Chapter 31
Hades
Fuck.
Teaching Serapina how to pleasure a knot certainly wasn’t on my agenda for today. I was in the middle of re-manifesting the heart of the maze. I wanted to add some life, which isn’t my specialty at all, but I was trying to create a surprise for my mate.
Instead, I felt her call—herneed—and ended up misting back to the cabin to check on her.
Which is when I overheard her conversation with Maliki and Morpheus, their discussion on the importance of communication pleasing me.
I was about to return to my task when I heard her say she was thinking about me. At first, it felt wrong to eavesdrop, and I fully expected to be punished for it—by hearing her speak her negative thoughts aloud.
However, the dynamic shifted when she expressed concern that I might beavoidingher.
If anything, I was giving her space to process, just like Morpheus said.
But at that point, I couldn’t remain in the hallway any longer. I needed to speak for myself.
And now… now I’m going to prove that I can learn how to share—not just to her, but to myself as well.
Even if it goes against every instinct I possess,I mentally mutter.
Stepping through the threshold, I slip out of my jacket and walk over to drape it across the back of a nearby chair.
Serapina’s eyes are on me as I unfasten my cuff links, causing me to want to exaggerate my movements. I set them on the table beside the chair, then undo the cuffs of my dress shirt to slowly roll the fabric to my elbows.
All while my mate observes me.
Her attention is a welcome caress, her open interest causing my knot to throb in response. But I don’t allow her to see my intrigue as I face her, instead looking down as I complete my task and only meeting her gaze as I reach up to unfasten and pull off my tie.
“Undress,” I tell her, the demand leaving my lips with ease.
Serapina swallows, her lashes fluttering a little as her inner Omega peeks at me from within. She’s trying to be bold, which just makes her that much more alluring.
Because Persephone was never like this in the bedroom. She always submitted.
But Serapina…Fuck.She holds my gaze as she tugs the other strap of her gown down, providing me with an unfettered view of her chest. I allow her to see my approval as I glance down, pleased that she’s obeying me. But even more pleased that she’s confidently doing so.
I sit down in the chair that I draped my jacket over and smile when Serapina goes up onto her knees in the centerof the bed. It’s a beautiful sight, my mate kneeling with her hands on her hips. And an even more alluring view as she gathers the fabric of her gold negligee around her hips.
My lips part as she pulls the dress upward to remove it from over her head, leaving my female completely naked whilst kneeling.
“Fuck, Sera,” Maliki groans, his gaze roaming over her with open admiration.
“She’s truly stunning, isn’t she?” Morpheus comments as he leans back into the pillows and tucks an arm behind his head. I suspect he’s doing that to keep himself from touching her. He knows I want to lead this lesson, and he’s ensuring I remain in charge by holding himself back.
“Fucking exquisite,” Maliki replies.
A pretty blush spreads across Serapina’s chest, but she doesn’t look down or away from me. Instead, she holds my gaze like she’s waiting for me to compliment her, too.
No, notwaitingso much asdemandingthat I share my thoughts. Tell her how I feel. Give her some indication of my approval.
But I’m not sure how to reply with words. She’s a Goddess. The most gorgeous creature in all the dimensions. And I can’t believe she’s mine.
So rather than speak, I push away from the chair and walk over to where she’s kneeling on the bed.
She swallows as I stare down at her, my heart suddenly in my hand as I reach out to brush my knuckles down her cheek. “Are you ready to begin, darling?” I ask her softly, my thumb tracing her jaw.
