In the Heat of the Bite

Jake just smiled at Mara as they held one another close. "As long as you treat me well," he said, smiling at her. "I will stand by your side no matter what."

Mara smiled softly, her eyes flickered with warmth. "I promise to treat you well, my dear," she said as she gently stroked his cheek. "You are my special human, after all. I wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you."

Mara leaned in for another kiss, her lips soft and tender against Jake's. "You are mine now, and no one will ever take you away from me."

"I think it's fair to say that we belong to each other now," Jake said as he leaned in for another kiss.

They kissed deeply. There was a passion rising between them. Jake's pulse raced harder with each passing moment that their lips were pressed together. He could feel Mara's heart racing just as fast as his own and a thrill ran through his spine. Mara pulled back from the kiss, looking up at him, her eyes alight with pleasure.

"I like the way you think," she said, running her fingers through his hair. "You're strong, I'll give you that." She kissed him again with fervor, her fingers tracing patterns on his back. "But remember, my dear," she murmured against his lips. "I'm still the one in charge here." She spun Jake around and tossed him onto the couch. Grinning at him mischievously, she straddled him. "And I intend to keep it that way."

Jake ran his hands up her side, feeling her curves through her dress as he looked up at her. Her beauty was something he couldn't believe. And while her sudden display of vampiric strength surprised him, he felt safe somehow. Like he knew she would never hurt him. At least, not in any way he wouldn't enjoy.

"I'll submit…" his voice trailed off. The look on his face took on an impishness.

"For now."

Mara laughed softly and leaned down to kiss him again. "Good boy," she said teasingly, "you know how to talk to me." She winked at him, her fingers trailing suggestively down his chest. "Just remember, you may submit to me now, but that doesn't mean you always should." She leaned in and took his bottom lip into her mouth, gently biting and sucking on it. She let go and looked into his eyes. "I like a man that knows how to fight back…"

Jake wrapped his arms around her, pulling her close against his chest. "I know how strong you are," he whispered into her ear. "You don't have anything to prove to me. I am here and I am not going anywhere." Moving his head down, he started licking and kissing her neck.

Mara shivered at the sensation of his tongue on her neck, her eyes fluttering shut. "You're right," she softly cooed at him. "I don't need to prove myself to you." She ran her hand down his chest. She could feel the definition of his muscles beneath the fabric. "Such a prime specimen," she thought as she gazed into his bright brown eyes. A contented sigh escaping her lips.

"I'm glad you are here with me, roomie. I don't know what I'd do without you." She paused as their eyes locked. Jake sensed something in her. He could see a hint of vulnerability behind her eyes. Her raven hair cascaded down around them, shutting out the rest of the world. In that moment, as Jake looked up into her eyes, it hit home. This was no fantasy. This beautiful creature that was capturing his heart so easily was as real as the butterflies he felt in his heart.

"Do you really mean that?" she asked, her voice shaking with hesitation. "You'll never leave me?"

Jake's heart was soaring and breaking at the same time. What pain was in her past that made her so uncertain, despite all of her blustering confidence? He gently cupped her face with his hands as he lay beneath her. "Every word, my love." He pulled her in and kissed her passionately.

Mara melted into his kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck. "I'm so glad," she murmured against his lips, her eyes shining with pleasure. "I don't think I could bear to lose you, my dear." She smiled, but looked more vulnerable than ever before. "I know I can be a lot to handle sometimes, but I promise to make it worth your while." She kissed him again, deeper this time, pessing her body against him. "I won't let you go, roomie. Not now. Not ever."

"Mara?"

She looked at him, curiosity etching her beautiful face. "Yes, my dear?"

"Could you find it in your undead heart to call me something other than "roomie"?"

Mara chuckled lightly, the corners of her lips turning up in amusement. Jake could make out a hint of her fangs, and it thrilled him in a way he couldn't put into words.

"I suppose I could," she said with a mischievous twinkle in her eyes. "Let's see…" she brought a slender finger up to her chin, tapping it lightly as she pretended to be deep in thought. "How about 'my darling'?" She grinned at him, dropping her hand to his chest and traced lazy patterns on his chest. "Or maybe, 'my love'? What do you like, my dear?"

"Both are amazing." Jake grinned at her as he reached down and grabbed her ass with both hands.

Mara couldn't hide her blush at his sudden move, but her eyes gleamed with lust. "Oh, my dear," she started grinding her hips against his. "But you are a bold one." She leaned in and kissed him, digging her nails into him. "I like it." She kissed him, a thrill of excitement ran through her body. "Let's play, shall we?"

Jake grinned up at her, his own lustful intentions evident on his face. "Yes. Let's." he grinned at her, his voice husky with desire.