Dr. Luna
The Vampires Promised Bride Chapter 34

Lucy came down from her room, she had gone up to change real quick. She put on a black tank top and a pair of shorts. She looked at the guys all hovered around the table as Aiden pointed to something and laughed. "What are you guys doing?" Lucy asked as she came closer to investigate. "Just giving your mate here a tour down memory lane." Aiden beamed widely.

She watched as Derek lifted something up. And she realized what they were doing. They were going through their photo albums! Aiden was also showing him pictures from his phone. Derek smirked and waved a picture at her. "He said I can keep this one..." Derek held up a picture of Lucy in a pink sleeveless dress. It was a picture of their school prom.

Lucy smiled and shook her head. "That one was from prom." She felt mildly embarrassed as he stared at the picture. She watched his brows furrow and then grow serious as he lifted up another photo.

"Who is this? Your date?" Derek asked, lifting up another picture of Lucy in the same dress next to a very tall muscular guy. It was someone he didn't recognize. The guy had black hair and light blue eyes and was half lifting Lucy up into his chest. He could feel his blood boiling mildly seeing someone holding his mate so close. Way too close.

Lucy bit her bottom lip and smiled. "Yes, that was my date. You turned me down and Jasper was busy." Technically it was his double that turned her down.

"You two seem close." Derek said as his eyes darkened on the photo.

"That's only a picture of one moment. I believe those two ended up in bed together that night." Aiden said with a smirk.

"Aiden." Lucy hissed.

"What? You did!" Aiden grinned widely.

Derek's eyes lifted up to Lucy. There was a menacing possessiveness meeting with hers. And the aura of a killer started filling the room. "Where is this guy? I want to meet him."

Lucy laughed. "I know you are strong but don't bother. You can't beat him in a match." She looked over at Aiden who started laughing.

"Gotta let that one go. Lucy is right, he would take you down..." Jasper smiled and patted Derek on the back.

"Oh look here it is..." Aiden said, pulling another picture out.

"Aiden don't!" Lucy squealed and tried to leap for the picture but Derek quickly snatched it into his own hands. Lucy watched his body immediately tense. His muscles flexed and his hand trembled slightly. "Now wait a minute... let me explain..." She said calmly. It was cute seeing his jealousy but it was unwarranted.

"You can explain this?" Derek said, turning the picture so she can see it more.

She knew exactly what picture it was. It was a picture of her and the guy under the covers in bed together. Aiden had ran in and snapped a picture as they held up their hands trying to block themselves from the picture.

"Do you have feelings for him?" Derek asked in an icy tone.

"Wait let me explain-"

"Do you?" Derek asked tersely.

"Of course I do but-"

Derek's dark gaze snapped onto Lucy. There was something crushing about his gaze and almost smothering. But more than that she could feel him hurting. The suffocating drowning sensation started filling her up again. She walked up and cupped his face in her hands. "Will you listen to me? Turn the picture over."

Derek looked into her eyes and back to the photo. This all happened before they were mates so it shouldn't bother him but she told him she never touched anyone. His mind continued to race as he slipped the photo over. On the back was written 'Lucy and Micah caught hiding from Alexis after pranking her. He looked back to Lucy who still had his cheek cupped in her hand.

"Aiden don't tease him." Lucy looked over at him and scolded in agitation. "There has never been anyone else." She smiled at Derek and brushed her hand over his cheek. She felt his breath as he took in her scent, calming himself down. "Since I couldn't go with you and Jasper, my cousin Alexis's guardian Micah took me to prom. At the after-party, Micah and I tricked Alexis into eating a ghost pepper. This picture was us hiding from her wrath and Aiden outed us."

"I'm sorry..." Derek muttered embarrassed at himself.

"Aiden was provoking you the most. It's okay." She stepped into him and wrapped her arms around his neck. She played with the hair near the back of his neck with her fingers. She held his gaze with her eyes. In their case, it would really be a good idea to be marked as soul mates. She could see many misunderstandings not happening in the future because of it.

"Maybe you should just mark her now. It might help you get control of that jealousy." Jasper snickered. "Come on, Aiden. Let's finish the movie."

Aiden chuckled and slapped Derek on the back. "Sorry, it is like a right of passage for a brother to do these things." He winked at Derek and Lucy and followed Jasper into the living room.

Lucy bit her bottom lip and smiled up at him. "Do you want to go ahead and mark me now? It may prevent further misunderstandings."

Derek leaned his head down and growled into her neck. "I don't think your room is soundproof enough... Not with the moans I will make come from your mouth."

Lucy giggled. "This is soundproof for werewolf mating. Don't use a lame excuse like that."

Derek nibbled on her neck letting his tongue flick over the spot he would mark her. "I'll be back to mark you, Lucy. When I can stay with you afterwards for a few days. I want to be there with you through everything. We are both very special cases... and I'm a bit terrified of after the marking to be honest. I'm afraid I won't be able to pull myself away from you afterwards. And yet I can't leave you unmarked either. We will both be stronger because of it. But it will make being parted... torturous." He moved his lips to her cheek and buried his nose in her hair.

"Stay with me now... mark me now." She said quietly. She felt his fingers dig into her and he quietly groaned into her hair.

"Maybe that is a good idea." Derek's breath became more ragged and he pulled her body flush against his. He grabbed her chin and tilted it up crashing into her lips. He felt almost frantic now as he kissed her. He plunged his tongue into her mouth trying to take her as deep as possible. Her fingers tugging into his hair and pulling him towards her only encouraged him more. He pulled away, his dark eyes gazing into hers. "Let's go to your room." He watched as she breathlessly nodded her head. He smiled down at her. They both wanted it. Sometimes the best of plans couldn't wait for what nature intended. He lifted Lucy up into his chest bridal style and began to move to the stairs.

A knock was heard on the pack door just as they reached the first step. He halted and turned. They both watched curiously as Aiden and Jasper went to the door. Sam stood at the door.

"I ran into him by the pack territory. He needs to speak with Ryan." Sam motioned for the person behind him to come inside.

Derek slid Lucy down to her feet. "Lenny?!" He walked up to the guy as he walked in. His eyes glazed over as a conversation between the two of them took place.

Voidless are heading in different directions to different packs. I think they are trying to provoke the king and queen of the wolves to respond. Lenny reported to both Jasper and Ryan (Derek). s**t. Derek pursed his lips together.

You are going to need my help until the other soldiers come. Jasper looked at Derek. I'll come back and take Lucy to the vampire kingdom right after the situation is under control but for now... you are going to need me so don't argue. Or I will pull rank on you. Jasper gave him a serious look. They didn't know that Derek was the prince and only the prince could outrank Jasper, besides their king and queen.

What is everyone doing currently? Derek asked looking back at Lenny.

They've broken up in groups of two and are trying to eliminate as many as possible.

Derek nodded his head. Go... He looked at Jasper and nodded his head. Go too. I'll catch up.

Jasper and Lenny both blurred away while Derek turned to face Lucy. He could see the concern in her eyes. He wished he could have had their moment together first. He took commanding steps into her and grabbed her arm pulling her to a secluded area of the house. "Baby, I've got to go." He cupped her cheeks and looked into her eyes.

"What's wrong? What has happened?" Lucy pleaded with her eyes as she felt her stomach drop. For him to have to leave like this it must be something big.

He rubbed her cheeks with his thumbs and smiled. "Everything is going to be fine. The voidless are spread out and heading for other packs. It's a trap to lure your family out. I'm certain of it. We will take care of it. It isn't more than we can handle. But I'm going to have to personally see to this." The look in her eyes was breaking his heart. He could feel how much she wanted to go with him. "But what if..."

Derek leaned forward and pressed his lips into hers, silencing her. Their lips moved together as he enjoyed the quick taste of her lips.

"Listen to me, when Jasper comes back, he is taking you to the vampire kingdom. Please just go with him for now. And after the ceremony, you can head to the dragon kingdom. I will see you soon." He squeezed her body into him tightly with one hand while the other tilted her chin up to him. He crashed into her lips urgently and desperately. His last taste of his mate before he would have to leave her. "I love you Lucy. Stay here and wait for Jasper..."

Lucy couldn't breathe... a mixture from both of their strangled emotions. She could feel her eyes watering slightly which caught her off guard. She didn't imagine she was going to feel this way when they had to part. Though to be honest this was very unexpected. She squeezed her fingers into his shirt. "I love you. Please... be safe and come back to me soon."

He brushed his lips against her forehead and inhaled her scent deeply. He then squinted his eyes tight and pulled away from her. When he reached the door, he turned his head to Aiden. "Take care of her for me." His voice croaked slightly. His eyes met with the watery emeralds of his mate. He felt like his heart was shattering. It was taking everything in him to fight against his instincts in order to leave her. He forced a smile. "I love you... my little mate."

Lucy watched as he disappeared from the room. Sam left as well shutting the door giving her privacy. She felt Aiden's arm wrap around her shoulder as her liquid crystals escaped from her eyes. Inside she felt a heavy pressure on her chest. Her nose and eyes burned. The farther his scent trailed away the heavier the pressure became. Part of her soul was gone, and it was a shocking feeling.

"Let's binge movies all night. We will set up a fort in the living room and fill it with snacks." Aiden knew he couldn't do anything to help her. But he could at least stay with her and not leave her side. Seeing his sister's tears hurt him... because he couldn't fix this. He looked up at the closed door with a frown, "Come on Lucy," he said gently as he led her away.