Temporary Goddess

Let The Hunt Begin

        It was well after four in the morning, both of us were exhausted. Probably me more than Jacek by a long shot, and now I was cuddled against him. We decided to slightly get dressed just in case my mother came barging in my room at some time. I listened to his heartbeat under my head, taking in everything about him. The way he smelled like cedar, the warm feeling of his skin against mine, and the delicate beating of his heart. His hand traced across my arm lightly, both of us having our eyes closed and simply enjoying the calm moment together. We don’t get many of them.

                “Someone just came inside your home, dolcezza.”

                I glanced up to him and sighed. “I’m staying right here.”

                He smiled down at me. “What if your mom comes in?”

                “At least she didn’t come in an hour ago.” I said with a shrug.

                Jacek chuckled lightly. “That would have been unfortunate for all of us.”

                I nodded. “Very, I doubt I would have even stopped.”

                Before Jacek got the chance to say anything I leaned my head down and gave him another love mark, a hickey, right on his chest. He had several from me in the heat of our s*x, and I did my best to leave them in places his father wouldn’t see them. I can’t imagine how many I have on my creamy skin, not to mention the fanged bite marks that littered my body. Once Jacek found out about that little kink of mine, he ran with it. I have one on each thigh, one on the inside of my non-wounded arm’s wrist, and one above my left breast. We might have gotten a little carried away, but it was damn worth it.

                “If you keep doing things like that, your mother will be up here really quick.” He said leaning down to kiss my forehead.

                I giggled, nuzzling into his side. “I still can’t believe you rejected me at first.”

                He sighed. “It was to protect you, but I think I can protect you better by always being around instead of absent. I’m sorry for doing that to you.”

                “I’ve pretty much forgotten about it, babe.” I said sliding my leg against his. “But if you do it again, I won’t be coming back to you. I’ll be gone like the wind.”

                Jacek nodded. “I got it. Hey, I think your mom is coming up the stairs.”

                “What? Already?” I shot up out of bed and instantly collapsed onto the hardwood.

                In the last second Jacek reached out and caught my upper half, he hung half on the bed and half off. “Can’t walk?”

                I rolled my eyes at him. “Shut up.”

                He helped me get to my feet as he pulled on his jeans and sat down on the edge of my bed. I was still in my underwear and quickly yanked on a tightly fitting black shirt right as my bedroom door was opened.

                Cleo glanced in and shook her head at us. Jacek looked up from his place on the bed and I came out from my closet still without pants. She looked back and forth from us and then she saw my marks.

                “You sneak into my home, take my daughters virginity, and then MARK HER?!?!” Cleo screamed at an unnatural decibel.

                I held my hands up, glaring at her as I moved my hair from my neck. “Mom! One, I snuck Jacek in. My idea! Two, yes, but that’s for me to choose who the hell I decide to finally lose it too. Three, he didn’t mark me, just bit me a few times. Four, how the hell did you open my door? It was locked.”

                Told you. Not human. Jacek said looking tired.

                “Not helping.” I said over my shoulder.

                Cleo glared. “What did you just say?”

                I sighed. “I was talking to Jacek, mom.”

                Her whole face paled. “He didn’t say anything.”

                “I can hear him anyways. Like a thought in my own head. It’s always been like this for us. Mom? You look like you’re going to pass out.” I took a step closer to her, but instead she just shook her head at me.

                “Of course, my daughter would choose a Lyle to bond with. Why is my whole family cursed?” She said as she put a hand to her head.

                I clicked my tongue at that. “Mom! Jacek is right here! Why do you always talk about him like he’s not here? And what the hell do you mean cursed?”

                Jacek the entire time just sat back and watched me and my mother with his usual expressionless face. Now I wasn’t even sure if he was listening anymore.

                Cleo gestured to Jacek. “Do you know about his father?”

                “Woah, mom. That’s kind of a personal thing.” I said taking a step to the side, shielding Jacek from her gaze.

                She rolled her eyes. “That’s not what I mean. His father is Cordon, my…your father’s best friend Cairyn. That man, knows your father. If Cordon figures out who you are he will tell him where to find you.”

                At that Jacek appeared at my side with his tattooed arm draped over my shoulder like he always does. “My father is a drunk who doesn’t know what day of the week it is. Has been for a while now.”

                “Has he asked about Cairyn? In any form?” Cleo interrogated.

                Jacek tensed for a moment, and I wasn’t sure what he was going to say. “Yeah. He does every time I go home.”

                Cleo sigh and nodded. “Is he still as violent as he was when I knew him?”

                “Probably more so.” Jacek said as his jaw tightened.

                I glanced up to him. “Jacek, I thought you said he started beating you when we met? How long has he been doing this to you?”

                He shrugged. “Since I was ten.”

                “Holy fuck.” I exhaled, feeling my heart drop to my feet.

                Cleo shook her head. “Cairyn, is that the reason you snuck Jacek into the house last night? Or was it just for s*x?”

                I nibbled on the inside of my lip before answering her. “I didn’t want him to go home smelling like me and get attacked again. So, I made him stay here. The s*x came after I bullied him into it.”

                She raised an eyebrow at me. “You? Jacek, did my daughter pressure you into having s*x with her? If so, Cairyn I will be punishing you until you leave this house.”

                “Wait, how did this get flipped on me?” I shook my head, my mom did a complete one-eighty.

                Jacek leaned into me. “Not really.”

                Cleo took a few deep breaths. “Jacek, if you ever want to stay here instead of going home, please feel free. I’m sure my lovely daughter won’t mind you sharing the bed. Good thing I put you on birth control last year. I don’t need grand babies yet.”

                “Mom!” I smacked my palm to my forehead. “Jacek, please ignore all of that. Anyways, mom who is downstairs?”

                She raised an eyebrow in confusion. “How did you know someone was here?”

                All I did was point up to Jacek. She nodded and let out a deep breath, something was up, and it was slightly worrying.

                “Well, it’s your cousin.” She said simply, heading for the door.

                “I don’t have a cousin.” I said crossing my arms.

                Cleo shrugged a little, glancing back at us. “Yes, you do.”

                With that she disappeared down the hall. When she was gone I turned to wrap my arms around Jacek’s neck. His own arms wound behind my back, pulling me up against his chest.

                “I told you my mother likes you.” I said sharply before leaning up to kiss his warm lips.

                He scoffed when he pulled back. “And I told you that your mother wasn’t human. Cai, think about this for a moment. If your grandma was a Demi God or Immortal, then your mother, and your father. There is absolutely, no way you can be a human. It’s biologically impossible. You would either have to be adopted or-“

                “They took my abilities from me…” I looked into his eyes and sighed. “Jacek, what if they took them from me? Can a being do that?”

                Without hesitation, he nodded. “Yeah, it’s possible. Your grandma was a legend, I’m sure something like that would be child’s play. What are you thinking, dolcezza?”

                I took a deep breath. “I’m going to make my mother give me my abilities back.”

                Jacek stole another kiss from my lips. “Think for a second. They would have had to put them somewhere, like inside an urn, box, or inside a piece of jewelry. Those are the most common.”

                “Alright then.” I said before leaning in to trail kisses down his neck and chest. “I guess the hunt is on.

              Jacek and I went downstairs to talk to my mom, but we were greeted by a face I didn’t know. She was tall, with shoulder length bleach blond hair and light tan colored eyes. Her face was perfectly symmetrical and there wasn’t one blemish on her face. Her eyes found Jacek and eyed him like a piece of meat blatantly, not caring if we noticed. I rolled my eyes. This first meeting was not going very well.

                “Cairyn, sweetheart, this is your cousin Channah.” Cleo explained from the fridge “Channah, this is my daughter Cairyn and her beau Jacek.”

                I cringed at that. “That sounded old, like ancient mom.”

                “What would you rather I call him?” She asked, shutting the door.

                I glanced over to Jacek and shrugged. “You wanna answer this?”

                Nope, I like watching you try and explain our relationship. He said leaning back against the wall.

                “That’s so helpful, babe.” I rolled my eyes at him.

                He chuckled a little. Do you want me to ask you out so it’s easier for you?

                I glanced over to him and raised my eyebrow. “That would be helpful. Especially after last night.”

                Fine, Cai would you like to date me? He said with a smirk on his handsome face.

                “Smooth, very smooth. I’ll think about it.” I said teasingly before heading over for the coffee pot.

                Channah huffed out her confusion. “Who the hell are you talking too?”

                I resisted the urge to roll my eyes at her. “I’m insane, don’t mind me.”

                Cleo looked at me and shook her head. “Stop being an ass, Cairyn. My daughter was talking to Jacek, Channah.”

                “Oh, telepathy.” She nodded, glancing over to Jacek. “That’s pretty hot.”

                I stifled a burst of laughter into my hand. God, we just met this girl and she was already thirsty for Jacek. I mean, I don’t blame her. He’s a fine piece of craftsmanship, the only thing his father did right in his life. Was I jealous? Nope, because he was Jacek. I could feel his displeasure at Channah’s attention from across the room.

                Can we go soon? I don’t think I can stand this girl for much longer. Jacek said, irritation leaking into his words.

                “Yeah, we can. Just let me finish my coffee real quick. Where do you want to go?” I asked as I came back to him.

                “Voices please, I want to know where you two are going.” Cleo said taking a sip from her cup.

                I shrugged. “I don’t know?”

                “I was going to take Cai out for a ride. Nothing specific really.” Jacek rubbed the back of his neck.

                I went to set the cup down on the counter when a loud gasp almost made me drop the cup. When I looked over, Channah was staring at me with wide eyes. I had no idea what was wrong with her, at least until I followed her eyes. She was staring at my wrist, the one that was home to one of Jacek’s ‘love bites’. I raised my eyebrow at her, but her eyes bounced from my wrist to Jacek.

                “Alright, babe. We can go now.” I gestured to the front door. “Bye mom. Channah.”

                Jacek was right behind me. Your cousin seems…strange.      

                I nodded. “Yeah, that whole last bit was slightly uncomfortable. I won’t be surprised if she is all over you at every chance. She was literally begging you to f**k her with her eyes. It was unsettling.”

                Agreed. There’s only one girl I want to be deep inside. You should go back to your room and put a skirt on.

                Hearing his lustful voice in my head made my entire body hot, and my center was starting to get wet. “Whys that?”

                I knew the answer, I just really wanted to hear him say it.

                That way we can pull over and I can make you c*m without having to worry about removing your shorts. Jacek said as he leaned down to wrap me up, leaving kisses down my neck.

                I giggled, feeling my insides tighten. “Mr. Bad Wolf, I do believe you have become an addict.”

                Am I really the only one? He asked, dragging his fang across my earlobe lightly.

                “Nope.” I slid my hips against his before unwrapping him from me. “I’ll meet you out at the bike.”

                Hurry, dolcezza. Jacek said over his shoulder impatiently.