Chapter 22

In her attitude, she seemed to know exactly what I was thinking, and her blue eyes had a seductive gleam in them. That's right... I'm talking about my realm, of course. Yes, that's correct. So, my darling mortal, reflect about it."

Shawn's arms were helplessly tethered, and she was taking strides forward with that alluring wobble in her gait that only exacerbated his fear. As she sat up, her bust pressed against his chest as she snuggled up close, and her hand reached out to cup his cheek. She felt completely at ease in his company and two more veins snaked forward to wrap around his legs, denying him the chance to shove her. After a brief period of feeling dry, despite its extraordinarily smooth surface, a light moisture settled in.

Now that he was so near, Shawn couldn't talk because he was frightened of hurting her feelings. Her hand crept up the side of his face as he struggled desperately to get away, but she didn't let go, holding him close.

The green eyes in