When their clothes were finally gone Nal pulled away and looked at her. Flames still danced in his eyes, but now she saw more. Could it only be lust? Did her gaze reflect that same look?
"You are so beautiful, Adara."
She propped herself up on the lush silk pillows and opened her arms to him.
"Come, Nal."
He started to move towards her, but he hesitated. His brows furrowed.
"You don't care that I'm a demon?"
"Everyone has secrets, Nal. Of course being a demon is a little scary. But there are many more things in this world that are a lot scarier."
His lips turned up at the corners, the smile transforming his features. She liked she could make him smile and found she wanted to do that forever.
Whoa, where did that come from? Forever?
No, Nal was for right now. Nothing more. It could never be anything more.
* * * *
Nal couldn't believe the gift spread out on the bed before him. Where her skin had looked pale before, now he could see the almost silvery blue finish that came through. Did she even realize that her skin changed colors when she was aroused? Her beautiful breasts thrust forward as she lay propped up on her arms. A smile played upon her lips, making him forget everything else. Even the control on his form.
His skin shimmered and he was revealed for what he was. Everything demon in him came out. Adara's eyes widened. Was it fear?
He wanted to turn away, but he knew it was just his skin that was different. Everything else was the same.
"Oh Nalameir. You're beautiful.” Her soft whispered gripped his chest.
If his skin wasn't already a shade of red and black, he knew he would probably blush at her words. He never imagined someone would think him beautiful, or how those simple words would affect him. If he hadn't known before, now he was certain. Adara was his. His forever. He would have to make her his Queen, once they defeated his father.
"Come, let me touch you, Nal."
He couldn't hesitate any longer. He moved to cover her body. Flesh against flesh. Fire against the cool feel of water. That was exactly how she felt to him. Smooth, silky, moist, refreshing.
Capturing her lips, he let his hard cock lay against her thigh. Her hand reached down. Anticipating her touch, Nalameir held his breath. Adara wrapped her little hands around his harden shaft, causing the breath to rush out quick from his lungs. The contrast of her skin and his sent him flying.
Slowly, she pumped him as he claimed her mouth, her neck, then pulled away so he could move lower to capture her beautiful breasts.
The dark nipples begged for attention. He was all too eager to give them exactly what they needed. His tongue swirled around the tips, his teeth bit down until he heard her groan. With her hands now in his hair, Adara held him close, urging his exploration.
Her scent called to him. Traveling down her torso until he reached her bare mound, Nal shivered inside as he saw the bounty before him. He rubbed two fingers between her slick folds until he found her hardened clit. Adara's body arched off the bed as she cried out in a mini orgasm. Nal smiled, knowing his touch had brought her to that small height. He planned to take her higher.
Dipping his head, he skirted his tongue over her hardened nub, making her writhe and moan. He didn't think his cock could get any harder, and he wasn't sure how long he could handle tasting her before he would give in.
Her taste was sweet on his tongue. A salty ocean just for his pleasure. He nipped and sucked on her clit, dipping his tongue into her depths and bringing it back out. The awaiting orgasm crashed over her, and she screamed his name.
Pushing up from the bed, she whimpered at the lost of him at her core, but Nal knew it would only be a short while. He covered her body with his cock positioned just where he wanted it.
"Look at me, Adara. Look at me for what I am. You are mine."
He didn't have time to think about her startled look before he pushed inside her tight channel. Total ecstasy engulfed him. He bit his lip to keep from coming from one that thrust inside her.
"Adara."
"Nalamier!"
He pumped into her welcoming core, felt her muscles flex and moisten for his entry. Nothing on this earth had ever prepared him for the feel of this woman's body. He thought he had slept with many women, but no one, not a single soul could ever compare to her. He knew he would never get to heaven, but now he didn't feel the need. Because he already had heaven, right here with Adara.
Her nails scrapped down his back, bringing blood, but he didn't care. The feel of her claiming sent him higher as he thrust in and out of her. He held her hips as she bucked. With each push, it sent him further inside her. Each in and out slide sent tingles bursting inside him. They centered on his balls until he felt them draw up and his seed fly forth on the most amazing orgasm of his life.
Adara's pussy gripped him tighter, until she too flew with him to the stars.
Breathing heavy and completely sated, Nal rolled to the side, slipping from her body and pulling her close.
Now he could handle anything.
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Chapter Seven
Adara sat up, pulling the blankets over her body as she looked over to her new lover. Nal was amazing. He had touched her in places she never imagined her body held, bringing waves of unimaginable sensation.
Damn he was good. Who would have ever thought, a demon could make love with such tenderness?
"Where are we, Nal?” She hoped he would answer her. Although her curiosity had been diverted by their mutual lust, now with her body sated and her mind languid, she was eager to learn where he had taken her.
"We are in my home. Well, one of them. This one is in the middle of the demon village. It's part of the lower dredges.” Nal turned onto his side, draping his arm over her bare middle. His touch scorched her flesh, sending a flash of electricity racing through her. Her body began to respond again to his touch.
As if he knew exactly what he was doing, a devilish smile quirked his lips, but he didn't press his advantage. She was grateful, because she really wanted to figure out her situation.
"Who exactly are you, Nal and where did your sister go?"
Nal cocked his head to the side as if listening for something before he turned his gaze back one her. Now his eyes had lost their darkness and cool blue stared back at her.
"I am the prince of the underworld. Ra is my sister."
Shaking her head, Adara couldn't help but laugh a little. “You're telling me I am involved with the Prince of Darkness?"
Nal rolled his eyes and pinched her nipple. The sharp intimate pain made her lower muscles moisten.
"No. Not the Prince of Darkness. I'm not Satan or anything. Geesh. Humans read too much. Demons are different than true evil."
Turning on her side, Adara couldn't keep her fingers to herself, slowly outlining the ridge of muscle on his chest. At her touch, Nal sucked in a breath and covered her hand with his.
"Don't stop touching me, Adara. You soothe me."
Adara found she didn't want to stop touching him anymore than he wanted her to. Just a day or so before she had sworn off men, but now, looking at Nalameir, she felt she had finally found the one being that truly made her complete. But how would she tell him what she was? Could she even trust him with her true identity?
No.
She couldn't live beneath the earth, away from the beautiful oceans of her life. She couldn't be away from her sisters or father.
His touch upon her cheek brought her eyes to his.
"Why such a serious look up on your face? Regretting it already?"
"No. Not regretting anything at all. I was ... just thinking. That's all. So, are we stuck in this house forever, or is there anyway you can show me more?"
With a quick kiss on the lips Nal pulled away and left the bed.
"Get dressed and we'll go exploring. This is the last place my father will look for me, so we've bought a little bit of time. Are you
interested in seeing part of the underworld?” After he pulled his pants up, he rubbed his hands together in a gesture that almost made Adara worry. But his lips betrayed his true nature just before he let out a deep laugh.
"Nothing is going to happen to you, Adara. Trust me."
Shaking her head, not really sure she was doing the right thing, Adara let him pull her from the bed. Unfortunately, he didn't pull her into his chest like she hoped. Instead, once she was balanced, he stepped away and grabbed his shirt to finish dressing.
Damn her luck.
Adara quickly followed suit, and together they left the room.
* * * *
The house was nothing like what Adara expected from a demon prince. It wasn't extravagant or lavish, but rather simple in its construction. When they stepped from the door, Adara instantly felt the heat permeate around her. It seemed to attach to her skin and seek out any drop of water it could find. There was a light, but not from any sun Adara could see. Instead of all the beautiful colors from the mortal realm, the underworld was overcast with gray. The trees were dark and leafless. The grass was not green, but a deep dark black. Adara almost expected a mist to hover over the ground. But the air was surprisingly clear.
"My goodness, Nal. This place is so desolate."
He grabbed her hand. As his fingers entwined with hers, she felt his presence storm through her. Power, so much power, held back. Did he even realize his potential?
"It's home. It is a shame we don't have the bright and vivid colors of the mortal realm. But we've come to accept this. It isn't all bad. Come, I'll show you our town here."
He pulled her forward, and Adara was overwhelmed with all the different shades of gray and black. The different houses, which were more like cottages, appeared to be much like everyday normal homes.
"I can't believe this is a place where evil dwells."
Nal laughed. “Yeah, well. Demons have a different level of evil just like humans do. The truly evil are with my father at the Kingdom. These demons here are just demons in name, really. They don't seek out people in order to hurt them."
A noise grew up ahead, drawing Adara's attention. Tents lined the street against a wall of dark trees behind them. A whiff of something sweet made her mouth water. Her stomach growled.
"Ahh, you smell the vada fruit pie.” Nal smiled big and gripped her hand tighter as he led her toward a group of tents. Other demons stood around the striped tent biting into a piece of red pie. It was strange how much the piece of pie stood out among the absence of other colors around them.
"Vada fruit? I've never heard of it before."
"Our fruit is unique here. The vada fruit is a mixture of an apple and peach from the human world. It's delicious. Full of juice. Juice which I'm sure you'll enjoy greatly. Come. Let's get a piece."
The demon behind the makeshift counter eyed Adara wearily before handing two pieces of the pie to Nal. Nal accepted the pieces and handed over two gold coins.
"Thank you, my prince.” The demon remarked and bowed his head.
"You're welcome, Jaer. I know it will be wonderful as always."
"I hope your lady friend enjoys it as well."
Nal handed her the small plate and grabbed forks from the counter.
The way the man looked at her sent chills down her spine. His features were different than Nalameir's. Instead of the black and red marks, his were mostly black and a deep blue. His eyes swirled with gold as he gazed at her.
Fear, plain and simple, rushed across her skin.
She forced herself to look away. Where was Nal? She had to get close to him. Although he said these people were not as evil as those at the kingdom, Adara would not think for a second that they were actually good.
"Take a bite.” Nal urged.
Forgetting her unease, Adara cut the small piece of pie and brought it to her lips. As the warm gooey inside rushed across her taste buds, she closed her eyes.
"Mmmm. This is amazing.” Bringing the fork out of her mouth, she felt air rush across her lips. Opening her eyes, she saw that Nal was close to her lips. Just millimeters away. Swallowing her bite, she waited to see what he would do.
His tongue came out and licked the side of her lips—a long, slow, lazy lick that sent fire straight to her pussy. Her knees wanted to buckle at just that moment.
"You're right. It is delicious. Just like you. With your eyes closed like that, moaning. I couldn't help myself. I had to taste you."
His words sent a strange, melting sensation throughout her body.
"You're a naughty man."
Nal pulled away, his eyes light with laughter. “Well, yes. I guess I am."
They ate their pie, discarding the plates once they finished. Nal showed her many of the different talents these demons held. She was surprised to see how much their art resembled that of the Greeks. She imagined since they were both immortal beings, it was only normal that their art would parallel one another.
Each vendor looked at Adara with interest when they approached. She figured they knew she was not another demon, but could they somehow know what she was? No, probably not considering Nalameir hadn't figured it out.
Adara angled her eyes over at him, caught by how handsome he was. He had changed back to his human form now. But for a minute Adara wished he hadn't. He looked so powerful with all his black and red markings. The way his blue eyes changed to obsidian when he felt some supercharged emotion made her body warm.
"Look up there in the distance. Do you see it?” Nal stepped up behind her, putting his arms around her waist pulling her back to his chest. The move was possessive. Adara melted into him, allowing him to encircle her in his arms.
She squinted. “I see something set up there on that mountain."
"That's the kingdom. That's where my father lives."
"Are you sure he doesn't know where you are?"
"I'm not positive, but I think we've got a few hours before he decides to hunt in the city. He hates coming here, so I imagine he'll save it for last."
They walked further down the road, leaving the tents behind.
"We aren't going up there are we?"
"No, no. Not yet."
"Nal! Nal! Nalameir, wait up!” His sister came barreling down the street towards them. Adara couldn't believe the way the tall female demon rushed forward with such a lack of grace. Her mane of multicolored hair flew out behind her. This time, Adara could see the red streaks entwined with purple now. She probably colored her hair to bring color to her life.
"Nal, you must be careful. Dad's creatures are hot on your tail. I've tried to send them off in a different direction, but you know how they are about hunting people down. They are good."
"Ra, calm down."
"Calm down? Calm down? I've just been all over the damned earth trying to send those jerks off your tale so you could cuddle with little miss thing here. Hell, what do you see in humans anyway?” Ra stormed off, going back in the direction of the tents just as a whoosh cut through the air.
Adara looked up just in time to see large wings cast a shadow over them. She immediately went to Nal's side. He pulled her close into this body as he looked up into the sky.
"Shh. Shh. It's okay. It's just my friend Gasby."
A large demon dropped in front of them, folding his wings behind him as he landed. Gasby was a handsome man. His muscular shoulders flexed as he stood up from his crouch on the ground. His eyes shimmered gold as they bore into Adara. She could tell he was a warrior by the leather he wore and the sword on his side.
"Prince, you have brought an outsider to our realm. A God has spoken to the King. He said you had a deal and now have something that belongs to him."
Ra came back then, walking up with her hands on her hips as she faced down Gasby. Adara didn't miss the way his eyes coolly draped over her body. Ra shifted in her stance, but didn't back down.
"How dare you come here, you big brute, and threaten, Nalameir? He's done more for you then you're precious King has ever d
one."
Gasby's eyebrow rose as he stared at Ra, then he shifted his gaze over her shoulder to address Nal. Adara almost laughed at the outright dismissal. Ra stomped her foot and swung her head around to look at Nal.
"Your friend really knows how to piss me off."
Gasby smiled then. His bright teeth made Adara think the sun had finally penetrated this dark place. Nal pulled her closer into his arms as Gasby stepped around to Ra, lifting her chin with his finger.
"I only live to piss you off, Ra.” Then he turned his back on her, leaving her to growl at him under her breath.
"Now tell me what you have that belongs to a God, my young prince."
Gasby and Nal clasped arms in a warrior greeting then stepped away. Adara was relieved that Gasby wasn't another one of the King's minions out to kill them. She'd seriously had enough of that.
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Chapter Eight
Nal couldn't believe Zeus had come to the underworld. Did he really think he was taking Adara away from him? It wasn't that he wanted to anger a God. He had his father's wrath to deal with, and he didn't really want to add to that. But he couldn't just hand Adara over to Zeus. His feelings for her were confusing, but there was something there he definitely wanted to explore.
Looking at the object of his affection and hearing Gasby fight with Ra, Nal doubted he would ever be able to hand Adara over. He hated that she hadn't yet told him what she was. Now that she knew he was a demon and not a mere human, surely she would want to share with him what she truly was. Wouldn't she?
Gasby's deep voice drew Nal's attention back to his friends.
"Nal, your sister needs to be put in her place. She should not question a King's guard."
Ra blew out an agitated breath, crossing her arms across her chest.
"Nal is not my keeper, Gasby. I'm a grown demon with a mind of my own.” The rest of what she said she grumbled. Nal saw Gasby's eyes widen as if he heard her words, then turned away from her with a frown. Nal wanted to laugh.
"Prince, I have come to warn you. The village is a place the King intends to search. You don't have much time. Take your woman and flee."
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