A Night at Tears of Crimson (19 page)

She tried to catch her breath and couldn't help but wonder if every time they made love, if it would be this incredible. Rubbing her cheek against his strong chest, she felt like purring. The soft rumble of laughter coming from his chest made her flush and she laughed softly. His arms held her securely, his hands caressed her hair softly and she knew without doubt that she could have happily died in his arms at that moment, she was so content.

“I prefer you living,” he spoke softly against the lobe of her ear, before lightly grazing it. He enjoyed knowing how much pleasure he gave her. He thought to himself that she would always be like an intoxicating wine to him, his fangs descended aching to pierce her flesh. Rolling her onto her back, he trailed kisses from her cheek to her neck. Allowing his tongue to trace over the artery there, he decided that wasn't where he wanted to dine. Forcing his lips lower, across her collarbone then moving downward between the soft downy hair of her femininity, he found the pale rosy bud of her sex that called out for his mouth and suckled the sensitive nub. As she groaned in painful pleasure he lifted his head only long enough to grab her heart shaped rear in his hands, and allowed his fangs to strike the artery so close to her sex.

She strained her hips upward as desire once again overcame her and screamed his name out loudly at the pleasure of his fangs. She found release again almost immediately, and that fueled his blood lust even more. Holding her tightly against his mouth he allowed her blood to drizzle down his throat like an intoxicating brew until he felt her heartbeat slow. Licking the wounds closed, a growl escaped his lips at how overwhelming her flavor was and the sensation was as great as any orgasm he had ever felt. Lifting his head he watched as the sensual delight crossed her beautiful face. He knew that never before had he known a paradise such as this.

Pulling her into his arms he held her tightly. He wanted to hold her this way forever, but he sensed through his bond, that Gabe would arrive soon. It was unlike him to forget things, and something this important was unacceptable. Thrown back into harsh reality, he knew he needed to prepare her for what was to come. Sitting up with her in his arms, he tried to decide how to explain to her what needed to be done tonight.

Concern filled her as his body stiffened. She could only hope she hadn't displeased him somehow. “What is it Rafe?” she asked the question, when all she truly wanted was to lay back in his arms and hold him tightly. His form was now completely rigid, and it was easily apparent to her that his mind was now a million miles away from pleasing her.

Helping her to her feet, he quickly retrieved her discarded clothing and helped her dress without speaking. Gabe was arriving on the land, he wasn't going to have time to explain much and it angered him. She deserved so much more than this, he thought to himself as he dressed himself quickly. He could see the fear in her eyes at his strange behavior and gave a tentative smile for her benefit.

Taking her hand in his he led her to the bench and sat down. Glad that she sat down beside him he fought with his words. “There is something that has to take place tonight that I am sure you will find uncomfortable,” his eyes met hers, knowing she would not understand.

Fear moved through her at his words because she instinctively he didn't want to tell her something. It must be something horrible if he was worried about her reaction, she thought feeling her hands start to shake. “You’re scaring me Rafe, please just tell me what is going on?” She was trying to keep the panic from her voice and failing miserably.

“Last night with Eduardo, he only let you go because he feared he would drain you if he kept you,” ignoring the shock in her eyes he continued quickly. “He agreed to let Gabe track you in lieu of him taking you as his own,” he saw the confusion and fear in her eyes, and it angered him that he had to submit her to something like this. “Gabe will drink from you tonight Cara, to assure Eduardo that you can be found anytime if you choose to speak of our race.”

She was floored by his revelation and felt a full blown panic attack coming on. There was no way in hell that man was coming anywhere near her, she thought. The trembling in her hands made its way through her body as the fear and anger filled her. “You tell him I won’t allow it Rafe,” standing up to her feet her hands balled into fists by her side her chest heaving now with emotion. She had seen firsthand what kind of monster his Creator was with Angela the other night, and she had no plans on letting him touch her.

“Cara, if you choose not to allow it, Gabe or Eduardo will remove all your thoughts about our race and me,” he hated forcing her into this decision, but this was the truth of the situation. As her eyes filled with tears that she fought to hold back, he felt like the monster he truly was.

“When?” she forced herself to whisper the question, not wanting the answer. She knew without doubt that there was no choice here. She would rather take her own life, rather than allow either of the vampires to take her memories with her Rafe.

“He is arriving now,” mentally he felt his brother entering the mansion. Holding out his hand to her, he only felt more like a cad as her hand trembled in fear. Without words, he walked back toward the house and promised himself that somehow he would make this up to her. They walked silently through the back door and he led her into the living room where Gabe awaited them impatiently.

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tears of agony

“If you two are done fucking each other, I have places to be,” Gabe could smell the sex coming off of them and it sent a longing through him that pissed him off. Ignoring Rafe’s growl of anger, and not giving a damn about the human at all, he walked over to the long black leather couch and sat down. “Are we doing this or not?” At the moment he thought it better that the girls' memory be wiped, and they could all get back to their normal activities. Something about the girl pissed him off, and he wasn’t sure exactly what it was. Perhaps, he thought to himself, it was the way Rafe looked at her as if he would give up his immortality to keep her safe.

“The sooner this is over the better brother,” he was having a hard time accepting the fate Eduardo had dealt, and the idea of anyone touching his lover enraged him to the point of wanting to draw blood. “Cara love come,” his voice lost the angry edge as he glanced at her still form and felt the fear filling her mind.

She forced her feet to walk toward the couch, even though they felt like weights with each step closer to Gabe. The man seriously frightened her and that angered her enough that her chin raised in defiance. “Where do you want me?” She was happy that her words didn’t come out in a stutter, because her body was shaking in terror even as she tried to put on the brave front. Her knees threatened to give out at any moment.

Gabe looked to Rafe impatiently, “Your call brother,” he knew the answer before he asked, because there was no way Rafe was going to allow her to feel pain.

“Do not harm her,” balling his hands into fists he forced himself to remain still. He wanted to wrap his hands around Gabe’s neck and snap it from his body at the moment. Controlling his rage was definitely not going to prove easy.

She could only stare back and forth between the two of them having no idea what decision they had made. As Gabe summoned her to him, she noticed his tone had lost the anger and lowered to an almost seductive drawl as he spoke her name. The thought terrified her even more than his anger. All she could think about was how she had caught Angela and him together and remember that Rafe said he couldn't control what happened when it came to his Creator. Without thinking it through she threw herself into Rafe's arms and sobbed uncontrollably. She didn't want this to happen, how did she know he wouldn't take it further than a bite? It wasn't as if Rafe could put on the breaks if he chose to drain her, or for that matter something that would be worse in her opinion.

Rafe held her fighting, against his own nature to shove his Creator through a wall. "Your word Gabe, you will only seal this bond," he read his lovers fears and thought at least he could try and resolve some of her fears. He knew that his Creator would see this as a weakness and cared not. He would rather humble himself, than see the woman he cherished be any more frightened than need be.

Gabe shook his head in disgust at his child. The human was attractive, he granted but there were thousands of beautiful humans to take at whim. "You disappoint me with your weakness, Rafe I have taught you better." He had never found fault with his sired son before this night. It made him hate the human he held so protectively even more.

"Duly noted," Rafe lifted his cold gaze to stare at his Creator showing that he didn't give a damn that he was dissatisfied as long as he gave his word he was willing to accept the humiliation.

A look of disgust crossed his face again, "Fine, you have my word of honor that only the bond will be fortified." In truth he couldn't care less about the pathetic little human, only that his child was willing to sacrifice anything to keep her safe. "Let this be done!"

Hating what he was about to do he gave a curt nod of his head for Gabe's benefit, then lifted Cara's chin and stared down into her tear-filled eyes lovingly. "Lover, you are going to trust me now," he spoke softly, calming her fear and demanding that she heed his words. "Gabe is going to taste your blood, and you will find it pleasing," captivating her with his thoughts he demanded that she want to please him by following his request. "Walk over to him now, little one, you are safe." As she stood he had to force himself to allow her to go. Never in his existence had he felt more the demon than he did for his deception.

Her eyes were instantly drawn to Gabe's and she walked forward, feeling completely at peace. How had she not noticed the small dimple in his chin that he had when he smiled? He really was a very attractive man, she thought, lowering herself on the couch. Her neck arching back without any conscious thought of her own, she wanted to fill his fangs slide into her flesh. Her heart began to race, and she yearned desperately for the sensation she knew his bite would offer.

She would pay for making his son so weak, he decided. Knowing just how disgusted the girl had been when he had taken her friend, he chose his punishment. He forced images into her mind of them lying naked underneath the moonlight on the beach while the waves crashed on the shore. He demanded she feel his hands roaming over her flesh and deriving pleasure from his touch. Bombarding her sense with visions of how she accepted his body eagerly into her own, he enjoyed knowing that when she was released it would haunt her thoughts.

He knew that Rafe was sharing every thought he was sending into her mind, and hoped it would show him how easily these humans were manipulated. He had no true desire to upset his child, but he needed to understand that these creatures were just food and tools for their own pleasure. Ignoring the rage that moved through Rafe's mind he continued.

“I want you Cara,” making her see what he chose, his hand grasped hers and lowered it to his shaft. In her thoughts the entire allusion was real and she struggled with feelings of wanting to please him and her dedication to Rafe. He was relentless as he forced her mind to accept it was his body she wanted to please and enjoyed the mental combat.

Rafe knew that it was only mental imagery as her body was completely still and Gabe held only her thoughts. He wanted to stop Gabe from tormenting her, but his own body was held immobile by his Creator's command. He was forced to watch the same scenario as his beautiful lover.

Her hand moved over his enormous shaft, amazed at the length and width of him. She stroked the silken steel as his hand guided rested upon her, showing her how to please him. His fingers slid deeply into her core and she parted her thighs widely wanting to feel more as pleasure overwhelmed her senses. Sliding his fingers from her flesh he rose above her. His body drove into her relentlessly before his fangs pierced her neck. The sensation was so overwhelming that she cried out in sensual delight. As he lifted his blood tinged fangs, his tongue closed the wounds quickly. Scoring his wrist with his mouth he held it her lips. “Drink from me and every desire shall be fulfilled,” his words were compelling and she followed his command without hesitation.

Rafe watched as she drank from his brother feeling every thought of the mind game Gabe was leading her through and he was outraged. He couldn't move and was forced to suffer through every sensation she shared.

Holding his wrist in her hands, she drank deeply wanting more as the sweet taste of his blood filled her mouth. Never had she tasted anything so incredible and her body was filled with warmth and brilliant colors that entranced her. He pulled his wrist away and licked the wound shut, and she whimpered in frustration, not finished yet. The room they were in came back into view, and she gasped at the horrible deed she'd just allowed. Tears fell down her cheeks silently, and she stood and walked away from Gabe and Rafe her heart ached with her own deception. Wrapping her arms around herself, she sought comfort where there was none.

Gabe stood casting a small glance at Rafe, feeling a slight guilt for what he had done. The human mattered not to him, but his child he respected. “I only wanted you to understand how easily they are manipulated, the deed is done,” he walked over to Rafe, knowing the pain he had just forced his brother to endure. "She is not worthy of you," his child was a god and he couldn't understand what drew him to this pitiful excuse of a creature.

“Leave us,” Rafe spoke quietly, knowing that his Creator would never understand a relationship between human and their race. He cared not what he thought at the moment as his mind centered on his beautiful lover and the agony she suffered at his callousness.

Shaking his head at Rafe's choice, he left before he allowed his anger to hurt his child more. It was apparent to him that the human wielded greater power over him that he had previously thought. In his mind all humans should be enslaved to their kind.