Black Thorns - Book 1

Chapter 18

Laying alone on Erin's bed, my gaze is on the ceiling. My body is bare, minus the boxers that keep that area concealed. I fully intended to leave so Erin could get some proper sleep and rest, however hearing him wishing me to stay, to hold him? How could I pass up this opportunity?

Exhaling a deep breath, knowing full well I had to remain in control of my thoughts and emotions. Never once have I come across another, who I wished to become intimate with. But then Erin entered my life. Now my desire is nothing more, than to make him moan my name.

"Calm down Drake." Muttering to myself I blink my crimson gaze. Reaching up, I run my hand throughout my black hair. "This feeling is so new to me."

Flickering my gaze to the door, a deep sigh escapes my parted lips. Erin has already been gone from his room for about fifteen minutes now. Sitting up, something on the floor now caught my attention. It was the black rose that Erin dropped.

In a quick motion my body was off the bed, as I bent down to pick up the single flower he loves so much. Removing the dying roses from the vase, only to replace them with the fresh blacked rose.

"As black as my soul." No matter what Erin was to say. Deep down I knew the truth. I was a monster, and I always will remain a monster.

Yet another deep sigh escaped my lips, as I walked over to stand next to his bedroom window. Blinking my deep crimson eyes, I gaze up at the bright moon on display in the dark sky. The night sky was clear, as thousands of stars sparkled brightly. However the only image to enter my mind as I gazed upon them was Erin's smiling face.

"Damn it Drake." Muttering under my breath, my raised hand goes and rests upon the windows glass. It soon turns into a fist as I lean my forehead to the windows frame.

I knew full well what will become of me, if this human were to refuse me in the end. If he decided to not bond his body and soul to mine, as my eternal mate. If Erin did refuse my everlasting love, I already know I wouldn't be able to keep myself away from him. However if my cousins also couldn't keep me from him, then I only have one option left. To end my very existence.

"Drake."

My mind was so lost in my own thoughts I didn't once hear Erin return. Turning around, my back now to the window I see him awkwardly standing outside his room. Only his head peeking around the door. "Erin?"

"Please say you will not laugh." His face was a deep red, as his voice was barely louder than a soft whisper.

"What?" Standing there, I was fully confused on what he was meaning. Why would I laugh? I didn't understand what he was going on about.

"Just please Drake. Promise me you won't laugh."

After silently agreeing with a nod of my head, he finally pushes the door opened fully and steps inside the room. His golden blonde hair was left a mess, clearly he was constantly running his hands throughout it. His face is still a bright red, as he stares intently at the ground before him.

"This is so damn embarrassing." He muttered quietly under his breath. "You..", his green eyes finally flickering up to lock with my own. "You seemed to have me going crazy, and well I can't seem to calm myself, uhh down." As he spoke his face only deepened in it's blush.

"Erin? What are you..." My voice suddenly cuts off, while my eyes travel down his body. Gulping, I feel my heart pound even harder in my chest. Yes Xavier's clothes are baggy on him slightly, but even they can't hide his erection from showing.

"I am mortified." He whispered shyly, once more looking back to the floor of the room.

"Do you want me to leave?" My words left my lips instantly, as I took a tiny step towards him.