Page 5 of Luca’s Magic Embrace

Luca was resting quietly in the bed with only a white cotton sheet covering his legs and groin. His broad, muscled chest, now restored, quietly rose and fell as he slept peacefully. His dark, shoulder-length hair was tousled across the white pillow case. He looked peaceful, rested and healthy. Yet they all knew he wasn’t.

Kade, still shirtless, wore loose-fitted, faded blue jeans; he wanted to be comfortable when they did this. Sydney had nervously changed into a casual, spaghetti-strapped, black sundress that could easily be mistaken for a nightgown, deciding that she needed to be in comfortable clothing. She wasn’t exactly sure of the logistics but since Luca was still in bed, she figured she would at least be on a chair or kneeling beside the bed.

She was about to ask a question when Kade interrupted her thoughts. “Dominique, leave us. We’ll watch him,” he ordered.

Understanding his meaning, Dominique quickly left the room and shut the door.

“Sydney, you ready?” he asked.

“Yes. Where do you want me?” she responded.

“Remember Sydney, I am in charge here. Luca will not be dangerous. You are safe with us. But you must listen to me, no questions. I am in control,” he said matter of factly.

Sydney had to admit that was one of the things she loved about Kade. He was one hundred percent alpha male. He gave orders, didn’t take them. And Sydney always felt safe giving him control sexually. She was under a lot of pressure most days to lead teams and investigations. Sexually, she desired to submit to him occasionally. It wasn’t in her nature to submit, but Goddess, this man brought out things in her personality she never even knew existed.

“Sydney?” His voice brought her thoughts back to Luca.

“Sorry. Yes, I’m ready.” She listened intently for her instructions.

Kade grabbed her hand and kissed her palm. “Luca’s resting, so we need to get his senses awakened enough to feed…to bite you. The best place to let him bite you would be your neck.” He traced his fingers around the side of her face, down her neck. “Come.”

Sydney felt her body shake in anticipation of what would happen. She trusted Kade, but damn, she was nervous. What the fuck was I thinking, telling Kade I’d let Luca feed from me? But she’d promised to help Luca. For both their sakes, they needed him back.

“Lay on your side, next to Luca. I will be right here behind you, love,” he directed. “Get in.” He patted the bed.

Sydney got into bed; her breasts struggled to stay in her dress as she pressed up next to Luca’s arm. “Is this okay?”

“Move closer, Sydney. Put your arm across his chest. Press closely up against him without getting on top of him. He will sense you. Concentrate. Reach out mentally for him. He’s there.” Kade spooned Sydney and put his strong arms protectively around her waist. “There you go, love. That’s it…I feel him. He knows we’re here. Why we are here. Don’t struggle, Sydney. Just let yourself go. Don’t worry about losing control, okay? Remember that I’m here. You’ll be fine.”

In Luca’s mind, he could hear her calling him. Sydney. But how could that be? Then Luca heard another voice. Kade. He struggled to listen. He knew he was at Kade’s home but he couldn’t talk, move. What was happening to him? The scent of strawberries teased his nose. Soft, warm hands on his chest. Female hands. Samantha?

No, not Samantha, Sydney. He sensed Kade, too. The scent of Sydney’s sweet blood called to him. Not just human blood. No, mortal blood infused with the blood of his maker. He needed it to survive. The desire to live was strong.

Tendrils of awareness fingered throughout his body awakening his senses. Feed. The command coming from Kade was strong. Yet, it didn’t make sense that he would share Sydney. No, he wouldn’t do that to his friend. Sydney belonged to Kade. Feed. Luca started shaking his head; his eyes opened. “No,” he pleaded. His first words since the attack.

Feed. This time from Sydney. He could hear her speaking to him telepathically. She was offering herself to him. No, that couldn’t be. He couldn’t understand why this was happening. Confused, he looked down to see her stroking his chest, cuddled up next to him, staring into his eyes.

“Yes, Luca. It’s me, Sydney. We know what you need. It’s okay. Kade and I are both here.” She reached up and caressed his face, placing her finger on his lips.

“Luca, feed. Listen to Sydney. Her blood’s special. She offers her blood to you freely as do I. Now feed,” Kade ordered again. He knew Luca would resist, but he’d force him if necessary. Sydney’s blood would restore him.

Luca’s fangs descended on hearing Kade’s command. He rolled over onto his side, to gaze into Sydney’s eyes, wanting to be assured of her permission. Luca glanced at Kade who nodded. Feed.

Luca had always found Sydney incredibly sexy but never wanted to infringe on his friend’s woman. Yet, here she was in bed with him, offering herself to him. He slid his hand around her waist, feeling the back of Kade’s hand holding her gently in place. Luca whispered to Sydney, “Thank you.” With those words, he let his lips fall onto hers, kissing her softly, pressing his chest to hers.

He pulled his head back slightly. “I promise to be gentle, Sydney.”

She gasped as she felt the slice of Luca’s fangs at her throat. “Kade…” It was all she could manage as moisture flooded her core. She ached for release as Luca held her closer still, draining her blood. Sydney felt strangely at peace having two strong male bodies surround her in such an intimate way. Kade. Luca. She embraced his bite, realizing she’d lost control.

Luca moaned as her nourishing blood swept into his throat. A magical mixture of human blood infused with his maker’s awoke his consciousness. Memories of the past two weeks flashed before his eyes. The killing of Simone and Asgear. Touching Samantha’s soft hair, comforting her in Kade’s basement. Traveling to the coven. An attack. Silvered. Drained of blood. Tormented. Malnourished. Dying. A rushing vortex of energy propelled throughout his entire being as he voraciously drank her gift to him, her blood. Exhilaration rose within Luca as his emotional connections regenerated.

Kade watched intently as Luca suckled Sydney’s neck, careful to make sure Luca kept himself under control. He disliked the thought of sharing her with any man, but he was desperate to save Luca. Watching his friend feed from his fiancée, he sensed Sydney’s growing arousal from the bite. Luca’s dark kiss could send her into erotic bliss or agony, depending on his intentions. He cared for her, so of course, Luca tried to make it pleasurable. Sensing Sydney’s desire, Kade reluctantly grew aroused as well. Lost in the moment, Kade pushed up Sydney’s dress, and slid his hands along her flat stomach to cup her bare breasts. He found himself grinding his hardness into her ass, and yearned to make love to her while Luca drank.

“Oh, yes, Kade. Please, I need...” Sydney found herself begging, writhing between Kade’s aching erection at her back and Luca’s bare hardness on her belly. She needed something but couldn’t articulate her thoughts. She struggled for control in an effort to relieve the ache.

“Sydney, love. You’re safe. Remember who’s in control. I’ll take care of you,” he reminded her. Kade unzipped his jeans and made short work of undressing himself. Pulling Sydney’s thong aside, his fingers slipped into her wet folds and found her most sensitive area. He began to rub her clitoris firmly but gently in circles.

“Yes, Kade,” she cried out as he touched her. She knew in her mind that she shouldn’t be doing this with two men, but she also understood that vampires were sexual at their core. At the very essence of their nature, they were capable of inflicting extraordinary pleasure or pain. Under the best of circumstances, they could restrain their need to climax and simply feed. Depleted of all nourishment, Luca had suffered tremendously; he wasn’t capable of holding back. They needed to restore him by tending to his every physical and emotional need.