Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 33

Derek turned and looked at Lucy. His eyes were focused on her as a fire lit behind them. He stepped into Lucy and wrapped his arms around her. He pulled her by her waist holding her flush against his body. His eyes met with hers and continued to blaze. "Mine!" He said in a low growl before smashing his lips against hers. He pressed against her lips roughly as the beast inside of him demanded to claim her.

Lucy felt a bit shocked by his reaction. He was holding her body so tight against his but at the same time she felt like she was melting into his arms. She felt him deepening the kiss as his tongue prodded her lips open exploring her mouth. She moaned into his lips as he gripped her behind tightly trying to push their bodies even closer together. She could feel the evidence of his arousal between them as her fingers locked into his hair. Deeper. Urgent. His kisses were making her delirious and hungry....for more. The sweet sparks were no longer satisfying now there was a deeper desire. A stronger burn screamed for him from her lower body.

Derek pulled apart, panting against her lips. He reached his hand up to gently cup her cheek. "I never thought I would want to hurt someone so much for just looking at you." He said lowly while he took in deep breaths inhaling her scent to calm him down. Lucy met with his amber eyes as she tried to get her breathing under control. The electrifying moment had her feeling a bit foggy. She leaned into his chest and wrapped her hands around him. "I'm yours. I'd never allow anyone else to touch me. Even before... I knew you were my mate. I never..." She felt his fingers trail over her cheek. He teased her with the tips trailing them down to her neck.

"I know Lucy. I believe you and trust you. I need to reign in the emotions. I have never felt jealousy before... and..." He let out a dry chuckle. "I think I am a savage when it comes to you. I could easily rip someone to pieces and not even think twice about it when it comes to you." He leaned into her and began peppering her with light tender kisses. He started on her forehead and moved down to her cheeks. Finally, he lightly pressed into her lips.

"I needed this to calm down. I figured I would spare the other two..." Derek smirked and winked down at her. "Ready for that movie?"

Lucy gnawed on her inner bottom lip and met with his eyes. If they watched a movie how long after would he have to leave? "What time... when do you need to leave?" She watched as a wide smile formed on his face.

Derek leaned in and he tilted her chin up with his thumb. He leaned in close to her mouth still smiling. "Tomorrow morning," he whispered into her lips.

"Really?!" Lucy said excitedly. When he nodded she jumped into his lips. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him excitedly. "Thank you."

"Baby, don't thank me. I don't want to leave you either. When I left earlier it was to send the others back. I told them I would meet them tomorrow. I just couldn't bear to tear myself apart from you already. Though I know I'll never be ready to leave you, but we haven't gotten to spend a lot of time together." He brushed her cheek with his hand. "I have to keep reminding myself that we will be together for eternity. That I can get through this short time apart."

She leaned her cheek into his hand and brought her hand up to cover over his. "I just want to be with you too. It isn't natural for mates to be away from each other."

Derek leaned his head into hers still looking into her eyes. "If it was any other enemy Lucy... if it wasn't for this witch who is plotting against your family... I can't lose you. As hard as it is to be away from you it is more terrifying thinking, I could lose you. I love you, my little mate." He smiled into her lips and brushed against them once more. "Come on, let's enjoy our time now. Let's not be sad about what will happen tomorrow."

Lucy nodded her head. It would be a waste to think about being apart while they were together. She felt his arm slide around her and he opened the door up to her room leading her back downstairs.

"Have a nice soundproof chat?" Jasper said with a smirk.

"I remembered to close the door this time." Derek said with a smug grin. "So what are we watching?"

Aiden grinned. "Jasper and I already picked the movie since you two took so long. I hope that's fine."

"That's fine with me." Derek said and pulled Lucy next to him on the couch.

Lucy however did not like the flash of evil in her brother's eyes. And the moment the movie started she understood why. The title came up... Itsy Bitsy. Oh no. She could handle most scary movies but scary spider movies... nope. She moved into Derek's side deeper. "We don't have to watch this Lucy." Derek whispered.

"Oh yes, she does. It's only fair." Aiden said with a wink. "Besides a movie like this with Lucy... I'm doing you a favor." He winked at Derek and chuckled, turning his attention back to the television.

Lucy felt Derek's embrace tighten around her. "Don't worry Lucy. I'll protect you. Always." She felt his lips land on the side of her head sending soothing tingles over her body. Okay, maybe she could watch the movie in the arms of her mate....

Nope. She couldn't do it. It didn't matter that it felt amazing being in her mate's arms she could almost feel bugs crawling on her. She turned her head and tucked it in Derek's side. She felt his gentle vibrations from his chest as he chuckled at her. Then she felt his hand slowly begin to trace over her side. Her breath hitched as his fingers found the edge of her shirt. She shivered when his fingers touched her bare skin slowly swirling on her stomach under her shirt. If he was trying to make her think about something else, it was working. Or he might just be being a guy who found his mate... in either case she wasn't thinking about the movie. She was thinking about his sweet smell and his chiseled hard chest under her hand. And how just his fingertips could make her body desire him. Okay... maybe this wasn't a good thing to be concentrating about. Especially in a room where her brother and like a brother could easily smell her arousal. Something she couldn't hide from their keen noses.

She pushed away from him and glanced up to see his dark lustful eyes. She bit her lip and felt her cheeks heat up. "I'll be back. I'm getting a drink." She whispered, getting up. She quickly hopped out of the area and headed towards the kitchen. She rubbed her face slightly and opened up the refrigerator, grabbing a bottle of water. She downed the whole bottle and smiled, shaking her head. Just a couple of days ago she never thought she would be capable of these feelings.

Suddenly there was a commotion going on inside of Lucy's head. It was a lot of communication from the pack mind link but she clearly heard Sam's (her father's beta) voice boom in that there has been an attack on one of their pack members. She heard Aiden jump up immediately and they made it to the door at the same time. Jasper and Derek were there too though they didn't know what was going on.

"Stay here Lucy!" Aiden growled.

"You stay here." Lucy growled back and darted past him. The moment she reached outside she quickly shifted running towards the upper territory. He was just as in danger as she was. He didn't get to act like he was protecting her. She was protecting him as well. She heard Aiden's wolf right behind her and the sound of Jasper and Derek dashing next to them. They came up on a small group. Winston (Wyatt's Gamma) and Adam (Wyatt's Delta) were there ordering pack members to return to their homes. Sam was kneeling next to a body on the ground. Lucy shifted back to her human form and knelt down next to the injured pack member. She looked up at Sam as Aiden reached their side.

"He is going to be alright." Sam said. "He was with patrol group B... they said these pale creatures came out of nowhere and attacked them. They were heading right for our pack borders..." Sam's eyes looked a bit worried.

Derek knelt next to Lucy and put his arm around her waist guiding her up so he could hold her against him. "I'm going to have another band of soldiers join us, Lucy. They won't get past my men. This only happened because we left... escorting you back here. They won't get close to your pack again."

"How can I leave my pack when it is in danger?" Lucy whispered out. She looked at Aiden and could see he was thinking the same thing.

"It won't happen again. Hey Lucy... look at me." Derek said, lifting her chin up to him. "They will never get close to your pack again. I already sent Chaz to go and request more soldiers. We will have this area under our protection as well." He looked down at Aiden. "Trust me..."

"It's not that we have a choice anyways. Mom and Dad are not going to change their mind." Aiden said with a scowl.

"Wyatt filled me in briefly on everything. We appreciate your assistance. We can't have anything happening to our royalty." Sam stood up and looked over at Adam who walked over. "Help me get him to the infirmary."

"Will do Sam. Then Winston and I are going to go and collect Gia, Kurt and Jamie. They are at a party." Adam sighed, lifting up the body with Sam.

"We will double patrol sizes for now. There is nothing for you two to worry about. I will personally see to the pack's safety until your father returns." Sam looked between Lucy and Aiden.

"You two should probably stay close to the house until your father gets back." Adam said not liking leaving the two of them out here.

"We will." Aiden nodded his head for them to go on.

Lucy leaned into Derek's chest as she watched them carrying the injured soldier away. "Dad is not going to like this at all."

"Lucy, please don't just dart off like that." Jasper finally breathed out in annoyance. "I know this is your pack but at least explain what is going on. You are going to give us a heart attack."

"Sorry I didn't have time to type up a memo Jasper." She shot him an annoyed look that quickly fell to concern. "There hasn't been an attack on our patrol in a very long time. This is big news... It is going to be unsettling for pack members. I'm worried how anxious they will feel about Aiden, and I being sent away." Lucy frowned, biting her inner lip.

"I think they will be relieved to know you two are safe." Derek said quietly. "Speaking of safety... let's go back to the house." He looked at Aiden who nodded his head looking around.

They were lucky there were not any casualties this time. But this was Lucy and Aiden's pack... their home. It was hard thinking they wouldn't be there to help defend it if the need arose. Lucy took in the scent of her mate... it was amazing how it helped comfort her. His warm arm around her was a weighted comfort. She was glad she had him by her side right now.

Jasper... Derek linked to him as they walked back to the house. He rubbed his hand over Lucy's shoulder in soothing motions. I want Lucy to go and stay in the vampire kingdom until after the ceremony. It will be safer for her there.

Jasper looked over at Lucy and nodded his head. It wasn't him he needed to convince. Though they think Wyatt would understand especially after this. And Justice could just plan to meet them in the dragon kingdom afterwards. It would give him more time to hone his skills as a guardian too.