Chapter 35

Chapter Thirty-Five

Serenity

The room was dimly lit, the silvery glow of the moon casting a gentle light across the planes of his face. The air felt charged, crackling with the intensity of our desire and the unspoken emotions that hung in the space between us.

With supernatural speed, Angelo deftly removed his shirt and pants, his eyes never leaving mine. My breath caught in my throat as I took in the magnificent sight of his sculpted body, and I struggled to find my voice. "Sit on the bed," I managed to say, my tone wavering slightly despite the newfound confidence I was trying to project.

As Angelo complied, sitting down on the edge of the bed, I felt a sudden rush of uncertainty. My hands trembled at my sides, and I could feel the heat of his gaze on my skin, both thrilling and unnerving. Was I really ready for this? Could I truly let go of my fears and give myself to him completely?

I took a step forward, then hesitated, my courage faltering. Angelo must have sensed my inner turmoil, because he reached out and gently took my hand, his touch warm and reassuring.

"Serenity," he murmured, his voice soft and tender. "We don't have to do this if you're not ready. I would never pressure you."

His words, filled with understanding and love, steadied me. I took a deep breath, letting the air fill my lungs and calm my racing heart. I knew, in that moment, that I wanted this—wanted him—more than anything. My hesitation stemmed from fear, but my love for Angelo was stronger than any fear could ever be.

With a small, determined nod, I stepped closer to him, my fingers intertwining with his. "I want this, Angelo," I whispered, my voice growing stronger with each word. "I want you. I'm ready."

Another flicker of surprise crossed Angelo's features, but he complied without hesitation, settling on the edge of the mattress. I straddled his hips, the blanket twisting around our bodies as I pressed close to him. The heat of his hard cock against my inner thigh sent a shiver of desire down my spine.

"I want you, Serenity," he breathed, his voice thick with passion. "Every day and every night, for all eternity."

All eternity? Surely someday we would be parted, since he was immortal and I was mortal. But for now at least, he was mine .

His lips traced a searing path down my throat, his hands roaming slowly over my body, exploring every curve and plane in a way that made me tremble with need. I arched into his touch, my fingers splaying across his back, marveling at the muscles that rippled beneath his smooth skin.

My body knew exactly what it wanted this time. I impaled myself on his enormous cock, moving up and down, taking him deeper and deeper. His flesh rippled against mine, sparking something deep within me. Friction moved against friction, flesh slid against flesh, igniting a fiery storm of passion.

As our bodies moved together in a timeless dance of desire, I could feel the power within me surging to the surface, strengthened by the intensity of our connection. Each kiss, each caress, each whispered word of devotion fueled the flames of my nascent magic, until I felt as though I might burst with the sheer force of it.

Angelo sensed the change in me, his eyes darkening with a mixture of awe and lust. "That's it, my love," he encouraged, his hands guiding my hips in a slow, deliberate rhythm as he plunged upward into my core. "Embrace your power. Let it flow through you. Let me see all of you, Serenity, every beautiful, incredible, wonderful, part of you."

I threw my head back, a cry of ecstasy escaping my lips as waves of pleasure crashed over me, mingling with the intoxicating rush of my magic. He ran his fangs over my throat, scratching me. Chills shivered through me, and a hunger built inside me, desperate for something only he could provide .

I remembered what he said about how much pleasure I would experience if he bit me. I was ready.

I panted as I clutched at the back of his neck with my fingers. "Angelo, I want you to bite me."

He jerked his head up. "What?"

I dragged my fingers through his hair. "You heard me."

He hesitated, as if he wasn't sure what to do.

I kissed him, nipping at his lower lip. "Don't make me beg, Angelo."

He paused for only a breath before he smiled, revealing sharp fangs, and then bit down on my neck. As his fangs sank into my tender flesh, a sudden jolt of electricity shot through my body, setting every nerve ending ablaze. I gasped, my back arching involuntarily, and then the initial sting gave way to a flood of warm, tingling pleasure that emanated directly from the very point where his teeth pierced my skin.

With each pull of his mouth, I could feel my blood flowing into him, a sacred offering that bound us together in ways that transcended mere physical intimacy. It was as if he was not just drawing out my life force, but also replenishing the power that the Aeternum Stone had stolen from me.

As he drank more deeply, he rocked up into me harder and harder. A surging wave of desire built inside me, pulsing in time with the rhythm of his lips pulling on my throat. It was like a fire had been ignited in my veins, its flames licking at my insides with an intensity that bordered on the unbearable.

I writhed in Angelo's embrace, my fingers tangling in his hair as I held him close, silently urging him to take me deeper, harder, to consume me entirely.

Through the haze of pleasure, I could sense my power rising up to meet his—our two spirits twined together in a dance as old as time itself. With each heartbeat, I felt my magic growing stronger, fed by the force of our connection and the potent sensation of my blood on his tongue.

The world around us fell away, narrowing to a point that was nothing but the exquisite pleasure of his mouth on my skin and the throbbing ache that threatened to consume me entirely. I was lost in the sensations, drowning in an ocean of ecstasy that seemed to stretch on forever.

Just when I thought I couldn't take any more, Angelo pulled back, his eyes blazing hungrily. As he licked the last crimson droplets of my blood from his lips, I saw my power reflected in his gaze, glowing brighter than ever before.

He grabbed my thighs and lifted me up, rolling us over on the bed.

I took control of our rhythm, guiding Angelo's hungry hands and mouth to every place my skin craved his touch. Each caress, each kiss, sent new sparks of electricity dancing across my nerve endings, igniting a fire in my veins that burned hotter with every passing second. I could feel the tension building within him as well, his muscles tightening beneath my fingers as he fought to maintain his self-control.

Suddenly, I felt an extreme power burst outward from my center, like a supernova explosion. A brilliant aura of shimmering energy enveloped us both, pulsing in time with our beating hearts. It was as if the very air around us was charged with the force of our connection, our love made manifest in a dazzling display of light and magic.

As the wave of ecstasy crashed over me and I reached the pinnacle of my pleasure, the aura around us exploded into a kaleidoscope of swirling colors, bathing the room in a mesmerizing glow. I could feel the power rushing through every cell of my being, electrifying and invigorating me like never before. I felt a second surge of energy explode outward, radiating into the very air around us. Books flew off shelves, their pages fluttering wildly as they swirled around the room in a chaotic dance. The doors to the balcony banged open and shut, their glass panes rattling in their frames as if they, too, were caught up in the throes of our passion.

The curtains billowed like sails, the fabric whipping and snapping in a sudden gust of wind that came from our joined bodies. Loose papers scattered across the floor, and the lamp on the bedside table flickered erratically.

Angelo's movements became more urgent, his breathing turning ragged as he chased his own release. I clung to him, my nails digging into his back as I urged him on with whispered words of encouragement. "Let go, Angelo," I breathed, my lips brushing against his ear. "I want to feel you come undone."

With a final, powerful thrust of his hips, Angelo cried out my name, his voice wild with ecstasy. I felt his flesh pulsing deep within me as he spilled his seed, his body shuddering against mine as he climaxed. The sensation pushed me over the edge once more, and I joined him in blissful oblivion, our bodies and souls joined in a moment of perfect unity.

As our twin waves of pleasure gradually subsided, Angelo collapsed onto me, his weight a comforting pressure that returned me to the present. We lay there, bodies tangled up in each other, our hearts pounding in sync as we melted into the afterglow of our lovemaking. The shimmering aura around us slowly faded, but the warmth of our connection remained, a glowing ember that would never be extinguished.

Through heavily lidded eyes, I watched tendrils of power weave themselves around Angelo's body, caressing his skin like ethereal fingers. I could feel my own energy intertwining with his, our essences blending and merging until it was impossible to tell where one left off and the other began.

As I lay there, I could feel my strength returning, my magic burning brighter and hotter until it was a raging inferno inside me. The Aeternum Stone's draining effects were being reversed, and the void the stone had left behind was filling up again thanks to the sheer force of our passion.

In that perfect, timeless moment, I understood the true depth of my connection with Angelo. My feelings were clear for this vampire Mafia king. In his dark world, he was my guiding light.

Cradling my face in his hands, Angelo gazed deep into my eyes, his expression filled with a tenderness that took my breath away. "Serenity," he whispered, his voice raw with emotion. "I…I love you. I don't know how it happened, or when, but somewhere along the way, you became everything to me. You're my light in the darkness, my reason for living. You're mine to protect, always."

Tears sprang to my eyes as the magnitude of his words sank in. For so long, I had been afraid to put a name to the feelings that had been growing inside me, but hearing Angelo say those three precious words out loud made everything crystal clear.

"I love you too, Angelo," I breathed, my voice trembling with the force of my emotions.

Angelo's eyes shone with unshed tears as he pulled me into a fierce embrace, his strong arms enveloping me in a warm cocoon of love and protection. "You are my everything, Serenity," he murmured into my hair. "I will spend every day for all eternity showing you just how much you mean to me. Together, we will weather any storm, conquer any obstacle. Our love is a force that nothing can destroy."

With a soft sigh of contentment, I tilted my face up to his, our lips meeting in a kiss that felt like a promise, a seal on the declaration we had just made. As the kiss deepened and our bodies began to undulate together once more, I lost myself in the exquisite perfection of this moment.

I had found my mate. My other half. Nothing would ever tear us apart. Come what may, our love would be the light that guided us home.