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Chapter 76
Declan:
In the back of the house were a bar and restaurant that was now going unused. Like the rest of the mansion, it was rustic yet tasteful, with heavy wooden furniture and hidden lights bathing the whole place in a warm glow. Declan stepped behind the bar and started lining up glasses while Matthew disappeared to fetch his brides.
Aster sat to the side on a barstool, observing them, her back straight, hands neatly folded in her lap. He remembered the day she pulled her clothes from the closet and declared she didn’t want to look like an heiress anymore – but it wasn’t the clothes that gave her that appearance, it was in the way she carried herself. “Do you want a drink?”
She shook her head. “I think it would be best if I stay sober, so I can keep a clear mind.”
Declan lifted himself up and leaned over the bar so he could kiss her. “We really never had time to explore any of this, did we?” he asked, somewhat breathless after their
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Declan:Cursing and moaning and groaning all the way, Declan got up. “Stay here,” he said, as he pulled the t-shirt over his head.“Think again.” She rolled off the bed, cocking her head at him, daring him to argue with her.“Aster I--”he stopped, changed course, --“you’re right. You can look after yourself just fine.”“Damn straight I can.”He grinned. “Let’s go.”“You don’t have a weapon,” she said, as she ran up the stairs behind him.“Don’t worry, I’ll find one.”They ran into the lobby to find their clan standing on the one side and a mixed group of unknown vampires and humans on the other.“What’s going on?” Declan asked the vampire closest to him.“I don’t know,” she said, “they just came stumbling in from outside.”
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Aster – Part two: Aster held her breath as her stomach flipped over and they soared ever higher, until the air was so thin that she thought she wouldn’t be able to breath. Declan suddenly stopped, and bopping mid-air started kissing her. High up, away from prying eyes and ears, he spun her around so she was with her back to him. Holding her against his chest, he shoved his hand inside her jeans, pushing her panties aside, and slipping his fingers inside her. With his other hand, he gripped her breast, squeezing and pinching her nipple through the fabric. “I’m boring, huh?” he whispered, his breath rasping over his lips. “I never said you’re boring.” She moaned softly as he started to massage her clit. She grabbed his hand between her legs, urging him on, lying with her head back against his shoulder, as he very slowly pumped his fingers in and out of her, bringing her just to the edge, keeping her there. Declan slipped his han
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Declan: “Are you done defiling my elemental?” A dark, calm voice asked from the darkness. Declan’s blood ran cold. He knew that voice. He hadn’t heard it for many years, but as long as he lived, he’d never forget it. “Cyrus,” he said and jumped up, buttoning his trousers at the same time. He was unarmed, but it didn’t matter, Cyrus was far too powerful a vampire for him to fight on his own. Aster very calmly got to her feet, while doing up her jeans. “Actually, your elemental would like to be defiled a few more times before sunrise. Why don’t you show yourself?” “Aster,” he hissed, but she just shrugged and smiled at him. Putting a finger to her mouth, she shook her head. The white-haired vampire stepped into the little clearing where Declan touched down just over an hour ago. “Oh don’t be so worried. I’ve been watching you all this time, and you weren’t aware of my presence. I could have killed you a hundred times over, yet h
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Declan: “I should have known,” Matthew seethed. “That miserable cunt.” “I’m sorry man.” “I was so sure she wouldn’t…how did I miss it?” “You were busy with your eleven other brides,” Samuel said. “Oh, fuck off.” “Now is not the time you two,” Declan said. “Where is she?” “In the restaurant.” “Let’s go--” he looked over his shoulder --“you too, Aster.” “Uh…I’ll just wait here.” Declan took her by the elbow. “I know you don’t want to see this, but you have to come with me. I can’t leave you by yourself.” They joined the brothers in the hallway. Declan wasn’t sure Matthew would be able to do what needed to be done – nor would he expect it of him. Even though he didn’t love Katelynn, the bond was absolute, and killing her would be like driving the sword into his own heart. “How did she even do it?” Aster asked. “I thought the bond ensured loyalty.” Declan nodded. “Usually, b
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Aster: All the women in the room turned and looked at her. “What?” Aster asked nervously, her eyes darting around. “Get to work,” Matthew barked. Samuel had already left to fetch Elizabeth and the blood. “I’m sorry…they just don’t really know you yet. You never had a chance--” “I know, Lucy explained.” “Are you two getting along?” “Yes,” Aster said with a smile. “I really like her.” Matthew looked pleased. “Good…she is a first bride, like you. First brides need each other.” For a moment, they worked in silence. Aster went into the kitchen with Matthew, ripping the heavy stainless steel prep tables out of the floor, piling them up on one side to carry into the restaurant later. “That thing you did yesterday? Reading the Russians’ minds or whatever….How did you do it?” Aster smiled. “I didn’t really do anything. One of my ancestors showed up to warn me, and she pointed them out to me. That whole b
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