CASSIE

"Are you sure Brutus can stay?" I asked for about the fifth time, "I do have a house, granted it's much smaller than here, but I don't want him to be a burden," I continued with concern and Daniel chuckled softly into my ear, giving me chills instantly.

He has not stopped touching me since he stole me away to a corner, although I am not complaining, but the feel of his arousal against my core felt like electricity on contact and my insides turned weak.

I have never felt like that before and if Kate had not called out, who knows if I might have given into his ministrations.

I am Fae and tradition states Female Sentinel Beings are a "treasure" and not to be "defiled," I have heard stories of Fae who have broken this law, they had been tortured and sometimes put to death when caught.

The Fae believe all children Sentinel Being are vital, that we are the bridge between here and the 2nd realm, therefore already promised to another and we are considered forbidden fruit.

Fae are very sexual beings and so they understand the need for release, Female Sentinel Beings are surrendered at 21 and we learn how to please our soulmate discreetly in all ways but actual intercourse of any kind.

I have been with men and women in some steamy situations with mostly kissing and touching, but none of them felt like this with only a touch or a word.

'His breath along my neck sends electricity down my spine and I was not prepared for this temptation!' I thought desperately.

"If he stays here, then you'll have to come back to see him, "he whispered right in my ear and goosebumps broke along my skin as he guided us back to the party.

'If only he was serious about the ear rub, I would know by now' I thought and groaned inwardly at the conflicting feelings inside my body.

"So I can see you again," he said interrupting my thoughts and my stomach flipp flopped, causing my breath to hitch as the tingling feeling continues to run down my spine, making it hard to breathe, "You want to see me again?" I asked innocently and I can feel his smile on my face.

"Would you like to dance?" he asked as he pulled me along and avoided my question, country music blasting from the ballroom and my stomach did another flip as we headed straight for the dance floor, 'I have not danced in years' I thought with excitement and a big smile on my face.

"Yes…" I said breathlessly and let him take control, I felt like my body was floating across the dance floor as we moved in synchronization,

spinning me around this way and that, hand on hips, around his back as her twirls me around and all I can do is laugh in pure enjoyment of it all.

I could not see anyone but him and it seemed like we have been dancing for hours, instead of minutes, but as the song ended, he dipped me back with my knee up on his waist and palm resting on my thigh, his other hand on my back and both of us smiling.

Breathing heavily from exertion, we stared into each other's eyes as his palm shoots lightning straight through my body, causing a tingling sensation between my thighs that aches for contact...

'Is this my wolf?' I asked myself as the next song started and he lifted me flush against his body, waltzing me around slowly in tune with the music as we looked at each other for what seemed like forever.

He leaned in to me, dipping his face behind my ear and I hear him inhale, "Where have you come from Cassie? I want to know everything about you," A plea in his tone, as if I will disappear tomorrow and never be seen again, I will not deny him this request.

"I am Cassandra Alexandria Diarmuid, daughter of Freya and Borak Diarmuid, advisor to the King of Fae," I omitted and I do not think he expected that with his shocked response.

We stopped dancing at my words and I looked around as the other guests danced around us, "Did I say something bad?" I asked with a frown and he stirred, "Not at all" he said gently pulling me off the dance floor to an empty table and away from the other guests.

Pulling out a chair for me as we sat down he replied with a smile as he too my hands in his, "I was surprised at your omission and I'm glad you told me."

"It's just Kate and I, our parents died in a plane crash ironically, but I know they would have loved you" he beamed, 'nobody is immortal' I thought.

"I bet they were wonderful and I'm sure I would have loved them too," I said to him as I softly rubbed my thumbs along his hand affectionately.

He brought our conjoined hands up to his face and breathed in deeply reminding me of a Febreze commercial when the human keeps smelling everything she just sprayed and I giggled as we talked forever, about everything and nothing.

"It's getting late, I probably should get some sleep," I said and he looked up at my words with fire in his eyes "yeah… it's been a long day" he agreed and stood up, holding his hand out to mine,

"May I escort you to your room?" he asked with one hand behind his back, bowing slight and I couldn't help the smile that popped up on my face, 'He is such a gentleman' I thought as I slip my hand in his.

"I would love that," I said and we walked quietly out of the ballroom and towards the stairs, it was not an uncomfortable silence, but it was charged with electricity. This instant attraction is insane and my body is numb from his proximity

'Is this my wolf? Maybe I should just ask him to shift… This is crazy! I cannot just jump him, what if I am wrong!?' I pondered internally as we climbed the stairs and walked back to my room on the 3rd floor.

I was about to turn and say "goodnight" when he swung open my door and ushered us in and all I can think is... 'I'm in trouble' as he closed the door.

His back was to me with his palms flat against the door, not moving or saying anything as he seemed to be battling with something, because he just stood there in a long silence,

"Cassie..." he groaned finally as he rested his on the door and it was a plea, "I can't…" I heard him say and stop himself, then turned predatory, as if he were about to pounce any minute and walked over to me stopping only inches apart, but not touching.

"I want you Cassie... My wolf wants you," he whispered huskily with a deep growl and I was not expecting the raw need that sounded from his voice and I was wet instantly.

His nostrils flared and I heard him inhale, closing his eyes as he took in my scent and leaned in closely "We want to taste you Cassandra" He said huskily and his voice changed seductively low and deeper as his breath heated my lips and I swear his eyes were darker.

"Can we taste you?" he asked blanently and all thought went out the window as the room felt charged before a lightening strike, static all around and through, intensifying energy infused.

On an exhale of breath I closed my eyes letting go to the feeling and said the only thing I could.

"Yes…" I whispered wantonly and with a feral growl his lips were on mine, demanding but gentle and I was lost in the moment with my hands in his hair, kissing him back with fervor, insatiable tongues and lips with complete abandon, 'l had to stop' I thought and spoke out, "Daniel…" I said in between kisses and he groaned, slowing his ministrations.

"Cassie...you make me burn up from the inside," he confessed, sounding strained as both his hands leave my face and start an exploratory path. His fingertips brush against my skin along my neck, across my shoulders and down the outside of my arm, then back up.

Shivering at the sensation, goosebumps breaking out all over my body as his hands head back on my shoulders and I opened my eyes to him staring right in into mine and without the light I can't distinguish color, but they seemed darker.

He slowly ran his hands down my chest, avoiding my breasts and going down along my stomach and over my hips, resting his hands on the outside of my thighs and I closed my eyes and moaned at the contact as he reached around, cupping my ass in his big hands and bringing me flush to his hard core.

I opened my eyes wide with shock and gasped as my mouth opened wide in an "oh" expression, he was big! I felt more moisture leak from my lady parts as he puts his lips on my neck, kissing slowly behind my ear and holding me flush against body and an involuntary shiver ran across me, making him chuckle.

"I will not take you until you're ready my sweet... Because Cassandra Alexandria Diarmuid, I plan to make you mine" he whispered, kissing the side of my neck and I was stunned by his omission as he hardly knew me and yet he is so sure.

'if he is not going to take me.. then why is he here?' I thought to myself and he smirked as if he was reading my thoughts, "I told you I want to taste you" he said, cupping my wet center and a moan slipped past my lips as his fingers rubbed back and forth through the lace panties I wore, electricity sparking through my sensitive nub and I know they are soaking wet.

"Mmmm... Your so wet" he confirmed as he dipped a finger under the lace and ran it through my wet folds and over my clit and I moaned again at the contact, grabbing ahold of his shoulders and spreading my legs instinctively and I heard the rumble of his approval.

"Look at me" he demanded as he continued his ministrations and I opened my eyes to his hooded blue ones staring back.

I moaned every time he touched my nub and my breath hitched, getting heavier and more ragged and my knees begin to shake as my climax built, "oh God… don't stop!" I choked out quietly, squeezing his shoulders tighter.

"Yes… just like that," I gasped a little louder, my moans edging him on and then my legs bent as I broke apart "UGH!" climaxing and he caught me up in his arms as my body broke apart.

My head fell back in ecstasy and then he was on me in an instant, wrapping his arms around my waist, kissing me fervently, "You are magnificent" he said with his own strained need as he slowed his kisses, moving along my jawline then to the back of my neck, where he stopped and inhaled my scent and held me tight.

We stood there in silence for a minute, both our breathing heavy with unsated need, "I want more…" he said hoarsely and walked out the door, leaving me wanting and all I could do was stare as I watched him walk out the door.... 'What!?'