Part 1: Mate's Lore (7 page)

“What
the…” Brant covered her with his body. Every hard muscle was taught.

“Fuck,
Brant! I heard the scream. I thought.” It was Xavier who had been positioned at
the door. Tanya recognized his voice. Knew it had to be him even though she
couldn’t see a thing crushed under Brant’s huge body.

“You
heard wrong. If you had been any other male I would have had your eyes.”

“Your
female is…delectable.”

Brant
growled, “Get out.” Tanya swore he sounded like he was smiling.

She
caught Xavier’s chuckle as the door banged shut. Brant eased his weight off her
by bracketing his arms on either side of her but he stayed on top. Her body
covered by his.

“That
felt very sexual to me.”

Brant
laughed, his chest vibrated against her. Her hands were on his biceps. Her
fingers only managed to circle half way.

The
man was freaking huge.

His
very large very hard erection strained against her belly. His eyes still glowed
and his face was taught. “It doesn’t have to be sexual for vampires, but it’s
always sexual for humans. I guess I should’ve warned you.” A mischievous glint
appeared in his eyes.

She
smiled, unable to get upset with him. She’d just had the best orgasm of her
life and they hadn’t even had sex yet. “Yes, you should’ve.”

“I
take it I didn’t hurt you?”

Tanya
couldn’t help but to laugh again. “Oh, like those were screams of pain.”

He
smiled. “Are you feeling okay?” His face took on a concerned edge.

She
stretched, “Fantastic.”

“I
would like it very much if I could get to know you now.” He dipped down raking
her nipple with his teeth. The fabric of her bra only served to heighten the
experience. His erection seemed to throb between them. “I need to be inside
you.”

“Inside?”

“As
deep as your body will permit me.”

Her
clit throbbed like her recent orgasm had never happened.

“Um…”
He must think she was a serious slut. There was no way she could turn him down.
The need to feel him inside her body almost overwhelmed her. “Just for the
record I normally don’t fuck on the first date.”

“Well
it’s okay then.” He clasped her thighs and pulled them around his hips settling
his straining erection at her core. “I will take you hard the first time but
make no mistake, Tanya. We will be making love.”

Fantastic
to look at and romantic. Could a girl ask for more? Just one little problem.
“What about protection?” She moaned as he rocked against her.

“You’re
not fertile at the moment.”

“Oh.”

Brant
nuzzled into her neck lapping at the spot he had just drank from. Shots of
pleasure had her pussy clenching and her clit throbbing. She moaned.

“First,
I need to get a good look at you.” Brant flipped her around putting himself on
his back and her on top.

Tanya
felt her cheeks heat and had to work not to cover up even though she was still
wearing her bra and panties. She licked her lips. “I’m kind of a lights off
girl.”

“Well
that’s about to change. Firstly, I see just as well in the dark and secondly,
you have to be one of the sexiest creatures I have ever had the extreme
pleasure of looking at.” He placed his large hands on her waist. His eyes
glowed. His gaze dropped to her chest as his hands moved up to cup her breasts.
“I never knew it, but I think I might be a breast man.” He tested their weight
before running his fingers over her already tight nipples. Brant was good with
his hands, she found herself arching into his caresses.

Cool
air on her skin was the only indication that he had removed her bra. He growled
in approval. “Definitely a breasts man. So pink.” His hand circled around her back
and he pulled her closer closing his hot mouth over an oversensitive nipple.
His teeth raked her flesh, his tongue twirled around her sensitive nub. The ache
in her core became almost too much to bare.

“Please,”
she gasped. Tanya reached for his pants, she released the snap and pulled down
the zipper. The biggest cock she’d ever seen jutted forward. Before she could
think on it, her hand circled his impressive girth. Velvet covered steel. Tanya
licked her lips. “Um…I don’t think it will fit.”

He
chuckled. “Want to bet?”

“What
is it with vampires and betting?”

Instead
of answering, Brant flipped her over onto her back, he caged her with his
massive body. Nudging his cock at her very wet, panty covered opening. He made
a sound of frustration. She gasped as he rubbed against her swollen clit. Brant
rocked against her again. There was a pulling and a ripping sound.

Skin
to skin.

Tanya
cried out as his swollen tip breached her tight sex.

His
jaw locked and his eyes glowed. Sweat beaded on his brow as he slid in another
inch. Brant moved agonizingly slowly. Tanya had never felt so full. So
stretched there was a light sting intermingled with the pleasure. He pushed his
hand between their bodies, his thumb finding her clit. Tanya panted with each
lazy circle of his finger. She pulled her thighs higher up onto his body,
wrapping her legs around him.

Brant
pulled back and pushed in, just the tip of his manhood inside her yet already
he was hitting all the right nerve endings. Out and in. Deeper this time. He
rocked and thrust stopping only when he was balls deep.

“You
okay?” Brant spoke through clenched teeth.

Not
trusting her voice, she nodded wriggling beneath him. Needing more.

He
brushed his lips over hers. “Never felt so good before.” He squeezed his eyes
shut. “I need to take you hard.”

“Yes,”
a whispered plea. Tanya raked her nails down his back, clasping his meaty ass.
The action deepened his penetration and they both gasped.

He
choked out a laugh. “Woman, you are going to kill me.” His eyes turned hard.
“You can’t touch me. I’m barely holding on. You’re just so tight. So perfect…”
Brant took hold of her wrists and lifted her hands above her head. He held her
in place with one hand and used the other to keep the majority of his weight
off her. His cock throbbed in her pussy.

She
couldn’t move. Couldn’t think. Could only feel as he took her hard. His hips
pistoned back and forth, his balls slapping against her. He changed position
slightly, hitting every spot. Most she hadn’t even known existed. She struggled
to breathe. Threw her head back as the first flutter of her orgasm hit her deep
inside her core. The feeling growing and spreading like, thick warm molasses.
Brant jerked against her, deepening the connection. Heat filled her belly,
increasing her pleasure. He roared, continuing to thrust into her over and over
again. Her orgasm kept on coming, just when she thought she would come back
down another wave hit. Brant finally slowed. He eased in and out extending
their pleasure before stopping. He stayed inside her. They both panted. Brant
released her hands and wiped a wayward strand from her face.

“I’m
still alive.” She grinned at him and he rolled his eyes

“I
almost killed you a couple of times.”

Tanya
searched for any sign of humor and found none. “I doubt that,” her tone was
questioning even as she sought to reassure him.

 Brant
grinned and out popped those sexy dimples. “I think we’re going to be just fine,
Tanya Milan.” Still semi erect, he eased himself out of her. Brant moved to lie
on the bed pulling Tanya into his arms. For the first time in her life, she
felt content. Like maybe she belonged.

Chapter 6

Brant
stiffened beneath her. The first light stole its way through the bedroom drapes.
Tanya’s leg was between his and her arm was casually slung over his chest. She
snuck a peek at his face. Beneath his five o’clock shadow, his jaw was tense,
his eyes wide.

“Something
is wrong,” he whispered sitting upright. “Stay here, I’ll go and check.”

“Should
I be worried?” She stretched. The sheet dropped to her waist.

His
eyes glazed over, heating as they followed the contours of her body.

He
growled. “Too much activity for this time of the morning. I’ll make it quick.
Don’t you dare move.” He pulled the sheet further down exposing the thin strip
of hair between her thighs. “I know what I’m having for breakfast.”

Her
insides turned to jello at the thought of what his hot, expert mouth could do
to her. He slid from under the covers and retrieved his pants, which were in a
pile on the floor. His body was muscled. His cock, hard. It took some
repositioning before he could zip himself up. She felt herself grow warm in anticipation
of what was to come.

“Stay
right there. Just like that.”

She
looked down at all of her exposed naked flesh feeling a little shy all of a
sudden. “Maybe on my tummy.” She moved to lie on her front. His eyes dropped to
her ass. He groaned. In that moment, she had never felt more desired, never
more beautiful. “I’ll lick you until you come and then I’ll take you from
behind.” His face dropped, “…but then I won’t get to see your breasts. Maybe
you can sit on top of me. I’ll get mirrors installed.”

“You’re
nuts, but I like the sound of everything you just said. I guess that makes me
nuts too.” A door slammed. The sound of footfalls in the hall. His eyes flashed
in the direction of the noises.

“Go
already,” she said.

He
pulled on a shirt.

“Just
make it quick.” She arched her back enjoying the choked groan as he moved
towards the door.

Her
ex had left her feeling inadequate. Images out there in today’s world were always
of wafer thin models. Although Tanya was far from overweight, she had a few
more pounds than what was considered acceptable. Most of those extra pounds
were on her chest with the other few on her hips and thighs. She’d always been
blessed with a narrow waist and flat tummy. Dieting didn’t help much, she’d
come to the conclusion that this was how she was meant to look.

In
such a short time, Brant had managed to make her feel like the most valued
treasure. There was a delicious ache that resonated from between her thighs
reminding her of how he had made love to her last night. 

Brant
had said not to move, but she doubted he would mind if she poured them a bubble
bath. Her whole body felt a little sore as she stood. Tanya padded to the
bathroom and turned the faucets on in his enormous tub. There was no bubble
bath in sight. After a thorough search, she decided he didn’t have any. Big,
burly vampire types did not soak in tubs evidently. Well that was about to
change. Her room was just next door, she exited Brant’s suite leaving his door
open. Xavier was still outside. She wondered if he had been there all night.

“Go
back in. Brant will be here shortly.” Xavier was just as tall as Brant but not
as built. This still put him in the bigger than most human males category. He
was movie star good looking. Tattoos flirted at the bottoms of his shirt sleeves.
She noticed he had beautiful silver grey eyes with the same dark hair as Brant.

“What’s
going on?”

“Something
happened at Zane’s coven. Some disturbing rumors are flying around.”

“What
kinds of rumors?” Her heart sped up. For whatever reason, she knew that
whatever was going on would affect her somehow. Although she hadn’t seen it
immediately, for the first time in her life things were going her way.
Something in her gut told her that everything was about to come crashing down.

Brant
rounded the corner. His strides ate up the floor. His face was a contorted mask
of anger. His hands were tight fists at his sides. Every muscle bunched and
ready. Her heart landed in her throat. Just seeing him confirmed her worst
suspicions. This was bad.

His
eyes softened as he neared her.

“Is
it true?” Xavier asked.

“Yes,
only worse.” He slid his arm around her, pulling her close. Holding her so
tight that his embrace almost hurt.

“How
could it possibly be worse?” Xavier fisted his hands into his pockets.

“The
bastard has invoked the Mate’s Lore,” Brant’s voice had dropped low, deadly. Xavier
openly gaped, flashing those silver eyes in her direction.

She
swallowed hard. “Could someone tell me what the hell is going on?”

Brant’s
chest heaved as he inhaled deeply letting the air out on a sigh. He released
his hold on her somewhat. “Let’s go inside.”

“It’s
bad isn’t it?”

His
jaw tensed. “Yeah, Cenwein. I’m afraid it is.” He put a hand to the small of
her back and ushered her into his suite but turned back to address Xavier.
“Have the vehicles ready in an hour.”

“So
soon?”

Brant
nodded stiffly and closed the door. He inclined his head towards the wood for a
few seconds. What was so bad that he needed to compose himself first before
telling her?

Brant
turned, his face was pale. “Zane killed his chosen during the mating. It
happened last night.”

Tanya
gasped. She wobbled on her legs, thankful that the bed was only a step away.
She sank down onto the soft mattress putting her head in her hands. “That poor
girl. Oh my god. I should’ve tried harder to save her.”

Brant
knelt in front of her. “Trust you to blame yourself. I know I haven’t known you
very long, but I have never been more certain than in this moment that you were
the best choice to be my queen.” He brushed a tear from her cheek. She didn’t
even realize that she’d let it fall. “It’s not your fault. There was nothing
you could’ve done to stop this. Zane is a brutal bastard.” Brant paused. He
ground his teeth and shook his head.

“Wait
just a minute.” Dread welled up inside her. “This gets worse how?”

“He’s
invoked Mate’s Lore.” Brant was looking at the floor.

“Which
means what exactly?”

“In
the history of our people, no one has ever invoked this lore.” He put his dark
eyes on her. “I need you to know that I will try and stop this. I’ll try and
talk some sense into him and failing that, I will fight for you.” The last came
out in a growl.

“Wait
just a second. Tell me what Mate’s Lore means.”

“He’s
giving you the opportunity to choose.”

“Choose
what?”

“To
choose between the kings. If one of the kings loses his mate before the other
has claimed theirs, then he can invoke Mate’s Lore,” his voice cracked. “I
should’ve mated you when I still had the chance.”

Panic
rose up in her. Xavier was getting the vehicle ready. Was he to take her to the
murdering king? Zane’s eyes were as hard and as cold as a block of black ice.
She twisted her head to the side. Her neck was still tender. There would be two
small healing holes on her neck. “Take me now then.”

He
shook his head. “I wish I could. I am bound by the lores. It wouldn’t work. We
will be forced to share you until the new moon. Once the mating ceremony has
been conducted, you will need to decide who you want as your mate.”

“I
choose you.”

“It
doesn’t work like that, Cenwein.” He clasped her chin in his hand. “I will try
and talk some sense into him.”

Deep
down, Tanya knew it wouldn’t help. “No. He won’t listen. I’m strong I can do
this.”

His
eyes roved over her face, as they turned deadly. “No. I’ll fight—”

“No,
the covens won’t last another war. Don’t do this. You said yourself that the other
species are a potential threat. You have to let me go for the good of your
people.” She couldn’t believe she’d just said that.

“Spoken
like a true queen.” He gave her a tight smile. “You will need to spend equal
time with the two of us for the next ten days. Whatever you do, don’t let him
drink from you. He may end up killing you if you do.” His brow was furrowed.
His eyes burned. “If nothing else, promise me that one thing. I need you to
come back to me in one piece.”

“How
long do I need to stay with him?”

“We’ll
share you equally in twenty four hour periods.”

Twenty
four hours. It may as well have been an eternity.

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