Protecting His Mate

by M. L. Briers

“Yeah?” He ran his tongue up over the pulse in her neck, trying to ease her tension.

  “I don’t want to lose you- don’t do anything stupid tomorrow.” Her words were almost a whisper that floated on a breeze into his mind- her sadness back again as he lifted his head to look down into those sad, beautiful eyes of hers.

  “You don’t want to lose me?” He felt the hope ignite within him- his heart kicked out at his ribcage as he searched her face for answers. Her lashes dipped as she hid her eyes from him for a long moment.

  “I’m not leaving Cade- I can’t leave-“ Those were the only words he needed to hear- he wanted to hear the rest- wanted her to say them, but his heart soared within him as his wolf howled with understanding and Cade ‘s mouth came down on hers- claiming her voice in a kiss that was as possessive as it was passionate.

  Mine. Ours. Our mate.

  Cade wasted no time in peeling the layers of clothes from their bodies as he edged her across the room, from the window to the bed was a slow progression of stripping them naked and long passionate kisses that left her breathlessly wanting more and when the back of her knees hit the side of the mattress, she reached for the safety of his shoulders as his arms came around her back, lifting her against the length of him and taking her with him onto the bed, coming down on top of her soft, responsive body as she opened her legs so he could settle between them.

  His hands were already touching and teasing her, his lips running sinfully delicious paths over her neck and collarbone- each touch, each breath felt so much more potent since he had bonded with her, even to her fingertips as she ran her hands over his back, there was a slight electricity between them, like a gentle spark between the mates, pulling at their psyche and she revelled in this new sensation, closing her eyes to the world around her to feel only him.

  When his lips closed around one hard bud and fingers teased the other, her back arched towards him, he suckled in mind numbing alternating intensity, hard with his teeth gently nipping the flesh, before easing against her and letting his tongue sooth her until she fisted her hands into his hair, trying to urge him back up her body, her hips searching for his hardness to take him inside her.

  He was driving her insane with his mouth and he gloried in the knowledge that her desire was consuming her- his mouth moving down over her heated skin as his hands opened her thighs wide and he settled his shoulders between her legs, bringing her knees over his shoulders as he buried his tongue deep inside her core and she practically shot up the bed, trying to get away from him.

  “Not a chance-“ He growled pulling her back into place and holding her hips where he wanted her, this time he went straight for the prize, his mouth clamping over the sensitive nub as he devoured her with such intensity, she found herself climbing towards her release so rapidly, that her head was spinning from the reality of her mind not being able to grasp any rational thought, all that existed right now was what his mouth and tongue were doing to her.

  She ground out his name, looking for security in her uncertain world and when he growled against her, that deep rumble rolled through her flesh and sent her over the edge, the waves of throbbing intensity that rushed outwards from her sex seemed to touch every inch of her, He didn’t release her from his mouth, if anything he became even more ferocious against her, rolling one orgasm into the next and she cried out when it hit her, shutting down all of her other senses as it tore through her.

  Sweat covered her body as she rode through each and every spasm that took her, until she finally reclaimed enough of herself to realise that he was settled between her thighs again, the twitch of his hardness felt like a battering ram against her sensitive nub, his fingers gently brushing stray strands of her hair from where it clung to the damp skin of her cheek and when she opened her eyes, all she could see was him and her heart skipped from the pounding within her chest with the love she felt for him.

  “Hey-“ He mused, his eyes dark with desire as he gazed down at her.

  “I like it when your inside me and I come-“ She breathed out, not that she didn’t appreciate what he could do to her, she did, but she still felt so empty for him- like a lost opportunity.

  “I just like it when you come- I like watching you enjoy what I do to you-“ He moved his hips, nudging against her still pulsating core, the tip just edging into her, opening her for more of him.

  “I feel empty without you-“ He pushed into her, a slow progression on one long stroke that eased her muscles aside, her lips parted on a long breath inwards, as he filled her so completely and when her lashes fluttered shut he brushed his lips over hers.

  “Look at me sweetheart- I want to see that spark within your eyes when I take all of you- when your body enjoys the pleasure of your mate being inside you.” Vicky’s gaze met his as he stroked back into her, her hips rising to meet his- he was in no rush to take them to the edge and beyond tonight- he wanted to relish the feel of her in his arms, the feel of his body within hers- mindful of tomorrow- knowing that he would do whatever it took to keep the pack safe and that might just mean that this would be the last time he loved his mate.

  “I’m not going to leave you Cade- promise me your won’t leave me-“ She had felt his mood- his reflection on this moment in time together.

  “I can’t promise that sweetheart- I can promise you I will do everything I can to be here like this with you after this is over.” Cade stroked deep and held inside her as he watched a tear form in the corner of her eye, catching it with the pad of his thumb before it fell too far down her cheek.

  “I know you’ll keep your word- it’s not what I want to hear- but I get it my Alpha- I love you Cade.”

  He felt almost dizzy from those three words- he didn’t believe that he had anymore space within his heart, with the love he already felt for her, but his damn heart must have expanded in that moment, because he felt it so profoundly.

  “I have loved you from the moment I first saw you-“ He swept his eyes over her face and watched her smile in amusement and he wondered at it.

  “The flying tackle in the field?”

  “Outside the solicitors office, when you first got to town- It was all I could do not to walk across the street , sweep you up, carry you off and have my wicked way with you.” He grinned, moving his hips against hers to emphasise his point and she squirmed, wanting more.

  “Well you have me now- how wicked a way are you going to have with me tonight?” She spread the flats of her palms against his chest and pushed, if he had decided not to move, she knew she would be on a lost cause, but he rolled them over together, letting her straddle his hips.

  Vicky ran her hands up his arms, snagging his wrists and pushing them down into the mattress, his eyes flashing her a warning, “Maybe I can have my wicked way with you for a while, find my own Alpha wolf within me.” She teased, snaking her hips against him, taking him deep within her and tightening her inner muscles around him as his wolf growled low in his throat.

  “You already have an Alpha within you-“ He thrust his hips up to meet hers and she caught her breath on the jolt of excitement that washed through her.

  “Humour me Alpha.” She knew it was more than an effort for him to just lie back and let her take charge, but he capitulated- watching her beautiful body work above him, the way her hips moved, undulating over his hips, taking him deep within her, her inner muscles tight as she rode him, the sway of her hair around her body, brushing his when she dipped forwards, the bounce of her breasts as she picked up speed, riding him hard, her muscles straining, tensing against her movements, he was rock hard with the sight of his mate taking him like this.

  He could hear her breathing pitch, feel her body climbing, her hands left his wrists and she pressed her palms against his chest, her fingers digging into the hard muscles as her movements became more erratic, her body sought the release she just could reach.

  “Cade- I can’t-“ She breathed out on a frustrated breath. His hands reached for her hips- he was so tempted to flip h
er over onto her back, but she wanted this illusion of control that he decided to let her have it, helping her steady her movements as his hips thrust up against her, his shaft rubbing over the swollen nub of flesh that had her fingers curling into his muscles and her body climbing hard and fast until he felt her still for the briefest of moments, before he thrust her over the edge.

  The cry of pleasure that escaped her lips, the crimson flush that hit her cheeks, the arch of her back as he held her hips, the way her inner muscles clenched and released around him sent him wild with his own need and this time he did turn them in the bed, coming down on top of her, buried deep inside her to let her ride out the waves of her orgasm as he felt every last ripple wash through her before he moved within her again.

  “Alpha-“ She breathed out, a need, a want for him to be himself- take what he wanted from her- give it back in spades, he flipped her legs up over his shoulders, angling his body above her as he used his hips to roll her back onto her shoulders, his arms taunt as he held himself over her and he thrust deep inside her, taking her deeper than he ever had.

  Vicky felt the depth of his stroke ignite something primitive within her- captured beneath him so thoroughly gave her a rush of excitement that only his dominance could- being in control had been amazingly good- but this, caged by her lovers whole body- being taken so completely was so liberating- she couldn’t move- every stroke of him that filled her and sent jolts of pleasure within, was of his making- she had no choice but to just concentrate her mind and body on that sensation, to let go.

  Cade’s deep feral growl rolled through her senses, bringing her eyes open she saw his shaft delve within her- the thrill of watching her lover’s thick shaft sliding in and out of her body was more erotic than anything she had ever witnessed and she couldn’t drag her gaze away- the feel of him stretching her muscles tight inside her, causing her such pleasure mixed with the feel of him sliding back out and seeing his shaft glisten with her own juices, had her heart pounding and her body climbing towards another release.

  “You like watching me take you don’t you sweetheart- I can feel the excitement running through you-“ The deep growl within his voice, a sign that his wolf was barely contained beneath the surface and when she reached down over her body, she wrapped her middle finger and thumb around his shaft as it appeared from within her, tightening her grip on him until he growled his approval, the sensation of her fingers working over him as he pushed inside her, making him harder, giving him more of her to plough into, he pulled out of her with each stroke now, allowing her fingers to work over the sensitive ridge, before delving back into her.

  The constant feel of his glands running over the nerve endings at the opening of her core, heightened the rollercoaster dip of excitement that jolted through her each time he pulled out only to enter her again a moment later- taking her as deeply as he could with her fingers in the way and she caught her breath with each surge against her inner muscles, he felt sinfully hard and thick and each thrust drove her body to climb further towards release.

  Cade growled out above her, “Let go sweetheart, I feel your need- let me take you where you need to go.” Pulling back her hand she watched him enter her on a long hard stroke, that took her so deeply, her eyes closed and her head pushed back into the softness of the pillow, the moan that escaped her lips mixed with his growl of pleasure as his strokes became thrusts and she was lost in the intensity of her body reaching for climax.

  With each thrust he picked up speed, until the constant slide within her was all encompassing, she lost herself in the rush to release, with his hips pounding against her, he thrust over and over, until her body couldn’t take any more of the sweet intense pleasure he offered so easily and her muscles clenched tightly as she almost convulsed with the ferocity of the orgasm that shot through her body, even her fingers and toes clenched hard as throbbing waves of plasma chased through her nerves.

  The cries that escaped from her throat as she rode the hard release, met with the roar from Cade’s lips when he thrust hard and deeply into her, his seed milked from his body by the almost violent contractions of his mates muscles around his shaft- his hips yanking back of their volition, before he slammed back inside her, again and again until he was done, every muscle in his body tensing and releasing as the waves of pleasure took him hard.

  Cade let her legs down from his shoulders and eased his hips back, bringing her backside down to the mattress, before he settled between her thighs and let his own weight down from his aching arms to rest on his elbows, his body aching from the strain as he finally allowed his muscles to relax, he nestled his face against her neck and allowed her sweet scent to wash away his tiredness- his body already recovering as Vicky whimpered gently against the aftershocks of their love making.

  “Let’s do that again-“ He growled playfully against her ear and she gave a little squeak of disbelief, her mind was more than willing, her body needed to recover, he was just too damned good at loving her, satiating her needs.

  She managed to open one eye as he pulled back to look down at her, the amusement making his eyes bright and she huffed her annoyance at how he could recover so damned quickly.

  “Maybe a cold shower will Perk you up-“ He teased and heard her groan a dark curse between long hard breaths. “I’ll take that as a no.” He chuckled before brushing his lips over hers, her lips naturally reaching for his, gently kissing her as he smoothed the wayward strands of hair from her damp face, his eyes capturing hers as she started to recover herself back from the exhaustion of her mind and body.

  “You need a Lycan mate that can keep up with you-“ She breathed out finally able to connect the dots of thinking and speaking at the same time.

  “Where’s the fun in that. I like watching you come back to me.” His voice was still husky as his words seemed to roll through her. He traced just one fingertip down the soft curve of her cheek and felt her shiver beneath him. A smile that spoke more than words ever could about how he felt for her stretched across his face and she nestled in his warmth beneath him- safe and protected- loved and cherished. “You’re perfect.”

  “You’re biased- I’m your mate and you’re stuck with me-“ She teased back and he raised his brows, mock contemplation on his face.

  “True-“ He got the one word out before she huffed and tried to push him off her, her hands against the hard muscles of his chest before he spat out a chuckle and grabbed her wrists, pinning her to the bed and stilling her beneath him as he dipped his head and whispered against her ear. “- but there’s no one I would rather be stuck with for life than you Victoria- you complete me.”

  He nuzzled into her neck, his tongue doing wicked things to her senses, before his teeth nipped against the heated skin and he allowed her a little wiggle room to squirm beneath him, because it excited him so damn much to feel her like that.

  “Softie-“ She breathed out the challenge to his Alpha dominant gene and heard the low growl against her throat as he stilled for a moment before raising his head to stare down at her, eyes narrowed as he searched her feelings.

  “You like baiting my wolf don’t you?” He growled low and deep and she double raised her brows in a suggestive wiggle that made him growl again, this time with the desire that rushed through him.

  “Let’s just say- I like to live dangerously, but only when I’m around you.”

  “I’ll keep that in mind sweetheart- right now though, I’m going to flip you onto your stomach, cover your body with mine and let you pay penance to my wolf with that beautiful body of yours.” His eyes darkened with every word and she felt the rush of excitement race through her body, heating every inch of her skin and making her arousal more than evident to his Lycan senses.

  “Are you sure you can handle that Alpha, I wouldn’t want you tired-“ The words died on a squeal as he growled long and hard, his hands about her and before she even knew what was happening, she was face down on the mattress, his whole body holding her down as his knee prised he
r legs apart.

  “It easier just to show you sweetheart.” His voice was far from human as he whispered against her ear, his hands running up over her arms until his fingers were laced with hers, pushing her palms down into the bed as she felt him nudge her core, before he thrust into her.

  It was going to be a long night.

  Cade was gone by the time she woke up in the morning. Stretching out in the bed looking for the heat and security of his body, where it should have been beside her, but wasn’t, left her with an empty feeling and she couldn’t help wondering if this was how it would feel every day of her life to be apart from him. What if she lost him tonight?

  Vicky turned over in the bed and buried her face into the pillow, Cade’s scent reaching out to her, comforting her heart and mind from thoughts of losing him as she practically growled out her frustration into the feathers.

  Her muscles ached from being loved so thoroughly off and on throughout the night- they had slept and awoken to make love over and over again- her reaching for him, him reaching for her through the small hours, neither one of them wanting the night to end and this day to intrude on their lives- she hoped with all of her heart that Devanaux wouldn’t attack tonight and if it would secure the safety of her pack, she would gladly give him the land he sought- but that wasn’t how it worked.

  Cade assured her that turning over the land to the Were would only delay the inevitable confrontation between the pack and the clan, but it would buy them all time- time that may run out for some tonight. She was so torn between Cade’s logic and the hope that dwelled within her to keep everyone safe and she didn’t know what to do with that dilemma.

  Vicky dragged herself from the bed and took a few moments to ease her stiff muscles before she headed into the shower, she needed to find Cade, or Whit, hell even Marcus was sure to give her a fresh perspective on the need for her to do something with this rising tide of doom within her.