C1 The oath

AMERICA DAVIES

A petrified gasp escaped my mouth as I jolted awake in the middle of the night, I looked into my mirror that stared back at me and noticed the crystal beads of sweat that glistened on my forehead.

I heard loud thuds of the rain against my roof, a lightning as bright as daylight struck and I felt my heart stop beating for a moment.

I could hear the cackling of unknown birds even through the loud noises of the rain, I tried to breathe but I could only exhale. Suddenly, I heard a very loud thud at the front door and I screamed.

I got off my bed and went to the kitchen to get myself a weapon for protection, "okay, this should protect me from… whatever it is." I told myself as I picked up a big knife.

The noises became clearer, someone was trying to open my door and I couldn't help but to wonder, who could it be?

I felt my legs tremble as I approached my door, my heart began pounding. I placed my hand on the knob and pulled it, without hesitation, I charged at the beast that tried to break in.

"Woah!!!" Travis exclaimed as he managed to dodge my weapon. "What's wrong?"

I threw the knife to the ground and crouched beside it, tears began rolling down my face.

"Baby what's wrong?" He crouched next to me.

"I'm scared, I saw him." I buried my face in my palms.

"It's okay, come here." He pulled me to his chest and wrapped his arms around my waist. He was soaked from the rain and his wet body pressed against mine but I didn't mind. "Whatever nightmares you're having, you'll always have me in reality. Don't fear the world of night, I'll be there to hold your hand however dark it might be." I felt the tensity flow out of me as his lips curved into a smile.

I nodded like an infant. He moved closer to my face and kissed me.

"Let's get you back to bed." He lifted me in his arms like I weighed nothing more than paper.

He took me back to my bedroom and placed me on the bed. "I would lay next to you but I'm soaked."

"I don't mind."

He smiled then climbed the bed next to me. He took off his soaked shirt and remained shirtless. The water droplets on his body made him glisten under the dim lights of my bedroom.

I crawled into his arms and he cuddled me tight. Whenever I was with Travis, I forgot my worries in the blink of an eye.

I placed my head on his broad chest, his steady heartbeat served as a melodious lullaby that helped me fall asleep.

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A tired yawn escaped my mouth as I sat up in bed, I turned to my alarm clock and realized it was almost noon. "I was asleep that long?"

"You were."

I noticed Travis standing by the door and I smiled at him, "I thought you left."

"Why would I ever leave you?" He walked towards me. He climbed the bed and settled opposite me, pushing a strand of hair behind my ear. I felt his breath on my face, it smelt like coffee and I enjoyed it.

He pressed his lips against mine, hard and wanting, and I parted mine to let him in. His hand explored my body through the thin linen lingerie I had on and it sent shivers down my spine. I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him on top of me but he resisted. He suddenly pulled back, leaving me craving for him.

"What's wrong?"

"As much as I'd love this, I have to go."

"Why?"

"I'm on patrol with Dad, let's see tonight. It's the last night of the full moon."

"Okay." I smiled.

"I love you." He planted a kiss on my lips before leaving.

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The full moon shone in the dark night sky that was decorated with glittering stars. It was almost eight and I had already been waiting at the grey since seven. I heard the sound of a twig break as someone trampled on it and I turned around.

"You're an early wolf." Travis said as he approached me.

"The moon is most beautiful from here." I said as I looked up at the sky. I felt like the moon gave extra energy to me and I enjoyed it as it surged through my veins.

"They say the moonlight is more powerful on the last night." He said to me like he had read my mind.

"I can feel it."

He moved closer to me and grabbed me by the waist, "you look so beautiful under the moonlight." His beautiful eyes glistened with admiration. "Are you ready?"

I nodded.

He took my hand in his and closed his eyes, "I Travis Sky, swear by the light of the moon to love you for all eternity America Davies. My every smile, laughter, cry, shall be with you and no other woman. I love you America."

"I love you forever."

"May we be joined, to part no more." He howled to the moon and I joined in. "To seal our promise to each other…" he pulled me to himself, our chest pressed against each other. He leaned closer to kiss me and I closed my eyes. I felt his lips against my shoulder, so gentle I could almost mistake it for the breeze.

I could feel his needs for my body as he tenaciously pressed his lips against mine and I parted them for him. Our tongues danced together and I could almost taste the meal he had for dinner. The next thing I knew, we were on the ground and the weight of his whole body was placed on me. He kissed me everywhere and I couldn't help but to howl.

Right there on that spot, we made love for the first time under the light of the moon.

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As we laid in each other's arms, I suddenly felt the watchful eyes of a predator lurking in the shadows and just as I guessed it, we weren't alone.

"Watch out!"

I felt my heart seize as a mighty wolf leaped for me and all I froze.