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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.

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Chapter 9

"Shilpa, Shashank would like to talk to us."

"Did he say why?"

"No, sorry he's blocking his thoughts."

I think Shilpa was curious. She walked out of the room tugging lightly on my hand. Shashank was sitting at his desk looking at some notes he had made. His thoughts were still hidden from me, so I would have to wait with Shilpa.

"Hello, how was school today, you two?"

"Good, you know the usual" Shilpa stated for both of us.

"Right, well okay, I wanted to wait until we were home to have this conversation. Eleazar did a reading on Shilpa before we left." stated Shashank

"And what did he say?" Do I really want to know? Just one more reason to scare her off.

"Shilpa is a Shield." Coolly replied Shashank.

"I'm a what?" She screeched loudly.

"A Shield and since I can't read your mind, I'm going with a Mental Shield. Basically you have a 'force field' for lack of better words around your mind protecting it from any outside influences like mine."

"So what do I do about it, I mean can I shut it off?" Would she really want to?

"Well, with time and practice I think you maybe able to or even extend it a bit like bringing someone into your bubble per say." Stated Shashank.

"And how do I practice?" Now she's curious, all I could do was shake my head.

"Well, you're going to spend a little time everyday working on it with Armaan." Private Shilpa time!

"Okay… Armaan can I ask you something?"

"Of course anything?" Anything, except to let you go.

"Are you ok with this?" I couldn't help chuckling; she was always worried about me.

"Yes, and it's nice to know there's hope that one day, I may hear your thoughts and it's also a relief. Now, I won't have to worry about any vampires using their mental abilities

on you." Amen to that!

"Okay, practice it is." God I love when she smiles at me like that.

"But...not right now, you're being paged to go out with the ladies; it would seem you need to go buy a dress for an upcoming event." I raised both my eyebrows and smiled at her.

"What about you?" Here comes the panic. So I shifted my body so she could feel me holding her and letting the Connection reaffirm to her that I wasn't going anywhere without her.

"I will be with the boys at the mall just like you. Getting my tux for the same event."

She just nodded saying: "Bye, Shashank"

We made the ride to mall fun by betting who would get there first. Atul, Vicky and Aahana took the M3 and Keerti, Shilpa and I in the Volvo. Listening to Keerti giggling into back seat made me think we would probably win, and so we did. Our job was simple Keerti had already picked out our tux's, we just had to make sure they fit. Keerti being Keerti had the ladies running from store to store. She would throw clothes, dresses, shoes and even bags at them. She was like the energizer bunny on steroids. She could devour a stores inventory in fifteen minutes flat. When we finally met up with them, she'd send Atul and Vicky to the car with their bags. I got to snuggle with Shilpa.

We raced again on the ride home, Rose won this time. Sam was in the yard when we got there, as he was every night, ready with his update on Yuvi. There was still no sign of him, not since Alaska, so maybe he did move on, one could only hope. We decided that if there was no sign of him by the end of the week, we could cut back on the patrols around the house. That would suit me just fine.

Keerti and Mall were like best friends. This little pixie was relentless she had me and Rose trying on practically every dress there. So you could imagine my relief when she decided on a powder blue full length fitted gown for me, with slits up each leg to my thighs. It really was beautiful it had a scooped back that went to my waist. It was a little s**ier then I would have bought, but there's no fighting her in this, I have learned this from experience. Thankfully it only took four hours to complete the shopping marathon with the tyrant pixie. It was fun watching Armaan and Aahana racing home. I had to fight off fits of laughter, it was too bad she won. After Armaans nightly update from the pack we decided to just turn in early.

The week pasted quickly, the next thing I knew it was Friday. Tonight is the 'Ladies Choice Dance'. This fact made Keerti a very happy, hyper little pixie. As she called it its 'Shilpa Barbie Time' oh yeah! Not really, I've never been one for dress up but if it makes Keerti happy, I will endure it. Of course I did have to deal with pain of being separated from Armaan. She took a whole hour doing my hair, make up and dressing me. We planned to meet down stairs when everyone was ready, but in true Shilpa form I managed to catch my heel on the third step. As I braced for impact, I was amazed as Armaan caught me again. I loved when he caught me, it saved me a lot of pain.

"Shilpa you look absolutely stunning." And klutzy as ever!

"Right back at you Armaan." I giggled out.

We all drove together to the dance in black stretch limo that Armaan had rented. I just shook my head when it pulled up. Leave it to Armaan to pull out all the stops. Armaan took my hand as I stepped out at the dance, being the gentleman that he is. This of course had the students, who hadn't go in yet staring. I could hear Armaan struggling to keep in his growl. I know that feeling it was becoming harder not to beat the pulp out of every girl who looked at Armaan, which of course was half the school. The decorations were beautiful and the music was up beat but we waited for something slower before we danced. We did manage to dance three times. I of course was standing on Armaan feet, and he ended every dance with dip and a kiss. Yay!

As the dance was ending, I made a quick dash to the restroom; I was surprised by Naina and Lauren. That's never a good thing!

"You know Armaan just thinks you're a piece of a**." Spattered Lauren.

"Your wrong, now get out of my way!" God! I could just punch her.

"I think not." Naina bit back.

"Yeah, he's told everyone you suck in bed." Snickered Lauren.

"No he has not!" Not that I knew if I was good or not.

"That's what he told me." Laughed Lauren.

I was furious. I knew I was ready to seriously hurt this girl. I was fighting for control against the Connection and the Connection was winning.

"Look Jess, she's so scared of us she's shacking." You really don't want to go there!

"This is your last chance to get out of my way or I'm going to hurt you!" I growled out.

I could see the fear starting to creep across their faces. I pushed them aside and ran from the bathroom straight out the cafeteria doors and into the parking lot. I couldn't stop the tears that were freely flowing now. I had my face in my hands, sobbing when I felt myself being pulled into tight, cold and loving hug.

"Shilpa, you know they were lying right?"

"Yes." Was all I could sob out.

"Armaan is she okay?"

"Yes, Rose she'll be fine." He said for me.

"Okay, well me and Keerti are going to make sure they know what happens when you go after a Malik." Did she just call me Malik?

The fact that Aahana was going to stand up for me shocked me. When I was finally calm enough, we went back in for one last dance, before calling it an evening. When we got home all I wanted to do was curl up in a ball with Armaan holding me, so that's what we did.

I was ready this time when I woke alone. Yes the pain was there, but the poor man needed to eat. So I made my way to the bathroom for a long quite human moment. As I was filling the tub I got undressed and that's when I saw it. There was no mistaking it a small red spot on my panties. I knew what it meant, so I called out to the family "CODE RED!" everyone in the family knew what this meant. Shashank was in charge sending everyone who was home scrambling. Aahana went to watch for Armaan, who would know instinctively to come running. At least that's what Sebastian said would happen. Keerti went to retrieve a box she had compiled and labeled 'code red'. Padma was hugging my shoulders, she really was a good mom and Shashank was noting the date and time in a ledger, he was going to track the 'code red's' to anticipate upcoming events as he called it. As Keerti emptied the box on the counter, Shashank went into teaching me what was what, and when to use them.

He also talked to me about a little rubber cup that was in the box this was not something I had ever seen before. Its actual use was for pregnancy protection but since Vampires can't have children he purposed a new idea, if it was something Armaan wanted to try. It was basically simple invert the cup so instead of keeping things out it would keep it in for later use. I honestly didn't know how I felt about that. That was definitely something I would have to think over.

Shortly after Sunrise I swept light kisses across her forehead and let her know I'd be back. I was going hunting with the boys. Much to my displeasure I hated the pain involved in leaving Shilpa, even though it was a necessity, I still didn't like it. Vicky and Atul no longer harassed me about wearing a shirt saturated in Shilpa's scent, now it was quite the opposite, they usually checked to see if I had it before left, like one would check for their wallet. This was going to be a quick hunt, a few hours was about all I could stand before Atul would be forced to carry me back.

The pain which was suppose to be better by now according to Sebastian, didn't happened as quickly as it did for them. I thought about this a lot and I think it's different because the Connection seems to give us what we need without us knowing about. So my theory is we're not ready for too much distance between us. This could be because of my one and only attempt to run. Or maybe there is a reason, I still need to be close to her, it's only been a week since we had become intimate, and we've been taking that slow so not to overwhelm Shilpa. Believe me if I had it my way we'd never breathe fresh air again. I could definitely lock us in our room for days. I had just drained my second mountain lion when an over powering urge washed over me. I was growling out for Shilpa, I had just caught a scent that was Shilpa's, yet it had an edge to it. I could feel the Connection demanding I go back to Shilpa! Now! And before I could stop myself, I was running at top speed to get to her. I could hear my brothers giving chase, but I was always the fastest.

I ran straight through the house and found Shilpa in Shashank office surrounded by the women of our family and Shashank. I don't know what came over me, but I didn't want him near her! Even though he was my father the Connection saw him as a threat to what was mine, and she's mine! Why were the keeping her me? I was snarling and crouched, ready to fight to get her. Shashank and my brothers moved quickly to restrain me. I was struggling to get to her. She was crying as she watched on quietly mumbling 'I'm sorry'. What was she sorry for? What was that edge to her scent? Then she slowly inched forward to me. It wasn't until she reached me that I knew what the edge in her scent was and why I couldn't control myself. I dropped to my knees in front of her, I couldn't stop myself from sniffing and nuzzling her lower abdomen. So the cycle of life had begun, her cycle had begun. Shashank released my arms and I wrapped them protectively around her stomach. Everyone left the room once they knew; I didn't want to hurt Shilpa. I wanted to mate with Shilpa. I pulled her down with me and before I knew what I was doing, I was already in her begging to go deeper. I was growling and snarling. I was an animal in heat, but not once did I hurt her. I did pleasure her repeatedly along with myself. We didn't leave Shashank office for hours. As I held her, all could do was say "I'm sorry" over and over. She just held me, rubbing small circles in my back telling me "It's alright" repeatedly. Would she always forgive me?

Shashank approached me while Shilpa was in the bathroom cleaning herself up.

"Armaan, are you alright?"

"Yeah, I'm just feeling a lot embarrassed about my behavior. I was warned what it would be like, but having my animal side take over so completely just felt wrong. I feel like I should have had some kind of control. Even right now I want to do nothing, except to keep mating with her." Repeatedly!

"Don't be embarrassed Armaan. We all knew it was coming. We all have our own animal instincts to battle even Shilpa. Your Connection just makes yours stronger. Can I ask how it happened? How did you know?"

I told him every detail. He was shocked to discover I was a hundred miles away when it hit me. He told me about what happen when Shilpa called the 'code red' and about the rubber cup. That was something I had never thought about but would speak to Shilpa about. When Shilpa came back out of the bathroom, she looked a little frazzled but said nothing. She just took my hand and led the way to our room. She plopped down on the bed and with one sentence I understood.

"I feel like an idiot, I can't make heads or tails of all that stuff in there." Oh, she was embarrassed.

"I thought Shashank explained it all." He said he did.

"Yeah, well being told and doing it are too different things." Ohhh!

"Well I'll be honest I have no idea how to use them, but I'll give it a try with you if you want, of course it will probably involve a little more playtime." Please, please, please

"Okay...but if you laugh at me, I'm throwing you out." I'd like to see her try.

So we went back to the bathroom and I looked everything over. Thank god I went through medical school for Shashank, so he could continue to work. I took each item placed them in her hand, guided by my hand, and showed her how each one was to be used. We saved the cup for last because I had an idea I wanted to try. Once we successfully had the cup in place, I was right it lessened the smell of her blood in the air; I had to take a snack break. After placing Shilpa on the counter, I kissed my way down to the source of my hunger, dropping myself to my knees and grabbing her hips. I took my first lick and found heaven. I have never experience such a profound moment; in my life it tasted truly amazing. The combination of Shilpa's sweet nectar and her blood had me begging for more and she never let me down. I held on tight as she bucked her hips to my eager tongue. Grabbing my hair she tugged and wiggled until she reached her peak and begged me to stop. God, she had me licking my lips.

One problem with the cup in place, I couldn't relieve the pressure now growing in pants. I couldn't suppress my groan as my pants became uncomfortably tight. I tried to move it to a better position by rubbing it with my hand but Shilpa's reaction stopped me in my tracks. "Mine!" She screeched and lunged at me. Happily I caught her as she straddled my hips. I figured if she wanted me as bad as I wanted her, I had better let her have whatever she wanted. After she licked her lips and stared at my problem, I got it. She wanted to try her own snack time. Well, this will be a first for both of us. To make it easier for her I stood up and she stayed on the floor looking eagerly at pants. When she didn't move after a second, I wasn't sure if I was reading her motions right. So I slowly released my problem from my pants to see what she would do. Once she saw it, I watched her eyes light up in anticipation; she took it in her hands and started rubbing it. God, she knows how I like it. Then like trying any new food she leaned in and gave it a small light lick. I think she liked it because she put it in her mouth and started suckling it. Lightly at first then as she grew more confident, so did her mouth movements. My mind was official blown, who knew such a sensation existed. Watching her do this to me, had me in utter awe. Unfortunately I couldn't hold myself together for long. It was over the moment her teeth raked across my problem. Ever hear the expression problem solved!

I pulled her up into my embrace and held her tight. Marking her forehead as always with light kisses. While she was looking down she asked a question that could only have come from her confrontation last night.

"Armaan tell me the truth… Did I do it right?" She asked so shyly.

"Yes, Shilpa you did it perfectly, Shilpa when it comes to loving me you always do it right."

"That's because you make it easy to love you." I loved that she giggled.

"Shilpa, I'd like to take you somewhere special to me, tomorrow if that's okay."

"I want to very much but isn't going to be sunny tomorrow?" Yes, that's the point.

"That's why I want us to go; I want you to see me in sun." Lord don't let her think I'm a monster.

We finally made it back down stairs to make Shilpa dinner and hang out with the rest of the family. We watched Vicky beat Atul at chess three times and Atul beat Vicky twice before Shilpa started to look tired.

"Armaan, its time to get ready for bed." Oohhh, time to try the cup.

I led Shilpa back to the bathroom with her pajamas in hand. I wasn't so sure this would be something we wanted to do, but I respected Shashank's advice. I'll admit I was nervous, Shilpa leaned back against the counter and I slid my hand up her skirt, into her panties and up into her center to remove the cup. I was careful no to spill it. Shilpa waited while I held the cup just looking at. Honestly I don't know if I could do it. I closed my eyes and took a very small sip chanting "its just blood" And it was, it was smooth, warm, and tasted like deliciously Shilpa, like if I took a quick bite in her neck. I kept my eyes closed and swallowed the contents of the cup like a shot glass of whiskey, and instantly I wanted to make love to her. Okay I can do this.

"Wow just wow, that's something I can get use to." One day I would tell her every detail.

"Then consider this my gift to you, my vampire." She said as she stroked my face.