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Post by Ventia on May 17, 2022 0:53:01 GMT -5
((i know its been a year lol but i wanna see this plot through!))
Her giggle brushed Jasper’s lips, she was equally thrilled to know that he wanted her as much as she wanted him and that he also had a hard time keeping his hands to himself. As he picked her up and drew back only to tell her that he wanted her, Jade would feel her chest fluttering with the only emotion that could describe what she felt for this man.
Love.
She loved him, probably from the moment she first saw him back in high school. The urge to tell him everything once again bubbled to her lips, but Jade didn’t want to ruin the moment, didn’t want to ruin their trip. The last one, if her parents had anything to say about it. Hell, they didn’t even know she was dating. It was a secret she had to keep, otherwise she would have never been able to spend the summer with Jasper.
“I love you Jasper.” She admitted against his lips, looking into his yellow eyes that had at first scared her the very first time she had seen them, but now, the heated depths warmed her straight down to her toes. Wrapping her arms tighter around his neck, she pressed forward, capturing his lips again, needing and wanting him as much as he did her.
Would she sound too easy if she were to ask him to take her right now? In the stables? Or hidden within the trees? She wanted to, that desperate feeling, that tightening both in her body and spirit, was pushing her to act wanton and feel what it felt like to be loved by the only man she would ever love. She could feel how hard he was against her lower body, could see his need in his eyes, Jade knew he had always been holding back because of her.
Being alone in his room there had been many times where they almost crossed that line but Jasper, the perfect gentleman had held back. She didn’t want him to hold back any longer. Matter of fact, she wanted to ask him if they could stay while the family went out, and enjoy the day in his bed.
“Either we stop now...or I wont be able to Jas.” Jade kissed him gently before pulling back and nuzzling into his neck, his scent surrounded her, his arms tightened over her, she loved being in his arms, loved being by his side.
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Harley bit her lip to stop from giggling at his harsh tone, she loved his angry voice, remembering all the times she would provoke him just to get a rise out of him. Ludin was very attractive when he was mad, that fiery look in his daredevil gaze always made her melt into a puddle. Smiling at his words, happy that she wasn't the only one missing the other, she nodded.
“You be safe too. And no females or ill run all the way back.” She teased, holding on to the last few moments of the call.
“I never take it off.” She said in regards to the pendant, “I love you too, always my heart. I’ll let you go, have a good day cutie.” Harley chewed her bottom lip and then ended the call, as much as she wanted to continue talking to Ludin all day, they both had a busy day ahead of them. She squeezed the necklace once more before placing her phone down and finally finishing dressing. The French were waiting.
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Back in the dining room, Archard was finishing up the talk while Nate and Jewel listened.
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Post by Thea on May 19, 2022 21:54:17 GMT -5
Her giggle was beautiful. If Jasper wasn’t busy fighting with his animal counterpart he would find it how he usually did: light and beautiful, like a flute’s solo in a classical peace. If that was the only sound he ever heard again it would be that one. He would never grow tired of hearing it.
But oh, did his heart stop when she said she loved him.
No. It didn’t stop. It ached.
He knew beyond a shadow of a doubt that he loved her. It was evident in everything he did with and for her. In his contraptions. In his gestures. In his words. The young man might even wager that he loved her the very moment he set his eyes on her - and he knew that there was a difference between Imprinting and actual love. Over fours years of loving - at first, from afar - without ever saying the words, feeling confident that she felt the same.
But there was a difference in saying it, wasn’t there? Words had power. His mother taught him that. And Jade had cast a spell over him.
“I love you, too,” he murmured without hesitation in the small space between their lips, fingers tightening on his hold of her hips.
Then, there was a small lapse of judgement on his part.
Of course, it took a few moments to register what she said to him. In which he stood so still as she nuzzled his neck. He didn’t even do much as breathe. Logic stated that she didn’t technically ask to continue with what they were doing, so it would be best to set her down on her feet, straighten the skirt Hallie got her, and lead her back to the house. At least until they got to his bedroom.
But logic didn’t win this time.
He felt the eagle within him ease up on the desire to claim her, vibrating his chest in a not-quite growl, as he pressed her up against the nearest wall. Bringing his knee up to keep her legs separated for him, he used one hand to reach under that same skirt and tear her underwear off her hips with inhuman speed. The other lifted her blouse to reveal her breasts to him. Pale globes of pure beauty peaked out from a lacy bra, tantalizing, flirtatious. Daring him to have a taste.
It was hard to pull his gaze away from them, but he did so to look into her eyes with a silent message. I won’t be able to stop either.
With deliberate slowness, he pulled her bra down to let one of her breasts out of its confinement, giving her ample time to push his hand away or to tell him to stop. With no obvious sign to do so, he lowered his head and captured her breast in his mouth. His tongue pressed flat against the nipple before swirling around it, groaning in pleasure as he moved her hips back and forth slowly against his thigh. The smell of her arousal was heady in the air, thick with a sweet scent that made him want to bury his cock in her and take her now.
He knew where they were though. A stable was hardly a romantic back drop. He wanted their first to be as pleasurable and memorable as possible. And if he just cut right to the chase then and there … what was the fun in that?
Besides, he was loving the little mewling sounds she was making.
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Post by Ventia on May 20, 2022 22:05:04 GMT -5
While Jasper's heart stopped, hers soared when he returned her confession. Her belly grew warm with glee and she only left out one breath of relief, surely she had known he loved her, that they were meant for one another, that if she were normal she would grow old with Jasper until death did they part. But there had still been a thread of doubt, because Jade also knew that they in the end would not be together.
But he loved her. Jade shivered in the revelation, in the now, she would only think about their time together right now, this very moment. It was the only moment in time that would matter to her, as it had been these past years, few but for her, would last a lifetime as Jade knew they would have to.
Her first uncensored thought when Jasper repositioned her against the wall shattered her inner dialogue, followed by a ooh oh. A delightful thrill seize her as he parted her legs, she quickly glanced up over his shoulder to make sure no one was around but then Jade could feel his fingers brushing up the insides of her thighs and well Jade didn't really care whether or not they got caught.
Her attention immediately went back to Jasper, just as he ripped off the cute panties she had bought just for this trip. "Jasper!" she half gasp half laughed, and then she squeak when her shirt went flying up. For some reason, something in her tightened in fear, the need to pull her shirt back down filled her, until she met Jasper's eyes again and not for the first time, was stunned into silence and awe.
Goosebumps danced up her arms and it was not from the chilly wind, but from the intensity in her boyfriend's eyes. He wanted her, this was by far the farthest they've gone and Jade had always worried she wouldn't fit all his expectations-physically that is. She was thin, though she had gained a few extra pounds in the Constantine's care, her breasts were barely considered a b-cup, she had small features and her skin was too white, her ass was equally small, and she had her front covered in a birthmark so dark it could have been a tattoo.
The birthmark, Jade remembered instantly why she had wanted to cover up, but Jasper was so focused on her chest that he seemed to not have noticed at all. Or maybe if he did, he just chalked it up to her having a tattoo. In that moment, all Jade's worries over her mark disappeared, it felt silly to try and hide it for so long. Instead dilemma over, Jade watched as Jasper slowly moved to touch her, the warmth from his rough fingertips against her delicate mounds made her shiver again, fanning her inner need and desire once more.
Ever so slowly, Jade felt his fingers brush against the tops of her breasts, it was a sensation she had never felt before. How could a touch so light make her whole body quiver in response. Biting her bottom lip, Jade held her breath as his finger dipped, lowering her bra until her nipple popped loose, pink and tight, she was ready for him, and when he finally tasted her, Jade let her breath go in a shaky hiss of pleasure.
Her fingers instinctively sought out his shoulders, as his tongue flicked across her nub Jade moaned gently under him, her fingers clutching onto him for support, and for pressing him closer to her. As Jasper sucked and rubbed against her, Jade felt herself growing wet, she was in essential straddling one thigh of his with no panties, the friction from every movement kept rubbing and rubbing her in the most teasingly way.
"Oh god, Jas..." She rubbed back against him, finding a comfortable rhythm and a favorite spot to focus on, while one hand trailed up his back to go into his hair, she squeezed his lovely strands and arched up into his mouth, still doing wonders, mewing her enjoyment before she pulled gently on his hair, pulling him upward for another much needed kiss.
A sloppy desire filled one, where her tongue didn't wait for his lips to open, instead she sank her way into him, rubbing hers against his own, then sucking on his tongue, rolling theirs together, all while rocking over his thigh, she wrapped her arms over his shoulders next, pulling him into a hug, pressing her bare chest against his heated clothed one.
Only when she couldn't breathe did Jade pull away, her fingers tugging on to the back of his shirt, pulling on it a little, trying to make him see that she wanted it off, all while she smiled as she caught her breath.
"Wow." She teased, still rubbing her lower half in circles over his thigh.
"Someone's been holding back."
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Post by Thea on Jun 12, 2022 0:38:52 GMT -5
Jade’s touch seared through his clothes, burning his skin in the best, most delicious way possible. Jasper felt every one of her fingers gripping into him as if he was her lifeline and her thighs gripping his as she took up the rocking motion. For all his family’s comments on how smart he was, there wasn’t really much thinking that he was doing. Love and lust wrestled within him, making it hard to distinguish which drove his actions as he took in his mate with every one of his senses. But one thought thrived in his mind. More like an image.
He couldn’t wait to feel those thighs on his hips.
Jasper did see the birthmark but didn’t think much of it. Not that he didn’t find it attractive, in fact, he thought it suited her well. It was … just a part of Jade. And he loved every single part of her. Now the little sounds she was making, the way she was moving her hips, and the way she kissed him had his dick throbbing. And he didn’t bother to hide it either. The Jasper from breakfast would have done anything to make sure to hide how his body craved her. This current Jasper wanted her to see what she was doing to him right now, and he wasn’t the least bit sheepish about it.
Jasper let her kiss him however she wanted, enjoying the way she took what she wanted from him, loving her mewls and moans. He let a few out himself, not minding in the least bit the stings he felt as she pulled at his hair. His hands went to work at her bra, unclasping the strap as quickly as he could to downplay the fact that this was his first time doing anything like this. It sagged down her chest, held up only by the straps that quickly fell off their places on her shoulders and quickly lost traction on her arms. He did make an attempt on getting rid of it completely yet ended up just focusing on her mouth – her tongue – her sounds. And Jasper stayed there, right where she wanted him until she pulled away to catch her breath.
With his shifter abilities, he didn’t need to catch his own; nonetheless, he was panting, every fiber of his being and instinct within him set ablaze, with the kindling that started it all being everything that Jade ever was and did to him. His animal counterpart was raging at him once more, demanding that he claimed what was his right then and there. Jasper did have some semblance of a mind that he didn’t follow through with the urgency that the eagle had. Scaring her was the last thing he wanted to do.
Jade didn’t know what she was to him, and he wanted to break the news to her gently.
Jasper’s grin was bashful, and if his face wasn’t red enough it was there now. He chuckled a bit too as he reached behind him and grabbed a fist full of his shirt to yank it off him. With no thought, he dropped it on the ground with a frump. The last thing Jas wanted to tell his girlfriend was he had been watching porn and getting pointers from family. “I’ll take that as I’m not messing this up.”
With that, he grabbed her by the waist and hoisted her against him. “Wrap your legs around me,” he said, bordering on a demanding tone. Regardless of if she did or not, he moved one hand to support her ass, fingers squeezing in appreciation as his other hand moved to the button of his pants. With no hesitation and the speed of a shifter, he had both his pants and underwear pooling around his knees.
The hiss he let out was just short of animalistic. The skin-to-skin contact was nothing short of divine, and the scent of her arousal was heady. His cock, pulsing with need, pressed against her bottom in an invitation, begging for release. Still, he waited, his eyes asking permission to continue. He knew that they were each other’s first. Even though a barn was the least romantic place he still wanted to make sure it was enjoyable for her. He didn’t know what he would do if she asked him to stop then. Well, he would – his parents raised him better than that. But he didn’t want to hurt her if they didn’t stop.
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Post by Ventia on Jun 14, 2022 15:39:16 GMT -5
Jade shivered in his arms, her head felt fuzzy to the pleasure that was blossoming with each and every kiss and touch, it was as if there was a electrical current running through her body everywhere Jasper made contact with her. She never knew it would be like this and felt like she would quickly get addicted to the feeling. At his bashful grin, Jade returned it with one of her own and helped him ease out of his shirt, her fingers skimming down his shoulders before clutching to his back.
"Definitely not," she reassured him, because nothing between the two of them could be wrong, and then she slipped her bra completely off just before he told her to wrap her legs around him. Her face reddened even more, liking the demanding tone to his voice, and easily locked her ankles behind his back, her arms wrapped around his neck and she leaned forward to press kisses against his jawline even as she felt him taking his pants off.
Her parents warnings drifted into her mind but it was a faraway voice and something Jade didn't care to think about. She was wholeheartedly happy in this very moment, lucky even, to be able to have her first with her first and only love. Jade met Jasper's eyes, her heart clenched with affection seeing him looking for confirmation, even now, he still made sure to be the perfect gentleman.
Jade nodded, biting her lip, her fingers drifted back into his hair, she pressed his head closer, cutting the distance between them, and kissed him. At first tentative, then exploring and tasting, she nudged closer, pressing her bare chest into his, and rocked her hips, feeling the tip of his cock rub against her folds, another shiver and tingle rolled over her skin at how big and thick he felt, her wetness pooled in response and she sucked in a breath against Jasper's lips. And then with one restrained thrust forward, he completed her.
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A long time later, and now in one of the empty barn stalls, laying on top of some fresh straw, Jade laid on top of Jasper completely nude and spent out. She had ended up dozing off after the third round, and woke to gentle fingertips caressing her bare back. She sighed happily, like a content kitten, and cuddled closer, wrapping her left arm tighter around his chest.
She didn't want to move, her body ached in places she hadn't even known existed, her belly was warm, her thighs still tingled, her heart was full of Jasper, everything felt right in the world, this was how it was supposed to be, this love she held for him would last her a lifetime, and maybe just maybe, she could stay by his side now, not worry about being a sacrificial virgin bride to some family deity, hopefully it would be passed on to someone else, now that she wasn't a virgin. Not that she had sex with Jasper just to escape her fate, never that, but hopefully now that she had, her fate would change for the better.
She rubbed her nose against his chest before peeking up at his face, a little shy after everything they did, but feeling so spent out and loved that she couldn't find it in herself to care all that much.
"Was I sleeping long?" Jade asked, hoping she hadn't left him alone to his thoughts too much, and more importantly that he didn't regret their lovemaking.
"I'm surprised no one's come looking for us..." She glanced at the stable's opening that was now closed, before flushing all over.
"Not that I would want them to." She giggled before nuzzling closer to Jasper.
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Post by Thea on Jun 16, 2022 1:14:57 GMT -5
They needed to get dressed. Jasper knew that. He wasn’t sure how long it’s been, and his family has started looking for them. Thea had rung in through the pack bond shortly after they finished, asking where he and Jade were and that everyone was getting ready to leave the estate. Thea’s impression of understanding and cringe at his lame excuse had him blushing. Thea wasn’t stupid. He just hoped that she wouldn’t say anything to the rest of the family about what they had done.
He didn’t have any regrets. Sure, it hadn’t gone exactly how he had pictured it. Far from it. And he knew that he would have to sneak them in through the old servants’ quarters, where Archard resided. They would have to take showers, as well. His mother had an impeccable sense of smell; if she came out to the barn, she would know that Jasper and Jade had sex simply by their scents. That was a conversation he didn’t want to have.
The eagle within him was quiet, content with what Jasper and Jade shared with each other. His body ached as well, eyes (now back to their hazel color) heavy with sleep. He didn’t dare fall asleep – he didn’t want to miss a single moment of the pure bliss he was feeling. He watched his mate sleep so soundly, her small frame snug against him. Her skin was smooth against his fingers, back rising and falling with ease. He found himself breathing in time with her, a soft smile on his face that grew bigger when she looked up at him. “No.” His voice was barely a whisper, not wanting to move just yet. Wanting to stay like this forever.
At her comment, he found himself blushing with a small chuckle. Jade wouldn’t know about the pack link, and through that Thea had technically come looking for him. So instead, he responded, “Not yet, but they might any minute now. We should probably go back in.” But he made no motion to get up; on the contrary, he moved to tighten his hold on her, tucking his chin to kiss the top of her head.
"Maybe just a few more minutes. I don't want to join the real world just yet."
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Post by Ventia on Jun 30, 2022 13:10:10 GMT -5
Jade giggled into his chest, tightening her own hold on him, and was happy that they both felt the same way. Everything felt light and happy, like a fairytale, she wished she could grow old with him in that barn, if only she didnt need to eat or sleep, she would have. After a few moments of relaxing on top of him, feeling his love and his heartbeat, Jade knew they would have to start making their way back to the house.
She eased up from his chest, staring down at him and bending over to kiss him sweetly, she lingered there longer than she meant to before she chuckled again and finally eased herself off of him. "Come on handsome, I wouldn't be able to live with myself if anyone but you saw me naked."
Always a gentleman, Jasper had picked up all her clothes that they tore apart in a haste and left it sitting next to his. She handed him his own clothes first before putting her own on, starting with her bra, then her shirt, then her stockings and skirt. She would have put her underwear on, but it laid on the straw ripped to shreds almost. She bit her lip, gave Jasper a look with raised eyebrows, and finally put her shoes back on, Jasper was already dressed by the time she finished and standing, helping her to her feet, her ripped panties hidden safely in his pocket.
She wrapped her arm around him, molding herself to his side, and slowly they made their way out of the barn, he was going to bring her in through the back and she hoped they didnt run into anyone that would make her ears burn in embrassment.
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Post by Thea on Jul 2, 2022 3:06:43 GMT -5
Hallie’s sisters had caught her trying to sneak out.
Granted, she wasn’t actively doing it when they walked in on her (i.e. sneaking out of a window) going through her closet. Yet the argument that she and her father had earlier, coupled with the clubbing outfits she had lying on her bed, had Thea and Harley doing the math.
Thea and Harley both told her that it was idiotic what she was trying to do, and when Hallie tried playing dumb, they gave her an eye roll. “As if we haven’t snuck out before.” They proceeded to give her an ultimatum as a united front: either they went with her, or they were telling.
Her older sisters got their way. They had told Jewel and Nate that they had planned on having a girls’ night in the city and they were meeting up with Jasper and Jade after their date. Maybe it was because they trusted Harley and Thea to keep Hallie safe, or maybe they were preoccupied with something else, but they really didn’t give it too much thought and just told them “have fun, be safe” with a special add-on of “check-in with us every hour” from Nate. Hallie had to refrain from rolling her eyes.
But she did end up getting to go out without risking her parents being upset, so there was a plus.
After about an hour of club-hopping, the three sisters found themselves squeezing by a rather intimidating bouncer. Well, she wasn’t intimidated, having worked at a nightclub before. But with Thea, not knowing how to walk in her borrowed heels, looked like she might take one of them off to defend herself if she needed to.
Thea really was never the one to get dolled up, so it was a sight to see her eldest sister dressed in a pair of ripped skinny jeans and a white halter top paired with a black leather jacket. Harley had teased her short brown bob into bedroom curls while Hallie worked her magic in the makeup department: smokey eyes with winged eyeliner was the main look with a nude lip. Contouring to lift her cheekbones and sharpen her jawline was a good touch. By the end of the transformation, she looked like a supermodel. Even though Thea felt like a fish out of water.
Originally, Hallie had opted for a mini skirt that was tied on either side in a crisscross pattern and a tube top to match. Harley had saved her skin. “Mom will flip her shit if she saw you in that.” Thus, bye-bye college. So she opted instead for a mauve-colored satin tank tucked into a cream-hued skirt that flirted with the dollar-bill length rule she had to follow in school. With her hair up in a styled ponytail, her makeup look consisted of a sunset-inspired eyeshadow with winged eyeliner and a dark lip. She didn’t have much blush but what she lacked she made up for in a warm highlighter on her cheekbones. Unlike her sister, Hallie Constantine knew how to strut in her open-toed heels.
And she did so across the dancefloor, stopping periodically to dance to the rhythm of the music blasting all around them until she made it into the center. Hallie knew she should have waited until her sisters caught up with her, but she just couldn’t help herself.
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Far enough away from the clubbing that their sisters were doing, Jasper and Jade walked toward the Eiffel Tower with food from local vendors in their hands. It was a different take than what he originally planned, which included a rather fancy restaurant and a scenic boat tour along the river Seine. But Lucien helped him with planning a less … cliched date but still romantic. They stopped to watch street performers, in which one time Jasper spontaneously pulled her into a slow dance before moving on from scattered applause.
In the distance, the monument grew ever larger. It was there that he would tell Jade everything. From what he was to what she was to him. He should have told her earlier. The ring of twisted metal tucked away in the inner pocket of his blazer seemed to burn with the knowledge that the best way was to tell her away from his family in case she did freak out and become scared of all his family, including her best friend.
He was getting quiet the closer they got, his heartbeat hammering at his ribcage. He tried his best to hide it, constantly looking down at her tucked under his arm as they finished eating. He made sure to throw their wrappers away after she took the last bite of her food and before they waited in line to be let onto the monument.
“We can only get to the second floor,” Jasper explained, pulling Jade in so that he can press her back against his chest. “Still, it’s a long way up. 674 steps if I read right. I can carry you the rest of the way up if you get tired though.”
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Post by Ventia on Jul 2, 2022 23:12:41 GMT -5
Harley could also strut in six inch stiletto's but she chose not to, instead opt for the three inch ones that she already broke in and could wear well into the next morning if she had to. She hadn't been in a club in a minute, yes she'd drop by when Hallie was working to say hi but really didn't stay that long besides for a drink. She smiled, the only club that was worth remembering was the one she had ran off to in the middle of the night, almost like Hallie today, and Ludin had chased her down, she sighed happily, the music taking her back instantly.
He had been mad and jealous, and even danced with her, she missed him and wished he was here now, she reached for the pendant, it was warm to the touch and made her feel like a part of him was there now with her.
"Ah to be young," She stated, looking at Hallie rush to the dance floor and smiled as she danced, she loved seeing her family happy and would do anything for them. Even wear these insanely tight leather pants she swore the last time she wore them that she'd never wear them again. Too bad they did wonders for her ass, it was the only reason why she hadn't thrown them out just yet.
She wore a Led Zeppelin crop top that almost didn't get her in, she rolled her eyes, not only did people not have anymore taste but really it was like they only wanted slutty attire in their clubs. Dark eyeliner and mascara, red lips, and some blush was all she was rocking with.
"I'll get us some drinks, anything you want in particular?" She asked Thea over the roaring music.
There was a back room at that particular club, reserved for only the highest of the VIPs, and where a man was finishing a business deal.
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Jade blew out a breath of amazement. "Six hundred and what stairs?" She shivered just thinking of it, she knew of this Eiffel Tower and how tall it was but that many stairs?
"I thought there was a elevator? Didn't that one movie show there was a elevator?" She turned back to look at Jasper, eyes still wide in amazement.
"You just might have to carry me, so many!" She laughed and wrapped her arms over his, leaning into his chest and lifted her face to press a quick kiss under his jaw.
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Post by Thea on Jul 3, 2022 10:02:36 GMT -5
It was true, Thea wasn't much of a clubber. She'd been in one or two but not on any personal level. She did, however, like to go out to a social club of sorts that had food and an arcade for adults. She killed it in the ax-throwing. "A vodka-cran?" she asked for the first thing that popped up in her mind. Honestly, she wasn't much of a drinker either. Marijuana was more her thing. She did know, though, that clear liquor agreed with her better than dark.
After Harley left for the bar, Thea weaved through the crowd of undulating bodies in the direction she saw Hallie last. At first, she felt awkward. But then she found the rhythm just as Hallie had done. Her hips started to sway of their own accord; soon, she was moving with the crowd, not against it. Soon, she found herself dancing by Hallie.
"Harley's getting drinks," Thea said loud enough to be heard through Hallie's earplugs. Thea didn't need them because her hearing was on par with humans. Hallie and Harley, however, didn't blast their ears with music on a constant basis.
"Oooooh I'd love a strawberry margarita!"
The glee in her hazel eyes had Thea laughing. "Let me catch Harley before she makes it back here." Then she made her way to the bar, where Harley stood leaning against the marbled bar top. "Miss Thing wants a strawberry margarita."
Hallie continued to dance, closing her eyes to better feel the beat of the music pumping all around her. She was so preoccupied that she jumped at the sensation of hands grabbing her waist. This wasn't news in a club setting - besides, she knew how to dissuade people with unwanted advances. And the hands stayed right on her hips.
"Hello little wolf," a familiar voice said, seductive by nature. Hallie opened her eyes and gave an I'm-not-shocked-you're-here smile.
Melchior was an incubus. Drop-dead gorgeous, his human form boasted big dark eyes and medium-length curls that were slicked back away from his face. He had what one could call an aristocratic nose and thick shapely brows. The beard he sported was nowhere near the length of her uncle Aiden, but was just enough to have a woman wonder what it would feel like against her skin.
But not Hallie. Because of her aunt Lucrezia she knew how to get out of sticky situations regarding incubi and sucubi. As they danced together, with Mel getting closer and closer until they were chest-to-chest, she watched for any tell-tale signs of magic-workings.
"Melly," she greeted, pressing her hands against his biceps. Their words sounded like they were underwater with her protective ear pieces. But she was so used to them she didn't feel the need to shout more than to be heard over the music. "You're bold."
"Just dropping in to say hello." He pressed a kiss to her bare shoulder, smiling at how it sent a wave of goosebumps down her arm. "Who are the lovely women with you?"
"None of your concern," Hallie said in a casual tone. To any untrained ear, she was just being a little snippy. But she and Melchior have ... gotten into it before. There was an undercurrent of warning with her words. If she saw him walking their way she wouldn't hesitate to lay him out on his ass.
The smile he had turned into a teeth-baring grin, like a kid getting their hand caught in the cookie jar and he was not in the least bit sorry or worried about the repercussions. "Relax, Hallie. I was just curious." He released her then, and with a wink he was gone.
Ugh, she thought, mentally shaking the interaction off before looking in the direction she felt two concerned stares coming from. The crowd was thinned out in the direction of the bar so she met her sisters' gazes with noncommittal shrug before she returned to her dancing.
She wasn't going to let one incubus ruin her night.
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"Forty-seven," Jasper replied with a chuckle. When she mentioned an elevator he squinted up at the building and gave a little "huh" sound. "There's four. Well, we can take the elevators. I can walk the stairs while carrying you no problem, but going up on an elevator wouldn't be so bad."
The kiss she gave him felt like an electrical buzz that lit every one of his nerve endings up, waking him up from the mild tiredness he was starting to feel. Despite the need to sleep with Jade in the barn, he had opted to stay awake and not miss a moment of the cuddling. Now, he thought maybe a quick cat nap wouldn't have hurt.
It was a few minutes before he spoke up again, a thought occurring to him since he was thinking about earlier that day. "I didn't know you had a tattoo."
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Post by Ventia on Jul 3, 2022 17:58:35 GMT -5
After ordering everyone's drinks and giving her credit card to start a tab, Harley turned to face the crowd, her elbows rested on the countertop, her eyes drifting across the bodies and faces until she went back to watching Hallie. She frowned at the man dancing with her little sister but this was a club and Hallie was very beautiful, she would have been more surprised if no one hadn't dance with her.
Still she along with Thea gave Hallie a look before the bartender got her attention, drinks ready she gave Thea hers and Hallie's and put her card back into the slim wallet she had in her pocket. "Might as well enjoy ourselves," she told Thea and took her own jack and coke cup off from the counter, she took a sip she could have had more jack but it would do.
Following Thea out to the dance floor, Harley had a easy time making sure her cup didn't spill, courtesy of her shifter reflexes and swayed her hips to the beat, she kept sipping and knew it wouldn't be long before she went back to order seconds. If she even wanted to get a little drunk that night and she did, she would have to drink quite a hefty amount of liquor.
"Having fun?" She asked Hallie as they finally reached her.
Davion exited the private room, his men filing out after him and turning down the hall and out of sight. The music of the club was annoying to Davion but he had been to many clubs enough that he barely even registered it anymore. He was still nursing a glass of moonshine and strolled slowly down the tunnel until the club opened in front of him.
He took a deep breath, the smell of sweat and liquor mixed in with human and non-human scents and was thick on his tongue, he drowned the last of it and let his eyes wander to the dancing bodies and then towards the exit, he had another meeting in a hour and would have to go, yet his feet stayed grounded to the floor.
A urge to feed filled him, there was a scent there that had caught his attention when he took that one breath, he wouldn't be able to locate it through the crowd so easily, and even if he did, their Clan had a strict policy concerning hunts and feedings. Even a Crown Prince like he, abided by those rules.
He was dressed in all black, a tailored suit with a long trench coat over, and steel toed combat boots, his long hair was pulled back in it's usual style, a high ponytail with a single white ribbon attached to the top, with only a few sentimental jewelry pieces, a necklace, watch, and a ring.
He waved down a waiter who was still down in the backroom and once he arrived, gave him the empty glass. He began his walk around the dance floor heading to the exit, his eyes watchful of the room around him, he always had to be on alert, not knowing when or where a assassination attempt on his life would come. His eyes drifted over a feminine face, she was smiling and in the middle of saying something, her lips moving seductively in his eyes, his legs halted and he tasted the air, that tingly scent caught in his throat again, without another thought he turned and began stalking her through the crowd.
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"Let's take the elevator," she shook her head with a warm smile, Jade was never the athletic type, she hated having to climb up their high-school's five floors of stairs every day of every week for four years straight, the only reason she got through it was because she had Hallie talking her ear off and because she didn't want to look so lame in front of Jasper, but now she was comfortable enough to let him know that she was the equivalent to a lazy cow when it came to exercise.
Jade was enjoying the feel of him behind her when he asked her that question, she froze on instinct but then relaxed once more, no longer feeling the need to worry over it so much-that part of her life was thankfully over.
Still she wondered if the truth would be too much for him, so she chose to not go into the whole story of it. But she would tell him the truth. "It's not actually a tattoo, it's a birthmark..." she paused and shifted her head on his shoulder so she could see his reaction.
"I know it's a little crazy to believe that, considering no birthmark looks so like mine, but that's the truth. It was very light when I was a kid, and only began darkening in my teens? I'm pretty insecure about it, I've always tried to hide it. But I trust you..."
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Post by Thea on Jul 4, 2022 2:21:02 GMT -5
Hallie nodded her head, excitement causing her to giggle before taking a sip of the cool, frosty drink garnished with a split strawberry. The sweet taste of it lingered on her tongue for seconds after she swallowed. “Not gonna lie, I’m having the best time.” She was glad that her sisters came along too. With how everyone has been so busy there really wasn’t much time or opportunity for family. And since she’ll be in Paris for the next few years there wouldn’t be any time left unless she went home for the holidays. Or her family came up here – with the packs the way they are now though, that wasn’t likely. As Head Healer for both, her mother didn’t feel comfortable leaving for long periods of time anymore.
Getting this time with her sisters was as spontaneous as it was a blessing.
The hairs abruptly stood on the back of her neck. Her first instinct was to slap the area, the sensation of it was so abrupt. She caught herself in the nick of time. She’s felt someone’s eyes before. On multiple occasions, it was Melchior who watched her from afar. But this felt different. More … intriguing.
She wasn’t going to stop dancing, no. One, she didn’t want to let whoever was watching her know that she was onto them. Eventually they would come to her if they weren’t already. Two, she was having too much fun. Like most of her family, she loved to sing and dance (even though Thea was blessed with the voice of an angel in the family). Maybe it was because they were descended from a group of magic-users called the Dancing Witches or something else entirely. But she wasn’t going to stop moving unless it was important.
Given how she was moving, she was able to scan the crowd. There really wasn’t much to see over the sea of bobbing heads, but when she saw him, as in the only person looking at her with such intention, she had to do a double-take. Dear gods, this man is so hot.
Hallie, in her time working at a club that was owned by a high ranking demon of seduction, has seen gorgeous beings, not including incubi and succubi. It was hard to get her to metaphorically drop her jaw. Whoever this stranger was did the damn-near-impossible. For the first time ever, she felt butterflies in her belly, kicking up a whirlwind with their wings that threatened to blow her heart right out of her chest. His golden eyes were the first things she saw; they almost glowed in a way. His face shape boasted European features, but in her inexperience abroad she wasn’t able to pinpoint where on an atlas he would have gotten them. He looked … well, like a knight out of an illustrated novel, she thought. If that knight had long hair and a modern-day suit instead of a suit of armor. That’s about as far as the knight analogy stopped, because the look he was giving her was nowhere near chivalrous.
The smile she sent his way was brief, but inviting. She wanted to let him know she saw him, and she wasn’t in the least bit scared. Of course, she knew the dangers of nightlife. There were people out there that are bigger and scarier than she was, standing at a good ol 5’4” without heels, and had the bite as well as the bark. She wasn’t the biggest badass as she can and usually portrays herself when in environments such as this. Could she throw down like the rest of them? Sure. Did she know her limits? Also yes. It probably wasn’t the best idea to bat her eyelashes at the man that seemed to be stalking her. She did it anyway, before turning around to face her sisters and take another sip. ** “A birthmark?” he asked, a little more than a bit confused. He looked down at her, not wanting to ask any further questions other than that. He wasn’t the type to be distrustful, especially not with Jade, so he wanted to not seem like he was questioning her words.
Yet she was right. Birthmarks are generally brown or red spots located anywhere randomly on the body. They’re common too. Any birthmark he’s seen didn’t compare to the tattoo-like quality of hers. He had started to feel left out that he wasn’t included in on the tattoo session.
The way she said “I trust you” in the end struck a chord in him, and for a moment he went slack-jawed as he tried to get his bearings. He thought back to all the times she had always made sure her shirt wasn’t riding up, to turn her body a little to the side as he or anyone came up beside her. The feeling of … guilt started to bleed into his thoughts.
Did he do something to not have her trust? “I’m sorry if I ever put you in a position of doubt that you couldn’t trust me. I can get behind crazy.” Jasper just hoped that she could too, because he could only imagine having to find out your boyfriend is a shifter along with his family and you were his mate and he knew from the very start. “And it’s beautiful. How else can I describe it when it’s on you.”
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Post by Ventia on Jul 4, 2022 19:34:04 GMT -5
Davion was captivated by the dancing gypsy that seemed to work a spell over him with each and every movement of her small yet alluring body, he had seen many women dance in his time and couldn't understand why he felt so drawn in to this particular girl. She seemed young and even inexperience yet there was something in the way she swayed and moved her body, pulling at him with invisible threads as if he were prey and not the other way around.
His gaze brightened when she finally looked at him, for he could tell that she had felt him, that she had been dancing specifically for him. If his heart still worked, it would be beating wildly in tune to the drumming sound of the music. Her eyes were as exotic as her dance, dark yet burning from within with a bright hue. He wanted to make her his, in that one instant Davion knew he had found a incredible gem within a room full of wasted souls.
He had to actively force himself to look away from her and concentrate on the room around him, her companions seemed to be keeping close to his dancing lady ensuring no one else got too close. That wouldn't do, Davion thought as he eased around the bodies he wasn't dancing yet his movements were so smooth one would think he was partaking.
"Good evening ladies," his accent was as mysterious as the man himself, he met the eyes of the other two for only a moment to let them know he acknowledged them before staring down his dark haired beauty's face. Standing so close to her Davion could feel her sweet heat warming his chest, he made the effort of breathing regularly just so that he could taste her delicious scent deep into his useless lungs.
"Ma chérie you have casted a spell on me," He murmured low into her ears, catching and holding her gaze as she turned towards him. He let his eyes wander over her face, and knew she would be haunting his dreams that night and every night to come.
"Will you dance with me?" He asked as he held out his hand.
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"Mmhm." Jade hummed her agreement, the line was starting to move faster now and they walked together as a unit, she didn't think of anything about her response until she Jasper said sorry to her.
"You haven't!" She was quick to reassure him, turning around in his arms to wrap her arms around his waist and give it a big squeeze before smiling. "Thank you Jasper, if you like it then I guess I can find it a bit pretty too." She nibbled on her lip and let her head slip back to glance at his face.
Jade wanted to tell him the whole truth, maybe it was the crazy comment, maybe it was because they had made love, but Jade wanted to tell him everything right now. This very moment. She glanced at the people both in front of her and behind her, standing by so close that if they wanted to, they could listen in. Maybe when they were somewhere alone, or at least separated by everyone else, Jade would tell him.
That felt like the right choice, and Jade hummed in delight, letting Jasper move her along if the line shifted and was enjoying being in his arms. By the time it was their turn to either wait for the elevators or head to the stairs, Jade both pulled and pushed Jasper towards the east wing elevator that seemed like the shortest queue.
"I can't believe we're here, it's so pretty out here, I'm really looking forward to exploring the city with you-and everyone." She gushed looking out the windows.
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Post by Thea on Jul 5, 2022 2:21:35 GMT -5
He was quick, Hallie will give him that.
When she first saw him he was a good distance away from her. Yet no sooner had she turned around than he was there. His voice had that same underwater effect that everything else had with her earplugs, but she could tell that his accent wasn't French. Just like his features, she couldn't place it. It fit him, that much she was sure of.
As well as how ... prominent he was up close. Being so short, almost everyone was taller than her, even Jade by a couple inches. His height wasn't what impressed her. It was how he carried himself. His stance held no slack, his shoulders were straight back, and he moved around her not-close-enough with that same stalk. His tailored suit screamed businessman, but the cloak and shitkickers conveyed to her that he expected the unexpected. Always. With his hair pulled back it gave her eyes access to every plane of his face. His eyes were like twin suns up close - Hallie felt like the Earth gravitating toward them.
His presence filled the room. While the dance floor wasn't so crowded she was sharing breaths with fellow dancers, it wasn't like she couldn't touch elbows with them. Now that he was here, the dancers seemed to be giving him room, whether consciously or not. It filled her senses, too, giving those butterflies more energy. Over the odors of the nightclub, what she could only think to be his scent filled her with a desire that was almost foreign in a way. There really was only one thing she was thinking.
I'm going to want to see him again.
Which was highly improbable. She was going to be busy with college soon, but classes don't start until Fall. And Paris was so large, chances of meeting again anywhere in the city until they left would be nigh on zero. The thought of that made her chest tighten. That doesn't even factor in the unknown variable: him.
Hallie cut a glance to her sisters, who seemed to be wearing the same look on her face: wariness and interest. They must know what she was feeling. Some days she had wondered if they secretly read her mind because of how well they can understand her. When they left with excuses for more drinks and taking hers with them, she couldn't help but think it again. She loved her sisters, and this was still their girls' night, but she wanted to be alone with this mysterious not-knight.
One thing she wasn't expecting was him speaking English. She planned on only speaking in French just in case he was a Parisian. This was ... a nice surprise, however. "I didn't mean, to, I promise," she replied, daring to take one step closer to close the distance between them. When he offered his hand she didn't hesitate to accept his proposal.
No sooner than her fingertips grazed his palm, she felt them.
The tingles. The tingles that heralded a mate for most shifters. There was no denying the electric quality of them, not even the doubt of static could dissuade her from the gut-right feeling she had. She had pulled her hand away as soon as she felt them, hovering over his own expecting one as soon as she experienced them, looking up at him to see if maybe he felt them too.
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Relief rode with them in the elevator, giving him permission to smile at Jade's obvious excitement. He bent his head low to her ears so that he didn't really have to whisper to not disturb the others in there with them. "There's so much to see, we might not be able to get to it all this summer. But I'm determined to try if you're up for the challenge too."
Once they made it to the second floor, and he saw how spread out everyone was, he knew that he would have enough privacy to tell Jade what he'd been meaning to tell her this whole time. Relief was gone, replaced by anxiety and worry. What was she going to say? Was she going to believe him? He wanted to stall, to let her see the mime that was performing closer to the southern elevator or offer to get their caricature done. But he didn't. He didn't want to keep lying to her, not after they confessed their love and certainly not if he planned to marry her.
Which he did.
He intertwined her fingers and made his way to a spot that wasn't claimed by another couple. With one hip pressed against the railing he turned toward her to watch her look in awe at Paris from above for a few minutes, then spoke slowly, "There's something that I have to tell you, too."
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Post by Ventia on Jul 5, 2022 21:14:49 GMT -5
He let only a moment pass after she pulled her hand away in a start before clasping her hand back into his once more; it had looked more like he had burnt her then her being startled at his cold touch, a fact that he would later remember. His long slender fingers slipped between hers in a instant as he pulled her forward so that she stepped into his chest, his other hand circling around to rest at the middle of her back. She was a perfect fit for him, from her tiny hands to her luscious body, Davion observed amusingly as her warmth encircled him, her sweet scent tickling his nose.
The music seemed to change in a heartbeat, switching from a rapid intense beat to a slower romantic tempo that didn't involve the need for all the jumping that was going on around him and would allow Davion to sway comfortably with the lovely little wolf in his arms. It was almost as if he had something to do with the mix up. He smiled down at her, showing only a glimpse of teeth as he lead her through the motions of their dance.
There was something distinctively different concerning her scent, as if she had many hidden levels beyond his initial guess. She was, in all essence, the type of woman he would court as a consort for he knew her blood would be as exotic as the woman herself. Although with every passing second, Davion wondered if her blood alone would be enough to satisfy his desires.
"You must be told this very often but you are quite breathtaking beautiful, my enchantress." He shifted his weight, dipping her lightly so that he could look down into her face, he smiled warmly at her before easing her back up and into his chest, swaying gently to the sounds around them, for the first time in a very long time Davion felt alive, as if everything was gaining color and substance when before would seem dull and gray.
"The stars were in my favor tonight." He mused as he rolled his hips against hers in a seductive dance of his own.
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The sun was setting over the horizon of old and romantic buildings, rays of pink yellow orange and purple with every hue in between faded with the growing dusk sky, flecks of stars getting brighter as the moon began to rise, It was a beautiful sight to behold, even more so standing by Jasper's side and holding on to his hand as they took in their first Paris sunset together.
Jade felt her eyes go watery, her heart fully contented at how perfect this summer was starting out and how much it would continue to do so, if Jasper had anything to do with it. She let her eyes drift away from the beautiful picture of Paris suddenly more excited to be watching Jasper than any pretty scenery. To her, he was more handsome than all of it, and her heart almost broke when she noticed how lovely he looked with the backdrop of Paris behind him.
She bit her lip, nodding at him, "There's more to my birthmark that I-" She paused, looking around them and making sure that no one was near enough, they weren't so she continued, "that I want to tell you too. Do you want to go first or?"
But before she could hear his answer, the birthmark in question started to burn, she frowned as it began light and she thought maybe she was just feeling nervous, until she began feeling actual pain as if the markings were getting branded into her skin all over again. Jade cried out, keeping her hiss of pain low as she reached for Jasper, gripping the front of his shirt in a death-like grip all while clenching their entwined fingers.
"Jas-" She felt tears escaping down her cheeks and let go of his shirt to only maw at her own, her knees feeling weak as the pressure kept climbing up. Time froze suddenly, the only people still in motion was Jade and Jasper, not able to take the pain any longer, Jade fell down to the floor, still holding on to Jasper's hand all while curling into a ball at his feet.
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