Chapter 101
ALEX
I rolled over in Luca’s bed—our bed—shocked to find my handsome Devil sleeping beside me. He never slept more than a few hours before work, family, or his inner demons pulled him from his slumber.
Not like my dreams were any better. The past and the uncertainty of my future haunted me.
I curled up on a stack of pillows, staring at his powerful jaw, those full lips I could kiss forever, and his long, black eyelashes that fanned out against his olive skin.
He was beautiful.
And mine.
A smile tugged at my lips as I brushed my fingers over his smooth cheek.
The ring on my left hand gleamed in the sunlight that filtered through the French doors.
My heart swelled with joy at seeing his mother’s engagement ring on my finger.
I didn’t feel worthy of stepping into my idol’s shoes, and yet we were getting married in two weeks.
Growing up, I never had a family. It was always just Aiden and me. But now that I was about to become a Salvatore, I finally had a friend in Kali and a legion of men who would kill for me.
I grazed my fingers along his jaw, inspecting his perfect bone structure, considering my next painting, when his eyes shot open.
“You either want to paint me or fuck. Which one is it?”
I laughed into the pillow. “Paint. I’m not sure I can handle fucking you until the pain goes away.”
“Did I spank your ass too hard?”
I nodded.
He smirked. “Maybe you’ll learn your lesson. Don’t challenge me, D.”
“I got caught up in the moment. It felt good.”
He curled his muscular arm around me. “Is my baby girl sore?” His lips brushed my nose. “You want me to kiss your bruises better?”
Over the years, I kissed all his scars, whispering that he was safe and there for him. Luca rarely showed me the same kindness, and I wasn’t about to turn down his offer.
“Yes, please.”
He flipped me onto my stomach and got on top of me.
Starting at my shoulders, he massaged my skin, working the tension from my muscles.
His cock hardened against my ass, his intimate touch creating a direct link to my pussy.
Within seconds of the sensual massage, liquid heat pooled between my thighs, my core aching for him.
He dipped his head down, his lips inches from my ear. “Already wet for me, Queen D?” Luca nibbled on my skin. “You smell so good, baby. You awaken the animal inside me.”
I rolled my head to the side. “Think you can take it slow?”
Luca inched his way down my back, his fingers working their magic on my body. He rubbed my slick folds from behind. “You make me crazy, woman. The thought of anyone touching you…”
“Don’t go there, Luca. If anyone can protect me from your enemies, it’s you.”
He slid his cock into my wetness, breaking through my inner walls in one quick thrust. With his chest against my back, he held my hand on the mattress, weaving our fingers together as he took his time.
My body relaxed once I realized he was honoring my wish.
Slow and steady, Luca took me from behind, but without his usual roughness.
There was no spanking, choking, or pain.
Before I was about to come, Luca pulled out, and his tongue replaced his cock. I buried my face in the pillow, one moan after another pouring out of me. He spread my lips apart with his tongue, consuming me with each flick.
A wave of heat rushed down my arms and legs, on the verge of another orgasm that Luca denied me. He left me panting and begging for more, then flipped me onto my back.
“Is this my punishment for not wanting to fuck?”
He shook his head, wiping my juices from his mouth. “I’m taking my time with you. Decide, baby. Rough or slow?”
“Slow.”
“Patience.” He rolled his thumb across my lips. “You’ll come.”
Luca wrapped my legs around his back and buried himself inside me.
Our eyes met as he stretched me out, making room for his cock one inch at a time.
He raised my arms above my head, slipping his fingers between mine as he made love to me.
His movements were slow and passionate, and an intense wave of pleasure shot throughout my body.
His lips grazed mine, the heat from his breath warming my skin. “Feel good, baby?”
“Yes,” I whispered.
He rocked his hips and sucked my bottom lip into his mouth. “I could fuck you all day, baby girl.”
“You’re not fucking me.” I raked my fingers through his hair. “This is love.”
He silenced me with his lips, forcing his tongue into my mouth.
My body hummed as if made of electricity.
Every nerve ending in my body came alive at once, set on fire by the orgasm working its way down my spine.
Luca groaned with each flick of his tongue, pumping his cock into me with so much care and love.
When I came, his mouth covered mine, silencing my screams. Long after he spilled his cum inside me, he kissed me, making me forget about everything but him.
In his arms, I was not in danger.
His family was not under attack.
And he loved me.
Luca rolled off me. “No time for sleeping, baby girl. The Founders’ Ball is tonight.”
I lay my head on his chest. “Do I have to take over for my grandmother?”
He nodded. “It’s your birthright as it’s mine to be the leader of The Devil’s Knights.”
“Is it safe to leave the estate?”
“We’re going to the marina. I think we can make it there and back without getting shot.”
I tapped his shoulder and groaned. “Don’t make jokes about getting shot.”
“I will be with you at all times. So will the Knights. Cal Kurti and his men are dead. Marcello sent a team to Albania to finish his father and the rest of their associates.”
“I’m worried about The Carver,” I choked out.
“He’s waiting until our wedding to take you,” he said confidently.
“You don’t know that for sure.”
“It’s what I would do. My father and brothers agree. You’re safe with us.”
“I don’t doubt your skills.” Sinking my teeth into my lip, I fisted the sheets between my fingers. “It’s just…”
Luca ran his fingers through my messy hair. “You can’t spend the rest of your life worrying. Trust me. We have until the wedding.”
“Is this really what you want to remember on our wedding day? Maybe we should move the date back until after you find The Carver.”
“I won’t let our enemies destroy our wedding,” he promised, his tone severe. “But you need to understand this is our only chance of eliminating the threat against us.”
I had always put my faith in Luca, so I nodded.
“Okay. But if our perfect day is a nightmare, we’ll elope in the Mediterranean.”
“It won’t come to that.” He tapped my ass, a smirk in place. “Get your sexy ass in the shower. Help Kali and the Belles prepare for tonight’s event.”
I kissed his lips. “So bossy.”
“You love it when I boss you around.” Luca carried me into the bathroom. “Tonight is a night you will never forget, my queen.”
“And why is that?”
“It’s a surprise,” he said with a wink.