Rayven was beautiful. More beautiful than her mother, her grandmother, than any of the Nikitin women he had been with. She was slender, the body of a goddess. Her hair always shined and was soft to the touch. And his favorite part was that tiny freckle on her cheek. She definitely was the most amazing woman.
Alec would never understand how he got such a rush from watching her eat. She'd asked him if he'd be joining her to which he'd politely declined, saying he'd already eaten last night. When she asked of his diet, he didn't respond. What was he to tell her? Yes, Rayven, my dear, I am a blood sucking immortal. Is that a problem? She'd run screaming.
Then his thoughts wandered to the door in his bedroom. And the thoughts that had been running through Rayven's mind at the time. She'd remembered a past life experience. That was normal, but only after she'd used the Gift more than once. As far as he knew, she only used it when she got in the wreck. And she hadn't been out of his sight since.
"Ahhhemm." Rayven dragged out the word and Alec came back to his senses. He blinked a few times and Rayven said, "Why are you staring at me, Alec?"
Alec's heart skipped a beat as his name passed her lips. "Just admiring the only woman on Earth more beautiful than Aphrodite." Alec said, smiling his most charming smile. He watched Rayven face turn bright pink and laughed softly as she tried to hide it. He reached over the table and grabbed her hands, pulling them from her face and kissing the back of each one softly. "Don't hide your perfect face, my angel."
"Alec, stop." Rayven said softly. Alec smiled and released her hands, allowing her to get back to her food as his thoughts wandered back to the door.
It was just like every other door in his house. Big and white. Six panels. The only difference was that the knob was white and fuzzy, not cold and silver. Alec couldn't remember why he had picked a white fuzzy cover, but it didn't really matter anymore. What mattered was what was behind that door. Behind that door were the secrets of his past, the key to his future, and the horror of truths untold. Behind that door was-
"In other news, a string of car accidents were reported this morning at 10:15. There were multiple small wrecks down the interstate and one major one in which the car that had caused all the damage was found wrapped around and crushed by a nearby lamp post. It had also sent a minivan careening off the side of a bridge; thankfully the mother and her child are alright. The same cannot be said about the driver of the other car. Officers believe that he or she was burned in the fire that broke out as a result of the fallen lamp post…"
Alec looked up as his wide screen hanging above the mantle of his fireplace. The 5 o'clock news was on and Rayven had placed herself directly in front of it as she watched her car burn on the screen.
"And just think…This morning I woke up thinking I would be heading to work to see Jenny and ask her about the sonogram. Now the entire Russian continent thinks I'm dead." Rayven watched silently as the corner of her head cut across the footage from this morning. Alec slowly made his way over to her and draped his arm across her shoulders. She noticed that his arm was noticeably warmer. She turned slightly to face him and placed her finger tips on his neck. It was now cold to the touch. She opened her mouth to ask him about it, but he smiled at her.
Alec knew she was going to ask about his skin temperature so he gave his most charming smile. The one she had never in a hundred years been able to resist, knowing she would smile back, as she did.
"No sweetie, only Pechora does."
Rayven laughed and Alec's heart skipped a beat. "That helps so much."
"I try."
Rayven laughed again and stood up slowly. Alec straightened up and stepped closer to her. She stretched and smiled up at him. Alec slowly snaked his arms around her waist and pulled her close. Rayven slide her arms around his neck as he slowly leaned down and kissed her affectionately. She kissed him back and her lips molded perfectly with hers. A shiver of pleasure passed through Alec and he reluctantly pulled away.
"I'm sure you want to take a shower or something, correct?"
Rayven nodded slowly, running her fingers lightly over Alec's chest. "Yes, that sounds nice." Rayven stepped back slowly and the second she moved, Alec missed the heat from her body.
"Well, then." He cleared his throat, trying to think straight. "I'll leave you too it then. I'm going to head out to the store. I'll be back soon, my love." Alec grabbed her hand and kissed his softly. He walked into his room and a mere second later walked out completely clothed.
Rayven stared at him astonished. "How did you…?" She looked from him to his door and back, moving her mouth wordlessly. Alec laughed and winked at her.
"It's a secret."