Wicked Memories (CASTLE OF DARK DREAMS) by Nina Bangs Read Free Book Online Page B

of her victim’s super-sexy chest.
    Sparkle turned to the other men. “Once a succubus attaches herself to a man, she loses control, lost in her need to drain every drop of sexual essence from him. She won’t release her prey until he passes out from too many orgasms.”
    The guy in white waved his sword around. “I said to release him, demon.”
    “What if the victim doesn’t want to be released? Hey, I’m fine right here.” Her “victim” sounded definite about that.
    The White Knight looked exasperated. “Shut up. You don’t have a say in this.” He looked at Kayla expectantly.
    Sparkle had another helpful comment for the three men watching raptly. “Notice how the victim is in thrall to his mistress. He’ll crawl through fire on his knees just to feel her hands on his naked flesh, her lips touching his—”
    “You’re not helping.” White Knight guy looked really ticked.
    One of the other men spoke. “Do you have this fantasy every week? Can I be on the table of pain next time? I have to buy my tickets now.”
    He leaped to his feet and hurried toward the door, followed immediately by the two other men. Kayla watched openmouthed as they shoved the White Knight aside and fought to get out the door first. Then they were gone.
    The White Knight put down his sword. “Well, hell. That was an epic fail. Find someone to replace Zane fast because I don’t want to do this fantasy again.” He turned and left.
    Sparkle watched him leave and then turned back to her. Kayla avoided her gaze. She couldn’t remember the last time she’d felt this flustered and uncertain. Probably because it had never happened. Dad taught all of them to blend in. The business demanded that they avoid calling attention to themselves. He’d have her on the first flight back to Philly if he found out about this.
    That thought perked her up. If Sparkle told him about tonight, she wouldn’t have to ask that he replace her with one of her brothers.
    Kayla had managed to forget about the one man remaining in the dungeon for about three whole seconds. She refused to meet his gaze as she released him. Staring at her feet, she addressed her shoes. “I hope tonight has taught you the power of Mistress Sparkle. Obey her or you might find yourself bound here again. And next time will be worse.”
    “Really? Worse?” His voice was deep and filled with laughter.
    “
Much
worse.”
    He swung his feet to the floor. Kayla shifted her attention to the iron maiden. She would
not
look at him.
    He took the decision away from her. Placing his finger beneath her chin, he forced her to meet his gaze.
    “In that case, I’d better get moving if I want to beat those other guys to the ticket counter.” He leaned close. “What’s your real name?”
    Sparkle reached up to firmly remove his fingers from under Kayla’s chin. “The fantasy is ended. Let her always remain as Katnip in your memory.”
    For just a moment, danger filled the dungeon. It was a suffocating cloud, a warning. Sparkle dropped her hand from him.
    He stared at Sparkle. “Don’t ever touch me again.” Then he turned and left the room, closing the door behind him.
    Sparkle looked intrigued. “What a fascinating man.”
    “Yes.” Enough said about him. “You promised me answers.”
    “Tomorrow. Get a good night’s sleep first. You can leave in the morning if that’s what you decide you want to do.”
    Kayla thought about that. “Fine.” She
was
exhausted. She needed to be clearheaded when she spoke to Sparkle. Kayla started to step past her.
    “Wait.” Sparkle moved to block her. “You surprised me tonight. In a good way.” She wore a speculative expression. “Meet me in the restaurant tomorrow morning at nine so we can discuss your job.”
    Kayla nodded and made her escape. She tried to think things through calmly on the way to her room. She’d order room service a little later, but first she had something to do. Kayla pulled out her cell phone. To hell with