Page 32 of Beyond the Darkness

“I miss your taste. I miss the sounds you make. It feels like it's been too long since you’ve moaned for me,” his voice was raw as he began to take steps toward the bed. He led her carefully to ensure she didn’t stumble. When they were close enough, he lifted her by her thighs and threw her the last few feet onto the soft mattress. A squeal escaped her along with several giggles. He found himself kneeling on the floor before her, his fingertips looping through her bottoms as he began to pull them down. She lifted her hips slightly for him and he smiled up at her, getting the clothing off of her body. He threw the slacks to the side, running his hands over her bare legs. He let out a heavy breath, his mind racing with thoughts.

Everett ran his lips over her thighs, slowing down the kisses along the inner part. The way her body naturally arched up into his mouth made his pants feel tighter than usual. He swore to himself as he planted a kiss against the warmth ofher panties. The gasp that escaped her told him everything he needed to know. He smirked up at her, as his fingers slid into her panties and found their way to the wetness that was coating her.

“Already warm for me? How pathetic. All I have to do is kiss you and you’re already so needy.”

Her cheeks flushed at his words and he felt a satisfaction from turning her on so easily. He felt control over her body in a way he couldn’t begin to explain. His thumb pressed against her clit, rubbing a delicate circle. Her head fell back against the bed, a whimper leaving her lips. He groaned in return, moving to slip the underwear from her hips. Once she was fully exposed before him, he returned to rubbing the small circles.

“Take off your bra for me, pretty girl.”

Aerilyn didn’t protest as her hands slid behind her, unclasping the bra and letting it fall from her chest. His eyes hungrily took her in. Her perfect breasts were finally exposed to him. She lay fully naked like a meal before him. “Such a good girl,” he growled, feeling the dominance taking over his mind. She gasped as he put more pressure on her clit and picked up his movements. He used his other hand to palm his cock within his pants, unable to take the tightening in his pants much longer. His free hand undid the leather belt, slipping it from its loops.

“Bend over the bed,” he felt the command in his tone, watching as her eyes widened. She didn’t take more than a moment to obey what he said. He examined her naked frame from behind, running his hands over the curve of her ass. He grabbed both of her wrists, pinning them side by side before looping his belt around them tightly. His eyes took in the sight of her bound wrists and exposed body, his cock twitching in his pants.

“Everett please,” the beg escaped her and he knew she was as desperate as he was. He forced his pants down along with his boxers. He wanted to toy with her. He wanted to make hercum over and over again, but he found himself unable to wait any longer. He slid his hands between her thighs and spread them further. She whimpered again, her ass arching up towards him. A slur of curses left him as he slapped her ass with his open palm. She yelped, retracting from him for a moment before her ass moved back towards him.

“You like that?” He questioned, testing the waters. She looked over her shoulder, nodding her head. Her wide eyes were full of a desperate need for more and he couldn’t help but oblige. He ran the length of his cock over the wetness that was gathered between her thighs. He didn’t even attempt to put his fingers into her to stretch her out. He knew that she would be ready for him. He gave her no time to adjust before pushing inside of her. His entire body shook as her tight walls wrapped around the length of him.

“Fuck,” he tilted his head back, letting the sound of her cries fill the room around them. He felt his abdomen press into her, telling him that he was fully inside of her. He gave her a moment to adjust then before he began to move his hips. He pulled himself almost all the way out before slamming back into her. A moan escaped her as he hit deep inside the woman. The sound of her wetness filled his ears, only making him desperate to hear more of it. He chose a pace, thrusting in and out of her. The mixture of their bodies combined and her moans filled the space around them. He didn’t care if anyone heard them. If anything, he wanted them to know exactly what was going on behind those walls.

Everett didn’t slow his pace as he bent over, his hand gripping her hair. He yanked her head back, sliding a hand over her lips. Two of his fingers moved between her lips, filling her mouth. She groaned around his fingers as he felt her saliva coat them. “Suck on them for me, sweetheart,” he cooed, his mind reeling with too many ideas to count. She obeyed again,her mouth closing around them. Her tongue dragged over them and she sucked delicately. He imagined what it would feel like to have that mouth wrapped around him. He wanted to see the mess he could make of her.

When he felt like his fingers were coated enough, he removed them from her mouth hearing her gasp for air. His hips continued to pound into her, his cock already aching for a release that he wouldn’t allow himself. He gathered spit within his mouth as he leaned back, letting it fall from his lips onto her ass. He sucked in a deep breath as his wet fingers rubbed it over the only hole that he hadn’t yet touched. A new sound escaped her and it only made him want to continue. He ran his pointer finger against the hole delicately before pushing the tip of it inside of her. He slowed down his thrusts to keep from overwhelming her at first. Her body squirmed beneath him as he continued to slowly push the finger inside of her. Once it was about halfway in, he began to pick up the speed of his thrusts once again.

Everett was lost in her body. The mixture of her moans and the reactions of her body was enough to put him over the edge. He began to thrust the finger in and out of her, filling both of her holes with him. She cried out his name over and over, her bound wrists jerking as she slowly began to unravel for him. He wasn’t able to hold back much longer, knowing that his climax was close. He twitched inside of her, moaning along with her. It wasn’t long before her core tightened around him. She screamed as the orgasm ran through her body. He thrust a few more times to help her ride out the orgasm before he pulled out of her, letting his cum release onto the curves of her ass. He moaned loudly with her, his spine tingling as he rode out his climax. His body was shaking as he took a few steps away from her. He took in the sight of her shaking body, loving how she looked in that position.

He grabbed his shirt from the floor and used it to wipe his cum off of her, cleaning up her body. He unbound her wrists, freeing her from the belt that held her wrists behind her back. She slowly sat up, her eyes meeting his as she turned to face him. A small smile began to form on her lips, her arms reaching out towards him. He didn’t hesitate as he wrapped his arms around her, pulling her tight against his chest. He kissed her forehead, rubbing her back in soothing strokes.

“I love you,” she whispered, her grip on him only tightening. “I love you,” he returned. He slid into the bed beside her, finding his way under the sheets. She crawled up beside him, sliding her arms around her. She curled into his chest, her breaths slowing down as he tried his best to calm her down after the high they had both rode out.

“I’d do anything for you,” her soft voice pulled his attention to her face. Her expression was serious as she spoke, her eyes searching his face. “As would I, little thief. I’d let this entire world end if it meant getting to spend my life loving you,” he kissed her lips once before pulling her face into his chest. He could feel her smile. It made him feel at peace. Even while the world beyond their bedroom was crumbling, she was the only thing that mattered.

Chapter Forty Four

Aerilyn

The walk to his room felt all too familiar. It brought back the memories of the night she’d shown up there in hopes of killing him for what he’d done but instead had met Rose. She knew the young girl was only across the hall from the king’s room, but the conversation she needed to have with the man couldn’t wait. Especially with Everett’s desperation to leave, she knew there wasn’t much time left. When she had slipped out of their room, the man was in a deep sleep that she prayed he stayed in until she returned.

Her knuckles hit the wooden door with more force than she’d intended, the knock echoing through the empty hallway. It was only a matter of seconds before the door flung open to reveal the king in a disheveled state. His normally perfect hairwas a mess on top of his head and there was a darkness forming under his eyes that hadn’t been there before. The perfection of his appearance wasn’t up to his usual standard. She could tell that something about him wasn’t right.

“What do you want?” His voice was void of emotion as he lazily leaned against the doorframe with his arms crossed. The large size of his frame blocked her from being able to enter the room. He was trying to keep her out. It was obvious from his stance that he didn’t want to have any sort of company.

“We need to talk,” she pressed her lips into a tight line, mirroring his stance as she crossed her arms across her chest. “Then talk,” he shrugged, waiting for her to explain why she was there. She looked around once to make sure nobody was around to hear what she was about to say. “The prince is needed back in Orissia. He can’t stay here forever. You need to let us return to the kingdom. That woman even said we started a war. The kingdom needs their heir,” Aerilyn tried to explain without giving away too much information. The queen had threatened them, but they had no idea what that threat entailed. It could’ve been a threat against Korth, but it could’ve also been a threat against the entire continent.

“Orissia doesn’t need a goddamn thing,” he snapped, moving to close the door. She quickly shoved herself past him, stepping deeper into the king’s bedroom. His eyes widened in anger as he slammed the door shut behind him. “Just let us go, Azazel!” She finally raised her voice at him, letting the anger and frustration come out in her tone. He only laughed, but the sound had no delight in it. It was emotionless.

“Not a chance, Aerilyn. I’d kill all of you before I let any of you return to that place,” he approached her quickly. She didn’t have time to process what he was doing before her body was slammed back into the wall. He had her pinned in place, his hand gripping both of her hands above her head. Hismovements were too fast to escape and she hadn’t predicted that he would make a move to harm her.

“Please Azazel,” she tried, her voice going soft as she looked up at him with wide eyes. She had to find a way to get under his skin. She needed him to let them go. Everett was determined to leave whether or not they had permission. She didn’t want to risk losing their lives over it. If Azazel just agreed, it would make everything so much easier. She knew that the king of Korth would come after them if they tried to escape. He knew where the kingdom of Orissia was and she wouldn’t put it past him to attack her home.

“Don’t give me those eyes,” he growled, his grip on her arms tightening as she tried to pull herself away from him. “Those eyes are just asking for it. I swear to god, Aerilyn, don’t make me take you to my bed. I mean you did force yourself into my bedroom…” he trailed off, his jaw tightening as if he were trying to find restraint from continuing what he was about to say.

“That’s not what I’m here for. You’re disgusting,” she rolled her eyes, trying to force her knee into his groin, but he easily blocked her from the movement. “Besides, I’ve already been satisfied for the night,” she smirked up at him, watching as his expression twisted with anger. She was successful, her words finally getting to him.

“How about I propose a deal?” His lips curled into a devious smirk and Aerilyn knew that whatever he was about to say couldn’t be good.

“Your freedom in exchange for his,” he began, taking her silence as a cue to continue with his proposal. “You stay here in Korth forever and I’ll let your friends go,” he tilted his head, moving his face closer to hers. “That’s it? I stay here and you’ll let Everett and Blaise go?” She questioned, her eyes locked withhis. There had to be more to it. He wouldn’t just let them go that easily.

“You have my word.”

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