The Devil Doesn't Bargain | Daerin

33 | The Rhythm of Us

𝐇𝐚𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐎𝐕

I finish up the last of my tasks for the day, closing out a detailed report on our latest project. 

I shut off my monitor, leaning back in my chair for a moment to savor the calm after a long day.

Just as I'm about to leave, I hear the soft click of the door opening. 

I glance up, and there she is—Danielle, my wife, standing in the doorway with that bright, heart-melting smile on her face.

My heart skips a beat, just like it always does when I see her. Time seems to freeze for a second as a smile tugs at my lips. I can't help it—seeing her is the best part of my day.

"Unnie!" I exclaim, quickly getting up from my chair and striding over to her.

She steps inside, and we meet halfway, wrapping our arms around each other in a tight embrace. The stress of the day melts away instantly as I hold her. She feels so warm and familiar, like home.

"I missed you," I murmur into her hair, breathing in the soft, sweet scent of coconut that always lingers on her.

"It's only been since this morning," she chuckles before whispering back, "I missed you too." She pulls away just enough to look at me.

Her hazel brown eyes are soft, filled with that tender affection that always makes my chest tighten. 

Before I can say anything else, Danielle leans in for a kiss. It's meant to be sweet, just a gentle press of lips, but the moment our mouths meet, something shifts. The kiss deepens, growing hotter, more intense. I can feel the heat between us rising, igniting like a spark catching fire.

I lick her lips, silently begging for entrance, and when she lets me in, our tongues intertwine, battling with each other. A soft groan escapes me as I push her back against the table, my hands gripping her waist tightly. 

She responds by playing with my tie, loosening it with deliberate slowness that makes my entire body heat up even more. Her hands roam over my body, feeling the firmness of my muscles before she shrugs off my coat and lets it fall to the floor. I kick it aside without a second thought, my focus solely on her.

Our breaths mix as I lean over. "Do you want me to bend you over this desk and fuck you right here?"

I feel her shiver against me, her cheeks flushing red. But instead of backing down, she grabs me by the collar, pulling me even closer until I'm leaning into her, both hands braced on either side of her. 

Her eyes are darker now, filled with a boldness I don't often see.

"I'll be the one to dominate you this time," she teases in a low voice. "You told me you'd let me, remember?"

A smirk tugs at the corners of my lips. Oh, my love, you've become so bold, challenging me in ways no one else does. 

I love that. 

And I want more, Danielle Kang.

"Of course, I remember," I purr. "But let's see if you can handle the submissive side of me first."

"Don't dare me, Haerin," she replies, her voice full of confidence. "You have no idea what your wife is capable of."

She takes hold of my loosened tie and pulls it taut, holding my hands together with a firm grip. Just as she's about to tie them together, there's a sharp knock at the door.