Chapter 37

(Warning this episode contains 18+ material)

Sophie P.O.V

The corridor was old and dusty. Candles dripped milky whiteness onto dark pillars of stone. I had been here once before. Wind howled though the dungeon and I shivered. Pain dully thumped inside my heart. I knew what he was doing. I knew who he was with, but I couldn't stop myself from seeing. I had to confront him this time. I slowly approached a door. I could feel his presence behind it. I could hear their low murmurs. Edging closer I pressed my ear to the door to listen.

"Baby, everything will be alright. I'll get rid of that bitch Sophie and free you from this prison." I could hear sobbing. "You were right. She tricked me. She used her magic against me, and I almost lost you. Can you forgive me?"

"I don't know Eric. You abandoned me and your pup. How will I know she won't trick you again?" she chocked through tears.

"She won't. I'm kicking her out today. She's not welcome here anymore…come here."

My heart ached. I heard footsteps on the stone floor. The pain thudded against my heart again. I could hear them kissing, soft gentle kisses. I should have burst in then, but I was frozen to the spot. I could hear her moan as their kissing intensified as did the pain. I clutched my chest, continuing to listen.

"I want you in me." She said with a husky voice.

Eric growled a low growl and within seconds the pain in my chest burned. I felt I was being stabbed with a thousand knives as the slap of skin on skin echoed inside the room. The pain spread out from my heart and punched its way to my stomach. I reached for the door handle. I had to make it stop. Why was he doing this to me? He said he loved me. As I pushed the door open the pain consumed me and everything went dark.

Light broke through the darkness and I could see he was waiting for me this time. His face lit up as I walked slowly towards him. The moon light reflecting off his perfect white skin capturing his well sculpted muscles. His dark eyes roamed my naked form, but I didn't shy away from his gaze. I saw his manhood grow hard the closer I got to him. I couldn't help but smile back. Then I remembered what had happened in the dungeon and I stopped. The pain had gone. But the memory was still fresh in my mind.

"What's wrong darling?" He stood up and walked towards me.

"He hurt me." I sobbed.

He smirked before resting his hands on my shoulders. "I knew he would."

He held my hand even though there was no sensation, but it was comforting. He led me to where he'd been sitting, and we sat down in the middle of the clearing.

"My darling you don't belong here. You belong with me and our people."

"Our people." I repeated. A memory of Rhea flashed in my mind. I remembered her telling me my mother had once been Luna. "Are we related? Rhea said we were like cousins."

"We aren't cousins my darling which makes this even better. We are betrothed, meant to be." He caressed my leg and I longed to feel his touch. Sensing my disappointment, he smiled. "I think I can make it work this time." I was confused. Did he know a way I could feel him? His hand moved up and down my thigh inching closer and closer to my trembling core. "I want you to think hard about my hand on your beautiful pussy. Then reach out and grab my hand. Close your eyes."

I was even more confused now. What did he mean? I wanted to feel him. I wanted his hands on my body. I closed my eyes and imagined this hand caressing my sensitive folds. I wanted this didn't I? As much as I craved his touch why did it feel wrong? He said we were meant to be together, why didn't I feel the pull of the mate bond? Maybe because I was still connected to Eric.

The thought of Eric made images of him and Tatiana flash in my mind. I push the sordid imagery away and concentrate on his hands on my body. I opened my eyes and grabbed his hand. Electricity fired through my hand from him. I hungered for him now. I pulled him closer to me and let him explore my body. I could feel him, and it excited me.

His hand groped my breast making me hiss with shock. He smirked as his hand moved down my body spreading fire as it went. I couldn't help but moan when he finally reached me where I needed him the most. My legs instinctively widening from his playful stroking.

"I want to kiss you, but it'll have to wait." He growled as he plunged his finger deep within my silky skin.

I couldn't help myself. I moaned out as I rocked my hips on his hand, his finger buried deep within me. His pace quickened at my response to him. I felt the heat continue to build deep inside me and all my fears were washed away with pure ecstasy. He pushed another finger in, stroking me from the inside, hitting just the right spots as if he had always known me.

"I want you!" I screamed as my orgasm washed over me.

Suddenly, I felt a strange sensation. My body felt as if it were pressed next to his but he we still between my legs worshiping my pussy. It tingled over my exposed breasts before settling on my neck. Gentle nips and caresses fuel the fire that was building in me again. I closed my eyes enjoying the sensation. I had no idea how he was doing this, but it felt so good.

I open my eyes to find Eric biting gently into my mark. It was too late for me to stop the orgasm that exploded a second time from his touch.

"Good Morning beautiful. Someone's very wet for me this morning." He purred from my neck laying soft gentle kisses sending sparks along my collarbone.

What had just happened? My breathing began to settle as I let Eric explore my body. How did I get naked?

"Eric? What happened?" He shot up with a confused look on his face.

"You stripped off your nightie and grabbed my hand and placed it on your pussy. Don't you remember?" He caressed my cheek.

This was weird and very disturbing. I didn't remember taking off my nightie let alone grabbing Eric's hand. I remembered grabbing his hand. Shock spilled through me and I suddenly felt dirty. Eric sat up and chuckled.

"You must have still been half asleep. Were you having dirty dreams about me baby?" He grinned a mischievous grin, running his hands over my sensitive pointy nipples.

I smiled shyly. I didn't know what to do. I had to talk to Dr Sven, or was that a bad idea? No, I needed to find Blake. I needed to make him stop. None of this was true. I leant into Eric and kissed his naked chest, enjoying his scent. I closed my eyes and tried to relax.

"What happened!" Dove barked.

"What do you mean Dove?" Eric was drawing tiny circles on my back.

"I was shoved into darkness again. It…it felt like last time." She sounded scared.

I sat up leaning away from Eric. He could tell something was bothering me and tried to cox me back into his chest. I pulled away.

"Stop, something's wrong with Dove." I murmured.

He froze and took his hands off me. I turned to look at the time, it was early, but I needed to fix this. I swung my legs over the edge of the bed, picking up my discarded nightie.

"Where are you going?"

I glanced back over my shoulder at him. He looked sad and I wanted to run to him and make his pain go away. But I also needed this to stop. I could sense Blake's presence was near.

"I'm going to see Dr Sven." I lied throwing on my tracksuit pants and a plain t-shirt that were lying on our sofa.

"I can come with you if you want?" Eric began to get up, sitting on the edge of the bed. I had to sooth his worry before he'd insist on accompanying me.

I walked over to him, placing my hands on either side of his shoulders. He buried his head into my chest enjoying my scent. He gently lifted my top and kissed my small, rounded belly.

"Please stay here." I asked. "It's probably nothing. I want you just like this so we can pick up where we left off." I plunged my lips to his kissing him with all my passion. I gently pulled away and grinned my most flirtatious smile. I watch his eyes darken. My plan was working.

"Ok but don't be long." He gently tapped my butt and I kissed him again.

***

I stood outside the pack house. I had to do this. He had to stop. Dove wanted to know why I hadn't told Eric, but I explained I didn't want Blake to be hurt. She had growled disapprovingly at me. I knew I probably should have just told him; it would have been easier that lying to him. But I had a feeling Blake held the key to my family and I needed that. Eric would forgive me.

Morning fog swirled around me as I made my way to the grove of trees. Dawn was on the horizon, a beautiful palette of reds, oranges, and pinks. Birds called out their melodic morning songs. I shivered but I wasn't cold. I was drawn to Blake. I knew where he'd be, and my pace quickened as I darted in and around the trees.

My eyes were fixed in front of me as I finally made out the clearing ahead of me. My heart was beating faster with anticipation as I jogged into the clearing. Blake's scent filled my nose as I walked straight into the spot, we met each time I fell asleep. I remembered now. This wasn't the first time we'd met in my dreams. My little pup flipped inside me and my hand rested protectively over him.

I twirled around the clearing. Thin fog glided around me, encasing my body. There was no noise. It was deadly quiet, and it frightened me. I knew I was being watched but I couldn't see him. I took a deep breath, standing firmly in the spot where he touched me.

"I know you're here!" I yelled. "Show yourself!"

Silence enveloped me. I felt a little disappointed. Maybe my senses were off. That's when I saw him, from the corner of my eye. His naked form walking towards me. My heart quickened at the sight of him. I didn't know if it was because of fear or lust. He had really messed with my head. He walked right up to me, standing only centimetres from me. We stood in silence. His face alight with triumph.

"Hello darling. I didn't expect you so soon."