Dusk's Embrace

CHAPTER 4- UNVEILING RESENTMENT

"Mmm... I've missed this taste so much" she moaned into the deep kiss.

The students around them couldn't help but gaze, but Phoenix paid no mind as he boldly grabbed her ass beneath her short skirt.

Reva walked with slow strides toward a big pink-leafed tree, seeking the peace she needed under it. She longed for some fresh air free of people, and she knew that this spot would provide just that.

As she made her way to the other side of the tree, her eyes fell upon Lucien, sitting there with closed eyes.

"You again!" Reva frowned.

"Not happy to see me?" he smirked.

"And why should I be?" she rolled her eyes, turning to leave.

Lucien opened his eyes, and a golden flash emanated from them, causing Reva to freeze in her tracks.

Confusion and frustration filled her as she struggled to move, seemingly bound by an unseen force.

"What is the meaning of this?" Reva spat.

Lucien rose from his spot and calmly approached her.

"You need to start working on your attitude" he stated.

"Great! Now I have to start taking lessons from a peacock" she scoffed and he frowned.

Noticing the fallen leaves that had landed in her hair, Lucien reached out his hand slowly to remove them. His fingers grazed on it, and a faint smile tugged at his lips.

"Red!" he murmured, captivated by her vibrant silk hair.

"Get your bloody hands off me!" Reva snapped, her fury intensifying.

"The gods sure do make mistakes" Lucien chuckled, shaking his head lightly.

"I hope you love standing?" he said, abruptly changing the subject, and turning to leave.

"What?!" Reva exclaimed, her voice filled with disbelief and anger. "You're just going to walk away and leave me here?"

"I swear I'm gonna kill you!" she shouted as he left without replying.

Vernon, who had been observing their little drama from a corner, stepped forward and obstructed Lucien's path. Lucien frowned because of the sudden interruption.

"I've never seen you smile before" Vernon remarked, raising an eyebrow curiously.

"Never knew I'd become a study subject" Lucien smirked.

"You know I'm speaking the truth" Vernon pressed, his frown deepening.

Lucien ignored his remark and resumed his walk.

"She's the one, right?" Vernon said after him and Lucien paused for a moment before continuing on his way.

"Always secretive" Vernon muttered and returned his attention to the trapped Reva.

••••••

"Ouch! Yes, baby!"

"Ahhh... uhm"

"Fuck! I love you!"

Coral's loud moans filled the room, mingling with the sensations coursing through her body as Phoenix screwed her. She's clearly in a cloud beyond nine.

"I love how your sweet voice releases a moan with every thrust" Phoenix uttered, gripping her chin firmly.

Lowering himself, he engaged her in a passionate kiss, their tongues intertwining in a dance of lustful desire. Coral responded eagerly, entwining her hands in his soft hair.

After indulging in the rough kiss for minutes, Phoenix broke it and pulled out from her.

"Already?" Coral pouted sadly.

"We've been at it for hours. I bet you can't even walk" he teased.

"That's not true. I can..." Coral tried to challenge but stumbled back on the bed as her legs made contact with the floor.

"Told you so" Phoenix smirked triumphantly.

"You can stay until am done bathing, but once I'm out, you have to leave" he stated coldly, making his way towards the bathroom.

"Can't you at least tell me you love me?" Coral mustered the courage to speak up.

"You can leave now" he gritted his teeth.

"No, wait!" She struggled to leave the bed and reached out to touch him. "I'm so..."

"Now!" Phoenix barked, a flash of red light reflecting in his eyes.

Coral flinched and hastily exited the room. As soon as she was gone, Phoenix's demeanor softened, and he let out a sigh.

"Damn bitches!" he muttered under his breath before stepping into the bathroom.

••••••

"Argh!" Reva screamed as she slammed her door, the sound reverberating through the room.

She had been trapped under that tree for what felt like an eternity, ensnared by Lucien's spell. But finally, after countless attempts, she had managed to break free.

"How dare he treat me like that?" She shouted and hurled a chair to the wall.

"Argh! I hate him even more now!" she exclaimed as her anger began to stir.

"Is all Hazel's fault for always accepting any nuisance here as a student" she muttered, exhaling with anger.

"Am I becoming weak?" She muttered and stared at her hands.

"No! I have to get rid of him. He has to die by my hands" she muttered, her voice filled with malice as her red eyes beamed.