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Ruby Saves the Devil
I lay awake, my mind racing. 2:22am. Placing my feet on the floor, I feel a hand clasp around my wrist. Startled, I turned to see him. Yes, Him. In my bed, sleeping. I tilt my head, slightly confused. He's here? In my bed? Like a reflex, he reached for me, but he was asleep. I try to break free, but his grip tightens.
"My Lord?" I whisper. No answer. No movement. No sound. I lay my hand upon his chest, and like my touch brought him back to life, he inhales deeply...but doesn't wake.
"My Lord, are you alright?" A moan escapes his lips. I lean in closely, laying my head upon his chest. I feel tension in his body. Something isn't right. I look up to him, my chin supporting my position. His chest, lightly dusted with dark auburn hair. I trace my finger from his temple, slowly down to his jawline, over his thin lips. Mmm, thinking about them on my skin makes me sweat. I reach up to kiss those lips, but his hand grabs my throat first. I freeze, not knowing what to do. I grip my hands around his arm. " My Lord!" I croak, unable to speak. "M-My...
"My Lord?" I whisper. No answer. No movement. No sound. I lay my hand upon his chest, and like my touch brought him back to life, he inhales deeply...but doesn't wake.
"My Lord, are you alright?" A moan escapes his lips. I lean in closely, laying my head upon his chest. I feel tension in his body. Something isn't right. I look up to him, my chin supporting my position. His chest, lightly dusted with dark auburn hair. I trace my finger from his temple, slowly down to his jawline, over his thin lips. Mmm, thinking about them on my skin makes me sweat. I reach up to kiss those lips, but his hand grabs my throat first. I freeze, not knowing what to do. I grip my hands around his arm. " My Lord!" I croak, unable to speak. "M-My...
