The Damned

Prom

Nix POV

Next weekend is prom.  I’m so nervous, but I have to get my plan in motion first.  So, I head downstairs to talk with my parents.  I find them in the living room watching TV.  Luckily, Theo and Nina aren’t in the room.

“Mom, Dad, there’s something I want to talk to you about.”  I say grabbing their attention.

“What’s on your mind, sweetheart?”  Dad asks.

“Prom is a week away and I was hoping that it would be a remarkable night.”  I begin.

“Of course it will be, Nix.”  Mom smiles.

“I mean aside from the dance.  I want to complete the mating bond with Darian that night.”  I say looking down embarrassed.

“Are you sure about that?”  Mom asks warily.

“Yes.  I know I’m only sixteen and we’ve only known about the bond for a few months, but I’m going insane not being able to smell him.  Plus, I want everyone in our world to know that we belong to each other.”

“Well, you seem pretty sure about this.  So, how can we help?”  Dad smiles.

“I was hoping that Luna Aslanta could stay here that night.  I’d talk to her about it first, of course.  But if she could stay here while Darian and I stay at their house, would be helpful.”

“By all means.”  Mom smiles now too.

“Great!  Thank you!”  I exclaim.  I go back upstairs, grab my phone, and dial Luna Aslanta’s number.

“Hello, Nix.”  She answers after the second ring.

“Hello, Luna.”

“Nix, how many times must I tell you?  It’s Aslanta.”

“Sorry, Aslanta.”  I smile.

“Forgiven.  Now, what can I do for you?”

“Well, prom is a week away and I was hoping that Darian and I could complete the mating bond that night.”

“Really?”  Aslanta asks shocked.

“Yes.  So, I am calling to see if you wouldn’t mind staying here at my house that night so that Darian and I can have a house to ourselves.”

“Have you discussed this with your parents?”

“Yes.  And they are okay with my plan.”

“Well then, I would be happy to stay with your parents that night.”

“Thank you so much.”  I smile.

“Of course, my dear.”  I hear a smile in her voice.

“I don’t want Darian to know the whole plan.  So, if there is a way for you to tell him that we’ll have the house to ourselves, I’d greatly appreciate it.”

“I’ll think of something.”  She replies.

“Wonderful.  Well, that’s all I called for.”

“Alright.  Well, I will talk to you later then.”  We say goodbye and hang up.  I work on my homework until dinner is ready.  After dinner, I finish any homework I have left then crawl into bed.

Nix POV

Tonight is prom.

I start the day by putting on jeans and a button down shirt since Nina and I are getting our hair done this morning.  I go downstairs and fix a small bowl of cereal.  Nina comes down just as I rinse out my bowl and put it in the dishwasher.

“You ready?”  She asks grabbing a granola bar.

“Yup.”  I smile.  We head out to her car and drive to the salon.  As soon as we arrive, we are both seated in the salon chairs our stylists work at.  I hear Nina describing what she wants her hair to look like.  I show the picture of my idea to Alice, my stylist.  The picture shows two braids on the side that get wound into a big braid down the back.  I have faith in Alice’s skills.

Darian POV

Tonight is prom with my mate!  I’m so excited to share this day with Nix.  It’s been three months since I confessed to her.  I am already so far gone in her love, but I told her from the beginning that we’d take things at her pace.  So, I waited for her to say ‘the L word’ first.  And she did after only a month of knowing the truth.  That day will be forever etched in my brain.

I begin getting ready for the day by first eating some breakfast.  Prom starts at six with a dinner.  After breakfast, I go upstairs to make sure my tux is still perfect or if I need to iron any of it.  I go ahead and iron the shirt one last time.  I look at my tie and vest and think about what Nix’s dress could possibly look like.  No matter what her dress is, she will be beautiful.

After ironing my shirt, I sit in the living room with a book.  It’s a romance novel, but it’s the first book in Nix’s favorite series by Nora Roberts.  It’s actually not a bad book so far.  As I’m reading, my phone goes off.  It’s Lucian.

“Hey, man.  What’s up?”  I answer not sure why he’s calling instead of just mind linking.

“I’m nervous, man.”

“Why?”

“What if my dancing is horrible or Nina realizes she doesn’t want me as her mate after all?”

“Dude, if she hasn’t realized that by now, she probably won’t at all.”

“Yeah.  You’re right.  As usual.”  Lucian says taking a deep breath.  “Thanks, man.  Oh.  What time do I need to be ready for the limo?”

“Five.  The girls will be ready by then too.  That way we have plenty of time for pictures.”  I reply.

“Sounds good.  See you then.”  He says and hangs up.  I go back to reading.  I finish the eighth chapter and decide to get some lunch.  I holler to Mom that I’m making BLTs and hear her racing down the stairs.  She sits at the bar while I get the bacon going.

“So, I was thinking.”  She begins.  “Tonight I’ll go stay at the Delaney house, so that you and Nix can come back here and stay the night.”

“Really?!  Thanks.”  I smile over my shoulder.

“Yeah.  Dexton and Lycandrica have already said I could.”

“That’s nice of them, but are you sure they’re okay with Nix and me being alone together?”

“Yup.”  Mom says popping the ‘p.’

“Wow!  Well, thanks.”  I smile.  I start fixing the bread, lettuce, and tomato for the BLTs.  I put the bacon on the sandwiches and serve Mom two and myself two.  I join Mom at the bar.  For once, we eat in silence.  As we eat, I think about the fact that Nix and I will be completely alone for the first time.  And all night at that.  I just hope she won’t object to sleeping in my bed with me.

Nix POV

‘Everything is set for tonight.’  Luna Aslanta tells me through mind link.

‘Wonderful!  Thank you.’  I reply smiling to myself.  Tonight will be one for the books.  I have it all planned out and Darian won’t be able to refuse me sleeping in his bed with him next to me.

My hair is done now.  Alice did a killer job with it.  After Nina and I are done at the salon, we go home for lunch.  We have a small lunch since it’s already two and dinner starts at six.  Nina and I each have a sandwich and some chips.  I then go upstairs to read in my window for a bit.  I grab Midnight Sun from my bookshelves and settle into my window in a way that won’t ruin my hair.  I read for about an hour and a half.  It’s now about 3:30, so, I need to be getting ready.  I get a bag put together for overnight then I go into my bathroom and start doing my makeup.  I do three shades of blue eyeshadow, dab a small amount of blush on my cheeks, silver eyeliner, black mascara, and red lipstick.  By the time I’m done, it’s time to get into my dress.  The boys will be here any minute.  I get my dress zipped up just as the doorbell rings.

‘Wait to come down.’  Nina says to me in mind link.  ‘I’ll go down first then give you the all clear to make a grand entrance befitting your dress.’  Nina says.

‘Okay.’  I reply.  I hear Nina go down the stairs, so, I go wait at the top of the stairs.

‘Come on down.’  Nina says, so, I start walking down.

Darian POV

I hear footsteps coming downstairs, but only Nina appears.  Where’s Nix?  Lucian gets a goofy grin on his face when he sees Nina in her dress.  She’s also carrying what appears to be an overnight bag.

“Wow!”  Lucian finally speaks just as Nina hits the bottom step.

“Yeah?”  Nina says blushing.  Lucian nods.  “Wait ‘til you see Nix!”  Nina smiles at me.  My heart is pounding heavily.  I hear more footsteps coming down the stairs and my heart feels like it’s going to burst out of my chest.  That’s when I see her.  My gorgeous mate in a beautiful blue ball gown.  The dress reminds me of a dress from a movie, but I can’t place what movie.  Nix hits the bottom step and I’m still standing there speechless.

“Whoa!  Nix, you look amazing!”  Lucian says which gets me out of my state of shock.

“Holy s**t!”  I say.  “Sorry.”  I look over to Lycandrica, Dexton, Anastasia, Grey, and my mother with a smile then look back at my mate who is currently blushing.  Everyone looks to me.

“Yeah?”  She asks looking down at her dress.

“Umm.  Major yeah!”  I smile.  I cross over to her and pull her into my arms.  “You look stunning!”  I whisper in her ear.  I feel her smiling against my cheek.  I kiss her cheek and pull away.

“Time for pictures!”  Anastasia announces.

“Mom!  Can’t you see they are having a moment?”  Lucian scolds playfully.

“Oh pish posh.”  Anastasia smiles.

“It’s alright, Lucian.”  Nix says.  “We’ll have plenty of time tonight to have our moment.”  Nix giggles.  That’s when I notice she has an overnight bag too.  I look at Nix.  Did she plan the overnight with my mom?

“Okay.  Pictures!”  Lycandrica smiles.  I have a feeling she knows something about all this.  But, I’ll cross that bridge later.  The four of us pose for pictures.  It’s a good thing I planned the hour length for pictures because we used up almost all of the hour.  The four of us load into the limo and head for the hotel.

Dinner beforehand is lemon pepper chicken, red skin mashed potatoes, and broccoli.

After dinner, the dancing begins.  Holding Nix in my arms while dancing is a dream come true.

Nix POV

Prom is out of this world.  Being held by Darian will never get old.  The tingles are amazing.  Tonight will definitely be a night to remember.

After prom, the limo takes Lucian and Nina to Lucian’s house.  Once Darian and I say goodnight to Lucian and Nina, the limo takes us to Darian’s house.

“You tired?”  Darian asks as we enter the house.

“Not really.”  I say knowing full well that sleep may not be possible tonight because of all the excitement from prom.

“Well, then.  Would you like to change into something more comfortable and watch a movie?”

“Do you have a television in your room?”

“I do.”

“Good.  Then let’s settle in up there.”

“Sure.”  Darian says and clears his throat.  He takes my hand in one of his while taking my bag in his other hand.  He leads us upstairs to his room.  Once in his room, I look around.  It’s all warm tones.  Red oak furniture, warm red quilt, white drapes with blackout shades under, and pale red carpeting.  When I turn back to Darian, he has his tuxedo jacket, vest, and tie off.

“It’s beautiful in here.”  I smile.

“Thanks.  Umm…so, that door is a bathroom.  You can get changed in there.  I’ll set up a movie.  What movie would you like to watch?”

“You pick.”  I say.  I grab my bag from Darian and go into the bathroom.  I get changed into the lingerie that Nina helped me pick out for tonight.  I then brush my teeth.  I hang up my dress on the back of the bathroom door.  I walk out of the bathroom in only the lingerie.  Darian is setting up a movie, so, he hasn’t seen me yet.  I clear my throat and Darian turns to me, but then suddenly looks away.

“I…umm…think you forgot to put your pajamas on.”  He mumbles.

“No.  I didn’t forget.  I just have other plans.”  I smile.  Darian turns toward me shocked, but remembers what he saw me in and looks away again.

“You…umm…what do you mean by other plans?”

“Well, sir.”  I begin knowing what ‘sir’ does to him.  Just as I’d hoped, Darian growls seductively.  “I was hoping we could finish the mating bond.”  I say when he doesn’t say anything.

“Are you serious?”  Darian says still looking away.

“100% serious.”  I reply.

“You planned this night with my mom, didn’t you?”

“Yes.  And my parents know too.  They were shocked, but happy for me.  Of course, they don’t really have room to say anything because they completed the mating bond before my father turned eighteen.”  I explain.

“Well then.  Let’s have a look at you.”  Darian says turning to look at me full on and not looking away immediately.  “f**k!”  Darian growls.

“What?”

“You look hot!”  Darian walks over to me, holds my arms out to the sides, and looks me up and down.  Darian’s eyes close and I see his Adam’s apple bob from him swallowing.

“If you don’t want to do this, tell me now.”  I say slightly disappointed.

“Seriously?!  I want this.  I just want you to want it for sure.”

“I’m very sure.”  I say honestly.  “100% sure!”  I exclaim.

“Okay.”  He leans in and meets his lips with mine.  I feel his tongue on my bottom lip, so, I open my mouth for him.  I move my hands from the side of his face to start unbuttoning his shirt.  Darian’s hands roam over me while my hands roam his bare chest.  His hands go to my thighs and he lifts me up into his arms.  Next thing I know, Darian is laying me down on the bed.

‘This is actually going to happen!’  Isla says loudly in my head.

‘Yes.’  I smile to myself.  Darian kisses down my jaw line.  He hits the spot where his mark will be and my back rises off the bed.  Darian moves from the spot and trails kisses along my collarbone.  I run my hands down his back.  I feel his muscles contract under my touch.  He backs away.  “What’s wrong?”  I ask.

“You are absolutely sure you want this?”  He asks.

“Yes.”  I say and move my hands to his belt buckle.  I undo the buckle and start to undo his zipper and button on his pants.  “I am not taking no for an answer.”

“Yes, ma’am.”  Who knew that word would turn me on?

“Yes, sir.”  I smile.  Darian looks up at me, so, I do another thing that drives him nuts.  I bite my lower lip.

“You are such a tease right now.”  Darian smiles.  He leans down and meets my lips with his again.  I feel his hands go around my waist.  I lift up a little so that he has better access.  He moves his hands up to the clasp on my bra.  While still kissing me, he undoes my bra.  As soon as he has it off, he lifts off me and looks down at my chest.  His eyes close again and now I feel self-conscious.  I move my hands to cover myself up, but Darian restrains my hands beside us.  “Don’t!”  He growls.  His eyes open.  “They are perfect.”  He assures me.  Darian releases my hands.  He tentatively moves his hands to the sides of my breasts.  He looks me in the eyes while his hands begin to roam my bare chest.  The feeling is electric.  Darian kisses me on the lips again then moves down my jaw, my collarbone, and then finds my left breast with his lips.  My back arcs of its own accord.  Darian moves down to my waist.  He pulls my underwear down to my ankles then off my legs all together.  I shiver from the exposure.  Darian looks up at me from the apex of my thighs.  “Still have time to back out.”  He says.

“No chance!”  I exclaim smiling down at him.  His head dips down and I feel his breath on my intimate parts.  My back arcs again.  Then I feel his lips on me.  The feeling is intoxicating.  It starts to feel like there are thousands of butterflies in my stomach.  Darian hits this one spot with his tongue and the butterflies explode leaving me trembling slightly.  Darian comes back up to meet his lips with mine.  There is a faint taste of oranges on his lips.  Darian smiles in the kiss.  He reaches down and strips out of his boxers.  “Don’t even think about asking again.  I’m sure of this.”  I smile at him.  He smiles in return and gets comfortable between my legs.

‘Here goes!’  Isla says excitedly.

“Keep your eyes open.  I wanna see you when we connect.”  Darian instructs.

“Yes, sir.”  I say biting my lip.  Darian growls and pushes into me at the same time.  I gasp at the feeling.  “I’m okay.”  I say looking at his worried expression.  He nods and starts to move in and out at a slow pace.  The butterflies start their fluttering in my stomach again.  “Faster, sir.”  I say on a breath.

“Yes, ma’am.”  He smiles and picks up the pace.  After a few moments, his eyes begin to change to his wolf.  “I’m going to mark you now.”  He says huskily.

“Yes!”  I exclaim.  Darian dips down to the sweet spot.  He kisses it first then I feel a tinge of pain as his incisors pierce the skin.  The butterflies increase.  I move my head to his sweet spot.  I follow the same pattern he did.  I kiss it then sink my incisors into his neck.  He growls in response.  That’s when the butterflies explode again.  I feel Darian pouring his essence into me.  It feels remarkable.  Darian goes back down to my new mark and licks it causing me to shiver.  Darian pulls out of me and lays down beside me.  I curl into him.

“That was amazing!”  Darian says and I can sense he’s looking down at me.

“It was indeed!  You smell amazing!”  I exclaim smiling.

“What do I smell like?”

“Pine trees and lemons.”

“What do you think of it?”

“It’s very intoxicating.”  I reply.  “Now I understand how the smell of a mate can be.  I wanna see my mark on you.”  I stretch up enough so that I can see my mark on him.  It’s beautiful.  It’s a fox with a full moon behind it.

“Well?”  Darian asks.

“It’s beautiful.  I know that doesn’t really fit since you’re a guy, but there it is.”  I smile at him.

“What does it look like?”

“Well, it’s Isla with a full moon behind her.”  I reply leaving out the fact that Isla is a fox.

“Will you ever tell me what Isla looks like?”  Darian asks after a minute.

“I’ll show you.  Shall we go for a run?”  I ask.

“Sure.”  Darian gets off the bed and helps me up.  We walk out to the forest area still naked from our love-making.  Darian looks over at me.  “Ready?”

“Ready.”  I let Isla take over.  Soon I am standing on four white paws.

“You’re the fox?!”  Darian asks shocked.  Isla nods.  “You’re gorgeous!”  Isla walks up to Darian and licks his hand.

‘Can I meet Xavier now?’  Isla asks Darian through mind link.  Darian nods and soon he is on all fours.  His wolf is beautiful.  He’s such an amazing midnight black and in the right lighting he looks like he has midnight blue highlights.

‘Hi, Isla.’

‘Hi, Xavier.’

‘What do you think of me?’

‘I think you are stunning.’  Isla says.

‘You are stunning!’  Xavier says to us.

‘Thank you.  Let’s run.’  Xavier nods in agreement.  The two take off running.  We get to the lake between our houses in the woods.  It looks like some construction is happening here.  I wonder who’s going to be moving here.  Xavier stops for a minute.  Isla takes this opportunity to lap up some water from the lake.  Xavier follows suit then we are off running back to Darian’s house.  We each shift back to human.  Darian comes over to me and lifts me into his arms.  He carries me upstairs.  “Take a shower with me?”  He asks setting me on my feet in his bedroom.

“Let’s go then.”  I smile.  We go into the bathroom and Darian starts up the shower.  As Darian prepares the water, I take this time to look in the mirror at his mark on me.  It’s incredible!  It’s similar to mine on him with the exception of the animal.  My mark on him is a fox while his mark on me is a wolf.  Tears spring to my eyes at the beauty of it.

“You okay?”  He asks hearing me sniff.

“Yeah.  I just really love your mark on me.”  I reply.  He takes this opportunity to look at my mark on him.

“I really love your mark on me, too.”  He smiles wrapping his arms around my waist.  We stand like that for a minute before he releases me.  He has me check the temperature of the shower so that it’s not too hot or cold for me.  We step in and help each other with the soap and shampoo.  I love the feel of his wet hair through my fingers.  After the shower, we get out and dry off.  I get into my overnight bag and put on the sexy nightgown Nina helped me pick out for tonight.  Darian dresses in pajama bottoms and they hang in a way that shows his ‘v line’ very nicely.  We crawl under the sheets of his bed and I immediately curl into his chest.

“So, you really planned this whole thing with my mom and your parents?”  Darian asks with a chuckle.

“Yup.  They all agreed it was okay.  I was nervous to tell them my plan.”

“How did they take it at first?”

“Well, my parents weren’t sure at first.  But then I told them that I’ve been going crazy not being able to smell my mate.  Plus, I said that I want everyone, who doesn’t already know, to know that I’m yours and your mine.  They couldn’t argue with that.”

“Well, I hope nothing I’ve said led you to that decision.”

“Not at all.  I had been planning this night for a while now and just put it in motion a week ago.”  I reply.

“You are one sneaky little vixen.”  Darian chuckles.

“I do my best.”  I giggle.  Darian tilts my head up so that I’m looking at him then leans the rest of the way to meet his lips with mine.  The sparks are somewhat stronger now that we’ve completed the mating bond.  And they will still never get old.  After a minute, Darian breaks the kiss.  I lay back on his chest.  I drift off into a peaceful sleep while listening to his even breathing and his steady heartbeat.