Outrunning Her Past

Chapter 11

Dean unzipped the back of my dress as we talked. "Well, at least you met two sets of parents tonight. Only three to go," he laughed. "I'd say you won over Xander easily, as well as my mother. Father is a hard-ass and difficult to pinpoint. For all I know he could have just eaten prunes."

Slapping his arm, "Dean! How rude!" I kicked off my heels and started toward the bathroom to change, but Dean sped in front of me, blocking my way. "I need to change."

He gently pulled at the dress, "No, you need to relax, then you need to scream my name." I gasped, and he took the advantage to slam his lips against mine. I reached for his neck as he tugged the dress away. Pulling back he made a sound of approval, "Mmm, you look delicious, my beautiful girl. You should walk around like this more often." I blushed as I realized I only had on a lacy black thong. "Now, what was that promise," he muttered as we moved toward his bed. "Oh yes, screaming." In a flash, I was on top of the bed with Dean poised over me, his eyes drinking in every inch of me. "Where to start, hmmm?"

While I hadn't had sex with any of them, we had gotten more bold in our explorations. Each of them had explained that if we did mate, or have sex it would seal the bond and could cause both persons pain even possible death if we parted. They knew I was still uncertain about everything so we had been careful, but it was getting more and more difficult to stop.

Dean's mouth trailed along my breasts, his tongue flicking at my taut nipple. His hand slid between my legs and I jolted causing his tooth to nick my skin. A welt of thick red blood quickly came to the surface and his eyes turned deep red. "May I?"

I nodded. "I need words, Dani."

"Yes, Dean," I answered, then felt his soft tongue run across the skin. He moaned softly, and my fingers tangled in his hair. "More, please...bite me. I want to know how it feels," I begged.

"If I cross this line, Dani, I'll never want to let you go," he moaned, fingers kneading my skin.

"Then don't. I'm yours, all of yours," I breathed, knowing in the depths of my soul it was true. "I love you."

He let out a ragged breath, "I love you, too." He kept his eyes on mine as his fangs sank into the side of my breast. I cried out, my eyes rolled and my back arched. It didn't hurt, instead, it sent waves of heat and desire straight to my core. Eyes on me, my beloved, Dean said in my mind.

"How," I gasped, watching him drink from me.

My mark. When you're ready to drink from me, you will be able to speak to me this way as well as the others someday. He ripped the thong off and slammed his fingers inside of me, pumping rapidly. Now, scream for me and cum, beautiful.

My fingers dug into his scalp as I screamed his name over and over again until my legs shook uncontrollably. I'm not sure when he stopped drinking, but I remember him placing me under the covers after wiping me clean with a washcloth. He climbed into the bed with me only wearing his boxers and held me against his chest. "I love you, Daniella. I am yours for eternity," he whispered as I fell into the best sleep of my life.

I was running from something or someone. A woman's voice called out to me, then a gnarled hand grabbed me. Her voice was a slithering hiss, "Break the spine, bind the soul, into darkness you shall go." I screamed, trying to pull free but was held tightly.

"Dani!" I continued to thrash and struggle until I realized the voice wasn't hers. "Daniella, wake up now!" Sucking in a harsh breath, I opened my eyes and realized Talon was restraining me as I struggled while the others stared at me with concern. "That's it, baby, just relax. We've got you," he breathed, as a kind of vibration came from his chest. It made me think of a cat's purr as it comforted me. "Can you tell us what just happened?" he asked.

I shook my head, "A dream...I think. The woman, she wouldn't let go of my arms." I held up my arms revealing dark bruises just above my wrists. "What the ?" I look around in confusion. "How?"

Leo stepped closer, "Do they hurt?" I nodded yes. "May I touch them? I might be able to pick up the magic signature." I held out my arms to him and he gently placed the palms of his hands over the bruises. I winced at the contact and he mumbled an apology, then focused. My wrists were engulfed in a shimmery golden light as his magic wrapped around me. It felt warm and tingly, almost like a soft tickle. He frowned, "I can't trace it, but the residue is similar to the block I noticed before. Did the woman say anything in your dream, Dani?"

"Yes, but it's a bit fuzzy. I only caught some of it. She was whispering creepily and said, 'Bind the spine...no that's not it," I groaned in frustration.

"Will you let me try something?" Dean asked. "I can compel you temporarily to remember the details. Since I just recently drank from you, I can still influence your subconscious. This way we get a full recounting and maybe even more than you heard."

"Woah, really? Okay, I guess we can try," I agreed.

"Just lean back against Talon and listen to the sound of his heartbeat. Let your body relax, and your mind drift." His voice was sultry and I could see his blue eyes begin to turn red.

Leo

"Just lean back against Talon and listen to the sound of his heartbeat. Let your body relax, and your mind drift." Dean spoke quietly as Dani's body seemed to melt against Talon. "Close your eyes and see the dream. Tell us what you see."

Dani made a whimpering sound and cringed, "It's dark, no moonlight, and the trees are thick. It smells like something is dead and rotting. I'm scared."

Placing his hand on her chest he spoke again, "You are safe, nothing can harm you. You are watching it like a movie. See yourself and who else is there."

Her fingers curled around Talon's as she continued, "I'm standing in a circle with an old woman. She's hunched over with a black cloak or something over her head and body. It looks ancient and so is she. Her hands are bony and gnarled. I can't make out her face, but her breath smells horrid. She's leaning in and grabbing my arms. I try to pull away but she's so strong. 'Please stop,' I'm begging. 'Break the spine, bind the soul, into darkness you shall go,' she says and I feel like my bones are melting and I scream."

"Good girl," Dean said. "Do you see anything else now?"

A frown creased her brow, "In the dark, there are others here, but I can't see them. They're hidden in dark cloaks, their faces covered and they are staying near the trees. A man whispers, 'I want her gone.' The old woman cackles, 'She already is.'"

"I want you to come back now, beautiful. Listen to the sound of Talon's heartbeat and open those eyes," Dean told her.

Her eyelids fluttered and she gave a shy smile, "Did it work?"

"Like a dream, kitten. Now, let's see if Leo can heal these bruises," Talon grinned.

I took her hands again, letting my magic wind around her arms as she gasped, then giggled, "It tickles."

Flashing a smile, I teased, "Oh sweetie, just wait, that's not all my magic can do." Her cheeks flushed crimson as the others laughed at my comment.

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