Chapter 68:

Thunder rumbled overhead as Erin stoked a fire in the fireplace. The power had gone out and Brigid had gone up to her room leaving Erin and Larten alone in the living room. Larten's leg was still injured but he was able to walk around a little under Erin's watchful gaze. He thought she was being fussy but she had explained to him she didn't want his injury to heal wrong, even if he was a big tough vampire. His mentor, Seba, had once broken his leg on a journey to Vampire Mountain and had to lay up in a cave for quite some time until he healed.

The room lit up briefly from lightning and a large crack of thunder followed. Erin hurried over to where Larten was on the couch and snuggled in close. The vampire wrapped an arm around her and held her in his strong grip.

"Scared?" He smirked.

"Not at all." Erin said as another peal of thunder made her jump.

Erin gave a playful glare as Larten chuckled at her.

Rain lashed against the windows and the fire crackled. The feeling of Erin against him was titillating as always. He wanted to be closer to her. He knew their time together was dwindling and he desperately wished that it wouldn't have to. But he knew better.

"What are you thinking about?" Erin asked entwining her fingers with his.

"It is nothing. I am merely enjoying the fire and company."

"Same." Erin said brushing her lips against his hand. The feeling of her hot breath made Larten's body twitch. Larten rubbed his thumb against her cheek as he brought his lips firmly to hers. He wrestled a hand in her hair, kissed her hard, his tongue forcing her mouth open. Erin melted into the kiss. It felt so good to be with Larten and not under the threat of danger. They were together and safe. Erin knew it wouldn't last forever but in the midst of their kiss, she didn't care. Larten shifted his weight to allow Erin to lay across his chest. He reveled in the feeling of her on top of him and he wanted more, his leg be damned. Their kissing intensified before Erin broke it for air.

"Larten, we-"

"Should go upstairs."

Erin looked down at him in surprise.

"But your leg-"

"Would you prefer Brigid to walk in on us down here?"

"Good point." Erin slid off of Larten so he could stand.

Erin grabbed a candle to light their way and began lighting more candles when they made it to her bedroom. The warm glow made the room feel intimate as the storm raged on. Larten closed the space between them. He held her face as he kissed her slow and sensual. Erin's fingers began to unbutton Larten's shirt running her nails across his chest. This only made Larten hungrier. His fingers found the bottom of her shirt and swiftly removed it, his hot hands ran over her stomach and back causing Erin to moan. Erin broke their kiss pushing him towards the bed. He reached for her but she giggled out of his reach.

"Just watch." She said as she ran her hands down her body.

Larten couldn't stop from grinning in the darkness. Erin turned around, slowly undoing her jeans. She slid them down, Larten's eyes following her every movement. She seductively walked towards him undoing her bra. She tossed it at him and laughed.

"Come here." Larten said.

Erin eased herself onto his lap. His hands greedily massaged her breasts as she leaned her head back letting out a light moan. Larten placed a nipple in his mouth sucking hard making her gasp at his eagerness. She ran her hands through his short hair enjoying the feeling of his mouth on her.

"Lay back." She said, gently pushing Larten to reposition himself on the bed. She straddled him being mindful of his leg. She trailed kisses from his neck to his chest, his skin buzzing from her touch. His breath hitched in his throat when her kisses made their way to the edge of his pants. Erin looked up at him coyly while she undid his pants. His member was throbbing as Erin removed his pants.

"Erin." He pleaded.

"Sssh." Erin said as she breathily ran her lips along his shaft before licking the tip. Larten gasped when she took him in her mouth. He moaned as her tongue swirled and sucked. He was beginning to feel himself come undone and knew he needed to stop her.

"Erin, please-" He gasped.

Erin licked once more before slinking against his body, her breasts grazing his torso. She suddenly found herself on her back with Larten on top of her voraciously kissing her and nipping at her soft skin. His hand reached between her legs slipping her panties off and began to rub her clit. She immediately became wet as Larten continued his ministrations. She held in a cry when Larten slid his fingers into her. She bit her lip as he continued until she couldn't take it anymore.

"Larten." She said breathlessly.

Larten kissed her hard as he positioned himself between her legs and entered her. Erin moaned as she felt the whole of him penetrate her. Larten slowly began moving inside of her at an easy tempo.

"Gods, you feel so good." Larten panted as he increased is tempo.

"Don't stop!" Erin pleaded as Larten pumped inside of her. He could feel himself reaching the brink. Erin moved her hips in rhythm with his as they both reached their climax.

"Erin!" Larten cried out as he reached his peak. Erin clung to him as she clenched around him.

Larten collapsed onto Erin as they panted together. Erin wrapped him in her arms lazily drawing circles on his back. Larten was completely relaxed. He could feel his eyes growing heavy. He rolled onto his back, pulling Erin against him. The room was warm from the candles and the feeling of Erin in his arms was only making it harder for Larten to remain awake. Erin gave him a gentle kiss before laying her head in the crook of his neck. Larten closed his eyes, sighing in contentment as he drifted off to sleep.