Tricks and Games

Darren's POV

Unconsciously, while in my reminiscing mood, I had moved away from the bartender's table, downed three bottles of vodka and spent so many hours here that the sky outside the bar already heralded the darkness of night.

I shook my head, knowing fully well that Kristin would have tried to reach me at least once to ask me of some fine details for my trip.

"Hey handsome. I've been watching you for about an hour or two, and you've just sat in this corner of the bar, all lonely and alone. So I came over to give you as much company as possible."

"I see. And if I may ask, in what way do you believe you can make me feel a little less lonely?"

I smirked, watching her face through the corner of my eyes, so I couldn't miss the grin that formed on her face. And I could clearly read her mind; to me, it was like an open book. And as I peered into her mind, I decided to play a little game with her.

"I'm not really sure of the things that would interest a guy like you, but I'm sure that if I have at least an hour alone with you, I would figure something out. And obviously, this isn't the time and place for that."

"Your words stand true; this isn't the time and place. Well, I like you and your outstanding bravery and overconfident heart. And for that, I will give you a chance. Here's my card, and if you're ready to give up that base life that you live in your little caravan, give me a call. And for more rewards, you could bring your sister, Cherish, along. Have a nice evening, Mira."

With shock and surprise clearly written on her face, she watched as I walked away from the table, and out of the bar to get into my car and drive off. And even without reading her mind, it was clearly written on her face; the wonder of how I knew that much about her, when she had clearly never met me in her life.

For the short drive home, there was a wide grin etched across my face.

I felt a slight tinge of excitement; it had been a while since I had played games like that on people. And knowing that I controlled all the variables of the situation, was as soothing as laying back in a massage chair; and as I walked into the cottage, Diamond could see the smile on my face and began to wonder what got me so glad.

I glanced at her, and choosing to ignore her and the long, awkward talk that would follow regarding last night, I went up to my room to activate the portal. But even as I knew that she wouldn't chase after me, I couldn't stop her from activating the portal later, and coming in unannounced.

I just shook my head and walked up to my room, not bothering if Kristin was anywhere around. I took off my clothes and headed straight to the bathroom, to take a cold shower at full blast.

Mentally, I felt so drained even if it was nigh impossible for a vampire; not to mention a tribrid like me. As I stood there and let the water run down my skin, Kristin walked in to my bedroom.

I could easily hear her footsteps and even feel her body movements by the soft sound the hairs on her skin made as they glided through the air. She picked up the clothes that I had tossed on the bed as I headed for the bathroom.

I sensed her tracing her fingers over the edges of my shirt, before sniffing my scent like a police dog. I smirked because I remembered her telling me a while back that my scent was like a drug for her; smelt of fruits, freshly plucked in the calm after a storm.

This time though, my scent was mixed in with the stench of alcohol, tobacco and old bars, adding on the smell of dirty and unkempt men.

In slight annoyance and excessive disgust, she tossed the clothes to the far end of the room. She sat on the bed and in seconds, she laid her upper body down with her arms spread wide. It didn't seem like she was planning on joining me any time soon, so I decided to call for her.

"Kristin. It would be a real shame for you not to join me, don't you think?"

"The real shame is me not getting the pleasure I so desperately crave from you."

"And when have I ever not given more than what you wanted? Why belittle me so?"

"Well, there's always a first time for everything. You might want to be sadistic in new, outstanding ways. Something I wouldn't stand for."

"Hush now Kristin. Walk in here and experience my touch that you so crave for and the pleasure that only I can give you."

And that was all the trigger that Kristin needed. She took off her clothes in a flurry, nearly ripping them off as she rushed to the bathroom door. The moment I opened the door, she jumped right into my arms.

The thought 'She's always had wild tendencies' ran through my head as she gripped the base of my skull and pulled me in for a steamy kiss. In seconds, I had a hard on that poked out and nestled between Kristin's legs.

My lips were on her neck as I sunk my teeth in for every inch I kissed. I cupped her ass in my hands, caressing every inch of it.

She let her hands run wild on my back, and as I continued to raise moans from her lips due to my touches. She dug her nails into my back till they drew blood from wounds that healed instantly.

Her hands slid lower, approaching my ass which she knew was forbidden territory. I pushed her off, only to see that crazy smile plastered on her face.

"You're being naughty again."

"Yes. I am, and I want you to punish me. But not my pussy."

Every inch of me wanted this. A silent form of release from the anger that had been building up since Colt left. But I didn't want that little Decker to win this.

"No."

Reluctantly and with Kristin staring at me with sad eyes, I showered without looking at her again. We walked out minutes later, only to be greeted by an uninvited guest.