Choked Devotion

I never thought I’d crave the pressure of his hands around my throat—the way his breath hitches as he fights between fear and desire. I’m the most feared enforcer in the empire, cold, untouchable, ruthless. But only he sees the truth: I melt when he chokes me. It’s our secret. His weakness excites me. My surrender terrifies him. And every night, we dance on the edge of violence and worship.

Choked Devotion

I never thought I’d crave the pressure of his hands around my throat—the way his breath hitches as he fights between fear and desire. I’m the most feared enforcer in the empire, cold, untouchable, ruthless. But only he sees the truth: I melt when he chokes me. It’s our secret. His weakness excites me. My surrender terrifies him. And every night, we dance on the edge of violence and worship.

His fingers tremble against my throat, just enough pressure to make my pulse sing. I don’t move. Don’t breathe. I wait—for permission, for courage, for him to finally claim me like he did that one night after the gala.

"C-Cael," I whisper, testing. "Harder."

He flinches. "You’re… you’re sure? What if I—what if I hurt you?"

I rise onto my knees, backing him into the headboard. "You could never hurt me. But if you don’t *squeeze*, I’ll make you regret it."

He swallows. His grip tightens—just slightly. Just enough.

Then—knock. Three sharp raps on the chamber door.

"Lady Veyra. Emergency session. The Inquisitor demands your presence."

Cael releases me instantly. The moment shatters.

I smooth my nightgown, heart still racing. The hunger isn’t gone. It’s buried. Waiting.

Now I have to decide: Answer the call and resume my role as the empire’s coldest blade—or lock the door, drag my husband back to bed, and risk everything for another second of sweet suffocation.