by Beth Hendrix
The thought of getting a tattoo that had someone else’s blood in it freaked me out, but if it would conceal me from others, then I was so down for it. I looked at the guys to judge their reactions to what she had just said, worried that the strangeness of the situation may have gotten to them. Draven just shot me a toothy grin, I loved when he let his fangs be out. I am not sure why I thought it was so sexy. Donovan must have not minded either, because he was examining my body like he was trying to find the best place to put the tattoo. I knew if it was left up to him, it would end up in a place that I probably didn't want it. Seriously though, I didn’t want to find out what happened when you came across a demon who was strong enough to make you submit.
“Um. I don’t know about all of this. How do I know you can be trusted? Why did you just give me so much information about your kind? What do you get from helping me? Can I at least pick the design? Or does it have to be some kind of rune or magical thing? I think we should work on my control before we do something as permanently altering as a tattoo.” Just as I got those words in, the training room door slammed open. All of us instantly turned to see who had opened the door in such a violent manner, with both of the guys stepping in front of me to block me from view. Luckily, I was able to see through them. I think there was three men standing in the doorway. It was hard to tell though because the guy standing in the middle of the wall where the door was supposed to be was bulky enough to hide the other men's bodies. So all I saw was two heads on the other side of his.
“What do we have here Alyanna? A little birdie told me that you were here trying to keep the new girl to yourself?” Bulky guy said with a voice so low and gravelly that it honestly scared the shit out of me. I had a feeling this was not a guy that I wanted to fight with. However, I would be no one’s bitch. So if it came down to it I would take him on too.
“Bael, how nice of you to come see me. I was just talking to these men about training. I don't know who told you that the new demon girl was here but they were mistaken.” I was very confused when she said this, because I was standing right here. I mean, surely he could see me.
She is using her powers on you to mask your essence. Can you not feel it? Vita spoke to me, making me jump. Now that she mentioned it though, I could feel a touch of a tingle all over my body. Draven and Donovan just stood there staring at the men. I wasn't sure if they could even see me.
“What new girl are you talking about? I thought we were going to have a training session?” Donovan said while moving closer to Alyanna. I knew he was just playing along, but the thought of him touching her pissed me off. I had to close my eyes and breathe because the last thing I wanted to do was give myself away and end up having to fight these guys. I could feel the menace oozing off of them from all the way over here. It was extremely unnerving.
“My minions don’t usually lie to me Alyanna, but if you want to play with your toys, I will leave you to it. Just remember if you ever decide you want a real man again, you know where to find me.” With those parting words, they were gone. Just poof - disappeared. I wonder if that's what it looked like when I teleported. Though I did know, without a doubt, that I was getting that tattoo as soon as possible.
“Yeah so I think I want that tattoo now.” I blurted out as Draven walked over to the door and set it over the hole that it was supposed to cover. I wrapped myself in my arms, wishing the feeling of evil would leave me.
“What the hell was he? I have never felt that much evil coming from one person.” Draven stated. His vampire marks flaring to life more with every word. He made his way over to me and pulled me into his embrace. I felt Donovan slide his arms around me to. It was a Gwen sandwich and I was so totally okay with it. I don't know if they could sense that I needed it or not, but either way I was so content. Yup, I was fucked.
“That was Bael. He is one of the most powerful dukes of the underworld, and if he finds you as you are now, you will be his.” Well fuck. She totally could have eased into that, but instead she just blasted it out. That was not how I wanted this meeting to go.
13
An hour later, I was sitting in the middle of one of the blue mats, frustrated as hell, because my powers had decided to be wonky and not work right. I could feel the throbbing of the tattoo I had just gotten on my thigh. The guys had argued for twenty minutes about what they thought I should get. I ended up going with a feather like Draven suggested, because all of Donovan’s suggestions were just very inappropriate and with the way things were weird with Alyanna... There was no way I wanted her too close to any of my goods, so I reasoned that my thigh would be a safe choice. However, the whole thing was way more erotic than getting a tattoo should have been, which was why I was done thinking about it. I just really couldn’t deal right now.
“Gwen, you have to concentrate. This is getting us nowhere.” Alyanna said with exasperation. “I am just gonna throw fireballs at you till you can do what you need to do.” Luckily, I was actually listening to her because I opened my eyes as she let one loose. Rolling quickly to my side to avoid the flame, I brought up a puny ball on my palm and threw it back at her. I was hoping to distract her long enough that maybe I could teleport behind her. My hair may be blonde now, but I definitely didn't want it to be singed. Thinking about where I wanted to go, as I watched her feet shift, I teleported and landed right where I thought she would be. It took me two seconds to have a knife out and at her throat.
“That was much better. Your fireballs need work though.” She told me as her body moved closer to mine. I could feel her allure again, pulling me in, my body wanting and needing to be closer to her. This was a bad idea. I just knew it. I pulled the knife away from her throat and teleported myself as quickly as possible to the other side of the mat.
“I guess concentrating isn't my thing.” I started looking over to see that both Donovan and Draven had funny looks on their face, like they were trying to figure something out. I hoped that they couldn’t tell that for some reason she was affecting me.That was so not a conversation I wanted to have with them or the other men.
We continued the back and forth for what felt like hours till I was so exhausted that I couldn't do it anymore. “I am done. I think I have done all that I can do today.” I really just wanted to go back to the hotel and climb into the bathtub. Hopefully the advanced healing that I had developed would take away most of the pains that I could feel already.
“You did great Gwen.” Donovan said as he came over and hugged me. I fell into his embrace. I was so tired that I was afraid that I might fall asleep right here in his arms. His hugs offered comfort and warmth, something that my body had started craving more of when I met them. Alyanna’s voice interpreted my snuggles in Donovan’s arms.
“I think you should come back soon. There is still much you need work on and I enjoy your company. I look forward to seeing you again.” Alyanna purred seductively. I wonder if maybe the reason that she affected me was due to her being a succubus. Man, I sure as hell hoped so or I was in for another surprise. With that thought, I was ready to hightail my ass out of there.
“Yeah. See you later.” I replied abruptly breaking the embrace with Donovan so I could grab his and Draven’s hands and lead us to the SUV. I didn't stop walking until we made it to the vehicle. Thankfully the guys didn’t seem to mind and didn’t question my rudeness. I guess they were ready to leave too.
“Was it my imagination or was she totally into you?” Draven asked as he opened my door for me. I guess they did notice. Well, shit. This is what I was trying to avoid.
“I don’t want to talk about it.” I snapped back at him still completely confused about the way I was feeling. “Sorry for being bitchy, I just don’t know how I feel at the moment.” It was another problem for another day. I would handle it later, like never, if I had to.
“It is okay. It has been a long day for you. Let's get you back to the hotel and get you into a nice bubble bath. My room has a jacuzzi style tub, so it will be perfect for a soak.” D
raven replied after getting in the driver's seat. It was the sweetest thing when he moved his hand over to mine and started holding it while Donovan moved his hands to my neck and started massaging it. I may be a demon now, but if this was a preview of the treatment that I was going to get by being with the guys, then I was for sure keeping them.
I must have dozed off because the next thing I know we were parking the SUV. There was nothing worse than taking a tiny catnap. I was gonna feel awful for the rest of the night. Getting out, I told the guys that I would meet them up stairs. There was no way in hell I was taking an elevator ever again. Teleporting to Draven and Barrett’s room, I went straight into the bathroom and slammed the door. Oops. Damn it! I was gonna have to get this strength thing under control. Needing to relax, I started the bath and stripped down. They had a full length mirror in there and I took a second to look at myself. I was still seriously upset that my looks had changed the way that they had, but I would have to learn to get over it and I couldn't do that if I avoided mirrors.
I slid my aching body down into the tub, relaxing instantly. I had to fight to not fall asleep, because drowning didn't sound like something that I ever wanted to experience. I turned my head towards the door as I heard it open. When I saw that it was Ethane standing there it brought a smile to my face. I hadn’t known the guys for very long, but I wanted nothing more than to be with them. They made me feel valued and precious. That was something that I had never really felt in my life.
“I was just checking to make sure you were okay. Draven and Donovan said you had a rough day.” He stated, shifting his gaze away from my nude body. His gentleman act made me want him even more, even if it was not right now.
“Why don’t you get in with me? I’m so tired. I am afraid that I may fall asleep in here.” I said that to him using it as an excuse to get him in here. It was strange but all I really wanted was to be held.The guys had given me a new addiction, the addiction of wanting to be held, and it was an addiction that might eventually surpass my junk food need.
He wasted no time stripping. He was stepping in behind me before I even had time to appreciate the view. Getting situated so he was able to rub his hands over my neck and shoulders.
“Do you want to talk about it?” He asked while his hands trailed down over my arms. I could feel my body heating up more with each caress. It felt so good, the slow slide of his hands over my body. Maybe I did want to play after all.
“Not really. My mind is a mess right now. I do know of some other things we could do to take my mind off of it though.” I turned around so that I was now straddling him. Staring into his eyes, I leaned down and pressed my lips to his. I slowly kissed him, trying not to rush it. I wanted to savor our first kiss.
Pulling back, he looked up at me and said, “Are you sure?” Nodding my head, I went back to kissing him and running my hands over his bare neck and chest.
I could feel his throbbing cock rubbing along the crease, probing the center, pushing in only to slip out. It was an intoxicating feeling knowing that it was me, even as a demon, that he wanted. It made me want to feel all of him, inside and out.
His hands moved down to my breasts to tweak at my nipples. Feeling his hands on my breasts, I rubbed my core against him harder, both of us moaning at the feeling. I wanted to show him that I was in no mood to take my time. I needed to feel him inside me. Now.
Reaching down, I grasped his cock feeling it thicken even more against my palm. The slow, smooth slide of my hand made him whimper. I clenched tighter, pushing all the way to the head and splayed my fingers driving that smooth skin between the gaps.
I slid him inside me with a long moan, slowly raising myself up and then back down, relishing the feeling of fullness. His hands made their way to my hips. He started to take over the thrusts and moved me into a position that I could feel him more deeply.
I had never felt this connected to someone. We broke the kiss and moaned together just staring into each other's eyes.
He started moving faster and pulled me closer to him, so that he could get one of my nipples into his mouth. He nipped my nipple, then suckled on it hard between his lips. He repeated this process over and over all while grabbing my hips and thrusting up into me.
Running my hands down his body, I could feel my climax building. He removed his mouth from my nipple and moved his hand down to rub my clit. Rubbing my clit in quick, short circles was all it took, and I was seeing stars. I could feel him speed up which only took me higher until I felt him cum inside me.
Harsh jagged breaths filled the air. I sprawled, head on his chest, listening to his heart beat. This might sound bad to some, but I was starting to not be able to see my life without these men. It was a dangerous thought. However, I was determined to keep them. At least I didn't set us on fire, or teleport us anywhere...this time.
14
I jerked awake out of a nightmare that I started to forget as soon as I woke up. It felt important, but it was like wisps in the wind - gone before I could really think about it too much. I laid there and stared at the ceiling and tried to calm my racing heart. I looked over and came face to face with a sleeping Barrett. He was so handsome and gruff. I turned on my side towards him and scooted in as close as I could into his chest. Smelling his outdoorsy scent made me instantly calmer. I know I needed to get up, but I was so warm and calm in his arms that had just shifted around me. I must have fallen asleep in the bathtub and since Ethane got me the night before last, Barrett must have gotten me last night. I was cool with it though. I wanted to try and get alone time with each of the guys as well.
“Mmmm…I could get used to this.” Barrett said as he opened his eyes, kissing my forehead. He looked content. Happy to just lay here with me.
“We should probably get up but I am just so comfy. Tell me about yourself. I feel so drawn to all of y’all, but I feel like I really don’t know you very well.” I replied closing my eyes and snuggling in even closer to him. If he was going to hold me, I might as well use him as a blanket.
“I was born out in the middle of nowhere in West Virginia. I stayed to myself most of my life. It's just a bear shifter thing. I love my family, but I always wanted to roam. I ended up in Tennessee working at a lumber yard when the supernaturals all came out. I stayed there for a while, but I caught a wolf shifter attacking one of my coworkers one day. I had him subdued by the time Paraoffice got there and they offered me a job on the spot. I bounced around a bit before I found the guys and knew where I belonged. I haven’t looked back since. What time is it anyway?” He suddenly asked, as if to change the subject from something he didn’t like to talk about. I could understand that though. I was just glad that he had opened up even if it was only a little bit.
Looking over at the clock, I groaned, “It’s 8:27. We need to get everything ready for tomorrow. Ugh. I just wanna lay here.” I left the with you part unspoken but implied.
“I do too. I haven't been this relaxed in a really long time, but duty calls. So you better get that sweet ass moving. We got lots of shit to do.” He said removing his arms from me and getting off the bed. Damn. I was one lucky woman. He had slept in some very form fitting boxer-briefs that left absolutely nothing to the imagination. “Hey now. We don't have time for funny business. So your gonna have to rein in those looks your giving me because I can smell how hot you are and it's way too tempting to climb back in there with you.” That statement made me squirm, in a good way, but it would have to wait.
“Fine. Keep your cum gun over there. Like you said, no time for funny business,” I sassed back as I threw a pillow at him, which he caught and sat down on the edge of the bed. I got up and stretched, noticing Barrett’s eyes following the movement. I really hated waking up this early. I was going to have to work on it. Even though I really don't think there was gonna be anything that I could do about it. Chuckling to myself, I made my way over to my room. I was kind of nervous that Canio would still be in there, but I sure as hell couldn't go out in my oversized
T-shirt. Walking in, I could see that he was, in fact, still tied to the chair. He was asleep with his head lolled to one side. I really hated how attractive he was.
Walking into the closet, I pulled out a pair of black shorts and a cami. Going into the bathroom, I changed and brushed my blonde hair. I could get used to it. I guess it would just take time. I put it up in a bun and brushed my teeth. Heading back to where the bed and captive were, I noticed that Draven, Donovan, and Ethane were all laid in the king sized bed together. They were all wrapped around each other. It was super sexy to see. I took my phone and captured a picture of them in this position, for future purposes of course. Shaking my head at how easily distracted I was by that image- but really, who wouldn’t be! - I got back on task. Pulling my weapons case out from under the bed, I loaded up and was now prepared for the day. Since the guys were still sleeping, I started mentally going over the plans for today.
“Do you think I can be untied sometime today to use the bathroom? Even prisoners in jail get that much.” Canio’s voice shocked me out of my thoughts. Turning towards him, I noticed he had a sexy smirk on his face. I wanted to knock it off. How dare him look like that! UGH...Why is it that the bad guys were never bald, ugly and creepy? I could deal with that, but no he had to be sexy as hell. That fact right there did nothing more than piss me off, because I could feel the attraction to him and there was no way in hell that was happening. I feel like this question has been stuck on repeat in my head, but what the fuck is wrong with me?