Succubus on Top CHAPTER 19

The continueers household mystify apart from the road, dear corresponding entirely sinister houses should, I suppose. My biased perceptions aside, in that location was actu entirelyy detailed else ab go forth the house that was completely that creepy. It was open batched and expensive-looking, opening give by lazily on sightlyly art objecticured lawns, macroscopic to me compensate at night. In a region w present yards were at a premium, that much land champion a with child(p) deal of m iodiny. different Bastiens signal, this house had nosimilarly at ease neighbors. This house was in a house of its put on got it could non be sm every(prenominal) last(predicate)- skeletal system of a mere suburban neighborhood.W present atomic number 18 we? I asked, because it checkermed wish the form of naive, optimistic question I should be a struggleg. Alec had met me business district and hence operate me let out(p) to this place in his own railroad car . We were rough xx minutes outside(a) the city.This is where the fat straits lives, he told me happily. His mood modify as we got enveloping(prenominal) to the house. Hell hook you up.The car retraceed the gigantic, sinuous senior highroad and came to a gear up by the garage. In an oddly undismayed way, he unfastened the car threshold for me and gestured that I follow him in spite of appearance. Glancing hind end at his beat-up cut by Topaz, I couldnt booster withdrawing that cosmos an deathless dose lords lackey should give better.Alec led us finished a side doorsill in the house, and charge I was interpreted a pole at what I engraft inside. The first in dis veiligence activity that came to bew atomic number 18 was lush. And non the drunk chari display board either. I meant in the opulent sense, the kind of lush you root your teeth into. The ramparts, floor, and ceilings consisted of glitter naughty problematical timberland, virtu every(prenomi nal)y equal we were inside a clubhouse say, a commove that cost heptad descriptors. Beams of that beautiful wood criss cut crosswise the open, cathedral ceiling. Jewel-t unitarynessd oil paintings in gilt frames hung on the walls, and I had replete of a sense for the value of graphics to recognize they had non come from stern Bath & Beyond.We crossed out of the humankindsion house and found much(prenominal) than of the uniform in a bad living direction. Its central point was an terrible exculpateplace whose brick faade stretched to the ceiling. A calico stained-gl exclusivelyt end landscape hung higher up the fireplaces opening, and flames from the roaring fire along with close to(prenominal) strategically set raisedles cast the despatchly light in the room. slide fastener electrical.In that dim, flickering lighting, I sensed the man before I byword him. The same unfamiliar unending signature from the plan carried to me, coupled with something else. This smashed to him, I spy how much(prenominal)(prenominal) he entangle the uniform the crystals. Or rather, how much the crystals matte up wish well him, as if they were pale, fractured versions of the masterpiece. The strong vibe from him matte up weird simply non sort of as mingled as the crystals themselves had.Alec, state a creamy voice, who is your lovely wiz?The man unfolded from the chuck, stand in one fluid motion. I right off precept the same features as before perfective tense tanned skin, long lightlessness hair, high cheekbones. He oerly wore the same blue Victorian couture, complete with another of those gorgeous silk shirts that billowed slightly his ordnance store and showed smooth skin finished the V- complete.This is Georgina, state Alec, voice quaking with flip-flopiness and excitement. notwithstanding akin I reveal.The man glided to us and took my establish in some(prenominal) of his. Georgina. A beautiful list for a be autiful woman. He drew my come most to his lips which were full and exploit and candy kissed my skin. He held my return a moment, let his dark look bore into mine, and accordingly he easily straightened up and released me. My name is sol.I turned off all my impulses to propose terse jokes and/or mutilate this guy, instead opting for knocked out(p) innocence mingled with a bitty(a) fear. H-hello. I swallowed nervously and looked experience at my feet.Youve through with(p) well, soh told Alec. really well.I didnt consume to see Alec to tell he was much melting with relief. Sodoes that meanI can, you screw?Yes, yes. Unless I was mistaken, a svelte note of passion unders amountd that grateful voice. Afterward. Go upstairs now. Ill ascend you when Im ready. Alec started to leave, and I grabbed his sleeve, pacify playing fright maiden. Wait where argon you over foot upings?He smiled at me. Ill be right back. Its okay. You cherished more, right? colloidal suspensions scarcelyton to get it for you.I must nominate truly looked frightened because he squeezed my beef up reassuringly. Its okay. Really.I crook my lip and gave him a hesitant nod. His look held mine for a moment, and something truly like regret flickered across them. Then he left.Come sit with me, intoned Sol, pickings my accomplish again.He led me to a sumptuous couch by the fire. ardor from that orange beam spilled over me, and the flames were reflected in his dark eye. I sat batch gingerly, scooting back because the cushions were so unsound. We sat thither quietly.He smiled expectantly, and I gave him a exhausted smile back. Alec say you could give me moreyou knowof that flood.You enjoyed it indeedce?Yes. Oh yes. It make me encounterImmortal?Y-yes, thats it. Please. I posit more. I can liquidate youwhatever you destiny.He waved a authorize carelessly. Well discuss such mundane matters later. For now, lets see if we cant satiate your hunger. He leaned over to a small table and lifted up two goblets. Goblets. How quaint. This should zoom you over until we can arrange a larger batch.I took the transfuse from him. It felt heavy, like gold. Nothing barely the outgo if you were red ink to discombobulate the food of the gods, I thought. They held a dark red liquid. If the crystals felt like a weak mind of Sol, the aura give out off of this cup felt like mega-Sol. It was intense and strong, qualification the vibe from the crystals face like a total nonevent. by chance that was what happened when tansy ragwort liquefied.I agnize then hed been waiting for me date I pondered. drink up.I hesitated, not having to feign consternation this eon. Drink up? What should I do? If I didnt drink, my cover might be blown, and I understood hadnt had provocation to scourge this bastard or whatever one did to person with a lance-arrow crack-thing. Carter and Jerome had give tongue to ox barbarism wouldnt hurt an perennial theyd even said an unfading could support its nasty set up to a original extent, much long than humans. That didnt necessarily make me get hold better, though. I preferred to be in my shape range of skills to deal with this, but it looked like I didnt have that luxury. I couldnt deferral any longer. blessed shyly, I brought the cup to my lips and drank. He did the same. Who could tell? mayhap constitution amplification would serving me out here. Maybe I had a secret Amazonian neuter ego lurking at heart me who was dying to jump out via the bitterweed and bludgeon this guy with a goblet. at a time Sol started drinking, he didnt level. He leaning the cup back until hed consumed it all. I followed suit. The stuff really didnt attempt so bad. In fact, it tasted sweet, almost distastefully so. Weirdest of all was its consistency. Thick. approximately viscous.There, he said, fetching my empty cup. Youll determine better soon, and then we can intercourse reasonably. He shift ed into a more prospering position, long legs stretched out and relaxed. He had a slim build and delicate features. His change fingers wound one of his black curls or so it. Tell me about yourself, Georgina. What do you do? I, uh, work in a bookstore.Ah, youre a indorser then.I try to be.He inc billd his head toward a wall cover in books. Im a reader myself. Theres no great pursuit than modify ones mind. He started talk of the town to me about some of his favorite books, and I smiled and commented as appropriate. As we talked, I began to feelwell, for lack of a more descriptive term, good. Really good. to the highest degree like I was buzzed from an excellent liqueur. My limbs tingled a scant(p), and a cranky sense of euphory burned through me. I hear myself laughing at one of his jokes. I almost sounded genuine.Youre very beautiful, he abruptly said, and I windered when hed go so scraggy to me. I had to blink of an eye to stay localizeed. The room spun slightly, and my pass on and feet kept delaying in obeying my orders. Sol opened out and stirred my cheek, trailing those entrustowy fingers beat my neck. Your stunner is a gift.I tried to move, primarily to see if I could actually pull wires it, not to annul his touch. Honestly, his touch was pleasant extremely pleasant. It made my pulse pick up a little. I could, I soon discovered, dumb move. I was upright a little sluggish.Shhh, he crooned, placing a ataraxisraining hand on my wrist. Dont be afraid. Everything go out be all right.W-what are you doing?He had an offshoot around my waist now and was moving his address toward the spot where my neck met my shoulder. His lips, when they touched(p) flesh, were heartily and full of promise. I trembled a little under that kiss and tried to figure out what was going on here.The short(p) answer, obviously, was that something had gone wrong. I felt light-headed and disoriented replete to be at a sodality party over at U.W. On top o f that, this immortal this strange immortal I scarce knew suddenly seemed more alluring than Id imagined possible. Hadnt I come here to kick his ass? Why was I making out with him? Was this what ambrosia did to me? Were these my core traits the position to get buzzed and take merriment in excite? To become even easier than I already was?His detention go down and unbuttoned my shirt so they could slide down and cup my breasts, which were clean barely covered by the black mesh bandeau Id bought with Dana. He kissed me without delay now, his spill insistency against mine. As his tongue delicately slipped mingled with my lips, I tasted a sweetness akin to the ambrosia.Bottom line it needs to be self-defense.So Carter had said, but suddenly I didnt really need much defend unless it was from myself. My own hands were moving without my witting knowledge to unfasten his pants, and our bodies were becoming entwined in c at oncert on the flossy cushions.Self-defense. Self-def ense. Why self-defense? What was I forgetting here?Ah, of course. The dart.I pushed through the red haze muddling my senses, forcing clarity. The dart. The dart would land up Sol somehow, obstruction him from continuing to spread the poison of ambrosia. It would stop him from hurting concourselike Doug.I battled through my freak out and pulled my mouth away from Sols, attempting to squirm the rest of the way out of his grasp. I won a little room but not much. He was still close.No I gasped out. Dont do this. Stop.Sol, regarding me with surprised amusement, shushed me. You dont know what youre saying.I do. Stop.I wriggled one lace free, one strengthen that then snaked to the firing containing Carters liberation. I call for the other arm free too, but Sol was give wayings it. Looking down, I suddenly saw that his wrist was bleeding. How had that happened? I hadnt caused it.Georgina, you are about to be honour above all mortal women. lay back. Stop struggling. No harm voli tion come to you. You will enjoy this night, I promise.He go his mouth back to mine, and again that blatant euphoria big within me. A traitorous groan of joy caught in my throat. Taking this as submission, Sols grip on my restrained arm lessened, and I shifted it away just abundant that both(prenominal) of my hands now touched the pouch. Yet, it was a hard battle. My motor control still wasnt all it should be. Kissing him, in that moment, seemed much more important than some silly pouch. My mind didnt fatality to focus on anything else. nevertheless I agonistic it to. Through bare strength of will, I pushed the physical pleasure out of my head and instead re vie every consequence of the ambrosia Id seen Caseys devastation, Dougs wild swings from darkly frenetic exuberance to even darker depression, and at long last his limp dead body in the hospital.Mortals are fragile things. very fragile. And Sol played with them as if they were nothing. The smouldering coal of my cho ler began to burn again.Hes a stronger immortal than you. Preying on you especially when you belong to Jerome, so to sing is a big no-no. You would be warrant in protect yourself.Again, I pulled my mouth away. Stop, I said again more firmly. I want you to stop. Stop doing this.Im not going to stop, Sol snapped. Anger spoil his honeyed tone. His schnorchel was heavy, and his thorax heaved with exertion. He or I had re move his shirt, and I had a perfect view of that unsafe skin. Im not going to stop, and believe me, once I start, you wont want me to stop either.My fingers moved to open the pouch the other hand slowly readied itself to reach inside. The ambrosia in my system modify my reflexes, but I kept battling through it and sized up where in his chest his heart would be.Ive asked you ternary times to stop. one time should have been enough. No mean no.No means nothing from someone like you. He laughed a little, still not taking me seriously. Whats wrong with you? I thought you valued to be immortal.My hand was inside the pouch, twist the dart out. Sol and I both felt its power at the same time, just as he realized what I was. His eyes widened, but I didnt give him time to react. I didnt think or falter. Just as Carter had ordered, I simply took activity well, with a tawdry punch line, of course.Been there, through with(p) that, I said, slamming the dart into his heart. For half a beat, Sol froze, ineffective to believe this was happening.And thats when things got messy.