Dark

by Erika Phillips

  Jazmine was the first to break their intense gaze, turning her attention back to the crowd that had swarmed in front of her. Shane was the first one to speak as he silenced the group with a wave of his hand. “You’ve all been called upon here today, for one reason and one reason only. Many of you know that by coming here you have pledged your loyalty to Christian and Jazmine, who stand in front of you.” Shane looked around at the massive crowd, his voice loud and strong.

  “You understand the risks as we prepare to battle with one common enemy, Thane!” he declared.

  “I’ll not blame anyone if they choose to leave after today. This fight will not be easy and many of us will die but remember your death will not be in vain. We must now stand as one. We’ll not let Thane rule us now or ever. His beliefs are not ours, and we’ll fight until the death to show him this!” Shane cried, the cheers and hollers from the vampires and witches surrounding him grew louder and louder.

  Jazmine watched in awe, she was not sure at the moment if they were here because of their love for them or only because of their pure hatred of Thane. She looked over the crowd and hardly recognized any of the faces. But Shane seemed to know them all as they came up to him, patting him on the back, hugging him and pledging their loyalty.

  Christian remained silent next to her, still grasping her hand tightly, and his eyes gazing over the mass amount of people in the room. Jazmine tried to read his thoughts, but it was like trying to break through a brick wall. She wondered if this was truly what he wanted. All these people here, fighting for them to rule them all. Or if he felt like he was just a pawn in someone’s game like she felt she was.

  As the thoughts and questions raced through her brain, a man approached Christian. His face somber as he came closer, he merely held out his hand. Christian released his grasp of Jazmine’s and wrapped the man’s hand in his as the man bowed, offering his alliance. Christian said nothing. When the man stood up, the crowd’s attention seemed to turn to them as one after another everyone came forward and made the same motion as the first person that approached them.

  Christian stood motionless in front of them all, his facial expression the same as he recognized them all by name and accepted their allegiance. Jazmine stood next to him, wanting to flee, but knowing she should not.

  She wished that somehow this could all end and she and Christian could just walk away. That they could leave this place, this battle, and never look back. She wished that they could live out the rest of their existence together away from all the fighting. She never wanted any of this. She never wanted anyone to bow to her or to see her as their Queen. She had no appetite to rule anyone, not like Thane had. That was partly why she clung to other vampires in her clan, or why she had been attracted to John.

  As she watched Christian she wondered for a split second if she had made the right choice in him. She worried that the power would consume him, like it had with Thane. That he would one day change. She had seen firsthand how power can change a person, making them want more, never getting enough.

  Jazmine looked around for a way to escape the room. She needed time to think, to process everything she was witnessing. She needed to be alone. Then it happened, her moment, she saw a small door out of the corner of her eye open. A few people had left the room, already. All eyes seemed to be on Shane and Christian as they both eased deeper into the crowd.

  Jazmine took her chance to steal away like a thief in the night. She slipped past people as they continued to huddle in groups, having their own private conversations. No one paid attention to her as she crept through the door, out of the room into a dark, long hallway.

  Once she was free of the suffocating gathering, she took a deep breath in and exhaled. Trying to steady her mind. She had no idea where she was or where she was going, but it did not matter in the moment. All Jazmine wanted was to put as much space and distance between her and the crowd. She needed a space to think and process everything that had just transpired.

  Jazmine walked slowly down the dimly, lit hallway, searching for a door that may lead to a place to hide for a few hours. The hall was long and after a few moments, she came upon an area with multiple doors. Jazmine assumed they were the sleeping corridors of some of the guests in attendance here. She lightly placed her hand over the doorknobs as she continued to trail down the hall.

  Letting her senses take over and be her guide. Jazmine closed her eyes waiting for something or someone to call out to her. After touching the fifth door, she came to a stop. Turning the knob, she slowly opened the door and entered the room. Jazmine peered to her left and then her right as she walked in and closed the door quietly behind her. The moment she stepped foot into the room, she could feel the energy. She knew instantly whose room this was.

  “Celeste,” Jazmine called out into the dark room.

  A shadow of a person came out of the dark, stepping right in front of her. Jazmine could feel the warm breath upon her face, her eyes, her lips. The intoxicating smell of roses engulfed her sense of smell, enticing her. The room was pitch black, but Jazmine could still make out the sleek form of Celeste’s body in front of her. She could feel the sexual desire Celeste still had for her. She had sensed it in that room and now standing within centimeters of her, the feeling of need and desire overwhelmed her body.

  Jazmine reached a hand out to caress her cheek, when Celeste grabbed it in mid-air and kept it from touching her delicate skin. The feel of Celeste touching her made her jump, electricity running through her veins, sending a warm feeling all over her body. Jazmine longed to feel Celeste touch her like she once used to. The thought of intimately stroking her, made Jazmine blush.

  As they stood together in silence, Celeste still holding on to Jazmine’s wrist, the darkness in the room began to fade and Jazmine was able to see the dark, red, silky locks of hair that framed Celeste’s heart-shaped face. Her eyes shone like bright emeralds against her smooth white skin. Her lips were red and plump, begging to be kissed. Jazmine’s gaze continued downward, noticing her slender neck, a small vein pulsing against the alabaster flesh.

  Jazmine could feel a warmth begin to stir in her stomach as her gaze crept lower towards Celeste’s small pert bosom. Jazmine could tell Celeste was not wearing a bra underneath her thin cashmere sweater, seeing her firm, pert nipples poking against the flimsy material. Jazmine longed to reach out and rip the shirt off her long lean torso and place her lips around each of the hard nipples.

  As if Celeste could read her mind, she pulled Jazmine in closer, pressing her body up against Jazmine. Jazmine’s gaze wandered back up to Celeste’s face and she could see the same want and lust in her eyes. She wanted Jazmine as much as Jazmine wanted her. All thought of reason or Christian flew out the window as Celeste held on tight to her wrist and led her to the bed in the middle of the room.

  Jazmine had not been with a woman in so long, since she had met Christian she had desired no other person, until this moment. Right now, her mind, her senses were consumed by only one thing and that was Celeste. She needed to feel loved and secure and Celeste was able to provide her a sense of familiarity during such uncertain times.

  Jazmine followed her with no hesitation as Celeste led her to the bed. Placing her in front, Celeste leaned in and placed a soft kiss on Jazmine’s lips. Testing to see her reaction. Jazmine stood motionless for a minute, enjoying the tingle that built in her stomach. When Celeste began to move her lips over Jazmine’s encouraging her to kiss her back. Jazmine needed no more encouragement as her lips moved over Celeste’s in the same rhythmic motion.

  Celeste reached up and wove her fingers into Jazmine’s dark locks, her kiss becoming more demanding as she slipped her tongue in to meet Jazmine’s in a seductive dance. Jazmine moaned deeply as their tongues flicked in and out of each other’s mouth, tasting each other.

  Jazmine reached out and grabbed the hem of Celeste’s sweater pulling it up and over her head. Their mouths only releasing to allow Jazmine to remove Celeste’s sweater from her
body, then coming back to fill a primal need that they both had missed. Jazmine’s head swam as she delighted in the feel of their lips sucking and pulling at each other. The feel of Celeste’s hard nipples rubbing against the thin shirt Jazmine had on drove her wild.

  Jazmine turned Celeste around, forcing her down onto the bed. Celeste lay on the bed, half-naked a wicked smile played on her lips. She could see the desire in Jazmine’s eyes and she wanted to fulfill that need. Celeste licked her lips enticingly as Jazmine watched her. Jazmine reached out to unbutton the top of Celeste’s pants and unzipped the zipper. Pulling at the waist, she helped Celeste wiggle out of them. She now lay there in only her black lace thong.

  Jazmine glanced down and could see she was wet with desire. She was just as wet as she could feel her own panties sticking to her pussy. It had been so long since she had tasted Celeste, but she could still remember how she tasted even after so many years. The thought of lapping her folds was almost her undoing. As Jazmine leaned down to cover Celeste’s body with hers, Celeste placed up a hand to stop her.

  “We need to remove your clothes first. I want to slip my finger in that tight pussy,” she purred into her ear, “and make you moan with pleasure.”

  Jazmine smiled and stood back up. Slowly she began to strip off her shirt and bra, making a show of it for Celeste to watch. Jazmine’s breasts were just a bit larger than Celeste’s but just as firm, the one good thing about never aging. Her nipples were hard and pink like a fresh berry, ready to be suckled. Jazmine began to unzip her pants and shimmied out of them, pulling her panties down at the same time. She leaned back up and stood in front of Celeste.

  Celeste’s eyes glazed over as she lay there admiring Jazmine’s firm, flat stomach, her long, slender legs and tight thighs, and the perfectly shaped bare mound that Celeste couldn’t wait to fuck. In that moment, a small twinge of jealousy ran through her veins as she thought of Christian sucking on her sweet pussy every night. So many years ago, Jazmine had been hers and she had not had a lover since as delectable as Jazmine.

  But tonight, Jazmine was hers and she planned to worship her like she deserved. Tonight, she would remind Jazmine how sweet it had been between them and how good it still could be. She knew Jazmine’s body as intimately as her own. Even though it had been a long time, she knew she could still make her come over and over again...and she planned to show her that again tonight.

  Celeste lifted her arm up in the air, extending her finger and pointing it towards her, she beckoned her forward. Jazmine responded, leaning in and advancing on her like a lioness approaching her prey. Her body still above Celeste’s, she placed her head down and flicked her tongue out, licking the tip of her nipple. The pert fruit hardened at the feel of her soft tongue. Jazmine flicked a few more times before taking the whole nipple in her mouth, pulling and suckling as her hands roamed over Celeste’s taut belly.

  Soft moans escaped Celeste’s lips as Jazmine sucked and pulled. Her back arched up, to push her breast deeper into her mouth and Jazmine moved her arm under her back. As Celeste arched, Jazmine trailed her hand down to Celeste’s round ass, cupping the soft cheek. Jazmine continued to tease her nipple with her tongue as her hand fondled her bottom.

  Celeste closed her eyes, enjoying the sensation of Jazmine’s manipulation of her body. She wiggled and squirmed underneath as Jazmine expertly played with her breasts. Celeste let out a low moan as Jazmine’s mouth vacated her hardened nipples and started to make her way down her stomach towards her cleanly shaven mound. Jazmine placed small kisses on her hip bones and right above her womanly lips.

  Jazmine glanced up at Celeste, who still lay on the bed with her eyes closed, before flicking her tongue out to taste her wet juices at the entrance of her luscious pussy. She was warm and sweet, it was exactly how Jazmine remembered her tasting. She licked and lapped at her clit, circling it with her tongue, then pulling it into her mouth to suckle.

  Celeste cried out in ecstasy as Jazmine relentlessly teased her. Celeste’s body bucked and spasmed as wave after wave of euphoria raked over her. She moaned loudly, letting Jazmine know she was liking the attention she was giving to her aching pussy. Celeste came as Jazmine placed three fingers inside her fucking her as she continued to lick the small pink pleasure nub.

  Celeste’s body relaxed as Jazmine crept her way back up towards her mouth to place another kiss on her lips. “That was amazing,” Celeste replied breathlessly.

  “Well, I’m glad you liked it,” Jazmine smiled back. “You still taste delicious. I could eat you all night,” she winked.

  “Well, I would never tell you no, but I think it’s my turn now. I’ve waited a long time to fuck you again and I won’t be deprived of that pleasure,” Celeste smiled seductively. Jazmine could feel the slickness between her legs begin to build at the anticipation of Celeste’s offer. Rolling onto her back, she let Celeste climb on top of her as she awaited her turn.

  Celeste leaned in, her eyes twinkled with mischief as she assumed the role of the pleasurer. She began to trail kisses along Jazmine’s neck, making her way towards her firm breasts. Celeste mimicked what Jazmine had done and licked and sucked on each of her nipples, pulling at the tempting red fruit. One hand braced her up above Jazmine as the other hand trailed down the side of her stomach, over her hip, and finding its home at the base of her sex. Celeste rubbed the palm of her hand up and down teasing Jazmine as her hips jolted upwards, looking to be filled.

  Celeste did not make her beg for long as she slipped a single digit inside her already wet pussy. Sliding it in and out, adding a second and eventually third finger, while her tongue continued to tease her nipples. Jazmine’s body bucked back and forth meeting each thrust of Celeste’s fingers. Celeste could feel the walls of her lips tightening around her, the beginning of Jazmine’s orgasm building. Not wanting to let her come yet. Celeste removed her fingers and placed them in her mouth tasting her.

  “I’m not done yet, silly girl. I haven’t had my full taste yet and you won’t deny me the pleasure of fucking you with my tongue,” Celeste commented, her voice deep and sultry.

  Jazmine made no protest and allowed Celeste to continue. Celeste placed the tip of her tongue at her entrance and flicked it several times against the sensitive nub. Jazmine almost lost her breath the moment Celeste’s tongue touched her. Celeste moaned as she continued to play with Jazmine’s clit, pulling and sucking on it until Jazmine could not take it anymore.

  Not wanting to come alone, Jazmine flipped Celeste onto her back and turned her body so she was now staring right at Celeste’s glistening sex. Celeste placed a finger back inside Jazmine, while Jazmine did the same to her. They both began to work each other with their mouths and fingers until they came together. Jazmine and Celeste both cried out as the orgasm flooded throughout their bodies.

  Slowly Jazmine rolled off of Celeste and lay beside her on the bed. Celeste mindlessly stroked the side of Jazmine’s arm as she hummed softly to herself, reveling in what they just did. Jazmine glanced over at Celeste and smiled. “I’ve missed you,” she stated. Until now, Jazmine had not realized how much she loved her.

  “I’ve missed you too,” Celeste replied, a touch of sadness tinted her voice. “But I know you can never truly be mine and I’m okay with that. But I’ll miss this.”

  Jazmine knew she spoke the truth. For as much as she loved Celeste, she was Christian’s, and he was hers. This would be the last time she would ever have the pleasure of loving Celeste, and Jazmine vowed to never forget how she had made her feel this evening. She had needed a safe place to run to and Celeste had provided that.

  “I should go,” Jazmine whispered. “Christian is probably looking for me, I never told anyone I was leaving.”

  Without another word, Jazmine got up from Celeste’s bed and put on her clothes. She never looked back as she exited her room.

  Chapter Twelve

  Jazmine had no idea where Christian was, or what he was up to. She had disappeared for an hour or so, and
she wondered if he was worried about her or not. She had not spoken a word to him when she left the giant room and she hoped he was not furious for sneaking out.

  As she wove through the corridors, she used her senses to locate him. Lately, so many things had started to return to her, like her ability to sense Christian no matter where he was. It was pure instinct that led her straight to him. She placed a hand on a single, plain door at the end of the last corridor. She could feel he was inside, and she instantly knew he was not upset with her.

  Jazmine turned the knob and walked in, knowing she would find Christian waiting for her on the other side. The room was starting to fill with sunlight as dawn was breaking. She was exhausted and longed for some rest. When she entered the room, the hairs on her arm raised up. She could feel the sexual tension in the room. Christian was hungry and he wanted her.

  Jazmine had barely stepped into the room, when Christian pounced, he pushed her up against the wall, and pinned her arms up above her head. His face brushed up against hers, his voice thick with lust in her ear, whispering. “I can smell her on you.”

  Jazmine blushed, knowing that Christian knew what she had done. She didn’t care and he didn’t care. He knew she only needed to satisfy a need, a desire--that her soul would always be his.

  Christian continued, his thick warm breath brushing against her earlobe, “I would have enjoyed the sight of you both, lying there naked, enjoying each other’s bodies. But since I was not invited, now you need you to fill my appetite.” Christian stepped back, the look in his eyes was pure lust.

  She knew he would have joined in if they asked. To have two women fuck him at the same time would have been pleasurable. She figured it would not have been the first time for him, yet, she was happy he had resisted his urge and let Jazmine have this one last moment alone with Celeste.