Part 15 (1/2)

”I don't have a problem protecting you. It is a great honour for my master to have chosen me.” He said calmly.

”Then what is wrong? One minute you like me and the next you seem frustrated with me.” I was determined to get to the bottom of it and if he was going to keep being my bodyguard then he needed to trust me.

”It is not you I am frustrated with.” The way he said it answered my question, it wasn't me, it was him.

”Why?” I said softly but he just turned and looked thoughtfully out of his side window before answering.

”It is because you remind me of someone from my past.” This stunned me into not asking more. It wasn't my place to pry into his past and more than ever I wished I hadn't pushed for it. So I tried my usual trick and told him a very lame joke.

”Ok, I have one for you, why is there no aspirin in the jungle?” He turned to face me like I was having an episode.

”I do not understand the question, do you need an aspirin?” Ok what was with Demons and jokes!

”It's a joke, so you say ”I don't know, why is there no aspirin in the jungle?”” He didn't, he just nodded for me to continue.

”Because the parrots ate them all! ....get it? para-ceta-mol.” I said repeating it slowly and then I could almost hear the cogs turning as he finally got it and the car started to shake under his laughter. Again it sounded like a bull about to charge. I couldn't help but laugh along with him. He was still making grunting noises when I pulled into a parking s.p.a.ce.

Once inside the store I started to wiz around the aisles like it was a challenge and I only stopped when I couldn't find the aisle that held the dry herbs and spices. I found an a.s.sistant wearing a bright green top and patted him on the shoulder.

”Excuse me can you show me where the herbs are?” At first when he turned round he had a kind face and was an older guy but then it quickly changed into something from my nightmares....

His eyes were the first part to change when a red ring appeared around the iris, which got wider as my fear grew. I started to back up into some cans on the shelf but he just got closer. Then his face changed completely into the handsome but terrifying face of Lucius and I gasped.

”Can I help you my Keira?” He said in a chilling voice that was followed by an even more chilling smile. His fangs hung over his curved lips. I closed my eyes and shook my head.

”You're not real, you're not real!” I said over and over until his laughing stopped. I felt his hand on my arm and I let out a cry.

”Hey there, are you alright miss?” I opened my eyes to see the kind face of the old guy looking concerned. It took me a moment to pull myself together enough to form words.

”Umm yes sorry, I thought... I saw... something.” I stammered out and before he could touch me again, I walked away from him as he was still asking me what I needed. I kept on wanting to be sick from the sight that wouldn't leave my infected mind. It was his voice, I could hear it over and over, 'My Keira' he had called me as if I was his! I wiped away a stray tear as I continued around the store like I was lost. I leaned over my trolley to get my breath when I heard a familiar voice.

”Kazzy?” RJ's voice rang down the aisle and I looked up to see a bright pink head bobbing down towards me.

”RJ, hey!” I said, trying to sound my usual self.

”Hey, oh man, you look pale, well I mean, even more pale than usual. You ok?” She did look concerned bless her and I felt like hugging her for the comfort she brought me.

”I'm fine, well you know it's the time.” I said rolling my eyes and then she started nodding the way girls always did. It was the one thing that united us all.

”Well that sucks, especially with having your boyfriend.” She let out a naughty laugh and I couldn't help but join in.

”So, you back in college Monday?” She asked as she followed me down the aisles.

”Yeah, but I have so much catching up to do. Oh, should I pick you up same time?”

”Yes please, I missed your car...of course I've missed you too.” She nudged me and we both smiled. She continued to follow me round until I finished and I was more than glad about it. She was like a Goth angel coming to my rescue and I wanted to kiss her for it. I lost track of time as we chatted but her funky spiked watch told me it was nearly six.

”Oh c.r.a.p, I have to go but it was great catching up. Oh and RJ, I have someone I want you to meet next Sat.u.r.day but I will explain more on Monday.” This had her nearly running after me to find out but I just waved and walked over to the cas.h.i.+er. I couldn't help but feel instantly safer when I saw Ragnar by my car and next time I wouldn't stop him from following me round the store. Not now I knew that not even grocery shopping was safe!

Ragnar could tell something was wrong as I didn't speak the whole way home, the only time words pa.s.sed my lips was when I thanked him for carrying my bags into the kitchen. He looked like he wanted to ask what was wrong but stopped himself. I tried to concentrate on other things but every now and again my mind would wander back to Lucius's face and I knew this is what he would want so, with that in mind, I clicked on the kettle ready for a cup of tea and went to work on tonight's meal.

By the time Libby and Frank came back the house smelled of herbs and spices as thanks to RJ, I had found them.

”Mmm... something smells good.” She said as she parked herself down on the kitchen chair.

”How was it?” I asked but she just let out a sigh which said it all.

”That bad?”

”Worse, I just want Frank to sell the place but he won't because of the promise he made to his uncle.” She whispered this last part as now Frank was walking through the door.

”Mmm Kazzy that smells d.a.m.n good, what is it?” I smiled at him before saying, ”Well it's a surprise but I hope you like spicy food cause it's a hot one.” I smirked to myself wondering what Draven would make of it, well Sophia had said he liked his food hot...ok she didn't exactly specify that she meant his food, but considering s.e.x was off the menu I gathered she was referring to what he likes to eat. I saw Libby's face and knew she wasn't as brave when it came to spices, so I added, ”Don't worry, I also made a mild one.” At this she got up and kissed me before grabbing an open bottle of wine from the fridge and pouring me a big gla.s.s and I was more than grateful for it, she then poured herself a baby safe gla.s.s of OJ.

I told Libby about my shopping trip with Sophia and she was nearly in tears with laughter at my reconstruction of the day. She made me show her all I had bought and was impressed that some tops were actual colours rather than just shades. However, her eyes nearly popped out when I showed her my star buy. She ooo'd and ahhh'd over the satin material of the corset and asked me when I was planning on wearing it. I had given it a lot of thought when I bought it and knew that I would wear it for the first time we could make love again.

I decided that I would wear it under my work clothes and not tell him when my body was ready again but just surprise him. I would tell him that I was tired and hope he wouldn't follow me back to his room. Then I would wait for him to find me lying on his bed in some seductive pose and hope that I wouldn't be wearing it for much longer after that. I giggled to myself and Libby raised her eyebrows.

”Forget it, I don't want to know!” She said quickly before starting to laugh with me.

Everything was ready and because Libby loved it so much I made my famous chocolate cake while the chicken had been marinating. Now the meal bubbled away and all that needed to be cooked was the rice. I don't know why but I found myself playing nervously at my gloves waiting for the time to tick to eight. I missed him so much it was like a hole that only he could fill. Then I heard it and bit down on my bottom lip at the sound of the knock at the door. I ran to it like an excited child saying, ”It's ok, I've got it!” Libby just grinned at my enthusiasm to get to the door quicker than my legs could take me. I even skidded round the corner as my feet slid on the wooden floor. I steadied myself on the table by the door and took a deep breath before opening the door to the most handsome face I had ever seen...

My gorgeous boyfriend.

Chapter 16.

Dinner, Human Style!

Draven stood on my front porch like the world's most perfect date. His tall frame was clothed in a casual long sleeved black cotton T s.h.i.+rt, which showed his extensive amount of muscle underneath. His long strong legs wore dark designer jeans that looked made for him and for all I knew they had been! He looked well groomed with his hair back and his soft olive skin shaved.

I couldn't help the great big grin that was plastered on my face at the sight of those lush deep eyes that looked just as happy to see me. I bit my lip at the naughty thoughts that came running through my mind at just the sight of him and then it tripled the feelings when he winked at me. He was about to speak but I didn't let him, instead I just pulled his face down to mine and crushed my mouth to his for a very intense kiss, which by the end, had me near panting.

”I take it you missed me?” He said over my lips before pulling away. I opened my eyes to find him smiling a confident smile. I just nodded and said, ”Maybe.” This made him laugh.

”Oh really... only maybe?” He then placed his warm hand at the base of my back and pulled up my top to get to my skin, which he knew was a major weak spot (Along with everywhere else he touched!) I let out I quiet moan and he laughed again.

”Mmm... I didn't think so.” He said being c.o.c.ky.

”That's not fair! And anyway, didn't you miss me?” I asked before putting my head down as I went all shy with the question I asked. His fingers found the underneath of my chin and pushed my face up to meet his black, serious eyes.

”Always!” He said sincerely before picking me up by the waist to kiss me once more.

”Did you enjoy your shopping trip with my sister?” He asked once my feet came back in contact with the porch.

”It was interesting.” I replied trying to hold my features in place from giving away all that I had learnt.

”Sophia described it as both fun and frustrating, considering you were stubborn enough to use only your own money.” He was trying to hide his smile and be serious but he was failing miserably.