by Piper Stone
“So big,” she purred, rolling her hands over my shoulders.
When I thrust the entire length inside, she opened her mouth in a silent scream, rocking with me as my drives became more ferocious. The feeling of her muscles clamping around my cock only further fueled the raging fire. I couldn’t seem to get enough of her, plunging brutally as her legs pressed against my side.
As I lowered my head until our lips barely touched, she whispered the soft and amazing words that were so unexpected.
“I do love you.”
The beast within me would not be held off for long even as I captured her mouth, tasting her once again. She sliced her tongue against mine, her fingernails digging into my skin. Her body convulsed as I pumped like a wild creature, taking every inch of me, her muscles yielding.
I could tell she was close to coming, tiny moans drifting into the kiss. The second her body tensed, I broke the kiss, nipping the inside of her neck. “Come for me, my queen. Come on my cock.”
Tossing her head back and forth, she took shallow breaths, her eyes firmly closed.
“Oh. Oh... Yes, I...” As she gripped my arms, her muscles clenching and releasing as the orgasm swept into her, she opened her eyes.
Allowing me to see a glimpse of her beautiful beast.
I pressed kisses against her cheek until her body stopped shaking then pulled away, only to yank her onto all fours again.
“I’m not finished, my mate.”
“Mmm...”
I eased my cock between her legs, taking deep breaths, relishing the moment. After driving my cock inside, I threw my body over hers, intertwining our fingers. “Now, you truly belong to me.”
She shuddered in my hold as we rocked together, her body thrashing against mine, her breathing raspy as she succumbed to my desires. I would take from her as often as I hungered, using her body in any method I saw fit. I would tame her, leaving her breathless and begging for more. And she would always be mine. Suddenly, there was no night or day, no other creatures in the world around us. Just two beasts succumbing to their wicked desires.
I pumped deep inside, driving the tip of my cock into her womb, her whimpers creating prickles along every inch of skin.
As her body began to convulse, preparing for another intense climax, I pounded against her. The force shoved us both against the earth as she accepted my domination, her muscles clamping down, milking my cock. I became nothing but a wild savage as I plunged harder and faster, taking everything I wanted.
“Yes. Yes... Yes! Fuck me.” she screamed into the night as she was tossed into a moment of sheer rapture, her body shaking uncontrollably.
“Come again for me,” I commanded and instantly her body responded, her scattered screams a beautiful reward.
Her single climax swiftly turned into a second, finally a wave of rapture taking her into ecstasy. I could feel her beast growing, exploring. Soon there would be no holding back her lioness, a great and magnificent creature. Clarise’s entire body was illuminated in the moonlight, her porcelain skin glowing from the hard fucking. I smacked her bottom several more times until she cried out from a combination of pain and pleasure.
I could no longer breathe as I continued to rock with her, my muscles tensing. She arched her back meeting every hard thrust, the sound of our bodies slamming together echoing in my ears. With every savage stroke, my body shook more, the pressure building until I was unable to hold back any longer.
As my balls filled with cum, I gripped her hips, thrusting viciously. The moment I erupted, filling her with my seed, I threw my head back and roared.
“Now, you belong to me.”
Chapter Thirteen
Clarise
“Now, you belong to me.”
A warmth unlike anything I’d ever experienced rushed into my muscles as I rolled over, savoring the intense scents. I could still hear his voice, the magnificent beast who’d taken me in a rough manner. The thought made me open my eyes, the realization of what I’d been creating a wave of nausea.
Memories of the night before came rushing into my mind, the horrors of what I’d seen something I’d never be able to forget. I bit back a cry as I blinked several times, trying to focus. The light was dim yet everything in front of me was crystal clear. Swallowing, I took a deep whiff, trying to gather the scents around me.
Every fragrance assaulted my senses, adding to the pool of butterflies churning in my stomach. He was here. Luca. Biting back a whimper, I gazed all around me, finally accepting the fact I was actually lying in a bed, not in the middle of the forest, yet I could smell the water from the river, the mud that my fingers had clawed into.
I held up my hands, twisting them back and forth. While there was no sign of what I’d experienced the night before, dozens of images popped into my mind. I hadn’t been hallucinating. Had I? I slowly turned my head, uncertain if I was shocked or frightened that I was lying next to Luca. That meant I wasn’t imagining things.
I peered under the sheets, realizing that I was completely naked but there was no memory of how I got here. But I did remember the time in the forest and not just the amazing round of sex. The lions. There’d been so many of them, their beautiful white fur and long manes stunning, a stark contrast to the darkness of the forest.
While I’d been mesmerized by their majestic figures, seeing the transformations had been... horrifying. How could anyone stand to go through something like that? Shuddering, I finally turned my head in Luca’s direction, biting my lower lip as my body reacted just like it had the night before.
Raging desire.
I pressed my fingers against my lips, remembering every detail of the brutal fucking. And I’d loved every minute of it. He was even more gorgeous in his sleep, his long hair falling just below his shoulders, his sculpted chest rising and falling as he slumbered. The sheets were barely covering his torso, but the outline of his thick cock made my mouth water even now. He was powerful in every way, dominating and controlling, yet so protective. I’d felt safer riding on his back than I’d felt any time before in my life.
Nothing about this was real, at least in a portion of my mind, although what I’d heard from Dr. Wycliff as well as the Breeds remained as a true reality. With the destruction of the science ward, it was only a matter of time before all the Breeds were hunted. The commander’s reputation wouldn’t allow him to do otherwise. What would that mean to the Breeds all throughout the world?
I couldn’t handle the thought, the ramifications far too all-encompassing for me to process. I was a single DSIC officer. What the hell could I do to stop the inevitable?
Unless the notes really did exist. While I’d been to Dr. Porter’s residence several times, I suspected that it would be surrounded, perhaps even waiting for me to surface. Wait a minute. No one else knew about the notes except for the other scientist. He was very private in the way he handled his work, especially anything that he took off site, which was likely against regulations.
I stole another gaze at the sleeping giant, my gut telling me that Luca would never allow me out of his sight again. Even if he did, the chances of success were minimal. The draw to him was incredible, my nipples swelling from the thought of him alone. Was it possible that I was turning into one of the monsters?
Shuddering, I knew better than to call them monsters. They were very human, although I knew from catching thoughts and overhearing a few of them that they would certainly rather be the creatures that God had intended. I bit back a groan, my thoughts drifting to whether or not the human race was actually in peril. What if Luca was the only way to save the human race?
Reaching out, I brushed the tip of my pinky down the length of Luca’s arm, another quiver shifting directly into my pussy. The connection we shared was overwhelming, an enrapturing of the body and soul. But was it processed? Had the drugs I’d been given allowed for a fabrication of how we felt? Then again, did it actually matter?
As I snuggled further under the covers, my teeth chattered but not fro
m the cold. In fact, my skin remained on fire, much like it had been the night before. When we’d... I shifted back and forth against the sheets, allowing me to feel the harsh sting remaining from the round of discipline.
Nothing seemed real yet I knew it all to be true. The science ward. The Breeds. Robert... I also remembered the horrific explosion. How many of the scientists had lost their lives? I closed my eyes, trying to shove everything aside. Luca must have a plan of action in mind.
However, I had to wonder if it involved the human race to any degree.
I absently shifted my hand over my neck, realizing that I could no longer feel the scratch. I’d felt it only hours before. How could it have just disappeared? A river of fear raced through me. There was only one explanation for it. Just like the way the knife wound Luca had suffered had disappeared within a day.
Shaking, I eased my feet onto the floor, grateful to see my clothes folded on top of the dresser. As I padded toward them, I took cautious glances toward Luca, hoping he wouldn’t wake. After grabbing them, I stepped out into the hallway, taking a second to catch my breath, the terror still all consuming.
I found the bathroom easily enough and when I turned on the light, it took a full five minutes before I dared to look into the mirror. I stretched my neck, rubbing my hand down the spot where the scratch had been. Nothing. There was no blemish, no bruise. No discoloration. I felt suffocated, my throat closing.
Coughing, I clawed at my skin before noticing my eyes. No. No... They were entirely different, my pupils enlarged and rimmed in gold.
Oh, God. Oh, God...
I dropped my head, gasping for air then turning on the faucet. The drugs. That’s the reason. The drugs. As I splashed water onto my face, I remembered every word Luca had said the night before. I was his mate. He’d taken me and... It took a full thirty seconds before I had the courage to glance into the mirror again. The gold rings seemed even more luminescent.
Don’t freak out. It’s going to be okay.
I had to find answers. I had to know what I was dealing with.
And whether or not I was turning into a lion.
My fingers continued trembling as I dressed, groaning when I noticed Luca had literally ripped a portion of my pants. Great. I did the best I could folding the material then eased out of the bathroom, listening for any sounds I’d awakened him. The quiet was eerie, yanking me into another round of panic.
My resolve remained. While I cared deeply for Luca, my heart even aching at the thought of leaving him, I couldn’t stand not knowing the truth.
Or being a part of a great experiment. That wasn’t fair to either one of us. I wasn’t the great love of his life. He could never care for me as he should. We were nothing more than lab rats.
But what if for a good purpose?
My inner voice might have a point, but what choice had I been given? Why should I give a shit whether or not the human race died out? Would I actually forsake the man I loved... Fuck. I’d actually thought the words. That just wasn’t possible. There was no love for creatures like Luca and myself.
Get out. Just go. Find answers.
Yeah, and save the world.
I headed the opposite way down the hall, surprised at the house he was living in. I’d known that there were decent houses remaining in the forbidden zone, abandoned structures that hadn’t been destroyed in the great wars, but his cabin was a beautiful reminder of a long ago past, one I’d never been a part of. While the great history books had detailed pictures, this was even more beautiful.
Why was I reminiscing about a time that could no longer be again? This wasn’t my home, although I doubted that I actually had a home to go to any longer. I was certain the authorities had turned my farm upside down, maybe looking for reasons why I wasn’t a good soldier.
Or to see just how close I’d been to Dr. Porter.
And how far would they go in order to find out everything they could about my relationship with the scientist? Would they go after my friends? Emily popped into my mind, creating another wave of nausea. I knew for certain the DSIC would hurt every single Breed, especially Luca and his kind.
My kind.
No. God, what was I thinking?
Go. Go. Go. I had to do this alone.
I’d made it to the door when I felt his presence and cringed.
“Where do you think you’re going?” Luca barked, although his voice was almost inaudible, his anger clear.
“Just to get some air.”
“Do you not think I know every thought you have? I can tell when you are lying. Do you need another lesson in your requirements?”
I bristled, turning around to face him. “My requirements? I didn’t ask for any of this, Luca. I didn’t want to be tossed into some horrific mass experimentation in which the Breeds were being tortured. I wasn’t looking for a mate and I certainly would never want to be turned into some freaking shifter creature!” The moment I spouted off the words, I could see the hurt in his eyes, a vulnerability that I’d never seen before.
What the hell was wrong with me?
Luca inhaled, holding his breath for several seconds. “And do you honestly believe that any of the freaking shifters had ever desired to become human?”
“I’m sorry. I’m just angry and worried.”
He shook his head. “And so am I. Do you not understand that every single Breed is likely to be exterminated, euthanized because of what occurred at the science ward? They will no longer be able to live their life as human or creatures, but in truth, the majority of the Breeds can no longer shift. They are losing their ability to be the animals they were intended to be.”
I had no idea what to say.
“If you step foot outside this camp, it is likely that you will be caged and studied, experimented on in the same way that the Breeds were. Do you understand what that means? And do you realize that you will be bred more than once in an attempt to find the perfect serum to solve all their problems? Is that the kind of life you want to live?”
A moan slipped past my lips before I could stop it. “Of course not. I want to enjoy my life.”
“So. Do. I. But here’s the thing, Clarise. I am the king. While you may not understand what that means, trust me in that a king is needed for our kind. I am responsible for every single Breed. I cannot allow them to die. I will not allow my people to perish again because of what humans did over a hundred years ago. And I will not allow my mate to be taken as their hostage. I will chain you to my bed if necessary in order to keep you alive. Do you hear me?” His eyes were the true blue of his beast, his lips curling into a snarl. “You belong to me!”
“Why, Luca? Did you ever think about that? Why?” I walked closer, feeling the blood as it rushed to my head.
He stared down the length of me, his expression a dichotomy of lust as well as rage. “Because we are meant to be together.”
“You know better than that. I was given powerful drugs to make you want me. That’s the only reason you believe that I am your mate. I want love, not just a chemical reaction. Perhaps that’s very human of me, but that’s the way I feel. That’s what I want for you as well. Can’t you understand that?”
While a part of me was searching, even hoping that he would convince me that I was the love of his life, I knew better. When he looked away, I had to push away tears.
“What I know is that you now belong to me. You are not to leave this house. Period. If you do, you will be punished.” He turned and walked away.
And I’d never felt so cold or unwanted in my life.
I moved to the front window, peering out around the blinds. From what I could see, there were dozens of pretty little houses as well as other structures. This had once been a thriving town, a place where humans lived and enjoyed spending time with their family and friends. I’d never known anything like that. What I wouldn’t give to have a huge family.
The thought actually made me smile.
When I felt his presence again only minutes later,
I bristled, especially when he walked closer. An extreme level of sadness shifted into my psyche, forced to accept that we would still have to work together or the Breeds would likely be crucified.
“How many are in your city?” I asked quietly.
“We have over one thousand but there are other Prides living in distant locations.”
“And you’re the king to all of them?”
“I am.”
“But how can you be the king of all the Breeds?”
He moved even closer until I was able to feel the heat of his body, a rush of desire crushing my spirit. No matter what happened, I would always be drawn to him, always need him.
“That is the way of the jungle, a hierarchy much like humans have.”
“I hadn’t thought about it that way but you’re right,” I half whispered, the ugliness of the truth behind our society something no one talked about. We all accepted our place within the world. Workers. Government officials. Peacekeepers. Once labeled as one, it was tough to alter the situation.
“And I assure you, Clarise, the Breeds are not happy about that fact at all.”
“There is a reason for the experiments. What I alluded to is true. Supposedly the human race is dying from the chemical exposure during the war. They were hoping that breaking down the DNA with the Breeds would help to find a cure, but the other Breeds aren’t strong enough or...”
“Are far too human at this point. If that is the truth, that is likely why they can no longer shift, their senses dulling,” Luca said before sighing. “Both humans and the other Breeds need the lions.”
“Yes, but why would they go to all the trouble of having you select a mate? Do you change when that occurs?”
He laughed softly. “Other than being accepted as the official king, no.”
“Then we’re missing something, and I know how to find out what.” I shifted in order to look him in the eyes. He had to know what I was planning. “Dr. Porter was a good man. I don’t think he had any advance knowledge of what a faction of the DSIC was planning on doing. He was forced, just like the other scientists were into performing those horrible experiments.”