The Vampire Ambassador

"Hello?" Erik answered groggily. I took a deep breath. "Hi."

"Hey," he replied, sounding a bit more awake, "Is everything alright?"

"Yeah," I answered, "I came out to this club with Maya and I need a ride home, if possible."

"Of course," he replied smoothly, "I'll be there shortly. Drop me a pin and I'll come get you."

"Thanks," I whispered. I heard him sigh slightly. "You're welcome, Mel. See you shortly." He then hung up the phone. I exhaled and looked up at the sky before I dropped him a pin, put my phone away, and sat on the curb.

It took about 30 minutes for the black Jeep to pull up. I stood up and stuck my arm out to let him know where I was at. He parked and immediately jumped out to walk around and open my door. I smiled softly at him as he smiled back and I climbed into the passenger seat.

Once Erik got back into the truck he put it in drive and started the journey back to my apartment. I folded my hands in my lap and looked at them before I noticed some tension in the vehicle. I glanced a quick look over at Erik. He had his right hand on the wheel and the other propped on the window with his fingers touching his lips. His eyes were golden and shining bright as he stared hard at the road in front of him.

His knuckles were white on his right hand from gripping the steering wheel. I quickly took my eyes back to my lap, realizing I was more than likely the reason he was so tense.

We rode in silence until we pulled up into the community where the council lived. He slowly crept up into the driveway next to my apartment and put the Jeep in park. Neither one of us moved a muscle until I finally decided to break the silence.

"Thank you for picking me up," I whispered, looking over at him. He didn't take his stare away from the windshield. I fiddled with my fingernails and I realized I shouldn't be feeling nervous around this man; he was my soulmate.

"Why don't you come inside?" I said.

He slowly turned his head to look at me. "Are you sure?"

"Of course," I chuckled, trying to lighten the mood. I opened the door and stepped out, closing it behind me. I heard his door shut as he followed me to the front door. I unlocked it and walked in, setting my keys on the table next to the door and flipping the lights on. I threw my purse on the counter of the kitchen before I began rummaging through the fridge.

"This is pretty nice," he said as he looked around. I smiled as I tossed a coke his way. He caught it with ease.

"Thank you," I replied as I walked over to the couch and sat down with a huff. Erik stood awkwardly where he was a few moments before. I patted the seat next to me on the couch and he smiled before sitting next to me. I began to pull my shoes off and I stretched my legs out onto the coffee table.

"God, those were uncomfortable," I groaned, spreading my toes out. Erik chuckled. "I bet they were." I took my drink in both hands and traced the rim with my finger.

"Okay," Erik started, turning his body toward me, "I can't keep doing this."

"Doing what?" I asked, anxiety building in my body.

Don't you dare break up with me.

"Acting like we aren't made for each other," he sighed as he ran his fingers through his hair, "The other night I was drunk as hell. I was a mess. I couldn't register everything you were saying. Now, I know beyond a doubt, I was an absolute idiot to make the choices I made after you were taken."

"Erik," I replied, pulling my legs in and turning toward him as well, "It wasn't your fault. Johnathan did something to both of us to try and cause our downfall." I reached out my hand and put it on his thigh, sending a crackle in the air. "I was upset, yes. I was absolutely crushed when I broke out and saw you and that girl together. But after what you told me at the ball the other night, it all makes sense.

"There is no way in hell you would do that on your own. I know that. I think the reason I wanted some space is because I didn't know how to deal with it. It was like all of this hate, anger, hurt, and sorrow hit me at once. There is so much at stake right now with me I just couldn't bear the thought of you being with someone else. It was too much."

He put his hand on top of mine and our fingers linked together, causing electricity to spark with our touch. He took his thumb and traced it along mine. "Mel, you have no idea how hard I have been on myself since you left. I thought, in my mind, when Johnathan told me that you were taking the crown that I had done something wrong; that it was all my fault. I tried to push it out of my head but I just drove myself in a deeper hole.

"When I turned around and saw you it's like my mind finally got back on track. Everything else faded away and it was just you. You're the one who brought back my sanity. I don't know what Johnathan gave me but I am so sorry for everything." He set his drink on the table and got in the floor on his knees. He put both of his hands on my thighs and tears welled up in his eyes. "You're my everything. I love you with every bone in my body, and I never want that to change. I won't let it change. I will be by your side until the end of time, I can promise you that." I set my drink down and put both of my hands on the sides of his face as I pulled our foreheads together.

"I love you so much," I whispered, tears rolling down my cheeks, "I don't ever want to stop loving you. As much as I tried to keep my distance, you're all I ever think about." I pulled his face to mine and pressed a gentle kiss on his lips. His mouth fit perfectly against mine as the kiss deepened and his hands went from my legs to my face. I felt his tongue try to slip between our lips, so I parted mine to allow him access.

Something inside of me began to burn with intensity as I tasted him. He must have felt it too, because he then raised up and wrapped his arms around my waist. He gently laid me on my back on the couch as a low moan came from my throat.

We slowly let our tongues explore each others' mouths as my powers began to hum. The blue smoke oozed from my body and began to wrap around each of us, binding us together. Erik's hands went from my waist to grab the edge of my tank top, ready to pull it off.

That is, until a knock came from the door.

Erik looked at me and sat up as I adjusted my shirt. I slowly walked to the door and cracked it open.

"Hey, Mel," uncle Harry said, rubbing his eyes, "Someone said there was a strange vehicle over here so I just wanted to check up on you."

"Oh," I replied, smiling, "It's just Erik. Is it alright if he stays tonight? He gave me a ride and it was kind of late."

"Perfectly fine," he said, yawning, "Get some rest." He stumbled back over to his house before I closed the door and locked it behind me.

"Stay the night, huh?" Erik said slyly from his spot on the couch. I chuckled and stretched. "If you want to."

"Well, hell yes," he replied, moving quickly from the couch to my spot and picking me up. I wrapped my legs around his waist as a giggle escaped me.

I was overjoyed in that moment. I had my soulmate back. My emotions were like a swirling ball of excitement as he laid me down on the bed and climbed on top of me. His hair fell in front of his face and brushed my forehead as I smiled up at him and put my arms around his neck. We looked deep into each others' eyes as my mist began to swirl around the room and a hum filled my ears.

"Do you hear that?" I whispered, playing with his nape of hair at the back of his neck.

He nodded and brushed his nose against mine. "It's crazy."

"I know," I said before I leaned up and began to kiss him again. His kiss started off gentle and then he trailed his lips down my chin to my neck, touching where he bit me that night. A spark shot down between my legs as he landed a soft peck where his fangs once penetrated. I reached my hands under his t-shirt and slowly pulled it off of his head. I sat up and just looked at his chest. I took my fingers and traced the tattoo that started on his left chest and ran down his arm. It was only a long symbol like a tribal, but I knew it was a mark of his kingdom. I took my eyes all over his front side before I looked up to meet his gaze.

"You're so perfect," I whispered as a smile grew on my face. He then took his hands under my shirt before he pulled it off. He took his fingers along the tattoo on my neck all the way down my spine.

"And you are beautiful," he said, taking my face in his hands again as we kissed. We fell back into the bed as our mouths and hands explored each other. I felt like it was the first time all over again as he kept his touch gentle and soft.

Erik leaned up to begin to take his pants and underwear off, but I grabbed his hands and showed him that I wanted to do this my way. I slowly unbuckled his belt and slipped his pants off for him, then his underwear.

Of course he's already ready. Just how I like it.

A seductive smile spread across my face as I touched his chest and ran my fingers down his sides to his thighs. He then leaned down to begin our kiss again.

We kept on making out for what seemed to be forever. It was like we couldn't get enough of it to make up for lost time. He finally stopped and linked his fingers onto the edge of my skirt, slowly pulling it off. He then took my underwear off and we were finally both naked. He did the same as I did earlier, taking his hands all over my body.

He then flipped us to where I was in his lap in a quick motion. He wasn't inside of me yet, but I could feel his erection touching my cheeks. He took his arms around me to press me tightly against his chest as he began to kiss and lick on my neck. A guttural growl came from my throat as he moved down to my breasts, making sure to take his time with each one.

He then picked my entire body up before slowly lowering it down onto him. I sighed in pleasure as his length filled me.

"God how I've missed this," he whispered into my neck as a sweat broke out on his forehead. I tilted my head back as we slowly rocked together. The hum that started earlier was now growing louder as our connection fell back into place.

I began to pick up the pace just slightly as my nails dug into his back. Goosebumps erupted on his skin and an erotic, slow growl came from deep in his chest. His arms around me tightened as we held onto each other while our climaxes grew closer and closer.

"I'm not ready to finish yet," Erik whispered before he picked me up off of him. He flipped me onto my back before he crawled up on the bed between my legs. He snaked his tongue out and tasted my most sensitive spot, almost sending me over the cliff right then and there.

I reached my hands above my head and grabbed the edge of the headboard as his tongue explored me. My legs were beginning to tingle as my core began to tighten when he slipped a finger inside. I looked down to see Erik giving me the most seductive look I had ever seen from him and that's all it took for me to reach my breaking point. I threw my head back as a cry came out from my mouth. I squeezed the headboard a little too hard and caused the wood to splinter with my grasp. Once I finally stopped shaking I took a deep breath and heard a low chuckle coming from Erik.

"What?" I asked breathlessly. He pointed at the headboard with a smile. "That's a first, I have to say."

"Well," I replied as I began to crawl toward him on my hands and knees, "That tongue of yours is pure magic." He winked at me and I smiled as I gave him a slow, romantic kiss. He wrapped his hands in my hair and kissed back just as passionately. He then pulled away and flipped me back onto my stomach, afterwards standing at the edge of the bed. He gently pulled me down to where my knees were on the edge and I lifted my ass in the air so he could have easy access.

He took his hands along my back, rubbing circles with his thumbs. He then put both on either of my cheeks and slowly entered into me. I moaned in pleasure and let my head fall into the bed face first. Erik slowly went in and out, sending shockwaves through my body.

"Oh my god," I moaned, feeling the urge of my climax build back up quickly again. Erik leaned down and put an arm around my neck gently, just pulling himself closer to me to whisper in my ear.

"I want to come with you," he said, "Please, come for me baby." His words sent me into a spiral; my head began to spin and I felt my insides warm up. Erik gave a few last thrusts and we both began to shake with pleasure as we came together.

Erik was panting in my ear as we came down from our insane high. He finally pulled out of me and collapsed on the bed next to me. I was still on my stomach so I turned to face him and smiled as I put my hand on his chest. He looked over at me and smiled back as he took his hand into mine.

"I love you," he whispered, taking my hand to his lips and kissing it.

"I love you more," I replied, rolling over and snuggling against him. He eventually picked me up and put me in the bed, laying next to me and pulling the covers over us. I snuggled back into his arms as his musky scent filled my nose.

He kissed my head and rubbed my arm with his hand. "I will never, ever let you go again. Do you understand me?"

"I do," I replied, tracing his abs with my finger, "And I will never let us be separated again."

I finally felt at peace. The only thing I had to figure out now was my next move with Johnathan.

I closed my eyes and fell asleep quickly as Erik's light snore filled my ears.