Tempted by Sin (A Dark Stalker Romance #1)

Chapter 23

CHAPTER TWENTY-THREE

Ace

I step forward, my eyes locked with hers. “Tell me what you want.”

Paetyn blinks at me, those soft green eyes piercing through my soul. “You,” she murmurs, her voice as sweet as her scent.

Fuck me .

That one word would be my undoing.

Everything about this woman is intoxicating and messes with my fucking head. All I want is to keep her locked up in this house so she will never have to leave me again or go home to the cheating fucker who doesn’t deserve her.

Hell, I don’t deserve her, but I’m selfish enough to keep her.

“Me?” I say, rolling the word around my mouth as I brush my chest against hers. She shudders, but holds my gaze. My hand grazes hers, the heat from her skin lighting a fire in my veins. “And what do you want me to do, little bird? Say the word and I’ll make it happen.”

She swallows hard, strands of silver hair falling delicately around her soft features. Paetyn is the most beautiful woman I have ever had the pleasure of laying eyes on. Anytime another man looks in her direction, it takes every ounce of self-control I have to not rip their eyes from their skull. But that would land in a load of trouble I didn’t want to deal with. But it didn’t stop me from imagining the scenario in my head as I watched from a distance, ensuring her safety.

If she so much as asked me to jump, I wouldn’t fucking hesitate to say how high.

“Can we…” Paetyn clears her throat and wrings her hands in the small space between our bodies. “Go up to your room?”

“And do what?”

Her cheeks turn a light shade of pink and she drops her eyes to the ground. “Don’t make me say it, Ace.”

I bite back a smile at how adorable she is when she’s embarrassed. I know exactly what she wants. When I opened the chest in my room the last time she was here, revealing a side to me not many women have had the privilege to see, I saw the way her eyes lit up with excitement and curiosity. It was as if I had unlocked a whole new world for her, one she didn’t know she craved.

It took everything in me not to go all in that night and push her limits. But I knew I would be playing with fire if I had. Considering she had likely never been tied up before, especially not with that vanilla-ass motherfucker she’s dating, I didn’t want to push the boundaries of what she was comfortable with.

The moment I bound her hands behind her back and heard the hitch in her breath as her body trembled with excitement and anticipation, I knew I had unlocked a hidden desire she didn’t know she possessed. And ever since that night, I haven’t been able to stop thinking about how fucking stunning she looked in that position with her ass in the air, pussy dripping for me . Every sound she made for me has been playing on a loop in my mind like a fucking broken record, and I’ve been dying to add to the collection.

I tuck a strand of silver hair behind her ear and cup her cheek, holding her gaze steady. “Okay, I won’t. But I will make sure you’re screaming my name with that pretty little mouth of yours.”

Her eyes widen as excitement and desire cloud those pretty eyes of hers.

Without saying a word, I wrap my hands around the back of her thighs and hoist her up. At the same time her toned legs wrap around my waist, I attach my lips to hers, needing to fucking feel every inch of her. I didn’t get the chance to kiss her last time because I was too caught up in the moment, so I have a lot of catching up to do.

Our mouths clash in an inferno of heat and lust. My hands tighten around her thighs as I blindly walk to the staircase, taking each step from memory. Paetyn’s hands are in my hair, tugging on the roots as her mouth moves effortlessly with mine. A soft groan sounds from the back of her throat when I swipe my tongue over her bottom lip.

If I wasn’t a patient man, I would fucking take her right here on the staircase like a wild animal.

But she wants more, and I’m more than willing to give that to her.

I kick the door open to my bedroom and blindly feel for the light switch with one hand while the other moves to grip her perky ass, kneading the skin. That earns me a deep moan as light illuminates the room.

I reluctantly break the kiss to place her on the ground in front of the bed. We’re both panting as we stare at each other, our chests heaving. Without breaking eye contact, I shove the coat off her shoulders. The material has barely hit the floor before I reach for the hem of her T-shirt and discard the item beside me.

My eyes rake over her impressive chest concealed by a red lace bra.

I finger the strap, tilting my head to the side. “Did you wear this just for me, little bird?”

Paetyn opens her mouth to respond, but the words die in her throat when I press my lips against hers, capturing the sounds like a greedy bastard. I make quick work of her jeans, shoving the material down her thighs until she was in nothing but her matching underwear.

God, this woman is fucking stunning. A work of art, really.

“Ace,” she moans against my lips when I pull away, her breathing coming out in heavy pants. “Please.”

“Please what?” I encourage as I take a step back, admiring the beauty before me. Every curve of her body and every freckle littering her creamy skin has already been committed to memory the moment I first laid eyes on her, but seeing her in this state brings with it a whole new wave of possessiveness that I can’t ignore.

“Touch me,” she whispers, her eyes searching my face. “Do whatever you want.”

My eyes nearly bulge out of my head. “You—what?”

A sly grin turns up the corner of her mouth as she runs a hand down my chest, toying with the hem of my black T-shirt. “I’m all yours, Ace.”

Fuck me.

This woman is going to be the death of me.

“That’s a dangerous game you’re playing,” I strangle out, unable to get my fucking heart under control as she snatches it from my chest. “I hope you know that.”

She nods as her hand slips beneath the fabric, gliding over the muscles in my abdomen. “I know.”

“And you will be at my mercy.”

“I know.”

Fuck me .

I reach back to fist the fabric of my shirt before roughly tugging it over my head, letting it fall on the ground with the rest of Paetyn’s clothes. “Don’t say I didn’t warn you, little bird.”

Paetyn releases a low gasp when I hook a finger around the thin material of her panties and rip it from her body, the torn fabric joining the pile at our feet. Her heated eyes are on me when I reach behind her and expertly unhook her bra, the material falling away effortlessly.

A low hum sounds from my throat as I grab one of her perky tits in my hand, the skin smooth and soft against mine. Paetyn tips her head back as I roll the nipple between my fingers, pinching the rosy bud until she moans.

“Get on the bed,” I order, my voice low. “Lie on your back and put your arms above your head.”

A shudder rolls through her body before she exhales a shaky breath and turns on her heels. I watch with heated eyes and a painfully hard cock as she saunters around the bed and crawls onto the mattress, ass in the air and pussy dripping. She settles on her back and does as she’s told, raising her arms above her head so they rest against the mound of pillows. Thick silver strands splay around her head like a halo.

This woman truly is a fucking angel.

I roll my shoulders back and walk over to the chest to the right of the bed frame. Paetyn’s eyes follow my movement, watching with curiosity and anticipation. Since she has given me the green light to do whatever I like with her, I have something in mind that I know will drive her crazy.

With the vibrator and handcuffs in hand, I turn around, a lazy grin taking over. Paetyn’s eyes widen upon seeing the two items in my hand and she wriggles on the spot, clenching her thighs together as her heated emerald eyes stay locked on me.

With two easy steps, I’m kneeling on the mattress beside Paetyn’s head. I grip her right wrist and pull it toward the anchor attached to the wooden headboard. The handcuffs are metal but black fur lines the inside for comfort. Sliding the handcuff through the anchor, I secure one side around her wrist before reaching for the other and securing that one.

Leaning back to admire my handiwork, I strangle out a low growl at the sight of Paetyn’s arms flush against her cheeks, pushing her perfect tits together. The thought of another man seeing her like this fills me with murderous thoughts, made worse by knowing she has a fiancé.

Not for much longer if I have anything to do with it .

“Comfortable?” I ask, dragging my tongue over my bottom lip.

Paetyn pulls against the restraint but is unable to move. Her eyes flick to me and I lose my breath at the sight of her flushed cheeks and heaving chest.

I’m fucking doomed .

“As I can be,” she admits, her voice barely above a whisper.

“Good.” I get off the bed and walk back to the chest, retrieving one last item. “I almost forgot this.”

When I return to the bed, Paetyn’s eyes widen at the black silk eye mask lying in my hand.

“You’re going to blindfold me?” Her body is trembling, but I know it’s from excitement and not fear. I can hear it in her voice.

“Is that a problem?” I ask as I kneel beside her, my head tilted to the side.

Her throat works to swallow whatever is in her mouth before shaking her head. “Not at all.”

“Good, but you don’t have much of a choice, remember?”

With that, I slip the mask over her eyes, focusing on the way her breathing grows heavy. My cock is aching to be freed from the confinement of my jeans, but I need to be patient. If my little bird wants a distraction, then I’m going to bring her a world of pain and pleasure that has her forgetting her name.

I grab the vibrator off the mattress and move to settle between Paetyn’s thighs. They’re clenched, but not for much longer. I place both hands on either side of her thighs and pry them apart, earning a sharp gasp from Paetyn. Losing the ability to see will heighten each move I make, leaving her wondering what I’m going to do next.

“If you close your legs, I’m going to punish you.”

Paetyn exhales a shaky breath and nods.

I trace a finger up her inner thigh and through her slick folds, arousal coating my skin. “Good girl.” I pull away and slip my finger between my lips, desperate for a teasing taste of her.

She’s the best damn thing I’ve ever tasted.

The vibrator switches on, the sound almost deafening in the room. Paetyn swallows hard, fighting the urge to wriggle where she lays. I grin as I lower the device to her dripping pussy. The moment the spinning head touches her, a loud cry bursts from her lips as she pushes her head back against the pillows. It’s on the lowest setting and yet it’s driving her crazy.

“You like that?” I groan out, unable to take my eyes off the way her body trembles and her fingers curl into her palms. “Do you want more?”

Paetyn nods, her bottom lip tucked harshly between her teeth as she presses herself further into the mattress.

Just when her toes begin to curl, an orgasm fast approaching, I pull the vibrator away. Paetyn cries out in frustration over the loss of contact, which only makes me grin from ear to ear.

Oh, this is going to be fucking fun.

“What was that?” I offer. “I asked if you wanted more but got no answer.”

“Please, Ace,” Paetyn moans, chest heaving with each breath. “Give me more.”

“Your wish is my command.”

I return the vibrator to her pussy and watch as her body writhes under the vibration, desperately chasing a release I’m not going to give. Yet . Paetyn moans, the sound like fucking music to my ears as she fights to keep her legs apart.

I’m itching to reach out and touch her, taste her, fucking claim her. But I hold back only because I know once I do get my hands on her, I won’t be able to stop myself from taking every last inch of her for myself. I’m a fucking depraved man when it comes to this woman, so I need to reign in the beast for a little longer while I play with her.

Much like before, just when she is about to come, I pull the vibrator away.

“What the fuck, Ace,” she growls, panting. The frustration of being brought to the edge only to be snatched away is evident in her voice and the way she’s likely shooting daggers at me through the eye mask.

I smirk, unable to stop myself. “What? Is there something you want?”

“Yes,” she groans, voice ragged. “I want you to fuck me.”

Good lord . Her words are like a bolt of electricity straight to my cock.

“Is that right?” I hum, turning the vibrator over in my hand.

“Please,” she whines, her tongue darting out to swipes across her bottom lip. “I need you.”

My heart slams against my rib cage and all plans to drive her crazy go out the fucking window. Those three words are like a nuclear bomb going off in my chest. Who knew hearing her say something as simple as that would be enough to break my resolve and shove logic out the window?

I’m fucking done for .

With a grunt, I drop the vibrator on the mattress beside me and hastily unbutton my jeans. A growl bursts from my throat the moment I pull out my painfully hard cock, my eyes locked on her naked frame lying sprawled out over my bed.

“Come here.” I grab both of her ankles and tug her forward, stretching her arms further. She cries out at the sudden change in pressure on her shoulders. “You asked for this, little bird. Begged me even.”

“Ace,” she moans, squeezing her thighs against my waist as I pump my cock. “ Please .”

“Fuck,” I hiss, all patience out the fucking window.

I shove a hand through my hair before gripping her ankles and tugging them up so they rested on my shoulders, lining her pussy up with my cock. The crown nudged her entrance, slicking me with her arousal. Paetyn groaned as I slide deeper, her walls tightening around me like a fucking warm blanket.

When I bottom out, my head drops forward and a groan bursts from my lips. Once I’ve caught my breath, I reach for the vibrator again and switch it on. Paetyn struggles against the handcuffs when the sound reaches her.

“What are you doing?” Her voice is barely above a whisper. “Ace?”

I don’t respond with words and instead growl as I lower the device to her pussy, reveling in the way she tips her head back and cries out my name.

I feel like a deranged beast as I draw my hips back to drive into her at a punishing pace while the vibrator works her clit. An ungodly sound falls from her mouth as I fuck her, the double boost of pleasure quickly driving her to the brink of no return.

Strands of inky waves fall over my eyes as I focus on where our bodies connect and the black vibrator dancing over her swollen nub. A filthy groan sounds in the air as I grip her hip with my free hand, angling her body to allow me to drive into her deeper, hitting the spot I know drives her crazy.

Our harsh breathing mixes in a symphony of lust that only adds to the fire burning deep in my core. Paetyn cries out my name and fists her hands tightly as she receives each punishing thrust. Her perky tits bounce wildly, drawing my attention to them before I sweep my gaze upward to the plump lights formed in a tight O.

This woman is fucking perfection. And she’s all mine.

“Come on my cock, Pae,” I ground out, struggling to hold on.

Paetyn is a breathless mess as she writhes beneath me, body trembling as she dashes to the edge. She opens her mouth to speak, but only a puff of air escapes.

Moments later, her walls tighten around my cock, stealing every ounce of air from my lungs as she comes on my cock. Her legs shake on my shoulders as she cries out my name.

I growl as I slam into her, increasing the intensity of her orgasm as I chase my own. Every muscle in my body is wound tight as I thrust into her one last time before exploding. I drop my head as I empty inside of her, sweat slicking my skin and my breathing ragged.

My vision blurs at the edges as I try to gather myself. The room is silent besides our harsh breathing, neither of us making a move to speak or move a muscle.

I flick my eyes up to Paetyn where she lay perfectly still, her breathing slowly evening out, her lips slightly parted. Her smooth skin is covered in a light sheen of sweat, and I would love nothing more than to lick every inch of her perfect body.

“Fucking hell,” I murmur as I pull out of her, already missing the connection we just shared. “What the hell are you doing to me?”

When Paetyn doesn’t respond, my brows crease. Sliding her legs off my shoulders, I move to her side and pull back the sleeping mask. To my surprise, her eyes are closed. She makes no move to open them.

I lean back and study her for a moment, realization slowly creeping in.

Did she pass out because of the intensity with which I fucked her?

I chuckle lowly and shake my head. Well, this is a first for me. But a valid one considering Paetyn is new to this world and just how intense it can be. She doesn’t know just how far I’m capable of pushing a person beyond their limits. But I can’t blame her for succumbing to exhaustion after being on such a high. If she is going to be with me, it’s something I’m going to have to get her used to.

I release her from the constraints of the handcuffs and settle her on the pillows like the delicate flower she is. The back of my knuckle grazes over her flushed cheeks as I admire every detail of her face, unable to look away. I lean forward to press my lips to her forehead, savoring the scent of coconut shampoo and the warmth of her skin.

She truly has fucked up my life in a way I never thought possible. Before her, I was controlled and calm. But ever since she blew through me like a fucking hurricane, I’m anything but calm. All I want to do is protect her and never let her out of my sight. My obsession with wanting to be with her every second of every day is borderline delusional and possibly criminal, but I don’t give a fuck. I would do anything for this woman if she asked, without hesitation.

Somehow, she reached into my chest, tore my black heart from where it sat, and shoved it into her pocket. I don’t think she knows she has done it, but she will soon. In fact, I want her to keep it forever because I have no plans to ever let her go.

And I will pry her from that motherfucker’s cold, dead hands if I have to.