CHAPTER TEN
My lungs felt like they were burning from running for so long, but Asmodeus like he had barely broken a sweat. The world around me was a blur as we kept going through the trees.
"Where are we going, and how much longer until we get there?" I panted from behind Asmodeus.
"Just be patient." Was his only response. Then, he jumped down to the ground and disappeared behind some bushes. I followed him and came to a halt after crossing through the bushes. We came to a small lake. I looked around while I caught me breath. It was quiet and peaceful, and surrounded by trees.
Asmodeus turned to me with a playful glint in his eyes, "Strip." He said.
"What?" I responded in complete shock. I felt my cheeks heating up, "The hell I am!" I protested.
He rolled his eyes, "You're covered in demon blood. They can smell it and it'll make them even easier to find you. You need to wash your clothes and yourself." He said casually. I knew he was right, but he really didn't have to blatantly tell me to strip.
"Although, I could help you wash yourself if you'd like, princess" He said in a playful tone while beginning to walk towards me.
I violently shook my head, "No way! I can wash myself, thank you!"
He still made his way toward me and grabbed my chin with one hand, "Are you sure you don't want me touching that sexy body of yours?" His voice was low and husky now, and a new emotion flashed across his eyes. Lust.
I lightly smacked his hand away and nervously giggled. "Yes, I'm very sure." I replied, "Now turn around so I can strip and get in the lake."
He dramatically rolled his eyes, but did as I asked and turned around. I turned around as well and undressed quickly, worried that he would change his mind and decide to watch me. I left my clothes on the ground as I waded into the water.
I then held my breath and dove in. God, it's so cold!
I surfaced and began shivering violently, but I was determined to stay in long enough for the blood to be washed away. I watched as the water around me became slightly red tinted. I tilted my head back until my hair was submerged so I could clean it, but this exposed my chest to the air and made me feel even more cold.
"Damn, I wasn't expecting you to put on a show!" Asmodeus called from the shore. Startled, I straightened my body and sunk down until my shoulder were under the water. My face felt extremely hot as I tried to stare at him angrily. He only grinned, quite happy that he caught me at the right time. Or the wrong time. I guess it would depend on who's perspective your looking at.
It was then I noticed that he was washing my clothes and weapons for me. "I can do that myself!" I called out but he seemed to ignore me. It then occurred to me that I have no towel and no dry clothes. How am I supposed to leave this freezing hell? Ugh!
"Hey, Asmodeus? Um... I don't have a towel or dry clothes." I called again. He looked up at the mention of his name and smirked when I mentioned my ordeal.
"You could always walk out like that and I could warm you up by holding your naked body, maybe even against my naked body." He winked. I rolled my eyes and felt a blush creep to my cheeks.
"Yeah, I'm going to reject that offer."
He shrugged, "Suit yourself."
I dove under the water one more time, but I heard the swish of someone coming towards me. I resurfaced and coming towards me was Asmodeus... completely naked.
I tried to cover my own body and my face felt like it was on fire. "What the hell are you doing?" I snarled.
"What? I can't wash myself too? Besides, how could I ignore a naked beauty within my grasp." He smirked as he came closer.
"Stay away!" I wanted to back away, but if I went any further then my head would go under. I panicked and tried to find a way to escape this situation when suddenly Asmodeus was right in front of me, only a few inches away. The first thing I noticed was his well-defined chest and abdominal muscles. I then looked up to his face with a lustful smirk, showing off his teeth and what looked almost to be fangs, maybe?
I hugged my own body tighter, covering what I could with my arms. Asmodeus clicked his tongue.
"You're such a temptress. Your beautiful face, your curves, your sweet scent. The scent that's drawn demons to you, including me." His voice was low and husky, filled with desire. He grabbed my chin and lifted my face, forcing me to look in his eyes. They looked more red than before.
"Your brother was telling the truth. My siblings and I are known as the Seven Sins. Could you guess which one I am?"
I remained silent as my heart felt like it was about to burst from my chest.
"My Sin is lust."