Fatal Embrace

When they arrived at his apartment it was cold and dark. The storm suspended all electricity. Jeffrey started a fire while Rose offered to light the many candles surrounding the large living room. She then spotted a bottle of brandy at the bar and poured them each a glass saying it warmed the spirit. They sat on an old, but very well kept sheepskin rug beside a now blazing fire. Jeffrey wanted to hold her in his arms and act on his feelings but was afraid. The intensity of his feelings for a woman he met only hours before scared him, yet he stayed in control and remained calm. The last thing he wanted was for her to leave. He was picking up strong vibes from her, but couldn’t be sure. It felt like she too was holding back. He sensed resistance from the start. She was struggling with something and he couldn’t figure out what. Then she would look at him a certain way that could bring even the strongest man to his knees and at her command. By now most guys would have continuously persisted physical contact. Jeffrey waited. Jeffrey wasn’t like most guys.

They spent the next half-hour mentally teasing each other. Neither one dared to act upon their feelings for very different reasons, with fear being the common ground. Sexual tension mounted. They came close to touching a few times, but he froze and she slipped away. With any other woman he would have had her by now, but it was different with Rose. She was already special to him. Intuition told him to wait and he did just that.

A little while later Rose expressed her growing fatigue. Jeffrey, though disappointed, brought her to the spare bedroom and as a charming gesture kissed her hand. She smiled and his heart fluttered. He was so close to just letting go, abandoning all his defenses and giving in to the passion. Without even trying this beautiful and mysterious creature captured his heart. Instead he softly whispered good night and disappeared into the darkness.

As soon as the door closes he’s already missing her. How could he let the evening end without even kissing her? Her scent was all around him yet he was standing in the middle of his darkened room alone. The sexiest woman he ever met was right in the next room and he wasn’t with her. He remembers the dark place and his body tingles and shivers from the mere though of making love to her. Snapping out of yet another fantasy he decides to go to her. He’d never forgive himself if he didn’t. Taking one more look outside, the angry and almost defiant storm continues on. Thunder crashes in clamorous tumultuous spasms. It startles him. It stimulates him. It’s all he needs to gather the courage and knock on her door.

Once the door closed Rose felt safe. Faking exhaustion was the only thing she could think of to get away from him. She fought every urge to surrender and fall into his protective arms. But her strength was weakening and she knew this night was far from over. Her body trembled with wanting. She could barely contain the hunger. It was getting harder and harder to breathe. Suddenly she felt very hot. The heat was unbearable. She stripped off her clothes and opened the window contemplating whether or not to take flight. She’s afraid of what will happen if he comes to her to tonight.

Moving through the darkness like a secret Jeffrey hears movement in the room. She’s still awake. He stands perfectly still and listens. The only sound he can here is that of the storm. Slowly, he opens the door and sees her standing naked by the window. Her clothes lay scattered on the floor. The shutters are opened wide and gusts of air furiously dance in her hair. The sight of her makes him drunk with desire. She looks even more beautiful than he thought possible. He can’t speak because his heart is pounding so hard. Lightning strikes the silence silhouetting her voluptuous body. Its vigorous flashes provide the only source of light. Her eyes focus on his throbbing neck. She craves his taste. She’s hungry and can no longer deny it. He’s helplessly under her spell and can’t fight it.

Facing him Rose licks her lips the same way she did when they were at the lounge. Silently she curses him for coming to her but all the while knew that he would. No one can resist. Reaching out her hand he willingly takes it, bringing it to his heart. They’re so close now. With eyes closed he concentrates on her touch. She moves even closer and he puts his other hand around her neck. Passion is unleashed as lips touch for the first time. He’s getting lost in the need. She’s getting ready to feed.

With no words spoken they begin their sultry dance of seduction. She leads him to the edge of the bed and playfully pushes him down. She sits on top of him wrapping her legs around his back. Their bodies intertwine, grinding into one another. She feels his hardness as he does her wetness. As she rubs herself over him they both get lost in a whirlwind of ecstasy. Her tongue teases. His touch pleases.

Jeffrey’s head is spinning as if in a dream. Everything feels surreal. Rose leans back exposing her breasts to him. He ravenously sucks and bites on her dark nipples. Each bite causes her body to spasm as she cries out in pleasure. Her moans add fuel to the burning fire within them both. His fingers, like a snake, teasingly descend to her other lips and find the dark place. He skillfully makes love to her with his fingers, probing and pounding as the moisture drips out of her and on to him. She’s dancing on the fire and he’s her one desire.

She pulls his hand out from inside her and brings them to her lips. She starts sucking on his fingers, slowly at first, then much faster. It drives him wild. After unbuttoning his shirt, Rose lightly glides her hands over his bare arms and chest. Together they remove his trousers and his sex bounces out. She touches him, moving her hand up and down. Now he’s the one writhing in pleasure. She moves closer pressing her breasts on his chest. Feeling her flesh on his naked body Jeffrey can’t wait any longer. He pushes her on the bed and gets on top. He slides into her darkness, which sends her singing in screams. He moves deep inside her velvet opening. He raises her hands and holds them down tight with one arm and thrusts harder inside her. His other hand reaches down to lift one of her legs, all the while their eyes never leave each other’s sight. Twisting and turning, bodies are burning.

Rose never felt so free before. For a moment she thinks the hunger has subsided and focuses all her thoughts and emotions on him. Lost in his eyes she forgets herself and who she really is. Right now, this very moment, she’s just like him. There is no eternal darkness, no pain, and most of all, no hunger. Harmonizing moans create the music of their love. Freeing herself from his grasp she initiates a change. They roll on the bed from side to side until she’s on top. As she straddles him, poetry falls off her tongue.

“Let the dark scent of my desire surround you, arouse you, intoxicate you, fill you, making you mine. ”

Her raspy voice is melodic and seductive.

“Surrender to the sweet taste of my darkness.”

She skillfully moves to the rhythm of her words, pushing him deeper and deeper inside.

“Fall into my dark flame. Let my power consume you, take you, reducing your will to ashes. Leaving you standing free, thirsty, reborn . . . Mine.”

Lost in pleasure they come together.

Before Rose gets a chance to lay in her lovers arms and bask in the aftermath of their lovemaking, the way most people do, the hunger finally comes to own her. Jeffrey catches a glimpse of the fear and the tears in her eyes right before the transformation. Rose throws back her head and lets out a scream, a deafening wild scream. The kind of scream an animal makes. Her beautiful green eyes are replaced by empty holes of pure blackness. Large fangs emerge and that’s when Jeffrey realizes what’s happening. He stares in amazement and disbelief as she starts to ride him once more. To his surprise, his momentary flaccid penis responds and hardens. When he closes his eyes all he sees is the beautiful Rose he just made love to. But she’s gone now, replaced by this thing, this savage beast, this bloodthirsty vampire.

Jeffrey’s mind races. He’s angry, wanting nothing more than to get his Rose back. He’s also excited and drawn to this creature of death. He knows he has to make a choice, either fight or surrender. He chooses to surrender. To fight would mean killing her, and that he couldn’t bear. He believes in his heart that she didn’t want this to happen. That if she had a choice it would be for them to spend the rest of their lives loving each other. Surrendering meant he could become like her. Surrendering meant he could be with her again. He only hoped that sacrificing his soul would be enough to satisfy the hunger. Without hesitation he offers his throat to the vampire, to Rose, and she sinks her sharp teeth deep into his neck and sucks the life right out of him. Instinctively he writhes within her strong grasp in an attempt to escape her clutches. Once weakened she takes her fingernail and opens the skin on her chest causing her blood to flow and brings Jeffrey’s lips to taste it. He begins to drink and drink until the warmth of her embrace burns right through his soul and his heart beats no more.

She whispers promises of eternal youth, darkness, and love. He helplessly falls into her dark flame and they make love once again. His fully erect penis plunges deep into her sweet darkness and they rock together. Black eyes fill with color. Her face softens and she is Rose again. A smile returns to her ancient face as he gathers her up in his arms smothering her with soft kisses.

She feels a little disoriented then remembers what he did for her. What he sacrificed. Love, now swelling inside her brings forth feelings she hasn’t felt in a hundred years. Yet she’s also afraid for him, as he is unaware of the life he has now chosen.

Jeffrey sees the look of alarm on her face and releases those fears with the comfort of his embrace. Later he sleeps like a child being held in his mother’s arms. The best night sleep he’s had in years.

Rose promises to stay by his side and teach him, vowing to love him forever.

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