Ilena

19

"But I didn't feel it, I usually feel the power being used. I just thought about where I wanted to go and then we were here." I say confused, it seemed too easy.

"It's because you were focused on me and not your magic, that's why you didn't feel it. You may find you can do a lot of things while focusing on me and not even know you are doing them." He says huskily and kisses below my ear again and then moves around me to open the door. His hand on the small of my back leads me inside. Everyone is settling in around the living room, it’s not small but not the biggest of living spaces, the walls are made of wood but the furniture looks cozy, like I could sink into it and sleep for hours. There's no TV, no need for one out here, a fire place with roaring fire off to the right side. Moving in further, there’s an alcove off to the left side with windows from floor to ceiling with a large dining table and eight chairs surrounding it. Past that was the kitchen, almost all made of wood, even the counter tops, even so it seemed updated, must be the cut of wood. Stainless steel appliances and all.

"Living room. Dining room and the kitchen, there are four spare bedrooms so you all may decide amongst yourselves." He says and pulls two waters out of the fridge, handing me one. Evan comes walking up as he hangs up the phone and looks at Nolan, looking decidedly unhappy.

"You need to call the boss, he has a couple of questions for you regarding certain recent...events." He says trying not to shift his eyes to me but fails.

"Yeah, I knew that was coming." He says running a hand through his hair and pulling out his phone, he looks back up at me and touches the side of my face. "You look exhausted, why don't you lay down for a while? Try to get some rest." He offers and leads me down the hallway, all the way to the last bedroom and opens the door, he pulls me back against him and leans in for a long slow kiss.

"There are clean towels in the bathroom and the sheets should all be fresh and clean, I had some friends come out and freshen everything up and fill the kitchen with food. Unfortunately there not the type of people that carry blood off hand so we'll still have to hunt for that and major meat but I think we'll be ok. I have to make a couple calls and get some things together but I'll be back in a bit...if that's alright that is?" He asks, now seeming way out of his element. Something tells me that he's never really had any trouble with the ladies, even if he hasn't had any in over a decade.

"I wouldn't have it any other way." I flirt, kiss him on the cheek and step inside the room. "Just don't forget about me." I say turning to go take a shower. He catches my arm, handing me my bag.

"I will never forget you." He states but I can hear the pain in his voice again, I poked a sore spot. But he smiles weakly and closes the door behind him as he leaves. I think he blames himself for losing me all those years ago, really it was both of our faults but there's nothing we can do to change that now. What's done is done, we have each other now and that's all that matters.

I sigh and drop my bag beside the bed and head for the shower, maybe that will help me clear my head. Twenty minutes later I'm drying off, I throw on a pair of red lace panties and black tank top and climb into bed but only after towel drying and brushing my hair, I lay on my side and start to fall asleep, I should try and sleep while I can. I never know what's going to happen next unless I see it of course, but I don't know when the next time I'll be able to sleep.

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The vague smells of a steaming shower and her sexy scent linger in the air as I walk into my bedroom, she's sleeping now, in my bed. A sight I have begged to see for far too long. Her long hair is splayed out across the pillows, the blankets don't do her figure justice. She looks so peaceful and for once she is sleeping and not moaning my name, that was torture but I understand why now.

I wipe a hand over my face and decide to take a shower, she's sleeping and I just don't have the heart to wake her no matter why the reason. I grab a pair of jogging pants and head into the bathroom, her scent is even stronger in here, the woman is driving me nuts. It’s so hard not to touch her all the time, kiss her every second of the day and night. I spent so long without her, knowing she was out there, knowing who she was, every cell in my body screams for me to take what it knows is mine but I have to be patient for her sake. I step into the shower and just let the hot water massage my worn back and neck. After getting yelled at by the King for touching his daughter, my beast decided he had had enough stress and needed a good run, three hours later, I smelled like wet dog but I feel less stressed out.

I wash and jump out of the shower, towel off and throw on my jogging pants, I open the door to the bathroom to see her still sleeping. I walk over to lock the bedroom door.

"Nolan?" She asks tiredly, barely a sound at all really.

"Yeah, I'm here." I say quietly and take a couple steps toward the bed.

"Don't go." She says softly and reaches for me, but doesn't look at me. She must still be mostly asleep.

I'm more than happy to oblige and climb into bed next to her, she grabs my hand and wraps my arm around her. Finally I'll get a good night’s rest.