“Skye we can’t know many things, but it was my thought. I thought all these years you were happy and safe with her. When you came here and told us of how your life had been…” he broke off as a tear slid slowly down his cheek.
Skye put her hand on his face and gently wiped the tear away. She grabbed him and pulled him into a hug. Skye felt a few tears escape her own eyes.
“Dad you tried so hard to protect me. You tried to give me everything. Please don’t carry the blame for this anymore. I can’t stand to think of you blaming yourself.” Skye whispered to him. Gary stroked her hair gently.
“Skye there’s so much I haven’t told you. When I do, I fear you won’t be as forgiving as you are now.” he said.
Skye pulled away from him and looked into his eyes. She always saw love there but it frightened her that for once all she could see was fear. He was afraid?
“Tell me.” Skye said softly.
“When you first came here I wasn’t entirely honest with you. I’m sorry for that.”
“Dad, what is it?” Skye grabbed his hand in her own.
“I told you the reason I was still alive was because your mother shared a part of herself with me and it was enough to bring me back to life. That’s only partly true. She did do that. But… when I died I met my ancestors. They weren’t human Skye.” Gary looked into her eyes hoping he hadn’t scared her off.
“Go on.” she simply said. He took a deep breath then continued.
“My family is of mixed bloodlines. I have a little bit of everything in me. I’m part fairy, elf, human, shape shifter, and even demon,” his voice trailed off. The shame on his face struck Skye in the chest as if she had been shot.
“Dad, I…” he silenced her with a look that asked for time. She nodded for him to continue.
“My powers had been bound when I was born. A powerful witch put a spell on me that would keep me human until my death. After I died a human death I was to be sent back here with full possession of my powers. Skye the thing is, it’s not exactly a good thing. If others knew what I am, they would seek to kill me. I’m an abomination to every species.”
“No! It doesn’t matter what you are. You are my dad and that is all that matters.” Skye shook her head upset.
“My sweet girl. You are missing the point. I don’t care if they find me and cast me out. It’s you I worry for. You have all the powers of all of your ancestors inside of you. You would be viewed as a threat.” The pain on Gary’s face made Skye’s heart ache.
“I’ve always been an outcast. A freak. I don’t care about that. I couldn’t care less if they all hated or feared me.” Skye shrugged, hoping her father would calm down a bit, but he didn’t.
“Skye there’s a prophecy and I fear it’s about you.”
Skye looked at him and sighed. She was beginning to feel like she was in a really horrible TV show.
“Am I evil? Am I destined to kill everyone?” Skye joked lightly. She had wished her father had laughed but he didn’t.
“The prophecy says you will end life as we know it.” he said softly.
“That’s not vague at all.” Skye stood up and walked in circles for a moment. “Too much information. Too much information.” She repeated as she always did when she was starting to feel the stress pulling her under.
“Skye I’m going to protect you.” Gary said as he walked to her side touching her shoulder.
“Does anyone know?” she asked.
“Only your mother and she would never breathe a word to anyone.” Skye nodded.
“Then it doesn’t matter. I’m not going to use magic that would awaken the sides of me that no one knows about. I will only work with my elf powers. If no one knows then no one can care. Okay?” Skye said hoping to comfort him.
“Of course.” He hugged her tightly and silently wished that nothing more would come of this.
Buck stood silently in the kitchen overhearing everything that had just been said. He stared at them from the corner of the doorway a moment longer then silently slipped out of the house.
Chapter Eleven
Mike threw his shirt onto the ground then jumped into the river. Skye laughed watching him as she carefully placed her shirt and shorts on a branch to keep them from getting completely wet.
When she turned to get into the water she saw Mike staring at her. The bikini she was wearing was small and left very little to the imagination. Mike licked his lips as he watched her walk slowly into the water. She squealed at the cool temperature but then dove in quickly to adjust to the water.
“You are so sexy.” Mike said as Skye swam beside him. Skye laughed.
“Mike…” but before she could speak, he pulled her into his arms and crushed his mouth on hers. Skye couldn’t help but smile as he kissed her. She wrapped her arms around him kissing him back just as hard.
“Skye, I love you.” he whispered onto her lips. He felt her body tense at the words. “I know you aren’t there yet and that’s okay. I’m waiting for you. Always.” He kissed down her jaw. Skye took a deep breath and let herself melt into his embrace.
“Mike, I do love you. I wish I could love you as much as you love me though.” Mike pulled back slightly to look at her.
“It’s enough for me. You’re mine, that’s all that matters.” He put his hand behind her head pulling her face to his and kissed her passionately. His tongue quickly went into her mouth dancing with hers.
Skye pressed her body against his wrapping her legs around his waist. She gasped as she felt just how ready he was for her. She moaned slightly enjoying the rush of excitement, the power she felt at making him hard for her.
Skye could feel her past trying to hold her back. It was a weight that was trying to pull her away from him, from this moment. She shook off the feeling and decided she was her own person and she would be free.
Skye slipped her hand down the front of Mike’s shorts gripping him tightly. She bit her lip and smiled playfully. Skye was impressed that he wasn’t going to be a disappointment. His mouth opened in shock, but recovered quickly as he pulled the top of her bikini off. He took a quick second to admire her beautiful breasts. She was glorious in every possible way.
She gasped as his tongue traced around her nipple while his mouth gently covered her breast. The sensation it gave her tightened every muscle in Skye’s body. It seemed as if every nerve ending felt like a live wire sizzling. Skye moaned lightly. The need that was building in her body for Mike was undeniable and she wasn’t willing to wait any longer.
“I need more.” she whispered stroking him softly at first, but faster as his tongue kept tracing around her nipple. He was driving her wild with desire.
Skye tightened her legs around Mike’s waist even more, her hips firmly against him as she stroked him faster. His body rose and moved to her motions. He was dying to have her, yet he had to let her take control. Skye had no problem doing so. She let go of him in order to untie the sides of her bikini bottom. She met his eyes with a smoldering stare.
“Now.” was all she said as she pulled his shorts down completely, savoring the sight of Mike’s manhood. He led her over to the rocks that made a small walking path in the middle of the water. Leaning against the rocks, he pulled her legs up around his waist. Skye hesitated slightly, enjoying the moment, but she was insane with need for him.
Skye didn’t wait for Mike. Instead, she placed him inside of her, impaling herself with him completely. She cried out happily. Her body didn’t move. She enjoyed the sensation of feeling full with him inside of her. He filled her perfectly. There was no pain, only pleasure. A pleasure that made her feel stronger and more confident.
She took a ragged breath as she looked him in the eyes. Slowly, gently, she began to grind on him. Skye took charge, holding onto ride him slowly. Her body needed more. She cried out his name, moving faster to reach the climax that her body so desperately desired.
He held her hips, helping her move, but he couldn’t contain her. The beast inside Skye
had woke up and it was screaming to be released.
Her small hands clenched the top of his shoulders to further balance herself as she continued to thrust her hips against his ferociously. Mike moaned louder and louder, unable to hold back at how amazing her body felt. He whispered her name several times, each time a little louder than before.
He wanted to close his eyes and enjoy the sensations, but he couldn’t stop staring at how beautiful Skye truly was. Her body was flush with pleasure. Her mouth open moaning his name. Each time his name left her lips he would thrust harder inside of her. The sound was amazing, life altering.
He had imagined this moment for many years. Now it was finally happening and he never wanted it to end. The beautiful woman he had loved for so long was on top of him. He was inside of her. Her tight walls held him captive as she gave everything she had and took everything he had to give. Unable to hold back any longer, he came inside her, surging hard. He grabbed her hips slamming her harder onto him as he finished.
Skye screamed in the throes of passion. It was what Mike had hoped to hear, what he needed to hear. The orgasm hit her hard. She screamed his name as she pumped her hips rhythmically, enjoying every last wave of pleasure that filled her body. Unable to stand anymore, Skye slumped over onto Mike’s chest with a small laugh. Here he was trying to catch his breath and she was giggling.
“I’m so glad that I amused you.” he managed to say.
“It was surreal.” she said happily.
“Why is it I’m worn out, yet you aren’t even out of breath?” he asked. She looked in his face with a sly smile.
“I feel energized from it. I could actually go for more.” She kissed his lips as his eyes widened at her eagerness.
“Where’s Skye and what have you done with her?” he asked with a smile. She laughed.
“She grew up.” Skye grabbed him once again. Mike knew he was in for a long evening and he had no complaints.
Later that night, he lay beside her in her bed and held her tightly against him. He watched as she slept and couldn’t hold back a smile. The more sex they had, the more she wanted from him.
He had to step up and actually tell her he needed a break. A guy could only go so many times before he was afraid he would die, right? He laughed at the thought. There were worse ways of dying. Making love to Skye would be considered the best.
He kissed her forehead then closed his eyes. He needed his rest if she was going to wake up and want more. He really hoped she would. He fell asleep with a smile on his face.
Chapter Twelve
Skye stood over Maddox’s bed watching him sleep. He still had the same stubble he had the last time she saw him but it was slightly longer this time. She touched under his eyes were his skin was dark from lack of sleep.
She looked around and guessed the alcohol had helped him rest this time. Skye sat on the edge of the bed and couldn’t resist touching his chest lightly. He was a gorgeous creature. The muscles on his body were so cut and firm that it made her weak in the knees. She was glad she was sitting.
She looked down at herself and gasped. She was stark naked in his room! She jumped off the bed trying to look for something to cover herself with but instead tripped over shoes in the floor.
“Shit!” she yelled as she fell over. She slammed her hand over her mouth realizing how loud she had been. She looked up slowly and saw Maddox standing above her looking down at her. He looked both mad and in shock.
“Skye?” he slurred her name. Skye rolled her eyes.
“Drunk again? Don’t you ever stop?” she stood up and put her hands on her hips mad at him. He stood still and tense staring at her. “Are you going to answer me?” she asked.
“You’re here and naked.”
“Shit! Yeah… um, I can’t explain that.” Skye started to cover herself but then gave up. “Hell you’ve already seen all of this.” She threw her hands up frustrated.
“How are you here?” he was surprisingly staring at her face at least. She appreciated that much.
“I’m dreaming again. Every time I dream I come to you.” She answered feeling a little annoyed.
“Why?”
“Must be my punishment for falling for you in the first place.” she said with a shrug. “I don’t control my dreams or I would be somewhere else.” He looked hurt from the statement.
“Sorry I’m such a nightmare for you.” he shot back at her.
“You didn’t use to be until you broke my heart! You cheated on me! I was loyal to you.” She turned away from him. “Boy would my former therapist really overanalyze these dreams. Dreaming of my ex-boyfriend as my boyfriend is next to me…” she sighed.
Maddox froze at her words. He frowned and tried to hide it but instead punched the wall beside him. Skye turned to him shocked. He was breathing heavily.
“Next to you? Who is it? It’s Mike isn’t it? That prick moved in on you didn’t he?” Maddox yelled at her.
“Fuck off Maddox!” Skye screamed at him.
“No! Fuck you Skye! You come into my room naked and then tell me you’re sleeping with some other guy? What the hell?” he yelled.
“It’s my damn dream okay? I don’t want to be here! I wake up missing you! I wake up feeling empty inside because of you! I come here and see that fucking lingerie under your bed every single time. What is that anyway? A souvenir? You never kept any of mine!” She spat at him.
She was so angry she was shaking. The whole room around them was shaking. Skye looked at the room confused.
“Are you doing that?” Maddox asked.
“Hell if I know! I wish I could wake up already.” She grabbed her head frustrated.
“Skye you keep saying you’re in your dream but how can that be if this is my dream?” he asked.
“What are you talking about? This is my dream.”
“You are naked in my room, I beg to differ.” She flipped him off in an answer. He walked over to her and grabbed her waist pulling her body roughly against his.
The electric pull immediately was between them. They both gasped at the feeling. The lights around them appeared and swirled around them.
“Skye…” he looked into her eyes. He bent down towards her. Skye felt pulled to kiss him. She saw his luscious lips closing in on hers and leaned towards him slowly.
Skye shook her head quickly and instead of her lips, his met her fist. He pulled away and put his hand over his face.
“You punched me!” he said in shock.
“Yeah I did. You deserve it.” She walked to the other side of his room. “This is the worst dream ever.” She closed her eyes ignoring him. “Wake up. Wake up.” She muttered to herself.
“If this is your dream and Mike is your boyfriend then tell me something? How did it feel to come to me naked and be in my arms again?” he raised his eyebrows teasingly. “You aren’t dreaming of your boyfriend. You are dreaming of being naked with me.”
“Mike wore me out so well I needed to dream of something that wouldn’t do the same. I guess you came to mind.” Maddox lost the smile on his face.
“You still want me.” he said harshly.
“Fuck off.” Skye said just before she disappeared from his room.
She sat up in her own bed once again gasping for air. Mike was sleeping soundly next to her. She took a long deep breath and let it out slowly. She laid back beside him curling up to his body trying to block the dream from her mind.
The feeling in the pit of her stomach was back. It ached. She had been dreaming of Maddox for weeks now. She had hoped the dreams would go away in time, but they seemed to be increasing.
She looked at Mike and felt such guilt inside of her. She hadn’t thought of Maddox at all while making love with Mike. She had only enjoyed the time with him. He made her feel special and wanted. Something she desperately needed. She felt powerful with him.
She couldn’t figure out why Maddox would show up in her dreams then. He had almost kissed her in the dream. Skye knew in her heart she had wa
nted to kiss his lips. She was able to stop herself because of her loyalty to Mike and her anger towards Maddox. She wished those two things were enough to erase him from her memory completely. She knew he would always be there, but she only wished he wouldn’t bother her as much as he did in that moment.
Chapter Thirteen
Skye walked into her bedroom with a yawn. She had been working with her parents all morning learning how to heal plants and animals with her powers. She did a great job every time, yet she couldn’t help but feel she wasn’t using her full potential.
She knew that if she tapped into her other powers she could help do more, but she also knew that would open a can of worms no one was prepared for.
Skye looked to her bed with a smile. Mike had come in while she was with her parents and left cut out hearts all over the bed. She giggled at the sight and walked over picking up a heart. On the back of each small heart it read, “I love you” and it made her feel warm inside.
“I see you got my note.” She turned to the sound of Mike’s voice and laughed.
“Yes, it was subtle but I managed to find it.” She threw her arms around him hugging him. She gave him a quick kiss.
“I wanted to leave rose petals all over the bed but considering you were helping nature it seemed mean to pluck them.” She nodded.
“Good thinking. So where’s Buck and Kel?” Mike wrapped his arms around her.
“Packing.” She looked up to him shocked.
“What?”
“They are going back… to Earth.” Skye shook her head slightly.
“They’ve been so happy here. Why would they want to go back?”
“This is a wonderful place, but they have lived their lives on Earth and they want to be part of that world again. They want concerts and racing. They miss their lives there.” Mike said waiting for her to understand.
“I guess I should have realized this was coming. They’ve been happy sure, but this place is, well, perfect. Perfect can get boring for some.” Skye sighed.
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