Apprehended By My Mate novel Chapter 42

I scream but no sound is made. Derek doesn't move as the blood slithers down his body like the serpent he is.

"Clare." A voice whispers behind me and I turn to see Conner dressed in white with Grace standing next to him holding his hand. I look back at Derek who is closer than before. I turn back to Conner to see white wings spread out behind him that are stretching out glowing in white light. I sense Derek coming closer and my legs move towards Conner and Grace.

The faster I run the further they seem to get away and the closer Derek becomes. Conner becomes further away and I scream out hoping he can hear. I turn back around to see a bloody Derek right behind me, and I scream as his blood covered body tackles me to the floor.

I wake up panting while the sweltering heat creates a fine shear layer of sweat across my body. My heart in racing and my breathing coming out in short pants. I feel someone move behind me causing my body to freeze. My first thought is that I am back with Derek until tingles burst across my back. I take a deep breath as Conner pulls my overheating body closer to him.

I feel his bare chest against my bare back causing me entre a state of panic. I try to get away but iron arms keep me closer.

"Conner." I whisper trying to calm myself down. He grunts behind me telling me he was still asleep. I feel Conner's sweat falling onto my skin as we both overheat under all the covers.

"Conner, please." I plead giving his hard chest a slight push trying to create some space between us. I watch as his eyes flutter open greeting me with his sleepy, blue eyes. I watch as his eyes focus on my face and the moment sleep leaves them he unwraps his arms moving away allowing me to sit up and create the much needed space.

"I am sorry Clare I didn't-" I shake my head at him and place a hand on his chest causing him to stop talking.

"It's ok. I just woke up in a bit of a shock." I chuckle softly to myself not denying the fact that I enjoyed being in Conner's arms. I take a minute to calm myself before I rest my head against Conner's chest shocking both of us. I feel him stiffen underneath me before relaxing wrapping an arm around me. I feel a layer of sweat against my cheek from Conner's chest but it doesn't bother me. I start to draw patterns across his chest and stomach as he runs his hand up and down my bare back.

"Are you ok Clare?" He ask and I nod my head.

"I want you in my life Conner, I need you in my life. You are my guardian angel and you may not see it but you are. I want to be with you Conner, I want to spend every day learning something new and creating new memories to replace the old ones. I wish you were my first for everything Conner but I want you to be my last. I want you to teach me to have fun and I want you to teach me to love again." I feel Conner shift and soon I am laying underneath him.

"Are you ok?" He ask at the change of our position.

"Yes." I look into his blue eyes which are heavy with emotions.

"Clare you have no idea how much it means for you to say those thing to me. You have no idea how much I want to give you everything and I will. I may not have been your first but I will most definitely be honoured to be you last. I will be most honoured to be the one to teach you to love and be loved." He leans down and places his lips softly against mine. I knew it was coming so I welcomed it kissing him back. I wasn't long or lustful but passionate and what must be described as love. Conner pulls away and smiles at me before flipping us back over so I am laying across his chest once again.