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currently reading: Pet Psychic Magical Mystery Series by Erin Johnson (technically listening to it as it's an audiobook)
last song: Sleep playlist on Spotify
currently watching: Rizzoli and Isles
currently writing: An Angst oneshot. I also have a few things I'm working on, including a series involving a Witch Mate.
favourite colour: Blue
spicy, sweet, savoury or salty: all depending on my mood
relationship status: Married
last thing searched: Spa breaks
song stuck in my head: Livin' on a Prayer by Bon Jovi
favourite food: Minted Lamb roast dinner and Chocolate
dream trips: New York, Florida (Disney) I also want to see the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)
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@volterran-wine @wallwriterstuff @b-bewley1979 @dracoslittlepet
9 People you want to know better
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Currently reading: I just finished The Inquisition from The Summoner series like 10 minutes ago. I want to read the last part next but I donât have it yet so I will read the Grey Hunter part 7 next.
Last song: Jaws - Sleep Token
Currently watching: nothing with attention tbh. Last movie I watched with attention was The Help and that was a week ago.
Currently writing: I got no wips but I have several ideas, keeping it secret from you for now âșïž
Favorite color: Terra
Spicy, sweet, savory or salty: sweet
Relationship status: single but I have decided I will go on tinder again soon. Itâs time to start over :)
Last thing searched: Duolingo xp stats. Was comparing them with my brotherâs score.
Song stuck in my head: got none stuck in my head
Favorite food: pancakes of course đ„
Dream trips: I got several. New Sealand, Finland, Norway, and to go on a trip with a car and see whatever happens.
Tagging 9 mutuals without pressure â€ïž @alecvolturiswifeforever @cregan-starks @grogusmum @insomniamamma @volturgeist @moonlight-prose @made-ofmemories @oloreaa @artemiseamoon
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drop this sunflower đ» into the inboxes of the blogs that make you happy! lets spread a little sunshine âïž
Thank you hunny. Love you xx
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Thanks for the tag hunny
iâm over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i donât often smile / resting bitch face / i play sports / i play an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook or bake / i like writing / i like to read / i can multitask / iâve never dated anyone / i have a best friend iâve known for over five years / i am an only child
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@volterran-wine @dracoslittlepet @wallwriterstuff @nixwolfe
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rules: color the sentence that's true about you
iâm over 5'5 / i wear glasses or contacts / i have blonde hair / i often wear sweatshirts / i prefer loose clothing over tight clothes / i have one or two piercings / i have at least one tattoo / i have blue eyes / i have dyed or highlighted my hair / i have or have had braces / i have freckles / i paint my nails / i typically wear makeup / i donât often smile / resting bitch face / i play sports / i play an instrument / i know more than one language / i can cook or bake / i like writing / i like to read / i can multitask / iâve never dated anyone / i have a best friend iâve known for over five years / i am an only child
this is a whole lot of yellow lmfao
no pressure tags: @marthawrites @schniiipsel @aemonddtargaryen @aemondsbabe @adragonprinceswhore @arcielee @black-dread @lovelykhaleesiii @aemondsbabygirl @valeskafics @connorsui
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*sprints up*
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How are you???
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Hi hunny,
I'm ok thanks, hope you are too!!!
Sorry I've been bit quiet lately, but I've been working on a few things including a new series with a Witch mate and a snarky feline familiiar! Hoping that people will like the series.
I've also got a few oneshots planned for the Kings and I'm hoping to post something this weekend.
I'm excited to be writing again after taking some time for myself although I am a little nervous to post something new x
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Moodboard - Felix
Felix with a Mate who loves Winter
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 4,410 Demetri x OC Swan. Final Part. Warnings: Fluff,
Danni excelled at being a mother to Nicolai, her maternal instincts stronger and running deeper than she ever thought possible, but then everything vampires feel is on a much deeper level compared to their human counterparts. Danni would bake cakes and cookies with Nicolai, something that he loved as he got to eat their creations. Demetri would often watch his mate and son baking together, painting together and playing games together. Danni even taught him how play the different card and board games that she played as a child so he could join in with them. Nicolai liked to call this family game time and Demetri couldnât help smiling as he got to experience the family life he never thought he would once he became immortal.
Caius and Athenodora were pleased to hear that Danni and Demetri agreed to nurture both his human and vampire sides as this meant he got to experience the best of both worlds. Athenodora offered to bake with Nicolai one cloudy Wednesday afternoon âCan you bake Nana?â âNot really sweetie but I can read and therefore can follow the recipes from your cookbooksâ She replied smiling down at him âOk, weâll start with a simple Chocolate cake recipeâ Nicolai responded with a smile of his own as he took his Nanaâs hand and walked beside her to the kitchen.
Caius decided to see how his wife and grandson were getting on in the kitchen and walked in to find her blue dress covered in flour and a streak of flour on her cheek. Nicolai had some chocolate around his lips but they both looked happy as they decorated the cake. Caius chuckled low to himself but due to their vampire hearing Athenodora and Nicolai heard him and looked up. âLook Grandpa, weâre nearly finished with our cakeâ âI can see, it looks deliciousâ He replied âItâs a shame Nana and I canât help you eat itâ âIâve told him he has to share the cake with the new Secretary Lori especially as we have some Chocolate chunk cookies in the ovenâ ïżœïżœïżœSounds like a good idea darlingâ Caius replied smiling and Nicolai nodded in agreement.
Around the end of July Aro received a wedding invitation from Alice Cullen announcing that Bella Swan and Edward Cullen were to be married on August 13th although Caius was not happy to hear the news as he knew this was the Cullenâs way of delaying Bellaâs transformation further by having a wedding first. Aro on the other hand was excited to hear of the nuptials even if this was the Cullenâs way of announcing that Bella was to become one of them. âIâm going to guess that Danni hasnât received an invitation or even been notified of the upcoming weddingâ Marcus mused aloud âSeeing as they cut her out of their lives months ago, I doubt itâ Caius replied âI think we should be the ones tell herâ Aro said and his brothers nodded in agreement âI agree. I wonât have secrets kept from herâ Caius replied, his protectiveness coming to the surface, knowing that the news would likely upset her. Â âCan I be there when you tell her please?â Demetri asked as he and Felix were the only other vampires in the room âOf course my dear boyâ Marcus replied âThank you master. This news is likely to upset her, especially after being cut out of her familyâs livesâ Demetri replied.
Danni was quiet over the next few days and everyone knew why and didnât question her about it, they just let her be. Danni kept Nicolai close during these few days too, choosing to spend time with him alone. During one their shopping trips, Nicolai finds a âWorldâs Best Daddyâ mug âMummy can I get this for Daddy please?â He asked pointing to the mug. Danni smiled before answering âOf course you can sweetie, Heâll love itâ âThank you Mummyâ Nicolai replied and hugged her legs.
Later that night after his shift ended, Demetri returned to his room and saw Danni and Nicolai waiting for him, a blue and silver gift bag sitting on the coffee table. âHello mi amoreâŠâ He kissed Danniâs cheek ââŠHi buddyâ He kissed his sonâs hair before taking a seat beside them on the sofa. âHi Daddy, this is for youâ Nicolai said with a big grin on his face, pointing to the gift bag. âHi babeâ Danni replied smiling as Demetri reached over and opened the gift bag to reveal the mug inside. Danni and Nicolai watched as a big smile appeared on Demetriâs face, his eyes becoming glassy with unshed tears âThank you so much buddy. I love it and you very muchâ He lifted his son onto his lap and hugged him close, placing a kiss on his hair.
Danni and Demetri started making plans for their wedding as Danni wanted a Winter wedding at the castle. Aro offered to officiate at the ceremony and Danni and Demetri agreed, both surprised and pleased that he wanted to participate in their wedding this way. âIt would be an honour Aro, thank youâ Danni said as Caius rolled his eyes dramatically from his throne, Demetri tried not to laugh at Caiusâ reaction.
Heidi, Chelsea, Jane were asked to be Danniâs Bridesmaids, Gianna taking on the role of Maid of Honour. Felix was chosen as Best Man with Alec and Santiago being groomsmen and Nicolai was given the role of Ring Bearer, something he was very excited about.
Danni asked Caius to accompany her on a walk of the North facing garden and he agreed as he enjoyed spending time with his adopted daughter. They took a seat on the bench in front of the fountain and Danni took an unneeded breath before speaking. âCaius, I have something important I would like to ask youâŠâ Caius took her hand in his and nodded for her to continue ââŠI wondered if you would give me away at the wedding?â Caiusâ face lit up âOf course I would my child. Iâm honoured that you askedâ He wrapped his arms around her in hug âThank you, not just for agreeing to give me away but for making me feel like part of the familyâ âYou are most welcome Danni. As far as I am concerned you are my daughter and I would do anything and everything to ensure you are happy and safe alwaysâ He pulled her in for another hug, Danni resting her head on his shoulder, feeling tears fill her eyes that will go unshed.
Athenodora told Demetri that she and Caius would pay for Danniâs bridal gown along with the Bridesmaid and Maid of Honour dresses. âYou donât need to do that Miâ ladyâ He replied âI know we donât have to but we want to. As you know we see Danni as our daughter and this is our gift to you bothâ Demetri nodded âThank you very much for your offer. Itâs greatly appreciatedâ âYou are most welcome my dearâ She replied before giving him a quick hug. Demetri has always been Athenodoraâs favourite guard and she was very happy he would become her official son-in-law soon.
Danni and Demetri had decided on a Red and White colour scheme for their Winter wedding, deciding on having Poinsettias as the centre pieces as they are a Winter flower. Red and White Roses would make up the bridal bouquets.
Caius had the guards freshen up the ballroomâs dĂ©cor as it was looking a little dull after years of not being used. The cream-coloured walls looked bright and fresh against the polished real wood flooring once finished.
Marcus arranged for âMidnight Fangsâ a vampire quartet to play at the wedding, having had them perform at the castle during previous balls and galas.
If only they knew that all of these plans were going to be put on holdâŠ
It is early December when Irina enters Castillo Volterra and makes her way to the throne room. Santiago opens the doors and she enters, Demetri and Felix walking towards her, curious as to what she wants. âWhat a pleasant surpriseâ Aro says as Irina enters the throne room, Marcus looks fed up and closed his book softly. âWhat do you want?â Caius asks sounding a little irritated turning around to face her âHmmâ She pauses a moment before replying âI have to report a crimeâŠthe CullensâŠthey have done somethingâŠterrible.â A smirk appears on Caiusâ face and Aro closes his book and flashes over to Irina âAllow me my dearâ Aro says taking her hand in his and looking at her thoughts and memories regarding the Cullenâs âcrimeâ âOh myâ He says once heâs finished. âBrother what have they have done now?â Caius asks as he walks towards them âIt would appear dear brother they have created an immortal childâ Aro replies âWHAT?!!â Caius shouts âARE YOU SURE?â âIrina saw the child herself, she was jumping in the air catching snowflakesâ Aro replied âThen we send the guards now! They can destroy the child and the Cullensâ Caius responds âNo brother. I think we will take our time, gather some witnesses and pay them a visit ourselves along with the guardsâ Aro replies calmly, despite the anger simmering inside. âA public trial?â Caius smirks âYes brother. A public trialâŠthis way we can be sure that our kind are reminded that creating immortal children is still illegalâ Aro replies âThank you for letting us know my dearâ Marcus said smiling âSantiago please show Irina to one of our guest roomsâ Marcus says looking at the guard âYes masterâ Santiago bows his head and leads her to a guest room on the second floor.
Later that day Aro calls Danni to the throne room and asks the guards to leave except for Demetri. âThank you for coming DanniâŠwe have something we need to discuss with youâ Aro starts âOk. Have I done something wrong?â She asks looking between the Kings and Demetri âNo, Danni you have done nothing wrongâ Aro replies with a warm smile and Danni instantly relaxes âHowever, someone you know well has done something wrong, illegal evenâŠâ He pauses for a moment ââŠIt would seem that the Cullens have created an immortal childâŠâ âYou have to got to be kidding me? Like seriously? What the hell?â Danni cuts Aro off. The Kings and Demetri cannot help laughing a little at her reaction. âWell I hope you plan to deal with them accordingly Caiusâ She adds looking at him âYes child we do. There will be a public trial in Forks with witnessesâ He replies and she nods âYou donât object to that?â Marcus asks curiously âNo, I donât. Caius gave me a history lesson once whilst Demi was away and informed me of your laws and how you dealt with the immortal children problem when it arose centuries agoâ âBut Bellaâs your sisterâ Marcus adds, his head tilted to the side slightly âDonât remind me!...â Danni bites back and Demetri intertwined his fingers with hers, squeezing them gently ââŠShe left me here nine months ago and hasnât looked back, rememberâ The Kings all nod at her, sympathy shining in their ruby eyes at the memory of that day.
A moment of silence passed before Danni spoke again âCan I ask how you know about this?â âWe had a visitor this afternoon and she told us about the child. In fact, the child was seen with your sisterâ Aro replied âBella may not have been aware of immortal children and the law surrounding them but Carlisle would have known and Iâm sure Edward would also have been aware. They have broken a law and need to face the consequences and letâs face it youâve been lenient in the past with Bella and Edward and look how theyâve repaid youâ She responds back âThat was not the reaction I was expecting from you my dear but I will say I am impressed with the way you have handled the newsâ Aro tells her honestly âThank you Aro. I do, however, have a requestâŠregarding the trial and any subsequent punishmentâ âWeâre listening my dearâ Caius replies this time and steps closer to her âI do not want Demetri to have any involvement in the punishment of the Cullens, especially Bella and Edward. I am not sure if you are aware but last summer Edward and his brothers killed a vampire who tried to kill Bella and as a result the vampireâs mate sought revengeâŠshe even tried to kill Bella. This took place after Edward left herâŠbefore we came hereâŠâ She paused to see the Kings reactions, they nodded for her to continue ââŠAs selfish as this may seem I am asking that Demetri is not involved as I do not want any of the Cullens to come after me or him as revenge. I do not want to be looking over my shoulder or worrying about him when he is on missions, more than I do already. Also, I do not want our son to grow up with only one parentâ She added looking up at Demetri to see that he was looking down at her lovingly. âI think we can all agree with that request my dear, after all you havenât asked for anything since you arrived and you understand the situation we are in and have handled it better than we expected. I also have no desire to risk anything happening to my grandson or his parentsâ Caius answered her âThank you Caiusâ She replied and gave him a quick hug âYes thank you master for agreeing to Danniâs requestâ âYou are both welcome. We do, however, ask that you both accompany us when we go to Forksâ He replies âOf course masterâ Demetri replies and Danni nods in agreement.
The following day Irina was in the library reading along with Alec when Danni entered with Nicolai âWhat the...?â Irina says shocked when she notices the little boy who resembles Demetri but who clearly has a heartbeat âIrina this Danni, Demetriâs mate and their son Nicolaiâ Alec introduces them âItâs nice to meet you Irinaâ Danni smiles at her âNice to meet you tooâ Irina replies âNicolaiâŠhe has a-a heartbeatâŠbut how?â Irina asks âIâm half-human, half-vampireâ He replies âI had him whilst I was still human, Demetri changed me after he was bornâŠabout six months agoâ Danni adds âBut he-he looks like...â Irina trails off âHis vampire side means he grows faster than his human counterparts and is quite smart for his age tooâ Danni tells her as she takes a seat on the sofa opposite her and Nicolai sits beside his mum. âI didnât know that vampires could have childrenâ Irina says looking at the boy âNeither did we. It was a surprise to us all to discover that male vampires can father children with human femalesâ Alec responds. âIâm gifted too like mummy and daddyâ Nicolai says proudly âReally? May I ask what your gift is Nicolai?â Irina asks, curiosity shining in her amber coloured eyes âIâm a shield like mummy and I am able to track people like daddy, but only those with shields. I fill in the gaps of daddyâs giftâ He replies proudly âWowâ Irina breathed out, âI canât believe how much he looks like Demetriâ Irina says looking between Nicolai and Danni âI know, me too. Heâs a mini version of his dadâ Danni replies and Nicolai just smiles back at Irina.
A few days later Nicolai and Irina were walking in the South facing garden when he stopped walking and gently tugged on her hand to get her attention. âIrina, can I ask why you have amber coloured eyes seeing as you are a vampire?â Nicolai asked curiosity shining in his blue eyes âI have amber eyes because I am a vegetarian vampireâŠâ âWhatâs a vegetarian vampire?â He asked, cutting her off âA vegetarian vampire survives on animal blood instead of human bloodâ She responded and watched as Nicolai tried to process this information and knew he would have more questions for her. âWhat animals do you eat and how do you find them?â âWhere I live in Alaska, there is a very big forest surrounding our house and my family and I hunt the animals there. In the forest there are different animals, Bears, Moose, Wolves and Caribou to name a fewâ âOh, thatâs different. Why donât you hunt humans like other vampires?â âMy family and I used to hunt humans but after many years we decided to try surviving on animal blood and found that we could survive that way, although there are not many vegetarian vampiresâ âYou are the first vegetarian vampire I have metâ He said with a smile âYou are the first vampire / human hybrid that Iâve metâ She replied with a smile of her own. They resumed their walk around the garden and continued to talk about different topics. Irina was surprised at how âgrown-upâ Nicolai was and sounded despite how young he was.
Whilst the Kings and the four Elite guards were away from the castle to gather some witnesses of their own for the upcoming Cullen trial, Danni found that Nicolaiâs shielding ability had developed. âLook MummyâŠâ Danni looked up from her book to see a faint shimmering glow circling her son, giving him the appearance of being inside a protective bubble. Danni smiled, feeling proud of her son and his growing ability. âThatâs amazing sweetieâ She praised him and he smiled back at her. She wondered if she could get her shield do the same or something similar at the very least. âItâd be nice to be able to protect the ones I love, as well as myselfâ She thought to herself and decided to ask Santiago and Heidi for their help in Demetriâs absence.
Danni and Nicolai met with Santiago and Heidi the following morning in the south-facing garden as they had agreed to help them develop their shielding abilities. Nicolai asked to train with Santiago as he knew that Demetri had trained Santiago when he joined the guard and still spars with him regularly. Danni and Heidi worked together to see how her shield worked and if she could shield someone other than herself.
With a lot of hard work, Danni was able to shield multiple people as she had practised constantly, pushing her shield to its max. Her shield looked different to her sonâs as hers looked almost like it was an extension of her, a faint shimmering was the only hint that her shield was in use to protect the ones she loved.
Upon Demetriâs return to the castle Danni and Nicolai updated him on the development of their gifts. Nicolai was able to shield not only himself but one other person easily. âI hope I can shield more people when Iâm olderâ He said looking up at his dad âYouâre doing just fine as you are buddyâ Demetri replied proudly, as he looked down at his son as they both stood inside Nicolaiâs âprotective bubble.â
Caius, Aro and Marcus stood watching Danni and Nicolai with proud smiles on their faces. âAt least we can keep Edward from reading our thoughts nowâ Caius said proudly and nudged Aro slightly âYes, and itâll be a good surprise for the damned law breaker tooâ Aro replied with a smile.
December 31st â Confrontation â
Once it had been declared that Renesmee was not an immortal child, Irina was ripped apart and burned for providing a false allegation against the Cullens. âThatâs a shame mummy, I liked herâ Nicolai said low so only his parents heard him and she nodded in response.
Alice and Jasper made their way back to the Cullens and their witnesses but before anyone could leave Vladimir shouts out âTRAITORâ and looks directly at Danni âExcuse me?â She asks âYou are on the wrong side my dear, should you not be over here supporting your sister?â He replies âSupporting my sister, why would I want to do that after what she and her precious Edward did?â âYou mean have a child together?â Stefan replies âNo. Iâm talking about the fact that they left me in Volterra nine months ago and havenât been in touch since. In fact, I received one letter from Esme telling me that once Edward and Bella landed back here, they told my dad I had died in an accident and that a memorial was held for me. Edward made that decision on the flight back from Volterra thus, ensuring I could never come home to see my dad, never have the chance to introduce him to my mate. They took away my chance to say goodbyeâ She replied and noticed the shocked looks on the faces of the Cullenâs witnesses âOhâŠyou all look surprised. Did they not tell you that part? Did they also tell you that they never invited me to their wedding? I only found out about the wedding from Aro after they sent an invitation to him to let him know it was taking place. It was their way of announcing Bellaâs transformation.â She added and Demetri squeezed her hand gently. Caius moved closer to Danni, a scowl settling on his face.
âI notice you have a child of your ownâ Tanya says looking at Nicolai âYes, I do. My son was born six months ago and my fiancĂ©e changed me after he was delivered, we didnât want to risk another pregnancy as there was no guarantee I would handle another one so wellâ She responded and noticed Carlisle looked a little confused. âDanni drank human blood regularly once we discovered she was pregnant, this allowed her to meet the babyâs needs and she was able to keep certain foods down tooâ Caius advised him proudly and Carlisle nodded, clearly impressed as it sounded like Danni had an easier pregnancy than her sister.
âWhy did you not tell me I had a nephew?â Bella asked âWhy would I? You cut me out of your life, cut me out of my own family. I have a new family now and I couldnât be happierâ Danni replies smiling.
âYou have a chance to reconnect with one another, especially as you both have children nowâ Esme replies softly âEsme as much as I like you and Carlisle, weâre all aware that if it wasnât for this âsituationâ we wouldnât even be talking. I mean none of you got in touch to advise me of the wedding or that my niece was born three months agoâ Danni replied. âYou canât take the high ground Danni, your mate would have killed us if there had been a fight todayâ Edward called out âThat is where you are wrong Eddie. The Kings agreed to my request of keeping Demetri out of any executions involving you Cullens as I didnât want any of you coming after me or my mate as revenge. I protected my family unlike you. I mean look what happened after you killed James, his mate went after Bella to avenge him and you werenât even here to protect her. So, I have every reason to take the high ground as you put it as I have done nothing to any of youâ She replied. Edward went to speak but Caius cut him off âI would consider your next words to Danni very carefully Cullen or youâll find yourself joining Irina in becoming a pile of ashâ âWhy do you care what he says to her?â Bella asked âI care because Danni is my daughter and no one, and I do mean no one will disrespect a member of my familyâ Caius replies and Demetri smirks at the Cullens as surprise registers on their faces.
âWhat?âŠhowâŠ?â Bella struggled to speak, too shocked at Caiusâ news. âMy wife and I always wanted to have a daughter and once we met and got to know Danni, things fell into place and we came to care for her as though she was our daughterâŠâ Caius spoke looking directly at Bella âAnd I came to care about Caius and Dora as my parents in returnâ Danni finished Caiusâ sentence with a warm smile. Everyone watched as Athenodora stepped forward and slipped her hand into her husbandâs as she spoke âWe were there for Danni when she needed love and support as she navigated her way through a new relationship, whilst she settled into her new life and her new home...â Bella looked as though she wanted to say something but Athenodora didnât give her chance. ââŠYou abandoned your sister without a second thought when she needed you, needed your support to navigate her way through a new relationship, a relationship with a vampire no less and everything that came with that, seeing as you had experience with this but you chose Edward instead.â Danni nodded and felt so loved in that moment hearing her adoptive parents speak this way about her.
âJust so we are clear Bella, you will not be receiving an invitation to our wedding as itâs for our family and friends onlyâ Demetri adds and Danni nods in agreement before adding âWe had to postpone our special day because of you and your âantics.ââ
Silence filled the air as no one spoke, as they tried to process everything theyâve just heard. âDanni and the Volturi are telling the truth about everythingâŠâ Maggie says looking around at the Cullenâs witnesses ââŠAnd Bella and Edward havenât even bothered to apologise or make amends for their actionsâ Maggie continued, distaste clear in her voice.
âOur apologies Danni for calling you a traitor. It appears we were not told the truth regarding yours and Demetriâs situationâ Vladimir called out and she and Demetri nodded. âThatâs quite alright. I donât blame Demetri for keeping me by his side that day. If Iâm being honest, Iâm glad he did as our relationship developed naturally and I got to have a son with the man I love. I am looking forward to spending an eternity with my family and that doesnât include any of youâ She replied looking at Bella and the Cullens, before turning to face her mate. âLetâs go home mi amoreâ Demetri smiled down at her and looked at Marcus who just smiled and nodded. The Cullens and their witnesses watched as Demetri and Danni left the field with their son and didnât look back.
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,368 Demetri x OC Swan. Part Ten. Warnings: Fluff, NSFW
The following morning Jane knocks on Demetriâs door gently âHi, how are you and Danni doing?â âDanniâs doing well, see for yourself. Iâm ok, thanks to Gianna giving me advice on how to care for my son. Iâm just getting a bit impatient regarding Danniâs transformation, I just want her to wake upâ He says âOne day down, two to go and then youâll have forever together. I can already see some physical changes to her after just one dayâ Jane says as she stands over the crib. âYou can pick him up Janeâ Demetri said grinning âThank you. Come here little oneâ Jane coos at Nicolai as she picks him up wrapping him in his blanket and making her way to the sofa. âHe smells like chocolate with a hint of peppermintâ she thinks to herself looking at Nicolai. Jane spends the day helping Demetri take care of Nicolai, giving him some time to sit beside Danni and read to her, this acting as a distraction for both him and Danni or so he hoped.
Alec came to visit in the afternoon âHi Demetri howâs are thingsâ âJane hasnât put my son down since she arrived this morning, so I have been reading to Danni trying to distract us both. I hate knowing and seeing that sheâs in pain even if she is trying not to show how much it hurtsâ âIâm glad Danni is handling her transformation wellâ Alec replied âItâs my turn to hold him now Iâm here, please sister.â Alec said sitting beside Jane and waiting for her to hand him Nicolai. Demetri was a little surprised that the twins wanted to be around his son as much as they did, not he minded though.
Meanwhile Danni is going through her transformation. Her body felt like it was fire, every nerve ending burning as her blood was being replaced with venom, Demetriâs venom. She couldnât help the random thoughts running through her head. âI felt Demi kiss my neck before he bit me letting his venom enter my system. I know that Heidi, Chelsea and Gianna changed me into a clean dress and brushed my hair for me and that Felix carried me back here. This is too much I donât know if I can do this.â âI love you so much cara miaâ She hears Demetri say softly in her ear. âI can do this. I have do this⊠for Demi, for Nicolai.â She tries to lay as still as possible despite the pain she is in, knowing that Demetri would feel bad enough that he is the reason she is going through this right now. She tries to focus on Demetriâs voice as he reads to her, hoping to distract herself from the burning pain thatâs tearing through her entire body.
On the third day of Danniâs transformation Demetri took Nicolai to Heidiâs room âCan you watch Nicolai for me? Danni should wake up today and Iâd like to take her hunting before she sees him againâ âOf course I can, just come and find us when youâre readyâ Heidi responds smiling âHello little one, ready to spend the day with auntie Heidi?â Nicolai coos in response; Demetri chuckled as it would seem that his son has awakened the maternal side within all the females in the castle.
Demetri returned to his and Danniâs shared room and stood at the balcony doors looking out over the garden waiting for Danni to wake up. Her heartbeat had slowed right down now so he knew it would be soon. Danniâs heart stopped beating and Demetri looked over his shoulder to see her open her now bright ruby red eyes. She could see everything more clearly, including the little dust particles in the air and she could feel the individual threads on the Egyptian cotton duvet cover beneath her.Â
It took her a moment to adjust to this new sight, then a scent she had never smelt before flooded her senses âsandalwood and citrusâ Her eyes scanned the room and they fell on Demetri and she smiled wide, getting off the bed and running into his arms. She threw her arms around his neck and held him close âOomph. Youâre a lot stronger than I am now, so itâs your turn not to break me mi amoreâ Demetri said into her ear âSorry Demiâ She pulled back a little as he took in her appearance, his eyes looking her up and down âYouâre absolutely stunning babyâ He ran his fingers through her hair that was now longer, brighter and fuller than before. He leant down and kissed her lips. âWeâre the same temperature now Demâ She said smiling holding his hand in hers and he nods âIâll have to get used to thatâ He chuckles âIâm so used to you being warm, but Iâm so happy that I get to spend forever with youâ âI love you Demiâ She kisses him soundly on the mouth âI love you too.â
âHowâs Nicolai?â She asks âHeâs amazing cara mia and so gorgeous. Everyone loves himâ âWhere is he? Can I see him?â She looks towards the door âI want to take you hunting first. Come onâ He takes her hand in his and they make their way out of the castle and as it is an overcast day, they donât have to worry about being exposed.
They leave Volterra to go hunting, Danni noticing every little thing around her as they run together, including how fast Demetri is. He stops running and turns to catch her in his arms, Danni coming to a stop in his embrace. âClose your eyes and listen, tell me what you can hear amoreâ She closed her eyes and focused on listening to her surroundings. âI can hear faint chatter of people below, birds in the trees, traffic in the distance. Itâs amazing Demâ âYouâve focused really well cara. Come with me and Iâll show you how to hunt. Stay closeâ
Ten minutes later they were standing on the roof a building looking down at an alleyway that was about a five-minute walk from a bar. âKeep your eyes on those twoâ Demetri said pointing to a couple leaving the bar and making their way towards the alleyway. He took her hand in his âJump with me caraâ They landed silently in the alley below them. Danni caught the scent of the couple and squeezed Demetriâs hand tightly âItâs ok cara. Iâve got youâ She nods and brings her other hand to her throat feeling the burn. âYou stay here and Iâll lure them in okâ He kisses her temple and releases her hand. About 30 seconds later Demetri and the human couple enter the alley and make their way towards Danni, once they are near enough Danni hears Demetri softly call out âNowâ She watches as he grabs the man and sinks his teeth into his neck, the woman goes to run but Danni is quicker and grabs her around the throat holding her to her chest and bites down on her neck, the blood flowing down her throat easing the burn. When she had drained the human, she released her and she fell to the ground. âWell done amoreâ Demetri says smiling and kisses her âVery efficient. Still thirsty?â âThank you babe and yes I am, a littleâ She kisses him back âLetâs dispose of these two and then weâll find you someone else.â Demetri snaps their necks and then they throw the couple into the nearby river and watch as the bodies wash away. âCome on caraâ He takes her hand in his and they make their way towards another part of the city where they kill and dispose of two more humans. âYou were amazing cara. You were fast, efficient and they were very clean killsâŠfor a newborn. Iâm so proud of youâ He wraps his arm around her, pulling her to his chest and kisses her âI learnt from the best babeâ She kissed him, tasting a little blood from his last kill âLetâs go homeâ She laced her fingers with his and they made their way back to the castle.
Danni enters her and Demetriâs shared room and sees Nicolai for the first time since waking as a newborn. He was lying in his crib and she leant down and picked him up gently. She didnât make a move to harm him, just cradled him to her and took in the new baby smell he had. She felt multiple sets of eyes on her and realisation flashed in her eyes âYou think Iâd harm my babyâŠmy son?â âNo, no not all mi amoreâ Demetri replied stepping closer, though her eyes never left Felix, Heidi or the twinsâ faces. âWe never knew that our kind could have children before now and therefore do not know how or if the scent of his blood would affect your senses. Newborns areâŠdriven by instinct and I didnât want to take a chance with the two of you as I know you would absolutely hate yourself if you harmed our son in any way.â Danni thought for a moment before responding âSo you had four vampires watch over me along with yourself, thatâs a little excessive Dem. Surely you and Felix would have sufficedâ The others chuckled âSo you arenât mad at us sweetie?â Jane asked âOf course not, a little irritated that I was being scrutinised whilst I held my son for the first time since waking as a newbornâ She replied âThatâs on me darlingâ Demetri said as he wrapped an arm around her back and kissed her temple. âI know but I am going to ask everyone to leave us so the three of us can bond as a family. I donât want any other firsts with my son to feelâŠtaintedâ Demetri felt a little guilty hearing that his mate felt that way and knew that she would never forget feeling that way whenever she thought back on today now that she was immortal. The others nodded âSorry Danniâ They murmured as they left the room.
Once they were alone Demetri whispered into her ear âIâm so very sorry that I have upset you, that I have ruined this moment between you bothâŠâ He looked down at his son briefly before continuing âI love you both so very very much, I donât know what Iâd do if I ever lost either of youâ He kissed her temple again and stepped back from her. âWhere are you going?â âI thought I would step away for a bit, allow you two to bond as I did with him whilst I waited for you to wake upâ âDonât be silly, come here. I just want some time with my boysâ She smiled at him and watched as he stepped closer to her âKiss me Demâ He complied, kissing her lips softly before leaning down to kiss his sonâs head. âFor the record you didnât ruin anything. You were just being overprotectiveâŠlike way overprotectiveâ She chuckled and he did too âCan you blame me? Iâve dealt with many newborns over the years butâŠyouâre differentâŠyouâre mine. My mate, my creation, the mother of my gorgeous son. You are acting nothing like a typical newborn, youâre so calm and in control and IâŠâ ââŠYou worried if my newborn instincts would kick in around our son, that I may harm him without ever meaning toâ She finished for him âExactly darlingâ âAnd that is why I am not mad or upset as your actions came from the heart, from your love for me as they have always doneâ She kissed his cheek âI love you more than I ever thought possible Demâ âI know mi amore. I feel the exact same way about you and our son.â
The others heard their conversation from the corridor as they lingered outside Alecâs door down the hall. âDanni is amazing and she is very calm for a newborn. Iâm impressedâ Jane said âI agree. I think that maybe that has something to do with the fact that she knew ahead of time that she would be turned, knew what to expect. I mean she has lived with us for three months and therefore was prepared for this lifeâ Heidi replied âNot to mention she is a mum and her maternal side is clearly showingâ Alec added with a smile âI think theyâll be fine and if they need us, Demetri knows where to find usâ Felix added before walking back towards his room, the others doing the same.
Later that night Demetri and Danni stand over Nicolaiâs crib and watch him sleep for a bit âI just want to say thank you for giving me a sonâ He cups her face in his hands and kisses her âI still canât believe Iâm a dadâ She smiles up at him âI didnât do this on my own, you helped Dem...â She kissed his lips softly ââŠIâm glad that I got to have a baby with youâ She added and rested her head on his chest and looked down at their sleeping son âI thank the gods every day for bringing you into my lifeâŠâ He kissed the top of her head ââŠyou and our son.â
As soon as Danni closes the door to their closet Demetri pulls Danni towards him, turning her so her back is against his chest, his arms wrapping around her from behind, and slowly leaves a trail of kisses up and down her neck before gently turning her head upwards towards him, covering her mouth with his in a loving kiss. She turns in his arms and resumes kissing him. He bites her lip asking for entrance and slips his tongue into her mouth, their tongues moving together as he puts his other hand on the back of her head deepening the kiss. She moans into the kiss and one hand goes to the back of his head; nails scratching at his hair at the base of his neck. He growls low and Danni moves her other hand downwards and brushes over his crotch âDanniâ He says with a warning tone breaking the kiss and he feels her hand squeeze him âDemiâ She replies and winks at him.
Before he knows whatâs happening Danni pushes him on to sofa and climbs onto his lap straddling him and begins leaving a trail of open mouth kisses along his neck. A soft growl left him when he felt her fangs bite down on his neck and the tingle of her venom marking his skin âMineâ She purred in his ear and he smiled, liking that she had marked him as hers.
He placed his hands on her cheeks and captured her lips in a passionate kiss; she bit his lip gently as she grinded against his hardening cock, his lips parting allowing her to deepen the kiss, their tongues dancing together in a sensuous rhythm. She started to unbutton his shirt, her hands moving over his chest, her nails lightly scratching him; a light growl left him at the feel of her now cold, firm touch. A reminder that she was no longer human, that she was in fact, now an immortal like him.
In one swift movement he pulled at her dress, ripping it from her âHeyâ âIt was in my way amoreâ His ruby eyes darkening with desire and he moved his hands to her ass and stood from the sofa, gently laying her down on the rug in front of the fireplace. âSo beautiful and sexyâ He said as he gazed down at his mate, if she was still human she would be blushing. They resumed kissing and touching one another, their arousal building and filling the air around them. âThese are in my wayâ Danni said low and she pulled his trousers from him, ripping them in the process. He chuckled low before tugging her bra and panties from her. His head dipped down and he took one nipple into his mouth before she could respond. Danniâs back arched slightly in response to Demetriâs actions as he massaged one breast as he continued to kiss and suck the other.
Demetri adjusted himself between Danniâs thighs and slowly entered her, stilling for just a moment before slowing moving in and out of her, making love to her. Soft moans filled the room as Danniâs body responded to every touch, every kiss that Demetri left on her naked body. âOhâŠDemâ He pulled almost all the way out of her and ran his hand up her thigh holding her leg to his side as he re-entered her filling her fully, deeply, completely being at one with her. Another moan of pleasure slipped past her lips as he hit that spot inside her over and over again. He roughly thrusted into her and captured her lips with his muffling her cry; her nails scratching up his back as he continued to take her roughly, growling into her ear âOh GodâŠDanni!â He felt her walls tighten around him just before her orgasm washed over her, her body alight with a pleasure sheâd never known before. She held him tightly to her as the intensity of her orgasm kept building as he continued to chase his release. âItâsâŠitâsâŠâ She trailed off and felt his release fill her, noticing that it didnât feel cold this time, in fact it felt warm and she smiled knowingly at him. He smiled and nodded in response, knowing what she was thinking in that moment. A few moments of silence passed between them before Danni spoke softly âI thought my first time with you as a human was amazingâŠbut god that wasâŠâ âI know babyâ He smiled and kissed her softly as he held her closer to him.
Although Demetri had enjoyed being intimate with Danni whilst she was human, this time was different, this time he was able to enjoy being with her intimately without the fear of hurting her. âI love you Demiâ âI love you too cara mia.â They made love to one another over and over again that night, seeing as Danni no longer needed to eat, breath or sleep.
Nicolai was just a week old when he said his first word âDaddyâ Demetriâs face lit up with pride as he scooped his son up into his arms, holding him close. Danni watched the two of them from the closet doorway and couldnât help smiling. âSuch a clever little boyâ Demetri praised his son and turned to see his mate watching them. âI canât believe he said his first word at only a week oldâ Danni said âNone of us know how slowly or quickly he will grow and develop as he is the first human / vampire child to be bornâ Demetri replied âAll the more reason to document his development in his baby book.â She replied with a smile.
Nicolai shocked everyone when he took his first steps, seeing as he was only three weeks old. He was playing with his cars in the family room and pulled himself up and took his first shaky steps over to where Demetri was building a castle out of building blocks, Danni sitting beside him. âCan I help daddy?â His little voice rang out in the almost quiet room âOf course you canâ Demetri replied as Danni lifted him into her lap smiling proudly at her son. âHeâs amazing Demiâ âYes, he isâ He replied and kissed his sonâs cheek.
Nicolai was so loved dearly by his parents, grandparents and his aunts and uncles in the castle, that he was never without someone to play with or spend time with. The vampires were amazed at how quickly he was developing compared to his human counterparts outside the castle and the Kings put it down to his vampire side. Aro tracked his development with his parentâs blessing âWe are curious about your development and growth little one as we have never met anyone like you beforeâ Aro said softly to him as he measured his height again and made a note of the physical changes to the boy in the past week.
Caius would often âstealâ his grandson and would hide away in his study so he could read stories to him. Athenodora would join them sometimes, sitting beside her husband cuddling her grandson whilst Caius reads aloud. Nicolai often fell asleep in his grandparentâs arms following story time, something they all enjoyed.
Nicolai is cuddled up to Danni as they watch Hotel Transylvania when he suddenly turns and asks her âDoes daddy turn into a bat? Can you turn into a bat? Ahh, can I turn into a bat?â He asks excitedly, Demetri hears him from the closet and chuckles. âNo sweetie, we canât turn into batsâ Danni answers âOhâ Nicolai replies looking and sounding a little sad, Danni holds him a little closer and kisses the top of his head. A little while later Nicolai asks âDoes daddy say âIâm Dracula blah blah blahâ?â Danni canât help but laugh a little âNo little one I donât say âIâm Dracula blah blah blahââ Demetri replies imitating Draculaâs voice from the film and smiles as he sees his sonâs eyes light up a little âDaddy youâre the bestâ Demetri smiles and takes a seat beside Danni lifting Nicolai onto his lap âI knowâ He kisses his sonâs hair and they continue to watch the film as a family âMommy was daddy your zing?â Nicolai asked once the film ended âYes sweetie. Daddy was my zingâ She replies smiling and kisses Demetriâs cheek âI love you Demâ âI love you too Danniâ âWhat about me?â Nicolai asks âWe love you tooâ Demetri and Danni say at the same time.
The following day Demetri spoke to Marcus and asked if Gianna could be turned as she is not only friends with Danni but she helped him take care of Nicolai whilst Danni was undergoing her transformation. Marcus agreed and even added that her dedication to her work also went in her favour. âIâll change Gianna myself as you have one newborn already under your care Demetriâ âUnderstood Master and thank youâ Demetri replied with a nod âYouâre welcome and Iâm glad that Gianna will be joining the family permanently.â
Demetri returned to his room and found Danni in the closet. âDanni, I have some news for youâ He says as he approaches her, she turns and nods letting him know he had her attention. âI have spoken to Marcus and he has agreed to make Gianna an immortal and is even going to turn her himself as I already have a newborn under my careâ Demetri said with a smile âOh my god. Youâre amazing. I love youâ Danni says excitedly and threw her arms around Demetriâs neck. He chuckled and wrapped his arms around her, holding her close âI love you too darlingâ âDoes she know? Can I tell her?â Demetri chuckled again âNo, Gianna is not aware that I asked Marcus to turn her and yes, you can tell her. Marcus will talk to her about when her turning will take place once heâs told Aro and Caius of his planâ Danni kissed Demetri before leaving to find Gianna.
Demetri?â âHi Gianna, itâs nice to see you too. Demetri and Nicolai are well. Nicolai is growing up so fast bless him, itâs taking a little getting used toâ âI get that. It is a little weird to see him walking around the castle given how old he actually isâ Danni smiled and nodded in agreement. âI have some news for youâ Danni said, trying to contain her excitement âOoh tell me, tell meâ Gianna replied, curiosity shining in her eyes âDemetri spoke to Marcus about you becoming immortalâŠâ Gianna gasped, clearly shocked ââŠWeâre really good friends and you helped Demetri with Nicolai during my transformation. Marcus agreed and has decided to turn you himselfâ âOh my god. Really?â Danni nodded âReally. Dem told me about ten minutes ago and Marcus will discuss the details with you later.â Gianna got up from her desk and hugged Danni âThank you so much. I owe Demetri oneâ âNo, you donât, this is his way of saying thanks to you rememberâ Danni replied and felt Gianna nod in response.
A few days later Marcus changed Gianna and stayed with her for the first day as he wanted to ensure she was handing the change well. On day two Danni and Nicolai sat with her so she wouldnât be alone. Danni read to Gianna hoping it may distract her a little from the burning sensation. Nicolai talked to her, telling her what he had been up and what was going on in the castle. âAh bless him, love him greatlyâ Gianna thought to herself. Danni smiled down at her son, proud that he was so caring and compassionate given his young age. Demetri spent day three with her as he didnât want Nicolai in the room with a newborn as he was unsure how Gianna would react once she woke up.
Upon waking on day three Demetri and Alec took Gianna on her first hunting trip as it wasnât safe for Marcus to do so as he was one of the Kings. Demetri noticed that Gianna was a messier newborn during her first hunting trip than Danni was. Gianna acted more like how a newborn vampire would than Danni did and Alec put that down to the fact that she had less time to adjust to the thought of becoming immortal than Danni. The one thing that everyone noticed about Gianna was that she was not tempted by Nicolaiâs human side, something Danni and Demetri were pleased about.
Danni had been gone for most of the day and Demetri wondered aloud to himself âI wonder where your mummy isâ âI know where she isâ Nicolai replied and took off running to find his mum. âHey, wait upâ Demetri calls as he runs after him.
Nicolai finds Danni sitting in the north facing garden talking with Caius âMummyâ He calls out and runs towards her and Danni lifts him onto her lap just as Demetri enters the garden. âHi Grandpa. See daddy, I said I knew where mummy wasâ Nicolai says grinning âI know and you found her very quickly. How did you do that?â He asks crouching down in front of them. âI just thought of mummy and I knew she was here.â This caught Caiusâs attention as he and his brothers were waiting to find out if the boy was gifted like his parents. Demetri stands before sitting beside Danni on the bench turning slightly to face her and Nicolai âI think you may have a gift little one, like me and mummyâ âYou and mummy have a gift. What does that mean?â Nicolai asks âSome vampires have gifts, for example; Uncle Alec can take away a personâs senses, mummy is a shield; this means she can shield herself from psychic attacks and no one can read her mind unless she allows it and I am a tracker; I can pick up on the essence of someoneâs mind and can follow it like a scent over any distance. To be able to do this I have to either have met that person physically or anyone who has met the person in the past. Although I cannot track mummy due to her shieldâ Nicolai nods smiling âWow! Daddy yours and mummyâs gifts sound coolâ Demetri and Danni smile hearing this âAre you able to track me daddy?â He asks curiously âI have never tried toâ Demetri replies and concentrates on his son, trying to reach out and pick-up Nicolaiâs tenor. âIt would seem that I cannot track you little one. I think you may have a shielding ability like mummy, as well as the ability to track herâ Nicolai smiles wide at his dad âReally? Thatâs cool. Can we a play game, get mummy to hide and see if I can find her again? Please daddyâ Excitement shining in his blue eyes and Demetri looks at Caius who nods âGo on letâs have some fun and test his giftâ âThank you master. Sit with me and Caius whilst mummy goes and hide.â Danni passes Nicolai to Demetri and leaves the garden to go hide. âIâll count to 20 mi amore and then weâll come find you.â Twenty seconds later Demetri smiles at his son âRight letâs see if you can find mummyâ Nicolai nodded and thought about Danni and how much he wanted to find her. He quickly climbed off his dadâs lap and started running towards the castle âCome on daddy, Grandpaâ He called out and Demetri got up and followed his son âHeâs very fastâ Caius said as he ran beside Demetri.
Nicolai ran into the castle ballroom âI found you mummyâ Demetri heard his son declare just before Danni giggles âYes you did, my clever little boyâ She bent down and scooped him up in her arms, spinning him around. âWell done son, you did greatâ Demetri said smiling at his son and placing a kiss on his head before kissing Danniâs lips âLooks like you can track me after all Demi, as long as our son is with youâ She smiles and winks at him âThatâs ok with me cara mia.â Demetri replies and wraps his arm around her.
âIâm curious though, can you find Aro, Nicolai?â Caius asks Nicolai and he shrugged, before closing his eyes and focusing on finding Aro âI canât sense Uncle Aro, Iâm sorry Grandpaâ He sounded sad âDonât be little one, this just confirms what I thought. You have a gift like your parents or should I say you have two gifts. First it appears that you are shield like your mummy and secondly, your tracking ability fills in the gaps of your daddyâs gift; enabling you to track people with strong psychic shields like your mummyâ Caius replies and Demetri looks at his son in his mateâs arms with a proud smile on his face âThatâs my boyâ Nicolai smiled back at Demetri.
âI wonder how he is able to track people. Do you think he can pick up the tenors of someoneâs mind like you or do you think it works differently for him as it seems he can only find people with shields?â Danni says curiously âIâm not sure but we have plenty of time to find outâ Demetri replies wrapping his arm around her and placing a kiss to her temple. âAre you ok knowing that he can track the people you cannot?â She asks âOf course cara. It means when Nicolai is older, he will be able to help me track people down and then there wonât be anyone that can hide from the Volturiâ Demetri says smiling proudly and ruffling his sonâs hair. âI can promise you this, Nicolai will a member of the elite guard along with his parents once he is old enoughâ Caius says smiling wide âReally Grandpa?â Nicolai asks âYes my boy. You and daddy will be a great team when it comes to tracking others and I canât wait to see how your gifts developâ Caius replies smiling âThatâs good isnât it daddy? I get to work with you when Iâm all growed upâ Nicolai replies âYou mean when youâre all grown up sweetieâ Danni corrects her son softly and he nods at her.Â
âIâm going to inform my brothers of Nicolaiâs giftsâ With that Caius takes off to see Aro and Marcus âTheyâre in the throne room masterâ Demetri tells Caius and he nods, feeling proud of his grandson. âYou may just be the masterâs favourite guard now babeâ Danni says teasing him âThat is all thanks to you gorgeousâ He was looking at her with a look of pure adoration on his face âNicolai is 50% yours Demi, so itâs really a joint effortâ She replies and kisses him, Nicolai giggles at his parents.
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,106 Demetri x OC Swan. Part Nine. Warnings: Fluff, mentions of childbirth
Danni found herself staring at the ring on her finger âItâs so beautifulâ she thought and smiled to herself âWhat are thinking about mi amore?â Demetri asks sitting beside her on the sofa âI was just looking at my ring, itâs so beautiful, thank youâ She replied kissing him âIâm glad you like it so muchâ He kissed her lips and wrapped his arms around her. âIâm going to find Gianna, Heidi, Chelsea and Jane. I want to tell them our news and show them my beautiful ring that my gorgeous fiancĂ© got meâ Danni said kissing him and he smiled at her.
Danni found Gianna at her desk and Heidi and Chelsea in the kitchen âCongratulations hunnyâ Gianna said when Danni told her Demetri had proposed. âWow, the ring is gorgeousâ Heidi said âCongratulations. What a beautiful ring. That man has good tasteâ Chelsea adds smiling. Danni told Jane that evening once Jane came off guard duty and she also loved the engagement ring and congratulated them both.
A few days later Demetri was on guard duty when Athenodora and Sulpicia entered the throne room with Corin and Afton catching the three Kings and the guards by surprise âWe are going to see Danni and will be in her room for the remainder of the dayâ Athenodora says firmly âAfton, Corin you are not required to join usâ Sulpicia added as she and Athenodora left the throne room and made their way to see Danni.
There was a knock on the door âCome inâ Danni called not bothering to get up off the sofa. âHello my child and congratulations on your engagement and the babyâ Athenodora greeted sitting beside Danni and wrapping an arm around her for a quick hug. Sulpicia sat on Danniâs other side and gave her a quick hug too âHello my dear. How are you feeling today?â âTemperature wise Iâm fine, although both the baby and I are thirstyâ Danni replied getting up âSit back down. I can sort getting you and the baby a drinkâ Athenodora said getting up and walking to the door. âGuards!â She shouted and Afton appeared moments later âYes mil ladyâ âPlease bring Danni some juice and blood bags, her and the baby are thirstyâ She instructed âOf course Iâll be right backâ He bowed and made his way to the kitchen.
âThat is a beautiful ringâ Athenodora said âWhat did you expect from Demetri?â Sulpicia said when they saw the sapphire and diamond engagement ring.
âAftonâ Caius called as he passed the throne room âWhy was my wife shouting for a guard?â âDanni and the baby are thirsty and the wives donât want Danni getting up to get the drinks, so I have been asked to do soâ He answered âWell donât keep them waitingâ Caius said sternly. Demetri couldnât help smiling, feeling amused that the wives are making sure Danni is being catered for in his absence, the way they are on a daily basis by the guards.
Afton returned with a few blood bags, a carton of orange juice and a glass âCan I get you anything else?â He asked âNo thank you. You are dismissedâ Sulpicia said waving her hand to dismiss him and he left the room.
âSo baby names. What have you got so far?â Athenodora asked. âWe havenât actually discussed baby names, in fact we havenât done much to prepare for our sonâs arrivalâ Danni replied quietly. âYou have less than two weeks left child. Come on bring your laptop, we have work to doâ Athenodora said helping Danni off the sofa. Sulpicia picked up the drinks and followed her sister and Danni out of the room knowing exactly where they were going.
The wives and Danni entered the throne room, again surprising the Kings and the guards. âDemetri, you are needed for a meeting in Caiusâ study. You too my dear. Now come alongâ Athenodora said looking at Caius, leading Danni out of the throne room and down the hall to his study. âCome on Demetri, you heard my wife we are being summonedâ Caius said as he crossed the room to leave âYes masterâ He replied bowing his head and following Caius out of the room. âWhat is that about my dear?â Aro asked his wife âAthenodora just learnt they havenât picked a name for their son nor have they prepared much for his arrival. So Athenodora is taking chargeâ Sulpicia replied, amusement clear in her voice âOh my, that will be an interesting chatâ Aro sounded amused too. âTheyâre first-time parents theyâll work it out, Iâm sure. After all, finding out Danni was pregnant was a shock for everyoneâ Marcus said sympathetically.
âWhatâs the meaning of this my love?â Caius asked once inside his study âWell my dear our grandson is due in less than two weeks and they have not chosen a name nor have they prepared much for his arrival. This just wonât doâ âGrandson?â Danni mouthed to Demetri, who shrugged looking a little shocked too. âOk, but they do still have time and Iâm sure theyâll sort things out. Danni please take a seatâ Caius said and she did so nodding. âI have been thinking about names but we just havenât spoken about themâ Danni said quietly âReally cara mia?â Demetri asked coming to stand beside Danni, she looked up at him nodding. âTake a seat Demetriâ Caius said smiling as he and Athenodora sat down on the sofa opposite Danni as Demetri sat down beside her.
âWhat names were you thinking of?â Caius asked âI know what last name he will have, Volturiâ She said smiling and squeezing Demetriâs hand. âNot Swan?â Demetri asked âNo, heâs your son and youâre a Volturiâ He nods smiling at her âOk, but he still needs a first nameâ He added âI have some ideas, Theo â it means Godâs present, Xander â Defender of man or Nicolai â Peopleâs triumph. What do you think?â She asked the three vampires âTheyâre all Greek namesâ Demetri replied surprised at her suggestions. âI know that. I looked up Greek boy names on google. I wanted our son to have a Greek name like his dadâ Danni responded and Demetri smiled at her lovingly. âI think that is a wonderful thing to do child. To honour Demetriâs heritage that wayâ Athenodora adds smiling. âThank you, I thought so too. We havenât got to pick one right now, have a think and we can decide laterâ Danni adds smiling to Demetri. âDanni do you know what kind of crib you would like for the baby? We can go shopping for stuff or we can order it online, whichever you prefer?â Demetri asked âI think we should look at stuff online and go from there. I do know that Iâd like to keep a baby book for himâ She replied âA baby book, whatâs that?â He asked curious âItâs a book you keep that tracks your pregnancy and the first five years of the childâs life. Iâll google one later and show youâ She replied and Demetri nodded, he looked up to see Caius smiling at them. âThis worked out well my loveâ Caius whispered to Athenodora âThe baby will need his own room as he grows up, is there one near them, my love?â Athenodora asked Caius âYes, I think there is one opposite their room, if not we can put one in as there is space up thereâ He replied and she smiled back at him nodding.
Later that night Danni and Demetri are cuddling on sofa watching a film âSorry if you felt put on the spot earlier babe. Athenodora asked about baby names and when I said we hadnât spoke about them the next thing I knew she was summoning you to Caiusâ studyâ She looked up at him âNo need to apologise cara, it was a bit of a surprise but it was nice to talk about it. Iâm just sorry I didnât bring up the topic soonerâ He replied looking down at her, kissing her. âMe too. Letâs discuss stuff now then. What do you really think about the baby names I suggested?â âI like the name Nicolaiâ He responds âNicolai Volturi it is thenâ She smiles kissing him. Danni opens her laptop and shows Demetri the different baby books that they can get and they choose one with a baby jungle animal theme.
The following morning Demetri and Danni went shopping to buy stuff for the baby, they picked out a beautiful wooden crib, a wooden rocking chair and a changing table that they had delivered to the castle. They also bought a selection of baby clothes, bottles, toys, nappies and a bottle steriliser. âI must admit this feels really weird buying all this baby stuff. I feel like a real grown upâ Danni said laughing to Demetri âIf Iâm being honest, I never thought Iâd be doing this myself either and you are a grown-upâ He replied kissing her forehead. âI love you Demâ âI love you too.â
Demetri, Felix and the twins were called into the throne room âWe need the four of you to travel to Forks and track some newborns that are starting to draw attention to themselvesâ Aro informed them. âYou are to observe them and make a decision regarding their punishment as my thoughts are likely being watched by Aliceâ He continued. âDemetri do not worry about Danni, we will look after her in your absence and you should be back in plenty of time before your son is bornâ Caius added. âOne more thing do not think about Danni or the baby when around the Cullens, should your paths cross. They do not need to know anything about her seeing as they have removed her from her familyâs lifeâ Marcus advised. âOf course masterâ The guards reply nodding. âI understand that may be harder for you Demetri, but please remember this is for the bestâ Marcus spoke quietly. âI understand masterâ The guards bowed their heads and left the throne room. Demetri said goodbye to Danni and met the other three guards at the castle doors.
The four guards arrived in Seattle and observed the newborns âTheyâve already drawn too much attentionâ Demetri said âSo has our in action, others may start to question the Volturiâs effectivenessâ Felix adds âLet themâ Jane responds; Felix turns and starts to walk away from the other three vampires âMaybe we should consult with Aroâ Felix continues before falling to the ground in pain; Demetri and Alec smirking at the sight before them âAroâs decisions are being watched, we must decideâ Jane replied, turning to face the back of Felix âThen decide sister, itâs timeâ Alec added, placing a hand on his sisterâs shoulder. Jane turns back around looking down at the newborns, smiling âWe either let them do what they were created for or we end them. Decisions, decisionsâ She replies.
June 13th 2006 â The day of the Cullensâ confrontation with the newborn army.
Demetri text Danni to check in and see how she was doing without him.
Good morning darling, hope you slept well. How you are you and my son doing? Xx
Good morning babe, didnât sleep too good, but Iâm ok. Me and your son are doing great but I am missing you so much xx
Sorry to hear you didnât sleep much, try and nap during the day if you can. I miss you too. Love you xx
I will and I love you too xx
The four elite guards arrived at the site of the confrontation as the newbornâs dismembered bodies were being burnt on the bonfire âIâve never seen a coven escape an attack of this magnitude intact before, impressiveâ Jane said to the Cullens âWe were just lucky I guessâ Carlisle responds âI doubt thatâ Jane replies âLooks like we missed an entertaining fightâ Alec adds âYes, itâs not often we are rendered unnecessaryâ Jane comments âIf you had arrived half an hour ago you would have fulfilled your purposeâ Edward adds âPityâ Jane replies âYou missed oneâ She continues, looking over at the small girl behind the Cullens. âWe offered her asylum in exchange for her surrenderâ Carlisle states and Jasper moves to stand beside Bree âThat wasnât yours to offerâ Jane says smirking looking at Bree as she drops to the floor in pain. âWho created you? Why did you come?â Jane asks. âYou donât have to do that; sheâll tell you anything you need knowâ Esme says âI knowâ âI donât know. Riley wouldnât tell us. He said our thoughts werenât safeâ Bree answers. âHer name was Victoria, maybe you knew herâ Edwards says looking at Jane âEdward, Iâm sure if the Volturi had knowledge of Victoria they would have stopped her. Isnât that right Jane?â Carlisle asks âOf course. Felixâ Jane responds âWeâll take responsibility for herâ Esme adds and Jane holds up her hand to stop Felix âGive her a chanceâ Carlisle says. âThe Volturi donât give second chances, bare that in mind. Caius will be interested to know sheâs still humanâ Janes says looking over at Bella âThe date is setâ Bella replies âTake care of that Felix, Iâd like to go homeâ Felix walks up to Bree and executes her before leaving with Jane, Alec and Demetri.
Danni was pleased that Demetri stayed in touch by text when he was away as she really missed him and worried about his safety.
Whilst Demetri was away Danni made a start on filling in the baby book and organising the baby clothes in their closet. Heidi came into the room to see her âHi Danni I have something for youâ She said handing Danni a small bag; inside were a selection of bibs, one with the phrase âMommyâs little boyâ and some muslin cloths. âGianna said these would be things youâll needâ âThank you Heidi theyâre lovelyâ She replied hugging her. Heidi then joined Danni on the sofa and they watched âThree Men a Babyâ âWonder how Demetri will get on with the baby whilst youâre being changedâ Heidi mused âHeâll probably get Felix and Alec to help so expect some of these shenanigans to happenâ Danni replied pointing to the film, both girls started laughing. âThat said Demi and I havenât actually talked about me being changedâ âI think you two should have that talk before the baby comes hunny, just in case as no one knows what will happenâ Heidi replies softly and wraps one arm around her shoulder. Danni nodded and rested her head on Heidiâs shoulder.
Demetri, Felix and the twins arrive back at the castle and report to the throne room to debrief the Kings before heading to see Danni.
âIâve missed you so muchâ Danni says hugging Demetri once heâs hung up his cloak âIâve missed you too darlingâ He replies holding her close. âWeâve missed you too sweetieâ Jane adds as her, Alec and Felix sit on the sofas ready to watch a film âMissed you guys tooâ Danni replies âHowâs the baby doing?â Alec asks âHeâs doing well, likes to move about a bit and he lets me know when heâs thirstyâ Danni replies smiling.
That evening Demetri makes Danni Vanilla waffles, using her waffle maker and tops them with strawberries. âOh wow. Look at this Chels Demetriâs gone all domesticatedâ Heidi says laughing âI am making Danni one of her favourite things to eat and then weâll be spending the night together. No interruptionsâ He responds âAw thatâs lovely Demâ Chelsea says smiling âDanniâs one lucky girlâ âThanks Chels but Iâm the lucky oneâ He replies and makes his way back to his room.
Once back in the room they cuddle up and watch North and South, drinking their blood bags. âThank you for the waffles, they were yummy. Although the baby prefers blood, he is at least letting me enjoy some food nowâ Danni says smiling and kissed Demetri. âYouâre welcomeâ He wraps an arm around her shoulder, gently moving her closer to him. âDem can we talk about me being changed?â âOf course. What did you want to discuss?â He replied âOnce the babyâs born what happens? Will you change me or do I get to remain human a little longer?â She asked âI will be the one to change you because you are mine mi amore. As to when you are changed that depends; if itâs a case of losing you once the babyâs here I wonât hesitate to change you Danni, I canât lose you. I wonât lose youâ He kissed her temple âI know Demi, I canât and wonât lose you eitherâ She lifted her head up and kissed his lips. âCaius said thereâs no rush to change me as Iâm here in the castle with you and they figured Iâd want to get a little older, nearer to your physical age of 21âŠâ Demetri nods as Danni continues ââŠBut that was before I got pregnant. So, I was wondering would you have a problem if I was 16 forever?â Demetri smiles at her âNo amore I wouldnât have a problem with that; youâd be forever sweet 16â He kisses her hair âAre you asking me to change you once the babyâs here?â He asks âI was thinking about it, I mean it would be easier in some ways, althoughâŠâ She paused âAlthough what?â He asked turning to face her and placing a hand to her cheek âI was thinking if I stayed human a bit longerâŠmaybe we could have another babyâŠhopefully a girl. You know have a little familyâ She continued âCara mia, Iâd love that but I donât know if I want to risk having another baby with you. What if the next pregnancy doesnât go as well as this one, I could lose you. We could lose youâ He moves his hand to her belly âI know, it was just a thought I had the other day. How nice it would be for you to have a daughter as well as a son, you know daddyâs little girlâ She said quietly âOh DanniâŠthat is a nice thought really but Iâm happy to just have one baby with you, as that is something I never thought would happen once I was changed. I would much rather have our son and you by my side immortal and 16 forever than risk losing youâ He kissed her hair again âIf youâre sure youâd be happy with just one child, then can you change me once our son is born so we donât risk another pregnancy?â She looked into his eyes âI am sure and I will change you once he is here and I will look after him whilst you go through the transformationâ He kissed her âI love you more than youâll ever know mi amoreâ âI love you too Dem, so much.â
June 19th 2006 â Baby Volturiâs arrival
Dr Watts was in his guest room at the castle preparing himself for delivering a half-human half-vampire baby. Caius had given Dr Watts an extra room so he could deliver the baby somewhere other than Demetri and Danniâs shared room.
Demetri was fussing over Danni âAre you sure youâre ok? Do you need anything? Are you sure you want me to change you once Nicolai is here?â âDemi calm down everything will be fine. I donât want anything except a cuddle from you. Yes, to being changed once he is born. I miss being with youâ She smiled and winked at him âI miss being with you tooâ He whispered to her âI want to spend forever with you Demâ âAnd I with youâ He took her into his arms holding her close until Dr Watts was ready for them.
A few hours later Danni was lying on a bed in a guest room waiting for her son to be delivered. Demetri was holding her hand whilst the doctor carried out the caesarean. Gianna was acting as the nurse as Demetri didnât want any vampires in the room with them due to the blood. âDem you can wait outside if you need to, please donât make yourself uncomfortableâ She squeezes his hand a little âDanni Iâm fine and there is nowhere else I would rather be right nowâ Demetri kisses her forehead âI love youâ âI love you too Dem.â The moment is cut short when they hear the soft cries of their newborn son. âCongratulations itâs a healthy baby boy. Who would like to hold him first?â Dr Watts asks âHand him to Danni please for a cuddle before I change I herâ Demetri says smiling. âHey little one, Iâm your mommy and I love you very much. Be a good boy for daddy over the next few daysâ She kisses his head âMmm I love the new baby smellâ She continues, Demetri smiling wide at the sight of Danni and his son âMy two-favourite people in the whole worldâ he thinks to himself.
Five minutes later Gianna takes the baby from Danni and goes into the bathroom to clean him up. âDanni has come through this pregnancy really well. She is all stitched up and sheâll have a very neat scarâ Dr Watts says to Demetri âThank you for everything Dr Watts. I really appreciate itâ Demetri says shaking his hand. âYes, thank you doctorâ Danni says smiling at him. âIâll leave you now. I have given Danni some more morphine for the pain following the caesareanâ Dr Watts says before leaving the room.
Gianna comes out of the bathroom with Nicolai all cleaned up and in a simple pale blue Babygro âCongratulations you two heâs gorgeousâ She says smiling âHere you go, support his head with your armâ She continues as she places Nicolai into Demetriâs arms. Demetri looks down at his son and smiles âHello son, Iâm your daddy and Iâm very happy to meet youâ He leans down and kisses his sonâs head âHeâs gorgeous cara miaâ He says to Danni smiling before leaning down to kiss her. âI love you both so muchâ She replies âWe love you too Danniâ âLook after him for the next few days Demâ Danniâs eyes begin filling with tears âOf course, I will caraâ He responded and kissed her hair.
There was a knock on the door âHello Demetri, Athenodora and I wanted to see how you, Danni and the baby were doingâ Caius says entering the room. âWeâre all doing ok. Iâd like to introduce you both to our son Nicolai Volturiâ Demetri says to Caius and Athenodora smiling. âCongratulations my child heâs gorgeousâ Athenodora says looking at Nicolai in Demetriâs arms. âThank you Athenodora. Would you like to hold him?â Danni asks âYes please, if Demetri doesnât mind parting with himâ âHere miâ lady you need to support his head with your armâ Demetri instructs politely. âHow are you feeling Danni?â Caius asks âIâm ok thank you. Demetri is going to change me later today so we donât risk another pregnancy, he is worried in case another pregnancy doesnât go as well as this one didâ She replies âThatâs understandable childâ Caius responds âHe doesnât want to lose you and nor do weâ He finishes stroking her hair gently. He really had come to care for her as though she was his daughter. âCaius come look at our grandson. Heâs gorgeousâ He nods walking to stand beside his wife and looking down at Nicolai smiling âHello little oneâ.
âWeâll leave you now so you can prepare and donât worry child weâll help Demetri with Nicolai during your transformationâ Athenodora says reassuringly, after about half an hour âGianna will you hold Nicolai whilst Demetri turns Danni?â Caius asks, Gianna nods taking him from Athenodora and walking into the bathroom to give Demetri and Danni some privacy as Caius and Athenodora leave the room.
Demetri climbed on the bed carefully beside Danni and wrapped his arm around her âI just want to hold you once more before I turn you. Iâm going to miss hearing your heartbeat when I hold you and when you sleep bedside me. Iâm also going to miss your warmth. I love you so much Danni.â âI love you tooâ Danni responds, he unwraps his arm from her and positions himself so he is hovering above her, leaning down he kisses her neck before biting her, letting his venom flow through her system. He then licks the wound to close it, leaving his mark there. âIâll see you in a few days mi amoreâ He kisses her lips and rests his forehead against hers.
Demetri calls out for Gianna âGianna you can come out nowâ âHere take him and show off your son to everyone, I will go to your room and get a change of clothes for Danniâ She replies with a smile and he nods âThank you Gianna.â Â
Demetri exits the room to see Felix, Heidi and Chelsea outside in the corridor âIâd like you to meet my son Nicolai Volturiâ Demetri says proudly. âAww heâs gorgeous Demâ Heidi says as Demetri smiles down at his son full of pride. âCongratulations Demetri. Howâs Danni?â Chelsea asks âDanni is great. Dr Watts said she came through the pregnancy well. She is currently going through her transformationâ He replies âChelsea, Heidi will you help Gianna change Danniâs clothes please? She has gone to get an outfit from our roomâ âOf course we willâ Heidi responds smiling.
Demetri and Felix make their way to the throne room so Demetri can introduce his son to the others whilst the girls change Danni. âAfternoon my dear boyâ Aro says smiling âI hear congratulations are in orderâ He adds. âAfternoon masters. Thank you. I would like to introduce you to my son Nicolai Volturiâ He says to Aro and Marcus âCongratulations Demetriâ Marcus says smiling. The twins walk over to them excited to meet the baby âCongratulations Demetriâ Alec says âCongratulations. Heâs so cuteâ Jane says smiling at Nicolai âThank youâ âHowâs Danni doing?â Marcus asks âDanni is great. Dr Watts said she came through the pregnancy well. She is currently going through her transformation. Heidi and Chelsea are assisting Gianna to change Danniâs clothesâ Marcus smiles and nods in response.
âCan I hold him please Demetriâ Jane asks and Demetri hands her the baby, not bothering to explain how to hold him as she used to hold the immortal children they used to execute. âAww listen to his little heartbeat and he feels so warm to holdâ She smiles holding him closer to her chest and Demetri nods. âWe know that he has a few human traits from Danni, but I wonder what vampire traits he will inherit from you Dâ Felix says âMe too Feâ He replies.
âBrotherâ Marcus says quietly and holds out his hand to Aro, showing Aro the new ties he sees forming between Jane and Nicolai. Aro nods but says nothing to the vampires in the room. âWeâll wait and see what happensâ He says to Marcus too low for the others to hear, Marcus nods in agreement.
Demetri took Nicolai back to the guest room along with Felix. âHi Dem, Danni is ready. I didnât want to leave her on her own. Are you going to move her back to your shared room?â Heidi asks âThank you Heidi for changing her clothes she looks beautiful. Yes, I want her with me in our room. Fe would you mind picking Danni up and bringing her back to our room please?â âNot at all D. Do you want me to move her now?â He asks and Demetri nods. Felix picks up Danni carefully and carries her back to her and Demetriâs room and gently lays her down on the bed. Demetri thanks his friend as he takes a seat on the sofa in front of the fireplace and cuddles his son close to his chest placing a kiss to his temple. âHow are you doing D?â Felix asks âIâm ok. I just canât believe how much my life has changed in the last three months. I met my mate, fell in love, got engaged and had a baby with herâ Felix nods in agreement âYea who would have thought that one little human would have changed your life the way she has. Honestly though sheâs had an effect on all our livesâ âThat she has. Sometimes I find myself thinking how I ever got through the last thousand years without her. I canât wait for her to wake up as an immortal so we can really start our eternity togetherâ Demetri says with a big smile on his face.
A little while later thereâs a soft knock on the door âHi Demetri, Felix. Iâve brought a bottle up for Nicolai as I thought he may be thirstyâ Gianna says handing Demetri a bottle of formula. âThank you Giannaâ âNo worries just let me know if you need any help with him. Before you give him that Iâll just get you a bib from the closetâ Gianna says smiling âGianna I have no idea how to feed him, please can you help me?â Demetri asks feeling a little helpless âOf course I canâ She puts the bib around Nicolaiâs neck before instructing Demetri on how to feed his son. âSo you are holding him correctly already so you just place the bottle in his mouth and tilt the bottle up slightlyâ Demetri nods âWhen he has had enough youâll know because the bottle will either be empty or heâll stop drinking. Then you sit him up slightly holding his neck gently at the front and rub/pat his back gently to wind himâ Demetri looks confused âIâll stay and show you what to do when we get to that pointâ Gianna continues and sits beside Demetri on the sofa. âThank you. I appreciate your helpâ Demetri says. âAnytime. I said to Danni that Iâd help you. Being human has its advantages when it comes to babies and children. Iâll also show you how to change his nappy later tooâ Demetri nods smiling grateful for Giannaâs help and advice. He decided that he would ask the Kings to turn her as a thank you for helping him and because she was best friends with Danni.
Later that night Demetri puts Nicolai into his crib and lies beside Danni on the bed noticing her brown hair getting a little longer and brighter. âI love you cara miaâ He then gets comfortable and spends the night reading to Danni and tending to Nicolai when needed.
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,668 Demetri x OC Swan. Part Eight. Warnings: Fluff & NSFW
The following day Danni woke alone and found a note on Demetriâs pillow
Good morning mi amore,
Felix, Jane and I had to leave early for a last-minute mission and I did not want to wake you.
Alec has offered to keep you company for the few days weâll be gone.
I will text you later, have a good day.
All my love, Demi
Alec arrived with breakfast and snacks as Danni stepped out the closet dressed in leggings and a top âI thought we could have a movie day as the others are away and I have today offâ He said grinning and getting comfortable on the sofa in front of the fireplace. Danni sat down beside him âThank you for breakfast and a movie day sounds goodâ They watched some Disney films during the day, before switching to scary movies for the evening. Danni hid her face in Alecâs chest at the scary parts and he stroked her hair comforting her âItâs ok, you can look nowâ Although sometimes even he felt a bit scared or creeped out, not that he would admit it.
Danni heard a faint buzzing noise about 10.30pm and picked her phone up off the coffee table to see a text from Demetri:
Hi darling, I just wanted to check in, weâre currently in Russia, tracking a couple of newborns causing trouble. How are you? What have you done today? Love Demi
Danni smiled reading his text and replied straight back.
Hi babe, glad you got there safe, good luck with the mission. Iâm ok but Iâm missing you. Alec and I have had a movie day â we watched Disney movies during the day and weâve been watching scary movies this evening. Love Danni xx
Glad youâve had a good day with Alec. Iâm missing you too. What are the xâs at the end of your text?
The xâs are kisses babe xx
Oh ok. Thatâs sweet and good to know. Iâll text you again tomorrow darling. Goodnight love Demi xx
Ok. Goodnight love Danni xx
Danni fell asleep, her head resting on Alecâs arm. He gently lifted her up and put her in bed tucking her in. âGoodnight Danniâ He whispered and made his way back to the sofa and put on Dracula to watch, turning the volume down so not to disturb Danni.
Danni woke the next day to find Alec reading on the sofa âGood morning, what do you fancy for breakfast?â âNot sure, letâs go to the kitchenâ She replied. Danni checked her phone to see a text from Demetri
Good morning Darling, hope you slept well. Hope you have a good day. Love you, Demi xx
Morning Babe, I slept ok, although not as good as when youâre beside me. Hope you have a good day tracking. Love you too, Danni xx
Danni and Alec made their way to the kitchen to find Gianna making bacon and eggs âWould you like some?â âYes please Gianna, thank youâ âWhat have you got planned for today?â Gianna asked âReading in the garden, followed by moviesâ Alec replied smiling.
The following afternoon Demetri came home and made his way to his and Danniâs room âDanni?â âOn the balconyâ He crossed the room and stepped onto the balcony to see Danni lying on a blanket in a blue bikini sunbathing. He removed his cloak, jacket, shirt and shoes and laid down beside her âYou know youâll get a better tan if you take your trousers offâ She says smiling, he laughed at this âI best remove them thenâ âYes, you betterâ He removed his trousers and socks and laid back down beside her âBetter?â âMuchâ She replied rolling onto her side to kiss his cheek. âI missed youâ âI missed you too caraâ He kissed her lips soundly. âIâll be back in a secâ Danni said getting up and Demetri nodded âIâll be here waiting for you.â
A few minutes later Danni walked out of the closet wearing the mid blue with pink flowers baby doll set and made her way back to the balcony and sat on Demetriâs lap so she was straddling him. He opened his eyes and smiled âI knew youâd look great in that when I bought itâ âThank you again, it fits nicelyâ âYes it doesâ He licked his lips and sat up, wrapping his arms around her âI want you amore. No, I need youâ He whispered kissing her hair, inhaling her scent. He lifts himself up slightly and with one hand and starts to shimmy out of his boxers. Danni swings her leg to the side so sheâs sitting beside him and removes her shorts and then moved so she was straddling him again.
Demetriâs hands trail up her body under her top and taking both breasts in his hands, he massages them gently, his thumbs brushing the nipples lightly. A sigh falls from Danniâs lips involuntarily and her head falls back as Demetri kisses the front of her neck, sucking her neck slightly before his teeth graze over her pulse point.
Danni rises up onto her knees, her hands on Demetriâs shoulders and gently lowers herself onto his erect cock, his hands move to her hips as he begins to lift her off of him before lowering her back down over his hard length âI love youâ She whispers and his hands trail up her sides taking her top with them and throwing it aside. He places his hands on her back holding her against him, before leaning her back slightly, his head dipped down to kiss her breasts and he took a nipple into his mouth. Her breath catches in her throat âOh godâ He switches breasts taking her nipple between his teeth whilst he rolls her other nipple between his thumb and forefinger. She lifts herself off him almost completely before sinking back down on him hard. âFuck babyâ He growls moving his hands to her hips stilling her for a moment and pulls out of her only to thrust up into her hard âFuck Demâ She cries out as he hits a new spot inside her, a knot forming in her abdomen. As he pulls out and thrusts up into her, she grinds down against him, her being filled deeply with every thrust. He crashes his lips to hers and she bites his lower lip and he opens his mouth allowing her to deepen the kiss, their tongues moving against each other. Heâs chasing his own release as he can tell sheâs getting close to hers âBite meâŠpleaseâ She begged grinding against him again. He lifted his head and gently moved her head to the side placing a kiss against her neck, he then bit her taking a few gulps of her blood before licking the wound shut with his venom. Danni felt the knot break the moment he bit her. âOh. Dem. Yesâ She said between breaths, her head falling onto his shoulder.  His release followed âFuck Danniâ She could feel him still moving inside her filling her with his seed âDonât stop baby. Please donât stopâ She begged him softly and she felt him nod then kiss her neck where he bit her moments ago.
Still inside her he picked her up and carried her to their bed and laid her down, resting his forehead to hers âYou my darling are amazingâ He kissed her lips âYou are amazing too babe.â He pulled out of her, lifting one of her legs over his shoulder and slid back inside her âAhh, that feels so...â Another slow deep thrust ââŠGoodâ She finished and he smiled into the next kiss. Demetri slowed his rhythm taking his time to make love to her despite her pleas for him to go faster. He wanted to take his time with her, to show her how much he loved her, worshipped her. Danni had one hand on his shoulder the other in his hair, tugging slightly âIâm so closeâŠplease Demiâ One of his hands reached down between them and he began flicking and pinching her clit and she arched into him âOh, ahhâŠDemâ He loved hearing and seeing her reaction knowing he was he only one who could please her this way. She grinded down on his hand kissing his neck âMineâ He growled low in her ear as Danniâs orgasm hit her like a tidal wave âAlwaysâ She replied, her walls clamping down around him bringing him to his climax. He removed her leg from his shoulder and continued to move within her, riding out their orgasms together. âWill it always be thisâŠâ She trailed off, still feeling a little breathless. âOnce youâre immortal, itâll be even better. I wonât need to be so gentleâŠnot that Iâd ever hurt you, itâs just âŠyouâll be less fragileâ He replied âLess fragile but still yoursâ She said âYes mi amore, youâll always be mine as Iâll always be yoursâ He responded âMineâ She said smiling against his neck âAlways.â
A few days later Danni was walking to reception to see Gianna when she saw two of the lower guards crawling on the floor âEverything ok gentlemen?â She smiled at them âIt appears thereâs a mouse in the castle and Gianna doesnât like themâ Says the blonde guard âWeâre trying to see if we can find it and catch itâ Says the brunette guard. âOk then, have fun with thatâ Danni replies and continues to reception to see her friend.
Throughout the day Danni heard the vampires talking about hearing mice in the castle but not actually finding any. What Danni didnât expect when she returned to her room was to find Demetri searching for something, the furniture pulled away from the walls âLet me guess you can hear mice too?â She asked âYes, but Iâm not too bothered by them but I wasnât sure if youâd appreciate one running aroundâ âNever really thought about itâ She replied walking up to him and wrapping her arms around him.
Demetri was on guard duty that night so Danni was alone in their room when she was suddenly woken up with the overwhelming urge to be sick, running to the bathroom and sitting in front of the toilet she began vomiting. Once she was done, she rested her head on the seat still feeling nauseous. When she had finally emptied the remaining contents of her stomach she flushed the toilet, brushed her teeth and climbed back in bed hoping sheâd feel better in the morning.
Demetri came back from guard duty the following morning carrying a tray with a glass of orange juice and a plate of toast with bacon and eggs. He set the tray down on the coffee table and made his way over to Danni âGood morning cara miaâ He said kissing her forehead âMorning babeâ She smiled back sleepily. âIâve bought you breakfastâ He says as he goes to get the tray from the coffee table. As soon as the smell hits Danniâs nose the nauseous feeling comes flooding back and she rushes to the toilet to throw up again. Demetri sets the tray down on the bed and follows Danni into the bathroom and holds back her hair just in time and asks âAre you ok Danni? Can I do anything?â âI donât feel well and the smell of breakfast isnât helpingâŠsorryâ She apologised low âDonât apologise Danni, Iâll take the tray back to the kitchenâ He reaches for a scrunchie and ties her hair back and then leaves the room, making his way back to the kitchen.
âDidnât want her breakfast?â Heidi asks as he enters the kitchen âNo, she isnât feeling well. Sheâs throwing up as we speakâ He replied âWhy arenât you with her?â Chelsea questions concerned âBecause the smell of thisâŠâ He puts the tray of food on the table ââŠis making her feel worse so I said Iâd return the tray to the kitchen. I am going back to her nowâ He says turning to leave âWait. Get her to try these, theyâll help with the nauseaâ Gianna says passing him a pack of ginger nut biscuits. âThank you, Giannaâ He replied smiling.
Demetri returned to their room to find Danni still sitting on the bathroom floor head resting on the toilet seat âGianna said to try theseâŠthey help with nauseaâ She looked up at him but before she could say anything she threw up again âSorry Demâ âYou donât need to apologise Danni youâre ill, it happens with humansâ He sat beside her and gently rubbed her back.
Danni couldnât keep any food down including the ginger biscuits, in fact the smell of most foods made her feel worse, she could just about keep water down. After two days of this Demetri got quite worried but did the best he could to look after her, this meant mainly holding her close as his cool temperature was cooling her down.
Demetri had been back from his last mission for about a week when he had to leave again, this time only for a day, two at the most. âI feel bad for having to leave you when youâre illâ He said holding her close. âIâll be fine donât worry, youâll be back in no timeâ She kissed him and wrapped her arms around him âIâll miss youâ âIâll miss you too caraâ He gave her one last kiss and then left to meet Felix and Jane at the front of the castle.
Later that morning Danni made her way to the kitchen, luckily Gianna was at her desk so Danni wouldnât be bothered by the smell of food. Sitting at the table was Santiago, Heidi, Chelsea and Alec âYou donât look too goodâ Heidi said concerned âDo we need to take you to a doctor?â Chelsea asked âNo doctor, Iâm fineâ She replied sounding tired and setting down a glass of water on the table. The vampires were drinking glasses of blood and Santiago poured himself a fresh glass and set it beside Danniâs glass. They were all talking about the mice problem as the vampires could hear the small heartbeats but still couldnât find them. Heidi then told them about the upcoming âtourist eventsâ and the new âcontestâ she made to catch the next group.
Danni was so tired and distracted she didnât notice she had picked up Santiagoâs glass of blood. She took a sip and heard the vampires gasp. âDanni youâre drinking bloodâ Alec sounded concerned and placed a hand on her shoulder âHmm, ohâŠyea, it doesnât taste that badâ Danni says quietly and continued to drink the glass of blood. Santiago refilled the glass once it was empty. âShhâ Santiago says and everyone stops talking âWhat is it?â Alec asks âI can hear a heartbeatâ He replies âHello, humanâ Danni says tapping Santiago on the arm and pointing to herself, this caused the other vampires to chuckle âLet me rephrase, I hear a second heartbeatâ He responds âIt-Itâs coming from Danniâ He continues as he leans down and rests his head on Danniâs stomach âLet me hearâ Heidi says pushing Santiago away and placing her head near Danniâs stomach. âOh my god DanniâŠyouâre pregnantâ âWhat? No, itâs not possibleâ Danni replies shocked âVampires canât have childrenâ She added âTrue but humans canâ Chelsea says smirking âI know but Iâve only been with DemiâŠand again vampires canât have childrenâ Danni says getting teary. âCome on letâs go see the masters, theyâll know what to doâ Heidi says softly and taking Danniâs hand in hers as she leads her to the throne room.
âGood morning my dears. How are feeling Danni, better I hope?â Aro asks âThatâs why we are here masterâ Heidi holds out her hand to show Aro the recent events in the kitchen. âOh myâ Aro says looking at Danni. âWhat is it? Whatâs wrong?â Caius asks getting up from his throne to stand beside Danni placing a hand on the small of her back. âIt would seem that Danni is pregnant and our dear Demetri is the fatherâ Aro replies smiling âThat is why Danni has been ill recently, why sheâs not been able to keep food down. However, she has drunk two glasses of blood in the kitchen and seemed to have enjoyed itâ Aro adds âReally?â Caius asks shocked, looking at Danni âOriginally I picked up the wrong glass due to being tired and distracted but after trying some, I liked it and finished the glass. Santiago gave me second glass which I also drank. I do feel a bit better nowâ She said looking at Caius. âCongratulations Danniâ Aro says smiling and wrapping her in a gentle hug. âHeidi please go to the hospital and see your doctor friend; we will need blood bags for Danni and the babyâ Aro says to Heidi âOf course master. Maybe I should take Danni with me, that way he can check her over?â Heidi replies. âNoâ Caius says voice raised slightly âGet the doctor to come here and see her and get him to bring the blood bags too. I am taking Danni back to her room and will be there for the remainder of the dayâ With that he picks her up gently and carries her back to her and Demetriâs shared room.
Two hours later Heidi knocks on the door âI have bought Dr Watts with me. He is going to check you over and the blood bags are in the kitchen except for these two, I figured you may need themâ âThank you for coming Doctorâ Danni says. âPlease do this home pregnancy test for meâ Dr Watts says handing a box to Danni. Ten minutes later Danni comes out of the bathroom âThe tests are positive. I used both tests to be sureâ She said as she handed him the tests âThatâs quite all right Danni. Lay on the bed please and pull your top up. This may be a bit cold. Congratulations by the wayâ He rubs some gel on her stomach and proceeds to carry out a sonogram âHow strangeâ Dr Watts says looking worried. âWhatâs wrong?â Caius asks âWell, Heidi said that Danni is pregnant but would not be too far along but the sonogram says otherwiseâ âThis is an unusual situation, as you know the babyâs father is a vampire. Could that be a factor?â Caius asks trying to stay calm âI am well aware of the fact that the babyâs father is a vampire Caius and yes that could account for the accelerated growth of the baby.â
Danni wiped the gel off her stomach and climbed off the bed âYou have a baby bump showing my dearâ Dr Watts says looking at Danni as he hands her a set of sonogram pictures âScan pictures of your baby. One more thing, Danni will require a caesarean. We should pencil in a date now. How long do you think youâve been pregnant?â He asks âIâd been sick for about 3- 4 days and I last had sex a few days before thenâ Danni answered staring at the sonogram pictures âWell going by that information and the sonogram Danni should be ready to give birth in about 10 days, 2 weeks at mostâ Dr Watts replied looking at Caius âThatâs a bit quick docâ Danni said now sitting on the floor shocked. Caius and Heidi joined her âDemetri. Wh-what is he going to think? What is he going to say about this?â She asks looking worried âAs long as you are ok, heâll be fineâ Caius says wrapping an arm around her âNothing is going to happen to you my child, I promiseâ He adds.
âIf it is ok with you Caius I will pop by every few days to check on Danni?â Dr Watts asked âYes thatâs fine, but you will stay here from day 10 onwards in case you are neededâ Caius responds âOf courseâ Dr Watts nods.
Heidi and Dr Watts left the room âYou will need to make sure she stays hydrated Heidi, especially if the baby is only letting her keep down the blood bags. If you can, however, please try to get her to drink fresh orange juice too as she will need the vitamins and try a little food every now and thenâ Dr Watts advised âOf course Doctor, Iâll pass this information on and we will do our bestâ Heidi replied.
Caius picked Danni up off the floor and carried her to the sofa and covered her with a blanket as she started to shiver. âLetâs watch Beauty and the Beast, I hear itâs your favouriteâ He says trying to work out how use the TV. âOk, here let meâ Danni says taking the remote and showing him how to work it. Caius got comfortable beside Danni and opened the first blood bag âHere drink thisâ He wrapped his arm around her and adjusted the blanket so it covered them both. âThank you Caius for staying with me, I know you must have other things to doâ âNot a problem child, I can translate the books another time, I have plenty of itâ He said smiling. Danni nodded and drank her blood bag âYou know I never thought blood would taste so nice. Then again, I never thought Iâd be drinking blood as a humanâ She says, Caius laughs and squeezes her arm gently âItâs ok, no one will judge you hereâ He hands her the second blood bag as soon as she finishes the first one. âThat doctor knows about you guys and heâs still human?â She asks âYes, he knows about us and he supplies us with blood bags when needed and looks after the human secretaries when theyâre unwell. He is a friend of Heidiâs and will be turned soon. We gave him time to get his affairs in order as he has been a great help to us and has kept our secret.â
They continue to watch films until Danni falls asleep, but Caius doesnât put her in the bed, instead he just lays her head in his lap and strokes her hair checking her pulse every few hours.
The following afternoon Demetri returns to the castle and heads straight to see Danni. Felix stopping by the throne room to update Aro. Demetri enters his and Danniâs room to see her curled up beside Caius watching the TV and drinking from a blood bag âAfternoon Demetriâ Caius says with a smile âAfternoon masterâ He replies walking to the sofa and sitting beside Danni âAre you ok? Why are you drinking blood mi amore?â Concern clear in his ruby eyes âErm, well Iâ Sheâs unsure how to tell him. âIâm pregnantâ She blurts out and Caius chuckles beside her. Demetri just stares at her, his mouth open in shock âBut thatâs notâŠare you sure?â He asks âYes, Iâm sure Demi. Iâve taken two pregnancy tests, both positive and had a sonogram done seeâ She points to the pictures on the coffee table âThe doctor said Iâve got about two weeks left before I deliver. Heâs coming tomorrow to check on meâ âH-How?â Demetri asks âWell now Demetri at your age I would have thought you knew how babies were madeâ Caius says smirking âNo, I know that Caius. I mean how did you find out, itâs not like we knew this was possible?â He replied holding the sonogram pictures. âWell, I found out by accident. I was in the kitchen and was having a conversation with Santiago, Alec, Chelsea and Heidi and I was tired and distracted and picked up Santiagoâs glass of blood by mistake and drank some. It tasted good and I kept it down, he then said he could hear two heartbeats coming from me and when he put his head against my stomach, he heard the babyâs heartbeat. Heidi heard it too. Heidi and I went to see the masters and well Caius has been here ever since. Dr Watts left after confirming Iâm pregnantâ She explained âThank you for staying with her master. I appreciate you taking the time to do so in my absenceâ Demetri said bowing his head and holding out his hand for Caius to shake, which he did âIt was my pleasure Demetri. Iâm going to leave you two alone to talkâ Caius said leaving the room. âThank youâ They both replied together.
Danni stood and made her way to the bathroom, Demetri now noticing the slight swelling of Danniâs stomach. He followed her into the bathroom and wrapped him arms around her from behind resting his hands on her bump âYou look so beautiful darlingâ He spoke softly in her ear and she smiled at him as they stood in front of the mirror âHow do you feel about having a baby so young? I mean I-I didnât know this was even possible. Iâm sorry, I donât know what will happenâ She turned around in his arms looking up into his eyes âI admit I was shocked at first but Iâm happy. I get to have a baby with the man I loveâ She cups his face in her hands âSomething I didnât think would ever happen, seeing as youâre a vampire. I know itâs going to be difficult and it will be an accelerated pregnancy compared to a human pregnancy butâŠas long as I have you by my side, I know Iâll be fineâ She gave him a peck on the lips âAre you ok with this?â She asks quietly âI was shocked too when you told me but Iâm happy too as youâre giving me something I didnât get to have in my human life and never thought possible in this life. I get to have a child with you. You are my world Danni and I love you more than anything and I will always be by your sideâ He bent his head down and kissed her âI love you tooâ She replied resting her head on his chest.
The following morning Danni woke up in Demetriâs arms âMorning cara miaâ He kissed her, tightening his hold slightly âMorning my loveâ She replied kissing him. âIâm going to get you and the baby something to drink. Iâll be right backâ He kissed her forehead and left to go to kitchen.
âHowâs Danni and the baby doing?â Felix asked as Demetri entered the kitchen âDanniâs doing great and Dr Watts is coming to see her today for a check-upâ He replied âHowâs Danni finding drinking blood?â Jane asked âSheâs actually doing ok with that too. You should come see her when youâre off dutyâ Demetri said to Jane as he grabbed blood bags from the fridge along with a carton of orange juice for Danni. Alec had filled Felix and Jane in on the news of Danni being pregnant when they returned to the castle.
He came back to the room to find Danni lying on the sofa, her hands on her belly âHow are you feeling?â He asked lifting her up slightly so he could lay behind her, her back against his chest and rested his hands on her stomach too. âA little warm and really thirstyâ âWell I can help with bothâ He replies handing her a blood bag and placing a cold hand to her forehead and the other resting on her hip. âWhoaâ Danni says suddenly âWhatâs wrong cara mia? Demetri asks âI felt a weird sensation in my belly, I think itâs just the babyâ She replies âDr Watts is here with Heidiâ He says just as there is a knock on their door âOnly usâ Heidi says as they enter the room âHow are you feeling today Danni?â Dr Watts asks âA little warm but okâ She replies âLie on the bed for me, Iâd like to have another look at the babyâ Dr Watts says as he makes his way over to the bed. Demetri helps Danni up off the sofa and over to the bed. Once Danni is comfortable on the bed Dr Watts carries out another sonogram. Demetri sat beside her holding her hand, looking at the screen and smiled at hearing his babyâs heartbeat. âNice healthy heartbeat and ten fingers and ten toes seeâ Dr Watts says pointing to the screen âCan you tell whether the baby is a boy or a girl?â Danni asks âIâll have a look.â Demetri looks at Danni âYou want to find out mi amore?â âYes, especially as I wonât be pregnant for long and thereâs so much to do before the baby arrives. If I had the usual nine months, Iâd probably keep it as a surprise. You donât mind finding out, do you?â She asked âNot at all darlingâ He responded kissing her forehead, amazed at being able to see his baby on the small screen. âCongratulations youâre having a boyâ Dr Watts say looking at Danni and Demetri smiling. He prints out another set of pictures and hands them to Demetri. âA boy. Weâre having a boyâ Demetri smiled wide at Danni, kissing her hand âYouâre ok having a boy then?â She asked laughing âYes baby Iâm very happy having a boy, although I would have been pleased either wayâ He said still smiling. âCongratulations to you both on having a boyâ Heidi says smiling and gently hugged Danni.
Once Dr Watts and Heidi left the room Demetri stood from the bed and made his way to the bedroom door still holding the sonogram pictures and smiling wide âIâll be back in a bit, Iâve got to go find the guysâ He left the room and Danni smiled at how happy and excited her mate looked after finding out they were having a boy.
Demetri found Felix in the training room âHey Felix! Look at thisâ He called out getting his friendâs attention âWeâre having a boyâ He handed Felix the sonogram picture âI am going to have a sonâ He continued smiling proudly âCongratulations D. A mini Demetri running around the castle. Do we really need that?â Felix replied smirking and Demetri smacked his arm âHey!â Felix called out.
âCongratulations Demetriâ A few guards called out who were in the room âThank youâ He replied still smiling wide.
He found Jane and Alec in the throne room when he stopped by to share the news with the three Kings âMasters, may I share some news with you?â He asked âOf course my dear boyâ Aro replied smiling âDanni and I are going to have a sonâ He said smiling âCongratulations my dear boyâ Aro said crossing the room and shaking his hand. âCongratulations Demetriâ Marcus said smiling. âYes, congratulations to you both. I trust Danni is doing wellâ Caius responded. âThank you masters and yes Danni is doing greatâ Demetri replied still smiling proudly.
Jane and Alec followed Demetri back to his and Danniâs shared room âDemetri told us your news. Congratulations on having a boyâ Jane said hugging Danni âItâs great news, but I really donât think we need another Demetri in the castleâ Alec said smiling, Demetri smacked the back of his head âWatch itâ He warned, Jane and Danni laughed at them. The twins stayed for a while and the four of them watched some films including Cinderella as this had become a favourite of Janeâs.
Later that night Demetri held Danni in his arms as she slept âI canât believe Iâm going to be a dad. Iâm going to have a sonâ he thought to himself smiling, looking down at his beautiful mate. Danni was woken up by the baby moving about âOhâ She said rolling over âQuick, give me your hand Demiâ She says placing his hand on her belly âWhat are youâŠâ He was cut off when he felt his son kick his hand. Danni looked over to see shock then happiness wash over his face and the baby kicked again âNot sure heâs a fan of your cold hands though babeâ She laughed âOh heâs just saying hi to daddy, isnât that right sonâ Demetri says to her belly and the baby kicks again âSee daddy was rightâ He sounded a bit smug, he then proceeded to talk to his son quietly whilst Danni went back to sleep, telling him all about how daddy met mommy, how heâs looking forward to meeting him and how he will love and protect them both forever.
Demetri gently woke Danni up to watch the sunrise âWake up cara mia, I want to show you somethingâ âMmm Demi, itâs so earlyâ She sounded sleepy âI know amore but itâll be worth it I promiseâ He takes Danniâs hand and leads her up to the castle roof to watch the sunrise. âOh Demi, itâs beautiful up hereâ Her voice still held a sleepy tone to it âI thought youâd like it.â After watching the sunrise for a bit Demetri gets down on one knee taking Danniâs hand in his âDanni, you are the most beautiful, funny, loving and caring person I have ever had the privilege of meeting. You are my entire world, the mother of my unborn son and I love you more than youâll ever know. I would be honoured if you would agree to be my wife. Will you marry me mi amore?â He opens a black velvet box to reveal a white gold ring with a heart shaped sapphire in the centre surrounded by mini diamonds. Danni stared at the ring speechless, her eyes filling with tears, nodding âYes. Yes, Iâll marry youâ She whispers. Demetri smiles and places the ring on her finger, he then stands placing his hands on her waist and lifts her into the air spinning her round. He then puts her down wrapping her gently in his arms and kissing her passionately, her hands wrap around his neck pulling him closer to deepen the kiss. âI love you Demiâ âI love you too Danni.â
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,702 Demetri x OC Swan. Part Seven. Warnings: Fluff, Angst, NSFW
May 18th had finally arrived; Danniâs birthday and Demetri had prepared Danni breakfast in bed. He made vanilla pancakes topped with strawberries and maple syrup. Gianna had taught him to cook a few dishes since Danniâs arrival, this being one of them. He placed her breakfast tray on his bedside table and climbed back into bed beside her, taking her into his arms again and kissed her neck âGood morning mi amoreâ He trailed kisses up her neck, placing a kiss under her ear making his way up her jawline and finishing with a kiss on her lips âHmm, morningâ She replied turning in his arms and kissing his lips âI have bought you breakfast caraâ âThank you, they look deliciousâ She says.
Whilst Danni ate her breakfast Demetri went into the closet and bought out a set of beautifully wrapped gifts âHappy 16th birthday cara miaâ He said placing the gifts on the bed and climbing back into bed beside her. Danni looked surprised. âYou didnât think Iâd you forget your birthday, did you?â He said looking at her and smiling âI-I didnât realise you knew when it was and as we never discussed it, I just assumed, hoped it would go uncelebratedâ Demetri looked sad at hearing this âWhy would you not want to celebrate your birthday Danni? You donât have many left to celebrate before you become immortalâ âItâs not that I donât want to celebrate my birthday, itâs just I didnât want to celebrate it aloneâ A single tear slid down her cheek, Demetri placed his hand on her cheek and wiped the tear away with his thumb âIâm here to celebrate it with you and I always will be. Why would you think youâd be alone today?â She leant forward and put her head on his chest âIt doesnât matter. Iâm just happy that Iâm spending today with youâ He nodded and put a hand on the back of her head and begun to stroke her hair. A few moments passed with him holding her in his arms before he gently pulled away from her. âHere open your giftsâ He said passing her the gifts.
She opened the first gift to see a Pandora charm bracelet with a couple of charms; Belleâs golden dress charm, Mrs Potts and Chip charm and a â16thâ charm. Her eyes lit up âOh Dem itâs beautiful, thank youâ She said smiling and kissed him. The second gift was a pair of blue/black shoes, similar to the red/black she bought a few days ago âI know how much you liked the red/black onesâ He said âThank you, I love themâ The third gift was a silver necklace with a heart shaped pendant that had a small diamond on it, he had it engraved on the back âHappy Sweet 16 Love Dâ âOh Dem itâs so pretty. You shouldnât haveâ He placed his index finger on her lips âSshh, just enjoy being spoilt. You deserve itâ He kissed her. âHereâs the last oneâ The final gift she opened was a Boux Avenue box and inside were two baby doll sets; one black with a lace trim and the other mid blue with pink flowers. Danni threw her arms around Demetriâs neck âThank you so much for all my presents. Youâre amazingâ She kissed his cheek and then his neck, holding him close to her. He wrapped his arms around her kissing the top of her head âYou are very welcome and youâre amazing tooâ
Danni and Demetri got dressed then got comfortable on the sofa and was just about to watch a film when the twins and Felix arrived âKnock knockâ Alec said opening the door âActually knocking works too Alecâ Demetri says sighing. âHappy birthday sweetieâ Jane says smiling, sitting beside Danni and hugging her âThis is for youâ She continued, handing Danni two small boxes wrapped in blue tissue paper. Danni opened the first box and saw a rose gold necklace with 3 stars in a vertical line. âJane itâs beautifulâ She opened the second box and found matching rose gold star earringsâ She wraps arms around Jane for a hug âThank you so much, I love themâ Jane smiles at her âYouâre welcome.â âOpen mine nextâ Alec says excitedly handing Danni a big box wrapped in Disney princess paper. He sat on the coffee table so he could watch her open his present. Inside the box was a selection of art stuff; some canvasâ, paints, pencils, colouring pencils and some adult colouring books. âAww thank you Alecâ Danni says leaning forward and giving him a hug. Lastly Felix hands her a gift wrapped in silver and white paper and inside is The Vampire Diaries book set and The Hunger Games book set. âYou mentioned you had them when you were back in Forks and I thought itâd be nice for you to have them now youâre hereâ âThanks Felixâ Danni stands up and hugs his waist. Demetri couldnât help smiling as he watched their friends give Danni her presents, pleased that they accepted her.
A few hours later Demetri turns off the TV and stands up holding out his hand to Danni âCome on we need to go the throne room the masters want to see you on your birthdayâ The four elite guards and Danni make their way to the throne room and Felix opened the doors and let Danni in first âSurprise!â comes from the multiple vampires in the room. âOh my godâ She says placing a hand on her chest surprised and looking around the room she notices the âSweet 16 Birthdayâ banners, the balloons and the two helium âSweet 16â balloons by the throne steps. Danni then noticed two long tables on the right side of the room; one table is divided in two by a birthday banner, one half has a birthday cake and a few plates of snacks and drinks for herself and Gianna and the other half has a few jugs and a selection of glasses. Danni doesnât ask whatâs in the jugs but guesses itâs blood for the vampires. The second table is full of colourfully wrapped boxes and gift bags.
âHappy birthday Danni and welcome to your surprise partyâ Aro says smiling. He walks towards her arms held out and then wraps his arms around her giving her a hug. âThis is from Aro and myselfâ Sulpicia says as she comes to stand beside her husband and handing Danni a box. âThank youâ Danni says opening the box to see a gold Volturi crest necklace inside along with a pair of gold earrings with a small ruby in each. âNow youâre officially one of us my dearâ âThank you, itâs an honour to receive this whilst Iâm still humanâ She says bowing her head to Aro, Sulpicia then wraps her arms around Danni. She steps back and shows Demetri the gift as heâs standing beside her. Marcus makes his way over to Danni and hands her a gift bag âThis is for you my dearâ She takes the bag and inside is a beautiful deep purple knee length dress âThank you MarcusâŠâ She says bowing her head ââŠItâs beautifulâ Marcus steps closer and wraps an arm around her âYouâre welcomeâ Next Caius and Athenodora come over âHappy birthday my child, this is from usâ Caius says smiling as Danni opens their gift and thereâs a selection of books inside; one on Italian Architecture, one on Greek Mythology and first edition copies of Pride and Prejudice and Sense and Sensibility. âThese are great, thank you so muchâ She says still smiling and hugging both Caius and Athenodora. âGlad you like them childâ Athenodora smiles at her.
Demetri takes the gifts and puts them on the table with the unopened gifts. Chelsea grabs Danniâs hand âCome on thereâs a table full of gifts for you still to openâ Danni looks down feeling a little embarrassed at the attention sheâs receiving. Danni notices Demetri, Felix and some other vampires drinking and passing around glasses âItâs blood for usâ Chelsea whispers to Danni who smiles and nods. Gianna hands Danni a glass of lemonade âFor us. Happy birthday hunnyâ âThank you Gianna. Did you do this?â Danni asks looking around the room. âIt was Demetriâs idea. I bought the decorations and organised the cake as the only other human in the castle. Demetri spoke to the masters and got permission to have a little party for youâ Danni looked over her shoulder when she felt Demetriâs arm wrap around her. âThank you for doing this. Both of youâ She says looking at Demetri and Gianna âYouâre welcomeâ They reply together.
âPresent timeâ Chelsea says excitedly âYours is the first birthday celebrated in the castle in god only knows how longâ Chelsea hands her a gift bag from under the gift table âHere open mine and Aftonâsâ âCalm down Chelseaâ Demetri says laughing as Danni unties the bow on the bag to reveal a Jimmy Choo shoe box and inside is a pair of black strappy stilettos. âOh my god! Theyâre gorgeous Chelseaâ She says happily as she hugs her. âI thought they would go with the dress Marcus got youâ âYou coordinated?â Chelsea and Marcus nodded âChelsea is better at this than meâ He said honestly.
âMine nextâ Gianna says handing her a gift bag; inside is a box with a wine glass with âSweet 16â in silver writing on it along with the first volume of Disney Twisted Tales box set. âThank you Giannaâ Danni says hugging her. âYouâre welcome hunny.â
Heidi bought her the second volume of Disney Twisted tales âI coordinated with Giannaâ âThank you Heidi, theyâre greatâ She says smiling and she hugs Heidi.
Corin hands her an envelope and inside is a Boux Avenue gift voucher for âŹ50. âThank you Corin.â Santiago hands her a box wrapped in blue paper âThis is from me and Mattâ Inside was a waffle maker âI hear you love waffles for breakfast half as much as you like pancakesâ âThank you Santiago, Matt. Gianna and I will have fun making waffles.â
âHere this is from me. I hear youâve been borrowing Heidiâs or Janeâsâ Renata says as Danni opens her gift to reveal a pair of hair straighteners. âThank you Renata.â
âWe donât really know you that well but some of us got together and bought you some flowers and a few bottles of wineâ Says one of the lower guards pointing to the 4 bouquets of flowers and the two bottles of wine on the table. Six other guards wave and smile at Danni âThank you, the flowers are beautifulâ She says smiling.
Josh came over next âHappy birthday Danniâ Danni opens his gift to find Grimmsâ book of fairy tales and Hans Christian Andersenâs book of fairy tales. âI remember you saying you loved to read them when you were younger. Theyâre what made you want to grow up to be a Princess and live in a castleâ Josh said smiling. âThank you Joshâ Danni said smiling and giving Josh a hug. âSorry about Demetri not being a princeâ Felix says laughing and nudging Demetri âBut at least youâre living in a castleâ Jane says smiling âOne out of two isnât badâ Heidi adds laughing. Danni looks at Demetri âSorry Demâ âDonât be cara. I may not be a Prince but youâre my Princess and Iâll always treat you like oneâ He replied kissing her. âAww, heâs gone softâ Chelsea says giggling. âOh, leave him aloneâ Danni defends him smiling âEvery little girl dreams of finding her Prince Charming when she grows up and I found mine in Demiâ She says looking at him lovingly, wrapping her arms around his waist and placing a kiss on his lips. âThank you mi amoreâ He replies smiling and holding her close.
âDanni, Gianna tells us that we need to sing to you whilst you make a wish and blow out your candlesâ Caius says as he lights the pink â1â and â6â candles on the cake. Danni nods and makes her wish whilst the vampires in the room sing Happy Birthday to her.
âShe really has livened up the castleâ Aro says to Marcus who was looking at the guards drinking their glasses of blood, laughing, joking and dancing to celebrate Danniâs birthday. Marcus nods in agreement. Â
Caius taps Demetri on the shoulder âMay I have this dance with the birthday girl?â âOf course Masterâ Demetri bows his head and places Danniâs hand in Caius.â âCare to dance miâ ladyâ He asks Athenodora who was dancing with Caius previously âThank you my dearâ She nods âSheâs a beautiful girl Demetri, inside and out. Look after herâ âYes, she is. Iâll love and protect her forever miâ ladyâ He replied.
Danni and Gianna are seated at the side of the room eating a slice of cake and talking when Demetri takes a seat beside Danni holding a plate with a slice of cake on. âI couldnât eat another slice right now babeâ Danni says looking at Demetri âGood because this slice is for meâ He replies and takes a bite âReally? Youâve been drinking blood all afternoonâ Danni questions. âI know but it looks delicious and I know that lemon cake is your favourite so I thought Iâd have a small slice. For youâ He doesnât look repulsed by the taste due to having practiced his facial expressions when eating food with Danni out in public but she knows he probably doesnât find the taste pleasant âThank youâ She smiled at him.
âAh the things we do for loveâ Marcus muses as he watches Demetri eat a small slice of cake whilst talking with Danni and Gianna. âSheâs good for him brotherâ Athenodora comments smiling âThat she is my dearâ Caius adds âItâs good to see him happy in his personal life as well as in his workâ Marcus says smiling.
âThank you to Demetri and Gianna for organising this party for me. Thank you all for coming and celebrating my birthday with me and for my lovely gifts, I really appreciate it. I feel thoroughly spoiltâ Danni said to everyone âYouâre very welcomeâ Comes the response from the vampires in the room. Â
The party ends and Felix, the twins, Heidi, and Chelsea help Demetri and Danni carry her gifts back to their room. âDid you like your surprise?â Alec questions âI did thank you. I canât believe you were able to keep it a secret and that so many of the guards turned up and bought gifts. They didnât have to bring giftsâ She replied âThey came and bought you gifts Danni because they like you and youâre part of the family. It was also a very good way to spend the castle wide day offâ Felix replied.
Demetri and Danni sit side by side on the sofa in front of the fireplace, the twins on the sofa to the left and Felix on the sofa to the right. âLetâs get comfy and put a movie onâ Danni says and the four vampires agree. Whilst Demetri is finding a movie to watch Jane asks âDid you get anything from your mum or dad or Bella?â Danni shook her head âNo, but I wasnât expecting toâ âWait!â Alec sounded annoyed âYour family got you nothing for your 16th birthday?â He continued. âYep, but like I said I was expecting anythingâ She sounded sad. âWhatâs wrong cara?â Demetri asks concerned âNothing Iâm fineâ She cuddles into his side, tears slipping down her cheeks. âHas this got anything to do with you thinking youâd spend today alone?â He continued but Danni didnât answer him, she just cuddled further into him, tears still falling. âSheâs cryingâ Felix said to Demetri, too low for Danni to hear. Demetri nodded and wrapped his arms around her tighter âSshh please donât cry mi amore, not today. Itâs your birthdayâ He soothes stroking her hair âI canât help itâŠit isnât fair, what theyâve done... I hate themâ She said through her sobs âWho do you hate? What have they done?â Jane asked sounding upset âThey-They told my familyâŠâ She paused trying to collect herself ââŠThey said there was an accidentâŠthat I-I didnât survive.â More tears fell and she hid her face in Demetriâs chest and she heard and felt the deep growl that came from him. It was breaking his undead heart to see her this way especially as it was her special day. âAre you talking about the Cullens?â Felix asked, she nodded and sat up wiping her eyes âYes. Edward told my dad once they landed back in Forks that thereâd been an accident and that I was dead.â Danni got off the sofa and went to her bedside table to collect the letter from Esme and the order of service. âThey already had their âcover storyâ sorted by the time they landed. They even held a memorial service for me. Seeâ She handed them to Demetri as she sat back down beside him. He read the letter from Esme before passing it to Felix âIâll kill himâ Demetri growled. âHeâs not worth it Demâ She said still crying and she cuddled into him. âNone of them are. Iâm just glad I have youâŠand my new friends and family here in the castleâ Demetri, Felix and the twins smiled at this âYouâll always have usâ Alec said. âTheyâll pay for ruining her dayâ Demetri thought to himself as he held her close, she was his entire world and heâd be damned if anyone hurt her and got away with it.
âI thought Bella would have stayed in touch, you know seeing as weâre both mated to vampiresâ She said quietly âBut she cut me out of her life so quickly and after everything I did to help her after Edward left. I never got to say bye to my dad and now Iâll never see him again.â âIâm sorry Danni thatâs my fault for not letting you go when you askedâ He replied. âDonât apologise Demi I donât regret staying with you. I understand why you didnât let me go. Edward didnât have to kill me off. Heâs the one to blame, always dictating what everyone does. He took away my chance to go home, my chance to introduce you to my dadâ âYou really donât blame me?â He asked âNo, how could I? You kept me here because you had waited so long to find me, kept me with you to ensure I was safe and so that youâŠwe wouldnât end up like poor Marcus. All you wanted was the chance to get to know your mateâ He smiled at her âI really am lucky to have you Danni.â âIâm lucky to have you too Demi.â
âSorry for upsetting you sweetieâ Jane apologises âItâs ok, you werenât to know, none of you wereâ âYou should have told me about the letter Danniâ âWhy Dem? It wouldnât have changed anythingâ âTrue but at least we could have had this conversation before now, that way you wouldnât have been upset on your birthdayâ Danni doesnât say anything, just places a kiss to his lips. Felix stands up and pointing to the twins says âCome on you two, letâs leave Danni and Demetri to spend the evening togetherâ The twins nod getting up from the sofa âGoodnight weâll see you both tomorrowâ With that the three vampires leave the room.
Demetri adjusts his hold on Danni âDid you still want to watch a movie?â He asks âNot right now, Iâd really like a showerâ She replies getting up, Demetri nods âJoin meâ She whispers holding out her hand. He places his hand in hers and gets up and leads her to the bathroom. He turns the shower on and removes his shirt as Danni gets the shower gels and shampoo from the vanity cupboard. Danni turns around so her back is to Demetri and starts to undress âSo youâll share a bath with me and invite me to shower with you, but wonât actually let me see that beautiful body of yoursâ He says low in her ear âI-Iâm sorry, itâs justâŠâ âSshh no need to be embarrassed mi amore, itâs just meâ She nods and turns around and places her hands on his bare chest âLet meâ He says reaching around her back and unclasping her bra letting it fall to the floor, his eyes travel from her eyes down her body and back up âBeautifulâ He whispers against her lips and kisses her. Danni undoes his trousers and lets them fall and he steps out of them, moving them out of the way with his foot. He then kneels before her and places a kiss to her stomach, hands moving from her waist down her hips continuing down her legs removing the lace shorts as he goes. He looks up to see her looking down at him blushing, he stands and wraps his arms around her and pulls her into him kissing her. Danni can feel his growing erection against her and breaking the kiss she kneels before him, kissing just below his belly button and removes his boxers freeing his hard member. She stares at him for a second amazed by the size of his erection and he smiles at her reaction. âShall we?â He holds out his hand to help her up whilst nodding at the shower.
They climb into the shower and Demetri stands Danni in front of him so her back is against his chest, his arms wrapped around her and one hand resting on her stomach. âLet me wash you darlingâ She hands him her shower gel and turns in his arms. He washes her back first then turns her back around so sheâs facing away from him, her back against his chest again. He gently washes her front taking her breasts in his hands massaging them gently, thumbs brushing her nipples and a sigh escapes her lips as her eyes close enjoying the feel of his hands on her. He smiles and places kisses below her ear, making his way down her neck and across her shoulder. She raises her arm bringing her hand to rest behind his head as she turned her head to kiss him whilst gently playing with the hair at the back of his neck. They both moaned into the kiss and he turned her in his arms, his lips leaving hers as he placed kisses along her neck, her collarbone and down between her breasts stopping at her stomach. He was on his knees in front of her and gently turned her and pushed her so her back was against the tiled wall. âThis will feel good I promiseâ He says looking up at her, she nods taking her bottom lip between her teeth. He kisses his way up her thigh, placing a kiss on her centre before parting her legs slightly and lifting one leg to lie over his shoulder, kissing her nub gently as his hands rest on her hips holding her in place. He slipped his tongue inside her, tasting her âMmm, ahhâ were the only sounds Danni could make, her eyes closed as her hands made their way into his hair. He withdrew his tongue and licked his way up to her clit then begun sucking and flicking the bundle of nerves gently and he slowly eased one finger inside her. Danni gasped at new sensation, he gently thrusts his finger in and out of her a few times before adding a second finger. She soon feels a knot begin to form in her abdomen, his fingers and tongue working together to bring her closer to her release. âAhh Demiâ He could tell she was close âThatâs it darling, relax, cum for meâ His cool breath hitting her clit sending a warm feeling through her as he continued to curl his fingers inside her as he kissed and sucked on her clit. Danniâs head fell backwards as the knot finally broke and she experienced her first orgasm.
Demetri removed his fingers and placed them in his mouth tasting her âMmm you taste so good babyâ He said quietly standing up and kissing her âI love youâ She whispered against his lips holding him close. This caught him by surprise, smiling back at her he whispered âI love you tooâ and kissed her again. âMake love to me DemiâŠpleaseâ Demetri nodded and shut the shower off. He lifted Danni into his arms wrapping her legs around his waist and carried her to their bed, laying her down never breaking the kiss.
He pulled away resting his forehead to hers âAre you sure cara?â âYes. I want you, I need youâ She unwrapped her legs from around him, sliding her hand down between them and stroked his hard cock, her thumb brushing over the tip. His eyes closing at her warm touch. He kissed her again and he adjusted himself between her legs, taking his erection in his hand he gently guided himself inside her. He stilled allowing her to adjust to his size when he heard an almost inaudible gasp, before continuing to slide in until he was fully inside her, stilling again for a moment. âYouâre so tight babyâ He kissed her nipping at her bottom lip asking for entrance, which she happily gave him, their tongues moving against each other in sync. Danni felt him pull out slightly before slowly re-entering her, filling her deeply âAhhâ She breathed out eyes closing, her hands moving up his back, her nails gently scratching his skin. She left a trail of kisses on his shoulders working her way up his neck to leave a kiss below his ear before gently biting his earlobe. He growled and thrusted back inside her hard and one hand moved up her leg to hold it in place at his side. This new position allowing him to get deeper inside her with every thrust. His head dipping down, taking a nipple into his mouth sucking gently and flicking it with his tongue. His cold breath against her warm flesh sent sparks through her and she could feel another knot forming in her abdomen. His other hand moved up her side to take hold of her other breast, rolling the nipple between his thumb and forefinger and he felt her wrap her legs around his waist. âDemiâ She cried out. He quickened his pace feeling his orgasm building and sensing hers was close too, filling her deeper with each thrust. âDanniâ He growled low, lifting his head to kiss her and slipping his tongue inside her mouth. Danni sighed into the kiss. He dipped his head back down kissing her breast, his teeth grazing over the sensitive bud. Danni felt the knot break again pleasure washing over her like a tidal wave, her back arching off the bed and he snaked his arm underneath her and he held her close. His thrusts slowing as he came inside her, riding out his own orgasm along with her âI love you Demiâ âI love you too Danniâ He rested his forehead against hers.
He continued to hold her in his arms as her breathing returned to normal âThat was amazingâ She whispered before kissing him, love and devotion clear in her eyes âYou were amazingâ He replied kissing her. Still inside her he sat up on his knees bringing her with him and holding her to his chest, her legs still wrapped around him. âDonât let goâ He felt her nod as he got off the bed carrying her into the shower and turned it on. He climbed inside the shower and set her down in front of him, gently cleaning them both. She turned in arms and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a passionate kiss âBest. Birthday. Everâ She said between kisses and he chuckled âGlad you enjoyed your day cara miaâ He pressed his lips to hers in a soft kiss.
That night he held her in his arms whilst she slept, her breathing and heartbeat soothing him. He closed his eyes relaxed and happy knowing that she loved him as he loved her.
The following morning she woke in his arms âMorning babeâ She kissed him nipping at his lip, their tongues moving against each other. He moaned into the kiss pulling her closer âMorning mi amoreâ He said allowing her to catch her breath. She placed a chaste kiss to his lips and then his cheek making her way down his neck to kiss his chest; his eyes closing at her touch as her hand made its way down his chest over his stomach before slipping inside his boxers. She wrapped her fingers around his hardening length and heard him growl as she started moving her hand up and down his length âLay on your backâ She whispered and he complied. She raised herself a little removing her hand from his boxers and looked up at him. She then moved closer to him as he lifted his hips off the bed to allow her to remove his boxers. She crawled up to him and swung her leg over him so she was straddling him and then wrapped her hand back around his hard cock and began to gently pump him. Her warm hand felt good against his cold erection and a âMmmâ escaped his lips and she smiled looking at him lying bare before her, his eyes closed enjoying her touching him. She bent her head down and took his cock into her warm mouth, letting her tongue lick him from base to tip. Demetri sat up slightly, surprised, supporting himself on his elbows as he looked at her. She looked up at him through her lashes then looked down and continued to suck and lick his cock. He laid back down placing a hand at the back of her head and tangling his fingers in her hair, liking how her mouth felt around him. She gently began to move her head up and down his length building to a steady rhythm, his cock hitting the back of her throat with every suck as she took as much of his nine inches as she could. Her hand was still wrapped around his cock pumping the base and she felt him twitch slightly before feeling him tug on her hair pulling her off him. She looked up to see him looking at her again âAm-am I doing it wrong?â She whispered sounding a little upset and he sat up, wrapping his other arm around her âNo, baby. Youâre doing great reallyâ He says smiling âItâs just Iâm worried Iâll hurt you. I mean I could crush your head with my hands if I grip you too tightâ She nodded âYou best be careful thenâ She smiled and placed her hand on his chest and pushed gently. He laid back down and felt her mouth close back around his cold hard cock, his hand still in her hair. His other hand gripped the sheets as she continued to suck him off, her tongue lightly flicking his tip. She heard him growl and he tightened his grip on her hair âDanniâ Her name falling from his lips as his head fell back, eyes closing as his nears his orgasm. She let her teeth graze his hard length, her tongue swirling around his tip as she felt him cum inside her mouth. She swallowed everything he gave her and once he stilled, she began to lick him clean âYou taste so goodâ She said as she made her way up to him and kissed him, allowing him to taste himself. He smiled at her âMy turn.â He rolled them over so that she was now beneath him, swiftly removing her panties as he settled himself between her legs. He left butterfly kisses from her knee up to her centre, placing a kiss there before repeating his actions on her other leg, only this time when he reached her centre, he placed a kiss to her lips there before licking and sucking on her clit. He parted her lips and slipped his tongue inside her entrance and one hand moved up to massage her breast as his other hand moved to her hip holding her gently in place. One of her hands found its way to his head holding him where she needed him most. âAhh Demiâ She breathed out and he withdrew his tongue from inside her and moved back to sucking and licking her sensitive nub. He then alternated between slipping his tongue inside her and sucking and licking her clit. She could feel a knot forming in her abdomen, every kiss, lick and flick of his tongue bringing her closer to her release. Danni gripped the bedsheets as the knot finally broke, her orgasm washing over her. He made his way up to her placing one hand on her cheek, kissing her whilst holding her close with his other hand âI love youâ He said looking into her eyes âI love you tooâ She replied.
Later that morning Danni had a shower and went to put on her leggings and a top when she noticed a few bruises forming on her body. Demetri came up behind her wrapping his arms around her waist and placed a kiss on her neck âIâm sorry about those, it seems I wasnât as gentle with you as I thoughtâ He sounded upset âNo, Dem you were gentle, very gentle in fact. My first time was better than I ever imagined it could be and thatâs because it was with youâ She said smiling as she turned in his arms and kissed him. âIâm happy I was your first cara and that I will be your last as you will be mineâ He pressed his lips to hers in a chaste kiss âLetâs go watch a movie and cuddleâ She nodded and placed her hand in his as they left the closet to go cuddle up for the day and watch movies.
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 4,698. Demetri x OC Swan. Part Six. Warnings: Fluff
The following day after breakfast Demetri took Danni shopping again, this time for a TV as he wanted to make his room more comfortable for her. He held her hand as they shopped. They pick out a smart TV with a built in DVD/Blu-ray player. âI canât believe weâre adding a modern touch to your roomâ She said looking at him âItâs our room caraâ Demetri says giving her a quick kiss on the lips âI know itâs just getting used to saying thatâ She replied âWell how about we get some stuff to make it feel more like our room?â âYou mean add a girly touch to the room?â She asked âIf youâd like toâ He replied smiling âOk, how about something simple like a few cushions?â She asked âSounds good. Letâs goâ He replied.
Once in the department store Danni leads him to the cushion section and immediately notices a âLord of the Manorâ cushion and a matching âLady of the Manorâ cushion and adds one of each to their basket. Demetri chuckles when he notices them. âWe live in a castle, theyâre perfect. Weâll put them on the bedâ She said smiling and he nodded âWe should pick up another bed set too. You should pick whatever colour you likeâ He said to her âOoh I like this one. What do you think?â She asked âHmm purple thatâs differentâ He responded âWell we have a black and grey set and 2 blood red sets already and I like the deep purple colour and the new cream cushions will also matchâ She said âOk weâll get the set and pick up a pale purple sheet tooâ âThanks Demiâ She kissed his cheek and went back to pick up some silver cushions with a purple flower pattern on them. âI think these will look good too. We can use them on the sofas or the bed, especially when the purple set is on the bed or the black and grey oneâ He nodded and smiled at her. Felix was right his little human had him wrapped around her little finger and he wouldnât have it any other way.
Demetri took Danni to a coffee shop to allow her to get a drink and sit for a bit âIâll just take these back to the car, I wonât be longâ âOk, do you want me to get you a coffee?â She asked âNo thank you, Iâll be fineâ He replied âOk, Iâll see you soon.â
On the way back from the car Demetri passed the Pandora shop and noticed a charm bracelet with Disney charms on it âThatâd be perfect for Danniâ he thought to himself. He went into the shop and purchased a charm bracelet with a couple of charms; Belleâs golden dress charm, a Mrs Potts and Chip charm and a â16thâ charm. He decided heâd buy her some other gifts too but will come back on his own without her.
âIâm backâ Demetri whispered in Danniâs ear and kissed her temple before walking to round to sit across from her âHey you. What are we going to do now?â She asked reaching over and taking his hand in hers âWe can shop some more or we can head back. The choice mi amore is yoursâ âHow about we have a look around a few more shops, you know window shopâ She suggested âSounds good to me. Ready to go?â She nods and gets up from the table intertwining her fingers with his.
They pass a shoe shop and Danni stops when a pair of red and black shoes catch her eye. Theyâre dark red at the front but blend into black at the back; they also had a dark blue and black pair. âOoh look at them, theyâre gorgeousâ She says pointing to the shoes and Demetri looks at the shoes and back to Danni who has a smile on her face âCome on letâs get you a pairâ With that he leads her into the shop and Danni tries on the red pair. âIâll get themâ Demetri says reaching for his wallet âNo itâs ok Iâve got themâ She hands over her card to pay for them. âDanni how could you afford them? I remember you saying when you first arrived you didnât have much moneyâ He asked once they were outside of the shop âI didnât have much money when I arrived. However, when Esme sent me some of my stuff there was a bank card inside. The letter mentioned she and Carlisle opened an account for me so I could buy myself stuff. They wanted to know I was taken care ofâ She responded âItâs my job to take care of you, youâre my mate. If you need anything you let me know, better yet Iâll get a second card for my account for you to use. Is that how you were able to buy the new dress and my gifts amore?â He replied âYes. Sorry if I have upset you, it wasnât my intentionâ She said sounding a little sad âYou havenât upset me, I just wish youâd let me know. I would have sorted out a card for you soonerâ He said softly âBut Demâ He cut her off âIâm not taking no for an answer Danni. Whatâs mine is yours alwaysâ He wrapped his arm around her and leant down to kiss her âOk, but as soon as I am able, Iâll get a jobâ She said âNo you wonât, there is no need. I earn more than enough money for the both of us, plus what I have saved up over the centuries and anyways once youâve been changed youâll no doubt join the guard and youâll earn money that way. Until then enjoy being looked after and spoiltâŠpleaseâ âIâm not going to win this am I? She asks, he shakes his head âNo, no you are notâ âOkâ She replied nodding.
Once back at the castle Danni put the new Lord and Lady cushions on the bed and the silver and purple ones on the sofas, whilst Demetri read the instructions on how to set up the TV. He hung the TV above the fireplace; Danni helped him download the apps on the TV and then they sat back on the sofa together. âLetâs watch a filmâ He said âWhat were you thinking Dem?â âHow about Beauty and the Beast? Be nice to see it on a bigger screenâ He answered âPerfect babeâ She kissed him. Just then Felix and the twins arrived âHi weâre here for movie nightâ Alec said. âNice TVâ Felix added looking impressed. âThanksâ Demetri replied. âI love the new cushionsâ Jane said smiling âHere look at theseâ Danni said showing off the cream Lord and Lady cushions on the bed. âAt least now with the TV mounted on the wall we havenât all got to sit on one sofa like when we used the laptop, we can spread outâ Demetri said. He pulled Danni down beside him on the sofa facing the fireplace wrapping his arm around her; the twins sat on the sofa to the left and Felix on the one to the right. âThis is my favourite Disney filmâ Danni says as the filmâs intro starts. When Beauty and the Beast ends they watch Hotel Transylvania 2 and 3. âI like the new girly touches to the roomâ Felix says smiling at Demetri âItâs Danniâs room too now and it should reflect that, starting with some new cushions and beddingâ Demetri replied.
The following day Demetri, Felix and the twins had the morning off and were discussing what they could do to fill the time. âHow about we play a game Dem?â Danni asked âWhat were you thinking?â He replied. âHow about hide and seek? You get to stretch your gift and keep the promise of playing it with me some timeâ She replies smiling âThat sounds good, but we need to be careful Danniâ He responds and she nods âRules then please Demetriâ He thought for a second before replying âOk, you may hide in the castle and the gardens. You are not to leave the castle walls. OK?â âOk. This should be fun; I love this gameâ She said running to the closet to put on a pair of flat shoes. Demetri loved seeing her happy and excited. âCan we play too?â Alec asked. âOf course. Should we get some of the others to play too?â She asked from the closet. âIâll go ask themâ With that Felix left and made his way to the throne room.
âMasters, Demetri is going to show Danni his tracking gift with a game of hide and seek and we were wondering if anyone else would like to join in?â Felix asked âItâs a quiet day and I think a game is a splendid idea. Caius?â Aro said âYes why not? Iâm getting bored of this book for now anywaysâ He responded âMarcus will you join usâ Caius asked âYes, as itâs for Danni. I am also curious to see if he can track her with his gift as Aro and Janeâs do not workâ âFelix gather the others and meet us back here in fifteen minutesâ Aro says excitedly.
Fifteen minutes later everyone is in the throne room waiting to start the game. âGame rules, you may hide in the castle and the gardens only. Last one found winsâ Demetri says and goes to the back of the throne room and stands beside Marcusâ now empty throne. â1 2 3 GOâ Demetri shouts and the room empties and he begins to count. He gives them extra time to allow Danni a chance to hide. He is curious if he will be able to track Danni with his gift because when he tried to reach out previously to pick up her tenor, he couldnât find it. Heâs hoping now they have spent time together and are closer the mate bond will allow him to track her. âFingers crossedâ he thought to himself. Â
Using his gift, which did give him an unfair advantage, he found Heidi first in the secretaryâs store cupboard, followed by Chelsea in the lower tunnel, Corin was hiding in kitchen, Afton behind a tapestry, hoping his gift would help him (it didnât) Alec and Felix were in the library, Santiago was found in the training room. Marcus came next in Aroâs study, then Aro in Janeâs room. Caius was found in a cupboard in Aroâs wing of the castle and Renata hid in the wivesâ tower. Jane was outside in the south facing garden and then came Matt and Josh in the north facing garden. Sulpicia had hidden in Demetriâs room, curious to see how it looked since Danni moved in and Gianna hid in a guest bedroom. He found Athenodora next in Marcusâ wing, next to be found were some of the lower guard who were playing too. Everyone made their way back to the throne room to see who would win the game.
âDo you think he is leaving Danni till last or do you think she is immune to his gift too?â Chelsea asked âI think it is the latter my dearâ Aro answered. âThat means heâll have to track her the old fashion way, by her scentâ Felix said smiling âOr her heartbeat as Gianna has already been foundâ Alec added amused.
The throne room doors opened and in walked Demetri alone âLost your mate?â Santiago says smirking. âSheâs not lost; I just havenât found her yet. Thereâs a difference. She did tell me that she was good at the game and would beat Bella and their friends when they played. I was looking forward to the challenge, but I must admit I thought I would have found her by nowâ He says. Aro laughs âShe will make for an intriguing immortal just like her sister my dear boy. Luckily, we know she is in the castle so she is safe. I think I will come with you as I am curious as to where she has hiddenâ âOf course master. I am also curious about her hiding place and her possible gift once she is one of usâ Demetri said as he and Aro left the throne room. Jane followed them out of curiosity.
Demetri closed his eyes reaching out for her tenor, finding nothing again. He then concentrates on her scent Strawberries and Vanilla with a hint of Champagne and follows it and gets excited when he nears a closet on the other side of the castle, but when he opens the door it is empty. Jane giggles âShe is good at hide and seekâ Demetri ignores her and focuses on Danniâs scent again. About fifteen minutes later he finally picks up a very faint trace of Danniâs scent as he passes the doors that lead down to the castleâs dungeons. He stops; Jane and Aro come to a stop slightly further back. Demetri looks to the doors âShe wouldnâtâ he thought to himself; hoping Danni did not hide down there. He opened the doors and made his way down to the dungeon, Aro and Jane following âSheâs a clever girl if she thought to hide down hereâ Aro says sounding slightly proud, Jane nodded âAlthough itâs not entirely safe down hereâ He added looking a little worried.
Once in the dungeon Demetri can hear a steady heartbeat and relaxes knowing he has found her; she is hiding in a cell in the furthest corner on the right. The cell was situated between two cells that were occupied by two older vampires who were curious now as to why a human would willingly enter the Volturiâs dungeon. âThere you are cara miaâ Demetri says walking into the cell. âI feel like Iâve been down here a whileâ She replies. âTry being us sweetheart, sixty years and countingâ Comes the voice of the vampire in the cell to the right. âIgnore themâ Demetri says. âYou are the last to be foundâ He sounds relieved âReally Dem?â Danni jumps into his arms excitedly and he catches her holding her close and inhaling her scent.
âYes child, you beat us all. It seems Demetri cannot track you, so he had to follow your scent like other vampires wouldâ Aro says. âI donât like doing that, I much prefer my giftâ Demetri says âAww is the worldâs best tracker sulking because he canât track his mateâ Danni says in a mocking tone and taps his nose playfully. Jane laughs âBested by your mate, by a human. This is a good day Demetriâ âI donât like herâ Demetri muttered following her and Aro out of the dungeon with Danni still in his arms. He puts her down outside of the throne room. âYou finally found her thenâ Afton says laughing; Demetri just glared at him. âWhere was she?â Felix asks. âDanni hid in the dungeon and managed to leave a fake scent trail along the wayâ Aro says proudly looking at her.
âCan we play again, but this time Iâll be with Demi so I can see how his gift works?â She asks âOf course my child, it is a quiet day and it gives us something to doâ Caius answers happily.
Demetri and Danni walk to stand beside the thrones as everyone gets ready to hide again â1 2 3 GOâ Demetri shouts and once again the throne room empties. âIâm glad I beat you, especially as you said that you always winâ Danni says smiling at him âYou said you always won when you played with Bella; so I was looking forward to the challenge, although it was more of a challenge than I was expectingâ He replied âIs it a problem that you canât track me?â She asked, worry evident in her eyes âIt just means if anything was to happen to you, it would take me a while to find youâ He said looking down at her, worry in his eyes too. He placed his hand on her cheek and she turned her head and closed her eyes at his touch âI was hoping being my mate meant that maybe you werenât immune to my gift. Just know I will be more protective of you nowâ He leant down and kissed her âI understand Demiâ She whispered nodding âReady to go?â He asked âYesâ she replied smiling and slipped her hand into his.
They found Afton first hiding behind a statue, hoping his gift would hide him (again it didnât) Gianna was found next in a broom cupboard, followed Corin and Matt in the library, Santiago in the elevator and Sulpicia in Caiusâ study. Chelsea came next in a kitchen cupboard, then Heidi in the training room, Alec in an empty tower room and Aro in a cupboard in Marcusâ wing. They found Felix in Alecâs room, and then Josh in the North facing garden, Marcus and Caius were in the south facing garden. They found Renata next in Heidiâs room, followed by Athenodora in Marcusâ study, then the lower guard were spread out through the castle. Jane won as she was the last to be found on the castle roof. The three of them made their way to the throne room âWow. Your gift is amazing babe! The way you found everyone so easilyâ Danni says smiling proudly, wrapping her arms round him âThank you mi amoreâ Demetri smiled back at her, wrapping his arms around her waist, puffing his chest out a little with pride.
Later that day Demetri and Danni walked to the kitchen to get dinner and due to his vampire hearing Demetri could hear the conversation before they got there. âWow babe youâre amazingâ One of the lower guards says laughing, mocking Danni âThanks mi amoreâ Says another smugly, mocking Demetri. âI donât see whatâs so special about her; sheâs just a humanâ Says a third. âYouâd think being an elite guard heâd be mated to a beautiful and gifted immortal, but no heâs mated to a human and a Swan no lessâ Says the first guard laughing.
Jane had also heard the guards talking as she was passing the kitchen and decided to teach them a lesson. Hearing the guards disrespect Danni and him; Demetri growls entering the kitchen and notices one of guards is on the floor on his knees crying out in pain. Danni looks to see Jane staring intently at the guard smiling. âWhat did he do to piss her off?â Danni asked âHe was mocking us mi amoreâ Demetri answered as he had one of the other vampireâs heads in his hands, the third guard sitting in silence with his head bowed, knowing what was to come. âMocking us but why?â She asked âWhy donât you tell herâ Demetri growled speaking to the vampire in his hold âDemetri youâve removed his head alreadyâ Danni said pointing to the now headless vampire in front of him.
âWhat do we have here?â Aro asks as he enters the kitchen. âJane, my dearâ She blinks âMasterâ and holds out her hand, showing him recent events. âThis is very disappointing, being disrespectful about an elite guard and his mate. I see that one of you has already lost their headâ He says looking to Demetri âSorry master, I didnât realise Iâd actually removed it until Danni pointed it outâ âNo matter my dear boy. We can always reattach it later. I see Jane has punished another, but what to do with you?â He says to the third vampire whoâs still seated at the table. âAro Iâd like to know what was said about me and my mate. Can you get him to tell me please?â Danni asked âOf course my dear. Go aheadâ Aro said looking at the guard. The third guard then proceeded to tell Danni what he and the others had said about her and Demetri. Demetri could tell she was upset at hearing what had been said about them, although she was trying very hard not to show it. âThank you for telling me. Iâll leave you to deal with him. Demetri Iâll meet you back in our room. Aroâ With that Danni nodded her head to Aro and left the kitchen. âDemetri go with her; Jane and I will finish dealing with this matterâ âThank you masterâ Demetri bowed his head to Aro and ran to catch up with Danni.
Once back in their room Demetri went straight to the bathroom to run Danni a bath, lighting some candles too. âIâm sorry Demiâ Danni said almost inaudibly but with his vampire hearing he heard her clearly âDo not apologise, you have done nothing wrongâ âB-but Iâm the reason they were mocking youâŠusâ She said low âI do not care what those idiots think, theyâre no one. You my darling are everything to me. I am very happy and proud to have you as my mate and cannot wait to see your gift in action as an immortalâ He looked at her lovingly holding her close, resting his forehead to hers. âI was just so amazed by your gift and I didnât think about my reaction or how it would affect youâ She replied eyes closed. âI loved your reaction to my gift, no one has been that impressed for centuries. Never hide your reactions from me; after all you are experiencing everything for the first time. Now come on the bathâs readyâ He said leading her into the bathroom âIâll leave you to get in the bath then Iâll come back to check on you, maybe wash your hairâ He said and as he went to leave Danni grabbed his hand âWhy donât you join me?â This caught him by surprise, he looked at her âYou-you sure?â He sounded unsure of himself and she giggled âYes, or I wouldnât have asked. Donât worry I wonât lookâ He laughed as she turned around and got undressed. Danni climbed in and bought her knees to her chest as Demetri climbed in behind her. Danni let some water out and added more hot water to compensate for Demetriâs cold temperature. He wrapped his arms around her waist and pulled her to him so her back was resting against his chest. âIâm so glad you have a large tub Demiâ âMe too caraâ They laid together in the bath relaxing as the soft scent of Vanilla filled the room as the candles flickered away.
Danni spent the following morning reading and watching TV in her and Demetriâs room as Demetri said he had errands to run with Felix. The two vampires were going shopping for Danniâs birthday presents and when the twins found out they decided to tag along. Gianna lent Demetri her car as hers was bigger than his Lamborghini. âAny ideas what you two are going to get Danni for her birthday?â Demetri asked the twins âIâm going to buy her a necklace and some earringsâ Jane replies âIâm getting her some art stuff, like canvasâ, paints, pencils that sort of thingâ Alec says. âIâm getting her The Vampire Diaries book set and The Hunger Games book set. She mentioned she had them when she lived in Forks. I thought itâd be nice for her to have them hereâ Felix added. âTheyâre really good gift ideas, sheâll love themâ Demetri said smiling. âSo what are you buying her?â Jane asks âI wonât tell you everything Iâm getting but Iâll tell you some stuff. First, Iâve bought her a Pandora charm bracelet with 3 charms. There is a pair of blue/black shoes that she has seen that Iâm going to get her, she bought the red/black ones a few days ago.â âSounds like you plan on spoiling herâ Felix comments âI am and I enjoy doing so. She deserves the best and I intend to give it to herâ Demetri replies smiling.
Once at the mall the twins set off to get their gifts for Danni whilst Demetri and Felix get theirs. Demetri buys the shoes first and then they go to the bookstore so Felix can get his gifts. Demetri then goes to a jewellery store as he had already decided on buying her a ring and settles on a white gold ring with a heart shaped sapphire in the centre surrounded by mini diamonds. âWow D. Thatâs an impressive ringâ Felix comments âThanks. Not a word to anyone Felix, Iâm not sure if Iâm giving it to her on her birthday or notâ âIs that an engagement ring?â Felix asks âYes it is. I plan on marrying her whilst sheâs human. I want her to have as many human experiences as possibleâ Demetri replies quietly. âYou really love her, donât you?â âYes Fe, I do. How could I not? Sheâs amazing, sheâs beautiful, funny and caring. She makes me feel human again in some ways and I havenât been human for 1000 years. I know itâs only been two months but weâve come a long way, weâve actually become really close. I mean weâve shared intimate moments and itâs not felt rushed, itâs developed naturallyâ Demetri said smiling âIâm happy for you D, seeing you with Danni makes me want to find my mate sooner rather than laterâ âAnd you will Felix and it will be great when it happens.â
Demetri also bought Danni a silver necklace with a heart shaped pendant that had a small diamond on it, he had it engraved on the back âHappy Sweet 16 Love Dâ âFelix I want to buy Danni another gift, would you mind waiting out here?â Felix looked at the shop they were standing in front of and nodded. Demetri went into Boux Avenue and picked out two baby doll sets, one black with a lace trim and the other a mid-blue with pink flowers. He just hoped Danni liked her gifts and enjoyed her birthday. He bought himself two new shirts on their way back to meet the twins.
They meet up with the twins who have done some personal shopping as well buying Danniâs birthday gifts. âReady to go?â Demetri asks and the other three vampires nod and they make their way back to the car and to the castle.
Once back in the castle Demetri left his bags in Felixâs room until Danni was asleep, then he went back and got the bags and hid them in his empty closet.
Over the next few days Gianna and Demetri got things ready for Danniâs surprise birthday party. Gianna bought banners and balloons and ordered a lemon drizzle cake with a lemon curd and lemon buttercream filling, covered in fondant icing and decorated with flowers. Gianna remembered Danni saying her favourite cake was lemon drizzle. Gianna also ordered a few helium â16â balloons that sheâd collect Wednesday night.
Jane and Alec were tasked with picking up gifts for Danni from Aro, Marcus, Caius and the wives.
The vampires in the castle were getting excited about Thursday seeing as many of them hadnât celebrated a birthday in decades, if not centuries and it would make a change from just being on guard duty in the castle.
Danni had no idea what was being planned for her birthday in the castle. She wasnât looking forward to her birthday this year, seeing that her parents thought she was dead and she hadnât heard from her sister Bella in the two months sheâd be in Italy. Although her birthday was mentioned on the day she arrived in Italy, Danni had never actually told Demetri the date and he had never asked. So she figured it would go and she was ok with that. She just hoped she could spend the day cuddling with him and watching TV.
Unbeknown to Danni Demetri had taken a peek at her passport the day after she arrived as he wanted to know when her birthday was, seeing as it was mentioned in the throne room the previous day. He decided then he would ensure to do something special for her as she was his mate and her happiness was everything to him.
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,477. Demetri x OC Swan. Part Five. Warnings: Fluff.
Danni woke the next morning to find she was in Demetriâs arms and she was in no rush to move away from him. âMorning, did you sleep well?â He asked âMmmâ She hummed in response âYou?â She smiled looking at him over her shoulder and he smiled back at her âI didâ He replied, playing along. She nodded in response and snuggled back into him, enjoying the feeling of being in his arms. He tightened his grip slightly and kissed her hair. He vowed to himself to make sure that he holds her whilst she sleeps more often.
âWhat are you up to today Dem?â âNothing this morning. Felix and I are training the lower guards this afternoon, and then I am on duty in the throne room this evening. I wonât be back till later tonight.â He replied âOk. Can we spend the morning cuddling then?â She asked âOf course, although I will leave briefly to get you breakfastâ He replied âJust be sure to hurry back.â
âCan I come to the training session with you?â Danni called from the bathroom âNo. Itâs too dangerousâ Demetri called back âPlease Dem. Donât leave me on my own all day. I promise I wonât get in the wayâ âDanni thatâs not what Iâm worried about. Iâm worried about you being in a room full of vampires. Itâs my job to keep you safeâ He placed a hand to her cheek âItâs not your job Dem, your job is being an Elite Volturi Guard and anyway I will be safe, Iâll be with youâ She smiled at him then kissed his cheek. Demetri knew then he couldnât say no to her âOk, you can come with me, but you do exactly as I say. Understand?â âYes. Thank youâ She was excited and gave him a quick kiss. He wrapped his arm around her waist and pulled her into him kissing her, a soft moan left Danniâs lips and she wrapped her arms around his neck. Demetri smiled against her lips and then deepened the kiss wrapping his other arm around her holding her to his chest.
Demetri took Danniâs hand in his as they made their way down to the training room. Santiago and Felix were already there with some of the lower guards. Demetri led Danni over to the benches on the right side of the room âAfternoon Santiago, Felix.â âDemetriâ They both replied. âGood afternoon Danni, itâs nice to see you againâ âAfternoon Joshâ Danni replied walking over to the bench where Josh was sitting and taking a seat beside him âDanni stay beside Josh pleaseâ Demetri said smiling at her and Josh and she nodded in response.
Demetri made his way over to Felix âLet me guess Danni has come to watch the training session?â âYes. Yes, she hasâ Demetri replied to Felix, who was smirking âCouldnât say no to her huh?â Felix nudged his arm gently âShut upâ Demetri said getting into position at the front of the room.
âYou staying to watch the training session?â Santiago asked âYes I am. Demetri said I can watch as long as I do what he saysâ Santiago nodded and took a seat next to Danni âDonât move from my side or Joshâs unless I say otherwiseâ He said and Danni nodded âOkâ Demetri smiled knowing she was safe with Santiago and Josh.
As the rest of the lower and transitory guards arrived they noticed the scent of a human, Danni more specifically, coming from inside the training room. âListen up!â Demetri shouted getting the roomâs attention âMy mate Danni is here watching us today as she wanted to see a Vampire training session. If any of you even think of harming her, let alone attempt to, Iâll rip your heads off! Is that understood?â âYesâ âYes sirâ Came the replies from the room.
Danni watched as Demetri explained what he wanted the guards to do and then he and Felix gave a demonstration. âYou two youâre upâ Felix said as he pointed to two guards. Danni watched as they re-enacted the demonstration although at times they moved so quick Danni struggled to keep track of the âfightâ. Demetri stood with his hands behind his back watching the guards âNot good enough! If you did that in a real fight youâd be dead! Again!â Demetri shouted when needed as the guards teamed up in pairs to âfightâ.
âTrainingâs over. Pick up any limbs that need reattachingâ Felix called out. The session had lasted a few hours and Danni was amazed at how many limbs got tore off and needed to be reattached. Demetri walked over to where Danni was on the bench âWhat did you think?â He asked âWow! You were amazing. I couldnât keep track of the some of the guards or the dismembered limbs but it was interesting to watch. Thank you for letting me sit in on the sessionâ Danni stood up and moved so she was standing in front of him âThank you cara, itâs years and years of combat training and experience in the fieldâ Danni felt uneasy when she heard that heâd been in fights for real âDo-do you have to fight often when youâre away?â She asked worry evident in her eyes âOnly when necessary and I am not usually alone in those situations. I usually have Felix and the twins with me and sometimes even the transitory guards. Ok?â Demetri responded pulling her into him, he felt her nod against his chest. He lifted her head so he was looking at her âI have to go to the throne room now with Felix and Santiago. So I will see you later tonightâ He placed a quick kiss to her lips. âJosh, please see that Danni makes it back to our room safelyâ âOf course Demetri. Come on Danni, weâll swing by the kitchen to grab you a snack or somethingâ âSee you later Demiâ Danni said before placing a kiss to his cheek. âCan we say hi to Gianna on the way? Iâd like to make plans to see her at dinnerâ She asked Josh as they left the training room âOf course we canâ Josh replied.
âI like her Demiâ Santiago said smiling and slapping Demetri on the back âItâs Demetri to youâ He growled and Santiago and Felix chuckled, Santiago holding his hands up in mock surrender âI think sheâs brave to sit in a room full of vampiresâ Felix said âOr is it a case of the little human has you wrapped her little finger?â He added and Demetri sighed âBothâ All three vampires laughed at that âCome on or weâll be lateâ Santiago said and with that they sped to the throne room.
Josh left Danni with Gianna at reception for the rest of the afternoon, Danni helping Gianna with her duties. âIâll come back and get you once you two have had dinnerâ âThank you Josh.â
Gianna and Danni were in the kitchen making pizzas âHow about we take these to my room and we can talk?â Gianna asked âIâd like thatâ Danni replied.
Once they were in Giannaâs room, they took a seat on the sofa and ate dinner whilst talking. âHow are you and Demetri after the other night? I heard about what happenedâ âWeâre ok. We spoke about things, I cried and he apologised. We spent the day together yesterday; we went to the museum and Dem liked his gift. Then we had a lunch in a nice little bistro before going an art gallery and Dem bought me a print from there. We had dinner out too and looked around the street market before coming back to the castle. I havenât seen or heard about Leon since he caused troubleâ Danni replied âIâm glad you two sorted things out. Leon was dealt with by Felix and Alecâ Gianna answered âOh rightâ Danni said looking down âDonât worry about it sweetie. He had to be punished for what he did and Aro left that punishment up to Demetri. Demetri made his decision and it was to protect you. Anyway, what did Demetri think of the other gifts?â Gianna asked âHe asked about his other gifts when we got back to our room last night, so I showed him what I bought. He said he liked them and is looking forward to seeing me in them. I explained about me not having dated before, not having had sex before and that I hadnât even been kissed before. He totally understood, even said he had no expectations from me and would never rush/push me into anything I wasnât ready for. He then asked if he could kiss me, I said yes and it was amazing Gianna. I fell asleep in his arms and woke up in them tooâ Danni said smiling âAww sweetie, Iâm glad things are going well between you. Demetri is a nice guy, even if he is a vampireâ Gianna replied âWe also found your little giftâ Danni said and Gianna giggled âYouâre welcomeâ âDem seemed to like themâ Danni told her and felt her herself blush a little.
âHave you heard from your family since youâve been here?â Gianna asked âNo, nothing. Esme wrote a short letter when she sent me my laptop and a few things. I donât want to think or talk about them though, sorryâ Danni replied âNo need to apologise, I was just curious. What are you up to tomorrow?â âI have no idea, whyâs that?â Danni asked âI wondered if you wanted to spend the day with me on reception, if youâre free?â Gianna responded âIâd like that. As long as Dem has nothing planned for me, for us then Iâd love to help you outâ Danni answered her âGreat.â
Josh knocked on the door âHi Gianna, I came to see if Danni was ready to go back to her room?â âYes, I am. Sorry I didnât realise it was so lateâ Danni said âNo need to apologise, itâs just Iâm on duty overnight and wanted to ensure you got back to your room safely beforehandâ Josh explained âI enjoyed tonight Gianna, hopefully Iâll see you tomorrow, goodnightâ âMe too, see you tomorrow, goodnight Danni.â
Danni exited the bathroom after brushing her hair and teeth and made her way into the closet to get ready for bed. She startled slightly when she felt arms wrap around her from behind. âSorry, didnât mean to scare you caraâ Demetri kissed the top of her head. âItâs ok, I just didnât hear you come inâ She turned in his arms and rested her head against his chest. âHow was guard duty?â She asked âUneventful. How was your evening with Gianna?â He replied âGood, we had a catch up and she asked if I could help her on reception tomorrow, if we werenât doing anything?â She replied âTomorrow morning, I am taking you out for breakfast and then shopping. The afternoon I am on guard duty in the throne room, so if you want to help out when we get back thatâs fine. Iâll back around the same time as tonightâ He replied âThat sounds great, I get spend time with you and help Gianna too. Is it ok if I have dinner with her again?â She asked âOf course, mi amore. I plan to take you out Saturday for a date, and it will be somewhere you can wear the red dressâ Danni blushed âReally? Thatâd be nice. Thank youâ âNo need to thank me. I enjoy spending time with youâ He kissed her lips gently, then took her hands in his and led out of the closet and over to the bed.
Once in bed Danni moved over to Demetri and placed her head on his chest and laid her arm over his waist and he wrapped his arms around her and held her close. She raised her head and kissed him and ran her fingers through his hair and let her hand rest at the base of his neck as he bought his hand up to her head running his fingers through her hair. Danni pulled away slightly breathless and placed a quick kiss to his lips âGoodnightâ She whispered against his lips âGoodnightâ He whispered back. Danni put her head back on his chest and snuggled into him and fell asleep. Demetri held her in his arms and closed his eyes letting her steady breathing and heartbeat soothe him.
Danni woke in Demetriâs arms, noticing his eyes were closed she placed a gentle kiss to his lips âMorningâ She whispered, he smiled and whispered âMorning. You know I could get used to being âwokenâ this way every dayâ âI promise to always wake you this way, even though you donât sleepâ She pressed her lips to his and he gently rolled her onto her back so he was laying above her supporting his weight on one arm as he held her close with the other and deepened the kiss. Danni moaned into the kiss giving him access to her mouth and their tongues move against each other. He pulled away to allow her to take a breath and looked at her with love in his eyes, something Danni noticed and hoped he could see in her eyes that she cared for him too. She knew that she was falling in love with him. With her arms wrapped around his shoulders, her hands resting at the base of his neck she pulled him back down for another kiss, gently taking his bottom lip between her teeth, asking for entrance to his mouth which he happily gave her. He was just happy that she wanted him, wanted to be this close to him. He knew he loved her and wanted nothing more than to tell her, but he didnât want her to feel pressured to return those feelings. He had made her a promise that he would never push/rush her into anything she wasnât ready for and he intended to keep that promise. After all, he had waited 1000 years just to find her and he would wait as long as he needed to until she was ready to be with him. He pulled away and said quietly âAs much as I am enjoying this mi amore, we have plans this morningâ âCanât we change our plans so we can stay in bed and do this?â She leaned up to kiss him again. He broke the kiss and shook his head gently âIâm afraid not, Iâm taking you out for breakfast and then shopping remember?â She nodded âI remember. Sorry I was enjoying kissing youâ âDo not apologise amore, I enjoy kissing you tooâ He placed a kiss to her lips. âCome on, letâs get readyâ âIt better be a damn good breakfast Demiâ She tapped his chest playfully and he chuckled âOnly the best for you mi amoreâ
Once they were both ready Demetri took Danniâs hand in his and they made their way to the garage. He held the passenger door open for her and she climbed in his car âThank youâ He climbed in the driverâs side and they made their way to the mall. He took her straight to the food courtâs newest eatery Wendyâs Waffles & Pancakes. Danniâs eyes lit up when she saw where they were going. âOh my god babe, youâre the best" She pecked his lips and he smiled wide âGianna mentioned this place opened two weeks ago and I know how much you like pancakes and wafflesâ He kissed the top of her head. Danni ordered a vanilla waffle with strawberries and maple syrup whilst Demetri just ordered a coffee.
After breakfast they made their way to the shops on the lower levels. The first shop Demetri took her to was a jewellery shop âPick out a necklace to go with that stunning red dressâ He said quietly to her âDem you donât need to buy me a necklaceâ âI know donât but I want to, so please just choose one and donât think about the price eitherâ He kissed her temple. Danni went to say something but before she could Demetri kissed her lips and then placed his hand on her lower back guiding her to the necklace display cases. They looked at many necklaces but Danni kept looking back at a white gold chain with a teardrop shaped diamond, Demetri noticed this and smiled at her. âCan I help you sir?â The saleslady asked. âYes, can we have this necklace please?â He replied pointing at the necklace. âOh, thatâs a lovely choiceâŠâ She smiled at him ââŠWe have matching earrings if the lady would like to see themâ She said looking at Danni. Danni looked at Demetri shaking her head âWeâll take the matching earrings too pleaseâ He responded with a smile. âVery good sir. If you would like to come to this tillâ They followed the saleslady to the counter and Demetri paid the bill then took the bag thanking her as he did so. âDemiâŠâ Danni began before he cut her off âDonât say I shouldnât have got the earrings tooâ She looked down and nodded âThank you, theyâre beautifulâ âYouâre welcome, beautiful jewellery for my beautiful girlâ He said smiling at her, she blushed resting her head against his chest briefly.
Saturday came quicker than Danni was expecting and she was nervous and excited about her second date with Demetri. Jane knocked on the door and entered the room âWould you like some help getting ready?â âReally?â Danni asked with an eyebrow raised. âYes, and anyway I want to see you in the red dressâ âOk and thank youâ Jane nodded âIâm going to run you a bath, come onâ Danni nodded and followed Jane into the bathroom. âHas he told you where he is taking me tonight?â âNo, he may have told Felix, possibly Alec, but not me. Probably thinks Iâd tell you and ruin the surpriseâ Jane laughed a little, something she didnât do often. Once Danni was in the bath Jane came back in âAny ideas on how you want your hair and make-up done?â Jane asked âNo idea, sorry. Heidi did that for me last timeâ âWeâll figure it out together thenâ Jane replied smiling.
Danni got out of the bath, dried off and made her way into the closet to put on the new red underwear then covered up with a towelling robe. Jane got Danni to take a seat in the bathroom and began brushing her hair, parting it in sections, and straightened each section. Once Danniâs hair was straightened, Jane pulled her hair back and braided a fish plait into her hair, allowing the plait to lay over one shoulder. Jane then applied some light make up including a rose-pink lip gloss. âWhat do you think sweetieâ âOh wow, thank you Jane. I love what you did with my hairâ Danni smiled at her âGlad you like it. Now letâs get you in that dressâ Danni nodded and the girls made their way to the closet. Jane helped Danni into the red dress and her silver sandals, before putting the new jewellery on Danni.
That same morning Demetri went Giannaâs room and knocked on the door âDemetri, hi. What can I do for you?â âHi Gianna. Iâm after some advice actually. Is it ok to come in?â He replied âOf courseâ They both sat on the sofa in front of the fireplace and Gianni could tell Demetri was nervous, which is something she has never seen before. âHow can I help?â Demetri was looking down at his hands in his lap and took a deep unneeded breath. âDanni turns 16 on Thursday and erm...â He pauses and Gianna nods âYou want to know what you should do to celebrate her birthday. Maybe wanting a gift idea?â âYes. Exactlyâ He replied, a look of relief washed over his face âI canât remember the last time I celebrated a birthday or anyone elseâs.â âWell, I can say that for us humans certain birthdays mean more than others. For example, when a girl turns 16, itâs referred to as sweet 16 and itâs a big deal. I would suggest a gift that means something, maybe a keepsake or jewellery. We need to sort out a cake for her and maybe speak with the masters and see if theyâd be ok if we had a little get together for her. A mini party if you will. After all sheâs made some friends here and I think itâll be nice, especially as her family have not been in touch since sheâs been hereâ She replied âWhat? Are you being serious? Sheâs been here nearly two months and they havenât contacted her?â He sounded shocked and felt a bit angry at hearing this. âYes, she mentioned it the other day when I asked if she had heard from them. Esme sent her a short letter with her laptop and bits, but nothing else. Sorry I thought you knewâ Gianna looked down feeling a little guilty âYou have nothing to apologise for and nor has Danni. I am definitely going to make her birthday special especially as itâs her first one with meâŠâ Gianna nodded ââŠItâs amazing to think sheâs only 16 as she seems so mature/grown up for her age. Please donât let on to her what I am planning, I want it to be a surpriseâ Demetri replied âOf course Demetri, my lips are sealed. I will take care of the cake, seeing as Iâm the only other human in the castle. Let me know if you need help with anything elseâ âThank you and I will. I need to be going as I need to speak to the masters and get ready for my date with Danni tonightâ Demetri said getting up from the sofa and leaving her room.
Demetri made his way to the throne room. âMasters may I have a private word please?â He asked âOf course my boyâ Aro stated and raised his hands to dismiss the few guards in the room. âHow can we help youâ Marcus asked âWell, itâs Danniâs 16th birthday on Thursday and I was wondering if it would be ok if I arranged a little get together for her? She has made some friends since sheâs been here and I think it will be nice; especially as Giannaâs just told me that Danniâs family havenât been in touch since sheâs been hereâ âI think a little party for Danni is a splendid idea, donât you brothers?â Aro said smiling âYes, I think it will make her feel more at home. We are her family nowâ Caius said firmly âIt will help strengthen her friendship ties here in the castle and will also strengthen your mate bond further too Demetriâ Marcus added with a smile âThank you Mastersâ Demetri replies, bowing his head slightly âGianna is arranging a cake and I am going to buy her a special gift to mark her special birthday. I would like this to be a surprise for Danni tooâ He continued âOf course. Itâll give us all something to look forward toâ Aro says âWe are very pleased that you were able to overcome that little problem you had tooâ Caius added âThank you, me too. Mastersâ Demetri bowed and left the throne room.
Demetri got ready in Felixâs room, dressing in black suit trousers and jacket, with a white shirt and a red tie to match Danniâs dress. He had bought her a colourful bouquet of mixed flowers. âWhere are you taking her this evening?â Felix asked âI have booked tickets to the opera. We will have dinner first at Di Marcoâsâ He replied âOoh thatâs a bit poshâ Alec said smiling âI want her to feel special. Itâs our second dateâ Demetri replied âItâs your third, you spent the day at the museum and Art gallery a few days ago remember?â Felix pointed out âI meant itâs our second date nightâ âThereâs a difference?â Alec asked looking confused âYes, date nights give us an excuse to dress up and do something a bit special, whereas date days just give us a chance to spend the day together outside of the castleâ Demetri said smiling âLook at him. Heâs totally smittenâ Felix said smirking âI think youâre rightâ Alec agreed âJust wait till you two find your mates. Iâll remember this.â
Demetri made his way back to his room with the flowers to collect Danni for their date. He knocked on the door before entering âDanni, you ready?â âYes, one secâ She replied and a few seconds later she stepped out from the closet and took Demetriâs undead breath away. âWow. You look breath-taking caraâ He said looking her up and down before kissing her cheek and Danni blushed âThank youâ âThese are for you amoreâ He handed her the bouquet of flowers âThank you Demi, theyâre beautifulâ âIâll put them in water for you and bring them back to your room for when you return. Have funâ Jane says as she takes the flowers from Danni âThanks Janeâ Danni replied.
Demetri took Danniâs hand in his and made their way to the garage. âWhere are we going Dem?â âItâs a surprise Danniâ âOKâ He held the door open for her and she climbed in âThanksâ âYouâre welcome.â
They arrived at the restaurant and Danni was amazed at how nice the restaurant looked âWow Dem, it looks really poshâ She said slipping her hand into his âIt is butâŠitâs only the best for my girlâ He smiled and kissed her temple and she smiled back at him.
Once seated their waiter came over âGood evening my name is Gino, Iâll be your waiter tonight. Can I take your order?â âCan I have the Marco Polo Pasta please?â Danni asked âAnd for you sir?â âThe same pleaseâ âVery good and drinks?â âTwo lemonades please?â Demetri answered âOf course sir, Iâll be right back with your drinksâ They both nodded. âAre you ok eating again Demi?â Danni asked quietly âYes, Iâll be fine. Itâs a date Danni. Iâm not going to take you out to dinner and not eat with youâ âYou really are great, thank you. Weâre sharing a dessert thoughâ She said smiling âOf courseâ Demetri agreed smiling and took hold of Danniâs hand rubbing his thumb over it gently.
Once they had finished their mains Gino came back to clear the plates âCan I get either of you dessert?â âCan we get the Tiramisu please with 2 spoons?â Demetri replied âOf course sirâ âYou know you âplayâ human very well Demiâ Danni said smiling, âThank you. I have someone to âplayâ human for and to be honest itâs nice to do things I didnât get to do when I was human, seeing as there were no restaurants around in my dayâ Danni laughed âWhat?â He asked âYou sound old when you say âin my dayââ âWell I am old Danni, even if I donât look itâ He said quietly âYouâre not old, youâre ancientâ She laughed again and Demetri smiled, he loved the sound of her laugh âYou really should be nice to your elders, little oneâ He said laughing âI like that we can laugh about your ageâ âMe too amore, me too.â
Demetri paid the bill and walked back to the car with Danni, an arm wrapped around her waist. Once in the car Demetri said âNow for part two of our dateâ âWill you tell me where weâre going now?â âNo, still a surpriseâ She nodded. Ten minutes later Demetri parked in the Opera House car park âWeâre seeing a show?â Danni asked âMaybeâ Demetri replied smirking taking her hand in his. Once inside Demetri bought Danni a programme and made their way to the box he had paid for. âWow, these are really good seatsâ She was looking around amazed at the view from their seats âOnly the best for my girlâ Demetri said for the second time that night, wrapping his arms around her waist from behind. Danni looked at him over shoulder, blushing âYouâre spoiling meâ âI am and I always will cara miaâ He kissed her hair âCome and sit, the show is about to startâ âIâve never been to an Opera beforeâ She said âI hope you like it. Madam Butterfly is a good showâ âYouâve seen this before?â She asked âYes, back in 1904, the year it came out and again in 1906. There were a few changes made during the early years and the version weâre seeing tonight is the 5th version released in 1907. I have not seen this versionâ He replied and Danni was amazed âWow. I never knew there were different versions of this showâ âIâve made myself sound old again, havenât I?â He said looking at her beside him âNo. Youâve shown yourself to be very cultured, knowledgeable even and Iâm very lucky that I get to benefit from thatâ She leant over and kissed him, smiling. She held his hand whilst they watched the show.
Once back at the castle Demetri helped Danni out of her dress âYou look so good right nowâ He whispered in her ear rubbing his hands gently up and down her arms, placing a kiss below her ear causing Danni to close her eyes and tilt her head slightly giving him access to her neck. He placed kisses down her neck and across her shoulder before working his way back up to her ear. Danni turned in his arms so she was facing him and wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him down for a kiss. She then stood on tip toes and trailed kisses across his jawline, under his ear and down his neck, one hand trailing from behind his neck down to his chest. He closed his eyes at her warm touch and tilted his head back a little enjoying her touch and kisses. He gently took her hand from his chest and walked backwards to the sofa in the closet and sat her on his lap so she was facing him. He kissed her wrapping his arms around her holding her close, she moved one hand to the base of his neck, playing with the hair there and her other hand was on his chest. He loved how warm she felt against him.
A little while later she climbed off his lap and held out her hand and he took it standing up, watching as she proceeded to remove his tie, then unbutton and remove his shirt placing a kiss to his chest. Demetri purred at this causing Danni to smile as she kissed his chest again. She stepped back, picked up his shirt and then turned her back on Demetri, but before he could react, she had removed her bra and put on his white shirt doing up the buttons as she walked back to him and whispered in his ear âLetâs go to bedâ She held out her hand for him to take and led him out of the closet and over to the bed. Demetri couldnât help remembering the last time he saw her in his shirt, it was her first night in the castle. Danni caught him looking at her in his shirt âYou donât mind, do you?â She asked looking up at him âNo, cara mia I donât mind. I was just remembering your first night here, you wore my shirt to bed then tooâ âAfter such a wonderful night with you and the intimate moment we just shared, I wanted to wear your shirt, to be close to youâ She told him honestly, he looked down and kissed her before lifting her up, her legs wrapping around his waist. He then laid her gently on the bed, not breaking the kiss. She tightened her grip around his neck, bringing one hand to his shoulder to hold him closer to her. He pulled away to allow her to breath before resuming the kiss, running one hand from her knee up to her thigh. Danni sighed at his touch because although it was cold, it sent warm sparks coursing through her, causing her to wrap her legs around him a little tighter. This caused him to break the kiss and growl low in her ear before kissing below her ear and down her neck. âIs this close enough for you amore?â âYes. Yes, it isâŠfor nowâ He nodded, happy that she was comfortable with what they were doing and kissed her again, their tongues moving in sync with one another. He rolled off of her and took her with him. âI want to hold you whilst you sleepâ âIâd like that Demi. Goodnightâ âGoodnight mi amore.â
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 7,440. Demetri x OC Swan. Part Four. Warning: Fluff & Angst
Heidi was bringing a new group of humans to the castle today for a tour and Danni was asked to stay in her room all day. Danni didnât mind as the weather outside was overcast so it was perfect for a duvet day. She spent the morning drawing with the art supplies Esme had sent her; the afternoon reading and the evening watching movies on her laptop until she fell asleep. The King size bed always felt so much bigger to her when she slept in it alone, even the room seemed bigger when Demetri wasnât there with her. She woke up on Demetriâs side of the bed noticing it still smelt like him days after he left. Â
The following morning Josh came by and took Danni to the kitchen for breakfast and then escorted her to the gardens where they talked about different topics including what guard duty was like as Danni was curious. After having lunch outside, Josh took Danni back to her room as he was on duty for the remainder of the day.
A few days later Caius came to Demetriâs room âMorning Danni, I thought you might like to join me in my study for a history lesson?â âMorning Caius, Iâd like that. Thank youâ Caius held his arm out for Danni to take, which she did and they made their way to his study talking about what theyâd had been up since they last spoke.
Once inside the study Caius and Danni took a seat on the sofa and he told her about the history of the Volturi and how they came to power after a near century long battle against the Romanians between 400 and 500AD. âOur purpose is to keep our existence hidden from the human world and we do that by tracking down and dealing with any vampires that break our laws which could lead to our existence being exposed. Where possible we hold a trial to ascertain their guilt but sometimes it is necessary for the problem to be dealt with immediately, especially if human attention has been drawn to the situation. Our rule is still effective after all this timeâ âWow. I didnât realise you guys had been around so long, nor how you came into powerâ Danni responded âOur three main laws are to maintain our secret, to kill inconspicuously and to not create immortal childrenâ âWhat are immortal children?â She asked âImmortal children are children of a very young age that were changed into vampires but because of their young age they couldnât be taught or restrained. They could destroy an entire village during a single tantrum. This caused humans to pay to attention to the devastation and we had to intervene. The punishment for creating an immortal child is to destroy the child and its creator. Luckily there have been no immortal children created for centuriesâ He replied âThat makes sense, but why would anyone ever want an immortal child around?â She asked âI donât know, I couldnât think of anything worse personallyâ He replied. Danni couldnât help laughing at this and Caius smiled at her.
âCan I ask you a question Caius?â âOf course childâ âHow come I am still human? After all I know your secret. I mean Bella has to be turned soon as per your instructionâ She was curious âYou are still human because you are living here with us in the castle so there is no way our secret can be exposed. Bella needs to be turned sooner rather than later because she has known about us for a while and the Cullens know that it is against the law for a human to know about us unless they are to be turnedâ He told her âOh right, I understand. Can I ask why there has been no talk of turning me?â âThere has been no talk of turning you because again you live here with us. Also, you are Demetriâs mate and it is a discussion for the two of you to haveâ He replied âReally?â She asked âYes, Demetri is one of our elite guards and is very loyal, well respected and liked here. He has also earnt our trust over the centuries so we have decided his loyalty is to be rewarded, and therefore we are not rushing him to turn youâ âI appreciate that Caius. Itâs nice to hear he is held in such high regard by you and your brothersâ Caius smiled at her âDemetri has also waited a very long time to meet you and the way you met one another was not the ideal setting, and we thought you both deserved the time to get to know one another and that you both might prefer it, if you got a little older before becoming immortal. I mean you are only 15 years old and he is 21âŠwell physically anyway.â Danni looked surprised as she took in the information. âAre you ok Danni?â âYes, it-itâs just from the little I was told about yourselves prior to coming here, I would not have expected this much consideration for me and for mine and Demetriâs situationâ She answered âWe are not the monsters others may have you believe. We look after our own Danni and only punish the guilty when neededâ âI know that. I actually respect what you do and what you stand for, Demetri knows that tooâ It was Caiusâ turn to look surprised. âWe had a brief talk about things and I told him that being the daughter of the Chief of Police, I understand the Volturiâs purpose and thought you were great. He was surprised tooâ She told him âYou are very interesting for a human Danniâ âWhy, thank you Caiusâ She replied smiling.
âWhat are your interests? What do you like to do?â He asked âI like to read, so Iâve taken advantage of Demetriâs book collection. I like to draw and paint, visiting galleries and museums. I love learning about the past and other cultures. I also like watching films and TV shows, so I have been doing that recently on my laptop. Iâve even introduced Demetri to some of my favourite shows and filmsâ She replied âItâs nice that you have a range of interests, it means youâll have plenty to doâ He said âI did want to travel the world when I got older but I donât suppose thatâll happen nowâ She said quietly âDemetri is well travelled due to his line of work and he loves to travel, so heâll take some time off from his duties and travel as he too likes history and other cultures. I think it has to do with his gift. Heâs seen a lot of changes in the world over the years and I do believe he will enjoy traveling the world with you, showing you different cities, sites and countries, you probably only dreamed of seeingâ Caius told her âIâd love to travel the world with him, at least I know I wonât get lostâ Danni and Caius chuckled at this. âThe guards are allowed to leave the castle and go on holiday?â She asked âYes, in a manner of speaking. He hasnât travelled much in his time off over the last few decades, though I believe that may have had something to do with him giving up on the idea of finding his mate, thinking that his mate may have died before he got to meet her or that he just thought he wasnât meant to have oneâ Danni looked sad at hearing this âThat probably explains why he didnât want me to leave with my sister after we met weeks backâ Caius nodded âHe is a really nice guy, very caring and I feel safe with himâ She added âI am glad to hear you feel safe with him and I knew he would take great of care you. After all, you are very precious to him Danni. He has been around for 1000 years and that is a long time to be alone, especially when he has seen others find their mate both in and out of the castle. He will love you and protect you for forever if you let himâ She smiled and nodded at him. âCome, letâs get you dinner, itâs getting late.â
Caius took Danni to the kitchen and she warmed the Chilli up that Gianna had made for them. Once she had eaten Caius walked her back to her and Demetriâs room. âThank you for today Caiusâ âYou are most welcome child. Goodnightâ âGoodnight Caiusâ Danni got changed into her pyjamas and got into bed to read but she was asleep within minutes of her head resting on her pillow.
A few days had passed with Danni filling the time reading, drawing and watching stuff on her laptop alone so she was pleased when on day ten of Demetri being away Gianna came by to bring her breakfast âMorning, how do you feel like helping me out on reception today? Get out of this room for a bitâ âIâd love to Gianna, but is Aro going to be ok with it?â Danni asked âOf course, I already asked him last night. So, eat up and get dressed, we have a busy day ahead of us.â
Once Danni was dressed they made their way to reception and Danni made a start on the filing whilst Gianna answered some emails. âWhen do you think Demetri will be back?â Gianna asked âToday hopefully, according to Josh. Demâs been away for nearly two weeks nowâ ïżœïżœïżœMissing him huh?â Gianna asked and Danni blushed âA littleâ She replied.
Aro came by reception around 11.00am âGood morning my dearsâ âGood morning Aroâ Danni and Gianna said together âMaster Aro I have some errands to run this evening after work and wondered if it would be ok if Danni came with me. I thought we might grab dinner whilst weâre out too, if thatâs ok?â âI think that will be ok as long as you stay togetherâ Aro replied âWill Demetri be ok with me leaving the castle with Gianna as I know he is due back today and is likely to want to see me upon his return?â Danni asked âDo not worry about Demetri my dear, I give you my blessing to go with Gianna. Demetri will be present at a trial upon his return and I can keep him busy but please return by 8pm. Girls, you may also finish at 4pm todayâ âThank you Aroâ âThank you masterâ The girls replied.
Gianna and Danni left the castle to run some errands and to grab dinner. âI would like to buy Demetri a gift, but I do not know what to get him. I mean what do you get a 1000-year-old vampire who has everything?â Danni asked âHmm. Good question. Letâs have a think. How about a new book?â Gianna answered âI donât know what books he has or doesnât have, he has so manyâ âOk, how about a new shirt? Tickets to the museum, they have a new exhibit opening soon? Itâd be an excuse to go out together againâ Gianna said. âTickets to the new exhibit at the museum sound good but I want to get him something else tooâ Danni responded. The girls made their way to the museum to purchase the tickets. Danni got excited when she saw the new exhibit was about Ancient Greece and hoped that Demetri would enjoy it. âI have an idea for a gift for Demetri, how about something you can wear and he can enjoyâ Gianna smiled and winked at Danni. Danni blushed and looked down but couldnât help but think it was the perfect gift for a vampire who has everything. âWhere would we get that kind of gift?â She asked âCome with me hunnyâ Gianna said looping her arm through Danniâs. They made a quick stop at Starbucks for a coffee before heading to the shops where Gianna helped Danni pick out the perfect gift â lingerie and Danni bought a new dress too. Unbeknown to the girls someone was following them tonightâŠwatching their every move.
The girls arrived back at the castle and made their way to their respective rooms. Danni began unpacking her new lingerie and dress in her closet when Jane came in âHello Danniâ âHello Janeâ Danni replied. âDanni, you here?â Demetri called out entering the room âHi Demiâ Danni replied leaving the closet and making her way to Demetri, him wrapping his arms around her in a hug.
Meanwhile Jane had a look in the closet and saw the new lingerie and dress that Danni had bought and smiled to herself, before putting the receipts from the bags into one of the drawers and then leaving the closet. âSee you both laterâ Jane said as she left the room.
There was a knock at the door a few moments later âDemetri, I need a word with youâ A guard said, one who Danni did not recognise. âSorry, Iâll be right backâ Demetri left the room and closed the door, returning moments later. âWe need to see Aro. Nowâ He said not looking pleased. He took Danniâs hand and led her to the throne room in silence.
They arrive at the throne room to see the masters on their thrones, with Jane, Alec and Felix nearby finishing their reports. âGood evening Demetri, Danni, everything ok?â Aro asked âIâm not sure master Aro, I need some helpâ Demetri replied, not sounding very happy. Aro stepped down from his throne and took Demetriâs hand and saw his conversation with the lower guard, where he was accusing Danni of leaving the castle and flirting with another man behind Demetriâs back.
âI gave Danni permission to leave the castle with Gianna to run errands and get dinner. Danni can you please explain what happened whilst you were out as it appears you were caught flirting with another manâ Aro says looking at Danni. Danni is shocked by this and looks at Demetri, who stands there looking straight ahead with his hands behind his back. âGianna and I ran her errands, grabbed some dinner and did a little bit of shopping. I did not flirt with anyone. I promise you Demetri.â
âLIAR!â A male voice yelled âI saw you in the coffee shop. You were also acting strangely when shopping tooâ Danni turned to see the guard who had come to Demetriâs door ten minutes ago. âOh my god, I wasnât flirting with him. Gianna and I ordered drinks and he told us we looked pretty, we both smiled and said thank you. We were just being polite. I swear. I also bought a gift for Demetri.â
Demetri looked at Danni at this point out of curiosity but said nothing. âGive Master Aro your hand and let him confirm your storyâ The guard said âI cannot do that, Aroâs gift doesnât work with me.â Tears had started to fall down Danniâs cheeks.
âMaster, if I may?â Josh said from the back of the room. âI followed the girls to ensure they were safe and can confirm Danniâs storyâ Stepping forward offering his hand. Aro saw that indeed events played out as per Danniâs explanation. Aro smiled and nodded. âThank you, Josh.â The other guard did not look happy. âWhat about the shopping?â The guard asked âI-I already said I b-bought Demetri a giftâ Danni sobbed âI-itâs p-private and⊠a surpriseâŠp-please donât ma-make me tell everyone Aroâ She begged him, tears still falling.
âMaster, if I may?â Jane says holding her hand out. Aro took her hand and Jane showed Aro the receipts for the dress and museum tickets, making sure not to show him the lingerie receipt wanting to keep that private for Danniâs sake. âThank you, Jane. Please take Danni to your room. I think some space between Danni and Demetri is required whilst weâŠsort this outâ Aro said âOf course master. Come on sweetieâ Jane says softly taking Danniâs hand in hers, leading her out of the throne room. âDanniâ Demetri calls reaching his hand out to her âDonâtâ She replies not looking at him, tears still falling. Demetri sighed, hurt evident in his eyes, knowing he was the reason his mate was crying. Caius felt himself getting upset and angry seeing Danni upset over the accusations aimed at her.
âWhy were you following the girls Josh?â Demetri asked âI have been keeping an eye on Danni in your absence, escorting her around the castle to ensure her safety. Master Aro was aware and it did not interfere with my dutiesâ He replied âI did not ask you to do thatâ Demetri growled âI know, but I also know how much Danni and her safety mean to you. I was just ensuring no harm came to her, especially after Master Caiusâ speech. What I donât understand is why Leon would follow the girls and make up lies about Danniâ Josh responded. âIâd like to know that tooâ Caius said standing from his throne.
Leon looked nervous as he felt multiple pairs of eyes on him. âWell Leon, we are waiting for your answerâ Aro said âI-I was annoyed that Josh was asked to look after Danni and not me. I have been here longer than him and couldnât believe that Demetri trusted Josh more than me. I also did not like the fact that Josh spent time with Danni in the garden, talking and laughing with her. That wasnât right.â Demetri growled loudly and Leon shuddered. âI asked Heidi and Gianna to watch Danni in my absence. No one else!â He said the last part a little louder âI know that now!â Leon shouted back. âFelix, Alec take Leon to the dungeon. Weâll deal with him laterâ Caius ordered. Felix and Alec nodded taking Leon out of the throne room.
âI am sorry for any trouble caused, Demetri, Master Aro. That was not my intention. I knew that Heidi was busy organising tours and just didnât want Danni to roam the castle aloneâ Josh said âThank you, Josh, for looking after her, both in and out of the castleâ Demetri said âIf I may offer you some advice Demetri?â Josh asked and Demetri nodded âLearn to trust Danni, she is your mate and she thinks a lot of you. After all she did buy you a gift this evening. Mastersâ Josh bowed and then left the throne room.
âHe is right Demetri, you have to learn to trust Danni. She has given you no reason to distrust her my boy and you know I cannot read her thoughtsâ Aro says. âI know master. I just got angry at the thought of her flirting with another man. I have hurt her and myself. How do I make this right?â Demetri asks âGo and talk to her, do not raise your voiceâŠeven if/when she shouts at you. She is hurt and upset with you. Most importantly, apologise to herâ Marcus advised softly âThank you masters.â With that Demetri left the throne room and made his way to Janeâs room, hoping Danni will speak with him. He had missed being away from her the last ten days and this was not the homecoming he had expected.
Meanwhile, Jane and Danni arrived at Janeâs room and they sat on the sofa in front of the fire in silence for a few minutes. Jane put her arm around Danniâs shoulders and guided her head onto her shoulder. Jane didnât like many people at the castle, but she liked Danni as they were of a similar age and she had accepted the Volturi for who they were. âThank you, Jane, for whatever you did back thereâ âI merely showed Aro the receipts for the new dress and museum ticketsâ Danni looked up at Jane shocked âI snooped earlier when I came to see you, you were unpacking your bags rather quickly. I was curious. Then I found the dress and the lingerie. Very nice by the way, Demetri will no doubt approveâ Danni blushed looking down at her hands in her lap. Jane smiled. âExplain the gifts please. Why the lingerie?â Danni took a breath âI wanted to buy Demetri a gift to show him that I cared, to show my appreciation for him taking care of me. I asked Gianna for help because what do you buy a 1000-year-old vampire who has everything. She suggested some ideas, museum tickets being one idea as there is a new exhibit opening soon. Another idea was to buy him something I could wear but he could enjoyâ Danni blushed again and Jane giggled. âWell judging by the lingerie I saw, mission accomplished. Heâll also love the new dressâ Jane replied âHe wonât be seeing the new lingerie anytime soon, not after tonight. I cannot believe what he did. He could have asked me about what that guard had said, he didnât have to embarrass me in front of everyoneâŠespecially knowing I am immune to Aroâs giftâ She began to cry again. Jane stroked her hair âItâs ok sweetie. Iâll punish him for his stupidity laterâ Danni chuckled slightly through her tears.
There was a knock on the door âWho is it?â Jane asked, although she knew it was Demetri by his scent. âItâs Demetri, Iâd like to speak to Danniâ âI donât want to speak to himâ Danni whispered to Jane, although Demetri heard her too. âShe doesnât wish to speak to youâ Jane replied not moving from the sofa. âPlease, Jane. Let me in. I want to see her. I need to see her.â He said sounding upset. âI said no Demetri. Go away or elseâ Jane called out. âIâm not going anywhere. Sheâs mine!â He growled. He shook his head, he needed to stay calm, getting angry wouldnât help. âPlease Danni. Please talk to me. I want to apologise and do not wish to do so through a door. I want to make things right. Pleaseâ He was pleading with her now.
Danni got up and opened the door âYou embarrassed me in front of everyone!â She shouted at him through her tears âIf Jane hadnât snooped when she came to see me earlier, I would have had to have asked Aro to read Giannaâs mind and then he would have seen what I boughtâ Danni sniffled, wiping her eyes âDo you know how humiliated I would have felt then?!â Danni shouted again. Demetri hung his head and sighed âI know cara, pleaseâ He reached out his hand and Danni backed away, shaking her head.
Jane sped to the doorway and stood in front of Danni but looking at Demetri and whispered âPainâ He dropped to his knees, pain evident on his face. Danni watched in horror through tear filled eyes. Demetri didnât make a sound, he just kept his eyes on Danni. âI deserve thisâ he thought to himself. âI hurt my mate, my love.â Danni just stood watching for a moment before reacting âDemiâ She called out and rushed to his side and put her arms around him. âStop. Jane pleaseâ Jane blinked and looked at Danni âI told you Iâd punish him for youâ Jane smiled looking at Demetri âYou hurt my friend. I wonât apologise for what I did Demetriâ âI know Janeâ He said quietly âIâm the one whoâs sorry. I hurt Danni. Iâve made her cryâ He nestled his head into Danniâs neck, arms wrapping around her waist holding her close. If he could cry, he would be. âLetâs go back to our room. We need to talkâ Danni said quietly. Demetri nodded and helped her up, a small smile on his lips at what she just said. âGoodnight Janeâ Danni said, hugging her âThank you againâ âYouâre welcome sweetie. Goodnightâ Jane replied. âDemetriâ âJane.â
Demetri and Danni walked the few steps to their shared room holding hands, but in silence. Once inside Danni let go of his hand and made her way to the closet âIâm getting ready for bed.â Demetri followed her and wrapped his arms around her waist from behind, pressing his nose into her hair and breathing in her scent. He really had missed her. âI am so sorry. Please forgive cara mia. I will do anything to make you smile againâ âLet me get ready for bedâŠthen weâll talkâ She removed his arms from her waist and made her way to the bathroom to change. He didnât say anything, just watched her walk away. He also got changed and made his way to the fireplace. He lit the fire then took a seat on the sofa opposite it, waiting for Danni.
Danni was looking in the mirror at her tear-stained face. âI canât believe he doesnât trust meâ she thought to herself âIâve never tried to leave; Iâve obeyed his rules. What more can I do?â More tears began to fall as she sank to the floor, bringing her knees to her chest and putting arms around them, quietly sobbing.
âDanniâ Demetri opened the door and immediately sat in front of her, back against the bathroom wall. He scooped her up and placed her in his lap and held her close to his chest whilst she cried. âSshh, Sshh youâre ok. Iâve got youâ He said softly while stroking her hair. âI am so sorry Iâve hurt you. This is killing me watching you cry because of my actions. Tell me how I can fix this mi amoreâ âI-I wanted to do some-something nice for you. To-to show you that I care, that I-I appreciate you and-and what youâve done for meâ She sniffled âI-I have never tried to leave, even if y-you did keep me h-here against my wishes. I-I thought you trusted me.â She lifts her head to see the hurt in his eyes as she continues âI cannot believe you would listen to some lowly guard rather than talk to me. Your mateâ She whispered the last two words, as she buried her head into his neck. He heard her and held her closer to him âI am so so sorryâ He whispered in her ear âI do trust you; I promise. It was just-just the thought of you flirting with another man in my absenceâŠit hurt me. It upset me especially as we had gotten closer before I went awayâŠor at leastâŠI thought we were getting closer. I was also upset that you left the castle without me on the day I was due homeâ âWe had gotten closer before you left and Aro gave me permission to leave the castle with Gianna, we even came back before our 8pm curfew. I would never do anything to hurt you or disrespect you, you are my mate.â She pressed a light kiss to his neck and moved in his arms so her chest was pressed against his as she wrapped her arms around his neck. âI missed you Demiâ Demetri was surprised by her actions but he kissed her cheek and whispered âI missed you tooâ He moved her in his arms so she was now straddling him and stood up holding her in his arms and made his way to the bed. He pulled back the duvet and laid her down. âMay I?â He asked looking at his side of the bed, unsure if she would want him to stay tonight. She nodded and he climbed in beside her, looking at her with hope in his eyes. She moved closer to him and wrapped her arm around his waist. He wrapped her in his arms and held her to his chest. âI am going to take you out tomorrow, spend the whole day with you. We can do whatever you likeâ He said low âIâd like that Demiâ She replied with a small smile âAre-Are we going to be ok?â She asked quietly âWeâre going to be just fine mi amore. I promiseâ He reassured her and placed a kiss to her hair. She fell asleep in his arms, although she woke up alone the next morning and this saddened her.
Demetri came back into the bedroom carrying breakfast; he had gotten Gianna to help him make pancakes for Danni. He could hear the shower running and called through the door âBreakfast is ready when you are darling.â Danni came out of the bathroom in just a bathrobe and made her way to the sofa to eat her breakfast. âThank you, the pancakes are really goodâ âGlad you liked them, I had Gianna help me make themâ He smiled at her. âWhat do you want to do today?â He asked âHmm, how about we go to an art gallery or a museum?â Danni asked âYes, ok. If thatâs what you want to do. Letâs get readyâ He replied.
Demetri and Danni made their way to the museum. âDemâ Danni smiled at him âHere, this is for youâ âFor me?â He asked curiously and she nodded âThis is one of your giftsâ He opened the envelope and pulled out the tickets and smiled âThank you caraâ âThey have a new exhibit I thought you might like to see; itâs all about Ancient Greece. Gianna gave me the idea. I thought you could tell me if they got stuff right or not. Seeing as you were probably around back thenâ She giggled and winked at him. He chuckled âAre you saying Iâm old?â âMaybeâ She looked down then back up at him through her lashes âYou are like 1000 years old, although you donât look a day over 21â He laughed at this âThank you for the gift, cara. It was very thoughtfulâ He wrapped an arm around her and pulled her into his side for a hug placing a kiss on her hair.
She wrapped her arm around his waist as they begun to walk inside the museum. As they made their way around Danni held his hand and they talked about the different exhibits, him pointing out some of the inaccuracies at the information and her shaking her head smiling at him. Danni notices other women looking at Demetri and when she steps away to look at an exhibit a blonde girl approaches him and starts to flirt âHi, Iâm Nikkiâ The girl says smiling and batting her lashes. Demetri just nods. Danni watches as the girl plays with her hair âI find the Egyptian culture interesting, donât you?â âHmmâ Was the only response he gave. Danni did not like what she was seeing âHeâs mineâ she thought and walking over to Demetri she wrapped her right arm around his waist and placed her left hand on his chest as she leant up on her toes and kissed his cheek âHey babe, I wanna show you something over hereâ Demetri smiled and placed a kiss on her forehead âCome on thenâ Wrapping his arm around her, they began walking away from the girl and she didnât look happy about it.
Demetri couldnât help smiling realising Danni was jealous, jealous of someone heâd never look twice at. âWhat?â Danni asked looking up at him. âNothingâ He replied. âNo. What?â âYouâre beautiful, especially when youâre jealous mi amoreâ Danni blushed. âSo, babe eh?â He asked, raising an eyebrow. âSorry, you donât like it, I-â âNo, I donât mind. It was just unexpected, thatâs allâ He cut her off and lightly caressed her cheek with this fingers âWell you call me cara mia and mi amore. I didnât really think about itâ He kissed her forehead and held her closer to him. He then took her hand in his and led her to the next exhibit, which happened to be on Ancient Greece.
They walked around the exhibit talking to each other, when Danni noticed an exhibit that showed people wearing different clothing depending on their class âThis brings back memoriesâ He said quietly âYou used to wear this?â She looked at Demetri smirking âYes cara. Be kind. It was over 1000 years agoâ He replied quietly. She couldnât help but laugh. âIâm glad your sense of fashion has improved over the yearsâ âIâm glad that fashion itself has gotten better over the yearsâ He replied. âIâm enjoying today Demiâ âMe too Danni, Me too. Thank you again for my giftâ âYouâre welcomeâ She smiled at him.
Demetri took Danni to a little bistro for lunch and they spoke about what they liked most from the museum along the way. âHow was your âbusiness tripâ? I didnât get a chance to ask last nightâ She asked him. âGood, it took a while to locate him as he kept masking his scent, but I always get my target.â He smiled âWe observed their actions and then we took care of the problemâ He responded, she nodded âNext time you go away can we stay in touch, I mean I understand if we canât call one another, but being able to text youâŠwould be niceâ âThat would be nice. Here put your number in my phone and Iâll put mine in yoursâ He said handing her his phone and taking hers in return âThank you Demâ âNo problem caraâ They smiled at one another.
After lunch they visited the art gallery and Demetri bought Danni a print of one the paintings she liked. They left the gallery and Demetri took Danni out to dinner then for a walk down the cobblestone streets. The little shops were still open along with a street market so they had a look around and Danni purchased some scented candles and candle holders.
They made their way back to the castle and went straight to their room. Once there Danni changes into her pyjamas and puts the candles and holders away. Demetri changes into lounge pants and a t-shirt. âCan I ask what the other gift was that you bought me? The one you didnât want everyone to know about.â Danni shakes her head and looks away. âPlease. Iâm curiousâ He says wrapping his arms around her from behind. Danni bit her lip, nervous about telling him what the other gifts were. âI think it may be easier to show youâ She said nodding towards her side of the closet. Demetri unwrapped his arms from her and moved to stand beside her. Danni opened the wardrobe door and removed the new red dress so he could see it. It was floor length and had a floor to thigh split with spaghetti straps. Demetri said nothing; he just stared wide-eyed at the dress imagining how good it would look on her. âYou donât like itâ She turned away from him and put the dress away âI kept the receipt; Iâll take it backâ âYou wonât return the dressâ He growled low in her ear âI was just surprised that the gift you bought meâŠwas a dress for youâ âThereâs a reason for thatâ She smiled looking down âGo onâ He said smiling âI asked Gianna for help because I wanted to get you something, but what do you get a 1000-year-old vampire who has everything. I couldnât get you a book as I wouldnât know if you had it or not, or even if you would like what I choseâ âI would have liked anything you got me cara, because it would be from youâ He said softly, she smiled and continued. âI also ruled out buying you a shirt. Thatâs when Gianna suggested...â She paused biting her lower lip âDonât be embarrassed, itâs just meâ He said turning to look down at her, placing his hands on her arms and rubbing them gently. She nodded âShe suggested I buy something for me to wearâŠand for you to enjoyâ She looked up at him through her lashes. He smiled down at her, knowing what she meant but said nothing. âThis is one of those itemsâ She pulled out a short white lace dress that zipped at the front. Demetri noticed the Ann Summers tag; heâs seen Heidi and Chelsea buy stuff from there so he knew that the dress would not be worn outside of the bedroom. âI cannot wait to see you in itâ He said and winked at her. She blushed putting the dress away. She put her hands on his chest and gently pushed him backwards so she could get to her set of drawers. She knew she hadnât actually pushed him back seeing that he was stronger than her, it was more that he knew thatâs what she wanted to do and he let her âpushâ him back by stepping back when he felt the slight pressure on his chest.
She opened the third drawer down âI bought this to go under the red dress. Actually, I bought this first then the dressâ She pointed to a red lace bra and short set. He smiled approvingly. âAnd theseâ She said pointing to a black lace set, a white set that had a lacy pattern on the bra and lastly a grey lace plunge bra with matching shorts. âI look forward to enjoying these on youâ He whispered in her ear, before placing a kiss beneath it and moving down her neck. Her breath caught in her throat, something that didnât go unnoticed by him.
âSo-so you like your gifts?â Her voice sounded shaky âVery much so Danni. Thank you. Youâre sure to look beautiful in themâ He then noticed something shiny in the drawer âWhatâs that?â He asked nodding his head towards the still open drawer. âErm, Iâm not sureâ She moved the slight obstruction and noticed two pairs of rose gold handcuffs with a note on them âYouâre welcome ;) Gâ âOh my godâ She whispered. He chuckled behind her âWe could have fun with those, although they wouldnât be very effective on me. On you however...â He trailed off, letting her come to her own conclusions âMmmâ She responded âI mean, I didnât buy those. I swear itâs not...â She was flustered and he found it adorable. âItâs ok Danni. I can see that Gianna bought them for us. Please donât be embarrassed. We donât have to use them if you donât want toâ He said trying to reassure her âItâs not that I donât want toâ âOh?â He said smirking, an eyebrow raised. She blushed again and looked down; he placed two fingers under her chin and gently lifted her head âWhat is it then? Talk to meâŠPleaseâ She took her bottom lip between her teeth; he loved it when she did that. âI-I er. How do IâŠ? Urgh. Come on Danni, donât be a cowardâŠjust tell him.â
Demetri stepped backwards and took a seat on the two-seater sofa that was in the closet, gently pulling her with him and sat her on his lap so she was facing him. âYou can tell me anythingâ He kind of had an idea of what she wanted to say but he wanted to hear it from her, he didnât want to make any assumptions. âJust breathe caraâ She nodded. âHere goes. I-I havenât been with anyone beforeâ He nodded but said nothing knowing she hadnât finished. âIâve never had a boyfriend before, never had sex beforeâ She looked down before speaking again, her voice barely above a whisper âIâve never even been kissedâ âLook at meâ He said gently âThank you for telling me, I know that was hard for you. I want you to know that I have no expectations from you and would never push you or rush you into anything you didnât want to do or are not ready forâ She nodded âThank you. I know it may seem weird to buy lingerie for you as a gift, given what I just told youâ âItâs not weird. It was a lovely idea and when youâre ready to wear them for me, when youâre ready to take that step, I will enjoy my giftâ He said softly âYou mean that?â She asked as she looked into his ruby coloured eyes. âDanni, I have waited 1000 years for you; to meet you, and I will wait for as long as I need to until you are ready to be with me in that way. I am in no rush, we have forever after allâ He smiled at her, his hands resting on her waist and she smiled back, her hands on his shoulders âThank you Demi. What did I do to deserve you? To have you as my mate?â âI should be asking what I did to deserve you, I mean Iâve kept you here with me, kept you away from your family and friends and youâve never tried to leave, in fact youâve bought me gifts, something I didnât expect from you, but appreciate all the same. I know that you were born to be with me, just as I was created to be with you and I feel very lucky to have you in my life. I promise to love you and protect you forever if youâll have me? Have me as your mate?â
A tear slipped down Danniâs cheek and Demetri wiped it away with his thumb âSShh, please donât cry. I hate seeing you cryâ His voice full of emotion âIâm not upset, I promise. Itâs just⊠that was the nicest thing Iâve ever heard and I can tell you meant every word. I promise to love you and protect you forever tooâ He held her close and kissed her hair. âI just want you to know that although I do not love you yet; I have grown to care for you these past weeks Demâ âI know mi amore. I want you to know that I care for you too.â Danni placed a kiss on his neck, and then kissed his cheek before sitting up and looking at him, one hand at the back of his neck gently playing with his hair. His eyes were closed but he opened them when he felt her warm lips leave a chaste kiss on his cold lips. He placed one hand on her cheek and watched as her eyes fluttered shut at his touch and her head turned slightly and she placed a kiss to the inside of his hand. âMay I kiss you?â He asked softly. She nodded and turned back to look at him. He gently placed his lips against hers just for a second, before pulling away slightly. He repeated this a few times before kissing her again only this time his tongue licked at her lips asking for entrance. She parted her lips and felt his tongue gently fight for dominance against hers. She wrapped her other hand around his neck pulling him closer at the same time. He moved the hand on her cheek to the back of her head allowing him to deepen the kiss before pulling away slightly for her to take a breath. âWowâ They said at the same time before resuming the kiss. When he pulled away the second time, he rested his forehead against hers just content to be sharing this moment with her, the first of many first moments he would get to share with her.
Danni started to get sleepy and Demetri suggested they go to bed. âStay with me tonight, all night. I felt sad when I woke up alone this morning, especially after last nightâ âIâm sorry, I never want you to feel sad because of me. Of course, I will stay with you and Iâll be here with you when you wake. I promise.â Danni climbed off his lap and held out her hand for him to take; he placed his hand in hers and she led him out of the closet and over to the bed. They got into bed and laid down facing each other. âIâm glad my first kiss was with youâ She said quietly âIâm happy I was your first kiss too caraâ He placed his lips on hers and then kissed her forehead âGoodnight mi amoreâ âGoodnight Demiâ She kissed his lips and then his forehead in return. Â
Danni soon fell asleep facing him and Demetri closed his eyes, still lying on his side facing her. He felt her roll over facing away from him, so he reached out and gently took her sleeping form into his arms and held her, her back to his chest. He placed a kiss to her hair and whispered another goodnight, letting her scent and steady breathing relax him. This was the closest thing to sleep he had experienced since he was human. Â
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,347. Demetri x OC Swan. Part Three. Warning: Fluff
The following day after breakfast they got comfortable and Danni put on The Vampire Diaries and they began watching them. Demetri was slightly envious that these vampires could go out in the sun without sparkling and without bursting into flames as long as they had a special ring, thinking how much simpler it would be if he could go out with Danni without having to worry about exposing his world to the humans. âYou know thereâs a flaw to having a daylight ring, if it is lost or stolen then the vampire canât go out during the day without getting burntâ She turned to look at him and smiled âHow did youâŠ?â âI didnât, I just kind of guessed. I mean we canât go out during the day unless itâs overcast with no chance of you sparkling or weâre inside the castle gardens. Not that I mindâ She said cutting him off âI know but I do feel bad for you thoughâ He said sounding a bit sad âDonât, I sit on the balcony or go to the gardens. Itâs fine really. I think of it as practiceâ She smiled at him and he smiled back âPractice?â He asked curious âYes practice for when Iâm immortal and canât go out in the sunâ âFunny little humanâ he thought to himself smiling.
There was a knock on the door and it opened before either of them could say anything âHowâs my favourite vampire/human couple doing?â Felix asked smiling as he entered the room. âDanni and I are watching one of her favourite shows on her laptop and I am feeling better, thanks for asking mateâ Demetri answered. Danni tried not to laugh at his sassy remark. âGlad youâre feeling better. What you watching?â Felix responded. âThe Vampire Diaries. Here take a seatâ Danni said patting the spot beside her on the bed and she moved closer to Demetri. âDonât mind if I doâ Felix smirked as Demetri growled low at his friend. âStop thatâ Danni put her hand on Demetriâs chest and tapped it lightly. This caused Felix to smirk again whilst Demetri just held her closer to him. âThese are better watched on a TV but I think my laptopâs a good substitute and it gives Demetri and I something else do but read of an evening and during his time offâ âIt doesâ Demetri agreed with her, pleased to hear she liked spending time with him. Felix smiled âGlad youâre settling in well Danni.â
The following morning Alec knocked on the door âYou are both needed in the throne room in five minutesâ âOk, weâll be right behind youâ Demetri responded. Danni took hold of Demetriâs hand as they made their way to the throne room âDo you think everything is ok?â She asked him âI donât know amore as Iâve been off duty for a week, but Iâm sure itâs fineâ âOkâ He felt her grip tighten on his hand and gave her hand a gentle squeeze to try and reassure her.
âAhh, Demetri and Danni. So glad you could join usâ Aro greeted with a smile. âDanni if you wouldnât mind, please come and stand by Caius?â âOf course Aroâ She nodded her head respectfully. She looked at Demetri and he smiled at her as they made their way up the steps, Danni to stand beside Caiusâ throne and Demetri took his place behind Marcusâ as usual. âDonât worry my boy, sheâll be safer up here with usâ Aro said to Demetri âYes master.â
Danni noticed Jane and Alec standing behind Aroâs throne and Felix behind Caiusâ. Just then the throne room doors opened and the room quickly filled with vampires. âSo many vampiresâ Danni thought to herself, feeling a little nervous. âYouâre safe up here, I promiseâ Felix said low enough only for her to hear. Once the throne room doors closed Aro spoke âThank you for attending this castle meeting. We have gathered you all here as we have some important things to discuss with youâ The vampires looked a bit surprised at this but stayed quiet all the same. Danni figured that there were not many castle meetings judging by the reaction of the room.
Aro sat back down on this throne and Caius stood up and made his way to the front of the steps taking Danni with him âFirstly, I would like to introduce you all to the newest member of our family Daniella Swan. Although some of you may know her as Danni.â He said looking down at her smiling. âSecondly, yes, she is human and no she is not a new secretary. Danni is in fact Demetriâs mate and will be treated just as any other mate of the guard would be, with respect and bearing in mind she is fragile compared to us, if anyone harms her in any way or even thinks of harming her, I will personally rip you apart, have you put back together and ripped apart again by Demetri. IS THAT CLEAR?!â He shouted the last part. âYes masterâ Came the reply from the room full of vampires âDismissed. Back to your dutiesâ Caius added and the throne room emptied very quickly.
Demetri couldnât help but smile at this announcement, feeling happy that Danni was seen as one of them by the Kings, especially Caius as he was known for his dislike of humans. Danni was surprised but happy with this announcement seeing as she has been introduced as one of the family.
Marcus looked up at Demetri and waved him forward âYou should know that there is a bond forming between Danni and Caiusâ Demetri looked shocked, worry flashed through his eyes and he looked over to them and then back to Marcus âMaster, what kind of bond?â He asked quietly âDo not worry my boy, it is not a romantic bondâ Demetri relaxed upon hearing this âCaius has become protective of her, in a fatherly manner. I first noticed it when we were in your room after you were injured and I noticed the interaction between them. He offered her comfort and informed her he had personally dealt with the rogue that harmed youâ Demetri nodded âI remember hearing that conversation. She had asked him if the rogue would be punishedâ âExactly my boy. This has prompted him to make the announcement today as he wants to ensure her safety. After all, we cannot have our best tracker lose his mate. The wives have also requested to meet her, they are very pleased to hear their beloved Demetri has finally found his oneâ Marcus said smiling. Demetri smiled back âThank you for telling me masterâ âYouâre welcome. You are her mate and I thought it only right that you knew of this bond especially as Caius doesnât usually like humans. This way you can be assured she is safe around all three of usâ Marcus added and Demetri nodded.
âThat was quite the announcement brotherâ Aro stated looking at Caius. âWell, it needed to be said. Danni has been here for weeks now and this is her new home, I want her to feel safe and welcomeâ âQuiteâ Aro responded âI have also noticed she has made some friends within the castle and I want to ensure her safety especially when Demetri is away on missionsâ Caius continued âThank you masterâ Demetri replied âYes, thank you Caiusâ Danni said nodding her head âYouâre both very welcomeâ He responded with a smile.
Later that evening Demetri and Danni were sitting together on the sofa facing the fireplace discussing what to watch on her laptop. âCan we come in?â Felix asked, Jane and Alec standing beside him âOf courseâ Danni responded, Demetri growled low and Danni tapped his chest lightly smiling âStop thatâ She said quietly although all four vampires heard her. Felix smirked âI like it when she does that Dâ âWhat are we watching?â Alec asked âWe were just deciding thatâ Demetri replied and Danni rolled her eyes at him âBe nice. Theyâre our friends Demetriâ Danni said âYes Demetri be nice. Weâre your friendsâ Jane said smirking at him âI miss the days when I only saw her when we were on missions or feedingâ Demetri thought to himself. âHow about we watch the Hunger Games?â Danni suggested âI think youâll like it.â
Demetri lifted Danni onto his lap as Felix sat beside him in the middle of the sofa, whilst Jane sat the other side of Felix and Alec sat on the floor between Jane and Felix. âWhy is it called the Hunger Games, if no one gets eaten?â Felix asked âJust watchâ Danni replied âItâs about hunting people and survival of the fittestâ âI like itâ Demetri said âI thought you might Tracker Vampâ Danni said smiling, Jane giggled shocking the other vampires in the room. âWhat? Tracker Vamp. Itâs funnyâ Jane said. âThere are four movies in total and theyâre based on a trilogy of books. I had the books back home and theyâre a good read as they have more stuff in them than the filmsâ Danni said âI think we should watch one movie a night thenâ Alec replied âAgreedâ Felix added âSounds Greatâ Demetri replied with a hint of sarcasm.
Once Danni fell asleep Demetri put her in bed, tucked her in and kissed her forehead âGoodnight mi amoreâ He whispered. Felix smiled, happy that his best friend had finally found his one, hoping however that he meets his own mate soon. âDemetri, show the twins Danniâs favourite TV show The Vampire Diariesâ Alec looks up confused âThere are veggie vamps in the show, as Danni calls themâ Felix continued, laughing âSounds interestingâ Jane said âFineâ Demetri responded and put on the first episode. âIâm thinking of getting a TV for Danni and I, sheâs right it would be better than her laptopâ âThatâs a nice idea and itâll make her happyâ Alec said âItâll also make movie night better tooâ Felix added.
Good thing about being vampires, they could turn the volume down low so they didnât disturb Danni but were still able to hear it.
âWhat did you think about Caiusâ announcement then?â Alec asked âI was shocked, I thought Aro wouldâve been the one to do itâ Felix said âCaius made the announcement as there is a father/daughter bond forming between him and Danniâ Demetri said quietly, the other three vampires looked confused, surprised even âMarcus told me after the announcement this afternoon. He noticed the bond forming when they were in here after I was hurt. Caius comforted her and advised that heâd already dealt with the rogue who tried to kill meâ âI remember that conversation, she was cryingâ Jane said, looking at Danniâs sleeping form âAt least you know he accepts her, that sheâs safe here, after all heâs not known for liking humansâ She continued âThatâs trueâ Alec agreed, Felix and Demetri nodded. âThe wives have asked the masters if they can meet herâ Demetri said âWow. She really is one of the family nowâ Jane smiled âIâm just glad Iâm not being rushed to turn her, that she gets to stay a human a while longerâ Demetri said âIt helps that sheâs here with us and that the masters like herâ Alec said âShe hasnât tried to run away either and sheâs respectful to the mastersâ Felix added âIt all goes in her favour Demetri, as does you being one of the eliteâ Jane says with a smile âI think you like herâ Felix says and gently nudges her arm âItâs nice to have someone else around my age to talk to other than Alecâ She responds âWow. Never thought Iâd see the day Jane admits to liking a humanâ Demetri said smirking âDanni isnât just any human, sheâs familyâ Jane replies with a smile.
The following morning Danni wakes up to see Demetri, Felix and the twins watching Netflix and smiles walking over to the sofa âGood morning, you four been up all night?â They smile at her âMorning Danniâ The twins and Felix reply âGood morning amoreâ Demetri says as he gently sits her on his lap, wrapping his arms around her âWeâve been watching The Vampire Diariesâ Alec says âItâs one of my favourite showsâ Danni replies âI like it. We havenât gone past where you and Demetri got to thoughâ Jane says âHe wants to watch it with youâ Felix adds âAww thatâs sweet Demiâ Danni says smiling at him and he smiles back kissing her cheek âIt gives us something to watch together and there are like 8 seasonsâ âTrueâ She replies.
âWhat are you four up to today?â Danni asks âAlec and I have the morning off. Felix is on night duty and Demetri is still off recoveringâ âGreat. We can watch a film together. I think Iâll show you Hotel Transylvania. There are 3 films in totalâ Danni puts the first film on and canât help giggling âWhatâs funny?â Demetri asks âOh, youâll see.â
âIâm beginning to think your little human is making fun of us Demetriâ Felix says trying not to laugh as Dracula whisks the human boy Jonathan into the broom closet before the monsters see him. âAgreedâ Demetri replies resting his head on Danniâs shoulder and smelling her hair âAnd to think I was kind enough to share my room with you and not put in you in a broom closetâŠâ He says as he brushes his fingers up and down her sides, gently tickling her ââŠMaybe Iâm being too niceâŠâ He continues as he brushes her hair aside and lets his teeth graze her neck gently, pretending to bite her ââŠWhat do you think, little human?â He asks and he places a chaste kiss to the spot he just pretended to bite and feels her pulse rise slightly at his actions and smiles into her neck âI think youâre being a very hospitable vampire and this little human appreciates that very muchâ She smiles and looks at him over her shoulder âI must say youâre very well-mannered for a bad boy vampâ She adds winking at him and turns back to the film still smiling. âBad boy vampâ Jane repeats as she giggles and shakes her head âYouâre very funny sweetieâ âThank you Janeâ The boys just look at each other, confused at the girlsâ exchange. Alec pauses the film âBad boy vamp? Please explainâ âWell Dem is one of the four elite Volturi guards and well the Volturi arenât exactly known for being all warm and fuzzy now, are you?â She looked at the four vampires, who just seemed a bit surprised by her answer âI mean youâre like the mafia of the vampire world, vampires break your laws and you tear them apart and burn themâ âHuhâ Alec said âPersonally, I think you guys are great. You serve a purpose. You keep the stupid or reckless vampires from exposing your kind to the humans. My dad is the Chief of Police in Forks and always said the law is there for a reason, to protect you and if you break it, there are consequences. Granted in the vampire world however, the consequences are much more brutalâ Demetri just stared at her âWhat?â She asks âI canât believe you understand the purpose of the Volturi and think itâs great. Not all vampires outside of the castle think that wayâ He answered âWell that is why they end up in pieces isnât it?â Danni says and the four vampires nod. âSo Demi is a bad boy vamp because heâs one of the Volturi and youâre seen as the âbad guysâ from an outside perspectiveâ She continued and Demetri smiled at her âYou are amazing caraâ He kissed her temple and pulled her closer so her back was resting against his chest wrapping his arms around her âIâm your bad boy vampâ He whispered playfully in her ear so only she could hear, she turned her head to look at him smiling âDonât you forget itâ She whispered in reply and tapped his nose with her finger. Alec pressed play and they finished watching the movie. Demetri was happy to know that Danni accepted him for what and who he is as well as what he did, he felt truly lucky that she was his.
The following day Demetri takes Danni to the kitchen for breakfast and sees Chelsea, Heidi, Afton and Gianna sitting at one of the tables. âMorning allâ He says âMorning Demetri, Danniâ Comes the response. âTake a seat amore Iâll make you breakfast.â Danni sits next to Heidi and watches Demetri prepare her breakfast âYou know how to cook?â Danni asks âI can make toast and warm stuff up in the microwave but thatâs due to the human secretaries being in castle. However, since you have been here Iâve asked Gianna to teach me a few things so I can make you stuff other than toastâ He smiles at her âThatâs really nice of you thank youâ She responds âNo need to thank me. I like taking care of youâ He sets a plate of scrambled egg on toast in front her and sits beside her. She smiles at him and places her hand on top of his âThank you Dem, this is really niceâ âYouâre welcomeâ He places kiss to her temple. âYou big softieâ Chelsea says smiling and Demetri ignored her as he continued to look at Danni smiling.
âHeidi Iâm meeting the wives later today, any advice on what I should wear? I want to make a good impressionâ Danni asks âOh, sweetie, they will love you regardless but if you are worried, I can come by and help you pick something out?â Heidi replies âThat would be great thank youâ Danni put her arms round Heidi for a quick hug and Heidi returned the gesture smiling âNo worries, Iâll come by your room in a bit and Iâll bring a couple of dresses for you to look at tooâ Danni nods and watches as Heidi and Chelsea leave the kitchen.
Demetri and Danni go back to their room and sit on the sofa together reading. There is a knock at the door âOnly usâ Heidi and Chelsea come into the room âCome with us hunnyâ Chelsea says and Demetri smiles watching his friends help his mate get ready to meet the Queens. Chelsea sat Danni down and gently begun to pull Danniâs hair up into a half up/half down style. Heidi applied some light make-up before helping Danni into a dark green knee length dress with elbow length sleeves and a pair of black low-heeled shoes. âYou look amazing caraâ Demetri complimented Danni as she walked out of the closet, Heidi and Chelsea following behind her. Danni couldnât help the blush that coloured her cheeks.
Caius made his way to Demetri and Danniâs room and knocked on the door âHello masterâ Demetri greeted âHello Demetri, Iâve come to collect Danni and escort her to the Queenâs tower. I will ensure she is bought back laterâ âThank you masterâ Demetri replied with a small bow of his head. âGood afternoon Caiusâ Danni greeted bowing her head slightly âGood afternoon Danni. You look lovely todayâ âThank youâ She blushed a little at the compliment.
They made their way to the tower talking about various things, about how she was settling in, how Demetri was a week after the incident and how sheâs introduced Demetri, Felix and the twins to Netflix on her laptop.
They reached the tower and were greeted by Corin âAfternoon Master Caius, Danniâ âAfternoon Corinâ Caius replied, before leading Danni into the Queenâs room. âAfternoon my loveâ Caius greets his wife and kisses her lips. âDanni this is my wife Athenodora, Athenodora this Danni, Demetriâs mateâ Danni smiles and bows her head âHello Athenodora, itâs nice to meet youâ âAnd you my childâ Athenodora smiles at Danni. âHello Danni, Iâm Sulpicia Aroâs wife. Itâs lovely to finally meet youâ âHello Sulpicia, itâs nice to meet you too.â âI will leave you ladies to get to know each other. I will come by later to escort you back to your roomâ Danni nodded âThank you.â With that Caius left the tower âCorin make sure Danni stays safeâ Caius says quietly as he passes her. âOf course masterâ
Athenodora takes Danniâs hand in hers and led her over to the sofa âCome child, we have much to discussâ âThat dress suits you my dearâ Sulpicia says as she joins them âThank you. Heidi and Chelsea helped me get ready as I was nervous about meeting you and was unsure of what to wearâ The wives smiled at her âWe were very pleased to hear our beloved Demetri had finally found his mate after all this timeâ Sulpicia said âYes, and such a beautiful girl too. Iâm sure sheâll rival Heidiâs looks once sheâs turnedâ Athenodora added âThank youâ Danni blushed looking to the floor. âSo how are you settling in? I hope Demetri is treating you wellâ Athenodora asked âIâm settling in well thank you, everyone has made me feel very welcome. Demetri especially. He took me out to buy some clothes the day after I arrived as I had nothing with me. He picked out a beautiful blue dress and silver sandals for me to wear on our first date. He has good taste in fashion for a guyâ Danni answered smiling. The wives looked each other knowingly and smiled âThatâs good to hear. Now tell us about your first dateâ Sulpicia said âHeidi helped me get ready, Demetri bought me a bouquet of roses, and he had removed the thorns too. He took me to an Italian restaurant and even ordered dinner to eat so not to draw attention to us. I ordered a dessert to âshareâ so he didnât have deal with more food than necessary as vampires donât eat. After dinner he took me dancing, not that I can dance that well, but he was so reassuring and was like I got you and led me through the dances. When we got back to our room and changed into our pyjamas, we sat on the sofa and he read to me until I fell asleepâ âAww that sounds like a great nightâ Sulpicia says âIt was a great night. Can I tell you a secret?â Danni asked nervously âOf course childâ Athenodora replied âThat wasnât just my first date with DemetriâŠit was my first date ever and he was a real gentleman throughout. In fact, heâs always a gentleman; he holds doors open for me, he moves me to the bed if I fall asleep on the sofa. He reads to me some nights and heâs also really attentiveâ âOh my dear Iâm so glad Demetri treats you so well. He really is a caring mateâ Sulpicia said smiling âDid you expect anything else from our dear Demetri?â Athenodora asks as Sulpicia shakes her head in response.
âWe heard about my husbandâs speech to the entire castle, welcoming you into our family as Demetriâs mateâ âYes, I must be honest I was surprised by Caiusâ speech. I got the impression he wasnât a big fan of humans, but Iâm glad he seems to like me enough to make me feel like part of the family. I am also very grateful to him for dealing with the rogue that tried to kill Demiâ Danni said âYes, well Caius loves to reinforce the Volturiâs laws and deal with the guilty swiftly. My husband tells me that Marcus has noticed a bond forming between you and Caiusâ Sulpicia says and Danni gasps âW-What? But he is m-married and I-I have Demetriâ Danni says worry evident in her eyes âOh my child. Do not worry, it is not that sort of bondâ Athenodora says and wraps an arm around Danni âMy apologies Danni, I thought you were awareâ Sulpicia says âLet me explain. Itâs a fatherly bond that is forming. He is becoming protective of you, hence the announcement and the punishment for any vampire that harms you. Marcus noticed the bond forming when they were in your room after the incident with Demetri and Caius was comforting youâ âOh okâ Danni relaxed hearing this âThank you for telling me. I got a little worried thenâ âNo need to worry, weâre familyâ Athenodora says smiling.
They spend the rest of the afternoon talking about what life is like in the castle for the wives, how the wives met the Kings and they asked Danni about her life before she came to the castle.
Caius returned in the evening to escort Danni back to her room. âPlease come and visit again soonâ Athenodora and Sulpicia said giving Danni a hug âI will thank you. I had a lovely time.â
âHow was your afternoon Danni?â Caius asked as they walked âGood thank you. Athenodora and Sulpicia are very nice. How was your afternoon?â He smiled at her âIt was quiet. I spent the afternoon in my personal study reading. Youâll have to come and spend an afternoon with me sometime; that way I can tell you more about us, our history and our lawsâ âIâd like that Caius, thank youâ âYouâre welcome child. Here we are. I bid you goodnight.â He smiled at her âThank you for walking me back, goodnight.â
âDemi Iâm backâ Danni said as entered the room, closing the door behind her âIn hereâ Demetri replies from the bathroom. Danni follows his voice to the bathroom; the door is open and he is standing there in just a towel, having just stepped out of the shower. Danni canât help but look at him, his muscular arms, toned chest down to the v-line that went beneath the towel and the drops of water dripping from his wet hair onto his body; a low gasp leaves her lips and she takes her bottom lip between her teeth. Demetri notices her heart rate rise and hears the low gasp she lets out as she looks him over and he canât help smiling, happy that she likes what she sees. âHave a nice afternoon?â He asks âHmmâŠoh-oh yes- yes I did. The Queens are really niceâ Danni replies a little flustered and looks down to the floor. âI-Iâm going to get into my pyjamasâ She makes her way quickly to the closet. âOh my god. Heâs so hot and heâs my mateâ she thinks to herself smiling. He chuckles at her being flustered by his current appearance and makes a mental note âIâll have to remember to go shirtless more often.â
Once ready for bed Danni climbs into bed and notices that Demetri is already there smiling at her âWhat?â She asks âCan I not just look at my beautiful mate and smile at her?â She blushed âDemâ âIâm just being honest. Come on Iâll read to youâ He says pulling her closer to him. âWhat are you going to read to me?â âI thought Iâd read A Vampire for Christmasâ He replied âI love that story, so yes but on one conditionâ She looks up at him and he nods at her to continue âIf you start this as a book we read together, you cannot read it whilst I sleepâ âAgreed mi amore. I will read another whilst you sleepâ He smiled at her and kissed her forehead âGoodnight Demiâ She kissed his cheek and got comfortable whilst he began reading aloud to her. Once she fell asleep he put the book on his nightstand and gently moved her over to her side of the bed âGoodnight mi amoreâ He kissed her cheek. He then went to the bookcase and chose a book to read whilst she slept beside him.
The following day the twins and Felix knocked on Demetriâs door âDemetri, the four of us are to leave on mission later tonight, so we thought we could watch the second Hunger Games film nowâ Alec said as they entered the room âSounds like a plan, Iâll set the film upâ Danni says and Demetri takes a seat on the sofa and gently pulls her onto his lap wrapping his arms around her waist holding her close. He knows heâs going to miss her a lot whilst heâs away, especially as they just spent an entire week together without work getting in the way.
Demetri returns from a meeting with Aro, Felix and the twins âHow long will you be gone for?â Danni asks âAbout a week maybe longer, depending on the situation. Please remember do not leave the castle without either Heidi or Gianna. You may visit the gardens alone, but Iâd prefer it if you didnât go alone, just in caseâ He said softly âDonât worry Dem, I know the rules and havenât broken them yetâ She leant up to kiss his cheek. âBe careful Demiâ She said wrapping her arms around his waist, resting her head on his chest âI will Danniâ He replied, wrapping his arms around her, resting his head gently on hers and taking in her scent. He kissed her cheek and left the room wishing her a goodnight.
The next morning Danni got out of bed and took a shower. Once dressed she opened the bedroom door to find a guard dressed in light grey standing outside in the corridor. âGood morning Daniella, my name is Josh. I wanted to make sure you made it to the kitchen safely in Demetriâs absenceâ âOh ok. Thank you Josh and please call me Danniâ He nodded. Once they arrived at the kitchen Danni began making herself breakfast. âHow long have you been with the Volturi?â âThree years. I was recruited about a year after I was turnedâ Josh replied âDo you know Demetri well?â Danni asked âNot really. I am one of the lower guards and he is one of the elite. Although Demetri and Felix train us as they are very experienced fighters. Some of the other higher-ranking guards train us too when Demetri and Felix are away.â Â
Josh walked Danni back to her and Demetriâs shared room. âI have training for the next few hours but I will come and check on you this eveningâ âThank youâ Danni responded.
Josh came and checked on Danni that evening bringing her dinner with him. âGianna made Chilli for you both. Hope itâs okâ âThank youâ Danni replied, noticing Joshâs eyes were more red than this morning. She didnât need to ask why, she knew.
The following morning Danni was woken up by knocking at the door âGood morning Danni, sorry if I woke you but I have your breakfastâ âMorning Josh, thank youâ âI have the morning off and wondered if you wanted to spend it in the garden?â He asked âThat sounds like a plan. Iâll grab a book too, just in case.â Once Danni finished her breakfast, they made their way out to the garden and sat down on the bench in front of the fountain. They discussed Joshâs human life as he could remember quite a bit having only been turned four years ago. They also spoke briefly about Danniâs life before she moved into the castle but she didnât mention much about Bella or Charlie. Josh also had Danni laughing quite a bit as he was very funny.
After lunch Josh took Danni back to her room âIâve got a double guard duty shift now so Gianna will bring you dinner. Have a lovely rest of the dayâ He smiled at her âI will and thank you for this morning, I like being in the gardenâ She replied smiling.
That evening Gianna bought hers and Danniâs dinner to Danni and Demetriâs room and they spent the evening chatting and watching Disney movies on Danniâs laptop.
Demetri had been away five days now and Danni was missing him, especially after spending the previous week with him. She also hoped he was ok and that nothing bad would happen on this trip.
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The Other Swan
Word Count: 5,602. Demetri x OC Swan. Part Two. Warning: Angst and Fluff
The next morning Demetri took Danni to the kitchen for breakfast and Gianna placed a plate of pancakes with Strawberries on the table for herself and Danni. Demetri sat next to Danni whilst she ate âOnce youâre finished I want to show somethingâ âOkâ Danni responded with a smile, curious at what he wanted to show her.
Demetri held out his hand to Danni and she slipped her warm hand into his cold one without hesitation and followed Demetri through the castle and out to the garden. âI have a promise to keep cara miaâ He spoke softly and led her to a bench at the far end of the garden. Danni took a seat and looked up at Demetri who was rolling up his sleeves. He then stepped nearer to her so he was in the sun and his skin started to sparkle. âWow, itâs like diamondsâ Danni said quietly as she stood up and stepped closer to him. âMay I?â He nodded and watched as Danni run her hands up and down his forearms âIt feels so smoothâ She says as she lifts his hands in the air slightly. Demetri chuckled and looked down, if he were human heâd be blushing slightly. âThank you, I thinkâ âSorryâ She responded almost immediately âDonât be, itâs ok to be curious. This is why we donât go out in the sun it would expose us to the humansâ âYep it definitely wouldâ She replied. Demetri then rolled his sleeves back down and motioned for Danni to sit back on the bench and took a seat beside her. They spent the rest of the day in the garden talking, getting to know one another a little better. Gianni bought out some food for Danni at lunch time.
Demetri led Danni to the kitchen for dinner âIâll come back for you once youâre done, I have something to do quicklyâ Danni nodded and then tucked into the chicken salad Gianna had prepared for them and they spoke about their days. Danni enjoyed having another human around to talk to and Gianna felt the same way.
Demetri returned sometime later and escorted Danni back to their room and once inside he led her to the bathroom. âI hope the temperature is ok for youâ He nodded in the direction of the bathtub. âYou ran me a bath?â âYes, I wanted to do something nice for you. I have to leave for a mission tomorrow morning, I should be back in a few daysâ He replied softly âThank you, thatâs really thoughtfulâ She says leaning up to kiss his cheek before facing the mirror and began to put her hair up. Demetri smiled at this little bit of affection from her. âYouâre welcome.â He left the bathroom giving Danni privacy to undress and get into the bath.
After five minutes there was a knock on the door âYeaâ Danni said in response. Demetri opened the door and popped his head in âI thought I might wash your hair for you? Unless thatâs weird? ⊠Donât worry, forget I askedâ Demetri seemed flustered, less confident than normal and went to close the door. âIâdâŠIâd like that, thank youâ She placed a washcloth over her chest and he nodded and entered the room grabbing the shampoo and conditioner from the vanity unit and began to untie her hair. Once her hair was loose, he started washing her hair and began to gently massage her head/scalp. Danni closed her eyes enjoying the feeling of his hands in her hair âMmmâ She sighed and he smiled and continued his actions. âLean forward darlingâ He says softly as he moves her hair to the side and picks up a second washcloth and begins to wash her back. Danni leans forward bringing her knees to her chest âThank youâ She replies softly âYouâre welcome. Once youâre ready for bed I thought I might read you some more of the book we started last nightâ âSounds goodâ She replies. Demetri nods and leaves the bathroom allowing Danni to dry off and get dressed.
When Danni entered the bedroom, she found Demetri sitting under the duvet with the book in his hand ready. Danni walked over to the bed and climbed in beside him and got comfortable. He read to her until he knew she had fallen asleep, he put the book on the nightstand and picked up his own book to finish. He leant over and placed a kiss on her forehead âGoodnight mi amore.â
Danni woke the next morning to find a note on her nightstand.
Good morning Danni,
You looked so peaceful and I did not want to wake you.
Please do not leave the castle whilst I am away, although you can go out into the castle gardens as long as Gianna or Heidi accompanies you.
I should only be gone for 3-5 days and they will keep you company in my absence.
Take care cara mia.
Demetri.
Danni got up, showered and was in the closet getting dressed when there was a knock on the door âGood morning Danni, itâs Heidiâ âMorning, Iâm in hereâ Danni replies. âI thought we could have breakfast together in the kitchenâ Danni looks at Heidi confused âLet me rephrase, I thought we could catch up whilst you have breakfastâ âThat sounds nice.â They made their way to the kitchen where Gianna was making bacon and eggs for breakfast. Heidi and Danni spoke about how she was settling into the castle. âLetâs go to the garden and we talk some moreâ Heidi said once Danni finished eating.
Once in the garden Danni and Heidi sat on the bench in front of the fountain. âHow are you and Demetri getting along? How did the date go?â âEr, ok I think. He seems really nice and thoughtfulâ Heidi nodded smiling at Danniâs response. âOur date went well. He took me out to dinner, even ate a meal just so it wouldnât be awkward. He then took me dancing afterwards. Heâs a really good dancer, me not so much. He led me through the various routines. I had a fun timeâ Danni continued, a small smile on her lips âReally? He took you out for dinner and dancing, now that is a good first date. Iâm glad you had a good timeâ Heidi replied âMe too. When we got back to the castle we sat together on the sofa by the fireplace and he read to me until I fell asleepâ âAww, thatâs so sweetâ Heidi was grinning, glad Demetri was making a good impression and Danni smiled âYea, he is. He left me a note to say he was going away for a few days as he didnât want to wake me this morning before he leftâ Heidi smiled âI think sheâs falling for him a littleâ she thought to herself. Danni spent the rest of the afternoon reading in the garden before having dinner with Gianna in the kitchen.
On day three of Demetri being away Gianna knocked on the door and entered the room âGood morning Danniâ âGood morning Giannaâ Danni replied âHow would you like a change of scenery today?â Danni looked up slightly confused but was a little excited to get out of the room for the day. âWhat did you have in mind?â âHow about spending the day with me on reception?â Gianna asked âThatâd be nice, as long we wonât get in trouble with Aro?â Danni says, a little worried âI already cleared it with him hunny, donât worry.â
Danni got dressed and went to the kitchen with Gianna to get breakfast, once finished they made their way to reception. Danni helped with the filing and dealt with the post. Aro came to reception around midday to check on them. âGood afternoon Gianna, Daniella. I trust you are having a nice day?â âAfternoon Master Aroâ Gianna greeted âHello Aroâ Danni replies bowing her head slightly âThank you for allowing me to help Gianna today. Itâs nice to have a change of sceneryâ Aro smiled at her before replying âYou are most welcome, my dear. I thought youâd like to know that Demetri is coming home today and he should be back by 14.00pm, but he will be in the throne room for a while as there will be a trial for the rogues they foundâ âThank you for letting me know Aroâ Danni smiled back at him. She had missed Demetri a little whilst he was away, not that she would admit it to anyone.
Demetri, Felix, Alec and Jane were on their back to the castle with the rogues when a problem arose about ten minutes from the castle. One of the rogues caught the twins off guard and managed to break free of their grasp, catching Demetri by surprise from behind. Before anyone could react, the rogue had his hands around Demetriâs neck and begun to try to twist and snap his neck so he could remove his head. Demetri could hear his neck starting to crack and could feel it starting to come unattached. He reached his hands up to try and grab the rogueâs head but couldnât get a grip on it. Alec and Jane used their gifts to subdue the rogue before he completely removed Demetriâs head. âPainâ Jane said focusing on the rogue and he started to fall to the ground but he still had a grip on Demetri so she blinked to break her focus. Alec then used his gift to remove the rogueâs senses, this caused him to let go of Demetri and both vampires fell to the ground. Jane rushed to catch Demetri to prevent further damage to his head and neck, laying him carefully on the ground. Felix had tightened the grip he had on the rogue he and Demetri were escorting to the castle. âAlec can you keep him down long enough for me to return this one to the castle and come back with Santiago?â Felix asked âOf course. Jane will stay with Demetri tooâ Alec replied âJust hurry Felix and donât tell Danniâ Jane added before Felix sped off with the rogue.
Felix entered the castle and took the rogue to the throne room through a side door so he wouldnât pass Danni and Gianna on reception. He had caught their scents as soon he entered the corridor leading to reception. âMastersâ Felix greeted. âI need to speak with you urgently for something has happened on our way backâ Aro was in front of Felix in a flash and took his hand seeing the events that occurred just moments ago. âJosh, Matthew take hold of the prisoner and keep him restrained until the others returnâ âOf course masterâ They replied making their way to Felix and taking hold of the rogue vampire. âSantiago, accompany Felix and help him bring Demetri back to the castleâ Aro said looking at the guard âYes masterâ Santiago bowed and was about to leave the throne room with Felix when Caius stopped them âWhat has happened brother?â âIt would seem the other rogue got the better of the twins somehow and managed to hurt Demetri quite badly. Felix and Santiago are going to help the twins bring him and the rogue homeâ Aro responded âNoone is to tell Danni anything until we have seen Demetri and assessed the damage for ourselves. Is that clear?!â Caius said looking around at the guards. âYes masterâ Came the response in the room. âFelix, Santiago hurryâ Aro said and they left the throne room.
Alec and Santiago were restraining the second rogue when they returned to the throne room as Felix was carrying Demetri carefully with Jane beside him. âTake Demetri straight to his room please, we shall follow shortlyâ Aro said whilst Caius stepped down from his throne and flashed to the rogue that tried to kill Demetri âThe sentence is instant death to anyone who harms our elite guardsâ Caius said calmly and swiftly removed his head, then nodded to Alec and Santiago, who quickly removed the arms of the vampire and let his body fall to the floor.
Aro took the hand of the other rogue and saw everything that happened to lead them to this point. âYou are guilty of the following crimes: 1. Creating newborns and setting them free among humans. 2. Not telling the newborns of our laws and 3. Being associated with that dead rogue, who nearly killed one of our elite guards. Sentence; Death. Santiago, please do the honour, we need to check on Demetriâ âOf course Masterâ Santiago flashed to the rogue who now starting to thrash about in Josh and Mattâs hold and swiftly removed his head, whilst Josh and Matt removed his arms. Both bodies were taken away and burned.
âChelsea please go fetch Danni from reception and bring her to Demetriâs room. Kindly explain what happened along the way. Thank youâ Aro asked âYes masterâ She replied and set off towards reception, not looking forward to informing Danni about the attack on Demetri.
Aro, Caius and Marcus made their way to Demetriâs room. âI do hope heâs okâ Marcus muttered low but his brothers heard him. Felix had laid Demetri carefully on the bed and Jane had removed his cloak and shoes. Once the masters arrived, they made their way to his bed and began to look him over. Aro unbuttoned Demetriâs shirt to assess the damage and noticed the trackerâs head was barely hanging on and there were cracks running down the side of his head, neck and chest and his eyes were shut. Â
âAfternoon Danni, Giannaâ Chelsea greeted âHi Chelseaâ They replied with a warm smile. âDanni, I need you to come with me pleaseâ âOk, can I ask why? Am I in trouble?â She asked, a little worried âNo, nothing like that hunny. ItâsâŠDemetri, actuallyâ Chelsea replied âWhat about him?â Danni asked sounding concerned âIâll explain on the way.â Danni and Chelsea made their way to her and Demetriâs shared room and Chelsea explained that Demetri had been hurt outside the castle on their journey back.
They entered the room to see the masters, Jane and Felix standing near the bed and Aro looking Demetri over. âHow bad is it?â Danni asked her voice shaky and tears filling her eyes âHe will be fine but will take a day or two to heal. He will be off duty for a week to ensure he is fully recoveredâ Aro replied. Danni ran to the bed and climbed on beside Demetri being careful not to disturb him. âHow did this happen?â She asked and Jane looked down for a moment before looking up at Danni and explaining what happened. âI see. Will the rogue responsible be punished?â Danni asked Caius, who had come to sit on the bed beside her âAlready dealt with childâ He replied resting a hand on her shoulder âThe punishment for harming one of our elite guards is instant death. I took care of it myselfâ Danni nodded at him âThank youâ Tears had started to fall down her cheeks now.
Marcus watched the interaction between Danni and Caius and saw the start of a bond; not a romantic one, but one between a father and a daughter and smiled. He tapped Aroâs arm and placed his hand in Aroâs. Aro smiled and nodded.
âFelix, Jane you are dismissed for the remainder of the day. Go clean upâ They nodded and left the room. âIâll come by later to check on you bothâ Felix said to Danni before leaving. âMe tooâ Jane said. Chelsea left without saying anything. âWe will also take our leave. He will be fine Danni. Itâll just take a few days. If you need anything just let us knowâ Caius said standing up and walking to the door, with Aro behind him. âDoes he know Iâm here?â She asked, tears still falling âYes, my dear he does. He can hear you but has no control over his body until his head is fully reattachedâ Marcus replies softly. Danni nodded as she watched the Kings leave the room closing the door behind them.
âDid you see her reaction? This has clearly upset herâ Aro said to his brothers as they made their way back to the throne room âThis will only strengthen her bond with himâ Marcus replied âI do hope soâ Caius added.
Danni got off the bed and made her way to the closet changing into her pyjamas so she was comfortable. She then went to the bathroom and filled a bowl with warm water and grabbed a washcloth, before making her way back to the bed and placing the bowl on Demetriâs nightstand. She took the washcloth and carefully started to wash the dirt from his face and neck being careful not to move his head. She run her fingers over the cracks that run down the side of his face and lent down and placed a gentle kiss to his forehead, tears beginning to fall again. She noticed the cracks were starting to heal a little. She returned the bowl of water to the bathroom, then made her way to the bookcases and pulled out a book to read to Demetri. She grabbed the blanket from the sofa on her way back to the bed. She carefully climbed onto the bed bedside him and got comfortable placing the blanket over them both, as he had been placed on top of the duvet. She began to read the book âDraculaâ by Bram Stoker, finding it funny that he owned this book.
Felix and the twins came by a little later to check on them both and smiled at the scene in front of them, Danni was sitting as close as possible to Demetri reading to him whilst a blanket covered them both. âSorry to disturb you, we just wanted to check on you bothâ Felix said as they entered the room. âItâs ok. Thank you for coming byâ She replied âWe are sorry this happened Danniâ Alec said âYes, we donât know how the rogue got away from usâ Jane added âItâs ok guys. I donât blame you. Accidents happen right. Iâm just glad heâll be ok and thatâs to do with you allâ Danni responded.
Jane left the room and returned so quickly Danni thought she had imagined it. âHere, borrow this itâll keep you warmâ Jane said placing a blanket from her room over Danni âThank you Jane, thatâs kind of youâ Danni responded with a smile. âFelix, can you light the fire for Danni please? Alec, can you get Danni something to eat pleaseâ Jane asked them. âThank youâ Danni said to the trio. After Alec returned with dinner for Danni, he, Jane and Felix stayed for a while talking to Danni trying to keep her distracted.
Heidi and Gianna came by a while later to check on Danni and Demetri too. âWeâll leave nowâ Jane said looking at her brother and Felix. Gianna sat on the sofa beside Danni and put her arm around her âHow are you doing?â She asked. Danni just shook her head and laid it on Giannaâs shoulder as her eyes got teary again. Heidi sat on the other side of Danni and rested her head on Danniâs arm, placing her arm around Danniâs waist. It was clear Danni cared for Demetri despite the short amount of time she had known him. Heidi was pleased her friend had found such a caring mate in Danni.
Chelsea knocked on the open door âI bought you a hot chocolate hunnyâ She said placing the mug on the coffee table âHow is he?â She asked âHe looks better now I have washed the dirt from his face and neck. Iâve been reading to him too. Marcus said Demi knows Iâm here and can hear me, even though he canât respond or moveâ Danni responded. Heidi and Chelsea smiled at each other upon hearing this, knowing it meant she was taking care of him, although there was nothing she could really do to help him. âWeâll be going now and leave you two aloneâ Heidi said and her, Chelsea and Gianna also took their leave.
Danni drank her hot chocolate, brushed her teeth and climbed into bed beneath the blankets, making sure Demetri was still under them too and begun to read some more of Dracula aloud to him. Demetri heard everything that had been said this afternoon and evening whilst he had been lying there recovering. Feeling Danniâs presence beside him and hearing her read to him gave him comfort and he was glad he wasnât alone as he laid there recovering.
Danni started to get sleepy so she closed the book and placed it on her nightstand, then she carefully leant over to him and kissed his forehead âGoodnight Demiâ She whispered in his ear before getting comfortable on her side and rested her head on his shoulder carefully, one arm resting beside his and the other over his waist.
At some point during the night Demetri got some feeling back in his arms and was able to move them slightly so he carefully interlocked his cold fingers with her warm ones. Danni stirred slightly at this but did not wake up, something he was pleased with.
When Danni woke in the morning she noticed Demetri was holding her hand and that his other arm was gently lying on her arm that was on his waist. She gently lifted her head and placed a kiss on his cheek âGood morningâ There was no answer but she did notice his eyes were open and there was a small smile on his lips. Danni gently removed herself from his body and reached over to get the book and begun reading aloud to him again. Danni looked over at him occasionally to check on him and noticed his eyes were darker each time she looked. She knew what that meant so she closed the book placing it on her nightstand and moved closer to Demetri. She then pushed her right sleeve up a little and placed her wrist to his lips. He didnât move just looked at her with concern clearly showing in his eyes. âItâs ok, I trust you. You need to drink; itâll help you heal. Itâs safer for me this way tooâ She said softly. He shook his head once. He didnât want to taste her blood, not this way because although he knew he was thirsty and it would help him, he was scared in case he couldnât stop. She was his favourite blood type after all. Danni pressed her wrist more firmly against his lips âPlease Demi, for me. I trust you to stopâ She said looking into his eyes and gently kissed his cheek. Demetri blinked at her and then bit down on her wrist. Danni winced at the pain but didnât pull away. He raised his left hand and held her wrist in place. She tasted better than he imagined, better than anyone heâd ever fed from. He felt her other hand caress his hair as she rested her head against his. âMy mate is amazingâ he thought to himself âMy mateâ then he realised he had drunk more than he had intended and retracted his fangs. He let venom fill his mouth and gently licked the bite mark to close it, placing a kiss to her wrist. âThank you mi amoreâ He said quietly, his voice sounding a bit hoarse. âYouâre welcome Demi.â
Just then there was a knock at the door and Aro entered the room holding a couple of blood bags. âHere you are my dear boy drink these. They will help you recoverâ âThank you Aroâ Danni replied as she reached for the bags. Aro noticed the fresh bite mark on her wrist, a mark that wasnât there the previous day and thatâs when he noticed Demetriâs eyes were not as black as they should have been but he said nothing. He knew Danni must have offered him some of her blood to help him heal and he was proud of Demetriâs self-control, especially in his current state. âI will leave you be. I will ensure blood bags are bought here daily for the next week until he is fully rested and recovered. âThank you again Aroâ Danni responded. Demetri managed a low âThank you master.â
Danni gave the blood bags to Demetri and continued to read Dracula aloud. A short time later she heard him shift beside her and she looked over to see him sitting up âAre you ok? Here, let me put this behind youâ She said placing a pillow behind his head/neck. He smiled âIâm ok. How are you?â âIâm better now I know youâre okâ She replied low looking at him, checking that his neck was healed. âItâs ok cara, Iâm healed. Come hereâ He lifted his arm motioning for her to come closer to him. She carefully moved closer snuggling into his side and began to read again. He moved the blankets to cover them and gently lifted her arm looking at the bite mark, his mark and placed a kiss there.
âDemi, can I ask you a question?â âOf course. You can ask me anythingâ She took a deep breath âWhatâŠwhat do I smell like to you?â He looked at her and smiled âStrawberries and Vanilla with a hint of Champagneâ She looked at him her eyes wide âWhatâs wrong cara?â He asked holding her closer to his side âNothing. I was just curious and now I know I smell rather good, a bit posh evenâ They both laughed a little. âYou smell better than good; you smell delicious Danniâ He smiled at her and she blushed.
âHow about I run you a bath? It may help you feel better if you get cleaned up. I mean I washed the dirt from you the best I could yesterdayâ âI know amore, I was aware of everything. I just couldnât move or speak. Thank you for looking after meâ He smiled at her and kissed her forehead âNo need to thank me Demi, I didnât really do anythingâ She replied âYou stayed with me, read to me and I appreciate itâ He kissed her temple, before watching her make her way to the bathroom.
Five minutes later Danni exits the bathroom and walks to the bed âCome on your bath is readyâ She held out her hand to help him and walked with him to the bathroom. âIf you need anything just let me know. Iâll be in the bedroomâ She said turning to leave the bathroom âOk. Thank you.â Demetri lay in the bath and thought about the events of the last twenty-four hours and was glad he had Danni to come home to, that she cared enough to stay and comfort him when he needed her most.
Later that evening Gianna bought Danni her dinner and some blood bags for Demetri. âHow are you feeling today Demetri?â Gianna asked âBetter thank youâ He replied, Gianna nodded and left the room. Once they had had dinner they cuddled up in bed and Danni got Dracula off her nightstand and went to finish reading it aloud when Demetri gently took the book from her âAllow me caraâ She nodded and cuddled into his side beneath the duvet.
Demetri had been resting for three days now and was starting to get restless. He hated not being able to work or train. The only upside was that he was getting to spend more time with Danni, something he enjoyed doing.
Later that morning there was a knock on the door âA parcel for Miss Daniellaâ said a lower guard Danni didnât know. âThank youâ Demetri replied. Demetri walked over to bed and handed Danni the box and watched as she opened it up. Inside the box was Danniâs laptop, some art supplies and a couple of books from her room and a letter in handwriting she did not recognise.
Dear Daniella,
       I hope this letter finds you well and that you are settling in ok at the castle. Alice and Edward explained about you finding out that you were Demetriâs mate and that you would be staying in Italy with him.
Please find enclosed your laptop, some art supplies and a few of your favourite books. Sorry it took so long to send these to you.
Also, you will find enclosed a bank card to a new bank account that Carlisle and I have opened for you. We have transferred some money into the account so you are able to buy yourself things when you need to. This is our way of making sure you are taken care of, we always thought of you as part of the family along with Bella. Â
Lastly, following Edward telling Charlie about the âaccidentâ in Italy and your subsequent passing, we have been helping/supporting Charlie and Bella through this. Your parents organised a lovely memorial for you and Bella asked me to put an order of service in the box for you.
Take care
Love Esme xx
Danni felt tears building as she read the letter, she couldnât believe Edward had told her dad she had died. She refused to let the tears fall as it wouldnât change anything. âThis explains why no one has been in touch the past few weeksâ she thought to herself. âEverything ok cara?â Demetri asks sensing something was wrong, Danni didnât look up âYes, everythingâs ok. Esme has sent me my laptop and a few things from homeâ She takes the laptop and charger out of the box and places it on the bed. âDo you mind if I put my art supplies on your desk?â âNot at all caraâ He watched as she put her sketch pads and pencils on his desk. He noticed the few books in the box and picked them up to look at them. Little Women. Alice in Wonderland/Through the Looking Glass. A Vampire for Christmas. He chuckled at that one. âWhatâs funny?â Demetri held up the book to Danni âOh, yea. Haha. Itâs a good book, you should totally read itâ Danni said giggling. âI think I will, Iâm curious, and itâs a book Iâve never heard ofâ He replied.
âDemi do you want to watch a movie with me on my laptop?â âYes ok, caraâ He replied, Danni was excited as this was the first time she has been able to watch something since leaving Forks. âSo how does this work?â He asked âI got the Wi-Fi password from Gianna when she bought me dinner and your blood bags. Iâve opened up Netflix on my laptop and thought we could watch my favourite Disney movie Beauty and the Beastâ Danni replied. Demetri got comfortable in bed and waited for Danni to join him. Once she was in bed he put his arm around her and pulled her into his side, pulling the duvet over them waiting for the movie start. âWhat is the film about?â He asked âItâs a love story, youâll like it. Trust meâ She replied smiling âOk, amoreâ He nodded. âLife imitating art in a wayâ thought Demetri when Belle became Beastâs prisoner in the castle, wondering why this was Danniâs favourite movie. As the movie went on and the Beast and Belle began to become friends and then fell in love, he couldnât help but make comparisons between his situation with Danni and the Beastâs situation with Belle. When Belle came back to the castle after the Beast let her go, Demetri wondered whether Danni would come back to him if he ever let her go but quickly dismissed the thought as the more time he spent with her, the harder it was becoming to leave her when he had to go away on missions. âI love this film. I can watch it over and over again. What did you think?â She asked âIt was good amore. It kind of reminded me of us a littleâ She laughed a little âExcept you never threw me in a dungeon or told me to starve if I didnât eat with youâ He laughed too âYou wouldnât like our dungeons much and we currently have different diets, so that would have been unfair to say to youâ He replied âIâm glad Iâm here with you and that you liked the movie. Would you like watch something else?â She smiled at him and he smiled back âIâm glad youâre here too cara and yes, I would like to watch something else. What were you thinking?â âWe can watch another Disney movie if you like? Each one is about a princess and her prince. Or we could try a comedy or a romantic comedy?â She responded âI donât mind, you choose. Maybe tomorrow you can show me your favourite TV show The Vampire Diaries?â She nodded and smiled at him âWeâll watch Sleeping Beauty now then and yes definitely Vampire Diaries tomorrowâ She kissed his cheek and snuggled into him. He kissed the top of her head and tightened his hold on her slightly.
Once Danni fell asleep he carefully unwrapped his arm from around her and gently moved her to lie her on her side of the bed and continued to watch Netflix on her laptop. He had paid attention on how to use it when Danni put on the first few films. After centuries of reading it was nice to do something different with his evening.
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