Page 16 of Prince of Malice

“I’m not too sure, actually. Too much fun?” Luca laughs.

“Well, I’m glad I can entertain you.”

“You certainly do,” he teases. “Anyway, it’s not like I’m seeking you out. You just keep turning up no matter where I go or what I do.”

“It’s mutual. Before the whole wedding ordeal, I hadn’t even heard about the Valentis having an heir,” I jab. “Now, though, it’s like I can’t go five minutes without you showing up to ruin my night.”

“How do you think I feel? I can’t sleep at night because of you!”

I bet you can’t…

I’m taken aback, stunned as to what to say next. I’m keeping him up at night?

“What are you talking about?” I ask, totally bewildered.

“I-I just mean—” he stutters. “You being a wildcard all the time is putting stress on my entire family.”

“Are you sure that’s all you mean?” I taunt.

“What else could I mean?” His cheeks turn red, throwing me off my rhythm. “You’re making all of us look weak!” It takes me a moment to settle my unsteadiness. “Why should I care?”

“Your mom is part of this family now. Do you want her to look like an idiot for raising a son like you?”

I burst toward him, seizing his arms and swinging him into the wall. His back slams against it, and I pin him down. My eyes blaze with rage. “Don’t you dare talk about my mother.”

Luca smirks. “What are you going to do about it?”

Fuck your throat so hard you throw up on my dick.

I feel the heat of my own breath deflect off of his face. Forcing my forehead against his, I slam his head into the wall. Enough of this pussyfooting around.“What do you think I’m gonna do?”

The tension in the air between us crackles in anticipation.

Before I can react in any way, Luca pushes himself toward me and presses his lips against mine.

The soft touch of his kiss feels euphoric, and the only thing I want to do is push it further. I grip him tightly and slam him back into the wall, thrusting my tongue between his lips and teeth, enjoying feeling him open for me as I violate his mouth with my tongue.

My pulse races, and my breathing quickens until it syncs with Luca’s, making the two of us feel like one single being in this moment of pure lust and passion.

Fighting against my hold suddenly, Luca rips himself from me.

I could have kept ahold of him easily, but I choose to let him go. This time.

Our eyes meet, and now open, I can see and understand every unspoken thought that flashes through the vibrant blue of his eyes. I don’t want this moment to end.

My dick rears hard in my pants as though it will bust out of them at any moment.

Fuck, I need to get laid.

I focus on his lips again and propel myself to them, but Luca shoves me away. We stand only feet away from each other, but after our moment of connection, it feels like miles.

“I’m sorry,” he mutters.

My entire body is frozen in the moment that’s long gone now. He barges past me and runs from the small room. I am left all alone.

I don’t move. I can’t move. Why won't I move?

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