Gathering Darkness: A Paranormal Romance Collection

by Anna Zaires

  “You want to help me?” Becky didn’t know what to say. Even her own mother wouldn’t help her when she needed money to keep the lights on at her apartment one month. Now these people that she just met want to help her fulfill her dream. “You don’t even know me.”

  “They are smart women. Ms. Summers. They know good people when they see them.”

  “Thanks.” Becky whispered. “I will be right out.” She said getting out of the car.

  “Oh you are not going in there alone.” Protested Luther. “I have orders to watch over you while they are sleeping. If something were to happen to you, they would fire me, before skinning me alive.”

  “Ok.” Becky agreed.

  Opening her apartment door she had a sense of the apartment not being empty. “Luther?”

  “Yeah, I get the same feeling. Let me enter first.” Luther opened the door and looked around. “Come on in. Go get what you need and let’s get out of here.”

  Becky felt nauseous once she entered her bedroom. In her bed was something that she supposed was her, with a knife stuck where the heart would be. Something that looked to be blood smeared around the knife. “LUTHER.”

  “Holy shit.” He took out a camera and took a picture. “I am showing this to Hawke and Stefani when they wake up. I think that Mercedes has gone over the edge.”

  “But we can’t say for sure that it is her.” Becky reminded him.

  “I just think she is trying to intimidate you,” Luther commented.

  “Just wait. I am going to kick her ass.” Becky steamed. It took a lot to get her mad, but once she was watch out. Even Bryan knew when to duck. She grabbed her prescription bottle and saw it was empty. “I know I had some in here. I just filled it.”

  “I wouldn’t want you to take it anyway. No telling if they would substitute it with something else.” Luther replied.

  “You do have a point.” Damn her head was starting to pound. Maybe Stefani would give her another massage? “Come on let’s go.”

  FIVE

  Becky was exhausted when she got back to the penthouse. The cupboards were now full, she did splurge and buy herself some new clothes. If she was going to kick Mercedes ass, she needed to look good. Her head still hurt, but it was a dull throb. She bought some ibuprofen and took a couple, hoping it would ease the pain.

  Looking at the time, she calculated she had a couple hours before Hawke and Stefani would be there. Going in the shower she took a shower to help her headache, and turned the temperature to cool. Crawling under the blanket she closed her eyes in the darkened room.

  Soft cool lips moved down her neck, while female hands squeezed her nipple. “Wake up sleepyhead.” Whispered Stefani.

  Turning over on her back, Becky’s heart flipped when she gazed into Stefani’s eyes. “Hi.” She dragged Stefani’s head down to her and kissed her.

  The bed squeaked as another hand wrapped around her waist. Becky moaned as Stefani bared her breast and firm male lips closed over her breast and sucked. Stefani’s tongue explored Becky’s mouth. Her tongue licking every surface inside, sending shivers through Becky’s body. “Hi, yourself. Fuck, I couldn’t wait to get here.”

  Stefani’s mouth closed over hers and kissed her again, her hand moving down to Becky’s pussy, rubbing her clit. Moans grew louder as Stefani’s fingers pushed deep inside Becky’s wet heat. Her thumb brushing her clit, while her lips moved down her throat. Open kisses painted a wet trail, before sucking Becky’s breast.

  Becky’s cries filled the room as Stefani and Hawke both sucked her breast in alternate rhythm. Moving restlessly on the bed she tried to stay grounded by digging her fingers into the comforter but they weren’t strong enough to stop her from floating. Stefani moved her lips further down, kissing Becky’s abdomen.

  Becky brought Stefani’s head up to her and kissed her, her tongue exploring Stefani’s, seeking the two bumps that she knew drove her crazy. She was rewarded when she heard Stefani’s moans. Her tongue now frantically exploring Becky’s, while her fingers curled upward and rubbed her g-spot. Becky screamed as she came. Her inner muscles grabbing tightly around Stefani’s fingers.

  Becky barely had time to regain her breathing when Stefani’s fingers were replaced by Hawke who moved between her thighs and pushed his cock deep inside her. Stefani moved back down to her breast, the tips of her fangs skimming the top. “Oh god yes, bite me.” Becky urged her. Lifting her hips, Hawke slid even deeper inside her.

  She wrapped her legs around his waist as he started to move hard and deep. She felt every vein of his shaft as it rubbed against her inner walls. Bracing his hands on either side of her head he kissed her. His tongue claiming her mouth as thoroughly as his cock claimed her pussy. His tongue seemed to touch every inch.

  Moving his head down to her pulse he licked the vein before sinking his fangs deep inside her throat and drank. The orgasm she had before seemed like a drop in the bucket compared to the one that ripped through her. Her hands holding his head to her neck, letting him drink. His cock still pounding inside drenched his come in her pussy. Licking the wound closed, he kissed her. The taste of her blood on his lips had her wondering what his would taste like. She no longer had any doubts she wanted to become a hybrid.

  Pulling out of her he laid next to her. His hand still moving all over her body, went to her clit. Stefani leaned over her and kissed her lightly. “Watching you come with him inside you is the most erotic thing I have ever seen.”

  Moving between Becky’s thighs she opened her pussy lips and sucked one than the other between her own lips. “It gives me a dilemma though, lick his cock which is still glistening with your juices, or eat your pussy clean of his come mixed with your juices.” She sealed her mouth over Becky’s cunt and sucked. Her tongue diving deep inside, licking her inner walls, in the most erotic French kiss of her life.

  Becky’s rolled back, her body too tired to lift as pleasure rolled through her. Stefani’s seemed to be everywhere, She felt Hawke’s hand under her ass and lift her. “That’s it Stefani, eat her clean. Does the taste of our combined liquid taste good?”

  “It is my new favorite flavor. The only thing better would be your blood mixed with hers.” Stefani’s chin was shiny from eating Becky’s pussy.

  “That can be arranged.” Hawke lifted Becky’s chin and kissed her. “Look in my eyes and tell me you belong to us.”

  Becky had a feeling that she was about to make a commitment once she agreed. She was scared that they would tire of her and push her away. Unlike her mother, Becky knew that there would be no replacement for these two. “I belong to the two of you.” She answered before she could stop the words. She hoped it wouldn’t be something she would regret when the passion faded later.

  “Good.” Hawke sealed his mouth over hers and sucked her tongue in his mouth. Her moans grew louder as Stefani started to rub circles on her clit. She was close to another orgasm. It wouldn’t take much more to send her over the edge.

  “Come for us again.” Stefani urged her. Shivers ran through her as Stefani kissed her inner thighs. Her toes digging in the comforter, her moans grew louder as Stefani pushed two fingers inside her. Fucking Becky’s pussy with her fingers, she sank her fangs deep into Becky’s thigh and drank.

  Becky’s screams seemed to bounce off the walls as rivers of pleasure rushed through her. Her fingers grabbed onto the headboard as she flew apart. Licking the bite wound closed, Becky couldn’t tear her eyes away as Stefani removed the remaining blood from her lips. Her fingers still fucking Becky with her fingers.

  Hawke leaned towards Stefani and kissed her. His mouth ravenous. Becky saw the imprint of his tongue against Stefani’s cheek. Moving his lips downward he sank his fangs and drank from Stefani.

  Becky saw the pleasure wash Stefani. Just as they did with her, Hawke licked the wound closed, before bending towards Becky and kissing her. Sucking her tongue into his mouth. Becky tasted him, mixed with the taste of the blood he drank from Stefani. The taste was differe
nt.

  Becky then realized that she was tasting her own blood mixed with Stefani’s. “Look at me and say that you belong to us.” Commanded Hawke.

  Becky could no more deny it then deny they belonged to her. “I belong to the two of you.”

  “Are you ready to take the next step with us?” Hawke asked.

  Becky realized he was asking her something important. Sitting up, she had to make sure he was asking what she thought. “Are you asking me to become a hybrid?”

  “Yes.” Hawke confirmed. “I know this is a big decision and that we have not known each other very long. But in our hearts we know that this is the right thing.”

  Becky knew without a doubt she was in love with them, but her past taught her that love doesn’t last forever. Her mother changed husbands more often then some people change their cellphones. She knew being asked to become a hybrid was a huge decision. But were they really ready?

  “What if you regret the decision?” Becky asked. She didn’t know if she would survive if they regretted their decision.

  “I promise that we won’t regret it.” Stefani sat next to her. “The hardest thing has been leaving you. It isn’t just because of the incredible sex. I really like you.”

  Becky sat up. “I like you too, but I am not sure I am ready.”

  “I understand.” Stefani started to pull away.

  “It’s not that I don’t want to. But I just met the two of you. I don’t want this to be a decision neither one of us regrets. I think we should take the time to get to know each other.” Becky explained.

  “Becky does a point.” Hawke said to Stefani.

  “I hate it when you are right.” Stefani pouted at Hawke and Becky. “Does that mean no sex?”

  “Oh god no.” Becky replied. “Don’t make me sneak in your car and follow you home.”

  “Thank god.” Hawke sighed in relief. “You wouldn’t have to sneak, I would carry you out of here and keep you chained and naked to the bed while we slept.”

  “Oooh, she should be chained and naked.” Stefani kissed them both.

  SIX

  Becky sat at the table watching Hawke move around the kitchen. He had on an apron to protect his important parts from grease. “So where did vampires learn to make fried chicken?”

  “I have had many careers.” Hawke explained. “Living a long time you have to change locations every so often, otherwise people might question why you don’t get older. I have been a cook, a pastry chef, worked as a reporter for a short time, played baseball.”

  “I see, you do have an impressive bat.” Becky told him. “So how old are you and how did you become a vampire?”

  “I was born in 1812, my mother was I guess by today standards would be considered a single mom. My father was some aristocrat who got her pregnant and refused to accept that I was his kid. The sad thing was that I even looked like him.” Hawke shook his head. “My mom was not the healthiest woman and unable to work. Back then people wouldn’t hire her, except for jobs that paid barely enough to keep a roof over our heads. I learned at an early age to steal food and other necessities. I got really good at it, when I met up with some men with a ship.”

  “Don’t tell me you were a pirate?” Becky asked.

  “Well, we didn’t really like that word.” Hawke placed the food in front of her.

  “So do you rob and pillage a lot?”

  “Yes. Mostly we went after the men who were similar to my father. In fact his ship was one of the first I stole from.” He boasted. “Did it for a long time. We would rob during the summer and in the winter we would go to one of the islands in the South Pacific. While there I met a woman and we became very close. It turned out she was a vampire and she turned me into a hybrid. We were together a few years.”

  “What happened?” Becky sighed as she took a bite of his chicken. “This is really good.” The chicken rivaled that of famous fast-food chains.

  “Being a merchandise claimer, there were times that we got into altercations with others like us or law enforcement.” Hawke continued. “We encountered a group of merchandise claimers and there was an altercation. By the time things were over, I had a big hole right here.” He touch the spot right under his left breast.

  “Holy shit.” Becky listened intently. “I have a vampire lover that was a pirate. I always loved pirate stories.”

  “Pirate stories were not as glamorous as they make them out to be. Same with being a vampire. There are times when you find yourself alone. But I wouldn’t trade it for anything either. I get to see all the changes that occur throughout history.” Hawke told her.

  “Are you finished eating?” Stefani asked with a sexy spark in her eyes.

  “Maybe.” Becky’s pussy started to drool.

  “I’m not.” Stefani turned her chair around and opened Becky’s thighs before kneeling.

  SEVEN

  Becky entered the restaurant where she had met Stefani and Hawke a month ago. They had been together every night. This was the first recruiting session they had attended, since meeting. They assured her that they had found the one that they had been looking for and didn’t need anyone else.

  She couldn’t wait to see them tonight. She had decided tonight was the night she was going to see if they still wanted her as their hybrid. She didn’t know what she would do if they denied her. She loved them more each day and even though they never said it, she was almost sure they felt the same way.

  “Well look who is back on the market.”

  “Mercedes? Where did you park your broom?” Becky asked.

  “Funny. Look, Becky has jokes.” Mercedes snidely said to her friends.

  “Did Hawke and Stefani finally give you the heave-ho?” Said one of Mercedes friends. “Did you not want to suck his cock or something?”

  “No, they did not give me the heave-ho.” Becky said. “What I do or do not with Hawke and Stefani is none of your business.” Although she did love sucking his cock, especially sharing it with Stefani.

  “If I were with him, he wouldn’t need anyone else but me.” Scoffed Mercedes.

  “Why on earth would you not want to be with Stefani?” Becky shook her head. “The taste of her between her thighs is my favorite thing to eat. But want to know what tastes even better? It is after Hawke has fucked her and his come is mixed with hers. Almost makes you want to give up food and live on that alone.”

  “I feel the same way.” Stefani said from behind her.

  “Oh shit.” Becky turned around. “How much did you hear?”

  “Enough to want to take you home and keep you naked.” Stefani pulled her in her arms and kissed her.

  Becky’s arms went around Stefani’s and kissed her back. “That sounds like fun.”

  “Hi,” Hawke tilted her head up and kissed her. “We need to talk.”

  Becky felt her stomach drop. Oh god. “Is something wrong?”

  “Yes. We are tired of leaving your bed every night and going home to our cold one. Even though we are together there is one thing missing. You.” Hawke wrapped his arms around both of them.

  “We talked last night and agreed. You are coming home with us tonight. We will keep you naked and chained to the bed until you agree to let us change you.” Stefani continued.

  Becky almost jumped out of her shoes with joy. Almost. “What if I don’t need convincing?”

  “Are you saying what I think you are saying?” Hope lit up Stefani’s face.

  “Yeah.” Becky nodded her head.

  “Hey, Becky what time should we be at the store tomorrow?” Hazel came up and asked her.

  As promised Hazel, Krista, Tina and Luke helped her get her own bookstore. It was right across the street from Joy’s. They had only been open for a couple weeks and the place had been busy. They had their first author signing in a week. The five of them worked well together. They were all equal in the decisions.

  “Hazel? Do you think you and the others can manage the bookstore for a few days?” Hawke asked.

/>   Becky saw when realization hit Hazel. “Oh sure. Take off the whole week.” After hugging Becky, she whispered in her ear. “I want all the details.” Before rushing off, probably to tell the others.

  “Why a few days?”

  “Because we are not going to let you out of our sight.” Stefani said. “When we wake up you will be there.”

  “Let’s get out of here.” Hawke bent down and lifted both her and Stefani over his shoulders and carried her out to the car.

  EIGHT

  Becky shivered in nervousness. In some ways she almost felt like she was losing her virginity all over again. She couldn’t believe she was going to be with them forever. “What will happen?”

  “We are going to fuck your brains out.” Hawke kissed her. “Then I will drink from you. Then Stefani will drink from me. Than you will drink from Stefani. After the third time, you will notice some changes. You might become sensitive to sunlight, but not dangerously so. More like when a redhead goes out in the sun. But you will heal very quickly. Your appetite will increase, both sexually and food wise.”

  “It’s great. You will be able to eat as much as you want and not gain a pound.” Stefani rubbed her hand up and down Becky’s thigh.

  “Tina said that she used to have headaches until she became a hybrid.” Becky was looking forward to that part. She had a few headaches since being with Stefani and Hawke. Stefani had gotten in the habit of massaging her with the peppermint lotion every night. Becky hoped that part wouldn’t end, she loved the massages.

  “Yes, your migraines will be a thing of the past. But that doesn’t mean the massages will stop.”

  “Welcome to your new home.” Luther said as he stopped.

  Getting out of the car, Becky’s jaw dropped. It looked like something out of a horror movie. “This is your house?”