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Chapter 48 - Gift Delivered

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Holly sat still.

Her body was still humming with unwanted arousal.

She shifted uncomfortably, trying to ignore the dull ache between her legs.

Meanwhile, Kain was lounging back, looking incredibly relaxed.

He was still smirking, clearly aware of his effect on her.

After a few moments of silence, he finally spoke.

"He's asleep"

Holly flinched when he broke the silence, her eyes snapping over to Aiden. 

Who looked like a baby angel sleeping.

She breathed a silent sigh of relief, but her body was still tense. 

Her mind flickered through the events of the night.

His smirk, his hand that held hers, his promise of a reward...

She shook her head, trying to clear those thoughts from her mind.

"Yeah," she whispered, "he's out like a light"

Kain got up and started to prepare for the night.

He didn't even glance at Holly.

He simply got the bed ready for her to sleep on.

As well as the floor for himself as Aiden's bitch ass clearly intended to sleep on the couch from the start.

Holly watched him as he got everything ready.

She couldn't help but feel disappointed when he avoided looking at her.

She knew she had been stubborn and rejected him earlier, but she didn't expect him to ignore her completely.

As he finished, he nodded towards the bed.

"You can have the bed. I'll take the floor, you and Aiden can leave in the morning"

Holly's jaw clenched, but she nodded.

She hated his behavior, as if he were punishing her for not giving in to him when Aiden was around.

She wanted to argue, to tell him how unfair he was being, but she knew it was pointless.

He was as stubborn as she was, and once he decided to act like this...

There was no going back.

She got up and walked over to the bed, sitting down on the edge, and trying to get comfortable for the night.

"Pftt"

A slight chuckle escaped Kain's lips.

Holly's gaze snapped over to him, her jaw clenching tighter. 

"What's so funny?" she hissed, her patience running thin.

He raised his hand in defense, dropping the blanket he was holding onto.

"Oh, just how you acted so darn stubborn and now want to change your mind again"

Holly crossed her arms, her annoyance growing at his words.

"I didn't want to give in in front of Aiden," she muttered irritably.

She hated how he was teasing her, as if he were toying with her.

To which he grinned, putting his hands together in a mocking manner.

"You see, I respect boundaries. I stop when my women don't want to do–"

"I'm not your woman. We merely have an agreement!"

She said, cutting him off quickly.

He chuckled again, his grin widening at her words.

"An agreement, huh?" he mused, his voice laced with amusement.

"Is that how you see it? Just a business deal, then?"

She nodded, which did anger him a bit.

"So gripping my shoulder, moaning my name, asking me to do more was merely nothing more than business to you?"

"I–"

He waved his hand, signaling her to stop and let him finish.

"Fine. As agreed you won't say anything about me stealing Aqua and Lupa and I won't tell Aiden about how I took your first and fucked you in my bathroom"

"Agreed?"

Holly's cheeks burned brighter at his words, her throat tightening.

The memory of their time together was still fresh in her mind.

It was just a deal. 

It was just a deal, and that's all there is to it.

"Agreed," she said, her voice just above a whisper.

Kain clapped his hands together.

"Good, then I expect you to stay quiet when I steal Hazel and Nina from this moron when he manages to add them to his harem"

Holly's eyes widened in disbelief, her cheeks still flushed with embarrassment and anger.

"You... you can't be serious?" she sputtered, sitting up in bed.

The thought of him manipulating and taking Hazel and Nina from Aiden made her stomach churn.

Kain grinned.

"Come on. It's not like this moron will please them. Fuck. Who did you give your first time to?"

He pointed at himself, his cocky grin never changing.

"It's fine, right? I'm leaving you to Aiden like you want"

Holly's jaw clenched harder, her anger mixing with a strange sense of helplessness.

She knew he was right.

Aiden was clueless about women.

A moron who probably can't even find a woman's sensitive spot even if it took him 50 years.

But that didn't make it right for Kain to manipulate Hazel and Nina.

"You're a jerk, you know that?" she hissed, her hands fisting the sheets.

Kain pushed her onto the bed. 

She wasn't on the edge anymore.

No, she was lying on his bed now.

In that oversized shirt, he bought her.

In those sexy dolphin shorts, he chose for her.

Those black stockings that fit those plump thighs of hers.

"Man, it's hard to believe you used to be so quiet"

Holly's breath hitched, her heart skipping a beat.

She felt exposed, trapped in the clothes he chose for her.

But what disturbed her even more was how her body was reacting to his touch, his words.

She hated how he could get under her skin so easily, how he could make her feel so conflicted.

"Shut up," she said through gritted teeth, trying to push herself back up.

He leaned down and kissed her neck.

"Be honest, stop lying to me, to yourself"

Holly couldn't help the gasp that escaped her lips as he kissed her neck.

Her body betrayed her, her skin tingling with his touch.

She tried to fight it, to stay strong, to resist what he was doing to her.

But his mouth on her neck, his words... 

They were like a drug, and she was already addicted.

"I... I hate you," she muttered weakly, her body arching into his.

He laughed as he collapsed next to her.

"Is that so?"

Holly's eyes narrowed as he laughed, her body still burning from his touch.

It irritated her how calm he was, how unaffected he seemed by all of this.

She rolled onto her side, her back to him.

"Yes. I hate you," she said again, her voice firmer this time.

But the way her body was craving his touch, begging for his attention... it was betraying her words.

He shrugged his shoulders as he took off his pants and underwear.

Whipping out his hard cock, and holding it like a sacred relic.

"Gonna leave me dry?"

She turned around. 

Her cheeks burned at the sight, her body responding to him despite her mixed feelings.

She knew she should just ignore him, but she couldn't look away.

Her body thrummed with desire, her breath hitching in her throat.

She swallowed, her voice unsteady as she spoke.

"W-what about Aiden?"

"What about him?"

He said in a teasing manner as he waved it around.

"Hurry up or I won't have time to satisfy you"

Her heart raced as he taunted her, her body responding against her better judgment.

She bit her lip, her mind warring with her desires.

"Damn it," she muttered, her gaze locked on him.

She knew she was falling right into his trap, but her body was already moving, shifting closer to him.

With a final internal battle, she pushed her doubts aside and surrendered to her body.

She reached for him, her fingers brushing over his skin as she closed the distance between them.

She leaned her head down, dripping a bit of her saliva onto his hardened cock as she began to stroke.

Holly's movements were a bit unsure at first, her heart pounding with a mix of fear and excitement.

She knew this was wrong, it felt wrong, but her body didn't care.

She kept touching him, stroking him, unable to believe what she was doing.

She was betraying Aiden again, but in this moment, Kain was all she wanted.

"Good girl"

He mumbled.

"Use your mouth now"

She flushed at his words, her heart skipping a beat as he brushed her hair back.

She glanced up at him, her eyes meeting his for a split second before she looked down, her mouth hovering over him.

Her breath hitched as she parted her lips, her hot, wet breath ghosting over his length.

Kain groaned softly, his fingers tangling in her hair as he guided her closer. 

"That's it, just like that," he murmured.

With a tentative lick, Holly tasted him, her tongue flicking out to tease the sensitive underside of his cock. 

Kain's hips jerked, a low growl rumbling in his chest as he thrust into her mouth.

Holly moaned around him, the vibrations sending pleasure coursing through Kain's veins. 

She began to bob her head, taking him deeper with each pass, her hands gripping his thighs for leverage.

Kain's control slipped further with every slick, wet glide of Holly's tongue against his flesh. 

His fingers tightened in her hair, a low, animalistic sound building in his throat.

Kain pulled Holly off just as he felt himself teetering on the edge. 

His abrupt withdrawal left Holly panting, her lips swollen and slick with saliva. 

She looked up at him, confusion and desire warring in her eyes.

"Wh-what's wrong?" she managed to stammer, her voice husky from the abrupt stop.

"You want more, don't you?"

His voice was low and menacing, his words a challenge.

Holly's cheeks flushed, her pulse racing at his implication. 

She knew she should resist, that she was playing with fire, but her body craved his touch, his control.

His hard rock cock that will leave her breathless.

"Yes," she whispered, her eyes locked on his.

"I want more"

Kain's grin was sharp, triumphant. 

He leaned down, his lips brushing the shell of her ear as he spoke.

"Then beg for it"

The demand sent a shiver down Holly's spine. 

"Please," she breathed, the word tasting bitter on her tongue.

"I need your dick…"

[System Notification]

[Name: Holly Ivy | Affection: 100% | Loyalty: 100% | Lust: 100%]

[Emotion: Love sickness]

["I can't escape this man anymore, Aiden can't even compare to him"]

[Congratulations! Holly has now become a member of your harem!]

[Effects: Holly will not question your actions. Her loyalty is absolute. She will follow you no matter what path you choose!]

Kain grinned as he cupped her cheek.

"Holly"

For a second, he thought he saw heart eyes.

Just like Lupa's, which did scare him for a second.

"Yes, Master?"

Holly flushed pink, the word "Master" leaving her lips so naturally, so willingly.

'Great. Under his nose again haha'

"Keep sucking"

She nodded, her body craving his approval as much as her mind despised herself.

With new enthusiasm, she returned to the task at hand, eagerly taking him into her mouth, her thoughts swimming.

Her movements grew more confident and eager with each passing second. 

She was a woman possessed, driven by a hunger that seemed insatiable.

As she took him deeper, her tongue swirling and stroking with renewed vigor, Kain's grip on her hair tightened. 

He thrust into her mouth with a growing intensity, his hips pumping in rhythm with her bobbing head.

"Fuck, yes," he groaned, his voice strained with pleasure.

"Take it all, Holly. Every inch of your mouth belongs to me now"

Holly moaned around him, the vibrations sending shockwaves of delight through Kain's core. 

She navigated his length, her lips and tongue working in perfect harmony.

As she sucked and stroked, she completely forgot about Aiden who was still passed out on Kain's couch.

Snoring and scratching his ass.

As her blowjob kept improving, Kain gained another bright idea.

"Stop for now"

She stopped mid suck, pulling her mouth off slowly, her saliva dripping with his pre cum.

He flipped her on her hands and knees, pulling up the oversized white shirt as he ripped her stockings.

"Not wearing any panties?" 

His voice was laced with amusement and approval. 

"You're such a naughty girl"

He spread her open with his thumbs, exposing the glistening pink folds. 

His cock throbbed with need.

With a swift, confident stroke, Kain pushed into her welcoming heat. 

Holly's back arched, a sharp cry escaping her lips as he stretched her, claiming her inch by delicious inch.

"Fuck, you feel incredible," he groaned, his pace steady and relentless.

"Nghhhh M-master!"

As his thrusts grew more forceful, Holly's moans turned to whimpers, her body shaking with the force of her climax.

The sound of flesh meeting flesh filled the room, mingling with their moans and gasps.

With a sudden burst of inspiration, Kain's eyes gleamed with mischief. 

He pulled out of Holly, leaving her panting and aching for more.

"W-why did you stop?"

He chuckled as he glanced towards the couch, specifically at Aiden. 

A devious smile curled his lips as he considered the scenario.

"Time for a change of scenery," he murmured, his voice low and husky.

He grasped Holly's hips, lifting her off the bed, and carried her towards the couch. 

She wrapped her legs around his waist, her body still trembling with the aftermath of her orgasm.

Aiden's snores provided an unsettling background noise as Kain positioned Holly above her soon-to-be ex-partner's sleeping form. 

Without hesitation, Kain thrust back into Holly, burying himself to the hilt. 

Her cry of pleasure was muffled by Kain's hand.

"Careful. If you make too much noise, he might wake up"

Holly's eyes widened, her heart racing at the thought of Aiden waking up to their illicit act. 

Yet, the thrill of the risk only amplified her arousal.

She bit her lip, stifling a moan as Kain's powerful strokes resumed, each one driving deeper into her slick heat. 

The couch creaked beneath Kain's foot.

The springs compress with every thrust.

Aiden's snores remained steady, but Holly couldn't shake the feeling that he might stir at any moment. 

The tension added a new layer of excitement to their tryst, making every sensation more intense, more thrilling.

Kain's pace never wavered, his focus solely on pleasuring Holly and himself. 

His hands gripped her hips, guiding her movements as she rocked against him, her inner walls clenching around his throbbing length.

Their moans and gasps were hushed, but the passion between them was palpable.

As his thrusts grew more urgent, Holly's vision began to blur, her mind clouded by the overwhelming pleasure. 

She was teetering on the brink, her body screaming for release.

"Looks like you want to finish already," he said, voice dripping with amusement.

He slowed his pace, denying her the release she craved, his cock still buried deep within her. 

Holly's moans turned to whimpers of frustration, her hips bucking instinctively against his.

"Why?"

She asked with a whimper as she tried to move by herself.

"Do you want to finish that much?"

He asked as his hands tightened on her hips as he pulled out just enough to tease her entrance before plunging back in. 

"Nghhhh~~"

Kain's wicked chuckle filled the room as he watched Holly squirm.

"You know, Holly," his voice low and menacing, "I think it's time we gave Aiden a little farewell kiss"

With that, he picked up the pace again, his thrusts becoming brutal and unrelenting. 

Holly's cries reached a fever pitch as she teetered on the edge, her climax building to a crescendo.

Just as she was about to tumble over, Kain pulled out entirely, leaving her aching and empty.

Holly's eyes flew open in protest, but before she could voice her dismay, Kain grasped her hips, positioning her above Aiden's chest.

Her gaze locked onto the pendant lying against Aiden's chest, a gift he was planning to give her when the time was right.

A creation that was supposed to share a lover's happiest memory.

Something Kain helped create just to have their lewd faces on full HD quality.

With a wicked grin, he thrusted into Holly again, his cock surging as he climaxed, painting her inner walls with his cum.

At the same moment, Holly's body convulsed, her orgasm crashing over her in waves as it splashed the pendant.

Kain chuckled as she slumped off of him.

Legs letting go as she panted heavily on the floor.

A naughty grin echoed across her face as she did her best to clean up his cum covered cock while squeezing out the jizz inside of her.

Kain simply looked over to Aiden who was still knocked the fuck out thanks to his [Sleep] skill.

'This poor fuck won't ever see her using her tits to bury his sad little dick…'

10 Minutes later…

Holly tossed her body to look at Kain, who was lying on the floor, while she took the bed.

"Do I break up with Aiden?"

She asked softly.

Kain simply shook his head, a slight chuckle escaping his lips.

"No. That would ruin the fun, just let me do what needs to be done, and you continue to play the role of the perfect girlfriend, okay?"

She let out a small sigh, not an annoyed one, but one that just realized she might have signed a contract with a demon.

Not that she minds.

After all, a demon like him, who has many women around him, always makes sure each of them is satisfied and happy.

He pulled out his phone and started texting the group chat of his girls.

Kain:

Holly just joined the fun.

Not even seconds later the group chat exploded.

Lupa:

Does that mean she's yours now, too?

Aqua:

I knew she saw things our way, Lupa!

Ruby:

Fuck yeah!

Yani (using Ruby's phone):

T-that's good news, Master!

Lyla:

Oh? Another sister in arms?

Darcy:

Can't wait for the night party again~~

Alyssa:

Wow! Love, make sure to embrace us later!

Iris: 

Not even surprised at this point.

Beatrix:

Is she going to join our study sessions as well?

Attached was a photo of all of them nude…

Kain shook his head as he shut off his phone. 

The messages kept popping up, but he was too tired to read everything.

All he could think of was the poor fuck on his bed who just got Ntr'd.

"Man... Aiden sure does need to up his game"

He lazily rolled onto his back, staring at the ceiling like it might offer him some form of divine punishment.

Or maybe just another girl falling through it. 

At this point, either seemed equally likely.

Holly turned her head slightly, propping herself up on one elbow, letting the dim light of the bedside lamp trace the outline of her bare shoulder. 

Her voice was calm, but thoughtful.

"You think he'll ever notice what we did?"

Kain snorted. 

"Nah, you saw him scratch his ass"

She bit her lip.

Not out of guilt, but of the level of hotness he was presenting. 

"You're cruel"

He grinned. 

"That's why you like me"

Silence stretched for a while. 

Outside, the night hummed quietly. 

Inside, the room smelled of perfume, sweat, and something more forbidden.

Then Holly murmured, "What will you do if he finds out?"

Kain's eyes glinted in the shadows. 

That low, cold confidence crept back into his tone.

"Oh, don't worry. This isn't my first time doing this to someone"

He stood up, stretching, his toned body catching the faint light like a statue carved from dusk and desire. 

He walked over to his small kitchen as he poured himself another drink.

"Get some sleep, I need you to take this moron off my couch when you wake up"

Holly smiled faintly, curling into the pillow.

"Okay"

And with that, she managed to pass out in seconds.

Maybe all the non-stop fun with him did make her tired.

Kain sat in his chair as he looked back at his phone.

The buzz of messages is still booming.

Alyssa:

Lyla stole my panties again. Tell her to give them back, or I'll use her toothbrush.

Darcy:

Too late. She's wearing them now.

Lupa:

Did someone take the shirt I stole from Kain?

He chuckled as he looked at the small present Aiden and Holly brought him.

It was supposed to be a thank-you gift to him from Aiden and Holly.

As in Aiden's mind, it was thanks to Kain that he was with Holly.

Not knowing that Kain and she had hooked up a few hours earlier.

He took a slow sip of his drink, the ice clinking against the glass as the burn settled in his throat. 

The irony of it all was almost too perfect.

A gift-wrapped betrayal, with a bow tied by the idiot himself.

"A thank-you gift," he muttered, smirking as he leaned back in his chair. 

"Bet he even prayed over it"

His eyes flicked to Aiden.

Who was still unconscious on the couch, arm dangling off the edge like he was auditioning for 'Dead Boyfriend of the Year.' 

The guy had passed out after drinking a whole bottle of wine and giving a teary speech about friendship and asking for relationship advice.

To which he didn't take because he passed out before Kain could even teach him anything.

Of course, Kain didn't feel guilty.

He never did.

But he was amused.

He thumbed open his phone again. 

The group chat hadn't calmed down; if anything, it had caught fire.

Aqua:

Holly always had taste. You think she'll be up for shopping?

Beatrix:

She hasn't responded to our group invite yet. Rude. Add her manually, Kain.

Lupa:

My shirt I stole from Kain, is still missing.

Darcy:

Just steal another one from Kain.

And then came Iris, who should be focused on keeping the academy up and running.

Iris:

She'll balance us well.

Kain smirked at Iris's message, her seal of approval as precise and emotionless as always.

And yet somehow more flattering than any of the others. 

When Iris accepted someone, it wasn't just a green light.

It was a calculated endorsement from the mind that kept his little empire from collapsing into flames.

She'll balance us well.

Translation: Holly was a good fit. Not a threat. Another piece in the puzzle.

Kain leaned further back, stretching his legs out under the table. 

The room was quiet again, save for the occasional buzz of a message and Aiden's light snoring.

A pathetic lullaby from a man who didn't realize the storm had already passed over his head.

His fingers hovered over the keyboard, and then he typed:

Kain:

Added her. She'll get the memo when she wakes up. Play nice.

Almost instantly, the chat lit up again.

Alyssa:

We always do, Love~

Darcy:

Can I braid her hair next time?

Beatrix:

When's the sleepover?

Aqua:

As soon as she tries on outfits with us!

Lupa:

Kain, you better remove her scent from your bed when I stay over!

He chuckled, low and dark.

Gods, what a mess he'd built.

A beautiful, dangerous, indulgent mess.

He locked his phone and set it on the table. 

The drink was almost empty now, just melted ice and echoes.

Then his eyes returned to the couch.

Aiden let out a little wheeze in his sleep, rolling over and mumbling something that sounded like "bro code."

He stood up, walked over, and tossed a blanket onto the poor bastard without a word.

Then, almost like an afterthought, he muttered under his breath—

"Don't worry. I'll take good care of her"

He turned back to the gift.

"Might as well open it now"

The ribbon slid off with ease, almost too easily.

Like the whole thing had been wrapped in blind trust. 

Kain peeled back the glossy paper to reveal a small black box, about the size of a ring case. 

Velvet-lined. 

Neat. 

Sincere.

Inside?

A plastic keychain.

Not enchanted. 

Not rare. 

Just cheap and corny.

It was shaped like a heart, split down the middle, with two sides that clicked together magnetically.

Etched in glittery red font were the words: "Best Bros 4Ever."

Kain stared.

Silence.

Then he let out a slow, stunned breath… followed by a sharp laugh.

It was low at first, then rose until it filled the room.

"You've got to be kidding me…"

He held it up like it might transform in his hand. 

It didn't.

It just clicked. 

Perfectly. 

Pathetically.

He turned to look at Aiden, snoring on the couch like a man who trusted too hard and drank too fast.

"A keychain," Kain muttered. 

"From the guy whose girl I had bent over my bed!"

He tilted his head.

"…You thought this would protect something, didn't you?"

He placed the heart down on the table.

"I've killed men for less than this keychain," he muttered, still grinning.

He turned back to the box.

"To my best bro… for always having my back"

Kain read the note out loud, tone soaked in sarcasm.

"Dumbass"

As he shook his head, Holly, half-awake, sat up on the bed. 

The sheets were wrapped loosely around her body, one bare leg peeking out, eyes half-lidded and glowing in the dim light.

"What are you doing?"

Kain lifted the keychain and dangled it from one finger.

"Looking at the gift you guys bought me"

She blinked. 

Then her lips curled into a slow, devilish smile.

"Oh my gods, he gave you the keychain?"

"You knew?"

"I told him it was sentimental but for girls only!"

Kain arched his brow. 

"So he ignored that last part but still believed you?"

"Of course, it was me saying it"

He smirked. 

"You're worse than I am"

"I'm learning from the best"

Kain clicked the halves of the keychain together once more, snapped, then tossed it casually onto the couch beside Aiden.

"Come back to bed," Holly whispered.

He shook his head as he walked towards his bed.

"Only till you fall asleep"

"Okay…"

And just like that, the night ended in Kain's favor once more.

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