Chapter 11

Angelus' Lair - Sundown

The expectation of this moment is almost more than he can tolerate. If one moment with Buffy wiped out a one hundred year old curse, he can only begin to imagine what an eternity with her will bring. He can feel the sun setting above and lies close to her. Facing her on the bed, he wants to be the first thing she sees when she opens her eyes. Hey, he knows it is egocentric but he has reason to be.

Suddenly, her eyes open. The eyes are not hazel but gold. Looking into those golden eyes, Angel feels his own demon rise to the surface in answer. He shifts to game face without thought drawn by simply the gaze of his mate. The two demons recognize each other and react. There is no Angel, even no Angelus at the moment. Only a male demon posed to take his mate. The two figures on the bed are completely still - like two predators poised to spring. Her face shifts as a low growl is emitted from her chest. She is challenging her mate. Before she will allow him to dominate her, he must prove his worthiness.

The growl sounds only a scound before she springs at him. Her moves are quick and her strength has increased. He takes advantage of her being tied up in the bed covers as they struggle -rolling one -then the other - on top. More growls are heard and ever so slowly their struggles, while still rough - take on a more sexual slant. She is ripping his pants off with her nails, frantic to reach him. As she achieves her goal, he pushes her head to his powerful erection forcing her to take him into her month, with this action, her fangs score him and the taste of his blood arouses her further. Crawling up his body, she kisses him violently, biting at his lips as their blood mixes. His demon is finished with the sport and pulls her body under his own taking both her body and her blood.

The sheer violence of the act eases her own frenzied attack. His movements become more sensuous - intended to give and receive pleasure. She arches into him and pulls his neck to her mouth. She bites gently in deference to his dominion over her. When his blood meets her tongue she begins to purr. The sound - coming from her chest - delights her and she smiles as she laps at the wound. Feeling her smile, he pulls up to find her familiar face smiling at him, her hazel eyes sparkling brightly.

"Well, hello beautiful."

She isn't impressed, "Hello, yourself", she smirks. She looks around, "Someone's been busy, haven't they?" she asks.

He smiles again, "Yes, someone has. Mostly, for the convenience and comfort of your precious ass, so I expect some thank you's."

He becomes more serious, which is hard when you have the thing that you want most in the world literally right underneath your fingertips, "So, my love, how do you feel? You've had a busy couple of days yourself."

She smiles and strokes his neck where she has so recently fed. "Considering that I've lost my virginity, been attacked by a ruthless vampire, been initiated as said vampire's mate - see, I did do all that reading Giles gave me - and died, only to be rudely awakened just now - I'd say I'm good. How about you?"

At her response, so classically herself, he has to laugh. He pulls her into him and laughs so hard that she laughs too.

She likes this side of Angel, enough even to forgive him his latest round of mayhem. She pulls back and sincerely says, "I'm glad to see you so happy. I never seen you like this before."

"Well, get used to it. As long as I have you I can't imagine being any other way. Although I must admit, it's hard being the Scourge of Sunnydale when I'm so content to lie here with you."

"Why do I feel a but coming up?" she quips.

He pushes into sitting position, showing off his muscular arms. She likes, she likes a lot. A girl could get used to this for sure.

"We have some unfinished business before we can take a proper honeymoon my dear."

This peaks her interest, just as before she has a fair share of nervous energy to vent. "OK, I'm game" she says with a delighted laugh.

Angelus couldn't be more pleased, from all indications she was still his Buffy.

TBC - in which Buffy and her beau go to the Bronze for a little recreation.