Love Abounds

Part 2 of 'An Unheard of Love'

Chapter 1 - Open Eyes

Pain. Blazing pain. Coursing through her body. Rendering her immobile. And then…nothing. Her brilliant, red eyes opened and she took in her new world in amazement. Mariah sat up…fast…too fast and, for a moment, she wondered why the speed hadn't made her dizzy. Mariah's eyes darted about herself, tensed, defences up and alarm bells going off in her head as she sensed others nearby.

She could hear the swish of fabric, the pitter-patter of feet on carpet and floorboards, and voices…voices she knew…but had changed ever so slightly. She was alone in the room she was in, again familiar yet different. Her mind whirled…she could hear…everything!

"This is gonna drive me nuts…" Mariah murmured softly, freezing as all sound outside the room ceased. She heard the whoosh as people ran towards the room she was in and she flipped backwards, off the bed and away from the door, crouching defensively against the far wall.

One second she was alone, her eyes searching for an escape, the next she was surrounded. Without even meaning to, a low, vicious snarl ripped through her chest at the tall, handsome men closest to her, not registering who they were momentarily.

"Mariah…" one of them called softly, his voice washing over her in a calming, familiar manner. "Please…"

Her eyes fell on the dark haired man, calm realisation flooding her being and she smiled shyly, "Aro…"

Aro smiled and was before her in an instant, pulling her into his arms and kissing her passionately. "For a moment I thought you'd forgotten me…" he murmured against her lips.

"Never." Mariah smiled as she pulled him against her harder.

Aro winced slightly in her arms. "Love, you stronger than us…now's your turn not to break any of us for a change…"

Mariah jumped back, holding her hands behind her back and looking down. "S…sorry…"

She heard Caius chuckle darkly behind her and wrap his arms about her waist, nuzzling her neck tenderly. "It's alright… it just means you need to be gentle for a while…" he nipped at the sensitive place behind Mariah's ear and she moaned. He laughed sinisterly again, "But we don't have to…"

A delighted shiver ran down Mariah's spine, a familiar dampness beginning between her thighs. Aro snickered, "As lovely as it would be partake of that sinful body of yours, my love," he ran his fingers gently down Mariah's arm, continuing when she looked up into his eyes. "But I believe you have other needs right now that ought to be addressed first."

Mariah frowned and then her thoughts went to her children. "The twins…I want to see them!" she became anxious. "They won't know me… they grow so fast…how much have I missed!?"

"Shh…" Aro held Mariah gently. "They're fine…and they do know you. They've been in here with you each day you underwent the change." He pulled back slightly and looked into her eyes, brushing a stray lock of hair from her eyes. "They love you dearly…" he paused with a smirk. "As do we…which is why you should feed…I think you should do it sooner rather than later too…newborns are unruly at the best of times…I know you'd never forgive yourself if you lost control near our young ones…"

As if on cue, Mariah's throat began to burn. Pain akin to a white hot poker being shoved down her throat cut through her, weakening her willpower. She clutched at her throat, looking at her lovers pleadingly. "Aro…"

He pulled her towards a metal keg Mariah had previously overlooked. "Is that…" Mariah trailed off, knowing that if she were still human her stomach would be churning right now.

He poured her a glass. "Yes, it is…" he looked at her sternly. "It's human too…" she made a face as he offered the blood to her. "Mariah, love…you need this…please, drink."

Hesitantly, Mariah took the glass from him and sniffed. It smelt really good… "I…" she looked up at them shyly.

"It's alright, Cherie…" Caius murmured as he took the glass from her and pulled her back to the bed and making her sit beside him. He brought the glass to her lips and smirked, "Here…" he tilted her head back a little as he tilted the glass. "Drink, lover."

And she did.

Hey guys! Sorry it took so long but it's finally here! Chapter 1 of 'An Unheard of Love's' Sequel is up!

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Jazza ;)