just laughed. “I suppose I did. I'm not going to complain, considering where it got me.” He pulled me closer to him, pressing a kiss to my forehead.

  I stayed silent, processing for a long time, long enough that Neo tensed beside me.

  “Are you going to scold me for setting up the bargain?”

  I bit my lip. “Answer me one question first.”

  He nodded, closing his eyes. “Ask.”

  “What happens if I want to break our bargain?”

  “I won't object. Though I would ask that you make a different one to replace it, so that the power drain of dissolving it won't be as severe for myself.”

  I nodded. “And nothing would happen to Matteo?”

  “Nothing at all. That part of the bargain is done, regardless.”

  I took a deep breath. “I don't want to break it. I've always wanted a family.”

  Besides, I had a year to make certain it was what I wanted. A year where—as Neo had just admitted—I could change my mind.

  Somehow, I couldn't see that happening. A family with my mates sounded like a perfect happy ending to me.

  ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

  Thank you for reading! Readers like you make authors dreams come true, and pay our bills which is also kind of important. I couldn’t do what I love doing—and yes, that includes eating—without you.

  As always, this is only possible because I have the most amazing team of betas, an incredibly forgiving editor, and a talented cover designer. Thank you all!

  I’m also going to thank the members of my reader’s group, Mistry’s Inc. This novella wouldn’t have happened without your enthusiasm for this world! Nelly owes her HEA to you.

  CAST OF CHARACTERS

  In alphabetical order by first name.

  Key: P = Pride Demon, E = Envy Demon, L = Lust Demon, GR = Greed Demon, S = Sloth Demon, GL = Gluttony Demon, W = Wrath Demon, U = Unshown.

  Aeron Saxon: (L – Aphrodisia) Gifted with Aerokinesis (air manipulation) and Atmokinesis (weather manipulation). Lilith’s mate, son of Aoife Saxon and Kellert Krossian.

  Alaina Pax: (L – Promiscuity) Mother of Lulu and Nelly.

  Alicia Pruitt: (S – Tardiness) Elder of the Sloth Caste, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Sister of Calandra Pruitt

  Aoife Saxon: (GR – Philomath) Gifted with Veritaskinesis (truth manipulation). Head teacher of Vice College and mother of Aeron Saxon.

  Arnold Carazor: (S – Indifference) Father of Lilith Carazor.

  Astoria Braxion: (P – Narcissist) Mother of Lilith Carazor.

  Babette Ajax: (L – Adultery) Friend of Lilith Carazor. Niece of Reece Ajax, cousin of Morpheus and Vivienne Ajax.

  Bane Krossian: (GR – Acquisition) Gifted with Terrakinesis (earth manipulation) Phytokinesis (plant manipulation) and Crystallokinesis (crystal manipulation). Commander within the Unshown Resistance, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lilith’s mate, son of Leonie Karov and Kellert Krossian.

  Blaze Inferna: (W – Violence) Seer. Gifted with Pyrokinesis (fire manipulation) and Fragokinesis (explosion manipulation). Head of security at Vice, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lilith’s mate, older brother of Rina Inferna.

  Calandra Pruitt: (GR - Selfishness) Professor of Etiquette at Vice College. Sister of Alicia Pruitt.

  Circe Abrosiax: (P – Conceit) Daughter of Constantin Abrosiax.

  Constantin Abrosiax: (P - Ego) Senior Judge. Father of Circe Abrosiax.

  Cornelia (Nelly) Drabos: (L – Desire) Friend of Lilith Carazor. Knight of the Order of Shadow. Twin sister of Lucrecia Drabos.

  Damien Forenix: (P – Perfectionism) Judge in the Demonic Court. Cousin of Constantin Abrosiax.

  Daron Abraxon: (E – Possession) Gifted with Ferrokinesis (metal manipulation) and Electrokinesis (electricity manipulation). Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lilith’s mate.

  Dorian McKinnax: (U) Servant at Vice College, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lulu’s mate.

  Eloise Prax: (E – Judgement) Senior Judge of the Demonic Court.

  Enzo Orfo: (GL – Indulgence) Gifted with Corporikinesis (body manipulation) and Umbrakinesis (darkness manipulation). Assassin. Lilith’s mate, son of Ronan Craven and twin brother of Matteo Orfo.

  Egon Vrosis: (L – Desire) Elder of the Lust Caste.

  Evan Fraxis: (P – Supremist) Gifted with Telekinesis (object manipulation). Professor of Combat at Transgression College.

  Ferris Inferna: (GR – Pecunious) Seer, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Father of Blaze Inferna and Rina Inferna.

  Gale Fintan: (L – Incubus) Gifted with Mnemokinesis (memory manipulation). Tester. Rina’s Mate.

  Gilly: (U) Servant of Vendra Braxion.

  Hadrian McKinnax: (GL – Luxury) Professor of Combat at Vice College, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lulu’s mate.

  Hannibal Delaroza: (E – Ambition) Head of House Delaroza.

  Igraine Witherwox: (L – Desire) Bishop of the Church of the Strange God. Spiritual advisor at Barren.

  Jin Sharax: (S – Slumber) Gifted with Hydrokinesis (water manipulation) and Cryokinesis (ice manipulation). Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lilith’s mate.

  Kain Zenunim: (Pride – Accomplishment) Gifted with Photokinesis (light manipulation) and Asterokinesis (cosmic manipulation). Knight of the Order of Shadow. Lilith’s mate.

  Kellert Krossian: (L – Incubus) Knight of the Order of Shadow. Mate of Leonie Karov, father of Aeron Saxon and Bane Krossian.

  Leonie Karov: (U) Chef, Knight of the Order of Shadow. Mate of Kellert Krossian, mother of Bane Krossian.

  Lilith Carazor: (L – Succubus) Gifted with Odynokinesis (pain manipulation) and Pathokinesis (emotion manipulation). Chosen of the Strange God. Mate of Aeron Saxon, Bane Krossian, Blaze Inferna, Daron Saxon, Enzo Orfo, Jin Sharax and Kain Zenunim. Daughter of Astoria Braxion and Arnold Carazor, Granddaughter of Vendra Braxion.

  Lucern Drabos: (L – Aphrodisia) Father of Lulu and Nelly.

  Lucinda Luxwood: (GR – Selfishness) Gifted with Anthokinesis (flower manipulation).

  Lucrecia (Lulu) Drabos: (L – Promiscuity) Friend of Lilith Carazor. Knight of the Order of Shadow. Twin sister of Cornelia Drabos. Mate of Dorian and Hadrian McKinnax.

  Marcus: (GR – Fraudulence) Leader of the Sect.

  Matteo Orfo: (W – unknown) Gifted with Corporikinesis (body manipulation) and Umbrakinesis (darkness manipulation). Twin brother of Enzo Orfo.

  Morpheus Ajax: (GR – Pecunious) Gifted with Aurumkinesis (gold manipulation). Son of Reece Ajax, brother of Vivienne Ajax, cousin of Babette Ajax.

  Nascia Poláková: (E – Resentment) Daughter of Rasz.

  Rasz Polák: (S – Apathy) Gifted with Mnemokinesis (memory manipulation). Caretaker of the Forteca Ciszy. Father of Nascia

  Reece Ajax: (GR – Pecunious) Gifted with Aurumkinesis (gold manipulation). Head of House Ajax. Uncle of Babette Ajax. Father of Morpheus and Vivienne Ajax.

  Rina Inferna: (W – Protector) Seer, Tester and Knight of the Order of Shadow. Younger sister of Blaze Inferna.

  Ronan Craven: (GL - Masochist) Gifted with Toxikinesis (poison manipulation). Prime of the Assembly, Head of House Craven. Father of Enzo and Matteo Orfo.

  Ruelle Ixia: (W - Justice) Gifted with Replicakinesis (replication manipulation). Elder of the Wrath Caste, Knight of the Order of Shadow.

  Ryon Haverax: (L – Promiscuity) Friend of Lilith Carazor.

  Sarah Vox: (GR – Hoarder) Assassin. Mate to Babette Ajax.

  Seth Maddox: (P – Hubris) Professor at Vice College, Grand Master of the Order of Shadow.

  Torin Valec: (U) Head of the Unshown Rebellion. Uncle to Babette, Vivienne and Morpheus Ajax.

  Triston Fairbax: (L – Promiscuity) Friend of Lilith Carazor.

  Vendra Braxion: (P - Arrogance) Head of House Braxion. Mother of Astoria Braxion and grandmother of Lilith Carazor.

  Vivienne Ajax: (L – Succubus) Gifted with Aurumkinesis (gold manipulation). Daughter of Reece Ajax, sister of Morpheus Ajax, cousin of Babette Ajax.

  Yolandi Asterio: (GL – Squander) Seer who prophesied the last Asterio Prophecy. Deceased.

  BOOKS BY MARIE MISTRY

  The Arcanaeum

  Liminal

  Arcanist

  Daughter of Cain

  Entombed by Blood

  Claimed by Blood

  Crowned by Blood

  The Deadwood

  Traitor Witch

  Liar Witch

  Pirate Witch

  Dressed to Kill (Shared World)

  Darcy

  The Fifth Nicnevin

  Beyond the Faerie Gate

  Across an Endless Sea

  Amidst the Insidious Courts

  Beneath a Shattered Sky

  Atop the Faerie Throne

  Vice College for Young Demons

  A Demon’s Horns

  A Demon’s Gifts

  A Demon’s Wings

  A Demon’s Heart

  The Complete Collection

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  Marie Mistry lives in rainy Britain but spends most of her time escaping into imaginary worlds, whether that is in books or video games. She writes paranormal romance but has written books in other genres in the past. She has a mild obsession with happily ever after and true love which she blames on a childhood full of Disney goodness. She loves interacting with fans in her reader group, and feel free to stalk her on any of her links

 

 

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