Elora

All my guys were rushing around, setting up tables and chairs. I guess they haven't used the ball room in years. I've only been in that room once or twice, but everything was always covered in dust and cob webs everywhere.

It's Thursday evening, and the clans will be here early tomorrow morning. They've been cleaning and setting up all day long, and I'm starting to feel attention deprived.

I was sitting in the middle of the ball room, watching them bicker about where the tables should go. Of course, I already have a glorious mind map of where I would put the tables and chairs to make it look pretty and functional. But Eugene told me to stay out of the way, so now I get to watch them struggle.

So here I am, sat looking pretty in my pajamas, hair in a braid, sucker in my mouth, ready for bed. Quin gave me the sucker to keep me quiet after I came in here. They're all so serious, it's rare that I get to see them look so frazzled, it's amusing.

Theo likes to try to delegate everything, when he really just wants to boss people around. Felix actually bosses them around, but has no eye for decor. Lucifer has been doing his own thing, getting the cob webs out of the corners. Duke and Dane both looked over it, with their bored looks and crossed arms. Eugene and Quin are going to start throwing punches here soon, both of them getting in each other's face.

Men...

"Maybe if we didn't put this off until the night of, we would have been able to plan it," Duke glared at Theo dully.

I smirked. Coming from the man who has given me hundreds of lectures about procrastination. Ugh I'm loving this.

Theo clenched his jaw, pointing a finger at him, "That's not on me! You know I can't be trusted with these kinds of things," he shot back.

Quin narrowed his eyes at Theo, "We know, so stop trying to fucking give orders."

"You're one to talk, Quin," Eugene shoved his shoulder. "You want the tables to go diagonally!" He shrugged his shoulders as if it was a ridiculous idea.

"Everyone should just calm down," Dane tried.

"Shut the fuck up!" Everyone yelled at him in unison.

I fought back a giggle. Awe my sweet Dane... To be fair, he should have known they would react that way. Tensions are high and they're running out of time.

Felix slowly shook his head, "Enough!" He shouted, making me flinch as his voice echoed off the walls.

"That was a little dramatic..." Theo mumbled.

Felix pointed to the tables, "We're setting them up in rows of three, leaving a few feet between the rows," he instructed.

That's not... that's not going to work. My brain buzzed in the annoying way it usually does when I know something won't be even. I made a sound, trying to keep my thoughts to myself.

Felix slowly turned to me, the smallest amount of annoyance in his eyes, "Yes, baby?" He challenged.

Finally. I stood up, walking over to where I would put the first table, "If you do them in threes, there won't be walking space. But, if you zig zag them," I took a few steps and stood where I'd put the other table, "It looks pretty, people wouldn't have to worry about popping someone's bubble if they lean back, and there's plenty of walking space," I explained, giving them a sweet smile.

They all stared at me for a few seconds before they turned to each other, each with a puzzled expression.

"I fucking hate you," Theo gave Eugene's head a good smack as he started towards me.

I grinned up at him, folding my hands behind my back and bouncing on my heels.

"And how long have you had that figured out for, princess?" He asked.

Lucifer dropped down from a ledge that overlooked the whole ballroom, "About an hour," he answered for me.

Quin sent Lucifer a harsh look, "And you were just going to keep that to yourself, huh?" He pressed his lips together.

"And watch you all bitch over god damn tables?" Lucifer smirked. "Yes."

This man has an appetite for destruction that I can't relate to.

Felix was about to say something when three loud knocks echoed through the house. Everyone looked at each other in confusion. No ones supposed to get here until early morning?

Theo shook his head, smirking, but the dark look in his eyes told me he was anything but amused, "If that's who I think it is, I'm gonna lose it," he chuckled.

Felix's shoulders relaxed and a faint grin was placed on his lips, "Relax Theo, the only men stupid enough to show up here are our friends-"

The ball room doors opened, and I flinched at the suddenness of it. Two tall men- or vampires strolled in, oozing confidence. The first has shaggy blond hair, dressed in black cargo pants that have silver chains hanging off the waist band. The other man was built like a wrestler, tall and super muscular. He has dark skin, making his red eyes stand out against it. He was wearing dark jeans and a white tshirt.

The blonde smirked at Felix, "Now now Felix, is that any way to greet us? We are here to help you set up after all," he teased, giving Felix a hand shake.

Dane was by my side, draping his arm around my shoulder. I suddenly realized that my pajamas aren't the best attire to meet anyone in. They're not revealing or anything, just shorts and a tank top. "Ready for bed, angel?" He asked.

I nodded, still listening to my other guys greet the two men as old friends.

"Ramsey, Sabastian," Theo smirked as he approached the two, giving them each a quick half hug. "What's it been? Two hundred years?"

Ramsey, the blond, chuckled, "Something like that. We had a hunch you'd be bickering like old ladies."

"You've always been shit at decision making," Sebastian added.

I've never met any of their friends before. Zion and Gavin don't count, they definitely weren't friends. But Ramsey and Sebastian seem nice.

"Not as bad as you," Eugene teased. "At least when we make decisions, we don't have to call anyone to save us-"

"One time! Other clans call you monthly, we have called one time and I was quite literally on fire," Ramsey defended.

"Are the other clans already lingering around the town?" Duke asked.

Sebastian nodded, "We only passed through, but there's vampire scent in every corner."

I bit my lip, feeling nervous. It's probably not as bad as it sounds, but that many vampires in our tiny little town would make anyone uneasy.

"Everyone's eager; it's unusual for you to host the gathering out of your manor, Felix. Zion has everyone riled up, he's been talking a lot of shit," Ramsey shifted his eyes toward me.

Ramsey and Sebastian both studied me, and I tried not to crumble. I don't like this, I'm not prepared to meet anyone. They're my guys's friends, and I want to make a good impression. But no, they get sucker in mouth, barefoot, pajama girl. Way to go Queen Elora.

"So the rumors are true," Sebastian commented.

Felix gave me a proud smile before he curled his finger at me, "Elora, come here baby."

I glanced up at Dane and he gave me a small smile before he let me go. I padded over to Felix's side quickly, hating that all eyes are on me.

Felix wrapped his arm around my waist, pulling me to his side, "Baby, this is Ramsey and Sebastian," he introduced. "They're old friends of ours." Felix looked at the two, "Boys, this is Elora-"

"She's the princess," Theo winked at me and I blushed. I don't know if I like being referred to that just yet, especially since we're just meeting. And I'm in my pajamas... Oh dang the sucker!

I quickly took the sucker out and handed it to Duke, who immediately popped it into his own mouth.

Gross or hot? Hot.

I shyly smiled at the two, giving them a small wave, "Hi, it's nice to meet you," I greeted politely. I've already butchered the first impression, maybe I can save this, though.

"Well aren't you just adorable," Ramsey grinned up at Felix, like he was teasing him. "I almost feel bad for you, kid," he grinned at me. "One of you and seven of them, I know your shits wrecked-"

"Ramsey," Quin warned.

Ramsey put his hands up in surrender, "Just an observation," he defended.

Huh?

Sebastian smirked, "More importantly, who has the biggest dick, Elora?"

I blushed a million shades of red at their insinuations. They shouldn't be talking about that... it's rude. I looked up at Felix with wide eyes, hoping he'd save me from this embarrassment.

Theo was fighting back laughs as Ramsey and Sebastian were giving my guys amused smirks.

Dane grabbed my hand, gently pulling me out of Felix's arm, "That's enough for tonight, come on angel, let's go to bed," he started walking out of the ballroom.

Oh thank god. I squeezed his hand, traumatized that they even asked such a vulgar question.

"Keep it down up there, you two!" Ramsey teased and I felt like dying.

"Now what's you do that for?" I heard Eugene chuckle as we walked away.

"Oh come on, we're just messing with her," Sebastian said. "Poor girl is going to have a lot more than light teasing when the rest of the clans meet her."

"She's shy, don't mention it again," Duke deadpanned. My hero.

"I thought it was funny," Theo mumbled.

~•~

I cuddled into Dane, once again waking from my sleep. I keep hearing the sound of people talking, and each time it wakes me. Peeking my eyes open, I can see it's still dark outside.

Ugh. I threw my leg over Danes hips, pulling him closer to me. I snuggled into him, trying to will myself back to sleep. Unfortunately after a few minutes, all I could focus on was the noise coming from downstairs... and his hip that is perfectly pressing on my girly parts.

Well if I can't sleep... and he's obviously up... and we're conveniently in bed, it's only fair that I should have my dirty way with him. It's been days and I'm no longer limping. It's also been days since they've last touched me, which if far too long.

I opened my eyes, tilting my head to look up at him. He was staring at the ceiling, before his gaze shifted to me. He cocked an eyebrow, looking confused, "Why are you awake, angel? Go back to sleep," he ran his hand down my back.

Hmm no.

I shifted, pulling myself up into his lap so I was straddling him. I grinned at him, "I can't sleep," I gave him a pointed look.

Dane narrowed his eyes at me, tilting his head. He looked at me with a calculating gaze for a few seconds before he raised his eyebrows, "It's 4:30, Elora. Go back to sleep."

I eyed his toned torso for a few seconds, admiring how the moonlight reflects off him. I gave him a sweet smile, "I don't feel like sleeping." I slowly rocked my hips, rubbing myself on the growing tent in his boxers.

Dane rested his head back against my headboard, gripping my hips. I smirked, knowing that I'm getting my sexy time. Until his grip on my hips got tight and stopped my movement all together. "Dane-" I pouted.

He looked pained as he narrowed his eyes at me, "The clans are here, angel," he said.

So? Congratulations. What does that have to do with anything? That explains the noise coming from downstairs. I tried to move my hips again, but Dane let out a small chuckle.

"No, Elora," he pointed to his ear, giving me a stern look, but there was amusement behind his eyes.

Oh. Always my downfall... stupid vampire hearing. I knew that, why didn't I think of it?

I crossed my arms, annoyed. So close yet so far away. Dane let go of my hips and smiled up at me, "Why are you awake?" He asked.

"I can't sleep, they're being so loud," I explained, frustrated that he can't just fuck me to sleep.

Elora... I thought, stunned at my own thoughts. What have they done to me.

Dane caressed the side of my face with his big hand, "I'm sorry, angel," he placed a gentle kiss against my lips.

Immediately, I sank into the kiss, taking him by surprise. I wrapped my hands around the back of his head, pulling him close to me. I tilted my head to the side, giving him the freedom to take control.

His lips moved against mine slowly as his hands gripped my ass. Liquid leaked out of me and I fought back a moan.

Dane pulled away quickly, giving me a stern look, "Elora," he warned.

Oops?

He closed his eyes, leaning his head back, clearly trying to compose himself. He took a breath before he gave me a calm smile, "Okay, how about we have an early start, yeah? We can have a breakfast date; I'll take you to a diner, then get you coffee before school. How does that sound?" He suggested.

I smiled, "Okay!" I said happily. This is so weird, I'm never up this late- or early. We're going to eat breakfast in a cozy little diner, I'm so excited. I think this is just his excuse to get us out of bed though. Smart guy.

He looked relieved as I got up to go to the shower. I smirked, vampires can't hear over water, can they? I turned around, giving him a sweet smile as he sat on the edge of my bed. "Coming?" I asked, inching closer to the bathroom.

He groaned, chuckling as he dropped his head into his hands, "Elora, baby please."

"But I'm cold," I pouted.

Dane pressed his lips together and shook his head. He let out the smallest laugh, pointing to the bathroom, "Turn the dial to the left," he instructed.

Ugh, fine. He's one tough shell to crack, if this was Duke or Theo, I'd already have my way.

As a last ditch attempt to tease him into the shower, I decided to undress here, instead of the bathroom. I gave him a sweet smile as I slowly pulled my tank top over my head. He just watched me, looking intrigued whilst slowly shaking his head. I did the same with my shorts, slowly pulling them down until they pooled at my ankles, where I made sure to bend down, giving him a clear view of my ass, to pick them up.

He closed his eyes, as if saying a silent prayer for me. I grinned, walking to the bathroom. That was fun. "Angel," he called.

I turned around, hopeful that he finally cracked.

"I love you," he said, still grinning at me.

I raised my eyebrows, my heart fluttering. I bit my lip to stop the stupid cheesy smile that overtook my lips as I turned around to shower.

~•~

I dressed cutely, in a white skirt and button up, with a pink cozy sweater over it. I actually have to impress people today, so I'd better dress the part.

"Ready?" Dane asked, dressed in jeans and a button up. Yummy.

I nodded, "Uhu," I hummed as I eyed him. I don't know what's gotten into me this morning, but If I could have just a smidgin of sexy time, I'd be cured.

Dane narrowed his eyes at me, clearly knowing I'm up to no good. I can't help it, he's dreamy. He sighed, reaching his hand out for me to hold. "Don't let go of my hand, angel. We're going to go straight to my car, okay?" He instructed.

I nodded. "Okay. Are there many people in the halls?" I asked. I thought they'd all be in the ballroom.

He shook his head, "No, there's a few. I doubt they'll say anything, but if they do, let me do the talking."

Please, like I'd even know what to say. Hi, I'm a teenage human who is also your Queen. That wouldn't go over well.

Holding onto Danes hand, we exited my bedroom, starting down the long halls. The voices got louder the closer we got to the ballroom, but Dane was walking quickly so I didn't get a chance to listen in.

From the top of the stairs, I saw four men standing near the bottom, all in some kind of conversation about a sculpture in the foyer. Eugene collects all kinds of expensive art, the manor is filled with them. I accidentally chipped one before, I was grounded for a day before Duke broke me out.

Their gaze shifted to Dane and I as we descended down the steps. I really don't like people staring at me, but I've gotten used to it over the years. I have to give speeches as Vice President- now president, and captain of the debate club. I think public speaking is something I'm good at, it's not something I like to do though. Being judged is what bothers me. I have a sneaking suspicion there will be a lot of judgement this weekend.

I recognized one of them as Zion, and instantly felt defensive. Somethings just not right with him. I don't think he's necessarily a threat, I think he's a snake who can't mind his business.

One of the men smiled at Dane as we reached the bottom, "I was wondering when you'd make an appearance, Dane. Everyone's been eager to see you and Lucifer, it's been so long," he said.

Yeah well he's mine, they can have his attention while I'm at school. For now, I call dibs.

Dane skillfully moved me to his other side, switching hands. He distanced me from them, but made it look casual. I took note of the sudden authority and power he carried as he stood in front of them.

"I'll join later this morning. As for Lucifer, he will attend if he wants to. For now, I suggest you all get back to the meeting," he said, his voice dripping with authority.

I tried now to smirk at him. There's nothing inherently sexy about this. Nothing at all. So why, for the love of god, am I turned on?

The man dropped his gaze to the ground, "Yes, of course," he agreed instantly, turning to walk to the ballroom.

I raised my eyebrows, a bit surprised that they seem so intimidated by Dane. He's harmless, surely he's just putting on an act. He wouldn't hurt a fly.

The other two followed suit, but Zion lingered for a few extra seconds. He looked like he was sizing Dane up, before his gaze fell to the floor and he walked away. Weird.

Dane waited until the four of them were out of sight, in the ballroom before he turned to leave. "Pancakes?" He asked as we took off down the driveway.

I nodded, "They probably won't be as good as Quins, but I'm a sucker for sugary breakfasts," he grinned.

He smiled, "Anything for you." He glanced at me, "Elora it's very important that you aren't alone for the duration of the gathering. You need to be with one of us at all times, do you understand?" He asked.

I nodded, "24/7 attention doesn't sound bad to me, it should be like this all the time," I joked. I really don't mind this, being around them makes me happy.

We pulled up to a small diner that has an empty parking lot, seeing as it's still dark out. This time of day is oddly soothing, I like it.

Dane put the car in park and gave me a look, "Take your panties off and lift your skirt," he ordered, gesturing for me to climb over the middle console and onto his lap.

I raised my eyebrows, watching him take his belt off. Oh wow, just for me? I glanced around the parking lot, nervous that someone might see us.

"Do as I say, angel," his stern voice brought me back to reality.

I carefully took my undies off, placing them on the chair before climbing over onto his lap. I grinned down at him, watching him pull out his dick, feeling smug that I finally get my sexy time. "What took you so long?" I teased.

He smirked, "As much as I'd love to give into your every sexual demand, angel. I don't want every vampire to hear, smell, or even think of what's mine," he gave me a dark look.

He lifted my hips, placing his hand under my ass. His other hand positioned his dick until it was lined up with my sopping entrance. "What if someone sees?" I pouted, feeling guilty for doing it in a car in public.