Chapter 282
Davyna's POV
My heart literally exploded with excitement of the fact that I can now stay everyone else, having passed the first week of my intense
training. It's hard to explain, but I understand what Declan meant by the fact that I was out of control. My emotions ruled me, and ultimately ruled my entire beings vampire, wolf, and hybrid sides. I know l'm not done yet, and this next phase is probably going to be the most difficult, but I feel like I have a good foundation at least.
I sigh as I snuggle into Caleb as we sit on the couch together in the residences where we're staying. It was a long week, and not being able to touch, talk or see either of the boys hurt me more than I'd like to admit. So l am taking full advantage of this time. I changed out of my training gear and put on some black sweats and a loose white t-shirt.
"You honestly did amazing out there, baby. Vincent and l are so proud of you." I smile at his compliment. "Thank you. It was hard, but I pushed through."
I feel him run his hand down my free arm and rest on hip. "Couldn't help but notice how much stronger you look too. l approve." He says as he traces circles on my hip, tickling me slightly.
"You noticed that, huh?" I mock and he laughs deeply. "I could give you a run for your money now, wolf boy." He grasps my chin and pulls my face up to look at his, and his blue eyes burn into mine and he smirks at me.
"We will see if that statement is true."
"Challenge accepted." I state and he leans down and kisses me as
Vincent walks in. Caleb and I break away from each other and I catch eyes with Vincent and smile brightly at him. The smile he returns makes me melt. He comes over and holds his hand out to me and I take it, and I gasp as he pulls me up and into him, fast and hard. My heart thunders in my chest as he places his hand at the back of my neck and places his forehead against mine.
"I was smitten with your abilities before, but what you displayed out there was magnificent, Davyna."
"Thank you." l breathe out, distracted by our closeness. I'll never fully get used to how they affect me when we're this close. I let my wolf side emerge, and I inhale his scent and I gasp lightly. Vincent's scent is mouthwatering. It's very earthy and herbal. The best I could describe it would like a mix of clary sage and cedarwood. Now that I can control myself better, I finally can use my other traits and take everything in fully. l inhale again, and I hear Vincent chuckle.
"Sorry, I've just never been able to notice your scent before." He shakes his head as he holds my face in his hands.
"No need to apologize, I'm just amused at you sniffing at me." I chuckle.
"l guess that would look funny." He places a sweet, gentle kiss on my lips and I shudder,
"God I missed you both so much this past week."
"We missed you too, baby" Caleb says from behind me, and l inhale
sharply as I feel him press himself into my back, his clear arousal
prominent. A small groan escapes my lips as Vincent kisses my neck. I feel my need increasing, and it's almost unbearable.
"I need you both. I want you both. Now."
"Happy to oblige." Vincent says as he takes my hand and pulls me into the bedroom, Caleb right on our heels.
l emerge from the bathroom, freshly showered after the rough and wild sex with the boys, and I find them getting dressed.
"You all in here?" I open the bedroom door, walk out and close it behind me to give the boys more time to get ready. I see her and Sage standing near the front door.
"Yeah we're here. Vincent and Caleb are just getting changed"
"l'd like to talk to you if that's okay?" Marcella says and I look at her confused, but I nod.
"You know you can." I reply and Sage clears her throat. "Me too."
Okay. This is odd. They're acting really nervous and weird around me. This isn't normal.
I toss the towel over a nearby chair and put my hair up into a bun, and sit on the couch. "What's up? You guys are freaking me out a little bit."
I hear the bedroom door open and Caleb and Vincent walk out and
Caleb sits on a chair and Vincent leans against the wall I look back to the girls and I feel my pulse quicken in anticipation. What could they possibly want to talk to me about that has them so tightly wound? Are they nervous of my reaction?
"I start." Marcella says and she comes and sits beside me on the couch, taking my hands into hers. I smile at the gesture, and then focus on her as she starts to speak
"You heard of the ritual that Caleb and Vincent have to do once you're done training right"I nod.
"l know of it. but not intricate details. I've been too busy to discuss anything with Declan in full detail"
"Once your training is done, Caleb and I will be injected with you blood by the elders, and some sort of ritual is performed. This ties us into our bonds more, and Declan stated they would be unbreakable. It's a painful process and there is risk, but because we're mated to you we should be fine." Vincent states and I nod.
"Okay, so what does that have to do with you?" I ask Marcella and she breaks eye contact and looks away for a brief moment before returning her gaze to me.
"I want to do the ritual too. I want to become a protector for you."
As soon as the words leave her mouth, my jaw drops open and l inhale shakily.
"What? I don't understand. Why would you want to put yourself
through that She squeezes my hands tightly in hers.
"You are my family now. I want to help you in anyway I can, and I want to do this for you. I want to be able to protect you if the time ever comes. You've taken everything that has happened in stride and you have always treated me respectfully even when you weren't sure of me."
She clears her throat, her voice full of emotion.
"I would be honoured if you would let me be there for you like this"
"You're absolutely sure?" She nods quickly, and blinks back tears.
"There is no doubt in my mind, Davyna. Please let me. I take a minute to think, and honestly I cannot think of any reason why l
wouldn't want Marcella to be a protector. She's already family, and it makes sense. I can't deny her request when she has been a amazing friend to me." She's supported me willingly. I feel tears prick my eyes and I nod.
"Of course you can. If it's what you really want. I'd be honoured to have you by my side." Her eyes widen and she chokes out a sob as she embraces me in a tight hug. I feel tears fall down my own cheeks and I stifle my own sobs.
"Thank you, Davyna. I just feel that my purpose is to help you. Thank you, thank you.!" She squeezes me tight one last time before standing from the couch and heading over to Caleb and Vincent to embrace them as well. I look to Sage and I see her fiddling with her fingers nervously.
"What is up I take a minute to think, and honestly I cannot think of any reason why I wouldn't want Marcella to be a protector. She's already family, and it makes sense. I can't deny her request when she has been a amazing friend to me. She's supported me willingly. I feel tears prick my eyes and I nod.
"Thank you, Davyna. I just feel that my purpose is to help you. Thank you, thank you." She squeezes me tight one last time before standing from the couch and heading over to Caleb and Vincent to embrace them as well.
I look to Sage and I see her fiddling with her fingers nervously.
"What is up with you? You are never like this. I don't have to take you to get checked out do I?" She shakes her head and comes and sits down beside me, not making eye contact with me just yet.
"No. I'm okay, D. I'm just worried that what I have to say might set you off somehow." scoffs
"Sage, you're my best friend. You know that I love you even when I get upset at you." She sniffles and l'm taken aback by her show of emotion. I rarely have ever seen Sage cry, and to see her barely holding it together in front of me at this exact moment starts to make me worry.
"Just tell me, okay? We will work through it no matter what it is." I try to sound reassuring and it seems to work slightly as she shifts her position towards me She looks up at me and inhales and exhales loudly and deeply, her breath shaking.
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