by M. A. Thomas
“He will forgive you,” he said, kissing her hand.
Tears streamed down her face. “I don’t think he will.”
“Have faith in your love.”
“Thank you for bringing me home.”
“Thank you for saving her...for helping me,” he said.
“Goodbye,” she said.
“Until we meet again,” he said and took flight.
***
Lela closed the door behind her and slid to the floor. She wanted to find Eldrich’s resting place and wake him even if it meant risking her life. She wanted to hug him, kiss him, and tell him she loved him and that she needed his forgiveness.
If he refused her, she’d go back to her father with a shattered heart. There were so many things she didn’t know about the world and despite what she had learned in the past few weeks, she felt like an infant learning how to walk. No matter, she knew she loved Eldrich with all her soul. And she couldn’t stand the thought of him rejecting her.
She lit a few sconces around the house and then sat down on the steps. The sun set and she remained on the steps, her throat threatening to close, sweat trickling down her upper back.
“What are you doing here?” Eldrich asked.
Lela looked at him and started immediately crying. “Forgive me.”
“You shouldn’t have come here,” he said, his eyes cold and empty.
“Do you still love me?” she asked.
He turned her from her.
“If you tell me you no longer love me, I will leave and never bother you again.”
The seconds passed. Please tell me you love me. Hate me for what I did. But tell me you love me.
“Do you know how painful it was to know you were with him...letting him touch you, kiss you, my heart is broken.”
“Zel was going to die if I didn’t lie with him,” Lela said, putting her hand on his back. “Imagine how you’d feel if I died.”
He stepped forward. “You should have let her die!”
“You can’t mean that.”
“Did you enjoy it?”
“Eldrich, please, I love you.”
“Answer me. You owe me the truth.”
“I thought of you.”
“I hunted last night,” he said, facing her. “I killed last night.”
“I don’t want to hear this.”
“And do you think I care what you want? I no longer care about you.”
“I’ll leave,” she said, making for the door.
He grabbed her hand and brought her close to him. “I still love you. Damn my soul, I love you.”
“Forgive me,” she said, throwing her arms around him.
“I can’t be without you,” he said, kissing her.
She kissed him back, forcefully.
“Don’t ever leave me again,” she said.
“I didn’t leave you.”
“What do you mean?” she asked.
“Do you really think I would ever abandon you? I waited outside until the sun began to rise. I had to make sure you were all right.”
A thought came to Lela’s mind. He must have run into Zel. No, no, they couldn’t have!
“I talked to Zel,” he said.
She was going to most definitely faint.
“She told me everything.”
“Did you–”
“Of course not. I’m yours, and only yours.”
Blood returned to her brain.
“If you had...I’d have no right to confront you about it.”
“But I didn’t. I hate that you spent the night away from me with another man. I hate it...but I know why you did it.”
“Let’s never speak of it,” she said.
“Will you stay with me?” he asked.
“Forever,” she said. She didn’t know if they would ever truly get past this but she prayed they would.
He picked her up and carried her up the stairs. “I shall erase all memory of him.”
“Yes, my love, I beg you.”
He threw her on the bed and took off his clothes.
She removed the cloak Zel had let her have.
He came down on her and wasted no time thrusting into her.
“To whom do you belong?” he asked.
“Only to you,” she said.
As he plunged harder into her, all thoughts of her night with Xavier drifted to the back of her mind. Yes, she had enjoyed her time with him but she did not love him. The man she loved was inside of her and oh, how she had missed him. Sweet prince of mine, my love, my everything, take all of me.
Eldrich brought his fangs to her neck and she cried out, “Drink from me, do it.”
In ecstasy, one thought from the night before broke through to the forefront of her mind. She was embarrassed but could not deny that yes, it was on her mind. The squash.
“I know about it,” he whispered into her ear.
She had actually said the word out loud! Sweet Gods.
“I’m sorry.”
He laughed. “We can try other vegetables if you want, just not squash,” he said.
She laughed. “Oh Eldrich, I adore you.”
She knew all was well and they were in love and free. And there were many other vegetables with which they could play.
THE END
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