Page 78 of Grotesque Love
“Fuck.” It’s the only word I can manage to get out.
As I come down from my orgasm, I marvel at the way she took control, showing a side of her that I hadn’t seen yet. Ari smirks around my cock, her lips slowly sliding off my shaft with a soft pop.
With that, she kisses my cock gently, licking away the remnants of our pleasure. She looks up at me with satisfaction and triumph, and I‘m filled with a strange sense of pride.
We’re on the bed sometime later, intertwined in a tangle of limbs, as Jas and Sax wait until Sax’s knot to go down, and Ari dozes. She had lots of questions about knotting before her eyes drifted shut, all of which Sax answered with a soft smile as Jas nuzzled into his neck. Her curiosity was amusing to watch, the scent of her fresh arousal filling the room once again. If it wasn’t so close to sunrise, I think we all would have attempted another round. But Ari is exhausted, and it’s our job as her guardians to protect her and keep her safe.
“Dove, are you okay?” Jas strokes Ari’s hair off her face when she stretches slowly, her brows drawn together in a frown.
She gives him a weak smile, wincing slightly as she rubs her temple. “Yeah, just a bit…just a bit lightheaded is all.”
“You don’t look well, little hellion,” I tell her softly, taking in her waxy pallor. Maybe she needs more food. We definitely burned a lot of calories tonight.
Sax takes her face in both hands and examines her closely before checking her temperature. “This was clearly too much for you…I apologise little dove, I should have realised.”
“Stop it, I’m fine,” she chuckles, shrugging off his touch. “I’ve justbeen feeling tired is all.”
“Are you sure?” Sax asks, looking at her with a mix of concern and scepticism.
“Very,” she says firmly, making me smile. I’m glad it’s not just me she’s capable of getting feisty with. But then she sighs and my heart aches. “I wish I didn’t have to go back to the house.”
“Then stay here,” I tell her simply.
“He is never going to let me go. We all know that.”
“He will if he’s dead,” I offer.
She shakes her head after a beat, and I wonder if she was using that time to consider my proposal or to decide if I was joking. I hope she knows I mean it – I’d do anything for her.
“No, we need something we can use. Something that will force him to stay away.”
“Blackmail, little hellion?” I grin as I pull her in for a kiss. “You know how much your wrath turns me on.”
“Blackmail is better than murder,” she replies.Agree to disagree little one, if he’s dead there’s no coming back.“What’s in the west wing?”
Jas shivers and whispers, “Darkness.”
Sax shoots him a pointed glare, before turning his attention back to Ari. “Things that you don’t need to see, love.”
“Stay away from there, Ari,” I warn. “It’s dangerous.”
“We’ll talk about it more tomorrow,” she replies. So fucking stubborn and headstrong. I love that she’s reclaiming this part of herself, but does it have to be over this?
“Ari…” Jas pleads.
I arch my brow, noting the defiant glimmer in her eyes. “Don’t ignore us, Arianwen.”
“Shhh, cuddle me before I have to leave,” she says, dropping a soft kiss on my cheek.
Of course I can’t deny her. I pull her closer and wrap her into a fierce embrace, as if my arms and willpower alone could keep her safe from the horror of the manor. She sighs contentedly in my arms, snuggling back and rubbing her arse into my dick so that it stirs to life again.
“Hellion indeed,” I grunt, nipping at her shoulder. “Behave.”
CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR
SAX
All of the warm feelings that come from spending an amazing night with Ari instantly evaporate when less than a couple of minutes after tucking Ari back into her bed,heenters her bedchamber.