Page 21 of Ashes to Ashes

“You are by far the most alluring creature here.”

A flicker of surprise flashed across her eyes, their deep hue darkening for a brief moment. Leviathan leaned in closer to her, his breath tickling her ear as he whispered the command. “Dance with me.” The music swirled around them, beckoning them onto the dance floor and tempting them with its enchanting melody. The soft glow of candlelight cast shadows over her face, but she appeared to be considering the offer as if she had a choice.

Only when she nodded did Leviathan make a move.

He wrapped a hand around her slender waist and pulled her onto the dance floor - their bodies swaying in time with the music that seemed to hum in perfect harmony with their hearts’ desires. Leviathan felt his blood sing as their skin touched. The taste of excitement lingered on his tongue as he placed a possessive hand at the small of her back, pulling her closer still.

The music swelled around them like a living thing, enfolding them in its passionate embrace. It was as if the very air around them throbbed with desire, and every beat of his heart matched its rhythm.

His hand slid down her back, tracing the curve of her spine, causing her to tremble under his touch.

Leviathan smirked with the knowledge of his power and leaned forward, forcing her to step backward and begin their dance.

Their movements became locked together—sinuous and sensual—their steps leading them deeper into the crowd. The other dancers melted away, leaving them alone in their own world of desire.

With every turn and spin, Leviathan’s gaze never left hers, his red eyes smoldering like hot coals stoked by an inferno. His fingers dug gently into her skin, just enough to leave their mark when he guided her through intricate footwork. Every step seemed choreographed to an intimate rhythm only they could hear as they moved together seamlessly through the crowd.

The music built up its pace as if urging them onward while also slowing down in moments that made it seem like time stood still for just them two.

The swelling of the music seemed to pulse through his veins, each beat matching the frantic rhythm of their bodies pressed together. The heat emanating from her form made him dizzy with desire, every movement sending a jolt of electricity straight to his groin. She moved like liquid, her hips undulating againsthim in perfect synchronization. His body responded eagerly, his erection growing harder with each turn they took on the crowded dance floor. Everything blurred around them as they lost themselves in the intoxicating dance.

Their bodies moved as one, swaying and grinding against each other in a sensual display that left his senses reeling. Leviathan could feel her breath on his skin as she leaned in closer, her chest rising and falling with the exertion of the dance.

The scent of her perfume mixed with the heady aroma of lust hung heavily in the air, clouding Leviathan’s mind and driving him to hunger for more.

He couldn’t remember the last time he had been this captivated by a woman. To him, they were nothing but easy conquests. But this one . . . there was something different about her that drew him in. Something that felt almost human. Perhaps it was simply her beauty or perhaps there was something more beneath the surface.

As they continued to move together, Leviathan’s hands roamed over her body - tracing delicate patterns on her back and waist before gripping tightly onto her hips.

She let out a soft gasp at his touch and tilted her head back, exposing the smooth column of her silvery neck. It was all Leviathan could do not to lean down and claim it with his lips.

But he resisted, knowing that he wanted to prolong this encounter for as long as possible. He would savor every moment with this alluring creature that had captured his attention so completely.

The music reached its crescendo, filling them both with a sense of urgency and passion. As if by some unspoken agreement, they both moved in closer, their bodies pressing even closer.

Their movements became more frantic, almost desperate, as they clung to each other on the crowded dance floor. Leviathan’shands roamed over her body possessively, his mouth hovering just inches from hers.

A kiss from a prince opened up a world that no other demon should have access to, and no matter how enthralled he was, his kisses were not hers.

He pulled back just a touch to look into her eyes, enjoying the dark green hue that made her feel as if she belonged in his realm despite never having seen her before.

A hunger shone from their depths, and he wasn’t entirely certain it was just for his touch. He would infuse himself into her soul so he would not be the sole recipient of this envy.

Their bodies moved in sync, their steps precise and fluid. With each turn and dip, electricity crackled between them, igniting a fiery desire that burned hotter with each movement. The dance became a dance of power and longing as they surrendered to the growing connection between them.

His heart raced as their eyes locked again, their bodies swaying in perfect harmony. The air around them fills with tension and electricity as they move ever closer together. They breathe in unison, their syncopated breaths mingling like two souls sharing one existence. The smooth fabric of her dress brushed against his black leather pants, sending shivers down his spine while her dress seemed to lift in response to the gentle friction.

The air crackled with tension as they moved in a dance that all others had stopped dancing to. Their eyes never left each other’s face, locked in a heated stare that could melt snowy mountains. Leviathan let his clawed fingers dig into her hips just right, knowing it would leave traces of red marks to remind her of this moment and be envious of what she’d had later. Her slender, pale arm brushed against his chest, emanating a warmth that woke him up from the inside out. He growled low inhis throat before nipping at her earlobe gently and snickered his approval when she shivered again.

Leviathan’s clawed fingers dug deeper into her hips with every turn they took, drawing small amounts of blood that seeped through the thin material of her dress. He knew she would never complain, he saw that in her eyes - the same hunger burning within them both. Her fingers pressed into his shoulder before moving up and down his back slowly, exploring every inch of his skin inch by sensual inch while maintaining the façade of just dancing. Fingers glided over his wings, jolting him with desire and a need to fill her before the night was done.

The music stopped, but only the uproar of applause told Leviathan their dance was done. He stopped moving them across the floor, still holding her firmly in his grasp as their bodies both heaved for air.

Desperation washed over him as he yearned to feel her skin against his once more. Burning desire coursed through his veins. No one distracted him like this woman.

As the crowd whispered and stared, Leviathan leaned in close to her ear, his lips grazing her lobe ever so slightly before whispering once more into her ear words that only she would ever hear. “You belong to me”.

He smiled as her eyes stared back at him with hunger while her lips parted in slight shock at his declaration.

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