****Marcus****
She jumps into my arms and kisses me with a hunger that seemed to match my own. The taste of her on my lips fills me with a strong desire to bury myself deep inside of her. Bringing her hands up into my hair, she pulls at it as I bite down on her bottom lip. Tugging on it just enough to earn me a whimper. Breaking our connection, I reposition her in my arms. Her legs instinctively wrap around my waist. Feeling her warm center pressing against my erection has my blood boiling in my veins. She has me so rock solid at this moment, I know I could cut diamonds. I know she can feel my pulse through my shaft. She's driving me crazier than when she was missing. Fisting a handful of her blond hair, I tug on it exposing her delicate neck. A moan escapes her lips driving pushing my desire for her further. Her head fall to the side giving me complete access. That's when I see the marks on her neck. Marks from a vampire feeding on her. They seemed to be scars by now. She notices my hesitation as I stare at this angel in my arms. This poor broken angel. Her green eyes sparkle in the low light. I run my tongue over the uneven bite mark. I don't care what she's done in her past. It's just that her past. I'm here with her in the now.
I see hesitation flash bright in her eyes. "Oh no stay with me beautiful. I don't care about that. That is your past. I'm here with you. You are here with me. This is the now not the past." I whisper to her. Immediately I nuzzle the nape of her neck. Bringing her back to me, back to the now. Back to this moment. Lust fills her features once again. This woman is perfection. "You are perfection in this moment. No one can ever take that away from you." I tell her. A smile that reaches her eyes spreads across her face. "You ready for this? We can go slow." I ask.
She nods rubbing herself on me. Trying to create friction. Driving me absolutely wild. "Yes. Slow at first, but I want my pain to go away. I want you." her voice husky with desire.
I smile feeling her slick center moving against my hard shaft. Slowly ease her down onto my shaft. Her warmth envelops me. She is tighter than I expect. Then again I don't know what to expect with this woman. Fitting me like a perfect fitting glove. Her eyes roll in the back of her head as she slides smoothly down my knob. A moan slipping past her lips. I let my head fall back and hit the marble wall. She's tight and clenching around me. Lilianna uses my shoulders pulling herself up and lowering herself back down. "Holy shit." I hiss through gritted teeth. I fit inside of her perfectly. I feel like she's made specifically for me. With my hands on her back side supporting her. Placing my hands on her shoulder, I make her stop, keeping her in place. "Love the water is getting cold. Lets move this to the bed." I shift her slightly so I turn off the water. She lays her head on my shoulder and nips at my flesh. The small burst of pain setting my nerves on fire. She is a feisty little thing. Making my way from the bathroom and into the bedroom, I lay her gently on the bed.
She lay there like an angel. Her hair splayed around her like a halo of gold. She is a vision of pure beauty. Her nipples are taught from the cold air around us. I place my hands on either side of her and dip my head down to her breast. Taking a nipple in between my teeth. Gently biting down. I hear her take in a sharp breath and I know that I'm on the right track. Taking my other hand I gently knead her other breast. Gently pinching her nipple between my thumb and forefinger. A moan slips out spurring me to keep going I take my time getting her all kinds of worked up and wanting. After another few short minutes I slide myself between her legs and position myself at her entrance. Lili's arms snaked around my neck and pull me to her. I release her nipple and make my way up to her sweet lips. My tongue darts out from between my lips and coaches her lips apart. Letting me explore. We twist and turn our heads in sync with one another. I feel her hands make their way up my neck and caress either side of my face. Her hands move from my face. One to my shoulder then my back, the other moving to my chest.
Steadying myself on my hands above her. I ready myself to slide inside of her again. Just as I slide my tongue into her mouth. Our tongues dancing with one another seamlessly. I slide myself all the way into her. All the way to the hilt. Jesus she's so tight. I start rocking back fourth. Sliding in and out of her over and over again. Becoming more slick with the mixture of our juices. Her withering form beneath me is a more beautiful sight than anything else I've ever seen in my life. I know I'm getting close. I keep pumping in and out of her tight core at a steady pace. She's slick and so warm. She feels so wonderful. Her legs wrap around waist urging me forward. With a few more pumps I feel her walls clench around me and release in a pattern letting me know she was getting close to her own release. When it hits her a few moments later, her back bows off the bed and her legs locks up around me. Trying to keep me in place. It doesn't work. I keep pumping into her. Pumping her through her orgasm. Working her orgasm. Now I'm going to make her forget everything she ever wanted to forget.
I was gentle and careful at first, but I made sure she got everything she wanted from me. This beautiful woman before me could use me all she wanted to. I would be her slave if she simple asks me to be. "OH...MY...GOD!" She exclaims as I push her over the edge. She locks onto me like she has a vice grip between her legs. I know I'm not going to last much longer. I keep up with my steady pace. I'm pumping into her hard. Sweat blossoms over her perfect body. I know that a sheen of sweat has formed over my own body.
I flip her over, onto her stomach, while she comes down from her orgasm. I position her on her knees and myself behind her, ready to take her again. I pound into her hard and deep. Taking her like I know she wants. Like I know she truly wants. With a few more strokes I pull out, stroking myself, and come in my hands and on her back. I gently smack her ass, and she collapses onto the bed. I lean over her, and kiss her shoulder.
Pulling out of her with a shiver, I make my way into the bathroom and clean myself up. Standing in the doorway I watch her relax. Her breathing becoming a steady rhythm. Smiling to myself I grab a wet washcloth from the counter and walk over to her cleaning her up. Softly I wipe up our mess that has started to pool on the sheets. Satisfied with my work I smile down at my angel. Placing the wash cloth back on the counter I walk over and pull the covers over her. I climb in beside her. Tucking her into my side. Relaxing myself and slowly letting sleep come to find me. For the first time in a long time I feel relaxed, sated, and happy. This woman could be the death of me if I let her. By god I'm willing to let her if she wants. I crawl into bed beside her. Pulling her close to me. Tucking her into my side. "Good night sweet lady. Dream peacefully." With those words I myself let sleep come.
* * * Lilianna * * *
Waking up the next day with the sun shining into the bedroom. It's beautiful outside and everything is covered in white snow. I feel someone curled up against my back. I roll over slowly and see a pair of beautiful crystal blue eyes shining back at me. A lazy smile spreads across his handsome face. "Good morning" I say to him stretching out.
He pulls me into his embrace as he rolls over on his back. "Hello Beautiful." He coos taking my arm pulling it over to his chest. He holds my hand in his over his heart. I feel it beating steadily under his broad chest. This man seems like a dream come true. I have a feeling, though like most dreams, this will come to an end.
I intertwine my leg around his tree trunk of a leg, snuggling up against his heavily muscled chest. I release his hand and run my fingers lightly through his chest hair. "I never thought I would like a man with chest hair. Though, I'm glad it's not like you're wearing a sweater." I giggle. Hearing a rumble deep in his chest and his laughter. It's a very warm sound and makes me feel at home. "Can we please just stay here? I don't want to get up. I don't want to deal with anything or anyone today. I just want to stay here in this moment." I say against his skin.
His hand comes up and strokes my hair. "We have to dearest. As much as I would love to stay here with you. The boys and I must get back to the ranch." He pauses as if thinking about something. "And you...you need to get back to some form of normality. If I'm not mistaken, you also need to go talk to a vampire." He says and I sense a twinge of anger in his voice. I want to believe it's jealousy. But, that's just wishful thinking on my part I'm sure.
"Yes, I need to go talk to Eirik. If I never saw him again it would be too soon. He didn't protect me like he promised. He wasn't there to rescue me this time. It hurt a lot that no one was really there to rescue me. Still at least I ran into you and the boys."
"But do you love him? Does he love you? Those are the things you need to look at. Are you willing to forgive him for this one mistake?" He asks sitting up and pulling me with him. He keeps me close to him.
I nuzzle my face into his chest and inhale deeply. God he smells so wonderful. A perfect mixture of man, and soap. "You're going to leave today no matter what I do or say aren't you?" I ask the hard question knowing there's no sense in beating around the bush any longer.
He sighs deeply and pulls me closer. Snaking his arms around me. He didn't need to say anything. I had my answer right there. "I'm sorry Beautiful." Is all he says. It's all he needs to say really. I know the truth.
I can feel the familiar sting of hot tears threatening to fall. " I...I understand." I say trying to hold it together. "You're right I need to get out of bed and go see Eirik. I'm sure by the time I get back down to the city he will be at the club." I pull out of his embrace. He lets me go without a fight. Just like most of the men in my life. I walk to bathroom without so much as backwards glance. The lock slides home on the door. I turn the shower on and let the room fill with steam. I need this. I need to stay away from him, away from Tennessee, and away from everyone. I need to just disappear. I know Mary will freak out but it's for the best. Stepping into the hot spray, I lean against the wall and slide down the marble. Bringing my knees to my chest I cry. The tears flowing freely. Mumbling to myself and having my own little pity party. I make up my mind right then and there. I will be alone for the remainder of my life. What did I think would happened between me and Marcus? Hell, I even told him that what happened last night was nothing serious. But, the way his hands roamed my body. How in tune we were to each other. It's as if we fit together like the last pieces of a puzzle falling into place. Creating a bigger picture.
I stop crying, because frankly, I can't cry anymore. Quickly washing my body and my hair. I exit the shower and wipe my hand across the mirror clearing the fog. I look at myself in the mirror. Sad, depressed, needy. All the things I hate in a human being. Still I have to press on. I am going to go down the Enigma, quit, tell Eirik that I'm not even mad at him. Then, I will disappear. Disappear from everyone's radar. If that was possible. I'm sure Eirik, and Antony would find a way to keep tabs on me. As long as neither one of them showed up I'd be ok. I just needed to get away. I'd keep the manor, maybe even return to it one day. For now, I just need to get away from everyone. After my talk with Eirik I would come back, pack, then disappear. Once I'm dressed in jeans, a V-neck t-shirt, my flat suede riding boots, joe rocket black and pink helmet, the rest of my gear, I head out. I jump on my Ducati, play my favorite Illenium mix playlist and head out. This drive will give me lots to think about and a lot of time to calm down before I get there.
Three hours and eleven minutes later I'm pulling up to the garage. Parking next to the GT40, I go in through the front entrance. Removing my gear and placing my helmet on the tank. Everything will be fine. I am not staying long. Just long enough to say my good byes. The bouncers nod their heads wasting no time letting me in. I see Henry and smile. He smiles back and points up to the tinted glass that is Eirik's office. I nod and walk over to Henry. We hug each other.
"I'm so sorry." Is all he says. I hug him tighter. "I really am sorry. I tried looking for you. We all tried finding you. I dug up anything and everything I could. Pulled every favor I had to find you." Henry looks at me a mixture of sadness and happiness on face.
"It's ok. I'm fine really. It wasn't anyone's fault. Sure I could lay the blame on anyone, but what would that solve?" I say smiling up at him. I know he could hear the sadness in my own voice even if I can't hear it myself.
He smiles. "He's not going to let you go easily. He's been waiting for you to come to him." He says and sniffs the air. "Really?"
"You know it doesn't matter. Yes I slept with Marcus. It was nothing serious. I just needed someone and I didn't want Eirik nor Antony. I love you Henry. You have helped watch over me and protect me. It's time I move on and leave." I say. "As for him waiting on me. Why didn't he just come to me himself?" I ask placing my hands on my hips.
"You know the answer to that just as well as I do." Henry pauses for a moment. "He's not going to be happy with you leaving. I understand more than you think." He looks up. "You're not the one who's going to have to deal with cranky. I am." He adds.
Smiling and shaking my head, I know he speaks the truth. Frankly, I don't give a shit. I know Eirik will lose his shit. Beg me to stay. Try and keep me. "We both know I need to leave. I don't need to be around them any more. I'm going to miss you." I say hugging his neck one last time.
"I'll miss you too Lil Rose. Remember I'm only a phone call away. Whenever you're back in town look a blood sucker up." He whispers into my hair. He lets go of me and looks at me smiling. Giving me a playful wink.
I say my final good bye to him. Turning to head up the spiral staircase one last time. I make my way towards Eirik's office door and knock on it.
"Come in" he calls out.
Taking a deep breath I walk inside and see him sitting there behind his desk all business. He's wearing his favorite Armani pinstripe suit, a large fur draped around the back of chair. His hair still cut in a Mohawk that has gotten a bit longer in the past year. " Hi" Is all I can manage.
He looks up at me, his eyes shining that brilliant purple that I came to love once upon a time. Now I will truly miss it. "Lili..." My name leaves his lips in a soft whisper. Almost like he can't believe I'm standing in front of him. Yet, here I stand. He rushes to me in a flash and his arms hold me close him.
I place my hands on his chest and just stand there. Letting it sink in for a little while. Giving in to the pleasure of his closeness. Waiting a few more moments before I shatter his world. "Eirik I came to...to tell you good bye. I'm leaving for good." I say keeping my head pressed against his chest.
I feel his grip tighten slightly. "If that is what you wish then so be it. I'll honor your wishes."
"That's it? That's all you have to say? Did you even bother to look for me when I disappeared. I was told you knew where I was and when you turned back up all you did was sit here in this office and go through paperwork." I yell at him now furious with his response. Was he not even going to bother fighting for me. Fighting for me to stay or anything?
"Yes, I looked for you. No I wasn't sure who had you but I had a theory. I was here at the office going through all my old paperwork trying to figure out where you were. Henry was the one running the club while I looked for you. I tried to find you. Tried to rescue you. I was given an ultimatum that if I didn't choose to go the Jacolynn then your corpse would be delivered to my front door." He paused and looked at me. I could see the pain and yearning there. "I did everything in my power to find you. Everything. Henry called in favors, I called in favors. Everyone here tried to find you." He takes my hand and kisses it. Then he places it on his cheek. "I love you Lilianna. I always have and will continue to no matter your decision. If you want to leave then so be it. I know stopping you would be fruitless. I know you. Once you've made up your mind that's it. No one can change it. You are truly stubborn to the bone."
He's right and everyone knows it too. Even I have to admit to myself he is right. I muster a small smile but we both know what was coming. It is hard. I have to say my goodbye, and stop drawing it out. "I love you Eirik. I always will. You will always be in my heart."
He pulls me back into his arms and into his strong protective embrace. "If you love then forgive me. Stay with me." He looks at me and I give him my answer without saying a word. "I understand. Know that I will always be here waiting for you Lilianna. No matter how much time passes between us. I will always be right here waiting for you. Do what you need to. You will always have a home not just here but here as well." He lifts my hand and places it over his heart.
Tears roll down my cheeks as I give him one last kiss on his cheek. I turn around, walking out of his office, and out of Enigma for the last time. At least for now. Who knew maybe one day I would come back. Five years, ten years who could tell. Only time would tell. I climbed on my bike put my helmet on and rode off. Back north towards my estate. Maybe I'll go to Georgia or Tennessee. Maybe I will just ride my bike and see the country get away from everyone and everything. It's time I live for myself. It's time to make myself happy instead of depending on somebody else to do it for me.