Having to make love to Tamlin was disgusting. I can't lie; the only thing that got me through it was Rhys, my mate. After Tamlin and I made love, Rhysand would speak to me through the bond, reassuring our return together, and promising to "Fuck me against a wall." Tamlin curled a finger around my hair, and smiled at me, "I love you." He would say. I would lie and tell him the same thing. Today he promised to include me in his work, but he hadn't so far. _"I miss you."_ Rhys said to me at lunch, I struggled to keep a straight face. _"I miss you as well. I hate this. I want you badly."_ I replied. I forced myself to chew slowly, trying to keep a mask of calm as I felt Rhys in my head. I keep my walls up the all day and all night, but when Rhys wanted in, I let him in. _"yes."_ He replied to my inner question, _"the question is, where would we meet?"_ He inquired. I thought a moment, searching for ideas. _"stop right there."_ He said, I stopped my train of thought. _"Perfect, but how will you get away from tam?"_ I looked up from my plate. "Tamlin, I would like to visit my sisters." I said, staring at him lovingly. His face lit up, "of course! We will leave as soon as I finish my work for the day." _"is he really that stupid? Did he forget that I have your sisters?"_ Rhys asked me. I stifled a laugh, "what?" Tamlin asked. I turned red, "nothing, it's just my sisters kind of hate you, maybe I should go alone, maybe next time?" I offered, trying to get him to take the bait. He thought for a few minutes and turned to Lucien, "would you like to go see your mate?" he asked. I swore under my breath, and heard a boom of laughter in my head. "No, I think Nesta would kill you as well. You didn't exactly try and stop their transformation did you?" I said. Lucien didn't seem to believe me, but then shrugged, "maybe its best if you go alone this first time. Next time we will go with you." Lucien nodded his approval and I stood from the table, "thank you tam! I love you so much my heart could not be anymore full!" I embraced him and kissed him. "You are welcome, now do you need to pack? How long will you stay there?" he asked. "A few days. I want to be back to you as soon as I can, but I need to check on them." I said, kissing him one more time. "I don't need to pack. I will be fine." Tamlin smiled and let me go. _"you've done it my lady."_ Rhysand said through the bond. _"I know. We will be together soon my love."_
