Demon Boyfrined: Beleth 3 (special preview)

“I try to get you in your dreams for a reason!” He snaps. “It’s easier there.” He finishes buttoning up his shirt. “Here it’s-” He rubs the back of his neck. “It’s awkward in reality.”

I can’t help but laugh.

He cuts a glare at me. “Shut up! You come in here, rip my clothes off me, seduce me with your wiles, and then you laugh at me?”

“No! I’m laughing at how ridiculous this all is. You? Awkward?” I keep snickering. “After everything you’ve said and done to me, I find that so hard to believe.”

Beleth scoffs. “And what if I had fallen for your little ruse?” He steps towards me. “What if I had begged you to sweep off my desk and take me? What would you have done?”

“I was going to-” I hesitate. “Going to-” My heart is pounding in my ears. 

“You had a hard time stopping, didn’t you?”  Beleth slips his fingers under my chin. “Look at me.”

I give him a glance then look away again. “You said you were trapped in my pull. Was that real?”

“Yes,” he sneers. “And I hate it with every fiber of my being.” He smooths his finger over my lips. “I was to devour you whole and it terrifies me that someone has that power over me.” He leans down, pressing a soft kiss to my cheek. “I want to ravage you and at the same time be tender. I want to kiss every inch of you skin, braid your hair, make you moan. I want you to beg for me and only me.”

I take hold of his wrist in my hand. “You know, had you lead with that, I might not have been so willing to fight you.” I look up at him, seeing his eyes have shifted. He’s let go of some of his guard and his true visage is peeking through. “I don’t mind having my hair braided.”

“I am not used to this,” he snarls. “I wanted you wrapped around my finger, not the other way around.” He presses his thumb against my lips. “I wanted to turn the tables, make you want me, even need me.” He moves his thumb away. “But it only made my suffering worse.” He dips down to kiss me, his lips are warm and taste like coffee.

I lean into him, wrapping my arms around him. I let myself fall into this kiss, I give in this once. He moans softly, pressing his tongue into my mouth. I tremble slightly, unused to this sort of feeling.

“You’re bleeding,” he says with a smirk. “It tastes wonderful.” he goes to dive in again, but I stop him.

“I have to tell you something,” I then murmur. “It’s kind of embarrassing, but it may change your mind about things.”

Beleth furrows his brow. “Is it cancer?”

“No!” I balk. “That’s not even funny.” I step away from him. “No! I’m not sick or anything. I’m just a virgin!”

His brows arch. “Just?” He goes quiet for a long moment. “Well then, I suppose our first time will have to be gentle.”

My head feels like it is engulfed in flames. “What first?”

Beleth steps close to me and presses his lips against my ear. “How about I make you dinner?” He whispers. “I have a fresh bottle of wine, some candles, and a great big bed.” He kisses me again.

“Wait,” I push against him. “Are you-” My voice cracks. “Are you asking me out?”

“I don’t want to sweep everything off my desk, too messy.” He gives me a smirk. “But I make a pretty damn good mushroom risotto.” He kisses my cheek. “So what do you say?”