Nephilim

Chapter 5 Total mood kill part 2

I sent my address and then practically ran to my closet. What the heck am I even supposed to wear? My hand quickly scrolled threw my wardrobe and I settled on jeans and a kind of frilly top. Then threw on my favorite tennis shoes. Yup totally casual, maybe. I’ve never been one to second guess myself or be self conscious of my clothing choices but for some reason knowing I was going on a date with Taren made me nervous. What if he decides he really doesn’t want me. Its not common for mating bonds to break but in the beginning if one or both parties aren’t willing to accept the bond then yeah, Heartbreak city. The gods know I’ve had enough of that for a life time. Still I worried, what if he doesn’t want me? What if we get into this and then he decides to walk away? I started to panic. Before I could go into full on panic mode though a knock on my door pulled me out of it.

Smoothing my hair and taking a deep breath I opened it. There Taren stood in jeans a black t shirt and a leather jacket holy hells he was hot as heck. “Wow” we both said at the same time. I blushed and then relaxed some letting my previous worries subside for now. Now I’m just going to live for this moment, Because in this moment he does want me. “you might want a jacket.” He said as he motioned to his. I wanted to protest but grabbed my own leather jacket from the hook then my side purse. He smiled and closed my door.

When we got outside my apartment building he walked up to a beautiful black motorcycle. “were riding that?” my eyes wide in shock. “Yeah is that a problem?” he full on grinned and for the first time I noticed he had dimples. Talk about melting a girls heart. “ No not at all just that I’ve never been on one before.” He handed me his extra helmet. “don’t worry about it I’ve got you. Just make it easier on me and lean with me ok?” I laughed “okay whatever that means.” His smile got bigger as he helped me fasten my helmet then his own. He straddled the bike then held out his hand to me. I took a nervous breath placing my hand in his and then straddled the seat behind him. Wrapping my arms around his waist. He rubbed the back of my hand for a moment before starting the bike. Id be lying if I didn’t feel butterflies and sparks from his touch. Just a very brief touch and I was already putty in his hands. Calm down Mel its just a touch. I told myself over and over again. We pulled out onto the street then and before I knew it we were on our way. I quickly understood what he meant by lean with him when wed turn corners. Every now and again he’d let his arm fall down to my calf and He’d stroke my leg in tiny circles sending my heart wild. I pulled myself closer to him cherishing the closeness between us in this moment.

After a while we pulled up to a small Mexican food shack that said open 24 hrs. I smiled realizing he took me seriously about the tacos comment. He helped me off the bike before getting off himself, then helped me take off my helmet. “That was totally awesome.” I made a mind blown gesture. “my new favorite way to travel.” He laughed placing the helmets in the two matching bags on the sides of his bike. “I hope you were serious about the tacos because this is probably my favorite place.” I smiled up at him and wrapped my arm around his. “totally serious. I love them.” The next hour we ate and talked bout everything and anything. Things we liked, disliked, how our days were and how we got to where we are now.

“so how did you meet Marlow?” he asked “well would you like the long version or the short less shitty version?” he paused taking a drink of his soda. “would you be upset if I asked for the long one?” I gave a small smile. “ no but don’t say I didn’t warn you about the total mood kill its gonna be.” I took a deep breath and started from the beginning, about Daius, the reason I fled the kingdom, and how I ended up in Marlow’s tavern convincing him to run away with me. He just listened to every word his expressions only changing when I mentioned Daius. “yeah so since then we’ve pretty much been partners in crime. I honestly cant imagine life without him now.” I let out a breath and waited for him to speak. "well your ex-husband sounds like a douche.” I laughed. “you could definitely say he is.” He reached out and took my hand in his. “I’m sorry that happened.” I shook my head “ don’t be its not that big of a deal. Anyways no more sad talk.” He smiled “how bout a walk?” “yeah id like that.” We stood and he pulled a few bills out of his wallet and put it in the tip jar at the counter before turning toward me. I half expected for him to distance himself after my story but he took my hand in his again and laced our fingers together. Heat filled my cheeks as we walked down the pathway leading down to the beach. “the ocean is beautiful at night.” I said taking in the site. “yeah it is. This is part of the reason its my favorite spot to come. Good food and an awesome view.” “I can definitely see why.” I leaned my head against his shoulder as we stood watching the waves. “I wish we could stay like this enjoy this peace.” he let go of my hand to wrap his arm around my waist pulling us close so he could hold me from behind then laid his head on mine. “we can enjoy it for a while.” I wrapped my arms around his and pressed against him. He smelled so good his scent mixing with the salty smell of the ocean. I’m not sure how long we stood like that for but it was perfect. “we should probably head back I have a few classes to teach tomorrow.” I sighed and turned around in his arms. “we probably should.” Our eyes lingered on each other “would it be to soon if I asked to kiss you?” he asked and my heart skipped a beat. “no. I mean yes. I mean.” And before I could fumble another stupid word out of my mouth his lips were on mine.

The kiss was slow and powerful. I could feel the sparks flying off the mating bond. I slowly wrapped my arms around his neck and pulled us closer together heat sparking. The kiss got more passionate and then his hands were pulling me closer into him, and all kinds of flares sparks and you name it were between us. A growl came out low in his throat and it turned me on like no tomorrow. He pulled back and we both breathed heavily. “yeah we defiantly need to get you back home.” “probably.” I whispered but before we could pull apart our mouths were back on each others in once again another frenzied kiss. To be honest if it hadn’t of been for the chuckling behind us I wouldn’t of pulled away to save my life. But I knew that laugh and I knew I was gonna have to kick some serious ass.

I turned around swiftly and scowled. “Wallen.” I hissed and he clapped his hands together. “well well your majesty that was quite the show you two were putting on there.” I made a move to block Taren but he pushed me aside to stand in front of me. “what do you want?” Taren asked. Wallen ticked as he pulled a feather from his wing. “now Melinda you are a busy girl weren’t you with that human a few days ago?” I opened my wings then stepping out from behind Taren. “shut your f*****g mouth, you call me your majesty then fail to show the proper respects. If you want to live longer I suggest you fly back to whatever hole you crawled out of.” I reached for the dagger usually at my side but id left it at home. f**k. “touchy touchy, you may be the queen but I don’t take orders from you. Daius is not pleased you still disobey him.” “over my dead body will I ever let you drag me back to that place.” Taren opened his wings and he seemed to be taller somehow. “you heard my mate, leave now. if you want to leave with your life that is.” His eyes glowed a bright blue and god if he didn’t look sooo sexy right now. I looked to Wallen who looked like he was about to s**t his pants. “turn around and leave, and forget you ever saw us.” Wallen turned like he was in a trance and with a quick flap of his wings he was gone. What the hell just happened? Taren closed his eyes and put his wings away. When he turned to me his eyes were back to normal. “what was that?” I asked in shock. “something I learned to do back when I was in hiding.” I shook my head in disbelief cause wow was that not only the coolest thing ever and possibly the most sexy thing I’ve ever seen but it was also kind of scary. He brushed a hand through his hair. “Taren that was probably the sexiest thing I’ve ever seen.” I said honestly because what else can I really say? He laughed and then brushed a hand along the top of my wing. “these are beautiful.” He said softly before placing a kiss on my forehead. “you should probably put them away. Ill take you home.” I didn’t want to go home. I didn’t really know what I wanted to do. Kiss him again? Jump his bones here on the walk way? Instead of saying that though I gave a nod willing my wings away. He laced our fingers together and we walked back to his bike.

He walked me to my apartment door and waved a hand unlocking the latch and swinging it open. “you could come in you know.” I said hopeful he’d take the offer. “no I really cant.” Not gonna lie that hurt a little. “I want to Mel but if I come in you and I both know you wont be staying in those clothes long.” I smirked “ and what if I want that?” I dared him. He just laughed and shook his head. “not tonight, not because I don’t want your skin on mine but because I want it to be not following a total douche wagon ruining the night.” I laughed and put a hand on his cheek. “the douche wagon could not ruin this night if he tried. I am a thousand percent happy right now.” I placed a quick kiss on his lips. “your right. Goodnight Mel, ill see you tomorrow?” “um actually no I don’t have any classes tomorrow. But if you want to we can get coffee?” he shook his head. “defiantly cant early morning class.” I laughed “oh yes because I don’t wake up unless its passed nine.” We both laughed then and he kissed me one more time before stepping back to leave. “ ill text you then.” “okay.” And then I shut the door with the biggest smile on my face. Holy hells I’m in for some serious trouble if this is what life will be like with him. All heat and passion and lust.

The next morning I woke up from the most peaceful nights sleep I’ve had since well forever. I’ve never slept so good. I opened my phone to a text from both Marlow and Taren. Marlow of course wondering how the night went and Taren with a cheesy good morning beautiful text. My first thought was to just call Marlow but realizing he still had classes today I decided a quick ill call you about it later text would do just fine. Then I wrote one to Taren.

Me: good morning to you too Professor. How is your morning so far?

I didn’t expect a reply so soon when he was supposed to have classes.

Taren: Professor? I think I’d like to hear that later. Its going, quiz day.

Me: oh yay any chance I can get the answers to that one?

Taren: not a chance.

I laughed and put my phone down. How am I supposed to even continue to be in his class if I can barely focus on how to breathe when I’m around him?

Taren: I miss you.

My heart squeezed and I couldn’t help smiling. I closed my eyes and could picture the mating bond concentrating on the feel of it. Then I sent warm feelings down it.

Taren: what was that?

Me: me sending a I miss you too threw the bond.

Taren: you can do that?

Me: yeah its part of it. Were able to share feelings, powers, energy.

Taren: you’ll have to show me how to do that.

Me: come over tonight and I will.

Taren: cant have to grade papers.

I sighed feeling disappointed.

Taren: you can come to my place though.

And just like that he comes back, saving me from my own stupid thoughts again. Maybe he can feel my thoughts after all. He sent me his address and the time he’d be home after his last class and I couldn’t have been more excited.