Of Wings And Claws

CHAPTER 16

I wake up as the clock hits the third hour in the morning. I left the light on and I immediately regret that when I open my eyes.

I'm quick on my feet and head to the closet to find some decent clothing for today. A knee length satin dress summons me the moment I open the closet. I moved a little of my  things to this room when Lycidas wasn't present. The chilly morning air brings goosebumps on my skin but I can't bring myself to wear something on top of the dress. I put on the same sneakers from yesterday and then head to the bathroom too wash my face and brush my teeth.

When I come out of the room I immediately notice the guards that stands rigid lining the long hallway. One near my door, one near the steps and a silhouette of another down by Lycidas' door. I also notice that the air is different in the house, it might my paranoia or the fact that the builders were done fixing my mess and everything smells like wood glue and paint.

I pay them no mind and continue down the hall to Lycidas' room.

I give a soft knock and wait for any sound or voice but I'm met with silence. I knock again this time I hear the shuffling of sheets and a low "come in". Does he always just let people in his room at this hour without even asking who it is? Then again it dawns on me that he probably smelled me the moment I stepped out of my room.

His room is dark and I trip on my feet trying to locate where the bed is. "I can't believe you're asleep, I told you we had to get this over and done with before the first rays of the sun hits the forest." I groan as my shoe collides with something hard. "And where were you yesterday?"

He chuckles. "My light, having trouble finding your Lord?"

I freeze. That's when I notice two glowing globes in the dark. Dangerously gold. Like angry hell flames that wants to swallow me whole. Well shit.

"Cat's got your toungue love? Tsk tsk tsk. You know Lycidas' trying to take me away from you, said something about me giving you space, but I don't want to. And after he disturbed me yesterday I'll make sure he's gone for quite some time." Well, double shit. I really don't have time for this. Luic knows that he scares me and I think my fear fuels him to do what he's doing now, waste my precious time.

My heart is now hammering in my chest as if to tell me if I don't drop dead, it will. How do I get out of this one?.

"Well, what Lycidas said is true. I do need some space" if I play my cards right, Lycidas can then do the rest, that is if he doesn't do this on purpose, let him out on me, that is.

Luic hisses, "Space for what love, am I terrorising you? I thought you loved our alone time. Do you not want me anymore, do you love Lycidas over me, would you rather he taste you first?" His voice growing a tad bit cold and louder and I immediately shake my head knowing fully well he can see me perfectly clear in the dark. What is he even talking about, do him and Lycidas debate on who will take me first? That is just sick.

"No my love, that's not what I meant. What I mean is, I need space to prepare, to prepare myself for you. I'm new to this, I haven't been with another ever in my life so I need some time to learn how to pleasure you well when the time comes" I tell him what he wants to hear and he seems to think about it for a moment before answering me.

"Well you were a good girl for not seeking pleasure from another because I would have ripped him to shreds without even touching him" I hear the bed move, thinking that he stood up I take a slow step back.

"Lycidas and I were supposed to go somewhere this morning, can you give him back to me please" Luic terrifies me to the point where I think I need to tell Lycidas to consider therapy, maybe it will bring him and his wolf together, because there is just something about his wolf that doesn't seem right at all.