Chapter 18 #2
She rejoined Major in front of the fire, where they relaxed until the timer went off for the chicken.
Major fixed some cheesy toast in the oven after Tabitha cooked the rice.
Craig had gone to his room to shower after spending time in the gym, and when he made his way into the kitchen, he asked what they wanted to drink.
Tabitha and Major both opted for a beer, and Craig got himself one as well.
He ate the carb loaded chicken instead of choosing something healthier.
The actor was more talkative than usual, asking about their jobs and their families.
Afterward, he helped clean up, then asked if he could join them instead of holing up in his room alone.
They decided to play cards instead of watching a movie.
Even though their shifter metabolism kept them from getting drunk, neither Tabitha nor Major drank any more that night.
Craig, on the other hand, went from beer to whiskey.
The more he drank, the looser his tongue, and the man was funny when he was tipsy.
Tabitha enjoyed this Craig so much more than the one he’d been just a day before.
Craig finally called it a night around two a.m., leaving Tabitha alone with her mate. She’d be glad when she could claim him officially. Major stoked the fire and joined her on the sofa, where she snuggled into his side.
“Mom and Dad are coming by for breakfast.”
“What about Andy?”
“Since this is a safehouse and anything could happen, they’re dropping him off with Rafael and Kaya. Andy loves spending time with Wesley, even though he’s a baby.”
They chatted a little while before deciding it was time for bed. When they stopped by Tabitha’s doorway, she tugged Major into her room and closed the door, locking the knob.
“Why, Miss Stone, are you being unprofessional?”
“Yes, Mr. Lazlo. I am. I want your arms around me all night.”
Major tugged his shirt off, tossing it on the floor. Tabitha ran a finger over his tattoos. She had traced them all with her tongue. Knew each one intimately.
“Is that all you want?” he asked, his voice deeper than usual.
“No. Get naked and I’ll show you what I want.
” Tabitha dropped her clothes where she stood as Major did the same.
She turned down the covers and pointed. Major lay on his back, stroking his erection slowly.
Tabitha straddled his chest so they could pleasure each other at the same time.
Major didn’t wait. He gripped her hips, pulling her down onto his face, and went to work on her clit.
She took his gorgeous cock into her mouth, bobbing up and down.
She couldn’t take him all the way, so she added her hand at the base, using both her grip and wet mouth to work him over.
Major was good at getting her off with his tongue, so it wasn’t long before she was grinding against his face the way he liked until her orgasm had her insides quivering.
After he had his fill of her release, Major swatted her ass.
“Turn around.” Tabitha didn’t mind giving Major a blowjob even though it wasn’t her favorite thing to do.
She turned and straddled him, easing down on his hardness.
He ran his hands up her legs, continuing up her stomach until he cupped both her breasts.
Major rolled her nipples as she rode him.
Tabitha placed her hands on his bent knees for leverage as she kept her eyes on his.
Major was gorgeous all the time, but when they had sex, his eyes were intense as they flashed golden from his Lion.
His beast rumbled in his chest, and Tabitha’s Goyle returned the call with a low growl, begging her to bite Major.
When his fangs elongated, she couldn’t stop hers from dropping too. “I want your bite, Tabby.” Major lowered his legs and did an ab curl, flipping her to her back in one swift move. “I don’t care if we get loud. I’ll voice Craig if he hears us. I want you to claim me as your mate.”
Tabitha’s eyes prickled. She never imagined she’d find her mate so soon in life.
Some Goyles waited hundreds of years before they found theirs.
Some ran into theirs on a crowded street, not knowing who caused the nausea indicative of that one being made specifically for them.
Major’s Lion purred, and his eyes flashed again.
Tabitha’s Gargoyle sent a pulse of energy between them, and Tabitha almost came again.
Major continued sliding in and out, grinding against her clit, circling his hips.
Tabitha bared her neck to him, wanting him to claim her first. Major lowered his head, licking the spot where he would place his mark.
His hips snapped faster, and she wrapped her long legs around his, inviting him deeper.
“I’m close,” Major husked.
“Do it.” Tabitha’s claws came out, scratching at Major’s back.
His Lion roared as Major came, spilling inside her, and his fangs struck.
As soon as the sharp teeth pierced her skin, Tabitha’s orgasm exploded.
She couldn’t hold her beast back from biting their mate.
Her fangs sank into his shoulder, and her Gargoyle toxin entered his bloodstream, passing along her strength and longevity.
Not that he needed more strength being a Gryphon, but he received it anyway.
They released their fangs at the same time, licking the spots to close the wounds.
Tabitha’s head flopped back onto the pillow, and Major followed her down, kissing her with more passion than ever.
She had the sense of mind to listen for Craig, but all was quiet on his end of the house other than deep snoring.
“Zeus, that was unbelievable.” Major leaned on one forearm and brushed a tendril of hair off her neck.
Tabitha smiled at her mate, pressing her palms to his bearded cheeks. “You’re stuck with me now.”
“I couldn’t be happier. Thank you, Tabby. I look forward to a long life with you.” Major kissed her shoulder where he marked her, and her Goyle rumbled.
“You’re most welcome.”
Major gasped. “That… You…” Then he tried it. “Can you hear me?”
“Loud and clear.” Tabitha laughed as she rolled him to his back, stretching out over his larger body.
She traced his ink as she stared into his shining eyes.
“I will thank the gods every day for you, and I vow on all that’s holy to be the mate you deserve.
” She rolled off his chest, snuggling into his side, and Major wrapped his arm around her, ghosting his fingers over her bare skin.
They talked about the future, made love again, and in the wee hours of the morning, took a nap.
Her phone woke her, and Major climbed off the bed to retrieve it.
“Looks like your folks are on their way. I’m hitting the shower, then I’ll start the coffee.
” He handed her phone over, then bent over and kissed her deeply.
He gathered his clothes, and after unlocking the door, Major glanced over his shoulder and caught her admiring his glutes.
He did his infamous butt wiggle, and Tabitha grinned at him.
When he closed the door behind him, Tabitha replied to her mom, telling her the news that she and Major were officially mates.
Her Goyle rumbled with happiness, and Tabitha basked in the glow for a few more minutes before climbing out of bed.
After showering and getting dressed, Tabitha met Major in the kitchen where he had a cup of coffee ready for her. She pointed toward Craig’s room. “We need to get him drunk more often.”
“He is more pleasant.” Major’s phone sounded with the gate alarm, and when he didn’t move after checking it, she assumed it was her parents.
Since they were allowed in, their voices could still open the gate.
She took Major’s hand and led him to the front door.
They waited for her parents on the steps.
Tessa was dressed in ripped jeans and a long-sleeved tee underneath a leather jacket.
After all these years, she still dressed like the biker she was.
Gregor also wore jeans, which he paired with a collard button-up.
Tessa sauntered toward them, her smile identical to her daughter’s.
“Hey, you two.” Tabitha opened her arms when Tessa reached her first.
Gregor held out his hand to Major. “Welcome to the family.”
“Thank you, Sir. It’s my honor.”
Gregor then grabbed Tabitha and picked her up in a bear hug. “I can’t believe my little girl is mated.”
When he placed her on her feet, she reached out for Major’s hand.
“Before we go inside, let me catch you up.” Tabitha filled them in on the latest with Craig and Daniel.
She hadn’t told them on the phone in case Craig was eavesdropping.
“Now, we can either pretend you are my sister and her husband, or we can tell Craig the truth and have Major convince him you look older.”
“I prefer the latter. I don’t want you to call me Gregor all morning. Let me get the groceries, then I’ll start breakfast.”
They filed into the house, and Tessa took Tabitha by the hand, stopping her when they got to the sunken den. “The house looks so different without all the pictures and knickknacks.”
“Right? I keep expecting Myra to pop up with a plate of cookies.”
Tessa wrapped her arm through Tabitha’s.
“We had a lot of good times here.” They joined the males in the kitchen, and Tabitha poured her parents coffee and reheated hers and Major’s.
Craig still hadn’t emerged from his room, so the four of them talked freely.
While Gregor started the bacon, Tessa regaled Major with tales of Tabitha and Anthony when they were little. Then she asked after his parents.
“They’re good. They and all the uncles and aunts bought an unincorporated town in Vermont and have built a commune of sorts.
They’re close enough to civilization that they can still have things delivered while having their privacy.
I’m sure they’d love to have you up for a visit.
” Major’s phone rang. “It’s Mason. Let’s see what fresh hell he has for us. ”