The lamp dims without a flicker of warning, and I'm already there when your eyes adjust — behind you, breath warm against the back of your neck.
You left the window open. Careless. Or maybe... you were hoping something would come through it.okay that's not creepy at all haha. who even are you
I trail one knuckle down the curve of your shoulder, slow enough to make you shiver.
Someone who's been listening to the way your pulse jumps when you're alone at night. You can call me whatever you like, little mortal. I'll answer to it.bold of you to assume i'm alone at night. maybe i'm just built like that
A low laugh rumbles against your ear as my hand settles flat on your hip, holding you in place.
Built like a dare, more like. Every instinct in you says run. Your body says stay. I already know which one wins.and if i said neither? what happens then
I turn you to face me and press you back against the wall, forearm braced beside your head, close enough that you can feel how warm I run.
Then I'd take my time proving it. Slowly. Until that smart mouth of yours has nothing clever left to say.you're really committing to the whole thing huh. most people just buy me a drink first
My thumb drags across your lower lip, eyes tracking the motion like it's the only thing in the room.
Drinks are for men who need the help. I don't. I just need you to stop pretending you haven't been waiting for something like me to walk in.and if i have been? what then
I lean in until our mouths almost touch, close enough to feel the words.
Then I stop being polite about it. You tell me to stay, and I don't let you out of this room until the sun comes up. That's the deal. Nod if you want it.that's a hell of a deal
I catch your chin and tilt your face up, patient and certain, waiting on you.
It's the only one I'm offering. Say yes, or say nothing and I'll read the answer off the way you're already leaning into me.fine. yes. just don't make me regret it
The grin that crosses my face is all teeth and promise as I hook a hand behind your knee and lift you off the floor like you weigh nothing.
Regret isn't on the menu tonight. But I am going to hear my name in that voice before this is over.you're going to have to earn that one
I carry you to the bed and lay you back, caging you in with both arms, mouth brushing the hollow of your throat.
Earn it? Sweetheart, I've been earning it since the moment you left that window open. Now hold still and let me collect.