by Black, C. E.
I moaned as I moved him over my bundle of nerves then placed him at my opening. Removing my hand, I grasped his butt and pulled him in. Even though I knew he was drowning in lust he pushed gently into me. He paused when he reach my barrier then thrust sinking deeply into me.
It was not as painful as I thought it would be and the small twinge I did feel floated away as pleasure took over. I cried out scraping my fingernails down his strong back as he moved inside me. Never had I felt anything as good as the feel of us together.
He pulled away from my neck and licked the wounds healing them. He never stopped thrusting as he looked at me. Blood lined his lips and I found myself wanting to taste myself. Leaning up I captured his lips, licking my blood, tasting the sweet metallic flavor.
When I pulled back, I knew my eyes had glazed with lust.
"You must drink from me know."
He leaned down so my mouth hovered over his neck. I did not think. Nature took over and I bit down hard. My teeth were sharper than a human’s were, but I still did not have fangs in my human form. I bit hard and almost cried out as his life force flowed over my tongue. I drank greedily, relishing his robust flavor. It was like the finest wine.
As I drank deeper as he moved faster. Our sighs and moans filled the room.
An orgasm took me off guard shooting through me with such intensity I pulled my mouth back on a cry. I felt him stiffen and cry out his own release.
As we lay limply in each other's arms, I began to feel different. I felt restless, somewhat itchy and I could not contain my moan.
He lifted his head from the curve of my neck and looked at me with concern. I pushed at him until he moved to my side pulling me with him. I arched as electricity shot through my veins. My heart was pounding and I felt afraid. I knew this had to do with the Enduring Kiss, but I had not known it would be like this. It was really painful and uncomfortable and each new sensation startled me. My muscles ached down to the bone.
As the pain in my body began to recede, my mouth began to ache and I reached up to feel fangs had formed. Just as I started to panic, they receded again.
At last, the hum left my body and I lay there breathing rapidly, my heart racing. I was so tired I could barely keep my eyes open.
Drake brushed a wet strand of hair from my forehead. I was bathed in sweat, but I felt a bit cold. I must have shivered because Drake reached up and pulled down the covers. He held me up to get them from under me then pulled the blankets over us both. He held me close and kissed my head.
"Rest now Rebecca. The Kiss is complete."
I closed my eyes and let sleep overcome me.
~*~
I felt better than ever. I felt energize and focused and not to mention deliciously sated. I stretched as I rolled over to find Drake watching me, a grin playing on his lips.
"How do you feel?"
"Wonderful," I replied with a smile.
We stayed that way a moment, neither of us touching the other. We just looked at each other. Love radiated off Drake in waves and I basked in adoration. I was so glad I had to decide to put my fears aside and trust Drake. His bite was nothing like what I had experienced in the past. Instead of torture and agony, his bite was pleasurable and addicting.
I thought about how we made love for the first time and how perfect it had been. He made me feel cherished and I would never forget it. I wanted him again and again. In fact, us not touching was unacceptable, I thought. I brushed a finger down his cheek caressing the stubble on his jaw.
"I have a question." I said remembering something Jessica had told me.
"Go ahead." Drake replied.
"Is sex necessary to complete the Enduring Kiss?"
Drake neck flushed red surprising me with his shyness. I smiled at him knowingly.
"No, only a blood exchange and the intent are necessary. Both parties have to have a desire for the other and enough blood has to be exchanged for it to work."
I nodded, but furrowed my brows in thought.
"Why? Are you sorry we made love?" Drake asked concerned.
"No. I am more than happy we made love." I reassured him. "I was just thinking about my friend Jessica. She was unconscious when Lucas performed the Enduring Kiss. I was just wondering how that worked. She couldn't have given her consent."
"There had to be a desire in her to be one with him for it to have worked. That's the only way to explain it."
"Yeah, that's probably it. She didn't seem to mind one bit that he had done the Kiss. It was to save her life, but I think it just rushed things a little. They would have done it sooner or later."
I knew Jessica was happy. The woman glowed, as any well-loved woman would, anytime you saw her. Her beautiful baby boy was proof.
"Oh no!" I exclaimed when a sudden thought struck me.
Drake pulled me tighter in his arms. "What is it?" He sounded as frantic as I did.
"Can I still change into my wolf?" I asked, my voice shaking slightly.
"I don't know," he replied slowly while he thought. "Have you tried to find her?"
I shook my head no and closed my eyes seeking my wolf. I almost panicked when I couldn't find her, but after pushing a little harder I saw her. She was quite content. I could feel her approval, but as always, she wanted to run. After assuring her it would be soon, I came back to myself. Drake was looking at me expectantly.
I nodded. "She's there."
He smiled brightly. "That's good."
"What about you? You said you couldn't change into your wolf anymore."
"No, I can't," he replied sadly.
"Is he still with you at all?" My voice was soft with emotions. How awful it must be to not be able to run any more?
Drake took a deep breath before answering. "Yes, he's still there. That is the hardest part. I feel his desire to break free, but there's nothing I can do. I cannot change. I've tried countless times."
I placed my hand on his arm, rubbing small circles offering comfort. I continued to stroke his arm and chest until the sorrow that clouded his gaze began to clear. He smiled gently at me.
"You should try to change just in case."
I nodded and got up, not bothering to cover my nakedness. I grinned to myself when Drake's eyes widened in appreciation.
I thought of my wolf again, telling her it was time to shift. I blinked and suddenly I was on all fours. I scanned the room with my almost perfect vision. It felt strange to shift so quickly. I closed my eyes again and with little thought, I was human again. I looked at Drake. His mouth was open in shock.
"Wow, you changed so fast. It was only seconds," he said in awe.
I shook my head confused.
"It felt weird, but was also the easiest change I've ever had. It usually takes at least a couple of minutes, not seconds. Do you think the Kiss did this?"
Drake shrugged. "I don't know, but that seems to be the only explanation."
I nodded. My wolf pushed restlessly. She was not content to have had only that quick shift. I climbed back into bed snuggling under the covers with Drake. He wrapped his arms around me.
"I'll have to run soon," I said into his chest. I felt guilty and sad that he could not run with me. "What time is it?"
Drake looked over his shoulder to look at the clock. He stiffened and sucked in a breath.
"What is it?" I asked laying a hand on his arm.
"It's nine o'clock." He sounded stunned.
"We slept all night and all day?"
"No, it's nine o'clock in the morning."
I sat quiet for moment. That didn't seem right. Drake should be dead to world at this time of morning. I looked back up at him questioningly.
"I don't know why I'm up." He answered my unspoken question.
"Well how does it normally work?"
"Well the time of day makes a difference. At sunrise, I become a little weak and tired and feel the need to sleep. I could stay up, but I would be so tired nothing would get done. I usually sleep until mid afternoon. That time of
day is much easier to function in. I'm never one hundred percent strong, but I can get business done. Once the sun sets I'm at my strongest."
"What about direct sunlight. I know it's not suppose to kill you but what really happens?" I asked stroking his arm.
I could tell he was agitated. Having these strange things happen to us was a lot to take in. Maybe it was our mixed blood, vampire and werewolf, I thought.
"No, it doesn't kill us, but I would not cross a beam of sunlight. There is a compulsion to stay away from direct sunlight. I tried this out when I was first turned. I needed to see for myself what happened.”
“I walked into a beam of afternoon sunlight and felt extremely weak to the point of feeling dizzy. I was able to hold out for a few minutes, but eventually I had to step away.”
“The morning sun is much more dangerous. I was already very tired, but when I walked into that beam of light I collapsed into unconsciousness. My guards brought me to bed and I woke that afternoon like nothing happened."
Wow, was all I could think, and now it was nine o'clock in the morning and he was up when he should have been out like a light.
"How do you feel?"
"I feel fine. I feel like the sun has already set. I'm strong and not tired at all."
He looked away and I knew he was trying to figure everything out. I rubbed my finger over the line that had formed between his brows until he looked at me. He was confused even a little frightened.
"I don't know what's happening."
"It's alright Drake. This is a good thing, right? You are strong while the sun is up. I can't see any bad in that."
"Yes, you're right. It just feels strange is all." He leaned in and kissed me, brushing his lips over mine gently. "If it stays this way, at least we'll have more time together." He eyes darkened with desire and I could feel my body respond immediately.
"That's true," I replied huskily.
It was not long before he pushed inside me again, filling me with his body and heart. His love wrapped around me like a physical thing and I could not hold out. I arched with my climax offering him my neck. He fed bringing me to new heights, my fangs dropped when he offered his own throat. Our feeding made the pleasure almost overwhelming. White lights danced before my eyes then slowly disappeared as we came down together.
We held each other tightly as we trembled with aftershocks. I raised my head looking at the beautiful creature that was all mine. His eyes closed as I kissed his full lips.
"Thank you," I whispered against them.
His eyes opened. "I should be thanking you."
I smiled. "Well then we thank each other."
He chuckled softly.
"I want to call my friends today and I still need to run. My wolf is being persistent."
Drake nodded. "Go ahead; I have work to do anyway. You want to meet back here for dinner?"
I nodded and went to get dressed. I skipped a shower knowing I would need one after my run and just pulled on my clothes from the day before.
"I'll have to bring my things down here." I told Drake as I pulled my t-shirt over my head.
"I'll help you tonight. I have to fix the security to allow you to come and go."
"Oh yeah, the eye scan thing. Well, I'll see you tonight then," I said giving him a quick kiss before I left.
The kiss lasted a little longer than planned, but I finally made it up stairs and ran into Rachel.
"Hi, want to go for a run?" She asked.
"That where I was headed."
She led me outside through the back and started across the immaculate yard. There was a large rose garden to my left. It held so many types of roses I lost count. It made me smile, knowing they were there for me. Drake did not have to tell me to know this. They were not there the last time I was here all those years ago and Drake knew how much I loved roses.
"So what's that smile about? You and Drake doing alright?" Rachel asked with a knowing looked.
I smiled and nodded. "We completed the Enduring Kiss last night." My cheeks flamed just thinking about it.
Rachel laughed. "Congratulations! You look happy, positively glowing."
"Thanks. I am happy."
My smile faded though as we reach the edge of the woods. Dawson was waiting with two other wolves in human form. Rachel gasped, but I held in my surprise not wanting to show any fear to that crazy wolf.
"What are you doing here?" I asked harshly.
"It’s time for that questioning Rebecca." His smug smile made me nauseous.
"You can't. Drake is not here and we completed the Enduring Kiss. It's against the law to question me now."
I smiled just as smugly, but it faded when the two men moved forward to grab my wrists. I had to admit though they certainly looked like they didn't want to be following Dawson's orders and they were gentle as they each took an arm.
"What's going on?" Rachel exclaimed.
"I don't care what you and your vampire did, you are coming with us. It's daylight. Evans can't do a damn thing now."
Dawson laughed making my stomach lurch. This could not be good, I thought. I did not dare tell him that Drake was awake. He would just have to find that out the hard way.
I looked over at Rachel, turning so Dawson couldn't see my face. The two guards holding me moved with me, but held firm.
"Rachel," I said so she would look at me.
Her eyes looked wild. I knew she was confused on what to do. Follow the pack leader's orders or help a friend.
When her green eyes connected with mine, I said, "Call Drake."
She looked at me funny. She thought he was asleep, but I knew better. I narrowed my eyes so she could see how serious I was. Dawson was chuckling, but I ignored him. Rachel continued to look confused and nodded once encouraging.
"Go ahead Rachel. Call him all you want. It won't matter," Dawson said with a shrug. "Come," he gestured to his two men and me. "We have things to do."
He turned and started across the lawn. We followed as I watched Rachel run as fast as her heart could go towards the house. I took a deep breath trying to calm my nerves. Drake would come for me, or send someone. I knew it. I just had to hold on until then.
They were only questioning me anyway, right? I tried to reassure myself. They could not do anything else just question me, though I would not lie to them. If Drake didn't get to me before I was forced to admit I killed Logan, there was no telling what would happen.
One of the guards holding my wrist gave it a light squeeze. I looked up at him. I was too scared to notice before, but I knew him. Of course, I knew most all of the wolves in the pack. I grew up there.
Adam Jefferies was the blonde wolf's name. He smiled gently. I turned and looked at the other. Adam's twin Sam looked back at me and gave me a reassuring smile. I relaxed a little remembering the wolves were my family. They would do what they could to help or make it easier for me. Still, as we climb into the black SUV parked in front of the house, I prayed Drake would get to me soon.
Chapter 10
At my desk, I sighed heavily as I opened the file I had just pulled. More and more people needed jobs and places to live. The vampires especially were having a hard time finding appropriate homes. It looked like I was going to have to build some more housing developments soon. I didn't really mind, I had the money to spend, but it angered me that the government wouldn't help.
The vamps needed homes that were safe from not only the weakening sunlight, but also zealots that wanted to end all vampire existence. Basements were necessary or if not possible because of water to close to the surface, then there needed to be windowless rooms. We also had to consider the security.
I leaned back in my chair and ran a hand over my face. Those people, all of them, vamps, wolves, and humans needed guidance on a financial level. Too many were popping up multiple times because they could not keep the job we helped them get or they let their finances run down the drain.
I thought about what Rebecca has said in the car on the way home
. She was going to school for an accounting degree. I really hoped she was serious when she said she wanted to use that to help those people. We needed someone like her.
I needed her and not just for the job. She was so perfect for me, made for me actually. Last night had been everything I had hoped it would be and more. I got hard just thinking of her nude form lying across the bed, stretched out like a banquet waiting for me to feast. Her long blonde hair spread across the pillow, her eyes sparkling with love and want. I shivered at the image. I could not wait to sink into her again.
The ringing of the phone drew me out of my wicked thoughts. I would come back to them later. I wanted to plan something special for tonight to celebrate our union, maybe a party to share with everyone. Then we could go back to our room and have our own private party afterwards. That sounded perfect, I thought
"Evans," I said into the receiver a little firmer than I intended. I was ready to plan tonight's events.
"Master Evans, this is Rachel." I sat up quickly. Rachel voice was shaking. What had upset the wolf so much?
"Rachel what's happening?"
"Dawson took Rebecca." Her voice cracked, but I barely paid attention. I shot out of my chair.
"What! How did that happen? Never mind. There's no time for explanations. We have to get her away from him."
"Agreed. What are my orders?”
Rachel sounded calmer now that we were ready to focus. I was proud of her for pulling it together. I knew she would though.
"Get Stephen and a couple more guards you can trust to meet me down here. I'll open the door when you buzz."
"Yes sir," She said before we both hung up.
"Shit!" I yelled out as I paced the office.
Dragging my fingers through my hair I pulled on the locks until I felt pain. What was I going to do? I could not lose her again. NO! I would not lose her. I was going to get her back and Dawson was going to be history for defying, but how was I going to get her? It was still daylight, not only daylight, but also morning.
I stopped pacing. That was it. The sunlight, I was awake when I should not have been. Maybe I could go get her. It would weaken me I was sure, but I didn't care. Heck, maybe I could walk right in there without a single effect from the sun, I thought. I doubted it my theory, but I was willing to risk it.
