“He speaks truth. I can hear it,” he murmured.
I nodded in reply and began the spell I’d prepared before we left. Quickly, I wiped all memory of us from his mind, leaving only the idea that he’d come for a first meeting with the twins, just in time to see them killed by an older couple. He would flee as quickly as he could. Satisfied, I knocked the warlock out and released my wards.
We left quickly and I thought the waitress had missed our exit. With any luck, it would be a few hours before the bodies were discovered. I assumed the warlock could take care of himself. Outside again, we hesitated before I suggested heading back to my apartment to regroup. We stopped midway back to my car, hidden from sight in a dark park, and I released our disguises quickly.
We returned to the car without attracting attention. We got in and I realized I was shaking a bit as I stuck the key in the ignition. Acayo must have noticed, because he got out and came around to the driver’s side to take over. Although a man wanting to do the driving would normally annoy me, I was so tired I climbed over into the passenger seat without complaint. We arrived back at the apartment and made it in without any nasty surprises. Alone in my quiet place, I found myself suddenly shy.
“Well, thank you for helping me. I would have been in a lot of trouble if you hadn’t come to save me and…and everything.” I blushed and looked away for a moment before glancing back at him. He was staring at me, eyes sultry, his gorgeous lips lifted in a little smile.
“Take off your shirt,” he told me in a silky voice that commanded obedience.
My heart rate sped up and I obeyed slowly, gripping the hem of my flimsy shirt and slowly dragging it up and over my head.
“Now your skirt.”
I slid it down, working it off my hips and stepping out of it. I stood before him, happy I’d chosen tiny, lacy, very expensive black underwear that made me look amazing. I could see the appreciation in his eyes as he ordered me to my knees. I did as instructed, sinking down to rest on my heels before him. He paced around me slowly and anticipation shivered through me.
Coming to a stop before me, he slowly undid his belt and wrapped it around one hand, the end dangling. It was thick and wide, made of some ornate leather. I watched it as it swung and he smiled, wrapping his free hand in my hair and pulling my head back.
“Are you afraid?” he asked softly.
“No,” I whispered in return, staring deep into his eyes.
He pulled my head farther backward and I had to move my arms behind me to keep my balance. My breasts thrust out at him as my back arched and he stepped closer, pressing my stomach against his leg and leaning in to me. I looked up at him with a seductive smile, and his lip curled.
“Don’t you think you should be? I’m a vampire after all.”
“No,” I replied with absolute certainty. “You won’t hurt me. Not if I don’t want you to, at least.”
He looked at me with pleasure, his eyes sweeping up my body and coming to rest on my face. I saw lust in gaze and felt myself growing wet.
“Will you let me do what I want to you?”
His voice washed over me and I felt a dreamy, sinking sensation as I surrendered my will to him.
“I will.”
“If it is too much, say ‘sparrow’ and I’ll stop immediately.” He shook me gently. “Do you understand?”
“I do,” I murmured.
“Good.” He bent to kiss me, just a quick peck before he straightened and said, “Lean forward. Put your forehead on the floor.”
I did and he knelt to brush my hair off my back, running his nails down my spine. I shuddered and received a slap to my ass that jolted me. I gasped and he rubbed me where he’d hit me, setting the nerves to tingling. I released a shuddering sigh and the next instant the belt came down on my back, laying a strip of fire across my skin. I moaned and he hit me again and then again in quick succession. My entire being focused on my back and I writhed beneath the lash. At some point, he’d grabbed my wrists to hold me still and I twisted in his grip.
Suddenly he stopped and I lay gasping beneath him. He bent to me and his tongue flicked out, tracing symbols along my spine. Stripes of fire blazed along my back and lit up as his cool tongue ran over them. The wetness on my back felt amazing and waves of pleasure seeped through me. He let go of my hands and I lay limp, moaning with pleasure. He rubbed my back with his other hand and moved his mouth to my neck. I moved my hips involuntarily and he chuckled and slid his hand down over my ass and into my underwear. My pussy was so wet his fingers slid easily inside, and I cried out in pleasure.
His fangs pierced my skin and he eased down on his side to lie next to me, his fingers moving as he took tiny sips at my neck. He moved one finger up to rub circles on my clit, thrusting ceaselessly into me with the other finger. All thought was lost to me and I thought I’d drown in sensation. I came explosively and he stopped moving, licking the wounds on my neck lightly.
After a moment’s rest he rolled onto his back, pulling me onto him and placing my mouth at his nipple. I opened my mouth obediently to suck on it, biting lightly. With an effort, I moved my arm up to stroke his chest and then slid my palm down over his stomach. I got his pants open easily and released his throbbing cock. I moved my hand along its length, dipping down to grip his balls. He moaned with pleasure, gripped the back of my neck, squeezing gently. I sucked his nipple harder and stroked up and down his hard length.
He moved suddenly, grabbing my thigh and swinging me on top of him. My bra and underwear were ripped off in a move so fast that I didn’t notice them go until I suddenly realized my breasts were hanging free. I gasped as I came down on him and his hard length slid into me. He grabbed hold of my waist and pressed me down on him hard, and I felt my legs start to tremble. I moaned with satisfaction and wiggled on him. He sighed and shifted his hands to my breasts, pinching my nipples as I rocked back and forth on him. He slid his hands down to my hips and started to move me, rocking me faster and faster. My vision blurred and I fell forward on him, burying my face in his neck and clutching his shoulders as I came.
He tilted my hips forward and rolled us over so I was under him. He moved fast, pounding in and out of me, and I felt the pressure building in me again. I cried out his name over and over as he moved on me until eventually he stiffened, crying out in a language I didn’t recognize, and came, tensing his body against me.
He collapsed on top of me as I shuddered and I wrapped my arms around him, letting my trembling legs relax as he slid out of me. Once my breathing had returned to normal, I realized how sore my back was and pushed him gently. With a sigh he rolled to his feet and bent to gather me in his arms. He lifted me effortlessly and took me over to my bed. He lay me down gently and gave me a soft kiss.
“Hmmmm… I’m glad you came home with me,” I murmured in appreciation.
“I’m glad you invited me,” he returned. “I have to go now.”
I stared at him in disappointment. Although I wasn’t up to another round right at the moment, I was certain I would be in a few hours. Really, I just plain didn’t want him to go.
“Will you come back?” I asked him, not caring that I sounded a little needy.
“Do you want me to?” he asked softly, laughter in his voice. “Not too rough on you?”
“Mm, not at all. And I certainly want you to.”
“Well then, in that case I will. I have business to take care of now. Being kidnapped and tortured for a few weeks can cause a vampire to get behind on other responsibilities. I need to check on some things.”
“But you’ll be back?”
“That I will, my little witch. That I will.”
I glanced at the clock on my wall. 4:00 a.m. He had to leave now if he wanted to be under cover by daybreak. I sighed and nodded, reaching up to grab his shirt and pulling him down to properly say goodbye. I gave him a kiss that left him gasping. He moved his hand down to give my breast a final caress, staring into my eyes, before tearing himself away. Filled with re
gret over his having to leave, I watched him walk to the door, admiring his tight ass for the last time in who knew how long.
As weeks went, this one had been unique. I wondered who would take over the twins’ business interests before realizing it really didn’t matter to me. Whoever did, crime would continue. I hoped Acayo came back soon. Somehow I felt he’d rather ruined regular humans for me and after this, my normal old life would be rather boring.
“Don’t be gone long,” I told him as he reached the door.
He turned to take one last look at me as I lay naked and displayed for him.
“Believe me, I’ll be back as soon as I can. Even if I haven’t finished my business, I’ll make sure I’m back by the next full moon. Wait for me.”
With a final seductive smile he turned and was gone.
About Ashley Shayne
Ashley was born and raised in Canada. She loves to travel and enjoys photography. She lives happily with her cats and indulges a rather dirty mind with her writing. Ashley is a new author and is very excited to be working with Ellora's Cave.
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