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“Unlike the other Covens we like to live together, so moving allows us to keep our way of life without drawing suspicion.” Sophia answered like it was the most normal thing in the world.

“Don't the other Covens live together?” I wondered aloud.

“No, they tend to mix into human cities and villages, coming together on the main pagan holidays.” Dina explained as we walked towards a small wooden house, with only one floor.

“Here we are, sorry it's small, however we don't get many guests and so our guest houses are limited.” Sophia said as our feet thudded over the wooden floor. “This one only has one bedroom.”

“That's ok,” I reassured her, giving a small smile as I walked past her and into a gorgeous looking house.

The front door let you straight into a large living area that had little in the way of furniture. There was a comfy looking sofa, a couple of paintings hung on the walls beside a small bookcase and a TV hanging above the log burner. An open plan kitchen sat to the side of the small living space, stocked with a fridge, cooker and microwave.

“The bedroom's back here and has an ensuite bathroom,” Sophia said, walking towards a door on the back wall of the living area, next to a large log burner. “Theburner will give you limited hot water, but it takes time for it to warm the tank, especially at the time of year.”

“Keep showers short,” I said, nodding along and following her into the bedroom. It was smaller than the living room, with a double bed taking up most of the space and a thin wardrobe standing next to the door.

“There's towels and extra sheets in the wardrobe and a chest of drawers in the living room. And through here is the bathroom.” Sophia continued with her tour. “That door over there leads out into a small garden,” Sophia pointed at a door next to the bed, that I hadn't even noticed.

“Thank you, it's wonderful,” I said with a wide smile.

“Right, well I'll let you get settled. Do you need any help retrieving anything from your car?” She asked politely, pausing in the bedroom doorway and looking back at us.

“No thank you, I'll bring everything over.” Dina replied as I looked around the room again, while she escorted Sophia back to the front door.

The bed had smooth white cotton sheets and had so many pillows I wondered how anyone could possibly sleep with them all. There were thick rugs covering the wooden floor on either side of the bed. Opening the back door, I peeked out into the small garden and inhaled the mixed scents of the herb garden I found there. It stretched across the length of the house's wall, running under the small window, making me wish it was warmer so I could leave the window open and smell their fragrances.

Sadly I closed the door and went to the small bathroom as Dina walked back in.

Chapter Twenty-Nine

How can they not see how special she is? - Dina

Returning to the bedroom, I found Charleene peering into the small bathroom. I loved how inquisitive she was when in a new place. “Only one bed, eh.” I joked as her eyes found mine.

She gave me a gorgeous half smile and her eyes twinkled. Lavender, Sage and Thyme hung heavy in the air, tickling my nose as they mixed with her intoxicating scent of roses. “Yep, it seems so,” she laughed, moving to sit on the edge of it. “Do you think Ally really will be ok?” She asked.

“I think she’s with the best people to help her,” I said, trying to soothe her fears. She gave me a weak smile that had me pushing off from the door frame and striding over to her. “Before I go grab our stuff, how about I take your mind off things?”

Her eyes widened at my suggestion and she nodded, making me step closer and run my fingers down the side of her face. She leaned into my touch and her mouth dropped open, her tongue darting out to wet her lips. She looked adorable. Leaning down, I placed a hesitant kiss to her forehead, then her cheeks, before finally her lips. I kept it tentative and gentle at first, just an exploration as Charleene began to relax and melt under my touch. Her tongue swept across my lips, making me hum appreciatively and deepen our kiss, as my thumb caressed her soft cheek.

The other moved up her arm, dragging over the thick sleeves of the jumper she was still wearing, and a growl slipped loose as I rubbed over her breast. Breaking our kisses, I gripped the bottom of her knitted jumper and the thermal t-shirtunderneath. I yanked them both over her head, trying to be mindful of my own strength, however I still heard the tell-tale sound of something tearing. Her arms remained tangled in the sleeves, as I laid her back on the bed and trailed soft kisses down the side of her neck.

Charleene wriggled under my weight and I moved my lips down, leaving a trail of goosebumps in my wake as I neared her round perfect breasts. I loved how one was a little larger than the other, and how her nipples stood to attention as I pulled down the cups of her bra. The cabin was warm compared to the braising wind that rattled the windows. Sucking one of her nipples into my mouth I was rewarded with a low deep moan of pleasure from Charleene, as she arched up on the bed, pushing her breast further against my face. If I was human I may have been afraid that she'd suffocate me, but being a vampire meant I didn't need to breathe as often.

Nipping it I moved over to her other and lavished the same attention on it, making Charleene wiggle more as my fingers trailed over her stomach then across her trouser clad pelvis to rub at her pussy. Another moan left her lips, her eyes closed as her head tilted back and her hips buckled up from the bed.

A loud impatient knock rang through the cabin. “For fucks sake!” I growled as it interrupted our alone time. Even Charleene looked disappointed as she righted her clothing.

“We'll finish this later.” She promised, leaving me to answer the damn door. I swear this better be important, otherwise I might just kill whoever it is.

Charleene's shocked gasp had me by her side in an instant and my eyes locked with the Coven leaders who stood on the porch. The Crone's hostile look already has the hairs on my neck rising and the Mother's saddened gaze puts me further on edge, however the Maiden looks at Charleene with such open curiosity that I can't decide if I should just rip all their heads off now or let them inside.

“Please come in,” Charleene said, making the decision for me.

“We have discussed the matter of you being part of our Coven,” the Crone said, her voice dismissive, however it's the Mother's eyes narrowing that I'm focusing on.

“Charleene, you are my child.” She confirmed, shooting the Crone an angry look, “And you are not just a matter to be discussed.”

Charleene's shocked gasp said it all. We'd suspected she was from the Nicnevin Coven, but I hadn't really considered that she would be the daughter of one of the Coven's leaders. Her brown eyes filled with tears as she looked at them each in turn, “W…w…why?” She managed to get out as my arm wrapped around her shoulders.

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