“Can both of you please stop talking!?” The words resounded in my head. Even though I said please, I was aware it came out as more of a command in my flustered state. I wasn’t asking. I was demanding. They had pissed me off and I felt a surge of energy right before. I said the words with conviction truly wanting them to stop talking, not even thinking. Ciel told me I needed to control my emotions, but I had let them get the best of me and used my powers when I was angry. And now I was freaking out. What had I done? Their eyes were filled with shock, confusion, and worry and it bothered me so badly I had done this to them. The problem was, I didn’t know how to turn it off. What do I do?“Talk.”Nothing.“Speak!” Still nothing. Oh, my God. I’m a witch that can’t control her powers. Another wave of emotions came over me as I felt tears welling up in my eyes. They wouldn’t stay like this forever, right? Before with Ciel when I had asked for the drink, she snapped out of it
My arms were crossed the entire car ride in the SUV that was transporting us back to the Ventrel coven as I sat beside Acelin. I stared forward, but I saw the glances he kept giving me every so often. He didn’t speak, though, and I was sure he knew I was in a mood and not to test me at that time.‘I am here to collect you,’ he said. That really pissed me off. Collect me like I was some item. More like an escaped prisoner. I had so many more things to do, so many more important things than to deal with whatever Claudis had in mind with me. I knew eventually I had to go back, but it was supposed to be on my own time. I was pouting hard.Surprisingly, Adrian didn’t fight it much even though our quickie session had been ruined, but with Acelin there, we weren’t really able to pick up where we left off. He thought it would be a better idea to go peacefully rather than cause a scene, and I partially agreed realizing he sent Acelin to get me and the next time it would probably be someone not
“Use your vampire speed and get us away from her,” I whispered in Acelin’s ear.“You are aware that I can hear you, right?” Onyx cut it.Shit. Did I need to learn Morse code or something to have a private conversation around here?“Yeah, I did know that.” I lied.“What is that stench? She reeks of alcohol, Acelin. What have you been up to?”“She is drunk. She drank on the ride here. Onyx, now is not the time. I need to get her sober before she meets Father.”“Drunk? It smells like she bathed in it.”“Yeah, well maybe if your father wasn’t such an ass, I wouldn’t have to drink to be able to deal with him,” the words slipped out before I could stop them. Drunk me held nothing back. I watched as her eyes flashed and squeezed Acelin tighter. He would protect me, right? Claudis was his dad too and I just insulted him. Had I offended him?I looked up but he didn’t seemed to be fazed only concentrating and in deep thought. “Sorry,” I whispered to his chest as I pulled him closer.“Onyx…” he w
My reflexes kicked in and I ducked quickly as an orange went flying over my head. “Ha!” I scoffed triumphantly. She missed.“If I truly intended to hit you, little witch, I would have. The next item thrown at your head will not be so soft. It will have a sharp edge made for skin piercing.” She snarled back. Oh, she was fuming.As expected, after completing her task she went on a rampage. She got my food as I had commanded… then threw the tray at my feet. I guess she had found a loophole. If her anger had not been directed at me, it would have almost been funny. I stood watching her in her flustered state now feeling a bit more confident that at least I could possibly protect myself if she really intended to do me harm. I think I was finally figuring out how to tap into my power at will. But was there a limit on what I could do or how often I could use it?I looked down at the food that lay on the ground at my feet. The rich had it made. People are literally starving and y
“Well, well, well, he finally returns,” I crossed my arms staring at a shameful Acelin who looked at me guiltily. I knew he knew exactly what my issue was.“I ran in to Onyx on the way. She told me she --““Yes.”“And you --"“Uh-huh, I did. What the hell were you thinking leaving me with her anyways?” He sighs heavily no doubt rethinking that decision.“I am sorry, little one. I did not think. I only knew she would not hurt you. I am on edge a bit. I trust very few right now.” I could see the concern on his face. Such a softie. Damn him. How was he a vampire but so innocent sometimes? He made it hard to be made at him. I sighed in defeat.“It’s fine. I didn’t mean to snap. She’s just freaking crazy. But honestly, I think everything’s cool now. After our little dispute, we were able to come to an agreement.” I smirked.He nodded but didn’t respond or ask about the details. We stared at each other for a few seconds. Was he not going to tell me how the meeting went? H
“Her name was Iliana, and she was the most beautiful woman I had ever seen,” He began, and I almost swooned from the potential excitement. I could already tell this was going to be juicy. Yeah, I was a real sucker for a good love story. All that was missing was the popcorn and snacks. Never would I have thought that Claudis the dick would be such a romantic. Maybe he wasn’t so bad after all. “I met her years before Onyx was born at a time in my life where I was not looking for much. Back then, women were a means to an end. Before her, there had been many, but I never loved or even cared for them. Still, I had a very particular taste, only bedding the ones with highest potential in order to produce a suitable heir, and they of course were more than happy to provide.”Never mind. I take it back. Not romantic at all. Very much still a dick.He must have read the disgusted look on my face because he grinned and backtracked quickly. “I can only imagine what you are thinking,
As I rushed back to my room, I couldn’t get the encounter I just had out of my mind. Holy shit! I was sweating bullets. Okay. So I was definitely still intimated by him. But I couldn’t help but snicker thinking about how I had commanded someone so powerful. First Onyx, now him. My head was spinning from the possibilities. Honestly, he didn’t take it as bad as I thought. But he had to know I didn’t do it intentionally. I went over the conversation in my head so many times and I remembered the moment things got a little weird when he started talking about Onyx’s mother, Iliana. It was odd though. I didn’t actually tell him to do anything I just kind of threw the suggestion out there. I was being kind of pushy though, but still I didn’t think I was using my powers. I wasn’t trying to anyways. With Onyx, I could feel it, like an invisible tether coming off my fingertips. I needed to start keeping a journal or something to detail each time this happened, but I was starting to think I had
In and out… Acelin went in and out of me slowly. I tugged at his shirt with a need to see and feel more of him. Somehow he managed to pull it off while still holding me up against the wall moving inside of me like he had a third arm, but by the way he had me feeling stretched out, I was sure it was more like a third leg. When had I become such a perv?My hands trailed down his chest and along the side of his abs while I watched him intently. My moans and his groans were mixed in with god own. Our bodies were in synch. A small layer of sweat had formed on his forehead, his brow was creased and his hair was tousled in a sexy way as he concentrated fully on pleasing me. I’m not sure if he knew, but he had far exceeded that goal. The way his black eyes contrasted against his pale still so intriguing and I think I was starting to like it when he showed that side of himself. He was literally perfect. Someone took their time making him. I wrapped my arms around his neck tightly again searc