InSpire (4 page)

“What did my father do to me after they took you?” She turned the water on in the shower and sat on the edge of the tub while it heated up.

“He erased your memories of me.” He stood there watching her for a moment. Her father had done the one thing Darian figured she would not be able to process this information. He had to come up with a plan to distract her.

“Can I join you?” Darian wanted her to feel better.

“Sure.”

She took her robe off and climbed in. Darian dropped his boxers and followed her in. He closed her frosted glass doors and stepped under the water. Her tub wasn’t huge, but they had enough room to maneuver around each other. She started to grab the shampoo when he stopped her.

“Let me.”

“Okay.”

He lathered up his hands and started massaging her head. The feeling was so fantastic that she couldn’t help but let out a moan. It had an immediate effect on him. His erection was now pressing firmly against her backside. His ability to get hard just by the sound of her voice was mesmerizing.

“Do you want me?” His voice was making her knees go weak.

“Yes.” Her body was a little shaky. It was begging for his touch.

He ran his hands quickly through her hair. His hands were putting pressure on her scalp. All she wanted was to feel him inside her again. He got most of the top rinsed out before he spoke again.

“Bend over.”

“Like this?” She bent over at the waist. She put her hands on the shower wall to brace herself. Darian licked his lips while looking at her luscious rear.

“Good, now spread your legs apart.”

She did what he asked. He ran his hand in between her legs just barely grazing the sensitive bits. His fingers were deft and found their target easily. He massaged and flicked gently making her lower half warm from the inside out.

“I see you are wet with anticipation.” His voice was seductive. It was deep and manly. Darian wanted her to know just how much he wanted her.

“Always.”

He stopped massaging her and gripped her hip with his right hand. He guided himself into her with his left. Barely teasing the opening at first, it didn’t take him long to thrust hard into her. She arched her back and cried out in pleasure. He slammed into her three more times before he grunted out her name. His hands stayed gripped tight to her hips for a minute after he released, then he massaged her lower back and buttocks. When he pulled out, she stood up. His arms wrapped around her and he fondled her breasts a little.

“We should probably finish washing.” He kissed her neck.

“Oh yeah, I forgot we were in the shower.” What that man could do in the shower was nothing short of mind blowing. They got out a few minutes later. He toweled her dry than himself. They went to the bedroom and laid down.

Darian wrapped his arms around her. He pulled her tight to his chest. This day had been a long one with lots of information. He knew she was going to need to sleep. It wouldn’t come as easily to him. The road ahead was going to be long and full of danger. He could handle it. He had an entire host of punished Prin he could call on. He worried whether or not the witch could really change her back. She hadn’t been a Prin for so long. It could be that she would be able to change back. He had to believe. His faith couldn’t waiver now.

CHAPTER THREE

When the sun came up again, Darian took off. He had gotten a few minutes of sleep. It was enough. He had to locate the witch. He had to know if she could actually help him. It was driving him today. He headed to the diner down the road for a little breakfast. He knew she was going to sleep for a while.

“Can I help you sugar?” The waitress behind the counter was old enough to be his mother. He smiled at her. She was just being a southern friendly woman.

“Coffee, scrambled eggs and bacon, please.”

“Comin’ right up.”

Darian sat there for twenty minutes. He ate as slow as he could. The feeling started to brew in his stomach. He knew she was close. Witches were known for having demons around them. They sucked the energy. Whenever a witch or demon was close by Prin’s would get a butterfly feeling in the stomach.

He paid the bill and took off again. He found her just outside of town.

“Sheila.”

“Darian.”

“You need me again?” She was sitting on a log stirring a pot over an open flame.

“I will.”

“Do I get details this time?”

“No.” Darian paced back and forth. He hated to deal with witches, but this was a necessary evil.

“Then we will meet here in two days.” She threw a ball down and disappeared. He didn’t know why she always felt like making a production of leaving. He knew she would be right back there when he left.

He made his way back to the farmhouse. He looked through the pictures to center himself. He had children with a human many years ago. He had lost hope of ever finding Athena. Looking at the pictures he really didn’t have any regret. He had lost her scent. It seemed impossible to him. Then she was born in Indiana. He felt it the moment she arrived. Everything in his world shifted back. His children were dead and gone. Now he could live for her as he was meant too.

He went back to the apartment. The truck was back with brand new tires. He snickered. He knew the guy would be in with his woman. He slid easily underneath. The brake lines were too easy to cut. Darian couldn’t really escape his mischievous side. The times this man had been mean to Athena pushed him on. He smiled all the way to the apartment. He walked in to find her deep in sleep. It would be another day before she awoke. Her body and mind needed to be completely strong for her to survive the change. He knew that.

That evening he curled up in bed with her. Her body drove him nuts. He was so hard it was painful. He couldn’t wake her to serve his own selfish needs. He tried to think of things that weren’t sexy. It was impossible. Her body was right in front of him. Her curves were calling for his touch. He finally opted for a long ride on the bike. It would take his mind off of her. When he returned twenty four hours later, she was still sleeping. This time when he laid down he faced the opposite direction. Sleep took his exhausted body quickly.

“How long did I sleep?” She asked stretching her body out. Darian was wrapped around her like a cozy blanket. His thighs alone were amazing. He had them wrapped around her legs. They fit together like a well-oiled machine would.

“Two days.” He stretched out as the reality of his words took a minute to soak in.

“What? How could I sleep for two days? What about my job?” Completely panicked, she jumped out of bed and looked around for something to wear. She found her robe first and quickly tied it on.

“You don’t need any of that now. I have you back.” He seemed completely unaffected. Her body was completely tense. She paced the floor frantically. He didn’t know how to tell her it didn’t matter anymore. This wasn’t their home. They would be leaving for Spire soon. None of this would mean anything once she was back to herself.

“What do you mean? Of course I need money!”

“Not anymore.” He nonchalantly got out of bed as if nothing was going on. Thankfully he was wearing boxers. It took her a minute to realize they were different from the ones he had been wearing. She stared at him in wonderment.

“How will I live?” She found her shirt and then realized she needed a bra. She went over to the dresser intent on her mission.

“We will go back to Spire.” He walked up behind her and closed the dresser drawer, pinning her between it and him. The pure desire dripping off of him made her forget what was so important only a minute ago. She looked into his deep green eyes and got completely lost. It was a full five minutes before she was able to form a coherent thought.

“How can we do that? You were banished and I’m no longer a Prin.”

“There are ways. First we must find the witch that tested you.” He couldn’t bring himself to tell her he had already met with the witch. He didn’t want to throw her into another panic.

“How do we do that?”

“I have my ways.” He smiled then kissed her cheek.

Athena sat down on the bed. Her mind was running a million miles a minute. He knew she was confused. There was nothing he could do right now to solve that for her. She had process through it. Going back may be more difficult than either one of them planned for, but they had to try. It was all they had. This world had been so very cruel to them. It was time to leave it behind. She would take her rightful place and he would stand beside her. They would have the life they had been denied. Even the son that was stolen would be theirs. He was sure.

She picked up her head.
“
When do we leave?”

“It’s night time now, so we can wait until morning.” His green eyes were sparkling as he looked down at her. His appetite for her body seemed to be insatiable. It felt as though he would never get enough of her. It was a new feeling. It might take her some time to get used to it, but she would try.

“What do we do until then?”

“I can think of a few things.” He pulled her against his body. He bent right over and started sucking on her nipple. He was licking and sucking like an expert. Moisture was starting to pool between her legs. She rubbed them together trying desperately to get some relief from the tension building. He slid his hand in between her legs and started to rub vigorously. She pushed her pelvis into his hand begging him to bring her to climax.

“Take me.” She let it out in a hushed breath. It nearly drove him mad with desire.

“Whatever you say, my love.”

He gently pushed her back onto the bed. Her robe fell completely open revealing her naked body. He stood there starring and licking his lips while stroking himself. The sight was a turn on for her. He climbed on top of her and inched his way up her body kissing as he went. When he landed in between her legs he rested his erection at her opening teasing it slightly. Her body was alive with his touch. She bit her lip in anticipation. He looked down at her with a smolder and slowly inserted his considerable girth an inch at a time. When she looked into his eyes she saw the green slowly fading to purple. It was almost as if the two colors were dancing. He looked in her eyes and saw the color change from blue to purple. She was climbing towards another release and her eyes were giving it away. So were his.

She panted and moaned with every single stroke. Darian was so large, but she loved the feel of him inside of her. Once he was all the way in he began a slow rhythm. He pulled out halfway then slammed back in, pushing her to the brink of orgasm. Then he stilled keeping it at bay. He started thrusting again this time all the way. His hands found hers and moved them up over her head. They were pinned there by his tight grasp. The feeling was so hot she couldn’t help but release a wave of juices on him.

“Darian.” She screamed his name as she hit the apex of her climax. She bucked wildly beneath him. His purple, green eyes were fixed on her like a hunter. No doubt Athena was the prey he was hunting. The gleam in his eyes was sparkling.

“That’s right, Athena. Give it all to me.” His teeth were ground together. He was grunting more than speaking. She couldn’t help but give him what he wanted.

He slid out of her and flipped her on her stomach with one arm. Then he gripped her hips and pulled her up on all fours. She stuck her butt in the air encouraging him to play with it. She heard him suck on his finger then he was circling her rear with it. No man had ever played with that part of her body. She didn’t think she would like it, but she found herself moaning as he slowly penetrated her with his finger. Then he slammed himself back into her wet waiting core, while his finger was still penetrating her rear. The feeling was unreal. Unbelievably she felt herself have an orgasm from the back that moved to the front. Her leg started to shake and her body quivered. She milked his shaft with all her strength. She wanted to feel him release inside of her. She pushed her hips in to him harder.

“Stroke me, Athena.” He panted as he pounded into her harder and harder. Seconds later she felt him release inside her. Her legs were starting to give out so she laid down on the bed. He stayed inside her and laid down on her back.

“Oh I’m not done with you yet.” He rolled off of her and laid on his back. “Get on my lap.” He patted his thighs with his hands begging her to straddle him.

She climbed on top of him as he guided himself inside her. She lowered herself on him. “Now what?”

“You’ve never done cowboy?”

“No man has ever wanted my considerable rear on top of him.”

“You aren’t big and I want to see those beautiful breasts bounce.”

“Oh.”

He started to rock against her. She felt his motion and started to move the same way. She put her hands on his chest and pushed up. She loved to feel his girth slide in and out of her. She felt an orgasm building as he put pressure on her core with his thumb. It was just enough to make her release. “Oh, Darian.”

“Keep rocking, baby. I’m almost there.” She kept up the effort for a minute then felt him release. “Oh, Athena.”

He was nearly out of breath and had his eyes clinched shut. He was completely feeling the moment. It wasn’t like he didn’t want to look at her. His body was just taking him to a high he hadn’t had in a hundred years.

“I love you.” She laid down on his chest. The racing of his heart made her feel calm and warm inside.

“I love you too.” He stroked her hair then rolled them over. She laid there looking at his glistening face feeling content. “Why don’t you rest? Tomorrow we will start the journey.”

“Will it take long?”

“I hope not. Now sleep,” he said, kissing her forehead. She rolled over and he spooned her. His arms had her tightly locked. They were where she belonged.

She needed to know what was coming but he couldn’t bring himself to tell her. She was laying so peacefully in his arms. It made his heart ache to know he was going to put her through hell. She wasn’t prepared for the events that were coming. That was entirely his fault. He could have told her more, but he felt she wouldn’t be able to handle it all at once. He prayed she would understand.

“Do you want children?” Darian walked beside her through the gardens of Spire. It was their preferred place to meet. The King never roamed this far.

“I think so. How about you?” Her wings were stretching as they walked. They were very happy right now. She felt safe here. Sure he could send centuries after her, but she didn’t hear anyone.

“I want as many children with you as possible.” He laughed and kissed the top of her hand. Their wings were touching as they walked.

“You know I won’t be able to go on missions if I’m pregnant.”

“Well we have to have sex first.” He squeezed her hand tightly as they walked.

“I know. I’m getting there. You know it’s a big thing for me to give up.”

“I know and I’m honored you are going to give it to me.”

“I would never give it to another.” She kissed him passionately. He started stroking her wings. The feeling was making her wet. She wanted him so bad, but she was afraid. She hadn’t had sex with anyone. She’d seen it many times, but never done it.

He pulled away from her. “We better stop before I can’t.”

“Maybe we shouldn’t?”

“You can’t be serious.”

“We’ve been dating for months. I think it is time. I want you so bad.”

“If you mean it.” He pulled her off the path and into the bushes by a creek. He started to kiss her then she woke up.

“What did you dream of this time?” Darian felt her stirring the same way she had when she dreamed before. He knew she had been to Spire in her mind.

“The first time we made love.” She rolled toward him and looked into his deep green eyes.

“The very first time in Spire?”

“Yes.”

“That must have been a lovely dream.” He leaned over and kissed her nose.

“It was until I woke up.” She stuck out her lip and pouted. It was entirely attractive to Darian. It made him hard instantly.

“Should I let you go back to sleep or pick up where I left off?”

“You are insatiable.”

“Only because you are so hot.” He started rubbing her nipple until it formed a hard peak. Her stomach growled loudly as he leaned in for a kiss. “Guess I should feed you.” He chuckled at the sound her body was making.