The Luna's Pure Heart
The Luna’s Pure Heart – Chapter 44

(Eleanor pov)

I was absolutely blown away by this night so far. Everything was happening so fast and I felt like this had to be a dream, a wonderful amazing dream.

The way Damion looked at me made my body burn with desire. His touch, his scent, everything about him is exactly what I wished for, and he says he wants me too. Hearing those words leave his mouth earlier almost made me squeal and kick my feet with delight. I noticed as the dinner progressed, he seemed to get more tense by the second. I glanced over at my devastatingly handsome mate as he quickly averted his gaze and chugged the rest of his wine.

Lance, Lucas, and Jake left us, taking the band with them as Damion and I were finally alone. We ate in silence and I noticed he wanted to speak, but stopped himself several times. Was he nervous for some reason. He mentioned before that if I chose to accept him, I would be his. But what did he mean by that? I felt like I have accepted him more times than I can count. Was it a matter of me not vocalizing it? Was I not being transparent enough with my actions?

I set my fork down, shifting in my chair towards him as I cleared my throat. I guess now was as good of a time as any, considering he isn’t running away from me, so far that is.

“Is it possible we could go for a walk down to the beach?” I asked softly, not sure if he even wanted to.

He looked at me with surprise, setting his wine glass down as he seemed to be having some type of internal dialog.

It was almost as if I could see the conversation he was having with Titus just from his eyes alone.

“If you want to that is.” I added for good measure, hoping he wasn’t thinking about ending the night early.

“Uh, yes of course.” He spoke hastily, standing up as he placed his napkin on the table and went to pull my chair out.

I smiled softly, looking around the gazebo one last time, trying to commit this night to memory as it was more than I could ever dream of.

“Shall we?” I added nervously, watching how he brushed his long golden hair aside and began walking down the gazebo trying not to blush just from being this close in proximity. Suddenly I felt my palm igniting with sparks as I looked down and noticed his hand was now wrapped around my own tightly.

Oh goddess I could get used to this..the fact that he is making these first moves and seems to want to touch me just as much as I do him gives me hope.

We walked in silence as we reached the sandy path that led down to the beach. I couldn’t deny the excitement that bubbled up inside of me as the sound of waves crashing just ahead got louder with each small step.

I quickly stopped, making Damion look back with confusion as I let go of his hand briefly.

“I’m just going to take off my shoes.” I explained while bending forward to unclasp my heels. Before I could reach my hand down, Damion was now in front of me, lowering onto his knee causing my eyes to widen in surprise.

“Let me.” He whispered, making my heart race wildly as he slowly reached toward my feet.

Damion’s large hand wrapped around my ankle, holding me delicately as he began unclasping the strap. A breath of air rushed out of me from the intimate contact as I watched in awe. I couldn’t believe how this mountain of a man was treating me so gently..so tenderly.

He pulled my shoe off, placing it on the sand next to us as he began working on the other side. I carefully placed my hands on his shoulder, steadying myself as I was now barefoot on the sand.

“There, that’s better.” He said while giving me a lopsided smirk, his rough hands still pressed against my ankle. Suddenly the air around us changed, an electricity surging between us as his hand sensually slid up my leg, causing a trail of goosebumps to prickle my skin.

“So magnificent.” He muttered under his breath, feeling my soft flesh as he reached my thighs, his touch alone causing my core to weep while butterflies filled my stomach.

Damion’s eyes fluttered closed, smelling my arousal as his arms warped around my thigh, pulling me closer to his hard body. His head level with my chest as I looked down at him with lustful eyes.

My hands trembled as they reached up, weaving their way into Damions thick hair as his head tilted back, his hungry gaze meeting mine as his full lips parted gently.

“How did I get so lucky.” He growled as I bent down, my lips brushing against his, hovering above his warm mouth as he wrapped his arms around my waist. Then something in him switched. His fingers dug into my bare flesh, his mouth fusing with mine as his teeth nipped at my full bottom l*p. I let out a m**n of pleasure, feeling his body so close to mine. His scent making me feel dizzy as his touch drove me mad.

His tongue slipped out, colliding with my own as they rolled together in perfect unison. His palms slid down, cupping my butt as he massaged me greedily. That primal hunger growing by the second..the need to feel all of him against my naked skin taking over my every thought.

Kari howled with excitement as Damion slid his mouth down, letting me gasp for air as the lack of oxygen made my head spin.

Soon his tongue found its way to the crook of my neck, lapping at my sensitive flesh as I felt his teeth grazing my mark, sending a wave of pleasure rippling through me.

“Damion.” I managed to gasp, my voice pleading for what Kari and I both wanted so badly..for our mate to mark us, to accept us as I felt his chest vibrating in a low rumble.

All too soon, he pulled away, his breathing ragged as his eyes grew wide with shock. My chest rose and fell rapidly as my eyes fluttered with surprise, wondering why he pulled away so soon.

I noticed a flash of worry fill his gaze as he looked away from me abruptly, making me frown as I studied him carefully.

“What is it, Damion? Please tell me..you can trust me.” I panted, still trying to recover as he removed his hands from around my body and stood up, taking his own shoes off quickly and interlacing his fingers with mine once more. He began pulling me across the dark beach as he glanced back. The look on his face caused my heart to ache. He looked…scared.

“I want you to know all of me, Eleanor..before you decide if I am what you want. I know for a fact that you deserve much more than I am..but I am going to be selfish..with you I can’t help but be..I want you to be mine Eleanor, in every sense of the word. So listen to what I have to say and I will give you the chance to decide.” He spoke softly, his words being carried against the wind as they danced across my skin, his hand squeezing my own while I nodded my head gently.

“Let’s go over here to talk.” He pulled me along, bringing us towards the crashing sea as he sat down on the sand, pulling me down onto his lap. The gesture surprising me as he wrapped his arms around me, resting his head on my shoulder and inhaling deeply as his body shielded my back protectively.

The sound of my heart beating erratically against my chest filled my ears as the fear of what he might say made me anxious with anticipation.

“Eleanor, my life before this..before meeting you, has been fueled by hatred and anger.” His hot breath fanned against my neck, causing me to close my eyes as I listened to his deep velvety voice.

“There were things in my past..things that I have done that make me feel like I don’t even deserve to be here. I don’t deserve to have this chance at life..to get these cards that fate has dealt me. Eleanor..the things I should have done..” His voice cracked with emotion as sadness began to rise up inside of me. Those emotions of my mate filled me as his self-hatred and feelings of anger trickled through our bond. How could this amazing powerful man think this way about himself?

“I am the reason..it is my fault that the two people who I should have protected with my life are no longer here today. That my own mother and sister could not live a full life. That my mother’s only son was born a monster..a beast that couldn’t even save them. I am the reason they are dead.” He admitted, his words crashing into me as his head hung down, shame now showing itself through our bond.

What was he saying? That he was responsible for his mother and sister’s death? Did he..no, there was no way this man did that. I can feel it deep inside..there is more to this than he has told me..I refuse to jump to conclusions.

I reached my hand down, pulling his arms loose from around my body as I turned in his lap. His eyes were full of defeat and anguish as I reached my hands up, placing them against him tenderly.

“Damion, it’s okay, you can tell me..” I encouraged gently, watching as he closed his eyes, hiding himself from me.

“My father..he was angry, not just at my mother, but with me as well..how she treated me and cared for me. He..he went..” His voice quivered, the sound causing my stomach to drop as I began caressing his face gently, showing him I was here..that I was listening and caring.

“He went crazy and attacked her, my sister got pushed in the process. I should have done something, I should have stopped him..I could have..I already had my wolf at twelve..Titus was strong enough but I was scared..I was f*****g weak and useless. I let him do that to the two people who actually cared. I let him kill them..” he yelled out, his handsome features growing dark with rage. He had his wolf at twelve? I had never heard of that in my life..Titus must be even more powerful than I imagined. My heart ached for him, hearing how my mate blames himself..he was just a child and yet he felt like he should have been the one to save them..then realization hit me..Damion and I had more in common than I thought. I too have felt the burden of my family’s death. How I felt like I should have done something and yet I sat back and let it happen. His father failed him completely, his father was the monster, not him.

“Damion, you do not see just how brave you are. How you witnessed something like that as a child and yet you have grown into such a strong protector. Such a strong king..your father, he was the one who failed you. He should have been protecting your family. You were just a child Damion..such a small innocent child.” Tears began falling from my eyes..my soul aching for my mate..for the life he had to endure. For the trauma and guilt he has lived with all of these years.

His eyes fluttered, causing a tear to trickle down his chiseled cheek. Instinctively I leaned forward, pressing my lips gently against his smooth skin. Kissing his tears away as I held him tightly.

“It’s time to forgive yourself, Damion, to realize there was nothing you could have done..what happened wasn’t your fault..it was the man who should have loved you, who should have cared for you and his family, he let you down Damion and I’m so sorry you had to live with a man like that. And what a horrible thing he did..not only did he take so much from you, but he also made you believe you are a monster..” I breathed heavily, the emotions crashing inside of me as I tried to get everything I felt out. Those overwhelming feelings were almost too much to bare.

“You are not a monster Damion, you are my mate, you are my beautiful mate and a gift from the goddess herself. You are meant to rule this realm..to protect it. You are a blessing..you are hope Damion, hope for a real change.” I mumbled against him, my lips kissing every inch of him as they dragged across his warm skin.

“f**k, Eleanor..” He gasped, pulling me closer to his chest as he kissed me with wild abandon. His mouth pressed to mine possessively, showing me every emotion he felt.

“The moon goddess has truly blessed me, giving me a man as wonderful as you. I want you Damion. I want every part of you.” I gasped into his mouth as my raw emotions rushed forward.

This was why he ran away, why he didn’t give me a chance from the start, because he felt like he didn’t deserve it..oh how wrong he was..in my heart, he is the most deserving person in this world..he deserves a second chance..a second chance at knowing what love is, something he never felt since he tragically lost his family. And I vow to give him just that for the rest of my life.

“I want you too Darling, more than I have ever wanted anything in my life..” he rumbled against me, his fingers threading roughly into my hair as he tilted my head back, placing sweet tender k****s against my jaw and neck.

“You are moving into my room tonight. You are not leaving my sight from this moment on..you are MINE.” He growled savagely, his hold becoming possessive and all-consuming as his eyes glowed gold, causing me to gasp as Titus surfaced..the next thing I knew his canines protruded out as he lowered himself to my neck, piercing my sensitive flesh. My eyes widened with shock as Kari went wild.

My body exploded with pleasure, a burning desire pulsing through my veins as his teeth sunk into my neck, marking me as his own. O****m after o****m slammed through me as my body convulsed with unrelenting raw pleasure..the sensation making my head spin as his teeth sunk deeper into my skin. That bond we were blessed with fusing together as all of his emotions crashed through me, making my climax even higher as that euphoric bliss made me pant with exhaustion.

My body collapsed on top of my mate, his tongue lapping at my skin as he sealed my mark slowly.

“Mine.” The word rumbled deep from his chest, his hands pressing my exhausted body closer to him as he peppered my neck with soft adoring k****s.

“You are all mine Darling, and now I’m ready to show you just that.” He stood up, lifting me in his arms as my eyes glazed over, completely sated and yet ready for more..much much more.