Page 241 of The Devil's Fire

I was witnessing a different side of Althaia. She usually had the eyes of innocence, a face of an angel, and a personality that shone brightly. But at this moment, it was as if the fire inside her had been unleashed and was ready to reduce everything to ashes. I recognized that look on her face.

She was thirsty.

Thirsty for revenge.

I positioned her to straddle me, locking eyes with her still fiery green gaze. My hand slid to the back of her neck as I drew her face closer to mine, looking deeply in her eyes.

“Ask me to destroy the entire world for you, and I will happily oblige. If you want me to put their heads on a fucking flagpole, or serve them to you on a gold platter, I will. Whatever your heart desires, consider it fulfilled.” I promised her.

I drew her nearer, my other hand tracing a path up her thigh, our lips nearly brushing against each other. Her breath quickened, and her lips parted, a tempting sight that drew my gaze downward.

It took every ounce of self-control to resist the urge to claim her lips with my own. The mere thought of it accelerated my heartbeat, making every passing moment feel charged with an irresistible tension.

“You sound unhinged.” Althaia said in that breathy voice that always makes me lose all control.

“You drove me to the brink of madness.” I whispered back, my gaze locked on her green eyes.

“Don’t blame me. You were a madman long before you met me.” She countered.

“Maybe you’ve just refined my lunacy.” I mused.

She smiled softly.

“I guess I love you, even in your certifiable derangement.”

“I’ll be whatever you want, piccola. You’re mine, and no other man can ever have you.” I declared quietly, completely mesmerized by her eyes.

Every fiber of my being ached to close the remaining distance and taste the sweetness of her lips. But I didn’t. A hesitant force restrained me, a lingering doubt that wrestled with the pulsating desire within.

“And you belong to me. No woman can ever take you away from me.” Althaia whispered as she leaned in, her own hesitation clear as she glanced at my lips.

“Damn fucking right I do.” I reached for her face, gently cupping it with my hands, as I was unable to resist the pull any longer.

Her eyes locked on mine. Time seemed to slow and the world outside disappeared as our lips met. The feel of her lips was soft and warm; a sensation I had longed for and missed.

I swept my tongue across her lips, and her mouth parted for me to taste her tongue. I gripped the back of her neck, unwilling to let her slip away.

Althaia let out a small moan, stirring the beast within me. Her fingertips traced a tantalizing path down my chest. Each touch felt like a flame, igniting a fire that had been smoldering for far too long.

A low growl escaped my throat as the warmth of her touch left a trail of desire in its wake. Her fingers gripped the fabric of my dress shirt, and in one swift, almost primal motion, she tore it open, buttons scattering like sparks in the darkness.

The cool air caressed my exposed skin, contrasting with the heat of the moment. It was a declaration, a physical manifestation of the passion that had been building between us. Her touch spoke with a hunger that matched my own.

Althaia pulled slightly away, catching her breath while her hands remained exploring my chest.

“So beautiful.” I said under my breath as my hands slipped down the straps of her dress, exposing her full breasts.

She took in a sharp breath when I pinched her already hard nipple, my other hand finding its way under her dress, pulling her thong to the side. I let out a grunt when I traced my finger along her slit, slowly pushing inside her wet pussy.

“Damiano…” Althaia moaned, resting her head against mine.

“Fuck, piccola. I’ve missed your voice.” I whispered a groan as I circled her clit, loving the sounds she was making. My cock was begging to sink into her pussy, needing a release so fucking badly.

“Althaia, I need you.” I searched her eyes, waiting for her to tell me we were okay.

“You have me. Always.” She said with a subtle smile as she caressed my cheek.

I grabbed her ass and rose to my feet with her legs around me as I went to the bedroom. I lay her down on the bed, tearing the dress from her body. I had to take a moment to admire her beautiful naked body. Her chest was rising and falling fast in anticipation as I discarded my clothing, her eyes drinking me in as I freed my cock.

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