20. Chapter 20

Chapter 20

Ethan

" W hat's wrong, Lily?" I ask her. She was just so calm, but suddenly, she began panicking.

"Your fangs, I- please, don't hurt me. I am scared. They felt so sharp."

"Lily. No. God, no. Why would you think that?"

"I don't know. I've never had someone doing that to me before."

"You've never had someone doing what to you, Lily?" I say as I place my hand back between her legs, sensing her breathing slowly getting steadier.

"Ethan."

"You've never had someone eating out before? Tasting you? Craving you? Making it obvious how you should be treated like a goddess?"

Lily doesn't say a word. She simply bites her lips and throws her head back in pleasure. I know that look on her face.

"Do you want me to stop? Just tell me, and I'll stop," I ask her again, looking deep into her hazy eyes.

"No," she quickly whispers and spreads her legs a bit wider. I take it as a sign to allow me in.

"No? Use your words, Lily."

"Don't stop, please. I don't want you to stop."

"That's a good girl. That's better, beautiful," I say, smiling at her, and place my hand on her breast, massaging it gently. Her breath is still a bit uneven.

Lily slowly throws her head back again as she takes a deep breath. Her neck is exposed, and I can see her veins pulsing. God, if only I could have a taste of her blood. The thought of drinking her blood is too much for me.

I gently place my head between her legs. She can't stop shivering at the feeling of my cold breaths.

I slowly start kissing her leg, and I feel her body react to every kiss. She is still nervous. I slowly place my hand under her lower back and bring her closer to me. I look up to see her reaction. She looks like she is in heaven.

"Does it feel good, Lily?"

"Yes."

"Is it making you wet?" I ask with a smirk.

"Yes. Please."

"Are you afraid of me, Lily?"

"A little," she says in a whisper.

"I promise not to bite you unless you want me to, Lily," I tell her.

"Okay," she whispers, closing her eyes.

I can hear her heart racing. I can feel her desire growing. She spreads her legs even further and grabs my hair, pulling it, forcing me to lick her. I can feel her juices on my tongue. I lick her slowly, wanting to taste every part of her. She moans loudly and arches her back.

"Not scared anymore, darling?"

"God, no, Ethan."

"Good," I say as I lick her, enjoying the taste of her. I love the way she is arching her back, trying to get closer to me. Her moaning is driving me crazy.

"Ethan, I'm so close."

"Let go, baby."

"Fuck, Ethan, yes!" she screams, her whole body shaking, and I drink up every drop of her release.

"Good girl."

She lays there, panting. I place a gentle kiss on her lips and lay down next to her, pulling her to me. The kiss between us is so intense. She wraps her arms around my neck and pulls me close.

"Lily."

"Hmm."

"You know that I will not be able to let you go after this."

"What do you mean, Ethan?"

"You're mine now," I say and hold her tight, not letting her out of my embrace.

"I feel safe with you."

I bury my face in her neck, taking in her scent. She smells so good. I can't believe that she is mine. She still shivers whenever I come close to her neck. I can only guess why, and it deliberately makes me laugh.

"Don't worry, Lily. I am not going to bite you. You just feel amazing," I say, caressing her hair.

I can tell Lily has mixed feelings of fear and infatuation. She can't resist my charms, and she also can't resist my touch. Her body gives in to me, but her mind keeps her guarded.

It's like her mind is telling her she doesn't need to swoon when I breathe against her neck the way I do. I am sure her body disagrees.

"You have a beautiful neck," I whisper against her skin, feeling her shiver against me.

"I bet you say that to all the girls."

"Not at all. You, my dear, are quite unique."

"Am I now?"

"Yes. You are just gorgeous. Wonderful," I whisper in her ear, ever so softly that she has to strain to hear me. I grab both of her hands and kiss them. She still looks hazy after I just made her orgasm. But I am not done yet. I want to feel her and moan into her mouth. But she's had a very long day, and she needs to sleep.

"Go to sleep, Lily. You need so much rest after everything that has happened today."

"No. Don't go, Ethan," she says, her eyes are full of emotions.

She traces the veins on my arms with her delicate fingertips. The look on her face tells me a lot of things, and it is difficult to resist such lustful thoughts.

"Come here," I cup her face and kiss her forehead, inhaling her scent deeply. Her smell is intoxicating and alluring, and I know I want to do this every day. I have to have her.

"I want you."

"I am here with you, Lily."

"No. You don't get it. I want you, Ethan," she says, putting her hand above my crotch.

My dick immediately twitches, wanting her attention. She unzips my pants, pulls them down, and wraps her hands around my shaft. I feel my entire body stiffen from her touch.

"Lily, aren't you too tired for this?" I ask, looking into her beautiful eyes.

"No. I want to please you," she looks at me as she shakes her head. She then kneels and takes my cock in her delicate hands again.

"Fuck, baby,"

Her hands move up and down my shaft. My mind is spinning, and it is difficult for me to even think straight. Her strokes are slow, but deliberate.

"Am I doing good?"

"Yes. Yes, you are. You know how badly I want you. How good you make me feel."

"I know." Her eyes sparkle as she smirks at me and brings her tongue closer to my cock. The sensation makes me squirm and moan.

"Lily, what are you-"

"Shush," she says and places her lips over my cock, kissing and sucking the head of it.

My mouth hangs open in a silent groan. Her fingers move faster on my shaft, making me lose control. I grip her hair tightly and pull her toward me.

Lily moans and opens her mouth wider, letting more of my cock slip inside her mouth. She is so good at this; I can release in her mouth any second now.

"Oh fuck," I whisper, unable to contain myself. Lily moves to my balls, licking and biting at them before she continues to suck my cock with such intensity. She knows exactly where to touch. She licks and sucks me harder.

"Is this your first time doing this?" I suddenly feel furious and grab her face. She simply nods, and I kiss her like crazy, like my life depends on it.

"Am I making you feel good?"" she asks, sounding completely out of breath.

"Come here. I fucking need you."

I push her down onto the bed and climb on top of her. Her small frame feels perfect against mine as I begin to thrust into her hard and fast.

"What about me, Lily? Am I making you feel good? Does it feel good being fucked like this?"

"Yes. I need more please." She wraps her arms around my neck and kisses me passionately.

"My turn to please you," I say as I grab her hands and then embrace her.

"Don't stop, please."

"I am not stopping. Not yet. I need to feel all of you. I can't resist that look you are giving me."

She moans as I press the tip of my cock against her entrance, teasing her, and making her crave it again. "So, what are you waiting for?"

"You are the most beautiful woman I've ever seen. Your body drives me crazy, Lily."

She kisses my lips. Her tongue moves inside my mouth, and I kiss her back with equal passion. Then, I enter her and bury my head in her neck. I kiss and lick her there. My moves are faster and harder than before.

"Fuck, the things I want to do to you, Lily. You have no idea," I say as I enter her a

gain and again.

My moves are fast, and I'm still holding her hand. I can't even think straight. I want to own her so bad, and the feeling is driving me mad.

"Ethan, I'm close," she moans, her eyes are closed.

"Me too, Lily," I groan.

Our bodies are entangled, and our movements are fast. We climax simultaneously, and I roll on my back and put my hand under my head. She then lies her head on my chest. I run my hand through her hair, and we lie in silence.

"That was perfect," she says as she looks at me, eyes full of love.

"That was just the beginning, Lily."

"Will you leave now?" she suddenly asks as she grabs my hand.

"No, Lily. I won't. I'll stay with you until you fall asleep."

"That's not what I meant. Stay here tonight. With me," she says, and her cheeks flush bright red.

I can't resist her. Not when she is begging for me, not when she is looking so innocent. I can't hold back any longer. I'm aching and desperate. I need her. I can't resist her.

"I am here with you, Lily. And I will always be here. And that means how I can't hurt you, not even for my pleasures," I tell her again, lightly stroking her soft hair.

"I guess today has been so hectic that I needed an escape."

"Go to sleep, Lily," I say, and laugh a little. I look at her angelic face until she falls asleep. I need to keep her here in my penthouse and focus on work.

Now that I am rid of Demetrius and his little tricks, I need to focus on the real issue, that is, the FDA and the accusations.

When I make it to the office, neither Nick nor Alfred is there. I can't help but feel uneasy. I might be able to read minds, but I can't predict the future. That is a rare power that is only reserved for ancient dynasties of vampires. However, I can still feel that something awful is bound to happen.

The only person, or should I say creature, who is able and allowed to deal with such complications is Perry, my attorney. His number is on speed dial, and it takes him two rings to answer the phone.

"Hello, Perry. Lunch today at two."

"I'll be there," he says.

The call ends abruptly. The guy is too serious and focused on his job. He's the best attorney in town, and that's exactly why I hired him.

I can name hundreds of complications that I have personally had, and he was the one to solve them. I only hope he can save Rothschild Pharmaceuticals from collapsing.

I miss Lily already. When I try to call her, it takes too long to ring. It seems to be an eternity. After three rings, the phone goes straight to voicemail. I am assuming she is still asleep. She needs to rest well.

"Hey, Lily, this is Ethan. Just calling to check up on you. I miss you and I just wanted to remind you that I will protect you for life," I say as I stare at the roses she's placed on my desk. They are still fresh.

Lunchtime can't come fast enough, and I spend most of the morning staring at the clock. My mind is racing, and it won't stop thinking about a lot of things. What if Demetrius is lying? He can't be lying.

As I was heading back to the car last night, I heard him warning me to be careful of my surroundings. There's no way he would say something like that if he were not being truthful.

"How was the encounter with Demetrius?" Perry's voice asks, he is finally at the restaurant.

"Unique is the only word suitable to describe the encounter," I say as we shake hands, then I sit back down.

"That sounds promising."

"Indeed."

"Tell me about it."

"I have no time. We have other important things to discuss."

"Such as?" he asks.

"The FDA, of course. Did you get anywhere, Perry? I am counting on you."

"There is still time, Mr. Rothschild. Don't worry. Everything will be okay. It's just a small setback. You will win the case. You always do."

"It turns out Demetrius is not the one behind the FDA case. Someone else is."

"Who?"

"He wouldn't tell me. All he said was that it was someone from within the company. Can you believe that, Perry? Could it be true?"

"I've seen a lot of things in this business. Nothing surprises me."

"He was so certain about it. I'm sure there's some truth to his words."

"How do you know he's not lying, Mr. Rothschild?"

"His mind was so easy to read. Nothing but blank thoughts and sex. Blood, and sex, and more sex. That was the only thing going through his head."

"That is interesting. He could have been blocking his thoughts."

"Maybe. Maybe not. I am not sure, but I have never had that happen to me before."

"I see. So, what do we do now?"

"You tell me, Perry."

"Do you have anyone in mind, Mr. Rothschild?"

"Well, yes and no."

"I don't think Nick or Alfred could have done it," he says, looking away. Perry clears his throat and looks around. He is nervous, but his tone is stern. I feel like he is hiding something from me.

"I don't know who to trust anymore."

"I know a good investigator."

"No. I don't want anyone to suspect anything. You must pretend that everything is under control. Eventually, we'll be called to court, and we will have to face the accusations."

"I'll take care of it."

"There's also another problem. Lily."

"Is there anything wrong?"

"Now that she knows what I am -" I say but pause for a brief second.

"Excuse me?" Perry's facial expression change. He looks a bit shocked. I have never told anyone about being a vampire.

"You heard me, Perry."

"Are you implying that Lily Snow knows about you being a-"

"A vampire, yes. Yes, she knows," I interrupt him, nodding my head.

"Wow," Perry says, and then shakes his head.

"Now, let us get to business. Do we have any strategies?"

"You are looking at it right now," Perry smirks as he places his briefcase on the table. He pulls out a few documents and a small notebook.

"Right. More documents. Spare me the details."

"Well, as with every other pharmaceutical company, we have our competitors too."

"Perry, Rothschild Pharmaceuticals is unique, and there is no one to compare with our products and services. We have been doing the best for the community."

"Well, you are right, Mr. Rothschild. But, have a look at this file right here," he says as he pushes a manila folder towards me.

"If we proceed with this strategy, we'll secure the patent without any complications."

I narrow my eyes, studying the documents Perry handed me. I have been sure since this morning that something is off, and I am slowly making sure of it now. My senses, heightened by my vampiric nature, notice subtle anomalies in the paperwork.

"You've been doing an excellent job, Perry. But tell me, how do you manage to stay so composed? Most attorneys I know are a bundle of nerves," I lean back and try to distract Perry from my sudden change of aura.

Perry chuckles, a sound that feels rehearsed. I can't help but notice a slight inconsistency in the paperwork, a watermark that seems out of place.

"Experience, Mr. Rothschild. I've been doing this for a long time," Perry says as he proudly grins.

My gaze sharpens as I flip through the pages. I can't help but spot another anomaly–a small symbol in the corner of one of the documents, a symbol I instantly recognize from my past dealings with vampire clans. It is the same tattooed symbol on Demetrius' forearm.

"A long time, indeed, Perry."

"We have been working together for a long time. It is only normal that we know each other quite well, wouldn't you agree, Mr. Rothschild?" Perry asks, but his question seems like a challenge.

"Oh, I don't doubt that. After all, I wouldn't have gotten to Demetrius without your assistance, Perry."

"And you are grateful for that, I assume, Mr. Rothschild," he smiles as he taps his fingertips on the table.

"Of course, I am Perry. I just have one question."

"Which is?"

"You don't think that Demetrius is the mastermind of the rebels, right?" I ask Perry, but his facial expression tells me no good.

Suddenly, his lips curve into a thin smile, his eyes narrowing. What does he have in mind? I try to read his mind, but it is blank, as blank as Demetrius' mind has been the night before.

"It is a good thing that you reserved the entire restaurant for us, Mr. Rothschild. You are now asking the right questions."

"What do you mean?"

Perry's smile widens, and before I can say anything or even react back, I feel a sharp pain in my knee. The lights flicker and the room plunges into total darkness.