Phoenix

Chapter 29*Revised*

*mature content*

             Returning to camp was a huge ordeal in itself. It was apparent that there was tension between Lan Wangji and Wei Wuxian. It was making all their interactions stiff. At the third inn they stayed at, Jiang Yanli had enough and locked the two in a room with a barrier that wouldn't release until they resolved their issues. It worked as a truth barrier. No one could leave if they hid anything from the other occupant. It was a genius concept designed by Lan Junjie to help Lan Xichen and his father reconcile enough to work together. Now, she would use it to help her little brother, even if he hated her for it.

             Wei Wuxian looked everywhere in the small room, avoiding Lan Wangji's piercing stare.  "Is Wei Ying tired of this Wangji, or is he no longer desirable to his mate?" Wei Wuxian panicked at the words, trying to reassure Lan Wangji that it was a lie. It was less than effective since he refused to meet the challenging glare directed at him. 

              This was too difficult for him to manage, so he shut his mouth in a tight line and stared forlornly at the ground. He wasn't expecting his patient and in-control mate to bruisingly grab his jaw to force their eye contact. He couldn't breathe, couldn't think. All he could do was look into those golden pools so full of sadness, hurt, longing, and, above all, anger. 

            Wei Wuxian knew he was the cause of those emotions in his beloved's eyes. He felt his walls crumble with guilt.  His selfishness in wanting to keep his distance without explaining was hurting the one person he swore to never hurt. Why was he like this?

             He took a shaky breath, trying to steel himself. He wasn't used to having to talk about his feelings but for Lan Wangji he would try. " Lan Zhan I- Being all Vampire is not good. I'm living off of people's lives right now. It's disgusting......I'm disgusting. You shouldn't touch me. What if I hurt you?! What if I lose control?! What if I taint your energy with my filthy Vampiric energy?! What if my phoenix doesn't come back? I can't be with you. You deserve better. Lan Zhan, I love you, please believe me, but I-"

             A sharp command interrupted the words frantically escaping Wei Wuxian's mouth like a flood. "Undress." Lan Wangji's eyes pierced his commandingly enough that his inner Vampire gave in. With a swallow, he slowly undressed until he stood naked in the middle of the room under Lan Wangji's scrutinizing stare. He shivered but forced himself to stand still as Lan Wangji walked closer to him unhurriedly. Not wanting to get even more nervous, he closed his eyes.

           Soft, warm, callous fingertips touched his chest and glided over his shoulder and to his back, barely touching. His eyes sprang open with the need to have his mate after three months of no real contact. He was about to turn around and grab the man that was now behind him when his mate's cold, smooth voice stilled his movements. "Don't Move." 

           The sound was so commanding his inner Vampire wanted to hide. Lan Wangji was channeling his dragon in his commands.  He could feel those light touches going up his neck and lightly scraping his scalp on the way to his ponytail. His breathing stuttered when Lan Wangji grabbed his hair in a hard fist, pulling their bodies flush together. 

            With a hard pull, Lan Wangji kissed him harshly, allowing his fangs to break through the asking of Wei Wuxian's lips. Wei Wuxian moaned as the coppery flavor filled his mouth as they kissed. He could feel himself harden painfully. Lan Wangji pulled away, making him whimper with need. "Kneel Wei Ying." Without any conscious thought, he collapsed on his knees. His head stung from the pull since his hair was still in his husband's strong hands.

           Lan Wangji released his hold and walked back around, still inspecting him in a detached way. His lips were red from the blood of the kiss earlier, making Wei Wuxian's blood hotter. He watched as Lan Wangji walked to the bed. Slowly undressing himself and folding his clothes carefully before sitting on the bed in all his naked glory. His feet were on the floor. His legs spread enough for Wei Wuxian to see his already erect member.