Rain-Kissed Ecstasy

Chapter 1: Into the Wild

The gala was a glittering cage of champagne flutes and forced smiles, the kind of event that made my skin crawl despite the designer gown clinging to my curves. I was ready to bolt when I caught sight of him—Elias, the tall, curly-headed man with muscles that strained against his tailored suit, yet carried a shy demeanor that made him stand out in a room full of predators. His hazel eyes met mine across the ballroom, and a slow, hesitant smile curved his lips. I smirked, raising my glass in a silent toast. Game on.

'You look like you’re plotting an escape,' he murmured, his voice a low rumble as he approached, hands tucked nervously into his pockets. I tilted my head, sizing him up. 'And you look like you’d rather be anywhere but here. Care to join me on a jailbreak?' His laugh was soft, almost boyish, but there was a flicker of something wild in his gaze. 'Lead the way, trouble.'

We slipped out of the venue, the cool night air a sharp contrast to the stuffy ballroom. I didn’t expect him to suggest the forest just beyond the estate grounds, but when he did, my pulse quickened. 'A walk in the woods? What are you, a werewolf?' I teased, arching a brow. Elias grinned, a little more confident now. 'Only on full moons. Tonight, I’m just a man who wants to see you under the stars.' Smooth bastard. I liked it.

The trees closed around us, their canopy a shield from the world. A light drizzle began to fall, kissing my skin with tiny, cold pricks. I stopped by a massive oak, leaning against its rough bark, and turned to him. 'So, what’s your plan now, forest boy? Gonna show me the wonders of nature?' My voice dripped with challenge, and Elias stepped closer, his height towering over me, yet his touch was gentle as he brushed a damp strand of hair from my face. 'Only if you’ll let me,' he whispered, his breath warm against my cheek.

I smirked, grabbing his collar and pulling him down for a kiss. It was hungry, electric, the kind of kiss that promised more. 'Don’t be so timid, Elias. I don’t bite… unless you ask nicely.' His eyes darkened, and with a sudden boldness, he dropped to his knees, his hands sliding up my thighs to push my dress higher. 'Then I’m asking,' he growled, his voice rough with need. My legs trembled as I hooked them over his broad shoulders, the bark digging into my back as his mouth found me, hot and insistent. I gasped, my fingers tangling in his curls. 'Fuck, you’re good at this,' I panted, my hips rocking against him. He chuckled against me, the vibration sending shivers through my core. 'Just wait, darling. I’ve only started.'

The rain fell harder, soaking us, but I didn’t care. My body was on fire, dripping with desire as Elias worshipped me with his tongue. I was close, so damn close, when he pulled back, his lips glistening, eyes wild. 'Not yet,' he murmured, standing to lay his shirt on the mossy ground, creating a makeshift pillow. 'I want to see you come apart under me.' My heart raced as he guided me down, his hands roaming my body with reverence, his mouth trailing bites and kisses across my skin. The forest, the rain, the raw heat between us—it was all too much, and I knew the explosion was coming. 'Don’t hold back now,' I taunted, my voice sharp even as I arched into his touch. 'Show me what you’ve got.'