Summoned and Stolen (Summoned Series Romances) Read Online Free
Author: Susan Hayes
it, but Kel’s gaze dropped to her face and he leaned in close to nuzzle her cheek. “I shall enjoy her greatly, Your Grace,” he said aloud and then whispered so softly she could barely make out his words. “I’ll not let you be harmed. Trust me.”
A tiny ember of hope flared to life in her heart and Lily nodded, just a slight dip of her head to tell him she had heard. His lips grazed her cheek and she felt the heat of his breath on her skin. For the first time since she’d been taken from her homeworld, Lily felt the heated flush of desire.
There was no denying that being given to Kel as a pleasure slave would not be a hardship. He was handsome, and despite his reputation he had been nothing but gentle with her. She had seen the bruises and scars on the other slaves. Their master was a vicious beast, and Lily could only heal herself or anyone else if he granted her permission. Somehow, she doubted the Duke would allow her to ease her suffering often, if at all. It looked likely that Kel would be the last man to touch her with any kindness, for she knew she would get no such treatment from Camford.
It was almost a comfort her to know that despite his beliefs, there was no way that Lily could make the vile Duke immortal. She could heal, certainly. That was the greatest of her gifts, the ability to heal and make whole any living thing. But healing could only do so much, and she could no more defy the laws of nature than she could command the sun to rise. All life came to an end eventually.
A chill washed over her, filling her soul with ice. When Camford learned that Lily’s magic could not make him immortal, his rage would be terrible. There was little chance she would survive once he knew the truth. He’d kill her, just as he’d killed her former master.
Lily moved deeper into Kel’s arms, clinging to him despite the discomfort of the chainmail that pressed against her bare skin. Her choice already made. Once they were alone, she’d plead her case and pray he was as honorable as her dead master had believed. Otherwise, she was doomed to a short life full of suffering at the hands of a cruel and twisted man.
If she had to barter her body for a chance at freedom then Kel was her best chance.
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CHAPTER 3
Kel was not fond of magic in general, but was not above using it when the situation required it. Now, was going to be one of those times. He reached up as if to loosen the laces of his shirt, his hands brushing against the simple, silver medallion that hung around his neck. With the ease of long practice his thumbnail caught on a slightly raised portion of the metal and he pressed it. There was a brief flare of heat, telling him that the spell had been activated, and Kel finished loosening his laces with a sense of relief. His second in command was now aware that there was trouble. He’d see to it that every member of their band was safely out of camp within the hour.
Now, Kel just had to buy them that time.
“If she is mine for just one night, Your Grace, then I hope you will grant me leave to take to and enjoy your generosity to the fullest.” Kel had little hope that Camford would be that gracious, but he had to try. Beautiful as Lily was, he had no interest in taking her. Well, that wasn’t entirely true. She had his cock hard and his blood boiling just sitting there in his lap, but he had no interest in taking her in front of a half-dozen drunken witnesses when she had no choice in the matter. If he could just get her alone, he was tempted to take her with him. She did not deserve the fate that had been handed to her, and he could claim she was a fair trade for the gold Camford had just cheated him out of.
The Duke’s face slid into a smirk as he shook his head in negation. “What, and deprive us of Lily’s beauty so soon? I think not. Have another drink, Kel. Enjoy yourself for once. You’ve earned it.”
“May she have something to drink as well?” Kel asked, already signaling for a
A tiny ember of hope flared to life in her heart and Lily nodded, just a slight dip of her head to tell him she had heard. His lips grazed her cheek and she felt the heat of his breath on her skin. For the first time since she’d been taken from her homeworld, Lily felt the heated flush of desire.
There was no denying that being given to Kel as a pleasure slave would not be a hardship. He was handsome, and despite his reputation he had been nothing but gentle with her. She had seen the bruises and scars on the other slaves. Their master was a vicious beast, and Lily could only heal herself or anyone else if he granted her permission. Somehow, she doubted the Duke would allow her to ease her suffering often, if at all. It looked likely that Kel would be the last man to touch her with any kindness, for she knew she would get no such treatment from Camford.
It was almost a comfort her to know that despite his beliefs, there was no way that Lily could make the vile Duke immortal. She could heal, certainly. That was the greatest of her gifts, the ability to heal and make whole any living thing. But healing could only do so much, and she could no more defy the laws of nature than she could command the sun to rise. All life came to an end eventually.
A chill washed over her, filling her soul with ice. When Camford learned that Lily’s magic could not make him immortal, his rage would be terrible. There was little chance she would survive once he knew the truth. He’d kill her, just as he’d killed her former master.
Lily moved deeper into Kel’s arms, clinging to him despite the discomfort of the chainmail that pressed against her bare skin. Her choice already made. Once they were alone, she’d plead her case and pray he was as honorable as her dead master had believed. Otherwise, she was doomed to a short life full of suffering at the hands of a cruel and twisted man.
If she had to barter her body for a chance at freedom then Kel was her best chance.
***
CHAPTER 3
Kel was not fond of magic in general, but was not above using it when the situation required it. Now, was going to be one of those times. He reached up as if to loosen the laces of his shirt, his hands brushing against the simple, silver medallion that hung around his neck. With the ease of long practice his thumbnail caught on a slightly raised portion of the metal and he pressed it. There was a brief flare of heat, telling him that the spell had been activated, and Kel finished loosening his laces with a sense of relief. His second in command was now aware that there was trouble. He’d see to it that every member of their band was safely out of camp within the hour.
Now, Kel just had to buy them that time.
“If she is mine for just one night, Your Grace, then I hope you will grant me leave to take to and enjoy your generosity to the fullest.” Kel had little hope that Camford would be that gracious, but he had to try. Beautiful as Lily was, he had no interest in taking her. Well, that wasn’t entirely true. She had his cock hard and his blood boiling just sitting there in his lap, but he had no interest in taking her in front of a half-dozen drunken witnesses when she had no choice in the matter. If he could just get her alone, he was tempted to take her with him. She did not deserve the fate that had been handed to her, and he could claim she was a fair trade for the gold Camford had just cheated him out of.
The Duke’s face slid into a smirk as he shook his head in negation. “What, and deprive us of Lily’s beauty so soon? I think not. Have another drink, Kel. Enjoy yourself for once. You’ve earned it.”
“May she have something to drink as well?” Kel asked, already signaling for a
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