“I love you too, Creed”
Once we are all clean again, we head down for food, all the guys kiss me and check me over, and I end up sitting with Jace andKodi again.
The next month is spent training, finishing Ren’s promo stuff and getting my book checked; Jace agreed to be another Beta reader for me, oh and the good news, surprisingly, the guys are not going to be daddies any time soon; there are a few more Barbie kick-offs, but luckily Uncle Nic manages to redirect so we don’t get the backlash, telling them they need proof not just word of mouth that Paxton and Saint pledged themselves to the girls, seemed to put a pause on their rants. I could practically see the flickering light bulbs above their heads; I’ve also started rotating whom I sleep with. Some do still double up. Still, it’s never the same two guys two nights in a row. This time, when I get my period, Devin is a constant, but the others switch in and out, and the only upset ‘not mine’ is when River tries to eat me out, and Devin gets possessive of ‘his’ blood, but other than that, all went well.
The scary Demon trio turned up to confirm details with Dec and Saint about shutting down The Tank, as Angel pulled me out of the pool and killed some people due to my condition. Their visitation was revoked, and they will be using Bram to get past the wards; I did offer, but Big Bro put his foot down and won't let me, but I stay available in case they need a more significant boost than what Bram can give them.
REN
I wish Ember were here, but it’s a closed competition, so it’s only Luc, Bray, Xander and Myself. It’s a series of fights; tap-out or knock-out winner moves to the next round, as it splits into two groups; the two final fighters won’t have been against each other and will meet in a month for the final match. It’s a long day, and I didn’t think I would make it at one point, but I’m through. I will be facing Alpha Nox, but I know nothing about him, just a name.
I get home and find Ember alone in my bed. It’s an odd occurrence now but I don’t care; I was going to shower first, but I don’t care I need her too much; I strip while I send Jay a text, to say I’m home and I’m through to the next round and then slip into bed as I move the covers she rolls onto her back ‘perfect’ and I settle myself between her thighs. I always hear the guys at school going on about their ‘hot’ girlfriends, but I cant agree with them, I like a girl with more meat on her bones, some curves to hold. With that I thrust my tongue into her core, she sighs out my name, and I hum against her when she right on edge, I take my mouth away kissing up her body as she whimpers for me, I slide into her heat as I claim her mouth, a moan breaking from both of us into the silent room, I don’t knot her, that’s not what I need right now I need to reconnect with my mate. Moving slowly, I make love to her, pulling us to that cliff together before we fall.
“I love you”,we both whisper as we fall asleep in each other’s arms.
I fall into a dream-filled sleep, all images of the future of us both having the careers we crave and the family we want, faceless children, friends and children-in-laws, and I will do anything to give her the future she deserves.
EMBER
The month passed quickly. Ren was in the gym at any free moment; I had to fake a few upset moments to get him to come cuddle and chill with me, just so he would take a break and chill. Devin and I got his final promo stuff sorted and some limited-edition merchandise while the guys are at school.
Matt and I have gone through my written work and sorted those that need to be finished, those that need artwork done and those that are done; they are also now in some sort of order to be typed up and then proofread; Jace gave me my story back this morning so Matt is currently sorting the last bits to send it off for publishing while I finish some children’s stories off. One is a fairy that tries to poison herself but is saved by a kitsune; all are stories of how I and others survived foster care and are aimed at various ages.
Miles has been sorting outfits for everyone all day and yelling at me as I still refuse to wear heels; he is currently trying to convince me to wear a wedge version of Ren’s ring boots, and I’m tempted, but I feel safer in flats at least I don’t risk breaking my ankle if I need to defend myself, thankfully the guys get home, and Miles is distracted checking that none of them need haircuts and things.
The following day, Miles darts between bedrooms, checking over everyone; I slip the wedges in my bag but stick some vans on for travelling; we all split into different cars. I’m with Paxton, who’s driving River and Darby.
Ren, Devin, Brayden, Luc and Nate are together; Miles, Bram, Jace, and Creed have all the gear. We have a call between each car, so Uncle Nic doesn’t lose anyone. It’s not a long drive, but Ren is tense when we arrive, so I make my way over to him while the others grab all the gear.
“Is there a gym where you can lose some of this tension, or do we need to find somewhere quiet so I can help?” I whisper against his lips; I get a slight nod.
“I love you”, he whispers, then presses his forehead to mine.
“As much as I want you, Luna, I don’t want any unknown fuckers catching your addictive scent,” I just hum in response; with a last kiss, he heads inside with Bray.
Miles, Creed and I take the merch and price sheet to the shop area and then head for our seats; Creed grabs his pass so he can take photos of the match, I see Uncle Luc and Devin walk down, and then Ren's opponent's music hits, as I turn to watch them enter the ring, I freeze, noticing he’s smirking looking rightat me. SHIT!
REN
I hear his music hit and start bouncing on the balls of my feet until my own music hits, and I stride out, trying not to swagger; I catch Bram signing but don’t think anything of it till Bray leans in.
“Don’t react, but Em wants you to know Alpha Nox is the one who gave her the scar on her back” his lips are barely moving; my muscles bunch; instead of heading to the cage door, I step in front of our group, mainly my Luna, taking her mouth in a possessive kiss.
“Make him submit, my Alpha”, she smirks; I give her my own smirk before I head to the door, a piece of Beta shit trying to pass for an alpha who tried to rape my Luna. Now he’s smirking, thinking he’s going to beat me; he’s lucky I have rules to stick to, or his throat would be torn out.
“So, your who’s bed did that whore crawl into? Hope you enjoyed it, as the bitch will be in mine again tonight,” Jericho Lennox sneers as the bell rings.
EPILOGUE
LILLIANA
I was fourteen winters old when Duke Atticus took me to his Castle.
I was sixteen winters old when he chained me naked in a cold, windowless room.
He then spent the next century raping me and drinking my blood; I survived on lust alone, I wasn’t given food, and I was only given a few mouthfuls of water a day.
The day the door slammed open, and two leather-clad vampires covered in blood entered, I thought it was my last, but Liam and Nate were carrying the Duke's head, I giggled like I was twelve again before pledging myself to them, not realising Liam was next in line to the vampire throne, the very family that gave the Duke his title, land and power but Liam was different, he explained why, apparently when a Succubus is at the height of an orgasm their blood gives a vampire more power and boosts all their abilities.
