Unleashed: The Cursed Trilogy, Book Two by Betty Legend (acx book reading txt) 📕

Leaving her seat, she cuddles up next to me and pulls the throw off the back of the patio couch we’re sitting on.

“What was sex with him like?”

After helping her cover us with the blanket, I bring my knees up, resting my feet on the edge of the cushion. As I think about him fucking me against his living room wall, a strong sensation of desire aches between my legs.

“Untamed, chaotic, overwhelmingly orgasmic.”

“Damn girl, you’re turning me on.”

Laying my head on her shoulder, I place my fingers between hers.

“Nothing is the same anymore. I love four men and long for one who resents me. The world I thought we knew is larger, scarier, and more beautiful than I could’ve imagined.”

“How do you feel about being the one to break the curse? And how do you break the curse?”

“I don’t know. The prophecy says I must bond heart, body, and soul magic with each of them. I believe that’s happened with four of them but not with Phoenix. I’m worried if we’ll ever fully bond, and if we do, what happens after.”

“I wonder if once you do, if any of you will feel different, like a feeling that passes over all supernaturals, or if the change will be gradual over time?”

“Your guess is as good as mine.”

Emeric and my mom exit the patio door, bringing our attention to them. Smiling at us, Emeric stops in front of my feet and rubs my knees.

“Your mom wants to meet all your boyfriends. I’m going to bring them here so she can.”

“Tonight?”

“Yeah, you good with that?”

The excitement of seeing all my guys takes over my melancholy.

“Yeah.”

“I’ll be back as soon as I can.” He gives me a knowing look. “Are you good while I’m away?”

“Yeah, don’t worry.”

“All right. Be back soon.”

Leaning over my knees, he pulls my chin up, and I savor the heated kiss he leaves on my lips.

“Love you.”

Emeric pulls back slowly. “I love you.”

Taking a few steps back, he mutters the spell and rubs his charm. A silver portal forms in front of him, and my mother and Rachel stare in awe. With a single step, he’s gone, and the portal disappears.

“That was incredible!” Rachel enthuses. “What was that? Where did he go?”

“It’s a portal. Using air magic, you can go wherever you’ve been before. He’s probably going to Killian’s house first. Emeric gets along with him best.”

“That’s amazing.” Her attention whips to me. “Is that something I could do?”

“Possibly. It depends on which elemental magic you can wield.”

“I’m dying to know if I can do magic. I’d like to visit the Fae enchanter sometime soon.”

“Sure.” I give her arm a pat.

But not too soon.

About twenty minutes later, Emeric returns with Killian first. As they step through the portal, Mom and Rachel go silent, their eyes glittering as they look at Killian. He’s wearing an open red and black flannel with the sleeves rolled up near his elbows. His jeans are torn in the knees, and he looks like he was interrupted doing woodwork. Sawdust rains down after he puts a hand through his hair and drops his duffle bag.

“Hey, sweetheart.”

Tossing the throw blanket aside, I leave the patio couch and bask in his scent as he puts his arms tight around me.

“It’s good to see you.”

With his fingers curling in my hair, he holds the nape of my neck and consumes my breath as his lips cover mine with demanding need. When we pull apart, I’m breathless, and his eyes are sparkling golden-bronze.

“Killian, this is my mom, Claire.”

Killian puts one arm around me and extends the other to her.

“It’s a pleasure to meet you.”

“You too, Killian.”

“This is my cousin and best friend, Rachel.” I point to her and Killian shifts directions, extending a hand to her as well.

“I’m pleased you’re both aware of the situation and accepting of all of us.”

“We’re looking forward to getting to know all of Selene’s boyfriends,” my mother tells him. “If you’re important to her, you’re important to us.”

Killian turns to me, brushing his hand down my hair.

“I want you to know Selene means everything to me. I’ve been waiting for her for a long time.”

“Waiting for her? What does that mean?” Rachel asks.

“Selene is my mate.”

Emeric rocks back on his heels, covering a thumb and index finger over his smirk.

“Mate?” Rachel asks, confused.

“I’m a wolf shifter. We have mates and bond with them for life. The bond is a deep connection, as strong or stronger than a magic soul bond. We know when we’ve found our mate. Our wolf senses the link.”

Emeric joins my other side and caresses a hand along my feathered forearm, our magic comes to life, and my tattoo brightens.

“Strong, but not stronger than a magic soul bond.”

Emeric lifts my arm, kissing the tender part of my wrist. The corner of Killian’s mouth curls, as he leans down, kissing my cheek. In my peripheral, I can see his gaze still on Emeric. The tension between them is unsettling.

“You guys should get Griffin and Cyrus. Mom and Rachel are eager to meet them.”

Emeric leans in, kissing the tender spot of my ear and neck. “Be back soon.”

Stepping back, he opens the portal and walks through it. Turning to Killian, I fist his flannel and lean into his welcoming scent.

“You know the others get jealous about our mated bond.”

Killian strokes his hand over my hair, then rests his hands at the small of my back.

“Tensions are rising because they all want something special with you.”

“I don’t want you guys to fight.”

“There’s a lot of testosterone among us. It’s bound to happen. Let us work it out.”

My lip pouts, and he nips it. I giggle, and he kisses the tip of my nose.

“Oh, my goodness, you two are adorable!” Scooting down the couch, Rachel makes room for us to sit next to her. I take the middle, and Killian takes the end, then tugs me onto his lap.

“I’ve never met a wolf shifter,” my mom shares. “How does it work?”

“I live in a