Page 57 of Carnival Nightmare

“Please,”I whimper, uncertain what I’m begging for.

Cade chuckles lowly, the sound sending shivers down my spine. “Please, what, Lily? Use your words.”

I take a shaky breath, trying to collect my scattered thoughts. “I-I don’t know. Just...more. I need more.”

“Your wish is my command.”He punctuates his words with a particularly hard thrust that has me crying out.

Cade continues pounding into me relentlessly, his grip on my hips bruising. The sounds of our frantic coupling fill the air, mingling with the distant noises of the carnival. We should be more discreet, but at this moment, I don’t care who hears.

“Cade,”I gasp, feeling the familiar tightening. “I’m going to come again.”

“Then come,”he growls, his fingers returning to my swollen clit. “Come for me, Lily.”

The combination of his skilled touches and the intense friction of his cock stretching me sends me hurtling over the edge. My orgasm rips through me, leaving me shaking and boneless. He groans lowly, his movements becoming erratic as he chases his own release.

With a final, deep thrust, Cade stills, spilling himself inside me. We stand there, panting, as the aftershocks ripple through us. Cade places a surprisingly gentle kiss on the back of my neck before slowly withdrawing.

I wince at the loss of contact, already missing the feeling of him filling me. Cade turns me around and pulls me into a tight embrace, his heartbeat thundering beneath my ear.

“You were perfect, angel,”he murmurs, kissing my forehead.

A deep sigh escapes me as I burrow deeper into his embrace, feeling an intoxicating mix of safety and desire, the outside world dissolving into oblivion.

“We should get back before they send out a search party,”he jokes, taking my hand and guiding us out of the woods.

The sun dips low, casting a burning orange glow over the carnival. I spot Alice by the food stands, her laughter with Lars a distant echo in the electrifying air.

“There you are!”she calls out, her voice dripping with relief and suspicion. “I was beginning to think you two ran off together.”

I roll my eyes, feeling the weight of her gaze. “Very funny. We went for a walk.”

Alice gives me a knowing look, and my face burns, but she doesn’t push it. We dive into an effortless conversation as the four of us grab dinner—steak sandwiches dripping with juices and cold beer. It’s almost normal, a fleeting illusion of simplicity. For a moment, I can pretend I’m not ensnared in a dangerous affair with a madman.

The carnival lights flicker on as the sky descends into darkness, casting a surreal glow over the chaos. Tinny music, the shouts of vendors, and the piercing screams from the rides create a symphony of sensory overload. It’s chaotic, yet oddly comforting.

As the night wears on, exhaustion starts to creep in. It’s been a long day. Part of me struggles to grasp that this is my reality now, but another part knows this is where I belong.

Cade notices my weariness and pulls me close, his arm a possessive band around my waist. “Ready to call it a night, baby?”

I nod, sinking into his embrace. “Yeah, I think so. It’s been quite a day.”

He chuckles, pressing a kiss to my temple. “That it has. Let’s head back to the trailer.”

We say our goodbyes to Alice and Lars, promising to meet for breakfast in the morning. A profound sense of belonging washes over me as we walk through the carnival grounds. This nomadic life, laced with excitement and raw passion, suits me in ways I never expected.

Cade unlocks the door to our trailer and ushers me inside. This small space has become our sanctuary, where we strip away all pretense, leaving judgment and prying eyes behind.

I slip into an oversized t-shirt, the fabric grazing my skin as I crawl into bed. Cade joins me moments later, pulling me into the firm embrace of his arms.

“I love you, Lily,”he murmurs, his voice thick with emotion and desire. “I know our relationship isn’t conventional, but I wouldn’t have it any other way.”

Tears prick at my eyes as I gaze up at him. “I love you too, Cade. You’ve shown me a side of myself I never knew existed. I’m grateful for that, for you.”

He kisses me tenderly, pouring all his love and devotion into it. As we part, I nestle into his chest, feeling safe and cherished.

Sleep begins to tug at my consciousness, and I surrender, secure in the knowledge that Cade will be by my side when I wake. Our journey together is just beginning, and I’m eager to see where it takes us.

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