up at him. His brow was furrowed. “I enjoyed it very much.”
“I’m
sure you did.”
“I
didn’t think I would like anything human.”
It
was probably as close to a thank-you as she would get. They were so glaringly
different. Something he seemed to highlight at every turn. “Sure thing. How
are you feeling?” She rose, feeling a bit shaky. It was his turn to steady her,
which he did with a hand to her waist. Once she had regained her footing he
released her. He took a slow step towards the faucet and turned off the water
using his good arm. His movements were careful, deliberate.
“Still
so damned weak,” he spat out the word. “If I had a little more strength, I
could repay you.”
“No
need really. I shouldn’t have done that anyway.” She turned to leave. Zane
gripped her upper arm and turned her back to face him.
“While
you are with me, you are my female. Do you understand?”
She
swallowed hard and nodded not trusting her voice.
“I
will take you to my bed. I will take care of your needs. Am I clear?”
She
didn’t respond. How could she agree?
“Even
though I enjoyed the feel of your mouth on me…” His gaze turned hungry. “I have
a feeling I will prefer your tight pussy clamping down on me as you come. Your
gasps of pleasure will be nectar to my ears.”
What
the…
Her
female bits screamed yes. Hell, her whole body practically begged for him to do
it now. There was no way she could go back to Brant if she allowed Zane to make
good on his threats though. She would never be able to look him in the eye.
Brant, with his dimpled smile and easy way. The powerful king had left all the
control in her hands. Had promised her long walks on the beach and candle lit
dinners, and she couldn’t wait to do all of those things with him. To make love
to him again. To feel how his powerful body would surge into hers. She had
never felt the way he made her feel. Guilt rose in her. Soft fabric brushed
over her skin bringing her back to reality. Zane pulled the towel more securely
around her.
“We
need to get dressed. My phone was destroyed in the fight. It’s a ten mile hike to
the castle.” He wiped the moisture from his body in long easy strokes.
“I
have a phone.”
His
eyes widened. The tension eased out of his wide shoulders. “Gods be thanked.
Just for the record, I would’ve made the ten miles on foot.”
Tanya
shook her head and giggled. “No doubt in my mind. I’m not so sure I would’ve
though.”
Zane
made a choking noise which she realized was a laugh. From the sounds of things,
those muscles never got worked. The slightest half smile appeared on his face.
She was in so much shit. The man was a sight to behold when he was angry which
seemed to be most of the time and he was utterly…beautiful when he smiled.
Just
as quickly as the smile appeared, it left, his face hardening once again. “Get
dressed and fetch me that phone.”
“You
need to stop bossing me around and you can try and say please once in a while.”
“Female,
we do not have time for niceties. I am certain that the elf king will send more
men as soon as those do not return.” He gestured to where the fallen pixie…elf
lay. “I may not be able to fight them off this time.”
“Oh
shit. Why were they after us…me anyway?”
“With
you gone, there won’t be any more vampire heirs. Long term, our people would
end up destroyed. There is no love between the different species. Enough talk,
get that phone.” Taking slow deliberate steps, he walked to where she had left
her bag.
Tanya
handed him the device.
Zane
pushed a few buttons, holding the cell phone to his ear. “Female, fetch me
clothes from the closet next to my bed.” His eyes looked in the direction of
the loft.
“Please.”
She added as she moved towards the stairs. He grunted something unintelligible.
Zane
barked orders at someone on the other end of the line. Tanya finally gave up on
trying to find any underwear, she settled on