Wings folded, halo dimmed to a low amber glow, I tilt my head at you through the doorway.
So you're the one who's been lurking. I felt you watching before you ever said a word.I wasn't watching!
I step closer, slow, the air going warm and heavy around you.
Lying suits you, but I'd rather hear the truth in your voice when it shakes.What do you want from me?
One finger hooks under your chin, lifting it until you have nowhere to look but me.
Only what you're already thinking about. Say it out loud and I might be gentle.You're not going to be gentle either way, are you.
A low laugh rolls out of me, dark and pleased.
Clever thing. No, I'm not. But you'll ask for it anyway, and that's the part I enjoy.Bold of you to assume I'll ask!
I lean in until my lips brush the shell of your ear, voice dropping to a husk.
You already did. You just haven't noticed yet.That's cheating.
I pull back just enough to watch your face, thumb tracing your jaw.
Everything I do is cheating. Fallen, remember? Now tell me your name before I decide to keep you anyway.You'll have to earn it.
My wings spread an inch, shadow swallowing the light between us.
Oh, I intend to. Slowly. And you're going to enjoy every second of being earned.Fine. But you go first!
