Chapter 554: Heart to Heart
"Is there a reason you don't sleep with me?"
Lumina's big red eyes watched Asmodeus as she rolled into his arms, curled in his embrace. To anyone who might see this moment, they would think the pair enjoyed a passionate night.
However, that couldn't be farther from the truth...
Lumina's soft lips brushed against Asmodeus's chest, causing the young male to sigh. It wasn't the first time she had asked about this, but it was rare for Lumina to be this close and affectionate as if pushing him to the limit. "..."
He looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, watching every movement he made with a careful eye. He didn't speak, didn't move. It was like looking at a precious statue.
"Dearest..." She muttered softly, trying to get his attention.
Asmodeus finally reached out and brushed her cheek, his eyes closing into a slit. "I... just."
It felt like something became stuck in his throat, memories of their first time and that feeling of being unable to quench himself, as if drowning and unable to stop himself. Yet it felt so good, like a drug; his entire body felt right. "At first I didn't want to become addicted, because that isn't love..."
It was like an obsession or a deep-seated need, a craving inside him that made it impossible to hold back when he slept.
Lumina's presence in his life wasn't anything like the other women; maybe it was because she was a true monster, and they had a powerful affinity and sexual chemistry.
She bit her lip and nodded... understanding that strange feeling.
Never in her many years as a goddess or hero had she felt such a profound sense of peace and hope, accompanied by a feeling of euphoria.
Yet, as time passed, it began to change...
Asmodeus couldn't forgive her at first; she was the reason for a lot of his suffering before coming here, and after arriving, she almost killed him several times.
The fact that he lusted after her at all might be called foolish by some people.
Yet he still did.
"Do you still feel that way now?" Lumina's hands wrapped around his, the difference in size almost doubled.
Asmodeus couldn't help but feel something while in contact with her like that; it was a strange feeling, like a sweet and tangy taste in his mouth, one that just made his mouth water.
"I don't know... at least I think my hesitation has changed from those thoughts." He sighed and leaned down, his lips brushing against her neck.
Lumina didn't feel the need to rush or press him because the amount of time they spent together allowed her to bridge the gap slowly, with a slight touch here and a kiss there. Each action brought them closer, yet she understood it wasn't a simple process; she could see how hard Asmodeus tried to push those thoughts away.
"I see." Her voice quivered slightly as she shifted in the bed, their skin pressed together, spreading heat and warmth through both of their bodies. "Can I stay like this?"
"You can."
Asmodeus closed his eyes, feeling a weight lift off his chest, as if the simple act of admitting his hesitation was enough.
He could feel her breath blowing gently against his abdomen, her eyelashes fluttering as she opened her eyes and looked up at him. His blood surged, hungry and ready to devour the prey that climbed onto his plate willingly, but he still controlled himself.
After some time passed, he peeked at the arachne.
'She's beautiful...'
Her long white hair cascaded down her shoulders, framing her delicate face. She smiled, a faint blush gracing her cheeks, before pressing her lips against his chest again.
Asmodeus held her tighter, her body feeling so precious.
Lumina didn't open her eyes, but the smile on her face made her even more lovely.
"I don't think I hate you anymore, Lumina."
"I'm happy..."
She yawned softly and snuggled closer, her head resting just above his heart. "I can wait until you are ready, so don't feel burdened."
Lumina also understood how tired Asmodeus was. During their travels, he often maintained his magic for hours, sometimes overnight, to create small barriers that would stop others from attacking the moment he left.
'You always work hard in places others do not see it...' She thought while enjoying his presence.
Though demons didn't need much sleep if any at all, maintaining magic overnight is something that even a demon would struggle to do without some form of rest.
The only moment of peace he had was while inside the city and dining with the strange merchant.
Lumina shifted in the bed and straddled his muscular frame. The feeling of his solid abs under her palms made the ex-goddess swoon, squeezing them on instinct before looking up at his sleeping face.
Eye flicking, as if lost in thought, even when asleep.
'You are busy worrying about the future even now, huh?'
Their height difference was quite noticeable when she wasn't in her arachne form, as it forced her to climb across his abdomen to lean down and kiss his forehead before crawling off him and moving towards the window, staring at the glowing city below. The lanterns flickered with life, and people staggered home after drinking and gambling.
Meanwhile, Lumina started humming a song of peace and affection.
She flicked her fingertips as a silver thread formed at the tip, glistening in the moonlight that shined from the open window, which she then used to wrap around her fingers until it became a ball.
'I wonder what you would prefer, dear...?'
With an almost infinite amount of time to live, she could wait; growing closer to him was quite enjoyable after all.
And under the moonlight, a spider sang of her love and desire to reach his heart.
***
The morning came without care for his need for rest and recovery. Asmodeus looked up at the wooden ceiling with a familiar warmth pressed against his body, his nude skin softer than any silk and more charming than the most popular prostitute.
"How embarrassing..."
Lumina's leg hung over his thighs, allowing his cock to push through the narrow gap able to feel the damp warmth from between her thighs.
A strange but familiar sensation.
She straddled him and pressed her palms to his chest, her lips brushing against his abdomen. She smiled sleepily, her body draped over him as she drooled from the corner of her lips.
Asmodeus held back a groan, trying to pull away from her, yet he was unable to, because her muscualr thighs squeezed together around his cock, trapping him in a warm, wet prison that felt like heaven.
'Shit... I can't move...'
He tried to remain calm, but it wasn't easy, especially when his cock was so stiff.
A demon's morning wood was a force to be reckoned with!
He wanted nothing more than to bury it inside her, to reach those strange, inhuman depths with a single thrust.
Suddenly, his body tensed as she began to shift slowly, her hips moving back and forth as he began to feel the pleasure of being pressed against such a warm, soft, welcoming place.
The sweet scent of Lumina's juices leaked with each movement, filling the room with a seductive and arousing atmosphere.
"Lumina..."
The sound of her name, whispered, made her shudder, her eyes opening slightly to look up at him with lustful intent. She smiled, shying her bottom lip as she moved back and tensing her muscles, causing her thighs to squeeze harder. "Good morning, My Dear."
Her voice was soft and full of desire as she looked down at him with a gentle expression. "Did you sleep well?" Her tongue flicked across her lips, a small action of Lumina's, nothing like the evening. She sometimes shocked him with impulsive actions, but this was dangerous. There was a mission to complete, and he couldn't become obsessed with her now.
The feeling of her sticky warmth kissing his shaft ate at his rationality, as each second felt more and more enjoyable. His cock began to pulse, aching for attention that only Lumina could give it. He gritted his teeth, trying to keep himself from grabbing her and forcing himself into that wet and warm place between her legs.
"You look like you are suffering, darling." Sweet words echoed in his ears, tempting, pushing Asmodeus to lose control, but he remained strong.
Yet her thighs started moving again, sliding up and down his shaft, rubbing her juices all over him as he felt her throbbing, the feeling of her racing pulse pounding against his shaft, her blood flowing fast.
"Lumina... please." His voice came out choked and strained. It was like torture. Her scent filled his senses, making him dizzy with a carnal need.
"Just like this... okay?"
Lumina's face twisted in pleasure as she pushed her thighs down.
His cock brushed against her soft lips, spreading them and poking her small pink nub, peeling the skin back with each movement.
Her seduction was successful, as if she planned for something like this to work...
Asmodeus nodded, covering his face as he stopped resisting.
The squeak of the bed grew louder, and the low, pleasant groans of the white-haired woman grew louder and louder, until she reached the peak she so desperately desired.
"F-Finally..."
A spurt of hot fluids shot into the air; without a place to go, they landed all over her pale, white skin, dripping down her thighs, buttocks and lower back.
Lumina pouted and looked down at Asmodeus with half-lidded eyes.
"That's not fair, I wanted it..." She whined, but he just laughed nervously.