Aspens Vamp (11 page)

I know. I'm crying again.
I am just so happy to see Michael awake, alive, and seemingly normal for the most part that I can't hold the tears in.

"Jaci, why are you crying?
Are you okay? Am I okay?"

He starts to feel around on his body.
Feeling his chest, his arms, and his legs however, not finding anything wrong of course. He is perfect.

"Nothing is wrong.
Everything is okay. I am just so happy to see you awake. I was so worried I may lose you."

He begins to look at me, confusion still on his face.

"What exactly happened, Jac? All I remember is JR was on top of me, everything after that is a blur. Did JR escape? Why do I have this IV in me?"

Oh dear.
He doesn't remember anything. At least his awakening is already going better than mine. At least he isn't across the room ready to pounce on someone.

"Yes he did escape."

I walk over to the other side of the bed and remove the IV from his arm.

"The IV was in your arm because, well JR bit you, drained your blood, then fed you his. He did it all before we could get to you. He is extremely powerful. Honey, right now you are a shifter and a vampire. How do you feel?"

Michael looks stunned as he looks at his body.
He lifts his hand and twists and turns his wrist examining it.

"What does this mean Jac?
I feel like myself really but a little different. I don't feel warm or cold, it's a weird feeling. I feel as though I'm stronger maybe. I am definitely paler though."

He is right there.
The tan he had is definitely gone now. Just as I am about to explain what we think will happen a quiet knock on the door distracts me. Soon everyone walks into the bedroom to check on Michael. They all hug him and give him words of encouragement. I could tell he was happy to see our friends Lena and Andrew here as well.

"I am so happy to see you guys!
I think Jac was just about to explain what this entire thing means. How will I be different? Will I just need to ingest blood like Jaci?"

Andrew took a seat on the queen size bed next to him.

"Yes Michael.
You will have to feed just as Jaci does. I've been reading up and it seems as though you will be stronger, your eyes take on a red tint like hers, your skin is pale, you no longer have a beating heart, and pretty much the only way to kill you will be to cut your head off."

Michael thought about that for a moment.
"Will I still be able to shift?"

"We don't know Michael.
For that we will just have to wait and see. I would advise against trying right now."

Michael nods as if trying to figure this entire thing out.

"Could I have a few minutes? I am so happy to see all of you but can I have a few minutes with Jaci to just take it in?"

Everyone agrees and hugs Michael before walking back to the living room.

"Are you okay Michael?" He takes my hand in his.

"I am more than okay.
I have you. You and I can be together forever now. You don't have to worry about losing me. We have eternity, Jaci."

I am starting to get tired of tears even though these are tears of joy.

"Eternity is a long time Michael. Are you sure you want to spend it with me?"

"More than you can ever know."
He didn't even hesitate for one second. He pulls on my hand urging me onto the bed next to him. I climb up onto the queen size bed and snuggle up next to him. I place my nose against his neck happy to see he still smells divine.

"Just having you this close to me is making me want to rip your clothes off."

I let out a laugh.
"Don't you think you should rest up before doing that Michael? I mean you just went through a huge change."

"But I have never felt better or more alive.
I want you Jaci. I want you now."

Michael places his index finger under my chin then rubs his thumb against my bottom lip making it open slightly. He urges my lips up to meet his. As soon as my lips touch his, the same overwhelming feeling to be with him comes flooding back. The soft kiss that we share is becoming more heated with every second. Michael moves his hand from my chin up my neck and into my hair. He pulls at the back of my hair keeping me in place while he invades my mouth with his tongue. He tastes different now. Sweeter. It's making the butterflies in my stomach flutter even more than before.

"I love you Jaci."

"And I love you Michael."

A hear a low growl coming from deep inside Michael's throat before he climbs on top of me.
With one swift movement my shirt is completely ripped off and thrown to the other side of the bedroom, along with my bra. As soon as my breasts are free I hear that soft growl again before he dips down to take one already hard nipple into his mouth.

He lifts his head long enough to sit up and pull his t shirt over his head, revealing every glorious muscle in his strong stomach.
I run my hands up and down his stomach and chest, soaking in the beautiful sight of him.

He dips his head back down again this time placing the other nipple into his wet mouth while pinching and playing with the other between his index finger and thumb.
I can't help but squirm beneath him.

I can feel his rock hard cock through his jeans pressing into me and my breath begins to come out in short pants.
I reach down to unbutton his jeans so I can slip my hand in. I wrap my fingers around him. Michael closes his eyes then lets a moan slip through his soft lips.

I rub up and down his shaft a few times before neither of us can take it anymore.
He lifts himself up and begins to slide off the bed, taking my jeans with him. He stands in front of me as I watch his jeans fall to the floor. My eyes take him in. This gorgeous six foot tall, hundred and ninety pound all muscle of a man standing in front of me fully hard with need deep in his eyes.

How could I have ever dou
bted that I belong to this man?

Michael stands at the foot of the bed letting my eyes drink in the sight of him. His rock hard cock is staring me right in the face, urging me to come to him. I sit up and crawl toward him. I see his hardness twitch as I get closer. He knows what I'm doing.

I wrap my fingers around him then open my mouth and slowly take him in.
I look up at him over my eye lashes to see his eyes close as his head goes back. Yes, now I can drive him as crazy as he drives me.

I take him into my mouth deeper causing him to moan.
The sound is so erotic it almost makes me cum this instance but I continue. I take longer pulls, letting my tongue dance over the tip before sliding my mouth back down the length of him. I feel the loss of control building inside of me.

Michael breaks before I do, placing his hands on my shoulders to urge me backwards.

"I don't want to cum in your mouth Jaci and if you keep that up I know I will. I want to be inside you."

I smile up at him as I bite down on my lip.

"Yes sir."

With those two words he backs me up onto the bed and is towering over me.
He kisses me with all the want and need we both feel. I can barely take it. I can feel the wetness pooling at my core, I need him inside me.

We both begin to pant.
It is becoming extremely hard to breath. I feel as though my mind is going to explode. I can feel his shaft inches away, rubbing me.

"Now Michael. Please!"

Without another word he thrusts himself inside of me.
I almost faint at the fullness taking me over. Something is different now but I can't put my finger on it. He isn't holding anything back. He thrusts inside me again and again until I feel my toes curling, the sensation starting at my toes then coming up to my core. One more thrust and we both scream as the sweet agony of our release hits us. There was no covering that, I am sure everyone heard but right now I don't give a damn.

We collapse next to each other on the bed.
Michael stretches his arms out inviting me to lie on top of him. I gladly accept the invite.

I lay against his chest allowing my fingers to run up and down his torso.
How did I get such a magnificent man to call my own? We hear a knock on the door to snap us out of our bliss we are in.

"Are you two done yet?
We have a bit of a situation with a demented vampire out to kill us all to deal with."

"Thanks John.
Thanks a lot, buddy."

"Hey, at least I didn't run in the room on you."

Michael laughs at the memory of walking in on John and Ava in the throws when she turned. Ava told me all about that one. I remember laughing myself at the memory. We do have a lot to deal with so with a reluctant moan and groan we both get up and pull our clothes back on then head back upstairs to join the others.

As we walk up the beautiful oak stairs it really hits me how 'backwards' this townhouse seems.
It's weird to have the living room and kitchen upstairs in a house but that may just be me. It does give a gorgeous view from up here though with the trees and the mountains in the background. It makes me want to come back in the winter months.

We make our way into the living room where everyone is sitting around on the beige couches surrounding the raging fireplace.
I take a spot next to Avalon while Michael sits next to me on the arm of the sofa. As usual John takes the lead as all of us listen intently.

"Okay.
JR is out of his damn mind. He is out of control and set out on revenge. He blames all of us, well except Iris, for killing Nicholas. He also wants Iris back for whatever reason. We have got to make sure that doesn't happen. Until it is safe to turn her I really feel as though she needs to be moved to a safe house."

I can see the worry in her eyes at the mention of being separated from us, especially Daniel but John has a point.
As long as she is human she is in danger. John continues.

"I think what we need to do is get some rest today, and then Daniel, Andrew, and I can attempt to find JR and hopefully lead him here somehow.
I think between all of us we can take JR down. While we are out hunting down this jackass Jaci can take Michael out to feed. I know you just woke up buddy and you feel fine right now but you are going to have to feed come tomorrow night."

Michael nods toward John then gives me a concerned look.
He has gone out with me before but he never watched or I don't think he has so it has to be somewhat nerve-racking. I know my first few times were stressful to say the least.

"Jaci, you will have to make sure you feed as well.
Once everyone is settled we can lead JR here and hopefully we will all be ready to take him on because I promise it will not be easy. Now I suggest we all get some much needed rest."

Everyone seems in agreement with John and stands to make their way to their rooms to hopefully get some sleep.
I can see the light starting to spread over the mountains and only then do I begin to realize how tired I really am. As if tonight hasn't been long enough, I have a feeling tomorrow night will be even longer.

The day seemed to last minutes instead of hours. Once my head hit the pillow and my eyes actually closed I was gone. It helped, I suppose, having Michael to curl up next to. There is just something about sleeping with a man's strong arms wrapped around you. I fit perfectly against his body while he was spooning me although throughout the day I could feel his cock hard and pressing against my ass. I wake to the darkness, roll over, and see Michael staring at me with those beautiful eyes that were blue but now are grayer with a red tint to them. Mesmerizing eyes.

"When did you wake up?"

Michael leans up to rest his head in his hand.
"I slept a good bit during that change so I wasn't too tired. I did manage to sleep a bit though."

I did forget about that.

"You should have woken me up."

"But I enjoyed watching over you while you slept."

I give him a small smile then roll over onto my back.
"That's sweet but also a bit creepy."

We both let out a laugh as I roll over and try to crawl out of bed before I feel one strong arm wrap itself around my waist and pull me right back.
I don't think Michael really understands the strength he has just yet.

"Where do you think you’re going Jac?"

I look back at him over my shoulder since my back is now pressed against his chest.

"Getting ready. We have a lot to take care of this evening."

"But not until I take care of you first
, my dear."

Michael pulls me back making me lie flat on my back while he climbs on top of me.

"How can I let you get up without having you first?"

I let out a giggle until he bends down to press kisses down my neck. The moment his lips touch my skin it is like flames touching me. My entire body is becoming hot. He makes a trail down my neck to my collarbone then straight down the middle of my breasts. I can feel each nipple getting hard, begging for attention.

He quickly responses by taking one hard nipple into his mouth, playing with it with his tongue making me moan out loud.
Suddenly we hear a loud knock on the door.

"Okay you two! None of that!
We have work to do! You two can get at that later!" Michael's head pops up quicker than I have ever seen before.

"Thanks a lot
, John! Asshole!"

"Welcome
, buddy! Now come on!"

Michael and I both let out a groan but John is right.
We will have plenty of time together. Right now we have work to do.

We make our way back upstairs and into the kitchen where everyone is gathered with coffee cup in hand.
We walk in and Avalon hands me a cup of my favorite coffee, a vanilla latte, while Michael gets his usual black coffee. I don't know how anyone drinks straight coffee. Ick.

As we all attempt to wake up I turn on the television that sits on the black marble counter behind everyone.
I at least would like to hear it. It seems to play in the background until I hear the anchor going on and on about a murder up in Denver. All of our attention lands on the television now. Another woman has been murdered in Denver, Colorado. It seems as she must have taken a walk, tripped, and cut herself because her body was drained of blood. It is funny how they aren't finding the blood around these victims though. If the police are investigating they aren't releasing that information. I look over to see John shaking his head.

"JR strikes again and not far from us either.
We need to leave and soon before he strikes again. This is getting out of hand. No one else needs to die."

"Agreed."
Everyone says at once.

Andrew walks over to Daniel and Iris.

"I have a small house in Colorado Springs that Iris can hide out in. I have security so she won't be there alone. I doubt JR would even think about that. While we are out trying to hunt down JR and Michael and Jaci are out feeding, Avalon and Lena can take Iris to my house." Andrew places a hand on Daniel's shoulder. "She will be safe there my friend."

Daniel nods reluctantly and it seems as we are all in agreement.

Once that is settled John, Daniel, and Andrew head out in search of JR. Avalon and Lena decide to shop a bit since Iris has very little clothes then take her to Andrew's house in Colorado Springs and I get ready to head out with Michael to teach him how to feed.

"I'm nervous Jac."

I cannot help but feel so bad for Michael.
I remember my first time, just the insecurity and not knowing how to really control myself or the other person for that matter was enough to make you nervous.

"I know you are Michael.
It's normal. I was a nervous wreck my first time. It's kind of like losing your virginity though, you are so nervous but once you get there and it's happening it becomes second nature."

"Is sex the only thing on your mind now missy?"

"When I'm around you it is."

Michael starts to walk toward me but I hold my hand up.

"Not so fast buddy. That can wait. We have feeding to do now."

Michael puts his face down in
a pout. "But I'm not even feeling hungry, not for blood or food anyway."

"I know you don't now but I promise you will as soon as you step outside and you begin to smell the life around you."

Michael gives in as I walk toward the door. He bows down and extends his hand at the door.

"Ladies first."

"Only so you can look at my ass as I'm walking out. That's the only reason gentlemen came up with that phrase in the first place, you know?"

Michael pops my ass as I walk out of the bedroom door.

"Smart men they were."

*****

I knew as soon as we walked out the front door Michael would begin to feel the hunger pains once he saw and smelled every human that was still out and about living it up in this beautiful city. Michael's eyebrows begin to strain like he is in pain. I remember this feeling all too well. I can hear him begin to breathe heavily.

"Okay Michael, you have to learn to control yourself.
You can't jump just anybody. We are going to walk down toward Main Street and get close enough for you to try and take control over a few people to make sure you have that part down. Then we will bring one for you to feed on. I will help you."

Michael agrees through gritted teeth.
"How do I control them?"

"You concentrate all of your mental energy on them.
Stare right at them like you are trying to see through their brain. Soon you will start to hear their thoughts and you will know you can penetrate them. Once you hear their thoughts you start thinking about what you want them to think about. If you want them to walk toward the woods you just put that image in their head. They will begin to do as you show them."

I see him nod but I can see his fangs starting to protrude out of his gums.

"Michael.
Calm down. Control yourself. Come on, walk with me."

We walk in the direction of Main Street where there are surely enough people to take control of one without someone noticing.
I take Michael by the hand hoping to calm him. It seems to work a little but I can still see his mind racing. His senses are starting to take over. With every little noise he hears his head snaps that direction.

I pet his arm as we walk hand in hand which seems to calm him only a bit.
I take him back behind some of the buildings where the restaurant and shops are. Here we can watch for the perfect person to feed from. First I decide to have Michael play around with entering the minds of some of the Aspen tourists.

I point out a pretty girl with long dark curly hair who is walking alone.

"See if you can get into her thoughts Michael. Remember, just concentrate."

Michael focuses his attention on the strange woman.
I watch as his eyes become strained as he tries to focus on her.

"No. No. Michael.
Relax. This is the easy part."

He dips his head down, gives it a shake, then brings it back up to focus on her once more.
He looks at her. Focuses in on her thoughts but then looks down at me.

"What?"
I look at him confused.

"What do you mean what?"

Now Michael looks confused.
"Didn't you just say something?"

I smile.
He heard her. "No Michael. You heard her thoughts. I didn't say a word."

"Oh."

Now he is really into it. He looks directly at her once again. She is farther away but he refuses to give up. Then I hear him laughing.

"All she is thinking about is going home to jump her husband's ass for forgetting to pick her up from work today.
I feel sorry for that bastard."

Michael heard all of that!
She was so far away I can hardly believe it. I point towards another person, a man this time with short blonde hair and blue eyes.

"Try this guy."

Michael focuses once more on penetrating the man's thoughts.

"He is thinking about sex.
Go figure." He gives me a wink then pats my ass.

This is amazing.
He is picking this up so quickly. I can hardly believe it.

"Okay Michael.
Let’s try controlling a few. Make that guy over there put his arm around his girlfriend that he is eating with."

"Challenge accepted."

Michael focuses on the man's thoughts across the street. He smiles. Then before I know it the man is placing his arm around his girlfriend who in turn smacks his hand away. I am shocked but Michael is laughing his ass off.

"That guy has been begging that girl to go out with him forever.
She didn't want to but finally gave in at the urging of her best friend. She promised to go if he didn't try anything funny. Oops."

I am sure the shocked expression is still on my face.

"You got all of that from him?"

"And her."

Wow. It is like he was born to be a hybrid shifter vampire, weird as that may seem.

"I think you have this down Michael.
Now let’s try to feed so we can head back. Try this chick walking past us with the shopping bags in her hand."

Michael smiles at
me. "I got this."

He concentrates on her as she walks by us.
Suddenly I see her stop mid step then turn toward us. Her expression is completely blank. I whisper to Michael.

"Make her walk back behind the buildings into the woods.
It's easier there, not so many eyes."

Without a word or a nod I see her walking back behind the buildings.
We follow as she walks right into the wooded area. Once we are surrounded by trees I have him make her go behind one of the big oak trees and drop her bags.

"Now concentrate on her mind.
Make her feel as though this is sexual, it will cause the least amount of pain."

"Can you go over there Jac?
I can't have you watching me."

This sounds familiar.

"See what I mean, huh? Yes, I will go over there but I will be close by in case you need anything. You have to make sure you don't take too much from her."

"Yes dear."

I disappear onto one of the tree limbs in the distance. I wanted enough distance so Michael felt comfortable but where I could still keep an eye on him. It was so hard for me to stop once I started the first few times. I had to rely on Daniel to stop me. Now it is second nature. I have a better idea of how much blood a human body can actually give up.

I look over after a few minutes to nothing.
I don't see Michael or the girl he was feeding from. I feel panic fueling me. I jump down off of the tree and begin to look around. Within seconds I see something plop down in front of me like a flash in the night.

"Didn't trust me
, huh?"

"Michael! You scared the shit out of me!
What happened? Is she okay?" Michael places his hands on his hips.

"She is fine Jaci.
I fed and now she is off to her hotel room to sleep it off."

"How?
When? What?..." I am shocked. I can't believe how fast he is picking all of this up. I am truly amazed.

"Maybe I am just that good Jac;
now let’s get you taken care of so we can head back to the townhouse."

Now that he mentions it I am starving.
I can feel the muscles in my stomach twisting into a knot.

"Okay smart ass.
Be back in a few minutes. Stay here."

"Yes ma'am.
I like it when you're bossy."

I smile then take off to find my dinner.