A/N: This chapter is going to be a teeny bit sensual, I'll try to keep it to a minimum though. Just wanted to give you all a heads up. Enjoy and please remember to review.

Serefina's POV

A few days later Demetri showed Serefina the gardens. She was amazed about how beautiful everything was and everything smelt wonderful. Demetri tapped her shoulder.

"Tag, you're it!" and then he took off running.

She ran after him, but it was impossible to keep up with him. "This isn't fair, you have super speed!"

"You're right, I'll slow down," Demetri said.

She eventually caught up to him. "Tag!"

Then she took off, but she wasn't fast nearly enough. She looked over her shoulder and tripped. She landed on her back. Demetri rushed to her side and hovered over her. "Are you all right?"

"I'm fine, I just tripped, that's all," she answered.

"And what's this?" came a new voice. They both looked and standing a few feet away was Marcus.

"Nothing Master, Serefina just tripped, I was making sure she was all right," said Demetri. He got up and helped Serefina to her feet.

"I thought you two would be in the library," Marcus responded.

"I wanted to show Serefina the gardens," Demetri replied.

"Well, what do you think?" Marcus asked her.

"It's wonderful out here, I love it." Suddenly, her stomach growled.

"Come on, let's get you something to eat," Demetri said.

~...~

As the weeks passed Demetri and Serefina became closer and closer. Each night he would stay with her and he spent every possible moment he could with her. They loved each others company. Serefina spent most days in the library, absorbing every bit of information she could. Marcus told her many things that had happened since he became a vampire. She was especially intrigued by the Romanian coven and how the Volturi overthrew them.

"Ever since then, they have been looking to regain power," Marcus said.

"Wow, that's amazing," Serefina replied.

One night Demetri was in Serefina's bedroom with her and he wanted to try something.

"Lie down and don't move a muscle, don't talk and stay calm."

She did as Demetri requested and he got over her.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"Just relax and trust me," he answered.

He started off by kissing her and then he ran his nose across her neck. He kissed every bit of skin that was showing. All the while Serefina stayed relaxed and she didn't move a muscle. Suddenly he pulled her shirt up.

"Demetri."

"Shh, it's all right, I'm not going to hurt you, I just want to see how far I can get before you try to push me away or it becomes too much for me," he responded.

"Okay," she replied.

He ran his nose down her chest to her stomach and then he massaged her breasts through her bra and she moaned. "Does that hurt?"

"No, that feels wonderful."

After a minute he slid his hands underneath her to try and unclasp her bra.

"Demetri," she protested.

"What?" he asked.

"I'm not comfortable with you doing that," she said.

"Serefina, you know I'm not going to hurt you," he replied.

"Still, I'm not ready for this. I don't mind it, to a point, but I do have limits," she responded.

Demetri nodded. "I understand." He got up and handed Serefina her shirt and she put it back on.

"Demetri, try to see things through my perspective, I want to wait until I'm married to be intimate. I know that may sound old-fashioned, but it's how I was raised and I don't change my standards for anybody," Serefina said.

"I guess I overstepped my bounds, but I want to make sure that I won't hurt you, when we do get married," he responded.

"I trust you, but like I said, I'm not changing what I believe," she replied.

"I understand," he said.

"Thank you," she responded.

Over the next week or so, Serefina thought about what had happened. Maybe I should have let him continue. She sighed in frustration; she wanted to give into her desires, but she also didn't want to change for somebody else. She felt so confused. It took her longer than she wanted, but she finally decided that it was in both of their best interests to let Demetri push himself, so he knew what to expect later.

"Demetri," said Serefina.

"Yes," he responded.

"I've been thinking," she replied.

"About what?" he asked.

"About what happened last week," she said.

"Oh. Why?" he inquired.

"Because, I've decided that it would be for the best if you did what you were intending to do last time, so you know what to expect," she answered.

"Really?"

Serefina nodded. In the blink of an eye she was on her back, looking up at him.

"We can stop this anytime," he said.

"I know," she replied.

Demetri leaned down and kissed her lips, and she kissed him back.

"Don't move a muscle, it could set me off," he said.

Serefina nodded.

He kissed her all over her face and along the collar of her shirt. He slowly removed her shirt and rubbed his nose all over the exposed skin. Serefina closed her eyes and allowed herself to just feel what was going on. He ran his ice-cold hands over her body. She shivered involuntarily at his touch. Suddenly Serefina felt something poking into her leg. She opened her eyes and noticed a bulge in Demetri's pants.

"Um…Demetri, I think it's getting to be a bit too much," Serefina said.

"Why do you say that?" Demetri inquired.

"There's a bulge in your pants."

Demetri looked down. "Oh, that's embarrassing."

"I know you want it," she responded.

"Yes, I do, but the question is…do you want it?" he replied.

"Yes." There was no hesitation in her answer or her voice.

"Really? What happened to being only with an Italian man?" he asked

"You changed my mind," she answered.

"That was my plan. If we are really going to go through with this, we can't stay here because everyone will hear us," Demetri said.

"Where are we going to go?" Serefina questioned.

"I know the perfect spot, but I can't tell you, I want to see the look on your face when you see it. We need to pack some stuff before we go," he answered as he got up.

Serefina got up as well and put her shirt back on. Demetri grabbed a bag; put some blankets and a few other things in it, and then he slung the bag over his back

"You ready?"

"Yes."

Demetri picked Serefina up bridal style and they left the castle together.

A/N: I hope that wasn't to graphic for any of you and I apologize if it was. Thanks to everyone who has read the story so far.

Special thanks to:

Kykxstandler: I like her relationship with Marcus too. I think he was way underdeveloped in the books. Thanks for reviewing!

Briannaapirl1226: I'm happy to hear that you like the story. Thanks for reviewing!

Until next time!

~Cassi