Chapter 9 Nesting Instincts
Nesting Instincts
Ben
The next morning after the best first date ever, Kris and I started our house search.
Roarke was a staple now; wherever we went, he went.
And surprise, surprise—Devin was there. He decided to come along in our search to find a new home.
Although I think it had more to do with spending time with Roarke.
“I think you're both going to like this next cabin," the real estate agent, Alice, chirped in her perky voice. She had said that for the last seven locations, and I was ready to throttle her cheerful little face. I was tired and hungry.
"I hope so," I grumbled. Picking up on my mood, Kris grabbed me and pulled me into his arms. As they closed around me, his scent enveloped me and I felt a sense of home.
If someone had told me four weeks ago that I'd have a mate—and I would enjoy snuggling in his arms—I would have laughed at them. Now, I could think of no better place.
"We should be coming up on the cabin in just a moment," perky Alice said, drawing my attention. As I looked around, I saw a long, private drive with trees lining the way. We pulled up to a four-story cabin. We got out of the car and looked at the building; it was stunning from the outside with a dark deck that appeared to wrap around. Large bay windows allowed a view of the mountains’ beauty.
I prayed that the inside matched the outside.
I turned to look at Kris, and by the expression on his face, he felt the same as me.
"This place is amazing!" Roarke exclaimed. His face was like a kid in a candy store. "Come on! Let's check it out."
I chuckled as we made our way into the cabin, and I had to agree with Roarke. The great room was enormous, connecting to both the dining area and the kitchen. As I suspected, a large glass door at the back opened to the deck.
As we walked the room, Alice explained all the amenities of the cabin.
There were four bedrooms and three baths.
The master bedroom took up the entire fourth level, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a balcony that allowed for the most incredible view.
As we went outside, we saw the cabin was on the edge of a mountain, private and perfect.
This would be a perfect place for Kris and our son to change into their dragons without the worry of being seen.
I want this place. I spoke to my beloved through our mind link, sharing with him my thoughts and my feelings of happiness. He smiled at me and nodded, and I felt his same happiness.
Absolutely. It's been a while since I let my dragon free, and this place is perfect, he replied.
When will I be able to see your dragon? I have yet to see him. I thought back.
You're right. We’ll have to take care of that tonight. He’s eager for you to see him, he responded
Sounds perfect.
"We'll take it and the surrounding properties; money is no object," he said as if he already owned the place.
"Great! While there are a lot of properties around here, it already comes with fifty acres of the mountain. So, you won't necessarily need to purchase those," Alice replied.
"I would still like it if you could compile the list of the properties. Heck, I would prefer to purchase the entire mountain," Kris said.
Alice's eyes widened, and she nodded. "Absolutely, I’ll get that list for you and start the process of buying the cabin."
"I want to be in by week's end," he decreed.
I laughed with Devin as Alice's eyes widened even more, her look of shock not changing.
We made our way outside back to the car; I took one more look at my new home before entering the vehicle.
Another change, another adjustment, and I couldn't be happier.
By the time we got back to the coven, I was ravenous. As soon as we entered, I made my way straight to the dining hall, dragging Kris by the hand. I needed food, now, and I was on a mission.
I guess the look on my face made it apparent because Master Stephen and Semais approached us, then quickly changed directions.
Smart men. Basil, on the other hand—not that smart.
He actually tried to step up and talk to us, and ended up on his back as I threw him down.
Kris raised an eyebrow as I stepped over him and got to the buffet.
What? He got between me and the lasagna, I thought.
I didn't say a thing, my beloved thought back as I piled my plate with the deliciousness and grabbed some garlic bread.
After filling my plate, I sat down at the closest table, joining some others from the coven. They looked oddly scared as I dug into my food.
I moaned in appreciation. "Damn, this is good."
Kris sat at the table as the others who were there gathered their plates and quickly left. I looked at Kris, shrugged, and got back down to the business of easing my hunger. I vaguely heard Master Stephen and Semais as they approached the table.
"Yes, I believe it's safe as long as you sit at the far end," I heard Kris say with a laugh.
Cautious faces appeared as the two sat and joined us at the table. Basil appeared even more tentative in his approach. Now that the initial hunger was gone, I felt bad. I gave him a shy smile. "Sorry about throwing you. I was hungry," I explained.
"It's okay. I should have known better. You had the same look that you get when you’re on a mission and nothing is going to take away your focus." He nodded his acceptance.
"Did you find a place?" Semais asked.
"Yes, after seeing every cabin in a 20 mile radius, their majesties finally found a place," Devin grumbled.
"Come on! Don't be such a downer! That place is awesome! My dragon can't wait to move in. All the free space to shift and fly!" Roarke replied.
Devin looked even more sour than before. I think he just realized it wouldn't only be me that would leave the coven.
"Yes, it's perfect. I really think it will be good for us, and it's not that far out of coven territory, so we can visit and you all can visit all the time," I said quickly to ease the blow.
"Speaking of shifting and flying, you and I have another date tonight," I said, smiling at Kris and changing the subject of moving.
"Yes, we sure do. After we finish here. It should be dark enough not to cause panic," he replied.
"Wait, you're shifting?" Master Stephen asked.
"Yes, I haven’t let my dragon loose in a while, and Ben has yet to see him."
"Do you mind if we join you? I haven’t seen a dragon before," he asked.
"Oh, do you mind if I join you too? I haven't shifted and flown for a while either," Roarke cut in.
Kris looked at me in a question, leaving the decision up to me if I wanted the company. I nodded my approval. However, I kind of wanted my first time seeing his dragon to be ours alone.
"It will be all right with me. Perhaps you could join us a short time after I shift; that way Ben and I can get properly acquainted first," Kris said as if reading my thoughts.
They all nodded their acceptance, and we continued our meal and talk.
After dinner, Kris and I made our way to the garden rooftop.
It had a beautiful view of the city. Kris stepped away from me and started stripping off his clothes.
I forgot the city; I had a better view to watch.
I felt my dick stir and thicken after each article of clothing was removed.
He was truly beautiful. I heard a growl.
"You keep looking at me like that, and you won’t be seeing my dragon," he said with lust-filled eyes.
"Later," he whispered, then took another step back.
Then, before my eyes, a large, golden light surrounded him, until it enveloped him, and I could no longer see him except for the light.
Suddenly, a massive dragon stood in his place.
He was at least fifteen feet tall and about twenty feet long from head to tail.
He had a large muscular body and stood on powerful giant claws.
Beautiful golden scales covered his entire body.
Two large gold horns jutted from his head.
He stood up on his back legs and expanded his two humongous wings that were almost the length of his body.
My beloved's dragon was stunning. He settled down and brought his huge head low.
"You can touch me, my Cardia," his dragon voice rumbled.
"Wow! You can talk in your shifted form. Incredible!"
I took a step forward, placing my hands on his enormous jaw. His skin was rough, and while it looked gold, on inspection there were several colors that made up his scales.
"You’re stunning," I whispered, verbalizing my initial thoughts. I continued my exploration. I ran my hand over one of his large horns, and he rumbled in approval. They were smooth, a contrast to his rough scales.
"Oh. My. God."
"Beautiful!"
"Amazing!" I heard from behind me.
I turned to see our friends with a look of awe on their faces. Even Roarke, who was a dragon himself, had a look of complete awe and amazement. Kris rumbled, and while the others stepped back, Roarke bowed low. Then he stepped to the other side of the roof and undressed.
"What the hell do you think you're doing?" Devin snapped.
"I’m getting ready to shift; I don't want to ruin my clothes," Roarke replied innocently. Or maybe it wasn't so innocent, considering his smirk.
He continued to strip, and then quickly shifted.
In his place now stood another dragon. This one much smaller than Kris and covered in brilliant red scales, which matched the bright red hair he had when he was in human form.
He also rose onto his back legs and unfurled his wings.
I noticed a bright gold scale on his chest exactly like Kris's scales.
Then I remembered the shot of light when Kris had touched Roarke's chest the first day I had met him.
"Would you like to go for a ride?" Roarke asked Devin, who was inspecting Roarke just as I had inspected Kris. Devin looked at him and then nodded. Roarke bent low and allowed Devin to climb onto his back. Once he was seated, Roarke spread his wings wide and took to the sky.
"Shall we, love?" Kris rumbled to me. I nodded my head like a little kid being asked if he wanted candy. I rushed to his side and grabbed hold, climbing up on his back. Two scales shifted, and I was able to grab hold of them. Ready, love? Kris's voice whispered in my head.
Yes, I replied as soon as I was firmly seated.
His wings shot out, and then we were airborne.
We flew high above the city and through the clouds.
It was the most amazing experience I had ever had.
We continued to fly. We soared over the mountain—over our mountain, over our new future home.
A flash of red caught my eye, and I turned to see Roarke and Devin to our left.
Devin's face, I’m sure, mirrored my own.
Then I felt us descend. I looked and saw a clearing in a meadow by a lake.
We landed on a grassy expanse surrounded by trees.
Suddenly, I felt a shift, and then I was in Kris's arms. He kissed me like he was a dying, thirsty man and I was his water.
He pressed against my body, and I could feel his hard cock against me. I moaned into his mouth.
"Please," I begged.
He pushed back from me and then started removing my clothes, starting with my shirt.
Kissing my neck, he moved to my chest, stopped at my nipple, and bit.
I mewed as a shock of pleasure rocked through me.
He drifted farther down my body, his kisses passing over my stomach, kissing the mark of conception that had grown more pronounced.
He progressed further, unbuckling my pants and sliding them down until my cock sprang free, my pre-cum beading at the tip.
He placed a kiss on my head and advanced further down my shaft.
"Please, suck me!" I pleaded.
"Patience, I’ll take care of you." He continued his assault of kisses. He laid me down on the soft grass and then in one motion, sucked me down to the root, his nose hitting my pubes.
I bowed up off the ground in unexpected ecstasy.
"Fuck!" I cried. "Yes, just like that!" I panted as he crossed up and down my shaft.
I felt his finger find my hole, and he started to push in.
He must have gathered some of his pre-cum because I felt my hole relax.
I was in heaven. Then he pulled off my cock.
"Don't come until I tell you to," he demanded, then went back to working my cock.
I thrashed beneath him—he was trying to kill me!
I felt my balls draw up. I moaned louder.
He pulled off. I cried in protest. Then my legs were spread apart, my ass lifted, and his cock drove deep inside me.
Kris pulled back and began fuck me in earnest, his cock hitting my prostate. My balls drew up again.
"Close. So close." I whined.
He leaned forward. "Come!" he snarled before I felt the pinch of his bite on my mating mark.
I erupted between us, then reached up, sinking my fangs into him, drinking his sweet blood. He cried out, and I felt his knot form. His cum spilling deep within me. I pulled back and looked into his eyes.
"I love you," I whispered.
I love you, too, I heard in my head as I fell asleep.