Tasting Darkness

Book 2 Chapter 5 ” What’s going on ? ” I asked Darins . He looks up at me , nipping at my neck , and I shudder . ” Nothing you need to worry about , ” he mumbles against my skin . My bond ignites as he grips my hips , rolling me against him . ” Something is wrong . You two have been fighting all week , ” I tell him . ” Just leave it , ” Darius says , his eyes darkening . Yet I know Lycus and Kalen were struggling with their bonds , too , with Darius sleeping in the other room , Kalen’s sleep walking was out of control . Pain wasn’t accurate enough word to describe it , with Darius in the other room it was almost like missing a limb .

They didn’t know how to function without him He was an attachment of them , and over the last couple of days , And since I haven’t marked three of them , I noticed how much they gravitate toward him , picking up on his moods , they reacted to him , and I wondered if it was because for so long he acted as their keeper . Darius growls , nipping at my neck before gripping my chin . He tilts my face down to his and kisses me , and arousal flares through to life like burning embers in a breeze setting everything ablaze..

I could feel his magic rolling over me , consuming me , and my bond reacted to it , taking over as I kissed him back with the same burning desire . Lycus steps out of the bathroom . It was so odd feeling them . I could pinpoint each one , tell who was who and if they were close and where they were at all times , completely aware of them , so I knew when he stopped behind me . I pull my lips from Darius and look up at Lycus , whose eyes are pitch black .

through me , almost like he was awakening the urge to shred . Lycus pulled away , looking at me oddly , and I tried to shake the overwhelming feeling rolling through me before turning my gaze to Darius . He growls , his grip tightening , and

, letting him take what he needed , letting him recharge off me

mouth waters at his addictive scent before running my tongue across his skin . My bond has overtaken every sense

tears . Darius stands abruptly and drops me on the couch . He breathes heavily , and Lyeus shoves him with a growl . ” Darius , what the fuck ! ” Lycus snarls while I rub the back of my head where he had pulled my hairs from my scalp . My bond recoils , rejection smashes against me , and my face heats with embarrassment . I want to

, he didn’t want me just what I had to offer . Power was everything to Darius . I thought we were past all this , but clearly , I was wrong . I felt used as he powered off me only to toss me aside when I wanted more . I swallow , looking away and he storms out of the room , not even bothering to answer Lycus . The door slams making