Chapter 58 - To Forget
~~~ Hayden ~~~
My heart twisted in pain as I listened to every word, every cry that came straight out of her soul.
I cannot stand the sight of her being hurt. She is mourning, she has lost too many people at once. Alexis was her best friend and Elena was her sister. The latter is dead for her as well, I know that. And not to mention the crowd of people she tried to save without success, their blood is still smeared on her beautiful face.
My mate is shivering in my arms, holding on to me like there is no tomorrow and I cannot do a single thing to soothe her pain.
I inhale her heavenly scent, I don’t remember the last time I felt so fucking useless. I am angered at myself for the fact that she had to go through that alone.
“Let’s return to the castle, my love! We need to get you cleaned, then you have to eat something and rest.” I cup her face between my hands.
She stares at me with a lost look in her eyes that tugs at my heartstrings, and after a few seconds of consideration, she nods in approval.
“There are people outside waiting to see if you're fine. They were really worried. Do you want to talk to them or should I send them home?”
“I know, I sensed them and I’m grateful for their care, but I’m not up for any sort of discussions. I mind linked my brother to leave with the rest. We’ll hold a funeral for Alexis and her parents tomorrow.”
Tightening my arms around her, I relay. “Due to Elena’s trap, there is a price on your head. We need to be careful on our way back.”
“Landon assured me that my uncle set guards everywhere for us to pass without any issues.”
I sometimes forget that Allaya is well-protected, and that she is strong. Stronger than me even.
“Then let's shape-shift and go!”
~~~ Allaya ~~~
I didn’t shape-shift, I wanted to test my vampire speed. And I didn’t want to ruin the clothes I found at my mother’s tree house. They belonged to her, so they are precious to me.
I ran as my life depended on it, until I felt my lungs burn, not because I was afraid someone was after me, I did it to blow out some steam. To exhaust myself, to torture my body, to try to forget.
Useless. It was useless.
I wished I would have gone home, to my parents, instead of this castle that’s only familiar to me because of my mother’s memories.
But the place I consider home it’s empty, there is no one there. The mother that raised me was taken by the devil himself, assisted by the monster the one I used to call sister, and my adoptive father is gone to gather forces, along with my biological father.
A sarcastic smile breaks on my face, what a messed-up family I got.
‘You are handling it well, I’m proud of you.’ Pandora’s voice in my head offers comfort.
Truth be told, ever since my last birthday, I am never alone. I have my wolf, and I am grateful for that.
‘I like what you think.’ I could feel her smile.
‘Thank you for being there for me!’
‘Always.’
“Allaya, baby, I’ll prepare the bathtub for you.”
Hayden reaches out to kiss my forehead, but I step back, I know my face is dirty. My nostrils are filled with the sickening stench of death, and I’m afraid that water and soap will not be able to wash everything.
A single tear rolls down my face, there is no way I’ll ever forget this day.
“Shhh, my love, I’ll help you take off your clothes. You will feel better after the bath.”
He turns me around, his front facing my back, hot breath caressing the crook of my neck.
“And I’ll make you forget!” He whispers in my hair, slowly starting to unbutton my shirt, his fingers grazing my breasts, making my nipples harden at the touch.
One by one, my clothes drop on the floor. His hands travel from my belly to my breasts and back, and then lower, to my inner thighs and the sensitive spot between them.
My body craves him, begging for the touch of my mate.
He lifts my frame and places me into the tub, the bubbly hot water appeasing my aching muscles. After that, he enters the tub as well, and settles me between his legs, hugging me from behind.
I can feel his hard length pressing against my ass, and I wonder what will happen next.
Soaping his hands with bodywash, his fingers gently trail my skin, washing the filth away. I snuggle in his arms, unable to move. The strength flees my body as the memories of the earlier events invade my mind, tormenting me once again.
Hayden knew I was going to grow weak, and decided to take care of me. My mate knows me better than I know myself.
“Shhh, it will pass.” He murmurs as he moves to my hair, taking shampoo and massaging my head, his hands caressing my scalp having a relaxing effect on my entire body.
I close my eyes and surrender completely to him, to his love and care.
When he finishes cleaning every inch of both our bodies, he gets out of the bathtub, his huge arms lifting me bridal style in the process.
I gaze into his eyes, thinking that I would not be able to breathe, I would not be able to live if I lost him. I can’t imagine myself living in a world where he no longer existed. I simply can’t.
When he finally places my body on the bed, I take his hardened cock in my hand, massaging it up and down, my pussy already dripping wet for him.
“Make love to me, Hayden! I want to feel you inside me! I need you to claim me deep!”
He smirks, his gaze darkens with lust. “I thought you’d never ask.”
His hands part my legs and he pulls himself between them, I spread them wider to welcome his huge frame.
He cups my pussy, rubbing my clit, while running his tongue on my neck. A soft moan escapes my chest, I shiver in pleasure.
“More!” I plead. “I need more!”
He chuckles. “You’re impatient, my love!”
“I just… I need you to fill me with your cock!”
He reaches down to grasp his shaft, and rubs the engorged head against my willing opening, his tease feeling like freaking torture at this point. My self-control snaps, and I grab his ass and pull him closer, his hard member entering me in a go.
I roll my eyes in pleasure when I get him where I craved him from the start. “Ahh! That’s it! Ahhh!”
“I say it again, you’re impatient, my dear mate!”
“Oh, shut up and fuck me already!”
After this point, there is no more restraining. Waves of pleasure are ripping my body as he takes me roughly, claiming me deeper and deeper with every thrust, fucking me senseless, until the room fills with our breathless moans of release.
We make love until all our energy is drained, because tomorrow is a dreadful day, and I’m not looking forward for it to come.