Underworld Submission (book 1)

Sealing the Bond

Adrian tossed and turned in his bed, his mind refusing to quiet down. No matter how hard he tried, sleep eluded him, replaced by thoughts of the earlier conversation with Dominic and the intense emotions that had come with it. The weight of their newly defined relationship, the commitment they'd made to one another, pressed heavily on him. But it wasn't the commitment that kept him awake—it was the lingering tension, the unresolved desires that simmered just beneath the surface.Finally, with a deep sigh, Adrian threw off the covers and got out of bed. His footsteps were silent as he made his way to Dominic's room, his mind clouded with uncertainty. He hadn't planned this, but something drew him to Dominic, something primal and undeniable. Standing outside the door, he hesitated for only a moment before knocking softly.A faint "Come in" reached his ears, and he pushed the door open. The room was dark, but the soft glow of the moonlight filtering through the curtains allowed Adrian to see Dominic lying in bed. The usual commanding presence that Dominic carried was gone, replaced by a vulnerability that tugged at Adrian's heart. In the dim light, Dominic's face looked so soft, almost fragile—so unlike the man Adrian had come to know.Adrian stepped closer to the bed, his gaze locked on Dominic's. He could see the question in Dominic's eyes, the uncertainty mirroring his own. But as he moved closer, something shifted inside him—a surge of dominance that he hadn't expected. It was as if the sight of Dominic's vulnerability had awakened something deep within him, something that demanded to take control."Come closer," Adrian ordered, his voice low and firm. He watched as Dominic responded immediately, his body moving almost on instinct as he edged closer to the side of the bed. Adrian reached out, his fingers tangling gently in Dominic's hair, the touch both possessive and tender. The feel of Dominic's hair between his fingers sent a jolt of electricity through him, fueling the desire that had been building all night.Adrian's hand moved slowly, sensually, as he played with Dominic's hair, his eyes never leaving Dominic's face. The tension between them was palpable, a charged atmosphere that neither could deny. As Adrian's fingers traced along Dominic's scalp, he leaned in, his lips brushing against Dominic's neck in a featherlight kiss.The kiss was slow, deliberate, as Adrian's lips traveled up Dominic's neck, leaving a trail of heat in their wake. Dominic's breath hitched, and Adrian could feel the subtle shiver that ran through his body. The dominance within Adrian swelled, urging him to take more, to claim what was his.When Adrian's lips finally met Dominic's, the kiss was anything but gentle. It was a clash of need and desire, a heated exchange that spoke of all the emotions they had been holding back. Dominic responded with equal fervor, his hands gripping Adrian's shoulders as the kiss deepened, becoming more urgent with every passing second.Adrian's hands moved from Dominic's hair to his waist, pulling him closer as the kiss intensified. The world around them faded away, leaving only the two of them, lost in the heat of the moment. The kiss grew more desperate, more consuming, as if they were both trying to pour everything they felt into that one connection.Dominic moaned softly into the kiss, and it was all the encouragement Adrian needed. He pressed Dominic back against the bed, his body hovering over him as their lips continued to move together in perfect sync. The heat between them was almost overwhelming, a fire that threatened to consume them both if they weren't careful.But just as things were about to spiral out of control, Adrian pulled back, breathing heavily as he stared down at Dominic. His heart was racing, his mind spinning with the intensity of what had just happened. Dominic's lips were swollen from the kiss, his chest rising and falling rapidly as he looked up at Adrian with a mixture of longing and submission.For a moment, neither of them spoke, the silence filled only with the sound of their heavy breathing. Then, with a soft groan, Adrian leaned down, pressing a final, lingering kiss to Dominic's lips before pulling back completely."We need to slow down," Adrian murmured, his voice rough with desire. "I don't want to rush this, Dom."Dominic nodded, his eyes still glazed with the remnants of their passion. "I understand," he whispered, his voice hoarse. "But... thank you for this, Adrian. I needed it."Adrian smiled softly, brushing a strand of hair away from Dominic's forehead. "We both did. But there's time, Dom. We'll get there—together."With that, Adrian stood up, his fingers trailing one last time over Dominic's cheek before he stepped back. He knew that if he stayed any longer, he wouldn't be able to stop himself from taking things further. And as much as he wanted that, he also knew that they needed to take their time, to let things unfold naturally.Dominic watched as Adrian left the room, his heart still pounding in his chest. He knew Adrian was right, but it didn't make the longing any easier to bear. Still, he found comfort in knowing that Adrian was there with him, willing to take things at a pace that worked for them both.As Adrian closed the door behind him, he took a deep breath, trying to calm the storm of emotions raging inside him. He knew that what they had was real, and it was worth taking the time to nurture it properly. And with that thought, he made his way back to his own room, knowing that the connection between him and Dominic was only growing stronger with each passing moment.