New Species 04 Justice (38 page)

She laughed. “So, if I’m your mate doesn’t that mean I get to keep my house? You

had it built for whoever that would be. That would make it mine still to live in.”

He shook his head. “I had it built for a Species mate. You will live with me and

sleep in my bed every night or I’ll burn that house down.”

“But it’s such a beautiful house.”

He turned his head to grin at her. “You should hate to see it destroyed. Remember

that if you ever think about leaving my bed for your old one.”

“I’ll marry you.”

“I wasn’t worried. I was serious about tying you to my bed until you changed your

mind. I told you it wasn’t up for debate.”

* * * * *

Breeze approached the table slowly, glanced at the four males sitting there and put

her hands behind her back. She waited until she had their full attention before she

spoke.

“Thank you,” she said softly, sincerely.

“You said he cared for her,” Brawn grumbled. “You didn’t tell me he was obsessed

to the point of going feral. He nearly took my head off when I told him I planned to

claim her.”

Cedar laughed. “He might not have overturned the table or wanted to tear your

head off if you’d
just
said you were going to claim her. Breeze asked to make him jealous to get him to admit to his feelings for the human. You provoked him into

wanting to kill you.”

Bestial grinned. “I did like the part about taking her home, mounting her and

fucking her until she screamed. Justice sure didn’t, but I was amused.”

Jaded chuckled. “Yes. Let’s not forget that classic line that finally broke his barely

contained control. What did you say, Brawn? You were going to fill her with your seed

and plant it? That was a nice touch.”

Breeze reached out and squeezed Brawn’s wide shoulder. “You said all that to

him?”

He sipped his juice. “I about lost my head. As your councilperson, I’m here for you

always when you need a favor. Next time though, warn me if you might get me killed

so I at least see it coming. I expected anger but he honestly wanted to rip me to shreds.

Next time you need a favor, I want to be the Species who lies for you and makes the

call, pretending to be Justice’s secretary.”

Breeze stepped closer to his chair. “You’re my hero. Would you like to dance? You

feel tense and I know how to relieve that.”

Brawn’s gaze widened and he grinned. “I would love to.”

Breeze lifted her fingertips to rub the exposed skin at his neck. “Let’s go.”

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Brawn stood and winked at the other three men. “Risking my ass paid off, so don’t

laugh too hard. You sit here while I dance with a beautiful female.”

“We helped,” Bestial said and laughed. “Do you have any friends who want to

dance with us?”

Breeze wiggled her finger at them. “It’s party night. We’re all in the mood to have

some fun.”

Cedar stood. “Good deeds do pay off.”

Jaded finished his drink and stood. “I love party night.”

“Me too,” Bestial growled. “Let’s go have a few hours of fun with our females.”

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Jessie zipped her gym bag but Justice took it from her before she could lift it from

the bed. She grinned, amused that he’d really driven her straight to the house to pack.

He’d helped by bagging everything inside the bathroom and had taken most of it next

door already.

“I could have done this tomorrow when you’re at work.”

“I want it settled tonight.” Justice reached up and caressed her cheek with his

fingertips. “I don’t want you to have a reason to come over here again. You live with

me.”

His tender words filled her with happiness. He was totally committed to their

relationship now, it wasn’t a secret anymore and he wasn’t hesitant in the least to make

it permanent.

“What about all those boxes in the living room? Are we going to move those too?”

“No. I will have someone do that in the morning.”

Jessie glanced around the room to make sure she wasn’t leaving anything behind.

“I’m done. That was the last of it.”

“Let’s go.” Justice dropped his hand to grab a second bag. “Lead the way, mate.”

Jessie walked up the front steps to Justice’s home, a little nervous since she’d never

been inside it before. She hoped she loved it as much as the house she’d just left. She

reached for the door handle to open it for him.

“Wait.”

She glanced at him, arched an eyebrow and crossed her arms over her chest as he

set down her bags. “What? Did you leave it a mess?”

He chuckled. “Stay here. Don’t peek.” He opened the door, shoved it wide and

picked up her bags again. He disappeared inside.

She couldn’t see a thing since he didn’t turn on lights. He moved around inside. She

could hear him but had no clue what he was trying to hide from her. With her luck the

guy was a slob, but a sexy one. He had mentioned he had a male who cleaned for him.

At least she wouldn’t be stuck picking up after him.

He stepped out of the darkness onto the porch and she gasped in surprise as he

suddenly bent, his shoulder pressed against her hip and an arm hooked behind her

legs. He stood quickly, draped her down his back and flipped on a light inside the door.

His other hand massaged her ass as he carried her inside, used his foot to kick the door

closed and chuckled.

“Lock the door.”

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She had to grab her hair with a fist just to see, twisted the bolt near her face and

turned her head to get a limited glimpse of a surprisingly neat living room. “Put me

down.”

“No. I’m not totally clueless about humans. I’m always studying their ways and I’m

familiar with carrying a bride over the threshold the first time she enters their shared

home. We’re mated as far as I’m concerned, the wedding is just paperwork for your

world but you’re mine, honey. I’m carrying you to bed and showing you the proper

respect you deserve by following your valued traditions.”

It was so sweet she didn’t have the heart to tell him that most guys didn’t toss

women over their shoulders. She chuckled, released her hair and cupped his muscular

ass as he quickly strode through the hallway. He had the best butt and she barely took

notice of his room when they entered it as he flipped on the light.

He adjusted her when he bent, easing her to sit on the edge of his mattress and

crouched before her. He smiled. “Welcome to our home. Now take off your clothes. I

missed you and if I don’t make love to you soon I’m going to lose all control.” He rose,

kicked off his shoes and tore at his jacket. “Hurry,” he softly growled.

Jessie watched him strip quickly, enjoying the view of every sexy inch of skin and

muscle he revealed. He looked up after he removed his pants, narrowed his eyes and

frowned.

“Undress. I mean it, Jessie. It’s been two weeks and I would hate to tear it off you.

It’s a nice dress.”

Jessie kicked off her shoes. She reached behind her and unzipped the dress and

unhooked her bra. She let them slide down her body as she slid off the bed. Justice

purred when she stripped out of her panties. She backed up when he took a step

toward her.

“Wait.”

Justice froze. “What?”

“We need to talk for a minute.”

“I don’t want to talk.”

“Well, we need to.”

He growled. “What about?”

“Did you sleep with Kit?”

He frowned. “No.”

She frowned back, closely studying his features for any hint of a lie or guilt.

“Really?”

“The only female I want is you. I don’t settle for less than what I want.”

She nodded, sure he was being sincere. “This whole mate thing, does that mean you

won’t cheat on me?”

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He smiled. “That’s what it means. You’re it for me and I’m it for you. It’s a

commitment to only be with each other.”

“For life?”

“Forever.”

“Okay. Good.”

“Are we done talking now?”

She glanced at the bed and smiled. “Just a few more things to go over.”

He clenched his hands, his body tensed and his aroused cock twitched visibly,

waving a little at her. “What else?”

“Do I get my job back that I quit tonight? I like working with the women over at the

dorm.”

“You never lost your job. I didn’t accept you quitting.”

Jessie grinned. “Good.”

“Now are we done talking?”

“There’s just one more thing to go over.”

“What?” He inched closer, looking ready to pounce on her.

Jessie sucked her bottom lip inside her mouth. “You.”

He blinked. “What about me?”

“I want you on the bed and I want to be on top.”

His eyes narrowed while Jessie held her breath. They stared at each other and he

took a step back. “You want to get even for tonight and last night. You want me to

submit to you to soothe your injured pride.”

“No. I just want to be on top. You liked it last time and so did I.”

“You want me to let you be in control of our sex?”

“I like that position and I swear this isn’t about getting even or dominance.”

He shot her a wary look and climbed up on the bed to flip over onto his back. “Only

for you and if you ever tell…” His gaze roamed her body. “I’d have to assert my

dominance over you publicly in worse ways than I did at the bar.”

“What does that mean?” Jessie leaned against the bed. “Why are these beds so

high? I need a stepstool to get up there.”

Justice laughed and reached over to grip her wrist and yanked her all the way on

the mattress. “We’re tall. I’ll help you into bed. It’s the getting out of bed you’ll have a problem with since I’ll want to keep you here. I’d have to mount you in front of all of

my people if I have to assert my dominance.”

Jessie laughed at his joke but he didn’t. He arched an eyebrow instead, watching

her silently. She stopped laughing, realizing he was serious. It shocked and stunned

her.

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“Really? That’s… If you ever tried to do that to me in front of other people I’d shoot

you. You would really have to have sex with me in front of them all? I’m totally not into that whole voyeurism-sex thing.”

He suddenly laughed. “No. I just wanted to see your expression.”

Jessie relaxed and smiled. “So what would you really do to me if I told someone

you let me do this?” Jessie straddled his thighs and lowered her body across his. Her

head dipped and her tongue licked his stomach near his bellybutton.

“I’d have to punish you,” he softly groaned.

Jessie scooted higher to lick his nipple and sucked the hardening flesh between her

teeth. She nipped him and he made a low purring sound. Jessie felt his hard cock

trapped between their stomachs jerk in response. She released his nipple and brushed

kisses across his chest until her mouth encountered his other nipple to tease.

“How would you punish me, Justice?”

His hands gripped her hips. “I’d torture you, Jessie. You like me to move fast inside

you but I’d hold you down and move so slowly you’d beg me to fuck you the way you

like. I wouldn’t. I’d draw it out until you couldn’t take it anymore.”

Jessie’s entire body responded to his sensual threat. She shifted her hips and lifted

up as she pulled away from his nipple and sat up straight. Her fingers curled around

the shaft she gripped, stroked the velvety length and brushed her thumb over the

crown. Moisture from pre-cum helped her tease the edges as she drew circles.

“You know if you threaten to tease me that I can do the same, baby.”

“Jessie,” he purred, “it’s been weeks. I want it to be good for you but keep that up

and I won’t last.”

Jessie lowered her hips over his, adjusted his cock and rubbed her pussy over it. She

moaned softly, enjoying it when it teased her clit, ready to take him inside her. She’d

missed him too, knew how good he’d feel and pushed her hips down. Justice threw his

head back and released her to claw the bed as she took him inside.

“Nails,” she moaned. “You feel so good. Just don’t destroy the bed. I’m sleeping in

it with you later.”

“Fuck the bed,” Justice growled.

“Fuck me,” Jessie moaned, lowered her chin and stared into his passion-filled gaze.

Jessie closed her eyes, threw her head back and sank down farther, taking more of

him, to enjoy him stretching her vaginal walls. The sensation of Justice filling her was

the best thing in the world. She pressed down until she knew he was fully, snugly

settled and their connection was complete. She moved up and down to adjust, taking it

slow at first and it was torture. Her body’s desire to come urged her to ride him faster.

Justice purred and growled, making erotic sounds that drove her passion higher.

His hand came up, gripping her leg and his thumb slid between her spread thighs. He

brushed her clit, drawing circles with just enough pressure to make her vaginal muscles

clench around his thick girth. Jessie moaned louder, riding him faster.

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Justice suddenly rolled. Jessie gasped in surprise but then moaned when he drove

into her deep and fast, trapped her with his weight and she knew he was in control. He

looked sexy and fierce as he softly growled at her, showed his teeth when he smiled and