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Chapter 15 - 14~ Scarlet Reverie

"In the mingling of cold immortal flesh and burning mortal skin, desire becomes a language written in blood, fierce, fragile, and utterly unstoppable."

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The instant the world shifted around Amalia, her breath caught, as if reality itself had been torn away beneath her feet and sewn back in a heartbeat she could barely grasp.

One moment, she was standing in the grand parlor, the next, she was somewhere else entirely, somewhere both alien and achingly intimate, as if the house itself had folded in on her and whispered secrets only the dark could keep. The transition was impossibly swift, yet impossible to explain.

Liliana moved with a speed that defied mortal perception, but to Amalia, it felt like falling through time, slipping through the edges of the world in a blink and landing somewhere suspended, where every detail pulsed with its own quiet life.

The door behind her closed softly, the sound a muted promise that the outside world had been left far behind. The silence that followed was thick and velvety, heavy with the scent of roses dark as blood and something muskier, deeper, something that tangled with the faint iron tang of Liliana herself.

Amalia's eyes adjusted to the gloom of the room, drinking in the richness that surrounded her, every element a testament to timeless elegance and shadowed passion. The heavy burgundy curtains swallowed the tall windows, their folds pooling onto the polished ebony floor in ripples like dark water stilled by the absence of wind.

Against the walls hung velvet tapestries embroidered with thorned roses, their petals shimmering with an almost imperceptible sheen as candlelight flickered from wrought-iron sconces shaped like curling vines, casting shadows that danced and trembled like whispered secrets.

At the room's heart stood the grand four-poster bed, a monument of dark desire. Draped in silk sheets the shade of dried blood, soft and inviting like the touch of a lover's breath, it beckoned with a promise both terrifying and intoxicating. The headboard was carved from ancient mahogany, twisting vines and thorned roses frozen in eternal embrace, flames caught in wood. Nearby, an ornate vanity crowned with a gilded mirror reflected faint glimmers of light and the occasional, fleeting flicker of something just beyond sight, a ghost or a dream, Amalia wasn't sure.

The room itself seemed to breathe, a living thing cloaked in shadows and soaked in scent, wrapped in a luxury that was at once suffocating and irresistible.

The vampire's presence shifted in the darkness like a slow-moving shadow, a predator's grace born from centuries of hunting and waiting.

Without a sound that would betray her approach, she came close, the air between them charged with an electric heat that contradicted the chill of her skin.

Her fingers brushed the edge of the brunette's dress, the pure white silk clinging to curves so vulnerable yet fierce, the dress itself a paradox of innocence and daring, woven from moonlight and scandal. The delicate straps slipped down over Amalia's shoulders, as if the lamia were peeling back layers not just of fabric but of defenses, hesitations, and mortal fragility.

The white dress pooled at her feet like melted snow, leaving her bare beneath the watchful gaze of the immortal who saw everything: the softness, the storm beneath, the fragile strength that pulsed beneath pale skin.

Liliana's eyes darkened, deep pools of hunger and contemplation, as her hands moved with reverence and deliberate slowness. The clasp of the brunette's bra was undone with the care of a ritual, the fabric falling away to reveal the gentle swell of breasts so tender and alive beneath her touch.

For a moment, Liliana said nothing, her gaze drinking in the sight with a fierce, almost possessive admiration. Then her fingers traced the side of Amalia's breast, slow and tantalizing, awakening shivers that rippled through the human's body like whispered promises.

The brunette's heartbeat thundered in her chest, wild and ragged, hot blood pulsing beneath skin that burned beneath the vampire's cool, deliberate touch. The heat of her mortal flesh collided with the chilling grace of the blonde's caress, a tantalizing contrast that set every nerve aflame.

Slowly, Liliana's hands guided Amalia back, the soft silk sheets parting like water beneath her as she lowered her onto the bed with a gentleness that belied the power behind it. The room held its breath in the silence that followed, the space between predator and prey collapsing into something raw, dangerous, and unbearably tender.

The wight's eyes darkened to molten rubies as she leaned over the human, the scent of myrrh and cherry thickening the air between them like a drug. Her fingers trailed slowly, reverently, across every curve exposed beneath the cruel moonlight spilling through the heavy drapes.

The contrast was electric. Lliana's skin cool and flawless as polished marble, yet burning beneath the surface with a hunger that was centuries old. And Amalia's flesh, warm and trembling, responded instinctively, every nerve alive to the delicate friction, to the promise tangled in every slow, deliberate touch.

The succubus' eyes lingered on the softness of the mortal's breasts, the delicate rise and fall, the flush that bloomed from skin kissed by cold and fire alike. Without breaking eye contact, she lowered herself closer, lips brushing the hollow beneath the collarbone, teasing the tender skin with slow, wet kisses that sent shivers cascading down the brunette's spine. Her tongue traced lazy patterns over the skin so warm, so achingly alive, while her hands explored with equal hunger and restraint, fingers pressing lightly into flesh that melted beneath her touch.

Amalia's breath came in ragged gasps, her pulse hammering fiercely in her throat as the heat of desire warred with the cold inevitability of Liliana's immortal nature. Her heart thundered wildly, a fierce and defiant drum against the eternal stillness that surrounded them. She was flesh and blood, hot and vulnerable, and yet here, beneath the shadowed gaze of the vampire, she was something more. She was the pulse of mortality draped in beauty, daring death to want her, she was a secret yet to be claimed.

Without warning, Liliana's mouth found the sensitive skin just above Amalia's breast, her teeth grazing lightly, teasing, drawing a fine bead of blood that glistened like a scarlet jewel against pale skin. The warm drip trickled slowly, dark and vivid, tracing a path down to the tender nipple below. She made no move to feed. She only watched as the crimson trail bloomed and descended, spellbound by the way it crowned warm flesh with something holy and profane.

She lifted her head just slightly, her expression unreadable but utterly focused. The blood rolled in a lazy arc over the curve of Amalia's breast, catching the candlelight before it crowned the nipple in a single, trembling drop. It clung there: red, ripe, and reverent as if time faltered, held captive by the slow dance of crimson over flesh.

She exhaled softly through her nose, a sound more breath than sigh.

🩸"There is nothing more beautiful than a mortal's blood."

She murmured, voice low, rich, and almost detached in its reverence.

🩸 "But yours…"

Her eyes flicked down, then up, locking onto Amalia's again.

🩸 "Yours worships the body it escapes."

Amalia's breath trembled, her chest rising and falling in uneven waves. Her pulse thundered loud and wild beneath her skin, a fierce storm of fear and craving tangled deep within her. She should be terrified, every instinct screaming to pull away from this dangerous, immortal power. But the sharp ache of desire twisted in her gut, it was a hunger more potent than any fear. She felt fragile and exposed, yet alive in a way she never had before, as if every blood-drenched moment was ripping away the veils that had kept her safe but numb.

Her lips parted, but her voice emerged soft and breathless, nearly lost in the space between them.

🌹 "I should be terrified... but I only want more."

The pale seducer's eyes burned with pleasure, hunger transformed into ownership. She lowered her mouth again with agonizing slowness, her lips brushing against the blood-streaked skin like a prayer, and then her tongue dragged across the tip of Amalia's nipple, slow and deliberate, gathering the thick crimson with a sensual reverence.

Amalia gasped. The sound was sharp, uncontrolled, a gasp that melted into a low, desperate moan as her spine arched off the bed. The cold of Liliana's tongue against the heat of her nipple was unbearable, exquisite, maddening. The blood mingled with saliva and pleasure, and the sensation of being tasted, not devoured sent shockwaves through her core.

She could feel the difference in their bodies as clearly as fire and stone. Her own blood pounded loud in her ears, hot and urgent, her heart racing toward some unseen edge. Liliana, by contrast, remained impossibly still, a perfect stillness that wasn't lack, but complete, terrifying control. No heartbeat, no panting breath. Only the unhurried precision of someone who had all the time in the world to taste you properly.

The crimson revenant lifted her head, a smear of red still glossing her bottom lip. She looked down at the human with something like satisfaction, something that stirred in ancient places. Then, with the deliberate grace of a goddess shedding a veil, she began to undress. Her fingers found the edge of the black velvet robe, slipping the heavy fabric down over her shoulders in one smooth motion. It fell away like a shadow melting into the night.

Beneath, her body was a study in contrasts, pale skin luminous and flawless, almost ethereal against the rich darkness of the room, but taut with strength and the subtle curves of eternal seduction. The sharp lines of her collarbones gave way to the soft swell of her breasts, nipples a delicate, rose-pink flush beneath skin that seemed impossibly cool, yet pulsing with a quiet life all its own. Her flat stomach moved with slow breaths, ribs rising and falling beneath flesh as smooth as marble polished by centuries. Hips curved with a sinuous grace, legs long and sculpted, ending in delicate feet poised like a panther ready to pounce.

The brunette's breath caught in her throat. Every inch of her stirred, heat flaring deep within, tingling nerves ignited by the sheer otherworldly beauty before her. The sight was intoxicating, a living paradox of cold fire and soft ice, of power held lightly and the promise of a storm held in reserve. The vampire's nakedness was not vulnerable, but commanding, an unspoken declaration of ownership and invitation wrapped in one.

Liliana's gaze held Amalia's, unblinking, as the last whisper of fabric slid to the floor. Then she reached out, fingers curling around the back of Amalia's neck, pulling her into a kiss that was slow, deep, and fiercely claiming. Their mouths moved together with urgent hunger, tongues weaving secrets older than time. The taste of Liliana, mingled with the faint metallic echo of blood, sent ripples through Amalia's core, igniting a fierce blaze of desire.

When the kiss finally broke, the immortal's breath was warm against the human's lips as she whispered:

🩸 "Let me show you."

With one hand, she spread the mortal's legs apart, exposing the fragile, trembling heat of her most intimate center. The coolness of the air brushed skin made her shiver, vulnerability mingling with fierce anticipation. Then Liliana's lips found her again, softer here, but no less urgent, trailing kisses along the tender flesh inside her thigh, moving slowly closer to that sacred place. Amalia's heart hammered against her ribs, every nerve alive, every breath shallow and ragged.

When the death-borne's beauty's lips finally pressed to the sensitive skin within, a wild storm of sensation exploded: pleasure laced with a sharp edge of pain, the kiss bold and precise, like a searing brand. The bite came without warning, sharp and sudden, igniting a fierce fire that spread through Amalia's body like wildfire. The pain was sharp, yes, but not cruel. It was thrilling, a delicious paradox that mingled torment and ecstasy in a way that left her trembling and breathless.

Amalia's mind spun, caught between shock and craving, the unexpected mingling of agony and bliss stirring a hunger she had never known. The ache blossomed deep inside her, sharp and sweet, a dark jewel nestled beneath the layers of sensation. Her body responded instinctively, hips tilting toward the touch, hands clutching the sheets as a wild moan broke free.

The night feeder's cool mouth lingered, tasting, claiming and marking, each movement was a pledge of possession and passion wrapped into one. The heat inside Amalia grew fiercer, the line between pain and pleasure dissolving into a dizzying haze of sensation and surrender.

In that moment, beneath the heavy shadows of the night, the mortal understood, this was not just hunger. This was transformation. The burning ache was not a wound but a gateway, and the fire that consumed her was the promise of a new existence, wild and eternal.

And with that, the night closed around them, deep, dark, endless.

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