Page 24 of Carnival Obsession

LARS

Itail Alice closely as she and Lily leave the park, my gaze fixed on the sway of Alice’s hips as she walks. She knows I’m following since she glances over her shoulder every few steps, her eyes meeting mine before darting away. I smirk, enjoying her nervous energy. The fear excites me and gets my dick hard.

As they reach the main street, Lily breaks off toward the diner for her evening shift. Alice hesitates, casting a worried look in her friend’s direction before continuing.

Perfect.

I linger back, allowing some distance between us as she quickens her pace, but she can’t escape me, not this time.

Her steps grow hurried, shoulders tensed as she tries to put as much space between us as possible.

With each furtive glance over her shoulder, I meet her gaze steadily, a dark promise in my eyes.

I’m not going anywhere, princess.

She swallows hard and speeds up again, but there’s nowhere for her to run.

I follow in a controlled, lazy stride, in no rush. She’s already caught in my sights; her escape attempts only fuel my hunger. The way she moves, the subtle sway of those curves, has me gritting my teeth with desire.

My blood pounds with anticipation as I track her through the streets, allowing the distance between us to ebb and flow.

Suddenly, Alice stops and whirls on me, fists clenched at her sides. Her chest heaves with exertion, and those pretty green eyes flash in anger.

“Leave me the fuck alone, Lars!” she spits out. “I’m done with your games.”

I pause in my tracks, drinking in the sight of her being all defiant. Her fiery spirit only stokes the flames of my obsession.

Quirking one brow, I eat up the space between us with a few long strides until I can feel the heat radiating from her body. She holds her ground, tilting her chin up to meet my gaze.

“You think it’s that easy, princess?” I murmur, voice low. “You can’t just walk away from me.”

My eyes roam over the swell of her breasts, rising and falling with each furious breath. The temptation to reach out and seize her is overwhelming.

“We both know you crave this as much as I do,” I continue, pitching my voice to that rough, seductive rasp I know gets under her skin. “You can’t resist the thrill, can you? The way I make your pretty little body sing...”

Alice shoves against me, her palms pressing into my torso as she tries to push me away.

“Leave me alone, Lars!” she hisses, green eyes blazing. “I mean it. I’ll call the cops if you don’t stop following me.”

The audacity of her threat makes my blood boil. How dare she think she can threaten me and just walk away unscathed? A dangerous calm settles over me as I stare her down.

“You really think that’s a good idea, princess?” I ask.

Before she can react, my hand shoots out and clamps down on her neck, fingers digging into the delicate skin. She gasps, eyes wide, but I yank her closer until our faces are just inches apart.

“You won’t ever call the cops on me,” I snarl, tightening my grip enough to make her whimper. “If you even think of it, you won’t fucking like the consequences. Do you understand me?”

My thumb strokes over her racing pulse as I await her response, pressed so close I can feel her panicked breaths against my body. She gives the barest nod, throat bobbing.

I smirk, satisfied I’ve gotten my point across. “That’s my good girl,” I purr, leaning in to nuzzle her neck. “Now, let’s get you somewhere more private so we can finish our chat in a more comfortable setting.”

Still gripping her nape, I steer Alice down the nearest alley. The thrill of regaining control makes my cock swell. She’s not going anywhere—her fate is again firmly in my hands.

I push her against the wall, one hand gripping her nape while the other slides down to cup her ass, lifting her easily as if she weighs nothing. She cries out, more from surprise than fear now, those sexy legs wrapping around my waist as her instincts take over.

“You’ve been avoiding me, princess,” I growl, my lips hovering dangerously close to hers. “Do you know what that means?”

She whimpers, trying to turn her face away, but I capture her chin, forcing her to meet my burning gaze. “It means you get punished.”

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