by A. G. Hobson
“You like it?”
“It’s not yours.”
“You have the luxury of already having a human face. I must borrow one every time I come here. I can be my beautiful self at home.”
“What do you want? And why the fuck did you threaten Montana? You had no right to do that.”
“Well, my instructions were to get you to come home and talk to them. Your father and Master.”
“For what? My instructions are clear. I don’t need to be reminded by you.” He says as he grabs my hand. “Leave Montana alone. She is with me and that’s how it’s going to be until we decide that it’s done.”
“Are you serious? Look at her and look at me Cam. I can be her if you want!” Her voice raises.
“Goodbye Nija. If you want to relay a message to me from my father or Master, you can call like anyone else.”
He turns toward me and take my hands. He looks me in my eyes and smirks.
“Are you trying to leave me already? Why couldn’t you talk to me in person? No one speaks for me and I can protect you and your family. I have resources that you’re not aware of. No one will hurt you. This is my domain. Which is why the devil himself needs people to look out for him. I am king here Montana. Everyone answers to me.” He cups my chin and pinches it between his thumb and bent pointer. His touch soothes me. My eyes roll shut and he leans in to kiss me. My eyes pop open and he doesn’t seem to care that we’re out in the open. He places his lips onto mine.
I instantly surrender. His tongue invades my mouth. I drop my books and slide my arms around his waist. He massages my neck as his hands slip into my hair. This feels amazing. I can’t live without his touch.
“I’m so in love with you. My heart aches the moment I read your texts. How could you leave me in a text? Don’t I deserve better? I thought you loved me back.” He whispers as he pulls his lips away.
“Of course, you deserve better, Hayden. I was afraid that she would kill me. I almost mowed Hersh and Janice down running from her.”
“I’m sorry. I should have warned you about how territorial she was. I will take care of her. Believe me it’s not over.”
“But will she retaliate if you ‘take care of her’? I don’t want to find out the hard way.”
“You won’t.” He kisses me on the lips again and then bends to pick up my books.
He takes my hand and I follow him out of the school.
I walk down the stairs of the school and spot his car. He always has something nice to drive. It’s nothing for him to pull up in the black BMW or his Telsa. I wonder what Nija drives. No doubt it’s something extremely sexy. We stand in front of his car while students pass us by. Stacia exits the school and spots us as if she’s searching. Someone told her about the kiss.
“So… I was wrong about you Montana. You play dumb well.” She says stomping toward me.
I roll my eyes and tuck my arms in one another. “What are you talking about?”
“Hayden… you handsome devil you. You liked her all along? And you waited until you left and got your internship hours in writing before you let anyone know. Clever.” She smiles. “So, what about Nija Anderson? Is she your fiancée?”
“Goodbye Stacia.” He wraps his arm around my neck and pulls me into a soft kiss on my cheek. He smirks as she scowls.
“This ain’t over Montana. You knew you were with him and you let me make a fool of myself. I hope for your sake Nija takes it as well as I do. Because she looks like she can inflict revenge like no other. Beautiful women are always insane.” She flips her hair and head toward her car.
I spot Nija and a chill runs up my spine as she exits the building. Mr. Kohl, the gym teacher, follows her holding her briefcase. Her perfectly arched brow is hitched as she looks our way. Hayden is sure that this is over but I have a feeling that this is the beginning to a tragic end.
“What have I gotten myself mixed up in?”
“Do you want to leave your car here or do you want to follow me home?”
“I wanted to see Breeze and Tinsley off. They’re going to see our grandparents without me and I already feel bad about not going.”
“You’re going to England for Christmas. You’re going to see them all in about two weeks. Your parents don’t want me to come so I’ll have to be alone thinking about you until you get back.” He frowns and his brows furrow.
“You know damn well that you will not listen to them and stay away.” I slide my hands into his coat along his waist clasping them together behind his back. I kiss his chin. “We can be together whenever wherever. Right?”
“Yes. But I’d rather be a guest and not an intruder.” He kisses my nose.
“You didn’t have a problem with that before…” I tease.
“Meet me at my house after you say your goodbyes. He reluctantly pushes me away and walks around his car to get in. He winks at me, opens the door, slides in and starts the engine. I watch as he speeds out of the lot onto the main road. When I turn to go to my car Nija is getting into a candy apple red Camaro. She speeds past me and smiles a devilish smirk. I know that translates into the exact same words Stacia spit at me. ‘It’s not over.’
Chapter 22
I hurry to the house to bid farewell to my sisters. They tease me about not tagging along to spend my time with Hayden. I pack an extra bag just in case I decide to stay the entire week we’re out for Thanksgiving break. I don’t know how that will go but I am super optimistic. Tinsley and Breeze pack the car and hurries off. I lock the house up and make my way to Hayden’s.
When I get to Hayden’s home, he is waiting for me outside. He has a large bouquet of black and white colored roses with one red one in the middle. I eagerly get out, grab one of my bags and hurry up to him. He hands me the roses and I smell them. Of course, they smell amazing. We go into the house and he has an ambiance set. There are candles and the lights are low. There is a spread laid out on the table that could feed a large family. I smile and drop my bag off of my shoulder.
“I have so much planned for us tonight. We finally get to be alone. I have you all to myself.” He places his hand on my waist and presses his body against my behind. “Are you hungry?”
“Starving.” He gently nudges me and we walk toward the table. He hurries from behind me to pull out a chair. I sit down and he sits beside me. Crystal emerges from the kitchen and begins to serve us. There are so many different fancy foods, I don’t know which one to try first. I decide to try the caviar dish first.
“Mmmm… what is this? It’s delicious!” I say as I chew.
“It’s a scallop on a potato pancake with a caviar topping.”
“Yummy…” I try some of the other dishes and everything is as good as the item before it.
Hayden begins to eat in silence as I stuff my face. Crystal brings out a bottle of wine and I decide to indulge because his parents aren’t present. I’m careful not to overdo it, but the wine tastes so good and sweet. Hayden stops me when I reach for another glass. He places his hand over mine.
“That’s enough love. I want you to be coherent for the rest of our night.” He grips my hand and brings it to his lips. He pecks at it. He takes a napkin with his free hand and pats at my mouth. He stands and I stand with him. Still holding on to my hand we walk to the bathroom at the end of the hall upstairs. Candles are all that are lit, no lighting whatsoever. I peek around the corner and the bathtub has bubbles and rose petals in it. Above the tub is a net with black butterflies in it. The scene is so romantic but I can’t help but think that it’s also ritualistic.
“Why the butterflies?” I ask as I walk inside.
“Just for ambiance. They’re only souls when allowed to be. Right now, everyone is in their bodies. I’m here. Gayle, Santana and my siblings are where Nija should be. This is a time when demons are being briefed. I guess she was sent to watch me because I never attend.”
“What if they use them to watch you?”
“They won’t. Go ahead and undress. Get in and relax. I
’ll be waiting in the room.”
The butterflies, the candles, it all alarms me. But I slowly undress and slip into the warm bubbly bath anyway. I slide down and rest my head on the back of the porcelain gold claw foot tub. It feels so nice that I almost fall asleep. I soon forget about demons and rituals. My mind is clear suddenly and I’m super relaxed. I want to stay in here forever but I know Hayden has something planned. I quickly wash and grab a towel to dry my body. I spot a black lace nightgown hanging on the back of the door. I can’t say I’m mad that he wants to consummate this relationship. He has been with so many women and he could literally have anyone he wants but that happens to be me. When I realize what his plan truly is, I get nervous. What if I’m not good enough? What if I make a fool of myself? Am I even ready? After putting him off for months, do I give in now? I could always cool things down like I usually do. While I’m have a brain battle, he knocks on the door.
“Are you okay in there? Do you need some assistance?” I can hear the smile on his face.
“No.” I chuckle. “I’ll be out in a second.” I am so nervous about what I know he wants to happen. Not only am I about to lose my virginity, but I’m losing it to a demon. I should not be thinking about being with him right now and he shouldn’t expect it. I don’t have anyone to ask. I need to at least get advice from Breeze.
I clench the towel in my hand, holding it up over my breasts. I pick my jacket up and grab my cell phone from the pocket. I dial Breeze.
“Hey, Ana. What’s up?” She answers immediately.
“Hey Breezy. I know you’re on the road but I need to talk to you.”
“I’m going to put my phone on the car speaker. Is it okay if Tins hears?”
“I guess. Well… ummm… I’m at Hayden’s and I believe we may have sex.”
“Okay? What’s the problem?”
“I don’t know if I’m ready to give that much of myself right now.”
“We know.” They say in unison.
“What if I sleep with him and end up regretting it?”
“You are so overthinking this. Don’t you love Hayden?”
“I do. So much.”
“Well, as long as you love him it will never be a mistake. I don’t regret sleeping with Cade. He did me bad, but I will always love him and remember the good times we had. I wouldn’t have chosen anyone else to be my first. If you love him and you feel that it’s right, go for it. And if your doubt is stronger than your feelings, don’t. It’s as simple as that.”
“What would I do without you? I will see you Christmas break. I’m excited about Paris, you?”
“Of course. Now, get off this phone and go get laid!” She laughs.
“Bye guys.” We end the call. I place my phone back into my pocket and drop the towel. I put on the black gown and take a deep breath. I turn the knob and open the door. I look down the hall and Hayden is standing all the way down by the entrance to his room. I smile when I see him with a thick black robe on and a single red rose in his hand. My nerves are causing me to shake uncontrollably. Each step I take toward him my hand tremors. He patiently waits as I walk slowly convincing myself that this is just sex and not some ritual that will steal my soul. I kind of wish he never would have told me about it all. I would just be enjoying an evening with my regular boyfriend.
When I get to Hayden, he hands me the rose. I take it and sniff. It smells so good. He reaches out and lifts my chin so that my eyes meet his.
“I don’t know what I did to deserve the love of someone like you. Why do you love me Montana? I’m a monster. Literally.”
“I just do. That’s why I’m here Hayden, against my better judgment, I’m right here. And I want to give you all of me. No matter what it means.”
“Before we go into my room, I want to make sure that this is what you want. I didn’t give you that gown to get you into my bed. I just wanted you to look beautiful while you slept here. I am not rushing you. I would never rush you Montana.”
“I want you and I can’t refuse you anymore. Just be gentle with me. With all of your experience and your status, I know that you’ve been with virgins before.”
“I have, but none of the meant what you mean to me. You’ve changed me.” He reaches out and lifts the strap of my gown and rubs the fabric. “Giving me all of you is the best gift that I can ask for. I will protect it and handle it with care.”
I giggle.
“You sound like you’re talking about luggage.”
“I don’t know what else to say.” He chuckles. “I’ve never been in this situation before.”
“Well, stick to the romantic stuff. We won’t talk about anything else.”
He runs his hand down my arm. I get goosebumps. He pulls me closer then looks down at me. He breathes slowly as he glares at me. He runs his hand back up my arm placing it onto my cheek. I lean in and close my eyes. He traces the wet hair lying on my face.
“Why are you so mesmerizing? I don’t think I knew my heart could be so full. I never knew that a demon could feel love. But I feel it. Every time I see you my heart thumps. Every time you touch me it jumps. When you broke up with me today, it sank into my stomach. I love you so much Montana and it feels so foreign. All I ever felt was satisfaction, gratification, and lust. I have been with you for months waiting for the time when you would want me, to be with me. And now after the times we’ve spent together I’m nervous.” He whispers the last words.
“You? Nervous? Why?” I open my eyes. They rest on his softened expression.
“I don’t want to disappoint you. I want this to be the best night of your life.”
“It will be.” I place both hands on each side of his face and kiss his lips. We get lost immediately. The kiss gets aggressive. He slides his hands down to my waist and around it. He lifts me like he’s hugging me and takes me into his room. We move toward the bed. He lifts away from our lip lock and looks at me. He smiles as he lies me down. As I slide back, my gown rolls up against the silk comforter on the bed. I nervously smirk as he climbs up toward me removing his robe. He tosses it on the floor and he is only wearing satin boxers. His body is amazing. Oh my, it's amazing. His brown colored chest is muscular with pecs of steel. His stomach houses a six pack only models have. His arms are toned and bulging with each stride. He places his hand on my leg and caresses it. He then plants soft kisses on my knee moving up to my thigh. I shiver at his touch. It’s partly my nerves and half hormones. My legs part as he lies flat on his belly in front of me. He looks at my innocence like he missed it. He crawls up and his face is flush with her. He inhales my scent.
“Relax.” He places his mouth on me.
I try not to let go. He slowly rolls his tongue as he pleasures me. I bite my lip trying hard not to close my legs onto his head. He halts to kiss my thigh. “Mmmmmm.” He moans. It’s almost a growl. He lifts onto his knees and I see it bulging through his underwear. He gently slides them off revealing it. He doesn’t stop pleasuring me. I look at it as he lies to the side. I don’t think I’ve ever seen one so close. He looks down at it and then back to me. I shyly smile to hide my terror. He climbs up and is now hovering above me. He stares at me for a moment just admiring me. He dips down and kisses me. He lies his body on top of mine as we indulge in our kiss. Finally, he reaches between us to enter. I take a deep breath to prepare and he slides himself inside. I gasp so loud. It is more painful than I thought.
“I’m sorry. Do you want me to stop?” He whispers.
“No.” I say adjusting my position.
He moves slowly, careful not to hurt me more than he has to. I hold on to his arms as he rocks his hips and circles them. He breathes into my ear as he makes love to me. He kisses my lobe and whispers to me.
“I have never loved another soul like I love you. I will never leave you Montana. Never.” His voice deepens and his groans transform into growls. He lifts his head so our eyes meet. His irises are blood red. As he thrusts nearing his end, a slight sign of his inhumanity is revealed. His ca
nine teeth extend a bit but not enough to alarm me. I feel like I am being transported to another plain. Ecstasy courses through my body. It begins to quiver. Emotions I’ve never experienced takes over my body boiling as if I’ll explode. I do. I explode, crying out… loudly. He follows me with a roaring grunt. My head lifts as I empty. When I’m spent my necks loosens and I relax throwing my head back into the pillow. He collapses beside me with one hand clasping his damp sweat filled chest and the other wrist covering his eyes.
“There is no way in hell or on earth, that anything should feel that wonderful.” He says out of breath.
“I never knew what to expect for my first time would be so amazing. I expected so much more pain.”
“It would have been more so had you been with someone else. I made your body relax and put you in our dreamscape so you wouldn’t feel the pain completely.” I spring up, turn toward him and rest my chin on my palm while my elbow presses into the pillow.
“You did what? Why?”
“I didn’t want to hurt you Montana. I never want to hurt you in any way. Don’t be angry.”
“I’m not. I just want you to start giving me a choice in some matters.”
“Like?”
“Like coming into my shower and strumming my body like a fiddle and dream-jacking my thoughts.”
“I sincerely apologize. I will get your permission from today forward.” He uncovers his eyes and turns to look at me.
“Thank you. I say plopping back onto the pillow.”
“You are so fucking adorable.”
“Uggggh.” I grunt. “Why do you always call me cute little girl endearments? Why can’t I be sensual and sexy?”
“You are.” He chuckles, amused by my irritation. “But what you don’t understand is that quirky, cute, adorable… you, are a different kind of sexy to me. And I love it. I’m used to provocativeness, over sexual sensuality, women oozing nothing but sex because of what I am. For the first time in my existence, I see things through different eyes, human eyes. There has never been and will never be another Montana Brookes.”