Raven's Seduction

by Yvonne Nicolas

  Sex was crazy amazing with him! His stamina was on another level of intense. She hadn’t caught up with him yet in that department, but she was working on it. What really blew her mind was how well he knew her body. He knew when she’d had enough and needed a break, even when she didn’t. More importantly, he knew when she needed to be fucked without restraint. He obliged each time without her having to utter a word.

  “You ready?” Raven came into the room, carrying a small bowl of fruit.

  Eyeballing him up and down, she countered with a question of her own. “Does it look like I’m ready?”

  Fitted leather pants covered his strong legs and masculine hips, matching boots covered his feet. He sported a red sleeveless hoodie that zipped up in the front. Hanging from his neck was the diamond unicorn head she gifted him with. His hair, which now reached passed his chest, dangled over his shoulders and down his back.

  He placed the bowl on the vanity and kissed her on the temple. “You’re stalling. Why?”

  She popped a strawberry in her mouth and beamed up at him. “‘Cause I don’t know where I’m going.”

  He sunk to his knees before her. “You don’t have to know as long as you’re with me.” Curving his hand around her heels, he placed her feet on his lap. He grabbed the lotion and started smoothing it up her legs.

  “Still…” She breathed out, watching his hands climb up her thighs. “I need to know, so I know what to wear.”

  “You can judge what to wear by what I’m wearing.” He continued to massage her legs until the white cream coated her skin in translucent shininess.

  “Can I do your legs next?”

  Chuckling, he put her feet down then crawled closer to her.

  Her knees spread apart at his nearness. This was the norm now. Anytime he was close, her legs would part like the Red Sea.

  Rubbing his palms over the curve of her ass, he nestled his head on her lap. “You smell amazing.” He buried his face at the juncture of her thighs, way too close to her mons.

  Last time he was like this, her thighs ended up on his shoulders and her feet dangling over his back. She palmed his head, then raked her fingers through his long hair. “Raven, if you keep this up, we’re not going anywhere.”

  “Would that be such a bad thing?”

  “No, it wouldn’t.”

  “Wait, actually…” He perked up with his eyes dancing crazily. “Yes, it would.”

  “You’re gonna tell me why?”

  Leaving her question unanswered, he pushed to his feet and disappeared into the closet they now shared. He reappeared with a pair of black leggings and a pleated skirt, patterned with red and ivory stripes. He laid them out on the bed and wiggled his brows at her. Holding his finger up, he winked at her, then dipped back into the closet.

  She giggled. There was something unbelievably sexy about him picking out clothes for her.

  Raven returned with a red bodice-styled crop top that zipped up in the front. He paired it with a leather jacket. The sleeves were adorned with red serpent dragons.

  “With all the red and black, we kinda match. Gonna pretend you didn’t do that on purpose?”

  He stole her glass of scotch, gave her a quick peck on the lips then strolled across the room and plopped down on the bed. “I absolutely did it on purpose.” He took a sip then reclined back on his elbows. “Let’s see how it looks.”

  Naturi stood and pushed the robe from over her shoulders to let it drift to the floor, now dressed in nothing but her panties.

  His eyes glimmered in anticipation.

  Standing right before him, she donned each article of clothing, slowly and seductively. Later tonight, she’d take it off in the same manner. This had become a little sexy routine of theirs. The way he looked at her… He made her feel so fuckin’ beautiful.

  I can’t believe my dumb ass made this amazing man wait for so long.

  Once she was dressed, she stole a kiss from him, as well as her drink back.

  “I love you, Naturi.”

  “I know,” she gushed with a girlish grin, returning to the chair.

  “Gonna put on some makeup?”

  “Just a little.”

  “Want me to do it for you?”

  She pursed her lips. “I can apply my own damn makeup, thank you very much.”

  Tongue caught between his teeth, he snickered. “Alright.”

  She brushed on a little powder foundation, even added some eyeshadow and blush. Now to apply the eyeliner, something she had yet to master. The first line went on all crooked. No surprise there. She tried again, and it smudged along her eyelid. “Dammit.”

  A bout of husky chuckles rose behind her.

  She cut her eyes at him through his reflection in the mirror.

  Still reclined on the bed, with his knees waving back and forth, he grinned at her. Sexy asshole. Sitting there with his eyeliner laid on perfectly. Damn him.

  “Fine,” she grumbled, lifting the eyeliner in the air.

  He hopped to his feet and rushed over to her. Taking the liner from her, he straddled her lap. He rested in that position, somehow not putting his full weight on her. Finger under her chin, he tilted her head back.

  Naturi ran her palms over his hips and gripped his taut ass, just like he did her every time she was riding his juicy cock. “Make you my bitch for once.”

  His chest shook in laughter. “Woman please… you know I’ve been your bitch since day one.”

  Using the makeup remover, he wiped away the mess she’d made. Face closer to her, he applied the dark liner, giving her flawless strokes over her eyelids. He even added his signature feather tips at the corner. When he was done, he kissed her breathlessly.

  “I mean, y’all stay horny.”

  They both turned toward the high-pitched voice.

  Zion stood in the doorway, puffing on a joint. “Last night was the worse. A bitch trying to get some sleep and y’all wanna drop a fuckin’ soundtrack. Nat, you’re vocal as hell.”

  Clenching her teeth, Naturi offered a strained smile. “Sorry.”

  Not like she meant to be loud. She went for a swim. Raven joined her. What started out as playful teasing turned into sexy time real quick. Next thing she knew, they had soared into a hardcore fuckin’ session.

  “Zion…” Raven slid off Naturi’s lap. “Smoking in the house? Really?”

  She raised a curved dish. “I got an ashtray.”

  Pinching the bridge of his nose, he shook his head. “Zion…”

  “Catch this contact, nigga!” she harped, waving the joint around.

  “Sorry,” Naturi muttered again, this time to Raven.

  He chuckled. “I’m just fucking with her.”

  “I’m fuckin’ with YOU,” Zion shot back.

  “I knew what I was getting into when I asked her to come through for a visit.”

  “Stop talking about me like I’m not standing here!” She disappeared from the doorway with a stupid grin on her face. “The Uber is here. Let’s go, you sexy bitches.”

  “Uber?” Naturi asked. “Who called an Uber?”

  “I did!” Zion replied beyond the doorway. “I ain’t riding on no bike, so y’all can kill me. Count me the fuck out.”

  Laughing, Raven took Naturi’s hand and led her to the door. “C’mon, bae. We’re already late.”

  Chapter 33

  Lady Naturi, Heart Slayer

  Forty minutes later, they arrived at a high-scaled, luxury hotel on the outskirts of downtown.

  Zion was escorted in her Uber. Naturi rode piggyback style on Raven’s Harley.

  During the whole ride, anticipation stirred in her gut.

  Something’s not right.

  Raven had shown no signs of shiftiness, but as she hugged him from behind, she could feel the rapid knock of his heartbeat. He was worked up about something. But what?

  Once inside the hotel, they headed to ballroom B.

  At the door, a sign set on a tripod greeted them. The five fantastic fantasy
characters from the big money game, Legion Wings, beamed from the poster. Legion Wings Legend Reveal Party was scripted across the bottom.

  “Seriously? A company party? Why was this such a big secret?”

  Raven grinned at her and guided her through the double doors.

  A mass of familiar smiling faces, as well as many she didn’t recognize, were scattered around the room. A DJ was set up on a raised platform filling the space with the latest trendy music. Some danced while others milled about, conversating.

  At the back of the room, large banners of the characters from the game hung from the ceiling. A tarp covered a sixth banner.

  “Ooo… Is that a buffet?” Zion sashayed across the room in her cute little mini skirt and her red bottom stilettos, her munchies guiding the way.

  The warehouse of nerds was live and in effect, every single one of them. Liam, the head nerd, was on the dance floor, doing anything but dancing. He moved around like a person who’d had one too many drinks.

  What the hell was he doing, the robot? Dork! Naturi burst out laughing. “Liam is two sheets to the wind.”

  “That’s where I should be…” Heading to the bar, Raven winked at her. “Two sheets between your legs.”

  “Hey, coming here was your idea,” she called after him.

  During the next fifteen minutes, she chatted with her new coworkers. She snuck glances at Raven as he made his rounds. Every time she did, their gazes clashed.

  His eyes shifted, his smile briefly faded, but it was quick to return.

  What the hell is going on?

  She took in the scene. Everything seemed copasetic. It appeared to be a regular company party. At least, that’s the way it would appear to someone from the outside looking in. Her coworkers seemed a bit on edge. Many of them glanced her way, gave nervous waves and forced smiles.

  Uh-uhh. Nah, hell nah. This shit doesn’t feel right.

  Suddenly, Remi appeared. What is he doing here? Oh wait… This could be one of the hotels he owned. Let me not freak out just yet. He owned many hotels, so maybe he just came through to make sure everything was in order. Or maybe not.

  Remi moved across the ballroom, decked out in a three-piece royal blue suit. He embraced Raven. While doing so, he slipped something into Raven’s hand and whispered in his ear.

  Raven simply smiled and nodded.

  “Who’s that?”

  Naturi was so focused on the pair; she hadn’t realized Zion was standing right next to her, munching on shrimp. “Ya gotta be more specific. There are a lot of people in here.”

  “Bitch, you know who I’m talking about. There are only two male stunners in the room, and they happen to be talking to each other. Who is he?”

  Naturi snickered at the annoyed expression on her cousin’s face. “That’s Remi, Raven brother.”

  “Well damn! He is sexy as all hell.”

  “It apparently runs in the family.”

  “Is that how they breed the men in China? If so, bitch, I’m in the wrong fuckin’ country. I mean, goddamn… Put me on the next flight ASAP.”

  Naturi couldn’t help but giggle. Thank God Zion was here with her. Otherwise, she’d feel out of place and distracted from the odd feeling stirring in her gut.

  They were eyeballing at the pair so hard, both guys perked up and looked their way. Matching smiles crossed their handsome faces as they approached them.

  Raven’s cheeks were flushed. Why? Only time he wore that shade of blush was when he was between her legs, or when she was between his.

  “‘Sup, luv,” Remi wrapped both arms around Naturi and gave her a peck on the cheek. “Who is the lovely lady standing at your side?”

  “Ooo, you hear that, Nat? He called me a lady,” Zion half gushed and half giggled, extending her hand to him.

  “Remi, this is my cousin-slash-sister, Zion. And Zion, this is Remi Chan.”

  “Pleasure to meet…” Remi’s voice fell off as he took Zion’s hand.

  Seconds passed, and neither one of them said a word. They just gawked at each other.

  Naturi whipped her gaze from one to the other, then she looked at Raven. She mouthed ‘aw shit.’

  A knowing smirk curved Raven’s lips. He nodded to the right.

  Naturi stepped around the frozen couple and took Raven’s extended hand. “That’s something waiting to happen.”

  “That’s something already happening.”

  A faint tremble cascaded through his touch and dashed up her arm. That’s a telltale sign that something’s definitely up!

  “Let’s hit the dance floor,” he said, trying to sound normal.

  She palmed her stomach. Quivers rippled against her hand. “I can’t.”

  Confusion arched his brow. “Why? What’s wrong?”

  “What’s going on, Rave?”

  “What? Nothing—”

  “Uh-uh, nope.” Eyes narrowed, she shook her head. “Don’t you do that, Rave. Don’t feed me bullshit. You know I don’t like the way it tastes.”

  He huffed out a sigh, his shoulders slumping. “Naaat…”

  “Something weird is going on. I can feel it. And the gut is never wrong.”

  He drew her in close and pressed his lips to her temple. “You’ll see.”

  “You know how I feel about surprises, right?”

  “I know.” He back stepped away from her, still holding her hand, luring her to the dance floor. “You’ll like this one. Promise.”

  They danced for the next twenty minutes, keeping their sensual grind tasteful, as not to blow anyone’s mind. Their dancing could get out of hand real quick, which was why she was glad she hadn’t had a drink.

  Raven, on the other hand, was clearly a little tipsy, but not too intoxicated to know the eyes of the people he managed were on him. Not to mention, his business partners and shareholders were watching.

  “Hey, Nat!”

  The strident call of her name from that familiar voice snapped her attention to the left. “Ohh my God, Jonie?” she shrilled in excitement and confusion.

  Her brother rushed over, caught her in a bear hug, and lifted her off her feet, something he used to do when she was a girl.

  “What’re you doing here?”

  Leaving her question unanswered, he greeted Raven. They gave each other the customary homie handshake, which was a series of hand movements. It ended with a shared dap and brotherly embrace.

  “Diane and the girls are on their way in.”

  He brought his family too?

  “Again, what are you doing here?” Naturi reiterated.

  Jonie grinned mischievously. “Your man here sent for me. When he calls, I come. And you know Diane wasn’t ‘bout to let me come out here alone, ‘cause you know, HOTlanta—HOT ladies… The combination is trouble.”

  Stuck in utter shock, Naturi stared at the man who had her heart fluttering in bewilderment and nervousness. “Okay, what the hell, Raven? You better start talking. Now.”

  Liam came over to them with a mic in hand. “It’s time,” he slurred, grinning from ear to ear.

  Raven winked at her as he took the mic. “Alright, folks! Gather around.” He moved to the middle of the platform. “It’s time for the big announcement. As many of you know, Legion Trinity had a spike in numbers and stocks over the last few months. That’s all because of you guys, the team who work tirelessly to improve the game and the overall playability. Recently, we’ve added to our team.” He looked over at her and waved his hand in a presenting manner. “Naturi has the phenomenal ability to spike numbers…” He palmed his chest. “As well as my heart.”

  A bellowing heat consumed her as all eyes zoned in on her. Sweat and goosebumps formed. OH MY GAWD! WHY? He knows I hate to be put on the fuckin’ spot! Wishing she could step into a void and disappear, she forced out a strained smile.

  “Well, pretty soon, she’s going to spike the hearts of players all around the world…”

  Wait, WHAT?!

  He swept his hand toward the tarp-cover
ed banner.

  Standing near the banner, Liam pulled on the thin rope hanging from it. The tarp fell to the ground, revealing the image on the sixth banner.

  Naturi released a sharp scream. It burst out of her before she could cover her mouth.

  Laughter arose around her.

  Joining in the laughter, Raven continued, “Oh yeeeah. That’s the reaction I was hoping for. I present to you, Lady Naturi, Heart Slayer.”

  A round of applause and cheers sounded.

  The poster presented a female fantasy character in her likeness. She was mounted on top of a bike equipped with brilliant shimmering wings. It carried the colors of silver and pink with a touch of maroon, much like her NightOWL. The character, who had her face, wore a punk hairstyle. Braids soared upwards at the sides then at the top it exploded into a pink and purple afro. She wore shiny thigh-high boots, a skintight bodysuit, velvet chaps, and a gun holster that carried magnum-sized pistols on both sides of her hips. She was beautiful and sexy, and she fit in perfectly with the other characters.

  Smiling helplessly, Naturi brought her eyes back to Raven. ‘I can’t believe you did this,’ she mouthed.

  ‘You like?’ he mouthed back, hand covering the microphone head.

  Heart full of joy, she nodded.

  “Badass, isn’t she? You’ll get to see the animated version next week before we introduce her to the world,” Raven informed the crowd. “And on that note, I’m going to turn it over to Beverly, Legion Trinity’s lead director.” He passed the mic to the grinning redhead and stepped off the platform.

  Beverly took center stage with a pep in her step. “Oh my God, awesome, awesome, awesome!” she harped in excitement. This wasn’t a sudden rise in her personality. She was always like this. Where did she get the energy to be on ten all the time? “Oh Naturi, you’re gonna love this! I’m so excited, I can hardly stay still!”

  Waves of chuckles ran over the crowd.

  “Lady Naturi, the Heart Slayer not only looks badass,” Beverly continued. “Her powers extend far beyond any of the Legends we’ve created in the past. Gifted with all affinities, she’ll be a fierce opponent for the players. She will also be the must-have character to add to your team. If you look behind you, there’s more awesomeness for you to behold.”