Page 12 of The Healer and the Vampire
"At the time, he wasn't sure who in our number actually had the healing power. Patrick thought I was a fake, as did the others, so that might have thrown him off." Conrad fell silent for a while, contemplating how Fate had saved his life.
“You’re safe now, my love. No one human or otherwise will ever bother you again.” Remi made the pledge with a strength and sincerity that left no doubt in Conrad’s mind.
They pulled onto a country road cutting through forests and manicured lawns that then crested a ridge that gave a breathtaking view of vineyards stretching across the countryside, so beautiful.
"Vineyards," Conrad stated, and looked at Remi.
"Oh, yeah, the Old Mission Peninsula Coven is also a centuries-old vineyard. The Master has been making wine for many centuries before coming to America. Cabot Wines are the best in the region, and he has recently expanded to several vineyards in California." Remi spoke with pride.
“Wow.” He said at first and slowly took in the serene beauty of the land around him. “This is so perfect, so peaceful.”
"It's your home now, my love."
"Thank you... Remi... thank you for showing up for me when I needed you the most. Thank you for filling the void in my life for being the love, the friend, the presence that has changed my life. I love you, Remi Toulouse." Conrad stated his feelings clearly, not wanting any more misunderstandings or things left unsaid.
“And I love you, Conrad Lowe. I'm looking forward to a future filled with your beauty and vitality. You energize me, baby, you make everything sharper and brighter in my world." Conrad sat back and basked in the loving regard, knowing tohis core that every word was sincere and heartfelt. The bond that they were forging connected them in ways that removed the doubts and insecurities that would normally be crippling him. Remi was who he claimed to be, and his feelings were on full display.
"Nothing good ever came my way, but meeting you has made up for every hardship. It was all worth it if it led me to you." Conrad responded with his own true feelings.
Gradually, Conrad saw the outline of a roof beyond the tree line, and then the entire compound came into full view. It was a stunning and huge chateau with outbuildings and barns; it went on forever. This was a small town all on its own. "You live here, Remi?" He asked as he craned his neck to look up at the chateau.
"Yes, second floor east wing, amazing view of the vineyards, you'll love it." He beamed, and Conrad's heart swelled at the excitement and anticipation present in Remi's tone. "Come, I'll introduce you later, but right now I want you for myself, just you and me. I want to claim you, sweetheart. I want the world to know that you are the most treasured beloved of this vampire." Conrad wanted the same; his desire for this man was overwhelming him.
They parked in a space behind the chateau and entered through a side door. The anticipation was killing Conrad. He wanted this man so bad that he thought he would expire before he ever got to his room.
CHAPTER SEVEN
Remi ushered his beloved into his quarters. It was clean and neat as he'd left it when heading off to spend a few days with the wolves, although it was sadly generic. He didn't fuss over interiors, but it was functional and put together.
"It's basic, I know, but you are free to change and decorate as you see fit." He never thought he'd be standing there apologizing for his plainness, but here he was assuring his sweet love that any changes were his choice.
"I like it." Conrad gushed and looked around with appreciation and excitement. "This is fantastic." He said as he looked out the large floor-to-ceiling windows. "You must love living here."
"I do, and you will too." Remi walked up behind him and wrapped his arms around his waist. Without another word, he dropped a kiss on his neck and then his bare shoulder where his t-shirt had pulled back. The taste was extraordinary and held him as Conrad leaned back into his arms, baring more of his shoulder for Remi's attention. The soft moan that followed inspired Remi to go further. Conrad's hand snaked up to the back of Remi's neck, pulling him down for more consideration. "You like that, sweetheart?" Remi said.
"Yes, very much," Conrad said, panting softly. He continued tasting the smooth, tantalizing flesh, desperate for a deeper taste. The need started to override everything else in his mind, and he bit down just a nip, letting the sweet, provocative nectar torment him and cause his ache to grow as the temptation for more exploded.
He quickly licked the wound closed and scooped Conrad up into his arms, carrying him to the living room and laying him down on the large, plush rug that stretched across the room. Remi whispered tender words of wanton desires as he stripped him of his shoes and socks and then pulled the t-shirt, baring his gorgeous flesh to Remi’s consideration.
“You are a lovely little man, Conrad. Lovely and delicious." That elicited a giggle, which was also lovely. This man, his man, was proving to be a temptation that exceeded all resistance. Remi pushed the blonde hair back from his eyes and let it slide seductively through his fingers.
Conrad watched him with an intensity that burned. His lips were parted as he panted softly, tension, lustful tension filled the air between them. Remi stretched out beside him on the rug, running his fingertips down the center of Conrad's chest to the snap on his jeans and then back to dip of his collar bone. The trembling and the whines were delicious. Conrad was holding nothing back.
Conrad started to open his jeans, unable to wait, and the strain showed on his face. Remi stopped him, covering his hand with his and then taking his lips in a kiss so ravenous that it seared and burned to the soul. Conrad clutched at him frantically seeking a satisfaction that was just beyond his reach.
Remi continued the kiss that ravaged, eating away at his tender lips and sweeping deep inside to taste and devour. Heworked Conrad's jeans open and slipped his hand inside to cup that engorged cock that pulsed so beautifully in his palm. The sensations rushing through him were causing lightheadedness, forcing him to break the kiss and breathe deeply.
Conrad held him and thrust repeatedly into his hand the need so bare and raw that Remi could not hold back. The heat was at a level that made resistance impossible. He stripped Conrad of his jeans and tore off his own clothes in a blind rush to feel his body and his heat. Remi moved to cover Conrad, and he wrapped his legs around Remi's waist, pulling close and rubbing his throbbing cock against Remi's. The sensations were explosive, raging through Remi and pushing him to complete the bond.
“Let me prepare you, my love." He whispered and pushed his way down Conrad's exquisite body, planting moist, open-mouth kisses along the way. Conrad spread his legs in anticipation of what was to come, and Remi seated himself between, rubbing his cheek seductively against his hard cock. A wave of lust burst through him, and he took Conrad's cock down his throat, swallowing him to the root, causing a reaction that had Conrad arching off the floor and crying out for more.
He worked him fast and hard, intensifying the experience by thrusting three freshly lubed fingers into Conrad's tight little hole, forcing the muscle to relax and allow him inside. The tight, moist heat gripped him while he made Conrad squeal with pleasure and delight.
"Don't tease me, Remi, harder, harder, more, faster." The commands came in a rush, and Remi gave him what he ordered, reducing him to a flushed, quivering, chaotic mess, panting and writhing with need. "Let me come, Remi, let me come." The whine was music to Remi's ears.
He took him to the root, working hard with suction and pressure, pushing to release. Remi plunged his fingers deep, playing hard against the nerves and gland, and with a sharp, satisfied scream, Conrad came, filling Remi's mouth with stream after stream of his sweet essence. Remi took it all and abruptly popped off and flipped Conrad onto his stomach. It was smooth and swift and forced another sweet giggle from his beloved.
Remi kissed him behind the ear and promised him a night to remember before spreading Conrad's legs with his knee and lifting his delicious, round ass, propping him up with his thighs. "That is the prettiest ass I have ever seen." He teased and once again plunged three fingers inside, stretching and pounding the tight velvety hole. Conrad lay his cheek against the thick rug and begged for more.
