Seduction's Shadow

Chapter 64: Marked by the Devil

Nikol's grip tightened around Aari as he claimed her lips once more, his kiss fierce and demanding. The raw intensity of his touch sent a shiver down her spine, igniting a fire deep within her. She could feel the hunger in his kiss, the unspoken need that matched her own.

He backed her against the wall, pressing his body against hers. The cold, rough stone was a stark contrast to the heat of his skin. Nikol's hands roamed over her curves, exploring her body with a possessive tenderness that left her breathless. His fingers traced the line of her neck, sending waves of electricity through her.

Aari's hands moved over the hard planes of his chest, feeling the taut muscles ripple beneath her touch. She dug her nails into his skin, drawing a low growl from him that vibrated against her lips. Nikol's hand moved to her waist, pulling her even closer, as if he couldn't get enough of her.

He broke the kiss, his breath hot against her ear. "Do you feel that, Aari? Do you feel what you do to me?"

Her breath hitched as she nodded, unable to form words. His hand slipped under her shirt, caressing the soft skin of her stomach, and she gasped at the sensation. "Nikol," she whispered, her voice trembling.

He kissed down her neck, his lips leaving a trail of fire in their wake. "I want to make you mine," he murmured against her skin. "I want to mark you, so you never forget who you belong to."

Aari's heart raced as his words sent a thrill through her. She arched into him, her body craving more of his touch. "Then do it," she whispered, her voice filled with a mix of defiance and desire. "Show me."

Nikol's eyes darkened with a predatory glint. He lowered his mouth to the sensitive spot just below her ear, sucking gently until she whimpered. His hand moved higher, slipping under her bra to cup her breast, his thumb brushing over her nipple. Aari's back arched, and she bit her lip to stifle a moan.

He moved lower, kissing a path down her collarbone and over her chest. His other hand traced the curve of her hip, pulling her even closer. "I want to hear you, Aari," he murmured. "I want to know how much you need this."

Aari's control snapped. She moaned, a sound of pure need that echoed through the empty church. Nikol's hand moved to her back, unhooking her bra with a practiced ease. He pulled it off and tossed it aside, his eyes devouring the sight of her exposed skin.

"Beautiful," he whispered, his voice filled with reverence and hunger.

Nikol's mouth descended on her breast, his tongue flicking over her nipple before he sucked it into his mouth. Aari cried out, her hands tangling in his hair as she held him close. The sensation was overwhelming, a mix of pleasure and pain that left her dizzy.

His free hand moved to the waistband of her pants, unbuttoning them with deft fingers. He slid them down her legs, leaving her in nothing but her underwear. Nikol stood back for a moment, his eyes raking over her body with a possessive hunger.

"Mine," he growled, his voice low and rough. "Every inch of you is mine."

He knelt before her, his hands sliding up her thighs as he pulled her underwear down. Aari's breath hitched, and she trembled with anticipation. Nikol's eyes locked onto hers as he leaned in, his mouth brushing over her most sensitive spot.

Aari's head fell back against the wall as he licked and sucked, driving her wild with desire. Her hands gripped his shoulders, holding on for dear life as he pushed her closer and closer to the edge. The storm outside seemed to intensify, matching the tempest within her.

Nikol's tongue moved with expert precision, bringing her to the brink of ecstasy. Just as she was about to fall over the edge, he pulled back, his eyes dark and intense. "Not yet," he murmured. "I want to feel you come around me."