by Anjela Renee
“What are you taking about? That house was on Werecat Avenue, no Fae should be living there.”
“Yes well, they are unaware they carry some Fae blood. I cannot risk you telling them anything.”
“I don’t get paid to find part Fae, part whatever they are.” Blake was suddenly struck across the face by Liana. It stung! For an old woman she could really hit. He could see the fury emanating from her. She stood up and started pacing the small room. She walked back and forth until she calmed down a bit and then finally sat down again next to Blake.
“I apologize Mr. Blake; I don’t take kindly to people’s insinuation about my Grandchildren and their pedigree. That may not be pure Fae but that doesn’t make them any less superior than you or any other Fae.”
“I never meant to suggest otherwise. I have no plans to interact with them in any way. Please Ma’am just let me go, I promise just to observe. If I don’t see the Fae I am looking for I will move on.”
“I am considering what you are telling me. How do I know you are being truthful?”
“I was hired by the king himself off the books. Just telling you this, I could be putting my life in danger.”
“I’m going to take a chance and believe you Mr. Blake; Monroe will be back tomorrow morning. Until then you will have to sit tight.”
“Could you perhaps untie me, I promise to behave.”
“Very well, just remember I may be old but I could still take you out.”
“Of that I have no doubt.” Blake murmured.
After Liana untied Blake, he got up and walked around, stretching after being restrained all day long. He walked around the cabin looking at all the trinkets lining the shelves around the room. Some were clearly Fae and some were probably human.
“Do you have something I could eat? I’m starving.”
“What kind of Fae are you, Mr. Blake?”
“Is that a no? Come on lady I’m wasting away here.”
“You can help yourself to whatever is in the kitchen; I will not serve you young man.”
“You Liana, are a firecracker, I like it.” Blake laughed.
Nothing like a challenging woman to get the blood pumping.
“Go feed yourself, Mr. Blake I will be in my room, reading.”
Liana left the room and Blake helped himself in the kitchen. He found all the fixings to make spaghetti and decided to make enough for two. Something about Liana intrigued him, he felt an attraction he had never felt for an older woman before. As fun as his time had been with Autumn, this felt different. More stimulating.
Chapter 15
Gretchen was plopped down on her bed after an exhausting night at work. Her phone started ringing and she answered it with a smile hoping it was Adrian.
“Hello.”
“Gretchen, this is Adrian.”
“I was hoping you would call.”
“I know its short notice but I really want to see you, now! Can you meet me in the woods?”
“Do you know the pond by the big oak tree?” Gretchen responded.
“Yes, I’ll be waiting.”
Gretchen hung up the phone and just stayed on her bed for a moment; she was exhausted but she also wanted to see Adrian. She decided to run in her cat form and took off her clothes and transformed. She ran through the house out the cat door. She headed for the woods taking in all the scents of the forest. Moments later she arrived at the pond and found Adrian sitting on the dock with his bare feet in the water. He heard a cat and turned and saw Gretchen change from a cat to her human form. She sat next to him on the dock. She knew she should be a little more bashful about being naked in front of him but she wasn’t; she felt completely comfortable and natural being with him.
Adrian looked at Gretchen as she sat with him naked and innocent. He took her hand in his and smiled at her.
“How about we even things up, I’ll take my clothes off too and we can go for a swim, the water is just perfect.” Adrian said as he started undressing.
Gretchen smiled and ran off the dock jumping in, making a big splash.
Adrian soon followed her and they both began swimming and splashing each other like a couple of teenagers. Gretchen stared at Adrian, his muscles flexing as he swam around. She felt her body come alive with a need to be closer to him, to touch him. She swam around him inching her body closer and closer with each pass. Adrian knew what she was doing and let her. He didn’t want to scare her away. His cock became rock hard as she got even closer; she faced him, taking in his manly scent of aftershave and his natural scent mixed together with the forest around them. He reached out, bringing her closer to him. He brushed his lips over hers, lightly kissing her. She opened for him as he plunged his tongue into her mouth, kissing her deeply. Gretchen moaned in his mouth as he continued kissing her. Her body was on fire for his touch as his hands reached her breasts, lightly rubbing her nipples, making them pebble under the water.
“Oh Adrian, what you do to me,” she responded huskily.
“Gretchen, should we continue this on land?” She nodded as they both got out of the water and sat on the dock. Gretchen eyed his obvious erection standing at attention. She stared at him in all his nakedness. She felt herself get moist with need for him to fill her, to make her moan.
“Would you like to come back to my house for a midnight snack?” Gretchen asked, with hope in her voice. She didn’t know why but she desperately wanted him, and didn’t feel bad or ashamed in the least.
“Actually, I think we should call it a night. I think I would like to take you out for dinner later, and you need rest, you had a busy day at work.”
Adrian stood up and began dressing. Gretchen stood with a disappointed look on her face, but she knew it was for the best; they should slow it down.
Adrian handed her his shirt to put on. She looked at it questioningly.
“I would like to walk you home, unless you want to walk home naked.”
“Yes, of course.” Gretchen replied. She put on his t-shirt; it came down to her knees like a dress. It had his scent all over. He held her hand as they walked back to her house. She felt her body tingle at his touch; she felt an overwhelming, aggressive possessiveness toward him. There was a light on when they reached her house.
“My roommate Cam must be eating again.” Gretchen laughed as she reached her house.
“Wait, Cam is your roommate, a pregnant Fae?” Adrian asked in shock. Could the King’s mistress actually be Gretchen’s roommate?
“Why do you ask?”
“Cam is wanted by the Seelie Fae, and she is the Kings mistress. He is still trying to find her.”
“What are you talking about? How do you know all of this?”
“It’s my job; I’m the Fae enforcer. I bring escaped criminals back to the other realm.”
Gretchen’s face fell. He couldn’t do this. He couldn’t take Cam to Fae Prison. A scowl appeared on Gretchen’s face.
“So what now, you drag a defenseless pregnant Fae back to prison?”
“Actually no, I’ve been working with the King. He wants to find her and disappear; it’s his baby she carries.”
“Adrian, I don’t know, how do you know the King is being truthful?”
“Could you please talk to Cam? I will be back tonight at seven to pick you up for our date. I will talk to her at that time”
“Okay.” Gretchen replied gently. Adrian gave Gretchen a light kiss on the cheek and left.
*****
Cayden waited in the hospital bed expecting the beautiful Queen Brianna to arrive at any moment. He was anxious and nervous; it had been so long since he felt the touch of a Fae woman he hoped she wouldn’t be disappointed in him.
Brianna entered the hospital room of her husband the King. Even in his injured state he looked as handsome as ever.
“My love.” Brianna shouted as she rushed to his side. She kissed his cheek and stroked his hair. She took his hand in hers.
“I have been worried sick. When I heard you were hurt,
I thought my heart would just burst.”
Cayden smiled as he looked at Brianna. She was every bit as stunning as he thought she would be, she was breathtaking and she was now all his. He couldn’t believe his brother would ever choose another Fae over this radiant beauty. He knew he had to pretend not to recognize her for the plan to work but all he could think about was what it would be like to kiss her beautiful lips.
“Who are you?” Cayden croaked out.
“I am your wife. Don’t you remember?” Brianna asked gently looking into his eyes.
“I’m sorry, I don’t. Are you mad?”
“Of course not, just rest and I will find the doctor.”
Brianna stormed out of the King’s room, determined to find a doctor and find out what was wrong with her husband. She found a nurse walking past and got her attention.
“Nurse, I need to see King Kieran’s Doctor immediately.” Brianna demanded.
“Yes, ma’am. I will page him now,” The nurse said as she hurried away. Brianna stood in the hallway and took a deep breath. Down the hall she saw Charity running toward her.
“My Queen, I’m here. How can I serve you?”
Brianna couldn’t hold it in anymore. She grabbed Charity and began sobbing uncontrollably.
“Oh, Charity, he doesn’t remember me, he has no memory of anything.” Brianna continued crying.
Charity pulled back and smiled at Brianna. “This is good news don’t you see” Charity said to her friend soothingly.
“What are you talking about?” Brianna sniffled.
“You can make him fall in love with you; it can be a new start. He will forget all about the mistress and you can have your happily ever after.”
“Do you really think so, Charity?”
“I know so, now go inside and be with your husband, I will be downstairs in the lobby if you need me.” Charity walked away leaving Brianna. She wiped away her tears and smoothed out the wrinkles from her dress. She slowly walked back into the King’s room. He looked like he was asleep. She sat next to him on a chair and put her head down on his lap. She lay there and thought to herself she would take advantage of the situation.
He will love me this time; I will be his perfect wife.
Brianna felt a hand start stroking her hair; she smiled as she looked up at her husband.
“You are my wife?” He asked as Brianna sat upright.
“Yes, and we are very much in love.”
Chapter 16
Cam was sitting at the kitchen table eating a snack of cheese and crackers. Gretchen came in the house looking out of sorts.
“Gretchen, is everything alright? You look pale.” Cam said as she swallowed down her food.
“Cam, I’m sorry but I fucked up.”
“Gretchen, what did you do?”
“I met a guy at work, a Fae. We went for a swim and he walked me home. He sensed you in the house. It turns out, well…”
“Please Gretchen, just tell me.”
“He’s the Fae enforcer, I’m so sorry Cam I had no idea, I just thought he was a cute guy.”
Cam stood up abruptly and ran out of the kitchen toward her bedroom. Gretchen chased after her. Cam was in her bedroom packing.
“Please Cam, stop. He isn’t going to take you. He’s taking me on a date later and he just wants to talk to you. He’s working for the King. He wants you back Cam, don’t you want that?”
Cam stopped packing and sat on her bed. She ran her hands through her hair in an exasperated manner, and started crying. Gretchen ran to her and they both cried together.
From the hallway Richard appeared in the doorway with a worried look on his face. “Cam is everything okay?” Cam release Gretchen and ran into Richard’s arms. He kissed her forehead as he tried to calm her in a soothing voice.
Gretchen sat on the bed, stunned, with her mouth hanging open. Why would Cam run to Richard? Was there something going on she should know about? Cam, realizing what she did, pulled back from Richard, quickly apologizing.
“Hey beautiful, never apologize. Now tell me what the problem is,” Richard said to Cam as he stroked her hair.
“It’s the Fae Enforcer. He found me. He’s going to take me back to the King; I don’t want to go. I don’t love him.”
Richard’s eyes narrowed with a fury. Oh shit! Gretchen thought. I know what this means.
“I will kill him where he stands if he tries to lay one dirty finger on you. You will always be safe with me.” You’re mine, not his, Richard thought to himself.
Cam’s eyes widened with surprise and relief. She hugged him tightly, feeling his arms move around her. She snuggled up to him, feeling right at home; never wanting to leave his big arms.
“Can I say something?” Gretchen interrupted. “The king wants to find you, not imprison you. Just talk to him. Set up an arrangement so he can visit with the baby when he or she is born. He can’t force you to be with him.”
“He’s the King; he can imprison me and take my baby.” Cam sobbed. Richard still held on to Cam wanting nothing more than to comfort her.
“Nobody will take you; I will protect you until I breathe my last breath.” Richard said seriously. Cam reached up and stroked Richard’s face as she smiled, feeling safe and protected with him. “I will talk with the Enforcer, I refuse to continue running. I don’t have it in me to do it anymore.
“Richard, will you be there?” Cam asked hopefully.
“Of course beautiful, I’m not going anywhere.”
“Okay. I think it’s time we all just went to bed, it’s the middle of the night.” Gretchen said trying to break the tension in the air. Gretchen gave Cam a hug and dragged Richard out of the room. Richard didn’t go easily, but he knew Gretchen wasn’t happy with him. They walked out to the living room and settled on the couch.
“Ok, spill it big brother, what is going on?”
“She’s mine, that’s all there is to it.”
“And how does she feel about you?” Gretchen asked skeptically.
“We kissed, and then she threw me out of her room, but damn what a kiss.”
Gretchen smacked Richard upside the head out of frustration. “Richard you need to back off, she isn’t a Werecat, she won’t respond to your forcefulness.”
“I know it was stupid, I promise I’m not going to push it. I will give her as much time as she needs. I just can’t let anyone take her away from me.”
“I don’t know Adrian very well but I trust him, it will all work out.” Gretchen gave Richard a quick peck on the cheek and left him.
“Be good.” Gretchen said. She returned to her room exhausted. As she settled into her bed her phone rang. She grumbled as she answered the phone.
“Hello,” she snapped.
“Is this your normal phone etiquette?” A familiar voice replied
“Tanek, I’m sorry, it’s been a trying night.”
“Want to tell me about it?” he asked in a soothing voice.
“No I just want to get some sleep and forget all about it for a while.”
“I am calling to ask if you would like to join me tomorrow night for dinner.”
Oh shit! “Actually, I have plans. I don’t know how to say this but I have a date tomorrow night,” Gretchen said timidly.
“I see. I have business to take care of. Good night.” Tanek said as he quickly hung up the phone.
That didn’t go too well. Gretchen put her phone away too tired to put on any pajamas; she stripped off her clothes deciding just to sleep in her t-shirt. As soon as her head hit the pillow sleep claimed her.
*****
Adrian was sound asleep and woke to a pounding at his door. He was very irritated; it seemed someone was always waking him up out of a dead sleep. He answered the door to find Kieran. The King pushed his way through the door past Adrian.
“Come in.” murmured Adrian. Kieran sat down in the living room placing his feet up on the coffee table.
“It’s done. My brother is at the hospital. The Quee
n most likely is at his side annoying the hell out of him.” Kieran said with excitement in his voice. “I am finally rid of that dreadful woman.”
“I glad to hear it, sounds like everything is going smoothly.”
“Now we must complete the last piece of the puzzle; my love Cam. I want her found.”
“I have a good lead. I’m checking it out tonight; I will contact you later.”
“Don’t disappoint me Adrian.” Kieran abruptly jumped up from his seat. “I will be waiting for your call.”
“It will be done.” Adrian replied dryly. Kieran left, shutting the door behind him. Adrian sat back down on the couch. It was early but he doubted he would be able to fall back asleep. He couldn’t stop thinking about Gretchen; he had fallen asleep only to dream about her. He walked to the kitchen and grabbed a quick cup of coffee. He sat back down in the living room to the portal activating.
Oh fuck me, now what?
Queen Maryebella appeared smiling at Adrian. She was dressed in a red silk robe with her silky black hair pulled back revealing her perfect, beautiful face.
“My Queen. Once again I am in awe of your beauty,” Adrian replied dryly.
“I can sense a shift. What is going on with the fugitive?”
“I am close to locating her.”
“You are hiding something, tell me.” Maryebella demanded.
“The King was in an accident. Queen Brianna is at his side tending to him, he has lost all his memory.”
“Does this change anything in regards to the fugitive?” Maryebella asked.
“No, I will find her one way or another.”
“Good, make quick work of locating her, I am losing patience.”
“Good tidings, Adrian.” The Queen said as the glass started fogging up.
“Good tidings my Queen.” Adrian grumbled.
Chapter 17
Cam woke up early despite the late night she had. It wasn’t a very restful sleep at all. All she could do was to dream about The Queen capturing her and executing her or the King forcing her to run away with him. As Cam sat at the kitchen table drinking an orange juice, she decided to take it back to her room and try to get some sleep. On her way she practically smacked right into Richard who had just came out of the bathroom.