A Mate for Kai (The Program Book 6) (20 page)

“Bullshit.”
Maybe a little
. “Okay. Sit on the edge of the bed and I’ll sit behind you. I’d prefer to drink from your neck. I wouldn’t want to hurt you or him.” He gave her stomach a light stroke, feeling something inside him clench and it had nothing to do with his desire for her.

“I told you I won’t damage easily but let’s be safe rather than sorry.”

He nodded. Kai swallowed thickly as he moved in behind her. His legs around her. His erect cock against her back. He circled his arms around her and gave her a hug before splaying his hands on her belly. His baby. It was still surreal.

Ruby put her hands over his and leaned back into him. Shit! This felt too much like a moment. It felt intimate…it felt good. It also scared him a little. What if Jordan had been right? He couldn’t allow himself to fall for this female. Not yet. He still felt the need to tread carefully.

Kai nuzzled her neck. Her scent was so damned intoxicating. One noseful and he was practically salivating. Ruby gripped her long mane of hair and pulled it over one shoulder so that he would have all the access he needed.

Her neck was slender. The pulse at the base of her throat was strong. He could scent her blood as it pulsed through her veins. Rich, sweet…so tempting. The smokiness was there, just as delicious but also misleading. The scent didn’t convey the burn.

Ruby was breathing quickly.

“Don’t be afraid.” He would never hurt her. Not a fuck.

“I’m not, I remember liking it…very much. I want you to drink…” She swallowed and he watched her throat work. A thing of beauty. “I promise,” she whispered.

It was the only push he needed. If this female liked it when he bit her before then he was going to do it again. Any hesitation left him. He said a silent prayer. This was going to hurt.

Kai put his lips to her pulse, feeling it beneath her skin. Then he opened his mouth and sank his fangs into her. Not too deep. She made a noise of ecstasy. His dick twitched against her. Then he pulled in a mouthful of blood and swallowed it down. It was his turn to moan. Such an exquisite taste. He sucked again and she cried out, arching into him. It was only on the third sip that the pain hit. Searing, burning. The agony so intense he growled. He fought against the white hot flames licked at him. The agony didn’t matter. He wanted more anyway.
More
. It was pain and pleasure in equal measures. Heaven and hell all rolled into one. Addictive.

Ruby moaned, she rubbed up against his dick. Mother fucker! A zing of intense pleasure rushed through him at the contact. He swallowed another warm mouthful and sucked again. Even in his drowning haze, he heard Ruby moan louder. Heard her pants. She was jerking against his cock. Rubbing. The pain, the bliss. Fuck. A rush of ecstasy pierced him and he groaned so hard he released her neck. It was quick but fierce. It left him shaky. Black faded in and out around his vision. He kept his arms around her like an anchor. He had to fight not to pass out.

Kai shook his head, trying to clear it. His whole body throbbed. Endorphins made him feel sleepy. There was still an edge of pain present. His nerve endings felt like they had been rubbed raw. Not a fuck!

“Please tell me I’m asleep and having a nightmare.” His voice was barely recognizable. He sounded drugged.

Ruby gave him a contented sigh. “Not a chance. That was so good.” Her voice was thick. “At least you didn’t pass out.” He could hear she was smiling.

“There was more pleasure this time…with the pain.” It came out sounding stronger.

Ruby laughed softly. She vibrated against him. “It was wonderful. You can drink from me anytime.”

Kai laughed. “I’m glad you enjoyed it and I’m really fucking embarrassed.” He tried not to move. He felt so uncomfortable, Kai was sure she would feel it as well. “Let me get a towel. I’ll just be a second.”

She bit down on her lip, which twitched. Ruby found this whole thing hilarious. Fuck! He grabbed a towel and wet half of it with warm water. Kai cleaned himself off, tossing the material in the basket. He grabbed a fresh one and wet that as well. Instead of handing it to Ruby, he moved to where he had been sitting at her back and cleaned her up too. Fucking embarrassing. “It’s never happened to me before.” He cringed inwardly.

“If it makes you feel any better, I may also have had an orgasm at the same time as you.” She shrugged. “I’m sure that makes it okay.”

“It doesn’t make me feel better and it’s not okay.” He folded his arms. “You can come fifty times but I should only come when I allow myself to. That’s how it works. It’s how it’s always worked for me in the past, but not with you, Ruby.” He kissed her neck. “I lose control with you.”

“That’s good, right?”

No way. Not if I fall for you. I need to be sure first.
“Yes and no.”

“Don’t be cryptic.” She turned and gave him a little push. He allowed himself to fall onto his back. Ruby straddled him. “I think it’s good.” She was positioned over his dick.

Everything in him tightened and his mouth felt dry.

She took his cock into her hand. Kai suppressed a hiss. She looked him straight in the eye as she pushed herself onto him. Her eyes closed and her mouth turned slack. That mouth. Those lips. “Fucking good.” He groaned. He was talking about how good she looked on his cock. Stretched around him. Completely seated inside of her.

She was breathing deeply. For endless seconds she just sat there, content just to be filled or maybe adjusting to him. Kai wasn’t complaining. Being inside her warmth. Feeling her squeezing the fuck out of him, felt so good. He gripped her hips lightly with his hands.

On a soft moan, she pulled back before easing forward. She rocked slowly. Kai had to grit his teeth. She felt so damned good. Then she leaned forward, placing her hands on his chest. She lifted and dropped. Her eyes on his. Ruby’s forehead was lined. She moaned in time to her movements. She was breathing deeply. Her breasts swayed. He was damned if she wasn’t even more beautiful in this moment. Her hair a wild tangle down her back, her lips parted and wet.

He helped her as best he could but she weighed a ton. It was that, or he wasn’t strong enough. He sure as fuck hoped it was the first reason, although, he suspected it was a bit of both. Kai might be one of the strongest males on vampire territory but he was no match for the dragon shifters. He was still going to teach her dirtbag, asshole of a brother a lesson. He felt like looking up all the dickhead males that had been in her life - the ones that hadn’t treated her right - and giving them a piece of his mind. He might not survive but it would be worth it.

He groaned as she picked up the tempo, working harder in the process. She was breathing hard. He drove his hips upwards to meet her. Trying to help her as much as he could.

As good as she felt, as sexy as she was. Hips pumping. Her bottom lip between her teeth. “Let me.” He growled. His voice gravelly.

Ruby stopped moving. “What’s wrong?” Her eyes were wide.

“Nothing.” He sat up. “You’re just working too damned hard. You shouldn’t be exerting yourself…not now.” His gaze dropped to her distended belly.

“I’m not some delicate flower.” She smiled.

“Yes, you are.” He kissed her softly on the forehead. “Let me take over, turn around.”

****

Still frowning, she moved to all fours. “Like this?”

Kai groaned. “You have one hell of an ass.” He palmed both her cheeks.

Then he shook his head. “On your side.”

She did as he said and Kai moved in behind her. He gripped her hips and pulled her against him. There was a sense of urgency, of possession reflected in his touch but there was also a softness. It was a powerful combination. It made her feel weak and desperate for more.

He was so hard up against her. “Bend your knees.” His voice was commanding. She did as he said.

Ruby pushed her ass out, trying to give him all the access he needed. He was sweet for being so concerned. It had been unnecessary but this was nice too.

“Just like that.” His voice was deep and against the shell of her ear. Then the tip of his cock was at her entrance. He pushed into her, just a little. A few seconds later, he seated himself inside with one easy thrust.

All the air left her lungs on a hard moan. Ruby had orgasmed twice already but not with him inside her. This was what she needed, what she had been craving. His hard cock, deep inside her. “Oh god,” she whimpered. It had felt good when she was on top but this felt better. Kai began to move, he rut her with hard, careful strokes.

His breath was ragged. “You feel so good,” he groaned. “Fuck. I can’t believe we didn’t do this sooner.”

She closed her eyes, knowing the answer. It was more than just sex to her. Even though he was all warrior, he was also sweet and kind. Her belly was supported. Her breasts didn’t shake as much. It was more comfortable. He thrust into her. Slowly, carefully but with definite purpose. Fully seating himself with each push, his hips came up flush against her backside.

Kai grunted softly, he trembled. His movements became more frantic. Ruby could feel how hard he was working not to let go. She was so close…right on the edge.

He slid a hand around her hip and gave her clit a pinch. At least, it felt like a pinch. He gripped the bundle of nerves between his fingers and squeezed. It didn’t hurt. Not even a little.

Ruby groaned. It turned into a loud growl as every muscle in her body pulled tight before relaxing. The sensation started at her clit, it moved to her core and then flooded her whole body. Kai muttered something that sounded like
thank fuck
before jerking against her. He continued to thrust while making the sweetest grunting noises. She whimpered as her body gave a last shudder, his movements slowed, his arms banded around her. “Are you okay?”

Ruby nodded. “More than okay.” She was totally out of breath. She couldn’t stop smiling.

“I hope I didn’t scramble our egg.” He chuckled and kissed her softly on the shoulder.

She chuckled right back. “No…I think we’re good.” He had been so careful with her. Almost too careful.

He stopped moving but stayed seated inside her. He wasn’t as hard but still very much there.

“Are there any dragon tales about cracking or denting the egg?” Although he used a joking tone, she could hear something more in his voice.

She turned her head slightly. “Are you serious?”

He sort of smiled. “Humor me…I worry.” Kai pulled out of her. He really was concerned.

She couldn’t help the laugh that escaped.

“My concern for our unborn child is funny to you?” He smiled. “Are you sure you feel okay? Any pains? No strange fluids…down there.”

“I think your concern is sweet but really unfounded. You won’t crack or dent the egg. Yes, there are some strange fluids but they’re perfectly normal after sex.”

“You know what I mean.” He huffed out a breath. Kai moved, propping himself up on his elbow.

Ruby turned to face him. Kai touched her belly. “I went as easy as I could, but”—he grit his teeth— “you can take all of me so I couldn’t hold back I…” Kai frowned. He was really serious. “I wasn’t rough but I gave you all I have, which…” He looked really nervous. He was seriously worried. Ridiculously so.

She grabbed his hand and squeezed. “Is perfectly fine.” She finished the sentence for him. “I’m fine and so is the baby. I feel great. Please don’t worry.”

He frowned. “Maybe we should go to the healers. Becky can check you out. It would make me feel better.”

“No.” She shook her head. “We’re not going to the clinic. I’m fine…” She put a hand on her belly. “The baby is fine. You would really hurt me if you went that far into me to where you could reach him…” She could feel her cheeks heat. “Besides…dragon shifter males are…they’re pretty big. I’m good.” She waved a hand, trying to look blasé about it.

His whole facial expression changed. He went from serious to serious with just a hint of humor. “Okay…are you trying to tell me that I don’t measure up to dragon shifter males?” There was definitely a hint of humor there but he clenched his jaw. A sign of anger…maybe. She wasn’t sure how to read this.

“Um…all I’m saying is I have, possibly…nevermind…let’s just say that I know for a fact that the baby is going to be fine.”

“Oh really now?” He sat up and folded his arms. “And you know this for a fact because you’ve been with males with bigger dicks than me? That’s really nice, Ruby, you could hurt a male’s fragile ego by talking like that.” He laughed. “Fucking awesome. Just awesome. Quite frankly I’m hurt.” He laughed again.

He didn’t look hurt. Kai looked like he found it hilarious. She knew that male’s cared about stupid things like the size of their members. Maybe he was trying to act like he was okay with it when he wasn’t. She didn’t know him well enough to tell. “It’s not about size. Trust me, it’s really not. You’re plenty big enough…I swear.”

It’s not that he wasn’t big, it’s just he wasn’t as big. The thing was, he could run circles around the guys she’d rutted. All of them. He was hands down the best lover she had ever had. She touched his arm. “It’s not a thing for me.”

Kai groaned. “Right, so dragon shifter males are stronger than me and my dick doesn’t compare either. That’s really great.” He lay back down and put his arms around her. She buried her face into his chest, not sure what to say. “Good thing I’m a confident, well-rounded male. I don’t have a problem with it.”