Love Bites (Completed)

Chapter 35

"It wasn't a thing I had consciously missed, but having it now reminded me of the joy of it; that drowsy intimacy in which a man's body is accessible to you as your own, the strange shapes and textures of it like a sudden extension of your own limbs."

― Diana Gabaldon, Voyager

Torrin's P.O.V

An expressionless mask covered my face as I let the information process through my slow working brain. They both eyed me suspiciously afraid I might burst into tears, or scream in fury. But I kept my face impassive and unaffected but in reality my brain was going haywire. A chill ran over my spine and through my cheeks, paling my skin as the seconds ticked by. Finally an impatient Crispin interrupted my silent frustration.

"Please say something Baby Girl..." He whispered tucking a strand of hair behind my ear. Many questions swam through my mind as usual.

What happens if we don't do it soon?

Will we have to complete the whole mating process in order for Crispin to mark me?

Will it hurt?

Does that mean I'll become a hybrid the next day or whenever we first complete the manner?

While getting deeper in depth of the several, serious questions my heart beated faster, pounding against my sore rib-cage. I wouldn't doubt Crispin could hear it loud and clear. That's why he was so worried. "What will we have to do?" I questioned hesitantly afraid the answer may slap me right on the face.

Lucas let out and uncomfortable cough before going into business-man-like-mode. "The whole point of this is to heal your back. Even though your incredible healing skills for a human are magnificent...sadly they will not help you in this severe situation. The mark Crispin will give you will have to be in a very heated moment of passion and love. It goes to show that you both are ready to give each other to one another fully and you trust each other with your lives. Given the current circumstances, Crispin had to drink a remedy to bring out his vampire side to sense the vampires that took you."

"How did y-" Crispin interrupted with a raised brow but was immediately cut off himself. "Elder Madrid told me" He replied and soon Crispin settled back into his previous posture.

"Furthermore, his vampire side now craves blood, but just yours alone"

My blood?

He craves my...blood?

Lucas must have seen the incredulous look on my face before he blurted his next words out in a rush. "B-but you'll want to give him your blood. It's the power of Dominance on Crispin's part and Submissive on yours. It will be very pleasurable and he will have to drink from you in the same spot he marked you, preferably at the same time. And afterwards you will do the same...you will grow fangs almost immediately as the venom runs through you and the mark works its magic double time. You will then mark Crispin yourself and drink his blood. Finally you will feel very weak and fatigue. Then...the next morning will be your transformation into a hybrid."

"So we don't have to...-um..uh..yet?" I asked with a blush that secretly rushed to my cheeks which Crispin chuckled at and kissed them both.

"No not yet. That is if you do not wish to. You can do that whenever you both feel you are ready. But until then your bond will only be as half as close until that time comes. It's more common that a couple will go ahead and complete the process but there is no shame in waiting. Either way your circumstances are a great exception." A rush of air gushed through that I didn't know I held in. Truly, I wasn't sure if I was ready for that step yet. I do love Crispin with everything I've got...but I didn't want our first time to be rushed and when I feel the need that I have to. I want it to be on our own time when we are both ready...when I'm ready.