chapter 71

Later in the afternoon as we arrive at the riverside, Dimitri departs with Zarek and Kai to take care of an issue while I find Julianne, Nox, and Wren. Julianne and I had some sort of friendship before but Nox and Wren have slowly become my friend too.

When Nox spots me, she says. "Look, the face of someone that has been thoroughly fucked."

I blush, my eyes widening. My eyes dart around in search of prying eyes but it's just a few people setting up the riverside.

Julianne and Wren laugh beside Nox as I rush to meet them. They are seated at the river's edge, their legs dipped into the water.

"Are you insane?" I spank Nox's back playfully when I settle beside her. I don't slip my legs inside the water because of how cold it will surely be. I don't want to be freezing before the event starts.

"What? I didn't lie." Nox wiggles her eyebrows. "You look so good and thoroughly fucked."

Julianne sighs. "At least one of us isn't miserable."

"Speak for yourself." Nox clears her throat.