Gathering Darkness: A Paranormal Romance Collection

by Anna Zaires

  Becky was finding it harder to keep awake. She was beyond relaxed, her headache forgotten. “Go ahead and close your eyes. Don’t try to fight it.” Were the last words that Becky heard.

  Becky had no idea how long she slept. The light in the bedroom was subdued, someone had covered her up with a blanket. She wondered if Hawke and Stefani were still there. The door to the bedroom was shut, but it was quiet on the other side.

  Checking the clock on the table, she saw that it was three in the morning. Picking up the towel that was on the floor she wrapped it around her before opening the door. Hawke and Stefani were still there and watching a movie. “Hello, feeling better?” Hawke got off the couch and walked over to her.

  “Much, thank you. Stefani you have magical hands. If this escort service ever fails you have a new career.” Becky replied. She felt awkward, she wasn’t sure what to do next. Bryan was probably with a client, she knew she should go home but she didn’t have a ride. If she was honest with herself, she really didn’t want to leave either.

  “Thanks.” Stefani walked over and stared into her eyes. “You have a beautiful body, it was hard to stop touching you. You feel the attraction too don’t you?”

  Becky nodded helplessly, falling deeper under Stefani’s spell. “Yes, I have never been this attracted to anyone. Ever.”

  “Have you ever kissed another woman?” Stefani stepped even closer.

  “No.” Becky shivered as Stefani started to touch the delicate curve of her neck.

  “Have you ever been tempted?”

  “Not until tonight.” Becky confessed.

  Becky’s hands removed the towel. Moving her lips down Becky’s neck. Becky’s hands went around Stefani’s neck and kissed her back. What would it hurt to be with them, just for one night? Stefani brought Becky even closer and kissed her lightly. “If you want me to stop, say so now.”

  “I don’t want you to stop.” Becky responded.

  Coming up behind her, Hawke brushed her hair away from the back of her neck. Kissing the skin underneath, he slid his hands down Becky’s sides. “Are you sure?” Hawke asked her. “We are getting to the point of no return.”

  Becky hesitated for a second before replying. Stefani looked disappointed before moving away. “Yes, I am sure. I want you. I want you both.”

  She shivered as two pairs of hands explored the skin that was revealed. “I just might keep her for us.” Hawke said.

  “I was thinking the same thing.” Stefani agreed.

  Becky felt as if she were watching someone other than herself. Stefani and Hawkers hands were everywhere. She moaned as Stefani sucked first one breast than the other between her lips. Her tongue licking the peak as if she was licking an ice cream cone.

  Hawke’s finger slid a finger into her pussy already soaked with her juices. Her knees felt like rubber as he fucked her with his fingers. “Do you like the feel of my fingers deep inside you? Your pussy feels like a vise around them. I can’t wait until I bury my cock inside you.”

  Stefani threaded her fingers in Becky’s hair and kissed her. Becky’s arms went around her neck. Her tongue now exploring Stefani's mouth. When she encountered two tiny bumps she felt Stefani shudder.

  “Careful, you are not ready yet.” Stefani cautioned her.

  “Who says that I am not ready?” She kissed Stefani again. Her tongue kept straying to the bumps. Each time the bumps got larger.

  Stefani smiled at her. “We just might double Bryan’s bonus.” Her lips moved down Becky’s neck. Her hands squeezing Becky’s breasts. Hawke’s lips moved down her back.

  Hawke lifted her and took her to the bedroom. Laying her on the bed, Stefani and Hawke immediately joined her. Hawke's lips covered hers. His lips so different than Stefani's but not less erotic. His tongue moved deep inside her mouth. Her tongue curling around his. Instinctively she wanted to find out if he had the same two bumps as Stefani.

  She moaned against his mouth. Stefani moved down her body. Her mouth sucking a breast, Becky tensed when she felt the tip of something brush against her skin. It didn’t hurt, instead it had her hoping that Stefani would do it again.

  Stefani’s hand moved down her body. The tips of her nails slightly grazing her skin. Becky whimpered as Hawke's mouth covered her other breast. Tingles went through her nervous system as he nipped at her flesh.

  He lifted his eyes and stared into hers. “I need to drink from you.”

  Becky drew his head down to her neck. “Do it.”

  Hawke kissed her again. His hand moved down her body to the wet pussy that was drooling in anticipation of his touch. His finger rubbed her lower lips. Stefani's lips moved lower, her hand joined Hawke's. Becky's moans grew louder. She had never been turned on so much in her life.

  Hawke pushed two fingers inside her soaking wet cunt. His fingers moving in and out in short fast strokes. Becky’s fingers dug into the blanket, she needed to come. “You are soaking my fingers.” Hawke held them up. He painted her nipples with her liquid, bending his head sucked her breast. Once again she felt the scrape of what felt like teeth against her skin.

  The bed shifted, Becky’s thighs opened. “I cannot hold off, I need to taste your pussy.” Stefani opened Becky’s pussy lips and buried her tongue deep inside. Her tongue licking every drop that seemed to be pouring out.

  Becky screamed out her release as she came. Her pussy felt as if the flood gates were opened. She felt her juices run out of her. Collapsing on the bed she tried to regain her breathing. If she thought Stefani was done eating her she had another surprise coming.

  Hawke’s lips covered hers. His tongue moving deep inside her mouth. His tongue licking her cheeks as Stefani licked the inside of her pussy. His hand moving to her clit and rubbed his finger. Becky moved restlessly on the bed.

  Becky’s arms moved around Hawke's neck and kissed him back. Her hips moved up and down seeking more of Stefani's tongue inside her. She felt as if a switch was turned on. She moved her tongue deep inside of Hawke's mouth. Seeking two bumps behind his teeth, they were no longer there, fangs were now in its place.

  Hawke moved down her throat licking the vein near her pulse. His eyes met hers. Her heart froze when she saw his fangs for the first time. He licked the vein again and bit into her neck. She stiffened in shock. The shock soon changed to bliss. She felt herself sink into the mattress as he drank. Seconds later she felt another bite, this one on the inner part of her thigh and feminine lips sucked from the vein.

  Two sets of lips drank from two different parts of her body. The more they drank the more she didn’t want them to ever stop. She felt the fangs slide out of her skin. Tongues licked the spot where they bit her.

  Hawke kissed her. His mouth consumed hers. His tongue as far inside of her mouth as he could. The bed shifted. Stefani kissed her way up Becky’s body. Her tongue circled Becky’s belly button before moving upward.

  Hawke placed a final kiss on her lips, before moving away from her. He opened her thighs and lifted her hips. Becky screamed his name as he pushed his cock deep inside her pussy. “Doesn’t his cock feel good inside you?” Stefani kissed the spot where Hawke had bitten her.

  “OH GOD YESSS!!” Becky said. She felt his cock pulse inside her. “Move.” She screamed.

  Hawke smiled a wicked grin, before starting to move. He started to move slowly at first. Letting her pussy adjust to him being inside. Then he started moving faster, harder.

  Stefani, straddled Becky around her waist and kissed her. Bringing Stefani’s head towards hers she kissed her. Becky curled her tongue around Stefani’s.

  Becky’s moans grew louder as Stefani started to rub her body against Becky. Their nipples brushing against each other, had her pussy flooding Hawke’s cock with her juices.

  “Holy Shit.” Hawke groaned. “Her pussy is like a vise around my cock.”

  Becky whimpered in combination of pleasure and discomfort. She felt Hawke grow larger inside her every vein rubbed against her pussy walls. Stefani seemed to
sense what Becky was feeling. “Relax. I promise we just want to make you feel more pleasure than you have ever imagined.”

  Stefani bent her head and licked the vein above Becky's nipple. Becky saw a flash of a fang seconds before she felt it slide into her. She screamed, holding Stefani to her breast encouraging her to drink.

  “Do you know how long we have waited for someone like you?” Hawke growled.

  “I knew she was meant to be ours.” She stared into Becky’s eyes, a drop of blood lingered on her lip. “I can feel his cock pounding inside you. Do you think you can take it harder?”

  “Oh god yes.” Becky's head bent over the pillows. The bed shook as he started to move faster, deeper, harder.

  Stefani licked the spot where she just drank. Her tongue now licking the nipple. “Come for us.”

  Becky's screams were so loud she wondered if the entire hotel heard her. Her body was covered in sweat. Becky's body a soothing cool balm against her heated skin. Her inner muscles had a death grip around Hawke's shaft.

  Faintly she heard a growl, than her pussy became filled with Hawke's come.

  TWO

  When Becky woke up she realized that she was alone in the suite. Stretching her legs, she winced in pain, her thighs hurt in places that she didn’t know could hurt. She had no idea how many times that they had fucked her during the night.

  Her favorite part? It definitely was when they had bitten her. In some ways it was more erotic than them fucking her. The fact that her blood ran through their veins turned her on all over again. She couldn’t help but hope that they would want her again tonight. Looking at the nightstand she saw an envelope with her name on it. Her jaw dropped when she counted five thousand dollars. She opened the piece of paper inside.

  Dear Becky:

  You were amazing. The amount inside was not nearly enough. Use the money to buy yourself something to wear. See you tonight. Hawke and Stefani.

  She couldn’t just sit around the suite doing nothing. She had to be at work in a few hours. Heading for the shower, she turned on the water before looking at the mirror. The bruises where they bit her looked more like hickeys. She hoped they had some makeup in the store downstairs to cover that up. She liked working with Joy, but she would not be that understanding of Becky walking around with a hickey on her neck.

  Walking in the other room, she picked up the dress she wore last night. She knew that she couldn’t wear it to work. She just needed a pair of jeans and t-shirt, and some underwear. Picking up the phone on the desk she called asking where the nearest Target was.

  “We have a store with whatever you need here.” The desk clerk informed her. “I will be more than happy to transfer you over there.”

  “Thanks.” Becky felt a twinge of guilt at buying jeans and t-shirt at hotel prices, but this was no time to be picky.

  A couple minutes later she heard a cheerful voice on the other end. “Gift shop.”

  “Hi I am in Penthouse suite one zero two. Do you have any jeans in a size twelve? A T-shirt in a large?” Becky hoped that she wasn’t the first person to be making this request.

  “We sure do.” She answered. “Need any under garments?”

  “Panties would be great.”

  “What size bra?”

  “Sadly, I can wait until I get home.”

  “I wish that I had your problem.” The salesperson chuckled. “I will have someone bring the items up. Did you want to charge it to the room?”

  “No I have cash.” After hanging up, she went to her purse and took out her cellphone. She saw that she had missed a call from her boss Joy. Calling her back, Becky waited for her to pick up. “Hi Joy.”

  “Hi Becky. I called to tell you that the bookstore is closed today.”

  “What do you mean closed?”

  “You know that we have been struggling. I am two months behind and if I do not pay it t by Monday owner is going to evict us.”

  “How much do you owe?” Becky went to the envelope on the nightstand and counted the money that was inside. She still couldn’t believe it. FIVE FREAKING THOUSAND DOLLARS. No wonder Bryan loved this job. You get your brains fucked, your blood sucked and the money is way beyond what she made in five months. If she continued to do this she could buy into the bookstore, then Joy would have to listen to her ideas.

  “I owe three thousand dollars. There are also others I owe, the utilities, suppliers just to name a few.”

  “What if I were to come up with the money?” Becky asked. She loved working at the bookstore. She knew that with some updating and a few other ideas she had. If that meant being with Stefani and Hawke again, that wouldn’t be a bad thing. Giving them blood was a lot more fun than at some of the blood drives she had been to.

  “I can’t allow you to do that.” Joy protested.

  “Why not? I love the store, and if I can help keep it going why say no?”

  “If I agree what would you want in return?”

  “Maybe become partners? I know if we update the store it could become a fun place to go.” Becky replied. “I received some money, unexpectedly and I would love to help.”

  “I appreciate the offer, but I have to say no.” Joy answered. “I ran my store just fine. Then damn technology took over and destroyed the book business. People just want to come in and buy dirty books. What happened to the classics?”

  “Joy, there is nothing wrong with books that have sex in them. Sex sells.” Becky told her. They had been having this argument for a long time.

  “I cannot allow that sort of thing in my store. It has a reputation. Just because the rest of society has gone sex crazy doesn’t mean that I have to cater to it. Becky I am afraid that even if I can somehow get the money to stay open, I don’t think you should work there anymore.”

  “You’re firing me?” Becky said. She had worked hard for her all these years. Without even a thank you for working overtime at regular pay. Maybe it was time to create some competition?

  “Yes, it’s nothing personal. I will always love you but, I need someone who will be there for me. Not for herself.” Joy replied. “Now I will mail you your last paycheck. Goodbye and good luck.”

  Becky stared at the phone as it went silent. Joy fired her. Mailing her a check seemed so cold. Who would she get to replace her that loved the store as much as she did? Instantly she thought of a couple women who had been hanging around the bookstore lately. She was willing to bet that they would work for Joy for free.

  When the knock came she hurried to answer the door. “Hi, thanks for bringing these up for me.”

  “No problem.” The woman said. “I brought a couple pairs of jeans and shirts for you to choose from. The sizes are the same but you know how it is with jeans. Someone’s idea of a size twelve could really be for someone that wears a size six.”

  “Yeah, I hate that.” Becky took the items. “Come on in while I try these on. I suspect this isn’t the first time you have had these requests?”

  “Not even the first time this week.” She chuckled.

  Becky closed the bedroom door and tried on the first pair of jeans. She was thankful that the woman brought different pairs of jeans. The first pair she tried on barely went to her thighs. Taking them off, Becky threw them on the bed she tried the next pair they fit. Barely. She could wear them home if she didn’t sit or if she didn’t have to breathe or eat the rest of the day. The third pair she tried on fit just right.

  She finished getting dressed then took the clothes out. “I am glad you found a pair that fits.” The salesperson said.

  “Thanks for bringing them up.” Becky handed her the jeans. How much do I owe you?”

  “I have orders to charge to the room. “ The woman said.

  “I can’t have someone else buy me clothes.” Becky protested.

  “You are one of them now.”

  “What?” Becky asked.

  “You are a part of that group that works as an escort. This room? Is your room. You will be accepting clients here.”


  “How do you know all this?” Becky asked.

  “My name is Anita. I help Stefani and Hawke. They hire me to keep an eye on things here at the hotel. Most of the rooms on the upper floors belong to other escorts. The higher the floor the more exclusive you are. Considering you are here on the top floor, the only people you may be with are Hawke, Stefani and if they choose to allow someone else in bed with them. Some of the escorts have gone on to become hybrids, which is a huge honor.”

  “What are you talking about?” She asked. “What is a hybrid?”

  “Hybrids are I guess the best way to describe it a cross between a vamp and a human. Hybrids reproduce blood much quicker than humans. That is the reason why they are highly coveted.” Anita explained.

  With each word Anita spoke the realization of what she did last night hit her. She not only slept with Hawke and Stefani but she also let them bite her. Did that mean she was on the way to becoming a hybrid? What if she didn’t want to be one? She felt the sudden need to go home, to her apartment. Alone. She may stop by Bryan’s first and kick his ass for getting her into this situation. Bastard.

  “I can’t let them pay for my clothes.”

  “I see the panic in your eyes. It isn’t uncommon. It wouldn’t be normal if you didn’t get scared. Just think it over. If you decide to not let them pay for the clothes then I will have a receipt made for you.” Anita said.

  “Thanks.” Becky said.

  “My pleasure. I have to say you are different from the others. I will enjoy working with you.” Anita told her. “Once you embrace your new lifestyle you will become one of the most influential hybrid we have seen.” Anita replied. “Right now your good side is arguing with your naughty side. It is up to you to decide which one you want to listen to.”

  Becky hurried downstairs and hailed a cab. Her thoughts were in a million different places. From what Bryan did, to what happened in the penthouse suite with Stefani and Hawke to her conversation with Joy.

  As soon as she entered her apartment she headed to the kitchen to fix something to eat. Sitting on the couch she tried to organize her thoughts. What was she going to do? She couldn’t really work as an escort could she? As jobs went it wouldn’t be a hardship to let Stefani and Hawke fuck her and get paid for it.