Wrath tossed the robe next to me on the mattress, his expression cold. Discussing what I may or may not do with my husband is inappropriate. I swallowed hard, uncomfortable with the topic of pleasure while I was alone with Wrath, and naked beneath my silken sheets. “If you are interested in sex but fear passion or intimacy, you may experience a higher rate of sexual desire until you work through your personal issues regarding it. Being tested or prompted toward one particular emotion usually means it’s something this realm senses you struggle with.” He canted his head. “My brother mostly toyed with your happiness, things that bring all manner of pleasure and joy, not just carnal urges. Attraction and desire are part of the natural order of life. “Sex isn’t viewed as shameful or sinful here, Emilia. “At the same time?” I felt my face flame as he slowly nodded. “On occasion, my brother enjoys multiple lovers.”
Pride would desire another in our bed? With me? I don’t understand.” I was so stunned, I forgot the seeds of discord I’d been trying to plant. Though I suggest pretending he is the supreme lover, else you’ll injure his namesake sin and find yourself alone.” All at once if he desires to do so, and if you permit it the nights you’re with him. “Pride will gladly welcome you and anyone else he’s fascinated by into his bed. I doubted Wrath realized it, but the room chilled a fraction. I’m sure he’d welcome me into our marital bed.” Unless he’s still dedicated to his first wife, which cannot be true if he’s as debauched as you claim. “As his bride, what if I decide to go to him alone? Am I not technically part of House Pride? If so, I don’t see how that rule should apply to me. It was time to add some to my collection. Wrath had plenty of masks in his arsenal.
I schooled my features into bland interest and locked my smile away. Prince Wrath, one of the Feared and Mighty Seven, General of War, and Master of Avoidance. Which didn’t exactly answer my questions. “Royal posturing is a favorite pastime here for some.” Is it because he’s the king and wants to remind you of your place?” “If you enter his territory without his consent, it’s taken as a threat? Even if you’re doing his bidding?” Wrath nodded. Feuding princes would certainly create a diversion from more seemingly innocuous pursuits, such as gossip.
“Unless you’d like to start a feud between our Houses, yes.” I was fairly confident each of their domains were hateful in their own way but didn’t bother pointing that out.
When my brother rouses himself from the near-constant parties and debauchery, and when his cursed pride finally surrenders enough to allow me entry into his hateful domain, I’ll hold up my end of the bargain.” If I hadn’t been studying him, I would have missed the lightning-fast reaction. A rare bout of emotion flashed in his face, but he recovered quickly and crossed the room in a few long strides.
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