Sometimes We Go Too Far

Arriving back at Lilith’s place, Noah sat next to Jayden and Mason. Liam sat on the arm of the chair, and she placed her head on his lap. He stroked her hair, calming her. He knew firsthand how hard this was to talk about. Watching the way it unfolded, was something that still made him uncomfortable.

She sighed and sat up. "I had just started to perform the dance. I learned that the movements in themselves were sensual enough to make the other Succubi become-excited.”

"Like an aphrodisiac?” Noah interrupted.

She nodded. "It’s like a signal for them. Seeing their queen become involved with everything taking place. Anyway, Liam was there. I remember thinking he was cute.” She laughed and he patted his chest.

"I thought Lil was fine as hell.” He chuckled. “And after I saw that dance, I was a goner.”

She slapped his thigh playfully. "But back then, I didn’t do relationships. I was having too much fun and I didn’t want to slow down. I felt like I’m the queen and the queen being monogamous just wouldn’t have gone over well.”

“And now you’re monogamous four times over?” Noah said placing his tongue into his cheek.

Her face flushed hearing Noah include himself.

"I guess I am.” She saw the smirk on his face and she continued. “So like any reasonable person, I avoided the hell out of him that night. I could feel our connection and it made me feel weird. There was another guy there, he wasn’t as adorable as Liam but he was nice and funny and well, you know how it goes. The night started off just fine, but the more I fed, the more I wanted. It’s like being high and not wanting to crash. Not only that, all eyes were on me, and I-I could literally feel the desire and not just from the men.”

Noah listened to her words understanding how easy it was to be drawn to her. He’d been the moment he'd seen her, and craved her after they’d first had sex. Lilith continued. "He tried to keep up, but at some point, I felt it change. I knew it, but I didn’t stop and then I heard Samantha scream. I looked down and he was completely drained. He had a heart condition and that night his heart stopped. Samantha-she did something I’d never forgive myself for allowing her to do. She made him disappear. Then she immediately erased the remaining guy's memories and they were escorted out…but Liam hid under a table and in the chaos so his mind wouldn't be erased.”

"Had to shoot my shot.” Liam said laughing.

Noah scrunched up his face. "After watching her kill someone?”

"As far as I was concerned them thighs were vicious, and I wanted to experience the chokehold.”

Jayden covered his face, trying not to laugh. "You’re a sick fuck and now I’m pissed because I’m on the first flight to hell with you for laughing.”

Liam kissed the top of her head. "I asked her could I give her and hug. She was pretty shaken up and accepted. Soon as she was in my arms, I knew it was over for me and she eventually agreed to allow me to take her on a date.” He flexed his muscles. "She knew big daddy was gonna take care of her.” Lilith glared at him and he gave her an apologetic smile.

"What about you Jayden?” Noah asked interrupting.

"She donated a million dollars to the hospital and requested it is used towards providing people with pre-existing heart conditions aid in their management and treatment.”

She smirked at Noah’s shock. "I don’t flaunt my money, but trust you four aren’t the only ones that have it.” Looking around, he eyed the luxury furniture he’d initially missed. "I came from my office wanting to know who was making such a large donation, and there she was. I sat there smiling like a damn idiot.” She chuckled. "He accidentally erased a patient's file, trying to put my contact information in the system.” He rubbed the back of his neck.

"Nurse chewed me out pretty good for all the trouble she had to go through recovering it. Anyway, we have an annual gala to thank our donors and she and Liam came. Me and his dumbass became pretty tight.”

Liam glared at him. "Why couldn’t you just say we became friends? Why do I have to be a dumbass?"

"Because you are, and I need Noah to be fully aware of it. I’m just waiting for the day the empty ass head carries you away like the house from Up”

Liam's eyes cut into slits. "Doctor Frankenstein always has something to say. I would beat your ass but those tight ass pants you have on are doing a good job.” He sneered. “I know you’re lightheaded, be prepared Noah, his head about to pop like a pinata.”

Mason shook his head. "Why do you two always have to fight? It’s annoying as hell.”

Liam cackled. "I know you’re not talking Megamind! You’re worse than us. The only reason we don’t fight with you is because that cinderblock on your shoulders is registered as a deadly weapon.”

"Liam! Stop being a damn bully to Mason!” Noah shouted, folding his arms to his chest.

"I AM NOT BEING A BULLY.”

"Yes, you are. How would you feel if I said, I’ve been sitting here for twenty minutes trying to figure out what’s holding up that chain? It certainly can’t be that landslide you call a neck that blends into your shoulders.”

Liam stoodand pointed his finger at Noah. "I HAVE A NECK YOU FRECKLED FACE SON OF A BITCH!” He patted his neck and turned to Lilith in shock. “I HAVE A NECK RIGHT?! TELL HIM! I HAVE A NECK!”

She laughed. "Yes my love, you have a neck. Don’t pay Noah any mind. He’s just upset he could light up this entire city with that bright ass Halloweentown Jack-o'-lantern he calls a head.” She giggled. “When do you plan on destroying Kalabar? Give me a second, I’ll call Marnie.”

“OH MY GOD!” Liam cried, falling into her laughing.

Noah started to laugh, making the others laugh too. He smirked. "I’ll let that go because you’re too beautiful to insult, but the next time I’m letting you have it.”

She laughed. "That’s fair.” She smiled looking around. “Thank you guys, I really needed this.”

Mason looked at his phone then cut his eyes to Liam. "Explain why I’m getting an email about my Ted Talk contracts not being turned in.”

Liam scoffed. "I sent them over right after you signed them.”

Noah leaned forward and picked up some papers from the table. “Um…Liam these wouldn’t be those contracts would it?”

Liam snatched the papers. "Let me see these…mhm…Jayden?”

“What?”

“Can you resuscitate someone on the spot?”

Jayden eyed him. "Yeah, why?”

“Because Mason is about to kill me.”

Mason's eyes widened. "YOU FORGETFUL-“ He grabbed Liam by his throat. "Oh look! You do have a neck.” He strangled Liam until Lilith broke them apart.

She shook her head. "You all are going to be the death of me. Now play nice, I need to get ready for Rubicon. We’re hosting a second night since Samantha will be out of town next week.” Watching her leave, Noah whispered.

"Do you all want to participate in Rubicon?”

The nodded. "We love watching her dance, and we’ve always wanted to-“ Liam clasped his hands together. “At Rubicon with her, but you know she doesn’t participate after what happened,”

Noah smirked. "Well, maybe it’s time she did. By the way Mason, you still haven't told me how you met her."

Mason grinned. "One of conference was held at the hotel, she came and complimented me on my work."

"I bet you were grinning like that weren't you?" He responding grinning.

Mason laughed.

"Entire face was lit up brighter than that Jack-o'-lantern sitting on your shoulders."