So Near Yet So Far part 16 updated(arsh fan fic) - Page 3

Chapter 4

It's hard for me to believe that it's only been five days, since I met my singer and mate Shilpa Malhotra. They have been the best days in my long life with the exception of my run to Canada, in a stupid attempt to protect my family and new found love. After leaving Shilpa off at her home with my sister Keerti, who insisted on helping Shilpa get ready for our first date. This will also be a first date for us as individuals. I am determined to make it the most memorable day in her life, I've spent the last two days planning it and Keerti assures me it will be perfect. Now, I just need to keep myself here at home instead of running back to my true love, trying my hardest not to give into the pull of our connection, which has become very difficult to do as time goes on.

As I entered the house from the garage, I could hear Shashank calling me to his office to join him. Hopefully, he's discovered some new in sight into me and Shilpa's connection.

"Hello Shashank," he put up this finger asking me to be patient.

"Armaan, please join me on this call, Armaan, please say 'hello' to Sebastian," I cocked my head to the side in an attempt to ascertain why I was here.

"Hello Sebastian, it's a pleasure to speak to you today," curiosity racing through my brain.

"Hello Armaan, Shashank says you have recently found your Singer."

"Yes, that's correct," I confirmed cautiously.

"Armaan, Sebastian is part of the couple I spoke to you about," Shashank informed me.

"Oh, thank your for speaking with us, we were hoping you could help give us a little more information," You could hear my gratitude in my voice.

"I don't mind in the least. I will share as much as I know, so…would you rather I give you the whole story or would you like just to ask specific questions?" I gestured to Shashank to take over from here.

"The whole story I think would be best," replied Shashank.

"Okay, one day when I was out for a leisurely walk along a local river, I came across the most euphoric scent, I have every come across in my life. I couldn't help myself but to follow it, when I finally found the source, it was coming from the most beautiful woman my eye's have ever seen, so I stop and started speaking with her. The moment she looked into my eyes there was this sudden rush of emotions and feelings, but I also recieved the knowledge of who and what she was and it seemed my fear was changed as well, I didn't fear her but I did fear losing her. I couldn't look away it was like I was locked in place," He took a moment before continuing before starting again.

"Sapna's experience was the same as mine except she only feared losing me too. All we can figure is that it was needed for the singer to be able to connect to the vampire, but that's a best guess. The need to be physically connected began almost immediately after and when we weren't connected or the distance was too great the pain of being separated became overwhelming. This continued until we claimed each other by being intimate for the first time. Then it shifted slowly so we could be apart for short periods of time. But still as of today we cannot bear to be completely separated for more then two days without touching each other or being surrounded by the others scent. We have been together now for over a century," He sighed, recalling I sure his memories of the past.

"I'm sure you've discovered the electric feeling that runs through you when you touch each other, well…I can tell you that it doesn't go away, if anything it magnifies after her transformation. May I ask how long ago you found your singer?"

"Five day's why?" I inquired.

"Because simply, the part of the connection that needs to touch will continue to grow the longer you resist, the only other singer pair I have ever met said this was a big a problem for them. Because of the times when they met, you were not allowed to be intimate before marriage. So…they fought it to the point that he snapped and turned her while he…raped her, she of course forgave him, but it still haunts their memories. So, it would be in both your best interest not to wait on claiming each other physically. Especially if your going to wait on turning her. How close is she to her next cycle?"

"What cycle?" Okay, now I'm confused.

"Her menstrual cycle," And how would I know that?

"I have no idea. Is it important?"

"Well yes, you see her scent is pulling you hard now, and it will be overpowering during her cycle and no matter how much distance you try to put between your bodies, it will take over on its own and you will search her out no matter how much you try to prevent it."

"So, you are saying…I need to make love to her before she starts her next cycle?" Did I hear him right?

"Yes, otherwise you will not be able to claim and transform her gently, make no mistake about the connection it will know when her cycle begins and it will force your hand to claim her. Even after the first time her cycle will call to you until she is transformed. The connection is more then just the attaching of the souls, it an attachment of every sense you have you will smell and hear her from further away then anyone else. I know for us we can even feel if something isn't right with each other."

"Sebastian, we're running under the assumption her cycle has begun but what if it hasn't, can the intimacy be postponed?" You can see this was worrying Shashank greatly.

"Being a doctor you know the problem with that, if she hasn't begun her cycle there is no way to predict when it will start. So you risk the chance of violence, also there's no saying the connection won't force her cycle to begin more quickly. Like I said, the connection is a total package deal. It connects you physically, emotionally and mentally."

"Sebastian, we are very grateful to you for all your information it will be really helpful in how we are to proceed from this point."

"Yes, Thank you very much," Now, if I knew what to do with this information.

"Good luck to you both and if I think of anything new I will contact you."

I waited for Shashank to disconnect from the call. I was totally lost in my own thoughts; all I could manage to do was stare at my father hoping he had all the answers. But, from the look on his face my hope were fading fast. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that it took a full five minutes before we were ready to speak again.

"Look Armaan, I know your virtues are fighting against the connection, it can't be easy. But…I think its time for you to put you virtues aside and worry about Shilpa's safety. So, I would suggest that you slowly work up to the big event. Each day add something sexual in, there's so many little acts that can lead you to the ultimate act. I think we should go hunting this weekend just the guys. We can give you all the information and suggestions to make it easier, we'll leave tonight after your date and come back Sunday night. I'll call Keerti and have her talk to Shilpa today about her cycle so we can start planning the event." God…my family is actually going to plan the loss of our virginity.

"It's just really embarrassing having the whole family involved in losing my virginity. I always thought I'd get married first and then fumble my way through it. Its one of the reasons I block people's thoughts when sex is on their mind. And, what's Shilpa gonna think about all this, it's going to freak her out. What if this alone makes her leave me? I don't want to hurt her, if Sebastian's right and she runs, the connection will force me to chase her and claim her. I mean…I could lose it and turn her right away. I don't want to force her to do anything. I raked my ringers through my hair tugging on it, all I can think about is my sweet Sapna may hate me because of this.

The thoughts were making the pain of being apart surge to almost panic. I need to see Shilpa now! I need to feel her close! As I raced through my preparations and got ready as quickly as possible, all I could think about was the phone call and hope she understands when we talk on Sunday night about it. I will not be having this conversation tonight. I will not ruin her first date. And with that settled, I was out the door and on way to my Shilpa. The drive went quickly as always but, I just needed to be with her as soon as possible. From Keerti's thoughts I could tell she was ready but I refused to look through her eyes, I wanted to see her beauty for myself.

It wasn't until I reached to knock on the door that I noticed I was nervous about this evening, up until now…there had been no expectations. After I ran my fingers through my hair trying to calm myself, I knocked and was floored when Keerti opened the door revealing a very stunning Shilpa standing on the bottom step. Her blue sapphire dress was satin with a lace halter top bodice and god help me, it was clinging to all the right places.

She was carrying a matching wrap and a small clutch bag and wore matching ballet flats. I gently handed her a single long stem red rose, which Keerti placed in a vase for her. After saying our quick goodbyes, we were on our way to Port Sapnaes for dinner. The ride only took about an hour, which was quite short. I think we were both nervous so instead of talking, we just held hands and stole quick glance at each other. I picked a restaurant across from the waterfront hoping for a romantic walk after dinner. We pulled into the parking lot and parked, one nice thing about this restaurant it was never crowded. I opened her door, helped her out, and pulled her into my embrace, so I could nuzzle my head in her hair. Just taking a moment to calm myself worked by the time I looked into her heavenly eyes I felt complete.

As we walked into restaurant, I couldn't help but see the beautiful dcor, it rang of elegance. I couldn't help but notice the hostess was practically falling over herself when she noticed Armaans's beauty. Of course, there is a downside to noticing that it made me want to fight her off for what was mine. And he is mine! Armaan didn't even seem to notice the way she was batting her eye lashes at him trying to gain his attention, he just keep his hand in the small of my back and stared at me with a look of awe on his face. I'm pretty sure my face wore the same expression. After he gave his name the hostess looked at us sadly, but I didn't know why until she led us to a room upstairs. Then I understood, Armaan had reserved a private room with just a formally set table in the middle, set in the back wall was a fire place with a fire already going, giving the room a warm glow to it. On the mantel a cd player was playing Clair de Lune, De Bussey. Armaan lead to us to the table and pulled out my seat, placing my wrap over the back of my seat before taking his own seat.

"Armaan, this is very beautiful but you really didn't have to do all this, it too expensive," I didn't like him throwing away all his money on me. It wasn't necessary.

"Shilpa money is never something you have to worry about, really…me and Keerti always make sure there plenty of money in all our accounts, that's just one our jobs. For 85 years I have bought myself very little mostly music and cars. Now…I have someone to spend money on and I am going to, so get use to it, because you can't stop me from treating you the way you deserve to be treated. So, no more talking about money, this is our first date, so just relax and be happy, please?"

"Okay, but what can I give you in return to make you happy?" I was too embarrassed to admit really I had little money or processions to give him.

"Shilpa, please look at me, I've waited for you for a very long time. I don't care about material things. The things I want from you, to make me happy can not be bought in a store. I want to see your beautiful face always, I want you to hold me in your embrace, I want to hear you say you love me, I want to spend the rest of my existence with you whether you're human or vampire. I want to love you always, and I want to know that I am making you as happy as I am." Just hearing this made my cheeks blush. I could give him all that.

When the waiter arrived we made our dinner selections I found myself surprised, Armaan had actually ordered a drink and a meal. This surprised me because he doesn't eat or drink. I knew he knew what I way thinking because the moment the waiter left he shrugged his shoulders and said "for appearances." I found myself getting nervous when he stood up silently and pulled me up with him, taking me into his arms and started swaying to the music.

"Um… Armaan, I can't dance." You know the whole two left feet deal.

"You can with me," Gently he lifted me and placed my feet on top of his.

He was definitely graceful enough for both of us. Slowly we circled the room, with me in his arms. And this is how we remained until our dinner arrived. My meal was mushroom ravioli with broccoli for the side and it was delicious. We skipped the dessert. Armaan had his wrapped to go for Charlie and paid the bill. I wasn't allowed to see the bill of course but once it was settled we made our way outside. We left his car in the lot and walk down the road a bit until we reached the waterfront. It was much colder near the water, so Armaan tightly wrapped me in my wrap and we walked just talking and holding each other close. Before we turned back Armaan pulled me in to his embrace and placed the sweetest kissed on my lips, it was slow and loving. Once back to the car I knew it was time to go home but I was dreading it. I knew once he dropped me off he would be leave for a hunting trip with the boys. I couldn't help but be sad. This would be the first time we would be apart since we connected. Keerti had left several scented items of Armaan's at my house earlier and took enough to help him make it through the weekend at least that was the hope. The car ride went by too quickly and by the time we pulled in front of my house, I was fighting to keep my tears from falling. I needed to get in quickly; I couldn't let him see me fall apart. He felt bad enough about leaving. I had to make it as easy as possible. So, I quickly kissed him goodnight, wished him luck and literally ran in the house, shutting the door quickly, leaving him standing on the porch. I threw Charlie's food in the fridge and ran for the stairs, almost falling down them twice, since I couldn't see through my tears. I didn't even bother changing I just collapsed on my bed and sobbed myself to sleep.

When I finally woke Charlie had already left to go fishing. My emotions were off the map and all I wanted was Armaan, so I wore a white button down shirt from the plastic bag Keerti had left and put on a pair of sweat pants. I didn't care what I looked like. I moved around the house cleaning, doing laundry looking like a zombie from a cheap horror flick and finally once the table was set for tonight I headed to my room. I sat in my rocking chair staring out the window for an hour, and the next thing I knew I could here several male voices coming from downstairs. It was then that Charlie called up the stairs.

"Shilpa, come down and say 'hi' to everyone."

"Okay," was all I could choke out.

Just as I expected, in the living room game night had begun, in attendance was Billy Black, his son Yuvi, Harry Clearwater and his son Seth and of course, my dad. I made my way around the room saying 'hello' making sure to avoid touching any of them. Since I met Armaan, I had developed a strong desire to avoid all male contact except for Charlie and Armaan. After a few pleasantries were exchanges. I slipped back up to the sanctuary of my room and Armaan scent. Where I hoped to remain by myself, but after a while I heard a knock on my door. Thinking it was Charlie, I opened it only to find an angry looking Yuvi Black glaring at me.

"What's up?" I said trying to remember to be nice.

"Who are you seeing!" he demanded.

"Uh… Yuvi, that's none of your business." I was still trying to be polite.

"Which leech is it?" he fumed.

"I don't know what your talking," I do but I'm telling you pal.

"Yes you do, his scent is all over you and in your room!" yes, yes it is.

"Yuvi, please leave, I'm not comfortable with you being this close me." NOW!

"Not until you tell me who he is!" Right, good luck with that one!

Game night was going great until I heard screaming from Shilpa's room, as I made my way up the stairs I heard a huge crashing sound. When I saw Yuvi trying to enter my daughter's room, well…I kind of lost it. It's a dad thing. I pushed him out of the way and couldn't believe the scene of Shilpa laying the floor her head in a pool of blood. Okay, I freaked out but who wouldn't.

"Yuvi, what the hell did you do to her?"

"Nothing! I was trying to talk some sense into her! When she refused to listen to me, I tried to grab her arm and she freaked out and scrambled to get away from me!"

"You have no right to try and touch her or tell her what to do for that matter!"

"Billy, call an ambulance…fast! Yuvi go home and stay away from Shilpa! Now!"

All I could do was hold her little hand in mine as she was taken to the hospital. She didn't come to until after we go there. I was never so scared in my entire life. Thankfully, they rushed her through without any delay. Finally, she started moaning Armaans's name. That was something encouraging at least, as she slowly opened her eyes to search for me.

"I'm here Shilpa, it is okay, you're safe, and we're in ER."

"Please tell me he didn't touch me! Please?" She was begging.

"No Bells, I'll never let him touch you," I reassured us both.

"Good…that's really good, so how bad is the damage," You could just hear the relief in her voice.

"You have a concussion and six staples." They're going to keep you just a precaution.

"Um…Dad, who's my doctor?"

"Oh, I forget her name. Do you want me to go ask?"

"No, that's okay but you'll spring my as soon as possible right?"

"You got it kiddo. Okay, so I'm gonna head home and clean up. I don't want to leave all the blood on the floor, okay?"

I slowly backed out of the room to head home, grateful it wasn't worse than it was. I thought about calling Armaan for her but I know he was away camping, so…no phone reception. I decided to wait until morning to try.

"Padma, I just had a vision Shilpa's in the ER. I have to get to her, Armaan's gonna freak, I'll call you once I'm with her," I was screaming. I just wanted to cry.

"Keerti how bad did she look? Is she going to be ok? Should I come too?" Padma panicked she was already a daughter to her now. I know she wanted to go, but if Armaan called in, I'm sure Rose would do more harm then good.

"No, I don't want Rose setting Armaan off, he's already gonna be mad, that I didn't see it coming. I don't know why but when I was looking for her it was black. So I kept trying and then when I couldn't take it anymore and decided I was going to check on her the vision hit me, by then it was to late. I don't know what was interfering with my visions of her."

"We'll figure it out later just get there quickly! Call my right away."

With that I was out the door and on my way. I reached the hospital quickly just in time to see Charlie leaving. It wasn't until I was entering the door, that I caught a scent that could be nothing else but a wolf. Damn it! Why was there a wolf here? Focus Keerti! Shilpa first, wolf second! The closer to her room I got the worst the wolves smell got and that sent a wave of panic through my entire body. There in front of Shilpa's door stood the wolf, in human form of course, but still just as bad. It wasn't until he opened her door causing the air to shift that he caught my scent. It was then that Shilpa let out a gut wrenching scream. So I confronted the wolf, forcing him to close her door.

"What the hell are you doing here? What did you do to her? I demanded.

"You're the wrong leech!" he seethed.

"You get away from her or I'll be forced to call my family and you don't want that dog!

"No, it's your family that needs to leave Shilpa alone bloodsucker!" He replied haughtily.

"Listen mutt, Leave now! She's my family and I won't let you hurt her!" I said trying not to be too loud.

"I'd listen to my sister because the rest of us aren't far behind," Is Rose really defending Shilpa? Well color me surprised I didn't see that one coming.

He didn't bother replying. He just stalked off and you could see he was on the verge of phasing to his wolf form. He was visible shaking.

"Thanks Rose," And not a moment to soon.

"No problem Keerti, she's family now and Armaan has never been so happy, so…I guess if it takes a new squirt of a sister to keep him that way, so be it."

We hunted separately until Saturday afternoon leaving me feeling sloshy, but since I didn't know when I would be able to tear myself away from Shilpa again, it was a small price to pay in order to take fewer trips away. Letting my animal instincts take over had at least made the pain more bearable but it didn't affect my need to be close, the pulling sensation was only getting worse by the hour. When Shashank returned it was time for the talk, I had to admit it was better talking away from the hearing of the women in my family. I was embarrassed enough doing it with the guys. So, let the embarrassments begin.

"Armaan, I spoke with Keerti while you were on your date, she has discovered that Shilpa has not begun her cycles yet. This is good news but the downfall is it's rare for a female to make it past 18 before beginning them. So, it's safe to say it will begin very shortly unless there is something physically preventing it.

"Are you saying there is something wrong with her?" I could hear the fear in my own voice.

"No, not at all, I'm sure her system is just waiting until its ready, that's all," Shashank said trying to reassure me.

"Now…let's get down to the business at hand, my suggestion would be to start with petting."

"Like a cat?" Did he think she was my pet?

"Yes, sort of, I would start with her breast; you basically want to cup one the palm of your hand like this, now applying a small amount of pressure massaging them. You will know when you've done this correctly because her nipple area will harden. Would metal pictures work better?" Like I want to see my mother and sisters having sex! Hell no!

"No!"

"Look bro, its simple lesson one, rub her boobs, put your hand down her pant and explore around, then let her do the same back. Trust me you'll love it." Only Atul!

"I can't do this! You guys just talking about Shilpa like this makes me want to rip your heads off!"

"Armaan calm down, remember what Sebastian said this is because of the connection, we don't think or want Shilpa in that way. She's yours." Yes! She is mine!

"Brother, I see her like you see Keerti, so no worries. Just know that when we make a suggestion, we are only visualizing us touching our own mates."

"I know Vicky, and I'm sorry for snapping. I know you guys are only trying to help me."

Just as the torture of enduring every idea, suggestion and explanation was done. Shashank's cell went off. I could hear my mother explaining that Shilpa was rushed to the ER and before my head caught up with me, my feet were already gone. I never slowed down once. I couldn't My Shilpa needed me now! I knew the rest weren't far behind me, I could hear them, and they were just as panicked as I was. It took almost an hour to reach Forks but nothing would stop me. Once inside I went straight for Shilpa's room. I entered quietly I could hear her softly breathing. Without a word Keerti slipped out of her bed so I could replace her. Keerti replayed her vision for me and finished with what happen once she arrived followed by Rose. I couldn't believe how lucky I was to have my family. They would do anything for me, for us. Shashank apparently kicked in to work mode and stopped at the nurse's desk and retrieved all Shilpa's charts and X-rays. The news was better then expected. She would be sore but fine. What bothered me more was the wolf. Why was he here? Why was Shilpa so scared of him? Did he hurt her or cause this?

"Shilpa, can you hear me?" I whispered trying not to scare her more.

"ARMAAN!" she screeched as she grabbed my shirt.

"Yes, I'm here, your safe now. What happened? How did you fall?" I had to know.

"He was so mean, yelling at me, calling you names, he tried to grab me, and I tried to get away but I fell…" she sobbed to me.

"Shilpa, who did this to you?" I ground through me teeth with my jaw clenched.

"Yuvi Black," but the fear of just saying his name spoke volumes.

"Did he touch you?" Now…I was livid.

"No, Charlie said he stopped him." Thank God! Just the thought that he might have had me wanting to kill him!

"It's okay now, were all here, your safe. Sleep now, we won't let him near you."

We spent the rest of the night, my entire family in her room. Protecting her, planning out a strategy and caring for her. We would never leave her unprotected again. Shilpa was restless as she slept. I sang to her trying to keep away the dreams of the big bad wolf.

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Chapter 5

As promised I remained by her side until she woke. As much as I wanted and needed to be with Shilpa, I also had the urge to seek out Yuvi Black with Vicky and Atul, but Shilpa came first. My brothers and all of Forks P.D. were looking for Yuvi. He apparently didn't listen when Charlie sent him home, instead he ran. Shashank who was just starting his shift came by with news from Charlie, apparently he had managed to pursued him to allow Shilpa to stay at our house, for her care and until Yuvi could be found. This would definitely make all our plans easier to complete. Thankfully, Shashank brought Shilpa's release forms. She was happy to leave, clutched to my side safely with Keerti and Rose at our flanks.

By the time we reached the house, Padma had transformed my room into our bedroom. By that I mean my couch was gone and replaced by a queen sized, black wrought iron bed. The bedding was a deep gem colored blue. A place we would call 'ours' and gone were the days of 'mine'. I couldn't be happier with the change. I gently placed Shilpa into our bed and crawled in beside her. We were home at last. Shilpa finally slipped into a deep sleep after lunch and Rose took over as her guardian, so I could go down and check on the family's progress.

The news wasn't encouraging Vicky and Atul tracked Yuvi to the Reservation, where we couldn't follow him. Charlie had been granted access, but Billy said he never came back after the attempted assault. Shashank did ask the tribal council for a conference but he still hadn't heard back from them yet. So…now with the entire Malik family back at the house, we could do nothing but wait, so I returned to Shilpa's side.

Shilpa's shy smile crept across her face as I approach the bed and Rose left the room to search out Atul. I couldn't help but return one of own leaning in to place a long awaited kiss on her lips. God it felt good to be with her like this. I was caught off guard when Shilpa slipped her small hot soft hands under my tee shirt but I made no move to stop her in her pursuit. In fact quite the opposite I let my hands wander as well but above her shirt. She moaned softly the moment my hand brushed over her right breast, causing a burning sensation deep in my stomach. When she started tugging on my shirt I allowed her to pull it off, so she could explore further. This time it was my turn to moan, I felt like my skin would melt under her hot touch. She shuddered as I slowly ran my fingers along her stomach under her shirt this time; she was so warm to my cold touch. Her breathing started to shift into pants. Her heart was again trying to beat its way out of her chest, but now, there was something new, a new scent was emanating from her. A scent of what could only be one thing her arousal. This sent my hands in search of the curves of her breast. Her bra gave way so easily like tissue paper, allowing me total access to her. The burning in my stomach was growing and I found I was panting along with Shilpa. I quickly ended it before we could go too far. I had to remember Shashank advice and take it one thing at a time, so I would not be overwhelmed. Shilpa was as unhappy as I was when I stopped our progress.

"Soon Shilpa, very soon," I whisper softly in her ear.

"How soon?" she cooed back.

"VERY!" I chuckled to her.

"Not soon enough," She pretended to pout causing me smirk smugly.

"Come on, let's get you some dinner." If I didn't get her out of the bed, I'd end up going right back to her waiting arms.

I quickly put my shirt back on before carrying Shilpa down to the first floor. I admit I didn't trust her to make it the bottom without tripping. She caught up quickly on the Yuvi situation and in true Shilpa form, she was more worried about the family getting hurt then she was for herself. Only Shilpa could worry about the wrong things. She did take a few moments alone on the phone speaking to Charlie making sure he was safe. After I took her to my piano and played her the lullaby I had composed for her. As I stroked the last few keys I could smell a hint of salt in the air. I was confused; I looked down at Shilpa seeing two lone tears running down her face.

"Shilpa what's wrong, love? I wiped away hear tears.

"That was the most beautiful thing I've ever heard."

"Shilpa, each note is how I feel about you," I said pulling her into my embrace.

"I just wish I had something to give you, to show you how much I love you."

"Shilpa, you have given me the one thing that no one else could, a reason to live."

In a split second I had Shilpa on my lap and my lips on hers. Moments later were back in our room resuming our exploration. This time both our shirts were on the floor and for the first time I could see her two beautiful breasts shining in the moonlight. I couldn't help but stare at them adoringly. Cautiously Shilpa move her hands to cover them. This caused me to instinctively growl.

"Never hide from me, you're mine!" Slowly she removed her hands back allowing me access again.

"Yes…I am, forever yours," she purred softly, she need no apology from me, she understood.

That was all it took for my mouth to cover hers in a passionate kiss. Shilpa's hands were buried deep in my hair tugging me closer so our bare chests were molded together. I groaned when she ran the tip of her tongue across my bottom lip, quickly I slipped my tongue into her mouth and her taste was exquisite. The rhythmic dance of our tongues had Shilpa's heart doing overtime, and both of us gasping for air. Just then I heard the front door slam open. The thoughts in the house were all panicked so I broke away Shilpa quickly. I motioned for her to wait with my finger before dashing down stairs. Keerti was sobbing on the floor while Vicky explained the situation. Apparently Yuvi Black was waiting at Charlie's and a fight broke out, Yuvi phased when he was too close to Charlie.

I hadn't realized Shilpa was listening from the top of the stairs until she cried out. I rushed to her side, catching her just before she collapsed. I carried her downstairs while she sobbed on to my shirt. Shashank's call didn't come for another hour. Charlie had died on the way to hospital before Shashank could reach him and Yuvi was back on the run. Vicky and Atul were out the door again, hoping to follow his trail from Charlie's house. Shilpa broke down and just cried for hours, shaking the whole time until she cried herself to sleep in my arms. The rest of the family was deeply saddened by the lost of a great man. Yuvi was now officially a wanted murderer.

When I woke up I desperately hoped last night was a nightmare. It wasn't my father was gone and it was Yuvi's fault. I wanted to blame myself but honestly, I couldn't find anyway to connect his actions to anything I did, except for being happy with Armaan. I mean really I've seen Yuvi once since my return to forks and he attacked me. Well, one thing is for sure, if I'd been home when he attacked, I'd be with Charlie in the morgue. Armaan has been wonderful, making all the plans for the funeral and holding me together. I know he feels guilty for not being there to protect Charlie but really the family was already all over the place trying to protect me and trying to fine Yuvi. Shashank called me and Armaan into his office after lunch, to discuss a new problem. I now had no parental guardian.

"Shilpa…I called Renee for you earlier and told her about Charlie. She'll be here in two days for the funeral. She said she would be taking you back to Jacksonville, when she left. I have asked her to consider allowing you to stay here with us. She said she would leave that choice up to you.

"Thank God! Can I call her now and tell her my decision?"

"Not necessary, she said you have until the day she leaves to make your decision." You don't Renee.

"I still want to call; I want her to know my choice."

"Okay, Keerti is going to take few pictures of you just in case," Do I look like a model?

"For what?" This had better be good.

"In case…she forces you to go, we'll need papers to steal you back," Armaan reassured me.

"Oh…Okay, whenever she wants to is fine. What do I need to do for Charlie?"

"Nothing, it's all set, the funeral is on Tuesday and we will all stand beside you to keep you safe. Also, I have heard from the Tribal Council. We have a meeting tonight at 11 pm at the border. Armaan you will need to attend since it's your mate being threatened, in fact Shilpa should be there too since Black's now after Shilpa and he's murdered her father."

"Oh, no way! That's not happening!" seethed Armaan.

"Armaan, calm down and listen to reason, first…I don't feel comfortable leaving her here with just Padma for protection, also the Council will want to hear her side of the story and lastly, Yuvi may show if she's there."

"Fine…but she doesn't leave my side!"

"Agreed Armaan, now…why don't you take Shilpa upstairs until it's time go."

When we reached our room Armaan started pacing the room and pinching the bridge of nose, clearly he was frustrated. I did the only thing I could to calm him down, to stop his pacing. I stepped directly into his path and before he had a chance to object, I wrap my arms around his waist. I sucked his bottom lip into my mouth. I got the response I was looking for. Armaan reached for me pulling me tightly into his embrace and requested the removal of my shirt, which I was more then willing to surrender it. As I scooted up the bed, Armaan followed me like a prowling cat. I couldn't help but giggle at this. He stopped his assent once his face is hovering over my breasts. I gasp as he took my left breast into his mouth, gently licking and kissing it while releasing a possessive snarl. He gently suckled it while massage the right one with gently caressing circles. While he was distracted there I seized the opportunity to rub his growing hardness through his pants with the palm of my hand. I couldn't believe I was doing it, but I did it anyways. Secretly, I kept hoping it was okay. And since he didn't push away my hand or react horribly, I guessed it was okay. He mumbled my name over and over again like he was praying. I can't believe I could do this to his body. Oh…the feeling of him through his pants made me want more, but when I slipped my fingers under his waistband he froze and grabbed my hand, stopping my movements. He adjusted his position so I had no access to his lower body. After sighing I give in to his morals and didn't push it, instead I opted to take a nap in his arms instead.

Armaan woke me with plenty of time to be ready for our meeting with the tribe. The family was all in the living room waiting for us. Once Vicky had it all planned out, we left for the Border. The treaty was only explained to me over my dinner, so I still didn't have time to analyze it properly. Armaan had explained that we would be running there. Yeah, me running through the forest at night. Right, who was he kidding? But the plan was for them to run and I got a piggy back ride Yay! God could Armaan run fast, watching the forest fly by in a blur was nothing, I would have ever considered I would be doing. Yet, I was. It took only a few moments to reach our destination, but as walked out of the tree line, I found myself suddenly afraid as my eyes took in the sight before them. The Tribal Council consisted of three elders and five wolves that were the size of horses for Christ sakes; it's no wonder why Armaan wanted me to stay home. Shashank stood in the middle with Armaan to his right and of me tucked in to his side and slightly back, to his left was Vicky and Keerti. Atul and Rose were a few paces directly behind Shashank. He was a very good diplomat as he got to the business at hand.

"Greetings and Thank you for meeting with us."

"Evening, I'm Billy black, this is Harry Clearwater and Sam Uley and in the pack you have Jared, Paul, Quil, Embry and Seth. I don't want to be rude but, we have been busy lately and we really need to be getting back quickly."

"Well…yes, we do understand, My name is Shashank Malik and this is my family Vicky, Keerti, Atul, Rose, Armaan and Shilpa," Pointing us out as he went along.

"What's Shilpa doing here with your family?" Billy grumbled.

"She is Armaan's bonded mate." Shashank's words caused Armaan to pull me in closer.

"Well, I think this clears a few questions to Yuvis's behavior," replied Harry.

"How so?" inquired Vicky.

"Because Yuvi is in love with Shilpa," You could hear Billy's voice crack. The protective growl Armaan released had me pulling myself more into his embrace to ensure he knew I was his.

"But he hasn't imprinted, so he has no claim to her," snapped Armaan.

"Armaan…I'm yours and I'm not going anywhere," I spoke as I looked over to council.

"Sorry but Armaan and Shilpa share a special bonded connection even stronger then imprinting one that neither can break, its call La Tua Cantante or simply put Shilpa is Armaan Singer, every thing about her ensnares him and the same is for her. Neither can survive without the other. Other pairs have tried to and failed miserably. Vampires mate for life and in their situation the mates are even more protective then with normally bonded pairs. So now, how can we help Yuvi see this?"

"I don't know. Even I can see the difference just looking at them, but I don't know if we can get him to see it. The Council and the pack have been trying to track him on the Rez, but he keeps slipping in and out before we can catch him," answered Billy sadly.

"Shilpa…we're all very sorry about Charlie and of course, for Yuvis attack on you. He's very unstable right now and we are doing all we can to find him," You could tell Harry already missed his friend.

"Thank you," I chocked out trying not to cry again.

"So…the question remains, how can we get Yuvi to stop? We can't have him killing more innocent people, because eventually, he will come after Shilpa and most likely cause a war. We would really rather avoid that," Shashank spoke honestly.

"Agreed…we don't want a war either. And even though Charlie's death was an accident we would like to prevent further accidents, but the problem remains, we still have no way of capturing him."

"Is this something we can do together? Will you work with us?" Shashank asked.

"This is something we will have to discuss and notify you of our decision. We'll contact Shilpa at Charlie's," answered Billy.

"Shilpa is no longer staying at Charlie's. Renee's already approved her move to our home. We would prefer you go through us for any further communications." Vicky demand lightly.

"Very well, give us 24 hours and we'll contact you with our decision," said Sam.

"All the arrangements for Charlie's funeral are set you are all invited attend," offered Shashank.

"Thank you," Was said by the whole group.

And with that Armaan lightly lifted me to his back and we were off and running. For this ride I found myself snuggling my face into his neck, placing small kisses up and down it. I could hear his excited snarls running together almost like a cats purr. I liked it a lot! And from the giggles coming from his family they could hear Armaan's enjoyment too. Armaan didn't stop running until we hit the third floor and the door to our room. In a move to fast for me to see, Armaan had me turned from his back to his chest and firmly in his embrace. I resumed my kissing only to add my tongue to the mix lightly licking from his shoulder to his ear, the taste of his cold, hard, pale skin was beyond compare. If he were food I'd eat myself to death happily.

Armaan continued our trip to our bed, crawling in with me still attached to his chest. This time, we were both tugging to remove each others shirts desperate in our attempts to get closer. I couldn't suppress my own growls as I was pulling his shirt off, he of course, had it easier, simply tearing my shirt in two to remove it. This time he guided my hand to the outside of his jeans showing me what he wanted, he was so hard. This had me extremely pleased; I decided to do the same and guided his hand to my center over my jeans.

The pleasure that I was feeling had me breathless. I felt like I had an open flame in my core that I wanted Armaan to put out desperately. The more this hand and fingers moved in small circles over my center the more my hips followed. Armaan couldn't remain still either, the more my hips moved the more he ground his hardness into my hand. Until there was no way we could stop. All I could do was pant his name as he groaned mine and then I couldn't stop my screams as each wave of my orgasm took me one after another. Armaan had reached his peak at the same time visually shuddering with each of his last few trusts before he arched his back, throwing back his head and released a feral growl, as he was overcome by his own orgasm. After a moment of panting he rested his forehead against mine and breathed

"I love you, Shilpa"

"I love you too, Armaan"

God the way he held me that night made me finally feel like I was truly home and no one will ever take that away from me now. I would die to protect what is mine, Armaan and all the Malik's were definitely mine. As I drifted off to sleep I couldn't help but notice our connection was shifting again deepening even more.

"Okay, quiet down you pack of mutts, let's get this meeting over first what's the news on Yuvi? Any sightings?"

"No," Everyone answered together.

"Well, what about the offer from the Malik's? Can we trust the bloodsuckers?"

"I find myself believing them; I think they really are protecting Shilpa. And you can just see that love connection thing rolling off Shilpa and her mate Armaan," Seth softly spoke.

"Yeah, it's worst then Sam and Emily" Everyone chuckled at Embry's remark.

"Okay, okay, let's have a show of hands who thinks we should accept the Malik's offer?" Sam was taking over the meeting.

"Okay, so it's six for and two against, and the Council ratio of two out of the three is up held. So, I guess we're doing it but as the Alpha, I say we put some rules in place before hand."

"Okay…Sam and Seth, you're our contact with the Malik's the rest will run patrols and the council will have a list of rules or guides lines by 10 am for you to bring to the Malik's."

"One suggestion, the Council should have an answer about Shilpa, she's going to want to be one of them someday or if she's hurt by Jake it maybe the only way to save her," I know my friend would want us to protect her and make her happy in life.

Chapter 6

I reached out, searching for him but only found emptiness. Why was the bed empty? Where was Armaan? Did he leave me? Was he coming back? Why wasn't he here? The panic started to engulf me, followed quickly by the pain that meant one thing, Armaan wasn't here. I scrambled trying to get out of the bed but found myself jumping backwards when I heard a male's voice in the room.

"Sshhh Shilpa, your safe, no one will hurt you." whispered Vicky.

"W-w-where's Armaan?" I cried out.

"It was his turn to hunt, trust me he fought it, but the family insisted. He needs to be ready for tomorrow."

"But…he's coming back, right?"

"Of course Shilpa, he didn't go far. He would never leave you again, you know that right?"

"I'm just so afraid he'll TRY to leave me again. What if he really wants to leave me but can't?"

"Shilpa ,you know I can read both your emotions, so…let clear this up for you. I have felt everything Armaan has felt for over fifty years and I can tell he has never felt like this before he's full of hope, love, devotion, adoration, desire and most recently lust. All these feelings are new to him but he's not running from them, he's embracing them. The love he feels for you, from this connection is honestly, the strongest thing I have encountered. The feelings are genuine and they are only getting stronger, not fading or fleeting one bit."

"Are they the same as mine?"

"Yes, they are mirrored images of each other; he loves you as much as you love him. The only difference in your feelings for each other, is that Armaan is more protective of you and you are more afraid of losing him. I would guess that's part of the connection."

"Excuse me please; I need a moment to be…you know, human." God, do I need to go.

"Do you need me to help you up?"

"NO! Don't touch me!" please, please, please.

"Could everyone please come to Armaan and Shilpa's room, we need to talk?"

"What's going on Vicky?" Why are we having a family meeting in our room in the middle of the night?

"We'll talk about it when you get back, okay?" Do I really have a choice here?

"Okay."

When I got back in the room you can imagine it was a little crowded, all we were missing was Armaan and Padma.

"Okay Vicky, what's going on in here?" snickered Atul.

"Well, that's a good question and the only way is to show you," WHY? Is he reaching out to touch me? He can't touch me. I belong to him.

No, no, no, "NO! DON'T TOUCH ME!" I screaming from the top of my lungs.

"Sshhh Shilpa, its only Vicky, he wont hurt you," whispered Keerti as her moved closer to me.

Suddenly Armaan was at my side, after he must have come in the glass doors to our room, he grab me and held me while I tried to shake off the fear I always felt when my male tried to touch me.

"SOMEONE, please tell why she screamed and is terrified," Armaan demanded.

"I think Shilpa's been hiding another part of the connection," What does Vicky mean?

"I take that back because I can feel she's confused now, I don't think she realizes its part of the connection yet. You see the moment any male other then Armaan becomes to close to her, she gets an instinctive fear of them touching her. It's very strong almost overpowering, maybe she can explain it better. Shilpa, can you please tell us?" asked Vicky.

"All I can tell you is that the moment any guy comes within three feet of me my mind starts screaming to run and not let him touch me. It's just there, I don't even think about it. If a man shifts his body closer to me even slightly and Armaans not holding me, my body will shift away automatically."

"Shilpa, why didn't you tell us this before? Inquired Shashank.

"I didn't know it was important," Armaan clenched his eyes shut at my words.

"Shilpa, everything is important when it's part of the connection," replied Shashank.

"So…how do we handle tomorrow? People are going to want to touch her, right?" asked Atul.

"Okay, its simple Armaan, keep your hands around her whenever a man is in the same room."

"Keerti, I think we should test that Atul try to shake Shilpa's hand," suggested Shashank.

"Shilpa - what's going on in the pretty little head of yours?" cooed Armaan.

"It's okay, a little uncomfortable but deal able," In his arms everything was bearable.

And just like that they were gone, leaving us quietly together.

"I'm sorry I wasn't here. I was hoping to be back before you woke up. Shilpa, why didn't you at least tell me what was going on, I would have never left you with Vicky had I known."

"I guess…I just thought, I was being silly."

"Shilpa, this isn't something silly, and since we're coming clean about everything, I have to tell you about the call from Sebastian."

I remained quiet while he explained everything about my cycle, our connection, and what could possibly happen. Even when he was done I couldn't wrap my mind around it all, there was so much he was trying to protect me and us from. Not to mention the embarrassing fact that his entire family was waiting for my 'cycle' to make is appearance like a FED EX package. It was bad enough they could hear every pant and groan coming from our room, But now, they're also counting down the days to the loss of our virginity. Can you die from embarrassment? If so I must be on my death bed.

"Please Shilpa; please tell me you can forgive me. Can you forgive me?"

"No Armaan…I can not forgive you. Not until you stop treating this connection of our's like it's a curse or the plague. Why can't you just be happy we found each other? Did it ever dawn on you that nature thought we needed a push in the right direction? Or that destiny felt we needed each other, or maybe God just wants us to happy!" Why is he just staring at me!

"Don't just stare at me! Fight for me! Fight for us! You know what this connection is really about; it's about making sure we get it right, so that we don't screw it up!" Way to go Shilpa yell at him then fall apart, Tears will fix everything.

"I don't know how to give in! It goes against everything I've done in my existence! I just keep waiting for you to run away - screaming! I'm scared that if one more thing happens you're going to leave me! I can't and won't live without you!" he yelled.

"Then stop fighting this and just be with me!"

You know how they say the best part of fighting with the one you love is making up well boy are they right, because the kiss we shared was so passionate and arousing it was beyond belief. It broke my heart when it ended.

"Shilpa, I promise no more resisting but I will not be a savage and tear your virginity away from you, so after the funeral we will go somewhere and make it special for both of us."

"That I can live with," I giggled as my stomach growled.

"Now, its time to feed the human." His voice sounded so light and happier then before.

For the first time since before the assault his eyes were actually dancing as he led me down the stairs. It just made my heart leap for joy.

As I watched my Sapna eat her breakfast, I reflected back upon our first fight as a couple,

I had to be honest with myself I had no problem embracing Shilpa and the feelings but I was trying to fight the connection for control, I was fighting to do it my way. Shilpa finally forced me see what I was doing and she was right. Like the day I ran, in my own way, I was still trying to run to protect her. Sebastian had warned me and he was right. From now on the running would be to the future with Shilpa. I have officially given in the connection, there would be no more resisting. I was brought out of my thoughts when I heard the thoughts of two wolves were approaching the house. I leaped over the counter and grabbed Shilpa, putting her protectively behind me and released a warning snarl. The rest of the family encircled us in there own protective crouches. When they were finally close enough to catch their scent, I relaxed only slightly.

"It's Sam and Seth; they have a message from the tribe."

We decided to meet them in the yard, for all our comforts. They came in human form which in itself spoke volumes, that they were willing to come here at all for that matter.

I kept Shilpa at my side just behind my family, just in case. Its was Sam who spoke first this time.

"Hello Malik family," I hope they know where friendly thought Sam.

"Welcome," replied Shashank.

"We are here to deliver the tribe and pack's decision, before we can agree there has to be a few finer points that need to be discussed:

1- We want Yuvi alive to stand tribal trial.

2- We maintain the borderline; you can only cross if escorted by a pack member.

3- We'll coordinate our searches.

4- We search in pairs one vamp and one wolf.

I will be handling all future contact between us. Can you agree to these terms?"

"Yes," everyone answered in harmony. Good maybe this can really work.

"Okay, then one or two more things, first would you like a wolf to come here and help you guard Shilpa?" I'll have to get volunteers if they say yes.

"No, I don't think that's necessary yet, but if that changes we will most certainly let you know," okay, no problem.

"And the Council has decided to allow an amendment to the treaty for Shilpa's transformation. She can only be transformed at her request, it must be made directly to the Council and the pack, or in a life and death situation but it still has to be her wish to do so." I know I was grinning like an idiot but I didn't care. I couldn't be happier. This was the last hurtle for me and Shilpa," this ones for you Charlie.

"Thank you Sam."

"Your welcome Shilpa, Charlie was a great man and we know he would want you to be happy and much as I would like to deny it, I can't. I can see you two are bonded and this shows me that even bloodsuckers can love and he definitely loves you."

"Yeah, he really does," God, when she smiles like that at me, its enough restart my dead heart.

"Our entire family thanks you," Shashank spoke for us all.

"So, how soon do we begin?" Vicky was eager to start planning.

"Let's pull up some grass and get it rolling."

And with that invite Vicky, Atul, Seth and Sam sat in the front yard for the next two hours. I listened in on there thoughts but never moved from Shilpa's side. I spent my time holding her, as she cried over Charlie, I reassured her when she doubted, and just loved her with no resistance. While Shilpa was eating her lunch I did step out to say my goodbyes to Sam.

"Sam, I just wanted to inform you of a little glitch in the connection between me and Shilpa. The connection won't allow her to be touched by any males excluding myself of course, we can't explain it yet, but since the pack is going to be around please let them know that."

"So, what are you going to do tomorrow whenever someone wants to touch her?"

"She seems to only tolerate any male contact when Armaans physically holding her, so we're going to have to make sure she's stay with him at all times and keep the contact to a minimum, if the pack can run interference it would be very helpful," answered Vicky.

"So…that's why she freaked when Jake went after her," chirped Seth.

"That seems to be the case, Armaan you better get back, she's uncomfortable," That was all Vicky had to say.

"Yes, see you guys tomorrow."

And so she was, I found her as she approached the door. I carried her back to our room for a much needed nap. But, she had other ideas I could tell when she started biting on my earlobe. I was instantly excited, causing my jean to become too tight and I felt that all too familiar burn in my stomach. Only she could do this to me! I didn't fight any more I laid in bed with her allowing her lick, bite and kiss my entire upper body, I was growling from the pleasure when I flipped her over so I has hovering over her. Now, it was my turn to do the same and I couldn't get enough I wanted more. Shilpa's reaction didn't surprise me this time I could feel the heat of her core seeping out through her jeans. I couldn't help myself when I started rubbing my fully dressed length against her core and she didn't fight it either, instead she spread her legs to allow me to have greater access. I snarled continuously while Shilpa serenaded me with her moans and pants.

"Oh god Shilpa, I cant...stop!"

"Please, don't."

My rubbing turn into grinding when Shilpa's hip started bucking against me. When she started pushing her hands against the small of my back, making it clear she was ready, and so was I. When she screamed my name, I knew it was time to follow her over that heavenly cliff in orgasmic explosions leaving us panting but pleased. We indeed were taking baby steps toward the main event.

"Shilpa it's time to get up." Rise and shine gorgeous!

"What time is it?"

"It's 7 am," I purred in her ear.

"They don't arrive until 9 am." Oowww, somebody doesn't want to get out of bed.

"Yes, but you need to shower and dress since, we'll be going directly to funeral."

"Okay, but I should go by the house and get my clothes," Nope, not today!

"Keerti laid out all our clothes, so let's get a move on lazy bones." The bathroom was always one place I didn't follow Shilpa, it was her private place.

She was ready in no time and Shilpa, Keerti and I were ready and out the door in plenty of time to reach the airport. We found the terminal easily. Shilpa nearly tackled Renee into a bear hug, it was great to see. I drove while the ladies chatted away. Unfortunately, Phil couldn't make it, his baseball team was traveling.

Shilpa refused to fall apart until we approached the casket before she collapsed into my arms. Seeing Charlie's picture next to his casket was the last drop of water that broke her levees. We did explain to Renee about the touching issue which she, of course, decided it was because of the assault. She said it was normal for rape victims to go through that and even though Shilpa wasn't raped, she was probably traumatized. So - we let her believe that, even though we knew the truth. Our family had arrived early to ensure Vicky's seating plan was ready. Vicky and Shashank wanted a moment to speak with me and Shilpa before anyone else arrived.

"Armaan, Vicky and I have been thinking about the possessive side of the connection. Have you seen any difference when a female tries to touch you?"

"Come to think of it, no why?"

"Has any female outside the family tried to touch you yet?"

"No, just Renee but why would I want anyone else to touch me?"

"Well were thinking that since everything else about the connection is mirrored, you may have the same touching problem without know it yet."

"I see." I said as I started to mull over this new possible quirk.

"Shilpa, how do you feel when his sisters touch him."

"I know they're family but I do feel a little uneasy, but Charlie could touch me and I was okay with it."

"Okay, let's go with what we know, first you two don't leave each others sides. Keerti will flank Shilpa's side and Atul will flank Armaan's. Vicky is going to be in the middle back, he'll be ready to push whatever emotion might be needed at the time. So, let's take our seats since people will be arriving soon." Shashank would always protect us, that was a fact.

And so it began, turns out Shashank was right the first women who tried to touch me had me reeling, my brain was screaming 'Don't touch me! Shilpa only!' now I understood why she couldn't explain it. The next problem, I found myself wanting to beat off anyone who wanted to touch Shilpa. She told me she was fighting the same urges. We had all ready decided that when one of us was losing the battle, we would just turn into each other and act like we were crying. It worked the few times we need it to. The day dragged on with well wishers and prayers. The first sign of trouble came when Renee demanded that Shilpa go to the ladies room with her. That meant no me and no guardians.

I couldn't shake the feeling that it was not going to be good, and it wasn't. Apparently no one saw Yuvi slip in the backdoor but the moment we all caught his scent, we converged on the restroom. Only to find Yuvi had Shilpa cornered and Renee was slapping Yuvi trying to beat him off. That's not a very good thing to do to a werewolf even in human form. The pack moved in first trying to get him to stand down but it wasn't working. So they slipped in and put themselves between Yuvi and Renee.

He really didn't like that. Carefully Renee was removed from the room by Keerti and Rose by now Vicky and I had managed to sneak in and cover Shilpa from his view.

"You're the bloodsucker who stole my girl, it was your scent all over her!" growled Jake at me.

"She's not yours Jake, they're and bonded pair like imprinting," Sam spoke trying to get through to him but from his vile thoughts it wasn't working.

"Your lying he just wants to drain her!" He really was convinced of this.

"No Jake, he doesn't, he loves her dude," Seth said trying to reach him.

"You're taking the leech's side?" He was calling them all traitors in his head.

"Look Dog, you need to leave with the pack. NOW! Before I kill you!" I seethed.

I could hear him calculating how many of us he could get through to reach My Shilpa.

"That's not going to happen Mutt, you're not touching her," He really didn't want to push this; I was already at my edge of reasoning. The connection had me ready to rip his throat out.

He decided not to fight today and planned to come back later, but before anyone could grab him he sprang out the glass window, phasing in the process and sprinted into the woods. There were too many witnesses for us to follow but Atul and Embry who weren't in the room started tracking him as soon as they could humanly slip away. Thankfully, no one noticed the incident and Charlie's funeral ended shortly after. After dropping Renee off at her hotel I took Shilpa straight to bed. We just held each other all night finding comfort there.

That lying bloodsucker took my girl and turned my pack against me! He's going down like Charlie. I'll teach him not to get in my way, I'll rip him limb from limb, then I'll take Shilpa right in front of him while he dies. And even if he doesn't die, he won't want her back when I'm done with her. I'll show her what a live man can do. They will pay!

Chapter 7

Yesterday was Charlie's funeral it was a very hard day for all of us. And with Yuvis attempt on my life again, the pack has again asked the Malik's permission to cover the house in their patrol. This time the Malik's did agree to the extra protection for me. Shortly after breakfast Charlie's lawyer came calling at the house, he wanted to go over the terms of Charlie's will. He basically informed us that I got everything Charlie owned. The house, the life insurance, his savings, his retirement fund and any money left in his regular bank accounts. He did want to know about the house, if either I wanted to keep or sell, it originally I was going to say sell it. But Armaan opinion was I should hold on to it and if I wanted to sell it later I could. And since Armaan runs the finances for the family I took his advice. I wouldn't have to see the lawyer again, since he was going to be sending the check to me on my birthday. So now all I have to do is turn eighteen to get my life straight. That's fun, money I can't spend, can't marry Armaan till then, not that he's ask. What's a few more months right? Renee's flight was leaving in few hours so she asked for a private meeting with me and I knew where it was headed but she insisted.

"Shilpa why don't you come home with me to Jacksonville?" I knew this was coming.

"No mom my life is here." I wanted to add with Armaan.

"Is it because of Armaan cuz baby we got guys in Jacksonville too you know." Oh she did not just says that.

"Mom how can you say that. I love him and I'm not going anywhere especially looking for another guy, I have the only guy I've ever wanted and you can't change that" So don't even try it.

"But Shilpa you'll have me and Phil" Yeah and no Armaan and no Malik's.

"Mom I'm staying, please don't push this" You can't win this fight. So give it up.

"Fine, but if you change your mind we'll be waiting for you" Lets end this fast.

"Did you sign the forms from Shashank yet?" Please be done with it.

"Yeah here you go, Shilpa can I ask you, are you having s** with Armaan?" oh god

"Mom! No please I'm not discussing this with you" It was bad enough every Malik family member knew every move we made in that department.

"Okay I'm sorry, come on its time to leave if were going to Charlie's before the airport."

Charlie's was as bad as I feared. I didn't even make it through the front door before the tears started flowing. Clutching on to Armaan I went from room to room. Vicky took everything that was broken to the trash and Keerti put everything I would be taking with me in a box. Renee took the few mementoes she wanted. Padma I found to be distracted she walked around from room to room and it almost looked like has memorizing every wall, crack, window and door. I guess it's the architect and designer in her. Aahana spent the entire time on the phone, so I really didn't know why she even came. I suppose she didn't want to be bored at home. Armaan and I did take a small break in the backyard, I had wanted to talk to him without my mom around.

"Armaan what happens now" I asked as I pointing towards the house.

"What do you mean its kind of a vague question because if you referring to us, I though we already knew what was going to happen."

"No not that, I mean what happens when a new member joins the family? I want to do it right, since you think we should keep the house should I sign it over to the family? What did everyone else do? I want to contribute like everyone else?"

"Shilpa I wont tell you what to do, but I will explain what everyone else did. We have one main account that pays for everything right down to Keerti's shopping. We have several larger accounts that we use to store our main money in and move the money around when we need it. Shashank and Padma both receive salary checks, so they give them to me to be added to our home account, all the money me and Keerti make through different source's goes in there too. We all have a credit cards that we use for what ever we want. There's always plenty of cash on hand, which everyone just takes what they need. Aahana had the most assets when she joined the family, so she just added it to our regular accounts, Atul, Keerti and Vicky didn't have anything when they came but it didn't matter."

"And why do you think we should hold on to the house?"

"Shilpa the family owns a lot of properties but I had a talk with Padma and she's going to remodel it. So when your eighteen we can decide to sell it, hold on to it or live in it. I know you can see the s** life for a vampire is a little different from a human. Rose and Atul literally smashed down five houses in their first ten years together. She thought that after your transformation and newborn stage, we might want some privacy for a few years."

"Oh… that's what she's doing. Okay it's fine with me what ever makes her happy, she has free reign. But we should board up the broken door and windows."

"Aahana has been on the phone taking care of all that." So that's what she's been doing. My bad!

"Armaan… I'll be with you in the family… forever right?"

"Yes, Shilpa your not going anywhere, at least not without me."

"Okay, then when I get the check I want to add it the family. I know it's not much but I do want to contribute everything I do have, as little as it maybe."

I was glad and sad to leave. Glad for what memories I did have here with Charlie and sad because I didn't know if we would be making any new ones there. Well with my mom safely on a plane back to Phil it's time to get on with my new life, and we do have school tomorrow. I was never so happy to crawl into Armaan arms as I was tonight.

As we laid there all you could hear was every couple in the house having s**. So I guess it's wasn't a shocker I found my hands on Armaans chest reaching out to him. He pulled me into the security of his embrace, but I didn't want to snuggle to night. I wanted more so I crushed my lips to his quickly sucking in his lip and licking it. His moan said it all. He wanted more like me. I couldn't stop my hands as the caressed his chest, his back and finally his hips. I slowly slipped in finger into the waist band of his sweatpants waiting for him to stop me but he didn't. So I slipped in another, still no stopping me. I decided to go for and slip my entire hand in. I was just about to move it lower when he growled very lightly, enough to tell me he wanted me to continue, so I did. Slowly I moved lower till I found what I was looking for. Oh my god he felt so good . he was so hard, smooth and needy. When I wrapped my hand around him, he moaned and started making tiny thrusts in to my hand. I found myself hoping these were instructions. So I followed the thrusts, starting off small and graduating to long and firm squeezes. I guess he wanted more too, because he found the waistband to my boy shorts. And did the same a finger first, then his whole hand slide beneath them, by the time his hand reached my core, not only was it on fire but it was wet. He was now in uncharted territory. No one has ever touched me there before. The way he moved his fingers around slipping them in and around in small circles, everywhere but inside me. He had me begging him for more. The more strokes I made moving up in strength and speed, had him mumbling and pleading for release. I nuzzled into his neck and started biting, sucking and licking and within minutes he was thrusting wildly. The closer he got, the closer I got, my hip were rocking uncontrollably begging for him to enter, but he wouldn't. He just kept rubbing my lips till I exploded under his touch and it must of affected him too because the next thing I knew he burst, he was unable to hold it in any longer. It took a few moments before we were capable of speech. But when we could he spoke first.

"Shilpa that was truly wonderful." The smile on his face said it all.

"WOW!" I giggled

"Yeah, wow works for me too."

"Shilpa, I'd like to take you away this weekend if that's ok. You know for some private time."

"Okay where to?"

"Well that my Dear is a surprise also with the whole Yuvi thing I don't want to have anything over heard." Right makes sense.

After that I just drifted off in my own blissful bubble. The next morning when I got Armaan already had my breakfast on a tray waiting for me. The whole family was ready and at school early, everything slid back into its usual routine. With a few added precautions since Yuvi was still on the run. And so the rest of our week continued in pretty much the same manor. Friday finally arrived and I was looking forward to our private weekend. So I was really surprised that when we got home from school, and the whole family was packed and ready to go. Okay so much for private, I must have a different idea of what privacy is. I had just enough time to swallow a pop tart before I was swept out the door and we were driving in a convoy.

"Armaan… I thought we were going to be alone?"

"We will be, I promise to explain everything later, okay?"

"Okay, but I'm going to hold you to that!"

I spent the rest of the ride just relaxing and holding on to his hand. The ride took four hours so I was stiff when we arrived at a small log cabin deep in the woods of Canada.

The inside was rustic yet beautifully designed definitely done by Padma. I turned expecting to see the whole family behind me but all I found was Armaan holding a large suit case, no doubt packed by Keerti. When I raised one eye brow questionly Armaan just shrugged.

He put the bag to the side for now and led me the bed to sit before he started to explain.

"Shilpa this is where all of my family had their first intimate encounter as a bonded couple. I just wanted us to be the same." His voice was so unsteady.

"Oh, OH okay I see. And the alone part?"

"Some of the pack came here yesterday and started sweeping the area making sure no one was around, and now the family is going off to join them to ensure Yuvi doesn't show up. They're going to stay just out of hearing range allowing us as much privacy as we can but still keep you safe. Are you okay with this?" please tell me I didn't screw this up!

"Armaan, Thank you it's perfect, it really is" Thank god.

"Shilpa why don't you sit over here while I get you something to eat" the bear skin rug should be comfortable enough.

I had brought a basket of her portable favorites. So I placed in on the rug for her to choose from. While I got everything ready. I lit a fire and some candles, dimmed the lights, turned on the CD player I brought, started a tub complete with strawberry scented bubble bath and left towels out before returning to her side. I was just in time to start hand feeding her, her fruit. This act alone had me losing my mind. My god did she know what she did to me? Watching her lick her lips after each bite just made want to crush my mouth to hers. But I was behaved, I was going to do this right and not rush it. When she was finally sated I took her by the hand and lead her to the tub which was now filled. Looking in to her eye's I could get lost in there forever, but I was on a mission so I brushed my fingers across her face, down her neck, across her chest till they reached her blouse.

I slowly started unbuttoning her white silk blouse as she looked down, arms hung by her side barely breathing with very rosy cheeks. God she looked like an Sapna from heaven, she took my breathe way. Once the blouse was tossed to floor, it was followed by her pink laced bra. She slightly shuddered when I unbuttoned her jeans and lowered her zipper. I lowered myself to the floor on my knees before gently slid her jeans and pink panties off adding them to the pile. I allowed myself to take in the view of Shilpa's naked body for the first time and when I did I froze she was absolutely perfect. Her skin was flawless, pale, soft and warm.

"Shilpa, please get it tub, love" please before I lose my mind

"You're not coming in with me?" she looked so sad

"No maybe tomorrow" god I just wanted to tear my clothes off and join her

I picked up the sponge from the side of tub and after lathering it began to gently wash her neck and back, before guiding her to lay back. I couldn't help but stare at the exposed skin above the water it was entrancing. Again I began at her neck washed my way down her shoulders, arms, lingering slightly at her breast for a few moments before continuing on to her flat perfect stomach, I couldn't help but wish I could see her belly fatten from the growth of my child in there. But I always understood vampires couldn't have children because our bodies are frozen in time at the moment we are transformed. But enough thinking about what will never come, and back to my task at hand. I lovingly washed every inch of her body from her hair to her toes. I don't think I have ever enjoyed a bath so much in my long life and I wasn't even in it! I helped Shilpa as she shyly got out of the tub. I couldn't help but giggle, she was still covered in bubbles. She looked so bashful and unsure, I couldn't help myself I just had to kiss her soundly on the mouth. But I had to keep it quick, other wise it would be my undoing. So I occupied myself with towel drying every inch I had just washed. Inhaling deeply I find myself in the mist of her arousal scent, it was absolutely a scent I could roll myself up in like a blanket stay there forever. She didn't have a chance to see how hard she me till I left her next to the suitcase to find something to wear. I quickly dashed to the bathroom to make myself ready for bed. Keerti sent me a pair of black silk sleep pants. I could have been ready and back before she was done but honestly I needed a moment to calm down. My stomach was full of butterflies. God how can one person throw a 104 year old vampire through loops like this? I held my breath and opened the door. I froze again there she stood in front of the fire place with her arms tightly wrapped around her stomach like she was battling with her own butterflies. As desire washed over me all I could do was admire her beauty. She was wearing a sapphire blue silk chemise that hung lightly from spaghetti string straps. Did you notice I said was wearing in less then 3 seconds it was on the floor and our bodies were entwined around each other on the wooden king sized bed. I couldn't keep my hands focused on one spot they wanted to be everywhere. I tried fruitlessly to clam myself but nothing was working and she wasn't helping.

She was licking, sucking and nibbling on my neck again. It felt so good my snarls were all running together make her favorite sound like a wild cat purring. My hand finally found what the were seeking far below her naval. I moved my hand in between her tights and found the source of her heat, her very center was calling me with her scent and her wetness. I had to feel it, touch it and explore it. I knew when I found the right spot, she made sure I knew she was moaning my name, twisting her hips, panting, tugging on my hair with her hands she wanted me to make us one. I shifted my body so my hips were between her thighs, she granted me access easily. I inched my way into her very slowly knowing it was going to hurt. She was so patient she didn't rush me. I stop the moment I reached her resistance and sighed 'I'm sorry' in her ear before make one small sharp trust. I heard her whimper as her membrane gave way and I froze waiting for her pain to subside. When she was ready to resume she slowly started shifting her hip I didn't push I let her lead. Soon we were both moving at an even rhythm but I couldn't hold it. I found myself ready to burst and I had to mix our scents for the first time. Just as I gave way so did Shilpa we rode out waves of pleasure together for the first time and at that moment I couldn't get any closer to heaven.

"Shilpa I love you"

"I love you too Armaan"

I was the happiest vampire in existence at that moment, it was all I could think as she cuddles next to me in her blissful sleep. While she slept each member of my family took turns crossing the boundary of my ability to congratulate me. Embarrassing, yes but a very warm sentiment since they really weren't congratulating me on the lost of our virginity, (except for Atul of course) they were congratulating me claiming my mate for life. So that's okay, there was a lot of pride in me for finding my mate, marking and claiming her. Yes I was definitely proud. Shilpa was officially my temple of worship.

Shortly before sunrise came a sudden surge of thoughts from the entire family and pack. Yuvi's scent was caught in several locations in the perimeter set by the pack. The plan was if he showed I was to take Shilpa with Padma, Rose and Keerti to Denali. They would be ready to reinforce us while the rest of the group searched out Yuvi. So as quickly as I could I woke Shilpa.

"Shilpa get up we got to go." now!

"Go where?" she was still so sleepy

"Yuvi's here, we need to leave!" that woke her up.

"Where are we going? What about the others?"

"Here's you clothes, we're going to The Denali Coven. I told you about them, Padma, Rose and Keerti are a minute away, the rest will follow Yuvi."

"Armaan I'm scared" It broke my heart to see like that.

"I know love and I promise it will be fine." I would make sure of that.

The ladies were already in the car when we came out of the cabin. Rose hit the gas the minute I had Shilpa's seatbelt latched. Keerti was already scanning the future and Padma was on her cell with Tanya from Denali confirming they were ready. Thanks to Aahana's driving we were there in four hours. They were on the porch of their three story log cabin home. They rushed us inside everyone looking over their shoulders for any signs of danger. I could see the concern on Shilpa's face. I didn't like seeing it there.

"Shilpa, I'd like to introduce to Tanya, Irina, Kate, Carmen and Eleazar, Everyone this is My Shilpa" I could tell something was bothering Shilpa but I couldn't put my finger on it.

"Hello Shilpa" Eleazar spoke of he reached for Shilpa's hand causing her to back up fast

Keerti seeing this was going to happen jumped in front of Shilpa and quickly explain that contact with one's singer was not permitted. This Floored him apparently they were not informed of our singer connection. But from his thoughts I could tell he was looking forward to hearing more. The contact part of our connection was suppose to start subsiding or at least staying at this level, but we haven't tested it yet and really I had no inclination to start testing it right now. I could feel Shilpa starting to tremble, this was making me worried.

"Would everyone please not move for a moment?" I asked as Shilpa was spiraling

"Shilpa what's going on in that pretty little head of yours?" this was our code phrase for our connection issues.

"I can't explain it Armaan but one of them wants you!" she was still fighting for control and losing.

"Shilpa look at me, please?

"It does not matter, because I'm yours I'm marked only for you the claim is made"

"But that's it, she doesn't care she still wants you anyways!"

"It will never ever happen, I will never be with anyone else ever. Our connection is unbreakable." I shot a glare at Tanya because I knew it was her she had attempted to seduce me every chance she got but I had always made it clear it would never happen. And now she was blocking her thoughts.

"Armaan I don't want to interrupt but I think for Shilpa's comfort you two should head up to the guess rooms and give her a chance to relax. She shouldn't be any more stressed then needs be."

"Okay mom" I know better then to disagree when my mother used that tone.

I led Shilpa to the room I usually stayed in and laid in bed just holding her till she could relax. I was wrong when I thought Tanya would stop trying once she knew I was mated. I listened in while everyone downstairs went off on Tanya. Padma told them everything we knew up till now about the connection and the strength of the connections. She left nothing out, and made sure they knew all the contact rules and even went into the ratios of male to females that had to be followed. I was grateful that she would lay down the law but then again she's our mom so it shouldn't surprise me that she would fight for us like a bear for her cubs.

Once Shilpa was feeling better she fell apart. She was so embarrassed for her behavior. All I could do was remind her she can't control the protective instinct. It was just part of our connection nothing more nothing less. But it did make me wonder how I was going to react when someone wanted Shilpa. And would I be like Shilpa and know someone wanted her? Even though Tanya promised to stay within the rules and not to think about me, honestly I didn't trust her. So Shilpa would remain with me out of reach, we would not be hanging out in the living room. Our family would have to come to us. We were officially hiding out. The only visitors that would be allowed would have to approved by me.

Shashank did call once that night stating that they were still in pursuit but had not gotten close enough to catch him yet. He was upset about Tanya behavior. Shilpa felt the need to apologize to every visitor we had. She was so afraid everyone would be mad at her. Truth be told they were all impressed that she would even consider taking on a vampire to defend her claim to me. Honestly so was I.

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

I didn't wake Shilpa this morning even though Shashank and Eleazar wanted more information on this new development in the Connection. She needed her rest, she didn't wake up until 10:00 am, which for Shilpa is late. After her human moments were done, her stomach started growling, right! time to feed the human. I watched curiously as she made a puckering face as she looked into the basket.

"Shilpa, what do you want for breakfast?"

"Something with meat in it, I think" She said as she hoped back on my lap.

"I got it Armaan, be right back!" Keerti yelled from the first floor, so Shilpa could hear her.

"Shilpa, Shashank and Eleazar would like to talk. Are you okay with that?"

She didn't answer, she just shrugged. She's probably still embarrassed.

"Shashank, Eleazar would you join us when Keerti comes back please?"

While we waited for Keerti, Shilpa remained on my lap snuggling in my chest and I placed light kisses across her forehead. It was then that I realized I was marking her instinctively with my scent. I didn't notice that I did that before. I wondered if it had to do with the fact, that two men would be shortly joining us in the bedroom. Just then I breathe into her ear 'breakfast time for the human' letting out a chuckle.

"Come in." I called out before they could knock.

"Good morning, I hope you had a goodnight sleep." Stated Shashank.

"Yes, thank you." Whispered Shilpa; she was still a little shy around most men.

"Here Shilpa, eat up while they talk." Chirped Keerti as sat on the bed with us.

"Okay… well I'm sorry to say Yuvi managed to slip away." Again! I wanted to add.

"Do you think someone in the pack is letting him by?" I was curious.

"Too early to tell but its always possible, Shilpa can you tell us what happened yesterday?"

"It's weird… I could feel that one of the sisters wanted him but because the three sisters stood together, I couldn't pinpoint who, I just wanted to attack who ever it was. I knew I'd loose but I didn't care."

"And when did you start feeling like this?"

"Right from the beginning." WHAT? Why didn't she tell me? How can she shrug it off?

"Shilpa, I think you need to tell us every feeling you have encountered, since this began, no more holding back." What was she thinking!

So Shilpa, finally told us every detail of every feeling she has since we met, even what she thought was trivial and it gave us a much better understanding. So to confirm the connections involvement, Tanya and Vicky were asked to join us. We were forced to separate to opposite sides of the room breaking the connection was pain full but in the name of science we endured. My test went first, Keerti held Shilpa while Vicky blocked his mind from me, but I could feel it the moment he fantasized about Shilpa, Well, it's a good thing Shashank was holding me back because I wanted to tear his head off. At the same time he started to approached Shilpa she was freaking out trying to get away from him and I was wrestling to get free screaming in my head 'MINE!'. Everyone stopped at Shashank's demand; it took a few minutes of cuddling before we were ready to proceed again. Okay my tests were done now Shilpa's test began. The moment Tanya start fantasizing about me, Shilpa tried to lunge at her, she was growling and struggling to get free, she was without a doubt, ready to die in her attempt to keep me hers. There was only one other part of the test left, just as Tanya raised her hand to try and touch me, Keerti's face went blank and she called for everyone to stop. I watched the vision with her.

Vision:

We were all in the room like now, Tanya ignored the order to stop and even while I struggled to get away, she kept coming and before anyone realized her plan; she planted a wet kiss on my mouth. This sent Shilpa into a craze and she collapsed to the floor, she was non responsive and shaking in pain. The look on Shilpa's face spoke volumes you could see her brain and body were shut down.

End of vision.

Keerti screamed 'stop her' and before anyone could blink Eleazar was restraining Tanya. You could hear everyone running up the stairs to the room. Keerti explained the entire vision. Everyone except Padma stood there with their mouths open, shocked. Padma the least aggressive person in my family, she had had enough with Tanya pulling her stunts to 'get in my pants' were her thoughts. She quietly walked up to Tanya and smacked her across the face. It rang throughout the room like a cherry boom.

"If you ever try to hurt Armaan and Shilpa again, I will tear you to pieces make no mistake about it, you will die! I do not want you to even speak to him alluringly is the clear!"

While I could hear Padma screaming, all I could do was lock my eyes on Shilpa and beg Shashank to let me go. I need to hold her, seeing that vision had me reeling in pain and angst, I knew Shilpa was too far gone for Keerti to calm her down. But she was trying anyways, even with Vicky sending calming ways, it wasn't helping. The only thing that could break the spell she was under was me. Our Singer Connection was too imbedded, we were the only thing that could fix each other.

"How was I supposed to know it would cause her physical pain?" She knew from Padma.

"You weren't going for physical pain; you wanted to cause mental pain!" What!

"So what's a wrong with little healthy competition? Maybe Armaan would have liked it, maybe he would have wanted me, now that he has had a small taste of how good s** is, she's only human. I could show him how much better it is with a vampire." You Bitch!

"You will stay away from them, Tanya! Get her out of here, please?" Padma seethed.

Tanya was escorted by Rose and Atul out first, and then Shashank sent each person out by their s**, keeping to the ratio needed for us to feel less threatened. Until it was just Shashank holding me and Keerti was holding Shilpa. Then in one swift motion, they released us at the same time. Shilpa ran across the room and threw herself in my arms where I caught her, and I held her sing and cooing in her ear. That is how we would stay just letting the connection heal each other. Without knowing it, we had also tested the connection part about our touching, the pain of being out of Shilpa's touch was barely tolerable compared to excruciating. It was nice to know but I had no intension of being away from her touch.

The families below were all engrossed in conversations. Chosen topic of conversation me and Shilpa's Connection. Everyone adding in their views on what to do to make it easier. They were worried that if too much happened to threaten the Connection we might run. Could the Connection make us leave the family? I cant say for sure but I do know I wasn't willing to take a chance with transforming Shilpa alone, I know I would always want us close to the family, even if we wanted a little privacy, one thing was for sure second to Shilpa, I needed my family in our lives and so did Shilpa. Tanya stormed out after Aahana took it upon herself to tell Tanya she would be watching her and if she made one attempt towards us, she'd help Padma rip her to pieces. Tanya had had enough and stated she was going for a run to clear her head and calm down. We didn't see her again before we left Alaska.

I listen in on an update from the pack, Sam said Yuvi was varying away from us and Forks, this was a good sign maybe he had given up. Since Shilpa was napping, I asked Padma to sit with her so I could go down and join the discussion. I would monitor Shilpa from there. Shashank asked how the separation pain was and I was honest it had only changed minimally but I could function, so we dove into the task of planning on getting us home. I took a moment to talk to the Denali's, apologizing for the inconvenience of us being there and thanked them for being understanding. They were extended family after all. They were all gracious about it and said they would relay it to Tanya. Before I had a chance to say anymore, I saw Vicky face the same time I felt the pain in my chest. It took one second for my to fly up the stairs and through the door of our temporary room to see Shilpa, the look on her face as Padma tried to calm her down was of sheer panic.

I mumbled for Armaan but it wasn't his voice that I heard answer me. That meant one thing he wasn't here. I shot up searching the room to see Padma in the chair in the corner. That's when I noticed the pain it must have been what woke me. I started to freak a little. I had all the usually questions raging through my brain like a train wreck, but before I could even take a second breath, Armaan came through the door and pulled me into his lap and I felt the pain disappear, I didn't even see Padma Leave.

"Armaan, I'm sorry I freaked out." I whispered hoping he would forgive me.

"Don't be sorry, if it were the other way around I would have flipped out too." Really?

"But I feel like…this a huge burden on you and the family" She's still holding back on saying 'our' which means I will have to do something to show her, its our family.

"Shilpa, your no burden, not to our family. This connection is such a rare occurrence that we just need to figure it out and I know for a fact not a single person in our family would want to give you up for anything and that includes Rose." I'm not so sure about Aahana.

"And what about you, do you ever wish we weren't connected?" Please say no!

"No, not even once, even when I ran, I loved the connection we shared and I have no wish for it to go away. I do wish that I didn't run because, I think that's why your afraid. You're waiting for me to run again, but you don't see that I can't and won't run from you again. Shilpa, you are my home so, I will always follow you even in death. I will always be here with you; even you can't make me leave. Do you wish we were not connected?" That's all I wanted to hear.

"No! I never have and never will regret it, not even for a second." Never, never, never!

"Shilpa, everyone is getting ready to go home, so we should too." Home sounds real good!

"Okay, I'll get ready; on the way can we stop for lunch?" What's a human got to do to get some food around here?

"Yes, I suppose it is lunch time for the human." Gosh, I loved the sound of his chuckle.

"Shilpa, I was wondering if you could do me a favor." I would give you anything.

"Anything." Just name it!

"Would you ask me to the 'girl's choice dance' that's next weekend?" I forgot about that.

"I want to but I was afraid I'd just end up embarrassing you." Can you say Klutz from hell!

"Sorry love you could never embarrass me, ever, I'd like to take you." Oh, he sounds sad.

"Armaan, would you please be my date for the dance?" I couldn't deny him anything.

"Yes Shilpa, I'd love to be your date." Now, that's my favorite grin.

I couldn't help myself seeing him grin like the cat that ate the canary, so leaned in and captured his lips in mine. I knew we should be getting ready to leave but honestly I wanted to go back to bed and it wasn't to sleep. It would be a very long ride feeling as frisky as I did right now. Keerti's entrance put those thoughts to a quick halt. I watched her as she went to get our suitcase ready. After handing me my clothes for the day, she was gone again dragging Armaan with her. I couldn't keep in my grunt as he released me, what a stupid, hyper, little pixie. I joined everyone down stairs in time to say goodbye and apologize again. Of course they kept telling me they understood; well, I'm glad they did, because I couldn't even keep up with my ever changing moods.

After hitting the local drive thru for burgers, we began the long ride home. I was starting to worry about Armaan; he kept shifting positions in his seat. Well, even for a vampire Armaan was usually a very still person. After I released his hand and placed my hand on his thigh, I was leaning in to ask him what was going on. I didn't have to ask, I discovered the problem very easily. He was missing me, in a way that couldn't be fixed in a moving vehicle easily. Just as I brushed my hand against his problem his face snapped to catch my eyes in his, I could see how bad it was. His eyes were pitch black, I know those eyes; those are his eye when he's hungry, and no, I don't mean food! I've only seen them a handful of times and it's always when we found ourselves full of unreleased desire. Damn, how can I fix this? It's not like he could pullover for a quiet moment alone. We're in a vampire convoy and they can hear everything. Think Shilpa! Okay I have an idea, but what if he doesn't want me to? I mulled this over while biting my lower lip.

Quickly I took inventory. Okay, there's a towel in the snack basket good, I reached in and grabbed it like I was getting a snack. If I was one for betting I'd say Keerti saw this coming. Okay don't really like this song on the radio, well that stinks because I have to turn it up to cover the sounds that he might make if the plan goes the way I want it to. So I leaned closer to Armaan and slid my hand from his overly tight thigh to the button of his jeans. I kept looking straight, not once looking at his face. Because if I was screwing up,

I didn't want him to see the hurt on face. I could see out of the corner of my eye, he was frozen with his eyes on the road and his hands clinched to the steering wheel. It took a minute but I did manage to get his button undone and his zipper down. He sighed as I released him from his jail of jeans. He adjusted himself granting me easier access. So I hope he wants this because I would be really embarrassed if he yelled at me right now. Slowly I grabbed on to his large and very hard problem, I shifted my eye's to see if he was mad at me. He was still frozen okay, moving on, slowly brought my hand up and down for a few test strokes and stopped. This caused him to snap his face back to me apparently he didn't appreciate me stopping. I began again starting slow and worked my way up in speed and force, until I could see he was throbbing and ready to burst. Using my other hand, I placed the towel across his lap and continued until he just barely trusted in my hand once, he shuddered in my hand letting me know he was relieved. It was hard to believe he could stay so still and quiet, it was amazing to say the least. Yeah, only thing was, now I had a problem, the thong I was wearing was now wet. Oh well at least he was comfortable again.

It didn't take Armaan long to figure out what happened. I could tell by the way he was sniffing the air, damn he knew! So I did the only thing I could do, I stared at hands fidgeting with my fingers. After he refastened his pants, he placed his hand under my chin tilting my face to his and he leaned over and kissed me. Then he moved his firm hand on my thigh and slid his hand under my skirt until he found my wet thong. I looked at him quickly to see his eyes were still black but now, he had this most wonderful grin across his face. In the time it took for me to exShah he was dipping his fingers in my core. God I just wanted to moan his name, I wanted to move my hips, I wanted more. All I could do was open my legs for him and throb around his fingers as he caused my relief. He did one more thing that surprised me; he dipped in one more time before putting his finger to his nose. He closed his eyes and sniffed it like we was smelling wine before he slipped it into his mouth and licked his lips.

"Shilpa, I love you" He spoke softly.

"I love you too Armaan."

The remainder of the ride was uneventful. That's until we reached the garage at the house… He swept me out of the car and upstairs, causing the family to burst out in fits of giggles. He had me in bed in 3 seconds flat. He didn't even undress, the moment my back hit the mattress his mouth was running light kisses up my thigh, it was heavenly. I could see him inhaling deeply as he went. When he reached the top of my thigh he moved to my center. He changed from kissing to licking sending shock waves of pleasure up my spine. Oh My God! I couldn't catch my breath. As waves of pleasure just washed over me repeatedly, but he wasn't done yet. A second later all our clothes, were on the floor in a shredded heap. He slid us up to the top of the bed, kissing me senseless before sliding into me in a slow fluid motion. Forget the moaning I was full out screaming and he didn't disappoint me. He was bucking and trusting until we were both freed of our burdens. We didn't leave our room for the rest of the night. Look at it like shampooing; you know latter, rinse and repeat.

yuvi's pov

I can't believe I had to chase them all the way to Alaska. Did they really think they could hide from me? As I sniffed the air I could smell them all, the bloodsuckers, my old pack and them. Why are they here? Are they moving on? Why is the pack here? Did they seriously think they could catch me? As if, that isn't happening. Since separating from the pack, I could now phase and not be connected to the pack mind. This is a great advantage to take on that bloodsucker who stole my would be girl. Well catch me if you can folks, I've got a job to do and you can't seriously think your going to stop me, as if. Don't they understand the whole Charlie thing was an accident? I mean I didn't mean to kill him. I was just mad and got to close. Sam should understand, the same thing happened to him with Emily, ok so she didn't die but now her face is all messed up. Why can't they just let me finish with the bloodsucker and the whore and then I'd go back. Hey! What's that new smell, humm smells like a bloodsucker only better. Who is that? When I saw that pretty little red headed bloodsucker I was hooked.

"Hey what's a pretty bloodsucker like you doing out here by yourself?"

"Well aren't you just yummy." She purred and that was it.

That was it. Someone flipped my brain like a hamburger. All I could see was this red headed beauty in front of me. It was like starring at the sun with tunnel vision. I felt like a million strings were pulling me towards her and all these strings just wouldn't let go. I need her. I would be anything for her. She is my world!

Damn! I just imprinted on a leech! What the hell!

"What the hell was that?" She snarled playfully.

"You felt that too?" I'll be damned and I'll like it!

"Yeah, now come here and kiss me, before I change my mind mutt." She didn't have to tell me twice.

"Just keep your venom to yourself and I'll give you anything you want babe." I growled playfully.

"I hope you're sturdy because I can really get ramped up." Yeah, my kinda chick!

"Babe I'm gonna rock your world." I said smugly.

"Bring it on lover boy; I'm ready, willing and able." God, she can even purr.

"Your mine!"

"Right back at you baby girl!"