Page 44 of Unholy

Howdidhe feel about being restrained? Being forced to give up all control, to be completely at Malachi’s mercy? He was so used to being in control, relying on no one. How would it feel to… surrender?

Malachi was studying the emotions on his face intently. “That doesn’t look like a no.”

“It’s… not a no,” he agreed hesitantly. “But I also don’t know where to start. This is… a lot.”

Malachi took his face in both hands, cradling him gently. “Do you trust me?”

Luke licked his lips. Why was his mouth suddenly so dry? “I do. I really, really do.”

Malachi beamed. “Good. Then don’t worry about a thing.I’ve been doing this for a long time. I won’t push you further than I think you can handle, and if you need me to stop, just say so. We often try to think of safe-words in these scenarios, but I think this time a simple ‘stop’ will suffice.”

Luke nodded, blowing out a breath. Malachi kissed his neck, slow and sensual, and Luke’s cock took notice.

“All you need to do is get naked and sit in the middle of the bed on your knees. And I swear, I will make you feelso good.”

Luke shivered. “Okay.”

He expected Malachi to help him undress, but instead he stepped back to watch. Already, he felt more exposed than ever, and he was glad Malachi had thought to experiment with this stuff here rather than at the club. Luke peeled his clothes off self-consciously, his skin burning under Malachi’s crimson gaze. When he was completely naked, he clambered onto the bed.

“Face the headboard,” Malachi instructed.

He obeyed, taking a fortifying breath as he made himself comfortable on his knees. He smoothed his hands up and down his thighs while, behind him, Malachi rummaged around in the chest. The jingling of chains set his blood on fire, and his cock jerked, hardening fully.

Something small hit the bed beside him, and he glanced down to see a brand new bottle of lube.

“Oh God,” he breathed. The anticipation was killing him. What was Malachi getting?

Malachi chuckled, a sinister sound that shouldn’t have him squirming with want. “Oh, treasure, the things I’m gonna do to you. You have no idea how good you can feel.”

“Mal,” he whined.

The bed dipped, and a shiver went down his spine.Malachi kissed the space behind his ear, trailing down the curve of his neck and across his shoulder. His hands curled around his wrist, securing a soft, padded leather cuff. He gave the other side the same treatment, distracting Luke with kisses and gentle nips as he attached the second cuff.

“Okay?” Malachi asked.

“Yes,” he breathed.

The cuffs weren’t attached to anything yet, and he was relaxed until he felt another cuff encircle his left ankle. A bolt of heat burned through him, and he inhaled slow and deep. He shifted aside so Malachi could get the cuff around his right ankle.

“You’re so good for me,” Malachi said, kissing his shoulder. “You feeling okay?”

“Yes, I’m fine.”

“Don’t hesitate to tell me if you need to stop.”

“You haven’tdoneanything yet,” Luke said with a huff.

“So impatient,” Malachi teased. “Here.”

He tugged Luke’s right wrist down to his ankle, and with a click, he was ensnared. His wrist and ankle cuffs were attached to each other. A low noise left him as Malachi did the same with his left.

“There,” Malachi breathed in his ear, his hands roaming Luke’s body. “Now you’re all mine.”

“Mal,” Luke said, shimmying. He leaned backward, letting his head fall back on Malachi’s shoulder.

“That’s it, baby,” Malachi said, one hand fitting gently around his throat. The other teased his nipple, flicking until the bud was hard and sensitive. Then he shifted his grip, giving the other the same treatment. “Just open yourself up for me. Let me take care of you.”

The snap of the bottle cap seemed loud in the silence of the bedroom, and Luke’s breath froze in his chest.

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