Tasting Darkness

Darius POV The warmth against my back was driving my bond insane . Tingles flared up my spine , yet it was the best night’s sleep I had in ages , though Kalen’s squirming woke me early ,

so I climbed out of bed , moving toward the couch . Kalen moved instantly and rolled toward Aleera , seeking her out . Seeking power out , but he would find none with her because she refused to take her magic back . I watched as their bonds sought each other out in their sleep , watched them drawn together like magnets . Tobias groans , and I could see his boxer shorts had pitched a tent , and I tried not to laugh . Yet even Aleera felt the space beside her .

Her outstretched hand touched the empty space where I was as Kalen rolled away , not picking up on her energy because she had none . I bite my lip as Lycus grabs Tobias ‘ cock in his sleep , making me wonder if Aleera would soon shred . They weren’t usually stirring like this . Ryze , who was perched on the windowsill , tilted his head , watching them as they sought each other out before he craned his neck , turning his head in my direction .

His long tongue slivered and waggled in the air at me , and I raised an eyebrow at the bird with whom I had a love – hate relationship . I roll my eyes , almost sensing what it is he wanted . Moving toward the bed , I hover over Aleera before gripping her chin . However , the moment I dipped my face lower , I could smell her intoxicating scent , awakening my own bond to another level . She would shred soon so that just made my mind up further as I pressed my lips to hers . She jolts , her eyes flying open , and she gasps . I use that as my opportunity to slip my tongue past her plump lips , kissing her harder , forcibly . She would be forced to take my magic or not breathe . Either way , she was taking it . Yet I could feel her resisting it . Fear coursed through the bond .

, my hand trails down her arm moving beneath the blanket and down to her hip . Her bond latched

, making me chuckle as she siphoned me without realizing it . My laughter seemed to

he was doing with her . Us he had worked out , but Aleera , she was female and completely different . Yet Aleera was just as inexperienced . So she didn’t seem to notice the tremble in his hands as he tugged at her clothes . Though he

got tangled in it . Tobias raises an eyebrow at me and smirks . Leaning over , he sinks his teeth into Kalen’s bare ass , making him jump and hiss . ” Stop hogging her . ” Tobias growis , seemingly in a good mood

Kalen off the bed . Kalen topples over the top of Aleera , landing on the floor with a thud , while Lycus snatched up his spot , forcing himself between Aleera’s legs . ” That wasn’t nice , ” Aleera scolds him , looking over the side of the bed where Kalen shakes himself . ” I never claimed to be nice , ” Lycus purrs nipping at her lips while Kalen pouted before his eyes went to Ryze .

amusing the way they fought for her attention , similar to how they used to fight for mine . I just hoped they didn’t scare her . They could be vicious with one another , though usually Kalen always won . Ryze opens his wings and flaps them twice before swooping off the window ledge and sinking his talons into Lycus ‘ back , who squeals like a girl , and Ryze starts bashing his head with his beak while squawking . Tobias howled with laughter while Lycus screamed