chapter 57

I don’t help Nathan find out “if it still works” that night, but a nagging voice in my head tells me that if I don’t, Amber will.

I’m not sure if believe him when he says they don’t go all the way. His reasoning makes sense; birth control isn’t a guarantee with werewolves. Plus, as king, he definitely wouldn’t want to endanger the future claims of our heirs.

“I’ve been waiting far longer than that.” His tongue wets his bottom lip like he’s been starving for me. “The spirit was more than willing but the flesh was otherwise occupied.”

“It looks fine now.” I drop my gaze pointedly to his erection, which bobs against his stomach as he watches me.

I drop my blouse on the floor and give him a minute to take in my red satin bra and panties. I put them on in the morning with the intent to wow him tonight, and it seems to do the trick; he takes his cock in his hand and strokes himself slowly.

I’ve gotten used to our powerful connection, and I’ve been able to ignore it over the past few weeks w