Tangled Hearts (From the "Bound By Desire" series)

12. Strange Occurances

After seeing Drina's taxi off outside the restaurant we met at, I dialed the car's phone. "Yes, Ms. Edwards?"
"I'm outside waiting."
"Just picked up Mr. Ryder, ma'am. I'll be on my way." I could hear Damien in the background.
"Well next time, call my office. You are my sister." I heard him say before the call ended. Suddenly, I felt a rag go over my mouth and nose. I struggled, trying to breathe and fight the attack.
"Sh........." I heard, as I inhaled the chloroform. And I passed out, dropping to the sidewalk. When I came to, I was held up by Jared and Victoria.
"Thank goodness. Are you okay, hon?" Victoria asked, while Jared was on the phone.
"No problem, man. Victoria and I have her. She's awake." Damien.
"I-I'm okay now. I feel woozy though."
"It's okay. Damien is headed here." She said, as Jared ended the call.
"He's reporting it to the police." He said, kneeling on the other side of me. "You sure you're okay?" I nodded.
"I just want Damien." I said, washing off my face with water from the plastic bottle Victoria gave me.
"There he is." The car parked and Damien got out, running to me.
"Iris, are you okay?"
"Y-yea. Just a little woozy."
"Let's go home." He said, lifting me and carrying me to the car. Once we were home, he carried me to his room. "Let's get you washed up." He said, carrying me to the shower. When he got me on my feet, the wooziness subsided. He undressed both us. Soon, his smell intoxicated my lungs.
"Mm........." I said, throwing my arms around his neck. "I'm hungry."
"What would you like to eat?" He asked, turning the water on.
"Mm..........you. You smell deliciously se-" His lips met mine, cutting me off. They explored my body as he held my arms above my head. I moaned, as he kissed me, held me, claimed me, owned me. And he was the only one I wanted to love me this way.
"I need you, Iris. I can't lose you. Not now, not ever."
"I love you, Damien. I always will." I said, holding him close.
"Let's wash up and go to sleep." He said, pulling away. He poured soap on my body, rubbing it in all over. He rinsed and dried me off. Putting my underwear and bra on, he handed me one of his t-shirts. He put on underwear and jeans, climbing into bed with me. His skin felt soft, as he held me to him. I fell asleep peacefully in his arms, enjoying the feeling of his embrace.