Chapter Twenty-Nine: A Night Under the Stars

Celeste:

Sitting in the seat next to him, Novi seemed lost in his thoughts. Playing with the hem of my dress, my thighs rubbed together. Every cell in my body desired him, his hand running up my thigh. Grinning devilishly over at me, the pale moonlight bathed the trees flashed by our windows.Pulling off my underwear, his fingers swirled around my swollen clit. Moaning softly in my seat, my dripping turned into a flood. His grin grew wider, his fangs growing longer. His gray eyes glowed a bit, the car squealing to a halt at a trail head. A soft whine escaped my lips when he stopped touching me. Opening the door, he placed me on his back. Hiking down the moonlit path, he said nothing. A pack of wolves ran alongside us, howling their allegiance. My breath hitched at the sight of an empty circle, a white granite rock resting in the middle. Setting me down on the rock, he peeled off my dress. Undoing my bra, my shaking fingers ripping off his clothes. Wrapping his fingers in mine, he held me down. The pale moonlight bathed his handsome face, my heart skipping a beat. How the hell did I land this fucking god of a werewolf?

"I am going to make you so happy tonight, Celly." He growled huskily, kissing my lips hungrily. Lowering my hands, his lips brushed my skin. His fangs tickled my skin, his lips kissing my bump feverishly. Scarlet burned my cheeks, his head resting in between my legs. His cross glittered in the moonlight, his tongue dancing around my swollen clit. Sliding his fingers in, the tips traced my g-spot. Syncing the rhythm, my body writhed under his touch. Twitching with each suck, triumph gleamed in his eyes. Small gasps escaped my lips, his speed picking up. Unable to stop myself, a scream exploded from my lips as I reached my climax. Keep it together girl, an evil grin curling on his lips.

"Naughty girl!" He teased gruffly, flipping me over. "I am going to have to punish you now." Jamming himself in, his rough slaps on my ass only turned me on more. Biting my lips, it took everything to not say his name. Bucking his hips savagely, the wolf in him had clearly taken over. Grinding my hips against his, the two of us kept saying each other's names. Stopping for a moment, my golden eyes met his. A tender blush rose to both of our cheeks, a strange shyness coming over his features. What was wrong with him? Where did his confidence go?

"Why did you stop, Novi?I inquired gently, attempting to hide my disappointment. "Did I do something wrong?" Shaking his head, he pulled out. Sitting me on the edge of the rock, his shaking hands tucked a piece of hair behind my ear. Kissing me tenderly, his thick girth slid into me once more. Thrusting his hips slowly, soft moans poured from my lips. Brushing his lips over my skin, his tender touch sent chills up my spine. Goosebumps popped up, my legs wrapping around his waist. Lifting me up and down, my arms hooking around his neck. Sinking his teeth into the nape of my neck, the sound of him drinking my blood made my nerves decay into a frenzy. All sense of control was gone, my fangs sinking into the nape of his neck. His blood tasted so sweet, our hips dancing to the same rhythm. Moving our hips faster, he cried out my name as his hot seed filled me up. Setting me down, the clouds shifted to reveal a full moon. Crouching down on the ground, his bones cracked while his muscles shifted into a handsome navy wolf. My wolf refused to let me transform, his gray eyes watching me intensely. She really didn't like to transform on the full moon, the pure solitude proving to be her ultimate goal each time. Pulling my dress over my head, he scooped me onto his back. Bounding deeper into the woods, his clothes were pressed to my chest. Trees branches whacked my face, my hands barely keeping them out of my face. A thunderous growl told me to lay down, my arms wrapping around his neck. Tears welled up in my eyes, Novi leaping over the canyon. His fur danced in the icy breeze, my hand rubbing behind his ears. Clear water shimmered in the moonlight, loose dirt flew around us as he landed on the other side. Skidding to a stop, his tail accidentally whacked me in the face. A soft whine escaped his lips, several pairs of red eyes glaring at us. Tossing me off of his back, my wolf still refused to allow me to transform. Golden energy swirled around my arm, several shadow figures circling us. The energy transformed into two curved blades spinning in my palms, my footing a little off. Leaping into the air, Novi cowered behind me. A sharp whistle caused blood to drip from his ears, a black cloaked figure landing inches from me. The hood fell, my breath hitched. A white haired woman with golden eyes sneered at me, her finger pointed in my direction. Her silky hair cascaded down her back, her tall slender body reeking of dark energy. Black ribbons danced around her arms, her bones cracking as she transformed into a white wolf with golden eyes. With each step towards me, a realization hit me in the face. This was a dead ancestor plagued by the negative energy of our traumatic pasts, our previous sins darkening her soul. Cold sweat dripped off of my brow, my face paling. Her spirit needed cleansing, ashes drifting aimlessly the moment her claws clashed with my blades. Skidding into Novi's still wolf body, her wolf spirit smashed into me. The scene faded to a much older version of the forest, a strange haze covering the landscape.

The forest remained, the taller trees telling me that it was hundreds of years ago. A white wolf nudged me, hunters in black Victorian suits coming after us with torches and pitchforks in their hands. Scooping me onto her back, she darted deeper into the woods. Tears welled up in my eyes, bloody cuts covering up her body. A limp child hung in her mouth, a small obsidian cave coming into view. Leaping in, the child dropped to the ground. Transforming back, scars covered her pale skin. Her heart rate faded by the second, her long white hair acting like a robe. The child jerked awake, her golden eyes lighting up with joy with the woman whom I could assume was her mother. Leaping into her dying arms, silent tears exploded from my eyes. Her body grew limp, the child wailing in raw agony at the sight of her dead mother. Her arms slid to her side, the child stumbling out into the pale blue moonlight. Rage burned in her wet eyes, her hand raising to the sky.

"I will avenge you for killing my mother!" She cried out desperately, fighting back her tears. "Arrows of Justice, shoot them down." Golden arrows rained from the sky, my hands reaching out for the girl. The white haired woman covered my mouth, her claws digging into my cheeks. Forcing me to look, the arrows destroyed every last hunter, the daughter turning back to the lifeless body of her mother. Carrying her up the mountain, silent tears poured from my eyes.

"Don't you see our rotten path we are doomed to take?" She whispered cruelly into my ear, my heart shattering. "We are always doomed to unhappiness. Just like your ancestor before you, you will die. Always die! Die! Die!" Slamming my elbow into her stomach, she doubled over. Surely, this isn't the way today was supposed to go. The blood dripping from the holes in my cheeks, a little girl waved for me. Dragging me into a hollow tree trunk, her tiny arms wrapped around my legs. Teardrops stained my legs, her whole body trembling.

"I died a long time ago, but the angered spirit of my mother is trapped in the same memory. Unfortunately, I got stuck here as well." She whispered sadly between sobs, her tiny claws digging into my legs. "Free her from the darkness in her soul, so we can go home." My lips parted to speak, the little girl fading away. This scene would keep running like a movie, never changing or ending. One problem though, how does one free a soul from eternal doom. Most people have a hiding spot, maybe her mother would be there. Now where would I hide if I was her? Glancing into the cave, a golden gem glistened in the tunnels. Brushing past the scene, the midnight aura seeping into the mouth of the cave. Charging into the darkness, the gem kept shrinking into the distance. Loose rock broke my footing, the ground giving way underneath me. Hot air lashed at my cheeks, a pair of slender arms catching me. Watery golden eyes gazed warmly down at me, the white haired woman smoothing out her white robes.

"I am sorry, but my darkness is keeping me trapped down here. If you can get me out, then maybe we can defeat her forever." She promised lovingly, patting the top of my head. "Although you are much more powerful than me. How about I give you the rest of my spirit instead? I am happy to see that one of my descendants is so happy and not bogged down by our sins of the past." My face fell, her body decaying to golden sparkles. Everything burned as they all flowed into my soul, my powers multiplying too fast. My kidney burst, copper poisoning my taste buds. Coughing up an unnatural amount of blood, the wolf in me stirred. A hand reached for me, Novi's kind face peeking over the edge. Blood covered his face, my fingers wrapping around his. Horror rounded out my eyes, a golden blade quivering in his stomach. Groaning as he pulled me up, the dark version of the woman swung another blade down at him. Smashing into her body, my liver burst. Falling to his knees, blood poured from his wound.

"Release the extra energy in her direction." My ancestor's voice informed me kindly, the ball swirling above my head. "Then you will go home. Please free my soul." Tossing the ball in the dark spirit's direction, shrill shrieks filled the air as it enveloped her. Bright golden light blinded me, the energy turning her to a pile of black ash. Collapsing forward, the girl skipped up to me. Hovering her hands over my body, the tissue of my organs grew back to perfect health. Able to move, her tiny arms pulled me onto her lap. Teardrops of joy crashed onto my face, her genuine smile matching mine. A serenity washed over me, her grace freeing me from any stress I had.

"Thank you so much for freeing us." She wept softly, kissing my forehead. "I am so proud of you. Have a nice life, my descendant. I can see into the future by the way. You will survive your birth, so please relax."

Taking a deep gasp of hair, Novi's navy wolf form shielded me from a golden sword. Leaping to my feet, my fingers wrapped around the blade. Pressing my palms to his side, a golden light blinded me. The wound sealed shut, the light dying down. Waiting with bated breath, tears of relief flooded from my eyes as his rough tongue licked the side of my face. Collapsing onto his fur, my tears soaked his fur. A gentle whine escaped his snout, his paw patting the top of my head. Winking at me, my heart fluttered. Of course he had to wink. I was beginning to think that was his trademark behavior. Curling around my body, his eyes never left mine. Resting my head on his back, my eyes watched the diamonds twinkling in the midnight sky.

"I am so happy you are okay." I proclaimed brokenly, a life without him haunting my mind. "I love you, Novi. Don't you ever forget that." Tickling my face with his tail, he put his head down for a kiss. Sighing deeply to myself, my lips brushed the top of his large head. Yawning groggily, sweet slumber took me off to dreamland.

The smell of pancakes woke me up, our mattress underneath me. Confusion dawned on my face, curiosity driving me to find out how I got here. Throwing on one of Novi's giant black sweatshirt, my stomach growled in an embarrassingly disruptive manner. Wandering into the kitchen, Avalanche and Novi were making pancakes. A white apron contrasted his navy suit, Avalanche looking more casual than usual in his black sweatpants and white t-shirt. His golden eyes twinkled in my direction, everyone else in the house rushing downstairs. Embracing me tightly, all of their morning breath nauseating slightly. Novi winked back at me, my eyes rolling. Scarlet burned my cheeks, Tammy, Jarod, and Amy showering me with the most affection. Saint hung back, running his hand through his wild red curls. Shames dimmed his eyes, his eyes refusing to meet mine. Waiting patiently for everyone to release me, shock rounded his eyes at the sight of me approaching him. Ruffling the top of his head, a weak smile curled on his lips.

"I am glad you are back." He mumbled awkwardly, shoving his hands deeper into his black jean pockets. "I am lea-" The crack of my hand slapping his cheek shattered the bustling morning activity, everyone turning their heads in our direction. Clutching him close to my chest, tears soaked my sweatshirt. Rubbing his back, my next words confused him further.

"Shut up. Half of my friends have a habit of hating me. I always liked you, you know." I comforted him confidently, his watery eyes looking up at me. "I always admired your skills. So please eat with us. You are a part of my family now, so don't ever speak like that again." Dragging him to the crowded table, he sat uncomfortably next to me. Novi picked me up, his strong hands placing me on his lap. Avalanche plopped down on the other side of us. Feeding me pancakes, his loving gaze never left mine. Wondering how I got home, my eyes scanned the house for clues. The pancakes were good, but many thoughts plagued my mind. Avalanche and Tammy carried the conversation, everyone's words fading in and out of my ears. Did he carry me back? No, he couldn't move. Avalanche was here, so maybe he drove us back. No, that wasn't right either. Avalanche would have changed last night as well, my attention turning towards Saint and Tammy.

"Did you get us home, Saint?" I questioned oddly, a rosy pink rising to his cheek. Gripping the hem of his white t-shirt, his wild hair bounced with his quivering body. Swallowing the lump in his throat, tears welled up in his eyes.

"Avalanche got me involved. He showed up in wolf form last night." He explained just loud enough for me to hear. "He said that you were in trouble, so I helped you guys. I drove you home, and Avalanche guided Novi back home through the woods. Is that okay?" Smiling warmly at him, my hands cupped his. Jealousy flashed in Novi's eyes, a low growl rumbling in his throat.

"I am so thankful for your help. You really turned it around. I am so proud of you." I chirped cheerfully, his face burning brighter. 'If you blush anymore you will fly into the sky like a rocket. Relax, you are an amazing person. I think of you as my little brother, so please calm down." Dropping my hands, the chair scraped against the floor as he stood up. Sprinting into the living room, tears flooded from his eyes. Wondering if I did something wrong, Novi kissed the top of my head.

"Are you full, Celly?" He inquired calmly, Saint hiding underneath a blanket. "Can I have you for just a moment? I do have work today, so please just sit with me for a minute more. Why don't you take him to help pick out a new stove for my father? I think he needs to get out." Wonder brightened my eyes, his kindness making my heart flutter. Melting into his arms, my lips pressed against his sensually. Amy gagged at the table, Tammy rolling her eyes. Refusing to let his lips go, his tongue danced with mine. Why was he so good at this? Jarod cleared his throat, Novi getting the message. Thomas waved for them to come upstairs, Jarod kissing the top of Amy's head.

"I am going to work, Celly. Be a good girl out there." Novi growled huskily, running his hands up my thigh. "I expect to see you tonight, my dear Celly." Pecking me on my cheek, the boys soon ditched me for a day filled with a ton of paperwork. Sneaking into the living room, the blanket barely moved as I poked it. Poking it until he popped his head out, a curious look twinkled in his eyes.

"I didn't mean to embarrass you." I apologized sincerely, his fingers playing with the blanket. "How about we stay home and watch some of my favorite shows? I will have to order a stove online, but other than that we can just chill. How does that sound?" A sigh of relief left his lips, his body melting into a puddle on the floor.

"You don't know how amazing that sounds." He stammered nervously, quivering underneath the blankets. "I just want to hide away forever. I have been so awful to you. You are too nice for your own good sometimes." Knowing he was right, a light chuckle escaped my lips. Crashing onto the couch, his wide eyes met mine.

"I am sure it will hurt me later on in life, but no one's life is disposable." I uttered simply, his face reddening. "I am a big believer in second chances. So don't worry about it. I have faith that you will become better with each passing day. Just try your best for me. How about an anime that I grew up with?" Nodding silently, his head turned back to the screen. Clicking on the television, a wide grin grew on his face the moment the anime began. Watching him enjoy himself warmed my heart. Taking out my scratched up laptop, his eyes never left the screen. Typing in the words gas stove in the House Fixer Store, the emerald green banner flashing brightly. Scanning my options, a wicked grin curled on my lips at the sight of the stove that was at the restaurant. Taking out my emergency card, they accepted my information with ease. Laying back on the couch, surprise widened my eyes. Saint moved my feet, choosing to sit next to me.

"I will try my hardest, master!" He chirped cheerfully, watching me tuck my feet underneath me. "If you ever need to talk, then tell me all about your feelings." Smiling warmly to myself, he really did care. Taking a deep breath, sweet slumber swept me off to dreamland.