What the future holds (Attn:Therese)

Vaughn had moved much of his things to one of the other rooms in the asylum. Tonight he invited Therese there. It was sparse yet but important things had been set up, such a bed, television and desk. He was told by Antoine that the Alpha could not live in such a tiny apartment it was unseemly or something. Vaughn had laughed at his friend. It would be fine for now. He grew up traveling in a wagon so really this was huge by comparison.

He was no longer concerned about what the pack thought of his infidelity. He had spoken all he was going to say in his own defense. He was not going to hide it. However, he was not going to make Therese the object of public scrutiny either. This 'date', if it could be called one, was on pack grounds but not out in the public eye of the Vyusher. Some time in the near future perhaps the rest of the R'asa here in Nachton would see them together but for now he preferred not to share his time with Therese.

He set out the copy of Blade Runner on top of the television set. His personal collection of movies was rather slim but he thought Therese might find it interesting, at least he hoped so.

Vaughn brought out the ice bucket, the bottle of wine and glasses, setting them on a nightstand. He needed to talk with her about what he had learned from the other pack first. It was his sincere hope that she had a good explanation for her actions and that they could quickly put that discussion behind them and go on to enjoy the evening together.

Stepping out into the common area nearest his room, Vaughn sat on the sofa with a book and awaited Therese's arrival.

Therese 12 years ago
"My attention may be elsewhere."

She confessed. Thérèse made a low soft throaty growl as they finally got clothing out of the way. His questioned earned him another smile and a delicately raised eyebrow. She could answer that question if he wanted.

"I should have thought the answer would be obvious..."

Out of the corner of her eye she could see the pile of discarded clothes she found it reassuring if not beautiful; the mix of masculine and feminine and proof that they were... More academic thoughts left her as she felt his teeth on her collar bone. That brought an immediate and enthusiastic response.

Thérèse kissed, nibbled and otherwise tasted and bit of Vaughn she could reach, lips, jaw, neck, shoulder it didn't matter. His skin was firm and smooth under her lips, the taste and smell of him was intoxicating. She pressed her chest to his relishing the feel of him without any fabric separating them.

Not completely satisfied with those results, her hands which had been slowly and deliberately, almost lazily, exploring him, reacquainting her with his body slid down his back and she grabbed his ass pulling him to her.


"You would have been more than welcome. In fact," She nuzzled his neck again, "you will would be."

As he mused Thérèse echoed his more relaxed mood and curled up next to him. Her head resting half on his shoulder half on his chest and one arm carelessly thrown around him, determined to have him near. She closed her eyes and found it was very easy to picture his fantasy and extremely pleasant to contemplate.

She chuckled lightly.


"You are a romantic, but I think that we might be able to manage that. It is just a matter of sending the entire Pack off for a long weekend."

Thérèse slid on top of him, her arms crossed on Vaughn's chest, her chin propped on her hands. Her hair, which had been neat and tidy was already falling into disarray and spilled over one bare shoulder as she smiled at him.

"So far though, I think we can manage both of these flights of fancy. Don't you?"
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
Vaughn smiled knowingly when Therese said the answer should be obvious to whether or not she wanted him to take any other clothing off. He did nothing more about it for now, content with what he was doing but he appreciated that she was interested in having him naked in the near future.

Therese told him that he would be welcome to surprise her by waiting in her rooms for her should he ever want to do so in the future. Vaughn thought that he just might have to do that, but he'd wait a few days at the very least so that it would be less expected. What he truly wanted was to come home to Therese every night, or to know that she was coming home to him. Soon, he silently promised them both.

She curled up against him as he spoke and Vaughn wrapped his arms around her. "Shhh, that can be our little secret lest people like Antoine start coming up to me and requesting love sonnets." He laughed at the idea that the whole pack needed to leave in order for them to have a quiet romantic weekend to themselves. "I don't think we need to hide that much, just not rub it in their faces just yet." Vaughn brushed his fingers through her hair and added. "I'm not at all ashamed of falling in love with you. I feel sympathy for those hurt by my divorce but I still believe it was for the best. I refuse to hide now that the choice has been made...but I will give them a little time to adjust." He squeezed her tightly for a moment and added. "After that they better get used to seeing us together because I plan for us to be as inseparable as possible." He hoped that she was okay with that. A part of him worried about her being alone with this vampire controlling her, a bigger part of him wanted to spend every waking moment that he could with her and a small part of him worried that he was being too pushy, too quickly.

"Yes, I think we can manage both of them." Vaughn smiled and nuzzled her hair. "Now....where were we?"
Therese 12 years ago
"Mmmmm maybe I'll just use that little tidbit of information for blackmail."

Although, what she'd be blackmailing him for Thérèse wasn't sure. Perhaps another evening alone together. She wasn't too worried, she'd think of some use for the information.

Sighing she did her best not to be frustrated, she understood really she did and was doing her best to be discreet and subtle. After all she wanted the best for the Pack as well, but that didn't mean she didn't want them to be together more openly. Closing her eyes she enjoyed the feel of his hand in her hair.


"I think I may have said something snide about patience to some one recently. I might just have to follow my own advice."

Until then there wasn't much they could do. Although, part of her very much wanted to rush froward, she wanted to make her claim on Vaughn open and obvious. She beamed at his next words.

"Bon. I like the second part of this plan very much. I dislike leaving you... and leaving you alone."

It was almost painful to know she couldn't have him completely just yet. That they had to hide like this. Not to be able to see him every day, not to wake up and have him next to her made Thérèse irritable and lonely. Which was why she didn't plan on leaving him tonight, not unless asked and not unless it was for the good of the Pack.

"I'm not sure that I quite remember..."

Softly she kissed his lips, chin, the base of his throat. Gently she took his arms and pinned his hands over his head as she straddled his chest, careful to keep her heels from gouging either of them. As she looked down at him her expression was calm and composed.

"Perhaps you should remind me."
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
"Hmm, I take a tough stance on terrorists. Zero tolerance I'm afraid." Vaughn shook his head at her when she said she would use the information to blackmail him. "Besides, this is conveniently my room, so unless you're hiding a tiny recorder in..." He glanced down at her remaining clothes. "Those pants then I think I can safely deny all knowledge of your claim."

He raised his eyebrows both at the idea that Therese said something snide, though he did recall her having a sharp wit, and chiding someone to have patience. It was rather frustrating that they both needed to exercise just a little bit more of it. He got through that by telling himself that it was not for very much longer.

Vaughn flashed Therese a brilliant smile when she said that she didn't want to leave him alone. It was very touching that she was concerned about him, especially with all the things that she had to worry about. "Thoughts of you keep me company when you are not able to be around." The grin morphed into something more playfully lecherous as he added. "Though they are much less fun and nearly impossible to kiss."

Therese straddled him, holding his hands above his head and then told him to remind her of what they had been doing. He settled down more comfortably in the bed and smiled at her. "Oh, I don't know. I'm rather fond of this current arrangement."

Chuckling softly, Vaughn asked. "Are you going to have your way with me? Should I call for help?"
Therese 12 years ago
Given that current impressions of her very likely included some very unflattering adjectives Thérèse was forced to admit that his plausible deny-ability was considerably better than hers. Still , just because you were in the weaker position didn't mean you backed down.

"I might like to know what you do to terrorists... but this whole thing about my pants..."

She very much liked this position, being able to study his face and his expression warmed her from the roots of her hair to the tip of her toes. More importantly though, he said he thought of her when she wasn't near. That was more comforting than she thought it would be..

Thérèse smiled some what sheepishly and confessed,


"It is getting too warm to hide in your sweat shirt."

Was that the game he wanted to play? Well, she could oblige him.

"Do you need help? I wouldn't have thought I was that much of a challenge. But... as you say."

If he was going to let her keep control then Thérèse was certainly not going to voluntarily relinquish it. She bent to kiss him her bare breasts only barley grazing his chest. She kissed him deeply, slowly, still holding his arms over his head.

The toe of one shoe ran down his leg as she slid along his body, never releasing her hold on his wrists. Her attention turned to his chest a series of sharp but soft nibbles lead her to one side. Her kisses spiraled around his nipple finally using her teeth to gently tweak it before resting he head on his chest and softly blowing across what she had finished teasing even as her hips shifted suggestively against his.

Carefully and deliberately she repeated the process on the other side, still denying him the use of his hands, although certain he was allowing her to hold him like this.


"Perhaps I am more trouble than I am worth."

She purred, enjoying this game to no end.
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
Vaughn raised his eyebrows. "Yes, about your pants... we might have to do a strip search later, just to be sure you aren't hiding any listening devices in there."

He raised his eyes to her, noticing the sheepish grin, when she confessed that she had worn his sweatshirt, apparently more than the once. Vaughn smiled tenderly, touched that it had meant that much to her. He hoped that it had given her at least a small amount of comfort when he was not able to be there. "I plan on replacing it with myself, hopefully I am more warm weather friendly."

Her teasing voice with its soft French lilt was enough to send a shiver down his back. How often had he heard that voice in his dreams? Sometimes loving, sometimes angry with his choices, always haunting and memorable.

Therese's kiss brought his thoughts back to the moment and he returned the embrace with as much passion as he could manage with his mouth alone, his lips pressed against her's and his tongue explored and tasted. Therese's mouth was sweeter than he remembered and he couldn't seem to get enough.

Watching her through dark lashes, Vaughn still inhaled sharply at those teasing nips to his side despite having some idea of her intention. The teasing tug of her teeth on his nipple earned her a soft growl of approval. He submitted to the repeat of the process on the other side, the reactions pretty much the same, though his desire was certainly growing stronger and his reserve of patience was running out.

Vaughn frowned slightly at her words, even in jest. With a twist of his hips, he rolled them both of over and then settled himself astride her slender body. Capturing both her wrists, Vaughn held them both to his chest and leaned down close. "You are worth any amount of trouble. So I'll hear no more of that." He pressed both her hands above her head and silenced any retort with another fierce kiss.

Leaning back, he smiled. "I believe turn about is fair play." Vaughn looked down and then murmured. "Oh,yes, I remember where I was..." He bent low and took one nipple into his mouth and sucked gently. Teasing it with his tongue, he then sucked a little harder. Vaughn repeated the same attention to the other before leaning back with a satisfied smile. " I believe we're back on the right track. Don't you agree?"
Therese 12 years ago
"Mmmm... that is a creative reason to get in my pants. Is that the only reason?"

She was more than slightly relieved he hadn't laughed at her minor confession. Some evening when she couldn't or simply wouldn't leave her room, it had been her only source of comfort.

"A welcome substitution, to be sure. But it does not mean you are getting it back."

And she might steal a tee shirt just for good measure.

Feeling his restraint and patience was intoxicating. It had been months, literally months since they had been together. She was surprised they hadn't simply torn each other's clothes off and completely dispensed with any preliminaries. She could have, part of her wanted to but Thérèse was all too aware that she had no idea when they would have an evening together again. This one would probably have to last a while.

Even though she had known he could take control back, Thérèse was not entirely prepared for. Finding herself in a more submissive position she opened her mouth to say something, to protest. But Vaughn had other ideas. Her breath caught with that kiss, she returned it blindly, passionately, holding nothing back, wanting only to give.

Finding herself held in the same manner she'd been restraining him was a not at all displeasing. She looked up at him, her expression half teasing, half daring, her body alive with anticipation, craving his touch, but all she could do right now as wait. She'd intended to say something about his sense of fair play when Vaughn's mouth found her breast and then her nipple. Her words turned into a gasp of pleasure.

Slightly more prepared when he traveled to the other side Thérèse arched against him even as both nipples had tightened almost painfully. She growled totally unashamed of her desire for him.


"Oui, very much so... but perhaps we would go farther down the track... just to be sure."

He looked far too calm and far too pleased with himself right now. How could he be so calm?
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
Vaughn appeared deeply thoughtful about his motivations for getting into her pants before giving her a wicked smile in answer. "You know politicians; we'll say anything to get the results we're looking for."

It appeared that his Cardiff Uni shirt was gone for good. At least it found a nice home and was being appreciated. He sighed with feigned resignation and said. "Do you think I could come and visit it once and while?"

Therese's kiss left him wanting more. Vaughn longed to wrap his arms around her, feel her pressed against him. He was plenty eager to go further down the track that he had started on. Of course, he realized that meant letting go of her wrists. Pausing over her, he savored the image of her beneath him before bending down to kiss her deeply. He wanted to make a lasting impression on those lips to mark them as his, along with the rest of her.

Vaughn pulled away with a smile and released her hands. Sliding off the bed, he removed his jeans and boxers, which was all he had left, not having bothered with shoes, knowing they were going to be curling up on his only real piece of furniture.

He helped Therese sit up and slid her legs over the side of the bed. Kneeling on the floor, Vaughn carefully began undoing the buckle on one sandal. He slid the shoe off and set it aside. Looking up at her with a sly grin, remembering very well that she was ticklish, he held her foot in both hands and bent down slowly. Choosing the more saintly path, Vaughn placed a light kiss on her ankle before moving his hands to the other shoe. He felt like the prince in the Cinderella story, kneeling down with a shoe in his hand. Of course, he didn't recall the prince being naked in the children's version and he was taking her shoes off, not putting them on. Did that make him the Anti-Prince?

"So this reminds me. How does one walk on glass slippers anyway? It seems a bit hazardous even for the sake of fashion."
Therese 12 years ago
She didn't say anything but the look Thérèse gave him was pure invitation. She believe anything he said if it got him in her pants. She giggled at his mourning of the sweatshirt.

"Joint custody." She murmured against his lip. "We can raise it together some day."

Thérèse hadn't even thought of trying to slip from his grasp, she trusted Vaughn completely. Her chest rose and fell as she worked to control her breathing. It might, in some situations, been a challenge to his authority but Thérèse couldn't break eye contact.

She hated feeling him moving off her but smiled knowingly as he he undressed. Rolling over on to her side she watched admiring as jeans and boxers were shed.

Willingly she followed his lead, sitting up. She should not have worn shoes tonight, at the very least slip ons, but too late now. Catching the expression on Vaughn's face Thérèse's foot curled up. This was what happened when someone was let in on a deep dark secret. Sighing when he kissed her ankle instead Thérèse flopped back on the mattress with relief.

She trusted him to pin her helpless to a mattress but the threat of tickling was just too much. Thérèse would puzzle that out later.

His question was so absurd, such a nonsequiter that she propped herself back up on her elbows and looked down at him, both bemused and startled.


"I have never tried. Perhaps we can experiment at some point. I'm sure the heels will do wonders for your calves."
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
Vaughn smiled at the thought of join custody for his sweatshirt. He supposed that some day soon it wouldn't matter anyway. It was certainly his hope that she would have easy access to all his clothes, his shower, his bed...

Therese seemed relieved that he chose not to be evil. He wondered if it was true good heartedness or if he was just saving up all the teasing for later.

Raising his eyebrows at her response to his question, Vaughn looked backward at his calves. "Hmm, well that might worth it then." He turned around for her and then looked over his shoulder. "Would they help my ass too? Perhaps I'll start wearing them to press conferences. You know those extra ten pounds the television adds are hard to shake."

He leaned over her, going silent once more as he focused on the buckle of her dress pants. Vaughn marveled that his hands were steady. He wanted her with a passion that burned through him like a raging forest fire, despite what his light banter might suggest. All he could think about was feeling her pressed against him, holding her close as they made love without worrying about how little time they had. Vaughn curled his fingers through the waistbands of both pants and panties and pulled the last bit of Therese's clothing down her long graceful legs. He hummed softly in appreciation, placing a kiss on one bared thigh before climbing once more onto the bed.

Trailing a finger from the hollow of her throat down the center over her chest, over her stomach. He murmured. "You are so beautiful. I could look at you for hours." Vaughn rolled over on top of Therese, tucking his arms beneath her and burying his face in her neck. Vaughn inhaled her warm feminine scent and found it more intoxicating than he remembered. Closing his eyes, he sighed happily before adding. "just not today."
Therese 12 years ago
Thérèse couldn't help it, she giggled. God in heaven she loved that he made her laugh. It wasn't something just anyone was able to do. Laughter was part of love. Still smiling she closed her eyes and savored that thought for a second.

"They will earn you quite a different constituency. But" Stretching a bit she ran her hands down his back and unabashedly grabbed his ass "I don't think it needs any help. But... if you are worried... I can think of a wonderful exercise."

Nearly shaking with desire as he worked the catch on her pants Thérèse lay back, feeling the last of of her clothing gone all she really wanted was to wrap her legs around him and feeling him inside her. That one touch was like a brand as he trailed it over her skin. A wordless guttural sound caught in her throat as she stretched toward him.

His weight felt so good, much better than his sweatshirt she mused., comforting, reassuring but also warm and arousing. Feeling his breath on her neck Thérèse leaned her cheek on his head and ran her hand through his hair. Part of Thérèse wondered how he could bare to look at her at all. She had made so many mistakes, gotten caught in such a bad situation... but she wasn't fool enough to question him. She would simply count herself very lucky.


"I just want to be with you." Graceful fingers trailed down his back making random patterns. "And not just tonight."
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
"Good, then I can lay here and stare at you for hours on some other night in the near future." Vaughn smiled and then added seriously. "I want you to stay also. We need more room than this, at least a little." He debated on whether or not to say anything about what he had already thought along those lines but decided to at least mention it in case she had different ideas. "Antoine and I looked up some small house plans. Ones that a few of us could construct fairly quickly and easily. It would still take a while to be fully livable but... " He raised his head and looked down into Therese's beautiful green eyes. "I was hoping that I wouldn't be moving in alone."

As he lay curled up on top of her, Vaughn's thoughts wandered back to the slender hand that reached out to grab his ass a few moments before. She could do that again any time she liked. He smiled and said. "Now tell me about this exercise you have in mind."

Vaughn squeezed his cheeks together and then relaxed then again, asking. "Does it have some of that?" He then thrust gently with his hips and asked "And perhaps some of this?" He leaned down and gently nibbled on her neck, murmuring softly. "Because if you tell me to do squats then I am going to be sorely disappointed."
Therese 12 years ago
"Flirt." She declared teasing playfully placing a quick kiss on whatever part of him she could reach. "Voyeur. Madman." The little kisses were repeated.

She was going to make a quip about not taking up much room and how they... fit together together to save space when what he was saying hit her. Vaughn was going to give her a heart attack. How much could he possibly cover in one evening?

"No, you won't be. I would love to."

She was afraid to be seen with him even among the Pack. She didn't know if she dare be that bold and brazen. Thérèse, however, refused to ruin the moment by mentioning her fears. It was the thought that counted and it was something she very much wanted. They might have to wait a bit yet but it would happen.

Shelving her doubts she smiled up at him before kissing him softly, sweetly.


"That sounds wonderful you are far too good to me."

And with a flex and a teasing thrust shifted the mood yet again. Without a second thought she arched against him, her hips rubbing against his. Another laugh caught in her throat and she lightly swatted at one of the cheeks she had grabbed.

"No squats. Cardio, lots and lots of cardio."

She again shifted suggestively under him.

"Or you can come running with me..."
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
"We'll talk about the details later. Right now its just talk. We can look at the plans together."

Vaughn smiled at her kisses and was happy that Therese was willing to move in with him despite the swiftness of that request. He supposed she had plenty of time to rethink that decision if necessary, but he hoped to continue to make her happy enough to look forward to the day they had their own home.

He leaned down and nipped her on the shoulder for the swat to the ass. Smiling as he raised himself back up to look at her. "Cardio I think I can manage." Therese mentioned running with her and his expression took on a more lustful tone. "I remember what happened the last time I went running with you...so how could I possibly refuse such an invitation."

Running his hands down her sides, Vaughn asked quietly. "You wouldn't happen to be cold anywhere tonight, would you?" Not waiting for an answer, he continued to glide his hands down the outside of her thighs, over her knees, and then, leading with his thumbs, he gently smoothed his way up the inside of her beautiful legs. Bending down, he followed up with a line of kisses, until his lips were resting lightly against her mound. Humming softly, Vaughn said. "Because I'd love a reason to warm you up again." He slid his tongue inside her cleft and licked delicately, savoring the slippery warmth of her, pushing his own patience while he teased her.
Therese 12 years ago
"Is that a second date?"

She teased. There was no way they would ever be able to have an anniversary, not of their first date any way. Their road had not been straight, or even paved, it was a winding twisting track that, the odds were, no one would ever be able to follow again.

There was a swift intake of breath and Thérèse practically purred in approval at the little nip. Perhaps it was the wolf in her but she enjoyed the back and forth of dominance, even if it was mostly teasing right now.

She blushed bright red when he mentioned their previous run. Honestly she hadn't even thought of that, but knowing he had just made her want him more. As to cardio... well he was giving her heart quite a work out tonight. She loved him, if her heart hadn't popped out of her chest at that realization his offering them a home...

His teasing questing hands took her mind off everything but the immediate. It was probably all the running but her legs were very sensitive. Just feeling his hands, which were not soft bu not overly calloused and rough but something in between, on them especially her knees was arousing if there had been any doubt she wanted him those simple touches would have erased it.

As he teased her with his tongue Thérèse shuddered with undisguised need. It was inhuman what he was doing to her. Her voice was husky even to her own ears.


"Mon Dieu mon amour...s'il vous plait..."

Her legs wrapped around him and her hands buried themselves in his hair. She didn't know how he did this, aroused her so fiercely so shamelessly. Her answer was honest, it couldn't be anything but honest under this torture sweet torture that she would gladly die of but torture nonetheless.

"Nothing is cold... that is impossible with you here."
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
"Mmmhmm" He answered to her question about a second date.

Vaughn paused at the sound of her voice and those beautiful words spoken in French. Then he continued what he had been going, licking and teasing slowly, his hands brushing up along her hips and waist before once more sliding down her thighs.

Finally he leaned back and sat up. "Well, if you're not cold, I guess I have no reason to warm you up." Vaughn looked over at the television. "I suppose we could....watch the movie." He moved as though he were going to get off the bed, leaning over and placing on foot on the floor.

"You know though, perhaps...I will settle for making you warmer anyway." Returning to the bed, he settled himself between her legs, wrapping them around his waist. "You know, even if I were cold, I don't think I would know. Its hard to notice anything else with you around."
No longer teasing, either in words or action, Vaughn slowly slid himself inside her, moaning in pleasure at the warm softness that surrounded him. He bent down close, leaning on his elbows so that he could taste her mouth once again. He kissed her long and tenderly before leaning over to her ear. Whispering, Vaughn said. "I've missed you so much."
Therese 12 years ago
Obligingly, Therese's hips moved. She could't have held still if she'd wanted to the response was primal, pure instinct. his mouth and tounge worked in concert to bring her dangerously close to the edge. She didn't want that, not now. Not yet. Not without Vaughn.

When he let her, just for that moment Therese lay paralized with unfufilled need. Her breathing was ragged and she pulled herself up to tackle him. So help her God if he left her now...

Fortunatly he was teasing. It wasn't something she would encourage but the point was he was back. Therese wrapped her legs around him determined to keep him with her. When he finally entered her Therese moaned. It was perfect. She could not get enough of him and tightened her vaginal muscles around him holding all of him closer.

"Do not leave me."

Not now, not tomorrow not ever. Therese needed him. If it had to be descreetly, hidden, that was fine but she couldn't take another three months like this, alone not knowing.

Of their own accord she slowly began a rythem. Slow savoring deliberate she wanted to strech this out as long as possible. Again she kissed him with such patience and care that she ran out of breath. But that didn't matter only this matted.
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
Therese clinched around him and he gasped softly, unable to not move when she did such things. He rocked slowly within her, picking up the rhythm that she started and moving with it.

"I won't leave you." Vaughn said in a husky whisper. "I plan on being a part of your life from now on."He wanted to protect her, be there for her, come home to her, wake up next to her. Vaughn wanted to plan a life with Therese and grow old together. He never had the chance to look forward to that before, to not be alone. He wanted to share everything, his time, his ambition, his heart and soul with her.

"Right now, I hope that plan didn't involve much sleep..." He leaned down and placed feather light kisses along her collar bone, before capturing his mouth once more with his own. It had been far too long and he had fantasized way too often about having her in his arms again. Vaughn didn't foresee much slumber in their future.

He stopped thinking much about what was to come. The present was far too good to miss. Vaughn moaned softly, as the delicious agony of their slow and steady pace began driving him closer to the edge of his patience. He thrust deeply several times, needing to move just a bit more. He let out a groan that was almost a growl, the increased sensation making it difficult to go back to his slow and steady rhythm but he did with reluctance. Vaughn was determined to make this moment last.
Therese 12 years ago
It wasn't just the physical sensation but to feel him in her, as close as they could possibly get was almost more than Thérèse could stand. If at all possibly she would have taken even more of him.

His words were even more arousing than the feel of him. She knew the difference between the truth and pillow talk and this was truth. God did she need him, she'd needed him for months. Honestly, Thérèse had no idea how she had managed without him this long it was a wonder the mulo's commands hadn't completely destroyed her. She needed him, needed the safe haven he was. She needed him as a partner, a mate, the other half of her.


"I do not need sleep."

She only needed him. Besides, tomorrow was Sunday she didn't have to be awake and alert or the curator of a major museum. She could just be Thérèse.

As he kissed her collar bone her head fell back exposing her throat, showing her trust in him. She never stopped moving with him, her hands never stopped moving trying to memorize the feel of him. His growl sent a shiver through her, right to her core making her want him more and faster. But rather than push for that she reveled in the control he was showing and knowing that he wanted to be with her as much as she wanted to be with him.
Vaughn Emiliano 12 years ago
"Good." Vaughn flashed her a lust filled smile but that was the extent of his witty vocabulary skills at the moment. He then leaned down, burying his face in her neck, breathing in the mix of scent that was uniquely Therese, her body, her soap, her shampoo. It was all so reassuring, reminding him that Therese was here and that he could have her.

He kissed her neck softly and then nibbled lightly on the lobe of her ear. "You're really here..." Vaughn whispered softly next to Therese's ear. A long sigh of relief, escaped him in shuddering pieces, almost a sob. He tightened his arms around her, holding her closer to him, lest she disappear in a puff of smoke.

The thought that this vampire could take her from him brought back the anxiety that Therese might vanish. They had not yet experienced all the wonders of being happy together... it could be taken away, so quickly, like the little baby that he hadn't known existed until after it was murdered.

Vaughn leaned back up so that he could look down in the startlingly green eyes, and he promised. "I won't lose you again." His thoughts lent a sense of immediacy to their actions. Vaughn found he could no longer be patient, not with the thought of losing her. He wanted her as many times as they could fit into the night and every night after that.

With a moan, he increased his rhythm, feeling Therese around him, holding her close as he rocked inside her. Bending down he kissed again, deeply, almost fiercely. He pressed his tongue to her lips, wanting to taste her, know every part of his Therese.