He laughed, his hand reached out and stroked her cheek. Her eyes closed against the tender caress. “Easy, like the way you react to my touch. That just can't be bought. No amount of money could pay for such genuine affection.”Her eyes opened and her skin flushed. Embarrassed, she pulled her hands away from him.“A man's money has nothing to do with how you feel about him.”“There's no way you could know this in the short time we've known each other.”“As I said, I'm a good judge of character.” His arm boldly circled her waist and he pulled her against him, “It's not a fling I'm after Elsa,” he said deeply, looking down at her, “I'm a selfish man. I want much more than that.” “What the hell are they doing out there?” Peered through the tinted windows, and saw the couple in an embrace. “Look at him! He's all over her!”Linda glanced out the window squinting in the darkness, she giggled, “Who's all over who?” Lucas stepped up to Elsa and pulled her into his strong embrace. Linda's sm
“I had it commissioned through an artist that specialized in replicas.” He admitted.“…And the house?” Linda used his word to describe the massive structure before them.He chuckled, “A replica of the Castle Caerlaverock in Scotland with some modern adjustments of course.” He'd stayed in the original castle during in the fourteenth century while war waged between England and Scotland. He'd never forgotten the regal beauty it held for him. The castle took almost five years to build and contained ten immaculate bedrooms with adjoining baths, a grand Ballroom, dining room, his study and a massive library that contained rare and ancient books and manuscripts that aren't even known to exist today.Linda laughed “of course.” The limo pulled around to the front stone stairs and an older gentleman that was dressed in a blue overcoat with tails trimmed in gold and a creaseless white shirt with a bowtie opened the door. Jason got out first, then Lucas who took Elsa's hand and helped her out.
Lucas knew that Valear was being generous. Not another could brag about this. Valear took what he wanted and no one questioned him. Lucas bent and kissed the large insignia ring on Valears' boney hand, “You are too kind father.”“You are indeed odd in your ways Lucas” he referred to Elsa. “Contrary to your belief, I do understand your motives. I was in love several times. I am beyond that now.”Lucas grinned, “I don't think Love is beyond anyone's reach, speaking from one dead soul to another.”This brought a gruesome smile to his features, “Quite right Lucas.” Valera's eyes guided toward the ceiling, “I see your protector is entertaining himself.”The noise of the party outside the doors bounced through the room. Only the most sensitive of Vampire's ears could pick up such sounds if they are focused enough. Lucas himself could hear Jason and Tanya. “She's a pest,” Lucas said with annoyance.“I see.” He glanced at Elsa, “A friend of hers?”“I don't trust her.” Lucas nodded in answer
She gave him a sloppy smile and raised herself on her elbows, not the least bit intimidated. “Any nightmare from you ought to be worth having.”Much to his surprise, his humor returned, ”You have no idea, Linda.” He threaded his arms back into his dress jacket, “Now if you excuse me, I seem to remember the very tempting date I left downstairs.” He opened the door, “I seem to have some dreams of my own.” He then left.She collapsed back on his bed throwing an arm over her forehead staring at the canopy that draped over the bed, and found she had difficulty focusing on one spot. “shit.”Jason saw the same brunette from the stairs, watching Lucas closely as he disappeared into his study. His eyes narrowed in suspicion. He should have taken a closer look at her earlier. She was either a fortune-seeking female or by the eagerness on her face, a reporter. He would tell Lucas about her.“Elsa,” he said softly. He placed his hand on her cheek and turned her head to face him, “Elsa.”She stir
It took a moment for her eyes to adjust to the inside of the room. It was dimly lit. Fortunately for her the small desk lamp gave her some perception of the room. Also to her advantage, it was slightly lighter inside the room than outside. The only problem was that the room was quite large and she couldn't see into the corners. She began to think that he'd gone back to the party and was about to climb back down, when a movement caught her eye.Oh this was too good to be true! He was dancing …with a young lady; and rather skillfully at that. She couldn't be more than twenty. Emily took some quick pictures of the couple, and then watched them for a moment. They moved magnificently together, their eyes never leaving each other, moving as one. She felt jealous from the way he was holding and guiding her. When he spun her around and she laughed, Emily thought she would burst from envy. Instead she snapped out of her daze and took a few more pictures. She smiled as she thought of herself a
control your sexual desires. You need me.”She held her hand up, “Listen, that was great sex—okay—fantastic sex—but I think we are from different cultures. Where I come from that doesn't mean your life is…”“Come here.” He interrupted.It was only two words, but it's what was said within them, the images of last night, the ecstasy, her true desires being fulfilled. Despite her lips mouthing the word no, she stepped forward. Her heart hammered in her ears and her breath quickened.His hands threaded through her red curls to the back of her head and he pulled her toward him. Their lips met without hesitation and she felt liquid fire well up in her. She moaned against him. He slipped off her robe without her knowledge, caressing her and teasing her until she thought she would scream with want. Then he stopped. She cried for him to continue.“No, I've made my point.”She stood dumfounded, and then rage stepped in, “you're a pig!” She tried to hit him.He caught her fists, “You are goin
Oh-my-God, she near groaned at the tingling sensation his gentle kisses were doing to her skin. She stood there speechless on wobbly legs, with her face tilted toward him and eyes closed for at least a full two minutes before her lashes fluttered and she remembered where she was and what he wanted to do for her. She gaped at him for a moment, “I can't.” It was said weakly and he knew it.A knowing smile tugged at the corner of his lips, “Allow me to spoil you a little, okay?”“Lucas, it's just….unethical.” oh please don’t smile, I’ll be lost she thought as the corners of his mouth twitched.He laughed, “I assure you it's not. You're just not used to it. Well, you should be, but I found you first.” His expression turned serious again, “I couldn't be more insistent on this Elsa.”“Lucas, do you have any idea what you're asking me? This goes against my principles, my upbringing….everything. It's not fair.” “I'm not expecting anything in exchange. I don't expect you to owe me anything
She went into her room and Linda still hadn't returned. She was thankful in a way, she was exhausted, it was one in the morning and she had classes in the morning. She stared at the pile of boxes and bags with the boutique's labels stamped on them. It would take her a while to put them all away, she would leave it until morning. She stripped off her clothes and crawled into bed without even bothering to put on pajamas. She had a feeling Linda wouldn't be home tonight either. She immediately drifted off to sleep.“That went well,” Jason said from the front seat.“So far,” Lucas answered.“Julian will watch her for the rest of tonight and tomorrow while you rest.”“Excellent.” Lucas sighed and looked out the window, “Let's hope the rest of the week goes this well.”“She's not used to this attention Lucas.”“I know. It may be too much too soon, but I need her to have no reason to turn back. I need her to understand my love for her and have it returned.”“Leave it to you to find the lea
“Who? Me? You can't hold me against my will Mr. Edwards. I have rights and people will be looking for me. Besides, I'm not the one with glowing eyes.” She accused.“Yes you do have rights.” Lucas took Elsa's hand and turned to leave giving Jason a private look as he left.Jason read his meaning, the girl was his.“where are you going? Lucas, Elsa….I'm talking to you!” she yelled as Lucas shut the door.“Are you going to hurt her?”“No, Elsa, there are other ways.” He nearly took her life when she had brought information of Elsa, but he'd since changed his mind, “She is no threat to us.” He led her to his door, opened it, and allowed her to enter first. Elsa noticed that the room looked as though nothing had happened only a few hours ago. The table and chairs by the fire were gone, obviously broken. She shuddered at the images of the fight. She turned and faced Lucas, “Will that…that is…” She didn't know exactly what to call him.“Jack.”“Yes.” She involuntary touched her neck where h
Ted caught up with her halfway down the hall. “Why don't you believe at least one of us?”She stopped and turned to him, “Because Tanya's story is full of holes. She never wanted Elsa near Lucas in the first place. She tried her best to sabotage that date they had the other night and she treated her like crap. Now she has made up this ridiculous story to make him look like a freak. He is a respected, honest businessman and no one has been able to discredit him, professionally or otherwise.” Linda shook her angrily, “She must think we're stupid enough to believe this crazy story or she would have never told us about it.”“You should always believe your friends. Think of how frightened she was of him and how frightened I was when I saw him last night.”“Of course you were. He's quite intimidating, being so wealthy and all. And you did trick his girlfriend into going out with you. I'm sure you would be fit to kill if someone did that to you. Also, Tanya is a good actress.”“What about
“Natie.” Elsa said in greeting, not knowing what else to say. Despite the woman being a brunette, her short cropped hair had blond and auburn streaks throughout. To Elsa, it actually looked pretty good. She was a heavy set woman and when she smiled dimples appeared at the corners of her mouth making her look undeniably cute and trustworthy. “And this is Melody,” she placed her hand on the other woman's shoulder, “She is an expert in fashion.”“Melody.” Elsa greeted still gaping . Melody was a tall, lovely, thin woman, who was evidently no stranger to fashion. There wasn't a wrinkle on her tan slacks, white embroidered blouse, and multicolored scarf that she wore loosely around her neck and draped over her left shoulder and chest.“It's nice to meet you Miss Collins.” She stated genuinely. She turned back to Elsa, “I know they seem like normal staff here on the estate, but Mr. Edwards does not hire simple staff. We all are highly educated.” She reached up and tipped Elsa's mouth
Bob Mathews had been a truck driver for twenty three years. He hadn't a wife or kids, so his job was his life. He had tried the wife thing once, but like everything else in his life, it didn't pan out. The only thing that he stayed with him through his fifty six years, had been his love for the big trucks and the lonely roads. He was definitely a shallow man, who had seen too many bar fights and women who found men that drove the big rigs appealing, but they weren't the kind of women you'd bring home to your ma. He tucked a cigarette in his mouth as his right hand searched for his lighter on the seat. He was singing, rather badly, to an old Willie Nelson tune as he watched the road ahead. A light drizzle made him turn on the wipers. His hand was still searching for his lighter, and out of frustration, he took his eyes off the road and glanced down. He quickly found it and flicked it, causing an eerie glow inside the cab. He released the little red tab causing the flame to extinguish,
Dreadful realization hit her as his words sunk in. He thought she was worthless compared to his mortal pet! She turned and slammed her fists against the wall. He couldn't do this to her. He told her he still cared about her. She could try and make him love her again. No, that was impossible, she saw the way he looked at that woman in his bed. She never thought she could witness that kind of emotion from him. Her features began to change in her turmoil. He didn’t mean it, he was angry, her mind tried to reason and she would prove it, “I could kill her.” Her words had the opposite effect.His eyes flashed instant fury, “Not if you value your life Celeste!” his voice reflected the incredible power he held. Her face registered alarm and she crouched in front of him at his threat, “Could you kill me Lucas?” she hissed through her teeth. “Is she worth it?”He didn't hesitate, “Yes!”“Over here! Over a mortal!”“Yes!” he roared.“You are a fool Lucas, she is mortal!”“Not for much longer, y
She'd never felt such joy at the feeling of his flesh fully against hers. His firm body pressed her into the mattress and she relished the protection of his weight. She could feel his hand down her leg and gently, pulled it up against his waist as he settled between her thighs. His hand then circled down and cupped her bottom, causing her to lift her hips against him. She struggled to catch her breath against the electrifying feeling his hands did to her skin. She needed something from him that she couldn't say or know. He'd awakened an immeasurable desire in her and every inch of her being flared with tingling heat. She gasped loudly as he entered her. He covered her mouth with his bringing her back to their ecstasy. She moaned against him and he began to move within her. She expected pain, but there was none. The feeling was electrifying and it created a hunger in her. She wanted more. She moved underneath him in time with his thrusts. Lucas loved the chase; it was almost his fav
She put her fingertips on his lips, “Then let me stay and maybe something will change on how we feel, and that this is just mere infatuation. Or maybe it will just reinforce how we feel for each other and this is real. Either way, I have to know.”She had a valid point. He knew this was real, because this was new to him and he'd been infatuated many times. This wasn't just infatuation, “I have a dark side Elsa.”“We all do.” “You may not like what you see.”“Impossible.” She breathed.He groaned and for the second time kissed her. She had won.Ted lay in his bed staring wide awake at the blanched plaster ceiling of his dorm room. He was pissed off at Linda for laying the blame at his door about Brad. He fumed about it for the last two hours before he rolled over and succumbed to a restless sleep.When Emily returned to her apartment, she noticed the door had been pried. Without thinking someone could still be in her apartment, she pushed open the door and walked in. She turned on t
Her eyes narrowed, “I have had enough of your insensitivity. It's no wonder Elsa doesn't fall for you. You are rude, sarcastic, and a liar.”He glared back at her, “What is it with you? Why can't you just leave me alone? I have tried to tell you that I'm not interested in you, but you just can't take the hint! You're like that cat that came back. Take a hint! You are a spoiled rich daddy's the girl who cries if she can't get what she wants and you treat your friends like dirt.”Her mouth fell, “Oh! Really! At least my friends have a higher I.Q. then a rock,” She was referring to Dirk by a thrust of her thumb over her shoulder at the door of Deter's, “and I'm not the one who tricks naïve girls into your little love schemes…” He was about to protest, but she refused to let him interrupt, “Give me some credit, how obvious was that with Elsa? At least I'm honest and upfront about the things I want!”He grew angry and seized her by the arms. The only time he ever laid his hands on a woma
“but Lucas, to anyone else it looked…”“…You forget, I'm not everyone else.”She looked at him, “You make this too easy.”“It should be.”She buried her face in her hands and sighed, “See, I don't know how you know all that and all the other things I feel. I've never felt like this before and you're so sure about yourself and how you feel,” She looked at him, “I just don't know how to deal with this.”“There is no need to be afraid.” He pulled her closer to him and left his arms around her, “just go with it. “ he nuzzled the top of her head with his nose, closing his eyes at her exhilarating scent, “And I've never felt this way before either.”She pulled back and looked at him her eyes wide with wonder, “really?”He smiled, in all of her wide-eyed innocence she was very breathtaking. “Really? You don't have to worry. It will take care of itself. ” His hand came up and stroked her soft cheek as she laid his head against his arm.“I hope so.” She murmured.He leaned down and kissed the