Wicked Rage of the Moon: Book Three of the Airendell Chronicles (8 page)

Finally she turns to Eurig and says, “Welcome Eurig.  I am sorry if I was rude to you.  I didn’t mean to be, I was just very scared.”  Nora says in her sweet trembling voice.

“Never fear child.  I too am relieved that you will be able to look out for your Mama’s future.  I have loved your Mama since she was a little girl, not much older than you.  You look a great deal like her at that age.  Perhaps you would like to go for a ride with me someday?” Eurig speaks soothingly to Nora.  It’s obvious that he is greatly moved by Morna’s youngest daughter.  They spend several minutes talking about magic and seers and dragon legends.

Eurig finally turns his attention to the Elders and happily spends an hour chatting with them and reminiscing about old times in the Guild’s glorious history.  “I was helpless for all these centuries when Magdrid would come to meet up with the Dark One and Valgullveig.  I overheard enough of their conversations to get a pretty good picture of what had been happening to my Morna.  But I was powerless to break the chains that she had me bound with.  They had been forged in a fire made from dragon’s coal and cursed with dark magic.  I would have given anything to have been able to help my Morna.” 

Eurig looks at Morna and whispers; “Little Girl, I am not certain, but I think your sister needs your help.  I have overheard things through the centuries that makes me think she has been working against the Dark One to protect you.”

“I have been wondering about that myself Eurig.  I have a feeling deep in my gut, I know there is something that I am not remembering…” Morna says quietly with a look of deep bewilderment on her face.

“Morna, she acts totally insane.  Valgullveig is strangely driven… compelled or controlled even.  I am not sure she acts on her own free will.”  Eurig informs Morna sadly.

“I expected as much.  It’s very sad, but I won’t let my pity for her keep me from protecting my family and my Guild.”  Morna says quietly. 

Eurig nods and whispers, “Hopefully we can talk more later.”  When other’s approach them he picks up the thread of the main conversation; “I was suspicious when Mars freed me.  But he has treated me well, and came to me every day to assure me that he would indeed reunite me with my Morna.  He is a great admirer of hers.  I was shocked at first, and didn’t really believe him.  But it’s her strength, her passion, her zest for life and family that he is so attracted to.”  Eurig says sleepily.  “My Morna, I want to crawl into my cave and sleep.  I haven’t slept in my own nest in centuries.  I am grateful to God that I have been returned to you, my little girl and my beloved Airendell!” 

Morna happily nuzzles his head and says, “Go rest my friend.  I too, need to rest.”  She pats her belly and says, “This babe grows rapidly and tires me easily.  But Luca and I are remaining in our glen tonight, and I will come see you in the morning.  I plan to meet with the Elders and others of our Guild.  We have many preparations to make if we are to protect ourselves from Valgullveig and her allies.”

“Anyway, my old friend rest well.  I will see you in the morning.”  Morna kisses his muzzle and turns to her family.  “Let’s go see if we still have any guests in the glen.  We have been here for a couple of hours with Eurig.”

When they arrive back at the glen they are surprised to see that it looks as though everyone has remained.  News of Eurig’s return has the gathering abuzz. Morna happily dances with her sons and relatives from Asgard again.  She is yawning hugely when the Bi-frost opens in the middle of the dance floor and Heimdall comes to Morna.  “Baby Girl, you are dead on your feet.  Please dance with your old godfather and then call it a night.”

Morna laughs and happily dances with Heimdall.  “I am flattered that you left your post to spend a few minutes with me.”  Morna says quietly.  “Thank you for watching out for me, tonight and for all of my incarnations.”

“I will always watch out for you, Baby Girl, but I do have a bone to pick with you.”  Heimdall says quietly as they start to move around the dance floor.

“Rinda?”

“Of course.  Why are you trying to get her to develop affections for someone else?” Heimdall asks.

“Do you think that you and she will ever commit to each other?  Are you her mate for life?”  Morna asks.

Heimdall sadly shakes his head no.  “I am being selfish aren’t I?”

“NO!  Were I in your shoes, I would strive to keep her as well.  But she needs more.  She needs someone who will love her forever, someone who will put her before all others and everything else in all the worlds.  Someone who will love her like my Luca loves me.”  Morna says passionately.

“And you think Annveig might be the one?” Heimdall asks.

“I think it’s a very good possibility.  I am sorry Heimdall, I should have spoken to you before I gave Annie that nudge toward Rinda.  I was desperate to find a way to make her feel better,” Morna says quietly.

“You were feeling guilty because you don’t love her that way,” Heimdall declares flatly.

“True.  I won’t deny it.  But I do think Annie might be just what Rinda is looking for,” Morna says honestly.  “Can you forgive me for interfering?”

“Nothing to forgive child.  I love Rinda, but I won’t be heartbroken if she finds another.  I just really enjoy her company.  She is amazing, loving and beautiful.”  Heimdall says with a chuckle.  “I have never had a more fearless lover in all my life.  I will miss her when she moves on without me.”  A tear slips silently down Morna’s cheek at Heimdall’s words.   “Buck up, Baby Girl!  Nothing has changed yet.  I suspect that Annie will take her time before she makes an earnest move on Rinda.  I think she will want to make sure Rinda is truly ready to settle down.  Regardless, our song is over and you are so tired you can barely keep your eyes open.” 

Heimdall motions Luca over to them.  He shakes hands with Luca and kisses Morna on the forehead.  “Congratulations!”  And with that he is gone, back to his post watching the borders of Asgard.

Luca takes her into his arms and says, “Love are you too tired for a second dance with your mate?” 

“I would like nothing better.”  Morna says happily, before purring; “Well that’s not exactly true, there is something I would like better.”

Luca smirks knowingly and kisses her gently as he holds her close as he dances her toward the edge of the dance floor.  Morna quickly figures out what he is doing and says, “But we have to get the little ones settled.”

“No we don’t.  Breena and Damian will take them home to Asgard.  Tonight my love, focus on us.  He kisses her again before he walks her off the dance floor.  Morna snuggles up to him and feels him tense suddenly, it is obvious to her that he is in a semi defensive mode. 

“What is it?”  Morna asks as she searches the glen quickly.

“There was a Stone Breaker that got on my trail when I was searching for you.  I led him away, in fact I led him here to our glen.  We parted amicably, but I am surprised that he is still here.  He seems to know Maria very well.”  Luca says thoughtfully.

“Well, I am not surprised, they are a small clan.  But why are you so angry to see this man?  I know you are angry, I can feel it.”  Morna says firmly.

“I lost valuable time dealing with him.  Time that gave Kyera a chance to attack you.  Time that nearly cost us three of our children.  Time that resulted in you being in a coma for months, undergoing surgeries, months of agonizing recovery… yes Morna it would be safe to say that seeing that particular Stone Breaker makes me angry.”

Morna kisses him gently and pulls back to whisper, “None of that was your fault, none of it was his fault.  He was just doing what Stone Breakers do.  Only our enemies are to blame for any of that.  Now, please don’t dwell on it.  We have something much better to do than talk about what ifs.” 

“Woman, how right you are!”  Luca chuckles and picks her up and carries her into their tent.  He kisses her lovingly and pulls back to look into her eyes.  “May I ask why you wanted to stay here tonight instead of our cottage or home in Asgard?”

Morna laughs and says, “Because I have become spoiled.  This bed is larger than ours in the cottage.  The tub is larger, I know Ingrid has stocked the wardrobe, the sitting area looks more comfortable than the front room of our cottage.  Sadly my love, this little tent is more comfortable than our old home.”

“I thought as much.  I really need to get busy on our cottage.  I am sorry love.  I truly had no concept of comfort when I built it.  I sought solely to protect you,” Luca says earnestly.

“And you protected me very, very well.”  Morna says as she kisses him again.  “You are the most extraordinary man ever my love.  I am so grateful that you wanted to renew our wedding vows today.  It was a truly beautiful ceremony and party afterwards.”

“Morna, it is way past time to get you out of this lovely gown, but it seems that someone has stitched this massive rock below your beautiful breasts.” Luca whispers huskily as he trails kisses across her cleavage.

Morna laughs and says, “Rind’s stone is so large it would have been dangerous swinging around unfettered.  Ingrid stitched it in place.  There are scissors in that basket over there.”  Luca scoops her up and settles her gently in the middle of the bed.  He quickly retrieves the scissors and goes to work removing the stitches.  “Be careful love.  The girls would be very disappointed if we tore this dress and Valliant would be crushed if I damaged his grandmother’s necklace.  I am surprised he hasn’t been following me around, waiting to retrieve it.”  Morna says with a chuckle.  And then she laughs outright.  “Jeez look who I am talking to; Mr. Precision.”  Morna laughs and stretches luxuriously on the bed.

“Well love, I won’t be Mr. Precision if you keep moving like that.”  Luca says with a chuckle.  He frees the massive gemstone and gently removes the chain from around her neck.  He gently lies the necklace on the bedside table and then helps his beloved to her feet beside the bed.  She starts to kick the shoes off, when he chuckles and says, “Not yet darling.  I can’t get over how beautiful your legs are in those ridiculous fuck me heels.

Morna chuckles, “I will have to remember that.”  She moans softly when Luca gently peels the over dress off of her body and cups her breasts through the soft material of the jersey shell.  He moans when he buries his face in her cleavage, and runs his hands down her body.  He pulls back and murmurs, “Morna, I think you are the most beautiful woman in existence, ever!”

Morna sighs and says, “I know you are the most beautiful, most chivalrous, most caring husband a woman ever had.” She lovingly caresses his face and kisses his lips tenderly.  “I need you, Luca.”

“I need you, Morna.” He whispers back as he reaches down for the hem of the shell dress and peels the soft cotton jersey material off of her body.  He lovingly caresses her swollen belly and kisses the belly button.  “I am fascinated by this outie belly button you have this time.”  He kisses the belly button and moves his lips lower to her pubic mound and runs his hands over her soft, supple backside.  He slowly trails his hands down her powerful legs and chuckles when she trembles in delight.

“Oh Luca!” she moans as she winds her fingers into his hair and tugs him upward to a standing position.  She peels the jacket off of his body and fumbles with the buttons on the vest with trembling fingers.  She finally undoes the last button and tries to peel the vest off with shaking hands.  She gets it off of his arms and kisses him as she reaches down and unfastens the snap of his slacks.  Meanwhile, Luca is unbuttoning his shirt and kicking off his shoes.  He quickly sheds the shirt and the slacks, and smiles when Morna sighs contentedly and says, “Finally!”

She eagerly starts exploring every plane and contour of his chest and abdomen with her hands.  Her breathing is becoming more rapid and shallow as her need increases exponentially.  He picks her up and lies her on the bed again and hovers over her as he strokes her left breast through the sheer lace of her strapless bra.  He kisses her deeply and whispers, “Sit up a little, baby.”  He reaches behind her to unhook the bra and frees her breasts momentarily before he captures them firmly in his hands and kneads them as he suckles on her right breast.  He alternates to the left breast and nips it gently.  And growls his pleasure when she moans.

He trails his right hand over her belly, across her pubic mound and down the front of her panties.  “Ah, my wet wonderland is ready for me.” He says with a satisfied chuckle and peels the panties off gently and positions himself between her legs.  Morna laughs happily as she spreads her legs open wide for him.  She moans as he gently licks her swollen clitoris, and teases it expertly with his tongue. 

Morna roughly grips his head and says, “Baby, please I need you!”  Luca groans and drops his mouth lower to taste her juices before he raises up and kisses her deeply.  Morna brings her hand up and lovingly strokes his beloved face as she rolls him over onto his back and straddles him.  They moan in unison as she smoothly mounts his long, hard cock and an orgasm tears through her body.  Morna is unable to do more than throw her bad and shudder with her release as the waves of pleasure wash over her. 

Eventually, her mind returns to her and she slowly eases her body up and down the length of it.  She leans over planning to kiss him and laughs uproariously when she can’t easily reach his mouth because of her huge belly.  She shifts her weight to one hand and crooks a finger at him before saying, “Uh, a little help please.”

He sits up and takes her face between his hands and kisses her deeply.  He slowly glides his hands down over her breasts and belly.  He grasps her hips and gently moves her up and down on his shaft.  She moans happily as another orgasm stiffens her body.  She reaches up and caresses his face lovingly.  He smiles in joy because her eyes are so glassy that she barely looks conscious.  She leans in and kisses him gently as he moves her up and down on his swollen member.  Her excitement increases when she smells her scent on his face and delicately licks his lips.