In addition to professing his love for me in front of Mom, Desmond had asked her about my aunt, Jane Astor. She and her husband were the root of all our problems. Visiting and confronting them in their territory was Mom’s wish before those spawns of the devil put her in a coma.As per Desmond, it was time to come face to face with our real enemy. The masterminds behind all the demonic attacks and misery my family had faced in years. Although it was the plan all along, my heart couldn’t help but flutter at the way he had phrased it. Desmond had tied his willingness to help us in every dangerous situation to his love for me. And he was not afraid to declare it to my mother. I wasn’t a teenager, but I was blushing and biting my nails like one. Where did the anger go? It was embarrassing how quickly I changed from storming off and preparing an angry speech to give him a piece of my mind to smile like a silly little girl. His every action made me feel like the heroine of a passionate r
I put a hand over my gaping mouth. How could I say all that out loud when I had never even said it to myself? It was Desmond’s mesmerizing and sexy eyes that had extracted the truth from me. It was a dark truth that I would have preferred to lock deep inside me and never let out.“Is that so?” Desmond’s hands moved up my wrists and locked his fingers with my fingers. “Quite interesting to know how you feel about me.” The siren-like glow in his eyes had disappeared, leaving behind a blend of unique colors in his irises that looked ethereal but were powerless. “What is this sorcery that you do with your eyes? Words I never intended to speak came rushing out of my mouth when you asked me a question. It felt like you forced my body and mind to obey your command. I’m convinced that you possess siren-like abilities. Did the myth come into existence by real female sex spirits luring sailors at sea?” “Why am I the one being interrogated?” Desmond lowered his deep voice to a seductive level.
So far, Desmond and I had sex in three different places: my city apartment, the desert, and Mom’s house. Each experience was like floating in a river of ecstasy while repeatedly hitting hard against rocks of climax. It was a pleasantly rough ride that I was willing to go on again and again. But what more could there possibly be left? Was he only bluffing to convince me to get intimate with him right there and then?“We have already done so much. I can’t fathom what else could you possibly do to my body?”“Tell me that you would like me to show you, and you’ll receive your answer,” Desmond spoke in a breathy voice, increasing my curiosity about what he had in store for me.“What if Mom barges in?” “The idea of walking up to this room won’t enter her mind for as long as our bodies touch.”“How is it possible for her not to worry about me all night?”“Baby, what I want to do to you won’t take that long. Do you think I would give all I have to you at once? There is no fun in that,” he sa
Blindfolded and floating midair. A man had never got me into that position before. My brain was bursting with anticipation. What was Desmond going to do next?His hand traveled down my torso, lightly tugging at my shirt. My clothes were still on. He would have to strip me naked before getting his hands on me. I had never been this impatient to get my clothes taken off. Fisting his shirt with one hand, I put the other one around the nape of his neck. “What are you doing now? Don’t tease me by going slow.”“I will tease you however I wish as your pleasure master. If you want me to show you some mercy, then let go, Cassidy Black. Let go of me and allow your body to feel with your other senses,” said Desmond. The dominance in his tone made the woman in me bite her tongue.“I don’t understand. How would I feel satisfied without feeling your body? Nothing makes me hornier than you. I want to feel all of you,” I said, loosening my grip on his shirt a little.Desmond took my hand, and my fing
A love confession had slipped out of my mouth before, and I had almost immediately taken it back without a single care in the world. Now, encompassed in Desmond’s capable arms, things seemed different. I felt safe, happy, loved, and, above all, at home. Sure, the sex was amazing, and his ability to light all my nerve endings on fire brought me ecstasy that was out of this world, but our recent carnal act was not meaningless. It had a depth as it showed how much he wanted to please me. Desmond had left no stone unturned to win my heart. To save me and my family, he had put his own life at risk. He had endured my betrayal and stupidity at Madame Long’s hut and had made me the center of his life. Sexually gratifying me was just another way of him fulfilling my needs to make me fall for him.All his efforts were now pulling at the strings of my heart. It freed my heart from the pressures of seeing our union as an odd match. Without my inner voice fighting me anymore, it felt safe to say
Spooning under the sheets, Desmond and I were warm, comfortable, and smitten with each other. Finally, allowing my heart to feel for him had lifted a weight off my shoulders. It took courage to accept my love for him, and even though I had no idea what the future held for us, I felt content and happy to be with my incubus and under his protection.“What are you thinking, my love?” Desmond’s emerald green eyes shone with affection and concern for me. There was something different about them. They were looking back at me with intensified love, and the golden hue was absent.“Your eyes sometimes glitter like the finest golden treasure. And now I can’t even see any regular gold rings in them. Why is that?” I asked.“An incubus’s eyes bedazzle with a unique color according to their mood. We can change our physical form in any way we wish, but the color of our eyes remains true. It’s the only thing we hold no control over.”He kissed the bridge of my nose. “My eyes may only appear green for
Curses, enchanted contracts, and objects. What could a non-witch know about them? My knowledge of magic was limited. Everything I knew had come from Elaine, Madame Long, Desmond, and my new incubus acquaintance, Alistair. I guess my family’s firsthand experience of getting our lives destroyed and watching a loved one pass away after falling victim to the dark arts also counted.Elaine was the one who had introduced me to the world of sex spirits. She was the one who had given me the contract. Would it be alright to destroy it without seeking her guidance? The repercussions of such an action could be grave.“Cassidy, what are you thinking?” Desmond touched my nose to get my attention. “It’s not a big deal. Don’t overthink it.” He fondled my cheek with the back of his hand. “We’re in love and wish to get rid of the thing that can separate us. What’s wrong with that?”“I, I..” It was difficult to arrange my thoughts into words. “I don’t want us to suffer due to one wrong decision. Maybe
The world spun around me. Elaine had made some serious allegations about dishonesty in the spirit world. A player/cheat in the real world lies about love for temporary sexual relationships. Why would males of the spirit world lie to obtain an eternity with one woman? The logic was absurd.“Elaine, I don’t know what you mean by this. What could an incubus get by overextending their stay?” I queried.“Let me explain it to you. Spirits are obsessive and possessive. They get attached much faster than humans and don’t want to leave,” Elaine emphasized.Elaine’s explanation didn’t evoke any fear in me. “Your incubus asked to stay with you, and you refused because you didn’t want to pursue a relationship with a spirit. Humans express their feelings daily. Why is it seen as something evil when spirits do it? I fail to see how this is a bad thing unless something shockingly bad had happened to your acquaintance that just mentioned.”“He took her away to his world, and to this day, she is miss
Two months had gone by since the war at Voocrod. With Jane and Benedict out of our lives, things were back to normal, mostly. The loss of our father was irrevocable, but we were grateful to have each other. Mom’s emotions had gotten under control, and she was slowly returning to her old self. Desmond was now her favorite person in the world. She could barely have a family dinner without him. It made me so happy to see their unique bond.Mia was doing well, too. Her scars had healed, and she had met a wonderful guy a month ago. Things were going pretty well. Her new boyfriend, Jack, had become Mom’s second favorite, so we expected a lot from that relationship.Derrick’s life had changed drastically as well. He now believed in magic and demons and supported my relationship with Desmond. What shocked us the most was when he and Becky announced they were officially dating. Good for Becky! She was a sweetheart who had always done so much to help me and my family. I couldn’t wait to have h
“Help, help!” I threw my fists at the window panically. In the building’s empty parking lot, there was no one to hear my distress-filled screams. I tried the door handle again, but it wouldn’t budge.Benedict’s demons had me cornered. Nothing was off limits for them. The fact that Alistair was on the enemy’s side was a greater shock than finding Desmond’s truth. I believed Xolmon because he acted so normal. I should have known better. Why did I agree to meet him, knowing very well that demons could look and behave normally?“Save the screaming for when we torture you, girl,” Hepzibah, the demoness, taunted. Her sharp claws gripped my shoulders, pulling me out of my seat. I struggled and shrieked. Even though it was pointless, I called Desmond’s name. The monster of my nightmares had caught me. Who would save me now? He was the only one I trusted after God.As I was kicking my feet, everything became a blur. I could hear the demons snickering at me. It all faded slowly. I had passed ou
My heart throbbed with the clock’s second needle. It was around midnight. Desmond had left fifteen minutes ago for Voocrod, leaving me and my family at Becky’s apartment. The much-awaited final war had begun. I had begged him to take me with him, but he said it was too dangerous. “Humans suffer the most during spirit wars, Cass,” Desmond had said. “Fiends will not hesitate to spill innocent blood. Violence is entertainment for them. What I fear the most is them taking you hostage to hurt me. Your love is my strength and my weakness. It doesn’t matter how close we are to winning the war. I would drop everything and sacrifice myself to save you.”Now, I was forced to wait without updates. Desmond wasn’t the only one who cared. I cared about his safety, too. Resting on Becky’s couch, I prayed to God for our victory and to bring my demon back to me unharmed.Becky wasn’t there because she had to leave to see her grandmother because of a medical emergency. My friend, however, was kind en
The water rapidly hit the rocks in a narrow stream. I watched it continuously flow. Nature is truly a miracle and the best way to refresh your mind. However, nothing can ease the anxiety of a current challenge. I couldn’t stop thinking about what Ophelia had said about not seeing a trapped child there. The war that was soon to come entailed death and imprisonment. What would I choose for my aunt when I wasn’t sure about her sins? Punishing an innocent would eat me up alive. There had to be a solution.“There is, Cass,” Desmond spoke. For the past five minutes, gushing water was the only sound around us. “I brought you here to clear your mind. Don’t punish yourself because of Jane.”With a lowered head, I walked up to Desmond. “I am sorry. Don’t you find this extremely troubling?”“No.” Desmond shook his head. “Because the solution is obvious.”“Which is what?” I said, desperate for anything.“Jane hasn’t given us any proof of her innocence. We don’t trust anyone,” Desmond began. I wa
I put a hand over my eyes, knowing very well that I could only conceal my face and not my thoughts from the two demons around me. How could I control my thoughts? For us humans, our minds and social media are the only two places to criticize safely.It was so unfair to have that taken away from you. I wished for the ground beneath to swallow me to save everyone from further embarrassment.“But I didn’t say anything, mother,” said Desmond. He must be trying to divert her attention from me. My boyfriend was very forgiving of my insulting thoughts. Was his mother the same?The lady opened her eyes to reveal the most striking golden eyes. The color was similar to Desmond’s siren irises, but they lacked the glow and appeared more natural. Her overall look reminded me of Rose from Titanic. She had red hair with the fairest skin and an elegant fashion sense.“You know I have a gift for this. You were about to introduce this beautiful human girl to me as your partner,” she spoke with a toothy
It was finally happening. Desmond’s tongue was so deep in my mouth that I could feel us becoming one. I didn’t want it to end. My mind couldn’t help but compare the kiss to the one I had shared with Charles. Kissing Charles was slobbery and warm. Whereas kissing Desmond was discovering infinite pleasures within your mouth while losing all control and touch with your surroundings. My feelings for my demon were just as massive as the difference between the two make-out sessions, which amplified the bliss even more.I liked how one of Desmond’s hands was still on my boob. He had already helped me explore the pleasures of my body in countless ways. Yet, I still wanted more. Not even an eternity locked and lost in his body could quench my thirst for him. I was addicted to him.Desmond’s hands traveled around my body, searching for more to grab and feel. With the same intention, I unzipped his jacket and slipped my hands underneath his shirt, feeling his soft skin and ripped body.“Cass, s
My eyes dropped to Desmond’s mouth, desperately waiting for a yes to come out of there. We had been apart for far too long, and only a few days away from him had felt like a million years of torture.All of Desmond’s lies and mistakes were forgiven and forgotten. His unusual appearance and true self became a part of me. Nothing mattered in that moment. My aching heart only sought solace in the man before me. He was the one. He had always been the one. The moment he walked into my life, no other man interested me. My knight in shining armor was perfect. His horns, wings, and tail were a bonus, not an unholy defect or curse. I wholeheartedly accepted and loved him exactly the way he was.Desmond was testing my patience with his silence. Deliberately, I filled my mind with passionate thoughts, letting him know how every inch of me longed for him. I could see the result of my experiment in his eyes. They looked back at me with amazement and a yearning more intense than mine.“Are you su
Standing close to the guest room window, I felt the chilly city air fan my face. Without a blanket over my shoulders, I would freeze to death. I watched the sparkling city lights and the never-ending sounds. It was two in the morning, and the streets were full of life. I would have found the scene enjoyable if my mind wasn’t troubled by a hundred different emotions.Thanks to Becky for having a three-bedroom apartment so I could have a separate guest room. That day’s events were bizarre and too overwhelming. My mind was all over the place, and I needed time to rearrange my thoughts and think of my next step.“Can I come inside?” Desmond knocked at the ajar door.“Yes, please,” I said, repositioning my blanket more fashionably. The most dominant thoughts in my mind were about Desmond. There was so much that needed to be said.Desmond walked inside, closing the door behind him. My eyes remained glued to the window. I could hear him slowly approaching me. There was tension and hesitation
Panic took over me when I heard footfalls for the third time. The first two times, it was Becky, but the steps felt heavier that time. I huffed and closed my hands into tight fists, almost piercing my skin with my sharp nails.“Cass, we’re back,” Desmond’s voice confirmed my fear.I turned around with partially opened eyes, prepared to face the wrath of my mother. Mom was unconscious in Desmond’s arms, and Becky was shocked beyond words.“Oh my God!” Becky’s jaw was almost touching the floor, and her eyes were twitching in a concerning way. “Am I magic now? Do the rules of the real world apply to me anymore, or am I now a boundless spirit floating in this never-ending universe we call life?”“None of that. You flew here at an extraordinary speed with me. The rules remain the same.” Desmond burst Becky’s bubble.Becky stared at Desmond like he was an alien or an unbelievable illusion. “I still can’t believe you are real. Cassidy must be hallucinating. He can’t be that good-looking and