Chapter 19: Ken can't knock

KENDALL'S POV -

I offered Miranda to shift to my room temporarily as hers was currently being occupied by ' Mr. Romeo ' and his 'Juliet ', who seemed to be possessed a few seconds before.

I tried to keep my raging curiosity about the previous events in check as we tediously moved across the hallway.

'Keep it in. At least until we get to our room.', I mentally chided myself, not wanting to satiate the curiosity of any passerby. After all we had been here for mere hours.

This place couldn't be trusted yet.

'Ken - doll' might vouch for this place but Kendall was still skeptical.

I fell the anticipation grow within me, as the both of us crossed the threshold of the door to my room. I bolted my door shut as soon as we entered.

Miranda stopped dead on her tracks before turning to face me, with scrunched up eyebrows, which raised up questioningly.

I eyed her up and down before blurting out ," Was Samarah posessed a few minutes back? Because if not, there was no way in hell she could take on a vampire and a werewolf, let alone with more powers than usual."

She sat up with a huff on my bed before puckering up her face as she said," Possessed ? I don't think so. But blinded by guilt, rage and jealousy. Hell yeah."

I pouted before answering," She could have found the strength from her mate bond but even I am not sure if she can get all her strength from it."

Miranda chirped in saying," Yeah. Even I am pretty sure of it. Also, Damon isn't going only because of the check - in. There is something else he wishes to undiscover from this trip."

My breath almost hitched at her words as I recalled. Bitch can read thoughts now!! Better be careful around her.

" I heard that and calling me a bitch is so not cool with me.", I heard Miranda's reply echo as I cursed under my breath.

Then I strode a little bit further before plopping myself on the chair opposite to Miranda. She studied my face closely before her expressions changed. Placing a palm on her lips, she gasped a little, eyes widening.

That little bastar......

She broke in before I could finish my thoughts," Oh my God ! You are so into Ken that almost have wet dreams about him." Damn it.

Although it was happening more than I liked to admit.

A blush creeped up my face before I spat out, " You minx. I would have told you anyways. That's what I had been getting to you before you decided to go about sauntering in my mind as if it were your own dorm room."

She bit her lower lip, trying to suppress a giggle unbashedly as she concluded," Guess, I made your confession easier alpha. After all, you might have found your omega." She might have been true but I didn't want to admit it in front of anyone yet.

So I questioned her instead," Isn't your guess a little too far fetched?" She smirked replying," Your emotions from your last encounter with him tell me otherwise though."

Oh hell no!?!!!

She didn't just get to peek-a-boo on my trembling hold at Ken from my nakedness and fear as he hugged me back.

Out of frustration, I turned my head away from her as I sighed," Please don't tell me you looked at that too." She gently reassured me," Don't worry, I didn't go through much except for a single look at Ken when he went in for the hug and then just felt the explosion of emotions in your chest as he held you."

Could I trust her?

She continued further," And I am so sorry for prying like this. I really don't mean to. But all these powers are so new to me that I am just constantly overwhelmed by them. So, sometimes controlling them becomes a little too hard for me."

I couldn't get angry at her for long after hearing this. She had always been the fragile one out of us three and she was the one who was going through the most among us, that too without a whine.

Turning back to her I cooed softly," Try to meditate, it might help you gro......", I never managed to complete the sentence as my voice got caught in my throat, at the devilishly handsome sight of Ken at the door.

His bedhead and casual loose t - shirt with shorts was a sight to behold in it's complete glory. This look definitely suited him better than the tight shirt, slicked back hair and the cocky smirk he usually wore.

Miranda looked a little flustered as she called him out," Knocking would have been the polite thing to do, you know." He looked a little taken back at this as he paused a second before replying," Damon leaves in an hour. So, I thought you all should bid him farewell for now.", bowing down a little as an apology to Miranda.

Meanwhile, I wished that he would bend over a little more just so that I could take him right then and there. Miranda coughed loudly as she said," Yeah...but first I need to visit the washroom." , standing up she left abruptly, leaving me and Ken alone to look at her from dissappear behind the bathroom door. And as soon as she left us, I could feel the air in the room change as I didn't want to give in to the almost sudden pull towards him, now that there was no chaperone with us.

It was hard to control myself from floating towards him as I remembered the feel of his body crushed against mine, his got breath on my neck as our chests heaved rhythmically, then the back of his hand on my waist as it slipped down....then cupping my cheek...

My face grew hot at the realization but I was still unsure whether Mr. Prim and Proper would actually do it or had I imagined it like most of the other scenarios in my head.

I grabbed the sheets tighter in order to steady myself and keep from doing something stupid.

After all he hadn't even showed the slightest interest in me and I would never force myself on him.

The burning heat in me dimmed at the last thought. I felt a hand on my shoulder.

Oh no! The relentless thoughts hadn't given out. They were getting stronger now in fact.

This observation was quickly proven wrong though by the deep and slow but soft voice cutting across my thoughts," Hey! How have you been? Are you still suffering from those nightmares?" Ken's concern filled voice felt like honey in my ears.

But realizing that the hand on my shoulder was Ken's, my body sent a shiver as Ken retracted his palm off me stepping back.

Stupid fucking body!!!!

His disheartened voice shot a wave of pain through me. But before I could even open my mouth to explain, Miranda waltzed in chiming, " Shall we go? "

What is up with her and her bad timings nowadays. Totally ruined my moment. Annoyance hit me more as Ken's soft features changed forming a thin line as he turned back, showing us the way to Damon.

DAMON'S POV -

Although my schedule was in a rut due to the late arrival of the ladies, I was still more than happy to get some extra alone time with my only lady.

As Samarah and I waited in the study for them, I sensed her getting worked up about my safety.

I walked over to her, perched on the sofa in the middle of the room. I planted a small kiss on her forehead quietly murmuring," I will be ok love. You need not worry." Surprisingly, she grabbedy hair guiding my face to hers as she kissed me slowly but tenderly saying," You better be."

Desire pooled in me as I decided to pull back now then let it get even harder.

Just as I did, the door flung open as the three awaited people let themselves in. Ken at the front.

God! That man was surely born without the knowledge of knocking, I swear.

Glancing at the other two people, I smiled.

Kendall smiled back absentmindedly. Luce Mia smiled a little. But the pain was evident on her features when she glanced at Samarah, who averted her eyes.

I hoped things would settle down by the time I returned. These women were very precious to me.

I cleared my throat as I declared," So, it is time for me to go. I will try to come as early as possible. Meanwhile, all of you take care." Saying so I hugged them goodbye.

First my hands found themselves on Samarah's tiny waist as she grabbed me tightly. Maybe she knew or at least had a hint that whatever I was going to do was no simple task.

I felt her spirit mixing with mine almost tugging me to stay back. I slowly let her go.

Then my hands found themselves resting on Luce Mia's shoulder. Her pure energy buzzing through underneath her skin and instead of clashing with my dark vampire energy, it provided me with energy and protection. I heard her mutter," You look so tired. I wish I could give you some of my energy." And no longer after that sentence had been uttered, I felt a burst of energy in me.

I whispered back," Maybe you already did.", before releasing my hold in her, leaving her with a quizzical look. I could feel Samarah watching the scene with sad eyes.

Then I gingerly side - hugged Kendall, afraid that she would puck on my raw emotions and figure out that this check - in held much more importance to me than any other.

I nodded at Ken, who nodded back understandingly. I had told him about Kendall, mine and Luce Mia's identities. Although I hadn't revealed much about my plan to him, it had taken him less than a minute to understand that what I was doing was very dangerous.

He graciously bowed a little mouthing," I will protect them for eternity." I think Ken believed that I was going to die. I thought we were all going to die unless I managed to figure out what was Samarah.

Noticing that Kendall was distracted with her eyes fluttering elsewhere, I cut the hug short and led myself out of the room.