love that binds me

chapter 31

The entire place was actually decorated in a Christmas theme. Mistle toes that Christopher never failed at kissing me under,

Christmas lights on the stairs, a giant Christmas tree in the ballroom, entrance and outside.

All grandly decorated in bells, angels, lights, stringed popcorn, the whole shindig.

The only one that had presents underneath was the one by the entrance. Apparently Chris wanted to surprise me, but he didn't know i did some shopping of my own.

With the Christmas ball fast approaching it was nerve racking. Chris planned to formally introduce me as his mate. I was scared honestly. Not about the ball but with our relationship moving so fast.

The closer we got, the more Ariel's plan was in effect. I couldn't tell him about it. I would be betraying her. Which obviously i can't do thanks to our bond.

I didn't even have a plan.

These last few weeks Ariel has been harder on my training. When were training without Raheem she has me work on me flying skills and speed.

I've been getting better actually.

I wouldn't ever hurt my Christopher, but i knew Ariel would have a back up plan other than me. If i'd have to, i'll protect him with everything i had.

"Your thinking really hard." Chris kissed my forehead.

"I'm just looking at all of these decorations." i shrugged motioning to the servents still running around with finishing touches.

"Wait until Christmas. Ariel will have the place drowning in the stuff." He grinned.

"I bet." i shook my head and put my arms around his neck.

He pulled my hips to him and leaned down to kiss me. I opened my mouth slightly to deepen the kiss. Our tongues started that intricate dance only they knew.

Chris pressed me against the wall and started trailing kisses down my neck and shoulder. His hands wandered from my hips up my sides then back down lower than before.

I felt the unmistakable feel of his fangs brush against me. Other than him starting our mating that was the only time he ever took blood from me.

"Ariel's looking for you." He murmered.

I sadly moved away from him. Right on time Ariel came down the hall calling my name.

'I hate hiding our bond.' Chris growled in my head.

'Christmas day. I promise.' i thought back.

"I've been looking for you! Come on everyone's in my room." she grabbed my hand and pulled me along.

I gave a sorry glance back to chris. He stuffed his hands in his pockets and ground his teeth.

'mine' he growled into my mind.

It sent a chill so strong through me i thought Ariel would feel it. I wanted nothing more than to run into his arms and let him finish claiming me and i him.

Ariel seemed oblivious to any of this and dragged me along.

Her room was five times the size of my own. Half the floor was probably dedicated to her room.

It was all white and gold. A large canopy bed was the masterpiece of it all with white sheets pooring onto a very comfortable looking bed.

It was as if her room was covered in a white Christmas.

Tali sat on Victorian styled couch, while Amber layed out dress after dress.

"The royal sleep over is tonight." Ariel said giddily.