Destroy My Life In You
Chapter 77: Deeper than Desire [R18]

Chapter 77: Deeper than Desire [R18]

The air through the island was quiet, the environment crispy and untouched by the modern world. Towering trees swayed gently in the breeze, their leaves rustling like whispers from an ancient past.

Ravenna leaned against the window, her facing tracing invisible patterns on the glass. The place was extremely peaceful and serene than she had expected.

"It’s beautiful, " She murmured.

Alaric, with one hand on the steering wheel, glanced at her with a soft smile. "You like it?"

She turned to him, her lips curved. "I love it. It’s quiet, untouched. Reminds me of my home and the camp." Her voice grew softer and thoughtful. "But here, it’s more beautiful. Like a place where time doesn’t exist."

Alaric chuckled, "That’s the idea. No distractions, just us."

Ravenna met his, surprised. "Just us? Aren’t there other people here?"

Alaric nodded, placing his hand on top of hers. "Mm. It’s a private island, and only Finn’s workers stay to take care of it. Didn’t you say it should be just us?"

Ravenna smiled excitedly with a blush, eagerly waiting to explore the place.

Soon, a mansion came into view. Its architecture bore the elegance of ancient times, stone walls, and dark wooden beams blending seamlessly with the natural surroundings. The house, though not as large as Alaric’s mansion, was old-world beauty, preserved, and dignified. It was surrounded by Magnolia trees. Their flower petals shed with each passing breeze with a clean and uplifting scent.

Ravenna exhaled in awe. "This... this is breathtaking."

Alaric parked the car and turned to her. "You approve it?"

"More than approve." She laughed softly and got down from the car.

Alaric shook his head, watching her get carried away, then he went to the car trunk and retrieved their luggage, following Ravenna, who had already made her way inside the mansion.

Her sift giggles and awes filled the room, and also his chest. Her small silhouette froze in the centre, examining the insides with a subtle, fulfilled smile.

Alaric slowly dropped the luggage in his hands before walking behind her and wrapped his arms on her waist, pulling her against his chest.

She stiffened slightly at first but then relaxed into his embrace.

Alaric leaned closer as his lips found the side of her neck, pressing warm, lingering kisses against her skin.

Ravenna breath hitched, but she didn’t stop him. Her eyes naturally closed, and her head leaned a little to give him more access.

"Alaric..."

"Hmm?" His voice was low, teasing, as his kisses trailed lower, his teeth grazing her sensitive spots. Those were the two bite marks he had left on her a month earlier, a proof she was his. Suddenly, he felt the urge to renew the mate bond.

"It’s broad daylight," She placed her hand over his, her fingers curling slightly.

"I know," he groaned, his kisses becoming more demanding, then his fangs protruded. "Damn it!"

Ravenna opened her eyes and wanted to turn around, but he held her in place, grazing his long fans on her skin.

"What are you doing?" She could already guess what he wanted, but nevertheless, still asked

"Claiming what’s mine." He hummed against her skin. "Can I?"

Ravenna bit her lip and felt heat on her entire body, but the reaction on her lower part was more intense. Her core was throbbing with want, knowing he would not just stop with just a bite.

But still...

"Yes," She agreed.

Alaric smirked, sliding his hands down to her hips, then pressed himself against her. He wanted her to feel how much she affected him.

Ravenna sucked in her breath, a mixture of anticipation and caution threading through her veins.

"There’s no one here. Just you and me. Do you know what that means?" Alaric whispered, caressing her thighs.

Ravenna nodded, smirking mischievously, with a hungry look, "It means... I can make you scream all I want."

Alaric chuckled, his deep voice vibrating on his chest. "Shouldn’t that be my line?" And he sucked her neck, like it was his favourite delicacy. Without a warning, his fangs sank in.

Ravenna hissed, digging her nails onto his hand. "Alaric..."

Alaric, on the other hand, seemed to have lost his sanity. He wanted to stop, but he just couldn’t. Her blood tasted divine, nothing he had ever had for centuries. His eyes burned red, with a deep, quiet hunger, one that he had held back for a long time.

He didn’t know what was happening to him, but he felt stronger than ever. As if something strong had just been transferred into his body. The last time he had mated with her, no such thing happened. It was because the time was nearing. The day she would turn twenty was just two weeks away, and it might change everything.

"Alaric..."

It was her voice that woke him from the trance. He pulled away instantly and took steps back from her.

"Don’t come... near me," his cracked voice filled her ears.

Even after the warning, Ravenna still rushed to him, holding his cheeks into her small hands. "What’s wrong?"

His eyes were dark red, screaming danger, but she was not scared. "Please. I can’t hold myself." He tried pulling her away, but her hands clung to him, and even wrapped them around his neck.

"Then don’t. I’m okay," her eyes were not lying. She tilted her head, exposing her skin to him.

"Ven..."

"Just do it. If I can’t take it anymore, I’ll tell you, alright?"

Alaric gazed into her eyes, searching for any doubt or fear, but there was none. Only her unwavering determination was visible.

"Promise?" He asked.

"Promise."

Alaric leaned closer, and her eyes closed. After a moment of silence, he placed soft kisses on the place he had bitten, then sank his fangs again into her sweet, delicate neck.

This time, he was in full control of himself though the hunger he felt was unquenchable.

Not long after, he withdrew and buried his face on her shoulder, engulfing her in a hug.

"Are you fine?" He asked, gradually burying his thirst deep inside him. The great advantage was that he was a hybrid. Thus, he could be able to keep himself somehow calm, as long as his vampire side was not fully in control.

"I’m fine. What about you? Do you want more?" Ravenna rubbed his back slowly.

"Mm, but not blood. Right now, I want something else."

With a swift motion, he scooped her I to his arms, carrying her to the coach. He sat down and made sit on his lap, straddling him.

Ravenna blushed, feeling his hardened erection pocking her thigh.

Alaric smirked, then pulled her closer to him. His eyes and fangs were already back to normal. Deliberately, he rubbed himself on her. The way he wanted to tear down the demin short she was wearing, but he also wanted to erase her a little, or maybe more than a little.

Ravenna bit her lower lip, stopping a moan from escaping from her mouth. But her actions were cut short when Alaric’s lips came crushing onto hers in a fervent, claiming kiss.

Ravenna gasped I to his mouth, gripping his shoulder as they devoured each other. It wasn’t like her to backdoor without putting up a fight, so she tried matching up to his pace.

The tension between them increased, the push and the pull went on, with no one wanting to let of each other.

Their hands explored each other, learning every curve, every inch, as if committing it to memory. They each other’s desire, raw, urgent, but beneath it, there was something deeper. Something desperate.

Without breaking the kiss, Alaric laid her down as he hovered above her. His hands worked swiftly, tearing away their clothes in seconds.

Ravenna’s trembled under his hungry gaze before she started tracing the hard planes on his body.

Alaric’s breath hitched, and he caught her wrists, pinning them above her head. "You’ll drive me insane one day."

He leaned over and caught her lips again, sucking, biting every inch, then went down to her cleavage. His kisses were hot, warm, and full of desire. Nevertheless, he held himself back from taking her there and then. He wanted both of them to savour this moment.

His tongue played with her nickles skillfully.

"Alaric..." Her voice came out as a seductive low whisper, as she grabbed a handful of his hair.

Alaric went down, dropping warm kisses all over her stomach. He was about to explore her dripping garden, but she grabbed his arm.

Without explaining, she shifted their position and was now sitting on top of him. She placed both his hands over his head just like he had done to her and gave him a light kiss.

"Let me do it today," She murmured against his lips and then kissed him again softly at first, before deepening it, into a hungry, wanting one.

Alaric let her touch, kiss, and do whatever she wanted to him. After all, he entirely belonged to her, since before, till the end of time.

"Now let’s make you scream like I said."