Running in Fear: Dragon's Den (10 page)

Blair glared at him, unsnapping his also, as did the other men. “I believe it's your turn, Blair.”

He grumbled, and took a sip of the water that the stewardess handed him. “Since I didn't really get into mine earlier, I will continue. Everyone here knows about my parents’ Christmas parties. My fantasy takes place there. My mate comes down the stairs in a see-through green dress. Every curve can be seen in that dress. The dress is so flimsy that one yank, and it would rip off her body. Of course, my father is laughing his ass off, watching the elders harden right away at the sight of her. He knows what I have planned for my mate. I take her hand and lead her to the center of the dance floor, tying her hands together behind her back, which pushes out her breasts. Her large nipples poke out of the dress. Dominic comes bearing his gift: ruby nipple clamps, which he proceeds to clip onto her nipples right there on the dance floor, even with her dress on. I, of course, have another gift for her, but mine will have to wait.

“Granger walks out onto the dance floor and kneels at her feet, slipping underneath her dress to spread her wide while he slowly eats her out on the dance floor. With her back resting on my chest, I can feel her tremors rack her body. Granger pushes three of his fingers into her pussy while I slip two into her ass. The the lights are dimming, and a large bed is rolled out onto the dance floor. For you see, for that year's entertainment, my father has granted us permission to display our mate, take her any way we want as she remains tied down to the bed. Others may come by and watch, but not touch. Unless we give permission.

“Archer brings in the red ribbon so we can tie her spread-eagle on the bed, her body ripe, ready to be fucked. Dominic and I rip her dress from her body, careful of her nipple clamps, placing her on the bed. Dominic orders me to take her pussy while he crawls behind me.” Blair stopped, took another drink of his water, and stared right into his eyes, the challenge there.

Dominic sucked in his breath. “Blair.”

Suzanne burst out laughing.

Blair continued. “Granger lies down on the bed and scoots underneath our mate, and slides his cock into her ass. Archer comes in, and kneels next to me. We both lift one of her legs, as Archer pushes into her pussy from the side, while I push my cock in with his into her pussy. She is stuffed with our cocks moving slowly back and forth in her. Dominic gives the commands, slides in behind me, and pushes his well-lubed cock into my ass, and fingers Archer's ass at the same time. We are connected, joined, all together.”

“Enough! To the bedrooms, all of you! Feel free to discuss our punishment when we return. Of course, since this is free time, anyone can use the other two bedrooms.” Dominic stood and yanked Suzanne out of her seat. “Sorry, honey. It seems my game backfired, no thanks to Blair, which I will happily take out on his ass,” he grumbled, and opened the door to a large bedroom.

“You are just so spoiled. This room is amazing.” Suzanne glanced around the room and shook her head. “So where do you want me, master?”

Dominic pulled her dress over her head and threw it to the floor. “On top of Granger. But first I want you to turn around and touch the floor. I want to lube you up really good.” Granger squirted some lube into his hand, and lubed his cock. Slowly, Dominic pushed two fingers into her ass, stretching her, then added a third finger. “Soon I'll take this ass, but not now.” He pulled his fingers out of her ass and she moaned. “Go on. Granger is waiting for you.”

He watched as Suzanne lay down on Granger, her back on his chest. Granger moaned, sliding into her ass. “I don't think this is going to work, Dominic. You guys are too big,” she whimpered.

“Don't worry, baby, Blair and Archer will be well lubed, but first I need a taste of your sweet honey.” He crawled onto the bed and spread her legs wide, licking her pussy lips. Slowly he pushed his finger into Granger's ass at the same time.

“Damn it, Dominic, warn me.” He moaned, pushing his cock up into Suzanne's ass.

“I don't have to warn you, Granger. You're mine, or do I have to remind you again who you belong to?” Dominic pushed two more fingers into his ass and his tongue into Suzanne's pussy.

“I'm going to come,” Suzanne said.

Dominic sat back, and pulled his fingers out. “No one comes till I tell you to. Is that clear, Suzanne?” He slapped her pussy, and she whimpered. “Blair, Archer, take her slowly.” He got off the bed. Blair and Archer each lifted one of her legs, stretching her. Archer slowly worked his cock into her pussy as Blair scooted closer and worked his into her as well, inch by inch.

“It's too much. Dominic, please.” Suzanne reached up and grabbed onto the headboard.

He lubed his cock and smiled. Archer, Blair and Granger held still, letting her body adjust. Her nipples hardened and her body arched, trying to push more into her pussy.

“Beautiful Suzanne, so stuffed with three cocks filling you.” He slid his hand down her stomach and slightly pushed down on her. “I can feel both of their cocks in you, Suzanne. Now, wait. No one moves till I tell you.” Dominic stepped behind Blair and Archer. He pushed them both forward and knelt behind them, working his cock into Blair and his fingers into Archer. They both groaned at the same time.

“Now, slowly work your cocks in her tight body. Blair, hold her clit. Archer, finger Granger's ass, and Granger, let's not forget those ruby nipples. I want them hard.” Dominic pumped into Blair's body, and grinned. Perfect, they were all connected. “Let's pick up the speed now.” He grunted and started to push into Blair and Archer.

“Not going to last. Now, come, everyone,” Dominic ordered amongst the moans and snarls.

Suzanne's piercing scream filled the room and he smiled, knowing everyone on the plane had heard her.

Dominic pulled out of Blair and Archer, moving around the bed. He wanted Suzanne now, all by herself in the shower. Blair and Archer pulled out of her, and Granger rolled her over to her side, facing him. Dominic scooped her up into his arms. “Come on, Suzanne, let's go take a shower.”

“Archer, why don't you call your family, and make sure everything is ready for us? We'll be out in a few minutes.” Dominic closed the bathroom door with his foot and gently lowered Suzanne to the floor. “I need you, Suzanne, just you.” He brushed her fiery red hair away from her face and kissed her forehead, cheeks, and lips. “Do you know how beautiful you were, all stretched out, taking our mates?”

She glanced down at the floor. “Dominic, will it always be like this between all of us? So extreme? Will the passion, lust, and sex die after a while?” As Suzanne stepped into the shower with him, he grabbed the soap and started washing her body slowly.

“Yes, the passion will always be there, Suzanne. It will grow stronger, not lessen over time. Our races are very protective of our companions. They are the light in the darkness, the holders of our hearts long thought dead. The very thought of you hurt or dying sends a spike through my heart. The dragon inside would wither and die without you by our side.” He moved her under the shower head, and rinsed her body.

She reached to take the soap out of his hands. “My turn, Dominic.” Gently, her soapy hands scrubbed his chest and arms. She stepped behind him, scrubbed his back, and raked her nails down it at the same time. Her small hands cupped his ass cheeks, and a single finger traced down to his puckered hole. “Will I have an animal like the four of you? Will you show me your dragon, Dominic? I want to see him, touch him.”

Suzanne lowered to her knees and bit his ass cheek. “I never saw myself as sexy. I always believed that if I was lucky, I would be able to allow a man to touch me for a few minutes, if that, but with you four I want to try everything.” She reached between his legs and cupped his balls.

Dominic braced his hands on the wall. Hot steam filled the room as she scooted around to the front, soaping his cock. Her big green eyes glazed over when she glanced up at him. “I want to feel my naked body pressing against your dragon while he flies me through the air, Dominic. All the while you'll feel my heat, my wetness on your back when you show me your world. My scent drifting to you while we fly in the night air, you land in a secluded place, and change back, taking me hard and fast. Giving me no time to think, just feel.” Suzanne leaned over and let the warm water rinse his cock, which threatened to explode any time.

“Come here, Suzanne.” Dominic reached down, his large hands wrapped around her waist, and he lifted her off the ground. He pushed her against the wall and slid his cock into her sweet pussy. “Wrap your legs around me, Little Red, and hold on.” He moaned. “Hook your arms around my neck, and don't move them.” He pulled her ass up, angling her better for penetration. He slid two of his fingers into her pussy, coating them with her juices, then pushed them into her ass.

The plane pitched to its side. Dominic tried to protect Suzanne as they fell in the shower, but her head hit the wall hard, and her back ground against the faucet. A warm, wet, sticky substance met his hand, and she screamed before she passed out in his arms.

He roared, righting himself. Blair and Granger stormed into the bathroom when the plane once more pitched, almost sending them all to the floor again, but Granger and Blair grabbed onto him, holding him in place so he wouldn't lose their precious mate.

Dominic stepped out of the shower and carried Suzanne into the bedroom. He laid her on on her stomach to check her wounds. Her heart was beating strong, but she was still knocked out cold. Blood knotted her hair in one spot on her head, and a large flap of the skin was missing from her back from the faucet.

“Who's attacking the plane?” Dominic snapped and stepped back as Archer and Granger carefully wiped the blood off her back and hair.

“Franco. It seems he knew where we were heading. He's in dragon form, along with two of his men attacking the plane. The pilot has managed to dodge them, but he won't be able to keep them off long. We're about an hour from our destination,” Blair informed him.

“Granger, you and Archer take care of our mate. I'm going to send in the other females with Stephan, Anthony, and his beta. Blair, get your brothers ready. We're going to attack. Granger, make sure everyone is strapped onto something when we open the door to jump. We'll meet you at Archer's cousin's home since we won't be able to get back in. We'll follow the plane in dragon form till you land.” He turned and glanced back at Suzanne.

“Franco is mine! No one hurts my mate!” he shouted and stormed out of the room.

Chapter Eleven

 

Suzanne glanced around her as a shiver raced across her back. Fog and darkness greeted her. She knew she had hit her head and blacked out, but was she dead? Suzanne covered her mouth with her hand. She couldn't be dead now; she had just found happiness.
Dominic, where are you?

She tried to open her mind to him, or any of her other mates, but there was nothing.

You are not dead, Suzanne. I have summoned you here to talk. We are in between realms. Your body is asleep below on the plane. All is well.

A woman stepped out of the fog, her long black hair reaching to the clouds at her feet. Her red gaze slid over Suzanne's body.
The fates have done well for Dominic and your other companions. I couldn't have picked wiser. I am the Goddess Empusa. We don't have much time, I'm afraid, but you have earned the gift I'm bestowing upon you today. You have shown you are worthy to be a queen on Earth by protecting my subjects.

Goddess Empusa stepped closer to Suzanne, and brushed her hand across her cheek.
Even I don't know if I could have survived what you did as a child. Sometimes even the gods can't believe the cruelty of others.
She turned and walked a few steps away from her.

Suzanne bowed her head to the goddess.
I've found that in all species there are always evil ones. It's sad, and I do my best to protect those that can't defend themselves.
Suzanne smiled.
Even though my companions grumble when I do, I thank you for whatever gift you grant me. Dominic is very fond of you, more so than that of a goddess. In his heart you are a true friend.

The Goddess turned and smiled at Suzanne.
Thank you for those kind words. I don't have many friends, and I consider Dominic one of them. He has always served me well.

Kneeling carefully, Suzanne gazed up at the beautiful woman.
I would be pleased to serve you also, Goddess, and hope one day we too can be friends. As you know, I don't have many friends, and it can be very lonely sometimes.

Yes, you are right. I thank you for your offer of friendship and service. My gift to you is twofold, Suzanne. It's been a long time since I was free to let loose my own dragon. She is lonely up here in this realm. She needs to be free, and she has chosen you as her new host. Maybe one day I'll have another, but she wants you. So I give you Temmra. She is mate to Dominic's dragon. Your other mate's dragons are forms of this breed. Temmra and Dominic's dragon come from another world. They co-exist in your body, but she will bond with you. You will become one.

Empusa moved closer to her, and touched her shoulder.
Temmra is the queen of all dragons, Suzanne. Any other dragon on your Earth will recognize Dominic's dragon as their king. In this war to come, both of your dragons will be needed to guide those around you, but Temmra has the gift of life also. She can grant life to those who have earned it, even after death. This must be kept a secret, Suzanne. Only your mates will know. They will protect and cherish you the way you deserve. Trust them in all, even giving them control when they ask. I know it's hard, but Dominic needs this, and he knows the way of the world. Now drink, Suzanne, and become one with Temmra before you leave me.

Suzanne lowered her head and drank from Goddess Empusa's wrist. Her thick, warm powerful blood moved into her body, as did the dragon, Temmra. Temmra stretched inside her, combining her cells with Suzanne's. Suzanne raised her head and smiled.

Temmra tells me to tell you thank you, but she is not the queen of all dragons. Her mother is, and soon she would like to join with you.
Suzanne didn't mention that Temmra and her mother had been testing Empusa, a god, to see if she was worthy enough for the actual queen.
It seems Temmra's…yes, Temmra's father has been missing, and she needs your help. The queen also believes once you have found the king, Temmra's father, you will also find your mate. Temmra was waiting, and helping her mother find the right host. You, Empusa, are the right host.
Suzanne watched the play of emotions of the Goddess, and knew she had said the right words.
You are lucky to have such a generous mother, Temmra. I've always dreamed of having a mother to talk to and confide in, but that was not to be,
Suzanne whispered in her head.

Empusa reached down and helped Suzanne up.
You both have given me hope for a future. Suzanne, any time you need to speak, do so and I will hear you. I would be proud to have a daughter like you.
Empusa smiled.
Now, I know why Gisa—or, to you Mother Nature—has taken to Jaycee, Remi's mate. Both of your hearts are overflowing with love. No matter what has happened to you, you still give, even to us. Yes, Suzanne, you are special, and Suzanne, I knew there was something Temmar kept from me. I guess even gods are judged.
She kissed her head.
Go now, daughter, and know I will be watching.

“Suzanne, come on, Little Red, wake up,” Granger pleaded, and kissed her lips softly.

She moaned and patted his face before Suzanne let her eyes flutter open. “I'm fine, Granger, even though my head is killing me. I feel as if I drank a bottle of whiskey, and that's not fair, since I didn't get to act all crazy before the hangover.” She smiled and Temmra moved in her body, healing it instantly.

Granger jumped back and sniffed the air. “How?” He glanced up at Archer, who shrugged his shoulders.

I can't say right now, Granger. We have others in the room, but when we are alone, I will explain all.
Suzanne sent her message to Archer as well. “Where are Dominic and Blair?” She carefully sat up, and glanced around the room.

Tonya and Lissa sat on the bed near them. The other women sat in the chairs around the room. Anthony, Stephan, and Greg, Anthony's beta, stood against the wall.

Blair, his brothers, and I are following the plane in dragon form to protect you. We'll meet you once we land, and I can't wait to hear your story,
Dominic's heated voice whispered inside her.

Suzanne smiled and Temmra whimpered inside of her.
Is he always so male?
she asked and Suzanne laughed. Granger's and Archer's gazes heated.

If you'll notice, all of them are,
Suzanne replied when Granger leaned over and bit the side of her neck.

“I can't wait to see,” Granger whispered and got off the bed, offering his hand. “Come, we must strap in. We're about to land.”

Archer stepped in front of her as she climbed off the bed, and helped her into her dress. “I'm so hard right now. It's going to be very painful introducing you to my family, all the while waiting,” he grumbled, and moved with her to the main room in the plane. The others took their seats around them.

Tonya winked at her. “Don't forget, you guys have a punishment coming, too,” she teased, and Suzanne moaned.

“That wasn't my fault. That was Dominic's and Blair's. You should punish them.” Suzanne grinned, knowing any form of sexual punishment only turned her on more.

“I think you protest too much, Little Red. I can smell your heat.” Granger reached over, pinching her nipple.

“Granger, cool it, I'm barely hanging on here.” Her vision changed for a minute, and she shook her head. “Okay, what was that?”

Your dragon needs us, Little Red. You saw what she sees when you shift,
Dominic's voice said in her head. “
Granger, stop it. It's hard enough for Blair and I to control our dragons right now. On top of that, Blair's brothers smell her too.”

Suzanne grinned and glanced down at the ground as the plane landed. It was going to be a long night, and a wild one. She frowned and remembered Empusa's words.
Temmra, can you block my mates for a minute? I have a couple of questions for your ears only.

You will not—
Dominic got out before he was cut off by Temmra.

He's going to be angry, but what can I help you with?
Temmra asked.

I'm supposed to keep you a secret till later, except for our mates, but will we able to shift, and to fly before then? I mean, well, I'd kinda like to mate with them in our other form. Also, Dominic's father, Andrew? I don't want to get Dominic's hopes up if he knows about your gift.

I see no reason we can't change. I can keep us cloaked while we fly and mate, but you are right about Andrew. I've seen how he has helped, but right now we need him like he is. Maybe after the turn of the war I can give him life if he wants it. We will have to explain this to Dominic tonight.

Thank you, Temmra, and I'm glad you're with me. I don't feel alone anymore.
Suzanne stood and stretched. The connection to her mates was reestablished, but her conversation was hidden till later.

Archer and Granger hooked their arms around her waist and moved her towards the door of the plane. “Dominic is furious with you, Suzanne, and I must say, so am I. You'd better have a reason for hiding things from us,” Granger snapped as they stepped onto the ramp.

Both Dominic and Blair waited at the bottom, a limo behind them. “Tonight, I promise, Granger. This is all new to me. Please, be patient.” She patted his arm and they descended the stairs. Suzanne slipped into Dominic's arms, and Blair covered her back with his body.

Dominic inhaled deeply, and scraped her neck with his fangs. “I'd spank that cute ass now if we didn't have guests waiting for us. Let's go.”

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Suzanne glanced around the limo, and held her hands in her lap. “What happened while I was out? Who attacked us?”

“Franco is dead, along with his two advisors. I'm sure someone will try to take over soon, but while they are in confusion, we have the time we need to plan our attacks. I already have three clans surrounding Franco's lands now. They will attack tomorrow night, and a new clan leader will be appointed to that area.” He pulled her onto his lap.

“How's your back and head? Do they still hurt? You should feed before we get to Archer's uncle's home.” He slipped his hands into the top of her dress and pulled her breasts out while he squeezed her nipples.

“Dominic, please, we can't do this now. I'm barely holding on.” She whimpered in his arms.

“I'll do whatever I want, Little Red. This is my body to control. I guess I'll have to prove it again tonight, won't I?” He bit down on her shoulder. “Turn around and feed, Suzanne.”

She gazed up into his eyes. The dragon inside her stared at him. “We don't need to feed. We've already been feed by Goddess Empusa.” The female dragon snarled, and tried to pull away from him.

The dragon inside him roared and snapped his teeth tighter on her skin.
It's Princess Temmra, mate, queen on Earth to all dragons.
His dragon, stomped back and forth inside him.

“Suzanne, tell us before we get where we are going. My dragon, Ladon, is demanding to claim yours,” Dominic ordered.

“When I was knocked out, Goddess Empusa came to me. What I tell you cannot be known to anyone. She gave me her dragon, Dominic—well, what she thought was hers. Temmra is a princess, I guess on what used to be her world. Her mother, queen of all dragons, will join with Goddess Empusa soon. Anyway, Temmra knows Ladon is her prince, and claims all of your dragons, but no one is to know about her till after the turn of the war, if it goes in our favor. I had to cut you off to ask about shifting. Right now she and Ladon are shielding our conversation.” Suzanne leaned back onto his chest.

“I didn't want to hurt you, Dominic. Temmra has the gift of life. She can bring back the dead.” Suzanne put her hand on his mouth. “Let me explain, please. I was worried about your father, and Temmra has agreed to give him life, but not until the war has changed. She said we need him as he is, that he can do more good in his present form, but if he wishes to come back to our world, she can bring him back. But Dominic, it is her gift, not mine. She will judge all those who are worthy, not me. To be honest, I wouldn't want that responsibility. It's too big.”

Suzanne removed her fingers from his hand. “Are you mad at me?” Her small body trembled, and a single tear dropped down her cheek.

He brushed the tear from her face. “No, Little Red, I'm not mad. It gives me hope that one day I'll see my father again in the flesh, and that my mother will see her mate. But Suzanne, if Temmra is like Ladon, you have just as much say with her gift as does she does. You two are one now. Even though you speak with each other, comfort each other, there is no just Temmra or just Suzanne.” Dominic sighed and glanced at Blair, Granger, and Archer.

“Blair, we're going to need your family close. I hate to ask, but with Temmra here, and Goddess Empusa's gifts to our companion, we need more protection. Your family is the strongest, and they are also dragons. I would offer Franco's lands to your father and your family for this protection.”

Blair snorted. “Dominic, Suzanne is my mate. I would do anything for her, and so would my family. I have to agree we need them closer. This might make the other kings nervous.”

Dominic nodded and glanced out at the window. “I'm aware of that. That's why tonight I will call for a dragon apparition. I want all of you with me when we do this. It's rare to have so many in such a conference, but it can be done, and no one will know of our meeting.” Dominic glanced down at Suzanne. “Suzanne, how does Temmra feel about revealing herself to the other kings? Not the gift, but the knowledge that she is here. I want the other kings to be aware so they aren't threatened when Blair's family moves closer.”

Suzanne threw her head back and laughed. “Sorry, Dominic, but Temmra is laughing at you and Ladon. Temmra knows how powerful Ladon is. She wants to know if the other kings know about you.”

Dominic grinned. “No, but I guess it's time they knew. I just hope they don't feel threatened, especially Christopher. We need all their help in this war to come.”

“We have trust in your decision and will stand beside you, Dominic.” Suzanne patted his chest and sat up. The door to the limo opened.