All Chapters of Vampires Don't Give Love Bites: Chapter 21 - Chapter 30

Lily could feel the tension radiating off him in waves, his protective instincts warring with his desire to respect her wishes. She knew this wasn't easy for him, centuries of ingrained behavior fighting against this new, vulnerable connection between them.Without a word, she stepped forward, closing the distance between them. Her arms slipped around his waist as she pressed her cheek against his chest, inhaling his intoxicating scent.His body was rigid for a moment, surprise evident in the slight catch of his breath. Then, slowly, his arms encircled her, one hand splaying across her lower back while the other cradled the nape of her neck.Lily closed her eyes, savouring the feeling of safety and warmth that enveloped her. It was a stark contrast to the danger that lurked just beyond their embrace, a moment of peace in the eye of the storm. Lily murmured against his chest, her voice muffled by the soft fabric of his shirt, "I should go see my mother, prove I'm okay." She pulled bac

The porch light flickered to life as Lily approached her mother's house, casting long shadows across the weathered wooden steps. Before she could even raise her hand to knock, the door swung open, revealing her mother's worried face."Lily!" Her mother exclaimed, pulling her into a tight embrace. The familiar scent of lavender and sage enveloped Lily, momentarily soothing her frayed nerves.As they pulled apart, her mother's nose wrinkled slightly. "You've broken out the masking balm," she observed, her tone a mixture of concern and curiosity.Lily nodded, forcing a casual shrug. "Yeah, I decided it was worth doing if Gideon is loitering around," she explained, the lie tasting bitter on her tongue. "Better safe than sorry, right?"Her mother's eyes narrowed, searching Lily's face for any sign of deception. "Indeed," she murmured, stepping back to allow Lily inside. "Come in, dear. I've just put on some tea."As Lily crossed the threshold, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was wa

"What about..." Lily hesitated, her voice dropping even lower. "What about our connection to the elements? The way we can bend them to our will?"Her mother's eyes glinted with approval. "Yes, that too. It's a fundamental part of who we are, of our power. He needs to know what he's getting into."Lily nodded slowly, her fingers absently tracing patterns on the wooden table. The weight of these secrets pressed down on her, a mix of responsibility and potential freedom swirling in her chest. Lily took a deep breath, the scent of sage and lavender from her mother's kitchen grounding her. "And the prophecy?" she asked, her voice barely above a whisper. "Should I tell him about that too?"Her mother's face grew solemn, the lines around her eyes deepening. "That, my dear, is perhaps the most dangerous secret of all. It could change everything – for him, for us, for the entire supernatural world."Lily's fingers tightened around her mug of tea, the warmth seeping into her skin a stark contr

The weight of her mother's words settled over Lily like a heavy cloak. She closed her eyes, imagining the intensity of such a connection with Caspian. It was terrifying and exhilarating all at once. Lily's fingers traced the delicate patterns on her teacup, her mind whirling with possibilities. The warmth of the ceramic grounded her as she processed her mother's warnings. She took a deep breath, inhaling the comforting scent of chamomile that hung in the air between them."Is that on a one-off or... regular that it's a concern?" Lily asked, her voice barely above a whisper. She couldn't quite meet her mother's gaze, afraid of what she might see there.Her mother's eyebrow arched, a knowing look crossing her face. The silence stretched between them, thick with unspoken implications. Lily felt her cheeks flush, the heat creeping up her neck.Finally, her mother spoke, her tone measured and careful. "When it's regular, Lily. That's when the true dangers arise."Lily's mind raced, imagin

The key scraped in the lock as Lily pushed open the door to her flat, the familiar scent of home washing over her. She flicked on the lights, casting a warm glow over the cozy space filled with an eclectic mix of modern furnishings and mystical artifacts."Living room's that way," she said, gesturing vaguely as she made her way to the kitchen. "Make yourselves comfortable. Or as comfortable as you can, given the circumstances. Don’t kill each other whilst my back is turned."Lily's hands trembled slightly as she reached for the whiskey bottle, the weight of the impending conversation settling in her chest. She paused, eyeing the amber liquid before grabbing the entire bottle and three glasses."Screw it," she muttered under her breath. "We're going to need more than just a splash each."As she entered the living room, she found Caspian and her mother seated at opposite ends of the sofa, the tension between them palpable. Caspian's silver eyes flickered to her, a mix of concern and cur