Page 35 of Falling for Lucifer
Ellodie bit her lip sexily before straightening up and sashaying out of the room. Baby girl had a little extra swish in her hips as she walked away, and Lucifer enjoyed every second of it.
When she was finally out of the room, Lucifer looked down at Etta, whose big brown eyes already watched him curiously. Heshook his head. “I hope you know you ain’t going to sleep until later. Yo’ lil ass is going to be cranky, but it’ll be worth it. I need ya mama all to myself tonight, which means it’s time to tire you out. You ready to do some tummy time?”
Etta just stared at him, which caused him to chuckle before placing her on the floor and getting down there with her while he tapped away on his phone so he could make sure everything was good to go for the night.
When Ellodie walked back into the living room a few hours later, it had been completely transformed. Lucifer had just put Etta to bed for the night. Her little ass should stay asleep at least for a few hours before she needed to eat.
He was about to go wake Ellodie up because he was ready to get this date night started, so he was happy to see her standing just inside the living room in the silk red pajamas he set out for her earlier.
Lucifer wore matching silk bottoms. His chest was bare, and he set the mood for a romantic evening. LED tea lights lit the room. He moved the sectional back some so he could lay plenty of blankets and pillows down, along with the food. Ellodie still had trouble remembering to eat, and he hadn’t had time to make sure she had yet, which meant she hadn’t.
He ordered her favorite pasta from the Italian restaurant up the street, along with a charcuterie board and strawberry cheesecake for dessert. Soft R&B played in the background, and the fireplace was lit.
Her smile made all his efforts worth it. She looked around in awe before her eyes landed on him. “What’s all this, Lu?”
He stepped toward her and pulled her into him at the same time his hand brushed her curly hair out of her face. He’d done this many times over the short amount of time they’d knowneach other. This time felt different. He felt like he was ready to finally lean into the feelings he had for her. He no longer felt like they were playing pretend. He’d spent a lot of time observing Ellodie over the past few weeks. She no longer hid behind dating to appease her family. They kissed when they felt like it, flirted whenever they were together, and had deep conversations. He finally felt comfortable really applying pressure where he’d wanted to since the moment he laid eyes on her.
Lucifer looked around the room before gazing into her eyes once again, a smirk plastered on his face. “Our first date.”
“Oh yeah? Does that mean we go together?” She grinned up at him, that same challenge showing in her eyes like when he met her.
He pinched her chin. “I thought you wanted me to ask you?”
“I do.” She pouted. “But I didn’t think it would take you so long.”
He tugged on her bottom lip that poked out and chuckled when she swatted him away. “I had to be sure.”
“Be sure of what?”
“Sure that you weren’t still pretending anymore. I needed to know you fucked with me for real.”
“You couldn’t tell?” she asked, her head slightly cocking to the side, which made her look adorable.
“I wasn’t sure, but I am now.” He couldn’t resist. He kissed her soft lips.
When they pulled apart, she asked, “How can you tell?”
He scoffed with a smile playing on his lips. “You have to be up under me twenty-four-seven.”
She giggled and shoved his shoulder. “Not true.”
They both knew she was lying, but he let her live.
“You love me. Admit it,” he encouraged before he leaned down and kissed her neck.
She moaned. He learned not too long ago that her neck was her spot. His dick bricked up as he stayed there, kissing and waiting for her to reply.
“Is it too soon to admit that I think I do?”
He heard the fear in her voice. Love hadn’t always treated her well. In fact, he knew that it never really had. Though he believed her father truly loved her, he didn’t really show up in a way that showed it. Her mother clearly hated her for some reason, and her ex clearly never loved her. He understood her hesitation.
Lucifer remembered his mother’s love. She was soft and nurturing, everything his father wasn’t. The only other love he’d known was through his siblings. Ellodie changed everything for him. He now knew what it was like to have a woman in his space. He had Etta to care for now. They made his days brighter. His heart had doubled in size, and he didn’t fear it. Instead, he found himself wanting to drown in this newfound peace he’d found.
“No,” he muttered, “because I know I love you. And I want you to be mine. I want to make this facade the real deal. What you say to that?”
Tears sparkled in her eyes as she beamed up at him. “I love you, Lu. Yes. I say yes.”
Their lips met once again, but this time, they deepened the kiss. Their tongues tangled together as the temperature in the room rose.
