Keepers of the Underworld

Chapter 6

Melanie and Darius strolled along the trail in the park that lay between the diner and the apartment where Melanie lived. The pair were happy to silently be close, brushing against each other as they walked. Melanie smiled at him as she slipped her hand into his and squeezed it.

“What are you doing?” Darius asked as he continued to hold her hand.

“I am doing something that I have always wanted to do,” Melanie told him as they walked, never taking their eyes off the trail ahead of them. “I have tried to give you hints for centuries. Now, I have you in my grasp, and I do not have any intention of letting you go.”

“What do you mean by that?” Darius asked.

“I mean just what I said,” Melanie laughed as she dropped her empty cup in the trash and turned to face Darius. “I have loved you forever. I should have told you that, but I know you don’t feel the same way I do…”

Melanie was cut off by Darius, crashing his lips into hers. He pulled her to him as he deepened his kiss. Melanie melted into him as she ran her hands up his arms and across his chest. They parted, breathless, as they gazed into each other's eyes.

“Melanie, I have loved you forever,” Darius breathed. “But we can’t do this. Your father will never forgive me if we do this.”

“My father will not do anything.”

“Your parents are gods that I serve.”

“Exactly, my parents. The people who want me to be happy and loved. Of all the people I could be with, I can think of no one they would be more accepting of.”

“And if they aren’t?” Darius questioned.

“Then I will fight for you,” Melanie told him as she cupped his cheek in her hand. “Walk me home. We can see what happens when we get there.”

“As you wish, Miss Melanie,” Darius smiled at her.

“If you are going to grant my wishes tonight, I might have to put you to work,” Melanie smirked as they began walking again. “I have heard about some of the things that went on in ancient times. I might want to try a few of them.”

Melanie laughed at Darius as he inhaled sharply. She had heard stories of things he had done and meant it when she said she wanted to do those things with him. She hoped she would be able to distract him from who her parents were long enough to enjoy their time. If not, perhaps she would be able to convince him to come home with her another time.

When they reached her apartment, she held Darius’ hand as she unlocked the door and walked in. Melanie closed the door behind them and locked it. She smiled at Darius as he tipped his head and gave her a quizzical look.

“I can’t have you running off too soon, can I? Melanie asked him as she ran her hand across his muscular chest.

“You are playing with fire,” Darius whispered in her ear.

“Good, I like fire,” Melanie told him. “Darius, nothing will happen to you. I can promise that. If my parents are fine with Zach’s daily conquests, they will be fine with the two of us. You have known each other for centuries. We both want this. The one thing my parents believe in is love above all other things.”

“Love? Is that what this is?” Darius asked as he pushed her hair behind her ear.

“I hope so. Whether it is love or lust, I know I want you and only you,” Melanie replied as she kissed him.

Darius broke the kiss, allowing his lips to brush hers still as he said, “If that is what you want, that is what you will have.”

Melanie took him by the hand and led him into her bedroom. She turned to face him before she pulled her top off over her head, exposing herself to him. She smiled as she watched his jaw tighten, and he swallowed hard.

“Your turn,” she said.

Darius obediently removed his shirt and tossed it on the floor to join hers. Melanie’s eyes scanned his body, taking in every inch of it. She licked her lips as her eyes lowered to his pants. As if knowing what she wanted, Darius gave her a crooked grin as he unzipped his pants and pushed them lower on his hips, stopping before they revealed anything.

“Cheater,” Melanie huffed.

“I’m not a cheater. It’s your turn,” Darius said as his eyes went to her core.

“Oh? How about, if you want my pants off, you have to do it?” Melanie teased.

“As you wish,” Darius said as he stepped toward her. He playfully pushed her back onto the bed before he unbuttoned her jeans. “If you want me to stop, you need to tell me now because after I see you like this, I won’t be able to control myself. Do you understand?”

“I know, and I understand,” Melanie said as she ran her knuckle along his cheek. “I am asking you for this. Please.”

Darius began kissing her stomach above the waistband as he unbuttoned it. He gently took hold of her jeans and panties and pulled them off in one motion. When her legs were free, Melanie let her legs spread, showing everything to him as he knelt before her.

“You are perfect,” Darius whispered as he ran his finger along her core, making her twitch.

“Show me how perfect you think I am.”

He slid his fingers into her as he began to lick and suck her folds. He had never believed in perfection, even knowing the gods and goddesses, yet Melanie was. The feel, taste, smell, everything about her body was more than he had ever imagined. He needed her now.

He grinned when he stopped, and she let out a little groan, only for her to see he was removing his pants and smiling. Melanie began to tease her n*****s as she watched Darius strip in front of her. He was perfect and even more well-endowed than she had imagined.

“Is that what you like? Allow me,” Darius breathed as he slid his hands up her body to her ample breasts and took over. She gasped as he pinched one n****e and bit the other. He whispered, “What do you want from me?”

Melanie slid her hand down his torso and grasped his shaft. She began to stroke it and said, “I want this. I need you to fill me.”

“Then that is what you will get,” Darius said as he stepped back. He stroked himself as he swirled his finger, motioning for Melanie to roll over and get on her knees. “I hope you are ready for me,” he said as he lined up and thrust into her, filling her completely with one motion.

Melanie let out a scream of pleasure as he filled her like no one ever had and was pressed tightly to her. He rocked his hips as he worked inside her. He slid his hand along her belly until he could touch her sensitive core as he thrust. With the other hand, he grasped her hair, pulling it as he felt her begin to lose control. He pumped harder and faster until he felt her unravel as waves of ecstasy washed over her, causing him to follow and fill her with his seed.

They were both sweaty and panting for breath as he pulled out for her. Melanie rolled over to face him and smiled. She scooted up on the bed and motioned for him to join her. He grinned and crawled up the bed to where she lay, taking her in his arms.

“Will you stay with me tonight? I don’t want this to be over yet,” Melanie said, with a vulnerability that he had never seen from her before.

He kissed her tenderly and said, “I will stay as long as you want me to stay. Let me tuck you in, my sweet.”

Melanie smiled at him as he carefully tugged the blankets from under her. He turned them back, watching her settle in bed, and he climbed in after her. Darius wrapped his arms around her and held her close as they drifted off to sleep.