Dreams

by Jambrea Jo Jones

  David edged closer to her, but she backed away from him. “When I performed the ritual, it changed you. You’ll start to feel the urge to change soon, and we need to get back to the pack before that happens. It won’t be easy, and we’ll need the open space so you’ll have room to run once you assume your wolf form.”

  She couldn’t say anything, she couldn’t even think. He’d started talking again, and she focussed on his words.

  “When we made love last night, I performed the mating ritual. I bit you three times and recited the words that made us one. First, I bit you at the throat and said ‘You are mine, in mind’.”

  David reached over and caressed her throat. Bella leaned into him then jerked back.

  “Then I bit you here,” David touched above her breast by her heart, “and said, ‘You are mine, in heart’. And last, I bit you here,” David moved his hand down to where her thigh connected to her core, “and I said ‘You are mine, in body. Then I pierced you with my cock and said, ‘You are now mine, in mind, heart and body forever more.’ That completed the ritual and now you are mine.” David said the last with a low growl.

  Bella jumped off the bed, wrapped the sheet about her and rushed into the bathroom. She needed to see his marks.

  She turned to look at him. “Is this why I’m blocked, now? Why I can’t hear other people even if you aren’t touching me?”

  “Bella, talk to me. This is big, and I fucked it up.”

  “First, answer me.”

  “I think so, Bella.” He walked over to stand before her. “We’ll have to find out together, because I’m just as new to this as you are. We’re connected. I felt it before the ritual, and now we’re tied together even more because of it. I can feel you here,” he took her hand and placed it on his chest, “in my heart and in my soul.” He took her other hand and placed it over her heart. “Can you feel them beating as one?”

  Bella knew she should be furious, but she found it hard to stay angry, especially when he said things like that. Yesterday, she only had to worry about dreams and other people’s thoughts. Now she had to worry about an inner beastie coming out to play.

  “Yes…I’m angry, David, but there’s nothing that can be done about it now, is there? Is it going to take me a while to come to terms with the fact I’m a wolf? Yes. I know we’re connected and meant to be together. I think that’s why I’m not yelling and screaming. I’m not going to waste my energy on something that can’t be changed. That’s life. Sometimes your choices are taken away from you, and you either deal or die, and I would much rather focus on dealing.”

  She paused for a minute. She still felt nervous, but she could feel him. They were one, and if she could accept his turning her into a wolf, he’d better be able to handle her dreams.

  Time to let him know.

  “Sometimes my dreams become reality. You appeared in my dreams for the first time the year I turned eighteen.” She rushed the words together.

  She glanced up at his face for his reaction. He looked a little startled.

  “Me? What did you dream, Bella?”

  “Let me start at the beginning. On my eighteenth birthday, I dreamed my parents died in a crash. Their car rolled off an embankment, trapping them inside, and caught fire. Some nights I would wake up hearing their screams as they tried to get out of the vehicle. I always stood off to the side in the dream, watching it happen as if in slow motion, but I couldn’t do anything. I had the dreams for a few months, then it happened, and they were gone. I did nothing to stop it.” Bella kept her voice matter-of-fact.

  “Hon, you didn’t know, you couldn’t have known.”

  “The dreams of you started a few months after my parents died. In them, you always held onto me. I almost couldn’t wait to sleep each night. Then my powers grew. They forced me to find somewhere away from people, because suddenly I could hear them. But you…you stayed with me.

  “I recognised you when I saw you yesterday. That’s one of the reasons why I bolted. Of course, I never dreamed I would become a wolf.” Bella gave a slight shake of her head. She still had a hard time believing she would turn furry.

  Bella felt a hand touch her face. She lifted her head to look at David. His lips captured hers. Mouths met and locked in a duel of tongues. It seemed as if neither of them could get enough, and Bella’s heart ached. She felt his acceptance of her with every lick and nibble.

  She dropped the sheet she held and wrapped herself around David, accepting him just as he accepted her. Two halves now one.

  David broke the kiss with a groan and placed his forehead against hers, trying to catch his breath.

  “What you do to me, Bella should be illegal. I can’t control myself around you. One touch, and I lose all thought except getting my hands on you. I want to be inside you so bad right now, I hurt. Do you know how sexy it is to know I starred in your dreams?”

  David leaned back down for another kiss and ravaged Bella’s lips. He went a little crazy when she sucked his tongue into her mouth. He pushed her back against the wall, felt her shiver, and he wanted more. He needed to get his jeans off before he had a permanent mark from his zipper. His hands met hers at the waist of his pants. He moved his so she could have full access, but his mobile rang.

  “Shit!” David lifted his head to look at Bella. “Who the fuck could be calling now?”

  He walked towards the phone. “Hello? Yes, okay. All right, I hear you!”

  David shut the instrument and went back to where Bella stood. She’d grabbed the blanket to cover up herself. He wanted to take it away and drive himself into her until she cried out in release, but they didn’t have time. He picked up her clothes and handed them to her with regret.

  “I’m sorry, Bella. That was Russ, and he told me the person who tried to run you over is headed here. We’ve got to go. Now.” He pulled her to him for a quick, rough kiss before he backed away.

  He watched her get dressed, wishing the clothes were coming off and not going on, when he realised she would have to go braless. The drive to the house would be pure hell. He drew in a breath and forced himself to turn away from her before he took her there and then.

  Minutes after the call, David accelerated out of the parking lot, full speed. Bella kept stealing glances at him under her lashes, and he could smell her desire. His cock ached. He shifted in his seat but couldn’t find comfort.

  He heard a click and glanced over at Bella.

  “What are you doing?”

  He looked back at the road, but she didn’t speak.

  What the hell is she up to?

  She slid closer to him and lay down so her head rested in his lap and moved her hands to unzip his jeans. He lifted a little, and she freed his cock. He couldn’t contain his moan. She wrapped her hands around his erection and slid them up and down. She started at the base and traced her way to the tip. She did it again, tip to base, back and forth, up and down. He wanted to tangle his hands in her hair but needed both of them on the wheel. His knuckles turned white as he gripped it tighter.

  She stopped licking and nibbled her way down to his balls, stroking them too, rolling them around with her tongue. She moaned, causing a wonderful vibration, and David answered her with a groan of his own. She swirled her lips around the head of his cock. She sucked it, then she plunged down and up, again and again.

  David raised his hips up, fucking her mouth. He tensed and spilled his seed, clutching the wheel and trying to keep the car from swerving. As he softened, she gave him one last nibble. Then she put him back into his pants, zipped him up, scooted away from his lap and rose to sit beside him once more. She snuggled against him, and he took one hand off the wheel and curled it around her, pulling her as close to him as she could get. She rested her head on his shoulder.

  David kissed her forehead. “Thank you. That was great. Not necessary but much appreciated.”

  Bella smiled and closed her eyes.

  * * * *

  David pulled up the car to the pack house and s
topped in the drive by the front door as Bella looked up.

  Her eyes widened as she took in the place. “Wow.”

  “Welcome back to the living, sleeping beauty.”

  She turned her face up to his, and he leaned down to brush his mouth against hers as if he’d been doing it forever, it felt so natural. Bella returned the kiss, but before it got out of hand, David heard footsteps coming up to the car. He broke away and turned to see Russ knocking on the window.

  “Stay here for a minute, sweets, and I’ll introduce you to our Alpha.”

  David didn’t give Russ time to say anything once he got out of the car.

  “I hope you can explain why I went on a mission for you and ended up with a mate. What is going on, and why is Bella so damn important to you?”

  “Patience, David. Let’s get the two of you inside, and I’ll tell you what I know. I would really like to be introduced to the new member of our family.” Russ walked back into the house.

  Russ didn’t seem surprised at all that David and Bella had mated. David had the answer to one of his questions. Russ had known when he sent David to chase after Bella that she would come back as his.

  That fucker. He could have given me some kind of warning.

  He shook his head and went to Bella’s side of the car to help her out.

  “We’ll go inside and see what kind of answers we can get out of Russ.”

  Bella stepped out, looked around, and the colour drained from her face.

  She slid to the ground in a faint.

  “What the hell!” David scooped her up in his arms and hurried into the house. He went straight to the den and put Bella down on the couch.

  “Honey…I need you to wake up. Sweets, you’re starting to scare me, here.”

  She stirred then bolted up from where she lay. David sat down and pulled her onto his lap.

  “What is it? Why did you pass out? It isn’t the change, is it? Do you feel the need to shift? Talk to me.”

  “No…no, that’s not it. It’s just…I’ve been here before in my dreams. The one that made me go into town where we met. This house, this property is going to burn, and I think I’m going to be trapped here. I thought it happened in a town, but I was wrong. This compound is going to burn.”

  Bella cuddled into David’s arms. He could feel her shaking and squeezed her tight, offering her the comfort and warmth of his body. She put her head on his shoulder, and he stroked her hair to help her calm down.

  “I was afraid of this.”

  David looked up at Russ’ words.

  “I’m Russ, and you must be Bella. From what I’ve overheard, we don’t have much time.” He approached David and Bella and held out his hand.

  “What’s going on here, Russ? I don’t understand any of this.” David’s frustration showed through his voice.

  Bella’s presence calmed him, though. He felt her hands running up and down his arm. He intertwined his fingers with hers. He kissed her palm and placed their hands on his thigh.

  “The Ancients sent me a vision that showed three possible outcomes. One saw Bella at her house, dead, and another placed her here in a fire. The third option showed the two of you mated and here at the house. So I sent you to get Bella.

  “The second outcome could still come to pass, but I’m hoping with Bella here we can figure out together how to avoid that. I think I know who is responsible. But I don’t have proof, and until I do, the Ancients are lost to me. If I can prove that Bastian Donavan is behind this, the Ancients will take care of him because he’s their rogue. Somehow he is blocking them, but if I show them he is indeed bent on destroying us, he becomes their problem, not just ours.”

  “So my fire vision was meant to bring me into town so I could meet up with David? Do you know why he anchored me and why, after he turned me, I got control of my power? And when am I going to turn? Will it hurt? Do I have to stay here? What about my house?”

  Russ held up his hand to stop Bella’s questions. He chuckled and shook his head.

  “You’re very inquisitive, aren’t you, Anabella. I’ll see what I can answer. Yes, your vision was meant to lead you to David all along. I helped by sending David on his mission to find you. I always believed you and David were destined to be mates, and that’s why he anchored you. When the two of you mated and you became one of us, part of David’s very essence transferred to you, helping you build a wall to protect yourself. With time and practice, I can help you control your wall, and you will finally be able to handle your gift and link to the Ancients.

  “You should start to feel the change coming on soon. It will hurt the first time and will continue to feel a little uncomfortable the next few times after that. At the full moon, the urge to shift to your wolf form will be at its strongest. We try to stay on the compound during that time so it’s safer for everyone. As for your housing question, that’s between you and David. I hope you will discuss it with me before any decision is made, though. With that, I’ll leave the two of you to get settled. After dinner tonight, we’ll talk some more and see if we can figure out how to stop Bastian. I’m going to have to bring the rest of the pack up to speed as well, because time is running out.”

  Russ left, and David stood up, helping Bella off the couch.

  “Come on, Bella, I’ll show you to our room. We have a few hours before dinner.” He wiggled his eyebrows and led Bella out of the den and up the stairs.

  She gave a little nervous giggle and followed him to his room.

  * * * *

  Bella would follow David anywhere, and her heart skipped a beat as she realised how much he meant to her. So much had happened, it felt like a lifetime had passed between the two of them, not just a day.

  They reached David’s room at the top of the stairs just as a door opened down the hall, revealing the biggest guy Bella had ever seen. He had muscles from head to foot. This man’s face looked rugged and handsome in a different way than David’s.

  David had stopped as well and growled low in his throat as the fellow came closer.

  “Calm down, Sparky. I’m going downstairs. I’m not here to take your woman.”

  David continued to rumble until Bella stepped closer and wrapped her arms around his back, hugging him tight. He shook his head and looked at the man, then he pulled Bella around until she settled in front of him. He snuggled her closer. His arms provided her safety.

  “Max, this is Bella, my mate.” It came out as more of a snarl than spoken words.

  Bella wondered what was wrong with David. She leaned back into him, offering what comfort she could.

  Max nodded his head towards Bella but didn’t approach her. She thought it a little weird the man didn’t offer his hand by way of greeting, but Max just walked around them, keeping his distance as he continued towards the stairs.

  “See you two at dinner.” Max turned around and gave Bella a wink before loping down the steps.

  David bellowed again, pulled Bella inside his room and shut the door. He pushed her against the wall and put his hands under her shirt to stroke her breasts. He went straight for her nipples, pinching and pulling as he attacked her neck, licking his mark.

  Bella groaned low in her throat at the sensations he caused. He growled and nibbled at the spot. She felt his teeth brushing against her throat as he bit her, making her moan again. A rush of lust flowed through her body, and her panties dampened.

  She reached for David’s shirt and ripped it off him, she couldn’t get to his skin fast enough. She felt this savage need to be one with him. He must have felt the same way, because he ripped her shirt open to get better access to her breasts. She shrugged out of the garment, letting it drift to the floor behind her. This wasn’t going to be gentle, but Bella didn’t need gentle. She needed David, and she needed him now.

  She groaned again when she felt David’s wet mouth pulling on her nipple. He suckled one breast while kneading the other, as if he couldn’t get enough of her. She reached for his pants and fumbled with his
snap and zipper, then sighed when they gave way under her hands.

  She pushed them down, and he helped by wiggling out of them. He stepped free and shoved Bella’s skirt down her legs. Both naked, now, David lifted her up. She wrapped her legs around his waist as he impaled her with his shaft. They both groaned at the same time. She felt full and wonderful. She held on as he pounded into her, hard and fast, riding to meet him with each thrust. She couldn’t get enough of this man. He pulsed and throbbed inside her, his cock seeming to grow with each thrust. But she still needed something more.

  “Faster, David…more…I need…more, more David, harder…now, now.”

  David granted her wish, and her head hit the wall behind her with the force of his movement.

  “David!” She reached the edge, and he pushed her over with his next thrust as he screamed her name. He rested his head on her heaving chest, and they both panted, out of breath.

  Bella was awed by the emotion that washed over her. In this moment, she belonged to David and he to her.

  “Seeing Max look at you made me lose control. I needed to mark you as mine. It’s the wolf in me. You’re mine, Bella, and I want everyone to know it,” he ended with a growl.

  “Shhh, David. It’s okay. Don’t apologise.” Bella untangled her legs from his waist, and he helped her rest her feet on the floor. She pushed him back towards the bed until his knees hit the edge, then gave him a little shove so he fell.

  “When’s dinner? Do we have time for a nap before we go down?”

  “It won’t be for a little while, sweets. We have time. Come here and close your eyes.”

  Bella did just that.

  As she drifted into sleep, one of her life dreams came to her, and she wasn’t prepared for what she saw.

  Chapter Five

  “Boss, they made it to the compound before I could intercept them. What do you want me to do now?” Richard pulled up outside the pack house and watched the front door. He saw a flutter out of the corner of his eye and turned. Russ, the pack alpha, stared out at him from a ground floor window. Richard forced himself to pay attention to the man on the other end of the phone.