The Devil's Betrothed novel Chapter 658

Chapter 658: Coaxing Her

Arlan watched as Oriana lay curled up in bed under the sheets. The room was filled with her scent, indicating how aroused she had been when he left. The dragon inside him stirred, excited by her scent, but Arlan warned the beast within. ’Pounce on her, and you would never be able to touch her again. She would throw both of us out of this room.’

Only then did the beast inside him calm down. Arlan walked towards the bed, removed his shoes, and slid under the blanket, wrapping her curled form in his arms, her back pressing against his chest.

She didn’t react or say a word, though he could feel her body trembling as she still needed him.

"Oriana," he called softly. "I am sorry for leaving you like that. But you should know why I did it."

She remained silent, her body still tense against his.

"I know you’re angry," he continued, "But we’re facing something very serious. I need you to understand that whatever it is, we should not take it lightly. All I want to do is protect you."

"You think leaving me like that helps? You think punishing me and then walking away makes me feel safe?" she mumbled, her voice choked and hoarse. It was clear she had cried.

"Once I take care of you, I will explain everything to you, alright?" he said, planting a gentle kiss on the back of her neck.

"I don’t need it," she said, though he knew she was still aroused and fighting against it.

"But I want to. Let me make up for what I did to you," he spoke and gently turned her around to face him.

She didn’t look at him, but he could see her eyes were teary.

His fingers gently brushed against her wet cheeks to wipe the tears away. "I am sorry," he said, leaning in and gently pecking her cheek. "Look at me."

She refused, turning her head slightly away.

"I know you are still aroused and want me. Once you get what you need, you can punish me like you always do. I promise, I will accept it without any complaint."

His words reminded Oriana of how many times she had punished him, using her powers on him without mercy. What he did to her today was nothing compared to what she had done to him all those times. She had taken liberties in showing her anger while he had done it just once, and she was furious.

She finally turned to look at him but said nothing. She was hurt because he had left her when she needed him, not because he had spanked her.

He leaned in to kiss her, softly whispering against her lips, "I will make you feel so good that you will no longer be angry at me." He kissed her, and she didn’t resist. Despite her efforts, her body gave in to his touch, wanting him. She wondered if her body had become his slave, yielding to his advances, or if she was just a lustful demoness who gave in so easily.

Arlan, knowing that once he marked her, it would be the beast inside him who would be with her, wished to enjoy this night purely as a human. He wanted to offer the best of himself, ensuring she would never forget this night.

To Oriana, the night felt unusually long as she realized he had kept his word, and she was no longer angry with him. When she was all spent, Arlan cleaned her in the bath and brought her back to the bed. He turned her on her stomach, causing her to exclaim in shock.

"What are you doing?"