Awakening (The Magic of the Black Forest Book 2)

by Macy Farmer

  “Natalia, looking the way you do is seductive enough. Saying the things you’re saying is very… Hot and sexy.”

  Sliding off, he laid at my right side. Slowly, tenderly he skimmed my cheek with his fingertips. Sliding them down, barely touching my neck, along my shoulder where he hooked the lingerie strap and pulled it down my arm. Following the strap leading to my breast, he pulled the lace away and rubbed the back of his finger over the tip of my erect nipple, tantalizing it. Gently he flicked it with his tongue before sucking it into his mouth.

  “B-Bradley…” There was a flutter in the pit of my stomach, my heart beating irregularly; I tangled my fingers in his soft thick hair. “Kiss me.”

  When he kissed me, it was in such a way that it should have been illegal, leaving me breathless.

  He made no other moves, not until I pleaded, “Please, Bradley? I want to feel you inside me.”

  Little by little, testing the waters, Bradley moved his hand down my torso and rested it between my thighs and stopped again.

  Opening my eyes, I found him staring down at me. “Why did you stop?”

  Ignoring my question, he rubbed his fingers over my clit and my breath hitched. When he slid his middle finger inside my pussy I let out a strangled cry, rolling my eyes upward before closing them, fully embracing his touch.

  My hips rocking to his rhythm, I couldn’t get enough, I needed more of him. When his lips press on my breast again, I whimpered. It felt heavenly. Separating my legs further apart with his, he inserted a second finger and quickly I started losing control.

  Reaching down, to take hold of him, I realized he was still dressed. With a snap of my fingers, I stripped him naked and began massaging and stroking the length of his shaft. The hotter he made me feel, the faster I stroked his cock.

  “Bradley… please…” I groaned but he misunderstood and stopped. I gazed deeply into his eyes and whispered, “Please don’t stop, I need you inside me, please.” In a crushing kiss I pleaded, “Please.”

  He positioned himself on top and tantalized me by rubbing the bulbous tip of his shaft between my lips in a circular motion, driving me insane. I couldn’t take it anymore. I reached up for him and pulled him against me. “Stop teasing me.” I giggled.

  Lifting my legs, he gradually inserted his shaft into me. “Yes,” I cried out. At first our synchronized movements were slow and deep, spreading the fire throughout my body. It was too slow. Concerned I wasn’t ready, he was being too cautious. Cupping my hands around his face I reassured him, “Don’t be afraid, it’s okay. Please don’t hold back. I want all of you.”

  Snarling seductively, he held me tight and his thrusts became more deliberate. “That’s it.” Whimpers of pleasure filled the room. He’s like an aphrodisiac. Filling me completely, I still couldn’t get enough of him. The fire in me erupted into a wild uncontrollable blaze. “Oh God, Bradley, yes,” I cried, “Don’t stop.” I begged him to go deeper and faster. “You feel so good…”

  “Natalia, I want to be looking at you, please open your eyes.” Smiling, I gazed heavenly into his eyes. “May I?”

  Breathless I encouraged, “Yes, on my right shoulder.” I didn’t need to say anything else, my emotions said it all. Holding me tightly he thrust himself deeply in and out, over and over again. He moaned and I whimpered from the pleasure we gave each other.

  I felt his breath on my face when he chuckled, “Natalia, please.” Again I opened my eyes. I struggled to keep them open. “You’re so beautiful.”

  He kissed me before caressing my ear with his lips and growling my name softly. That pushed me over the edge. Digging my nails, scratching at his granite like skin, I screamed his name in ecstasy, my body exploding as he brought me to orgasm.

  Penetrating, thrusting his cock in and out, he sunk his canines into my flesh. Sucking deeply, he swallowed mouthfuls of my blood. Gripping me tightly, his body stiffened, “Natalia,” he grunted, “I’m going to come.”

  Relinquishing his hold on my flesh he roared my name loudly, announcing claim over me to anyone within hearing distance. The beastly, wild, dominating outburst was erotic. Shuddering, I bit down on his shoulder, relishing another orgasm ripping through me.

  Licking my shoulder, groaning, he gently rocked his hips, thrusting in and out a few more times.

  “Bradley…” My voice was feeble, weak. “I love you.”

  Cautiously, expecting me to freak out like I did last time, he rolled off onto the floor and braced himself for it. That wasn’t going to happen, not this time. Shoving him onto his back, I draped my body over his, resting my head on his chest.

  “I’ve missed you,” I murmured in between the soft kisses pressed on his chest. When he wrapped his arms securely around me, I felt his tension ease. I sat up and looked into his eyes, smiling, “I’m okay, Bradley, I promise. Thank you.” I kissed his chest a few more times and rested my head against it again. Happier than I’d been in a long time, I hugged him.

  After restarting the movie, we lay in each other’s arms watching it. Not long after it started, he put the DVD on pause.

  “Natalia, there’s something that confuses me. Why do you choose different places for me to bite?”

  “I wondered when you were going to ask me that.” I rolled over to look into his beautiful eyes. “I’m trying to figure out where I like it best.”

  “I don’t understand.” He ran his finger down my nose then traced my lips. The warmth and tenderness of his touch brought a smile to my face.

  “Well I think I like it better on my shoulder. My orgasms are much better.”

  Arching an eyebrow he asked puzzled, “You do that when I bite you?”

  “Yes, you can’t tell? I came twice, I usually do. Sometimes three times.” My cheeks warmed. “Before you fully changed it was more because when I bit you, I tasted you. Now, when I bite you… never mind. It doesn’t matter.”

  “You can’t start saying something like that and not finish, Natalia.” He sighed unable to hide his frustration.

  “It’ll upset you and I don’t want to spoil our wonderful night.” I stared at his amazing chest and ran my fingers over it. He has just the right amount of chest hair.

  “Please, Natalia.” He sighed. “Would you at least let me see what you’re thinking?”

  “No.” I giggled. “When I bite you now, it hurts my teeth, especially if I’m lost in the moment. If I bite down too hard it feels like I crack them.”

  The back of his hand brushed my cheek. “I’m sorry about that. I miss it too. I would love to feel that again.” He just stared at me. I could tell he was trying to think of a way to change it but there wasn’t. When he eventually realized it, a disappointing frown appeared on his face. Seconds later he raised one eyebrow quizzically, “How long does the venom protection spell work?”

  “Awhile, I never really timed it. I’d say a few hours though. Why do you ask?” I couldn’t imagine what one would have to do with the other.

  “I want to test your theory, would that be okay?” He sported his sexy wicked grin.

  “O-okay.” I had no clue what he meant but his smile made me willing to do anything with him.

  He kissed me, slowly moving down my neck to my shoulder. He sank his teeth into my shoulder and began to suck. I wrapped my arms tightly around him, arched my back and cried out as I climaxed. I felt his breath against my shoulder as he chuckled.

  He climbed on top of me and slipped himself into me. Quickly he thrust himself in and out, while holding me tighter than ever. All the while he never removed his teeth. The dominating grip he had on me felt erotic. Within minutes, we fell over the edge together. As I savored the moment, he indulged his own pleasure and continued drinking my blood.

  When I felt lightheaded, I teased, “Are you going to save some for me?” He pulled his teeth from my shoulder and licked it.

  “I’m sorry, love. Your blood tastes so sweet.” When he looked at me he stammered, “I’m so sorry.” Fear filled his black eyes as he
placed his shaky hands over my face. “You’re so pale and cold. Natalia…”

  his voice.

  “I know I was selfish. Can we please worry about her? Is she

  “I’m fine Bradley. Maybe we should have made a bet,” I giggled. “I think it excited you more than me.” At first I hadn’t realized that he had gotten up and ran into the kitchen. I was feeling a little confused and extremely tired from his last bite. “What are you doing?” I mumbled groggily.

  “Making you something to eat.” I heard him slamming the cabinet, fridge and microwave doors.

  “No, don’t bother. I’m really tired. I’m going to go to sleep.” I heard him speaking really fast. Whoever he was talking to made him upset, enough that he raised going to be alright?” There was a long pause before I heard him say, almost in tears, “Thank God.” The last thing I heard was his cellphone slam shut.

  Chapter 14

  When I woke the next morning, I was in bed and alone. I felt great, unbelievably great. I got dressed in my favorite worn jeans and a t-shirt. Went into the bathroom washed my face, brushed my teeth and ran a brush through my knotted hair. Since it still looked horrible, I threw it up in a bun. I walked through the house and both Seager and Bradley were gone. They left a note on the kitchen table that read:

  Natalia,

  We’ll be back shortly, ran to the store. I love you. Wait for breakfast; I’m bringing it home with me.

  Love you, Bradley

  I made myself some coffee and went out onto the front porch to sit and wait for their return. I hope he hurries because after our wonderful evening last night, I was feeling famished.

  Filling up my cup with more coffee, I heard the trees chime. Thinking it was Bradley I ran out the front door. I’d been shocked to find Dave instead. What really freaked me out was that he brought Bill with him. Instincts told me to put up my shield, so I did.

  “Hello, Natalia. How are you feeling?” Dave asked sincerely. I hadn’t seen either of them since that horrible night. Seeing them brought the horrifying memories flooding back to the front of my mind.

  “Fine.” My voice shook making it obvious that I wasn’t. “How are you? Bill…” I nodded. “Bradley isn’t here.”

  “Do you mind if we wait? Bill insisted on seeing the two of you.”

  “Okay.” I gestured to the table at the far end of the porch suggesting them to take a seat.

  As Bill walked by he took my arm. “I’m sorry about the last time I saw you, Nat. That was totally out of line.”

  I heard Dave sigh then said, “Bill…”

  Unlike the last time I felt his hands on me, they were ice cold. Frozen with fear, I could only nod.

  We all turned our heads to the driveway as we heard someone flying up the drive. My truck came into view. Bradley slammed on his brakes and slid on the dirt and grass stopping right before crashing into the porch. There were tire marks left behind in the grass. In less than a second he had been standing beside me removing Bill’s hand from my arm. Gently, he placed me behind him.

  “Settle down, Brad.” Dave held up his hands and quickly stood between them. “He insisted on coming over to talk to the two of you. Just give him a chance.”

  Looking at Dave he scolded, warning, “You should have called first. I don’t think Natalia is ready for this.”

  I stood behind him trembling, reliving that horrible night. Nightmarish memories of Andrew’s brutal physical attack wreaked havoc on my still mending psyche. I felt faint as blackness started to take over and wrap itself around my troubled mind. I grabbed his shirt then felt myself falling…

  I’m not sure how much timed passed before I heard Bradley’s pleas for me to wake.

  “Natalia, love.” I felt his cold hands on my face. “Wake up.”

  Scared, I sat up and wrapped my arms around him. I looked across the room and saw that Dave and Bill were still here. “No.”

  Bill quickly came to our side and started to say something but Bradley cut him off with a furious growl that came from deep within his chest, “Get away from her.”

  I squeezed in behind Bradley, straddling my legs around him, ensconcing myself between him and the sofa. “I-it’s okay Bradley. Please let him say what he came to say.” I didn’t look at Bill. Bradley rubbed my legs trying to comfort me, to reassure me that I’m safe. As long as he’s between Bill and me, I felt safe. I wanted to tell him that but my instincts said not to.

  Dave spoke to ease the tension in the room and to inform us of Bill’s new vampire skills. “Bill has a new skill. He can read the minds of people he touches.”

  Bradley responded with another growl. “Don’t touch her again.”

  “I won’t. I didn’t get anything from her when I did, so don’t worry.” He stared at Bradley for a moment. “I did get a message from you when you touched me. I won’t hurt her Brad. I’m here to apologize for kissing her. I am truly sorry.” He stood up and reached out his hand to him. “I value our friendship.”

  “No, I won’t shake your hand. Your apology is accepted. Don’t ever touch either of us without our permission. Understood?”

  “Understood.” He withdrew his hand and put both hands in his pockets.

  Bradley went to stand up, but I grabbed his sleeves and whispered with my voice trembling, “No.” He sighed, running his hand through his hair, but stayed as I requested. I could see his reflection in the mirror across the room. A look of worry consumed his face.

  With my voice still trembling I said, “Bill, thank you for helping us and I’m sorry you were caught in the cross fire. However, I want to make it perfectly clear that I am not interested in you that way, not at all, only as a friend. I love Bradley and only Bradley. No one will ever change that… No one! As long as you can respect that we can still be friends. But you can never be here unless Dave and Bradley are here, understood?”

  Both Bradley and Dave laughed. “I’m serious,” I said.

  “Understood, Nat. Please don’t take this the wrong way but when I was human I was interested but not now. I love being a vampire and being with vampire chicks. I can promise you both I will never do that again.” Relief filled me. Again Bradley attempted to get up but I held on tight. So he pulled me around onto his lap and carried me over to Dave. “Next time you bring him by, call first. I’ll explain later.”

  “One more thing…” Bradley narrowed his gaze knowingly. “Bill, tell me what you know.”

  I had no idea what Bradley meant but by the look on Dave’s face, he did. “Sorry, Brad, but I didn’t know, no one knew at first.” Brad put up his hand and looked at Bill.

  “I know that you can feel her emotions, hear her thoughts and supposedly she’s a witch.” Bill replied.

  I gasped.

  “I promise your secrets are safe with me, both of your secrets.” He looked at me. “As for the witch thing it kind of makes sense. I kind of suspected that there was something different about you. I saw you do strange things when we hid out together.

  “In time, you two will see that I won’t do anything like that again.” Bill shrugged his shoulders. “Well that’s it. I gotta go. Got a hot a date tonight.” He turned towards Dave. “You need a ride back?”

  “No, Cheryl will be here soon to pick me up. Thanks anyway. I’ll see you later tonight.”

  We walked Bill out and watched as he drove away.

  Dave turned to us, “Nat, how are you really doing? Cheryl and I have been so worried. She wanted to come by sooner but we wanted to be sure we could trust Bill. Take now for instance, she’s going to make sure he’s going where he said he was going.”

  “You don’t trust him?” I asked cautiously.

  “No, I do. Cheryl doesn’t. I don’t think we have anything to worry about from him.”

  “Dave, I still don’t want him here unless I know in advance and of course I’m here.” He looked at me, “Can I put you down now?”

  I giggled, “I kind of like it here but if you insist…” I tightened my legs around h
im.

  “I’m glad you’re okay, I was a little worried about you after last night and when I felt your fear on our way home… it was torture.” Gently he put me back on my feet.

  “I feel great, unbelievably great. Well except for what just happened.” Dave stared at me with a look of confusion. “Why is Dave looking at me that way?”

  He looked over at Dave, “What’s up Dave? Spit it out.”

  “I’m not sure if I should talk about it all in front of her, you know about that night.”

  “No,” I shook my head and raised my hand to stop him. “I don’t want to hear or talk about it, please. I just got to a place where I can move forward. I’ll go get something to eat so you two can talk and catch up. I’d offer you something but that wouldn’t make any sense.”

  “One second, Natalia…” Bradley ran to the truck and came back with a container. “…here I picked this up from that restaurant you like. It’s French toast. You’ll probably need to heat it up.” A smile spread across his face as he watched me do my happy dance.

  “Thanks, love!” I reached up and kissed him, then ran to the kitchen. Mmm, they make the best French toast. Bradley ordered a lot, so I decided to share it with my bestest bud, Seager.

  “How about we go for a walk?” I asked Seager.

  “Sure, if you tell Brad.”

  “Of course.”

  “Bradley, Seager and I are going for a walk, okay?” It’s amazing that he could hear me from so far away.

  “Okay. Straight back? Will you put your shield back down?”

  We were walking out the back door towards the bridge.

  “Yes, straight back. Of course. I put it up because the moment I saw Bill my instincts told me to. I’m glad you can feel my emotions. I was really scared until you showed up.”