Chapter 106: Speak your mind...

He took a step closer, the door now fully open, his gaze locked on hers. There was no mistaking the intent in his eyes, a hunger that matched the nervous anticipation she exuded. His voice, when he finally spoke, was low and edged with the unmistakable note of his darker desires.

"Is there something you need?" he asked, his tone smooth yet charged with the promise of what was to come.

The woman's breath hitched, her lips parting slightly as she met his gaze. Whatever uncertainty she had been feeling seemed to melt away under the intensity of his stare, replaced by a yearning that she could no longer deny.

Leon's incubus nature reveled in the shift, in the way her body responded to his presence. He could feel the power in it, the control he held over the situation. And as he reached out, brushing a stray lock of hair from her face, he knew that this encounter, too, would be one that neither of them would forget.

Leon stood in the doorway, his gaze locked on the fidgeting figure before him. Elara's nervousness was almost palpable, her eyes darting around as if searching for something to anchor herself to. Leon's grin widened, a flash of amusement in his eyes as he took in her timid demeanor.

"You came to compensate for Euwen's misdoings, didn't you?" he asked, his voice smooth, with a hint of playful challenge.

Elara froze at his words, her breath catching in her throat. She had been too nervous to articulate her intentions clearly, and now, hearing them spoken aloud by Leon sent a shiver down her spine. Her lips parted as if to respond, but no sound came out—just a soft exhale, her gaze dropping to the floor in a mix of embarrassment and uncertainty.

Leon could sense the turmoil within her, the way her thoughts were racing, trying to find the right response. But he knew that her timid nature would keep her from speaking it out directly. Instead, he saw the subtle nod of her head, the way her hands twisted together, a silent admission of what they both knew.

Leon stepped closer, his grin softening into something more calculated, yet no less intense. "You don't have to say it," he murmured, his voice taking on a gentler tone that contrasted with the predatory gleam in his eyes. "I can see it in your eyes, Elara. You're here because you feel you need to make things right."

Elara's heart pounded in her chest, each beat echoing in her ears as she stood frozen under his gaze. His words struck at the core of her intentions, pulling out the truth she had been too afraid to voice. Her body trembled slightly, a mix of fear and a deeper, unacknowledged desire rising within her.

Leon extended a hand towards her, his touch light as he brushed his fingers along her arm. The contact sent a jolt through her, the warmth of his skin against hers contrasting with the cool morning air. "There's no need to be afraid," he continued, his voice smooth and reassuring, though laced with something more dangerous. "Come inside."

Elara hesitated for only a moment before she nodded, her movements still tentative. She stepped past him, crossing the threshold into his space. The door clicked softly shut behind her, sealing them in together, and suddenly, the room felt smaller, more intimate.

As Leon guided her deeper into the room, the tension between them grew. He could feel her unease, the way she seemed to shrink under his gaze, but there was also something else—something that stirred his incubus nature, drawing him closer to her with every breath she took.

"You don't have to worry," Leon said softly, his voice a low murmur that sent shivers down her spine. He led her to the center of the room, his hand still lightly resting on her arm. "I'm not going to hurt you, Elara."

She looked up at him, her eyes wide and filled with a mix of emotions—fear, curiosity, and something that resembled trust, though it was fragile. "I just… I want to make things right," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Leon's grin returned, this time softer, almost coaxing. "And you will," he replied, his tone carrying a promise. "But first, you need to relax. Let me take care of the rest."

Elara swallowed hard, the tension in her shoulders slowly easing as she nodded again. There was something about the way he spoke to her, the way he looked at her, that made it difficult to resist. She was out of her depth, but she found herself willing to let him guide her through it.

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Leon moved closer, his hand sliding from her arm to her waist, drawing her in gently but firmly. "You came here because you felt it was the right thing to do," he murmured, his voice soft but firm. "And I'm here to make sure you don't regret that decision."

Her breath hitched as he leaned in, his presence overwhelming. The reality of the situation settled over her—this was what she had come for, and now, there was no turning back. As Leon's grip on her waist tightened slightly, she felt her resolve crumble, replaced by a strange mix of anticipation and submission.

With a quiet, almost resigned exhale, Elara let herself be guided, knowing that whatever was to come, Leon was the one in control.

The door already closed door shut out the world beyond as Leon allowed his instincts to take over, his thoughts focused solely on the enchanting figure before him and the desire that now burned between them.

The room was filled with a heavy silence, broken only by the soft rustle of fabric as Elara stepped further inside. Leon watched her closely, his eyes tracking every movement, every breath.

There was something intoxicating about the way she carried herself—nervous yet determined, as if she were caught between the desire to flee and the overwhelming need to stay.

Elara could feel the weight of his gaze on her, a tangible presence that seemed to wrap around her, drawing her in. Her heart pounded in her chest, the sound loud in her ears as she tried to steady her breathing.

She had come here with a purpose, but standing before Leon now, she felt that purpose slipping through her fingers, replaced by something far more primal.

Leon moved with a fluid grace as he approached her, closing the distance between them in a few easy strides.

He could see the conflict in her eyes, the way she tried to maintain control even as her body betrayed her. It was a dangerous game she was playing—one that he knew she was unprepared for.

But Leon was more than ready.

He reached out, his hand grazing her arm, the touch light but charged with intent. "You don't need to be so tense, Elara," he murmured, his voice smooth as silk. "You came here because you felt its the right thing to do, didn't you?"

Elara swallowed hard, nodding slightly, but she didn't trust her voice to answer. She could feel the heat of his body so close to hers, the way his presence seemed to fill the room, leaving no space for anything else. There was no mistaking the desire in his eyes, and she realized with a start that it mirrored her own.

Leon's hand slid up to her shoulder, then to the back of her neck, his fingers tangling in her hair. He tilted her head slightly, forcing her to meet his gaze. "Tell me," he said softly, though the command in his tone was unmistakable. "Speak your mind, speak for yourself, What is it you want, Elara?"

She hesitated, her mind racing, but there was no escape from the intensity of the moment. "I… I wanted to apologize for Euwen," she stammered, the words tumbling out before she could stop them. "And… and…"

Leon's smile deepened, his thumb brushing lightly across her lower lip. "And what?" he prompted, his voice a low, dangerous whisper.

Elara's breath shuddered in her chest. "And I wanted to understand… why Felicia left with that look in her eyes."

There it was—the truth she hadn't even realized she was seeking. Leon's smile turned predatory, his grip tightening slightly on her neck as he leaned in closer, his lips just inches from hers.

"I see," he whispered, his breath hot against her skin. "So you're curious. You want to know what it is that made her look like that when she left." Sёarᴄh the Novёlƒire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

Elara could only nod, her body trembling under his touch. The air between them was thick with tension, the unspoken desires hanging in the balance, waiting for the moment when they would break free.

Leon's eyes darkened with intent. "Then let me show you," he murmured, his voice a velvet promise.

It was sexy, and seductive, his incubus charm glaring boldly, he planned to leave, but now, he doesn't mind having some fun with Felicia before leaving....