Page 44 of Daring Her Vampires (Embracing The Bond #12)

Chapter Twenty-Five

Sally

“ M y skin feels charged with electricity,” I rasp, cupping my throat.

“I can feel your blood and presence in my body. It’s been difficult to concentrate on anything for longer than a minute.

” I glide my fingertips across Atlas’s hand.

“Everything is sensitive and sharp at the same time.” I rub my knuckles over Luca’s cheek.

“The texture of your skin is different. My vampire has merged with my rabbit, and they are both greedy to experience anything and everything.” I drop my hands to their legs.

“I don’t know what are my emotions or yours or both.

I can also feel your love and concern for me.

Killing the vampires was easy, and I was thrilled because of the victory.

Thank you for trusting me to fight with you.

I could sense your anxiety, but you didn’t act on it. ”

“You don’t have to thank us,” Atlas says.

“I do. You treat me like an equal,” I whisper.

“Because you are,” Luca rumbles.

“Not many men have thought the same,” I scoff, squeezing my hands.

“When I allowed myself to think about having a mate, I feared they would consider me as less. I didn’t have many examples of healthy relationships in my life until coming here.

I didn’t think the qualities I’d hoped for existed.

Both of you are proof that they are.” I look at Luca.

“You have encouraged me to express myself and live how I want. Your simmering violence turns me on. I know you would kill for me in an instant. The deep love you have for Atlas and Allie is beautiful. I felt your fear when Allie was fighting Fredrick, but you knew she had to take back her power. The way you quietly observe is fascinating. You claim to always be on the edge of losing control, but you know when to pull back and when to strike. I see how you look at the family, and it’s not in fear.

They may overwhelm you, yet it’s something you crave, to be included in a group.

Your childhood was horrible, but you found the beauty in your mom.

Being here around a family is what you have hoped for.

They are your family. I want to share them with you, and I know they will love you too.

” His emotion causes his eyes to darken.

“You deserve love. The boy you were is no longer. They can’t hurt you anymore.

I won’t allow anyone to cause you pain. My family, our family, will protect you, just as you will them.

” I lean over and kiss him lightly. “Plus, you're fucking sexy in your suits,” I whisper against his lips. Pulling back, I turn to Atlas.

“The protector,” I whisper. “The big brother, and loyal to your core. It goes against every fiber of your being to allow Allie and even Luca to fight their own battles. When you thought I was in trouble during the fight, your rage filled the bond. But you listened when I knew I could recover. You kept one eye on me while you killed. I want to share your burden. The four of us are family. The rest of them are family. We are a team, and I want you to trust that we are here to help you. The leash you have around your control is slipping. I’ve seen it happen many times.

You would die and kill for us.” He lowers his eyes, and I tilt my head.

“I am proud of you.” His head snaps up. “You became the vampire you hated because of your love. Allie would have been lost without both of you, so you chose the difficult path. I admire it, and it shows how loyal you are. I want that. I’ve had very little in my life.

The choice to become a vampire was easy for me.

Being a shifter helped with the decision, but I would do anything to stay with you.

It’s okay to love your dad. Remember the good times, and don’t be ashamed to miss him.

You have held your family together through everything; it’s time to enjoy the life you fought for.

The choices you made brought you to me, and I’m grateful.

Luca isn’t the only one who has violence just under the surface.

You look calm on the outside, but remember, I can feel your emotions.

The fight was enjoyable for you, and I could feel your pride as I held my own.

” I circle his wrists with my fingers. “We all have scars, they're just not visible. I have abandonment issues for obvious reasons, and I’ve hidden my trauma with humor. I want you to wear these with pride. You survived anyway you had to, and no one can judge you if you claim the marks. We get to live on our terms now, unashamed, loud, free, and with love. Our souls are joined, and no one can tear us apart.” I lift his arms and kiss his scars.

“It doesn’t matter if you want to wear the cuffs or not.

I find the leather super sexy.” I wiggle my eyebrows, and he chuckles. “I do wonder one thing.”

“What?” Atlas asks, tilting his head.

“Will sex be different as a hybrid? I haven’t tested out my vampire skills in bed.” I grin as his eyes grow intense.

“Why don’t we find out?” he replies and looks at Luca. “What do you think, brother?”

“I think we should test her,” he answers and stands. I stare as he begins to remove his clothes.

“We should set some rules,” I mention but get distracted when Atlas unbuttons his shirt. I bite my lip as he jerks his shirt from his pants.

“Little Bunny, rules?” Atlas laughs, and I shake my head.

“Right.” I unfold, standing on the bed. I rock back and forth on my toes, tapping my finger to my lip. “It’s silly to keep the begging game up.”

“Why? Are you afraid?” Luca asks.

“No.” I narrow my eyes. “I still think it will be one of you who begs.” I barely resist sticking out my tongue. “Since I have superpowers now, as I’m the only rabbit-vampire hybrid, it’s only fair that I take it easy on you,” I taunt.

“Easy on us?” Atlas asks, straightening, putting his hands on his hips.

“Yeah,” I say.

“I think we need to take it easy on you,” Luca says, pulling off his pants. “Since you can’t control your powers yet.” I want to jump on him and hit him at the same time. I know what he’s doing since I’m doing the same thing.

“Perhaps, I need to rephrase.” I pull off my shirt, my hair increasing in volume as it clears my head. They stare at my chest, and I know I’m the distraction now. “How about anything goes?”

“Excuse me?” Atlas asks dangerously.

“Let’s test my power and stronger body.” I shimmy out of my jeans and try not to smile as they zero in on the bare skin.

“I’m saying, turning into a vampire was the most painful thing I have ever experienced, so I’m not afraid of a little pain.

” I smirk as they tense. “I’m still not calling you anything but your names or boyfriend, but you can try to make me submit.

” Atlas is shirtless, and Luca is deliciously naked.

I didn’t know vampires could be so still.

“What is your word?” Atlas demands.

“Rabbit's foot.”

“No matter what, you say it if you are uncomfortable,” Luca says.

“I will. What are yours?” I ask, lifting a brow.

“Nightmares.”

“Black.”

“Can we feed?” I ask, my fangs throbbing.

“Yes. You never have to ask,” Atlas says, and I lick my lips.

“Nowhere in the apartment is off limits.” I nod and wait.

They stare at me, and the tension rises.

I try to build up the wall in my head as I plan my attack.

It’s two against one, but I’m scrappy. So, along with my new gifts, I think I have a shot.

I picture the kitchen and lift my foot. As I blur out of the bedroom, I am lifted in the air and find myself naked, bent over the table.

I gasp as I turn my head and see Atlas removed his clothes as we traveled.

Luca stands beside us, grinning. Atlas curves over me and slides his hands over mine that are flat on the wood.

“That was easy, Little Bunny,” he rasps in my ear.

“Damn, I thought I had you,” I pout. He bites my ear and presses his cock against my ass.

“We both get what we want,” he says, squeezing my hands.

I relax my body, knowing he’s right, yet my sense of adventure and stubbornness won’t let it go.

I want them to think they won, wiggling, falling into his touch.

He drags his mouth over my shoulder, and I almost forget the plan.

It would be easy to allow them to fuck me and think about the loss later.

I’m not a woman who gives up.

The key is that they are just as turned on by me as I am by them.

When his hands loosen as he moves down my back, I make my move.

I blur away, and his hands hit the table.

I don’t waste time relishing my victory, and speed to the far side of the island.

Luca laughs at his brother, and Atlas glares at him.

I giggle at his look of annoyance and continue to laugh while we blur through the house.

They catch me every time, yet I slide away, using my small stature to evade being captured for long.

The pleasure I feel is not sexual. I feel free.

A lamp is knocked over. The television almost hit the floor as I faked a right turn but dodged left.

Luckily, Luca saves it before continuing the chase.

I am well aware that they could catch me and keep me.

They are doing this for me, but I feel their joy in the bond.

Taking turns, they chase me, and my heat is rising rapidly, ready for the game to end.

I prolong it, knowing that when they catch me, it will end quickly.

I screech as a muscular arm wraps around my stomach, and I’m lifted in the air.

Atlas. My back is pressed to his heaving chest, not out of exhaustion, but adrenaline.

“Are you ready to submit?” he growls.