Forbidden

Chapter 10: Rising feelings.

I was in my room changing, when a knock came at the door “Come on in!” I shouted from across the room.

Damon opened the door and peaked his head around the door “Are you decent?” He said, as he scanned my body with his eyes.

I raised an eyebrow “Really?” He asks if I am decent, yet stares at my body like a hungry animal. Clearly not hiding the fact that he wanted to see me exposed.

He chuckled “Sorry, couldn’t help myself. Are you ready?” He asked me, while stepping fully into the room.

I slowly nodded “Yea, I’m ready.” I lied, my stomach was churning and my heart was racing from my frazzled nerves.

His brows furrowed slightly, as he stared at me, then he reached out his hand “Ok, come on.” He said with a reassuring smile.

I smiled back and grabbed his hand, as we left my room, hand in hand, which was a bit odd, but comforting in a way. We ascended the stairs, my nerves now beginning to get the better of me and I squeezed Damon’s hand tighter.  

He looked down at our hands and then at me “Don’t worry, everyone will love you and if they don’t, I’ll put them in their place baby.” He winked. I stilled for a beat, realizing he had just called me baby. I was taken aback by that, but I loved the fact that he called me that.

I smiled and shook my head at his words. We exited through the front doors and began walking towards another building that was next to the house. It looked somewhat similar, just smaller and less extravagant.

We slowed down as we approached the building “This is where the other members of our pack reside. The higher ranks live in the big house, with me.” He explained to me and I thought that was interesting, that they didn’t all live together, that only certain members were allowed to reside in the main house.  

“How come?” I asked curiously.

He pursed his lips “Well, if you have a high status within the pack, you reside within the big house with the Alpha, if you are lower rank, you reside outside of the main house. It’s just how things have always been.” He said shrugging his shoulders.

I considered his words and it made sense, reminding me of how Royalty lived “Oh, ok.” I nodded in understanding.

We entered the building and it appeared to be sectioned off into apartments. Except for a few rooms that were just off the main entrance. There was a sitting room, with chairs and shelves that held numerous books. There was also an entertainment room, with TVs, game consoles, a pool table and arcade machines. I continued to glance around, taking everything in around me, when a gorgeous looking red head ran up to us and leaped onto Damon, wrapping her legs and arms around him, as she plunged her lips to his. I wrinkled my nose and glared at her, angry that she was touching him like that, then I remembered he wasn’t mine and I wasn’t his. So, I awkwardly looked away from them, avoiding the encounter before me.

Damon let out a low growl and shoved the woman from him, causing her to stumble a bit, as she landed on her feet. His gaze turned to mine, embarrassment and regret etched on his features. He almost looked guilty and I wasn’t sure why, when there was nothing between us, right?

I looked away from him, feeling uncomfortable under his stare now.

The woman scoffed “What the f**k Damon? Why did you push me away?” She asked him, fury lacing her tone.

Damon straightened himself, puffing his chest out and glared down at the woman “Mira, it will do you well to remember who I am and who you are. You will not do that again; do I make myself clear?” He said in a deep tone.

She put her hand on her hip “You sure didn’t have a problem with it last time I seen you. Especially when I was riding your dick.” She sneered.

Damon took a threatening step towards her, before clasping his hand around her throat and lifting her off the ground “Watch your f*****g mouth or I will rip your tongue out.” His whole body was tense now and shaking with anger. The woman, he called Mira, was clawing at his hands, trying to free herself, as she gasped for air, but he only tightened his grip.

This whole situation was getting out of hand and I felt the need to do something before things got worse. Cautiously, I approached him, extending my hand and placing it onto his back. Damon froze under my touch and glanced over his shoulder at me, his eyes were as black as the night sky “Damon, stop.” I said in a low and soft tone, hoping not to make things worse.

He closed his eyes and looked away from me, before sucking in a deep breath and releasing the woman from his deathly grip. She collapsed to the ground, coughing and gasping for air. Damon stepped back from her and turned his attention to me, with a neutral expression on his face.

Mira stood to her feet now, nostrils flared and her upper lip twitching “What the actual f**k Damon, you almost killed me. What has gotten into you?” She hollered at him. He slowly tore his gaze from mine to look at her “You are lucky I didn’t. Next time, I won’t be so generous, take this as a lesson to respect your Alpha and remember your place here.” He said in a cold demeanor.

Her chest rose and fell heavily, then her deadly stare turned to me. Her eyes roamed over my body, as she studied me. Our eyes locked and she glared at me with disgust, then narrowed her eyes “Is this b***h the reason why you have your panties in a knot? If you need help getting rid of her, I would be more than obliged to assist you.” She grinned wickedly, as she took a step towards me. Needing more distance between us, I took a step back and Damon side stepped in front of me, blocking her from me “She is under my protection, you are not to touch her, understood?” He snarled and she reluctantly nodded her head at him, as she continued to coldly glare at me “Now, you have five seconds to get away from here before I have your ass thrown into the dungeons.” His tone was dark and ominous, making it clear that he was going into beast mode.

She rolled her eyes and scoffed “Whatever Damon. Once you’ve had your fill with this pathetic human, you will come running back to me, just as you always do.” She confidently said, as she walked away from us.

That was the most awkward encounter I’ve ever been stuck in the middle of, I felt uncomfortable and unwelcomed. Now, I just wanted to go back to my room and stay there, continuing to hide from everyone.

Damon turned around to face me, remorse etched on his facial features. He sighed heavily “I am sorry about that. Are you ok?” He asked with concern.

I nodded my head “Yes, I’m fine.” I said quietly. I really was fine, just felt out of place.

He tilted his head to the side and brought a hand up to my face, caressing my cheek with his thumb. I closed my eyes and exhaled heavily, as a feeling of comfort and calmness washed over me from his touch. I opened my eyes and looked into his bright, blue eyes. He didn’t move or say a word, just continued to stare into my eyes, almost as if he was lost in them. His eyes moved down to my lips, staring at them intently, while licking his lips and I wondered for a second, if he was going to kiss me. Damon then closed his eyes and shook his head.

He let go of my face, letting his hand dropped to his side and backed away from me “Would you like to continue or would you like to go back home?” His voice was strained and he seemed on edge now. I considered his question, I did want to go back to the house, but I was curious to get to know his world, his kind and see as much as I could.

“I would like to continue.” I answered him and he smiled.

He gave me a curt nod “Good, then let’s continue.” He placed his hand on the small of my back, causing the air to leave my lungs from his touch and ushered me to a room on our left.

We stepped into the room and it was the sitting room I had noticed earlier “This is the library or study room, whichever you would like to call it. The room is shared by everyone who lives here.” He turned us around and we walked over to the entertainment room “This is the games room, just as the other room, it is shared by everyone here.” He explained to me. We left the room and Damon led me down a long hallway. At the end of the hall, there were four sets of stairs, two sets went up and the other two went down “Each set of stairs will lead you to another area within the house, where the pack members’ homes are. Each member has their own home, no one shares a home, as privacy is respected here.” This place kind of reminded me of a dorm house, everyone has their own place, but shares the building together. I thought it was kind of cool, to be honest, everyone living together and never having to be alone.

We continued past the stairs and into a, in home theatre. There were a few couches, multiple chairs, shelves with movies neatly stacked and a large tv on the wall “This is the theatre room, not a lot of members use any of these rooms, as most activities they do in their own home. But the rooms are here for their use, if they so decide. We don’t leave the area often, so we made it less confining here and more sociable, more fun I guess.” He said, as he looked around the room.

I pursed my lips “That makes sense, it gives them the opportunity to get out of their home and go somewhere else, where they can relax and unwind. I think this is all pretty interesting and amazing, to be honest. I’m curious though, do they always just stay in here, like in their homes or within the building?” I asked him.

He shook his head and chuckled “No, a good portion of the people are warriors within the pack. So, most days, they are in the field training, from sun up, to sun down. The other members of the pack take care of the grounds, both houses, our livestock and our gardens, everyone here has a purpose or task, contributing to our pack.”

“Oh, I see. So, pretty much, your pack is like a small community that works and lives together?” I asked

He swayed his head from side to side “Yea, pretty much, I guess.” He told me.

“Does anyone ever leave the area?” I asked him.

“Yes, of course. Almost everyone does, from time to time. Some even have businesses they manage in the city, some attend the farmers market, selling the things we grow and make here. Like myself, I own quite a few properties and businesses in the city, its how we fund the pack and its needs. We just choose to stay as isolated as possible, for obvious reasons.” He explained to me and I felt honored that he was sharing so much with me, things that no other human knew.

I pursed my lips “I was kind of wondering how you afforded everything, to be honest. Especially, when you live such a comfortable lifestyle.” I said chuckling.

“Yes, well, as much as we would love to be completely isolated, the money we need has to come from somewhere.” 

I walked over to a set of French doors and moved back the curtain, looking outside at the vast land. Damon came up behind me and was so close to me, I could feel the heat radiating off of him “These doors lead out into the gardens and the barns.” Damon said, his breath tickling my ear. My breath caught in my throat, at his close proximity, emotions and urges for him surfacing. Needing to create some distance, I pushed the doors open and walked outside.

To my left, was multiple garden beds and fields, overflowing with a variety of herbs, vegetables and fruits. To my right, was two large barns, with fencing that wrapped around each one. I walked over to the garden beds and glanced around at everything thing, there was carrots, broccoli, pumpkins, peppers, strawberries, tomatoes and so much more growing. I looked up and noticed a small field of sunflowers growing. As I approached the flowers, it reminded me of home, reminded me of mom and how she used to love sunflowers. She always said that sunflowers were the best because, not only were they beautiful, but they provided you with nourishment. Every time we went out for a drive and she seen a sunflower field, we always stopped, so she could admire them, as they soaked up the sun.

I cupped one of the flowers with my hand and brought it down to my face, breathing in its scent and rubbing the petals across my face. I was so lost in the flowers; I didn’t realize that Damon was standing next to me.

I craned my neck to look up at him and he was just watching me intently. I let the flower go and it bounced back into place and I walked further into the field, surrounding myself in the flowers, with Damon hot on my heels. I stopped after a few feet and turned around to look at Damon, he was closer to me than I had thought, as I almost bumped into him. His chest rose and fell heavily, his eyes focused on me. We both remained silent and just stared at each other, gazing into one another’s eyes. Damon brought a hand up and caressed my face, before sliding it to the back of my head and gripping my neck firmly. He closed what little distance was left between, brining his body closer to mine and my breath hitched, from his actions. My heart was racing in my chest now, at the anticipation of his next move. His eyes now focused on my lips and I could see the desire in his eyes to kiss me and I wanted him too, more than anything. I wanted to feel his lips on mine, as he claimed me.

Damon bent down and brought his face to mine, as he pulled my face closer to him. His lips were mere inches from mine and I closed my eyes, waiting for us to connect, waiting for him to devour me, but nothing happened. I opened my eyes to see why and he was just standing there, silent and unmoving. It seemed as if he daydreaming, lost in his own thoughts, as he stood there. Damon then blinked rapidly and shook his head, focusing on me once again.

His face fell and he held a disappointed expression now “I have to go, there is something that I need to do.” He said regretfully.

I nodded my head in understanding “That’s ok, would it be alright if I stayed here and kept looking around?” I asked him, hoping he would agree.

He stood there, contemplating my question “Yes, that’s fine.” He said hesitantly.

I smiled “Thank you.” Damon just nodded, then kissed the top of my head and let me go, before walking away from me.

I stood there, wishing he didn’t have to go, missing his touch and disappointed that things didn’t progress as I had hoped, but maybe it was for the best. As I started to walk out of the field, Damon burst through the tall flowers, shoving them out of his way and sauntering towards me, a determined expression on his face. My brows furrowed, as I stared at him “Damon, is every…” I started to ask him if things were ok, but my question was quickly cut off, when he suddenly grabbed my face and smashed his lips with mine. His hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me into him and molding our bodies together, as he consumed my mouth. Damon continued to kiss me with such ferocity, it stole my breath away and weakened me at the knees. I ran my hands up his back, gripping his shirt and digging my nails into his skin. He released a low satisfying growl, before pulling back abruptly and released me from his embrace. I stood there breathless and speechless at his actions, he just smiled, then walked away from me, leaving me there in the field, bewildered at what just happened, but also feeling euphoric from the kiss.