5. Margo

When the door closed behind Negal, Margos heart was still racing, and her core still throbbing with need. If she werent so damn repressed, the kiss they had shared outside the door would have ended with them naked in bed, and Margo had a feeling that she would have been just fine with that.

Why the hell had she frozen when Negals fingers got close to where she had so desperately needed them?

She was still so wet that she worried about the evidence of her arousal showing on her dress, which would be mortifying on several counts. First of all, she didnt want to soil the magnificent gown, and secondly, she didnt want Frankie and Dagor to see it.

Dagor cleared his throat. Im going to watch some television in bed. He smiled at Frankie. You can stay with Margo until shes ready to retire for the night.

Some sort of silent communication passed between the two of them, and then Frankie nodded. Im going to make more coffee. Do you want me to bring you some to bed?

Thank you, but Im all coffeed out. He winked at her before ducking into the bedroom and closing the door behind him.

Frankie rose to her feet and walked over to the kitchenette. “Do you want coffee or another cup of tea?”

“I’ll have tea,” Margo said.

Why didnt you invite Negal to spend the night with you?

That was so direct and so like Frankie. The girl had no filter and just blurted out anything that went through her head.

Its a bit early for that. Margo crossed her legs, hoping to ease the itch in her center that was growing uncomfortable. Im not ready to take it to the next level yet.

Frankie lifted a brow. You seem very ready to me.

Margo was sure that shed done a good job of keeping her expression schooled, not panting like a cat in heat or devouring Negal with her eyes.

What do you mean?

Frankie chuckled. Did you forget already what I told you about immortals enhanced sense of smell? Poor Dagor had to escape to the bedroom not to react to that.

As a wave of mortification washed over Margo, she closed her eyes.

Oh, my God. I did forget about that. Im so embarrassed.

Dont be. Its natural, and both of us are happy that the two of you are drawn to each other. Thats precisely what I wanted and hoped for. I just dont understand what you are waiting for.

Damn.

Neither Frankie nor Mia knew about Margos problems with intimacy, and she needed it to stay that way. If she told them, they would immediately start offering her unsolicited advice on how she could overcome her problem, and worse, they would pity her.

You heard Negal. Im still not out of the woods with the drug I was injected with. I feel fine, but I want to be absolutely sure that Im sober before I let myself be intimate with anyone. I dont want to do anything under the influence of drugs and regret it later.

Frankie surprised her with a hearty laugh. Believe me, you will not regret this even if you decide that Negal is not for you. Words cannot describe what sex with a god or an immortal is like. Think multiple earth-shattering orgasms, euphoria, and an unrivaled psychedelic trip all combined into an unparalleled pleasure package. And thats not all. The next morning, you will feel like youve just been through a rejuvenating spa instead of feeling like you were hit by a freight train. The venom contains healing properties, so even the most intense session wont leave you with bruises and sore lady bits.

That sounds incredible, but I still prefer to take it slow and savor the buildup. You know what I think about hookups.

Frankie returned with their drinks and set them down on the coffee table. Negal doesn’t think of you as a hookup. Ive seen him around other females, and he never looked at any of them the way he looks at you.

Margos heart fluttered. And how is that?

Like you are precious to him. Frankie sat down next to her on the couch. Besides, you dont have time to play it safe, Margo. Negal is your best chance for a successful transition, and hes leaving shortly.

He said that he would talk with Aru about postponing the mission to Tibet by a few weeks.

Frankie shook her head. Aru is not going to agree to that. Hes already postponed it so he and his team could be on this cruise. He wont ask for another delay. The only exception might be if you are already transitioning. He might let Negal stay behind until you are out of danger, and then he would have to join us with you or without you. Negal is a trooper, and he has to obey orders. He doesnt have a choice.