Chapter Twelve

I finished in the bath and sat there with my knees pulled up against me. I had wanted Marcus to stay but he left anyway. I thought I knew why but it didn't stop it from hurting a little anyway. I sighed as I slid my legs back out and stretched slightly. I used the edge of the bath to help me stand and carefully climbed out making sure not to put too much weight on my leg. If Clarisa found out I was standing on it I'm pretty sure she would kill me. I lowered myself back down on to the edge and debated whether to call Marcus or risk getting the towel and walking out on my own. "Marcus?" I called out figuring he would happily tell on me to Clarisa. He stepped through the door and looked at me before quickly looking away. "Sorry..." He growled out. He walked over and grabbed the towel before walking back to me. He held it out while looking away and I stood myself up carefully. I reached out and took his face in my hands and turned him to look at me again. I moved closer and went to stand up on my toes. He noticed the movement and wrapped the towel around me as he lifted me up. I smiled and kissed him.

He held me tightly against him and returned the kiss deeply. I wrapped my arms around his neck holding on tight. He turned and carried me from the bathroom. We reached the bed and he lay me down like I was fragile. He went to pull back and I grabbed his face pulling him back to me. He held himself above me with his arms. I moved my hands down and over his chest as he closed his eyes trying to control himself. I felt the rumble build in his chest as his eyes opened again looking at me. "Serenity..." He struggled out and I lifted myself using his shoulders to kiss him. He lowered himself slightly to me and I felt one of his arms slid slowly under my back. He pulled me against him and sat back up taking me with him. I moved my legs so they wrapped around his waist as he pulled me against him harder with both arms. I ran my nails through his hair and I heard him moan in response. I smiled against his lips as he pulled back. He placed his forehead against mine with his eyes closed. "Serenity...I won't be able to stop again..." I moved my hips against him and he growled. "I don't want you to..."

He flipped me off his lap and onto the bed as he slid his body between my legs. He kissed me then trailed kisses slowly down my neck and across my collar bone. He moved one of his hands and gently pulled at the towel. It fell open easily as he kissed down further to my breasts. My body arched against him as he took one in his mouth. The same hand that opened the towel slid down my side and onto my thigh massaging it softly. He slid the hand up and between my legs making my breath catch in my throat. He started moving his fingers slowly in circles as he trailed kisses down further. He nibbled softly on my sides making me squirm against him more. I looked down at him as he reached my inner thigh and bite down gently. I threw my head back and moaned out his name. "Marcus..." I felt him smile against my thigh as he kissed it

Me moved down further between my legs and replaced his fingers with his tongue. My body lifted itself higher f the bed as I moaned louder. I felt a warmth building between my legs and spreading up through my body. He moved his fingers below his mouth and pushed gently at my opening. He slid them in slowly then back out again making sparks follow the warmth as it continued to climb my body. He continued to work magic between my legs as I threw my head from side to side moaning his name, begging him not to stop. He pulled his fingers out and trailed kiss back up my body to my neck as I whimpered in disappointment. "Not yet my love..." I groaned at him as he pulled away for just a moment, He moved back between my legs and I could feel he no longer had pants on. I looked down at him while breathing heavy and almost died. "Marcus..." I said a little worried. He smiled at me and kissed me softly. "I'll fit love, don't worry."

He positioned himself between my legs carefully and kissed me again. Gently nibbling his way down my jaw to my collar bone. I ran my nails up his back and moaned softly as he started to push against me. He slowly slid inside me and pushing a little deeper each time. I felt like I was going to tear open but each time I felt that he would stop and I would relax a little. He had worked his mouth back down to my breasts and was rubbing and nibbling at them gently as he pushed again. I felt a sharp pain and the fuzziness cleared instantly. I gasped a little in shock and his mouth was on mine in seconds. My eyes fluttered closed again as he kissed me deeply. I didn't even notice when he first started to move again. His movements were slow and gentle when I noticed and the pain had subsided. I felt the warmth starting again and he lifted me up onto his lap as he sat up, still inside me. I moaned as he lowered my body down onto his and I moved my hips slowly against him.

Marcus breathed heavily as he buried his face into my neck and I felt his teeth craze across my skin. I leaned back as he worked his teeth down my neck and onto my collar bone. He nibbled down further and I arched back as he moved faster inside me. He kissed the skin at the top of my breast softly and I moaned out his name again. The heat had reached my face and I felt like it would over flow and explode at any moment. I begged him not to stop and he started moving faster and deeper. I dug my nails into the flesh on his back drawing a growl out of him that made me smile. I slid my nails down his back as I used him to pull myself closer again. With every inch my nails dragged down his back he drove deeper into me. Finally something snapped inside me and I threw my head back in ecstasy. It was as I let go that he sank his teeth into the top of my breast throwing me back over the edge again.

When he let go I collapsed back against him. He lowered us both to the bed and we just lay there together breathing heavily. I softly moved my hand up his chest and rested it against his hot skin. He placed his hand on the top of mine while pulling me closer with the other arm. I sighed and closed my eyes feeling exhausted after everything we just did. He ran his hand soothingly up and down my back as I cuddled into him. I started to shiver slightly and he laughed lightly. "Sorry love..." He sat up for a moment which made me pout but then I realized he was pulling the blanket up and over us. I cuddled back into him happily and he just held me tightly as I started to drift off into a deep sleep.

I woke to a soft knock on the door and Marcus lifting my arm off his chest. "It's alright love, I've got it." I sighed and rolled over noticing that I felt a little stiff and sore as I did. Marcus opened the door and I heard him talking softly with another male. The door closed and he climbed back on the bed behind me. "We have to go and meet everyone. The rogues have started moving in the woods." I rolled back over and winced slightly. Marcus looked at me with concern. "Did I hurt you?" I smiled at him as I looked at him. "Not in a bad way, and I'm sure it's nothing a quick hot shower can't fix." He tilted his head and watched me for a minute. He got up off the bed and walked over to the bathroom as I watched. I heard the shower turn on before he reappeared in the door way looking at me. "Are you sure?" I nodded smiling at him. He walked over and lifted me up off the bed and carried me into the bathroom.

Marcus placed me down on the edge of the bath again and turned back to close the door. He took off the pants he was wearing and walked back over to me naked. I stared in awe at him as he approached me. I blushed when I realized my eyes had drifted downwards. He laughed at me as he picked me back up from the bath while wrapping my legs around him and carrying me to the shower. We stepped into the hot water and I basically moaned in appreciation at the water as it cascaded down my back. Marcus held me tightly as he nibbled on my neck and I enjoyed the water while still wrapped around him. The water slowly eased the ache in my body while Marcus reignited the warmth that had been in me early. I snuggled into him trying to stop him from things going further. "Marcus..." I felt him smile against my skin. "I know. How are you felling now?" I leaned back slightly and smiled. "Much better, thank you." He turned us around and turned the taps off. He placed me down on my own two feet carefully as he watched for any signs of pain. I stood easily and stepped forward testing my legs. I placed my hand against his chest and smiled up at him.

We left the bathroom and Marcus grabbed some clothes from the robe for us both. He came back with a shirt and jeans for me while he had grabbed himself a pair of slacks and a singlet. I drooled at him as he got dressed in front of me. I pulled my clothes on quickly before he could turn around and see me staring. Once dressed he approached me. "Do you want to try and walk or should I carry you again?" He smiled at me cheekily. I pushed at him and sauntered past with a smirk to the door. He rushed over and grabbed the door pulling it open for me. "Well then, after you my love." He motioned me through the door and I laughed at him as he bowed. I stepped through and he pulled the door closed behind us. We walked down the hall in a comfortable silence and Marcus took my hand in his which made me blush. He smiled at me and winked make me blush deeper with a smile on my face.

We were about to head down the stairs to the main entrance when Blake and Stephanie stepped up beside us. "Morning...Hey..." Blake nudged Stephanie with a smirk cutting off her sentence. I blushed and she smiled like a dope at me. We walked down the stairs in silence with them as the other Alphas turned t look at us. Noah walked over and smiled at me. "It seems we may have to put your plan into motion sooner than expected." Marcus growled but stopped himself. I looked at Noah surprised. "Why, what's happened?" His smile faded a little and he started looking tired again. "Come, will fill you all in." We followed Noah over to the other Alphas and Keith looked over worried. The Alpha that had started the agreement to my plan the day before stepped up to us. "Serenity." He nodded politely. "Name's Lathan." He stretched out his hand and I shook it. "Hi Lathan." He smiled tightly. "So after you put your plan forward yesterday I thought maybe we should send someone to watch the rogue's movements. I sent out my Beta Liam. He linked me not to long ago saying that their numbers had grown by about double over night. They also seem to be shifting closer to the Council house." Marcus frowned at the information. "So you're thinking they maybe planning an attack?" Lathan looked at him and nodded. "If we're going to put Serenity's plan into action without casualties I think now might be the best. Only problem is, I'm fairly sure they are aware of Liam's presence."

Keith sighed and Noah lowered his head. Marcus seemed frustrated and shook his head. "It's OK." They all looked at me. "I just approach the rogues from a different direction to where Liam is. If I approach from the same direction then they are going to think he let me past, or it's a trap, but if I approach from a different direction then they shouldn't suspect anything, right?" Marcus raised an eyebrow at me while Keith and Noah nodded. Alpha Lathan seemed a little surprised. "Well, that was kind of what I was going to suggest..." I smiled at him happily. Marcus stepped closer to me and put his arm around my waist protectively, while looking at me concerned. I turned slightly and placed my hand against his chest in comfort. "Then I think we should get this over and done with. The sooner it's done the sooner we can get Serenity back." Noah said firmly. We all looked at him and nodded. I felt Marcus' arm tighten on my waist and I knew this wasn't going to be easy for him.

The others started talking amongst themselves, as they started to drift off in different directions. I needed a moment with Marcus and gently patted his chest. He looked down at me with dark eyes and a frown. I reached up and placed my hand against his cheek. His look softened as he bent down to kiss me. It was soft and slow like he wanted it to last forever. Truth be told, so did I. He stood back up and I looked at him sadly."I'm sorry for everything I'm putting you through..." He turned me to face him properly and held my face in his hands. "I love you Serenity, and you never need to be sorry for wanting to protect the ones you love. I'm so proud of you." He kissed me again deeply and I suddenly had the urge to not leave. He pulled back and I sighed. "OK, so then let's do this."