Thread: To Defend And Protect (Master Raven & darkangel76)

Starla just stared at the man, her blue eyes fixed on his, as he stood there so still and seemingly calm. She had no idea how he could just carry on as if what he'd done was so casual, so natural when he'd just dusted some creature who'd been ready to bite her and do who only knew what. Her thoughts went dark as they drifted, thinking on just what that vampire could've done had he not been interrupted. Sure, she thought she'd been ready, prepared for anything. But the reality of it all was that she was far from it. Though after what she'd seen in that alley a couple years back, she supposed she should've known better. There was still much she didn't know or understand. So much Chris had hidden from her. Damn him! And now Chris was gone. Dead. Leaving her all alone with no answers except a cryptic message she didn't even understand. Suddenly, Starla's eyes widened, tearing up as the man's hand went about her throat. She gasped slightly, her desperation that he not squeeze any harder more than evident. It was a silent plea as she begged he believe her that she was in the dark about so many things. In the dark, alone and now... very frightened. As the moments continued to pass, she started to wonder if she'd gotten in over her head. Just what had Chris gotten himself into? Shivering, the man finally released Starla's throat and as he did a fine mist began to filter into the main room of the club. She looked from left to right, up and down. The room was becoming hazy as the mist grew thick, the patrons crowding about more and more as their laughter and voices grew louder. All of it made her senses go on full alert, made them feel... heightened. She tilted her head, her dark hair falling brushing against her shoulders, her facethe sensation rather pleasing as the heat of the man who glared at her consumed her whole. Swallowing hard, she found herself moving toward that heat as he spoke against her, further beckoning as if she were a moth and he the flame. She clamped her eyes shut for a moment, but her thoughts were getting muddled, difficult to sort. Just what was happening and why did the warmth he was emanating feel so... good? They were all questions she was starting to ponder, thoughts of Chris and the Defenders moving into the background. After all, they could wait for a moment. At least until later. Yes, later. Suddenly, the man pulled Starla to him causing her instantly struggle. She hadn't expected him to grab at her to touch her. But that heat. It felt so good, better than she'd expected. Just what was going on? She rested her head against him as he spoke against her ear, the sensation overwhelming, causing her heart rate to speed up, her breaths to quicken the longer he held her. Starla finally nodded. All right, she whispered, giving this strange man her trust as she followed his lead, her body pressing close to his as he led her toward a dark corner of the dance floor. For some reason it felt nice the closer she got. Why was that? Everything seemed so hazy, so... She let out a tiny groan as she wriggled and writhed against him. Something clearly affected hermind and body. Turning around, Starla's blue eyes looked up into the strange man's. She gave him a smile, as her face flushed, her skin breaking out into goose bumps. Leaning close, she draped her arms about him and shivered. You're so warm, Starla giggled, her earlier thoughts temporarily forgotten. Has anyone ever told you that?