Eternal Magic | a Monster Ball Novella by Randi Cooley Wilson

Author:Randi Cooley Wilson [Wilson, Randi Cooley]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Randi Cooley Wilson

8

A Sinful Moment

Dragneel

Silence falls between us. Even the seductive song the band is playing has somehow managed to fade away. I stare down into Katya’s dark gaze and guide her in my arms. She gives me a look that’s half confused, half hate-filled, and I find it endearing. It makes me lose my breath for a second.

In a different world, she and I would probably be something amazing.

But that isn’t this world.

And in this world, we both want to bring life back to the dead.

Just in different ways.

“You’re right,” she concedes.

I hold my breath.

“I hate that I have so much weakness and darkness in my soul, my blood,” she admits.

“Everyone has darkness in them. Some are just better at wielding it than others.”

“Like you?” A small smile graces her lips, and my heart stops at the sight.

“Like me.”

“I admire that you want to save others using eternal magic, Dragneel. I do. I wish to fuck that someone had saved me with it. But the reality is they didn’t. I owe the priestess who saved me a great deal. I gave her my word that I would protect the dagger. I can’t go back on my word.”

I nod. I know how important it is for mages to keep their word.

I respect it.

That doesn’t mean I won’t get her to bend to my will.

“Her blood stains your soul,” I whisper. “That doesn’t mean she owns it.”

Katya’s grip on me tightens as she searches my gaze. “It’s complicated.”

I’m used to harsh realities.

To darkness.

Concepts I live with, daily.

My hands release her waist and slide up the sides of her body to her arms. They run along each of the delicate limbs before I cling to her wrists, my thumbs caressing the soft skin beneath my fingertips. Katya relaxes under my touch, and I grip her a little tighter.

When she closes her eyes and presses closer, I inhale.

For the first time in years, I want to be the guy who steals the light, the good, and keeps it.

Just for once.

Then, maybe I’d have some peace.

I pull her closer to my chest and inhale the air around her hair. She smells sweet like plums and wine. Releasing one of her wrists, I wrap her hair around my hand, exposing her collarbone.

Gently, I press my lips against the warmth of her skin and over the steady beat of her pulse. The even beat makes me feel like I can breathe without the darkness. I know it will only last for so long before it creeps back in, demanding to retake control. But I like this feeling.

Without thinking, I lift my head and slam my mouth against hers.

Katya clings to me, her fingers pressing into the back of my neck as she slowly parts her lips. I take advantage of the opening and push my tongue into her mouth. My reaction to her kiss is violent as she kisses me with an unnerving gentleness. Her tongue is smooth against mine, subtle as she takes her time exploring my mouth.

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