Taming the Demon King

 I unlock the door to my apartment, swinging it open and stepping inside. It’s a small studio that I converted into a one-bedroom by separating my bed area with makeshift walls. The rest of the room is all wide open with a tiny kitchen and a small table I eat at. “Welcome to mi casa.”  He’s standing frozen at the doorway with a grimace. “This is pathetic.” My temper rises again, but I close my eyes and count down. I plaster a fake smile on my face and cross my arms. “At what point during my desperate summoning of a demon did you get the impression I came from a lavish lifestyle.”  He blinks at me and I see the clench of his jaw. I raise my eyebro

I bend over grabbing my knees, gasping for breath while trying not to vomit. The world is still spinning, but I’m trying to focus my attention on one crack in the sidewalk.  “What.. the.. fuck.. was.. that..” I say in between dry heaving.   “I guess humans do not travel well after all,” Caspain says, sounding amused.  I wave a middle finger in his direction and a small chuckle has me clenching my thighs. Why is he so hot for a demon. And why is he so goddamn annoying.  Taking a deep breath, I stand up straighter and squint to take a look around the street.“We’re still in Chicago.”&nb

A startled scream came out when he spoke behind me. His voice was cold, the darkness in it sending a shiver down my back.“You think I would allow him to touch you.” I spun around, using the door to hold me up. I lick my lips and lift my chin, hoping my voice didn't waver. “You don’t get a say.” Note to self, remember demons can teleport through locked doors.“You’re wrong, little human, you’ve been mine since I tasted your blood on my tongue.” His dark eyes dragged down my body and I repressed another shiver while I stood up straighter.“You mean the night where you then tried to kill me 5 seconds later? If that’s how you treat people, I think I’ll pass.” Caspain stepped closer, moving till he was in front of me and his arm rested above my head. I held my breath, trying to reduce the friction of my chest rising and falling against his. “I’m a patient man, I’ll wait till you accept it.”I raised my hands and pressed against hi

Caspain gave me a saccharine smile that had goosebumps running up my arms. He shifted me off his lap and faced Reno. “Well, Mr. Alvarez, what do you want in exchange for Kellum’s life?”Reno stopped twisting in watch and turned to Lust, “Are you a part of this bargain as well? Since it was your invitation and we are in your club.”Lust shrugged, “Whatever my brother needs.”The use of the sentiment had Reno tensing and glancing over his shoulder at the man standing behind him. I think he knew this meeting could turn for worse at any given minute and he would be on the losing side. I glanced around looking for his own men, knowing he wouldn’t have come alone. With a furrowed brow, I leaned back into Caspain. “Where are his men?”Caspain rubs a thumb along my wrist but doesn't say anything to my question and a sense of dread starts to form inside.“I’ll take Rae and the promise of no retaliation with his club as collateral. And I’ll have you brought to Kell’s location.” Reno says, glan