I heard her well when she was talking downstairs and wanted to end the conversation quickly, then she hurriedly entered her room and locked the door with a key, as if she had planned and intended to do what she was about to do, my body stiffened as she placed her hand on top of mine, her other fingers grasping behind my neck, exploring it, I couldn't move my body lying on her bed at that moment, she embraced me from behind, her face approaching my chest, then she touched my neck.
"What are you up to? don't you find it weird being here with me while your mother might be chatting with them, sorting things out? it's better to be with your sisters in case they call and you can't answer."
"I want to taste you."
"Oh.. but take it slow, uh.."
Cassandra pressed on my chest, teasing it, while her face was buried behind my neck, her breaths circled harmoniously around my skin, and her intoxicating scent stuck to me, then she bit my neck, and her tongue continued to lick from top to bottom.
I became captivated by her hand, caressing my chest, and her touches soothingly reaching the scalp of my head after she had finished drinking from me.
Her actions and facial expressions revealed her whenever I looked at her, the bold step of getting so close to me was a strong gamble in revealing what was inside her explicitly.
"Do you have a crush on me?"
She caught me off guard with this question, pulling me out of my daze with her touch on my body, she turned half of her face towards me, her eyelids refusing to relax or look away from me.
"It would truly bum me out if you're not, as I've got a strong liking for you."
Her words only added to my stiffness, my eyelids moved without fully grasping what I had heard just moments ago.
"Are you telling me that you fancy my blood, like it's a delicious gourmet meal? surely you're not serious about anything else, I don't know why my mind wandered off."
"The love I desire is different, love beyond the bounds of logic, it's something hard to define, mysterious in nature, admiration and love are two different things, but desire, with all the soul, with all the body, with everything, that's love."
"You..?"
"Yes, you've won my heart."
"How.."
"Just by being you! no need for explanations."
"Why do you love me?"
"Does a drowning person get asked why they drowned?"
"Ah.. I see."
"And hope comes and goes, but I won't bid it farewell.. I can't bear it anymore, will you be mine?"
"Your feelings are valid, but this happened quickly, I find it strange, and.."
"Yes, yes, I understand, take all the time you need, you're welcome to stay here as long as your heart desires, the whole blood servant concept was merely a ruse to ensure you'd stay, providing a pretext to keep you by my side, safeguarded from my family's intentions, there are no obligations here, no tasks to perform, you'll have everything you need, should you desire anything, just express it, and it will materialize before you in a matter of moments."
"Oh, that's too much.. I don't deserve this."
"You deserve it, it's the least a lady can do for her special one."
"You exude a wonderful blend of maturity and attractiveness, to the point that you asked me to be your lover without hesitation, like, do you really love me to this extent and want to speed up our relationship?"
"You know, most people go on dates to understand the person they love or to see if they're a perfect match, but I'm not like them, I love you just the way you are, and I don't need to analyze anything, I simply want you forever, so stay with me."
"Can I throw a random question your way?"
"Mhm?"
"I need a straight-up response from you, how would you feel if the other person doesn't reciprocate the same feelings?"
"What?!"
Her expressions turn sad as she thinks this isn't just a random question but rather a hint.
"Cassandra, seriously.. it's just a random question, no hidden meanings, I promise."
"Rejection without a reason?" She looked at me with serious and somewhat sad eyes.
"I can prove what I'm saying, just as I say it." I gently touched her face and kissed her on the cheek.
"Huh.. you know Y/N, kiss me on the lips to prove it, and if you don't feel the same way, just be straight with me, no need for lies, everyone has the right to choose what feels right for them."
"Ever heard the French saying, 'She was beautiful until she spoke'?"
"Is there a little hint behind those words?"
I raised my eyebrow, smiling cunningly. "Economical in words, extravagant in kisses."
Cassandra was shocked to hear me speak this way, her internal fire growing as I continued. "I love you."
In a soft whisper, she responded. "I love you too."
We then extinguished into a passionate kiss, exchanging it with love, amidst the darkness, our kisses and touches filled the silence with sighs.
Our kiss became more passionate as her tongue entered my mouth, I took it between my lips, teasing with my own tongue, she enjoyed it, hearing her moans, we embraced and I could hear our heartbeats, as she immersed herself in sucking my neck, the kiss became even stickier.
"Your scent is lovely.. hmm."
"Not like the irresistible fragrance that emanates from your body."
She climbed on top of me while I explored her bare legs, then, a light rain began, making the room quieter with beautiful sounds.
"The room gets a bit darker in this weather, let's light up some candles, even if I have to fetch them from downstairs, but I never want to leave and let you go."
"I'll light up the place with my phone, that's what I thought."
"We must give that a shot together."
Cassandra began to open her wardrobe and pulled out random things, I noticed some books on the floor, took them and hurriedly examined them, they were good books that suited my taste in reading.
"Can we keep them and read them on a spring outing someday?"
"I'm not as passionate about reading as Daniela, but with you, I'll find joy in doing anything close to you, you know, every time I was in my room, I felt suffocated because I rarely left, except in this season for hunting, I wondered how long I would continue confining myself here, often lost in my own world, I would gaze at the clouds from the window and say 'not yet,' but I believe you're a unique addition to my life, helping me dispel all negative feelings, I'm simply not alone, whether here or elsewhere."
We embraced strongly, my gaze lifted towards her face, and she surprised me with a kiss that took my breath away, she deeply kissed my lips, and I responded passionately, our bodies pressed against each other, her hands wrapped around my neck, pulling me closer.
She alternated between kissing my upper and lower lips, and I mirrored her actions, her hair brushed against the edge of my throat, and I enjoyed the softness of her hair, I felt strands of her hair sliding over the contours of our faces, blending with our kisses.
We paused for a moment, her hands intertwined with mine, I was about to turn, but she caught me, enveloping me with her free arm and pushing me against the wall, then she kissed me forcefully, and I sighed into her mouth.
Cassandra broke the kiss, smiling with stolen breaths, her alluring and captivating appearance was exhausting to my heart, she headed towards her bed, arranging a cover and some pillows.
"We'll continue here."
She neatly arranged the pillows and lay down on them.
"Come closer."
She gestured to me while I still stood, gazing at her, then, I closed the distance and extended my arms next to the pillow, resting my head on it.
We lay side by side, our faces meeting, the atmosphere between us became calm and warm.
"When I was with you in the dungeon, I could see the traces of fear on your face."
"Because I was alone there, and I thought you had left."
Cassandra tapped my nose with her index finger. "So you felt scared for me."
I raised an eyebrow provocatively. "I didn't think of you at all."
She scrutinized my expressions, then sighed. "But as soon as you saw me, you walked quickly towards me, how do you explain that?"
"I.. I wanted to confess my feelings to you, but I did it in the worst way possible, also I was a bit harsh and rebellious with you at the beginning, even though you were the one who treated my wounds and didn't hurt me afterward, so.. have you forgiven me?"
Cassandra sighed lightly, wondering if she truly cared or if she just didn't feel anything about such matters.
"I've forgiven you, but I won't forget."
"How do I erase the memory? the kiss fell short, so what's your wish? a crimson rose or a string of pearls?"
"You're so traditional.. I don't want anything material."
"Then what do you want?"
Her eyes wandered mysteriously, then she revealed her thoughts. "Promise me to stay close to me."
Moments of silence passed, and I didn't speak to the extent that she thought I wouldn't respond. "We won't label what's between us with finite terms, and I don't want us to end."
"I don't understand why you always answer like this."
"I won't stay with you just for now, but forever, you're my heaven that entered my life, you're my own Cassie."
"Come here."
She drew me closer and kissed my eyes one after the other, embracing me tighter, burying her head in my neck, my nose touched her neck, and I breathed in her scent.
We remained in this state, and silence lingered into the late night, I didn't feel sleepy, I raised my head towards her, and an idea to play with her crossed my mind, I lifted my feet and slid them under her dress, touching her legs, moving up to her stomach, she was startled by my unexpected move, the coolness of my feet surprised her.
"Ohh.. your foot is icy."
"Your body is sexy, I didn't expect this from you."
"Not as delightful as yours."
"Won't you devour me, then?"
"No, I intend to savor you, you look appetizing and you're warm."
I gazed at her, continuing to plant kisses on her legs until I reached the inner part of her thigh, my breath started to become heavy.
She remained silent as I kissed the lower part above her dress, then I lifted my head to look at her.
"Do you allow me?"
She simply nodded in agreement as I positioned myself between her legs, pressing my lips against hers in a passionate kiss, she encircled me with her arms, and her fingers entwined in my hair.
The friction between our bodies was epic, I felt warmth enveloping me, she pulled back after a round of kissing, locking eyes with me with drooping eyelids. "Your tongue."
I pushed my tongue between her lips, and she licked it with hers, then savoring it before descending to my neck, I pressed my lips onto her neck, sucking and nibbling fiercely, my hand sneaked under her dress, kneading her breasts, then released them.
Her kisses grew more intense, undoubtedly, they would leave dark marks.
She sucked on my earlobe, causing shivers through my body, I could no longer bear the pleasure-pain mixture, so I let out a moan.
She lifted her head from my neck, looking at me with knotted eyebrows. "You're igniting me with your moans."
Cassandra persisted in kissing me, her black lips ventured across every part of my face, neck, and chest, with each touch corresponding to her kisses, the warmth of her passionate embraces was evident, I lifted her thighs over my shoulders, intertwining them around my neck, and delicately licked her pale skin with the tip of my tongue, tracing a path between her thighs in a gentle up-and-down motion.
I lifted one of her arms, bringing her hand and neck closer to my mouth, burying my face there, spreading continuous and harmonious kisses on her neck, descending to her chest, and further down to her breast.
"Suck on it."
I sucked on them, one after the other, while continuing to kiss and suck on her neck, my tongue delved into her breast to taste its essence, gripping her hair tightly towards me as she moaned loudly, her stomach contracting with intensity.
She removed her dress completely, then returned to delicately kissing my lips, this time while I positioned myself between her legs, my private area smoothly slid between her femininity as she let out a sigh.
"Go for it!"
"Do you want me to fuck you?"
I questioned her, and her entire being signaled affirmation, yet she desired to hear my explicit agreement. "Say it, lad."
"I can't.."
"It's your punishment for ignoring me.. or shall I let you burn?"
"Why?"
"Do it."
I blinked several times and whispered softly. "Do what?"
"Tease you, playful rascal."
She deliberately continued moving on my body to spread ecstasy, the friction between her femininity and my intimacy driving me insane, I resisted with difficulty, but in the end, I surrendered.
"Make love to me."
I grunted roughly. "Damn it."
It seemed hearing me say it had a particular effect on her, as she went mad, I moved inside her, and she let out a moan echoing in the room from the pleasure, I clasped my fingers with hers, raising our hands upward to push deep inside her, our lips collided, both of us moaning within each other's mouths.
"How do you feel?" I asked her between my slow thrusts.
"What's with these questions?"
"You say I'm a traditional man, let me show you the updated version then."
Cassandra chuckled amidst her moans. "I like the traditional version of you."
"I like all of you." I pushed harder into her, as her legs forcefully bound our bodies, causing some discomfort, my voice became hoarse. "This is painful."
"Remember this when you ignore me again."
I pressed my lips to her shoulder to stifle my moans, gripping her skin firmly, and she didn't protest.
Our moans and the sound of our bodies colliding echoed in the room.
Finally, I felt something building up inside me, and I screamed in pleasure as I reached my climax, relaxing my body in satisfaction.
She pulled back, looking at me with a proud smile after releasing my load within her.
I collapsed beside her, both of us panting in ecstasy and somewhat tired, pulling her close to my chest.
Warmth had spread in the room, I found myself lost, contemplating the reflection of the faint white light emanating from the window on the walls.
"Do you feel cold?"
"A little."
I gestured for her to climb on top of me, lying flat on my body, my chest pressed against hers, her arms wrapped around my back, and the lower part of me nestled between her thighs.
"And now?"
Cassandra placed her hand on my chest and smiled contentedly. "I feel warmth."
Her fingers traced the line down my back, back and forth.
Her gaze fell on the bruise on my shoulder from her bite.
"You've marked me, my mistress."
"No harm done, you've got plenty of marks from me."
I touched the tattoo dominating her forehead with the tip of my finger and then kissed it.
"I like the sight of your beautiful tattoo." I kissed her forehead passionately and moved to the side of her neck.
She smirked teasingly and whispered. "I have one in a hidden place, do you want to kiss that one too?"
It took a short while for me to grasp her implication. "Don't dream of that coming true."
I was about to turn away from her body, but she firmly pressed her hands on my arms, pushing me towards her bare form. "Let's do it again."
I opened my eyes to the light from the window, it seemed the rain had stopped, she lightly slapped my cheek to make me look directly into her eyes.
"Is the window stealing your attention more than my stunning self?"
"I was just checking the time while enjoying the outside ambiance." Her body immediately clung to mine. "We have all the time you desire, free from any worries about disturbances that could interrupt our peace."
"And may I have a little souvenir.. for the memory?"
"I'm all yours."
She ordered. "Come, let me brand your soul, body, and blood with my ownership."
I responded in a low voice. "Hearing and obeying, m'lady." In the ecstasy and madness, she played with my neck with her bites as she pleased, and I kissed her, letting her do whatever she wanted with what belonged to her.
Quickly, her forehead touched mine as she raised her head towards my face, her lips teased and bit mine, savoring drops of blood from the wound she had caused, she continued to gaze at my facial expressions, then returned to kissing me with her eyes closed throughout her actions, the taste of that night lingered in my mouth, preventing me from any other flavor.
"Why, Cassandra, do you have a habit of closing your eyes when we make love?"
"It's my first time."
"Same here."
"So, I live each moment with focus and depth, wanting it to linger in my mind beyond just a memory."
I smiled. "You erase any negativity as soon as you come close, make me want to live longer to cherish every wonderful moment with you, prove to me every day that you deserve all I do and will do."
"What if you're far away?"
"I will love you while I'm here, and you're there.. I'll see you in things deeper than my eyes can, feel you in things truer than my senses, I'll encounter you even if you're distant, hear you when there's no spoken word between us, smell your fragrance, even if you're beyond the bounds of Earth."
"I wouldn't have backed off, silly." Cassandra bit my lip.
"I know, my succubus, but you got the answer." I passionately kissed her as she looked at me seriously.
"Why did I feel this with you?"
"What?" I asked.
"That I feel."
We smiled together and exchanged kisses simultaneously, our bodies colliding again, then we closed our eyes in complete silence for a while, I leaned towards her, unintentionally smiling at her calm face, a rare sight on this mischief-maker.
"My own Cassie."
"What's the ask? I'd prefer not to murmur incessantly just to reply to you."
"Hey pal, I just want to apply some soothing balm because, thanks to you, I have burning bruises and cracks on my lips from your enthusiastic kisses every time."
"Darling, your objections can't erase the love-filled marks I leave on your precious self."
"Easing the hurt doesn't lessen your claim, right?"
Cassandra sighed. "Tell me you're joking."
"Yeah, I'm just pulling your leg, and I want more.. I mean, thanks for everything, not just tonight."
"I've said it before.. skip the thanks, just plant one on me."
I leaned in, planting a kiss on her lips, then quickly fell asleep, sleeping near her was a peculiar comfort, perhaps only because she wanted to show that and make me feel it, but she was more significant and dangerous than my expectations, not an easy person at all.