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The blush that spread across her cheeks was worth the slight hit to my dignity. "Smooth talker," she accused but she was smiling. "Okay, coffee shop works. When did this supposedly happen?"
"Three months ago," I decided. "Long enough to be serious, recent enough to explain why your family hasn't met me yet."
"And what do you do for a living? I can't exactly tell them you're a demon lord who collects souls."
I smirked. "Investment banking." At her questioning look, I elaborated, "It's essentially the same thing and what I do with my business ."
Her laughter filled the car again and I found myself chuckling with her. She was dangerous, this mate of mine, making me feel things I hadn't in centuries.
"You know," she managed after her giggles subsided, "you're not what I expected."
"Oh?" I turned slightly in my seat to face her better. "And what did you expect?"
She gestured vaguely with her hands. "I don't know. More evil? Like, fire and brimstone, threatening to torture souls, that sort of thing. You're actually kind of.." she trailed off, biting herlip.
"Kind of what?" I leaned closer, catching the slight hitch in her breath.
"Nice," she finished lamely, though her eyes suggested she'd been thinking something else entirely.
I let my glamour slip just enough for her to see the glow of my true eyes, watching as her pupils dilated in response. "Make no mistake, little minx," my voice dropped lower, letting some of my power seep through, "I am very much evil. I've corrupted souls, started wars, and brought empires to their knees." I reached out, trailing one finger along her jaw. "I simply choose to be selective about who sees that side of me."
"And me?" She didn't pull away from my touch.
"You," I pulled back, restoring my human appearance, "I like. Which makes me even more dangerous, wouldn't you say?"
She swallowed hard and I watched the movement of her throat with perhaps too much interest. "Because you're trying to trick me?"
"Because I have no reason to trick you at all." I settled back in my seat, pleased with how affected she was by my proximity. "Everything I show you is exactly what I want you to see."
"That's not very reassuring," but she was smiling again.
"It wasn't meant to be." I winked at her. "Now, shall we discuss how madly in love with me you are? We'll need to be convincing for your family."
Her groan of embarrassment was music to my ears.
Chapter Six
CHAPTER 6: ROSIE
The car ride had been filled with laughter and easy conversation, and I found myself enjoying Aldaine's company more than I ever thought possible. He was charming, witty, and had a way of making me feel like I was the only person in the world that mattered.
As we pulled into a fast food restaurant for a late breakfast, I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement. I had never been on a road trip with someone before, and the idea of spending the day with Aldaine was thrilling.
We ordered our food and found a picnic table outside to sit at. The sun was shining and it was perfect.
As I bit into my hamburger, I let out a happy sigh. The food was delicious, and I couldn't help but make little noises of pleasure as I ate.
Aldaine watched me with a smirk on his face, and I felt my cheeks flush with embarrassment. I tried to play it off by avoiding his gaze and focusing on my food, but his eyes seemed to follow my every movement.
"What?" I tried to keep my voice light and casual.
"Nothing," his eyes were amused. "It's just that if you keep making those noises, I might have to amend our contract."
I raised my brow at him, feigning confusion. "An amendment? What kind of amendment?"
He leaned in closer, his voice low and seductive. The scent of him wrapped around me, making my heart race. "An amendment that includes taking you over this table right here and now," he whispered, his breath warm against my ear.
I felt a shiver run down my spine, and my cheeks flushed even deeper. I tried to push the thought away, reminding myself that this was just a deal, a way to get back at my stepsister. But there was something about Aldaine that made it difficult to remember that.
