Chapter 20

Bheast lay Aurora down in the bed, letting her head rest on the soft pillow as he covered her with furs and blankets to keep her warm. He felt exhaustion riddle through his body as he sunk down against the bed with a huge breath. The dark seed that pulsed hatred in his chest felt shallow, like it had exhausted itself too along with him. But Aurora was safe, and that's all that mattered to him.

"Bheast?" Aurora said softly above him. Her soft hand came out from the covers over the edge of the bed.

"I'm right here" he said taking his hand in hers. He kissed her skin softly, enjoying her lovely fragrance of roses that seemed to cover the air around him.

"It was so dark" she whispered "And cold."

"I know" he said hearing the pain in her voice "I'm so sorry, I should have been there."

"I knew you would come" she said sleepily "You'll always find me..."

Bheast suddenly thought about the Brotherhood coming for her. She would leave him..and he would die when she did.

Bheast pressed that soft hand against his face, wanting nothing more than to just be with her until they came. Suddenly Aurora pulled his face toward the bed, and once more he met those beautiful fire eyes that flickered at him with such warmth.

"Come to bed" she said pulling him up. Bheast could smell the want from her scent and gave a deep growl knowing what she needed. Slowly he crawled into the bed and held her body tight against him. Aurora stroked his skin, loving the feel of muscle beneath her palm. Slowly Bheast lifted the dress from her body, letting her beautiful snow white skin show in the warm candle light. Aurora teased his shirt off and grazed her fingernails down his chest. Bheast kissed her body up and down, lingering on the sensitive parts as Aurora let out moans to let him know where she liked it best.

Aurora suddenly turned the tables as she got on top of Bheast and began kissing his chest as her hands worked his pants away from his legs.

Bheast let out a hiss as she gripped his hardness that was ready for her. Slowly she worked his shaft as he closed his eyes loving the feel of her hand against him. Aurora was almost working him to the tipping point when suddenly he grabbed for her and held her tight as he slid into her. Aurora let out a gasp as she felt all of him but as she worked herself up and down against him, her gasps turned into moans.

"That's it" Bheast whispered gripping her hair as started to ride him harder. Aurora let out a cry as she came for him, her body shivering in ecstasy as an orgasm crashed in her body. She began to sink into him when suddenly he flipped her on her backside and pumped hard into her. Aurora clawed at his back, wanting to feel him deeper and deeper inside of her as he gripped her hips. She could feel herself coming again as Bheast's fangs grew long as he started to reach the climax.

"Bheast" she cried out as she tipped over with Bheast right behind her as he growled and struck her skin as he pumped hard into her. Her blood was as sweet as wine as he drank from her. Aurora held his body against hers, loving the feel of him inside of her as he drank. Bheast licked her wound clean and watched it heal properly before pulling out of her as they both huddled in each others arms.

Bheast watched as Aurora fell asleep with a smile on her face as she cuddled close to him in the bed. He wrappped his arms around her and breathed in her scent, knowing this might be the last time they would be like this.

Suddenly Bheast got an idea about a way he could give her one last good night with him. He made sure Aurora was fast asleep before dressing and leaving her to make his plans.

Aurora awoke naked in the bed with furs wrapped around her but no Bheast in sight. Sleepily she rubbed her eyes and listened for any signs of him in the west wing.

Silence.

"Bheast?" Aurora said holding the fur tightly against her "Are you out there?"

Suddenly Alma popped in with a giant trunk in her hands as she set it down with a thud next to the bed.

"Hello deary" she said slapping the dust of her hands "I thought I might help you get dressed for this evening with the master."

"Is Mhalice back so soon?" Aurora said looking at the trunk suspiciously.

"No my lady, Bheast is the master when Mhalice is away" Alma said smiling "And believe me, I'll take him over that brat any day."

Aurora smiled at the female before feeling embarrassed about being so naked.

"I uh.." Aurora said looking at herself.

"Oh no worries dear" Alma said flapping her hand like she was shooing a bug away "It's a natural thing that happens between mates, nothing to be ashamed about."

"We haven't been mated though" Aurora said blushing.

"Not yet" Alma said giving her a wink "Now let's get this fine dress on you, the master has a very special night planned for you."

Aurora watched as Alma pulled out a beautiful crystal white gown that looked like someone had taken the beautiful white of the moon and sewed it into a dress. It glowed and sparkled in waves as it formed into a beautiful sweetheart lining. Aurora looked at the dress and almost got up without the furs wrapped tight around her.

"It's..." she said looking at it "beautiful."

"It was Bheast's mothers mating dress" Alma said looking at the dress fondly "Jhewel was always dressed in something grand, but this dress topped all of her looks. She truly looked like a gem when she was mated. I think Bheast would like you to have it."

"But I can't take this!" Aurora said stunned "It was his mothers!"

"And I'm sure she would want you to have it as well" Alma said taking the furs away from Aurora's body and slipping her into the gown "She only wanted the best for him, and you have gone far beyond that. He's a new person because of you. There that's it, you look like an angel."

Aurora turned around and looked at herself. She must really have looked like one in the white dress as it glowed against her.

"Now let's fix your hair and by the time we are finished they should be ready downstairs" Alma said sitting Aurora down on the bed. Alma made Aurora's hair cascade down in waves that seemed to shine in the darkness along with the dress.

"Now" Alma said looking her over "You look very grand. He'll meet you in the great hall whenever your ready."

Aurora stood there for a moment, wondering what Bheast had planned when suddenly Alma turned and looked at her from the doorway.

"Thank you" she said softly to Aurora "Without you, I don't think he would have ever learned to love."

Aurora wanted to say something but Alma disappeared before she could. Flabbergasted, Aurora made her way out the wing and towards the great hall. Darkness met her, and for a moment she was frightened that the Shadows would come. But nothing met her in the dark as she reached the staircase. Down below all was pitch dark and silence greeted her. Aurora became confused when suddenly she saw tiny lights glow behind her.

Aurora turned and saw they looked like Christmas lights, glowing white and beautiful in the darkness. Slowly they started to light up all around her as they cascaded against the walls and high on the columns and slowly over the grand ceiling and windows. Aurora turned and nearly gasped as the great hall slowly began lighting up with thousands of twinkling lights that made the room look like the night sky.

As the final lights began to light on the floor there stood Bheast in a handsome suit looking up at Aurora with such wonder it made her blush in the glowing lights.

Bheast had watched her amazement as the lights had turned on and knew she had loved it. But even after everything, he was still amazed by her. She looked like the moon glowing beautiful and bright among the stars as she stared at him. Love swelled in his heart and he knew he wanted to remember her like this. Beautiful, happy, and shining in the stars.

Aurora made her way to Bheast and took her hands in his.

"It's beautiful" she said looking around and then back at him "How did you find so many lights?"

"Alucio made some calls" Bheast said smiling "I wanted to give you a night you will never forget."

"So there's more?" Aurora said looking at him amazed.

"Just one more thing" he said taking her hand. Bheast led her out from the great hall and over to grand high glass doors that opened to the snowy garden.

"First" he said before opening it "Close your eyes."

Aurora smiled and closed them. Satisfied Bheast took her by the hands and led her out in the snow covered garden. Aurora could hear the skirt of the dress flow against the snow as her feet made tiny crunching noises below her.

She could feel the chilly night air cover her shoulders, but didn't feel the least bit cold as excitement raced through her.

"Can I look now?" she said as he let go of her hands.

"Alright" he said stepping behind her "Now."

Aurora opened her eyes and was stunned at what she saw.

Roses. Beautiful red roses that covered every surface around her in the snow. They were in full bloom, and like her did not seem the least bit bothered by the cold. Aurora could smell their pretty fragrance lifting all around her and found herself smiling wide as she turned to Bheast.

"I don't know what to say" Aurora said laughing "It's so beautiful and wonderful I could cry."

"Don't say anything" he said standing beside her "It's me that is saying it."

Aurora looked up confused as she stared into those blue eyes "I don't understand" she said.

"Aurora" Bheast said putting his hand softly against her face "You remind me of the moon, the light in my darkness. You shine brighter than the stars when I'm around you. You smell like blooming roses and I never want to forget that smell, that's why I planted these roses here. They bloom all year round, they never give up hope, even in the dead of winter, a lot like you."

"Bheast" Aurora said looking up at him "What are you saying?"

"I'm saying goodbye" Bheast said looking down at her with so much sorrow. Bheast looked up and Aurora quickly turned around.

Standing there in the snow, was her father, her brothers, and the Brotherhood. They stood waiting silently as they watched the two together. Her father looked like he had aged a decade, but relief was in his eyes as he smiled at her. Aurora felt hot tears form in her eyes as she looked back to Bheast.

"How did you?" she said softly.

"I made a phone call" Bheast said seriously.

"But what about Mhalice?" she said taking his hands in hers.

"He isn't here" Bheast said shaking his head "You have your freedom, now go."

"But can't you come with me?" Aurora said hopeful he would.

Bheast simply shook his head "Someone has to stop Mhalice from coming after you."

"But he'll kill you!" Aurora said in a panic.

"But it's worth it if it means you'll be safe" Bheast said "Now go Aurora, you can't stay with me." Bheast motioned for the Brotherhood to come forward as Aurora watched in horror as they approached her.

"I said I wouldn't leave you!" Aurora said yelling "I gave you my word!"

"I know" Bheast said as Vishous and Mayhem gently put their hands on Aurora's shoulders

"No!" Aurora said shrugging them off "I'm staying! I made a promise and I intend to keep it!"

"Aurora sweetheart" Mayhem said "You have to come with us, think about your mother, think about the family. We have missed you."

Aurora turned to her father "And I have missed you, but he needs me."

Suddenly the forest grew silent around them and the Brotherhood drew their weapons as they looked around prepared for an attack.

"Go now!" Bheast said looking at Aurora "You need to run Aurora!"

"Not without you!" she said going towards him. Instantly Shadows sprung from the treelines and smothered Bheast right in front of Aurora.

"GO NOW!" Bheast screamed trying to fight them off.

"Come on!" Vishous said grabbing Aurora.

"No!" Aurora said fighting off their hands "I won't leave him!"

"No choice" Zsadist suddenly said as he lifted her up and tossed her over his shoulder before starting to dematerialize.

Aurora screamed and reached for Bheast as the Shadows covered him completely before she disappeared from the forest and found herself back at the mansion with the Brotherhood surrounding her.

Zsadist let Aurora go as she sunk down to the floor sobbing hard and holding herself.

"No" she cried "No please no."

The horrible thought kept racing in her mind and wouldn't let go far after she had been put to bed still crying hot tears.

Bheast was dead.