Chapter 33

Megan’s POV

Marcus's roguish gaze swept over me in a lingering once-over that would've been unseemly in any other context.

As it was, that same frisson of raw, unchecked appetite permeating the very atmosphere rendered the look almost... intoxicating in its unvarnished appreciation of my physicality.

"For a divine creature in decidedly feral spirits this evening..." he mused, tapping one long finger against his chiseled jaw. "I do believe our signature 'Black Lotus' would make for an... invigoratingly spiritual first rite of passage, wouldn't you agree?"

Lilly clapped her hands together delightedly, features awash in the pulsing infinity pattern of the lavender infinity room backdrop.

"You read my mind as always, darling! Two of those devilish concoctions forthwith, if you'd be so kind."

"Hey now, hang on a second," I cut in with a note of hesitation, shooting Lilly a sidelong frown. "Are you sure loading me up on ungodly strong b