“Humans are a very complex and often confusing species, but I would not change a single thing aboutyou. Except to have you naked.” The arm around my midsection tightens, pulling me closer to his big, exceptionally warm body, and making his physical desire for me undeniably known. “Alcohol does not affect demons, but your scent intoxicates me. Without need for food to sustain me, I have never experienced hunger, but I am starved for you, Lilah. I have resisted scenting you to the fullest, but I crave knowing you that way, having every intimate note of your being imprinted within me.”
“Annnd,we’re done here,” I say, fanning myself with one hand. “Your cabin or mine?”
The hand at my midriff grips tight enough to feel his nails pressing through my dress. “Wherever you choose.”
“Then I choose the closest one, and that’s mine.” Slipping out of his embrace, I take his hand and weave our fingers together. “The fastest way out of here is to avoid catching anyone’s attention directly and just wave a general goodbye.”
Following my instructions, he joins me in raising our free arms, drawing the attention of everyone nearby, the opposite of my plan. Not surprising since the gesture is totally out of character for him. Of course, everyone is looking.
But I can’t help laughing. Smiling as if it’smybig day. Because it is. No matter how long it takes us to get out of here, we’re leaving together. I’m going home with Amazra. This big, red-hot demon is all mine tonight.
Thirteen
LILAH
It’s not a long walk to my cabin, but my dress and heels slowed the pace. So did the many times Amazra pulled me against him and kissed me until I was dizzy.
By the time we reach the front door of my cabin, I’m ready to rip his clothes off. More to the point, I’m ready forhimto ripmineoff. Which he could totally do with those claws of his. Claws that deliver a delicious little bite of pressure on my hips as Amazra grips me from behind, making it difficult to focus on opening the door.
“Am I imagining it, or have your nails grown since we left The Brew?”
“I will be more careful.”
“Don’t you dare.” I clamp my hands over his as he begins to pull away. “It was a question, not a complaint.”
“In that case, yes, my nails are longer now. Knowing I will soon have you bare and moaning has heightened certain aspects of my demon physiology.”
I suck in a breath when he curls his fingers tighter while trailing his tongue along the column of my neck. “Is your tongue hotter than before?”
“Hotter. Longer. The texture more pronounced. All to pleasure you, Lilah. Do I still have your consent to taste every part of you?”
“Yes.”I can barely get the word out without moaning.
“Then open the door so I may begin.”
“Dominant and consensual is a really good combination,” I say, managing to get the door open despite my shaking hands.
Without releasing me, Amazra closes the door behind us. The low click of the lock turning seems to bring the walls in, creating a bubble of space with room enough only for our two bodies. “I will always require your consent. My desire for you is endless, without limitations. I will give you anything you want, Lilah. Do everything you want. Due to my size, strength, stamina, and lack of inhibitions, you will need to tell me what you want and do not want.”
“Wow, that’s…a lot.”
“Have I made you uncomfortable with my directness?”
“Only in a good way,” I say, turning and sliding my arms up his chest to his thick neck. My inner thighs are damp and hot. My clit, desperate for friction, and my pussy practically throbbing in anticipation of being filled. “If you inhale, you’ll know just how good.”
“You wish me to scent you?”
“Yes.” My heart is pounding so hard, I can barely get the single word out.
“Fully?”
“Yes,” I manage to whisper.
Drawing a deep breath, his eyes shimmer like flames.“Lilah.”In all the times he has spoken my name, it never sounded like this. Raw. Desperate. Monstrous.
“I know I said I’ll never belong to anyone but myself, but right now, tonight, I’d like to belong to you.”
“Lilah.” His voice still borders on feral, yet somehow, is also…gentle. “My Lilah.” Then, his hands are all over me, unzipping my dress and unfastening my bra, pushing both items away as if he can’t get to my skin fast enough.
