Chapter 9

He'd been staring at the ceiling when he'd felt her begin to stir. He'd been thinking back over the last five years, about all the lovers he'd brought to his bed. Lucifer turned his head to look at her. She had her back to him, the sheet covering her from her hip down. He traced the contour of her shape with his eyes. He'd thought that once they'd had sex, his fascination with her would be over. But it seemed, the more they did it, the more he wanted. His craving for her never being satisfied. He could never go back to what he was before, knowing what he would be missing out on. Staring at her naked back, he admitted to himself what he had long suspected about his feelings for Chloe Decker: he loved her.

Lucifer had heard himself ask her to stay, and was as shocked as she was.

"Lucifer, I…" She faltered, and his heart sank a little.

"Yes… Of course Detective." Wanting to distance himself, he started to remove from her, when she wrapped her arms and legs around him, holding him down.

"After everything we've…" She cleared her throat. "When it's just you and me, call me Chloe." She pressed her mouth to his and waited for him to react.

Lucifer felt his resolve melting and deepened their kiss, holding onto her for just a bit longer. He slowly lifted his head from hers and watched the rising sun cast its light on her face. Her cheeks were flushed from pleasure and her eyes were shining up at him. Of all his Father's creations, he was sure she must be His greatest triumph.

He lifted himself up, moving away from her to sit up on the bed. She followed his lead and sat opposite him, pulling the sheet up to cover her. He thought that move a little redundant now, but let her have her modesty. "So, what shall we do today?"

"Ugh, I think I need a long soak in a hot bath, before anything else." She was trying to stretch some of her muscles, that were no doubt, protesting. He should feel bad about that. He should, but he didn't.

"Well that can certainly be arranged." Lucifer leapt up, walked into his bathroom and began running the water in his bath. He added bubbles and pulled out a couple of big fluffy towels, laying them on the vanity. He returned to the bed to find Chloe looking blankly up at him.

"I didn't mean… I can go home for a bath Lucifer."

"Nonsense. Trust me love. Once you've been in my bath, you'll be begging me to let you bathe here every day." He gave her one of his trademark smirks and Chloe giggled at him, followed by a delicious blush climbing up her face. Without warning, Lucifer swept her up into his arms and carried her into the bathroom, setting her on her feet in front of the giant tub.

"Holy crap! Lucifer this is a swimming pool! You have a swimming pool in your bathroom?" Chloe's enthusiasm made him grin.

"I like luxury Chloe. Nothing wrong with having nice things." He liked using her name and liked the way she reacted to it. He made a mental point of using it more often. "Now. In you go." He picked up her hand to help her into the bath. She sat down and immediately the hot water made her groan in a way that had his cock twitching with memories of last night. Images of her writhing beneath him flooded his mind, and he had to clear his throat.

He stepped into the shower and briskly washed himself before stepping out, and grabbing a towel to dry off. He turned to see Chloe watching him, her eyelids hooded and her lips pursed. He gave a quiet chuckle.

"You enjoy your soak while I make us some breakfast." He didn't wait for her response, turning to give her a nice view of his ass as he walked to his closet to get dressed.

Lucifer threw himself into cooking her breakfast. Once it was ready to eat, he ventured back into his bedroom to look for her. He found Chloe in his walk-in closet. She was standing there, naked, hands on hips, staring at his clothes. He folded his arms and leant against the doorframe, tilted his head and let himself drink in the sight of her. When she turned around, she jumped a little, obviously not noticing he'd been there a while. He smirked and raised an eyebrow in question.

"I was just… trying to find something to wear…" She trailed off, blushing as she suddenly realised that she was naked, and noticing that he was not.

"Help yourself darling. Breakfast is ready." He left her to it.