Chapter 15: Into the Night,
As we arrived home, the sun was setting, and I spotted dad's car next to my truck. Caius pulled alongside and went around to help me out of the car. I took his offered hand and climbed out of the seat into his arms. He gazed into my eyes lovingly and reached up and traced my lips. Not a word was said but none was necessary as we stood in blissful silence. He smoothed soft touch sent a shiver of desire through me that made me grow weak at the knees, but the sudden call from dad interrupted us from our moment.
"Bella, I ordered dinner, want some pizza?"
I looked up at dad as he stepped out of the front door. Oh damn, he had the look, like a cop investigating a crime and I knew what was coming. Crazy protective cop to the rescue. I just did not need that right now. I could not picture Caius tolerating an interrogation. But he surprised me after he reached into the car and popped up wearing the contacts again. He grinned at my astonishment then took my hand and led me to the door. As we approached, I felt nervous as dad's eyes flitted over us, scrutinizing Caius's every move. Caius looked confident and unaffected by dad's scowl. We stopped and stood in front of him waiting for him to speak.
"So, this is Caius, right?" Dad asked holding out his hand for Caius to shake.
Caius stepped up then grasped Dad's hand and gave him a friendly shake.
"Firm grip you have there. Well, come in and have something to eat. I like to get to know my daughter's friend.'' Dad hinting that our relationship was just not platonic.
"It's a pleasure to finally meet you sir." Caius answered oozing with charm, his voice rich in his British accent.
I looked up at Caius and blinked in surprise. I was not really expecting him to get to know dad. I thought maybe he would beg out and say goodnight. Caius seemed eager to be a part of my life and boy is it starting to get complicating fast. As with Edward, Caius was subjected to the same level of mistrust and questions…dad just went on and on. We took a seat at the table, but Caius insisted he pull out my chair and help me sit. Dad watched him carefully as he sat by me.
"So, Caius, you are staying with the Cullen's, is that right?'' Dad asked as he served Caius a slice of pizza.
I wanted to laugh as Caius looked down at the human food with a slight twitch of revulsion, but quickly recovered as he snapped his head up to look at dad to answer his question.
"Yes sir. They are very gracious hosts, I must say. I'm lucky to be part of such a family."
"So, are you related to them in any way?" Dad asked as he handed Caius a can of soda.
"Well no but they are close acquaintances of my family. It was good of them to open their home to me as I enjoy my stay in the states." Caius sounded distracted as he took the can and looked at it, unsure about what to do with it.
I stifled a giggle then reached over and cracked it open for him. He gave me a grateful smile then kissed my hand. Dad thought our behavior was sickeningly cute and cleared his throat to thwart any more displays of affection. I understood. It must be awkward to see your baby girl all grown up and dating guys.
"I like that Bella is dating other men. So, how old are you?" Dad asked.
"I'm twenty-one, sir." Caius replied.
Charlie nodded, "You're a very polite young man and I'm pleased with your manners. So, what are your plans for the future?"
"Ah, well sir," Caius said straightening up in his chair. "I plan on being in the law enforcement department myself. I have a keen eye, good for spotting details and a strong sense of justice. I believe I will start as a lawyer then work my way up to judge." Caius explained calmly, holding dad's gaze without faltering.
"Well, that's great! I see you have the discipline and respect one should have. My daughter is never late, and you take good care of her. So, I'm happy to hear that. I know I can trust you on that level," he said as he placed a piece of pizza in front of me, which I started to devour it immediately.
"You uh, aright Caius?" You're not eating your food. Do you like pizza?" Dad asked as I started to panic inside.
"Oh yeah, I uh…love it, Caius replied, smiling at dad. "It's one of my favorites. But you see I forgot I had a dentist appointment early tomorrow. They want me to fast just incase they have to put me under. Root Canal."
"Oh ouch, of course sorry son."
"It' ok, no need to worry about it." Caius said pushing the soda and pizza my way. I couldn't argue with that, I was starving.
When dad finished his food, he excused himself and said he had an early shift. "I'll give you two some privacy in case you want to kiss goodnight or something."
"Funny dad,'' I murmured.
I kissed dad on the cheek goodnight, and we watched him disappear up in the darkness upstairs. Caius ginned at me as I turned to him. I gave him a nod of approval and he shrugged and walked into my embrace. I needed that so badly because It was a great relief it was all over. Dad was cool with Caius or he would not trust us to be on our own. Caius pointed upstairs and I got the message.
"Well, it's getting late and I got to get up early for the dentist, so I'll have to say goodnight." Caius called backing up to the door.
I smiled and opened the door for him. He grinned and ducked under my arm, but not before he gave me one of his sly smiles and leaned forward and kissed me tenderly on the lips. This time the kiss was short and sweet.
"Bye Caius see you soon,'' I called back to him.
"Night love.'' He replied and waved as he jumped up disappearing out of sight.
I sigh in happiness as I shut the door. I turned the lights out after I quickly cleaning up then made my way to my room. When I arrived, I looked around for him but didn't see Caius. I went to the window and pushed it up and stuck my head out. It was difficult for me to see anything because the moon was hiding behind some clouds. But soon, I heard Caius chuckle. I looked up and discovered he was hanging from the roof with his arms folded like a bat.
"Are you going to move so I can come in, my lovely?"
I giggle as I pulled back through the window. Caius swooped in and landed on the carpet softly with hardly a sound.
"I want to um…, freshen up before I go to bed, so make yourself comfortable." I say as I go in the bathroom and shut the door.
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I needed to feel like a woman in his arms and I couldn't do that feeling subconscious feeling all sweaty from today. So, I ran my hot bath then poured lilac scented bubble bath I got from my mom for Christmas. Walking over to the closet I withdrew a scented candle and lit it. I set it on the edge of the tub. When the water was high enough, I pulled my hair back into a ponytail and turned off the light and removed my clothes.
"Oh yeah baby, that's what I'm talking about," I whispered and then moaned in pleasure as I sunk into the warm bath. I laid back and closed my eyes, and let the warmth take me away.
My thoughts drifted to Caius and the night he touched me. My body started to awaken to the desire of the memory, and I groaned softly. Caius had masterfully pleasured my body like no other without even making love to me. I wondered what it would be like in his arms again. Will he do it again? He showed me he could be a gentle loving man. But I think he had more secrets to share yet.
He certainly had no insecurities about foreplay, so I speculate that he will be exceptionally good in bed. As the memories unfold, I reached for my wet center and touched without shame.
My peace was suddenly shattered as a shrill ring came from my phone in my pants pocket. My eyes flew open and I groaned from the intrusion. I reached for it and saw it was Caius. Oh shit!
"Hello?"
"What are you doing in there, my cock is rock hard?" Caius whispers a little irritable.
"Huh, nothing." I say in a high-pitched embarrassing voice, that was a dead give away of my lie.
Yeah right nothing. All I could think about was his naked body and could hardly stand the need of his touch. I moved my fingers faster as his voice trickled from my phone into my ears, intoxicating as fine wine.
"I wish I could hold you right now, sweet. Hurry to me."
I could tell he was weak and needed me too. Caius was soon silent on the other end as I teased myself into a frenzy and couldn't' hold back a moan of pleasure.
"Bella are you okay?" his voice rose, slightly alarmed.
Hell, no I wasn't okay! I felt like I was burning out of control.
"I'm touching myself while thinking of you and that night we first met here at my house." I answer him almost dropping my phone.
"Bella, damn. I need you too." His sounded breathless if vampires could become breathless. "I was just lying here thinking of you too, like you are of me. I was just palming my cock thinking about what I would do to you. Let me come in."
I was not entirely sure if anything could help me now. I felt like an animal in heat. I bucked wildly as the water slushed and sloshed out of the tub.
"Oh Caius, please get in here. I need you!" I say as I hung up the phone.
I said no more words and as soon as I blinked, he was there in his glorious nude. His perfect body calling to me and I gulped at the rock-hard cock standing tall and proud. My breath left me in a gasp as he lifted me into his arms. He suddenly took my hand away from my clit.
"No Caius please." I said.
I needed the stimulate myself before I lose my mind. I will not be denied.
"You have no need to do that yourself, my sweet mate." He said, sounding so possessive as he passionately gazed at me.
I was laid down and as my head hit the pillow, he crawled over me. He held my wrist above my head with one hand as he dipped down and flicked his tongue to my nipples.
"You're so sexy, my Bella." He murmured.
His comment was muffled against my breast as he drove me into euphoria, I had to stifle a cry of passion and frustration because I was not allowed to touch him yet. I tried to wiggle out of his grasp, but he held me down effortlessly.
Caius POV…
Bella needed me. We both were compelled to mate; it was our fate. I would never deny my mate nor would she deny me. I wanted it so much and to stay with her. I felt like my heart would rip from my chest if I do not. The intense loneliness of the past few weeks had me burning hot with desire to possess are completely. It killed me when I couldn't be with her. But her father was just down the Hall and her pleasure cries would alert him and then we'd be discovered. So, I was fucked either way. I had to stop and go feed. Besides, I needed to give myself space or I'd lose my mind.
''Bella, we mustn't go on. Your father, remember? ''I say in a whisper against her hot neck.
''I understand, I'm sorry Caius. ''
''No, my dear, it's not your fault. But we must mate soon, or we will both go insane."
She sighs as I let her go. She scooted to the edge of the bed and went to put her clothes on. I felt like I was going to explode as I shoved my pants on angrily. Will the madness ever end? By the time I was fully clothed, she was back and gotten to her bed again. I watched her settle in and lay looking up at me through her heavy-lidded eyes, now drooping. I slid in beside her and pulled her to cuddle against my chest. In time, her hot breath slowed against my neck and her body went limp. My mate was asleep. Now it was time to slip away for only an hour, I had to feed. The beast inside me needs to be tamed somehow and it was not going to be through mating.
I replaced the pillow under head and leaped out until tonight. I went into the next nearby city and headed to the dark side of town. I found my needs sated by three unsuspected Street thugs. I purred loudly as I wipe my mouth clean of blood then licked my hand clean. Then suddenly, I heard a disturbance a few blocks away and went to investigate. The feeling of evil was tangible as I got closer. I jump from rooftop to rooftop in complete silence. As I landed in a crouch and stood up, I learned I was not alone. Two small vampires were staring out into the darkened streets below. As I came closer, I realize it was the witch Twins.
''Alec, Jane. 'I greeted them.
They turned to me and pointed down where they were looking. It appears that they stumbled upon the large group of newborn vampires out of control.
''There are too many master. We must get help.'' Jane informed me.
I knew they were right, and as luck would have it one of the vampires went rogue and I decided then to pounce on him before he got away. At a long dark alley, I had them trapped now. The Twins were hot on my heels, but I wanted to fight, so I told him that back down but hang about just in case. I needed to get this beast on her control and how better than in a good fight. It heard my footsteps approaching and turned looking back for me. But I jumped over him and back kicked his face before he knew what was happening to him. I watched in satisfaction as it flew back. I gave it no time to recover as I rushed it. I had him by surprise, so I clenched my fist pulling back to strike. My aim was perfect, the impact from the amount of rage I was harboring cause him to fly back with so much force he went through the wall.
''Now Alec.'' I ordered.
Alex power snaked out from his stretched hands and soon the mist enveloped the newborn. I watched as it fell to its knees, totally unaware and subdued. I singled Alec to stand down and the power slowly dissipated. I moved in and grabbed the thing around the neck in a death grip.
''Tell me when they plan to attack!'' I yelled out my demands.
It shook his head and I growled.
''Jane! ''
Jane came forward and use her gift. I struggled to hold on as he fell to the ground writhing in pain.
''Tell me and I'll give you a quick death! If you don't, I will kill you slowly, it will drive you insane.''
My threat worked. He let the information spill that they will attack in three days. I froze suddenly as I saw my mind, Bella's face. Then it happened. Fear washed over my soul. I roared in fury and ripped the vampire limb from limb. I heard her faint voice as she was screaming in terror. I jerked as I felt her emotions rush through me like electricity. The Twins did a double take as I took off. I flitted back to her house in record time leaving the Twins behind as I surged ahead. The house was dark and eerily quiet when I arrived. I climbed up to her room and found no trace of her, she was gone. NO!