Dee's Hard Limits (11 page)

“I thought I would be the first to welcome your
meru
to our world. I behaved badly when her mother was here,” The man stated from the open doorway as she peeked around Talhrn’s body.

The man in question appeared to be a little smaller in frame than Talhrn. His dark, almost purple, hair appeared black, but when the light hit it one could see the true color. There was a tattoo of some kind of animal on his chest. It looked to be like a bear, but yet it wasn’t, and Dee could have sworn the thing moved on his chest. Almost as if it was turning to... She jumped back and bumped into Marquis’s body. “It moved,” she whispered.

“I think it best you leave. Thank you for stopping by, but she just got here and she needs to rest.” Talhrn stated with a little less venom, but with enough of a push that Janek nodded and stepped out of their home.

“As you wish. Again welcome, daughter of Maya,” the man said before bowing and disappearing.

“Well, that was interesting. And what was up with that animal on his chest? It looked as if it was moving,” Dee said and looked up into Talhrn’s gaze when he turned to face her.

“You don’t need to be looking at him, and his animal was moving. There are many of us who have other hosts that live inside of us. We provide food to them and shelter while they help us when they can. Come, you need to eat and to rest. It’s been a long day for you.” Talhrn settled his hand on her back and tried to escort her out of the main area down a wide carved tunnel, but she held her ground.

“So you have one too?” she asked, looking at each man. Marquis and Todd shook their heads but Talhrn nodded.

“I do, but he’s not ready to show himself to you yet. Our bond is not complete. When it is, you’ll meet him.” He tried again to get her to move, but she wouldn’t budge.

“Not so fast, buddy. What do you mean he won’t show himself to me until we’re bonded fully? Am I also bonding with some other thing? Don’t you think I should have known about this?” She crossed her arms in front of her and glared at Talhrn.

Bending at the waist, Talhrn brushed his nose against hers. “Don’t take that attitude with me. I’ve been easy on you because of what you gone through, but I will not tolerate a smart mouth,” he snapped and stared into her eyes till she looked down at the ground.

“I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to get mouthy, but I have a right to know if I’m going to be mating with some strange creature, Talhrn.” She rubbed her arms. “You don’t share with others here do you? I don’t think I could do that.”

With a sigh, Talhrn straightened and hugged her tight. “No, we don’t share. You are ours and if anyone touched you, they’d die. As far as Cedarclaw, he has claimed Marquis and Todd both so I would presume he would also claim you. They each carry his mark even though you can’t see it. He’s part of me, Little Kitten, and has been for over 500 of your Earth years.”

For a minute, Dee held onto him, and then sighed. “Fine, I trust you, but if this thing hurts me, my cat is going to tear it apart,” she snarled.

He laughed and stepped into the tunnel. “I think your cat will like him very much.”

Once her eyes adjusted to the lighting in the smaller space, Dee stopped and ran her hand over the chiseled wall in awe. She’d never seen anything so beautiful in her life. Even her mother’s drawings were nothing compared to this. The colors and the emotion behind each scene just drew the person to the next picture as you moved down the passageway.

“This is freaking amazing.” She took a peek at Talhrn. “Did you do this?”

He shook his head and nodded to Todd. “No, this beautiful work is Todd’s. When he gets restless he likes to work with his hands.”

Her nipples hardened at the double play of words. Dee looked over at Todd and he grinned. His gaze traveled down her bare body. “Damn.” She rubbed her thighs together, before she was once again led to another room.

She took one of Todd’s hands into hers and kissed each of his fingers. “Maybe you could make some animal shapes out of wood or stone for the orphanage back home? I try and take all the toys and clothes I can there to help out every year.”

Leaning down, he kissed her cheek. “I would be honored to help you. Matter of fact, there are a number of warriors that could help; it would keep them busy,” he said brushing his hand along the side of her breast.

“That would be great. You don’t know how many unwanted children there are on Earth and it’s so sad,” Dee turned and stared at what they considered the kitchen before she started to cry again. She’d personally worked with three orphanages in her state making sure each had what they needed to help the children.

“This is where we eat our meals. Marquis requested every recipe he could find from your world to be put into our
Vibro Neptune
. You just tell it what you want and he’ll create it for you,” Talhrn explained.

“Tell who what?” Dee asked confused, looking for some kind of stove or computer, but she didn’t see a thing.

The three of them smiled and pulled out one of the stone chairs to sit. Marquis brought her down onto his lap. “Think of anything you want to eat. When you know what you want, just say ‘Neptune’ and then name the food or drink.”

“Really, hmmm.” Dee thought of something she’d hadn’t had in a while and smiled. “Neptune, I’d like prime rib, twice baked potatoes and a nice cold iced tea.” She jerked and looked around the room when a deep voice said, “How would you like your meat prepared, raw or cooked
, meru
Dee?”

“Cooked, with a little pink, but mostly well done.” She waited and squealed when her food appeared in front of her along with the iced tea. Dee sniffed it and looked around the plate. “Um, I need a fork and knife.” At once they appeared and she giggled.

“I’m so going to love this. We need to take Neptune to my home, even though I do like to cook once in a while.” She cut a piece of her meat and moaned. “Damn, and it’s good too. Take a bite.” She cut a piece and held it out for Marquis, who took it.

“That is good. Neptune, I’ll have the same thing please,” Marquis ordered, followed by Talhrn and Todd. They pulled a chair out for her and put her between Marquis and Talhrn while all of them ate.

“So what are we going to do after we’re done eating?” Dee sat back and took a drink of her iced tea.

“Our families are holding a...” Todd frowned. “A meeting, but with food like a party, but for us.”

“Families? Isn’t that a little early?” She looked down at her body. “What about clothes? Can I wear a dress?”

“No, you know females are not allowed to wear clothes here, but don’t worry the other females there will have no clothes either,” Talhrn looked down at her breasts while reaching over and squeezing one of her nipples. “Your body is beautiful. There is no reason to hide it.”

“Hmph, my ass is too wide and flat, not to mention the double rolls in the stomach.” She pushed her plate away and leaned back. “You sure Koti can’t pop up here and hurt anyone? I’d feel so bad if something happened here.”

Her plate disappeared and she grinned. “Now, I know I like it here. No dishes to do, yahooo!” She punched the air, laughing.

“No, he can’t get past the protection ring set around the planet.” Talhrn stood holding out his hand.

“Come, we’ll go for a walk. We’ll show you a few places females like to visit and talk, but you must not leave our home without one of us with you.” Sliding his hands down her back, Talhrn cupped her ass cheeks. “And we love your cute flat ass. Those little roles are part of you.”

“We could stay here and have some fun.” Dee slid her hands round to his back and dipped them into his pants, cupping his ass, which happened to be very firm. His cock, thick and hard, rubbed against her lower stomach as he was so much taller than her.

“You’ve just gone through the change and have had a very rough day.” He stepped back and took her hands into his, kissing each one. “Believe me, we want nothing better then to sink our cocks into you, but your body needs to gain back its strength back before we touch you.” They pulled her towards the door where she’d seen Janek.

The thought of walking around their world naked just didn’t seem right. It wasn’t that she was shy, but Maya had told her about the men here.

“You sure no one will touch me?” Dee looked at Talhrn, then Todd. Marquis was behind her. The three of them turned their attention on her. Each of their caresses were meant to give comfort, but only turned her on more.

“Do you really think we would allow anyone to touch you?” Marquis asked, with a bit of snap in it.

“Well, excuse me if I’m scared,” Dee snarled, but her lip started to quiver and she jerked out of their arms. Stepping down into the living area, Dee tried to get her emotions under control. Talhrn was right, she was a mess inside. “I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to snap, Marquis. Just give me a minute.”

***

“
We all must be gentle with our meru right now. You heard what Akaos told us about the change. She’s going to be scared and confused and add to that the death of her friend...Our Little Kitten is trying her best to hold it together, but I have a feeling she’s at her breaking point,
” Talhrn thought as he followed his
meru
and approached her carefully.

“Little Kitten, we know this is hard for you, but we would never put you in harm’s way. You are our hearts, the only one who holds us together. There will be no other for us. If something happened to you, we join our forces with yours in the next life.” He turned her around and lifted her head up.

Tears rolled down her face. “Oh, Little Kitten, come here.” He hugged her tight and kissed the top of her head. “We’ll always be here for you, never doubt that.” Letting her compose herself, Talhrn released her and nodded to Marquis behind her.

“You need to go apologize to Marquis the right way, Little Kitten. I’ve gone a little easy on you because of all that has happened, but it’s no excuse to be rude.” Talhrn watched every move she made.

Their Little Kitten wiped the tears away and took a deep breath, before turning around. She kept her head down and approached Marquis hesitantly. With his feet apart and his arms crossed over his chest, Marquis didn’t say anything or touch her.

Going on her knees in front of him, Dee spread her legs open, thrust her breasts out, and clasped her hands behind her back while staring at the ground. “I’m sorry, Master Marquis. I shouldn’t have taken my fear and anger out on you.” Her voice was a mere whisper and all of them could see her shaking.

Unfolding his arms, Marquis squatted down in front of her and lifted her chin up. “Why are you shaking? Are you so scared of me?”

She shook her head. “No...” Her teeth clattered together. “I’m cold all of a sudden, Marquis. Real cold.” She forgot about her position and tried to rub her arms, but Marquis swept her into his arms.

“Talhrn she’s burning up.” Marquis moved to their bedroom quickly and placed her down on the fur-like blankets, wrapping her. “Do you hurt anywhere?” he asked, climbing onto their bed and placing her onto his lap.

“The room is spinning too...but soo cold. Is this normal for coming here?” Dee snuggled down into the blankets, pressing herself against him as he leaned over the bed and placed his hand against her skin.

Her eyes were gazed over with a reddish tint. “Give me your wrist, Little Kitten.” Something was very wrong with their
meru
and he did not like what was happening. Lifting up her hand, Talhrn looked at her wrist and, sure enough, the veins going up her arms were now a dark green color.

“
Poison! Someone has given her Motrian. Take her to the washroom, Todd, call our families, she’s not going anywhere. Also have Akaos bring her mother here, she’ll need her blood as well.”
Talhrn ordered.

The only place she could have been poisoned was here on this world.
Motrain
takes only a few minutes to start destroying the blood in the system. He turned and strolled to the bathroom. Marquis already had her strapped down onto the table they would need. Their
meru
was going to have to die before she could heal and the process was even more painful than the change.

Stepping into the room, he instantly covered her in their warmest blankets. It was the least he could do for her. He moved to the head of the table and looked down at her.

“I’m sorry, Little Kitten. We never thought someone would want to hurt you here. You’ve been poisoned and the only way to heal you is to drain you.” He had never cried in his life, but wet things rolled down his cheeks as he tried to inform her of what was going to happen.

“Three tubes will be put into your body. All the blood must be drained from you and only then can we replace it with new blood. At the same time, the antidote will be injected into you. If I could spare you...”

“I...trust...you,” she said and tried to smile at him. “Do it...” He held out his hand and took the tube Todd gave him. Talhrn ignored Maya’s cry as she appeared in the room with Akaos, Warden and Tesuss as he slit open Dee’s wrist and placed the drain into it. Marquis did the other arm, but when he turned and slowly removed the blanket from her chest it took all his inner strength to cut the hole in between her breasts, placing the drain next to her one heart.

Her screams of pain filled their home for a few moments, before her cries slowly quieted. Taking the syringe from Todd, Talhrn injected the antidote right into her heart, hoping that her one beating organ would be able to handle all that was being done to it.

“It’s done. We just have to wait now.” He turned and stared at Akaos. “We’ll find the person who did this and he will die.”

Next to him, Marquis snarled, “Whoever did this tampered with Neptune. It had orders to poison her. I have my brother, Banecaster breaking apart Neptune and finding where the information was imputed. We’ll find this person.”

The scent of
Motrain
filled the air as Dee’s blood drained out of her body and into the buckets under the table. “It’s almost time, Be ready, Akaos. She’ll need her mother’s blood first, then yours and last ours.”

Since Koti was created by Akaos, his
meru
needed his blood to build her DNA genetic code back up from scratch. With her death, the three of them would hold her spirit within them until they could bring her back. The only good thing about this whole process was that her father would never be able to breach her mind again. There would be no imprint of him on her after this. Instead, Akaos would become her father as it should have been.