Damien's POV

　　"I am sorry... Ace.." She emitted, lifting her hand to brush against my cheek; I nodded to her, offering a truce momentarily. "I am used to being independent, not having to answer to anyone." she offered truthfully but seemed to struggle to find the words. "I... just wanted.."

　　Eyeing her suspiciously, I said nothing but pressed my naked body against her, my fingers digging into her hips tightly, letting her know she would not be going anywhere until she continued! My eyes searched hers, daring her to lie to me! 

　　"I have no issues pulling your shorts down right here and now, Red, and spanking that peachy ass of yours until your screams wake every neighbour in this building up!" I warned, my tone sinister and unwavering. I meant every word! 

　　"I could sense something... out there- I wanted to explore!" She puffed, obviously annoyed at being scolded. I knew she was being truthful, but it was too late; I felt my anger ripple through me- Even Ares had gone quiet, unwilling to question my rage. 

　　"So, you are currently human for all intents and purposes... and you thought you would go out there and what... look for whatever it is you can sense..." I roared, digging my fingers into her sides, the fear of losing her drowning me. 

　　"Did you stop for a fucking second to consider that if YOU can sense IT.... that IT can sense YOU!" I growled, lowering my face to hover in front of hers, my eyes darting chaotically between my deep green and the red of my beast. "You will fucking answer me!" 

　　"No!" She whispered, tensing under my furious gaze. "I am sorry, Ace. I just... I am sorry!" She whimpered, finally understanding.

　　"No... I thought not!" I snapped, the scent of her fear filling the small space around us. Taking a second to calm down, seeing her nervous of the wrath in my eyes, had Ares whining. Evidently, he was ready to roll over and forgive her- pussy! Sighing, I nodded at her somewhat sympathetically, needing her to understand.

　　"I won't lose you, Red! You're too important to me!" I confessed, closing the void between us, my lips seeking hers instantly.

　　"You don't go out without me until we sort your powers out!" Nodding to the door, I cocked a brow.

　　"You still want to go out?" I questioned, watching her think about the answer, she clearly didn't want to piss me off, but I knew if I dragged her back upstairs kicking and screaming, she would resent me for keeping her locked away; if she wanted to go out, fine! But, like fuck, was she going alone! 

　　"Yes, and if you come with me, I will be protected!" She grinned, making me shake my head at her cute little pout. "And as it's after midnight, you can't say no to me!" 

　　"Mmm... Hmm," I mumbled, nuzzling into her throat, tracing my nose up her slender neck, deeply inhaling her addictive scent. "Pray tell, why is that Red?" I asked, running my fingers up her sides and under my shirt, cupping her tight peeks in my palms, squeezing them until a throaty moan slipped past her lips. Grinning down at her, wiggling my brows. "This... looks good on you, by the way!" I mused, nodding to my shirt. 

　　"Because..." Interrupting her train of thought by twisting her nipples harshly between my rough fingers, a wicked grin plastered on my face, ignoring the twitching of my cock. 

　　"It's technically my birthday!" She spluttered out quickly before I thwarted her attention again. Letting go of her nipples, I raised a brow, pulling away from her body! 

　　"Well, in that case, beautiful... Lead the way." I winked, stepping back a little so she had room to move. Her eyes trailed down my nude body in all its glory, a blush returning to porcelain skin. 

　　"Even now, after everything we have done today, she's still so innocent!" Ares noted curiously, making me grin from ear to ear. 

　　"You going to put some clothes on, Ace?" She giggled, chewing her bottom lip, her eyes hovering a second too long over my crotch, making me smirk knowingly. 

　　"It's your birthday, baby girl! I wanted to dress the part and put on my birthday suit!" Smiling charmingly as I stepped back, letting her eyes feast on me. 

　　"Shall I wear mine too?" She teased, lifting the hem of my shirt, gripping her fingers tightly, forcing her to release the fabric. I shook my head.

　　"Not unless you are ok with my scrapping the eyes out of anyone who looks at you- with a rusty spoon!" I warned, quickly closing the gap between us in one step, my body pressed tightly against hers.

　　"I am deadly serious, Red! What's under these clothes is for my eyes only! I don't share! Not ever!" I stated firmly, my eyes boring into her, watching for a sign that I hadn't made myself clear.

　　"Apart from with me!" Ares grinned a little too eagerly for my liking. It was unnerving, to say the least, at how invested in my ruby rose he seemed. Pushing his words and my thoughts down, I snaked my arms around her waist, running them up her back and back down, gripping her tight little ass in my hands.

　　"THIS. IS. MINE." My tone left no room for negotiation; watching her pursing her lips, I knew my sassy minx would have something to say.

　　"Fine." She spat, narrowing her eyes on me, her hand coming from nowhere and cupping my jewels, taking me by surprise and making me smirk deliriously at her boldness. 

　　"Then these belong to me!" She grinned, applying a little pressure making my eyes flash with greedy desire. 

　　"And as such, how about you put some damn clothes on and cover them up!" She proclaimed proudly, leaning up to peck my lips quickly. Letting her hand fall, she pushed me away, a grin painting her lips. "It's my birthday, remember..." 

　　"Yes, yes! I know, Red, but you happen to be wearing my shirt," I laughed, covering her eyes with my hands for a moment before letting them drop; I winked at her seeing amusement flash across her face, my once naked form now casually dressed in sweatpants and a t-shirt. 

　　"I don't think I will ever get used to that." She mused with an impish laugh.

　　"What, my god-like physique or the magic, Red?" I laughed, spinning her around and opening the door, smacking her ass hard as I pushed her through it, her yelp sending pleasure straight to my cock. 

　　"Fuck, it's going to be a long night!" I growled to Ares, trying to take a deep breath and calm the hard-on I felt brewing.

　　"Dick!" She laughed, rubbing her sore ass cheek. "Come on; it's this way. I can sense it!" Pausing, she stopped in her tracks and waited for me to catch up, turning over her shoulder to look at me, her eyes filled with warmth; she held her hand for me to take. 

　　"Good girl." I laughed, taking her hand in mine and squeezing it. Abruptly freezing as cold seeped up my spine, the realisation of precisely what had her willing to walk out into the night unprotected hit me- Evil!

　　Pure, unsanctioned, bone-chilling evil! 

　　Fuck!