Page 280 of The Devil's Fire

“… You’re telling me you didn’t have sex?” She asked. “Come on, just tell me! I’m not going to get jealous if that’s what you’re worried about.” I knew she rolled her eyes when I didn’t reply right away, which made me slightly smile.

“We didn’t have sex.”

“Weren’t you engaged for like three years or something?” I felt her move and hover over me, but I still didn’t open my eyes.

“Yes.”

“You want me to believe that?” I opened my eyes to see Althaia giving me a blank look.

“It’s the truth. She wanted to wait for marriage, and I respected that.” I replied. She looked at me for a long time before slowly realizing I wasn’t joking.

“So, three years and you didn’t… did you cheat on her?” Her question came out accusingly, and it was my turn to shoot her a blank look.

“I’m many things, but a cheater isn’t one of them, piccola.” I stated firmly, my words leaving no room for doubt.

“It’s just that you have such a high sex drive! You’re constantly horny. I can barely keep up with you!” She exclaimed, making me raise a brow.

“My love, you’re just as horny as I am.” I smirked as I pulled her to lie on top of me.

“No, I’m not.”

“Hmm, your pussy seems to be wet and ready when I’m around. That’s the definition of horny.” I winked.

“Oh my God, just stop…” She muttered, placing her hand over my mouth to stop me from teasing her. “I was just wondering how you stayed in a relationship for three years and, well, didn’t dip it.”

I chuckled at her choice of words.

“I took care of it myself whenever I needed to.”

“Ah! That’s why your biceps are this huge! It totally makes sense you’re this strong if you have been jerking off like crazy for three years.” Althaia bit down on her lip to not laugh again when she squeezed my biceps.

I laughed, entertained by her jokes.

“Well, my hands have been on a pleasant break since you came around. I don’t even need them anymore, especially now that I have your mouth to use too.” I gave her a smug grin as she scoffed at me.

“You’re such a dick.”

“A dick that you blow.”

Laughter burst out of her before she quickly clamped a hand over her mouth to muffle the sound.

“It’s getting bright outside. Will you be sleeping here?” Althaia asked as she sat up in the bed.

“As much as I would love to, I can’t. Nonna will be up soon, and the first thing she will do is check if I’m in my room.” I sighed in annoyance.

“You will be fine.” She leaned down and placed a quick kiss on my lips before getting off the bed. “Want to take a quick shower with me?” She looked over her shoulder, a mischievous smirk on her face as she noticed me ogling her naked ass.

“You know where my gun is if I ever say no.” I said and followed her to the bathroom.

Drying my body, I heard the subtle sigh that escaped her lips. Althaia stood before the full-length mirror, draping a robe around her body.

“What’s wrong?” I asked when I saw her slightly rub her stomach.

“Nothing.” She gave a tight smile, her eyes darting away from mine, and exited the bathroom. I followed her and quickly got dressed, noticing the shift in her mood.

“Come here.” I reached for her and made her look at me. “Tell me what’s wrong.” I spoke to her softly.

Althaia bit down on her lip, a sign of her nervousness, and looked away.

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