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Chapter 15 - CHAPTER 8(A): THE MANIPULATOR

Daya takes Luke home while I take Arch back to the

manor. He asked me to go to his, but I felt much safer at

my own home. More in control.

In retrospect, I shouldn't takehim to a house that sits on a cliff,

surrounded by woods and several miles out from civilization.

Worst of all, with a stalker that lingers around and likes to break in.

God, this was stupid.

My house isn't safer by any means, but I couldn't bring myself

to go to his place. I don't like being in unfamiliar places with

strangers. Like I could be walking into a house that I'll never come

back out of. It makes me feel far more vulnerable, though I'm in

the most vulnerable position I could possibly be in right now.

"You have a beautiful home," Arch compliments, his eyes

sweeping over the entirety of the living room and kitchen. I

updated the wallpaper to a more modern black paisley, got rid of

the tragic gold curtains, replaced them with red ones, and updated

the couches to red leather.

But his eyes keep drifting back to the black wooden steps as if

he knows they lead to my bedroom.

Except I have different plans.

"That's not the best part," I tease, grabbing his hand and

leading him down the hallway to my favorite room in Parsons

Manor.

The sunroom.

I don't go back here very often. It's where Nana and I spent

most ofour time together. It hurts to come in here when the room

is still thick with her presence.

Breathing in deep, I open the double doors and step inside.

This room is a glass box. The ceiling, the walls, everywhere

around us is one big window. It's also the best spot to be in. It overlooks the cliff edge, the waters glittering beneath the

moonlight.

But themost notable part is directly above us. The stars are

breathtaking tolook at. Out here, we have no light pollution. The

night sky is lit up with orbs of diamonds, glinting andshining

against the black backdrop.

Arch's head slowly turns as he takes in the sight before him.

And then he cranes his headback, staring up at the sky with his

mouth hanging open.

I imagine it's one of the few moments where this man has

looked unattractive. But to me, it's the most attractive he's been

this entire night.

He's not concerned with controlling his face and movements,

nor is he practiced and following a script. He's just a manin awe

of the beauty surrounding him.

"Damn," he mutters finally, his voice deep with wonder. He

turns his head back to me, the edges of his eyes round with

delight.

The blue moons in his eyes are glimmering with an emotion I

can't put my finger on. It isn't until that mask slides back over his

face that I realize he looked sad. Melancholic.

And I want to know why, but with the way his eyes are heating

like a burner on the stove, I know the opportunity hasalready

passed.

"You got something special here," he says quietly, prowling

towards me. The stars have long since faded, and the only thing

he can't seem to look away from now is me.

"I do," I breathe, watching him come closer with bated breath.

There's a small tug at the back of my head—an instinctual

feeling that reminds me that I'm in a glass box with a shadow

possibly lurking outside. Provided with a full view of what's

happening.

Part of me doesn't mind if he's out there. I want to prove

something to the deranged man who thinks he owns me. I want to

show him he doesn't.

The only person who will lay claim to my body is who I allow. I'll

let Arch's hands touch me. Hands that will trace every inch of my

skin, followed by his mouth. I'll let his tongue lick my pussy until I'm sated, right before he fucks me until I no longer know my

name.

I'll let him because I said he could.

Arch towers over me, molding his front to mine and pinning my

breasts against his chest. My breath stutters as warmth envelops

me, hisarm circling tightly around my waist and locking me

against him.

I likethe way he feels pressed against me. The softness of my

body molding against the hard ridges of his. It feels… nice. Good.

Arch stares deeply into my eyes for a brief moment. Andthen

he tilts his head and gently captures my lips between his.

I sigh, his softlips moving against mine rhythmically, like the

water at the bottom of the cliff, swaying against the rocks.

I moan into hismouth, needing more and deepening the kiss,

prying his lips apart so I can dip my tongue inside.

He growls, his restraint slipping. His other hand sweeps into my

hair, angling my head better so he can plunge his tongue in my

mouth, exploring skillfully with little control.

I rise on my toes, pressing further into him. Shuddering at the

feel of his hard cock digging into my stomach, the length of him

only intensifying my desire.

He's not small. And that's really what I need tonight. Something

that will blind me with pleasure and leave me breathless and

satisfied.

His tongue fights against mine, swiping and licking as his teeth

nip at my lips. Another moan slips free, bouncing in his mouth until

he matches it with his own groan.

The hand in my hair tightens,jerking my mouth away, giving his

lips freedom to trail down my jaw and descend to the juncture

between my neck and shoulder.

I gasp when I feel his teeth scrape against my flesh, a small

warning before he bites down. Sharp pleasure sends my eyes to

the back of my head, and a long moan slips free.

"Fuck," he curses, licking at my neck with a feral groan. "That

sexy voice of yours."

My eyes flutter as I succumb to the pleasure his tongue and

teeth are drawing out of me.His hands drift lower until I feel a firm tug on my jeans. The

button pops open a second later, followed by the low purr of my

zipper coming undone.

"Is your pussy wet for me, Addie?" Arch asks on a low growl,

nipping a tad viciously at my neck. It smarts, and I can't help but

wince from the pain. His tongue smooths across the bite mark,

soothing the sting.

"Yes," I whisper as pleasure begins to override the pain.

His hand slithers down the front of my jeans and thong, his

fingers drifting lower until the tip of his middle finger dips inside

me. Alow, deep growl arises when he feels just how truthful I was

being.

"Fuck, baby, that's it. Let me hear you sing now."

And then two fingers are plunging inside of me, curling to hit

that spot. My vision blackens and a yelp of pleasure is my only

response. It's the only thing I'm capable of.

Instinctively, I roll my hips, grinding into his hand. He withdraws

to the tips before driving them into me again. And again, until he's

fucking me with his fingers and all I can do is hold on, my nails

biting into his suit jacket.

Long, husky moans are drawn from my throat, singing for him

just the way he asked.

"You sing so pretty," he whispers in my ear. Asharp nip follows

his words.

The heel of his palm presses firmly into my clit. His skilled

fingers lift me higher, the orgasm curling low in my stomach. But

then he rubs just right, making my knees quake from the pleasure.

"Oh," I moan, my breathing erratic and breathless.

"Do yousing pretty when you come, Addie?" he asks in adark

whisper.

I think I nod, but I can't be sure because within seconds, my

head is kicking back as my release builds to a fierce point.

"Let me hear it," he coaxes. His fingers slide out, and when

they plunge back in, a third finger joins. My eyes roll and I

plummet over the edge.

I cryout, the sound breaking from the pitch as deep-seated

pleasure consumes me from the inside out. Shamelessly, I grind

against his hand, riding out the endless waves."Such a pretty bird," he murmurs, satisfaction tightening his

voice.

Breathless, but somehow even hungrier, I lift up on my toes

and crush my mouth to his. He hums his approval, spearing my

lips apart with his tongue. Then, his hand drifts up and breaks the

kiss with a digit drifting across my bottom lip, spreading my

arousal.

"You've left a mess on my hand, Addie. It'd be rude not to clean

it up."

I hold eye contact while my tongue darts out, the tip sliding

across his finger. He smiles wickedly, prompting me to open my

mouth wider.

Just as his finger goes to slide in, an icy feeling washes over

me. It feels likethe waves I was drifting in have turned angry and

are ramming my body into the unforgiving rock.

My mouth stalls and my eyesdart over his shoulder. It's dark in

here, save for the moonlight and bright sky, but it feels like I'm in a

room filled with stadium lights.

Amovement straight ahead turns my heart upside down and

sends it crashing to the pit of my stomach.

He's out there.

I can't see him, or even makeout his silhouette. But I know he

is. I can feel him.

Noticing the change, Arch pulls away, breathing heavily and

looking at me like he can't decide if he wants to ask if I'm okay or

just keep going anyway.

"What's wrong?" he asks, grabbing my biceps in an attempt to

grab my attention.

"Nothing," I rush out, bringing him closer. "Let's go upstairs to

my room instead."

I'm no longer feeling cocky enough to fuck a man in front of a

crazy person. The high from my release has completely dissipated

my confidence.

But I'm too stubborn to stop. I want Arch. I just don't want any

voyeurs while I take him.

"You don't want to get your pussy eaten under the stars?" he

asks incredulously, looking at me as if I've grown a second head.