"Meow."
I opened my eyes, watching Pix play with the little pink fuzzy keychain that hung off my packed luggage. I smirked, feeling exhausted but I couldn't sleep. I sat up, which caught Pix's attention; he paused midway through hiding the fuzzy ball with his paw. I smirked.
"You can keep playing with it. I'm just getting some air," I whispered. Pix's eyes lit up and he continued his playful antics, making me giggle. I leaned over to see if Liam was asleep and noticed how peaceful he looked.
Other than how he took charge during my whole breakdown about Alexander, Liam had been very relaxed and really good company. Even once I calmed down, he continued to hold me until I fell asleep, naked and all. When I woke up an hour later, I was wearing his shirt and was tucked into bed. He must have fallen asleep reading, since his iPad was on resting on his abs.
I'd gotten up to use the washroom and moved his iPad to charge it, knowing we'd use it for some meetings later in the day when we arrived at work. After laying the thin blanket I'd been hogging on top of him, I'd tried to go back to sleep but simply couldn't.
Memories of my childhood haunted me, the sound of crickets reminding me of the times I'd be left alone in the basement of my mother's hidden home. I shook my head, wishing I could shake away the memories that threatened to flood my mind and attempted to consume me.
I got up and quietly slid open the glass door, squeezing between the small opening and heading out to the backyard. I didn't need to walk far. I turned left and strolled over to a little patio area that faced the garden that looked like it was glowing. It almost felt like the flowers had magic as they glowed lightly under the moonlight that shone above me.
I rested my arms on the wooden rail of the patio, taking a deep breath of the sweet aroma of the flowers. My hair blew gently in the passing breeze, which had grown a little cooler this evening. I was a little cold, but maybe it would help me out of the self-destructive mindset I was fighting within my head.
Something soft wrapped around me and I looked over my shoulder to see Liam. He still looked really sleepy, his eyes barely staying open as he stared down at me. I looked to see he'd placed a wool blanket over my shoulders.
"You'll catch a cold,” he stated quietly. His concern made me smile. I turned to face him and his arms wrapped around my waist, pulling me close to him.
"Hey. Did I wake you?" I asked.
"No. I was cold and realized you weren't there. Plus Pix threw your keychain at me,” he explained.
I raised an eyebrow at him. "The fuzzy keychain that was attached to my bag?"
He grinned. "It's not attached anymore. He's playing with it on the floor." Liam pressed a light kiss to my forehead. "I'll buy you another one,” he whispered. I grinned, leaning up to kiss him.
We made out for a while before we turned to stare at the vast glowing flower garden, little fireflies fluttering around.
"You couldn’t sleep?" Liam asked, resting his chin on my shoulder while he tightened his hold around my waist.
"I tried. I just have a lot on my mind," I whispered.
"Is this about earlier?" he asked. I slowly nodded.
He lifted his head to press a soft kiss to my shoulder. "Can we talk about it?"
"It's a long sad story that would damper the last of our luxurious seven-star resort vacation." I sighed quietly, trying to lighten the mood, but I didn’t sound convincing, even to my own ears.
"Anastasia."
I turned in his embrace to face him again and he stared directly into my eyes. "Can we be official?"
"Official, as in?" I asked; my heart skipped a beat at his question. We’d talked about this before which made me curious as to what he meant for bringing it up again..
"Official, as in us being a couple. Regardless of being at work and whatnot, can we officially date and I can announce we’re dating to anyone who asks?"
I almost stopped breathing at his proposition, unsure how to answer. He was asking to date me. ME, the succubus-vampire hybrid who for years had been begged by men to be the carrier of their babies solely because of my powers of attraction and good looks.
Even with Alexander, although we loved one another, we hadn't been able to take it to the next level. Yet, Liam was standing before me in nothing but boxers with those beautiful red eyes of his, asking if we could be together. We could be a couple. We wouldn't need to hide or lie to people. I could say he was my boyfriend and be proud to state it.
"If you're not ready, I'm willing to wait and do what we previously agreed upon,” he offered.
"But....you don't..." I trailed off when his expression softened and a wide smile formed on his lips.
"Sia, we'll get to know one another. We have to build trust, and if we are going to date, I want to start fresh. I've been thinking long and hard about this and I want you by my side. I've always been a person who has to put up a front to cover other people’s backs. It doesn't matter if it's with friends or family. When I'm asked to do something, I've always had to obey, even if it makes me look like a liar or bad person. It sucks and I really hate it, but watching you work every day, no matter how people treat and looked down on you, made me want to work even harder myself. Kinda made me want to stop being a pushover or a pawn in this business game and go back to what I was originally passionate about,” he explained.
"You, a pushover?" I asked, lifting my hand and pressing it on his chest. I tried to push him even a little bit but it was an epic fail. He chuckled and I smiled.
"I don't know the details of what you're talking about, but it sounds nice. To not be used and abused but to be your own boss and follow your rules," I whispered.
"Would you come with me if I decided to?" he asked. I stared into his determined eyes long and hard, and I knew his resolve was clear.
"I would need the details and what I'd be doing. I'd also have to be able to fit my business into the equation because I won't let go of it," I announced. He needed to know that I wasn't a woman he can say ‘come work only for me and dump everything you’ve worked years to achieve.’
"I'll respect your schedule and make sure you can continue running your business. I'll also make sure you get days off." He grinned and I tried to smile back, but fear trickled through me.
"But I have secrets, Liam. I'm nowhere near ready to share them yet. Honestly, I don't know when I will be. Are you really okay with that? You're okay with not knowing my past?" I questioned.
"Are you a killer?" he asked.
"No," I replied, feeling a little confused by his question.
"Have you done drugs?"
"No?"
"Have you ever robbed a bank?"
"No, and if I tried I'd be in jail by now," I concluded.
He smirked. "Then there's nothing to worry about. We all have secrets, Sia. Even me. We're shifters and sadly, secrets just somehow run in our genetics. We live in a world where honesty leads you to ruin, while lying will help you walk up the stairs of fame and financial freedom. It sucks, but this is the world we live in. But, I vow that with time, I'll be able to share my secrets, one of them hopefully tomorrow if the plans go well. I know eventually, you will be able to tell me yours as well, when you can trust me wholeheartedly."
"You have that much faith in me?" I whispered.
He had a pride-filled expression on his face and nodded once. "110% faith in my private secretary and hopefully soon-to-be girlfriend," he teased.
I wrapped my arms around him, hugging him. "Liam. Thank you," I whispered.
"No, Sia. Thanks for being you. It was an eye-opener and maybe I'll continue to learn a thing or two. I’ve already learned I can shove cacti up people's butt holes."
I blushed at the mention of that particular rant and pulled back to defend myself. "That...I was angry, that's all." My face was probably beet red in that moment.
"I know,” he whispered.
That buzzing sensation returned with force and I swallowed, trying not to focus on the way my body pressed against his hard rock frame. I slowly looked up to meet his gaze, seeing he too, could feel the growing pull between us.
"Let's go back inside,” he whispered. His husky voice made me want to do anything he asked, which was a nice change from me commanding others to do my bidding.
"Sure," I replied, putting my hand in his and we walked back to our bedroom. Pix was curled up around my now broken keychain, sleeping away near our packed luggage.
When Liam closed the glass door, he walked over to me. His hands rested on my hips as he continued to stare into my eyes.
I felt extremely relaxed and a little horny as we just stared at one another. Then I lowered my gaze to his lips. He took this as a sign and slowly leaned in to kiss me. This kiss was more than just passion. It was filled with intense heat and an impatient desire for us to surpass the boundary we'd unconsciously set up in our minds.
I wanted to savor his body and please him, but he seemed to have other plans. His lips left mine and locked onto the nape of my neck.
"Liam," I moaned; the quiet sound escaped my lips, loving how it felt when his hands roamed down to my ass.
"I know I don't show it, but it's such a struggle to hold back when I'm around you," he whispered. His hands grabbed the hem of the shirt I was wearing, inching it up my body, and I lifted my hands so he could remove it entirely.
I stood there naked, and his hungry eyes looked at me like something sacred. He slipped his boxers off, moving them to the side with his foot. Then it was my turn to take in his bare body, my eyes beginning at his gorgeous head and trailing down to his long length.
My pussy ached to feel him inside me and oh, I'd certainly get to squeeze his ass then!
"Really?" I whispered, my voice low as I closed the distance between us. I figured both of us had experienced sex; I was the one who had been holding myself back from such pleasurable activities.
He gave me a seductive grin, leaning in and tugging my lower lip with his teeth teasingly. "Yes. I know you try to lock it up, but sometimes I can feel what we're experiencing now, only stronger. It's so hard to concentrate and be good when I’d rather lock the office door, throw everything off my desk and lay you on it so I can have my way with you, savoring the taste of you down below, while listening to your moans which only excite me more."
I pulled him into a kiss, my tongue invading his mouth while I lowered my hands to his 10/10 ass, squeezing it slowly. He broke the kiss to groan and his eyes grew dark with lust.
I grinned. "I've been wanting to squeeze your firm ass since the day I walked into your office," I whispered.
"You saying that is really hot and also a big turn on." He chuckled before claiming my lips once more. In seconds, we were on the bed, kissing passionately as our hands explored one another. So long had I wanted to have my way with him, to be able to tell him what I wanted and enjoy the orgasmic performance I knew he'd deliver.
Not to mention my dreams lately; wet dreams of Liam fucking me nice and hard while meeting my every request, one after another. The thought made me excited and I wasn't able to hold back any longer. "Liam, please touch me."
His eyes met mine and he grinned, his hand sliding down my torso and straight to my entrance that was wet and desperate for him to fill me.
"Really hard to fight off your commands, lovely,” he whispered, his eyes a dark red. He lowered his mouth to my breasts and I arched my back. He teased me with his tongue while his fingers played with my entrance.
He pulled away from my breast to speak. "I'll touch you, my Sia. I'm at your command without the need of your power,” he reassured me before he slid his fingers into me.
"Mhmmm!" I moaned as his two fingers began to slide in and out. He didn't need to go slow. I had wanted this for so long and now that I was getting it, I wanted him to go fast so we could move on to fucking and other sensual activities.
"Faster, Liam," I whispered, this time not using my power to command him. I was already so close and wanted to climax from the thrusts of his fingers. He pinched my breast hard with his free hand and began to pump his fingers in me even faster.
"Okay, Sia. Cum,” he commanded, and my body seemed to surge at his words. A gasp escaped me as I tensed up, my orgasm vibrating through me. He didn't stop the rapid movement until my whimpers had all but died down. He pulled his fingers out; my creamy juices clung to his index and middle finger.
Fuck...that was too intense. Liam noticed my concern and forward till he hovered on top of me. "When I commanded you to cum, you did so right away,” he whispered as if to confirm it with me.
I slowly nodded. "It felt like you ordered me to cum like how I would order someone to do my bidding as a succubus," I admitted, already putting the pieces together. Liam nodded, then moved his fingers to his mouth and licked up every bit of my release that clung to them.
My stomach flipped and my eager pussy ached for more, just from the very seductive move. "Let's try something," he whispered. I grew excited at the noticeable flash of mischief in his eyes.
He positioned his cock at my entrance before locking eyes with me. "You're protected?" he asked, clearly wanting to know just in case he needed to put a condom on first. I grinned, unable to stop the giggle that escaped me.
"Yes, Liam, now fuck me," I ordered. His grin widened before he slid himself inside me in one quick movement. We both moaned and I had to take a minute for my pussy to adjust to the size of his large cock. Liam didn't move until my body had relaxed, which I found comforting; I leaned up to give him a kiss.
Once I was satisfied, I settled back onto the bed, my back pressed against the sheets. Once my eyes met his, he began to move.
"Oh yes, fuck!" I moaned. My eyes rolled back and I gripped the sheets as he drove deep inside me. Each thrust told me he knew exactly what he was doing. When the pleasure began to build and my moans grew louder, he shifted the angle just slightly, perfectly hitting my G-spot, which made me moan even louder.
"Yes, yes. Liam, faster," I begged, opening my eyes to meet his. I was shocked when I noticed the shift in them; the once dark red color was now a vivid purple. He didn't stop fucking me but his eyes lingered on mine and I only caught a glimpse of bright red in his eyes.
"We're mates," Liam breathed, looking like he was approaching his climax. He moved to pin my body and his hips began to move quickly.
"Ah. Faster, Liam, please!" I cried out. My body was so hot with need and the pleasure building within me was both amazing and overwhelming, making me wish I hadn't gone so long without sex to begin with. I had a strong urge to bite his neck. My eyes locked on the rapid beating pulse which made my mouth water as my body grew tense, almost at the peak of my orgasm.
"Liam. I...I...really want to bite you," I confessed, unsure if I could resist the urge much longer. Liam moaned, his thrusts so fast I had to grip the sheets tightly to keep me in place.
"We need to try this,” he whispered.
"When you cum, I want you to bite the base of my neck, not the middle. Sia, cum now!" he commanded. I felt the jolt of my orgasm hit me hard and I cried out as I came. My pussy clenched around his cock and he cursed before he released inside me.
My mind felt hazy and though I wanted to relax in the sheets beneath me, I sat forward instead, wrapping my arms around Liam's neck. Without further warning, I extended my fangs, plunging them into the bottom section of his neck.
His hand landed on my hips to hold me and he moaned loudly while his cock twitched deep inside me. I didn't blame him; my own cry of pleasure escaped me as my eyes fluttered closed and the rich addicting taste of his blood flowed into my mouth.
I wanted to drink more but Liam's hand rubbed my back. "Sia, baby. Stop." He whispered the command and I finished the last gulp of blood, then pulled away to catch my breath.
His purple eyes met my mine, astonishment sinking in at what just happened. "Are my eyes still red?" He whispered through pants.
I slowly slowly shook my head side to side. "Um, no. They’re purple"
“Oh…” He replied.
"Shit. You were able to command me and I bit you. Oh...um...sorry?" I apologized, unsure if I was supposed to since he technically ordered me to. He grinned, slowly leaning in to kiss me hard.
"It’s okay. I liked it but I kinda wanna fuck again,” he confessed, his cheeks slightly red.
I grinned. "As long as we talk about this mate thing tomorrow?" I suggested.
He nodded. "Sure. Anything for my Sia,” he whispered, before pinning me back to the bed for another round of heated passion.
"We made it!" I breathed, closing the door behind us and dropping to my knees, trying to catch my breath.
"The one day we need to be on time, we end up sleeping in," Liam panted, sounding just as out of breath as I was.
We'd returned from our trip, heading straight to the office instead of my place to drop our things because we'd accidentally slept in and got caught in the ridiculous morning traffic jam. Nick said he'd take care of our luggage and we quickly dashed into the building which caused a few shocked glances ‘cause no one had ever seen Liam run to make it to his own shift.
"We have ten minutes," I reassured and opened my eyes to look up at Liam who smiled.
"I don't get how you're always on point,” he whispered, extending his hand. I placed my hand in his and he helped me stand.
"You have to be on your game, even if we slept in because someone wanted to play 21 Positions," I commented. He grinned, sliding his arm around my waist and pulling me up against him to give me a deep sensational kiss.
"You enjoyed every second of it,” he whispered. I smirked, unable to deny his claim. By far, it had been the best experience I'd had with anyone. What I loved the most was that Liam knew exactly what he was doing.
"I won't deny you surpassed my expectations and were able to deliver," I hummed.
"Meow!"
We looked down to see Pix pop out of my purse. Then he began running around the office with my fuzzy keychain in his mouth.
"I thought we left him in the car for Nick to take home?" Liam looked puzzled.
"Ya...I don't know what happened," I confessed, unsure how Pix managed to survive the rough conditions of my bags.
"Get ready. Let me go get some te-" I began but was interrupted by the knock on the door. "Huh? Who’s that?" I wondered, moving out of Liam's embrace to open the door.
"Sia, wait-" Liam began but I ignored him and opened the door, meeting a pair of gold eyes. I blinked, slowly looking back at Liam and then again to the stranger before me.
"Liam?" I pointed to the newcomer who looked identical to Liam, the only difference being his gold eyes and the strong scent of a werewolf coming from him.
"Two questions, brother.” The stranger spoke up. “Why are you in my office and who's the hot chick in front of me?" His voice was hard, with not even a hint of empathy as he glared at both of us.
I looked between the two men, over and over, unsure how to answer as I stood there, completely speechless.
I went from being just a temporary private secretary to having two pet cacti, Pix who loved to sneak into my bags, my best friend who I still didn't know would ever want to become more than friends, and also finding my mate.
Who knew he'd have an identical twin?
TO BE CONTINUED.