Chapter 32 A Kelpie’s Game
He felt her body push up into him as his tongue danced passionately with her own. He felt her arms pull him down onto her, forcing his tongue deeper in her mouth. The animal groan from his throat escaped involuntarily, his animal side pleased with the reaction from his mate beneath him.
She was delirious from his intoxicating touches and deep kisses.
She felt him pull his lips away from hers, and she whimpered from the loss of contact, only to gasp when she felt his lava-like tongue flick over her neck.
When he reached his mark on her, he began sucking on it, stabbing her with little knives of heat and ecstasy.
The pleasure and pain created an exhilarating feeling she’d never experienced before.
This was all new to her, and her body reacted on instinct.
Her soft cries encouraged him as she stretched her neck out to him for more access.
Her body rolled into him again, knowing exactly what it wanted.
She bit her bottom lip as she arched her chest up and threw her neck back, completely dominated by him.
If this was a game where there was a winner, she didn’t mind losing, not if losing felt like this.
Every movement, every moan, every gasp .
.. they were all beckoning him, encouraging him.
His animal was content to ravish her and satisfy them both right then and there.
With great restraint, he lifted himself up from her and stared down at the sapphire eyes below him.
He really wanted to take his time with her.
There wasn’t any need to rush. Once he fully claimed her, he was afraid he wouldn’t be able to control himself.
She lifted her hand up to his face. He kissed each of her fingers delicately, then sat up, pulling her up with him. Her body sagged into his and he held her gently. They were both breathless and slowly waking up from the intensely passionate moment.
“Soon, my sweet fairy. Very soon, I promise,” he said, in an attempt to comfort himself more than her.
He planted a tender kiss on her jawline and then felt her lean into him.
He wanted to take things slow for her, too, because he really wanted her to see how he felt about her.
This was only day one, though. He wouldn’t make it much longer.
There were a few things that still needed to be settled, and hopefully they would be settled soon.
He smiled wryly to himself. He was barely able to make it through the first day.
He knew it was only a matter of time and they would be completing the mating bond.
He just hoped he could hold off until he’d fixed everything.
He had given her little tastes of the passion that was to come, hoping she would be ready for it, hoping she could feel how deeply he cared about her.
He didn’t want to scare her with the intensity of his feelings, especially since she didn’t have the mate pull.
At the same time, he wasn’t sure he could control how deeply he wanted her . .. how intensely he desired her.
She felt content, warm and safe in his arms. Having just spent who knows how long passionately making out with the man she loved, she closed her eyes and breathed him in.
She listened to the rhythm of his heart and felt the gentle rising and falling of his chest. The perfect recipe for relaxation.
She didn’t mean to, but soon she had drifted into a peaceful sleep.
Lee felt her body relax and could hear the gentle breathing of her light slumber. He chuckled to himself. She was so innocent, falling asleep in a beast’s hands so trustingly. He carefully stood up and carried her inside, away from the night chill.
Easing himself into his bed, he kept her sleeping body on his. He laid there watching her, a small smile resting on her face. She looked so content and peaceful, he felt like his chest was about to burst, staring down at her.
When he woke up this morning, he never thought he would be going to bed with his mate in his arms. He hadn’t meant to mark her, but now he just couldn’t bring himself to regret it.
This moment right here was everything he’d ever wanted.
For the first time in his life, he also drifted off to sleep peacefully, only this time it felt like everything was right.
This was how life was supposed to be. He hadn’t felt truly alive until today.
This sweet little fairy had given him life.
Reiya stretched and opened her eyes. She looked around, confused at first, then slowly the memories from yesterday began to trickle into her mind.
She sat up, realizing she was in Lee’s bed.
The sunlight was filtering into the room.
It was morning. She could hear a slight commotion going on outside the bedroom, coming from the great room.
She swung her feet out of bed and walked to the door, slowly opening it.
“Brody, that’s mine, and I swear ... if you take a bite of it, I’m going to kill you!
” Chelsie shouted angrily. Brody grinned and licked the food in his hand.
“That’s it, Yogi! I’m done playing nice.
You are dead.” Brody took off running and shoved the bun into his mouth, with Chelsie right behind him.
The two raced around the room, jumping over furniture and dodging obstacles.
“Come on, Chels. You need to learn to share.” Brody laughed as he continued to run.
“I did share! I only wanted one. Just one. And you ate the whole bag.” Chelsie snorted as she dove at him.
Brody latched onto her two arms as they went to make contact with him. He grinned down at her as he held her captive.
Reiya watched with interest. Chelsie was not at all disgusted by Brody’s touches. In fact, she seemed comfortable near him. Maybe something more really was there? Guess time will tell.
She glanced around. There was no sign of Xander or Lee.
They must have left together. She felt a bit disappointed, as if spending the night with him wasn’t enough.
She needed to see him already. Once she left this area, she had to pretend that he wasn’t hers.
He wasn’t hers to touch, hers to claim . .. wow, this was going to be hard.
“Oh look, Ray Ray’s up.” Brody nodded his head toward Reiya, and Chelsie’s eyes brightened.
“Reiya!” Chelsie ran over and hugged her poor, captive friend who had been seduced by the evil dragon deity.
“So ... how was your night with your dragon?” Chelsie asked in girl talk interest, repressing a gag over the word ‘dragon’.
“It was just a normal night. It isn’t what you’re imagining. I ended up falling asleep on the bench outside. The next thing I remember is waking up in the bed.”
“Good. And in the future, if and when something does happen, remember that I’m your brother, and as far as I’m concerned, you don’t have an intimate life.
And I’d like to keep it that way.” Brody walked into the kitchen and began chugging a carton of chocolate milk. Reiya giggled and shook her head.
“Where are Xander and Lee? How long ago did they leave?” Reiya asked, deep in thought.
“Uh-uh! Whatever you’re thinking, Reiya, just stop. Today is our uneventful, lazy day, where we’re going to sit around all day and do nothing,” Brody growled as he shoved a cookie in his mouth and angrily chewed.
“Hush, Pooh Bear, and just eat your honey. What do you have in mind, Reiya?” Chelsie asked with increasing interest.
Brody growled at Chelsie and her annoying nicknames. He continued to eat his cookies as he quietly listened, waiting to hear what his troublesome sister had in mind.
“I want to talk to Grandpa Sage is all. I have a feeling he’s the only one I can get real answers from.
I just think I should be prepared, too. I want to know what all my options are if something does happen to Lee.
It’s the responsible thing for me to do.
” Reiya glanced over and could see Brody nodding his head.
He seemed to understand her line of thought and actually approved.
“I’m not sure when they’re due back. They didn’t say. They also didn’t say for you to wait here.” Brody took a bite of an apple and gave Reiya a crooked smile.
“Gosh, do you ever get full?” Chelsie asked in disgust.
“Once I’ve satisfied my hunger.” Brody looked down at his apple as he took another bite.
There seemed to be a hidden meaning behind that remark. Reiya could feel there was something extra there, meant just for Chelsie. For a second, she thought she saw a slight blush on her friend’s cheek, but if it was there, it wasn’t now.
“Okay, so let’s head to the library. That’s Grandpa Sage’s personal library. Maybe we have a chance to run into him there.” Reiya smiled and then looked around. “Did anyone bring some of my clothes up?”
“Not yet. We’ll get to that today.” Brody threw his apple core away and then grabbed a banana.
“Ugh,” Chelsie said, turning away from him.
“I have some clothes here that will fit you, Reiya. Come on, I’ll get them for you.
” She tugged Reiya to the room she’d claimed for herself while she was staying there.
Rummaging through the closet, she came out holding a black camisole and a white miniskirt.
She also had a pair of white sandals to go with it.
Reiya looked at the miniskirt and frowned.
She would have preferred shorts or pants.
She looked up, noticing the arch of her friend’s eyebrow, and quickly smiled.
“Thanks, Chelsie.” She reached up and took the clothes from her.
It wasn’t worth picking a fight over it.
Chelsie had always insisted Reiya dress more femininely, and she didn’t want to go down that lecture road again.
Reiya quickly discarded Lee’s clothes and put on Chelsie’s. The skirt was shorter than she would have liked, but other than that, everything fit perfectly. Almost too perfectly. She wondered if her friend had intentionally brought this skirt, just for her.
“You look so cute. You’re perfect, Reiya.
” Chelsie smiled and clapped her hands together.
“Okay, we’re ready to tackle the day now.
” She turned, and something flickered in her eyes.
Lee had to pretend that Reiya wasn’t his mate.
So, what better way to torture him than making him look at something incredibly delicious that he couldn’t have?
It would serve him right for taking advantage of her dear, sweet, na?ve, trusting, precious friend.
Reiya walked out of the room and watched Brody do a double take.
“Chelsie! Where are her clothes?” he choked out.
“Oh hush, little cub. She looks perfect.” Chelsie turned and smiled happily at Reiya.
Chelsie opened the door and motioned for Reiya to proceed first. Reiya headed down, and just as she was about to follow, she felt a strong hand lock onto her wrist. She looked back at Brody.
He leaned in close to her and whispered almost inaudibly.
“You know exactly what you’re doing with her.
That is just plain evil.” He then chuckled.
“I like the way you think sometimes ... just, maybe if it wasn’t Reiya.
This is going to end up biting her in the end . .. probably literally.”
“Oh, come on. You know you’re going to enjoy watching the fireworks as well. Now we have something to keep us entertained all day.” Chelsie grinned and then hopped down the stairs after Reiya, quite pleased with herself, and was excited to watch Lee’s reactions today.
Brody shook his head and smiled. This was going to be fun to watch.
He was afraid of what the consequences would mean for his sister later, though.
He didn’t want to think about what might happen tonight.
With Lee looking at her dressed like that all day and unable to touch her, he would be battling with his animal hardcore.
Man, Chelsie could be just plain vicious sometimes.
And his sister Reiya was too na?ve to know when she was getting dragged into a kelpie’s vindictive game.