Page 130 of A Deal in Darkness
I glance back into the kitchen and watch my girl talking to the redhead. Adriana's had a glass of red wine—enough to helpher relax, but it won't disinhibit her and she won't be able to blame anything that happens on the drink.
“The girls are getting along nicely,” Elgios says, smirking. “What do think it'll take to make yours want to play?”
“I prefer it when she plays of her own accord, old friend. The sulking that happens when I push her too hard is tedious.”
He laughs and it's far from kind. “You always prefer them willing. You should explore the pleasure of taking whatever the fuck you want, regardless of when they don't. There's a kick in pleasing yourself when they don't want it.”
I know there is.
I've played this game.
More times than he thinks I have.
But it's not one I'll play too often with Adriana. She's a more entertaining toy when she wants to play and Adriana will often step outside her comfort zone once she warms up. Going slowly gets me what I want faster and I'm content to indulge her. For now.
I could break her, but I like the fire in her and I don't want to extinguish it. Not completely. I want to control it and use it, not put it out.
Elgios prefers placid, broken, and reshaped playthings. I prefer mine to have a spirit that I can tease and torment.
Each to their own.
“She's learning, Elgios. She was a virgin.”
He whistles low and moves his head to stare at Adriana. “Fuck me, Amaymon. No wonder you're so fucking territorial.”
The redhead leans closer to Adriana now she's finished her food. We'd excused ourselves to talk strategy and left the pairof them to it, giving Elgios's submissive time to get to know Adriana.
She's sure as fuck getting to know my girl. Her smile is easy and her auburn hair twirls around her fingers as she flirts. Outrageously. Even Adriana must know what's going on—and she doesn't look uncomfortable.
Adriana clears her plate and washes it up, deliberately delaying her return. The redhead moves to stand behind her and flicks her ponytail playfully. Adriana giggles and everyone's attention is on her, hoping she won't fight this.
The redhead moves closer, and her hand runs down Adriana's arm. She drops her head onto my girl's shoulder and my cock jerks. I'm fucking hard already and my arousal only heightens when Elgios's submissive starts kissing my girl's shoulder.
And then she shrieks.
Adriana spins around and she's startled. The redhead boxes her in and Adriana draws back, afraid and making her wishes clear. Damn clear. I'll have to put a stop to this if she doesn't fucking settle or turn around, and my cock will hate me for it.
“It's okay,” the redhead whispers, “they won't mind us playing. We should have a little fun of our own, don't you think?”
Adriana shakes her head and whimpers.
Elgios growls. “Is she rejecting my submissive?”
“She's afraid. She doesn't perform well like this.”
This just became fucking dangerous. Elgios is insulted and Adriana's beginning to panic. I can smell the anxiety pouring out of her and it's fueling my need to claim her. And it'll turn Elgios on as well.
It’s already turning him on, if the ice-cold burning in his eyes and the whitening of his knuckles is a sign of his desire. Fuck.
Her eyes dart to mine and panic creeps into them. But Adriana's more afraid of me than she is of what's happening and it's a fucking relief. She's interpreted my instructions quite literally and she thinks she's heading for a punishment when she couldn't be further from it.
“It's okay, baby. You can play.”
She nods and the redhead steps back, looking to Elgios for instruction.
“Fuck me,” he says under his breath. “She was waiting for permission.”
I nod and pour us both another brandy. Elgios signals to his submissive and she turns back to face Adriana.
