13. Annette

The way Rukh is looking at me makes me shiver. I know hes dark and a demon. And I know he hunts evildoers, but hes doing more good than anything. Theres something about him that draws me to him.

I’m no longer questioning whether he’s good or I’m bad. All I know is that we are the same, deep down. Whatever we are, it vibrates on a joined frequency that no one else in my life has ever shared.

He’s become a part of me, and for the first time in my life, I don’t feel alone. I feel… seen. I feel real, and I never really understood that I felt otherwise until I met him. I knew something was missing, but I never could have guessed a demon like him was what it was.

I care about him. I want him. And right now I want to touch him.

I reach a shaking hand toward his chest and run my hands down the length of his muscles. Hes so strong. He doesnt move or say anything, but he allows the contact.

Theres a fleeting moment where I fear hes about to pull away, but oh, how wrong I am. He swoops down and his lips capture mine.

I moan at the taste of him. His darkness swirls around me, and for the first time, I revel in it. I wrap my arms around him eagerly, wanting to be closer.

Rukhs kiss is intense, full of passion and desire. He pulls me closer, crushing me against his chest, and I can feel the hard planes of his body against mine. His hands tangle in my hair, holding me still as he deepens the kiss. I can feel his fangs pressing against my lips, but instead of scaring me, it only heightens my arousal. I want him to bite me, to mark me as his own.

As if sensing my thoughts, Rukh pulls back slightly, his dark eyes burning into mine. Are you sure you want this? he asks in a low growl, his voice rough with desire.

I nod, unable to speak as my body aches for him. Rukh leans in again, his tongue tracing the outline of my lips before delving inside. Our tongues tangle together in a dance as old as time, and I can feel the power of his darkness pulsing through me. Its like a drug, addictive and dangerous, but I cant get enough.

Suddenly, Rukh breaks the kiss, his eyes blazing with hunger. I need you, he says, his voice hoarse. Come with me.

Without another word, he takes my hand and leads me towards the shadows. I follow willingly, eager to discover just how deep his darkness goes.

We pass through the dark forest. The only sound is the rustling of leaves underfoot, but then we come to a clearing. Rukh stops, turning to face me, his eyes intense as he takes in my body. I feel exposed under his gaze but also powerful, wanted.

Are you sure about this? he asks again, his voice softer this time.

I nod, my heart racing as I step closer to him. He reaches out, his fingers tracing the line of my jaw before he pulls me in for another kiss. This one is even more intense than the first, his hands roaming over my body as he presses me up against a sturdy tree trunk.

I moan into his mouth as he parts my lips with his tongue, exploring every inch of my mouth with a hunger that matches my own. He pulls back briefly, his eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

Say my name, he commands, his voice rough.

Rukh, I breathe, and his eyes glow with satisfaction before he dives back in for another kiss.

His hands slip under my shirt, tracing patterns on my skin as he pulls it over my head. I shiver in the cool night air, but his touch quickly warms me up. I reach for his shirt, eager to feel his skin against mine, but he stops me with a shake of his head.

Not yet, he murmurs, his lips trailing down my neck.

I gasp as he nips at my skin, leaving marks that I know will be there for days. His hands move lower, pulling down my pants before slipping a finger inside. I arch into him as he touches me, my body aching for more.

Hes barely even touched me, but I can already feel myself growing wet. The thought of Rukhs lips on me sends a thrill of need through my body.

Rukh groans as his fingers work over my wetness, and I cant help but moan. It feels so good to be touched by him. I dont ever want him to stop.

You want more, dont you? he murmurs huskily, his voice dripping with desire.

I nod, unable to speak. He smirks, his hands moving under my legs and yanking my body up. I squeal with surprise as he lifts me up, supporting me with his strong arms. I rest my hands on his shoulders, shuffling forwards to wrap my legs around his waist. Before I can object, hes walking, carrying me like I weigh nothing.

He stops a moment later, setting me down and pushing me up against a tree trunk. I lean backwards, loving the way the rough bark feels against my skin. Rukh pulls my legs apart, kneeling on the ground before me.

Is this what you want? he asks, and his eyes seem to grow even redder with lust. I nod, unable to say anything.

Good, he breathes, and then hes leaning in, tracing my lips with his tongue.

I squeal, closing my eyes as he moves closer to me. His tongue dips into my mouth, exploring every inch of me. I moan as his tongue tangles with mine, my fingers tangling in his hair.

But theres something I want more than a kiss. I want to feel him, to feel his skin against mine. I break the kiss, pulling away and reaching out to fumble with his shirt.

I want to feel you, I breathe, my hands shaking with need. Please.

Rukh is completely still, but I can see the desire in his eyes. He leans in for another kiss, his hands gliding over my skin. I run my hands down his chest as our lips meet, growing more impatient as the seconds pass. I need to feel him.

Please, I repeat, my voice pleading.

I bite my lip as I watch him pull his shirt over his head, my eyes drinking in the sight of his lean, muscular chest. He leans in again, kissing me deeply as he wraps one of his arms around me, his hand moving lower.

I close my eyes as he starts to play with my clit, his fingers pressing against my wetness. I moan into his mouth, my back arching as he teases me. His fingers slip inside of me, sliding in easily as I squirm against him. I want more, but hes holding me down, keeping me from moving as he plays with my body.

I buck my hips as he expertly works his fingers inside of me, his hand curling against my clit as his mouth finds mine. The kiss is both tender and rough, and I grab his hand, forcing his fingers deeper inside of me. At the same time, I bite down on his lower lip, sucking it into my mouth. Im on the edge, and I need him to push me over.

Suddenly, Rukh pulls his fingers out of me, his hand dropping to the ground and leaving me empty and aching. I whimper in protest, squirming against him as I try to grind my hips against his hand.

Dont you want this? he growls, pushing me back against the tree.

He grabs my left wrist, holding it against the tree trunk as he leans in and nips at my neck. I squeal, my entire body throbbing with need as I try to rub my hips against him. His hand is firm against my wrist, holding me still as he nips at my neck, each bite sending a thrill through my body. Im so close to release, I can feel it.

I arch my neck backwards, pressing against him as I try to entice him into biting me. My heart is racing, and I can feel the darkness growing inside of me, begging him to give me what I want.

As if sensing my thoughts, Rukh leans back, looking at me with his dark, hungry eyes. Say it, he whispers, his voice hoarse as he presses the head of his cock against my entrance.

Please, I whimper, needing him to take me.

I know I should be afraid of the way hes looking at me, but Im too turned on to stop. All I can think about is the way he makes me feel, the way he makes me forget everything except for him.

Rukh lets out a growl, the sound sending a thrill through my body. My heart is racing as I feel him pressing against my pussy, his cock sliding into my wetness.

Hes so big, but Im so wet from his teasing that it slides in easily.

Rukh, I moan, rocking my hips as he opens me up, sliding inside of me.

He pauses, looking into my eyes. Theres a strange look in his eyes, like hes unsure of himself. I realize a moment later that hes making sure that Im okay. I smile, nodding eagerly.

My hands are trembling as I pull them down. Rukh allows me to pull them down to his neck. My legs are shaking as I wrap them around his waist and he slides inside of me, thrusting deep.

Im so full, but it feels so good.

All I can think about is how much I want him.

Are you okay? Rukh asks again, his voice breathy.

Yes, I gasp, rocking my hips.

My heart is racing as I feel him slide into me, deeper and deeper. I bite my bottom lip, unable to keep from moaning as he fills me up. Hes so big but so gentle. I can feel the tension in his muscles as he holds me against the tree, my body trembling as he takes me.

I move my hips, trying to get him to go deeper, moaning as he slides in and out of me.

I can feel the pressure building as his thrusts get faster, pounding into me. My heart is racing as the pressure grows, and suddenly, everything changes. Its like a switch flips in my brain as I come, my body shuddering in Rukhs arms. Its so good that I nearly black out.

Im coming, and I can feel Rukhs pleasure at the same time.

He lets out a growling moan, thrusting in and out of me before he stills, his cock twitching deep inside of me. He bites down on my shoulder as his climax hits him, too, and the moment his fangs pierce my skin, I can feel the darkness grow even stronger.

Im riding high on pleasure, my entire body trembling at the burst inside of me. I can feel the darkness touching Rukh, feeling the emotions inside of him. Hes amazed, like he cant believe how good it feels. And underneath that, theres something else.

Something powerful, dark, and utterly perfect.