Page 10 of Fated to the Demon

My mind races, cataloging every demon powerful enough to hide their mark from me. The list is depressingly short. And none of them would dare encroach on my territory.

I glare at Claudia, suspicion warring with desire. Is she playing me? Did she know about this other contract?

No. The shock in her eyes seems genuine. She's as clueless as I am.

Which makes this situation even more intriguing. And infuriating.

I release Claudia, stepping back in the warm water. My mind races, piecing together this puzzle. The contract binding her... it's ancient. So old it's barely detectable. No wonder I missed it at first.

"Fuck," I mutter, running a hand through my wet hair.

Claudia hugs herself, shivering despite the steam rising around us. "What's going on? You said something about being bound?"

I study her, searching for any hint of deception. Nothing. Just confusion and a lingering trace of desire. She really has no clue.

I can't help but chuckle as realization dawns. Another lust demon's prey, right under my nose. The thrill of chaos sends a delicious shiver down my spine. Fucking someone else's claim? Now that's my kind of entertainment.

"Well, well," I purr, eyeing Claudia's trembling form. "Looks like you're more interesting than I thought."

She blinks up at me, confusion etched across her features. "What do you mean?"

I ignore her question, savoring the excitement bubbling in my veins. This is going to be fun.

Stepping out of the water, I scoop Claudia into my arms. She feels so fragile, so human. Yet there's something else, a hint of power just beneath the surface. Intriguing.

She leans against me, weak from our intense coupling. I can feel her pulse racing, smell the lingering arousal on her skin. It takes all my self-control not to take her again right here.

As I reach for my garments, my mind races with possibilities. Whose claim did I just violate? And how can I use this to my advantage?

Claudia watches me warily as I dress myself, her eyes following every movement. "Are you going to tell me what's going on?"

I watch Claudia's face, savoring her confusion and desperation. She's like a lost lamb, unaware she's wandered into a wolf's den. Delicious.

"The contract," she presses, her voice quivering. "You said I was bound. What does that mean?"

I remain silent, letting her stew in her uncertainty. It's so much more fun this way. Finally, I flash her a predatory grin.

"It's done, sweetheart. You got what you wanted."

Her eyes widen, hope and disbelief warring in her expression. "Really? You mean... you'll help me save my sister?"

Oh, this is too good. I can't help but smirk, drinking in her naivety. She has no idea what she's stumbled into, does she? The thought of fucking someone else's property sends a thrill through me. It's been far too long since I've had this much fun.

"Sure, let's go with that," I purr, not bothering to hide my amusement.

Truth is, I couldn't care less about her sister or her desperate plea for help. That's not my problem. Whatever demon hasalready claimed her can deal with that mess. I'm just here for the chaos and pleasure.

Claudia's brow furrows, doubt creeping into her eyes. "But... how? When did we make the contract?"

I laugh, the sound echoing off the cavern walls. "Don't worry your pretty little head about the details. It's all taken care of."

She opens her mouth to protest, but I silence her with a finger to her lips. The contact sends a spark of desire through me. Maybe I'll keep her around a bit longer, see how much more fun I can squeeze out of this situation.

After all, I have no obligation to fulfill her request. Let her figure out the mess she's in on her own. I'm just along for the ride.

I can't resist one last taste. My hand connects with Claudia's ass, the sharp slap echoing through the chamber. She gasps, her body arching instinctively. I pinch her nipple, hard, and she lets out a delicious moan that goes straight to my groin.

"Time to start the party topside, sweetheart," I purr, already imagining the chaos we'll unleash in Protheka.

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