Part 10 (1/2)

”Come back inside and join me, I have missed you.” He said this before his lips were placed to mine for a very pa.s.sionate kiss. While he devoured my taste his hands felt for my skin pulling up my black top at the sides. I could feel the night air hit my cold flesh and mixed with the heat from his hands it was like the two elements were fighting against each other. For one long blissful moment I forgot all about the pain.

When he had finished, he picked me up into his arms and walked around the side of the building out of sight from the front entrance. Thank G.o.d because if he had walked back in the club with me like this I would have died with shame!

”Where are you taking me?” I asked, trying to look behind his huge shoulders that were blocking my view.

”Upstairs to the VIP.” He said but I knew this wasn't going to be the conventional way. He looked down at me and smirked as he made his way around to the side of the building.

”Close your eyes.” He said and he bent his knees slightly before launching us both upwards. Thankfully this was when I closed my eyes. I felt us land and opened my eyes to find we were on the balcony outside the VIP area.

”Well that was quicker!” I said trying to pretend I hadn't been as terrified as I had. However he just laughed heartily. He placed me down gently before taking my hand in his and leading me out through the gla.s.s doors. He looked happy, so I didn't want to burst his bubble by telling him I really wasn't up for sitting at his table. But off we went anyway and as usual, we got every Demon/Angel eye in the place staring at us. Draven never cared about this and led me proudly to my seat. There we were met by the same council members who were always at his table.

Ragnar was standing guard as we approached and for the first time he nodded to me and grinned after he did with Draven. I was shocked considering the last thing I had said to him was calling him a jerk. They all stood when they saw their Master was back and with an empty seat by his side he let me sit first. I had a feeling this was the ultimate sign of respect.

I sat and in turn everyone nodded to me. Takes.h.i.+ was back and had fully recovered from Lucius's mental attack. He wore his usual j.a.panese robe but this one was plain black apart from the purple Dragon he had embroidered on his back. Zagan was next to him and looked as scary as ever. I had never seen him in anything but his long black hood that hid most of his face. His long straight white blonde hair hung down and I think he was Sophia's bodyguard but I wasn't sure if there wasn't something more going on with them both, as they seemed to flirt with each other a lot. On the other side was Celina and of course the breathtaking Aurora. She was wearing a black dress that was cut across the chest showing a shameful amount of bust, even if she did have her hair down to cover it. I tried not to look but she caught my expression and smiled like an evil cat!

Draven's eyes didn't leave mine though, so I didn't care. Besides, I was in too much pain to care. Sophia looked happy to see me but as soon as she saw my pale face she knew something was wrong but I just shook my head slightly to warn her not to say anything. I was lucky because Draven missed it, while speaking with his brother. Vincent had nodded to me and I think I blushed but don't think it was visible from my ill looking skin. It had been the first time I had seen him since kissing him. I had said sorry that night but when I got the next opportunity I should really say it again and again, many times over.

Sophia kept eyeing me carefully but she was true to my cause and kept quiet, but then I had a thought, I wondered if she could get me some tablets or at least some more supplies because if I was staying the night, then I really needed more. But how was I going to ask without Draven knowing.

”Keira what would you like to drink?” Draven squeezed my hand bringing me back round from thinking of a way to talk to Sophia.

”Umm, just mineral water please.” I replied and Draven looked concerned with my plain choice but when I didn't convey the reasons he allowed Loz, the waitress to get my drink. I was caught between trying not to show my discomfort and answer the questions I was being asked. Then I decided I would try something new.

”Sophia can you hear me, in your head I mean?” I asked this through my mind and I felt a bit stupid for trying but when she turned at looked at me I was hopeful. She winked when n.o.body was looking. Great! Well this was a start. So I continued, ”Ok right, I am going to try something, can you talk to me in my mind if I let you in?” I waited for a slight response and when Zagan stopped gazing at her she nodded the tiniest amount. So the next thing was for me to try and let her in but I wasn't quite sure how I even blocked them out to begin with. I let my mind wander and opened it up to my side where Sophia sat but this was worse than useless! So I tried another technique, I relaxed my mind and instead of pus.h.i.+ng things out I let everything in, I opened up to the noises around me and listened for anything more. I could hear the hum of conversations behind me and the buzz of humans below. Then some gla.s.ses being put down, someone laughed behind us...Then it hit me I could here Sophia saying over and over ”h.e.l.lo....h.e.l.lO.... can you hear me yet?” I had to try and not giggle but it was so funny because it was her voice but it was in my head! It was weird and amusing at the same time.

”Ok, I can hear you, can you still hear me?”

”Yes I can.” I had to bite my lip to stop myself from smiling but when my water was put in front of me I had a reason to smile so I did, as I thanked Loz.

”This is cool!” I said and she just raised her eyes at me before smiling.

”Ok, so what's wrong with you because no offense but you look like s.h.i.+t!” She even sounded concerned in my mind and this was quite a surreal moment as I had never felt someone else's voice in my head before.

”It's the time of the month and I'm in pain, but don't tell Draven 'cause I don't want him to fuss and worry.” She couldn't hide her frown but n.o.body was looking at us.

”Keira he will find out sooner or later and my guessing is it will be the first. You need to explain you are not well and need to go to bed, you look exhausted!”

”No, please don't say anything, not yet but I do need your help.” She rolled her eyes and then looked down as if to say yes.

”Ok, I'll take that as you will help me. I need painkillers and umm...supplies.” She sat there for a moment to think and Draven had noticed that I hadn't spoken to anyone for a few minutes. I felt his hand on my leg and I almost jumped.

”Are you alright?” His voice blew down onto me and because my mind was open it felt different, more powerful like the first time I had heard it. I closed my eyes for a moment and let it help my cramps. Then I closed my mind back up quickly before he figured it out.

”Yes, I'm fine.” I gave him a smile that he didn't believe but thankfully, he didn't pursue it. Instead he took my hand and brought it to his lips to kiss. I noticed Aurora's eyes bulge slightly at the gesture and I shamefully allowed myself, a smug smile to creep across my lips. Meanwhile Sophia must have come up with something because she leaned over to me and said, ”Oh Keira, you have to see this new dress of mine, it is simply divine. It is made from Italian silk and has a cut across the... oh well it would be better if I just showed you. Brother you don't mind if I borrow Keira for a moment, do you?” It wasn't really a question but more of a statement as she had already stood and was taking my arm. Zagan stood also but she turned to him and a look was all it took for him to get the message.

”What are you up to Sophia?” Draven said in an unhappy tone.

”Just girl stuff which is none of your business.” She said firmly enough to make Draven let go of my hand, which he kissed again before doing so. Then I was being dragged away by Sophia. She looked lovely in her coral halter neck dress that was made from a material that floated around her doll like frame. It swayed as she walked and it was cut short showing off her beautiful legs that looked like they belonged on a shaving advert.

She linked my arm and walked me through the double doors that lead into their vast home. As soon as the doors closed I let out a moan and bent down to try and relieve the growing pain.

”Oh dear, you don't have much luck do you?” Sophia rubbed my back and made large circles with her palm. I stayed like that for a minute before standing back up straight.

”Better?” Was all she said and I nodded.

”Thank you.” She shrugged her shoulders and we carried on down the grand hallway. At the end was Draven's bed chamber and Sophia opened the door for me. Once inside I almost collapsed on the couch.

”I will be back with what you need, do you have a preference?” I told her what I needed and she was out of the door before I could blink. I was finally glad be to be alone and in a horizontal position. I gripped at my stomach hoping this would somehow help but the pain just got worse because I couldn't relax. By the time Sophia came back, I was close to agony. She had some clothes and bless her, some clean underwear.

”Right take these and then sort yourself out but you had better be quick because it won't take long for my brother to get restless.” I knew what she meant. When it came to me doing things without him, he was very suspicious. I swallowed the pills she gave me and went into the bathroom. Once I was finished, I changed into the comfortable black gym pants and new underwear that still held a label and price tag...Wow $150 for a pair of knickers! Oh dear this wasn't a good idea.

I walked back out expecting to see just Sophia but I froze when I saw that Draven was now stood next to her with his arms folded. Sophia looked like she was trying very hard not to giggle at my situation but I just tried to act cool. Ok, so me and the word cool didn't really mesh well, but it didn't mean I couldn't try.

”Why have you changed?” Draven was trying not to be demanding but it clearly took work. He was now looking even better as he had taken off his suit jacket and just had on a crisp white s.h.i.+rt under his waistcoat. His legs looked even longer in his well pressed trousers and all I wanted to do was to expose what was underneath them.

”Well, I will leave you both, Keira shopping tomorrow.” She said and I now knew my price for asking her help, she was going to do the whole dress up the life size human doll thing.

”Shopping?”

”Yeah, you know, the place people go, to buy clothes and stuff and from what I hear someone keeps ripping your clothes, so it is only right that he should get you some new to replace the ones in pieces!” She smiled and it was bad to the bone. Draven shot her a look.

”Thank you Sophia, you really don't understand the concept of prudence do you?” He said in an unimpressed way.

”Glad I could help,” she said before leaving. I was still processing what she had said and wanted to know how the h.e.l.l she knew about my ripped clothes! I let out a sigh and walked over to the bed while Draven stood watching me like I had just done the crazy chicken dance. I was just about to step up to the bed when I felt Draven's arms around me preventing me from going any further.

”Is there something wrong, what did Sophia show you?” Man, can anyone say paranoia?!

”You're getting paranoid, she just showed me her dress and then asked me if I would go shopping with her tomorrow.” The idea made me wince. I didn't love shopping and knowing that Sophia would make a big fuss over the whole expedition didn't help.

”And now?” He asked running his hand down my back, making it respond with pleasure. If it hadn't been bad timing then I would have turned round and jumped on him. So it pained me to say, ”I'm just tired that's all.” As soon as I said this he had me in his arms and placed me in bed like the last few steps would have been too much. What he didn't realise is this just made me want him more.

”Then rest so I can wear you out again.” His lips curved into a s.e.xy grin and he kissed me lightly before making the curtains around the bed move, encasing the frame in thick material. Of course he didn't have to touch them to do this.

”Are you not joining me?” I said not helping the disappointment in my voice. This made him happy. He loved it when I was needy.

”Not yet but soon, now sleep.” He ordered before pulling the last curtain across. Well at least I had got away without him knowing why I was so tired. Maybe my acting skills were getting more convincing. I lay there and let sleep take over the throbbing hurt in my belly knowing it wouldn't be long before Draven would want to know why I didn't want to make love to him and it pained me to know this was the first day we hadn't had s.e.x. I guess I was subconsciously worried that he wouldn't feel the same about me. It wasn't like he was used to human women problems and this was a gross one. I was embarra.s.sed beyond belief and this was one part about being human that I didn't want to share with my Demon Angel boyfriend!

Only a week.....

Chapter 11.

No More Excuses.

I knew I was dreaming but it still carried on. Normally with my dreams, I wake as soon as I realise what it is but with this one it was strange and different. Almost like something I needed to see.

I was outside the Library in town that was close to the campus. It was a sunny day and I could feel the heat on my skin and when I looked up at the sun, my vision went blotchy. I could hear and sense I was there for a reason so I went inside. A soon as I thought it, I didn't even need to open any doors, I was right there by the information desk.