Page 37 of Magic and Mayhem

I narrow my eyes at her, even as trepidation fills me. I can trust my sister, but I prefer to be kept in the loop. And I cannot help but feel like I'm on the outside with her plan.

“What are you up to, Little Sister?” I ask just as Onyxand Chaos step through the black veil, eyeing her.

“Oh, you know, just have to make sure that I destroy my daddy's heart in every way possible.”

She grins maniacally at me before standing and walking over to her mates, the tension easing in her posture the second their skin touches.

“Lucifer will die for his seat on that throne,” I call after her in warning, not wanting her to get any crazy ideas.

Lilu looks back at me, a grin I know all too well playing on her lips.

“I’m counting on it, Big Brother.”

I rise to my feet, leaving my sister to her mates while my mind tries to process all of the new information. Two days and one show for me to convince Evolet to be tied to me for eternity.

I enter our tent just as she rolls over in her sleep, her arm searching for me. I’m quick to lay beside her and drink in the warmth of her pressed against me, our bodies fitting perfectly together even when I'm in my demon form.

There’s just one thing I cannot help but focus on as she rests her head against my chest. If she’s going to say yes to me, then she deserves to see the demon inside. And after tonight, I think she’s ready for a dose of what this demon likes to call fun.

Tomorrow’s performance will be one she’ll never forget.

Chapter 9

I thought sex with a demon would possibly be a regret of mine by the next day, but it’s far from it. In fact, I keep trying to think of ways to get Eryx to lose control again. He finally stopped treating me like some fragile person and let me call the shots.

When I told him to unleash himself on me, I never knew how deep that thrill could go. His horns glinting in the moonlight as I caressed them and his teeth flashing with a hunger that mirrored my own— it was the purest form of joy I have ever experienced.

Getting him riled up was the most fun I’ve ever had, and he seemed to enjoy the game.

However, when I tried to play today, I could tell he was holding back. He has that careful mask in place, where he worries about me more than he trusts me to be strong. It was stuck so hard to his face that I swear someone sealed it with a vat of gorillaglue.

It wasn’t all bad though. He held me in his arms for hours while I told him about my life and he opened up more about his world. There was still no luck in him telling me about this so-called power I held, but I also don’t think it means much.

I may not remember my childhood, but one thing has been apparent since I can remember.I’m no one special.

I follow Eryx to the back of the stage, a little pep in my step as I think about putting on a show for a new audience. This place is quickly becoming somewhere I can find myself, and I think I love the attention of everyone’s eyes on me while Eryx uses his powers to tie me up.

It’s strange because even though it’s his magic doing it, there are moments where I swear I could feel his fingers caressing my skin in praise. It’s why last time I let him pull on the ropes after and bring me to ruin on this very stage.

I was so caught up in the moment and what it felt like to be surrounded by him that I needed a release more than I needed my next breath.

And now, as I walk up to the curtain right beside that very spot, I can’t help but blush. Looking back at Eryx, he notices, and that playful grin I have been waiting for all day finally comes out to play. He twists his fingers and my black dress falls away.

I was anticipating the same outfit as last time, but this time is different. This time, I’m wearing only sheer lace underwear and the matching, very see through, bra I wore under my dress.

I stare down at myself in shock, then look up at the smug bastard’s face.

“What the Hell, Eryx?”

He chuckles, sending a wave of goosebumps over my flesh.Damn him.

“What is it, Ev? I thought you wanted to play?”

I did say that, multiple times today actually.

With a huff, I cover my chest with my arms. Eryx lifts a brow, his violet eyes giving away that all I did was make him want to look even more now.

“I do want to play, but in my own clothes.”

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