"I could get used to this stuff." Meryn felt proud of herself.

"Let's go back inside. I still want my dance." Keelan reversed the silencing spell and offered up his arm.

"You're wearing underthings?" He whispered.

"Yes, legging things. Why? What kind of dance do you want to do?" Meryn asked confused.

"The kind only a witch can do." He whispered and a long, low spell and seconds later they were floating. Keelan lifted her above the crowd and spun her around. Meryn had never had so much fun in her life. The other five witch unit members didn't want to be outdone and soon they too had lifted their partners in the air. At the end of the song they all floated back down to the dance floor to a round of applause. Keelan winked at her and when he turned her one last time, she was spun into Aiden's waiting arms. He pulled her close as the lights dimmed.

"How is she?" Meryn asked.

"They are taking it very hard. The body parts that were delivered were Eleanor's. This is the first holiday without her." He rested his chin on the top of her head.

"Is there anything we can do?"

"We can find the one who took her from them."

"Then let's do that." Meryn rested her cheek against his chest.

"We will." He pulled back. "I heard you've been having fun." There was a slight smile on his lips, though his eyes stayed sad.

"I got to meet the Public Works Commissioner." She said simply.

"Meryn you amaze me." He twirled her around and with more strength than Colton, more grace than Darian, more consideration than Gavriel and more wonder than Keelan, he spent the rest of the night treating her like a princess.

*****

Meryn stripped out of her gown and hurried between the sheets. Though the house had central heating and cooling, it was close to one am and it was cold. She snuggled up to Aiden's warm body. The sensation of his naked flesh next to hers tightened things low in her body. When he began to run his hand up and down her side in a leisurely fashion, she pushed him onto his back and straddled him. The surprised expression on his face was replaced by a look of pure ecstasy as she reached down and guided him into her.

"Even if we are to live forever, I would never get enough of you." He closed his eyes and wrapped steadying hands around her waist. Slowly she rocked her body. She loved the feeling of him deep inside of her. She soon discovered that when she leaned forward slightly the flared head of his cock hit her g-spot perfectly. He held his arms up and supported her upper body. She quickened her pace as she chased after something she had never experienced before. She had never had a g-spot orgasm before. She felt her entire body begin to burn with need.

"Take what you need baby." He whispered. He let her have her way, let her set the pace.

Just when she thought that she couldn't take it anymore, her legs began to shake. It wasn't a huge detonation, but clusters of tiny explosions inside of her.

"Aiden, please. I need more." She begged.

He flipped her over and thrust inside of her with one deep thrust.

"Yes!" She screamed. That was what she had needed. "Just like that Aiden, please!"

He took her at her word and began to pound into mercilessly. She could feel him bumping her cervix. She was about to tell him to stop, that the pain was too much, when it changed into something else. His hand had come down and he was teasing her clit every other stroke. It didn't take long before a second orgasm washed over her. Aiden cried out and collapsed next to her.

"You said that this heat dies down eventually, right?" Meryn asked. Aiden was breathing too hard to answer, he just nodded.

When they had both recovered and cleaned up Meryn lay in his arms, staring up at the ceiling.

"I found something today." She whispered. He turned so that they were facing each other, each lying on their side.

"What?"

"I broadened the search parameters. I don't know if they are all paranormals, but eleven other couples between here and St. Louis have been reported missing, there may be more if paranormals aren't going to the police."

Aiden pulled her close.

"Email me the list, I'll go over it tomorrow with Colton and Gavriel to see how many are paranormals."

"Aiden, I think this is bigger than we realized."

"I'm afraid you may be right. Get some sleep, you have squire interviews tomorrow. You'll need your strength." He teased. She tilted her head up for a kiss. He didn't disappoint. When they broke apart, she snuggled close.

Fate, if you're listening. Keep him safe.

Meryn closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

"Thank you gentlemen for coming. Today's interview will be in the form of a practical. We would like for you to ask whatever questions you need to of Meryn and then prepare a lunch and afternoon tea. We have reviewed all three of your credentials and are very satisfied that you are well trained for the position. Now all that is left to see is how you respond to your future employer."

Adelaide continued to give instructions to the three men as Meryn observed them closely. The German applicant, Jungen, he was on the short side, maybe five foot ten, with a receding hairline. She could see a fine sheen on his brow, he was sweating horribly. She felt like she was looking into the face of a serial killer. He had empty eyes, she supposed that was his version of a poker face, but she couldn't help the uneasy feeling he gave her. She turned her attention to the British applicant, Dennis. He was an even six feet tall. He reminded her of Ben with his wavy blond hair and warm smile. He flirted horribly with Adelaide, but was pleasant. She knew she could get along well with him. Then there was the Japanese applicant Ryuu. She had to remind herself that she was mated. Twice. He was the tallest of the three at six foot four. He exuded serenity and power, it was a potent aphrodisiac. She had heard the term 'cool type' before, but didn't really get it until she saw Ryuu. He sat quietly, his posture perfect and listened respectfully. She could tell that he was muscled under his traditional Japanese attire. The air around him even felt different, regal. She half expected Sakura blossoms to start blowing by any moment.