Page 46 of A City of Hearts and Feathers

He didn't bother saying goodbye to Akamos. He held his blessed blade down low so it wasn't obvious to any of the clubbers, but he wasn't about to put it away. He should have stopped Zoe from drinking that fucking wine. He thought that Akamos wouldn't allow such a thing to happen to a guest.

Idiot. He might be an angel, but he leads the dark for a reason. Kahil shook the thoughts away and focused on getting Zoe through the throng of people. Her body swayed in time to the music in front of him, her ass grinding up against his dick enough to make him want to throw all his manners and caution to the wind.

Kahil was half hard by the time he got Zoe out of the club. A black 300C pulled up, and the basilisk bouncer opened the back door.

"Mr. Akamos said that this is your ride for the evening," he said.

"Fucking fine," Kahil muttered and helped Zoe into the back seat. He didn't want to be trying to get a cab when she was off her face. As soon as he sat down and shut the door, Zoe climbed into his lap.

"Woah, Zoe, you need to sit down and get your seat belt on," he said, trying to gently move her off him.

"But you are comfier. Just kiss me already," she complained. Kahil turned his head, so her lips hit his cheek.

"Please,balim, this isn't you. You've been drugged, and I don't want to be something you regret," he replied, his voice cracking. Having her wanting him and not being able to act on it was the worst kind of torture. It didn't matter. He would have her truly or not at all.

Zoe toyed with his braid. "Itisme. I'm just feeling less uptight for once, so I can say what I actually want to do to you." She leaned in and whispered against his ear. "Which is me riding your dick while you pull my hair."

Fuck.Kahil wasn't going to survive this drive; he was sure of it.

"Can you go faster?" he asked the driver.

"As sir wishes."

Kahil caught Zoe's roaming hands and pressed them gently together before kissing them. He brought her closer and whispered. "If you're a good girl and behave yourself until we get home, I'll give you a night you won't ever forget."

Zoe's eyes went wide, and she pressed her thighs together but not before he smelled her arousal. "I can be so good for you, Kahil, I swear."

"Fuck," Kahil groaned. He was in hell.

Thankfully, the driver got them back to the bookstore in record time. Kahil didn't bother to thank him. He just got Zoe out and into the shop before she climbed into his lap again.

Zoe kicked off her high heels before climbing the stairs. "Hurry up, Kahil. I want to get you naked, and my pussy isn't going to eat itself."

"Fucking hell, you got a mouth when you're wasted," he replied, following her up so she didn't topple backwards and break her neck.

"You have no idea what my mouth can do," she threw over one shoulder with a sly grin.

Kahil was going to murder that fucking maenad. He would make it slow and painful. "You just go and get on your bed. I need to get something," he said, and she giggled.

Kahil went into his own room and grabbed what he needed from his bag. She was going to be furious when she sobered up.He had wanted their night to go so differently. He really hated being a good man sometimes.

Kahil found Zoe with her back propped against the headboard. He was hard enough that it hurt, but he wasn't going to give in and ruin his chances with her.

"Get over here," she said, beckoning with a finger.

Kahil smiled and walked over. "Look at you, already in position."

"I'm trying to be good. It's very hard." Zoe's eyes dropped to the bulge in his pants. "I want it in my mouth."

Kahil took one of her hands and nibbled the inside of her wrist. Damn, her skin was soft. Zoe leaned forward to kiss him right before he locked the handcuff around her wrists and the metal bar of the headboard.

"I knew you would be kinky. It's okay; I'm into it," Zoe said, pulling at the cuffs.

"Close your eyes and open your mouth for me," Kahil demanded, and she did. He wanted to die. Instead, he tipped the vial of antidote into her mouth.

Zoe startled and swallowed. "Ick. What was that?"

"Something to get the drugs out of your system faster," Kahil said and stepped back from the bed. He pulled up a chair and sat down out of her reach.

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