Chapter 94. Back to Her Burrow

Xerina’s POV

Another two days passed, and Lila was still missing. Everyone was on edge, searching for any sign of her. But no matter how hard we looked, no matter how many places we checked, there wasn’t a single trace of her.

The frustration gnawed at me. How could someone just vanish without a trace? It didn’t make sense, and the more time passed, the more my mind spiraled with possibilities—none of them good.

But even with Lila’s disappearance hanging over us, Rasmus had become insatiable. Ever since we had a taste of each other three nights ago, he hadn’t left me alone.

Every chance he got, he’d drag me to his chambers, his hands already wandering before the door was even closed. The way he touched me, the way he kissed me—it was like he couldn’t get enough.

“Come here,” he growled, pulling me close, his lips brushing against my ear. “I need you. Now.”

His voice sent shivers down my spine, and I couldn’t help the way my body resp