Forgotten Royalty (Escaping The Throne) by Tiffany Wood

about
my feelings.”
    As if I had knocked down a wall that was holding him back, he kissed me
again. This time there was no restraint. We could feel each other’s wants as we
kissed and moved with each other. The phone rang. He started to pull back and I
kissed him down his neck. It rang again and I thought to ignore it. He kissed
me again then stopped and went to the phone. He wasn’t letting me ignore it. If
it was my aunt, she would rush home to make sure I was alright.
    “Hello?” I sounded like I had to run to answer the phone. “No, I was in
the shower.” He kisses me down my neck as I talk on the phone. “I did throw up
last night. I’m feeling a little better now though.” He kisses my mouth and covers
the mouth piece on the phone as I’m about to moan. “I’m still a little tired. I
think I’m going to lie back down for a little while. I’ll see you after work.
Love you too.”
    He hangs the phone up before there could be any objections. He’s still
kissing my neck and crossing my collar bone. I beg him to bite me again in my
thoughts. He stops. I try to read him, but his mind is distant.
    “What is it? Did I do something wrong?”
    He pushes me back on my bed and starts pacing. I would have got up but
I could tell he would just push me back down. I lay back on my pillows and
closed my eyes. I didn’t want to start crying again and I didn’t understand why
he had pushed me away. As I lay there, I get bits and pieces of thoughts he’s
trying to keep from me. I can’t make any sense out of them. Then I feel this
incredible love pulsating to me. It surrounds me like a blanket. I relax in the
warmth of it. He mentally brushes my cheek with his hand.

Damian’s POV
    What am I doing? I had moved my pacing to the kitchen so I don’t wake
her. What was I thinking? I know she doesn’t think she’s confused, but I can’t
be sure right now, especially when we’re linked. My parents had explained to me
that when the link takes place, your feelings intertwine and you can feel what
the other person is feeling instead of what your true feelings are. Young
werewolves are warned not to bite until after they have chosen their life mate
and confirmed the feelings. I was stupid to have done this, but I couldn’t
stand to see her in so much pain. The stories we were told about half breeds
said they could choose whether to become one or not. She didn’t seem to have a
choice. I would have to get my clan books after her aunt got home and see what
I could find out. When she wakes up, I’ll focus our thoughts on her changing.
I’ll go through the process a couple of times from my memories. That should
help her be able to transition into her wolf form faster. My parents had used
this technique on me so that I wouldn’t be afraid. I felt their pain through
their memories. Maybe if I can keep her focused on that, I’ll be able to keep
myself from going any further. I pace for a few more minutes to calm myself
then head back to her room. I cover her up, then sit down in her chair and fall
asleep. I start to dream about her and me together.

Sara’s POV
    I’m dreaming. Damian and I are running through the woods. He’s chasing
me and I’m laughing.
    “You can’t catch me.” I taunt.
    “Oh really?” He runs faster.
    I scream and take off. I reach the edge of a creek and he tackles me
in. We both emerge laughing.
    “I thought you said I couldn’t catch you?” He laughs again.
    “This water is freezing!” I shout as I splash him in the face.
    “Oh you’re gonna get it now.” He splashes me back and dunks me under.
    “That was cold.” I start to shake and he looks at me funny.
    He’s talking but I can’t hear him. I’m being pulled away. I reach for
him but can’t touch his hands. He fades away into the background, just like my
parents do. I’m not alone but I can’t see who else is with me. They’re pulling
me away. I try to scream, but I can’t. It gets dark.
    “Is someone there? Hello?”