AmiaWhen I woke up hours later, there was a table of fruits, juice, and dinner. I reached for Levi, but found a cold empty bed. My heart dropped and I sat up quickly. Looking around the room, I found him sitting on the couch across from the fireplace. If I hadn’t known him all of my life, I wouldn’t have seen anything but him relaxing. There was nothing that gave him away, nothing except his eyebrows at least. The dip in them told me that he was thinking of something unpleasant, something that made him unhappy.The need to touch him, comfort him had me moving. Throwing my feet off to the side of the bed, I got up and walked toward him. He turned his head and watched me as he approached. His brown eyes bore into my soul, but darkened as they lowered down my body. Following his gaze, I realized I wore nothing but his shirt that hung open at my sides. My cheeks warmed, not from embarrassment, not from shame, but from shyness. It would be pointless to be embarrassed in front of Levi now,
The silence in the room was loud and the intensity was palpable as his words registered. The flames from the fireplace cast shadows along the room, but all I could think about was that this had to be a joke. I blinked and turned my head to the side so I could get a better look at him. Beautiful brown eyes turned and stared back, an unyielding truth in them. I shook my head and chuckled. This was absurd.There was no way Levi was a vampire. It was impossible. If anyone should have known that he was hiding something this big, I would know. No, he couldn’t be a vampire. He couldn’t be anything but what I’ve always known him as. Because if this was true, Levi had been lying to me his entire life. Levi was the one person I had who had never lied to me. He was the one solid thing in my life. He was the one person I could always depend on.Even during the time we weren’t talking, I knew without a doubt that if I needed to, I could talk to him. What stopped me was the insecure thoughts I had.
I hated feeling like I was losing my best friend. Tears filled my eyes again and I failed to keep them from escaping. A stray tear rolled down my cheek, his eyes zeroed in and he leaned down until his lips pressed close to my own. His lips kissed the tear before he wiped it away with his thumb.“I’m Levi, the same guy you’ve known since we were both in diapers. Always have been, always will be,” he whispered.“No, you’re Levi, the ass,” I choked.“I’m yours and that’s what matters. I promised you that I would be whatever you needed. Be that an ass, your friend, or more. My selfishness… allowed me to hope for more and… I’m sorry if you regret what’s happened this weekend, but I don’t. I don’t regret a second of it. I’d do it again if given the chance,” Levi murmured.My lip trembled as I realized how much I’ve fallen for him and how impossible it was for us. Vampires and werewolves did not mix, they barely fraternized with each other. Mating? That wasn’t and wouldn’t be a possibility f
My body warmed at the thought of his lips on mine, but I needed to keep my wits about me. I closed my eyes and told my lady bits to chill out. This weekend has brought a whirlwind of change and I’m surprised that I’m not freaking out yet, or maybe that’s what this is. Yeah, maybe it hasn’t kicked in yet, and maybe, just maybe I’m taking this out on Levi when I have no right. What else could I do though? I still had… prior engagements I needed to clear up, I was leaving tomorrow with Andrius, and thinking about kissing Levi right now.What was wrong with me?Maybe I wanted us to fight, maybe I was waiting for something to get mad at him about, so I could avoid feeling guilty when I left him tomorrow. I swallowed as I watched Levi lean in closer. Deep down, I wanted to cancel on Andrius and see where Levi and I can go. I want to explore what we could be, but apart of me is scared. Not of Levi, but of what it meant, what we would mean. Was I worrying for nothing? Had it already begun? I
I should feel guilty after everything went down at Levi’s house last night, yesterday, and the night before. I laugh out loud and shake my head. I should, but I just can’t find it in me to be. I don’t if that makes me the shittiest person in the world, or if that just makes me the woman who’s done with everything that doesn’t do me any good. Dylan. I mean Dylan. I’ll go with the latter. A sigh falls from my lips as I think about the weekend I’d spent with him. It was just… everything was so good, so pure, so heart warming and pussy throbbing. There was something about soft caresses, stolen kisses, our bodies as they rubbed against each other, and the way I fell apart around his tongue last night that made my heart beat fast and my cheeks warm. Goddess, his kisses are the sweetest Goddess-damned hottest thing. They remind me of hot chocolate, warm and sweet at the same time, but if taken too quickly can burn. I bite on my lip as I think of the things we did yesterday. I like burning fo
Dylan’s words echoed in my head and I clenched my fists as he glared at Levi. I hated how easily dismissed me and it only proved how little he thought of me. My thoughts, my feelings, my side of things never mattered to him. Levi and I weren’t dry humping. I looked down to where Levi’s arm wrapped around my waist and his hand gripped my hip. We were very close and on school grounds. We were definitely attracting the attention of the students rushing to get to class. “Ami already told you what I am,” Levi said through gritted teeth. “I didn’t ask what the bitch said, I asked what the fuck you are,” Dylan growled. His eyes flashed yellow and I couldn’t believe he was risking himself here. I looked around and people were staring and whispering as they walked past. Dylan’s grip on my arm tightened the longer Levi failed to answer him. His claws extended and I bit back a whimper as they pierced skin. My best friend shook with anger from behind me and I lifted my chin to look up at him. I
Time stands still as the bell rings and as I glance around, I realize it’s empty. Everyone’s in class now and we’re out here alone. I’m not afraid of Dylan, I’m afraid of what could happen out here without the security of prying eyes to stop them from attacking each other. Dylan’s all seeing gaze watches me and I can see him tuck his anger away. I’ve known him long enough to know that he plans on addressing the issue of me letting another man touch me. “I don’t know what he told you Amia but you know as much as I do that you need me. You’re nothing without me. You’re not seeing straight. What you’ve done is a crime and I would hate to see you labeled as a traitor. No, you’re not in your right mind, but you’re important to me. I’ll ignore this misstep because… I’m… a forgiving man and I can see that you’ve been led astray by this… this monster. He just wants to fuck you. How could my innocent Amia know any better,” Dylan cooed. He didn’t so much as look at Levi as he stared at me. I c
The air was palpable as I watched Levi’s eyes flash from red to brown and for a split second, I worried he would crush Dylan’s throat. When his hands loosened from around his neck, I let out a relieved breath and my body relaxed. I slumped against him and thanked the Goddess I was able to reach him before he could do anything he might regret. Arms wrapped around me and I looked up into warm brown eyes. He leaned down and pressed a kiss to my forehead.“What am I going to do with you?” Levi whispered.“Thanks for not killing him,” I murmured as a smile spread across my face.“Mm.. don’t. I’m still contemplating it,” he murmured.“He isn’t worth it Levi. Come no, let’s go,” I said.Levi’s arms loosened and began to fall away from my body as we readied to get up. I cried out as my head was yanked back and pain pricked my scalp. Levi’s arms pulled me in. Dylan’s grip on my hair was strong, but Levi’s was stronger. Everything happened at once. Levi growled viciously as he jerked forward so