Claiming Trinity by Kali Willows Read Free Book Online

Sage trying to punish here? Her nonexistent inhibitions tormented his primordial urges beyond belief. His groin ached, and his chest tightened in her presence. Thanks to Cyrus, he and Arawn had to stay with her twenty-four hours a day—in her cabin, no less. There was only so much willpower a para of his primal temperament possessed, and he was pushing maximum density at this point.
    From the moment he spotted Trinity at the portal, shaken and disheveled, she’d proved the most beautiful woman he had ever laid eyes on—and over his hundreds of years, he had witnessed many. She might be modest, but she was no weakling. As much as he felt inclined to protect her, a profound strength inside her amplified her appeal. His innate sense about people—para or human, it made no difference—alerted him if they had even the slightest evil intention. When he encountered a dark motivation of any kind, his shoulder blades automatically spiked with pain, jolting him into protection mode. But not with this exquisite lady.
    In her presence, he found unquenchable desire as well as a deep-seated sense of benevolence he rarely came across. Every inch of her screamed purity, kindness, and powerful sexuality to him. Trinity proved to be his own personal form of opium. Addictive to look at, smell, and touch, even if it was a tap on her shoulder. The fear, however, of her inevitable rejection proved a sufficient barrier to keep his need to pursue her at bay.
    Truth be told, when she’d blurted she wanted them both to “tuck her in, at the same time,” it piqued his curiosity even more. Kane had never shared a woman with Arawn. In fact, he’d never shared a woman at all. It wasn’t as though he had a vast array of past experience, thanks to his station in life. No woman had ever stuck around once his “other side” showed up.
    The cloud of longing shrouding his weary brain intensified with every creeping thought. Snap out of it, he scolded himself. The moment she finds out what you are, it’s game over, anyway. Don’t even bother to get your hopes up. You’re hideous, and she is divine. Sooner or later, she’ll see for herself. Especially because there’s danger around her. You can’t hide who you are, and a creature of such beauty would never want a monster like you.
    Kane shook off the internal torment and focused on the meal. The occasional clatter of glasses and cutlery echoed throughout the dining hall, along with the odd scrape of chair legs against the floor as people took their seats for dinner. Every table was filled on both the human and para sides. Low chatter of diners created a gentle hum around them.
    “Buddy, it’s not so bad. At least she’s not pissed,” Arawn whispered to him.
    “We’ll see,” he mumbled. “There’s always the morning after Sage’s herbal concoction wear off.” With the assignment at hand, there’s a good chance she’ll see the real me before long, and pissed won’t even be in the vicinity of how she’ll feel then. This, I’m sure of.
    The server carried over a tray of filled plates and placed a colorful salad in front of Trinity.
    “Dig in, boys.” She gripped her fork like a lifesaver then wavered in her seat as she stared at the tip of the prongs with intense fascination. “Pretty.”
    “You were saying?” Kane flashed a grin of amusement. His self-pity easily dispersed in light of how at peace she seemed in this moment. The anger which festered in her before had disappeared. Maybe Sage’s herbal efforts weren’t all bad after all.
    “For you, gentlemen.” The server placed a thick, bloody steak in front of Kane and veal in front of Arawn.
    “Thanks.” Kane picked up his utensils and hacked into the crimson meat.
    “Ew, what are you, a vampire?” Trinity scowled at his dinner.
    “No, but I am a true carnivore, through and through. What can I say?” He tucked the juicy morsel into his mouth and chewed slowly while he watched her. Maybe subtle hints would soften the