What Happens in The Dark

"Were you waiting outside?" Harper asked with her hand pressed against her pounding heart.

Shrugging carelessly he took a step forward "Does it really matter?"

Yes. She wanted to know if he was standing outside listening to her groans of pain for the last hour. Instead of continuing on the matter she slowly made her way toward her bed, one arm wrapped around her midsection.

"So how does this work exactly?" She asked. "Is there some kind of ritual or do we chant some special words?"

Her knowledge on all things demon wasn't too advanced yet even she knew what she had said was ridiculous. Yet she couldn't stop the words from tumbling from her lips.

The corners of his mouth curled upwards at her nervous rambling. "No, nothing like that." He responded as he sauntered around the bed and no sooner was he standing in front of her.

She gulped nervously, wondering what she had just done. This was a mistake. Her legs struggled to hold up her weight as she thought of different ways out of this situation she placed herself in. Maybe she could jump out the window after the crystal?

As if hearing her thoughts, Kiev raised his hand and cupped the side of her face. His fingers splayed across her discolored skin as his thumb traced small circles below her ear. Shivering at his tender touch Harper felt a tingly warmth spread across her body. Her arm dropped to her side as she tilted her head up to look him. A soft sigh pasted her lips as a sense of relaxation flooded through her, a calmness that she couldn't explain. Leaning into his touch Harper felt herself struggling to keep her heavy eyelids open.

"Hmmm......is this it because I feel fantastic already." She mumbled as she kept her drowsy gaze on his smoldering one. His emerald green eyes seemed to glow brighter at her confession, more excited.

"I gets better." He whispered hoarsely.

She couldn't help the grin that spread across her face, well she hoped she was grinning. It was hard to tell when her mind and body were wrapped in this cloud of euphoria. "What'ca ya waiting for then?"

His lips spread into a faint smile before he lowered his head. Expecting the kiss she puckered her lips, anticipating the feel of his mouth on hers. Her breath caught in her throat as she felt his lips against her throat. The soft feel of his wet mouth had her tossing her head back allowing him better access.

He peppered kisses down her neck and stopped at the hallow area at the bottom if her neck. Her legs wobbled beneath her as his tongue darted out to lick the tender skin. Releasing a soft mewl Harper lifted her arms, one arm wrapped around his shoulder and clutched his back while the other gripped his forearm for support. She was sure her legs would give out at this rate, it was just a matter of time.

"Is it suppose to feel this good?" She asked as he continued his trail across her shoulder. He nibbled on her shoulder, his teeth grazing the tender flesh before placing a wet kiss over the spot.

Pulling back he gripped the hem of her shirt and tore the fabric in half when she attempted to pull it over her head. With a guttural growl he tossed the two halves aside and dove back to her neck. She gasped and stumbled backwards as his mouth traveled down to her chest while one hand unclasped her bra. In seconds she stood before him semi naked as he feasted on her heavy mounds. Gripping the back of his head she moaned and arched towards him as his mouth sucked, bit, kissed and blew on her swollen nípples. While he kneaded the other breaśt, pinching the aching nub as he ravished her.

Oh this was heavenly. She bit her bottom lip as her eyes fluttered shut and indulged herself in the wonders that were Kiev. Her fingers threaded in his soft ebony hair, stroking his scalp as her other hand slid up his arm and across his chest. The smooth skin that met her touch only fueled her curiosity. Dipping her fingers beneath his dress shirt Harper glided her fingers across the taunt muscles when she came to an abrupt halt. Beneath her fingers pounded a heart, it's abnormal rhythm revealing its owner's excitement.

The realization caused a new sense of warmth to spread across her body and had her lower abdominal clenching. Grazing her nails down his chest Harper felt him shiver and she nearly laughed. He was just as turned on as she was. A broad grin spread across her face as she slid that same hand down to where his shirt was neatly tucked into his slacks. She bunched the fabric and pulled it free as he turned his very attentive mouth to her other breaśt. Liquid pooled to her lower regions as his hot mouth closed on the erect nípple.

"Holy shít..." She cursed as he groaned against her skin. The sound vibrated down to her throbbing cünt.

Dropping her hand from his hair she pulled the shirt off his shoulders and down his arms. Throwing it aside Harper wrapped one arm around his shoulder as she leaned forward. Pressing an open mouth kiss against the side of his neck Harper didn't expect his reaction nor her own. A menacing growl sliced through the silence and before she could stop her moan of delight she was laying flat on the bed. A gasp of surprise left her lips as his hands yanked her pajamas down her legs.

"Don't do that." He growled as he sniffed the crotch area of her pants.

Her mouth went slack as a soft glow surrounded his figure. Her scent did that to him? She gulped feeling a sense of pride as he sniffed once more before leaning both arms at the side of her naked hips.

"If I'm going to help you heal you can't do that." He warned as his lust filled gaze took in her nude form.

"Why?"

Like a lion stalking a gazelle he slowly crawled up her body till his face was above hers. Breathing became difficult with Kiev above her, his expression so intense and hungry she nearly moaned. Swallowing to moist her parched throat Harper watched as he lowered his head towards her.

Stopping just an inch above her mouth he smiled when she released a whimper. His lips were right there she could feel his breath fan across her own.

"Because if you're to heal it has to be your pleasure not mine."

She licked her lips and the tip of her tongue grazed his full bottom lip. "What if I don't listen?"

"Then we just end up fücking and you stay injured."

"Sounds good to me." With that she lifted her head and captured his lips with her own.

He moaned, or was that her? She wasn't sure who made the sound and didn't care, not when she had Kiev like this. He didn't pull away as she parted her lips allowing his seeking tongue to slip into her mouth. His tongue thrusted forward, tasting every inch of her mouth as her tongue rose up to met his.

She clenched her thighs around his hips as the pressure below grew, her need for him growing with it. Sensing her desperation Kiev tore his mouth away.

"I'll give us both what we want, soon." He said breathlessly and dropped his head once more.

Those same open mouthed kisses were peppered across her face, down her neck and between her aching breaśts. She bit her lip as her sides burned with each breath she struggled to take. The searing pain had the cloud of euphoria clearing away, bringing back the aching soreness she felt earlier. A small whimper of pain passed her lips when his warm mouth touched the discolored area.

Kiev's head snapped upwards as his expression darkened. With his forest green eyes locked on her he pressed his palm against her jaw. The same warmth from earlier spread across her face and over her body as her soft cries of pain were silenced. The pain faded from her mind as she focused on the man staring up at her.

"I'll make it better." He whispered and pressed a kiss over her bruised skin.

Nodding her understanding Harper released a breath and concentrated on his skilled mouth as it left a trail of hot kisses down her abdominal. She squirmed and moaned as he came to a halt below her navel. His breath fanned her heated skin as he shut his eyes in what appeared to be concentration.

  Harper watched his jaw clench and unclench multiple times, his hands fisted by her thighs as he took in three deep breaths. After the third breath he reopened his eyes and continued to kiss across her hips, sucking on the inside of her thigh, nibbling on her knee before kissing down to her ankle. He pressed a final kiss on the top of her feet before returning to her hip. Arching her back Harper moaned as he started the process all over again on her other leg. This time when he sucked on her thigh he inhaled deeply, the action didn't go unnoticed. Her womb clenched at the very thought of having Kiev's skillful mouth so close to her womanhood.

  Splaying a hand across her hip to steady her, he smiled against her skin. "At this rate you'll never heal."

Her hand rested on the back of his head, her fingers weaved through his hair. Glancing down at his mischievous grin she found herself smiling back. "I wouldn't mind that right now."

Lowering his head he kissed the area right above her womanhood causing her breath to hitch. "Good thing the last part of this process is getting you to cum."

Her fingers tightened in his hair "Please tell me that you have to..." She swallowed past the lump in her throat. "Have to be inside me."

Shaking his head he placed a kiss directly over her wet entrance. A shuddered moan echoed in the room as his full mouth pressed against her slick lips. He lingered, taking a moment to inhale her scent before meeting her gaze.

"Unfortunately no, you have to cum on your own." He explained, his tone thick with arousal.

She couldn't hide her disappointment as he sat up with a smile on his glistening lips. "I'll make it worth the wait." He promised and she didn't doubt him for a second.

Biting her bottom lip she watched as he spread her legs apart, one hand resting on the soft skin of her inner thigh as the other traced her slick lips. Using the tips of three fingers he dipped them between her wet folds and ever so slowly entered her. It took all her strength to keep the moans of pleasure that bubbled on her tongue to herself but could do nothing hide her body's reaction. Arching her back she buckled against his hand forcing him further into her weeping core. His guttural fingers spread her walls as she greedily accepted the invasion.

It felt good, no better than good. It felt fan-fücking-tastic. Her lids fluttered half closed as he took his time pulling out before pushing the fourth finger in and slowly pushed back in.

"Fück!" Kiev bit off. "You're making this so fücking hard." He groaned as he took another deep breath.

Harper watched as he gritted his teeth, his nostrils flared as he stared up at the ceiling. His expression was pained as he continued his slow pace inside her. His internal struggle was obvious from the veins bulging on his neck to the way the muscles in jaw tightened from the effort he took to keep from doing what was most natural to him. Harper felt the cloud of lust lift as she watched Kiev struggle to keep his promise. His gem like eyes glimmered a vivid emerald green even in the semi dark room.

As if sensing her gaze he tensed above her, he lowered his head and their gazes crashed together. There swimming in his glowing eyes was a cloud of lust, a lust so intense she had never seen before that moment. Her throat went dry as his lips parted as if he were going to speak but refrained. He was ignoring his natural instinct to feast.

She didn't know how to feel about his sacrifice. On one hand it was incredibly generous of him to put her first, even before his own needs. But on the other hand he deprived her of her own needs for days just for a game. She wanted to be angry, to be glad he was suffering because of what he has done to her. For putting her smack dab in the middle of a world she left. Yet as she stared into his tortured gaze Harper couldn't help but pity him. He can't help who he is.

Lifting a hand she cupped his jaw and stroked the taunt muscles. She didn't know what to say or if anything could be said, instead she opted for silence. Keeping her gaze locked with his and her hand gently caressing his cheek Harper felt the tension below building as his strokes grew quicker, harder. She sucked in a ragged breath as his thumb found her swollen nub and stroked it adding to the pleasure he was giving her.

  Something in the air shifted in that moment, she didn't know what exactly had changed bit she felt its after effect. Gripping his bare shoulder with her free hand Harper lifted herself off the bed causing his fingers to push deeper into her core. She didn't attempt to stop her moan of satisfaction as her new position forced his digits deeper. Kiev released a long breath as his body tensed once more.

   His eyes searched her face for an explanation to what she was doing but when his brows furrowed she knew he didn't understand what was happening. Hell she didn't fully understand it. All she knew was her clïmax  was quickly approaching, she felt her walls tighten around his soaked digits, felt the way her lower abdominal coiled with tension. She knew it was coming to an end soon and she wanted to savor the moment. Enjoy what Kiev was giving her and maybe just enjoy Kiev.

"What are you doing?" He asked as his gaze dropped to her lips.

  She felt a smile tug at her lips as she watched Kiev fall into his own trance. A sense of pride filled her chest as she realized what power she had over him. Leaning forward she nipped his bottom lip playfully. He released a shuddered breath as she placed a quick kiss on his full lips.

"I'm almost there, can you feel it?" She whispered against his lips.

"Yes."

His breathless reply only sweetened the moment. Kissing his lips once more Harper kissed the corner of his mouth and across his cheek before she removed her hand from his face and nibbled his jaw. Kiev growled his approval as his fingers plunged in and out of her. The sound of his hand slamming in and out echoed in the air, mingling with their labored breaths.

"Hmmmm...." She moaned against his throat before sucking on the smooth skin.

  His fingers bit into the soft flesh of her thigh as she sucked and nibbled his neck and made her way to his broad shoulder. With her heart pounding furiously against her ribs and her lower regions ready to explode Harper licked the salty skin on his shoulder before biting the tender skin. Kiev shuddered as his thumb pressed down on her nub just as his index finger curled inside her. That did it. The tension in her stomach unraveled, her vision blurred  as her orgàsm slammed into her hard and fast.

  Biting down on his shoulder Harper cried out as a wave of molten lava washed over her entire body. Her hips buckled down as the fingers inside her continued their pace adding to the fire that consumed her body and soul. She was being burned alive she was sure of it but the burning felt like a sweet agony. A mixture of the worse pain and the deepest pleasure rolled into one.

  A curse echoed in the room as she rotated her hips over the hand inside her hoping to make the sensation last. "Oh fück yes!" She exclaimed as a smaller less intense wave slammed into her.

Throwing her head back she arched her hips and like a woman possessed she moaned and cried out as she rode her clïmax. She was deaf to the world as she enjoyed the moment, the pleasure Kiev gave her. A rush of heat washed over her entire body, searing her flesh as a tingling numbing sensation followed almost immediately after.

  She continued to rock her hips as the fire slowly left her body and her vision returned. Finally stilling Harper released a satisfied sigh and rested her head against Kiev's shoulder.

"That was good." She mumbled and kissed his caramel colored skin.

  When there was no response Harper lifted her head and what she found left her speechless. Kiev sat erect with his head tilted upwards, his face tinted red, his jaw clenched and his eyes squeezed shut. Lifting a hand she traced his tightly pressed lips before pecking his mouth.

"You really don't want to do that." He said through gritted teeth.

  Blinking away her surprise Harper watched as a muscle in his jaw ticked a moment after he sniffed the air. He's turned on. Lowering her gaze to his pants she wasn't shocked to see his manhood fully erect. Tilting her head she took in his pained expression wondering how much agony he was in while she experienced her greatest orgàsm ever.

  Sinking her teeth into her bottom lip she had an idea. Dropping her arms from around him Harper hesitantly hooked her fingers around the loops of his slacks. Snapping his button open she heard him hiss as she slowly lowered the zipper allowing his erect member out of its restraints.

"You'll be sore." He warned hoarsely as her fingers closed around his girth.

  Licking her lips she stroked his length, awestruck by the hot steel like cöck in her hand. Her pùssy moistened as she grazed her thumb across the slit where his precum oozed out. She pumped his cöck before meeting his lust full gaze. The desire swirling in the depths of his gaze was evident as he awaited her next move with anticipation.

   Releasing a soft breath Harper continued stroking his cöck as she weighed her next play. This was big, she thought as she kept her gaze on his but her mind was occupied with her thoughts. If she actually went through with this then she would be intentionally sleeping with Kiev. Not because he seduced her or because of the deal either. She would be approaching him not as a huntress attacking a demon but as a woman trying to please a man. Could she really step over the line like that? Step into a territory she knew was dangerous?

  She frowned at the realization of how big of a step this was. Continuing would mean betraying her entire family, it would be a sentencing for death if anyone were to know, and there would be no turning back from her decision. That meant accepting the consequences. Whatever they may be.

   A warm hand curled around her wrist halting her strokes and pulling her from her internal debate. He gritted his teeth as his fingers tightened their grip around her wrist.

"You don't have to do this. I promised to heal you and I have."

  Glancing down at her naked form Harper only now realized her skin was no longer decorated with colorful bruises, even the pain in her side had healed. Her frown deepened as she tilted her head and meet his heated gaze once more.

"You didn't promise me anything and I won't ask you to, not tonight anyway." He added with a lopsided grin but the mirth didn't reach his troubled gaze.

  His words intentional or not made her rethink her decision. Would it really be anymore different than when he has fücked her previously? How would anybody even know she was a willing participant? Her gaze darted down to his throbbing cöck nestled in her palm, her püssy clenched tightly around the fingers still buried inside her causing Kiev to groan in frustration.

"You're going to fücking kill me." He laughed bitterly and pulled his fingers out with a popping sound.

  Biting her bottom lip to keep from protesting about his sudden withdrawal Harper decided she wouldn't use words.

  Lifting her hips off the bed she alined the tip of his swollen cöck with her still humming pùssy. Looking up through her thick lashes she nearly bursted with laughter at the bewildered expression on his face.

"Don't go soft on me now." She teased before sliding him into her dripping core.

Throwing his head back Kiev released an animalistic howl as she slid his length half way, stifling a moan of her own Harper paused to allow her walls to get use to the monstrous cöck inside her.

"Fück!"

His cursed echoed around the room sending a wave of shivers down her spine. Her eyes remained trained on his expression as she gently pushed the rest of his length inside her wet core. When he was completely inside her dripping cùnt Harper couldn't help the soft whimper that passed her lips as his girth stretched her walls.

Kiev's head snapped downwards, his gaze burning a deep shade of emerald as his lips curled above his pearly teeth. He placed one hand on the bed behind her and lowered his body so she was forced to her back against the wrinkled sheets beneath her. With one hand he parted her legs further apart as he shifted his body so he was nestled between her milky thighs.

Without hesitation he pulled halfway out of her tight pùssy and thrust his hips with such force she swore no other man or dildo had gone that far. He lowered his chest so his face was inches from hers, his warm breath mingled with her own as they panted in unison. The sound of skin slapping against skin only intensified the moment as Kiev brought the hand he had inside her core up between them.

With his heated gaze locked with hers Kiev brought his soaked fingers up to his mouth. Her inner walls gripped his cöck tighter as she watched his full lips close over his fingers and like a child with a lollipop he sucked the juices off. To say that was a turn on would be an understatement. It was hot as fück!

"Want a taste?" He asked as he leaned downwards.

Swiping her tongue across her bottom lip Harper nodded, forming any words seemed impossible at the moment. With a smirk Kiev slanted his mouth over hers. This kiss wasn't teasing and flirtatious like most kisses they shared, oh no this kiss was desperate and sloppy. On their own accord arms wrapped around his neck pulling him further against her as their mouths moved in sync, their tongues meeting each thrust the other gave. Their labored breaths swallowed by the other as he pounded into her tight pùssy.

A guttural moan vibrated from her chest as the musky taste of her arousal and the sweet intoxicating scent that was Kiev swirled in harmony on her tongue. His tongue probed her mouth open and swallowed her sounds of pleasure. Her hands slid across his shoulders and down his back, her nails light grazing the warm skin beneath her touch.

Only when her lungs burned with the need for oxygen did she finally tear her mouth from his. As she gasped for air Kiev turned his attention to her neck. A pair of soft lips touched her heated skin before she felt his teeth graze the sensitive area behind her ear. Unable to contain her sounds of pleasure Harper cried out as her hips jerked upwards meeting Kiev mid thrust.

"Oh fück, fück, fück...."

The string of curses slipped off the tip of her tongue as she felt the tension grow once more between her hips. Her nails bit into the taunt flesh of his back, her thighs clammed around his hips. The flames of arousal licked at her skin, allowing her a sample of the blazing fire that would soon to consume her body.

Kiev released a pained groan as his thrusts grew rougher and more urgent. Her walls constricted around his throbbing cöck making any movement more difficult. Both were on the brink of euphoria, both desperate tall into the abyss of pleasure awaiting them.

Harper whimpered, the tension in her lower regions grew but she wasn't quiet there. Frustrated and horny as fück, Harper rolled hips around just as Kiev was pounding forward. She gasped as the tip of his cöck pushed further than she thought any cöck could go.

"Right there." She cried out.

With his mouth against her ear Kiev pulled back and thrusted forward as she rotated her hips once again hitting the same spot. Her walls closed tighter around his swollen cöck causing Kiev to growl as he attempted to pull out. That did it. That one growl vibrated across her skin and down to her humming cùnt. Throwing her head back Harper released a guttural moan as she felt herself falling down into the abyss, swallowed by the darkness as finally reached that level of euphoria.

Like a tidal wave her orgasm came crashing down on her, dragging her below as her whole body burned with the sweet pleasure. Every inch of her skin burned as all coherent thoughts left her mind. It didn't matter that she was in a sec deal with him. It didn't matter what either of them was. Or that this was against everything she was raised to believe. It didn't matter that this was the son of the man who killed her mother or that he is a demon. Nothing mattered in that moment but the pleasure and him.

Her lips parted and without understanding nor caring why she cried out his name as she rode the wave of her orgàsm. She came hard, her juices coating his cöck as he continued his violent thrusts.

Kiev tensed as his hips paused mid thrust as his hot semen squirted inside of her, coating her already dripping walls. His howl of pleasure echoed in the room as he continued to pump his cum inside her. Harper rotated her hips hoping to prolong the hot sensation that flooded through her as her pùssy milked his cöck and greedily accepted every drop of his sticky semen.

Her hips slowed their rhythm before coming to a complete stop. Panting for breath Harper stared up at her ceiling as Kiev pumped the last of cum. His semen mixed with her juices dripped out of her tingly pùssy as the man between her thighs finally stilled. Neither one of them said a word as their labored breaths echoed in the darkness.

What could she say after that mind blowing fück? Thanks?!

Mentally scoffing at thought she decided no words were necessary or even possible after that. Dropping her head into the pillow she realized her nails were still clawing at his back. Loosening her grip she rested her palms against his damp skin and released a content sigh. Lifting his head Kiev stared down at her relaxed expression and asked.

"That good, huh?"

   A soft laugh passed her lips "You tell me? I thought you'd never stop cumming."

  His full lips stretched into a genuine smile that had his bright green eyes glimmering with mirth. For a moment she just stared at his face, her eyes swiping across his full pink lips, squared jaw, along his slender nose and over his round cheekbones. But his eyes are what stole her breath away. The pair of twinkling gems seemed to change their shade depending on his mood. At the moment they were a vivid emerald like they always are when he's aroused or in rare good moods like this one.

  A frown marred her lips as he pulled out of her with a delicious popping sound. Kiev gritted his teeth as he glanced down at her drenched pùssy. The smile returned to her lips at his list filled expression knowing she had done that to him. Hesitating a few seconds Kiev rolled off of her and dropped on the bed beside her. Turning to her side she propped her head with her hand.

"What happens now?" She asked as reality dawned on her but didn't quite dampen the moment.

Twisting his head in her direction Kiev shook his head as he lifted his hand and traced small circles across her waist. "Nothing." He shrugged.

  Her brows shot upwards "So you're still going to haunt my dreams with teasing sex games or are you going to do it in person?"

"No more games."

Harper waited for him to finish but when he remained silent as his fingers slid across her skin she knew he was finished.

"Nothing changes then." She spoke the words out loud hoping he'd tell her otherwise.

  His fingers stilled by her hip as he met her annoyed gaze "Did you expect something to change between us?"

No. Maybe.

  Sighing Harper averted her gaze. Truth was she didn't expect any grand gesture from Kiev and thinking he would break the contract would be wishful thinking. But she didn't expect this either. Didn't he feel what happened between them a few moments ago? Did he not feel the crackle in the air as they climaxed together? Or did he just not care. Why would he though, she was just another body he fücked.

  Her cheeks heated in embarrassment, she was making a fool of herself thinking he felt anything but relief when he climaxed.

"No." She finally answered and slid off the bed.

  Not bothering to put on any clothing she walked across the room well aware of his heated stare following her. Stepping into the bathroom she shut the door before releasing an exasperated huff.

"Stupid, stupid, stupid." she mumbled to herself.

Gripping a fist full of her hair Harper wished she could erase the last minute from her memory. It was a good fück why couldn't she leave it at that? Why couldn't she just enjoy the moment? Oh but no she had to feel that stupid crackle in the air which could have been a damn breeze.

This was Kiev she was talking about. She trusted the guy as far as she could throw him. They were born enemies. He owned her thanks to that damn contract and not to mention everything he has put her through before tonight. A few orgàsms can't erase the reality she was living in.

  Shaking her head she started towards the shower in hopes of clearing her mind and maybe to wash Kiev's scent off of her when the bathroom door swung open.

  Gasping Harper took a step back as Kiev stormed into the small tiled room with only his slacks on.

"Ever heard of privacy."

  Ignoring her bitter reply he continued forward until he stood before her. Crossing her arms across her chest she arched a brow and cocked her head to the side. His heated gaze darted downwards briefly before returning back to her face. Her mouth went dry when he pushed her gently against the wall, she shuddered when her skin made contact with the cool tile. Gripping her chin with his long fingers he tilted her face up towards him.

"The man who attacked you, describe him."

Swallowing past the lump in her throat she stared at his mouth, refusing to glance meet his gaze. "He's dark skinned, has an Australian accent and my heel in his right eye."

His lips spread into a smile at her last comment causing her stomach to flip. Get a grip Harper it's just a smile, she scolded herself.

"I'll find him but in the mean time you have to be more careful. I have many enemies." He warned.

Ignoring the voice in her head that said this was a bad idea Harper three caution in the wind and met his somber gaze.

"What would your enemies want with me?" She asked, recalling what the demon who attacked her said. To send a message. "Is it because you're the heir to the throne." She stated rather than asked.

His eyes darkened, that bright shade of green dissolving into a silky black onyx. "Is that what he told you?"

"No, but that doesn't explain why you aren't the king."

  The fingers beneath her chin tightened their grip but she refused to cower beneath his dark scowl. Narrowing her eyes she dared to jolt her chin upwards in defiance.

  Through gritted teeth he replied in a deadpan voice "I am loyal to my king."

  With that he pushed her aside and took a step back. Harper wanted to argue that wasn't the question she asked but the words died on her tongue as Kiev retrieved an object from his pocket. Her entire body stiffened as she watched the light glisten off the tip of the dagger she threatened him with less than an hour ago.

  Her heart pounded in her chest at the sudden turn of events. Mentally kicking herself in the butt for forgetting to pick it up earlier Harper lifted her gaze. Her expression reflecting a calmness while on the inside she was panicking. It was a rookie move to leave a weapon behind, her father would be ashamed of her carelessness.

  Steeling her shoulders she watched him lift the hand with the dagger up between them. Her gaze didn't flatter nor did she flinch when he brought the blade directly in front of her impassive expression. If she was going to die then it would be with dignity.

  The hand on her chin dropped and gripped her wrist. She didn't fight him as he flipped her hand over so her palm was facing upwards. Although every cell in her body screamed for her to cease her stubbornness and fight she remained still and stared straight into the eyes of her would-be killer.

"You'll need this now that your apartment is no longer protected by the crystal. If someone found you tonight it won't be long before they find out where you live as well." He said in a tone void of any emotion and placed the dagger in her hand.

  Puzzled Harper glanced down at the weapon now in her hand and then back up to Kiev. He had the opportunity to kill her yet he didn't. Perhaps he really had nothing to do with the attack. It didn't mean she would trust him but it did mean he wasn't lying about his involvement.

"One more thing. If you try sleeping with another man again I'll rip his dîck off and kill the fücker who dared to touch what's mine." He threatened, his tone leaving no room for arguing.

  She stared dumbfound at his scowling face wondering how he even knew about her attempt at getting laid earlier tonight.

"Get some sleep you're going to wake up sore."

  With that piece of advice he vanished, leaving only a swirl of black smoke behind.