Inescapable Love

Chapter Nine: Finally

Chris was groaning in pain and sweat covered his chest as he attempted to heal. I tried to have hope that he would live, but the chances looked slim. His breath was coming in shallow gasps as he pressed one bloody hand to the gash in his chest, and his eyes were struggling to stay open.

"Chris, you can't die." I whispered as the blood continued to seep out of his wounds.

"I'm sorry Miranda." He whispered back. I took his hand in mine and squeezed it gently, and he opened his eyes to look at me.

"Kiss me." He whispered. I knew he thought he was going to die. I leaned forward and pressed my lips to his. Tears ran down my face and dripped onto his chest, but he didn't care as he kissed me back. I finally broke away and his forehead was creased in concentration.

"Help me up." He said softly.

"Chris I don't know-"

"Just do it." He said as he grit his teeth in pain. I took a deep breath and put my hand around his back as I helped him sit up. Once he was in a sitting position, he closed his eyes and furrowed his eyebrows as his lips parted slightly. I looked down to see that his gash on his chest was slowly healing, and the many other teeth marks on his body were slowly closing up. He grunted in pain as the wounds finally closed up, and I threw my arms around him when he was completely healed.

"Miranda, stay here and don't move." He whispered.

"Huh?" I asked. He shook his head and pressed his lips to mine before he stood up and ran towards the battle, shifting into a giant black wolf when he was halfway there. I surveyed the scene to see that at least four wolves from Adam's pack were laying motionless on the ground, covered in blood and ripped to shreds. My heart pounded faster when I saw two black wolves laying among the bloody pile, and my eyes flickered to Chris. He leapt into the heat of the battle and sunk his teeth into another wolf's neck, snapping his jaws together and breaking his neck. The wolf whined and fell to the ground, and Chris advanced on Adam, his hackles raised as he growled threateningly. Adam looked shocked as he saw that only five of his pack members remained, including himself. Chris's pack still had eight wolves, and they all looked in better shape than Adam's pack. Adam took a hesitant step back, and when Chris snarled at him he tucked his tail between his legs and darted into the woods, his remaining pack members following him. I saw Chris sway on his feet, and then he staggered slightly as he fell to the ground, motionless. I instantly got up and ran over to him, and from the corner of my eye I saw David walking towards me in human form.

"We lost John and William." He muttered sadly.

"What's wrong with Chris?" I asked worriedly.

"He's fine. It just took a lot of strength for him to heal himself and he passed out from exhaustion." David explained. I felt a little better now, but I was still sad about John and William. The rest of the pack seemed to be mourning them. David scooped Chris into his arms and stood up, looking at the rest of the pack.

"Go home." David ordered as he carried Chris towards the trees. I followed him and the rest of the wolves all remained by their two fallen friend's carcasses. I saw Chris's expressionless face as he slept peacefully, and I couldn't help but thank god that he was okay. I didn't think he was going to make it.

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When we finally arrived at Chris's house, David took him inside and went up to his room, placing him gently on the bed.

"He should be awake in a few hours. If he's not just call me." David said as he walked out the door. I slowly shut the bedroom door and made my way over to the bed, observing Chris's face.

"I love you." I whispered as I stared at him. He didn't respond and I crawled into bed next to him, hugging him tightly as I let my tears spill out. I cried into his chest as I slowly drifted off to sleep.

I was suddenly woken up by the feeling of Chris's arms tightening around me, and my eyes fluttered open as he groaned. I looked over at him and his eyes slowly opened as he blinked, trying to figure out where he was.

"Hey." I said softly. A smile ghosted across his lips as he stared at me.

"Hey." He replied.

"David brought you back." I continued as I stared at my hands in my lap.

"I need to get cleaned up." He groaned as he attempted to sit up. He instantly flopped back onto the bed and sighed.

"What?" I asked worriedly, hoping he wasn't hurt.

"I'm still weak. My limbs feel like jello." He complained.

"Well you have to get cleaned up somehow." I said as I glanced at his chest. His chest, arms, and hands were drenched in dried blood, and he sighed in defeat.

"You're right. Just help me get to the bathroom." He mumbled. I helped him slowly get out of bed and he leaned on me heavily to keep his balance as we walked to the bathroom. I finally got him inside and shut the door. He groaned and slid to the floor, clutching his chest.

"What's wrong?" I asked worriedly.

"I healed on the outside but it's taking longer to heal on the inside." He explained softly.

"But you'll be okay, right?" I asked.

"Yeah. After I take a bath I'll be fine." He muttered.

I ran the bath water and then when I was done I looked back at Chris.

"You good?" I asked as I was about to leave the room.

"Don't think so." He said as he attempted to stand. I helped him to his feet and he leaned on the sink as he unbuttoned his jeans and slid them to his ankles. Then he hooked his thumbs in his boxers and looked up at me as he bit his lip. I blushed and looked away as I heard his boxers slide to his ankles with his jeans. He kicked them off and I heard him sigh.

"Help me get in." He said after a minute. My mouth went dry as I hesitantly turned to face him, struggling to keep my eyes above his waist. But it was impossible. He was blessed down there, and it made me throb for him, just seeing him naked.

"Stop staring." He chuckled, and I blushed deeper as I helped him over to the tub. He got in and slid down, hissing in pain. He looked up at me and I was left standing there staring at his naked body and wanting him more than I had ever wanted anyone in my life. I mentally scolded myself.

He's injured you idiot! Leave him alone!

"Miranda." He said softly, causing me to meet his eyes.

"Yeah?" I questioned.

"Get in." He demanded, his brown eyes glinting.

"Huh?" I asked, not completely sure what he had just said. He wanted me to get in? With him? What?

"You heard me." He teased with a smile. I took a deep breath and made him close his eyes as I stripped. Why was I doing this? Did he really have this much of an effect on me?

I slid into the warm bath water, making sure that I wasn't touching Chris.

"Can I open my eyes now?" He whispered.

"No." I said stubbornly. He smirked and his eyes opened anyway, causing me to gasp and blush as I covered my breasts. His hands caught my wrists and pulled my hands away so he could stare.

"It's okay baby." He assured me as he planted a soft kiss on my lips.

"You need to clean up." I reminded him.

"Do it for me." He suggested, leaning back against the wall and putting his arms behind his head. My heart pounded in my chest as his eyes raked over my body, and then I bit my lip as I picked up the warm washcloth and ran it down his chest, wiping away the blood. He closed his eyes as I continued to clean him off, and when I was finally done I was partially convinced he was asleep because of the fact that he was laying so still.

"Done?" He asked, startling me as he opened his eyes. I nodded and he sat up, his hands grabbing my waist as he pulled me closer to him.

"I love you." He said as he kissed my lips softly.

"I love you too." I replied quietly.

Chris drained the tub and stepped out, seeming to have gotten his balance back. I followed him and when I was about to grab a towel his hand caught mine, intertwining our fingers.

"No towel. I wanna try something." He said, pulling me flush against his body. My heart was pounding so hard I was sure he could hear it.

"I said when I got back we could continue where we left off." He whispered as his hands traveled from my back down to my waist. He bit his lip as he placed his hands under my butt and lifted me up, forcing me to wrap my legs around his waist.

I stared into his eyes for a brief second before his lips met mine, and at that point what little will I had to stop him was instantly gone. Obliterated. I wanted him, and only him.

He somehow managed to pull the door open and carry me down the hallway before I felt a soft mattress beneath me. Before I had time to think, he was already on top of me, kissing me senseless.

"Do you want to do this?" He asked, and I felt the tip of his member brush against my clit. My heart beat even faster as I nodded, and at that moment Adam's words came rushing back to me. He's toyed with your emotions...

Was that true? If it was, I didn't care, because I was convinced that I truly loved him.

He intertwined our hands and rested them above my head as he slowly slid himself into me. I let out a little yelp of shock and then squirmed uncomfortably in his arms.

"Am I hurting you?" He asked worriedly. I held back my tears when he slid in deeper, and then shook my head.

"It'll get better." He whispered as he rolled his hips once. I bit my lip to hold back my screams as he thrusted himself into me hard, and I felt an excruciating pain before everything was just gone. I let out a deep breath and his eyes stared into mine. He picked up a steady pace and I moaned softly.

"Better?" He asked. I nodded quickly and he smiled slightly as he continued to pick up the pace, rolling his hips expertly. I moaned louder and clawed at his back as I felt myself building up to explode.

"Chris-" I gasped out.

"Hm?" He grunted as he thrusted himself into me harder.

"I love you." I managed to get out between gasps for breath. He ignored me as he continued to make me build up, and I felt him twitch inside me as his stomach muscles tightened.

"Damn..." He muttered as he twitched uncontrollably inside me. I felt myself release on him at the same time he came inside me, both of us panting heavily as we stilled. He didn't move an inch as he stared down at me.

"I love you too." He replied finally, a smile spreading across his face. He slowly pulled out of me and rolled over, taking me into his arms.

"Go to sleep." He mumbled against my lips. I nodded off against his chest as his arms tightened around me, and then I was dreaming peacefully.