Hi! Next chapter as promised. Thanks for all the continued support on The Collar. I'm also nearly finished on the first epilogue to BiH so hopefully that won't be too long now either but I'm not going to commit to a date.
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Next chapter will probably be up fairly soon as it just needs editing. But, we know how this works now, symbiosis ;0)
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Kate and Irina arrived and saw their sister hovering by the stairs.
"How long have you been waiting?" Irina questioned, coming to embrace her oldest sister. She had missed her even in the short time they had been gone. It would be a long time before she took her leave of her sisters again.
"Long enough, they are still," Tanya confirmed, there had been no movement for over an hour. "No, let me," Tanya held Kate back, approaching a newly mated couple could be hazardous, better she than one of her sisters, jealousy would easily override sense.
Tanya led the way, her sisters following cautiously.
"Gaia!" Irina exclaimed as they reached the main upstairs hallway. There was rubble everywhere several walls had gaping holes in them and in some places the ceiling boards were sagging.
"Fuck!" Kate cursed when she saw her room, or what was left of it and she was thanking the gods that she kept her most precious books and artefacts in her den because they would not have survived the mating.
"We'll help you clean up, sister," Irina took Kate's hand in her own and offered her comfort and a soft kiss to her cheek.
"Where are they?" A quick glance in most of the destroyed rooms had shown no sign of the young vampires.
"Here." Rose and Bella suddenly appeared, dropping down from the ceiling where the sisters now noticed a hole that extended through to the roof and into the open air beyond.
Tension was high as they were confronted by the mates, bond mates, true mates, as they appeared at the end of the corridor, both still naked but walking with a new found confidence that the sisters could only admire and appreciate.
"Come," Bella took Rose by the hand as she led the blonde past the elder vampires, dismissing them with a cool look as she did so and leading her mate to the safety of their room. She would deal with the sisters later, she was strong now, stronger than they, they would not come between her and Rose.
Rose threw the sisters an extremely self-satisfied smirk as she passed, totally loving her mate's confidence and completely unphased by their nakedness. But, she narrowed her eyes slightly as she encountered Irina's gaze but did not pursue the thought then.
The newly mated couple entered their room which was ironically untouched by their sexcapades.
Rose lounged in the doorway as Bella ran them a bath, it was quiet but they could feel their connection, burning stronger than ever before. Prior to their mating they had been able to sense each others strong emotions and that of the sisters, now Rose could feel even minute shifts in Bella's mood. Right now the newborn was satiated and happy, relaxed and content, just as Rose was.
The blonde wondered whether this was how the sisters sensed each other due to their bond or if this was more because to their mating bond. She would have to ask them later. At that thought she frowned, her mating instincts were running high and probably would for several months but right now the thought of the youngest sister angered her beast.
"Rose?" Bella felt the change in her mate's mood and was by her side in a second, she had also been able to ascertain the root cause from what Rose was projecting. "It's Ok, I'm sorry." Bella nuzzled her cheek against her mate's as she apologised.
"No, it's me. I know she means nothing to , sweetie," Rose reassured the guilty newborn, her words alleviating Bella's conscience somewhat. "It's irrational, I know that. It's just -," she allowed herself to be guided to the bath and sank into the hot water as Bella slipped in front of her and she wrapped her arms around the brunette. Bella sighed happily and relaxed back.
"So," Bella paused. "That is what all the fuss is about?" Bella enquired.
"What?" Rose was confused.
"Oh, the whole vampire sex thing?" Bella chuckled then went quiet as she actually took a moment to think over recent events, she was ashamed to say she couldn't remember everything, a lot was a blur, more remembered feeling than clear memory.
"It's Ok," the blonde murmured, "I've heard it's normal," the newborn jerked in her lovers arms at that, Rose accurately picking up on her thoughts. Rose had felt the arousal then regret and had matched it to her own feelings.
"We'll just have to make new memories," she purred as hands slipped up to cover breasts, fingers rolling erect nipples between them. Bella gasped and pressed back against her mate and Rose took the opportunity to suckle her lover's neck and it drove Bella wild, she kicked out, sending a wave of water over the side of the tub but thankfully not cracking it.
"Stay still," Rose murmured in her mate's ear. "Can you do that?" Bella shook her head.
"I don't think I can, baby," she whined as Rose gave a particularly hard tug.
"How about now?" Bella whimpered as a finger came to rest, feather light on her clit.
"No!" Bella cried out.
"This will help," Rose bit down on her mate's neck where she had been teasing. The second Bella felt the teeth pierce her flesh she went limp, her instinct was to submit to her mate, to her desire.
Rose smiled over the bite, that was better and a deep purr rumbled from her chest and it was echoed by another whimper from the brunette who was totally helpless in her mate's arms.
"Relax," Rose commanded and began to put more pressure on the newborn's clit and Bella mewled in response, hips canting up in an effort to increase the contact. Rose could sense her need but kept her movements firm but slow. Bella wanted more but she couldn't move, Rose was in complete control as she fucked her mate. Fingers slicking over hardened clit, faster, slower, harder, softer. Every movement keeping the newborn on edge.
Rose could feel how wet her mate was and she tightened her grip. Bella was finding that she enjoyed a little pain with her sex, maybe it was a vampire thing? But, she couldn't give a fuck right now as the blonde slid two fingers inside her, muscles aching for contact.
"More!" Bella gasped and Rose smirked, sliding a third then fourth finger inside until she could feel the newborn stretched tight around her fingers, thumb still playing her mate's clit. Bella moaned in appreciation at being so full and again when Rose pinched her nipple between diamond hard nails. The blonde could feel her mate's pleasure increase as she moved inside her, taste it in the blood and venom pumping round her body. It was intoxicating and it urged her to begin fucking Bella in earnest, fingers pistoning in and out, teasing her inside, her thrusts rough but in contrast the pressure inside teasingly light.
Rose was driving her crazy, her pace was relentless but still her mate was teasing her, barely brushing over her clit and practically ignoring that spot inside.
"Please Rose! Please!" Bella begged and the supplication satisfied the blonde in a very profound way. Bella, strong, powerful Bella was begging her, her mate, to fuck her. Rose relented and in a final flurry of movement pressed down on both the newborn's clit and curled her fingers, bearing down inside. Bella went rigid in her arms as she howled her release before her body clenched violently around her mate, muscles spasming as she came.
When the newborn was still Rose retracted her fangs, using her hand to turn Bella's head towards her. She was offered no resistance as she kissed her mate until Bella tasted the blood smearing the blonde's mouth. It was all she needed to pull free of her Rose and flip so they were breast to breast. Rose could only raise her brows and gasp as Bella slid down her body and under what was left of the water, thanking whatever gods there were that vampire's had no need to breathe.
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Bella sighed and rolled onto her back, they had retired to the bed after she had made Rose cum for the third time and they feared for the structural integrity of the bath tub.
"How does this work? Now that we are true mates?" The newborn queried softly. "Technically I'm still married," she added sheepishly, anticipating a negative reaction from Rose. The blonde surprised her by letting out a bellow of laughter.
"Oh, my Bella!" Rose wrapped her arms around her mate and pulled her back against her body so she was spooning the newborn. "Vampires do not recognise marriage, it is the mating bond that counts, it is so much more than a piece of paper!" Bella smiled and snuggled back against her mate, happy that she had no upset her.
"So, what's next?" The newborn questioned. "I mean, I really want to go see Charlie soon, this has kind of set back my training," she explained but couldn't really find it in her heart to be the least bit upset about it.
"I know, and I'm sorry," Rose murmured into her hair. "We can go as soon as Tanya thinks it will be safe," she promised and that made Bella happy. "We can talk to her later."
"Mmm, Ok," the newborn replied, content to be held for now.
Rose reached for her phone and sent a quick text to Emmett, letting him know things were Ok and asking him a favour, throwing it back down on the bed when she was done.
"I have an idea," Rose began shyly.
"What?" Bella turned so they were face to face.
"When you've been to see Charlie would you like to come away with me? Travel?" Rose propositioned and Bella's brows rose.
"Like where?" The newborn was intrigued now and Rose smiled at the innocent curiosity her mate exhibited, it was adorable.
"Well, I've never been to South America and I'd like to go there, with you." The newborn blinked.
"Yeah?"
"Yes, who else would I go with?" Rose replied.
"Ok!" Bella jumped up, bouncing to her knees. "Do you think I'll be Ok?" the newborn asked on a more sober note.
"I'll protect you!" Rose growled.
"I know, baby," Bella reached down to cup her mate's cheek. "That wasn't what I meant. I meant my control, what will I eat?" She frowned and Rose thought it was cute the way she was already contemplating her meal schedule.
"Cattle," the blonde confirmed. "Not the tastiest, a little bland but they will suffice and there is plenty of them." Bella nodded at that, accepting the idea.
"Ooooh Rose! Can we go see all the Aztec and Mayan ruins?" It was Rose's turn to blink when faced by her mate's enthusiasm.
"Sure," she shrugged. "Why not. We can do whatever we want," she finished, cracking a big grin.
"Awesome!" Bella jumped up and started bouncing on the bed like the young human she had been only a couple of months ago. "I bet Irina has some books I can borrow," she mused as the bouncing lessened, Irina being the most well travelled of the sisters and into ancient history whereas the others had different interests.
"I'm sure she has!" Rose growled at which Bella dropped to her knees, straddling the blonde.
Silly vampire!" She chastised her mate, placing a kiss on the grumpy blonde's nose. Rose huffed and added a pout which the newborn found irresistible and soon brought her lips down to kiss her.
"Silly, but you're cute!" Bella finally confirmed as she pulled back, smirking at the narrowed eyes now looking back at her.
"Not!" Rose growled but Bella was unconvinced. "Big bad Rosalie Hale, cute!" The newborn reached out to pinch her mate's cheek, just to add injury to insult of course. She wasn't expecting her wrist to be captured and a rough tongue to lave over the sensitive underside of her wrist, she tried to free herself but gave up as Rose suckled, her fangs grazing the skin and sending shiver through the brunette.
"R-ose," Bella stuttered but that was all she could manage as Rose pierced her flesh and began to suck, her venom spreading through the newborn's body. Bella gasped and collapsed on top of her mate, totally lost in the sensation and Rose purred, wrapping her arm around her, securing the newborn to her body. This was good, Bella was hers. It wasn't particularly sexual but profoundly intimate that Bella would allow her this control over her and she tasted so damn good!
Bella felt her mate's contentment with their positions so didn't struggle, she knew she could come to no harm so relaxed and enjoyed the attention. They drifted like that until Rose's fangs retracted and she released her hold.
"I love you," the blonde whispered, hiding her face in Bella's chestnut hair. It was an open recognition of their new bond and Bella was touched.
"I love you too, Rose," Bella moved so she could see her mate's face. "You are by far the best thing that ever happened to me," a soft kiss then there was silence as they simply stared at one another.
It wasn't until they felt a questing glance from Tanya's chi that they broke apart.
"Shall we go and apologise for the mess?" Bella suggested and Rose nodded, feeling a little bad but knowing it could have been much worse, smiling to herself as she watched her mate's ass as she led the way from their room.
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It wasn't until several hours later the couple appeared downstairs and all the sisters looked up, seeing them hand in hand as they wandered over to their couch. Rose couldn't help but scowl in Irina's direction and Bella was pointedly ignoring Kate. Tanya rolled her eyes.
"Enough!" She growled and launched herself to her feet. "This is a family, what's done is done!" She spoke firmly and looked each of the females present in the eye before moving on to the next. "I will not tolerate any bickering!" She looked pointedly at Rose and Kate as she spoke, both blonde's huffing at her words but declining to comment.
"So, when do I get a go?" Kate queried with a smirk, in direct contradiction to her coven leaders wishes. She wasn't prepared for the glare Rose threw her or the way the young blonde's chi whipped out towards her and Kate literally cowered as she felt from Rose what she had previously felt only from the newborn.
Kate spoke and Rose reacted without thought, her beast roaring to life. Kate scrambled back, genuinely scared and Rose took a step toward her. It wasn't just the ancient's physical form cowering, her beast was also in retreat.
Tanya and Irina looked on in shock as the young blonde towered over their sister, her eyes pitch black and fangs exposed as she snarled. This surpassed any level of dominance they had felt from Bella. Rose was also Alpha?
"Rose." Bella came to stand by her mate, a gentle brush of her fingers over the blonde's cheek and Rose came back to herself, breathing heavily in an attempt to regain control.
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"I want to kill him," Bella growled as her companions approached. "He's a bad man." She stated calmly.
"Like the man in the forest?" Kate questioned to softly for the human to hear.
"Yes." Bella issued a curt response but waited, as though asking permission.