[Rose] "I said no, kitten." Dane rumbled, deep, stern and dominating. A wave of heat coursed through me, my thighs clenching at the sound of his voice. I fought against it, gritting my teeth. "Do you really think you scare me?" I asked, my voice sharper than I intended - but I was angry. Hurt. I tried to wriggle free from Dane's lap again, shoving his hard chest. Feeling his heart beat speed up. I growled in frustration when I couldn't get free, glaring up at Dane. He stared back, his eyes ringed with a thin band of emerald and his expression almost blank. Like a predator accessing what its prey would do next. "Don't I?" He asked, curiousity edging his tone. Like he truly needed to know. I scowled. "You call yourself a monster, but I lived with monsters!" I snapped, my voice wavering and my head lowered, trying to hide my tears as memories flooded my mind. Annie whimpered, recoiling from the onslaught of emotions and flashes. I trembled in Da
[Dane] I barely got the library door closed before Xavier was glaring at me from the desk. "You broke into the fucking library!" He accused instantly, his voice shaking the room. His hand raised, holding up an ancient book that look like it only stayed together because it was covered in so much dust and hope. "I needed the books." I growled back, my eyes blackening from annoyance. Xavier's shoulders squared as he placed the book gently on the table, his eyes matching mine. "You broke a law, Dane." He clipped, his voice a low rumble. "That place can be dangerous." I scoffed, throwing myself into one of the large chairs around the ornate desk. "It's a stupid law from over three hundred years ago - when magic was still alive and half the books were enchanted to stop people from reading them." Xavier paused. "You actually looked up the history?" He asked, surprised. I shrugged. "I needed to know how to get in there, thought it might be in one of the available texts
Theo's arms wrapped around me like a shield trying to protect me from the world. His scream still echoed in my mind, his warmth seeping into my already tired bones as he cradled me to his chest like he thought he'd lost me and was scared to ever let me go again. I hadn't made it off the bed, or to clothes, before he'd grabbed me and pulled me into his lap like he needed me to breathe. His hands moved in slow caresses of my arms, reminding himself that I was okay - that I was here. "It must have been her throwing up the silver, Theo." Xavier tried to calm, standing at the foot of the bed. Theo's grip tightened on me. "It felt like I lost our bond," he whispered into my skin, his voice strained around fangs. "It just...vanished." Xav sighed. "You didn't need to use the garage wall as the brakes." Theo growled. "I was in a bit of a panic," he bit back, his eyes hardening to black as he glared at Xavier. "Neither of you were replying to mind-links!" I'd been so...enthrall
[Rose] "—I already love you, Rose." Xavier confessed, his amber eyes boring into mine. My heart stopped, the words settling deep somewhere inside of me. "You love me?" I whispered back, my voice shaking with emotions I couldn't quite decipher. He watched me for a heartbeat. "Yes," he said firmly, cupping my cheek and lowering himself closer, his lips brushing mine. "From the moment I laid eyes on you, the moment I touched you - even without the bond, I knew I was already falling for you." He smirked, chuckling in a strained, edged tone. "You captured my heart so quickly, Rose - I think I'm still dizzy." My skin warmed, my stomach twisting with a fluttering sensation - butterflies. Annie howled, high-pitched and kind of funny sounding, but filled with triumph and pride. My fingers glided across the rough, stubble skin of Xavier's jaw, his amber eyes boring into mine as I gently cupped the side of his face. I whispered shyly. "I never knew what love felt like... but,
[Xavier] — Wet. Fuck. I'd barely touched her. Yet, her alabaster thighs glistened with her slick, spread around leg still knelt on the edge of the bed. I could feel the heat of her core, see the small pool she was creating beneath her. She was vision of perfection, my little submissive Brat, kneeling before me like the most tempting offering. I smirked at her, reaching out to grasp one of her braids by the small beaded end. I twisted my hand, curling the silky strand into my fist. Her eyes widened and her breath caught, a moment of fear, of memories that didn't belong here, flashed. But, her eyes locked with mine, sealing her in the moment, reminding her I was safe and her body bent to me as I gently pulled her towards me. Like a moth to a flame, she was as drawn to me as I was her. I needed her like I needed to fucking breath. Like without her, my heart had no reason to beat and my cock had no reason to exist. They were meant for her. Her scent hit my
[Rose] Xav's hand circled my back, my body convulsing as another wave of nausea exploded from me. I heaved, tears pricking my vision and I felt Annie trying to soothe me from the embarassment and shame as I finally felt it begin to settle. "I'm so sorry," I blubbed, leaning back against the cold stone of the bath tub. Xav gave me an understanding, sweet smile, wiping my face gently with a cold cloth. "It's not your fault, sweetie. It's the silver being expelled." I sighed at the coolness, the fire of my skin easing for a moment. "I thought it would be nicer." I whined. "Not so explosive. I'm just glad I made it to the toilet in time." Xav chuckled, brushing the few strands of hair that had come loose back, and kissed my cheek. "Sonya did mention it could be violent." He held up a glass of water, his expression stern but loving. "Alright, drink this for me, baby, it should make you feel better." I took it, though Xav still kept a partial hold incase, and I did as h