By: Lady Isis
Rating: R
Disclaimer: I don't own Sailor Moon and most probably never will, I only use the characters to write fictional stories. However the story line for Cursed Blood belongs to me.
Warning: This is not a lemon chapter...but it does have some kissing, biting and groping. If you can't take that...I highly suggest you push the back button and read someone else's fic...So don't tell me I didn't warn you.
Chapter 8
Bite
Ray slipped into the seat of her mahogany dressing table, picking up her hair brush she gently pulled the bristles though coaxing the tangles from her purplish black mane. Placing her brush gently down onto the dark surface she flicked the damp strands over her shoulders. Her cool demander instantly began to crumble as her eye caught sight of the mating scar on the side of her neck. Tracing the scars with her fingertips she placed her hand over her chest as a deep involuntarily sob left her throat. Jed I miss you so much, I've never felt so isolated and deprived of your love.
Realising what she was thinking about she mentally scalded herself I don't need him, I don't need him, I don't need him straightening her form on the wide stool she looked passively into the mirror.
But... I do need him as a single tear streaked down her porcelain cheek I do need him, I do need him, I do need him, I do need him, I do need him, I do need him, I do need him, I do need him, I do need him.
"I need him" she whispered as tear after tear slipped from her purple eyes
Rising from where she sat she slipped her silk red robe off onto the floor revealing her back lacy bra and panties, wrapping her arms around her slender waist she began to softly hum a tune. Closing her eyes she began to sway smoothly to the rhythm, sliding her hands up her arms to her shoulders before placing them both onto the mating scar.
It was her symbol of Jed's eternal love, the night they were properly bound to each other. She pictured him in her mind, his tall yet athletic figure, lightly tanned skin and soft blond hair. His face portrayed handsome features of an angel, high cheekbones, straight nose and an amazing smile, the only indication of how devilish he really was, were his blue eyes that shone with mischief and trouble.
Opening her closet she pulled out a knee length black skirt and v necked red top, today she intended to try and find a job somewhere that didn't involve paperwork. Lita had offered her two job the other day, one at her co-owned restaurant 'Damiano Italian Cuisine' and the other at her own new nightclub 'Jupiter' that was having its official opening soon but was short staffed. She had naturally gone for the second option being a bit of a party girl. Just a she slipped on her black ankle high boots the phone rang in the lounge, opening her door she quickly jogged into the room and picked the phone up from the cradle.
"Hello, Ray speaking" she said politely
"Hi Ray its Seiya, is Serena okay?" he asked with a hint of worry in his voice
"Uh she's still sleeping I guess"
She heard Seiya sigh in relief? "Figures, she's meant to be at work though" he chuckled into the phone
Ray laughed "Oh my gosh, jeez Serena, I'm sorry"
"That's okay, can you get her up she has some work today"
"Yeah sure, bye"
"Bye" Seiya said before she put the phone down
Shaking her head Ray opened the door to Serena's room and stepped in, she easily made out Serena's form in her queen sized bed and grinned when she saw a pillow on her side cabinet obviously to shut up her alarm clock. Wrenching the curtains over her windows to the side bright sunlight streamed into the dark room causing Serena to groan and dig deeper into her bed.
Ray sighed as she walked to Serena's side and bent over "Serena?" she called softly "GET UP!" she shrieked grinning wickedly.
"NNNNOOOOOOO" Serena yelled pulling the covers over her head "just five minutes" she finished muffled by all the sheets.
"Sorry Serena" Ray said mercilessly taking the end of the sheets and unexpectedly giving them a quick wrench so that the sheets jerked from Serena's form onto the floor.
"NNOOOOOOOO" Serena howled as she curled into a ball burying her face into her pillow.
Ray rolled her eyes and jumped onto the bed making Serena bounce up and down, she had to admire Serena's tolerance at her irritating wakeup call.
"I gave you a chance" Ray whispered into Serena's ear before she pushed her right off the bed onto the hard floor with a thump.
"Raaaayyyy that wwwwaaaassss soooo meeaaan" Serena whined from her crumpled state on the floor.
Sitting up she brushed her wild knotted hair from her face and rubbed her eyes focusing on Ray
"Your sooooo evil" Serena cried to the gloating Ray who looked down at her from the bed.
"I like you elegant nightwear" Ray laughed
"What's wrong with them!" Serena yelled looking down at the enormous green men's shirt she wore "I'll have you know this was Andrews favorite before I stole it!"
"Its so lady like" Ray said sarcastically.
Serena shrugged her shoulders "So why the hell did you wake me at this ungodly hour, hmm?" crossing her arms.
"Well the 'ungodly hour' as you put it is 9:45" looking down at her wrist watch "aaaannnddd" she dragged "your late for work".
Serena's eyes widened "Oh shit! Why didn't you wake me up earlier" Serena whined.
"I'm not your mother" Ray answered incredulously.
"But you've been here long enough to realize I'm not good in the morning" Serena insisted as she bustled around.
Five minutes later Ray heard the sound of the shower going, shaking her head she opened Serena's closet and shuffled around all the clothes. Choosing a light grey skirt she grabbed a pale pink cashmere sweater and finished the assemble off with light pink three inch heels.
"Hey Serena, I've chosen your outfit its on your bed"
"Thank you" came her reply through the door.
Walking into the kitchen she prepared breakfast for Serena of toast and coffee, the best she could do under the time limit. Two seconds later Serena slinked from her bedroom, her small nose twitching at the smell of food. Plonking herself into a chair she quickly smeared butter and strawberry jam onto the hot bread. Ray watched Serena wolf it down she, couldn't resist teasing her.
"Serena, can't you eat like a proper lady?"
"Oh stuff off Ray, I can eat lady like just like any woman if I had more time. Where's Amy why didn't she wake me up!?!?"
"Don't whine it was your fault you can't get your lazy ass up in time, Amy had a six o'clock start this morning"
"Seiya knows I have trouble getting up, what on earth possessed him to give me a job that starts before 10!"
"Serena, stop trying to blame someone, just get ready and get out!"
"Okay, okay I'll go" Running to her bedroom to grab her things
"See you later, good luck getting that job I'm pretty sure you'll get it anyway" She yelled as she ran out shoulder bag in hand
"Thanks, bye" Ray replied a large smile adorning her face
Serena was so late I'm totally screwed, hopefully Seiya won't mind too much. Stepping out of the cab she passed the driver a couple of bills and looked up at the huge building of Revell Reserve Bank from where she stood on the pavement. Sighing she walked though the automatic glass doors and headed to the glass and steel elevator on the right.
When the elevator opened a mob of people stepped out, Serena frowned desperately as she waited for the long stream to end, when the last person stepped out she slid in first and headed to the left corner. When the elevator was ready to go, she looked at the people with her. There was a plump middle aged woman in a dark suit, an 80ish man adorning a hideous brown suit plus yellow tie and the last occupant was a young man in a navy suit with long whitish hair.
"Yaten?" she asked.
The man turned towards her his bored expression changing to one of surprise "Oh Hello Serena, long time no see" warmly smiling down at her
"I agree"
"Hows your other job?" he asked
Serena pulled a face then answered "not so good, they seem to have become harder to snap"
"That's not too good, oh well here's my stop hopefully we can catch up another day" he said as he swiftly moved out the elevator down the corridor, the old man in the illegal suit following him.
As the elevator began to rise the little bell pinged at the next stop and the door slowly slid open, sending a smile to the last remaining woman she slipped though just as she had enough room and jogged despite the protests of her feet in the heels. Stopping outside Seiya's door she tucked a loosened strand behind her ear and rapped neatly on the wooden door.
"Come in," came Seiya's soft voice
Pushing the door open she stepped into Seiya's large office "Um hi, sorry I'm late"
Seiya grinned "That's okay, I'll forgive you this time" he joked "have a seat" pointing to a pair of dark blue seats opposite his desk. Choosing the left one she sat down and smoothed the wrinkles from her skirt.
"So how's Mina?" she asked
"Well according to Andrew when I phoned today she hasn't been good. She won't eat and has been crying" Seiya replied with a sigh
"Damn, what are we going to do, we don't want to kill her while she's in our protection" Serena puzzled
"I'll worry about that," Seiya answered "you have to go back to Crimson Corps today" digging though his draws and pulling out a red folder
"Why?" Serena whined "I don't like that place"
"I know, but you have to replace Mr. De Silva's temporary certificate of ownership with the official one"
Serena groaned "I might find some interesting information about anything" looking at the bright side of the ordeal
Seiya grinned at her "Here's the folder, all you have to do is give it to Mr. De Silva and have him sign it, the ex-Avalanche International owner has already completed this paperwork"
"Okay, is that all I have to do?"
"That's all"
"Thank you" Serena said as she slipped the folder into the shoulder bag and placed the strap on her shoulder
"My driver will take you Crimson Corps he's waiting down stairs"
"Thank you" she yelled from the hall
Seiya smiled and whispered softly to himself "Serena...Revell, perfect"
"Um hi" Serena said to the secretary at Crimson Corps
Looking up the stoic woman frowned at Serena's happy smile then cocked an unimpressed eyebrow "we don't buy girl guide biscuits" she replied nasally pursing her thin lips
Serena scowled "no you wouldn't you slimy vampire" she mumbled under her breath
"Did you say something?" the secretary asked suspiciously scowling
"Yes, I'm here to see Mr. De Silva" she said
"I'm sorry you can't unless you have an appoi-"
"Yes I do, just open that book over there and look for the Revell Reserve bank appointment" She answered hotly refraining from doing some serious swearing at this woman's 'I'm-better-than-you' attitude
The woman grabbed her appointment book and flicked though to the date, trailing her long unpolished finger down the page she stopped. A look of anger crossed her face the woman's paper thin complexion twitched in defeat as Serena resisted the urge to gloat.
"The elevator behind me, floor 74"
"Thanks for your help" Serena said sarcastically
"No problem" the woman squeezed from her pinched lips sending Serena a fowl glare
Hitting the up button she waited until the doors slid open releasing the two people within. Striding in just as they walked out she pushed the 74 floor button with more vigour than was necessary cursing at the rudeness of the secretary.
"A girl guide puh-lez!"
On her journey up she was joined by a middle aged man with a dreamy expression on his face, feeling suspicious she pulled his collar down to see the tadle tale vampire marks. Jeez these vampires can't resist a snack. As the door opened she quickly pushed the lobby floor for the man and smartly jumped out, walking down the airy corridors she eventually ended up at an office with a large desk and a girl sitting behind it.
"Hello" she said to the little brunette
"Hello, how can I help you" the secretary asked
"Yes, I have an appointment with Mr. De Silva I work for Revell Reserve Bank. Please don't give me trouble like the secretary downstairs." Serena pleaded
The secretary giggled her brown eyes sparkling "No I won't, Mr. De Silva has been expecting you"
Serena mentally groaned "Thanks" she said heading to the door, deeply breathing in she lightly knocked on its wood surface and pushed the door open not waiting for an answer
The office was dark, the walls were painted dark, dark red the colour so similar to dried blood it unnerved Serena but at the same time exhilarated her. Large dark furniture dotted around the room matching the charcoal curtains flowing over the windows. To finish the room the walls were decked out with heavy gold framed oil paintings depicting scenes of blood and gore under the moon. Serena felt as if she had walked back in time to the 1920's it was beautiful but had a deep dangerous and seductive edge to it.
"Good morning Serena" a smooth masculine voice interrupted her thoughts
Serena jumped in fright, she had totally forgotten that there was someone in the room. Recovering herself she frowned "Its Miss. Lennox to you" Serena corrected
Mr. De Silva smirked from behind his desk seated in a beautiful antique chair upholstered in black leather. In his hand he held a crystal glass of amber liquid which he stopped swirling as his stormy blue eyes sought hers. Suppressing a shiver she bravely peered back at him trying her best to look nonchalant, walking to his desk she slipped into a leather seat and placed her shoulder bag on her knee. Flicking though all the files there she pulled out the red folder and placed it on the desk before putting her bag onto the floor.
Opening the file she slipped the legal documents on his polished desk "Seiya gave me the official certificate and it requires your signature for its completion"
Darien felt a flicker of hate and jealousy for Mr. Revell who was obviously on first name basis with her. As soon as she's mine she's going to quit that job Darien thought as he took a drink from his glass then placed it on his desk.
"So Mr. De Si-"Serena started
"Please call me Darien" he interrupted
Serena glared at him "Just sign the sheets" placing the papers in front of his nose
Picking up his fountain pen in his long slender fingers he grinned "Where do you sign?"
He's playing with me the jackass! Serena pursed her lips and stomped to his side of the desk
"There!" she snapped hotly pointing to the slot clearly labelled Mr. De Silva
Looking down at him from where she stood their eyes collided. Deep midnight blue against sky blue. Darien noticed at this proximity spots of violet in her iris those are his eyes, just like his.
A cute little blush spread on her cheeks as she realized how close they were, irresistible ran though Darien's mind. As she backed away Darien grabbed her wrist and jerked her back Serena squeaked as she fell backwards into Darien's waiting arms, landing across his lap. Gasping she struggled to get free then focused her eyes on his handsome face noting the hungry longing expression in his eyes.
"I know who you are My little vampire hunter and what you've done, but I forgive you" Darien whispered huskily in her ear
"I have no idea what you're talking about and I am most defiantly not yours"
"You will be" he whispered sucking on her ear lobe
Resuming her struggles to get out of his lap his arms tightened around forcing her to stay still, so there she sat slanted across his legs. Feeling panic build up in her mind her eyes frantically sought a way out.
Look at me Darien commanded in her mind, refusing to oblige she continued to struggle
Look at me! He repeated more forcefully
Looking up into his eyes she suddenly felt herself loosing all conscience of every thing around her except for Darien as flames of fire burned from where he touched her. Darien released one of his arms and brought his hand to her face cupping her cheek softly and stoking his thumb against her smooth skin.
Trailing his hand down her blond braid he pulled the elastic band out and began to gently unravel the mass of hair. Tangling his fingers within the silvery blond locks he tightened his grip on her slender waist so that her hip touched his muscled torso. Lowering his head to her lips Serena's eyes began to close automatically.
As their lips touched a feeling of electricity jolted through their bodies if felt so right. Serena slowly placed her arms around his neck so their bodies plastered together, deepening the kiss he trailed his tongue along the contours of her soft lips which parted giving him access within. Thoroughly tasting her, his hands roamed over her curves in determination to meticulously memorize every part of her.
Serena raked her fingers though his ebony hair and never felt so safe even when she made protection spells. Within his arms she felt complete, safe and loved in a different way from any other, mùirn beatha dàn suddenly ran though her head.
Darien broke apart and looked at her flushed face, his eyes softened your almost mine trailing butterfly kisses across her jaw he moved down to her slender throat. Under his lips he could feel her erratic pulse increase. Laying a final kiss on the chosen spot his canines instantly extended in yearning to taste her life's essence, to mark her as his.
"Mine" he hissed predatorily before plunging his fangs into her soft neck
Serena's back arched as she felt a sharp pain in her neck no, no, no, this can't be happening she gasped
"NO!!!" she screamed in desperation beating and clawing her small hands at his chest "NO, NO, NO!"
Darien held onto her as a new burst of energy came from her tiny frame, her panic and desperation evident.
"Please stop" Serena cried crystalline tears flowing down her cheeks "please"
Darien gripped harder on her hair forcing her to stay still and held her waist tightly. Her blood ran down his throat like sweet wine, Darien couldn't seem to get enough of it as he softly sucked her lilting pulse.
Serena began to tire as her mind became woozy, giving up her struggles she released her tense muscles and reluctantly relaxed against his form staring dazedly in front of her until she was claimed by darkness. Darien loosened his arms around her venerable body and gently caressed the nape of her neck with the same hand he had used only moments ago to hold her hair so roughly. Sliding his fangs from her soft neck he laid a sole kiss over the pair of circular puncture wounds we shall continue the binding later at your new home, with me.
Picking her up bridal style he licked his lips removing any remaining evidence of her addictive blood and curved his arms firmly and protectively around her prone figure. Gazing down at her angelic face he left his office brushing off Miss Chase (the secretary) as she tried to examine the unconcious woman in his arms.
Serena stirred as she became aware of her throbbing neck, moaning she propped herself up with her elbows. Blinking her blurred vision she instantly began to panic when she came to the conclustion this was not her room. The bed she lay on was made from the blackest silk and the room was very dark due to ceiling to floor horizontal blinds.
Suddenly remembering what happened in the office her eyes widened as her dread began to rise, holding her breath she apprehensively touched her throat tracing her fingertips over the smooth skin wincing as her fingers brushed the tender spots where he had bitten her.
Sitting up she pulled her knees to her chest and buried her face in her hands
"No" she sniffed as she tried to control the tears that threatened to fall "this can't be happening, no, no, no..."
Taking a shuddering breath she wiped her eyes gently with the back of her hand and slithered to the edge of the bed. Stepping tentatively onto the floor she slowly stood up making sure that her wobbling knees didn't give in on her, taking small steps she walked through to what she presumed was the bathroom. Flicking the light on she snapped her eyes closed as bright light filled the marble clad bathroom, opening an eye she stepped off the warm carpet onto the cold tiles to the mirror. Brushing the long strands of her hair over her shoulder Serena clenched her teeth as sudden anger washed over her. The dark red spots were painfully evident on her creamy skin, how dare he!
Serena knew she wasn't his mate...yet. From what she had gathered from years of hunting and researching a vampire could only claim his mate when they both bite each other and there is an exchange blood. So she was merely one of Mr. De Silva's victims at the moment that's why Serena she had to get out of his territory.
Returning to the bedroom she slowly opened the door a crack and peered out, finding the coast clear she slipped though and closed the door behind her. Tiptoeing down the corridor she tried to find any wooden furniture that could be converted into a stake. No luck there wasn't a single piece of wooden furniture, in fact the whole house was made solely from concrete, steel and loads of glass. Feeling dismayed she looked out one of the abundant floor to floor windows in the hopes of figuring where she was, from what she could tell the building was trés contemporary and unfortunately totally isolated at the edge of an ocean cliff.
I need a phone continuing her journey she rapidly opened random doors as she looked for a phone, opening the fifth door Serena grinned as she found a telephone resting upon an office cabinet. Lifting the earpiece from the cradle she tucked the phone into the crook of her neck and dialled Seiyas cell number which she had thankfully learned off by heart.
Ring...Ring...Ring "Come on" Serena muttered "pick up"
"Hel-"
"Seiya, oh my god Seiya" Serena whispered into the phone
"Serena, whats wrong, why are you whispering?" noting the strain of fear in her voice
"I don't know where to start, uh..." she frowned biting her lip "first I was ki-"she never got to continue as the phone was violently jerked from her hands
"What do you think your doing?" Darien asked darkly glaring down at her
"Serena? Serena are you there?!" Darien scowled at the handset before ripping the phone from its socket and throwing it across the room
"I asked you a question" Darien reminded dangerously advancing towards her
Serena stumbled back "I was talking to a girlfriend?"
"No you weren't"
Serena slowly moved away as Darien prowled closer and closer, she felt like a poor lamb being stalked by a panther. As her back touched the wall she closed her eyes briefly in fear, and re-opened them to look straight into Darien's dark eyes glittering in the feeble light.
Placing his arms onto the wall at both sides of her body he effectively caged her from escape. Serena's pulse quickened in apprehension as he leaned towards her and kissed the sensitive skin of her upper neck.
"You were talking to a man, and to be honest I don't like to share what's mine" he said nuzzling in her hair breathing in her heavenly scent
Feeling her anger rise at being labelled as a possession she glowered defiantly "I am Not yours Mr. De Silva and I Demand that you let me free"
"Please call me Darien, I'd hate for you to scream such a formal name while we're in the heat of passion" Darien said sexily.
"Pervert!" she screamed as brought her knee up hard and fast.
Darien chuckled in his throat and easily caught her speeding leg preventing it from hitting his manhood.
"Tsk tsk Serena, that's not very nice" he chided.
Taking her leg he pinned it to his slender hip causing her skirt to ride high and moved closer sensually running his thumb in circular motions on the exposed flesh.
"It wasn't meant to be" Serena retorted "I was intending to castrate you, you sex-deprived blood sucker so get your paws off!"
Slyly smirking down at her Serena raised a brow in suspicion and was about to say something when his hand slid from her thigh around the curve of her butt and gave her derrière a playful pinch. Serena squeaked in shock.
"Lemme go!" she yelled desperately placing both her hands on his chest trying to push him away, no such luck.
"I'll never let you go" he informed all amusement gone replaced with dead seriousness, his eyes holding an edge of danger to them "and I'll kill any one who gets in my way, my love you are mine"
"I will never be yours, never ever" she hissed "I'll die first"
Crushing his lips against hers he tangled his fingers in her rich locks, Serena gasped in shock giving him the opportunity he needed to slide his tongue between her lips. Struggling at first Serena gave up when she knew she had no hope of winning If you can't beat them...join them with that she slid her arms around his neck and returned the heated kiss much to Darien's delight. Breaking off Darien continued to lay soft kisses across her jaw then travelled down her neck softly grazing the points of his canines over the wound on her neck making Serena moan in pleasure and pain.
"I'll never let you go" he whispered in her ear as Serena lost consciousness.
"Serena!" Seiya yelled into his cell phone "Fuck!" he swore
He knew something was wrong from the tone of her voice and the sudden disconnection damn why did I send her, I should have given her a partner Seiya raked his fingers through his messy dark brown hair. He felt so useless; he didn't know what was wrong and more importantly he had no idea where Serena was.
No Serena I can't loose you like this...I need you the emotions shining in his brown eyes I will find you.
Grabbing his coat he ran though the door almost bumping into Yaten.
"Serena's been kidnapped" Seiya informed "I have to find her"
"We've got bigger problems" Yaten said grabbing Seiya's upper arm as he rushed past.
"Let me go!" he exclaimed.
Pulling Seiya back Yaten forced him still "I was just phoned by Andrew, the safe house was attacked and Mina's gone"
"FUCK!" Seiya swore getting a disapproving look from his secretary "is anyone hurt? What happened?"
"From what I can gather from Andrews descriptions, Max attacked with some lackeys and..." Yaten broke off trying to swallow the lump forming in his throat "Meg and Ben were both killed, Andrew was spared to give us the message not to mess with the perfect night breed" he spat.
A look of pain crossed Seiya's face "How did they get in? Serena performed a spell of protection"
"Apparently they had a witch of their own,"
"Could this day get any worse?" Seiya sighed in defeat I've lost two from my pack...and my love...I will have my revenge.
Mina curled in Max's arms silent tears of happiness coursing down her smooth cheeks as she relaxed against his chest. Wrapping his arms protectively around her body he stroked her golden blond hair, and looked down at her. He couldn't believe it, he had almost lost the thing he prized most in the world, this time he would make sure to protect her better to never let her feel so scared again.
"Mina let me bind you to me" he pleaded softly "I don't want to loose you again"
Looking up into his lightest ice blue eyes she nodded mutedly "I don't ever want to be separated from you again" she whispered crystal tears sliding down her cheeks
Leaning down he gently kissed her tears away and claimed her soft lips in the sweetest lovers kiss.
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