Chapter 14:
A/N: The M rating comes into effect in this chapter.
The brittle slice of moon gave off barely a glow of light as Ivy and Dani sat in the parked car in front of Dani's studio. Not wanting to be rude, the women stayed at the club for about an hour before sneaking past the paparazzi awaiting the celebrities outside on the sidewalk. Now as they sat in Ivy's idling car, the light from the dash illuminated their faces.
"Thanks again for picking me up, Ivy," Dani said as she unbuckled her seatbelt. "I can't believe I am saying this, but it actually wasn't as bad as I thought it was going to be."
Ivy rested her head back against her seat and turned her heavy lidded eyes toward Dani. Being in the Hydra among all the other vampires had taken effect on Ivy. Everyone was having a good time, and the pheromones they released help to ease Ivy's earlier tensions with Adam Sirio. Basking in her mellow mood, she gave Dani a slow grin. "How was it hanging out with Evelyn? She seemed pretty intense."
Dani gave a soft laugh. "She was alright. She introduced me to a bunch of people, not that I remember anyone in particular. Jack was always better with faces and names. He would have loved the party…" Dani paused and looked out her window at the building. "I did catch Evelyn staring at me a couple times though, and she had this sad look in her eyes." Dani turned and faced Ivy again. "She really misses my brother."
"I'm sure she does." Ivy said, her voice soft and low, "They were together for a long time, weren't they?"
Dani nodded her head, "A very long time." Dani paused again, as if contemplating whether or not to ask her next question. "I didn't think vampires and humans, you know, fell in love. I always thought the two weren't really compatible, what with your…urges."
Ivy smiled again, and turned to face the blond. "Most of us can control our urges, Dani." Ivy's laughter fell from her lips, soft and rich; her eyes twinkling with humor. "And it's not as uncommon as you think. Humans and vampires being together. I guess it just depends on the couple. Love is a funny thing."
Looking down, Dani shyly smiled at Ivy. "I know, way to stick my foot in my mouth. I never really had much interaction with vampires until I moved here. I didn't mean that to sound so horrible…"
"No offense, really." Ivy smiled and patted Dani's arm. "In all honesty, I normally don't make a habit of hanging out with humans, present company excluded."
"Oh, thanks," Dani teased, "that makes me feel so much better." The nervous laughter slowly faded and the two women were left sitting in the dark, looking out at the night, neither quite knowing what to say next. "I know it's late…" Dani broke the silence and turned to face Ivy once more, "and I have a full day tomorrow with work and the study group, but I am so wound up there's no way I will be able to sleep anytime soon." She gave Ivy a sheepish grin, "I don't suppose you would like to come in for a glass of wine, would you?"
Ivy looked at the clock on her stereo and then back at Dani. "I don't know if that is such a good idea…"
"Come on, just one glass, I promise." Her green eyes pleaded softly as she gave Ivy a shy smile. "You're off duty now, right?"
Ivy laughed, "Yes, I'm off duty." She gave a soft sigh and gave Dani a sideways glance. "Just one drink, then I have to go." Ivy said as she turned off the ignition. Dani's smile grew as she opened her car door to step out into the cool night air.
As they walked up the street toward the building, neither of the women noticed the lone figure sitting in his car in the dark parked down the block. He sat watching as Ivy followed Dani up the stairs and as the door shut behind them. He pulled away from the curb, the street lights reflecting in his eyes as he slowly drove past Dani's building.
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Dani handed Ivy the glass of Merlot. Placing the cork back into the bottle, she took her glass and walked towards her couch. "Come on Ivy, make yourself comfortable."
Ivy sat in the chair next to the couch, sliding the ottoman off to the side. "So, how did it go with you and Adam?" Dani asked as she took a sip from her glass.
Ivy tasted the wine and set her glass down on the coffee table. Resting back in the chair, she arched her thin black eyebrows. "I think there is more to the story than he is telling me. That USB drive should give me more answers." Ivy crossed her legs and took a look around the loft. Dani had only turned on one light; a torchiere that was in the far corner of the room. The curtains for the floor to ceiling windows were left open, and because the building sat atop a hill, Ivy was able to look out at the city lights. "Wow, this place is totally different at night. The view is so pretty."
Dani smiled, "I thought you would like it. That view makes up for all the classes that go on when I am trying to study."
"Are there other instructors beside you that teach here?" Ivy asked, eyes still gazing out the windows.
"Sure, we don't just teach ballet, you know. There are a couple other instructors that use the studio beside me. I'm the lucky one who gets to stay here though." Dani kicked off her high heels and tucked her long legs under her, the hem of her short dress lifting enough to offer a quick peek of satiny black panties before she readjusted her legs. Dani cradled her glass against her chest, the wine momentarily forgotten as she stared at Ivy. "Do you think I did the right thing? Not telling Adam about the USB drive I found at Jack's place, I mean." Dani's eyes searched Ivy's face.
Ivy edged forward in the chair, resting her elbows on the tops of her thighs and leaned closer to Dani. "Definitely. Jack had a copy of those records for a reason. Sirio not knowing about it buys us some more time to dig deeper. Hopefully I'll have more news tomorrow."
Dani gave her a relieved smile. "Good, I'm glad I did something right."
Ivy reached out for her glass and took another sip of the Merlot. "Speaking of tomorrow, I probably should get going. It sounds like we both have a full schedule."
Dani stood, her long legs unfolding in a slow graceful movement. "There's one more thing I wanted to ask you before you go," she began, her green eyes giving nothing away as she looked down at Ivy. Ivy watched as Dani took another drink of the wine, a tiny drop resting on her bottom lip before her tongue quickly licked it off.
"What's that?" Ivy asked cautiously as she leaned back in her chair. Adams words about Dani replayed in her mind as she gazed into her eyes.
"Earlier tonight, in the stairway…" her voice was soft and husky, no evidence of nervousness remained. "you told me not to lock eyes with anyone in the club. Why?" Dani set her glass on the table next to Ivy's and took a step closer to the chair.
"Sometimes vampires can bespell you with their eyes. They can kind of put you in a trance." Ivy said slowly.
"Does it feel good?" Dani asked, stepping closer still, positioning herself so that one of her legs was in between Ivy's. "Being under their control?"
Ivy looked up in a whirl of confused desire. "It can," she said, her head moving in a slow, controlled nod. "Especially in a more intimate environment."
Answering desire kindled in Dani's eyes as she leaned over, one hand on each of the arms of the chair. "Show me," Dani said in a silken voice.
A thrill stabbed through Ivy's middle, hot with blossoming guilt. Shame made her desire quicken, and she forced herself to stand and gently push past the beautiful blond.
"That would be a bad idea Dani," Ivy said as she turned her back and slowly began walking her wine glass to the kitchen. Her skin was flushed and her eyes were dilated, the cloying sweetness of Dani's lust proving to be too much.
Ivy stood at the counter; her head bowed trying to regain control. Shivers chased through her belly as she tried to take in deep breaths.
She felt the air shift behind her as Dani's hand carefully touched her shoulder. "I don't think it is." Dani pulled Ivy's shoulder and the vampire turned to face her. Dani leaned into Ivy, taut nipples straining against the thin material of her dress as her breasts pressed into Ivy's. Dani stood on tip toes. Their noses brushed. Dani tilted her head and their lips were as close as lips can be without touching. Ivy breathed in Dani's scent, relishing each small thrill brought on by their closeness. "Kiss me," Dani whispered as she waited for Ivy to close the distance.
Ivy cupped Dani's face in her hands and the blond shivered in her grasp. Ivy tilted her head and her lips parted, her tongue darting out to moisten them. "No," she said, releasing Dani with a wicked smile instead of a kiss. Ivy stepped away from Dani and leaned back against the counter, denying herself the touch of her skin.
Embarrassment blushed high on Dani's cheeks as she twisted to face Ivy again, a frustrated breath escaping her full lips. "Why? I want you to…" Dani took a step toward Ivy and stopped short seeing the vampire's black eyes.
"You think you do," Ivy said, voice low and seductive, "but it's just your body reacting to the pheromones." Her sultry lips curved up into a smile as she began to slowly circle around Dani. Ivy's eyes were completely black, yet she regained control. It had been ages since Ivy was with a woman, having shared her bed with only Piscary and Kisten as of late. Even longer still, a human. If this were to happen, she had to know that Danielle truly wanted it to. Like any worthwhile sin, once Ivy begun, she could not stop. Ivy stopped circling and stood before Danielle. The blond looked upon her with brazen lust. Ivy's hand slowly trailed down Dani's body, her fingers brushing between her cleavage. "Your heart is about to pound out of your chest, Dani. Let me ask you, do you want me, or are you just afraid of me. Now that you see me this way." Anticipation tightened her belly as Ivy paused for Dani's response.
"My feelings haven't changed," Dani said shakily as she began a slow circle around the raven haired vampire. "I'm not afraid of you. I don't know how to describe it. Every time you look at me, I get butterflies…I'm trying to say, you excite me Ivy. Like no one else has." She brushed her fingers lightly across the bare skin of Ivy's arms as her circle grew smaller. "I'm not looking for a relationship. I don't even know if you have anyone special in your life, and I don't want to know." Dani dropped her gaze to the counter, and took in a deep breath. "I'm being selfish for the first time in a very long time. I just want to feel good. That's not too much to ask for is it, Ivy? To want someone? To feel like I have a normal life for a change?" Looking back up, the desire blazed forth from Dani's eyes. "I want you to make me feel good." Dani moved forward, standing so close Ivy could feel their body heat radiating between them. "That's why my heart is racing." Dani's voice shook with her admission.
Ivy stood as still as a statue, her chest rising and falling with each breath, but otherwise not moving. Dani slowly raised her hand and placed her palm flat against Ivy's chest, above her heart. "Now who's heart is about to explode?" Dani said, face serious.
With all the discipline she had left in her, Ivy looked down into those emerald green eyes. "…You want me?" she said so softly, her lips barely moving.
"I've wanted this ever since I met you at the coffee shop," Dani said, a blush rising to her cheeks.
Permission granted, Ivy was on Dani, pushing her back against the smooth stainless steel of the refrigerator door, letting her desire draw her in. Ivy kissed her, falling onto Dani's plump, delicate lips, so eager to be kissed. Dani's lips parted beneath Ivy's, and she sucked each one in turn into her mouth, stroking their length with her tongue. Dani responded, carefully sliding her tongue against Ivy's, her mouth tasting of the wine recently sipped. Ivy took care to keep Dani's tongue and lips away from the sharp tips of her fangs, not wanting to draw blood. Not yet.
Ivy's lips touched the long line of Dani's neck, her warm, perfumed skin shivering under her kiss. Ivy's hand twisted in Dani's soft blond hair, tugging her head backward to expose more of her throat, while Ivy's other hand fondled Dani's breast, squeezing the firm flesh and teasing her over the material of her dress.
Dani moaned softly and reached out, grabbing the front of Ivy's shirt, fingers nimbly unbuttoning it. Ivy pulled back slightly, allowing Dani's hands access to the smooth skin of her tight stomach. The blond stroked Ivy's middle, grazing the little diamond stud in Ivy's bellybutton with her thumb. Dani pulled Ivy toward her, and Ivy felt the cool night air caress her skin as her shirt fell away.
Dani paused a moment, drinking in the beautiful dark vampire that stood before her, shirtless with her black lacey bra. "God, you are beautiful," Dani said, as her fingertips moved down across Ivy's skin. They brushed over the curves of her breasts and played along the edges of the lace. Ivy stood, arms down by her sides, as Dani's hands cupped her soft flesh. Heat radiated from her hand through the lace as her thumb touched the skin at the top of the smooth mound. Ivy shivered as Dani leaned in, her lips kissing the skin of one breast, while her grip tightened around the other, squeezing and releasing.
Dani sealed her mouth around the erect nipple, her hot tongue teasing it through the lace while she used her nails to brush over the other, delivering pleasure and a little pain all at once.
A gasp of air escaped Ivy's lips before she dipped her head to Dani, seeking her soft lips and her sweet scent. Ivy's hands smoothed down Dani's back, cupping the dancer's ass, clutching her firmly before stepping back. Panting slightly, Dani looked at Ivy with half closed eyes. Grabbing her hand, she led her out of the kitchen and back to the couch.
Dani moved to strip off her dress, but Ivy stopped her in motion. "This is about your pleasure tonight," Ivy said, her voice soft and husky as she held Dani's wrists, "let me." Ivy smiled down at Dani, her dark eyes filled with an intensity that made Dani ache.
Ivy knelt before Dani on the concrete floor. Her hands rested on Dani's upper thighs and slowly slid up under the short hem of the dress. Dani rested a hand on Ivy's shoulder as the vampire's fingers and palms made their way up to her hips. Looking up into Dani's face, Ivy slowly stripped off the satin panties, running her hands back up Dani's thighs as the blond stepped out of them. Dani looked down, finding Ivy's gaze sensual and predatory. Ivy's red lips parted in a secret smile as she watched the blond's face. "Is this what you want?" she asked as her hands slipped between Dani's thighs, spreading them gently.
"Yes," Dani breathed, her voice ragged as she tried to keep her once strong legs from buckling.
Dani felt one soft brush of fingertips against her throbbing sex before Ivy raised the hem of her dress, exposing her. Ivy's breath was hot on her skin, her mouth soft, her tongue velvety smooth. Slowly she kissed Dani's pussy, tasting her, licking the folds of her swollen sex, sucking them in.
Gasping, Dani ground against her, thighs quivering and straining. Her hands twisted in Ivy's silky black hair, trying to draw her closer. Gently Ivy came into her, splitting the cleft of her outer lips. She sank deep, pressing her mouth against the stiffening clit, feeling it pulse beneath her hard, wet kisses. Dani cried out, head tipped back and eyes closed, lost in pleasure.
Tonguing deeper, Ivy buried her face between Dani's wet thighs, licking her and fucking her with her mouth. Her lips grew wet with the taste of her and Dani's sultry essence perfumed her skin. Again and again, she plunged her tongue deep, as Dani writhed against the vampire's insatiable mouth. Breathless and trembling, she came against Ivy's face.
The cold air rushed against Dani's hot, wet skin as Ivy stood, cupping Dani's face. Leaning in, she put her mouth on Dani's letting her taste the sweet stickiness of her sex still on her lips. Ivy's fingers trailed down Dani's face and continued down her throat, chest and stomach; all the while, watching the blond with dark, drunken eyes and a lazy smile.
A hunger lingered in Ivy's eyes as she leaned down again, brushing her lips against Dani's ear. "Such a beautiful girl." Ivy's hand slipped further down, slithering under the short dress. "Did you enjoy that?" Dani's body shuddered in response as she gasped; Ivy's fingers playing about her wet sex, teasingly close to her clit.
Ivy's hands moved quickly, tugging up on the dress, stripping it up and off Dani. Her black eyes ran up and down Dani's naked body, and she flushed under the heat of Ivy's gaze. Gently guiding Dani backwards, Ivy pressed her back onto the couch. Straddling her hips, she smiled, showing her sharp canines. "Lay back, Dani, and put your hands above your head."
Dani stretched her frame out long on the couch, arching her middle and pushing her chest up to Ivy. Ivy smiled once more, and then leaned down to kiss the space between Dani's breasts, rolling the blond's erect nipples between her fingers. Bending, she took Dani's breast into her mouth, licking it eagerly, sucking in the warm, soft flesh. Ivy's wet kisses echoed in the stillness of the loft, her lips and tongue teasing Dani into a frenzy. Ivy lifted her head, and placing one hand around Dani's wrists, she stretched her body out against the dancer's. The soft material of Ivy's pants rubbed against Dani's sex as Ivy's leg slid between hers. Dani rose up, her mouth on Ivy's, groaning into her as her hips ground against Ivy's thigh. Ivy laughed softly, her breath hot against the shell of Dani's ear. "Here, let me…" she said in a whisper.
"Ivy," Dani gasped, as the vampire's finger finally slid into her. Another joined it after the second thrust, as Ivy's thumb rubbed over Dani's clit. Rolling her hips into Ivy's hand, Dani whimpered, the heat between her thighs spreading, threatening to spill over a second time.
Roughly kissing her, Ivy pressed Dani's hands hard against the cushions, an insidious passion flaring up inside her. As Dani's muscles convulsed around her fingers, she felt a desire to plunge harder and faster. Holding her steady, she sunk her fingers in deeper while Dani bucked in Ivy's grip, crying out in her pleasure. Ivy buried her face in Dani's shoulder, opening her mouth to scrape the flat surface of her fangs against the silky skin. Dani squirmed in her grip, and realizing her vulnerability, her fear spiked the air. With a soft gasp, Ivy blinked her eyes, trying to reel in her blood lust. Panting, she glanced down and seeing the fear in Dani's eyes, she leaned down to place a tender kiss against her parted lips.
Ivy's fingers slowed, gently sliding out as she broke their kiss. Her fingers traced sticky circles against Dani's thigh, as the blond opened her eyes with a soft moan, seeing Ivy watching her. "That was just a taste for you," Ivy whispered against Dani's lips. "Now before I go, will you return the favor?"
"Anything," Dani managed, her fingers reaching to open Ivy's fly. Laughing softly, Ivy gripped Dani's hands in hers. "I was thinking about something else, actually."
Dani looked puzzled as Ivy carefully raised her hand and turned it palm side up, exposing the supple skin of the underside of her forearm. "You have such beautifully soft skin." Her lips kissed the tender skin in the bend of Dani's elbow, gently sucking. Her mouth trailed lower toward Dani's wrist, her hot tongue tracing the pulse point. "Would you allow me a taste?" Ivy asked, black eyes looking deeply into Dani's. "Just a small taste?"
"Are you going to…?" Dani swallowed hard and closed her eyes. "Do you want to bite me?"
"No," Ivy said, voice struggling against her instincts, wanting to prove to Dani that she had mastered control over her urges. "There are other ways. This won't leave such an obvious mark." She dipped her head once more, tongue caressing the soft skin before her lips sealed around Dani's throbbing pulse. "I promise it will feel good." Eyes locked on Dani's, Ivy waited.
Dani nodded and watched as Ivy ran her finger down Dani's forearm, scratching along her vein languorously. Tapping the flesh once with her fingernail, a single drop of blood welled up. Smiling so the light glinted off her teeth, Ivy bent down to lick it away as Dani shuddered.
"Just a taste," Ivy said, licking the blood from her lips, the wound already closing up. Ivy lifted Dani's chin, kissing her slow and deep. "Just enough to leave us both waiting more." Seeing Dani's satisfied expression, she gave her a seductive grin before walking across the room to pick up her shirt. Dani lay on the couch propped up on one elbow, her dress draped across her body as she watched the vampire button up the last button on her shirt. "Pleasant dreams," Ivy said before turning to let herself out.