Little Queen

Gym partner

Micheal POV

We had three more days on the island before we would be heading back. I have gotten so comfortable that the thought of all the work that was waiting for me made me frustrated. I lay with a sleeping Clare in my arms enjoying this moment while it lasted. Soon her alarm will go off and she will leave me for the gym and I don't want that. I pet her head and just take in all her beauty. Her hair was barely in the bun it was in last night as strands laid across her soft skin. I trace he lips with my finger and fight the need to kiss her. As a distraction, I play Connect the Dot with the freckles that were on her shoulder. My hand travels down her arm, past her waist, and to her leg as I grip it in my large hand. Images from last night pop in my head, she surly caught us all off guard. We all knew it was easier for her to have a physical relationship with the girls and even I had more of a physical relationship with her than the rest of the guys. But when we walked into the room and could smell her arousal from the bathroom. It tested all of our strengths. Then she dropped her towel letting us see her peaky breast and round ass as Sarah dressed her. I almost lost control. I so badly wanted to watch as she bounced on top of me.

I snap out of my thoughts as my morning wood makes contact with Clares tight. I hold my breath for a second before she stirs and slides her thigh completely against it. I groan at the dirty plan I have running through my head. This caused her to stir again and slide fully on top of my chest with my wood stuck between her thighs. I curse as she buries her face into my chest completely innocent of what's going on. I hold her tight to me, hoping to get it to go down before...

Her alarm beeps from her side stand. She wiggles against me before looking up at me with a sleepy smile. She slides off me and turns off her alarm. My heart aches with her absence as I watch her walk off and into the closet. I set up readjusting myself before following after her. I watch as she picks out a lavender set of workout wear. She turns around but freezes when she sees me. It takes her a second before she realizes it's me through her sleepy fog.
She smiles at me and walks over to give me a hug.
I hold her for a little before she looks up at me" What are you doing up so early?"
I just hold her tighter and I think she understands and she holds me tighter too. Memories of my old worry wash over me and I realize how lucky I was when the moon goddess picked her for me. She always understood without me needing to say anything. She didn't fear me but actually was quite attached to me. I got so used to people never meeting my eyes, but she as always just bounced into my arms like it was nothing.
She pulls back with a smile" Do you want to join me in the gym?"

I give a small smile and nod. I quickly change and we both walk down to the gym. As we walk in I notice James' dad here.

He gives us a light smile" Good morning."

Clare greets him back as I watch in shock at how he was very gentle to Clare. We all knew he was softer than his wife but it was no secret that he hated humans in his younger years.

Clare moves to weights as I watch her set into a trance like state. Her face was stoic as she squats down with weights on her shoulders. It was the first time her face didn't give away any emotions and it was a little frustrating. I push aside my emotions and start to stretch. Even when I dive into my own tasks Iwatch her. I watch how she moves and how her face stays in a stoned expression. I couldn't help but wonder what it is she is thinking. Before I know it she finishes and squats down to take a couple of breaths while getting a drink. I take note of the empty gym as I walk over and set down behind her and pull her into my lap I watch her through the mirror as she does the same to me. Our eyes never break as I rub her exposed stomach. Her skin is soft and warm making me want to feel more of her. She is quiet as my hand run over her exposed skin, the eyes stick to mine as many emotions fash through them.

Her chin lifts up to me and almost instinctively my hand slides up her arms and across her shoulder to explore her bare neck, where my mark will someday be. She wore her necklace, the one she got all of us. Never ones has she taken it off, a thought that made me happy. I dip my head a place soft kisses on her shoulder, wanting to mark her badly.

Once again Clare knows what I am thinking" Will it hurt?"

I lift my head to look at her in the mirror. Her chin was still slightly up as she held her eyes close. My hand now was holding her throat lightly as the other had her waist to mine.

I say a gruff yes as arousal dripped from my lips. I was turned on by the sight of her at my mercy but also knew I could not go any further than this, I would hate myself if I let my monster mark her without her permission. I take in the sight of myself, monster red eyes, black scales that formed on my hairline and arms, and the sharpened black nails that have grown within seconds. Fear takes over me, Clare would be terrified of me if she saw me like this. My eyes snap to hers only to see them open and facing me. I look from her reflections and to her eyes only to see an unexpected view. My queen sat smiling at me eyes full of something I could only describe as admiration.

Clare's hands cover my own that still lying on her stomach as she stares into my eyes" Your eyes are like rubies, I haven't seen such a beautiful color before."

I give her a small smile as I am reminded that Clare sees me. I feel so stupid for thinking she would run away at the sight of me. My Clare isn't like that, she was kind and brave, and she cared for me.

" I am sorry Clare."She gives me a confused look."I thought little of your character and thought you would see me as the monster I am. I realize now that it was wrong of me."

Her smile falls as she is quiet for a moment as the wheels turn in her head, she clearly having a debate with herself. Her eyes looked away from my own and she chews lightly on her bottom lip, an action I so badly wanted to tell her was only for me to do.

After a moment she seemed to decide and she looks back at me shyly" How could I think that one of the people I love is a monster?" She stuttered over her words slightly but it was still powerful enough to knock the breath out of me. I can't help but stare at her as she fidgets with her necklace. I give her a full-blown smile as I grab her face and give her a kiss. I hear a gasp of surprise leave her as her lips part and I take full advantage of it.  I pull away and state at her slightly panting form" I love you more."