After talking with Erick, I slowly walked around the castle-like house, trying to get my thoughts together. Erick had made it pretty clear that there wont be any future for that little girl in my dreams. So I tried not to think about her. I walked in to the ballroom looking for Melissa. Instead, I found Aaron talking to one of the men I had seen at the ceremony a few nights ago. Also Mercedes was standing at his side. I hadn't seen her since our little encounter about Erick.
The man talking to Aaron was the first to notice me.
"Lady Angel," Everyone turned and looked at me. I wished I could have backed out of the room before any one had seen me, but it was too late. I walked up to them slowly and stood beside Aaron. The man turned to face me and took my hand and bowed to me like the other vampires had done a few nights ago.
"Hello" I said, purposely ignoring Mercedes. She walked in front of me and bowed just like he did. I could tell it was torture for her to do, and I couldn't help but love it. Aaron put his hand around my waist and brought me closer to him. He kissed me on the soft spot under my ear, not caring that they were watching. The second his lips touched my skin, it felt like i was lit on fire from the inside. I wanted his lips all over me. I wanted to touch him everywhere; explore every perfect inch of him.
I looked up to Aaron and saw him give me a crooked smile.
"Angel, this is Elliot, another member of the Orinthian coven. He came to tell me that Marcus has asked me to join him in a very important meeting with other leaders."
Normally I wouldn't have cared, but now that I wanted him so badly I didn't want him to go anywhere but in my bedroom. And I couldn't help but get that feeling between my legs, begging for him. Elliot had leaned over to ask Mercedes something and while they were talking, Aaron leaned down to my ear to whisper something.
"Trust me, you're not the only one in need down there. When I get back, I promise I'll make it up to you."
"When do you have to leave?" Elliot turned his attention back to us.
"I will have to leave before day break, and I will be back in three days. But I have a lot of work to do before I go"
"Okay, well, I guess I'll see you when you get back." What the hell was I supposed to say, I love you honey? Have a safe trip? I don't think so.
"Excuse me, I have some things to look at before we leave. Aaron, when your done here I will meet you in your office to go over the rest of the details."
"Yes, I will meet you there. Mercedes, please escort him."
"I would love to." She agreed, obviously trying to get away from me. When they were out of sight, Aaron turned to face me, putting his hands on my waist.
"I'm sorry for leaving you like this, right after everything happened."
"Its okay. I know you're important and have important things to do, so I don't mind." He smiled at me and then brought his lips down to mine. In a soft slow motion he kissed me. After a few seconds he removed his lips and looked at me.
"You have no idea how badly I want you right now." He brought his hands down to cup my ass. I leaned up to him, kissing him intensely and playing with his tongue a little. I couldn't help myself. I slowly slid my hand into his pants and got hold of him. He was rock solid and ready to go. He moaned while I played with him.
"Angel, please don't tease me." I laughed and then slid my hand out.
"Okay, fine. I guess I'll just have to wait until you get back. Better make it a fast trip."
"I'll try and I'll have Melissa arrange things for you while I'm gone."
"Okay." He brought his lips back to mine and then walked away in the same direction as the other two.
That night, I lay in my bed unable to fall asleep. I don't know how, but I knew the exact second Aaron left the house. And when he did it felt like he took part of me with him. Unable to sleep, I got up and put on the robe hanging on the door of my closet. I walked through the quiet halls of the castle, not knowing where I was going. I stopped walking when I realized that I was standing in front of Erick's room. I figured he was asleep, but before I got to walk away the door opened and he stepped out in front of me with no shirt, only black boxers.
"I'm sorry, did I wake you?"
"No I was up, couldn't sleep."
"Me too, can I come in?" Without answering, he opened the door wider to let me in. Instead of going to the couch, I climbed onto his huge black bed.
"Can I sleep with you tonight?"
He raised one eyebrow and then laughed.
"The last time you tried this my mother walked in." I laughed, remembering that night so long ago.
"Well, we have no one to walk in this time." He walked over to the bed and laid himself down next to me. I rolled over to him and laid my head down on his chest. He moved his right arm and wrapped it around me.
"Erick?"
"Yeah?"
"I know we said that things were never going to change between us but, they're going to anyway, aren't they?" He sucked in a deep breath and then let it out.
"Yes, they are." I leaned over and brought my face to him. I placed my lips on his and kissed him softly. He brought his hand behind my neck, bringing my even closer to him. I know what he wanted to do, and I wanted to do it too, but i felt like if I did I would only make things more complicated between us. Soon, our lips parted and I stared into his eyes.
"I love you, Erick."
"I love you Angel, forever and always." I laid myself back down on his chest. Now I felt like going to sleep. Something about being near him made me feel calm and content. As much as I knew this was wrong, for me to be with Erick when I had just wanted so badly to be with Aaron, I knew I would never be able to stop. I love Erick, more than anything in the whole world and more than anyone could ever know. And I always will. But when I'm with Aaron, I feel complete, and whole. The first night we were together, I felt empty every time he left my body, physically and mentally. Whenever he leaves the room, he takes a piece of me with him. I love Erick more than anything, but I can't be without Aaron. So I guess I'm stuck, loving a vampire and making love with the other.
