Page 80 of The Last Aether

He pressed a kiss to my temple. “I’d do anything for you.”

Kai practically bounced. “There’s more.”

I laughed as I pulled out of Riven’s hold. “Okay, let’s see.”

There were a million gorgeous details in the room itself. Linens that were buttery soft and a thick duvet that would be heaven to sleep under. A large painting that hung on the wall with splashes of silver that reminded me of the markings on our chests.

I wound my way through the space and found an alcove that had me letting out another gasp. It was a turret. An honest-to-goodness turret that had been converted into some sort of reading nook. Shelves lined the curved space and there was a wide bed-like creation where you could curl up and read for hours.

“This is unreal…”

Atlas chuckled. “I thought that might be your favorite part.”

“She hasn’t seen the bathroom yet,” Kai shot back. He grinned at me. “That was all my design.”

“Design? I’ve only been out for three days.”

Phoenix’s lips twitched. “Haven’t you realized by now? We can do just about anything we set our minds to.”

Riven arched a brow. “We? You were crashed out next to Aura practically the whole time.”

“I instructed and used my design eye,” Phoenix argued.

“Sure…”

I ignored their bickering and headed towards what I assumed was the bathroom. I passed by an open door that revealed a huge closet with more clothes than I could wear in a lifetime. Ignoring the amount of money that had to have been spent, I kept walking until I hit a space that I could only describe as heaven.

The room itself was circular. White marble streaked with gray coated the floors and the counters. Five sinks lined the walls at exact intervals, gorgeous mirrors hanging over each. To the left was a massive walk-in shower with so many jets I lost track. But it was the center of the room that had me drooling.

A tub that looked more like a lap pool tugged me forward. My fingers skimmed the outside of the white oval. I could see the knobs for water, but there was no spout. Too curious, I turned one then shrieked when the water descended from the ceiling.

Kai laughed and pulled me into his arms. “Do you like it?”

“How is that possible?” I gaped.

“Specialty plumbing.”

“This is incredible. Everything.” Tears welled in my eyes. “I’m not sure I deserve this.”

Atlas moved forward, framing my face in his hands. “You deserve every amazing thing we can give you.”

“This is just the start,” Riven added. “Wait until we build our own home.”

My eyes bugged. “Our own home?”

Phoenix moved in, closing the circle around me. “We’ll have a place that’s just for us. An escape from the royal world. The place where we’ll raise our family.”

“Family?” I squeaked.

Concern lit Atlas’s features. “Do you want a family?”

“I’ve always wanted one. I just wasn’t sure it was in the cards for me.”

Kai’s lips skimmed my temple. “I can’t wait to see little curly-haired ones with your eyes running around.”

Warmth lit in me picturing his words. But fear hit right on its heels. Because if I let myself want that, reach for it, I would be destroyed if it was all taken away.

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