DARK INTENTIONS
BY LEAH'S CHOICE
Skyler woke with a start; she heard a noise in her room. She lay deadly still; barely breathing. Skyler sent her senses searching for its cause. Then suddenly she knew, just knew. It was Dimitri. He sat quietly beside her bed; as still as any statue. The house was quiet. Skylar could feel a soft breeze blowing through the lace curtains hanging at her window. She could hear the birds singing their morning song. The fresh air scented from her rose bushes planted below smelled heavenly.
Skyler sensed that Dimitri realized that she was awake, still he said nothing. She wished that she could open her eyes and look upon his face. Instead she shifted on her bed and clutched her wolf necklace. Somehow the fey pendant gave her comfort. Where are her parents? Surely they did not go to ground yet, especially with Dimitri in the house.
Dimitri shifts slightly in the ridiculous gigantic pink powder puff chair that he found in Skyler's room. Unfortunately, Dimitri was not in the best of moods at present. He had spent a hell of a rising dealing with his life mate and her family. His ever present fight with darkness and growing need for his reluctant life mate was wearing heavily upon him. Not to mention the last conversation that he had with Gabriel. That was an eye opener of sorts. Good grief, why would any female wish to sit upon a pink powder puff and call this a chair?! Dimitri realized that his woman was awake, but presently he was absorbed in trying to plan his next move, yes tactical planning was most effective on an honest to goodness huge pink powder puff! Suddenly, Dimitri heard a soft girlish giggle. His eyes roamed in the direction of his now grinning life mate.
Skyler continued to giggle until she was shaking with laughter. Her stuffed wolf fell off the bed because of her sudden fit of giggles. Skyler had heard Dmitri's thoughts in the familiar way of life mates. Finally, Skyler said aloud "honestly Dimitri, your thoughts are hilarious, I didn't know that you had such a sense of humor! Why are you sitting on my vanity chair? What are you doing here? Shouldn't you get some sleep?"
Dimitri began to bend over to retrieve the abandoned stuffed wolf; seriously the powder puff was very uncomfortable. He answered "Oh, a vanity chair, that is what you choose to call this contraption?" Skyler replied, "yes, what would you call it?" She had a wide grin on her face. Dimitri answered "I choose to call it an instrument of torture" After more giggles, Skyler informed him that her favorite Uncle Lucian had that chair made especially for her as a gift. She would always treasure it. Dimitri thought, SOMEHOW that just figures, I should have known! Regardless of the circumstances, his life mate always had a way of lifting his spirits. Dimitri found himself smiling in spite of himself. "I see that you are feeling better "he ventured. Skyler shook her head yes. At that very moment, Skyler looked so beautiful to him. His eyes began to water; his heart beat sped, and then skipped a few beats. His shaft began to harden. Her lips looked like they tasted so good. They seemed to be begging him to kiss them.
It seemed like it was getting awfully hot in the room and hard to breathe as well. A buzzing started ringing in his head, no it sounded more like a train coming into the station. What was happening to him? When he looked at his life mate he could see her beautiful breasts moving with each breath she took. He could actually smell her sweet blood. Oh, now he recognized what that sound really was; it was the blood flowing through her veins. The beast was heavy upon him, the demands were urgent. He suddenly was not sure what he was going to do. He knew that if he got out of the powder puff he was going to go right into his woman's bed. The ritual words were beating at him and on the tip of his tongue. His shaft was now urgent with its demands. It was leaking his desire. His fangs had exploded in his mouth. He began to see red. He needed to touch her, taste her and scent her. If he could have her just once, he would find a way to make that last throughout eternity.
Unknown to him, Dimitri stood, and he was completely naked. All rational thought was lost to him. The ritual words flowed from his very soul. They came in his native tongue " TE AVIO PALAFERTIILAM (You are my life mate) ENTOLAM KUULUA, AVIO PALAFERTIILAM (I claim you as my life mate)". Then of their own accord his hands reached out to stroke Skyler's cheek, they continued their journey towards the base of her neck. The hands paused when they found her unbelievably soft and warm breasts. They were exquisite, the pink peaks were hard and inviting him to taste them. The unbidden words continued to flow from his mouth. "TED KUULUAK,KACAD,KOJED (I belong to you)". His knees buckled, blood red tears flowed from his eyes. He remained on his knees before his beloved life mate; it appeared as if she was clothed with the rays of the moon. The bounty of her beauty lay bare before his tearing eyes. His heart overflows with love for the true light of his soul.
Indeed Skyler lay naked with the beds sheets pulled back. She looked liked an offering for her long awaited lover. Her body answered the call of her mate. Her clothes disappeared in the manner of the Carpathian people at the same time that Dimitri's blood red eyes rested upon her. She threw the covers on the floor and sat up straight in the bed. Her lips were slightly parted. Her pink tongue periodically darted out to moisten her full lips. Her breasts sat high as twin peaks. They anxiously were awaiting their lover's caress. Her wanton thighs had opened so that the honey from her cave of delights could flow freely. Her strawberry blonde hair that guarded the treasure of her womanhood glistened with the thick sweet honey of her desire. For a moment, Dimitri remained still. . He was in total awe of the reaction of his beloved life mate. Then, IT happened.
The hearts of Gabriel Datrazanoff, Lucian Datrazanoff and Gregori Datrazanoff stopped simultaneously. Each issued a long deep hiss of breath. Their eyes turned dark and ominous. Each in turn heard the terrified heart wrenching cry of their kinswoman. In fact, since Skyler's broadcast was on the common path, the entire Carpathian community worldwide heard her cry. Everyone except her life mate that is. Unfortunately, the call of the beast within and the need to bind his beloved to him overshadowed al l else for Dimitri. He heard nothing save the beating of his love filled heart. Yes, Skyler's BODY was reveling in the glory of the attentions of her life mate; but her MIND was in total terror. She was overwhelmed with fear. Skyler could only remember her endless rapes as a child. She remembered how helpless she was, how badly those men had hurt her. She remembered how they actually enjoyed her pain and suffering. Her assailants became drunk from the tears of her shame. She had to do something!!!!!!!! This could not happen again!!!!!
Skyler's mind had totally regressed back to the days of her sexual assaults.
The idea came to her, like it was out of know where. Still it just may work. Skyler remembered that her eyes still shown with the brilliant ray of light. This ray of light burned all that was in its path. Hopefully, it would make all of the rapists go away. It would burn them good! Maybe they had their fill for tonight? If she hid under the bed afterwards, maybe no one would see her fresh scars? How come nobody would HELP her? Well, this time she would choose to help herself! Skyler opened her eyes wide and looked at the face of the latest attacker. The brilliant ray shot out like lightning. There, that should get him off of me, thought Skyler.
Dimitri saw his beloved open her beautiful eyes. A brilliant shaft of white light emanated from them. The light caressed his body with loving fingers. The light set his body ablaze. He thought that he would die with desire for her. Dimitri smiled, the ritual words still beating hard in his being. The door to the bedroom was smashed inward.
The three eldest Datrazanoff brothers stood in the newly shattered doorframe. Dimitri remained naked, on his knees at the bedside of his beloved with blood red tears flowing from his eyes. His hands were gently caressing the naked body of Skyler, his would be life mate. The ritual binding words were effortlessly flowing from his mouth. Gabriel was the first to speak. "WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU DOING? HAVE YOU RESORTED TO RAPE NOW?" Gabriel did not wait for an answer; he launched his body at Dimitri. Gabriel's hands were open so as to rip out the very heart of Dimitri. Dimitri remained on his knees helplessly staring at the entire scene in abject horror. All that had happened had finally registered in the mind of Dimitri, because he read Gabriel's thoughts. Dimitri offered himself to be killed by Gabriel. Dimitri spread his arms wide and bared his heart. Therefore, it would be easier for Gabriel to remove it. Dimitri wanted death to come quickly.
Dimitri heard Francesca's frantic screaming. She was trying to get into the room. The other male Datrazanoffs were blocking her path. Francesca was yelling both audible and on her life mate path. She wanted Gabriel to stand down. The blood lust was upon Gabriel. He would not listen. All was blocked from his notice save his main objective. This was to KILL DIMITRI and do it NOW!
Prince Mikhail had also heard Skyler's frantic call on the Carpathian common path. Mikhail immediately contacted Gregori. Mikhail issued a command that Gregori teleport him to France at once. Gregori did as he was commanded in all haste. This command took most of Gregori's strength because it was so near sunrise and all Carpathians usually start to feel tired in the light of day.
Suddenly, Skyler snapped out of her mental regression. She could see!!!!!!!!!!! She quickly took in the situation. She saw her father trying to kill her beloved. Without thinking, Skyler flung her naked body in front of Dimitri while simultaneously screaming NO!
Gregori blocked the Prince's path into the room much as was done for Francesca. The Prince became enraged. Mikhail used preternatural speed and untold strength. He threw the offending block aside and grabbed Gabriel. If Gabriel had been able to complete his lunge, he would have ripped his own daughter's heart out.
Mikhail threw Gabriel out of the bedroom. Then he tried to pull Skyler away from Dimitri, but she refused to move. Skyler clung to Dimitri like a second skin. Both Dimitri and Skyler were crying at this point. Mikhail left the pair linked. Get dressed and get downstairs now! Mikhail issued these orders both verbally and in the minds of Dimitri and Skyler.
All stood with stunned, shocked looks upon their faces. All save for Prince Mikhail. Mikhail strode though the crowd of Datrazanoffs with regal grace. Mikhail said, "Every one meets in the living room NOW!"
Everyone filed into the living room. The entire group remained silent. Mikhail was the first to speak.
"I do not even want to hear about what happened. I know already. I know everyone's side and story.
I have already asked Manolito and Maryanne to come for an extended visit. They have agreed. Skyler, you stated that you wanted to talk with Maryanne, is this still true?" Skyler answered "Yes Sir". "Fine then," the Prince replied. Mikhail stopped and took a moment to carefully study Skyler. He saw a haunted but brave young woman. He realized the depth of her trauma. He attempted to send waves of reassurance and comfort to Skyler. The Prince softly spoke. "Skyler? What do you need at this moment? Can you tell me?" Skyler answered swiftly. "I need to rest with Francesca Sir, I also need to understand what happened between Dimitri and me, and somehow, I feel different." Francesca then took Skyler in her arms and held her tightly. "All will be revealed in due time my child. Maryanne will arrive on the next rising. We will begin with your healing at this time. Alright?" Skyler shook her head yes. Her eyes wandered to those of Dimitri. As always she saw burning love shining back at her. It was strange, but she seemed less afraid of him at this moment.
Dimitri, do you agree to stay at my home? Your visits with Skyler will be placed on hold until AFTER she talks with Maryanne. Are you able to comply?" asked the Prince. "Yes my Prince "replied Dimitri.
"Now for the three eldest Datrazanoffs, you all will report to my home at first rising tomorrow night. I have something special that I wish to speak with all of you about. Are we all in agreement?"
The Datrazanoff brothers all replied in the affirmative.
*Now dear reader, what could the Prince have in store for the brothers? I hope that Mary Ann can help!
Please come back soon and find out what happens with our favorite star crossed lovers
Once again, here is a special thanks to Christine Feehan as she owns the characters.
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Till next chapter everyone!
** Thanks Murgatroid 98 and Zukedrilla for your kind and encouraging reviews. I am a new writer and I appreciate your thoughtful input.