Whisper of Blood

Giovanna

I awake with a start. Unsure if where I was, and better yet who was underneath me and where was my shirt? I rubbed my eyes trying to wake myself up and was greeted by the sight of Rafael staring at me, arms around my waist. He looked perfect, even smashed into this tiny backseat with me. I looked up at him silently asking for a kiss. He leaned down, taking my face in his hands and kissed me deeply.

"Hey" I looked down shyly, "I'm not complaining, but where exactly did my shirt go?" 

He smiled and gracefully plucked it from the car floor handing it to me with a small chuckle. Damn that smile, it was slowly starting to chip away at the walls I built around my heart.

"What's on your mind Raf? You seem a million miles away and very stressed about whatever is going on there." I began to mindlessly trace patterns along his chest with my pointer finger. "You know you can vent to me about anything. I will be your wife in three short days, we should be doing things like this. Normal couple things." I placed a kiss on his chest. He squeezed me tighter and kissed the top of my head, it made me whimper with delight. How embarrassing. 

"I was just thinking about when my father told me that I was going to marry you. That we were going to pick you up in a week. Honestly I thought my life was over, then you walked through that office door and it was like an angel sent right from heaven just for me. I heard you stand up for yourself, I saw you be an amazing older sister and I realized I was actually lucky. My life is nowhere near over, it's just beginning. I'm excited to live the rest of my days with you by my side." He kissed my head again after he spoke. 

It sent chills down my spine, I was falling harder and harder for him by the minute. I sat up slowly and pulled my shirt back on over my head. "Raf, you are perfect, honestly. I couldn't have picked a better person to be paired with. I know it wasn't fate but the way you make me feel, it just can't be ignored." I looked out the window, "How much longer until we arrive?" 

He sat up next to me and gestured out the other window. I followed his gaze as we pulled up to a huge steal gate with giant "R" intricately carved into the iron. Beyond the gate sat an estate that put even my childhood home to shame. My breath caught at the sight and my palms became instantly clammy. 

"Welcome  home Giovanna." He leaned over and kissed my cheek.

Yeah sure, welcome home Giovanna. A silent tear fell to my lip. I hoped he wouldn't notice, be he did. Before I could reach up and wipe it away myself, I felt his hand brush lightly across my face and wiped it himself. 

"Please don't cry, I want you to be happy, always." As he spoke the car rolled to a stop. 

I ran my hands through my curls quickly, trying to make myself look presentable. Plastered my best fake smile on my face when the door opened. Raf slid out  first and offered me his hand. upon further inspection the house wasn't a house at all, it was more like a castle standing tall in front of a beautiful thick forrest. I stood completely in awe, only moving because of Rafael's gently pull dragging me to the front door. I wanted so bad to stomp my feet and go kicking and screaming like a stubborn little kid. I was terrified to meet my in-laws, what if I wasn't up to their standards? What if they hated me? I did not want to be sent home with my tail between my legs, like some lowly b***h. 

Instead I let him pull me inside, that fake smile still plastered to my face. Inside the door we were greeted by what seemed like a million faces. I knew it was only his siblings and mother, but it was still a lot. He pulled me toward the matronly woman standing directly to the left of the door. 

"Mother, this is Giovanna. Giovanna this is my mother, Maddalena." Rafael introduced us so formally I wasn't sure what to do so I stuck out my hand for a shake. 

"It's really nice to meet you Maddalena." I stammered through my words.

"Please dear, call me Maddy, or mom, or whatever pleases you. No need to be so formal here, we hug in this family." His mother pulled me into a too tight hug as she spoke.

We continued down the line, standing directly to the right of their mother was Luca, he gave me a silent nod and a half smile. I noted that his eyes were sad even when he offered me the small smile. Next were the triplets; they were more identical than my sisters and I would never be able to tell them apart. They made my heart ache for the twins, I silently choked back a sob as they pulled me in for a group hug. Standing slightly behind the triplets was Mateo. He muttered a hello but never looked up from his phone. Raf had told me he rarely spoke after his parents were killed. The next sibling took me by surprise, she was stunning. Sienna reminded me of the girls with her outgoing personality. I also knew that if Noemi and Alessa got together they would be the best of friends. 

After out quick introductions Rafael excused us and led me through a maze of hallways until we arrived at his room. Well it was our room now I suppose. I was going to need a damn map to find my way around this house. When he opened the door I noticed my things were already here and in their place. Good I needed a shower or a bath and five minutes to comprehend my new life and his family. 

It seemed like Rafael read my mind as he walked to the bathroom that was to the right of the closet and I heard the bath begin to run. The smell of lavender wafted through the air and brought me a sense of calm. I felt like he always knew what I needed without me ever having to say a single word. If he was trying to make me love him , he was doing an amazing  job. 

I took a step toward the bathroom door to meet him. I stripped off my clothes as I walked into the steamy bathroom. When I met Rafael's gaze I was in only my lace underwear and bra and my Red Bottoms. I walked up to him and kissed his neck, gently at first, then I began to bite and suck until his breathing was erratic. 

"Is this bath for me? You really are too sweet." my voice low and husky with want. He only nodded in response,  I assumed because he didn't trust his voice. 

After what seemed like forever he let out a loud sigh and looked at my almost naked body up and down with lust. Slowly, ever so slowly he began to unbutton his shirt, tossing both it and his jacket to the floor. He started on his pants but hesitated when he got to his zipper, he glared at me, "Clothes. Off. Now." 

I really wanted test him, to see if he would take what he so desperately wanted, however something in his voice told me that would not be wise. Instead I obeyed his command quickly, there I stood completely naked in Rafael's bathroom, watching him intently. He stepped into the bath and sank down until the water was at his chest level, he sighed happily and held his hand out for me. I took it quickly and willingly before stepping in and lowering myself into the hot soapy water. Nestled in between his long ,strong legs, my back against his hard, defined chest. Suddenly he wrapped his huge arms tightly around me and filled each both of his hands with my breasts. 

The softness of his hands made me moan softly and I arched my back giving him better access. My hand wound its way behind me and in-between our bodies until I felt his rock hard erection in my hand. A loud knock came from outside the bedroom door causing Rafael's head to snap up like he was coming out of a trance. "Go away!" he roared to the door and then he devoured my neck. I didn't even attempt to cover my giggles as they exploded from me, instead I gently turned myself around and straddled his legs with my own. Purposefully I slide his erection against my slick center as I repositioned myself, the feel of him against me made me bite my lip as I wrapped my arms around his neck. I had never wanted anyone or anything more in my entire life as I wanted Rafael in this moment.

"So I think you promised to take me to your bed." The words were coy against his neck.

"Our bed." His only response.

I had never felt more confident or beautiful.