Bonnie clamped onto Kai's shoulders as he whisked her into the lake house and slammed the door, finally putting her down in the main room. He backed away and stared at her with what could only be described as possession. His smirk told her all she needed to know about his intentions.

They'd had sex plenty of times, yet this was different. Making love on this night meant more than simply an exercise in mutual gratification. It was a bonding intended to be sacred. The tension in the air was thick as his expression changed. He loosened his tie and circled her a few times.

She soon realized his dilemma: He had no clue what he was supposed to do on their wedding night. She knew he'd built this night up in his mind, but he didn't have a plan.

She found it endearing.

Bonnie finally broke the silence between them.

"Kai?" she asked.

"Yes ma'am," Kai answered smiling as he looked down into her eyes.

"What are you doing?" she asked.

"Trying to decide if I'm going to be naughty or nice with you tonight," he said.

"Oh really? I see. So you're nervous," she smiled back, grabbing ahold of his shirt and pulling him toward her.

"No. Just trying to appreciate you," Kai responded.

Kai broke free of her grasp and walked behind his new bride. He kissed her shoulder as he unzipped the wedding dress, watching it fall in a pool of fabric at her feet. Bonnie wore a white lace bra and panty set that made his mouth water.

"Can't you appreciate me in the upstairs bedroom," she teased.

"My, aren't we bold, Mrs. Parker," he stated.

Being called Mrs. Parker sent erotic shivers down her spine. She liked the sound of his voice when he said it; it was deep and husky – as if the idea that they were married now turned him on in ways even he'd never expected.

Kai stopped circling her; his decision made.

He zipped through the house, placing candles around them. He then closed the curtains. The sun had fallen behind the trees, so only a sliver of light cast throughout the room.

She couldn't see him, but she could feel him – his warmth wrapped around her as his breathing picked up. He brushed her right cheek with the back of his hand.

"I think I'm going to go with nice…just for tonight," he told her, his words coming from the darkness.

Candles lit themselves one by one throughout the room.

Kai stood in front of her, still dressed.

"Well, this isn't quite fair," she told him, crossing her arms in mock frustration.

"I know," he responded, "That's why I want you to undress me."

"Is this your first official husband request?" she asked.

"If you want, I will only make them in the bedroom," Kai said with a wink.

Bonnie smirked at the invitation. Kai's eyes danced as she slowly removed his jacket and threw it behind her. She then took off his belt, dropping it on the floor with a loud, awkward thud that made him jump. They both chuckled at her attempt to be seductive. She had little experience in such matters outside of her relationship with Kai; nevertheless, she continued to work on his clothes.

Bonnie made quick work of removing his tuxedo pants, but she took her time taking off his shirt; slowly unbuttoning it as she batted her eyes at him. She was fully aware that he had no defense against what she could do to him with a simple expression.

She was right.

Kai picked her up, wrapped her legs around him, and kissed her softly as she moaned into his mouth. His hands tugged at the back of her bra. She felt the clasp give way right before it slipped from her shoulders and onto the floor with the rest of their clothing.

Bonnie pulled herself away from him long enough to whisper "Upstairs!"

Kai did as instructed, whisking her up the staircase to the master bedroom, which was bathed in moonlight.

Kai wanted to make her happy. No. He needed to make her happy – especially on their wedding tonight. Nevertheless, his own erotic needs were difficult to push aside as he watched her mostly naked form writhe on the four-poster bed in front of him. She was his, but not as a possession, for, in truth, she owned him more than he cared to admit. But her heart, her body, her desire… all of it was a cherished gift that he could enjoy for eternity – something he swore he never truly wanted until the moment she agreed to marry him. Before this night, he considered "forever" a curse, and now it had become a blessing.

All his senses were tuned into her. His magic simmered just beneath his skin, making it sing with anticipation, but he refrained from using it for fear he would have no control over his power.

He swallowed hard to temper both his vampire and witch abilities in favor of a more human approach.

His naked goddess lay there, anticipating his touch. Her wavy black hair fanned out around the white pillow. Her cocoa skin looked angelically blue in the moonlight sneaking in the windows. Even through the dim light, he could still see her green eyes shimmer, looking at him expectantly.

Neither of them could wait any longer.

Kai broke away from soaking in Bonnie's beauty to light a single candle sitting on top of the dresser. The subtle glow illuminated the room with an orange light as the tiny candle flickered against the walls and the mirror displaying its reflection.

When he returned to the bed, he sat next to her, taking his right hand and using his fingertips to lightly touch every millimeter of her quivering body. Her shaky breaths transitioned into erotic pants as he caressed her skin. He tried to control his breathing. He wanted to make it last for both of them.

Kai replaced his fingers with his lips, lightly kissing her from the ankles, up and down each leg. He then moved up her stomach, purposely avoiding her intimate area so he could tease her.

He traced a circle around her left nipple, then gently sucked the erect bud into his mouth, swirling his tongue around it and causing her to cry out his name in response. He applied the same careful treatment to her right nipple as she arched into him.

He felt Bonnie reach for his erection, but he shifted away from her grasp. He needed to stay in charge or he had no hope of restraining himself. He smiled at her eagerness, then kissed along her collarbone.

He nibbled at her neck, pinching the flesh between his teeth to leave a small mark – his own way of temporarily branding her with his passion. Her earlobes were next. He flicked his tongue over each one as he felt Bonnie shudder beneath him.

"Please?" she whimpered.

"You sure, Mrs. Parker," he whispered back, nibbling on her neck again.

"Kai, please," she responded.

Kai rubbed his manhood along the slit of her entrance, making her moan loudly.

"For me?" begged Bonnie, reaching up to stroke his face.

"Say it first," Kai said, kissing her cheek. He made a slow grinding movement against her sex before she answered him.

"Say, mm, say what?" she groaned. She couldn't take it any longer. His teasing was driving her insane. Her head tossed from side to side.

"One word," he told her.

Bonnie frowned slightly. She soon smiled, and remembered what she'd said to him after they'd made love the first time.

"Heaven?" she said.

Kai nodded, sinking into her treasure and whispering her name with a slow exhale of breath.

"Heaven."

He intended for his movements to be slow and deliciously sensual for the both of them. He hoped it would give them both time to enjoy the moment, reveling in the pleasure they gave one another, but it was too much.

All of his senses and instincts were screaming at him, almost drowning out Bonnie's passionate cries. He exerted an immense amount of energy to control his magic and his blood lust. His fangs started to descend the closer he came to release. Slowing down wasn't helping. Speeding up would mean disaster.

Appearing to sense his struggle, Bonnie looked up at him, rubbing her finger across his mouth. He felt the pad of her thumb graze across one of his fangs.

"Let go," she insisted.

"No, not yet," he told her.

Bonnie grabbed him around the ribs and rolled over on top of him, straddling his waist and guiding him back inside her. She couldn't contain her enthusiasm at being able to flip him over with little effort. Her smile lit the room brighter than any candle.

Bonnie grasped his hands and pinned Kai's arms over his head. She leaned down, sucking his lower lip into her mouth and biting it. The sudden sharp pain didn't hurt much, but Kai understood this was her way of marking him as well.

She whispered in his ear.

"Let go," she directed, "Witch. Vampire. Just let go. I can take it."

They had channeled each other's magic before, but Kai was still uncertain. He slowly released some of the power building in his fingertips. Bonnie smiled as it bounced from his hands to hers and back again.

She sat up and began to grind against him. She placed his hands on her breasts and encouraged him to caress her. He gave in, palming the supple flesh that tickled his palm as the areola hardened beneath it.

Kai concentrated as much as he could, slowly releasing more of his magic into her. He started with her breasts, and moved down to grip her waist. He pulled himself deeper into her. He watched as Bonnie licked her lips and her eyelids closed.

She was close.

So was he.

He could hear her heartbeat pick up speed with each thrust and grind. A beautiful vein in her neck called to him. It pushed against her skin – eager to be pierced, licked, and sucked to satisfaction.

Human. Human. Tonight, I'm human. I'm just a man.

But he wasn't just human. He wasn't just a man.

Bonnie looked down at him. She used her hand to stroke the vein seductively.

That was all the permission he needed. He pulled her down so her chest pressed into his.

His fangs pierced her neck as orgasms rocked them both. Her hands clenched his shoulders as she rode the waves of her release.

Hopelessly euphoric, he gently drank sips of blood from his bride. A sharp pain suddenly struck his own neck and a small set of lips massaged his skin. After a few moments of letting her "drink" from him, he rolled them both over - breaking away from her neck so he could pull her into a kiss.

Kai smiled down at Bonnie. He stroked her hair and nuzzled her cheek.

"You're a little bit kinky, Bon-Bon. I think I like it."

Bonnie threw him a wicked grin, climbing on top of him again.

"Oh, I'm just getting started," she asserted.

Research

Kai watched Bonnie as she sat at the end of the dock, dangling her feet lazily in the water. She was dressed in one of his white t-shirts and a pair of light grey pajama shorts. Her hair was pulled away from her face in a neat ponytail. Cinnamon colored lip-gloss adorned her lips. She wore no other makeup. She needed no enhancement. Bonnie was beautiful no matter what she wore, but for some reason, on this morning, she was especially stunning. She was engrossed in reading one of the old Bennett grimoires when he approached, the wooden slats creaking beneath him.

He sat next to her, nudging her lightly with his shoulder.

"Hey Parker," he said.

"Hey Parker," she answered.

"What are you doing?" he asked, hoping it had nothing to do with the constant danger they were in.

"I'm searching for a summoning spell," she told him, "Trying to call other witches to us without drawing any unwanted attention."

Kai nodded. He understood her need to be prepared coming battle against Elizabeth, but he still wanted to steal a few more moments with her- just for them. He knew it wasn't going to be easy.

"Did you find anything yet?" he asked, stroking her lower back.

Bonnie's eyes closed. A smile broke across her face and she placed the book behind her.

"I have a few ideas," she told him, "But first we need to make a beacon to draw them here. The elders of each coven will sense it and contact their coven members accordingly."

"Ok," Kai said, leaning over and kissing her cheek.

"I need you to do something for me," she started.

"I'm ready if you are," he smirked as he began to kiss her neck.

"Not that Mr. One Track mind," she said, "I need you to teach me to fight. Not just defend myself, but actually go on the offensive. I want to kill and not regret it."

A serious expression hovered over her face.

"Bonnie, I don't think that's a good idea," Kai said, frowning.

"I'm tired of being helpless, damn it. I need to protect my family. I've lost too many already," she snapped back.

Kai laced his fingers with hers.

"That's not what I mean. And you're not helpless," he told her, "You've kicked my ass more than once. But that side of me isn't something I want to let out again. I can't guarantee I can control it."

"We don't have a choice, Kai. She's coming for them," Bonnie said.

"She'll die first," Kai insisted.

"Just teach me – Please," she pleaded.

He couldn't say 'no' to her.

"Ok. I'll help you fine-tune your magic. I'll help you fight, but not to kill. You don't want that kind of burden on your shoulders."

"I can handle it," she insisted.

"I know how strong you are, but it's the guilt that'll haunt you. The memory of every person you kill running around in your brain. I don't want that for you," he stated.

"Kai, it's either them or us – you know that," Bonnie stated.

The truth of her words ripped through him. They'd been happy. Truly happy, even with fear always lurking in the background.

Elizabeth presented a real threat to that happiness. She was deadly, ruthless, and cunning. Those that followed her example would be equally as dangerous.

As fast as he was, as strong as he was, he would not be able to kill them all. Not alone. He needed to teach her and, in doing so, touch that part of him that remained dormant.

To save their lives, he'd have to become the man she used to hate.

"Fine," he finally told her, "But you have to promise me something."

"Which is?" she asked, giving him a quick peck on the cheek.

"That if I lose control," Kai said, "…. I want you to kill me."