She woke up, wrapped in his arms. It felt good and right. She smiled when he pulled her closer when she tried to move. He was still sleeping, she could tell. She laid there thinking of the decisions she was going to have to make today, some hard ones, that where going to change the dynamic of their entire family. No matter what her choice was, she was going to be hurting someone, some more then others. She was so lost in her thoughts she didn't notice Zero waking until she felt the lips brush against her neck.

"You seamed troubled, My Lady?" he asked.

"I have a choice to make, and I'm not sure what to do," she said softly. He gave her a worried look.

"I'm sure whatever you choose will be the right one," he said. She could tell he was worried, worried that she was going to kill Wyatt. She felt a wave of jealousy wash over her but she calmed herself down. There was no point in sinking into that when he was currently in her bed.

"Your toy is safe for now. It's his son I was talking about," she bit out harder then she wanted to. He knew she was upset but was unsure of why. She wasn't going to explain it. He kissed her cheek, looking apologetic.

"I'm sorry if I upset you, My Lady."

"You don't even know what you are apologizing for," she said as she slipped from her bed. His hand was on hers, keeping her from walking away. He knelt on the bed, turning her so that she faced him.

"Whatever it is, I am sorry. I never want to bring you anything but happiness, Emily. Whatever is concerning you can't be so bad that you have to leave me. Besides, you always look so sexy when you are dressed in my clothes," he said as a mischievous smile slipped onto his lips. She smiled at him, for it was hard to be mad at him when he was so playful. And she heard it, within his mind, broadcasted out for her to hear.

'I'm here for you, always and forever. Tell me what I can do to make it better,' he thought. She smiled at his gesture, her forehead moving to rest on his.

"Just being here now is all I need," she said. He smiled.

"I'm at your service, My Lady." Their lips met again, soft and gentle. He pulled her back into the bed and she laughed at his attempt.

"Not that I'm not willing, I just need to get this worked out before I play," she said. He pouted and she chuckled. He pulled her back against his chest, laying back as she laid on him.

"Tell me your problem, if you can and maybe I can help you reach a decision?" he asked as he wrapped his arms around her.

"Jeb made a request," she said softly. "A request to become one of us."

"I guess he didn't take it well when you turned him down."

"He threatened to expose us," she stated.

"And he is still alive because?"

"Because killing Jeb would send Wyatt over the edge, you know that and I'm really not in the mood to deal with two deaths today." His thoughts raced at that, she tried not to pry, but he had always been an open book to her. She heard his fears, his relief, his anger, and his understanding of her decision. She smiled, nuzzling into his neck for a quick moment, letting him know she was fine. She lifted her head from his neck, looking into his eyes as she spoke.

"Molly also made a request. She wants Jeb, as a mate. I'm leaning on letting her. Letting Jeb stay. How would Wyatt react to this?" she asked. She could read the answer but she gave him the chance to speak.

"He wouldn't be pleased. He could rebel, but it could bring him closer to us, knowing his son was apart of us. He would do almost anything for his son. He would be furious at the person who did it, I'm sure."

"I thought as much. I'm sure Molly wouldn't mind that responsibility. Jeb wants this, and Molly wants him. Wyatt would eventually forgive her for it."

"Unlike us," Zero said. She could hear his despair now. This isn't what she wanted.

"Fine. It is settled. I will tell Molly and Wyatt or should we wait till after Jeb is turned?"

"I think we should tell him before, and I should tell him." Zero said.

"Are you sure about this. He may come to resent you more."

"We are damned if we do, damned if we don't. I would rather be honest with him." She could still hear his mind screaming his fear but she nodded her agreement.

"Once you are done talking to him, if he is calm, bring him to his son. I think Jebediah is the only one who can truly convince his father." He nodded at that. A smiled slipped on his lips. He pushed her onto her back softly, nudging her legs open with his leg. She smiled widely up at him.

"You're incorrigible."

"Well we worked through this," he said, kissing her cheek. "It's time we play."

"We have such a long day ahead of us," she said, her face never losing her smile.

"And I can't think of a better way to start our day then with this," he said as he captured her lips in a passionate kiss. His hands slid down her body, resting at the end of his shirt she wore. He slowly slid the shirt up her body, smiling down at her as he broke the kiss to remove the shirt. Zero licked over her neck, over her newly healed flesh from where he drank from her.

"Gods, I wish I could mark you, permanently. Let the whole world know I had you," Zero growled before moving to nibble on her pulse point. She felt his teeth on her and she moaned, inviting him to take her. To her surprise, he didn't, he just kissed down her neck to her chest, lavishing, attacking each one of her breast.

He slowly assaulted her senses, playing her like a finely tuned instrument and she sung. He knew just what to do to drive her insane, keep her on the edge forever, teasing, making her plead and beg for it. She tried to take control a few times but he would just smile at her, before pinning her to her own bed, telling her that he would take care of her in time. She would growl and then whine, her mind so clouded with need.

When he took her completely into his mouth, her body just racked with pleasure, screaming out as she finally had some release, calling his name repeatedly. He kept pushing her over the edge until she was nothing more then a bundle of overspent nerves, sensitive to the slightest touch. It was then, and only then, that he took her, pushing himself inside with one powerful thrust.

She cried out again, pushing her entire body into him, wanting everything that he was willing to give to her. He moved within her, a slow and steady pace that was slowly driving her insane. She wanted it all and she wanted it now, but he quieted her moans for more with a kiss as he took her on his own time. He built her up several more times, pushing her over more then she could even remember before he let out a low growl sinking his teeth within her neck. This wasn't about feeding, this was all about claiming what was his, and it only brought their last orgasms higher in pleasure.

He collapsed beside her before pulling her tightly within his arms, holding on protectively. They lay within each other's arms, in the room filled with smells of sex and their own scents. It was the closest to the heavens that she knew she could ever get; yet she was about to damn another soul to her fate. She was not looking forward to this. She slipped from the bed. He watched as she dressed for the day in silence. She couldn't help but feel the heat behind his gaze. The thoughts that were making her want to do nothing more then to slip back into bed with him. She turned to him when she was done, her face emotionless, ready for business.

"You are looking pale. Feed before talking to Wyatt. I expect to see him within two hours in the main room," she said before leaving him.

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He stared at the door for a while, not sure what to make of her sudden coldness.

'Yes you do,' came a voice within his mind. 'You just had to have him, bring him here, force his and her hand. All because of what? A fleeting fancy? A childhood crush? You are such a bastard and here you are, breaking her heart.'

"We don't have hearts to break."

'Keep telling yourself that, and maybe one day it will be true.'

"We never promised each other anything. It's not like she hasn't been with others as well."

'And how does that make you feel?' He let out a growl before quickly leaving her bed. He got dressed before making his way to get a snack. After he was satisfied, he made his way to Cain's cell. He wasn't looking forward to this.

Cain was sitting on the ground when Zero walked in, looking like he hadn't slept much that day. Zero walked into the cell, closing the door behind him. Cain looked angry and restless. He knew this wasn't going to end well.

"We need to talk," Zero said.

"There is nothing you have to say that would be any interest to me at the moment," Cain bit out, choosing to look at the ground instead of Zero.

"It concerns your son," Zero said in almost a whisper, and Cain snapped his head, staring daggers at Zero.

"There is only one thing you can say that can make me happy," Cain growled out.

"Then I guess you aren't going to be very happy right now." Cain was up with a jump and then started pacing.

"Damn it, you promised!!!" Cain yelled.

"It's out of my hands," Zero said. Cain stopped pacing.

"What would she want with him? She sounded like she was going to let him go?"

"That was until he threatened us, Wyatt," Zero said. Cain was on him, anger within his eyes.

"Jeb wouldn't do that!" Cain yelled.

"How would you know what your son would do? You barely even know him," Zero bit back.

"And who's fault is that!?" Cain growled.

"Wyatt, this isn't what I came for," Zero said, calmer then he thought possible. Cain always did have a way of making his blood boil.

"You came to tell me you're going to kill my son!" Cain accused.

"No," Zero said simply and Cain looked at him surprised. Zero paused for a moment before continuing, "Jeb made a request to become one of us." Zero watched Cain's eyes widen.

"No, you can't," Cain said.

"It's not up to you. It's not even up to me. Emily decided instead of fighting with your son, or out right killing him for his threat, to accept him. He is going to be turned by Molly, since she has taking a liking to him and from what I've seen, your son gets along with her the most."

"Why would he do this?" Cain asked more to himself then to Zero.

"Why else? He wants to be like his daddy."

"I need to talk to him, convince him it is a mistake. He can't want this."

"You will get your chance, but at this point, even if you get him to change his mind, the chances of him leaving are slim. Wyatt, he threatened us to exposure if we didn't turn him. A threat like that is not taken lightly."

"I'm surprised you didn't just kill him," Cain said.

"It was Molly who saved his life. I don't think if she wanted him this would have even been an option. Wyatt I know you want better for your son, but he is a grown man, he can make this choice on his own, and he chose this," Zero said.

"You almost sound concerned," Cain said.

"Can't I be?" Zero asked. Cain looked at him for a moment. When Cain leaned in, Zero was taken by surprise. When Cain took a whiff of his neck, Zero was in shock, before a smile spread across his lips.

"Like what you find there, Wyatt?" Zero asked. He received a glare from Cain. "What have I done now?" Zero said almost annoyed.

"After all that talk about how much you love me, I guess your word isn't worth much," Cain nearly spat at him. Zero was shocked at the venom within that voice and it hit him. He could smell her on him. He could most likely even smell the sex. Another smile spread across Zero's lips.

"For someone who doesn't love me, you're quite cute when you're jealous," Zero purred.

"Why would I be jealous of that slut?" Cain said angrily. Zero saw red. He reacted before he knew what he was doing; smacking Cain so hard he hit the floor. Zero glared at Cain's shocked expression.

"I don't care what you think or say to me, but you leave Emily out of this," Zero said with a growl.

"What? Can't handle the truth?" Cain scoffed. "She must open her legs to anyone to have taken you in." Zero's foot contacted with Cain's stomach.

"Bite your tongue, or I will do it for you."

"You would enjoy that too much," Cain said before lunging at Zero, knocking Zero off balance as he landed on the floor with Cain on top of him. It really wasn't a fair match at the moment, as Zero shifted, pinning a raging Cain to the floor. Cain squirmed beneath him.

"Take it back," Zero snarled at him. Cain wasn't scared.

"No." Cain barked. Zero smiled before leaning in to breathe hotly on Cain's ear.

"Just because you are jealous doesn't give you the right to insult her."

"I'm not…" Was all Cain got out before hot, angry lips attacked his. It only took Cain a second to respond, pushing back into the kiss. Zero chuckled, breaking the kiss.

"Not jealous my ass." Zero growled out.

"Bite me," Cain yelled.

"With pleasure," Zero purred before attacking Cain's lips again, letting go of Cain's pinned arms, feeling them wrapping around his neck, and into his hair as Cain tried to deepen the kiss. Zero thrust his now hard cock into Cain's causing him to moan. Zero smiled. Cain smirked.

"Guess she's not satisfying you in the bed department," Cain chuckled. Zero glared down at Cain, wanting nothing more then to punch him again. Instead, Zero got off Cain and walked away from him. Cain looked at him puzzled.

"I thought this is what you wanted?" Cain asked almost surprised. Zero looked right at him.

"It may be but it is not what I need," Zero said.

"What you need? Adrian you've never been good at knowing what you needed," Cain said, moving so that he was on his knees in front of Zero. "I can help you." When Cain nuzzled Zero's hard cock through his pants, Zero bit his lip to suppress the moan.

"Wyatt…" Zero moaned out in a warning. When Cain began to mouth Zero's harness through his pants, Zero wanted nothing more then to give in. Zero's hands went to Cain's shoulders, holding on for dear life.

"You're right, I want you Adrian, so bad," Cain moaned out. Zero nearly came in his pants. He wanted this for so long, and it was finally here. "I want you to fuck me, right here, right now," Cain moaned. "Is that what you want Adrian?"

"Yes," Zero moaned out, lost in the feeling of Cain.

"And when you are done, you will help me right?" Cain said in a pant, sounding so sexy to Zero's ears. He almost agreed without thinking.

"What do you need help with, love?" Zero purred, as Cain began palming Zero.

"Help me with Jeb, convince him he is mistaken. Let him go, I'll make sure he keeps quiet." Zero stiffened at the request. He should have known. It took all his will power to shove Cain away at that moment. He glared down at Cain.

"And you call her a slut, when you are ready to let me fuck you just to help out your boy. Gods, Wyatt, all you had to do was ask and I would have tried to help. But you can't even do that, can you?"

"I was just giving you a little motivation," Cain answered.

"This isn't what I want. You whoring yourself out just because you need a favor. I want you to be with me because you want me. Not like this, never like this," Zero said almost disappointed. "See that is the difference between you and her, she wants me, no strings attached."

"There are always strings attached with people like her and people like you," Cain spat out.

"That is where you are wrong," Zero said, leaving, locking Cain within his cell and not caring that he was supposed to be bring him to Emily. He just needed to be away from him at the moment.