Chapter 41
Rule forty-one: Breathe through your nose.
M ercifully, the blinding pain is gone when I regain consciousness. As an added bonus, I think my body is running at a normal temperature, too.
As the events from before my blackout hit me, I gasp, jerking upright.
Golden hues dance across the room as sunlight pours through the balcony doors. Sin’s room. I’m back in the Shadow Realm. My wet fighting leathers have been replaced by a dry tank top and my pink kitten-print sleeping shorts. Someone also wrapped me up in Sin’s blankets, including the one I stole.
I breathe a sigh of relief at not being dead before turning. I almost jump out of bed at the sight of Sin, right next to the bed, sprawled on a chair. He’s dressed in dry clothes, too, clad in a black shirt and sweats, but he looks anything but rested. He watches me silently, his eyes carrying dark circles underneath them. His gaze is wary like he’s waiting for me to blow up at him.
I cough at the dryness in my throat before trying to break the awkward silence. “Hey,” I call softly.
“Hey,” he answers in a low, gruff voice.
I eye him, wondering why he is looking so solemn, before turning to fully face him. “What is it? What’s wrong?”
Every week has brought a new crisis, and my anxiety starts to climb. Is it Arianna again? One of the others? Was someone captured? Killed?
Sin sits forward, leaning his arms on his knees. “I almost got you killed, kitten. I’m so sorry.” His voice breaks. “You were trying to go back to him, and I took a huge risk, throwing us over the falls.”
I frown at him, processing what he’s trying to say. Sin thinks I’m going to be angry with him for risking my life.
He’s only half right. He did take a huge risk, and I’m anything but happy with him.
I twist, grabbing a pillow and slamming it against him.
Sin doesn’t resist.
“You absolute asshole! What the hell were you thinking, Sin? Your powers were gone!” I grab another pillow and slam it at him.
Sin sighs in resignation before agreeing, “It was a bad call. I’m so sorry I risked you like that.”
“Are you serious right now? We just learned that if I die, I’ll likely come back as an immortal. I probably would have been fine! But YOU! You had no powers, and for all we know, you were not going to heal! You could have died, you big jerk!” My frustration mounts, and I know I’m yelling.
Sin frowns at me, realizing the root of my anger, and then looks furious. “Your blatant disregard for your own safety is the only thing that’s going to kill me. You have no guarantee that you’re going to come back. None! I’m immortal. No has-been god is going to stop that.”
I scoff at him, “He stopped your other powers, didn’t he?”
Sin’s jaw clenches at my words, and he shoves off his chair, stepping towards me in a clear attempt at intimidation.
“You know that doesn’t work on me, right?” I roll my eyes and stand on his bed, more than pleased that I’m taller now and have the upper hand.
I smirk at him, poking him in the chest. “You don’t scare me, Sin. Not even with all your universe-ending powers. I know your secret. Underneath the warlord exterior, you’re nothing but a softy.”
Growling at my words, Sin’s arms dart out, and before I can even fathom what he’s doing, the air is knocked from my lungs as he slams me down on the bed. Sin’s heat blazes into me as he straddles me, and my pulse quickens at the closeness. “Did that feel soft, kitten?”
I almost choke on my spit and shake my head at him. I’d use my words, but I’ve forgotten how to breathe.
Sin’s gaze locks on mine, and I know he can tell I’m turned on. His eyes darken as he lowers himself over me. His arms rest on either side of my head, and he grinds his length against my center. “Does that feel soft?”
The erotic gesture only fuels my own desire. I want to wrap my legs around him, but his legs prevent me from moving.
Seeing my frustration at our position, Sin smirks before grinding against my pussy again.
He knows exactly what he’s doing. Teasing me. Driving me to the edge of insanity with lust for him.
Again.
I narrow my eyes at him, refusing to give him the upper hand this time. He is ridiculously good at making me scream for him.
Ignoring the burning in my cheeks, I decide to be bold. He might have my legs pinned, but my arms are completely free.
Keeping my eyes fixed on his, I reach between our bodies and slip my hand inside his sweats. My hand finds his rigid cock, and I squeeze. He’s so thick that I can’t close my hand around him.
Sin’s breath staggers at my touch and his hips jerk forward. I gently run my hand down his length, silently panicking. He wasn’t kidding when he said he needed to stretch me first. Sin’s cock is massive. How we are going to fit is a mystery to me.
Sin growls at my touch, “What are you doing, kitten?”
Running my hand back up his length and squeezing again, I answer, “I want to touch you. ”
I’ve watched enough porn to get a general idea of what I’m doing, but it doesn’t stop the burning in my cheeks at my request.
What if he doesn’t like it? What if I’m terrible at this?
Sin shudders around my touch and grits out, “You don’t need…”
“But I want to,” I answer honestly. “Please?”
Sin’s eyes close at my plea, and I swear he gets even harder. “Fuck I like hearing you beg. I like it way too much.”
More heat builds in my core, and I run my hand up and down his length again. “I want to taste you. Please?”
“Fucking Fates above,” Sin mutters, pulling himself off me. He stands beside the bed, and I only have a brief second to wonder what I’ve messed up when his gruff voice interrupts me, “On your knees, kitten.”
A jolt of pleasure fires through me, going straight to my pussy, and I’m quick to obey. Climbing off the bed, I kneel before him. Sin’s fingers gently caress my chin, and he tilts my face up. I watch as he pulls down his pants just enough to release his cock.
He fists it, smirking down at me. “You’re going to take all of me, aren’t you?” His voice has the same dark, commanding tone he uses when he makes me come, and I shudder at the sound, feeling myself get even wetter.
I nod at his question despite having no idea if I can. Not only because of his thickness but also because there’s no way my mouth will fit all of him .
Sin’s thumb brushes over my bottom lip, pulling it down. “So fucking beautiful,” he murmurs before releasing my face and fisting his hand in my hair. He gives a sharp tug, and my eyes flutter at the sensation. “Open up, kitten. Show me what a good girl you are.”
My mouth opens, and he slowly pushes the tip of his cock past my lips. He pauses there, and I take a moment to lick at him, tasting precum on his tip. I moan at the taste, licking him again and trying to take more of him inside my mouth.
Sin groans, his eyes closing as he fists my hair harder. “Fuck, kitten. That feels so good. You’re going to take more of me now.” His eyes lock on mine before continuing, “Two taps on the back of my thigh means stop. Understood?” He loosens his hold on my hair just enough that I manage to nod.
“That’s my good girl,” he praises before tightening his hold again and slowly filling my mouth with his hard cock. I suck on him, twirling my tongue against his length as he continues to push forward. He hits the back of my throat before pulling back and thrusting into my mouth again. The movement pulls a moan from me, the sound vibrating against his length.
“Fuck, yes, kitten. Just like that. You’re doing so good. I’m going to give you more now.” He lets go of his cock, now that it’s buried deep in my mouth. Only instead of stopping at the back of my throat, he continues pushing forward.
I gag at the sensation and at the resistance. But Sin only angles my head up, and his other hand comes to my neck, massaging it. “Relax, baby. Breathe through your nose. You’ve got this. ”
I do as he says, and he pushes in deeper, sliding into my throat. My core clenches at the sensation of choking on his cock, and I rock against my legs, trying to create some friction against my pussy.
Sin keeps going until he bottoms out. He lets out a groan before pulling out completely. I gasp, tears streaming down my face from gagging. Yet, despite the discomfort, I love the feeling of him filling my mouth. Who knew choking on someone’s cock could be a turn-on?
Releasing my hair, Sin takes in my flushed face. “Okay, kitten?”
My core pulses again, and I’m desperate to continue, to taste him again. “More, Sin. I didn’t tap.”
His gaze darkens, and he growls before fisting my hair hard and thrusting inside of me. He pushes himself deep, barely giving me time to get used to the invasion in my throat. More tears stream down my face, but I suck his length, trying to get more of him, as he pulls back. “That’s my good girl. You like choking on my cock, don’t you?”
Sin increases his pace, thrusting down my throat and using my mouth. The sensation drives me crazy, and my pussy pulses, desperate for contact.
Sin notices me squirming below him, and he growls out, “Touch yourself. Make yourself come while I fuck your throat.”
Not needing to be told twice, I shift, spreading my legs and dipping my hand inside of my shorts. I moan against his cock as my fingers circle my clit.
“Fuck that’s hot. You’re doing such a good job,” Sin praises as he fucks my throat at a bruising pace .
My fingers swirl against my swollen clit, and I know I’m not far from release. My body is wound up tight, and watching Sin take his pleasure from me is doing things to me.
Another breath, and I feel myself starting to convulse as my orgasm plows through me. I moan against Sin’s cock, and he curses in response, “That’s it, kitten, fuck, yes, I’m going to come.”
He pulls my face flush against him as he bottoms out inside of my throat before letting out a guttural groan. I feel his seed spilling deep inside my throat, and he shudders before finally pulling back and releasing my face.
I take deep breaths, trying to calm my racing heart, and Sin leans down to pull me up against him.
He kisses me soundly, his mouth consuming me. I lean into the kiss, letting myself get lost in the pleasure. I press my body into him, and Sin deepens the kiss, hardening against me again.
He releases my mouth just long enough to kiss my neck and whisper, “You did so fucking good, kitten. I’ve fantasized about fucking that pretty mouth ever since I saw you, and again,” he pauses to nip at my throat, “every time you sass me.”
I moan at the contact and am quickly getting on board with going for round two when a knock at the door interrupts us.
Sin tucks himself away before answering, “What?”
Arianna pokes her head in and wrinkles her nose at seeing his arms wrapped around me. I’m assuming she can also tell from my flushed face that we weren’t just discussing the weather .
“First of all, Vivi, I’m so happy you’re awake. Second, you two are gross,” she says, leaning against the doorway.
I give her my best apologetic grin. “I’m so happy you’re back!” and then turn to Sin, “Wait, is everyone back? How long was I out?”
Arianna answers for him, “You were out for almost a whole day. The wards on the Shadow Realm are intense, especially for mortals.” She pauses to tilt her chin at Sin. “But someone got all growly and possessive and refused to leave your side while you were sleeping.”
I frown. “But why is everyone back already? I didn’t think we’d be seeing anyone for a few more weeks, at least.”
Arianna shrugs. “You tell me. Sin yelled at Morgana that something urgent had come up and that we needed to debrief as soon as possible.”
She leans around me, frowning at Sin. “That was hours ago, by the way, and everyone is waiting to hear your news.”
Sin doesn’t look at all apologetic for making everyone wait.
Arianna rolls her eyes at his high-handedness before turning to me, her face lighting up again. “Anyhow, now that you’re up again, want to get dressed? Morgana has everyone gathered in the sitting room. I figured you’d be due to wake up soon and thought I’d make sure Sin wasn’t keeping you holed up with him longer than necessary.”
“Of course!” I exclaim .
Personally, I am mortified that everyone is waiting on us.
Arianna smiles and sends me an air kiss before giving Sin the finger and walking out the door.
I jump to follow her when a pair of strong arms wrap around my waist. “Sin,” I hiss, trying to wiggle out of his hold. “Everyone is waiting on us. I need clothes.” I pause before asking, “Why am I in your room, anyway?”
Sin turns me and caresses my cheek. I automatically lean into his touch. “You’re a people pleaser. No one will be upset that you kept them waiting a few extra minutes. Especially after you just woke up from a blackout. Take your time.” His gaze darkens as he adds, “And you’re in here because it’s where you belong.”
His words have my heart slamming at a wild pace, and a jolt of electricity thrums down my spine. If I stay here another moment longer, I’m not leaving this room again for a good long while.
“I don’t want to keep them waiting. They shouldn’t need to worry like that,” I answer gently, pulling out of his arms. Surprisingly, Sin lets me go, and it takes me less than five minutes to fully dress.
I lead the way, and Sin follows quietly behind me as I try to throw my mess of curls into a bun. It really needs to be washed, and Sin’s hands made a mess of it not long before. Still, I manage to get it tied up and out of my face.
The whole team, minus Damien, is waiting for us in the sitting room. Magnus and Rosie sit together, both looking tense and worried. Arianna is pacing along the back wall behind the couches, and Morgana sits at her desk, hands folded together and looking apprehensive. The soft sound of alarm bells ghosts across the room.
I step inside and head for an empty chair, but Sin beats me to it, sitting and pulling me down on his lap.
I sit ramrod straight, a bit embarrassed to be so close to him in front of the others. But no one bats an eye at us, evidently already well aware of how close Sin and I have become.
Instead, the room is filled with a collective tension. They’re all waiting for the worst.
I decide not to prolong their worries and rip off the proverbial band-aid. My eyes find Morgana’s, and I give her a small smile before blurting out, “So, it turns out you were wrong. Myths are real.”