Into The Unknown World

The remaining part of the weekend flew past in a blur; no there wasn’t all sex, although there was quite a bit. But we did a lot of talking, a lot of getting to know each other, and of trying to figure our future. However, that was still a hard one to figure out.

At this point, we both agreed to put that on the back burner while we figured out the other problems; demons. And I was still very curious about Sol, about those markings and about a few other things. As much as I hated it, we had to go back to the real world and figure that out. Oh, and with that, just how we were going to play house. After all, it’s not like I could stay in his house with my smell. And many vampires would catch on to him being there if he stayed in mine. So, that was also put away and we would just sneak moments while we could.

I took my bag out to the car while Grayson locked up and I looked at the cabin, well house. He walked over and cocked a brow, “what?”

“We will be back, right?”

“Yes. Hopefully, many more times.” I shook my head and climbed in, laying my head back. “Are you okay?”

“Yeah, just….something is feeling off in my stomach. I think it’s just nerves, going back to everything and trying to figure out this mess.” He took my hand and started up the SUV, heading us back into town.

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He pulled up to my house and got out, opening the car door for me. I smiled as I took his hand and his eyes drifted over the mark at my neck and I smiled.

“Can I share something?”

“Sure Grayson.” He moved so he leaned by my ear.

“You look even sexier with my mark on your neck.” His lips brushed over it and I shivered under that touch.

“I think you just enjoy seeing that.”

“I won’t deny that. Are you planning on covering it?” I shrugged, knowing that, yes we had to be careful but I was proud to be his too, so I wanted to show that. But I also didn’t need any extra drama either.

“Not if I don’t have to. I know things are going to be odd, but honestly, I don’t care who sees it.”

“My mom included?”

“You would be the one to deal with her, not me.” His eyes narrowed as his hand cupped my cheek.

“Should I pick you up for Richard’s party?” I groaned and made a face, causing him to laugh.

“Yeah, I guess. Do we have to go?’

“Something is telling me we better.” I rolled my eyes, which brought out yet another chuckle. He leaned forward again and gently took my lips, giving me a soft kiss. “I’ll text you later hon.” I nodded and took my bag, walking into the house. I had no choice now; I had to get back into everything and figured what was going in our world.

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The week had flown by, work actually consuming more time than I thought possible, which was both a good and bad thing as I hadn’t had much time to focus on any problems; nor had anything else actually happened either. I had talked to Grayson throughout the week and he was due to arrive any minute at the house to pick me up to go to the party, which I was still not looking forward to. And what sucked to me, I felt like a major storm was coming, that something was going to happen but no idea as to what, or even when. And that was something I had discussed with Grayson, who even said that he felt it too, and that it was making Midnight uneasy.

I sighed as I finished pinning back part of my hair, letting the mark be exposed. Both Grayson and I knew that we needed to be on alert today, not that we weren’t already, but to even begin with, neither of us trusted Richard. I had just finished putting on my earrings when I heard his car come down the drive. I grabbed my bag and quickly made my way outside; I really didn’t need to deal with any of my vampires now.

I lifted a brow as he got out and walked around to the passenger side. I let my eyes trail over him, taking in the navy suit and had to smile; he looked so very yummy. He grinned back, his own eyes trailing over the white dress. I did a turn for him and had to smirk at his low moan.

“Really, Fire, you got to stop wearing heels, you are killing me.” I laughed as I climbed into the SUV. Grayson leaned over and gave me a soft kiss, his eyes dancing. “By the way, your ass looks amazing in this dress.”

“You need to stop checking out my ass.” He laughed as he gave me another kiss and walked around to his side. Once he climbed in, he took off, grabbing my hand as he went.

20 minutes later, we pulled up and we walked in, my hand clutching tightly to his. This was the first time I had been to Richard’s pack, let alone his house, and though I wasn’t the only vampire in attendance, I seemed to be the only one getting quite a few stares, and it was making me very nervous. I glanced around as we followed the crowd into the ball room, not liking this.

“Stop being nervous.”

“They keep staring, why?”

“Because you are Fire, everyone knows you but few see you.” I rolled my eyes at that. I knew he was trying to ease my nerves and I was thankful, but that wasn’t going to help, not now. He slipped his hand away from mine and slid his arm around my waist, drawing me close. And if the marks upon the neck didn’t give it away to what we were, then the sign of his possessiveness did.

“I’ll protect you, you know that,” he whispered. I looked up at him and shook my head.

“Yes, but who will protect you?” He gave me a wink and he lead me even more into the room, but stopped us right before Richard.

“Ah, Fire, Grayson, I’m so happy to see the two of you here.”

“You did invite us, Richard,” Grayson said, offering a smile.

“I did. And it’s nice to see you two together. I wasn’t aware you had acquired a new lover, Grayson.”

“Wasn’t aware that was your business.”

“Come, Richard, they aren’t lovers, can’t you see the marks.” I froze at that voice and slowly turned around, my eyebrow lifted in silent question.

“Hello Mariana.”

“Hello Fire, it’s been ages.”

“I could stand for a few more years, personally.”

“I’m sure.” Her eyes darted from mine to Grayson and back. “Tell me, Fire, what’s it like, having my past lover?” I felt Grayson stiffen beside me and I laid my hand on his arm.

“About as good as you being with mine, I’m sure. Do tell me, though, what’s it like knowing that I will be Grayson’s last lover?”