"Skulduggery," she whispered, "Please take me."

SkulPoint of View

Almost startled by her request, he couldn t help but to want her too. "You want me to be your first?" he asked.

"No Fletcher, of course you," she joked.

He smiled and began kissing her neck till he reached her ear. "Don't be afraid." He reached down and picked her up off the couch. Walking over to the kitchen counter, Valkyrie grabbed the Tame. He carried her into her room and she dropped the Tame to the floor as he began to kiss forcefully.

He placed her gently on the bed and with his fingers he found the edge of her shirt. Knowing his intention, she began removing her clothes as he did his own too.

ValPoint of View

No longer than a minute later, Skulduggery had pushed her back and was kissing her again. His long, black hair tickling her face. Lost in the taste of him, he began to caress her body his fingers. From her back, the fingers tips made their way to her neck and in between her breasts. She rubbed his back softly as she felt his shoulder blades moving. He moved his kisses down her body and across her arms. She wrapped her legs around him to bring him closer. His other hand held her closer to him.

He was wonderful, she decided. She couldn't have been surer on whom to give herself to. It was him and she was sure he would never leave her.

SkulPoint of View

Skulduggery was sure he had broken his promise to her. With his head spinning from her taste he was sure he was love drunk. The way she felt beneath his body was truly something he missed. Now that it was found, he wouldn't let her go. He needed more but alas he wasn't sure if she was ready. He lifted himself from her, the dizziness receding slightly, and asked her, "You sure?"

Her face was flushed. "Yes," she breathed, running her fingers down his muscular stomach.

His body caught fire when her fingers reached his cock. He lowered his lips to reach hers as he moved his fingers down her body, caressing the portion between her legs. Removing his lips, he held her close as he dipped his fingers inside her. He felt her body tremble as she groaned in pleasure. His head began to spin faster. Blinded by lust he moved himself and taking his fingers away, moved inside of her.

ValPoint of View

Valkyrie gripped him tightly as she felt him come. Thrusting against her, she dug her face into his neck. Then it came and she yelled out, Skulduggery retreating quickly to hold her steady against him.

"Are you okay?" he asked her quietly.

She nodded. Never had she felt anything like that. She was trembling. He kissed her softly as he ran his fingers across her breasts. He lay next to her as she recovered from her first orgasm, the sweat trickling down her face. "This sex thing does help when someone knows how to get the job done."

He laughed, "Are you tired yet?"

She smiled. "Maybe just a little but I don't want you to leave."

Skulduggery pulled a pillow under his head and pushed her head to his chest. "I'm not going anywhere." He pulled the sheets up and wrapped it around them.

Valkyrie closed her eyes, savoring the warmth of his body. She never wanted this night.... or morning to end. She let herself drift into sleep in the arms of the man she loved.


She could see the sun gleam through her eye lids, the annoying sun. Skulduggery's probably waiting for me by the door to get back to his case. Then she remembered last night. Her eyes shooting open, she didn't move as she felt the declining and inhaling chest beneath her. It was real. It did happen. She wasn't a virgin anymore. What would she tell her mother? She fell in love with a dead man and lost her virginity to him. Her mother would throw a fit. Suddenly she felt fingers brushing through her hair.

"Morning," she heard Skulduggery whisper.

"Morning." She looked up at him to see him smiling. "How was your sleep?"

"Haven't slept in years. It was refreshing."

"Well as much I like laying here with you, we have things to do today."

"Right," he grumbled. He lifted himself up as Valkyrie moved away.

"Having breakfast with me?"

"No thanks. I've had enough living for now. I find it amazingly easier to be dead.... but I will make breakfast for you."

She smiled as he closed the Tame. "You know what I noticed."

"What?" He pulled on his suit.

"That the Tame doesn't change out new needs."

"Needs?"

"Desires. Like when I wanted sex, you questioned me. If it were the Tame, then it would have happened then and there."

"That would have been unpleasant. So it takes on initial desires first. You wished me to kiss you and I wished myself human."

She pulled on a pair of jeans, "No I think it was the other way around."

"Tell yourself what you need to."

"So what's the plan for today?"

"I think we're going to visit the Grandguard Drive first then migrate back to the Sanctuary for more analyzing."

"Okay. So should I wear black or red today?"

"I think you should wear the outfit Ghastly made for you."

"We don't get shot at or attacked every day."

"It never hurts to be prepared, especially if you're with me." He ran his boney fingers on the side of her jaw.

How sweet of him. "Fine."

"Good," he walked away, "Meet you outside. I'm going to make a few phone calls."

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Valkyrie pulled her hair back into a pony tail before heading towards the front door. As she reached for the knob, she heard Skulduggery's voice.

"Yes, yes, hold on Crux. I have another call."

She reached for the knob again.

"Hello?" There was a pause, "How did you get this number?" A pause. "I would rather not." A pause. "Who?"

She began to turn the door handle.

"We'll discuss this later," and he hung up. "Crux?" He turned around. "Oh hello Valkyrie."

She smiled. "Ready?"

"It's not like I'm getting any older," he returned to his call, "I'll call you back Crux."

"Time for some detective work."

More to come! Hope you enjoyed!