Page 52 of Thanatos' Craving

I waved my hand in front of my face. “Gods, gross! Fluffy! You can’t eat chocolate! That could kill— “

Fluffy and I stood there a moment, and I shook my head. Technically, he was already dead.

“Never mind, let’s go.”

I stomped into the living room, not taking in the sights. I huffed and puffed, my eyes narrowing at Thanatos, who had his back turned, talking to Hypnos.

“You!” I pointed to Thanatos. He turned, his hood still covering his face. “Why did you feed beastie so much? Look at him! He’s as tight as a tick!” I pointed at Fluffy, and he groaned.

Maybe he needs a massage.

Thanatos’ wings spread. “He doesn’t need a massage,” he spoke darkly. “And it was my brother who fed him too much.”

I darted my eyes to Hypnos. “You! Why were you feeding him?”

Hypnos slumped his shoulders. “I-I was trying to help. Thanatos needed some space, so I took Fluffy with me to my home. Fluffy was feeling down, so I offered him some snacks and he overindulged.”

“You kicked out your baby!” I cried out and kneeled to wrap my arms around Fluffy. “Your pet? why?”

Thanatos rubbed the back of his neck. I saw that he still had both hands, skin around his wrists and forearms. His shadows wrapped around his arm to cover the exposed skin.

“Honesty is the best policy,” Hypnos nudged him, looking him up and down.

Thanatos growled at him, jerking his head away from him.

Thanatos sauntered towards me, his steps silent but purposeful. The sound of his flowing robes brushing against the ground filled the air, creating a faint whisper. The faint scent of ancient parchment mixed with the smell of poppies swirled around him. As he approached, I could see the small tendrils of his shadows that danced and intertwined behind him, their movement hypnotic, not scary as some may find. With each step, the weight of his presence seemed to grow, casting a palpable aura of darkness. Finally, he squatted down in front of me, his fingers flexing and unflexing, the meaty hands betraying an otherworldly strength.

I could feel the intense heat radiating from his body, its warmth enveloping us as his majestic wings stretched out, creating a protective shield around Fluffy and me. My heart raced, but it wasn’t out of fear. Instead, a mix of awe and exhilaration coursed through me, amplifying the experience.

Beneath the snug sports bra, my nipples hardened like stones. Despite the warmth emanating from him, a shiver traced its way down my skin, intensified by the long sleeve top I wore. As his body loomed over Fluffy and me, the air seemed to still, leaving me breathless. Any hope of escape vanished, carried away on the wind. The power he exuded rendered it impossible for me to ever leave this place.

Besides, curiosity had gotten the best of me. One day I wanted to see what was behind that hood.

“My jealousy cannot be contained,” his voice rasped. “I want all your attention to be on me.”

My stomach fluttered.

You definitely have it right now.

I heard a tiny squeal from Hypnos from the corner.

“Damnit!”

Thanatos grabbed my hand, and I stilled.

“And I mean all of it.”

Chapter Eighteen

Thanatos

Satisfaction flooded through my veins as I felt her blood heat beneath my hand. Her pupils dilated wide, and my cock strained against my leg.

I would need to wear under garments if this was going to be a common occurrence. My reaction to her was new. I could usually contain my desires when it came to a woman, but obviously for Juniper, I had no restraint or control.

“I don’t understand,” she finally whispered. “Why me? You could pick a god or goddess to have, I was just a dying human. I’ll grow old and—”

As my wings unfurled, they swept outward with a powerful gust, sending a cascade of tomes and trinkets tumbling from the shelves. The clatter of bottles and glass echoed through the room as my wings hovered protectively above us. A faint scent of dustand old parchment filled the surrounding air, while the gentle brush of feathers against my skin sent a shiver of fury down my spine.

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