The Devil's Temptation!

89 A Wise Word

Roshan’s head whipped at the woman supporting him but he said nothing. Her gaze was fixed on William’s who pondered on her question for a few seconds.

He finally raised his head to look at them, his hands folded behind his back.

“As long as you both don’t mind it, it can be arranged.”

Anna smiled gratefully, “thank you.”

He walked out in a hurry and Anna could tell he was going to inform the mayor about his son’s recovery. It was difficult not to smile at the fact they both did something good.

“Hey, why’d you ask for such a favor?” Roshan who barely uttered a word finally asked and Anna met his surprised stare.

“You’re hurt, I need to be around to take care of you.” She explained her reasons before averting her gaze, unwilling to stare further into those spellbinding eyes of his.

“Come on.”

She wrapped an arm around his waist and held the hand that was around her neck. Roshan tensed a little after feeling her delicate hand circle his waist. She was holding him a little close that her heartbeat increased in his ears and he could feel her body warmth.

.....

He really wished he could clear his mind of this, but the mating mark was affecting him a lot more than he thought it would.

A maid dressed in an ash- colored gown finally showed up in Nicholas’s room and her eyes instantly marveled at the sight of Roshan. Not that she knew him, but his handsomeness was something she had to stop and confirm he wasn’t some dream painting that came to life.

“G.... greetings.” The maid finally forced herself to speak. “Are you the new guests?”

Anna nodded, “yes.”

The maid smiled, “come with me so I can take you to your room to get some rest.”

“Aren’t we supposed to see the Mayor first?” Roshan inquired in a low tone, the maid blushed the moment she met his Hazel-green eyes and she lowered her gaze.

“The Mayor wants you to get enough rest, then you can join him for supper.” She explained, which made sense to Anna and besides, Roshan needed it to gain his strength back.

“Okay.”

The maid stole one more glance at Roshan before turning to leave. Anna didn’t fail to notice the admiration in her stare and looked at Roshan after she left.

“So many admirers, better hurry up and pick a wife.” She teased but Roshan rolled his eyes in response.

“I’ll think about it.” The sarcasm in his tone was obvious, causing Anna to shake her head helplessly at him. They both walked out.

They followed the maid and she led them to a room at the left corner of the corridor. She stopped after reaching the door.

“This is your room.” She said to them, “if you need anything, do call on me and I’ll be more than willing to attend to you.” She sweetly offered, but Anna wasn’t dumb to know her own reasons behind it.

“We don’t need anything for now thank you, but when we do, I won’t hesitate to call.”

“I’ll leave now.” The maid looked at Roshan one more time, “do have your rest sir.”

Roshan only responded with a nod of his head, the maid left after that.

Anna took Roshan into the room and helped him sit on the bed.

“Take off your shirt, I need to check your injury.” She quickly said, but to her surprise, Roshan refused.

“No.”

“Why? Please don’t get difficult again and do as I say, it’s important I check.”

“I said no.”

“Roshan!”

He met her stare and she looked dead serious about it. Her arms were folded and her strict gaze was locked on him. He wasn’t afraid of her, but he was definitely afraid of that stare.

Slowly, he reached to loosen the knot in his shirt and Anna watched as more of his fair skin came into sight. He finally took off his shirt, leaving his bare torso exposed and Anna quickly checked the wound along his shoulder to the back.

Her brow creased into worry after seeing the wound heal slower than usual, which was something that barely occurred for Demons. Aren’t they fast healers?

“Your wounds aren’t healing quickly.” She said to him, and that’s what he wanted to hide.

“I know.”

“Why?”

“My energy level is low, as a half Demon, it’s one of the consequences I face each time I transfer too much energy to someone.”

“Too much energy? But....the Mayor’s son is the only person you’ve transferred energy to, right?” She inquired with a look of concern, but he didn’t respond.

“Right?” She asked again and he suddenly stood up from the bed.

“I’m going to take a bath.” He said instead. He reached for the wardrobe but Anna surprisingly came in front of him, blocking him from opening the wardrobe door.

“You have to answer my questions first.” She demanded, but he ignored and tried to open the wardrobe door. Anna’s back was pressed against it, making it impossible to open the door.

“Move away Anna.”

“No, you have to answer me first.”

“Anna.”

“I’m not moving.”

He forced the door open, slamming Anna’s body against his bare torso and she gasped at the unexpected turnout.

She met his stare and her eyes dilated further after realizing their faces were only centimeters apart, if she dared to take even the tiniest of steps, she’d end up having her lips on his.

His body against hers made her mind turn foggy and staring at his face which was covered with his hair made her wonder what it’d feel like to have her fingers running through those soft silky black hair of his.

Are they as soft as they look? What’s happening to her mind??

Her heart thrashed in her chest and when she tried to retreat, he didn’t let her and kept her frame trapped against his body and the wardrobe door.

“Now you wanna flee?” He asked, “I thought you needed answers.”

“I...”

“A wise word from me Anna.” He leaned even closer, closing the unbearable distance between them and just when she thought he was about to kiss her, those sensual lips moved to her ear instead, giving it a bite and causing her heart to jump to her throat.

“No matter what happens, don’t ever let yourself fall for me,” he softly whispered, “else it’d be difficult to get rid of me in the future.” He reminded her and at that moment, Anna felt something hard against her thighs, causing her senses to return. When she dared to look down, her face flushed completely and she quickly raised her head back up.

Anna could barely speak as though her voice was being held down, her body felt hot and every feeling was familiar, yet she was unsure of why? She wanted to push him away, she wanted to escape this but her body kept betraying her constantly.

Roshan knew she sensed his hard member, he wanted her to feel it so she’d keep a far distance from him and his scandalous thoughts, it’s best to avoid the avoidable.

“You’ve been warned.” He grabbed a blanket from the wardrobe before pulling back, giving her enough space to breathe properly.

The heat was instantly replaced with a cold breeze after he kept a distance between them. His eyes spoke of the sinful intentions he planned on doing to her if she violated his warnings and he walked into the bathroom at the right corner of the room.

Anna immediately regretted her choice of sharing a room with a pervert, if only she could turn back the hands of time.

And did she just feel his...on her....

Her face reddened and she moved away from the wardrobe.