Ethereal Descent (Book One of The Ethereal Series)

Chapter 15 - Sam

I walk through the front door, rolling my neck to ease the ache that's beginning to form.

People need to do the shit they're paid to do. I know I get more money when they don't, but still, it's torture on my body.

Zili's scent of lavender and vanilla engulf my senses, making me relax almost instantly.

Walking into the living, I'm presented with the sight of Zili relaxing on the couch while a random show plays on the TV.

She hasn't noticed my arrival, that I know of, but it gives me time to admire her when her guard is down.

Her hair is wet, giving way that she showered, she sports another large shirt, this one black, and she's no doubt wearing a pair of shorts that define her thighs.

Thoughts of that night flood my mind, her soft moans, the softness of her skin, her lips.

I press my lips together to hold back a groan.

I keep thinking that I should be more embarrassed and shameful when I think of Zili in such a way, but I just can't. It feels so right with her.

On another note, she's a demon, she might have the ability to seduce who ever she wants with just a single look. If the light research I did was correct, that would mean that she'd be a succubus, but her energy doesn't really scream succubi.

Now Ves? Totally. I don't know her that well, but it wouldn't surprise me simply because she has that aura about her. No shame to her way of dress, she's honestly embodying herself pretty well without giving herself away fully.

Zili's gaze meets mine, pulling me from my thoughts.

She doesn't seem startled by my standing here, which tells me that she knew that I was there all along.

"Good day?" Her voice light.

I give a nod, "It was alright, better when you showed up." I can feel the tips of my ears burning with embarrassment from my confession.

I take a seat on the far end of the couch, preparing for the conversation Zili wanted to have, as she makes herself more comfortable on her end.

Thinking back on that night, it was never my intention to leave her like that. I honestly didn't expect my body to react the way it did, let alone kiss her.

Zili continues to stare at me, her gaze intense, leaving me to wonder what could possibly be going through her mind.

She takes a breath, "Why did you kiss me the other night?" Straight to the point.

I can't really pinpoint why I did it, I just knew that I craved her lips on mine and went for it. There were no thoughts.

That doesn't help you, idiot.

Zili waits patiently as I gather my thoughts, her crimson eyes calculating as she stares.

"If I'm being honest, I'm not sure," I start, emotions flashing in her eyes for a split second before going blank once again, "I feel drawn to you, Zili. Like a moth to a flame."

She continues to stare quietly as I explain, "I could blame it on you being a demon, having that ethereal beauty of yours, but that would be incorrect because you're not a succubus."

Her left brow twitches ever so slightly at the mention of succubi, yet she remains silent, gradually driving me crazy.

"Regardless, what I'm trying to say is, I'm attracted to you," I sound pathetic, "Not because of what you are, but rather who you are." Shut up, man.