Chapter 29 ∣  Hell's Flame

-Keegan

I never cared about anyone so much in my life, not until I thought I had lost Adrasteia. The only true being that I couldn't live without now.

Harlan stood next to her; his fragmented soul returned as the three of us watched Natasha struggle against the bonds the bound her wrists to the wall. The coated rubber around the chains prevented her from using her innate ability to control the electricity within her soul from harming anyone else. She was the last living sex demon assassin, and Harlan was livid beyond belief that he hadn't been able to kill Tyco for what he did to him.

Though, he'd settle for the traitor's daughter.

"You've been a very bad girl," Harlan narrowed his eyes, stepping away from Adrasteia and walking past me. She screamed when he brushed his fingertips against the side of her cheek, a chuckle bellowing from his chest. "Oh, and you know you it too. Tell me, how is daddy going to save you now?"

Adrasteia had her arms crossed in front of her low V-neck leather top, her eyes looking from the very frightened Natasha to an elated Harlan. Natasha knew this was her last moments alive, the rebellion all but crushed with the blow to their leader's soul being thrown into an endless abyss. Now, she was the last one who could rile them up and her very existence needed to be snuffed out. It would have given me great pleasure to shred her soul from her body, just like her pathetic father's. But Harlan had been tortured enough with his soul being fragmented. His revenge would be Natasha.

Go propose to her properly...like we had planned.

I know. It's just a relief, that this is all done. No one would dare challenge me again now that they've seen exactly how strong Adrasteia is.

She's a strong vampire, a strong mate, and soon, a strong wife and queen. For never intending on mating with her, we still owe her that wedding.

"It was so nice of Adrasteia to put your heart back in your body, I'm going to enjoy ripping every limb from that disgusting body of yours," Natasha shook, her fear evident as I couldn't help but smile at the small smirk that made its way to Adrasteia's lips. "The only thing I haven't decided yet," Harlan paused for dramatic effect, "is if I'm gonna fuck you before or after I kill you."

"No!" Natasha screamed, begging him not to, "Don't! Please don't do that! Just kill me, I'm done being used!"

Harlan chuckled, "Oh no you're not, and just for that I think I'll have to fuck you twice and see which is better."

"That's twisted," Adrasteia shivered, Harlan turning to her and stating, "You don't have to watch love."

"Believe me, I never planned to," she shrugged her shoulders and caught my eye before nodding to the dungeon exit. The door growing closer as our footsteps echoed away from the shrieking that ensued behind our backs.

As we reached the door, I took the handle in my hand, pulling the wooden door inward and allowing Adrasteia to step through into the better lit hallway.

"Come on whore, scream!" Harlan had relinquished his final control as I shut the door solidly behind me. It was quiet, the silence that grew between the two of us as Adrasteia gave me a sideways glance, deep in thought.

"So," she started, placing her hands on her hips as she asked, "how long is he going to keep her alive?"

I replied, "I told him to off her before our wedding, don't want her very existence ruining our big day." She gave me this funny look, but I continued, "Come with me, I want to show you something."

She followed me down the hallway, turning down in the direction of our bedroom. The cleanup from the fighting was well underway, soon enough, the palace would look like new again. Passing the throne room doors, they were being replaced and adjusted, seeing Adrasteia looking on at all the construction taking place to the ceiling.

Once we reached the bedroom door, Adrasteia asked, "You want to show me our bedroom? I've already seen it plenty of times."

"Not necessarily," I opened the door, Adrasteia ready to walk in, but I halted her. I took her left hand into mine, her face looking down at my action before bringing her clear blue eyes to lock with my gray ones. She tilted her head to the side, asking, "What are you up to Keegan?"

"Adrasteia," I brought both of her hands against my chest, her chin lifting to gaze into my eyes. She meant everything to me.

Everything to us.

"I love you with my heart and soul," I continued, her eyes shifting slightly from side to side, furrowing her brows. It was a very mortal thing, officially marrying another being, customs that immortal creatures never partook in. It was a mate's bond that was the same binding ties and vows made to the love of your other half, not some spoken words that could easily be broken. But I was not her true beloved chosen by fate, and though we were sealed together through our own bonds, the way our individual species mates with one another, I wanted to give her that extra affirmation that I'd speak my love for her.

"Will you marry me?" I asked in a lowered voice, my tail emerging and taking with it, the ring I'd hidden in my pocket. Her eyes widened the moment she saw the blood-red metal with a black diamond and smaller ones lining the frame on the tip of my spade.

Adrasteia went silent, her lips trembling for a moment.

Shit...this was a stupid idea...

Knock it off, she wasn't expecting anything, let alone the ring that belonged to your mother. Hell's Flame, the ring that was made for her wedding after your father was given the throne to the Dominion Plane by Lucifer.

I don't want her to say no. Maybe this whole thing was just stupid! She never wanted to marry me, so having a wedding is a ridiculous idea!

She'll-

"I-" she looked from the ring at the end of my spade, her eyes glancing at mine and whispering, "I-Keegan, yo-you didn't have to do that."

She smiled, nodding her head before she said, "My answer is still yes."

I released her hands, taking the ring and placing it on her left ring finger. She asked, "It's warm?"

"Made in the flames of Hell, it'll always have a warm glow and heat," I replied, watching as she marveled at the ring and then I saw the cute redness rise in her cheeks.

"Thank you, this is such a beautiful ring," she lifted on her toes, bringing her soft lips against mine and kissing me with such love and sincerity. Kissing her back, I opened the door to our room, lifting her into my arms as hers wrapped around the back of my neck. Closing the door, I locked it behind me, Adrasteia not letting go as we both hungrily deepened out kiss. Her breathing was uneven, mine catching in my throat when she pulled away and asked, "Aren't you supposed to have sex after the wedding?"

"You know," I grinned as I set her down gently on the floor by the bed, "I think I rather like Harlan's idea of sex before and after. Let's see which one's better."

Adrasteia just laughed and that wonderful smile of hers I was so attached to now, broadened when she suddenly knelt in front of me. I arched a brow, watching her hands glide across the buttons of my pants, unzipping and pulling them down slowly.

Awe look what we've accomplished with this one.

Our last one.

Our mate.

I hissed through my teeth when her tongue flicked across the head of my already hardened cock. The warmth of her soft tongue ran down my length, licking her way back up and around. A small groan came from the back of my throat, her mouth enveloping me as she began to up and down my length, taking it back as far as she could go.

When I felt the head hit the back of her throat, she gaged for a moment, her eyes watering. I brought my right hand down to the side of her face, brushing the pad of my thumb against her skin. She sighed happily, continuing to bob up and down on my length. My breathing was uneven, my fingers intertwining into her hair and gently raising her to her feet. My cock popped out of her mouth, her brows furrowing in confusion.

"I didn't want you to suck me off," I slowly began stripping her clothes from her body, moving her into the bed. When she laid on her back I tsked at her and stated, "Nuh-uh, get on your hands and knees."

"Wait what?" She breathed out, her fingers gripping the covers on either side of her.

"You heard me," I chuckled, watching as she uneasily turned over, sitting on her knees with her hands against her thighs. "I want to see that ass of yours."

I knelt on the bed behind her, running the back of my knuckles down both of her shoulders, down her back as she shivered against my touch. Bringing my lips to her right ear, I whispered, "On your hands and knees." I took her lobe into my mouth, nipping it with my teeth as my tongue ran over her soft flesh.

I could smell her sweet arousal, knowing everything I did to her that she enjoyed every second of it. Even if she wouldn't say it. Her hands balled into fists, the second I trailed my fingers between her lower wet lips, she gasped, rubbing my thumb for a moment over her clit.

"Keegan," she whispered, almost a whimper when I slid two of my fingers into her quivering pussy. Small moans were drawn from her lips, her breathing slightly heavy as I curled my fingers inside of her walls, enjoying every sound she made for me.

Removing my fingers, she whispered, "Keegan, please..."

"Have I told you how much I like it when you beg?" I rubbed the head of my cock against her swollen entrance, her hips rocking back on their own.

"Please fuck me hard," her voice was filled with need, my own desires and lust unleashed. I hadn't planned on doing any less and I'm glad she's completely given herself to our world.

Obliging her, I thrust my cock deep inside of her, the warmth from her walls hugging every inch of me. She gasped, arching her back and thrusting her butt up higher for me. With her easily accessible angle, I took hold of her hips, pulling out before thrusting back into her, a loud moan filling the room.

When Adrasteia glanced back at me over her left shoulder, she moaned again, thrusting hard and fast into her.

I smirked at her and stated, "Now don't you look all cute and sexy like that."

She continued to meet my thrusts, our bodies covered in a light coat of sweat as she cried out once more yelling, "Oh fuck, yes! Keegan! Please, right there-" her walls clamped down hard around my pulsating cock, both of us riding out each other's climax. We were both breathing hard, pulling out of her and collapsing onto my back. Adrasteia glanced at me, smiling before falling right next to me, wrapping an arm around my chest. I encircled one of my arms around her back, the other pulled across her waist.

"So?" She asked curiously.

"So?" I asked.

"How was it then?" She breathed out, her fingertips tracing random shapes on my chest.

I chuckled and stated, "Well, we need to get married before I can compare."

She tilted her chin up, placing a soft kiss on my lips and whispered, "I can't wait."

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