Possessive Façade

Chapter 14

Emma Clitton

The outside cold hit me raw on the face , snapping me back to reality. I looked around, confused and dazed. How did I get here? I was talking to Lucian inside the club so what im I doing outside?

As if on cue, Lucian appeared in front of me, or maybe he was there all along and I just didn't notice.

"What...where are we going?". i asked, confused. What was I doing here in the parking lot in the first place?.

Instead of answering, he smirked " I guess I don't have to underestimate you Aldea, after all you are Degan's daughter even though you lived in the human world long enough".

"What are you......"....."Emma!" a familiar voice called which sent a more familiar tingles down my spine. A familiar delightful tingles, might I add.

Before I could turn to the direction the voice came from, I was suddenly snatched by Lucian "get into the car and I will tell you everything you need to know about your sister's death." he said forcefully pushing me into the car.

He was about getting into the driver seat when the car door to my side was suddenly yanked open and I found myself staring into Mesh glowing angry eyes.

Mesh...I haven't seen him since...the kiss..

He yanked me out of the car roughly and stood protectively in front of me, hiding me away from Lucian who had now get off the car, taking slow step towards us.

"Well look what the cat dragged in. If it isn't Mesh Yranm".

They knew each other?

"Stand back. You do not want this to get messy...at least not now". Mesh warned the approaching Lucian who only smirked before stopping and raising his hand as if surrending.

"You're lucky it's a full crescent today, Mesh. You might not be so lucky next time"..."and you". he turned to me "there will surely be a next time". And with that, he entered the car and drove off.

I stood, dumfounded as I watch Lucian red car go. " What the f**k was that and how do you know him". I faced Mesh accusingly, ignoring the leap my heart is currently doing because of him.

He ran his finger through his hair as a foreign expression took over his face " You're asking me that?... So f*****g unbelievable. What were you doing with him uh? What the f**k were you doing with that... Lucian?!!!!". he yelled, his face red and enraged.

Tears welled up in my eyes and his eyes soften " I needed to know the truth and he's the one my sister was going to meet before her death. He was going to tell me!!! He was going to tell me everything. He...."...my voice got muffled as I was engulfed in a hug by him.

Spark danced around on my skin and I melt into his touch. "He was going to tell me".

"Shhhh, It's alright". he whispered, tucking a strand of my hair behind my hair. "It's ok".

We stood there for a while like that just in each other embrace before he pulled away. I blushed rapidly at our previous intimate position and he smiled, shaking his head.

"Let's get you home". he pulled away to the corner where his car is parked.

***

I didn't realize the car had stopped until I looked out the window and noticed we were already parked outside my house. I inhaled sharply at the thought of spending the night alone in the empty house. Dad and mom are at Missoula because Mom couldn't deal with the trauma and aftermath of Lily's death since her recovery. She couldn't bear to stay in a place where memories of her late daughter is most vivid. Even I dread staying in the house...it's funny enough how I always complain about how loud Lily was but now I hate how quiet the house has become since her...death.

A hand on my lap jolt me back to reality. My eyes met with Mesh concerned green eyes " Are you alright?". he asked with his eyes filled of warmth and a sudden desperate feeling of not wanting to be alone flooded my mind.

" Can I spend the night in your place?". It came out before I could stop it. His eyes widen a fraction, clearly surprised. at my forwardness. " I mean...you can say no...I just don't want to be alone tonight". " I need you and I.....". my words seemingly fade when I noticed the intense look he was giving me

His gaze was intense, like he was searching for something in my eyes.

I felt a flutter in my chest as he leaned in closer, his face inches from mine. His warm breath danced across my skin, sending shivers down my spine. My lips parted slightly, anticipating the moment our lips would meet.

Mesh's eyes never left mine as he bridged the gap between us. His lips brushed against mine, soft and gentle at first, then deepening into a passionate kiss. I felt like I was melting into his embrace, our hearts beating as one.

The world outside faded away, leaving only the two of us, lost in the magic of our kiss.

****

I strode out of the bathroom in nothing but Mesh black shirt. It stopped mid my thigh and the fact that I have nothing underneath except my panties made me slightly uncomfortable. Gez, I should have stopped to at least get a night dress.

Someone cleared their throat, making me look up. It was a bit funny seeing such a big guy like Mesh standing awkwardly in the middle of the room with a light pint tint on his cheek. I would have laughed if I wasn't a nervous wreck myself.

He cleared his throat again " I made dinner. Come downstairs". He turned away before turning back almost immediately. " By the way, you look really good wearing my shirt". And with that he left, leaving me with a tomato red face.