I raise my eyebrows. “What's he hiding?”
Dante grimaces. “That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? We're all in the dark about Leo's true intentions. If you want to survive in this game, you'll have to find out for yourself. Just remember, not everything is as it seems.”
The revelation leaves me with a sense of unease, the realization that Leo, the enigmatic leader of the Obsidian Shadows, holds secrets even within the inner circle. As I navigate the intricate web of alliances and deceptions, it becomes clear that my journey is far from over, and the shadows conceal more than I ever imagined.
“What about Kira? Did she know Leo's true plan?”
Dante draws back, and I hate that he’s instantly guarded at the sound of her name.
“Kira was a crucial part of this organization,” he says slowly, “and she and Leo… they were very close. Olivia, in this world, some things are better left untouched.”
“I just... I feel like I need to understand more, especially if I'm going to survive.”
He pauses and then sighs. “Leo's world is intricate and dangerous. I can't promise you'll find all the answers, but I can offer guidance. Just be cautious. Some truths might be darker than you anticipate.”
As Dante's words linger in the air, I'm left grappling with a mix of curiosity and apprehension. The enigma surrounding Leo and Kira deepens, and I find myself drawn further into a world where trust is a rare commodity.
“I see more than you think,” he adds. “I know you’re searching for something… or someone.”
I don’t blink.
“You’ve been with some of the others,” he says.
I gulp.
“All of us, we're bound by something stronger than judgment.”
“What are we bound by, Dante?” I ask, feeling more vulnerable than ever before.
He gives me a gentle smile. “A shared journey through darkness. We all carry our secrets and burdens. You're not alone in this.”
Dante's words resonate, creating a fragile bridge between understanding and the unknown. In the labyrinth of alliances and uncertainties, his offer of support becomes a beacon, a glimmer of solace in the obsidian shadows that envelop me.
“All I want to do is help you,” he says. “So you’ve been with Leo and some of the others. I’m not judging you, I swear, and if I can help you in any fashion…”
"Help me, Dante," I whisper before kissing him with everything in me.
Dante's lips meet mine with a hunger that matches my own, a hungry flame that ignites in the darkness of our shared desires. His hands find their way to my waist, pulling me closer as if he wants to merge our bodies into one. And in this moment, I let go of all inhibitions, surrendering myself to the intoxicating whirlpool of pleasure that he offers.
His touch is electrifying, sending shivers down my spine and igniting fireworks deep within me. Each caress feels like a revelation, a sensual dance that resonates through every fiber of my being. His fingers trail along the contours of my body, leaving a trail of fire in their wake. Every stroke, every whisper of his breath against my skin sends me soaring to heights unknown.
I can feel the weight of his desire pressing against me, the evidence of his need straining against his pants. It fuels the fire within me, urging me to take what we both crave so desperately.
I break away, breathless, my lips swollen and tingling from the intensity of our connection. Dante's eyes are blue pools of desire, reflecting the same yearning that burns within me. He takes a step back, allowing me to catch my breath, but his gaze never wavers from mine.
"What do you desire?" he asks softly, his voice a velvet caress that sends shivers down my spine.
"I desire freedom," I reply without hesitation. "Freedom from the constraints that bind me, from the darkness that engulfs us all. I want to uncover the truth, to find answers to the questions that haunt me."
"I'll help."
"I know you will, but for now, I want a different kind of freedom."
I take him by the hand and lead him over to his bedroom. There, Dante strips us both and proceeds to take his time as he has his way with me.
His most delicious and erotic way with me.
thirty-one