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Kiaan wanted to see Adira but knew that it wasn't possible at that time. He sighed and got himself a drink. A smile was covering his lips, but then a frown took place. He was happy about finding his mate but also worried knowing that his community wasn't going to accept her easily. He was also worried for Reya, the life of eternity wasn't easy, and knowing that how sensitive Reya was, he wasn't even sure if she would be able to accept being a vampire.

When Atharv entered the room, Reya was sitting on her bed, looking at her hands. She didn't look up even when he got into bed.

Atharv thanked God, atleast Reya wasn't screaming or running away from him. Atharv placed his finger under her chin and made her look at him. There were a lot of questions in her eyes.

"Everything is fine. I am still the same guy you know" Atharv said with a small smile.

"I am your Mate ?" Reya asked with a pounding heart.

"Yes, you are the part of my soul " Atharv said with love shining in his eyes.

"The change behavior.... was it because of it ?" Reya asked. When Atharv nodded, she said "Then why were you rude in the beginning ?"

"I hadn't recognized you then, but still I wasn't able to stay away" Atharv said caressing her cheek.

"What ... what if I don't want ...to be ..

With you "Reya asked brokenly, her eyes filling with tears on her own words. Atharv saw the pain in her eyes and pulled her in his lap.

"If you could live without me, I will leave. Even if it would kill me " Atharv said pulling her closer. Reya looked in her eyes for some seconds, seeing that he was saying the truth.

She clutched his shirt and hid her face in his neck, breathing him in. She knew that living without him wasn't possible for her as well.

She closed her eyes and started relaxing. She knew that Atharv would protect her from everything, even from himself if needed. Atharv had difficulty controlling himself. The lure of her blood, her closeness was getting heady.

The energy was pulsing around them. Atharv placed his lips on her neck, kissing her where he was supposed to leave her mark. A shiver ran through her body. She moved a bit back, looking at him with hooded eyes.

His eyes went to her lips. The thirst to taste them was strong. He bit his lower lip, trying to control himself. But it seemed like his action broke her control.

Reya moved forward and placed her lips on his softly. Atharv closed his eyes and started caressing her hair with one hand, his other hand tightened the grip on her waist.

Atharv's lips started moving over hers. He was savoring her flavor using his tongue. He wanted to cross all the space between them, whether it was physical or physiological.

Reya was losing herself, she didn't have control like Atharv. She pulled Atharv closer, holding his neck, she tried to fasten the pace of the kiss but Atharv controlled her movements.

When she saw that he wasn't planning to go any fast, she moaned in protest. Atharv bit her lower lip lightly and moved back. "Relax, My Firefly !" Atharv said pulling her into his chest. Reya was breathing heavily, it took her sometime to regulate her breathing. She had noticed that Atharv's breathing was calm, he didn't look like he even kissed her.

Atharv saw the questioning look in her eyes and smiled "Vampires don't need air to survive. We would be able to kiss for hours, without having to break away for air, when you will also be like me " Atharv told her and Reya hid her face in his chest. She didn't give much thought to his last words.

Atharv pulled her down and made her lay, Reya wanted to ask a lot of questions about his powers, his diet and his life. "I will answer all your questions. but sleep now " Atharv said running his hand through her hair. Reya fell asleep soon .