Lucifer's Cage (After Dark Book 6) by Sarah Bailey (short story to read .txt) 📗

folded her hands in her lap. She was being compliant.

Good girl.

He indicated to Mall that she should pick up the book which was on the floor. The succubus strolled over, leaning down to snatch it up before Beleth’s attention fell on it. There had to be a reason Candace had that book on her.

“That fucking bitch has magic,” Beleth said, his expression sullen.

“I did tell you to let her go,” Lucifer replied.

“Are you just going to let her get away with that?”

Lucifer rolled his eyes, curling a hand around Candace’s jaw and turning it to the side so he could access her neck.

“Rest assured, Beleth. I will punish her.”

He ran his tongue down the side of her throat, eyes on the demon. Beleth was fuming. He could see the anger in his duke’s eyes. Lucifer’s other hand was on her thigh, travelling upwards. Candace’s breath came a little faster, but she remained silent.

“Your assurances mean nothing to me.”

“No?”

He nudged her hands out of the way as he continued his path upwards. When his fingers brushed over her core, she shifted in his lap. It made him harden instantly. She stiffened. His hand tightened on her jaw, sending her a message. She had to play along. Beleth was eying Lucifer’s wandering hands with a raised eyebrow.

“No. What is she and why is she here?”

“Well, as you’ve gathered, she possesses magic. You do the math. She’s my toy, Beleth. Mine. Aren’t you?”

His mouth was close to her ear. He was touching her in earnest now through her clothes. She wriggled in his lap. It was not helping matters. He ached to bury himself in her. Being inside her mouth earlier was the sweetest ecstasy.

Despite her protests that she hated him, she’d enjoyed every second of their encounter. He’d heard it loud and clear in her head afterwards. She wanted him.

“Yes, my Lord,” she replied. “I am yours.”

Those words were almost his undoing. He kissed her neck again, trying to keep a lid on his burning need.

Everything about her is driving me to distraction. I need to fuck this girl until she cannot take any more. We both need each other. I know it. She knows it.

“You see? She is very compliant. Apologise to Beleth for me and this matter will be settled.”

“I am very sorry.”

Beleth’s eyes narrowed.

“Now, if you don’t mind, I wish to be alone with my toy.”

“This isn’t over, my Lord. There is still the matter of the gates being sealed.”

His eyes snapped to the demon. This conversation was most definitely over. Beleth needed to learn his place.

“Mall, escort him from the room before I decide he needs a turn in the pit.”

Mall sauntered over to Beleth. He glared at the both of them but turned on his heel and stormed out.

There was silence for a long moment. Candace tore herself out of his lap. Her face was bright red, her breath coming fast. Her eyes were wild with fury. She slapped him across the cheek, the noise ringing through the room.

“Go fuck yourself,” she hissed before stomping away towards the door and slamming it behind her.

Lucifer sighed, resting his chin on his hand. Mall raised an eyebrow at him. He shook his head. Her reaction was not unexpected.

“I suppose I better go deal with that,” he said, getting to his feet.

“You know, if you want to get on her good side, you might want to be a little more considerate and not subject her to such things,” Mall said. “That was a little overboard, don’t you think?”

“Did I ask your opinion?”

She rolled her eyes, hoisting the book up on her chest.

“I might be a demon, my Lord, but I also understand women. She is stuck down here against her will and doesn’t want to admit how much it affects her. If you want her to come to you willingly, you might want to keep that in mind.”

He pointed to the book.

“She had that on her for a reason. Find out what it is.”

He walked down the steps towards the double doors which led to his private chambers. He turned back to Mall.

“How do you know I want her to come to me willingly?”

“It doesn’t take a genius. I’ve seen the way you two look at each other. Be gentle with her. I suspect she’s a little more fragile than she lets on.”

He frowned. Candace wasn’t fragile. She was fiery and wild. Mall wouldn’t say such a thing to him without reason.

He turned on his heel and walked out of the room, preparing himself for the fallout from the incident with Beleth.

Chapter Eight

When he reached the living room, she was pacing back and forth, clear agitation on her face. He shut the door behind him, taking a few steps towards her. Mall’s words rang in his ears.

Be gentle with her.

He may have crossed a line by touching her up in front of Beleth, but he was trying to make a point. She was his and his demons needed to be put in their place. He just didn’t know what to say to her now. He wasn’t sure anything he did say would appease her.

She stopped in the middle of the room, turning to him. Her violet eyes blazed, but it wasn’t rage in her expression. She strode towards him and then her mouth was on his. She pushed him until his back hit the door, still kissing him furiously. A little confused by her sudden change of mood, he kissed her back, his fingers curling in her hair.

Candace?

He knew she’d heard him, but she didn’t respond. She grabbed one of his hands, pulling it down in between them