AN: Hello again! Sorry for the long wait, but this chapter took a long time to write.

Now, in this chapter, we finally meet Davina and the wolf pack Alpha, Jackson. Should be some fun times LOL

Song inspiration for this chapter: Jesus for the Jugular by The Veils

ADULT THEMES in this chapter, so if you're under 18, DON'T READ

Enjoy!

Lover in My Dreams Ch. 6

*Elijah POV*

Waking up with Isabella in my arms was indescribable. She fit into my arms and even though her body was petite, it put off so much warmth. During the night, she had maneuvered her body to where she was laying halfway on top of me, her shirt riding up as she did so. Several times, I had to think of the worst things imaginable so that I wouldn't wake her in her sleep and claim her fully. It didn't help that Isabella talked in her sleep and her dreams seemed to be erotic.

Shortly after dawn, my phone vibrated on the nightstand. Gently easing myself out of bed, I grabbed it and went out onto the balcony before answering, "Good morning Niklaus. Why the early phone call brother?" "Something had the wolves and the witches up in a panic brother." "What do you mean?" "Apparently the Alpha, Jackson, went to Davina and the other witches for a spell to protect his territory. When the witches performed the spell, the spell backfired. Whatever the wolves were trying to protect their territory from did something and now both the witches and the wolves are in a panic."

Pacing I asked, "Was anyone harmed?" "Davina has a few bruises and a few of the wolves will limps for a day or two." "What frightened the wolves that badly that they'd go to the witches for help?" "They wouldn't say over the phone. Whatever it is, they are afraid brother." Sighing I said, "Give me a hour or two. As Isabella is my Mate and we have done the first exchange, she is my first priority." "Of course brother. I have told Davina and Jackson to meet us at the compound later this morning. It might be wise to introduce Little Bird to them."

Nodding I said, "Indeed it would be. Isabella needs to know who she can safely go to if something should happen to any of us." I heard Isabella moving around so I said, "See you in a bit Niklaus." I hung up, turned and found Isabella drowsily leaning against the balcony door. She slowly ran her fingers through her hair as she asked, "Who called?" Easily tossing my phone onto the bed I walked to her and said, "Niklaus did. Something has the wolves and the witches scared. They want to meet with us to discuss it and figure out what is going on." Isabella nodded and said, "I can walk around until you get done. I need to run some errands anyway."

Pulling her to me as we watched the sun rise fully I said, "You misunderstood me Beloved. Since we are meeting with the Alpha and the leader of the witches, Davina, I want you to come with me. Not to mention, as my Mate, you need to know who you can safely go to if something happens to myself or the others." Isabella shivered and I knew she was unwillingly imagining that exact scenario. I asked, "What errands do you need to run?"

Sighing she said, "Well, I need to go to the bank and put the rest of my car money in an account. I do need to go shopping at some point because my current wardrobe is a little sparse." Looking at her closet, I couldn't help but ask, "Do you have a nice dress to wear Isabella?" Shrugging she said, "I think I might have something left from the purge. How nice are you wanting?" "Kissing her neck I said, "Something you'd wear to a nice restaurant yet would also be comfortable in."

She nodded and walked over to her closet, grabbing a garment bag before digging through the top drawer of the dresser and heading towards the bathroom. She hung the bag on a hook before turning to me and saying, "I'll get ready in here, I shouldn't be too long." I vamped over to her and said, "I meant to ask when you first woke up, but how do you feel?" Isabella said, "I feel fine. Hungry, but fine." Chuckling, I gave her a quick kiss as I said, "Dress quickly and we'll get breakfast before we go to the bank and then head to the meeting at the compound." Nodding she went into the bathroom and closed the door.

Reaching for my own clothes, I quickly dressed in a black suit with a grey dress shirt and black tie. I was fixing my tie when I heard the bathroom door open and Isabella asked, "Well, what do you think?" I turned and was greeting by a vision.

Isabella stood against the doorway, a vision in grey. The dress hugged her curves, ending a few inches about her knees. The 3-quarter length sleeves gave her some covering without allowing her to overheat. The neckline was a little low-cut, but the black lacing of her bra that peeked out somehow gave it a classy look. A pair of black heels completed the outfit.

As I stared at her, I could see the few differences having my blood had made in Isabella. She seemed to stand a little taller, even without the heels. Her hair, which she had put in a loose braid over her left shoulder, was shinier and looked healthier. It was as I was staring at her that I noticed the biggest change of all.

*Bella POV*

I was putting on some earrings when Elijah came over to me and gently grabbed my left wrist. Lifting it up he said, "Well, I never expected that to happen. Our Bond must be stronger than I thought Beloved." Still confused, I took a closer look at my wrist. It wasn't until I noticed the lack of bumps as he ran his fingers over my wrist that I realized what he was getting at. The scar I had carried around for two years was gone. I was no longer connected to Edward or any Cold Ones by it.

I'm free…

*End Bella POV*

*Elijah POV*

Isabella looked up at me and said, "It's gone." Pulling her to me I said, "Yes it is love. You're free." Kissing her gently, I then said, "Let's get some breakfast. Get what you need for the bank and we'll do that before going to the compound." Nodding, Isabella went to the safe in her room, grabbed a money bag from inside and stuffed it into her bag before turning to me and saying, "I'm ready, let's go." Taking her hand in mine, we left her hotel room and went downstairs for a quick breakfast. As we ate, another side effect of my blood appeared. As Isabella ate, her foot kept running up and down my leg, inching loser to my ever-present erection with each pass.

At one point, as she was finishing the fruit she had ordered, Isabella removed her shoe and ran her bare foot up my leg again. My responding growl only made her giggle and continue on. Just as her foot was about to reach my crotch, I grabbed it and as I rubbed it along my hard, imprisoned cock I said, " Careful ma chère. You're playing with fire." She blushed and slowly pulled her foot away, still teasing, as she said, "Sorry." Reaching for as I felt her feeling a little rebuked, I said, "Never apologize for showing me your desires Isabella. Just know that I give back what I get."

Isabella blushed as she popped her last grape into her mouth before saying, "I'll keep that in mind Elijah." Leaving the hotel, Isabella and I walked over to the bank and put her money into an account. Surprisingly, she gave me access to it, stating that she only wanted it that way just incase something happened to her. Finishing up there, we made out way to the compound to meet with everyone. I was surprised that Isabella walked easily in her shoes, especially with how clumsy she told me she was.

I asked, "Isabella, do you normally walk so well in those shoes?" Shaking her head she said, "No I don't. I had planned on wearing flats, but for some reason I grabbed these. Why?" Pulling her closer as we walked I said, "Just curious since you told me how clumsy you usually are. Not that I'm complaining or anything of that nature. The shoes make your legs go on for miles." Pulling her to me as we stopped in front of the doors to the compound I said, "Plus they allow me to do this." Lowering my head just a little, I claimed Isabella's mouth in a passionate, bruising kiss.

Breaking it a few minutes later so she could breathe, I took her hand in mine and led her inside. I could hear everyone in the meeting hall, chattering and talking about random things. Isabella, as we got closer to the group, clung to me in a way that had me wondering if she was afraid. That was apparently true as she asked, "Will they like me?" Pausing just as I was about to open the hall doors, I turned, took her face in my hands and said, "Beloved, you know how the rest of our family feels about you. As for Davina and the Alpha, they'll respect you because you are my Mate."

Apparently that was the wrong thing to say because she pulled away, crossed her arms over her chest and said, "I don't want them to like me just because I'm your Mate Elijah. I want it to be on my own merits or not at all." Chuckling, I said, "I wouldn't worry about that Isabella. I truly believe they will love you as much as I do." Due to our Bond, I could still feel her uncertainty as she asked, "Really?" Nodding, I gave her a short, yet passionate kiss before opening the door and asking, "Shall we?" She nodded and we walked inside.

Everyone was seated at the table, Klaus and Marcel sitting between Davina and Jackson, while Camille, Hope and Rebekah were standing off to the side. Rebekah, upon seeing Isabella and myself enter, walked over and kissed me on the cheek as she said, "Good morning brother. Isabella, sorry all this interrupted you time together." Isabella said, "There's nothing to apologize for Rebekah. While I am a little disappointed, I understand that Elijah has duties to the family and your allies."

Rebekah turned to me and said, "She's perfect Elijah." Chuckling at how correct she was, I kissed Isabella's forehead before walking over to the table and sitting down, pulling her to sit on my lap as I did. Before I could speak Jackson, who appeared to be drunk and stupid at the moment said, "Who's the fuck and feed? If you're done with her, I'll be happy to take her off your hands." Licking his lips, he winked at Isabella. Two seconds later, I had Jackson pinned against the wall, my fangs at his throat.

*Bella POV*

Everything happened so fast. One minute, the man I assumed was the Alpha was insulting me and the next, Elijah had him pinned to the wall, his eyes surrounded by red and his fangs out. Not wanting to have another war started over me, I slowly walked over, placed my hand on Elijah's arm and said, "Elijah, let him go." Growling he said, "He insulted you Beloved." "And? It's not the first time I've been insulted and it certainly isn't the first time I've been insulted, or hit on, by a dog. No offense Klaus."

Klaus chuckled as he said, "None taken Little Bird." He turned to Elijah and said, "Let him go brother. Your Mate can handle herself." The Alpha choked out, "Mate?" Elijah tightened his hold on him as he said, "Yes, she is my Mate. It is only because of her kindness Jackson that you're going to walk out of here alive. Next time, you won't be so lucky." As he dropped Jackson I said, "Next time? Next time I'll go after him myself. With a baseball bat."

Everyone except Elijah and Jackson laughed at my threat, Niklaus clapping as they did. Noticing that Elijah was still on edge, evident by his fangs still being out, I said, "Excuse us for a few minutes." Leading Elijah into another room I shut the door and said, "Elijah, if my interference was mistake I apologize. I just didn't want you to lose an ally because of me."

*End Bella POV*

*Elijah POV*

I heard Isabella's apologize, trying to bring me out of my anger, but it didn't work. Turning to her I used my speed to quickly lift her onto the table before running my fangs along her neck and caressing her upper thigh with my fingers. Hearing her moan my name calmed me enough to say, "Isabella, my instincts are telling me to destroy him for what he's done." She gasped as I scraped my fangs a little harder on her neck before asking, "What do you need Elijah? Tell me what you need." Growling I said, "I need to touch you ma chère. I need to feel you and exchange blood again." Giving her a gentle kiss I asked, "Do you trust me Beloved?"

At her nod I pushed Isabella's legs a little further apart as I ran my hand up the inside of her leg. I growled as my fingers reached the lace covering her warm, wet core. She and I both hissed as I gently ran my fingers over the lace, feeling how hot and wet she already was for me. Isabella groaned as I gave her a bruising kiss, practically gouging her nails into my chest as I pushed her panties to the side and sliding two fingers into her.

Growling as I felt her I said, "Fuck ma chère. You feel so good." Isabella moaned and said, "Don't stop Elijah, please don't stop." Seizing her mouth with mine, I began to slowly move my fingers as I gently caressed her upper thigh with my other hand. I could feel how tight she was and couldn't help growling at the thought that once she was turned, she would be this tight for all eternity.

Slowing down my fingers when I brushed up against her hymen, I asked, "Do you want to cum Isabella? I want you to so I can taste you, but do you want to?" Isabella moaned and began rocking against my fingers before pleading, "Elijah, please." Feeling the need to bring Isabella to her climax as well as cement our Bond even more, I used my free hand to rip away my shirt and tie, making a small cut with a letter opener as I said, "Drink from me ma chère."

She quickly latched onto the cut, moaning when she felt me slip my fingers back inside, slowly thrusting as I used my thumb to massage her clit. It didn't take much longer before I felt her begin to tighten around my fingers. Moving her hair to the side as I pressed down on her clit, I sunk my fangs into her neck and drank deeply. Isabella climaxed around my fingers, her teeth sinking into my as she muffled her cry of pleasure. Guess I shouldn't have bothered with cutting myself.

Withdrawing my fangs, I kept Isabella drinking until the marks I'd made disappeared. She pulled away, licking her lips as she gazed at me. Keeping my eyes on her, I gently pulled my fingers from her and licked them clean, growling at how good she tasted. Isabella groaned before pulling me into a deep kiss and running her fingers through my hair.

Pulling away I asked, "How do you feel sweet girl? Did I hurt you at all?" Gently easing herself off the desk she said, "I feel amazing. Warm, fuzzy and a little sore, but it's a good sore I promise." She spotted the not so subtle evidence of my own desire and slowly reached for it asking, "Can I help you with that?" As much I desired to tell her yes, we both had to return to the meeting. Pulling her to me I sighed and said, "Unfortunately, I cannot take you up on that Beloved. We have to get back."

Sighing, she nodded and said, "Fine, but it's your turn when we get back to the hotel. Now, is there a bathroom I can freshen up in?" Pointing to a door to her left I said, "Right through there sweet girl. I'll be waiting out here." She giggled and said, "Hopefully with a different shirt on I hope." Leaving the bathroom door open a crack, Isabella used it to freshen up while I searched for a clean shirt.

Not able to find a clean dress shirt, I pulled on a grey V-neck t-shirt, throwing my jacket on over it. Just as I threw my tie into the hamper, Isabella came out of the bathroom, looking refreshed and content. She had taken her hair out of the earlier braid, letting it fall in loose waves around her face, which had fresh amounts of the little makeup she had put on earlier. She took a long look at me before saying, "I like that look on you. You should do it more often Elijah."

Chuckling I said as we walked out, "I'll keep that in mind Beloved, especially if you like it that much."

*Bella POV*

As Elijah and I walked towards the table, Klaus asked, "Have fun Little Bird?" Blushing, I was about to respond when Cammi and Rebekah both slapped him upside the head and Cammi saying, "Don't be an ass Klaus. Quit teasing Bella." He scowled, but even I could see the smirk on his face as they defended me. After everyone had calmed down, Elijah said, "Jackson, tell us what prompted you to go to Davina in the first place."

As Elijah ran his fingers through my hair, I listened to Jackson's story. Apparently, he and the rest of his Pack had, for the past few weeks, detected a strange presence and scent along the borders and even inside their territory. Fearful for the safety of his Pack, especially since they'd recently had some newborn babies come into their lives, Jackson had gone to Davina and asked her to put a Spell of Protection on the whole territory.

Davina interrupted by saying, "When I cast the spell, it literally blew up in our faces. It also backfired in another way. None of Jackson's pack, including Jackson, can step on the land without feeling like they are suffocating. I can fix it, but I just don't know how just yet." Rebekah said, "It sounds like someone is trying to chase the wolves out of New Orleans. But why?"

Feeling curious, I asked, "Did you ever find any evidence that anyone was actually trespassing?" Jackson nodded, pulling out a plastic baggy with a torn piece of fabric in it as he said," We found this at the spot Davina discovered was the point of origin of the spell." Reaching for it, Elijah opened it and took a whiff. Shaking his head he said, "I don't recognize the scent. Perhaps it is merely another Alpha trying to take you land?" I was looking at the scrap of fabric and recognized the pattern on it. Shaking my head I said, "I don't think so Elijah, unless this Alpha wears dresses." I pointed to it and said, "That daisy pattern was on a dress collection I was almost forced to wear a few months ago."

Elijah said, "It doesn't smell of a woman Beloved." Taking the bag from him, I took a whiff of it myself. While it was true that the fabric smelled like a man, it smelled too much like a man. Taking a deeper whiff, I smelled what was being hidden. A faint smell of perfume hit my nose, as did something else.

After I had been released from Edward's control, I had noticed that Cold Ones, barring Jasper, had an overly sweet smell under their normal scent. Now that I knew that, the scrap of fabric told me that it was from a female with a grudge against the wolves and had teamed up with a Cold One and possibly a witch to cast the spell on the wolves' territory.

After explaining my theory, Jackson asked, "How did you figure that out?" Sighing I said, "When I was 17, I ended up being chased by a Cold One that was a tracker. To throw him off my scent, I put on another Cold One's clothes while another put on mine. It didn't help much, but it helped enough. My guess is that whoever this is, wore a guy's shirt to cover her scent. That would explain why it smells so strongly of cologne." Jackson nodded and then asked, "So what do I do about my territory problem?"

Taking a chance, and hoping that it would work, I took my cell phone out and said, "I need to make a call." Walking off to the side, I dialed Jake's number.

Jake: Hey Bells, what's up?

Bella: Hey Jake! Listen, are you near Old Quil by any chance? I need his help with something.

Jake: Yeah I am actually. He's helping my dad right now.

Bella: What's wrong? Is Billy okay?

Jake: He's okay Bella. His diabetes is acting up a bit and since he hates hospitals, Old Quil is doing what he can before I have to drag Billy to the doctor. Hang on, here's Old Quil,

Old Quil: What can I do for you Little Swan?

Bella: I need something that would cancel out a Spell of Suffocation on a werewolf's territory and also put a Spell of Protection back on. The curse is putting them and their little ones in danger.

Old Quil: (after a few moments of silence) If a witch can be found, have her prepare a mixture of agrimony, aloe, vervain and some of the Alpha's blood. Have her pour it over the spell's origin point as she says this spell: Has omnes qui ex lupis et sanabo terram eorum et sanguinem eis mala. Did you get all that Little Swan?

Bella: I got it written down. Thank you Old Quil.

Old Quil: You're welcome Little Swan (hangs up)

Going back over to everyone, I sat in Elijah's lap and handed the notes from Old Quil to Davina saying, "The shaman of the Quileute tribe is a friend. He suggested that might fix things." Davina looked it over before nodding and saying, "This actually could work." Jackson nodded and said, "We should do it in the morning. I'd like to give my Pack one more peaceful night before we attempt this."

He then frowned and said, "I still would like to know who hates my Pack and I this much to curse us off of our land." Eyeing the baggy, I turned to Klaus and asked, "As a hybrid, would your sense of smell be better than all of ours?" At his nod, I tossed him the bag and said, "Take a whiff." Rolling his eyes, yet smirking at the same time, Klaus opened the bag and put it to his nose. Pulling away, he said, "I recognize the female's scent, just not from where. I'll figure it out I swear."

He then went over to Cammi and Hope saying, "I think we could all use a break after that." They walked out and the rest of us dispersed as well. As Elijah and I walked outside he asked, "What do you wish to do now Isabella?" I shrugged and said, "I'm a little hungry, so maybe some lunch?" Then I smirked and said, "After all, I'll need my strength for later tonight." Elijah growled and swept me up in a long, passionate kiss before leading me to what he would tell me was his favorite restaurant.

*End Bella POV*

*Elijah POV*

Isabella's introduction to Davina and Jackson had gone well and how she had figured out a possible solution to Jackson's problem had surprised me, yet at the same time filled me with pride. She would make an excellent vampire when the time came. Until then, I'd enjoy her being human.

As we sat down to a late lunch, I couldn't help but think of our time together in the room. I quietly growled as I remembered out warm, wet and tight Isabella was. We had just received our drinks and had placed our orders when Isabella asked, "So what do I taste like?" Nearly spitting out the sip of wine I had taken, which caused Isabella to giggle and apologize, I said, "Well, it depends on what you mean Beloved."

Pulling her closer to me in the circular booth, I continued, "If you are talking about your blood, then you taste of the richest dark chocolate mixed with raspberries." Nuzzling her neck, I used the tip of my tongue to tease her as I said, "However," reaching down to cup her sex, "if you're speaking of how you taste here ma chère, there is only one word I would use to describe how you taste." Pressing my hand against her sex I said, "Exquisite."

Seizing her mouth, I have her a gentle kiss, which was interrupted only by the waiter bringing us our food. As we ate, Isabella asked, "Will you stay with me again tonight?" Kissing her head I said, "Of course I will Isabella. As long as you stay with me at the house tomorrow night." She nodded, which gave me the courage to say, "Of course, you are more than welcome to move into the house with me."

Isabella froze, putting her fork down as she looked up at me in slight shock. To ease her mind I said, "Isabella, know that I am not trying to take away your independence away by asking you to move in with me. I love you and never wish to be parted from you. That, and I only wish for you to be safe if I'm not around." She nodded and said, "Elijah, I just have one question." "Yes?" She smiled and asked, "When do you want me and my stuff there?"

Chuckling I gave her a quick kiss before asking, "Would you like any dessert ma chère?" She smirked and signaled to our waiter. She pointed at something on the menu, ordered two of them and requested that they be made to-go. Once it had been brought to the table, I paid the check and we left. When Isabella saw that we weren't that far from her hotel, she slipped her heels off saying, "My feet are starting to hurt."

As we slowly walked, Isabella and I talked and came to an agreement that since she had paid for the room, she should keep it as a place to go for safety and to keep any Cold Ones off her trail. Reaching the hotel, she got second keycard for me, saying, "Just incase I'm out and you want me to meet you here." We made our way up to her room, where she threw her stuff onto the table, grabbed a scarf from her dresser, tossed it to me and said, "Get comfortable, lie down and put this on." At my hesitation she asked, "Do you trust me Elijah?"

Smiling I said, "With all of my heart ma chère." Slipping off my shoes and throwing my jacket on a chair, I tied the scarf around my eyes before settling into a comfortable position on the bed as I waited for whatever Isabella had planned. I could hear her walking around the room, but couldn't figure out what she was up to. Finally, I felt the bed dip and suddenly she was straddling me as she asked, "Are you attached to this shirt?" Shaking my head, I then felt the cold touch of metal as she used scissors or a knife to cut the shirt off of me.

A few seconds later, I felt something cool being trailed down my chest to the top of my pants. Isabella then used her warm, wet tongue to lick whatever it was off of me. She did this a few times before she slid down my body and asked, "Still trust me?" Growling I said, "Yes ma chère." I could sense her smirk as she swiftly removed my belt and undid the button and zipper of my slacks.

I chuckled as she groaned and said, "So glad I didn't know you went commando before now Elijah. Holy fuck." A few seconds later, the same cool feeling I had felt earlier appeared on my throbbing cock. I barely had time to his at the feeling before Isabella took my cock into her mouth and swallowed around me.

I growled as Isabella bobbed up and down on my cock with her mouth, taking me as deeply as she could each time. What surprised me was how much that was. Slowly, to give her time to stop me, I wrapped my hand around her hair, and guided her up and down my cock. It took every ounce of will power I had not to thrust up into her mouth, which wasn't easy after she used her tongue to trace the vein on the underside of my cock.

I was getting close to my own release and I tried to pull Isabella away before I climaxed, but her growl around my cock, combined with her taking me all the way in, didn't allow me to as I exploded in her mouth. Seeing stars, I ripped the blindfold off in time to see Isabella swallow and lick her lips. Fangs popping out at the sight, I pulled her to me and kissed her hard. Tasting myself on her lips was odd, but I didn't care. She giggled, pulled back and said, "Almonds and sugar."

She must have seen how confused I looked because she said, "That's what you taste like." Laughing, I pulled her to me for a quick kiss before carrying her to the bathroom to shower and change for bed. This time, she wore black plaid pajama shorts and a black tank top to bed. As she put her dirty clothes, and mine, into a laundry bag I said, "You need to go shopping soon Beloved."

She nodded and said, "I know. So much of my wardrobe was Cullen approved that I was surprised I had even this much when I did the purge. Do you think Rebekah and Camille would go with my tomorrow?" "I don't think it will be an issue, especially since I'm planning on moving you in tomorrow after breakfast. You can ask them then." Nodding, she climbed into bed next to me and we both drifted off to sleep.

A few hours later, we were woken up by my cell phone going off. As I grabbed it, Isabella said, "If that's Klaus and it's not important, he's getting a flea bath." Chuckling I answered it and said, "Be warned Niklaus, if this isn't important, you've been threatened with a flea bath." "Well then, lucky for me it is. I finally figured out whose scent was on that cloth."

Leaning up I asked, "Who is it brother?"

"Its Hayley. She's back."