Chapter 56 The bond
Chapter 56: Asher
The moment I got to my room, I couldn't sleep. I tried to convince myself over and over that Scarlett was alright but I couldn't.
In the end, I got off my bed and went down to the dungeon again.
I told myself that the moment I saw her, I would just make sure she was healthy and that truly the inducers had been removed. Then I would turn back.
My wolf was restless and my body was hot with need. Yet I kept lying to myself that I was only going to check on her and return to my room.
When I finally got to the dungeon, the guards didn't wait to be sent out before they did the needful.
The moment they saw me coming, they bowed and turned to the corridors, leaving the main hall and cell empty.
As I walked past them, their leader handed me the key with a low bow, his eyes fixed on the ground.
I was about to pass him when I suddenly stopped, recalling what I could need from him.
"How is she doing?" I asked him.
The man met my gaze in surprise before turning his eyes away. "She is— the luna is fine..." He stuttered.
"She hasn't made any—" I paused thinking about the right words to use. "—weird sound ever since?"
The man met my gaze once again and then dropped his head low. "No, we... no sound— no strange sound came from her. She has been quiet."
I was silent for a while as I let his reports sink in. Truly I could just take his words for it and return the key for him to continue his job. But fuck—
My head was no longer mine.
"Sire... will you be needing anything else?" The man suddenly asked and before I could even finish processing the question, my mouth answered.
"No, that will be all. You may leave."
Once the man had walked out, my heels turned to the cell and every rational thought was completely gone. All that was left was my need to ease the pressure in my loins.
In a swift movement, I unlocked the door and my eyes fell on her beautiful form.
Unlock the previous day, she wasn't naked. But my cock throbbed just as hard.
She was sitting on the concrete platform that could pass as a chair and as soon as she saw me, she got on her feet.
"Why are you here?" She whispered, her voice breathy and needy.
Rather than reply, I slowly closed the door behind me and started approaching her.
The tension in the already tight room became even thicker as our scents fought for dominance.
She didn't cower away like I expected. Rather, she stood right where she was, watching my movements with questions in her eyes.
"Fiona already reversed the effect of the inducers," she added, still watching me. "I— I didn't think you would come back."
At this point I got before her and my eyes narrowed on her lips. "She might have reversed it for you... But somehow, I still feel you calling for me..."
She frowned, finally taking an unconscious step back. "But I— I don't understand."
"I'll make you understand..." I said, taking her left hand.
She flinched and looked down to her hand but my free hand went to her jaw line, raising her head back to my face.
"Look at me... Look at what you do to me..." I growled, my voice thick with desire.
Our eyes locked and I saw the wall she tried to build collapse at the intensity of the lust that swirled within me. Then, I directed her hand to my growing cock.
Even through the fabric of my pants, I felt the electric current that sizzled through the contact and she gasped.
"Can you feel it?" I let out, hoarsely through my teeth. "Can you feel what you do to me, Scarlett?"
Her lips parted and her breathing quickened, causing her chest to rise and fall in a manner that only teased me further.
The pull in my pants got so strong that I couldn't even wait any longer. I pressed her hand over my erection harder and then I claimed her lips.
Her body shuddered as I deepened the kiss. Letting my tongue explore her mouth till she was moaning against me.
My fingers sharply went to her clothes, pulling it off her body till she was completely naked. And then I pushed her to the cold concrete platform behind her.
Her lifted her body over the surface, then I released my throbbing cock from my pants.
"Spread your legs for me, Scarlett..." I breathed against her neck, just as I stepped between her legs.
Like an obedient little girl, she spread her thighs wide for me to stand in between them, then my fingers brushed over her cunt.
"Hmm." She moaned, arching her back against the cold wall behind her.
"Do you like that?" I whispered, letting my fingers brush over the top of her clit once more.
"Yes... Oh yes..." She cried out and her juices began covering my fingers, giving me the assurance I needed.
I pushed two of my fingers deep inside of her, letting the length stretch her enough for my cock.
Her eyes squeezed and I felt her vibrate deep inside, as she held my shoulders tight.
"Asher! Yes..." Her thighs started trembling and I knew she was ready.
Pumping my length a few times, I pulled out my fingers and filled her up in one big shove.
"Ahh!" We both cried out at the sweetness that shot through us.
Fuck... This was the reason I kept coming back.
Scarlett was so sweet. So tight, yet so wet.
Fucking her was like a reset to my brain. It was like a therapy I didn't even realize my body needed.
I grabbed her legs and lifted them above my hips to give me more access to thrust even deeper.
"Asher... Oh Asher... Yes.... Ah..." She moaned louder and louder, fueling me to keep going.
I was inside of her, yet I still wanted more. My lips found herself again, swallowing those sweet melodies that she let out. Then with a free hand, I took her pink hardened nipples that begged for me to touch them.
As soon as I touched them, her cunt tightened around my length, begging for even more movements.
Fuck, I wanted to live inside her warmth forever.
I went even faster, yet took my time to enjoy every movement.
Her fingers were in my hair, pulling and massaging as we moved in sync. Then our eyes locked.
My breath caught in my throat.
Something clicked inside of me. An emotion that I had long denied surfaced and my heart shattered.
No... I cried out in my head as my seed exploded inside of her.
Tears brimmed at the corners of my eyes as I realized what this meant. But I couldn't accept it.
No, this couldn't be true.
I pulled back from her, fixing up my pants with trembling fingers and once again, I couldn't face her.
Not because I was ashamed. But because I would see that emotion that reflected in my heart.
My true emotions that I had always ignored. My connection to Scarlett. My love for Scarlett.
She wasn't just my mate. She was my soul mate. The very reason I was created.
But why? Why did the goddess do this to me... To us?
"Asher..." She called, her worried tone tearing a part of my heart.
I couldn't face her. Not after everything I have done to her. Not after what she meant to me.
This wasn't about inducers. It was real. It was our fate.
My heart was heavy with pain and I was almost moved to tears as I hurried out of the cell, not even bothering to lock it nor look at her.
I knew that if I did that, I would never be able to leave. I would become the fool Willow had always complained about.
I hurried back to the guestroom I had moved into and locked myself inside.
My legs shook as I took slow steps to the bed, going through every single moment of my memory with Scarlett.
Ever since I saw her, I thought she was just cute. But now that I thought about it, it wasn't just cuteness. It was our bond, drawing us closer.
Pretending to be in love with her, had been so easy. And I fooled myself into thinking that I was smart— or maybe a good actor.
Whereas, the truth was, I wasn't pretending. I really did love her.
And now, my entire plan was in jeopardy. How could I hurt my own mate?
Why would the goddess even join us together when she knew that Scarlett was my enemy's sister?
Why put me in such a difficult situation?
Now what was I going to do?