The Guilty Innocent (40 page)

“Your honor, as supernaturals, we were able to catch them using our abilities to track them down. We learned about their plan and stopped them before they could sell other supernaturals to the black-market trades. You'll see that our story collaborates with the files and the freely given testimonies once you've read over the documents more thoroughly.” Elise stated.

The judge studied us for a few seconds. “Please step outside while I confer with council,” the judge ordered. “Officer, please take these two into custody. However, we may call you in for questioning at a later date, so please be sure that you are available.”

The judge looked down at the papers she was holding. We turned and made our way towards the door. The officer called for aide and two more officers entered the room as we walked out. Two minutes later, the two officers exited the judge's office with Eremei and Lidiya in tow. Eremei turned to face us as he was being led away and he smiled.

“I'll be back in Russia in less than a week, you will see!” he said then he began to laugh.

Lidiya did not say anything, I suppose she was keeping Xavier's promise to her in mind. Sergio, Elise and I walked back into the holding cell area. Darian was leaning against the wall, his hands in his pockets. He still looked calm and relaxed. I wondered what thoughts were running through his mind. Fifteen minutes later the judge entered the holding cell area and stood behind her podium.

“There has been new evidence entered in this trial and we have two confessions. I have deliberated with both council members and all charges have been dropped. Mr. Alexander, you are free to go,” the judge declared.

The cameras began to flash nonstop as a uniformed officer unlocked Darian's cell. Darian stepped out of the cell and several reporters approached him. One daring blonde reporter shoved a microphone in Darian's face and his gaze settled on her seductively.

She blushed as she asked her question excitedly. “Mr. Alexander, do you have any idea why someone would try to frame you!?”

Darian smiled. “No, Tanya, I do not,” he said smoothly. The reporter appeared to be taken aback at the mention of her name. She pulled her microphone away slowly. Darian continued to walk through the bold and rambunctious reporters until he reached me.

He was pale, his hair was disheveled, his clothes wrinkled, and still he was one of the sexiest men I had ever laid my eyes on. He looked down at me and smiled. “Thank You,” he whispered.

He looked at Elise and Sergio, his hand extended to Sergio, who paused for a second before shaking Darian's hand. “I want to thank you both as well.” Sergio nodded and released Darian's hand. Elise smiled coyly, Sergio looked at Elise and rolled his eyes.

“Come on, I'm tired.” he said, then he took her hand and they left. Darian put his arm around my waist as we walked towards the double doors. A uniformed officer had turned off the lighting system over the door and we passed through. Darian turned to face the busy reporters, offering them his million-dollar-smile, the cameras began to flash like millions of strobe lights.

“My lawyer will take care of any questions you may have.” Darian said then we walked away.

The reporters immediately searched out Darian's attorney. He was a tall, slim man, with short greying hair. He was wearing a black suit with a silver and black tie. When the reporters spotted him, they rushed over to bombard him with questions he was no doubt prepared to answer. We exited the precinct, Xavier was standing beside the huge SUV. When he saw Darian beside me, he smiled and walked quickly towards us. He stopped in front of Darian, his eyes traveled appraisingly over Darian from head to toe.

“You look like hell,” he joked. Darian chuckled deeply in his throat. The sound vibrated over my skin giving me goosebumps.

“You have not had the misfortune of sleeping on the cell cots.” Darian retorted playfully.

Darian reached out and took Xavier by the back of his head, pulling him close as he kissed him passionately on his lips. He then turned to face me, before I knew what was happening, he took me by the waist, pulling me closer to him and planted his soft cool lips to mine in an equally passionate kiss. I felt my knees grow weak as my body responded to the skillfulness of his lips and tongue. When he pulled away, my eyes were still closed, my lips still pursed.

“Natasha?” Darian asked, his sexy Greek accent making my name sound exotic.

I opened my eyes and looked into what I knew to be his deep forest green eyes. He was smiling at me, his pretty-boy dimples brightening his face, I fought the urge to pinch his cheeks, though I doubt if he would have mind my doing so. I continued to look up at him and decided to give into the urge. I raised my right hand to his face and pinched his dimpled cheek between my finger and thumb. He chuckled slightly. I smiled then released him.

“Come. Let us go.” Darian said, we walked towards his truck. He opened the door and peeked inside.

“Hi master!” Tony, April, John, Miko and Annabelle exclaimed when they saw Darian open the door to climb in. He chuckled. “Hello.”

Then he held out his hand to me, aiding me into the truck. He climbed in after me and closed the door behind himself. Xavier climbed in the driver’s side and started the engine. John switched seats with Miko so that he was directly behind Darian.

He leaned forward by Darian's ear. “Master, are you thirsting?” John asked Darian, concerned.

Darian turned slightly to face John and smiled. “Are you offering?” Darian questioned.

“If you wish.”

Darian smiled seductively, but gestured for John to return to his seat. John settled back against the cushions. He looked slightly disappointed. I wondered why, I assumed it was because he wanted to please Darian, but it could very well be that Darian's bite was the highest amount of pleasure John had experienced. I remembered the conversations we had shared while in Russia and I knew that John desired to share blood with Darian again. We rode in silence until Xavier pulled the SUV into the driveway of Darian's huge and extravagant mansion. We all climbed out and went inside. Darian turned to me and took my hand gently into his own. Tony closed the door behind us and everyone went their separate ways as if what happened in Russia, didn't happen. I suppose there was no need to dwell on it. Darian was free and the criminals were in jail and Annette was avenged.

“You may stay here if you like, there is plenty of room.” Darian offered sincerely.

I smiled. “Thank you, but I'm not ready to move in. But if you don't mind, may I spend the night here?” I asked.

He gazed down at me and smiled. “Of course I do not mind. The invitation will be available to you whenever you decide to take me up on it,” he chuckled deeply.

Hearing the sound of his voice always made me blush like a highschool girl with a crush. I looked at Xavier, he was standing to our left, his hands in his pockets as he gazed at us, smiling. I turn to look for John and saw that he had taken a seat on the sofa, he still looked disappointed, I frowned and looked back at Darian.

“What is wrong?” Darian asked me when he noticed my expression. I gestured with my eyes towards John and Darian turned to glance at him. Darian faced me and flashed a mischievous grin.

“I suppose he has earned it,” Darian turned and walked towards John, who looked up at Darian, smiling broadly. John started to rise, but Darian put his hands on John's shoulders, keeping him in a sitting position. Darian gazed seductively into John's dreamy expression.

“Master?” John asked with a hint of uncertainty. Darian placed his knee on the sofa beside John and leaned into him. His left hand gently gripped John's chin, turning his head to the right. John's breathing began to increase as Darian bent towards his neck. John grimaced and bit his bottom lip as Darian's fangs pierced his flesh. I watched as John's expression became euphoric as Darian began to feed. Small whimpers came from John as his hands gripped the cushions of the sofa. A few seconds passed before John's grip fastened onto Darian's clothes, trying to pull him closer. A few more minutes passed before John cried out in ecstasy as he reached his climax through Darian's draining. His body trembled and twitched underneath Darian for several seconds. Darian pulled away, licking his lips, he moved to stand in front of John. Darian lifted his own left wrist to his mouth, biting into the tender flesh. I got a glimpse of his fangs when he withdrew, they appeared to be extremely sharp, not quite an inch in length but long enough to me!

John's gaze locked onto Darian's wrist. His eyes became glassy as he watched the blood bubble up from Darian's veins. Darian extended his wrist to John, who took it immediately as if fearing Darian would snatch it back if he took but a second longer. John locked his mouth to the wound sinking his fangs deeply into Darian's flesh. His eyes closed slowly as he began to suck greedily. Through the corner of my eye I could see Xavier inhale deeply, then exhale slowly as he watched Darian bestow his blood to John.

I could hear John moaning in pleasure as I watched his jaws work vigorously on Darian's wrist. I looked at Darian, his head was back and his eyes were closed, his mouth parted as his chest heaved slowly. Darian looked down at John as his feasting had become more animalistic. John began to grunt and his breathing had increased rapidly. Darian threw his head back, his fingers taking hold of John's blonde hair. Darian's breathing sped up, then he moaned loudly in pleasure, his eyes closed tightly as spasms rippled through his body. John roared low in his throat when he reached his second dry climax, both of their bodies jerked and twitched. Darian wrenched his wrist free when it was over. Releasing John's hair, he pressed his right hand on John's chest to keep the frantic vampire still. Darian watched John closely as he waited for him to come back to his senses. I was amazed as I watched all of this. I remembered what Darian's blood tasted like to me, but I didn't remember thirsting for it as John seemed to be doing. When it appeared that John had regained his self-control Darian released him.

John lowered his head in a bow. “Thank you, Master!” he said passionately. Darian smiled, he placed his hands underneath John's face and gently took hold of his chin, tilting his head upwards to meet his gaze. John's eyes locked onto Darian's and he began to blush. Darian did not say one word, but I could tell that the two men communicated just as well. John reached for Darian's wrist and kissed the back on his hand. Darian's smile widen, he straighten himself and walk towards us. That was by far the most erotic thing I've ever been witness to,
dare I say I enjoyed it?

“Shall I show you to your room, your exertions in Russia were no doubt exhausting. I want you to be comfortable here.” Darian flashed me his fabulous boyish grin.

I nodded and he led the way. Xavier walked by my side as we headed down the tastefully decorated hallway. Darian slopped al a closed door, then he opened it. I peeked inside and was astounded by the grandeur of the bedroom. The floor had thick dark green carpeting that reminded me of the forest green of Darian's extraordinary eyes. I instantly adored the redwood canopy bed, and matching dresser and armoire. I walked into the room and looked around, running my fingertips along the smooth velvet hunter green colored drapes. I turned around to face Xavier and Darian, both men stood in the doorway. Darian was leaning against the frame, his arms crossed over his broad muscular chest and Xavier stood beside him, his hands in his pockets. Both men smiled at me.

“I love this room!” I exclaimed.

“I am pleased that you do, I had it decorated specifically for you,” Darian said with a charming smile.

“You didn't have to do all of this.”
I
said, still amazed as I looked around the room.

“Yes I did. Especially after all that you have done for me.” he uncrossed his arms as he walked towards me, taking me into his embrace. I wrapped my arms around him, relaxing my body as he held me.

“When did you have this done?” I asked, remembering how we searched every room in the mansion, this room did not look like this at that time. As a matter of fact, I believed it was empty.

“Gary followed my instructions while I was in the holding cell. I wanted it to be a surprise.”

“Well it is! Thank you”

“Natasha, I really do appreciate all that you have done for me, you had risked your life even when you did not have to, that does not go unnoticed.” Darian pulled away to look at me, he leaned forward and kissed me passionately.

I could hear moaning and I knew it was me as I leaned further into Darian as if attempting to become one with him. Darian slowly pulled away, his hands caressing my face as he peered into my eyes.

“You are extraordinary,” he said as if he were looking at one of the wonders of the world. I seriously doubted that I was that interesting. I began to blush and Darian chuckled.

“Oh, don't be so modest!” he stated teasingly.