Chapter 1: Safe Haven

Just a few short hours ago Vincent and I had been laying in bed after the most incredible evening of my life. I had finally convinced him that I wasn't afraid of the "Beast" as Vincent called him. He and Vincent were one in the same. The man I love, the man I trust, the man I want to spend an eternity with. Now I was at his side just after Tess had shot him, in full Beast, trying desperately to calm him down so I could make sure he was ok. Tess took off running through the tunnels to escape everything she had just witnessed. After several moments, Vincent returned to me groaning in agony from the bullet still in his abdomen. I lifted his shirt to see the damage. Damn you Tess. There it was, just under his flesh. Apparently while in beast form, his body had managed to push the bullet most of the way out. "Vincent, I don't know what to do!" "Cat, you have to get it the rest of the way out so we can get out of here. We have to go to the safe haven." I grit my teeth and took a deep breath, and managed to remove the bullet. I tucked it safely away in my pocket. The less evidence the better. I struggled to help him to his feet and with him leaning on me we started moving. Pulling my phone out of my pocket, I dialed JT's number. "Cat? What is it? Are you and Vincent ok?" "JT. We have to get to the safe haven. NOW! I'll explain later." I removed the sim card and smashed it, along with the phone. "Cat, I can't ask you to go on the run with.." "Vincent, this is not up for discussion. You didn't ask. And I'm not asking for permission to go. WE are going. Do you understand?" Vincent smiled sweetly at me. We made it from the tunnels and to my car. By the time we had made it to the safe haven Vincent's wound had fully healed and his strength had returned. As we got out of my car, JT pulled in behind us. "Cat, V, what the Hell happened?" "JT, grab a beer. When it's finished, grab another, then I'll explain everything." "Damn it V, I don't need a beer. Just tell me already." So Vincent explained everything to JT while I went to the next room and cried. I almost lost him. The only man I've ever loved.

I heard footsteps and looked up from the wall I had pressed myself up against. It was Vincent. "Catherine, baby, what is it?" Instantly I lost all composure. Everything from the last 24 hours, not to mention the last several months came crashing down on me at once and I sobbed for what seemed like an eternity as he held me safe in his arms. I managed to look him and whisper, "I thought I'd lost you." before the tears and sobs resumed. Vincent picked me up bridal style with my head on his chest and carried me up two massive fights of steps before opening up a door and taking me into what I assumed was our bedroom and laid me on the bed. He snuggled up beside me and covered us up with the beautiful satin sheets. "Cat baby, its been a long day, you need some rest." "Vincent, please don't.." "Catherine, I'm not going anywhere. Sleep my beauty." My sleep wasn't restful. It was full of the events of the day. Filled with nightmares of what could have happened. I awoke to Vincent gently shaking me. Eyes glowing gold. "Catherine, wake up. You're having a nightmare." "Oh my god Vincent, I'm sorry I scared you." I caressed his scar and the blue veins, and golden eyes dissipated. I grabbed him by the back of the neck and pulled him down on top of me, our lips violently and hungrily mashing together. My fears excreting through my hungry touch. Vincent greedily trailed his kisses down my neck, my back arching in pleasure, in need. A soft moan escaped my mouth and I reached down to unbutton his pants. A low growl escaped Vincent's throat and he looked up at me, eyes golden before he pushed himself off of me and sat at the edge of the bed. "Vincent, I.." "Cat, I don't think this is a good idea right now. My adrenaline has been pumping all afternoon. Seriously I feel like I'm gonna short circuit at any second. And I can't take a chance Beasting out while we're making love." "Vincent, it's ok. You won't hurt me. Please I need this, I need you." "Cat, what if I beast out?" "Well Vincent, then I guess I get to find out who's better in bed." I giggled and Vincent threw me back down on the bed. He took hold of my blouse and with one swift move buttons went flying and my breast were completely exposed. Hmmm, I like this side of Vincent. Rolling one nipple in between his teeth and the other between his fingers, I could have sworn he made a purring sound, and my body almost came apart on the spot. My back arched and in one move my pants and panties were gone. I was throbbing, aching for him. He lifted me up and immediately took my nub into his mouth, sucking, biting, teasing, and then there was that purring sound again.. I literally felt like my entire body exploded. But he wasn't done. Oh God, that mouth . He never took it from its so rightful place. Mmm, a finger, massing my center. It took seconds before I started wrenching his finger. Before I could even come down, he inserted another finger, then anther. All the while his mouth never leaving me. I must have screamed out his name 10 times along with more profanity than I have ever used in my life. "Vincent, I need to feel you inside of me….please." I didn't have to ask twice. My legs were removed from his shoulders and around his waist. "Cat, are you ready?" I nodded. I placed him in my hand and guided him into me. He slowly inched his was inside of me. It always took a minute for me to adjust to his girth, and he always took his time as not to hurt me. When he was deep inside and I was full of every inch I nodded and I saw gold flicker in his eyes. Oh, this would be fun. The inching went to serious thrusting, and I came apart around him in mere seconds. The blue veins appeared and with each deep thrust, growling. "Vincent, come for me." As if he was waiting for my approval, he gave one last thrust and came apart. He laid his head on my breast, and I could hear his breathing slow and his veins vanish. Those beautiful blue eyes were back. He never did fully beast out, and damn, that was incredible. We fell asleep just like that, him inside me and his head on my breasts. We were one. Body and soul. Always.