Blood Luster

Chapter Sixteen

Magnolia woke to find the room nearly pitch black except for the light shining into the room from the crack of the door. The lack of Benjamin's arms wrapped snuggly around her waist brought her feelings of momentary loneliness. She shifted to her side and pulled the phone from her back pocket. The bright light penetrating her eyes had her scrambling to turn the brightness down. Holy shit. It's nine o'clock.

She scrambled from the bed and used the flashlight on her phone and searched for the light switch. After turning the lights on, she walked to the bed and sat on the edge.

Magnolia: Where are you?

Benjamin: Coming now.

After a few minutes Benjamin opened the door and flashed her a warm smile, melting her heart.

"I didn't like waking up alone," she whispered.

"Sorry baby, we had a family meeting and I had to be there."

"Was it about me?"

"Some of it." He walked over and sat beside her.

"Benjamin."

"We discussed how best to keep you safe. There's rumor that you're in danger, some very important people know about you." His brows furrowed slightly.

"Who?" A cold tremor ran through her body.

"The Gallentine's. They're the eldest of our kind."

"Why –What would they want to do with me?" She stood from the bed and began pacing the floor.

He walked to her. "We will keep you safe Magnolia. I would never let anything happen to you."

"You can't promise that."

Without responding, he leaned in and planted a soft kiss on her lips. She pulled him in and arched her back slightly, pushing her body into his. His hands locked under the hem of her shirt and pulled it over her head, forcing their lips apart for a millisecond before they reconnected with unwavering passion. His hands trailed down her back, spreading goosebumps throughout her body. She pulled away from him and gazed into his eyes, willing herself to live in every moment. He kneeled before her and hooked his fingers into the waistband of her panties, pulling down slowly to reveal her bare body.

She heard him suck in a slight breath as she kicked her clothing to the side. His hands wrapped around her waist and pulled her closer to him. He planted soft kisses across her hip bones, simultaneously grabbing her backside. Her fingers coiled through his hair, gripping tightly as a shiver ran through her body— forcing a moan from her lips. He stood, placed his hands on her shoulders, and led her body to the bed.

The back of her legs bumped the bed frame and she laid on the bed. She felt more exposed laying naked in front of him with the dim lights surrounding them than she ever had in the entirety of her life. His gaze moved over her body before he crouched on the edge of the bed. Knots twisted in her stomach when he grabbed her hips and pulled her to the edge of the bed. Her legs draped over his shoulders when he placed delicate kisses on her thighs and teased all around her slit before finally his tongue delved into her warmth.

He began slowly, taking his time. With every slow and meticulous lap, every time his hand slightly grazed the back of her thigh, every low and guttural moan that broke free from his mouth had her dangling on the edge of ecstasy. When she felt his fingers slide into her, it didn't take long for convulsions to spread throughout her body –she free fell into him. His mouth stayed on her until her body was no longer trembling.