Chapter 16 "Spike My Blood"
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You're so delicious
you're so soft
sweet on the tip of my tongue
you taste like sunlight
and strawberry bubble gum
you bite my lip
you spike my blood
you make my heart beat faster
own me, you own
you rattle my bones
you turn me over and over
'till I can't control myself
make me a liar
one big disaster
you make my heart beat faster
"Faster" - Matt Nathanson
JPOV
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My heart is pounding at an obnoxious rate as I pull off the main road. I've driven up this driveway too many times to count, but like so many other times recently, this time is drastically different from any before. Tonight I'm going to pick up my girlfriend, my imprint, to take her on our first official date. While I've seen her nearly every day since she was born, this night will be a turning point for us, no matter what happens. This is my one and only chance to have a first date with her, and I want this night to be perfect.
When I finally stop the car in front of the cottage I take a deep breath, trying to prepare myself. I'm thankful Edward and Bella aren't here tonight, but I know Charlie won't make it easy on me, especially after he walked up on Ness and I making out in my car yesterday. Not my finest moment. In my defense, my imprint was distracting me with thoughts of dragging me out of the car to give us more room to maneuver. While she has, for the most part, let me take the lead on progressing the relationship, the fact that she even considered dragging me out of the car was hot.
Reaching for the flowers that Embry insisted I needed to get for her, I exit the car as quickly as possible. The guys were giving me suggestions all day on what to wear, where to take her and how to act on my date with Ness. Like I don't know how to take my imprint out on a nice date. Granted, I haven't been on a date since well before she was born, but I know how to impress my girl. I think.
Since I saw Charlie's patrol car in the driveway, I decide to knock instead of walking in like normal. I hear him shuffle his feet to the door before he opens it and looks out at me, his eyes narrowed.
"Jacob." His gruff voice tells me he still isn't happy with me.
"Hey Charlie," I say, trying to infuse as much innocence into the greeting as possible.
He steps back, waving his hand in, but I can see the snarl cross his lips as I walk past.
Once he closes the door behind me, he follows me to the couch, "So you're taking my granddaughter out on a date. On a weeknight?"
Taking a seat, I strain my ears to try to hear any hint of Ness. After a few moments of concentration I hear her heart fluttering away as she softly hums in her bedroom. Knowing that she is close by and in good spirits, I take a deep breath and turn to face Charlie's inquisition.
"It's really the first chance we've had to go on out since I told her about the imprinting- thing." Charlie visibly flinches at the word "imprinting".
"Does she get any say in this- ugh- imprint crap?" Charlie's huffs his way through the question.
I can't help smiling, "Of course she has a say in it. If she wasn't interested, I would back off. I just want her happy."
"Are you the only one that has done- that- on an unsuspecting girl?"
"No," I chuckle, "pretty much all the guys have imprinted; Sam, Jared, Paul, Embry, Quil-."
"Quil? He's not married- who'd he imprint on?" Of course Charlie would catch on to that part.
I sigh, "Well, he's sort of going through what I've been going through. He imprinted on- Claire."
"Claire? Emily's niece? But she's a little girl!"
I jump in before Charlie can assume the worst, "It's not like that Charlie. Quil is Claire's best friend, just like I was Ness' best friend for all those years. I told you, I just want Ness happy. That's all Quil wants with Claire. Being best friends with Quil makes Claire happy right now. When the time is right, it will change, but until then, there's nothing going on."
Charlie is still visibly upset, but he can't seem to figure out what to say to contradict me. Using the opportunity of his silence I continue, "Charlie, I would wait a century for Ness if she asked me. She keeps me human, sane. I would do anything for her. That's what imprinting is about."
"And everyone- even the girls- are happy?" He's still snarling, but he seems to relax a bit.
"Of course we're happy, Grandpa!" Ness comes bouncing in and sits between us on the couch. She leans over and gives me a quick kiss on the cheek, noticing the flowers in my hand, "For me?"
I nod, holding back my laughter as she squeals in delight, taking the flowers from me. Before I can even process she's moved, she's back sitting between Charlie and I. The flowers are now displayed on the coffee table in a sparkling vase that I'm sure costs more than the house I bought for us, but I can't care about that. The smile on her face is priceless. I'd give her all the flowers in the world to see her that happy all the time.
She gives me a quick hug and whispers against my ear, "I love them. Thank you!"
Before I can reply, she turns to face Charlie, "Do you see how sweet Jacob is, Grandpa? How can I not be happy? Jacob is amazing, and he isn't the only one." She presses her hand to Charlie's face and closes her eyes for just a moment, "See, Lillah, Rachel, Emily, even Claire, they are all happy. We love our wolves."
Charlie starts to pull away, shaking his head over whatever Ness just showed him. "Fine. I just don't want you being- forced into any kind of relationship if you aren't ready. You're still so young."
"It's ok, Grandpa, I'll always love you. Besides, how do you think I feel having to share you with Sue?" She gives him a wink before smiling at me.
He chokes, "Now Ness, there's nothing-."
"Sure, Grandpa." She leans over and whispers in his ear, but I can hear her every word, "She invited you to the bonfire this month, that's a big deal. She likes you. Ask her out!"
"HRMPH," Charlie shakes his head as she leans back, a proud smile on her face. "Dating is for you kids."
Ness stands up, grabbing my hand in the process. I don't argue, following her lead. She leans over and gives Charlie a peck on the cheek, "It's ok if you date Sue, Grandpa. You should go visit her tonight while we are gone. I bet she'd make you a nice dinner if you asked nicely."
"That's enough, Ness," Charlie huffs, but there is a smile on his face.
Ness turns around, pulling me toward the front door. Her hand is on the knob when Charlie catches on that we are leaving.
"Hey! Not too late. Jacob, have her back here by eleven."
"Midnight, Grandpa," Ness calls over her shoulder.
When I glance back at Charlie, he isn't happy, but I can tell he doesn't want to argue with his granddaughter. "Fine, but not a minute past. You hear me, Jacob Black? You have her back here at midnight at the absolute latest."
"Yes sir, I'll have her back by then, I promise."
Ness giggles at my formal reply and opens the door. She turns and waves at Charlie as she closes the door behind her. As we walk away from the cottage, we can both hear him speaking.
"Hey, Sue? It's Charlie. My granddaughter just abandoned me for the night. Mind keeping an old guy company?"
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"You look very handsome tonight," Ness sighs, leaning her head against my shoulder as her hand slides along my exposed forearm. "You should wear button down shirts more often."
Her giggle catches my attention. When I glance over at her, there is a soft glow of pink covering her whole face as she looks up at me. "What?" she asks softly, her voice just a whisper in my mind.
"Just looking at my imprint. You are too beautiful for words."
Once we were out of the cottage I had a chance to see what she was wearing. A dress. I instantly jumped to how easy it would be to touch her. Sliding my hands up her thighs wouldn't be difficult. I managed to stop my thoughts before I got too carried away, but the idea is still in the back of my mind.
Flashes of my shirt pop into my mind, followed by her hand sliding along the buttons, slowly releasing each one.
"Ness," I warn.
"Sorry," she giggles, "I was distracted."
She clears her throat and smiles up at me as she changes the subject, "I really did love my flowers, thank you again."
"Sure, sure. Glad you like them," I mumble, feeling a little tongue tied all of a sudden. The pressure to make every part of tonight perfect for her is overwhelming. The flowers were only a small part of the whole evening, but even that little detail being enjoyed by her means the world to me.
Her fingers trace the lines of the veins on my arm. "I love you," she whispers into my mind. "No matter what happens, that won't ever change."
"I love you, too, Ness," I sigh, knowing she's trying to help me to relax. I appreciate the effort, but the pressure is still there. "I just want tonight to be perfect."
"It will be," she grins, "any time I get with you is perfect."
Once the car is parked I glance over at her, "Even the last bonfire?"
She tilts her head, giving me a confused look, "What?"
"The last bonfire didn't go at all like I had planned. I'm sorry if I ruined it for you."
"Jacob," she whispers, "it wasn't a great evening for either of us, but how that night ended will forever make it one of the best nights of my life. I'm your imprint, Jacob, and that was the night you told me. Plans fall apart, things don't always happen like they should, but in the end, I will always remember that bonfire; my life changed- for the better."
My heart clenches at her words. The plan for our date tonight was to make up for the bonfire last month, however it sounds like that isn't necessary. I'm once again amazed by her. Every idea that crosses my mind on how to reply to her feels inadequate, so I decide there is only one way to respond.
Leaning forward, I pull her tight against my chest, "I love you." Her smile is just blooming as my lips find hers.
I'm just about to pull her into my lap when she speaks softly into my mind, "Jake, our date?"
"Don't you like making out in my car?" I ask, teasing her by sliding my lips over to her ear.
She sighs happily, tilting her head as I slowly move to her neck, "I do, but it is a bit cramped."
"Hmmm, how do you feel about making out on blankets set up on the beach?"
Her smile is wide as she looks me in the eye, "Is that your plan for the night? Because if it is, I definitely approve!"
"That's part of it," I chuckle. Sighing, I release her, "Letting go of you for even a second is too difficult for words."
I jump out of the car and move to open her door. As soon as she is out, I pull her against me, "I think I'm addicted to you."
"I know I'm addicted to you," she sighs, wrapping her arms tight around my chest as her head drops to my heart.
My lips drop to the crown of her head as my hands slide up and down her back. When I reach the edge of her sweater, I move my fingers under the sweater. I follow the material of her dress up until I find the exposed skin of her back. As I begin the explore I realize there is nothing connecting her dress to her shoulders.
Leaning back I glance at her, "Strapless?"
"Yes," she says as she gives me a wicked grin.
"If your goal was to kill me, a strapless dress is the perfect weapon." I recognize I'm groaning, but the temptation is so strong that I'm fighting even continuing this discussion. My body wants to scoop her up and devour her. It takes all my willpower to remove my hands from her back. While her hips are just as distracting, that little bit of distance affords me enough breathing room that I can almost think past my unyielding desire for her.
"Why is that?" she asks, sliding her hands along my forearms.
I consider my options. I can blow it off, make a joke about it, or I can be flat out honest with her. She knows I want her. Hell, she's watched my fucking masturbate. The truth shouldn't shock her, but I know I can't take things as far as I want to with her, at least not right now and definitely not tonight. However, as difficult as it will be to pull away later, denying sharing with her what I'm thinking right now is impossible.
Placing my lips against her ear my voice is gruff as I whisper the truth to her, "Because all I can think about is bunching that dress up around your waist. A quick pull down will expose your breasts to me. Pushing up the dress would mean the only thing stopping me from touching you would be your panties- and those are easily removed."
He entire body shakes in my arms. "Jake," she moans, "I want that."
"I do too," I groan. Tightening my grip on her hips to make sure she remains standing, I force myself to step back from her. "Soon, Ness. But right now, I want to give you a wonderful first date."
"Ok." She takes a few shallow breaths and I even see her visibly gulp before her eyes lock with mine again. "Ok, date. But Jacob," she smiles softly but the color filling her cheeks warns me I'm in trouble, "I REALLY want that to happen. Tonight."
This time it's me gulping and taking shallow breaths. I'm barely able to choke out, "We'll see."
Her smile is broad as she leans into my chest, "It's ok, Jacob, I'll still stop us before we go too far."
She knows I'm going to give into her, of course. If she asks me for something I would move heaven and earth to get it for her, and she knows that. What's scary to me is how she uses that knowledge to get me to speed things up with her. Guess she is sort of like Edward in some ways. Of course, I don't mind her manipulating me; her I love. Plus, her manipulation usually means a lot of pleasure for me, not the pain that Edward usually delivers.
When I take a deep breath, she tilts her head back, grinning at me. "So about this date..."
"Right," I chuckle, taking her hand and leading her toward the area we typically use for the bonfire. As much as the other guys are a pain in my ass most of the time, I'm thankful for them tonight. A small bonfire is going with a blanket set-up near the fire that includes a cooler and a picnic basket. My sister promised a nice meal in the picnic basket, but wouldn't tell me what she was making. While I know Ness won't eat much, I still like to make sure she eats, and I hope the food Rachel made is at least something she likes.
"Jacob! What's all this?" Ness asks as she looks around, taking in the area.
Shrugging I give her a hesitant smile, "I know the night ended great, but I still wanted to make up for the last bonfire. So I had the guys and Rachel help me set this up."
"You didn't have to do that," she says as she wraps her arms around my body. "I love it, and I love you."
Lifting her chin I look down into those deep brown eyes that I love so much, "I did it because I love you. I want tonight to be perfect."
"It will be," she lifts her lips to mine, her kiss soft and sweet.
Managing to pull away from her, I lead her to the blanket and help her get settled. The sun is setting over the ocean just as I sit down next to her on the blanket. She leans her head against my shoulder, "I wish you could sit out on a blanket with me at the next bonfire."
"Why is that?"
"Because all the other imprints get to snuggle with their wolves during bonfires. I mean, we sat with each other before- but I always wished things were different with us. Now that they are, but you won't be sitting with me during the bonfires."
I can hear the pouting in her voice and can't help but smile, "Actually- I was talking to Sam today. He offered to sit in for me as an Elder during bonfires every other month. So next month I will be able to share a blanket with you."
I'm wiggling my eyebrows as she pulls back. She's shaking her head and smiling at the same time, "Really?"
"Really."
"Remind me to thank him next time I see him."
"Well, there is a price to his kindness. I had to promise we would watch Claire and Eli every other month so he and Emily could have a date night."
She giggles as she leans back against me, "That's worth it. I like Claire and Eli."
"Yeah, but it also means we'll have to babysit Quil too," I chuckle out. As much as I joke, I know how Quil feels and know there's no way he'd miss an opportunity to spend time with Claire.
"Jake," she laughs, "be nice."
"I'm always nice. He's the one that starts trouble." Quil will always be one of my best friends, but I still love giving him shit.
"Speaking of trouble, did you guys get any work done today? We were all getting messages during the day."
The sun is getting lower on the horizon. Wanting to make sure she watches the sunset, I adjust us slightly so that she is sitting between my legs. Brushing her hair aside, I rest my chin against her shoulder as my hands wrap around her waist.
"We worked, don't worry. We can argue and work at the same time, it's a skill of ours." My mouth slides over the column of her neck all the way to the edge of her sweater.
She sighs and laughs at the same, "Good to know. In between all that arguing, did you get a chance to talk to Embry about testing my gift?"
"Yep," I use my chin to push her sweater aside, exposing more of my shoulder to me. "He said you could try any time, as long as he's there too."
"I get that," Ness nods slowly and in the process tilts her head back to rest against my shoulder, sharing more of her neck with me.
"I want to be there too, Ness," I whisper just before I let my teeth sink into her exposed shoulder.
Her back arches as I increase the pressure on her beautiful skin. I can see her breasts rising and falling as her breath turns into shallow pants. I'm reminded of Rosalie and Emmett mentioning that biting is a turn on for vamps. I'm not sure if it is because of being a half-vampire, but Ness definitely seems to enjoy me biting her.
"Yes, Jake!"
Pulling back slightly, I examine my work on her neck as I whisper, "Glad you agree."
"What?" Ness asks, twisting her head. When her eyes meet mine I can tell she's confused.
"I'm going to join you when you test out your gift on Embry and Lillah," I reply, speaking slowly.
"Oh," she sighs, leaning back against my chest. Her fingers dance over my arms which are still wrapped around her waist. "Yes, I definitely want you there."
"Jake," my name is said as she exhales.
"Tathut?" My tongue slides over the spot my teeth just vacated. While she doesn't have a visible mark on her skin, her breathing is still very shallow and her heart is going so fast that I can't distinguish the individual beats.
She spins around quickly, facing me as her arms wrap around my neck. She pulls herself up until all I see in front of my eyes are the tops of her breasts peeking out over her dress. As my eyes explore, I realize there are bicycles all over her dress. She's so cute. And hot. God I love her.
Using her fingers, she tilts my head back slightly so I can look her in the eyes. She gives me a wicked grin before whispering against my lips, "Enough talking."
Her lips are against mine, soft, but still demanding. My body eagerly answers her request. I easily twist her around, laying her out on the blanket while not breaking the connection of our lips. As I sink my body onto hers, her moan is followed by one of her legs wrapping around mine.
My hips thrust against hers of their own volition. Even though we are both fully clothed, my body is primed and ready for her. Thankfully, she is eager too, though slightly unsure. Her hips tentatively lift to meet mine. Her fingers twist in my hair and pull roughly as she uses her grip on my neck to lift herself closer to me.
Just when I think I can't take much more, that I'm going to make a mess all over my jeans, Ness pushes against me. I'm so distracted that I don't realize she's moving us until I recognize the absence of her hands around my neck.
"Jake, I'm going to take off your shirt now," she speaks softly against my lips before sitting up. In this new position, she is seated right on my cock. I can't begin to argue with her about the shirt when I'm arguing with my body. As I try to calm myself down I do my best not think about the fact that there are just a few scraps of fabric between my cock and her pussy.
Fucking hell- her pussy.
I manage to keep my groan internal, but only barely. While I've considered having sex with her, making love to her, I've stopped myself before I've considered her body in the past. But now that I've considered it, I'm aching to explore that hidden part of her body. Her pussy.
Unable to control myself, I grip her thighs tightly, holding her is place as I push my hips up. "Ahhh! Oh, Jake!" To my utter shock, she pushes against me, twisting her hips. I can feel her panties easily gliding back and forth which means she must be so fucking wet right now.
I feel her tug on my shirt just before I hear popping noises all around. Looking down, I realize she's ripped the buttons off my shirt. My shirt hangs loose around my sides as her hands slide up my chest.
When her hands reach my neck, her lips return to mine. She's flashing images in my mind of what she's feeling, what she wants to feel. She's enjoying being on top, tearing my shirt off. She really likes when my cock is between her legs. This form of communication is fucking hot as hell and serves to keep me on the edge. When she whispers a request in my mind it takes me a moment to distinguish it from her other thoughts, "Jake. Touch me- there."
Groaning, I do my best to be gentle as I lift her off of me and return her to the blanket. I lean over her, but I'm careful not to touch her. Taking deep gulps of breath, I focus on what I'm going to say to her.
"Ness, I promise, this isn't what I had planned for tonight," closing my eyes I try to ignore the echo of her words in my mind. Shaking my head I open my eyes and focus on her, "We don't have to rush right now."
"I know," she rolls over onto her side, her lips almost touching mine. "We have time still for what you have planned, but right now-," she bites her lip as she takes a quick inhale of breath, "right now I want your hands on me." She closes the distance between our lips, her kiss more urgent than before.
"Please, Jake. Touch me."
Those simple words break me. Her pleading tone in my mind is something I can't fight. No matter how slow I want to take things, she truly has final say in what happens between the two of us. And right now, she doesn't want slow.
I push her back to the blanket, my lips barely moving from hers as I remove my now useless shirt. Once I'm free, I lean over her, my hands moving down her dress, searching for the opening. When I finally find the zipper on the side, I slowly lower it. My fingers slide along her bare skin as I move the zipper lower. When I reach her hip, I force myself to stop. While I could easily remove her dress right now, I need all the material I can keep on her to prevent me from going too far. Sliding my fingers back up her rib cage, I move sideways across her abdomen, pushing the material of the top of the dress out of the way. As the top slides lower toward her waist, her breasts peek out.
When her nipples are in full view, my eyes jump up to hers, "No bra?"
She shakes her head but doesn't say anything else.
"Fucking hell," I grunt out as I push the rest of the material down to her waist, her chest now on full display for me. My mouth moves to the closest nipple, teasing the tip with my tongue as my free hand plays with her other breast.
Ness shouts my name, though if it is actually out loud or just in my mind, I have no idea. I'm just about to switch my mouth to her other breast when I feel her tug my head up. Her lips attack mine as I feel her wiggle against me.
Knowing what she wants doesn't make the transition any easier. I want to touch her entire body, but I know she's impatient now. I continue tugging at her nipples until she whimpers aloud, her frustration and eagerness for more evident.
While I know she wants more, I still want to take my time, enjoy learning her body. Moving my hand over the skirt of her dress, I move to the end of the fabric. Gripping the edge, I slowly scoot it higher, my knuckles grazing her knee and thigh. She gasps at the contact, her lips losing their connection with mine as she takes in air.
My brain is telling me to stop, the need to hold back ingrained in my mind, but my imprint's need is stronger than my will. My fingers continue their ascent until I feel the edge of her panties. "Are you sure, Ness?" I ask, needing to make sure this is truly what she wants.
She leans back slightly, a smile growing on her swollen lips, "Jake, I promise, I'm sure. There's more I want, but I need this- you- tonight."
Pushing all my doubts aside, I give my girl what she needs from me. Her hands twist into my hair as I return my lips to her. Using my body to guide her, I push her back onto the blanket. Once she is settled, my fingers start exploring the smooth skin of her hip.
Slowly I glide my fingers along the edge of her panties, sliding lower and lower along her thigh with each pass. I can feel the heat growing the closer I get to her center. The sounds and thoughts coming from her as I explore serve to turn me on more. As much as I'm focused on her, my cock is throbbing away in my jeans.
Adjusting slightly, I move my fingers higher, to the skin above her panties. Her stomach is flat, but I can feel her entire body moving from her quick and sharp breaths. She releases my mouth and moans when I slide one finger beneath the fabric barrier.
Unable to keep the torture up for either of us, I slide over the material covering her hips until my hand is cupping the area between her thighs. The heat coming from her feels like it should burn, but it is so exquisite that all I can think of is wanting to get her even hotter. Very slowly I move my entire hand over her, feeling her panties slide around easily from how wet she is already.
"Jacob!" she gasps, her lips moving to my neck as she tightens her grip on my hair. "So close."
I feel her teeth slide along my skin just as I pull my middle finger back, applying a tiny bit of pressure with the movement. Her teeth add pressure to my neck at the same rate as my finger against her. The harder I push, the harder she pushes. When I swirl my fingers around her, I feel her tongue dance along my neck before she sucks my skin deeper into her mouth.
Based on the thoughts she sharing with me, she's not even aware she's got her mouth on my neck. Not that I mind, my only focus is her right now. Her every thought is centered on my hand. Her hips are pushing harder against me, demanding more. I can feel her entire body shaking as she approaches her edge.
There is an odd twinge at my neck just as I push hard against her center, seeking her clit through her panties. Her whole body convulses as her orgasm takes over, but she never drops her hands from my hair or removes her lips from my neck.
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The fact that I didn't blow a wad in my jeans should really be commended. I'm pretty sure right now I wouldn't even be able to unzip my jeans without coming all over the place.
She has loosened her grip on my neck, but there isn't a doubt in my mind what just happened. My girl drank my blood when she came. She fucking bit me. And holy hell, I want her to do it again and again.
Ness did bite me when she was younger, but she never took my blood. As she got older, she stopped all together. When Rosalie mentioned biting the other night, I was serious when I said Ness was welcome to bite me. I doesn't bother me; hell, it's a turn on. Of course, I never would have guessed she'd take my blood. As shocked as I am though, I can't deny how fucking hard I am right now; that shit was hot as fucking hell.
Warm. Rich. Strong.
As she comes down from her orgasm, Ness' thoughts are clearly focused on my blood. I can almost taste what she tastes from her thoughts.
"Oh God! Jacob, are you ok?" Ness shouts, her hand covering her mouth as she suddenly realizes what just happened.
"I'm fine! It's ok, Ness," I reassure her, placing my lips on her forehead.
That doesn't help though. She's shaking her head, her eyes wide with panic, "Jacob, I swear, I didn't mean to! I don't want to bite humans or drink their blood. It's wrong! I shouldn't have-."
Sitting up, I lift her easily into my lap, "Shhhh. Ness, it's fine. I promise, I'm not mad."
"But, Jacob- I didn't mean to do that! I swear. I just- I was- turned on. I didn't even think." There are tears falling from her eyes as she looks up at me, "I'm so sorry, Jacob."
"Ness," lifting her face, I wipe at her tears, "you don't need to apologize." Chuckling, I lean forward, my nose brushing against hers, "I'm not exactly human. And trust me, I enjoyed it just as much as you did."
"What?"
Her eyes are full of worry, but I feel her hope blooming. "Ness, I have plenty of blood. And I heal quickly. Anything you just took will be replaced by morning. It's fine. I feel fine. Well, not fine. I'm horny as hell right now, but physically I'm fine."
"I didn't hurt you?"
"No. You did not hurt me. How do you feel?"
She glances away for just a second and I see the red of her blush darken her cheeks before she gives me a shy smile, "I feel- great. Honestly, I've never felt this good."
"Really?" I'm not shocked given her thoughts, but it's still a little surprising to me.
She nods, "I feel- powerful and energized." She wraps her hands around my arm and shares the reactions of her body to my blood. "I've never felt like this before, Jacob. If feels- amazing."
"Better than animal blood?" I ask, laughing.
"Oh," she gasps, "not even comparable. The strength- Jake, I- Jake, I feel completely different. Animal blood never felt like this." Tilting her head down she whispers softly, "Not even human blood feels like this. I don't think I've ever felt this strong and alive."
"Does that mean you are strong enough now to focus on the rest of our date?"
She blushes, tilting her head away from me to focus on the sea, "Yes." She darts her eye back at me briefly, "I'm sorry about ruining your plans. I couldn't think beyond needing your touch."
"I understand that," I grumble, attempting to adjust myself without her noticing.
Her eyes dart down then back up to me. She bites her lip before sending a message to me through our skin, "I still want to touch you, Jacob."
Snapping my eyes closed, I try to fight the wave of excitement coursing through my body. "Maybe later, Ness," I groan out.
"Will you- make it until later?"
My cock throbs out a steady beat of no no no no no no no no no no, but I put those thoughts aside. My focus is and always will be her, "To give you the date I planned, I'd fight your father. Ignoring this thing will be a cakewalk compared to that."
She gives me a broad smile and I do my best to return it as I try not to listen to the throbbing between my legs that is screaming out for her touch.
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A/N: Lalalalalalalala! If you are still functioning, don't forget to hit that little review button. We did delete the previous Chapter 16, so if you reviewed that chapter and aren't able to review now, feel free to send us a PM to share your thoughts if you would like.
Ness' dress - in case you were curious. Just replace the *'s with dots.
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