Lucifer's Cage (After Dark Book 6) by Sarah Bailey (romantic story to read TXT) 📕

the covers off. He could see the steady rise and fall of her chest, her legs spread wide. His eyes roamed lower, mouth going very dry when they landed on her inner thighs. A new wave of intense burning desire drove through him. He resisted the urge to slam his hand down on the desk.

He was about to get up and give into his need when she opened her eyes. Their gazes locked, her violet eyes wide with shock and confusion. There was no doubt she could see the intense longing in his own.

She looked down at herself. Scrambling to sitting position, she pulled the covers back over her legs. He rose very slowly, still staring at her.

“Lucifer…”

He stalked towards her.

“Don’t,” she whispered.

Ignoring her request, he knelt on the bed and crawled over her, forcing her to lie back down. Their bodies weren’t touching. He could feel her trembling all the same.

“I warned you, Candace. I warned you playing games with me is dangerous.”

“I wasn’t playing a game. I was sleeping.”

He cocked an eyebrow, leaning down until their breath mingled. He wasn’t going to touch her. Yet.

“Are you sure that’s appropriate sleepwear?”

She turned her face away. It made him grin.

She can’t hide how much I affect her. I can feel her heart hammering in her chest. Her body screaming out for me. She wants me. This little witch wants me. I know she does.

“It’s hot.”

“It is Hell, girl.”

He caught her face, turning it back towards him. Staring down at her mouth, he couldn’t help but want to taste what she had to offer. But if he kissed her now, he wasn’t sure he could stop at just that.

“Why do you care what I’m wearing?”

There was a very good reason why he cared. He nudged her legs open, so he could show her. It was a mistake. As soon as he pressed himself against her, he could feel her supple curves beneath the covers. It made him ache with longing. He wanted to tear away the rest of the barriers between them.

Her eyes widened to saucers, mouth opening on a quiet gasp.

“Does this tell you everything you need to know?” he asked, his voice a little hoarse.

“Yes,” she whispered.

He could feel the heat between her legs. Shifting ever so slightly brought a quiet hiss from her lips. The ache grew. He needed to have her. To feel her writhing beneath him whilst he took her to the highest of highs. Candace would be his undoing if he wasn’t careful.

“I told you, I’m not your plaything,” she said, her voice taking on a high pitch note to it.

“Mmm, I’m not playing games. I think you know what I want.”

She bit her lip. Was she going to give into him? Her expression hardened.

“Get off me, Lucifer. Now.”

His smile grew.

I’ve flustered her and now she wants to take back control. Pity.

Her mouth was still so close, but he moved lower, his lips brushing along her bare collarbone. Her skin was soft. She shifted beneath him, her hands gripping the sheets. He continued his path down towards where the tops of her breasts were peeking out above her camisole. He paused. Their eyes met again. Her lips were parted, breath coming faster.

“Do you want me to stop?” he asked.

“Yes.”

“I don’t believe you.”

Her hand came up, hovering above his head. He gave her a slow smile. She was teetering on the edge of something. He pressed his mouth to her skin again, just above her left breast. Another kiss. And another.

Her hand came down, tangling in his hair as she arched against him.

There we go, Candace. Now the truth of what you want comes to light.

“Fuck you,” she whispered.

“I’d much rather fuck you,” he replied, his voice just as low.

“I’m not going to let you do that.”

“Perhaps not now, but soon, I’ll have you. You won’t be able to deny me.”

Fingers dug into his hair. She pulled his head back, glaring at him.

“Never, Lucifer. I will never let you touch me like this again.”

“You seem very sure about that.”

“Just get off me. This might be your domain, but this is my body. You are not welcome to it.”

Reaching up, he untangled her hand from his hair before pinning it to the bed.

“Mmm, you’re only making it worse for yourself. That desire you feel is going to consume you. Mark my words, you’ll come to me when you’re ready and you’ll come willingly.”

He released her before she could answer him, rolling away and getting up off the bed. He didn’t look at her as he stalked from the room. He knew she was probably cursing his back, but he didn’t care. It was a battle of wills between them. There was every chance this would backfire spectacularly in his face, but now he’d felt her again. Felt every inch of her body pressed against his through the covers and their clothes.

There was no question any longer.

He would have that girl naked beneath him.

He would ruin her completely.

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Candace’s heart raced out of control. Her breathing completely erratic. All her thoughts were centred on where his mouth had been pressed up against her skin. She’d almost given in. Almost allowed him to take her under and drown her. She was sure if she let him touch her, taste her, fuck her, she wouldn’t ever be able to come back from it.

Fuck you, Lucifer. Fuck you for making me so weak. For making me want you.

It was the first time he’d come near her since the day she’d arrived here. She’d been suspicious of his intentions towards her, but now she knew for certain. Lucifer wanted to possess her. And she was completely undone by their encounter