Through the glass, those frosted nipples came into view. He tweaked them, and she dropped her head upon his shoulder, eyes closing to half-mast. The thick length of his erection pressed between her bottom, desperate for contact, and he hissed between his teeth.
There would be no more savoring if he kept this up.
Down, down his hand went, until it reached the apex of her thighs. His fingers tunneled through the fine tuft of dark curls and into that hot, wet mound. One, two, he pushed them inside her.
They both groaned. Aeron placed a kiss at the curve of her neck, watching himself all the while. What a sight they were. His dark tattooed body behind her. Her softer, cloud-tinted one writhing in front of him. By far the most erotic sight hed ever beheld.
No. Wait. Her arms reached back, one hand gripping his head to angle him down for a kiss, the other clasping his ass. This was the most erotic sight hed ever beheld.
Im ready, I swear.
Almostalmost He worked a third finger inside her, stretching her, spreading that glistening moisture. And when he encountered the proof of her virginity, he paused, reveled in the sense of possessiveness flooding himmine, all mineand then gently broke through.
Mine. A cry from Wrath.
Mine. An insistence.
She tensed, even stilled against his mouth. Aeron.
Hed rather hurt her with his fingers than his cock. Sorry. Pain. Feel good. Swear. He sounded like a Neanderthal, but he just couldnt form proper sentences. Olivia was his. Utterly his. His mind was stuck on that fact, and that alone.
When she relaxed, he reclaimed her mouth, playing with her tongue, feeding her kiss after needed kiss, and soon she began writhing against him again, lost to the pleasure. Soon she was dripping, as hed craved.
Now she was ready.
Though he hated to release her, even for a moment, he did so to grip his cock. The throbbing length practically leapt into his touch, hungry for more, so much more, yet he feared spilling at first contact. Diversion. He bit down on his tongue until he tasted blood, and the boiling need was tempered. Achieved. Tenderly, he pushed Olivia back on the dresser with his free hand, chest to wood, then poised the tip of his erection at her opening.
Still ready?
Now, Aeron. Do it now!
Inch by inch, he drove it inside her, allowing her to grow accustomed to his size before giving her more. All the while she gasped and moaned and beseeched him. Wrath, too. Finally, he was in to the hilt, his eyes fogging over with the force of his need to pound and pound and never stop.
Aeron, she groaned, and he knew it was another plea.
He pulled out, almost all the way, before sinking back in. A curse rushed from himshe had arched her hips to meet him, and rational thought fled, something inside him breaking. A tether of some sort. A tether on his restraint.
Just like that, he lost himself. Lost control, lost who he was, lost everything but the need to fill this woman with all that he was. In and out he pounded inside her, just as hed wanted. Determined, driven, possessed by far more than a demon.
He was gripping her hips, probably bruising her, surely crushing her bones, but he couldnt stop himself. He was wild, feral, existing for only this moment. This woman. Just then, she was his everything. She was as much a part of him as Wrath. He couldnt live without her. Wouldnt live without her.
Aeron. She was no longer panting; she was shouting. Dont stop, dont stop, dont you dare stop. More. More!
In his mind, only one word echoed. Mine. Mine, mine, mine. Hed heard it a thousand times before, but then he was shouting, Mine, mine, mine, and the sound was filling his ears, sweeping through him, heating him another degree, branding him, destroying who hed been, what hed been, then building him back up, into something new and fine and right, into the man hed always been meant to be. Her man. And thats when mine faded and another word took its place, stronger, far more necessary. Yours. He wanted to belong to her, to be hers. To be everything shed ever dreamed, to fulfill every wish shed ever made.
Aeron, she gasped.
Yours.
He should have seen this coming, should have known what she was beginning to mean to him, but his resistance had blinded him. Now, reduced to his basest self, he was raw, vulnerable, operating on a visceral level.
She was his, and he was hers.
He kicked her legs farther apart, and she fell down a little, deeper into his thrusts. The gap from the dresser allowed him to reach around and stroke her where she needed. With a scream, she erupted, and as those lush inner walls gripped him, Aeron hurtled over the edge himself, hot seed jetting inside her.
Aeron, she cried.
Yours.
He collapsed on her, panting, and realized there was a flaw to his only once plan. Once would never be enough. Not for him, and not for his demon.
They needed more; they couldnt possibly be satisfied until theyd taken her in every way imaginable. And they could. He could. Without fear. Hed lost control, but Wrath hadnt attacked her. Hed lost control, but he hadnt hurt her.
Shed been irresistible before, but now He needed to be with her or his life would not be complete. He needed to make love to her every night and wake up to her every morningto make love to her again. He needed to pamper her and give her the things she craved. Like fun. Like joy. Like passion.
Like him.
Olivia, he said, the syllables broken but still a promise from him, a promise for all the more she desired. Forever?
What are you doing? What are you thinking? You cant do this. His sweat-slicked chest pressed into her back, and he forced himself to rise.
Wrath whimpered.
Aeron, she said. Then, Aeron!
No, that last shout hadnt belonged to Olivia. He twisted, as did his angel, and they stiffened at the same time. William and a pretty blondeLegion, he reminded himself, surprised all over again by the change in herstood in the open doorway.
Aeron forced his wings out of hiding and wrapped them around Olivia, shielding her from view. Meanwhile, William held the humanoid demon back, but strong as he was, she was dragging him forward, her murderous gaze locked on the angel.
CHAPTER TWENTY-ONE
OLIVIA COULDNT BELIEVE what had just happened with Aeronand what was happening now with Legion. Naked. Sex. Pleasure. Happiness. Hope.
All dashed.
Trembling, she bent down to retrieve her robe and wrenched the material over her head. Thankfully, Aerons wings kept her concealed the entire time. How she would have loved to bask in the afterglow. To discover if Aeron had been as affected as she was.
Sex wasso much more than she ever could have imaginedand shed imagined a lot, since the first orgasm hed given her. The pleasure, the satisfaction, the power of knowing you were driving someone out of their mind. The closeness, the sharing, the giving, the taking. Every minute was a miracle.
Shed been alive for centuries. Why hadnt she been doing this all that time? Although, she suspected the act would not be the same with any other man. Only Aeron. Her Aeron. The man who made her achedream.
Legions high-pitched screeches drew her back to the present. Bitch! Whore! Ill kill you!
Temptation laughed inside Olivias head. Hed been silent during the act, having gotten what hed wanted. Why had he returned?
William still had a grip on Legion, but that grip could fail at any moment. Olivia kind of hoped it did. Someone needed to put Legion in her place, and she would be more than happy to do so. She wanted her afterglow, damn it!
Dress, Olivia told Aeron, hating that another womanespecially this onewas seeing him like this. All those tattoos should be hers, and hers alone, to feast upon. Visually or otherwise. She wished she could have licked them.
Next time.
Would there be a next time?
His expression was hard, unreadable, as he tugged on his pants and fastened them at the waist. Because his wings were still expanded, he couldnt don a shirt. At least dressing spurred him into action. He kicked forward, wrapped an arm around Legions waist and hefted her into his side like a sack of potatoes.
The demons flailing never ceased. Let me go! Let me at her!
You can go, Aeron told William. Ill handle things from here.
There were cuts on Williams face and arms, and all of them were bleeding. The warrior nodded, his lips twitching in amusement. Good luck, my friend. Oh, and just so you know, a meetings been called. Entertainment room, ten minutes. With that, he strolled into the hallway, shutting the door behind him and whistling under his breath.
Aeron carted his bounty to the bed and tossed her onto the mattress. She bounced up and down and tried to scramble off, gaze still locked and loaded on Olivia.
Stay, he barked.
Legion froze, glaring up at himuntil an obvious sense of self-preservation took hold and she smoothed out her features. The self-preservation was quickly followed by determination, though, and she settled on the edge of the bed, elbows behind her, breasts thrust forward, legs on the floor but spread and ready to wrap around him.
Care to join me? she asked huskily.
Oh, no, she didnt, Olivia fumed as Temptation yelled his own denial. Enough! She stalked forward, bypassing Aeron without a word, and stopped in front of Legion. Before either of them knew what she was about, she punched Legion in the mouth.
Legions head whipped to the side, her bottom lip split and already bleeding. Olivias knuckles throbbed, but she welcomed the sting. Try to kiss him now.
Hard, hot hands settled on her shoulders and spun her around. Aeron wasnt looking at her but over her shoulder at Legion. Stay.
The command was met with a growl, but Legion obeyed.
Aerons gaze finally shifted to Olivia. Surprise began to swirl in those lovely violet irises, chasing away his fury. I never thought Id have to tell you to behave.
She raised her chin. I will not tolerate being called such vile names.
You wont have to. Once more his gaze moved to Legion. Understand?
The support surprised her. Was hecould he be choosing her over Legion? For a moment, Olivia couldnt breathe. Could barely stand. There wasnt time to bask in the wondrous sensation, however. Aeron moved around her as if she were already forgotten and crouched in front of Legion.
Theres no need for you to hurt mythe angel. I love you, he said. You know that. His tone was soft, caring now. Tell me you know that.
Yes. I know it. All the anger drained from Legion, as well, and she reached out, cupping his jaw, trying to pull him down for a kiss. I love you, too.
Aeron removed her hands with a gentle yet forceful jerk. I dont love you in that way. I love you like a daughter. Tell me you know that.
First, anger reclaimed the demons features. Then shock. Then fear. All in the span of a single second. Her chin trembled, and tears of abject misery filled her eyes. But Im pretty.
You were pretty before, but that doesnt change how I feel.
Legion shook her head in denial. No. You have to be with me. You have to
Thats not going to happen, baby.
Several droplets spilled, tumbling down her cheeks. Is thisis this because of the angel?
Olivia has nothing to do with what I feel for you.
Olivia suddenly wished she were someplace, anyplace else. She shouldnt be here. Shouldnt be witnessing this private moment. Yes, thats what shed do. Go anyplace else. Her knees knocked as she walked to the door.
Stop! Where are you going? Temptation. When would the demon leave her for good?
Youre lying! Legion spat. You love her.
Her hand froze on the knob.
Silence. The answershe had to know.
Then, Legion, Aeron said on a sigh.
Disappointment choked Olivia, but still she couldnt force herself to exit. Not yet. Maybe he would
You cant love her, the demon shouted. You have to love me.
I told you. I do love you.
Stomach clenching Say them. Say the words.
No! You have to love me like a wife. You have to pleasure me with your body. Otherwise
Otherwise? he demanded harshly.
Olivia tensed. Oh, Deity. The bargain. Shed forgotten about Legions bargain with Lucifer. Dread, so much dread. She turned and pressed her back into the wood, shaking. Waiting. This, more than a declaration, she had to hear.
Tell him, she commanded. He deserves to know.
Tell me, Aeron parroted.
Legion gulped. If I fail to seduce you in eight days, Lucifer willhellhell possess my new body, she whispered. If I fail, hellhell use me to kill you and your friends.
No. No!
Aeron flicked Olivia a quick, unsure glance, not comprehending Legions confession. Physically, he cant leave hell. He cant
He can. If he possesses her, he can do anything, Olivia croaked, hand closing over her throat. Her horror didnt last long. Blood chilled in her veins, numbing the emotion. Shed been so close to paradise, only to be thrust into hell. He can breed her with anyone of his choosing, assume control of the Hunters, influence humans and turn them against you. He can even see into the angelic realm and slaughter my kind.
Aerons spine became as rigid as a steel pipe. Why would he want to do any of that?
Why else? Power. Freedom. Spite. He despises angels. They were supposed to follow him, yet they chose to remain with the One True Deity instead. But most of all, he despises the True Deity. His destruction is what Lucifer craves most. With his demon High Lords freely roaming the land, hell have a better chance of that.
Enough of this foolishness. Shut her up, Temptation commanded.
Olivia ignored him, only to blink in bewilderment a moment later. Him. Shed already known the voice belonged to a male, but she now realized this male wanted her to win Aeronand more specifically, for Legion to fail. This male wanted to prevent Legion from convincing Aeron to bed her.