Chapter Five
Lorena watched him with more curiosity then fear. Micheal was transforming in front of her, to show her and to teach her how to effectively fight against his kind. The bones in his body broke apart and grew in length, his flesh split apart revealing the tendrils of lean muscle underneath. The bones in his face came apart. The pearl white of bone sticking out of his flesh as the bone extended and rounded off creating a muzzle. His skin stretched over his new figure and his veins bled a deep purple blue color staining the surrounding skin the same color until his whole body was that deep purple blue hue. The color remained only for a brief moment, and then his skin returned to its normal color. His eyes shone more brilliantly. In a matter of seconds, before her stood a creature that could easily kill her in a snap of its powerful jaws. A small jolt of fear ran through her. She quickly reminded herself that it was Micheal and he would never do anything to harm her. Micheal had grown several inches and had a hint of animal in him. He stood on four legs, like that of a werewolf but could easily stand on two. He could run fast on two legs but his speed was obviously in the two powerful hind legs. She had no doubt he would eventually catch her if she ran. His nails on the two front hands were extended into talons capable of pinning her to the ground so his powerful jaw could rip her to shreds. She had heard that their venom was the worst; it burnt from you from the inside as he tore you apart, so couldn't even escape into yourself to ease the pain. Lorena felt herself shudder. She couldn't imagine the torture. That had to be one of the worst ways to die; Werewolves did not have that venom, only the powerful jaws and sharp claws. They also didn't have a human form, so they couldn't fool you like Micheal could. That was what made him so dangerous, he could fool you into thinking he was not a threat. He stood watching her for a moment before smiling at her. Suddenly he lunched at her. He had her pinned and his voice came out rough,
"You have to fight back Lorena darling. Or are you just going to lie there with that shocked expression on your face and die without a fight?"
Lorena bared her fangs at him and attacked back.
Athien opened the doors to his chambers to find Crystal waiting for him. She rose from her spot on the bed as he walked in. She was wearing a sheer nightgown that left little to the imagination. They didn't need much sleep, only a couple hours, and it was evident Crystal hadn't slept at all. She smiled at him weakly,
"Do I look that bad?"
Athien felt himself return her smile.
"You look beautiful. You are always beautiful in my eyes, Crystal, my gem."
Her smile grew and her eyes swam with joy. She crossed the room to him and hugged him, resting her head on his shoulder and her hands on his chest. He put his arms around her and hugged her close. Athien felt Crystal raise her head and a sharp pain filled him before being replaced with an intense feeling of ecstasy. Her fangs pierced his throat and she released her venom, not the kind that would kill him but the kind that would give him an intense feeling of joy. Athien heard soft moan escape from his lips.
In one swift movement he swooped her up and slid his own fangs into her neck. She shuddered with sexual pleasure. Careful as to not remove his fangs from her neck or hers from his, he carried her to the bed.
Micheal was breathing heavily, He was wounded, but nothing that he wouldn't heal from. Blood leaked from his various wounds and dirt clung to the edges of the wounds. Lorena knew that her clothes were in sheds and she didn't look any better than him. All throughout the training, he was careful not to release any venom into her system or to wound her too severely, nothing a little blood couldn't fix. She was also careful not to release any of her venom, but it was a struggle for her not to.
"I think we are done for today, darling. I have to say, you are a far better fighter then I thought you would be."
Lorena smiled at him brilliantly.
"Are we done already? I am not even tired yet."
Micheal laughed so hard he had to grasp his sides to keep from falling over.
A soft rasp at the door startled Athien from his slumber.
"Yes?" Athien`s voice was raspy from sleep.
Crystal lay naked beside him and he quickly covered himself and Crystal up with the blanket just before Phillip opened the door.
Phillip bowed respectfully," My Lord, I am sorry to disturb you but I am afraid I couldn't wait any longer. Lord Athien, you and Lady Crystal are late to the Council meeting and the other Council members are growing increasingly agitated."
Athien fell back onto the bed.
"I completely forgot about the damn Council meeting. Tell them that we will be there soon. You are dismissed Phillip."
Phillip rose from his bow nodded his understanding before departing, closing the door behind him. Athien gently ran his fingers down Crystal`s back and gently kissed her on the cheek.
"Arise my beauty, and get dressed. We are late for a Council meeting."
Crystal groaned but got up and out of the bed to get dressed.
The other Lords and Ladies of the other covens rose as Athien and Crystal walked into the room dressed elegantly.
"By the looks of your Love Bites, we can tell way you two are late."
Crystal swept her long white hair over the mark and took her seat at the head of the table, Athien was unconcerned with the comment and made no move to deny it, nor cover his marks. He sat next to Crystal and turned his attention to the others.
"Shall we continue to talk about my personal affairs for your own entertainment, because of your lack of a life, or would you like to get down to business?"