Under The Grave

Bones was seated next to me with his hands clasped around mine. He wasn't happy about this situation but I wasn't backing down. My friend needed help and I was going to give it to him. Bones and I would fight about this later tonight but for now there was bussiness to attend too.

"Well bloody hell mate, why can't you handle this yourself? You are the flashy powerful one." Bones was saying.

"Because I and my people are not enough for such an attack. Besides, you under powered leech, I am not asking for your help. I am asking Cat for her help."

"But you knew I would involve myself if she chose to do this."

"For that, yes, I am guilty."

"Just as you knew bloody well she was not going to say no."

"That I was not so sure of." Vlad pointed his attention to me now. "I was under the impression she had started thinking of you before she took a job."

I looked away from Vlads gaze. Not that he un-nerved me or scared me. I just didn't like being scruntinized. It was true though. I had finally accepted the fact I was not on my own anymore. I had people who would help me if I needed it. People like the man - or dead man rather - sitting across from me. I also had one man who would sacrifice his life and the life of his people to save my ass even if we were not on speaking terms. I squeezed the hand of the man in question and looked at him. His face was set in stern lines but one look at me and his face became resigned. He blew out a puff of air and looked to Vlad.

"She has made her choice. I stand behind her."

"Why thank you Bones." Vlad smiled in my direction and I couldn't help but smiled back. "You as well Cat."

"So this shouldn't be a violent confrontation?" Bones asked.

"Shouldn't. No." Vlad pondered a second. "I am thinking, and don't quote me on this, that if we put on a show enough to prove to them that you back me then it shouldn't come to a fight. But all depends on his defiance."

Vlads problem was that someone from his past is threatening war with him and his line. Seven of his line had turned up dead already. Each delivered back to him with a little message that there would be more. At the moment Vlads people were on a stand down and barely allowed outside his eye sight. His plan was simple enough. Kill a few of the other mans men and relay the same message while publicly Bones and I annouce an alliance between our people and his. The only kink was that our line was bond to Mencheres line. Which means we would have to take our claims to him. Only if he agreed could we go full forces ahead.

Bones was in the process of setting up a meeting with Mencheres but was having little luck. I didn't have the heart to tell Bones I could get ahold of his grandsire alot quicker than he could. Not like I had some special ties to him like that or anything. My mother was staying with him trying to get used to her new state of "living" but Bones didn't know that. It never crossed my mind to tell him. Now I feared telling him because I didn't want him to think I was purposely hiding it from him. But the longer it took Bones to get ahold of Mencheres the more of Vlads people that would end up dead. I guess I was opening the doors for a fight.

"Have you been able to get ahold on Mencheres yet?" I asked innocently.

"Not yet." Bones and Vlad both answered.

"Maybe I should call my mom then. I can always get ahold of her and I am sure she would love to hear from me."

Vlad just looked at me. He knew where my mom was and I bet he was wondering silently why I haddn't suggested this sooner. He could also guess that Bones didn't know. But he didn't bother to say anything that might make the situation worse. Either he really didn't want to start fight between Bones and I or he was really worried for his people. Vlad could never pass up the oppertunity to severly piss Bones off. His guess was confirmed when Bones spoke next.

"What does your mum have to do with Mencheres?" He said flippantly as if I was distracted from the topic.

"Didn't I tell you she went with him when he left?" Here's hoping alot escaped him the night he faught Gregor.

"Blimey Kitten. You didn't tell me this." He stated it flatly but I have learned flat means not happy.

"Maybe it was because of the whole Gregor thing and having to watch Spade gut you that made me forget to tell you. I thought I did tell you."

The mention of Gregor braught a flood of memories I didn't like which had me gripping Bones arm tighter than need be.

"Okay okay Kitten. I will let you have that one if you release the death grip on my arm."

"Sorry." I loosened my grip on his arm and looked at Vlad in time to see him wink at me. He knew my secret and he was going to keep it. Did I mention Vlad's a good friend?

"Alright you crusty old bat." Bones stood and looked down at Vlad. Vlad just gazed up to Bones with those copper colored eyes. "Do you have a place to stay or will you be needing my guest room as well?"

"I will need a room if it isn't to much to ask young man." He stood in one fluid motion that made me blink a few times. It still un-nerved me to see them do that. Well I guess is was us now.

"I would make you sleep in the cellar if I didn't think my wife would refuse to put out for it." Bones mumbled as Vlad and I followed him upstairs. "I will give you the biggest guest room for the sake of Kitten putting out extra tonight."

Vlad chuckled but I was to embarassed to say anything what-so-ever. So I just looked down at my feet and kept climbing the winding stair case. Oh I was gonna put out alright. Put out a particular vampire from our room.

Vlad fell into a full gutted laughter that made me look up. He was practically sitting on the stairs holding his sides while laughing. I looked up at Bones to see him staring at me as if I had sprouted a new head.

"What?" I asked.

"Blimey Kitten. Do you really think I didn't hear what you said? And get up you show hound. It was not that funny." Bones said as he playfully smacked Vlads shoulder.

"What are you talking about, Bones? And why is Vlad dying from his own laughter?"

"Oh I am I gonna put out alright. Put out a particular vampire from our room." Bones quoted in a mocking voice.

Vlad had started to calm down until Bones said that and then he went into another fit of laughter. This time falling all the way to the stair and leaning against the banister.

"I didn't say that out loud." Did I? I swear I only thought it.

"I heard it and apparently so did this sod." He said, pointing to Vlad.

"I thought I only thought it. Sorry?"

Vlad went into a whole new form of laughter that sounded close to a howel. His face was streaked with pink lines and his copper eyes were rimmed in a bright green glow. Bones stood over him looking as dumb founded as I felt. We were both looking at the vampire laughing on our stair case.

"What have you done to him Kitten?"

That sobered Vlad up quickly. He stood and was instantly only an inch away from Bones. He didn't look happy but down right pissed off. I saw the shock cross Bones face before he burried it and returned Vlads pissed off stare.

"I have done nothing out of sorts with Cat but she is my friend and I do not like you acussing her of having done something to effect me as if she is some sort of whore." Vlads temper was barely contained and realization dawned on Bones face. "I know you may think I slept with her while you had left her but thats just not true. I was nothing but a gentleman to her and I would never have taken advantage of her."

Vlad walked two steps up and turned back to face us.

"Besides; she was rightly in a state of depression that even if she had thrown herself on me I would not have touched her. I don't want a woman in my bed who would be using my body as a substitute for who they were really craving. No offense Cat."

"No need to get so brassed off mate. I know you didn't touch Cat. She has already told me that. And may I now take the time to say thank you for looking out for her while I was not." Bones put his hand on Vlads shoulder gently and a look of something I missed passed between them. "Kitten go ahead and call your mother from our room. I will show Vlad to his room."

I didn't say anything but I did start up the stairs. I stopped a stair above Bones, wrapped my arms around him and leaned against his body. The smell of him had my body burning with need. Need to be closer to him among other things. I could smell my own arousal coming from me. Bones took a deep breath in and then I started smelling his mixing with mine. Before things got to out of hand with a guest standing behind us I pulled away. Bones eyes were glowing an emerald green and I knew mine were. I turned and gave Vlad a tight squeeze before I continued up the stairs and into our room.

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Two hours later Bones finally returned to the room. I was on the bed reclined against the pillows naked and on the phone. I had called my mother and explained I needed Mencheres to call me. She said she would call me back. After twenty minutes of not hearing back from her I decided to take a bath. I had ran my water and undressed when I heard my cell ringing. I knew from the ringtone it was mother so I ran to answer it. I was talking to my mother but hadn't bothered to dress. I just reclined back. I hadn't talked to her in a few months.

Bones was looking at his feet as he entered the room but the moment he looked up at me his eyes started burning green while he pushed the door closed. He started stalking towards the bed. Shedding clothes as he came. His shoes and socks were first and his jacket was quick to follow. By the time he made it to the bed he was undoing he pants.

I was so caught up in wacthing Bones I hadn't heard what my mother was saying so when a mans cool voice said my name I jumped. Bones stopped what he was doing and gave me a questioning glance. No doubt he was finally close enough to hear who was on the phone with me. Doesn't this just look grand. I am laying in bed naked, watching my husband strip while walking towards me, with his grandsire on the phone. I am great at getting caught in compromising situations.

"Cat?" Mencheres repeated.

I didn't say anything. I couldn't. If I was still human I would have turned a hundred different shades of red.

"Cat?" Mencheres said once again. "Justina, I thought you said she was on the phone."

Bones crawled on the bed without breaking eye contact with me. He took the phone gently from my hands and pressed it to his ear with out ever looking away. I had the urge to squirm but I faught it.

"Sorry mate. Not Cat." Bones said with seething hatred. "But if you would like to explain to me why my wife is naked on our bed and talking to you on the phone I am sure listening." I swear I heard a snort coming from the guest room just down the hall.

"Crispin, please." Mencheres started saying. "I have only just got on the phone with her. She was talking to Justina. As to why she is naked you should ask her or her mother. I just walked into my home and was told by Justina you were looking for me and it sounded important.Cat has said nothing to me."

Bones studied my face for a minute while Mencheres was still trying to explain the situation to him. He stood and walked to our bathroom. I watched him in the mirror as he took in the sight of my clothes on the floor by the tub. My towel un used but still sitting on the edge of the tub. He looked back to me and then started coming back towards the bed.

"Stay close to Justinas phone. I will be calling you back in a few hours mate." He hung up without waiting for an answer from Mencheres.

One minute I was leaned against the pillows at the top of the bed and the next minute I was flat on my back with my legs hanging off the foot of the bed. Bones had my arms pressed firmly to the bed above my head while his body from the waist down had me pinned as well. His eyes were glowing green again and his face was so close that a breath would have us kissing.

"Why were you naked while on the phone with Mencheres?" He groweled to me while pressing his groin against me.

"I was talking to my mom when you came in. I started focusing on you and I didn't hear what she was saying. Next thing I know Mencheres is on the phone saying my name. I wa-" A groan cut off what I was about to say as he started grinding himself against my groin. "I was going to take a bath when my mom called. Thats why I am naked."

"Do you want me?"

"Yes Bones." I purred.

"Only me?"

"Only you."

"I am going to show this whole state who you belong to Kitten. Do you understand me?"

I didn't have time to answer. He flung me from under him and back against the pillows. The shock of his actions made me grab the sheets to cover myself.

"No Kitten. You won't hide from me." He said as he yanked the sheets from my hand. I knew Bones would never hurt me but I wasn't sure if we were fighting or fucking.

My question was answered as I was suddenly flipped onto my stomach and he pressed his bareness against my backside. I shivered and pressed myself firmly against him. He took my arms by my wrist and pinned them to the bed as he started to fill me. With no prep work being done first he had to move slowly or it would be pain instead of pleasure. He eased himself in achingly slow. I was burning with need for him pain be damned. Unable to control myself I pushed back hard against him. His gasp made me smile and push again. Each push made him gasp as he went deeper into me.

"You aren't ready Kitten. I don't want to hurt you." He whispered as he held my hips tight enough I was unable to move.

"I am ready. My body just hasn't caught up yet." I used my arms as leverage and pushed as hard as I could back against him. He wasn't expecting that so his hold was not strong enough.

We both moaned as the action took him all the way inside me. I felt the tremor go through his body. I wasn't usually so bold. Seeing that he enjoyed my boldness made me start rocking my hips against him. I made my own rythem and he picked up on it quick, matching me thrust for thrust.I started thinking of everything I loved most about Bones. How gentle he was with me the first time we slept together. The look in his eyes as I willingly came to his arms. In no time I was moaning his name and begging for more. He started thrusting against me harder and deeper now that my body had opened up to him.

"Please Bones." That was all I could say. I just hoped he knew what I wanted.

He kissed my neck softly before sinking his fangs deep inside of me. I felt the heat from his bite spread though my body and cried out. He had understood my plea. The heat gathered between my legs where our bodies were joined and my vision blurred. Distantly I heard screaming but I was to far gone to care. Orgasm crashed over me and sent me reeling. I felt Bones release inside at the same time my orgasm reached its highest point. I closed my eyes and copper colored eyes rimmed in green were looking back at me. Those weren't the dark eyes of Bones.

I screamed out again as my body started to convulse into another orgasm. Vlads face was all I could see with his copper eyes glowing like any other vampires. When the orgasm subsided I heard Bones voice from across the room.

"Blimey Kitten. Couldn't wait for me luv?"

I opened my eyes to find him standing in the bathroom doorway naked with a towel in his hand. But what horrified me the most was that I was still on my stomach riding my own hand. I looked at Bones and guilt over took me. I burried my face into the pillows and started crying. I felt Bones sit on the bed beside me. He started rubbing my back.

"Don't be ashamed Kitten. And please don't stop on my account." He kissed my back softly. "I have to admit that I liked the sight of you bringing yourself to the thought of me."

That sent me into a hysteria of crying. Bones thought I was thinking of him while I did that but the face I seen was of Vlad. Bones wrapped is arms around me and made soothing noises. I jumped away from him and ran to the bathroom still crying. I felt so dirty. I jumped into the bath I had drawn before all this started. It was cold but I needed to be clean.

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After I was scrubbed red and felt clean enough I got out the tub and dried off. I had already convinced myself that I seen Vlad because he was in the room next to ours and I was worried he had heard everything. Made sense to me. Let me have it.

I walked out the bathroom expecting Bones to be asleep. Instead he was wide awake and watching me with uncertainty. I stopped mid step and judged his mood. He didn't seem angry so he must not suspect anyhting. I must just look like a babbling fool to him. I crossed the room in two strides and threw myself into his arms.

I must have done so harder than I intended because Bones let out a grunt and fell backagainst the bed. I didn't give him time to recover. I pressed my lips to his in the most desperate kiss ever. He returned that kiss while turning so that I was now the one pressed to the bed. My hand started stroking him until he was ready to go again. This time I would not think of Vlad.

"Ready already?"

"Slow and gentle like the first time." I said.

Bones did as I asked all night and most of the dawn. Never once did I think of Vlad again. I was ready to go again but I still wasn't that strong after dawn. Bones said I was trying to end his undead life. Death by fucking I guess. What he didn't know was that I was willing to spend the rest of my undead life never leaving this bed to make up for what I did.

Dawn finally took its toll and I passed out.

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I awoke to find Bones sitting at the foot of the bed staring at me. Judging by the sun that was escaping the curtains it had to be around 4 p.m. I looked back to Bones to see he was still staring at me with a guarded look.

"What?"

"What you did lastnight was unusual."

"Have you left this bed?"

"No. And I won't until I am sure."

"Sure of what?"

"What happened lastnight was unlike you. Though smart if thats what you were planning."

"Bones please tell me what you're talking about."

Bones stood and the night stand went flying across the room to shatter into pieces against the wall. He knew. Oh God Bones knew about last night.

"I am so sorry." Was all I could say.

"How thick do you think I am Kitten?" He turned to look at me with pain in his eyes. "So your plan was to fuck me senseless and then take off before I came too? For what? Where were you going to go that required me to be fucked practically dead?!" He was yelling now.

It sank in then that he didn't know what really happened. He thought I was going to leave him again.

I started crying. My hands came away from my face with pink spots on them. I wasn't going to leave him but if I told him what happened he would leave me.

"No Bones. I wasn't going to leave. I swear."

"Then why Kitten?"

"Because I love you and I thought this would prove it and that I think of no one else." I didn't need a mirror to know my eyes were glowing green with my emotions. "I just wanted to prove it to you but you think I was going to leave you again."

"I am so sorry Kitten." He pulled me into his arms and held me tight. "I am so sorry. I can't loose you again Kitten. Never again. I won't survive it if I do. Promise me you won't leave me."

"I promise."

He laid me down on the bed and just held me as close and as tight as poossible. I fell back asleep. When I awoke it was dark outside and we hadn't moved at all. Time to get up and get this show started.