Apep stalked around his lair impatiently, the heel of his shoes agitating the hardwood of the floors.
*Where the hell is he? *
He was anxious, torn between attempting to remain calm, and wanting to go and reprimand his confidant for being late.
*No…be patient. Don’t destroy all the work you’ve already put in.*
He knew acting on impulse would be disastrous. It was those very same impulses that put him in this predicament in the first place. Still, he didn’t take kindly to people being late, especially when there was so much work left to be done. Looking out his window, he realized something else. This wasn’t the first time the confidant had been tardy. In fact, their last rendezvous ended with him feeling rushed and obsolete. The thought left a sinking feeling in the pit of Apep's stomach.
*What the hell is he up to? *
Apep eyes seared through the glass as he stared over the hill waiting for his guest to appear. If he was plotting against him, he was going to get the bottom of what was going on even if it meant tearing the man limb from limb.
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“Thanatos, are you sure you didn’t have a hand in picking out any of this clothing?” Evie shouted to him through the bathroom door. She’d been in there for a while now, trying her hardest to make sense of the outfit given to her. Adjusting his cufflinks, Thanatos scrunched up his face confused.
“No…I told you, I asked one of the servants to go to the shop and bring you something.” His statement was met with a huff, only adding to his confusion. “Is something the matter?”
“You tell me.” Evie opened the bathroom door and stepped out into the room.
Turning to face her, Thanatos felt himself almost choke on his spit. The black lacquered leather of the cloak hugged her body so tightly, he could see the erectness of her nipples. As his eyes traveled across every metal button, every laced tie that allowed peeks of skin to show, he felt his face flush.
“I didn’t ask them for anything like that,” he said in a hoarse voice.
“The shocked expression on your face clued me in... you saying you don’t like it then?” Evie pouted her full lips at him while sticking one of the matching leather stilettos dramatically.
Clearing his throat, Thanatos regained his composure. “I think it may be a bit too much for visiting the grounds today. Again, I'm completely unsure why they picked this."
She could see the silent smolder of the fire in his eyes, his reaction causing a stir inside her. “You may have a point.” In an instant, she tore the cloak from her body and sauntered over to the bed. Crossing one of her bare legs over the other, she pulled an item from behind her back. “I have to admit this is the best part though.” She placed the lace mask over her eyes, “It goes well with my undies wouldn’t you say?”
Licking his lips, Thanatos walked over to the bed and placed his finger under her chin. Raising her head to look at him, he allowed the blackness of his eyes to show.
“Why do you enjoy provoking me so much?”
“Because if I poke hard enough, I might get to enjoy what I unleash.”
Thanatos let out a small chuckle before quickly wrapping his hand in her hair. The hard tug and the fast motion caused Evie to gasp. She watched as a sinister smile spread across his face. “Don’t go down the rabbit hole Poppet…we get a little mad here.”
Releasing her, he turned to walk away, his body stiffening as he felt her hands grabbing at him. Turning back around, he looked down at her as she tore off the mask, the lust in her eyes breaking the last of his control. Unbuttoning the buttons of his slacks, she pulled until both his pants and briefs laid at his ankles exposing him completely.
Evie kissed the tip of his erect manhood, slowly taking as much of the length inside her mouth as she could. Her eyes never left him, and she sucked, enjoying the way his lips parted in pleasure. Stopping, she laid with her back on the sheets, and her head at the foot of the bed. Thanatos entered her mouth once more and planting his hands to both sides of her. Groaning, he thrust deeply inside her mouth and Evie gripped the sheets tightly. Feeling the back of her throat, pulled Thanatos to the edge and he backed away not wanting to explode just yet.
Evie rose, but before she could speak, Thanatos kissed her deeply. Using his body to guide her, the two moved up to the top of the bed, each refusing to break the kiss. His lips fell to her neck, leaving searing kisses and he made his way to her breast. Evie’s moans mixed with the touch of her soft skin excited him, and taking one of her nipples in his mouth, he sucked gently at first before biting.
“Shittt.” Evie hissed from pleasure, her entire body feeling as if it was on fire. Thanatos took his time, leaving a trail of kisses down her body to her core. Removing her panties, he kissed and bit at the insides of her thighs before diving deeply into her center.
“You taste as delicious as I knew you would.” The collision of his tongue against her clitoris, and the simulation of his calloused hands teasing the buds of her breast, made Evie’s head spin and her legs began to shake.
“Don’t stop Reaper…please.” She cried out, grabbing the back of his head, her hips winding against his face. Thanatos felt the vibration from the shake of her legs intensify, and he knew she would soon release. Biting down hard on her clitoris, Evie’s body stiffened before a hoarse screamed of ecstasy erupted through from her throat.
Evie felt breathless, her heart beating a mile a minute, and she tried her hardest to catch her breath. With the taste of Evie’s sugary walls still imprinted on his tongue, Thanatos rose and shifted her to her side. Laying beside her, he pulled her close before wrapping his hand around her neck. The sensation of her orgasm still coursing through her, he entered her causing her to climax immediately. Thanatos found her orgasms addictive, knowing that after today, he would always crave their feel.
Placing his head in the crook of her neck, he thrust deeply inside, his groans becoming louder as Evie tightened her walls around him. She gripped the sheets tightly again, using them as leverage to grind back against him.
“FUCK…” He moaned into her neck, letting his hand slip down to her breast. “I want you on top,” He groaned out.
He’d been thinking about it since that day in his office. Pulling her on top of him, he watched as Evie threw her head back, the sweat glistening off her body making her almost appear to glow. Her pace quickened, and knowing he was near, Thanatos spoke through clenched teeth, “Open your eyes Poppet. Look at me.”
Upon opening her eyes, Evie felt her heart tug when she noticed he had returned to their lightened hue. He stared at her, and she back at him, the clashing storms in their eyes undoing them both.
“THANATOS!”
She screamed loudly, as the earth-shattering orgasm flowed through her. Tightening her walls, she felt his seed release inside, and he pulled her close to his chest. With the fast beating of their entwined hearts, Evie heard him speak in a low voice.
“God, you make me happy Evie…so incredibly fucking happy.”
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“Do you know how improper it is for the queen to not come home?” Cybrus seethed at his wife.
“I COULD GIVE TWO SHITS ABOUT PROPER CYBRUS! THAT CASTLE ISN'T BIG ENOUGH FOR ME TO HAVE ENOUGH SPACE FROM YOU!” Romulus watched helplessly from the sidelines, the screaming match between his parents continuing. “Until you apologize to our sons AND Evie, I won’t be returning.”
Cybrus scoffed at the mere thought of apologizing. “I’d rather be dead.”
Nyx glared at him, her lips tight, “And if I went home with you, you would be.”
Cybrus gasped and a small laugh accidentally escaped from Romulus.
“Shit, your mom sure can cut at the jugular when she needs to,” Derrick whispered in his ear.
“No…she usually isn’t like this. I really think my dad messed up this time.”
Through his years of growing up, he’d known his mother to rarely quarrel with his father. This was a new side of her, and while it made him nervous, he had to admit he was a bit proud.
“You know I can stay if you need me to?” Romulus shook his head no.
“You get going, I can handle this. Plus, the sooner you go, the sooner you'll return home.”
Kissing him on the head, Derrick smiled, “I love hearing you refer to this as my home. Being here with you truly feels that way.”
Romulus' face brightened, the love on it is evident. The pair hugged, and Derrick hastily exited the room, feeling a bit guilty for having to leave Romulus with his mess of parents. Making his way through the backwoods, he soon found himself on the outskirts of Magical Fall. Inhaling deeply, he began his trek down the hill to the lair slowly coming to his view. The door swung open and a very agitated Apep glared at him.
“You’re late again.” Derrick lowered his head.
“I’m sorry sir…I came as quickly as I could.”
Striking him hard across the face with the back of his hand, Apep continued to glare, “Why were you late?” He demanded.
Derrick stuttered, “G-getting to and from Magical Fall undetected is hard sir."
Apep eyed him for a moment. "Arrive late again and I'll kill you," he threatened before moving back into the dank lair.
Following him quickly, Derrick waited silently until they entered his study.
“What are your updates?”
Derrick inhaled deeply, “She's back with him sir.”
Apep’s snide laugh made Derrick's skin crawl. “Perfect…and any revelations I should be aware of?” Derrick shook his head no and Apep clapped gleefully. “Even better! Thanatos is clearly his same ole self. I know he’ll never expect what’s coming.” He turned on his heels and folded his arms to his chest. “You go and make sure that we’re all on the same page. One more month, and then it’s showtime.”
His sinister laugh carried through the room.
*This time, your luck has run out. I'm going to get what’s owed to me, one way or the other*
“Make sure you remain under the radar. Thanatos is cold but cunning. Make sure he doesn’t suspect a thing.”
Bowing at the request Derrick exited the lair as fast as he could. He needed to move swiftly if he was to conduct his second meeting of the day and make it so Romulus before he suspected anything.
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Thanatos wiped the hair from Evie’s face and kissed her forehead. “I know you tricked my servants, what am I gonna do with you huh?”
She laughed and kissed his cheek, “As long as it includes a lot more of this. I’m totally in.” The two shared another laugh before basking in the electricity flowing between them.
"I hope you made sure to get actual clothes. We really should get to the grounds soon.”
Evie pouted causing Thanatos to smile. He loved it when she made that face. The loud blaring of the alarm snapped him to reality and his face hardened to stone. Jumping from the bed, he quickly dressed and headed for the door.
“Stay here.” He said, his eyes cutting at Evie stopping her as she started to protest.
Evie watched as he disappeared down the long hallway and putting on her clothing she raced to the door. Guard after guard rushed through the mansion.
“THERE’S AN INTRUDER!” She heard one shout. A knock on the window startled her and she whipped around shocked at who she saw. Running she opened the latch and a tired Derrick fell to the ground.
“Are you insane!” She scolded him, to which he only laughed.
“Well hello to you too my dear. You know Romulus and Thanatos really have a thing for balconies and high windows,” Derrick took in the atmosphere of the room, a smile covering his face when he noticed Evie’s frazzled appearance.
She felt her cheeks flush, and she wrapped her arms around her chest as a distraction. “What the hell are you doing here?”
“I needed to talk to you.”
Her eyes bore into his, “And you couldn’t have just pulled me aside? You had to set off the alarm?”
Derrick's usual playful manner hardened, “And risk them hearing…you know that wouldn’t have been smart.”
Evie huffed in frustration, “I…I don’t have any updates Derrick. I’m trying my best.”
Grabbing her by the shoulder, he shook her slightly, “Try harder Evie. You got a month.” And with that, he ran from the room and scaled the balcony again. Evie could hear heavy footsteps running towards her, and she quickly shut the window.
“We didn’t find anyone…stupid thing must have been set off by an animal,” Thanatos said walking over to her. Grabbing her in his arms., he breathed her scent, now mixed with his own. “Sorry if it scared you.”
She buried her face deep into his chest. “Takes more than an alarm to scare me Reaper.”
He knew that was true. Evie was strong, she was brave. It was one of the many qualities he adored about her, though sometimes her innocent sheeplike appearance made him forget there was nothing sheeplike about her. He tightened his grip. No, in his arms he held a wolf. One who effectively dressed in sheep’s clothing. Little did he know his world would soon come crashing down and he'd learn first-hand the harsh reality of the saying:
*It is not the wolf who looks like a wolf who is the most dangerous, but the wolf who looks most like a sheep. *