Sadly I do not own Firelight by Sophia Jordan, but here is my story starting from the end of the first book. Enjoy!

Business as usual in Severins house. I'm not exactly glad to note that the stereotype of women still exists within the price. Of course ill get you another drink! And while I'm at it what about a nice back rub…no? Maybe a sandwich? Of course sire, let me take your hat….COMPLET BULLSHIT! Defiance seems to do jack shit around here. Cassian was intently listening to whatever his father was saying. He has such strong features and piercing eyes, which before I only ever deemed stupid but now..its sort of growing on me. He's growing on me.

"Are you feeling alright?" Cassian's mother, Thea, asked handing me a cup of tea.

"Yes Thea, why don't I look ok?" she lowered her voice.

"So everything went fine then?" what was she getting out "no soreness or anything?"

"Nope..Im perfectly fine." She looked taken aback by my response.

"How unusual" she began looking at me intently "you should be sore" Ahh if it wasn't for those light bulb moments life at the pride would become even more boring. It was amazing to see how much the Draki talked in code, never really reaching their point. At least the women anyway.

"Don't worry about me" I tried to smile "Cassian and I had a slow evening…if you catch my drift." She nodded returning the smile. The sooner I am out of here the better.

An hour past before Cassian rejoined Thea and I in the kitchen. I'm sure it looked odd him coming to stand next to me, hesitant to touch any bit of me. I took his hand in mine and gave it a slight squeeze. Looking down at our hands Thea was grinning.

"Any plans for the rest of the day?" She asked us, as we were heading towards the front door.

"Yes" I piped in. Cassian shot me a questioning look. "I doubt we'll see much sunshine though, and it is such a beautiful day." Cassian raised an eyebrow. Thea looked pleased. We said our goodbyes and began to walk home.

"You shouldn't play with my mother like that" Cassian began after moments of silence. Girls were glaring at me as we walked, snickering to each other. I hadn't realised that I was still holding his hand, so I let go and placed my hands in my pockets.

"I'm just telling her what she wants to hear. No need for her or your father to be even more invading in our lives."

"They are our family Jacinda.." Cassian stopped and turned me to face him.

"Correction, your family" I pointed my index finger at him.

"What does this mean then?" He took a hold of my hand and let the amber stone glisten in the sunlight. "Our families our joined." He answered for me. I swiftly pulled my hand back. Storming off maybe wasn't such a good idea. Stupid Cassian and his long legs. I slammed our front door when we reached the house, shutting myself in the bedroom. My breathing began to increase, as the thought of being trapped her crashed down on my reality. Stick to the plan Jas, stick to the plan. A soft knock came from the door.

"Jacinda.." Cassian's voice called from the otherside. He didn't enter, despite there being no lock. I watched the sun set on my first day of marriage. Cassian left sometime during the day. The sun could no longer be seen over the mountain when another knock came at the bedroom door.

"I'm coming in" Cassian called. He opened the door slowly and hesitantly walked into the room. I was cuddled up on the couch bellow the window. Cassian was holding something behind his back as he approached me.

"Here" was all he said as he handed me a tub of ice cream. I looked at him in astonishment.

"Where did you get that?" We didn't necessarily have ice cream facilities in the pride. He smiled smugly. "Thank you" I stood up and wrapped my arms around his huge body. He was stiff to start with, maybe unsure of what to do, but I felt his body relax and slowly he placed his arms around me. It felt…nice. I ran into the kitchen, grabbing two spoons and swiftly returning to the bedroom. Cassian had started to build a fire, when I returned. We sat in silence, eating the ice cream, as the logs began to burn.

"What were you and Severin talking about today?" I asked, breaking the silence. Cassian sighed.

"He wanted to know how last night went." I took another spoonful of ice cream.

"And you said…what exactly?" Cassian places his spoon on the ground, and turned to look at me face on. He probably told Severin that nothing happened. He looked ashamed.

"I lied." I couldn't help myself, but I burst out laughing. Cassian sat their shocked.

"I….lied..too" I managed through the laughter, Cassian began to laugh. A deep chuckle, which fit him perfectly. As the laughter subsided I rested my head on his broad shoulder.

"I know that this is not what you wanted." He began with caution in his voice. "But I'm going to try and make your life a good one." Cassian placed his arm around me.

"I know you are. Its just a big adjustment" I felt Cassian nod. Sitting up straight I turned to face him. Cassians brown eyes stared back. I sat there for a while, just staring into them, losing myself in thoughts of a future with this man. My heart rate began to increase; I could hear it beating in my ears. Slowly I lent in and lightly pressed my lips to his cheek. As I did Cassian moved slightly so that it was our lips that touched. I jolted back, but not of disgust for I felt a bolt of electricity run through my body. Maybe too harshly I returned my lips to his, urgently intertwining them as he placed me on his lap so I was straddling him. He began to place a line of kisses down my neck as I wrapped my hands in his hair drawing him closer. Something had come over me; something was alight inside of me. It was the same excitement I feel when I'm about to change, about to take flight. I swiftly pulled Cassians shirt off and ran my hands down his muscular chest. He pushed me back with his shoulders, so he was lying on top of me between my legs. I could felt the bulge in his jeans, as I unzipped them and began to push them down.

"We should probably stop." Cassian said in between breaths. I responded by bring his lips back to mine and slightly slipping my tongue into his mouth. He pulled away again, as I undid the top button on my own pants. "Jacinda?" It was as though I couldn't hear him, that this desire to be near him was over powering all of my other senses. He climbed off of me, releasing me from my burden. "It's a Draki thing" He managed through breaths, as I looked at him ashamed.

"I'm so sorry.." I ran my hands over my face "Its as though I was taken over by some incredibly strong desire." Cassian sat down next to me.

"It's the desire to mate." He began slowly "It's a curse, believe me. The first time any two Draki kiss they are somewhat possessed by the need to reproduce…" I raised an eyebrow.

"How come you weren't affected?"

"I've had practice."

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