[Warning: The following contains mature content.]

  The first taste of sweetness leads to obsessions.

  Lina didn't understand Mila's words until now. Lina barely made it up the staircase without Kaden's possessive grip. By the time they were in the room, a fire was ignited within them. When the doors were shut, the darkest sins crept out.

  "Are you willing?" Kaden pressed, despite caging her against the wall. A hand by her head, a finger under her chin, he could hardly look away. She peered up at him with large eyes, her face flushed, and her lips trembling.

  "Yes."

  Kaden kissed her softly. She whimpered against him, her hands hesitantly clutching at his chest. He was certain this was all too new for her.

  A well-bred young lady would know nothing. He made it his mission to keep her comfortable and loved, despite the throbbing of his groin. He felt his pants strain against the material, her soft breathing driving him wild.

  "I must apologize in advance," Kaden murmured hotly against her swollen lips. She stared up at him in confusion. Without warning, he grabbed the ends of her dress and tore it with sheer strength.

  Lina let out a cry of disbelief, the fabric sliding off her shoulders. Without warning, he captured her again, kissing her much harder than previously. His hand slithered behind her back, every spot he touched turning hot. Instantly, he carried her to the bed and tossed her down. Her body bounced, but he was on top of her in seconds.

  A knee between her parted legs, the other near her hips, he pinned down her lower body with his strong one. Immediately, he loosened his tie, tossing it to the side. Then, he unbuttoned his shirt, his long fingers mesmerizing her. In a blink, he revealed his upper half to her.

  "Are all men supposed to look like this underneath?" Lina naively asked, her eyes growing wide at the fine specimen infront of her. His body was lean, but muscular and well-built. Underneath the dim light, his skin was tanned, his stomach hard and tight.

  "No," Kaden responded, tilting his head to look at her reddening face.? Ah, so it wasn't just from the alcohol. His dear dove was embarrassed. Lifting his legs off of her, he unbuckled his belt.

  "Is this your first time?" Kaden demanded, his eyes like fire whilst throwing his pants to the ground.

  Lina barely breathed. She gazed down and saw the large tent in his black briefs. She could feel her heart stuck to her chest. All she could hear were her heartbeats. Thump. Thump. Thump. In front of her was not a man, but a beast. And he was hungry.

  "Would it turn you off?" she shakily asked.

  "No," he answered. "Never."

  Kaden knew he was going to be damned for what happened tonight. This would be her first time. Lina, in all her glory, was untouched. Atlan had her first in their previous life. Now, Kaden was getting his own back. He was getting his revenge. He was going to take what should've belonged to him first.

  "I'm not experienced…" Lina trailed off, wary that he must've had much better women before her. She heard from Mila that men didn't want someone who was a prude in bed, but she didn't know any better. She didn't know what to do.

  "You don't have to be," Kaden said through a restrained voice. Did she think that'd hinder him? His mind was dizzy with her already. Her scent, her hair sprawled out, her seductive eyes. There was nothing he didn't want to devour.

  "Now, come, dove, put your hands on my shoulder," Kaden guided her, understanding she was nervous.

  Lina shakily touched his shoulders. His muscles were tight and firm underneath her touch. She could feel warmth spread through her entire body. He gazed at her with enough earnestness to make her tear up.

  "You're so damn beautiful, dove," Kaden groaned, touching the side of her face and kissing her again. She melted into his arms, hugging his shoulders for relief.

  Kaden roughly grabbed her chemise. Before she could blink, he yanked it off, earning a loud SNAP. Lina flinched, and he was already moving to her hips.

  "Too damn gorgeous for this world," Kaden complained, breathing against her moistened lips. His fingers curled under her cotton underwear. He saw color spread throughout her body.

  "You're doing so well, dove."

  Lina was growing addicted to his alluring voice. She was amazed by how fast he worked. When the cold bit at her skin, she flinched. She was now bare for him, her hands coming to her chest. She felt her nipples harden from the cool night air and she turned her face to the side out of embarrassment.

  "You're breathtaking, dove of mine," Kaden encouraged, grabbing one hand and pressing a kiss to it. She let out a shaky breath, her skin creamy and begging to be marked.

  "How can you be this exquisite?" Kaden bent and pinned her hands beside her head, her eyes growing wide.

  "I'll treat you well, dove. Relax." Kaden lowered his head and kissed her on the chin. She let out a small laugh, tickled by his eager actions. If only she knew. He was far too greedy for her own good. He kissed and nipped down at her neck. He was gentle, but hungry for more.

  Lina was trembling when his lips were pressed against her chest. She was sensitive to his wandering mouth. He took one nipple and welcomed it with his hungry tongue.

  "Ah—wait!" Lina's back arched when he sucked, rolling his tongue over the hardened bud. She whimpered as he playfully bit it, and then moved to the right. She let out a gasp at the pleasure that bloomed from the spot, but traveled in between her thighs.

  "Commander…"

  "Kaden," he grunted.

  Lina wrapped her hands tightly around his shoulders, bringing his body down to her. She hugged him in fear, but regretted it—feeling hardness against her soft thighs.

  "Kaden," he insisted, grabbing her chin and forcing her to look at him.

  "Commander."

  He narrowed his eyes dangerously. She pressed herself into the bed, her face filled with curiosity. She nervously licked her lips.

  Through a trembling voice, she barely managed to say his name.

  "Com—K-Kaden…"

  And it was then that all restraint broke free.