3 days ago in the Island
Edmund had been summoned to Blackshore arena for an emergency. The timing alone irritated him, but the reason made it worse.
He hated leaving Lucien behind, especially after agreeing to share him with the Twins.
He never doubted his own superiority, yet the sight of the three of them together ignited something sharp and unpleasant in his chest.
Jealousy was an ugly emotion. It tasted like weakness, and he despised it.
He was better than the Twins in every possible way. Lucien would choose him over them without hesitation.
Edmund believed that completely, yet the feeling still crawled beneath his skin, reminding him that he was not immune.
He looked down at Lucien curled in his arms. Naked and exhausted and glowing softly after everything they had done.
His breathing was slow and even, warm against Edmunds simmering thoughts.
The Leopard brushed Luciens hair aside and whispered against his temple, "I will knock you up and mark you for life."
