24 : Lust

**Evelyn :**

Breathing in the fresh air outside, I imperceptibly smiled. Today was such a beautiful and sunny day, absolutely the whole garden reflected its miraculous light that shone on every flower and bush. I felt like I was in paradise.

It had been two days since Raphael talked to me about my talent. He was lost in his business after that and to be honest, I was getting bored. I wanted to do some things or activities to make it more interesting. It's good that Phoenix trusted me so much that I was able to go out in the garden near the house, in the fresh air, to absorb new energy from the earth.

Sighing, I sat down on a bench that was right next to a water fountain with a statue in the middle. Looking down at my gloved hands, I shakily removed one from my palm.

From the outside, it looked like an ordinary, small-sized woman's hand. You would never think that it is full of poison and death. No one knows that I can kill with a touch. Clenching my hand into a fist, I squeezed my eyes shut to not think about it. The more I think, the more it hurts.

But I had to believe in myself, my talent, and believe that I can do something good with my abilities. I had to prove myself.

*But how are you going to do that, sitting in a locked house all the time?*

As soon as that question popped into my head, I had a brilliant idea. Smiling like a child who received presents on Christmas morning, I was ready for my plan.

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"Heeey, Raphy?" I felt happy and already in a relaxed state, I was already used to the owner of the house, I hoped to meet him at home so that I could talk.

"I'm in my office!" I heard him answer behind closed doors, however. I went into his office smiling.

Almost bouncing with every step, I walked up to him, seeing the man sitting at his computer, with his nose on the screen and glasses on his eyes. Trying to ignore his attractive appearance, his gaze instantly went from his work to me.

With surprise and furrowed brows, a small smile appeared on his face at the end as he watched me go to him, "In a good mood, hm?"

I shrugged my shoulders at that, pretending that I didn't know anything, and went to sit across from him at his desk but his eyes sparkled and that look stopped me in my tracks.

"What?" I felt like I was caught in a crime.

After giving me a look, he leaned back in his chair and pushed himself off the desk.

"You'd better sit here, I want you to get used to my touch, you'll need it in the future," justifying himself at the end, I saw his hand patting his lap, in a gesture for me to go and sit on top of him.

I was of course shocked for a moment.

"You're kidding, aren't you?" laughing awkwardly, Raphael's smile disappeared and I froze again. Oh ooh.

His eyes darkened and he cocked his head to the side, studying me,"Does it look like I'm kidding?"

I could only purse my lips and accept my fate because I knew that as soon as I went to him, my walls would crumble with him. Swallowing hard, I crossed the room, going around the desk to stand in front of him. With his legs already spread, his hand gently clapped his knee, waiting for my next move. Trying not to feel fear and anxiety, I accepted the challenge and looked at him with an innocent look.

Phoenix was already warm, small flames dancing over his smooth skin, creating a charming and magical view.

"Closer."

*Yeah, kill me first.*

I took a step closer until my legs met his firm muscular legs. Ignoring it, I was surprised that he hadn't grabbed me yet but by the looks of it, he probably expected me to make the first move myself.

Watching my every move carefully, his head tilted back, burning sparks in his pupils.

"Evelyn, you know I won't hurt you," he muttered softly, his hand slowly went to my leg, the touch like a feather but that alone made me jump slightly on the spot.

Smiling uncertainly, I took a deep breath and moved even closer. Seeing this, he answered me with a more confident touch. Grabbing my right leg, his body straightened in the chair to grab my left as well. Bringing me so close that his head is almost at my eye level, I surrendered to his touch with rapid heartbeats. Those magical hands reached my hips, I barely suppressed a moan that wanted to break out of me. The feeling was so wonderful.

"Trust me," with those words, he made me sit on top of him. With my legs wide apart, I sat on his lap, straddling him with his hands now holding me by the waist. For a moment it seemed that there was no oxygen in the room.

I found myself with him face to face, his nose barely touching mine.

Looking at him now, I had no idea where such a beautiful creature could be created.

A dangerous deadly creature.

A small smile crept onto his face when he saw me looking at him, "Isn't that better?"

It took a moment for me to understand what he was asking of me when I swallowed and forced myself to lean away from him a little.

"W-what exactly?"

"Another touch. Because you know you've spent your whole life in isolation, not getting close to anyone, not hanging out in crowds, not making friends with anyone. Isn't it nice to finally experience what you've missed all these years? How does it feel, be honest with me," explaining, his hand gently brushing the strands of hair behind my ear so that it would no longer disturb my face, which had fallen over my eyes. After putting them away, I had to take a sharp breath.

Words couldn't even express how good the feeling was.

"Wonderful," I could only say breathlessly, "the feeling is heavenly..."

Raphael smiled softly, ''See? All that remains is to study it more closely. Take it as a personal experiment and surrender to fate."

"Ok, in that case, I have a suggestion," my eyes looked deep into his gaze and I saw a little surprise in it, seeing one eyebrow rise up but quickly hiding it with a teasing grin, small flames burned in those eyes again.

"Oh? And what would it be?"

I raised my head defiantly, indicating that I am not a girl who gives up easily.

"Take me to the places where you go, so that we can work together. I want to prove that I am also capable of helping," after finally telling my plan, I watched as Phoenix's smile slowly disappeared.

“Love, I don't know if it's a good id-''

"Take me with you, otherwise I'll leave and you will never see me again. Forever," not letting him even continue, I felt anger rising inside me that wanted to break out to show that I wasn't kidding.

The man gritted his teeth when he clenched his jaw. And I didn't care that I pissed him off.

"Are you threatening me, baby? Because you know very well that it won't help you get rid of me. You know very well that we are one. Destined to be together, you can't escape your destiny," to prove it, his rough but soft hand grabbed my neck, feeling the sparks on my skin and not even realizing what happening, his lips crashed into mine.

As the shock passed, I no longer had the strength to resist. Pressing closer to him, I surrendered to the burning kiss. Pulling me as close as he could, his tongue forced my lips open as a strong hand tangled in my hair, gripping my locks firmly to feel who was in control and I had no time rejecting him. It wasn't even possible, because my answer was only heavy breaths and sounds of pleasure that broke out of me in the moments when I could breathe in through my mouth.

Having become more secure, his greedy lust seemed to grow bigger, as his hands passionately slid down my body, grabbing my hips and feeling how hard he was, of course, I was dizzy again from it all, submitting.

Then my mind went blank.

**

***1985 year - Flashback***

*It was another day when I went to steal. I knew it wasn't safe anymore but I took the risk every day to keep a roof over my head and food on the table for me even living on the streets in small shelters.*

*It was Halloween, the time when there were all kinds of events and most importantly, the big Carnival and festivals honoring the spirits that have not yet passed on to the afterlife. It meant a bigger crowd, a greater chance that no one would notice my presence. I could steal from many rich people.*

*Adapted to the people in the big crowd, I pretended to be an ordinary tourist who wants entertainment like others, having dressed like the Angel of Death, being all black, so standing behind one of the tents, I already noticed Mr. Barini, in very good noble clothes. You could see that he came from a good and rich family.*

*When I was finally prepared, I was about to go to them with a made-up scenario but everything went wrong when I heard a low voice in my ear.*

*"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk. I don't think that's a good idea."*

*It was a voice I feared every night and day. It's been haunting me ever since I got caught. When I left him that night, the first time I stole his wallet, he caught me with a warning that he will see me again and well... Well he was here again.*

*Before I could grab my knife, which was attached to my belt under my cloak, the stranger was faster than me. Grabbing my hand tightly, the knife was knocked out of my hand and I was turned towards him, his taller body pinning me against the tent. Already again. When I was pinned against the building's wall.*

*We were in the shadows so no one could notice us but I also didn't want to draw attention by shouting. Something stopped me.*

*Lifting my wrists above my head, I felt him again by my ear. The breath burned hot on my skin, "You've been a very bad girl, Evelyn. You don't learn from your mistakes, do you?" feeling his smile near my ear, I immediately shuddered.*

*"How did you find me? And how do you know my name?" I could only grit my teeth in anger.*

*The man pressed closer until I felt his lips on my neck, "I'll find you everywhere because I'm everywhere myself. There's no escaping me," with that, his mouth was on my skin.*

*At that moment I felt only desire and pleasure.*