Chapter 15

They had gone through the waterfall, and there was a cave on the other side as she had thought. Rebekah pushed the wet hair out of her face with one hand, and clung to Julian with the other arm around his neck. The water was warm, but the cave with slightly cool and she shivered against him. It was dark, and she couldn't see anything past the firstten feet in. Apparently he could, having lived in shadows and the dark for so long, and he kept a steady pace into the cave.

He walked with her for some time, but she lost knowledge of time as the went. She was nervous, excited, and a little scared. She knew it would hurt, but she couldn't fathom how much and that worried her. She had complete trust in Julian, and she was certain he wouldn't make it too horrible. Besides, he was a bit on the magical side.

Before her thoughts could continue, he lowered her onto a soft surface that felt like a feather mattress. The next instant the cave was lit by hundreds of candles all around. She looked down and saw she was on nothing other than a swan bed. She couldn't help but smile at the thought. She had completely dried off, and only just realized it. Julian however was still dripping wet, and in the candle light the water rivulets formed gold streaks down his body as they snaked between the ripples of muscle on his torso. Rebekah felt her throat instantly go dry.

Apparently, Julian hadn't lost his knack at reading her thoughts from her because he leaned against the cave wall and stared at her, a faint smile hanging on his lips. "You don't have to do this you know. I know you think you are being noble, but I don't want you to do anything you may live to regret."

"I want to do it." Rebekah said. "And yes I am nervous, I can't help but be nervous, and with you constantly trying to talk me out of it, it doesn't help one's self esteem when they are trying to be all seductive."

Julian's jaw dropped open. "Seductive? You? When have you been trying to be seductive?" He asked teasingly.

"Oh, don't tell me you thought it was all you…"

Julian grinned and shook similarly to that of a dog, and he was dry. He advanced towards the bed and her heart beat faster in anticipation. Oh God, what was she supposed to do?

Before she had time to think any further, Julian had pulled her to him and was kissing her. She felt all the emotions flowing through him. His desire was being extremely obvious, and she suppressed a nervous giggle. His hands were on her waist, but his right hand slowly made it's way upward to her breast. He cupped it gently and Rebekah gasped into his kiss, feeling him smile against her lips. His tongue delved into her mouth, and his hand squeezed tighter.

She wasn't aware of her hands working the clasp on his belt until she yanked it free. She stared at it in her hand blankly and Julian chuckled. "I'll show you mine…" he said teasingly, and snapped his fingers. Her jeans and sweater, and not to mention really cute boots which were ruined anyway thanks to the water fall, were history.

Rebekah's eyes widened in shock at her sudden case of nudity and she tried to cover herself. Julian didn't give her time to by kissing her fiercely. It wasn't until he was backing her towards the bed that she realized his pants were gone now too.

He lifted her up and lay her back on the bed, sliding along side her. He propped himself up on his side, resting his head on his hand while the other rested lightly on her stomach. Her breathing was already faster than normal, and his hand upon her naked flesh was more than she could stand. Reading her as thoroughly as usual, Julian's hand slide lower, caressing her inner thigh. She sighed with contentment, and completely did not expect it when he let one of his fingers enter her.

She moaned in a mix of pleasure and shock. Julian leaned forward to taste her nipple. Her hands both grasped handfuls of his hair, holding him to her. He teased her thoroughly with his mouth, and his hand, and as quickly as this assault was placed upon her, he withdrew.

Rebekah bit her lip to restrain herself from protesting, but Julian caught the silent plea that remained in her eyes. She needed this as much as he did. There would be time to explore each other's bodies later, but for now they needed release. It had been far too long…. And the swan bed was finally being useful.

He moved himself between her thighs, and spread them open. Rebekah gasped and trembled, Julian swallowed and paused long enough to gain his composure as he gazed at the slick treasure before him hidden beneath dark curls. She was his. After all these years. Finally.

He slinked across her like a predatory cat stalking it's prey and claimed her mouth once again. As she gave herself over to him fully through the kiss, he took her in one quick, hard thrust.

She clenched. She had bit into his lip and both of them remained completely still. He probably should try something to ease her pain some, but it wouldn't be right to take away all the pain. It was her sacrifice, and she had a right to know the consequences of it. But he wouldn't allow her too much as to ruin the pleasure for her at all.

Time passed slowly, and all they could do is stare at each other until she cold force her body to relax and do it's natural work. Finally, she moved her hipsa littleand sucked in a breath.

"Are you okay?" He asked her, sounding weak.

Rebekah nodded. " I-I think so."

Julian kissed her forehead and pulled almost all the way out, and thrust himself back into her. Rebekah squeaked. "Did I hurt you?" Julian asked staying completely still.

"No, I was surprised is all…Oh my God, did I just squeak at you?"

Julian smiled and controlled himself from laughing. "It's okay baby, any noise you make in my bed is a good one."

Rebekah giggled.

"Except that one" Julian, looking down at were they were joined.

"Oh, I don't think you have any trouble there." She hadn't gotten a real good look at him before, but she saw enough to state that the whole "made into perfection" part of the Shadow Man lore was not untrue.

And so they preceded to do what lovers had always come together to do. It felt slightly primitive inside of the cave, but it seemed natural. It seemed right. Everything was perfect.

They had started off slowly, getting accustomed to the feel of each other, and then things got frantic. Rebekah felt as though she had be torn asunder and she would never be put back together. Julian clung to her as though taking his hands off her would result in her being ripped away from him forever.

Everything, at that moment, was completely and utterly perfect.