Faline

Uhh, that's a good question. Since being saved, the only nourishing blood intake I had was from my sister...which was several days ago.

My delayed response tells her all she needs to know, judging by the frown she's shooting at me.

"Since you'll be needing to watch yourself, I suggest you do so soon. Don't care who you feed on, but you need to do so. Keep Avina with you till I can find another to put at your side."

I scowl, but it's ignored.

"I don't need a damn babysitter."

She's fingering the material of my shirt absently, look perusing over me.

"Do you know your way around so well then? Do you know how to get here without someone with you?"

I open my mouth, but nothing comes out. Turning petulant, I cross my arms.

"Doubt you would want the girl to get hurt trying to get you any help, so you need another animal. Maii was fast and really good at staying with you but he is no longer here, so I need to find someone else."

Can't really argue with that, but doesn't mean I have to be happy about it either.

"Have you talked with Orion yet? He said he had a meeting with you when I went to the kitchen."

Lady tilts her head as her eyes bore into me.

"You have a very interesting relationship with that lion. Have you lain with him?"

Blink.

Blink blink.

I'm literally speechless before anger twists my features.

"Orion? No, I have not. Don't know why everyone keeps assuming that. Never once have either of us looked at the other that way. I look at him as a brother, not a lover. Just because I'm fanged does not mean I screw everything."

The disgust on my face alone should wither her on the spot. Not so much about he being a lover, but her even entertaining the idea.

"You need a damn speaker system set up around here for each time I have to correct a damn rumor. You have animals out there thinking my sister killed Maii, the one about Orion has come up before, and several others that just get more and more ridiculous. I can't believe you wo..."

Soft lips descend on mine, effectively shutting me up. Having caught me with my mouth open, her tongue sweeps in unhindered. So in aggravation, I kiss back. Hard.

Lady's hands bury in my hair, holding me to her as we feed at each other's mouths. Metal balls add a different texture, but also something to grab and tug at with teeth. My hands slip into her coat till my nails dig in at her waist.

My angry motions just spurn her on, groaning when I pull at her tongue decor. Not entirely sure how, but I end up sitting on the edge of the desk, legs spread to either side of her as she presses close. Soft hands are under my shirt and moving up.

Don't believe I had any intent on doing any of this when I came in, but being alone with Lady can be dangerous at the best of times. Not sure how other people do it, and the thought hurts my brain with all the possibilities. With this woman being a nympho, there's no telling what goes on.

Calling her a nympho as my hands slip back and grip her rear end seems a bit off. I claim no responsibility here. Not in the initiating anyway. Nails dig hard into the firm cheeks under the material, she groans again.

As I get cupped in cool hands, nipples peak and harden. Fingers play over them, raising gooseflesh down my spine and arms. The motion brings my body into an arch to press closer to them, my own small groan sounding.

It's times like this that wearing pants can either be a very good thing or very bad. I haven't decided which yet. Releasing the lean muscled rump to roam upwards, I tug at the metal rings that keep rose-colored flesh raised and stiff.

Lady's breath catches as I tug, steadily increasing the pull before stopping and holding it in place. Her panting into my mouth is pleasing; a return frustration as I let go, letting the ring slip from my fingers to return to its normal position. Breaking from her mouth, my tongue plays down along pale skin. Down the long column of her neck, nibbling over the collarbone then kissing a path to the flesh that had started to tear from my pulling. The scent of her blood is faint, the tear acting more like a scratch as my tongue slides over it. Arms cradle my head as she leans back, suit jacket bunching to either side of her frame.

Hands finding a purpose, they slide up a toned abdomen to the junction leading to her arms. Pushing the coat off, making her move her arms to make it fall behind her. The flexibility she has puts every contortionist I’ve seen to shame.

After it falls, Vampire hands return to the back of my head while mine make a reverse circuit, cupping the slight mounds as my tongue plays with skin. Teeth come down to surround the darkened flesh, pressing down hard but not piercing through.

A catch of breath heralds a moan and the gripping of my hair. My nose picks up the scent of her arousal as it perfumes the air around me. I keep my jaw clenched, making an imprint of my teeth into her chest, framing the areola.

Knocking at the door finally breaks through the haze, causing me to let go and pull away, not laving my tongue over it to take away any sting on purpose. I kiss my way back up her throat till right over the human body’s main root system.

Gripping the other side of her neck as I bite down hard, fangs sink deep to rip another moan from her. Gold eyes that had been closed open as I look up to the door. With Lady's mix of scents filling my nose, I couldn't even guess as to who's out there.

Pretty sure one is Avina, but I let the thought slide away. Pulling deep of the well at my lips, the ruby flow bathes my mouth in warmth. Where my sister had tasted of cinnamon, Lady is more earthy.

The nails of my hand at her back play down her spine. Another knock has my teeth digging in deeper before pulling free, a small bead of crimson slipping loose to make its way south. I slowly bathe my tongue over the bite marks before following the small trail. Lady is panting in my arms. Can't tell you how pleased I am to have turned the tables on her. While enjoyable, her blood provides no fillers. Very much like popcorn.

My hands slip back to her waist before I lean back to close her laptop. She follows the motion, leaning into me while tapping out a code to close and hide away the item as if it'd never been. Her mouth catches mine once more, taking in her taste.

At another knock, she growls and calls out to enter. Her hands are still under my shirt as I sit up, but other than that I make no move to get down or away, being her eyes as I watch the door open to show both Avina and one other that is unknown to me. Her head is down as she stands by the open door, Lady placing small lip touches to my neck is a bit distracting but I watch as the male comes further into the room, his gaze focused on something in his hand. A phone.

"I'm sorry to disturb, My Lady, but word has come in on the... Oh."

Finally looking up, he sees what he's interrupted. About six-foot-four, he could be a bouncer at any club. Big and bulky with muscles everywhere that’re covered in ink. Pale green eyes widen but glint in humor. A surfer blond faux hawk atop his head, shaved sideburns lead down to his stubble beard and mustache, also blond, but darker as per usual. Looks to be in his thirties, but what's shocking is that he's human.

I clench my thighs to get the nympho’s attention, drowsy looking eyes actually peering up at me. Her in-drawn breath clears much of the fog from her gaze. She's still bent into me but turns her head.

"Apex. You better have a very good reason for bothering me right now."

His look is cocky but he lowers his head, grin plastered over his face.

"Could say I sorta do; the information you wanted was finally sent to me. Location of the...uh, goods, will be stationary tonight. Are you still planning on attending?"

She stands upright slowly, head turning back around to dip into my neck. Always with the neck.

"You know, this is exactly why I got you the damn plant."

I can feel her smile against the skin of my throat, the small nip. Looking back to the human, Apex, he looks a little confused as he looks at the small shrubbery.

"It's catnip."

A wide smile instantly lights his face, coughing to hide his laugh. Another nip at my neck has me digging nails into her hips. Rising enough to rest her forehead against mine, her tongue darts out and swipes my nose. Scrunching it, I pull away.

Lady retrieves her coat without a care on who sees her. The male watches and admires, but no real lust is shown. Interesting. Shaking it out, she looks it over before putting it back on. Whoops. Wrinkles. Heh.

“Now can I go back to my kitchen? You've got business to accomplish, and I have cooking to do and people to annoy. Which reminds me, I'll be giving you a list soon on restock needed. With it only being a few days, I don't think Kerry has had to make one up yet."

The Vampire’s head tilts as she adjusts her jacket on her shoulders, seeming to not care about the damages I’d caused to it. Good. Her eyes are sizing me up before she nods. At first, I thought it was over the list, but her next statement has me figuring differently.

"You should come with me, see what things are really like on the streets."

I'm confused, but she doesn't give me a chance to ask what she's talking about.

"Make up your list. Keep it till you either see me next, or give it to Avina once I get an animal for you. Remember to watch yourself, there are many here who are against you."

I make a face of disgust. Already know my hide is in many a hunter’s crosshairs, thanks. Sliding off her desk, I have to dodge away from her hand. Narrowing my eyes at her, I point at the plant.

The glint in her eye lets me know I'm in for it later. A glance at Apex shows him trying to hide a smile as he looks at his phone very intently. Huffing, I head out the door. Avina closes it behind us and takes up position next to me.

"Shall we see how much trouble I can get into before she comes for me again?"