Jade's hand rested on Tori's face and then dropped to drag down her body, curving around to rub soothing circles into the muscles of her back. Tori sighed and let her eyelids droop. Jade's lips quirked slightly as she leaned in. Her other hand cupped Tori's face and tilted her head slowly. Tori's hands came up to grip Jade by the shirt, bracing for the first sting of pain. Every time Jade fed she kept her bites shallow, so they hurt more than they felt good. They were so unlike the one that sent tingles of pleasure down her spine. She wondered how this would go when instead of teeth she felt Jade's lips press to her racing pulse. Once, twice, gentle and slow, then she raised her mouth to breathe next to Tori's ear. It sent chills through her.
"I hated you so much when we first met. I'm sure you knew that. I never thought I could ever stand you, but you've done something to me, and here we are. To be honest, I started to admire your ability to withstand me, to take what I dished out and either absorb it or deflect it. It was the reason I jumped at the chance to have you as my servant in the first place. I needed to have you because I knew you were the only one I wouldn't get so angry at that I'd kill you. There was something about you that just…drew me in," Jade began, her hand sliding down to the human's hip. She squeezed and then pulled on her so that they were almost flush. Tori's breath hitched at the confession pouring from Jade's mouth.
"For the first time ever I wanted someone. I desired you, needed to have you in every way possible. It was so strong I would get angry and deny it. What was so special about you anyway? You put up with me, so what? Others have too, but not with their head held high like you. You defied me when you felt it was necessary and forced me to accept what I didn't want to. No one's ever done that without me getting back at them. You continue to prove me wrong, to dig deeper into me, to make yourself at home inside me effortlessly. I couldn't get you out of my head and it was torturing me. I couldn't want a human. I can't. But it turns out that I do and I can," Jade continued, their noses brushing now. Tori couldn't believe what was happening. She stood frozen in place, listening to Jade's confession.
"I want you to be more than my possession, more than my servant. I want you as my mate. I'll accept no other. I would give you a chance to decline, if I was that kindhearted, but I'm not. I'm a selfish being by nature, and if you don't want to forever be by my side, then I'll work to make you want to, because I'm not letting you go Victoria. No matter what anyone says," Jade finished, her voice strengthening from soft and vulnerable to its normal abrasiveness. Tori was caught in the middle of shocked and touched. In her own way Jade confessed her need for her. She didn't know if it was love, but coming from the usually unfeeling vampire, it was a start. Even if Tori wanted to, she couldn't turn Jade away. It was a good thing she didn't want to, and she said as much to Jade.
"Then I guess I have no choice in the matter. Not that I would decline, of course," she answered, her tone certain for once. Jade smiled, a relieved expression, before it quickly dropped and her lips connected with Tori's. She let herself melt into Jade's firm embrace, to be consumed by her. Jade's kiss moved from her lips to her jaw and then her tongue traced over her neck to her shoulder where her teeth finally claimed flesh. She grunted her slight pain, but she was instantly comforted with the euphoric feeling washing over her. Her knees weakened and almost gave out but Jade held her up. She fed a little longer before closing the wound and then hoisting her human into her arms. Tori let out a surprised sound and clung to Jade who chuckled. She climbed on her bed and dropped Tori on her back then straddled her waist. Her hands ran up Tori's stomach, taking her shirt with it. She pulled it off her and tossed it. Tori sat up to unbutton Jade's top but she stopped the eager human, pushing her to lay back down.
"I won't be distracted. I want you and you're to stay out of the way like the good little human you are," Jade growled, desire in her glowing blue eyes. She moved to free Tori of her pants and then quickly removed her undergarments. Her mouth took in every newly exposed part of her, fangs skimming but not drawing blood. Her tongue wasn't warm but it still turned Tori on each time it slid out to trail across her skin. She buried her hands in Jade's hair and directed her back to her mouth. Their lips met and fought, Tori's tongue thoroughly massaged by the stronger one in her mouth. With some effort she pushed into Jade's mouth, a fang piercing her once, but she fought on with nothing more but a slight flinch. Besides the pointed fangs, the rest of Jade's teeth held sharp edges, cutting and painful. She found out the hard way, but the saliva in Jade's mouth was quick to close the wounds.
Tori decided to try at boldness so she ran a hand up Jade's back and then dragged her nails down. Jade pulled away, back arching, and teeth bared in a low growl of pleasure. Tori took advantage and flicked open each button of Jade's top, sliding it off her and discarding it. She unhooked Jade's bra and tossed that too then brought her hot mouth to the revealed skin. Jade moaned sensually and bucked. Tori's hand joined her mouth and her ears listened to the sounds leaving Jade's lips. She switched, and by then, Jade's hips were picking up a nice rocking motion. Tori licked over her collarbone to her neck, a smirk of her own on her face, while she undid Jade's pants. Jade felt them loosen and helped Tori push them off. She kicked them off the bed and then Tori shoved her over. Jade hit the soft sheets with a grunt and Tori went back to sucking at her neck. Jade lifted her leg to press into Tori and she groaned, grinding into her strong thigh.
"Bite me," Jade demanded, gripping Tori behind her head, her other hand clenched in the sheets. Tori complied and bit as hard as she could into Jade's shoulder, actually drawing blood. The reaction she had was instantaneous. Her back arched in acute arousal and her leg hooked on Tori to press them flush together, a nonverbal demand for more. Tori sunk her blunt teeth in harder and Jade growled, baring her own teeth. She rolled them over and nudged Tori's legs apart. She cupped her with a cool hand and Tori released her pale flesh with a gasp. Jade's finger slid up and down over her wet heat, drawing a ragged breath from her human.
"Jade," Tori whimpered, pressing her hips further into Jade's probing hand.
"Yes, Victoria?" she replied, leaning in to nuzzle under her jaw. Tori caught Jade's eyes before reaching down to grip her by the wrist. She wordlessly plunged Jade's fingers into her and bit her lip at the abrupt entrance, but then Jade slid out to enter again, a wild glint in her eyes. She was painfully turned on now, having watched Tori penetrate herself using her hand. Jade groaned at the feeling of being inside Tori, the warmth and fragile walls encasing her fingers causing her to use Tori's thigh to relieve herself. She continued to pleasure Tori who seemed lost to the sensations but not enough to neglect to press her leg firmly between Jade's own.
She fell forward to brace her free hand on the bed and bowed her head. Tori gripped her by the hips and helped her gain more friction. With Jade near the edge, her efforts to send Tori there first doubled. Moments later Tori gasped her name and threw back her head, her body shuddering and her essence coating Jade's hand. She inhaled deeply and her eyes closed in ecstasy. The scent of Tori was nothing compared to the taste of her when she licked at her hand. Tori watched Jade with hooded eyes and then rolled them over. Jade let herself be held down, waiting for her human to claim her as she had done, but Tori just gazed down at her.
"What the hell are you waiting for?" she hissed impatiently, her nails digging into Tori's back. Tori sucked in a breath from the minor pain and then leaned down to kiss Jade hard. Her left hand tangled in Jade's hair while her right dragged down her body to bury her fingers deep inside Jade. The vampire practically convulsed, hips bucking and a deep growl of pleasure originating in her chest to fall from her lips. Tori stilled inside her, listening as Jade made a sound that hinted at her rising temper. She chuckled, getting a thrill out of teasing her. She traced Jade's full lips with her tongue and then dipped into her mouth to slide her tongue around her fangs. Her sharp nails suddenly dragged down Tori's back and she jerked away, face creased in pain. She got the hint and began sliding in and out of Jade, a little more forcefully than she meant to in her haste.
Jade enjoyed the rough treatment and eagerly met Tori's hand with each steady stroke. Tori pulled on her hair to expose her pale neck and then bit into her again. Her teeth hit a sweet spot and Jade cried out, her body going rigid with her sudden climax. Tori removed her hand and used both to brace against the bed so she could kiss Jade again. She responded instantly to gently exchange tongue flicks and brushes of their lips. Tori parted from Jade and fell on her side next to her. Jade refused to let her put too much space between them so she wrapped Tori in her arms and swung a leg over her thigh. Their foreheads touched and so did their noses. Their eyes were closed and they were panting but content to stay where they were. When everything settled Jade was the first to speak.
"You realize I'll be a thorn in your side until we die," she mumbled with a sincere smile, cuddling closer to her mate.
"Yeah, you and me, together for always," Tori acknowledged, grinning at Jade's tranquil mood. Silence fell between them again until Tori spoke up. She idly traced Jade's collarbone.
"What will you tell them?" she asked, not needing to clarify. She knew that Jade knew who she meant without further explanation.
"I'll tell them to kiss my pale white ass," Jade grumbled, her mood a little dampened by her father's and chosen suitor's opinion of her decision. Tori couldn't help but giggle at the blunt response but was soon serious once more.
"No, really. Will you fight them if it comes to it? Can you even do that?" she wondered. Jade groaned her slight agitation and smothered Tori in her chest in an attempt to shut her up. Tori nipped at her and Jade growled, biting at her lip as payback.
"Jade," Tori whined, licking at her abused lip. The vampire rolled her eyes and brushed back a lock of Tori's hair that fell in her face.
"Have I ever told you how beautiful you are?" she stated, blue-green eyes soft. It caught Tori off guard and she blushed. Jade smiled and Tori pecked her on the nose before tracing over the bridge of it with her finger.
"Flattery is a cheap distraction from the truth," she murmured. Jade closed her eyes at the soft touch on her face and allowed a rueful smile.
"Yes. I'll do whatever I can to make them accept my choice. You're my mate and they'll have to either get over it or I'll force them to," she replied truthfully.
"As you've always done," Tori responded, a little disapproving. Jade nodded and kissed Tori softly on the lips before pushing herself up. She sat up and stretched, her toned muscles flexing under smooth skin. She got off the bed and walked to the window to glance outside. Her eyes fixated on the space her father's car would occupy when he came home. He told her he wanted to discuss the matter with her. Ryder was going to be there. She couldn't guarantee that things would go her way but she would try. If worse came to worse she would surely be fighting Ryder to the death. She could see her father upset and yelling but he would most likely leave her to flail with what he deemed an unsuitable mate. He would let her crash and burn to teach her a lesson and then pick up from where she left off like nothing happened. But she would show him. She would show both of them. Her hands clenched into fists but loosened when hesitant fingers touched her back.
"Come back to bed and don't think about it for now," Tori implored her. Jade sighed but brushed past her to stand by the bed. She only stared at the mess of sheets but didn't lay down. The smell of them was a calming aroma and she breathed it in, trying not to think as Tori suggested, but it was hard.
"Jade," Tori called, slightly on the forceful side. Her eyes opened to see Tori glaring at her, brown eyes narrowed.
"Stop," she demanded. Jade just laughed at the authority her human mate tried to inject in her voice.
"Nice try, Vega. You're nothing but cute when you do that," she replied with a condescending shake of her head and two fingers tilting her head up by the chin. Tori smacked her hand away, shocking Jade.
"If you won't stop I'll make you," Tori growled. Jade opened her mouth to retort when Tori lunged at her, pinning her on the bed with a firm grip. She nestled between Jade's legs and gripped her thighs possessively.
"What the fuck, Vega," she gasped, highly aroused at Tori's display of dominance despite her words. Tori just wrapped Jade's legs around her and then braced her hands on either side of Jade's head. Her gaze burrowed into Jade's and then she was kissing her fiercely. Her hips met Jade's forcefully and Jade's legs squeezed her in response. It was like that night months ago, Jade rocking into Tori on the settee. How she wanted to take Tori right then and there if it wasn't for Ryder. But now they were bare and Tori was driving her crazy in a different way. Tori's slender body flexed with each thrust, rubbing them together and forcing a breathy moan from Jade each time. Tori continued on in abandon, taking Jade higher and higher. Her head fell back and Tori's teeth met skin with one final jerk of her hips. Both found their release together with sighs of satisfaction. Tori relaxed on top of Jade and rested her head on her chest. Jade held her sweaty body in her arms.
"You're getting the hang of how things go around here," Jade rasped with a proud smirk. Tori detected the pride and smiled.
"I learned from the best," she muttered against Jade's skin. They stayed that way until Tori began to fall asleep. Jade effortlessly carried her to the center of the bed and tucked her in next to her. She held Tori against her and rested her forehead on her back, listening to her lover's heart and her steady breathing. She stroked Tori's arm a few times and then intertwined their fingers. She closed her eyes against the tumultuous emotions battling within her. She was going soft, or, she had just found the one for her. A warmth spread in her that was foreign but she liked it.
"I love you," she whispered, pressing a kiss to Tori's back. She shifted closer to Jade and yawned.
"Love you too," Tori murmured quietly, a smile curling her lips as she fell back asleep. Jade smiled as well and closed her eyes. She couldn't sleep, and she still had a lot of paperwork, but it could wait. She wasn't leaving her mate's side until she woke up so she settled in for the night. When morning came Jade cringed away from the sliver of sunlight coming in from between the curtains. Tori felt her tense frame and rolled over.
"What's wrong, babe?" she muttered sleepily. She took one look at the dirty glare Jade cast in the direction of the window and chuckled. She slipped out of Jade's arms and out of bed to close the curtains fully. She then returned to bed were she curled up next to Jade.
"Tori," Jade called, voice oddly thoughtful. Tori opened her eyes.
"Yeah?" she replied.
"You called me babe," Jade remarked. Tori took a moment to think back on what she said and smiled.
"Yeah, I did. And you called me Tori," she pointed out. Jade's eyes widened at that and then a small smile graced her lips.
"It seems I did," she mumbled. Tori's eyes closed again, content to just fall back asleep, but Jade denied her the luxury.
"We need to get up. My father comes home today and he's bringing Ryder," she sneered, like his very name left a bad taste in her mouth.
"Awww," Tori whined tiredly. Jade just pushed her until she was hanging off the bed.
"Come on," she persisted. Tori groaned but reluctantly climbed out of bed again. Jade followed her.
"Good girl. Now get in the shower," she ordered, nudging Tori towards the bathroom. She shuffled into the bathroom just as Jade heard the sound of a car outside. It must have been hell traveling during the day but Jade knew he was on a mission to get home and verbally attack her. Her promise to Ryder surfaced in her head and she smirked devilishly. She darted into the bathroom just in time to jump in the shower with Tori. She gave her time to wake up and then pushed her back into the wall. Tori began to protest but Jade was already swallowing her words, her hands exploring Tori's body. One hand left Tori to shut off the water and the human took the moment to back Jade into the opposite wall.
"Sit back and enjoy," Jade panted, switching their positions. She ran her hands down Tori's body as she got down on her knees. Tori went wide-eyed when she realized what Jade was going to do. Jade's hands caressed her thighs and then lifted her right leg to rest on her left shoulder, opening her up enough to taste her. Her hands gripped at Tori's hips to hold her steady as the first swipe of her tongue made her buck. Her thumbs swirled circles as her tongue did the same, her lips occasionally sucking. In a matter of minutes Tori was a shuddering mess, her moans escalating. She was now crying out Jade's name with each plunge of her tongue deeper into her. With one last suck of the sensitive bundle of nerves Tori let out one final loud exclamation of Jade's name that echoed around them. Her body arched and then shuddered, releasing all over Jade's lazily lapping tongue. Jade licked her lips and stood to turn the water back on, smug triumph in her smirk. She washed while Tori caught her breath and then she joined her under the water to wash too.
They left with towels wrapped around them. Jade kissed her briefly before Tori scampered across the hall to her room. She was pretty sure she was glowing with a blush, and maybe even the afterglow of her many orgasms in the past several hours. She pushed away the memories for now so that she wouldn't get distracted and dressed in a new set of her uniform. She slipped into her shoes and then prepared to greet Mr. West as well as Ryder. Meanwhile, Jade quickly threw on casual clothes and let her hair fall naturally. She took to the stairs and ran right into her father in the lounge. He scrutinized her with his icy eyes and then his nostrils flared, no doubt smelling Tori all over her. A shower couldn't erase the scent of a mate and a lover, especially after they had just consummated. Ryder stood from the couch and turned on her. He had heard their lovemaking as Jade had intended and could smell the human on her. He was furious. A human got to have what was his and was given the same in return. He growled but Jade's father shot him a look, shutting him up.
"I'm disappointed in you, Jade," he spoke evenly.
"Disappointed in me? You would really want me fucking him instead?" she demanded, gesturing at Ryder with a sneer. He returned the expression.
"You would want me to mate with someone who would stick his dick in anything he wants? I get that we take what we want but I want a mate who's loyal to me, and only me. Granted, I've found that in an unlikely place, but I found it," she went on.
"Yeah, a weak human mate. I wouldn't touch you with a yardstick now," Ryder retorted.
"You didn't have a problem touching me when you shamelessly got off on dry humping me from behind," Jade snapped back. He snarled and tried to get at her but her father shoved him back.
"Enough with the bickering. Jade, you've made your choice. It was a poor one, but let's see just how poor it is when no one respects you. You'll have no power," he stated certainly. Jade scoffed and crossed her arms, her back held straight and tall. She had no regrets.
"We'll see," she responded. At that moment Tori barged in and took her spot by Jade's side.
"Sorry I'm late. Anything you need?" she panted, having run the distance. Ryder's scowl deepened and Jade's father raised a brow. Tori blocked them out in order to hold back her anxiety. Jade stroked her cheek with the back of her hand and then took Tori by the chin with gentle fingers, bringing their mouths together. Jade kissed her with passion and love then pulled away to kiss her forehead affectionately.
"We don't need anything, love. Thank you," she whispered sweetly, smiling at Tori who blinked back in awe. She knew Jade was putting on a show for them but she could also detect that she meant what she was saying.
"Oh, ok, then I'll just be around if you need me," she stammered. Jade nodded and turned away. Tori left quickly, avoiding Ryder's fuming glare and Mr. West's intrigued stare.
"Is that it?" Jade questioned them, not at all affected.
"Yes. From me that is. Young Ryder here is still willing to fight for you. I'll leave you to it. I have a meeting to attend," Mr. West commented. He left swiftly and minutes later they heard his car drive away. The dangerous tension in the room was stifling but neither of them moved or spoke. The stare down between them continued until Ryder began advancing on her like the male tom cat that he was, horny and determined to make her his. Maybe even possibly impregnating her with his offspring. She was not receptive to him. She was just as determined to show him how serious she was. Now that he was closer a low growl left her lips. She hissed her displeasure when he took yet another step. His eyes narrowed and then he pounced. The fight to mate had begun. It was several minutes later when Tori heard the commotion. She rushed into the lounge to see Jade marked with bloody gashes and deep bruises.
Her clothes were torn in some places. Ryder's face was a mess and deep cuts lined his torso and arms as well as what looked like bite wounds. Ryder was now wrestling Jade to the ground and all Tori could see was red. She grabbed a heavy metal lamp on her way over to them and swung on Ryder, but he was ready. He must have heard her because he caught the lamp and stood so quick Tori had no time to register him tossing the lamp then swiping at her. His sharp nails cut deep into her stomach and then he shoved her so hard she fell on her back. Jade let out an angry snarl and jumped Ryder from behind, latching onto him with her arms and legs. Her teeth immediately went for his neck, tearing into his flesh like a starved animal. He struggled and clawed at her back, getting a good enough hold to flip her over his head. Now that she was off he fell to his knees and pressed a hand to his profusely bleeding neck.
"Get out before I kill you. And don't come back," she threatened, pushing herself up to tower over him. He forced himself to his feet and practically dragged himself to the door. He was losing too much blood to move at all. He glared once more at her and then glanced at Tori before leaving. Jade wished with derisive hope he would grow too weak to move and the sun would catch him. It would be one less thing to worry about.
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