Eleanor's lips parted slightly, her breath hitching as the weight of my words settled over the table like a veil of tension. Her mother’s smile widened, slow and calculating, a queen contemplating her next move on the chessboard. It was almost amusing—how easily they fell for the illusion, how seamlessly they accepted the existence of Nikolai Volkov, the wealthy heir with an insatiable charm. They had no idea what lurked beneath this mask. Eleanor tilted her head, studying me, searching for any trace of insincerity. “You… would love to replace him?” she repeated, her voice soft yet laced with intrigue. I smiled, allowing a hint of amusement to slip through. “Why not? A woman like you shouldn’t be alone for too long. It would be a shame.” Mrs. Prestwick let out a delicate chuckle, sipping from her wineglass as though she had just witnessed a winning hand at a high-stakes game. “Well, Mr. Volkov, you certainly don’t waste time,” she mused. “I must say, it’s… refreshing.” Eleanor

The moment we were inside, the air seemed to thicken, charged with anticipation. I set her down, but only for a moment, because the next thing I knew, her lips were on mine, hungry and demanding. Her kiss was fierce, her tongue tangling with mine as her hands clawed at my shirt, tearing it open in her haste. I didn’t stop her. I couldn’t stop her. I was too far gone, too consumed by the fire she’d ignited.I pushed her back against the nearest wall, my hands roaming over her body like I was starving and she was the only meal. Her dress was a hindrance, and I wasted no time in pulling it up, baring her to my gaze. Her skin was flawless, her curves a temptation I couldn’t resist. I pressed my lips to her neck, her shoulder, her collarbone, tasting her, memorizing her with my mouth.Lilith moaned, her head falling back against the wall as she arched into my touch. “John,” she breathed, her voice thick with desire. “Don’t stop.”I didn’t intend to. My hands slid down to her thighs, pushin

Lilith burst into the bathroom, her silk robe slipping off one shoulder, eyes wide with concern. “What’s going on?” she asked, her voice sharp but laced with tension. The flickering candlelight danced on her pale skin as the power outage persisted, casting long shadows against the walls.I turned from the mirror, the water still dripping from my face. “Your son sent legions,” I said bluntly, my voice calm despite the storm brewing outside. “They’re here… to capture you.”Her eyes widened in raw disbelief. “Lucenzo…” she whispered, the name trembling from her lips like a forbidden curse.I raised a brow, smirking. “So that’s his name. Lucenzo, huh? Well, your loving son is out for blood. Lucifer said your powers are getting weaker. You should stay in. Let me handle the legions… or whatever.”Lilith stepped forward, her expression sharp with defiance. “You don’t know what you’re talking about,” she snapped. “These aren’t just some demons crawling out of the pit. These are the Legions —

Lilith's lips ghosted over my skin just below my jaw, and I felt my breath hitch, my heart pounding against my ribs like it wanted out. The tension was unbearable now—every second charged with an unspoken hunger that we were both too proud to admit was real.I tilted her chin up with one hand, locking my eyes into hers. “You’re dangerous,” I whispered, not sure if it was a compliment or a warning.“So are you,” she breathed back, lips brushing mine. “That’s what makes this so… irresistible.”I didn’t respond with words. Instead, I closed the distance between us in two long strides, my hands gripping her waist as I pulled her against me. Her body fit perfectly against mine, her curves pressing into my chest and hips. I could feel her trembling, not from fear, but from something raw and primal. My lips crashed down onto hers in a kiss that was anything but gentle. It was savage, hungry, like two starving beasts finally finding their prey.Her mouth opened beneath mine, her tongue tangli

I clenched my fists, sick of the sound of his voice. “That’s enough talking,” I growled, my patience burned to ash.Beelzebub arched an amused brow, his smirk widening into a wicked grin. “Oh?” he said, voice dripping with mockery.And then—before I could blink—he was right in front of me.I didn’t see it coming.His fist was already cocked back, a dark blur of raw power surging toward my face. My instincts screamed, but it was too late to dodge. I barely had time to flinch when—WHAM!Lilith shoved me with a desperate cry, placing herself between me and the blow. Her fist met his just in time, the impact of their clash sending a deafening boom through the room. The force hurled her like a missile across the space, her body crashing into the far wall and leaving a jagged crater that split the concrete like paper.Everything happened in an instant, as if time had shattered and rewound on itself. Like watching gods duel at the speed of thought. My heart raced, and my feet moved before m