by Sasha Parker
Kira got out of bed, naked, and Ronan groaned. She walked slowly to the bathroom, swaying her hips enticingly and Ronan thought he was going to explode. He was so hard he could pound nails. He closed his eyes and tried to think about anything else to no avail. With a frustrated sigh, he began to dress.
Kira took a nice, long shower, checking over her legs for damage. There were a few scrapes on her body but for the most part she was healed. She knew she had Vesta to thank. She could still feel the healing tingle of Vesta's magick.
When she emerged from the bathroom, she dressed and Brendan brought her cell phone in. "Call them," he said with a pointed look and Kira stuck her tongue out at him. He left with a promise to get her later and a laugh.
She called home and when Calli answered, she put her on speaker so everyone could hear her. She told them the story of what happened from beginning to end, assuring them that she was fine. They pelted her with questions and she tried to answer all of them.
"Well at least we know it's a 'him' now and we can be on the lookout," Sheela said.
"We will fill in Ari and the guys when they get here tonight. She is gonna be pissed," Erin told Kira. "Don't worry, we will get her mostly calm by the time you return."
Kira laughed. "Thank you ever so much, sis. Are you guys okay there?"
"We are more than fine here, you worry about you," her grandmother answered.
"Okay. We will be back soon. I just want to finish going over the grimoires. This isn't over with yet and I want to make sure that our bases are covered here," Kira told them. "Hey, Erin, pick up a minute. I need to ask you something."
Everyone said their goodbyes and Erin picked up, taking her off speaker. "What's up, Kira? Everything is okay, right?"
"Yes, here it's fine," Kira said. "How is Calli? Have the doctors found anything more?"
"No, honey, nothing yet. She is fine for now, no more episodes," Erin assured her.
"Okay. Call me if anything happens, promise?" Kira asked.
"I promise. Don't worry," Erin said.
Kira sighed. "Okay. See you soon. Love you."
"Love you too, little sis. Be safe, no more battles without us, okay?" Erin said firmly.
Kira laughed. "I'll try." They hung up and Kira closed her eyes to say a little prayer for Calli and her family in general.
When she headed out into the main room, she saw Donald had joined them and went over to hug the bear of a man. "Donald, how are you?" she asked when he released her.
"I am fine, lass. The question is, how are you feelin'? You are the one who was in the mighty battle," Donald said.
Kira waved her hand like it was nothing. "No, I'm fine. Just a little sore."
"I'm glad it was nothing more serious," Donald told her. "I just came by to fill the lads in on the happenings in the castle."
"And they are?" Kira inquired.
Donald laughed. "Well, Una will be fine after a fashion. The trainees had no luck in catching any of those scourges and the remaining Council members would like to meet with you when you are up to it."
"Of course. We can go now," Kira offered.
"Ah, no, we cannot," Ronan said firmly.
Brendan pulled her over to the table and sat her down. "You will eat first."
Kira grumbled but picked up her coffee cup Brendan filled for her and drank. Ronan began to take the lids off the plates on the table. They had ordered several different foods for her to choose from. Once she did choose what she wanted, they dug in to the rest, along with Donald. The conversation was kept light until brunch was done then Kira looked at her men and said, "We should go see the Council now."
*****
They entered the Council's chamber behind Tobin who had been so bold as to give Kira a hug when he saw her. Kira saw that Eragon was present this time and she discreetly checked him out. He was, of course, short due to his elven status but he was also stout and very handsome in his own right. When they approached, she caught Vesta's eye and Vesta winked at her. Kira grinned as they took a seat on the visitor couch once again.
"Kira, you are well?" Vesta asked.
"Yes, thank you. How is Una?" Kira responded.
Kai sat forward and said, "She will be well. She is regaining her strength."
"I'm glad. Please give her my best," Kira told him.
Kai inclined his head. "I will do so."
"Kira, were you able to ascertain who it was that was attacking?" Eragon asked her.
"Kira, this rude man who has not identified himself, is of course Eragon, Leader of the Elven Clan," Vesta said with a pointed look at Eragon.
Eragon cleared his throat. "Well, yes, is it a pleasure to meet you, Kira. Do you know who it was?"
Kira smiled. "No, sir, I don't. I wasn't able to see him. It was too dark."
"I see," Eragon said. "Nothing struck you as familiar?"
"No, sir," Kira answered.
"If you have no further questions, Kira and I still have work to do in the library," Vesta said and when no one objected, she stood, indicating the meeting was over.
Ronan and Brendan looked ready to protest but Kira cut them off by saying, "The sooner we finish, the sooner we can go home."
The men still grumbled but finally agreed with her and told her they were going to work out with the trainees. They also said they were going to question them to see if anyone saw anything that could help them.
Kira and Vesta worked together in the library, taking more breaks than Kira thought necessary. Vesta insisted and Tobin brought in many snacks. Kira appreciated that her new friends worried about her and tried to take care of her. She knew she would miss them when she left to go home but she would cherish this time with them.
Afterward, she went with to Una's suite at Vesta's request. Kira was happy to see Una who was sitting up in her living area of her suite. "How are you, Una?" Kira asked as they entered.
"I am well, Kira." Una answered. "I am happy you could come today. I wanted to thank you for your help."
Kira blushed. "Well it was Vesta that saved us all."
Vesta laughed and said, "I don't think so, it was our combined power."
They settled in and chatted about the battle as well as what they had found in the library. In the end, Kira hugged Una and Vesta, thanking them for lunch as she left. She had to go and see the Green Man to assure herself that everything was okay in the forest.
As she headed out, she found Ronan and Brendan to let them know where she was headed. Of course they insisted on going with her and she was fine with that. They entered into the deeper into the woods, she called out to Breena, who appeared as if out of nowhere.
"Greetings, Kira. I am so happy to see you are well," Breena greeted her.
"Breena, I wish I could hug you. Thank you for your help yesterday," Kira said to her.
Breena laughed a tinkling laugh. "I will always be there for you. Now come, he is eager to see you."
They followed Breena to the large Oak and Breena called to the Green Man. When he appeared, Kira cold swear he looked relieved when he saw her. She smiled at him as they all greeted each other.
"Kira, we are all relieved to know you are okay," the Green Man told her.
"Thank you. I am too." Kira laughed. "Can you tell me, did anyone in the forest see anything that might help us find out who it was?"
"Sadly no, but his magick was powerful, which means he must be a high level warlock," the Green Man answered.
"Really? That helps," Kira said.
"We need to speak to Kai about this," Ronan said.
Brendan stepped up. "Do you sense residual magick of his anywhere?" he asked the Green Man.
"Yes. In the woods where he first attacked Kira. She dealt him a strong blow there with Vesta and his signature lingers," the Green Man answered.
"Thank you," Brendan said as he turned to Kira and Ronan. "I am going to find Kai and check it out now. I will meet you all back at the dining hall for dinner."
Kira kissed him goodbye an
d then turned back to the tree. "Kira, you seem saddened. Is something wrong? Is it the battle, did it harm you?" the Green Man asked her with concern.
Kira shook her head. "No, I am fine, really. I was just thinking of how I have enjoyed out talks and will miss you greatly when I go home."
The Green Man smiled at her. "Kira, you can call me at any time. When you get home, there is a tree in your forest that calls me to you."
"How will I know which one?" Kira asked, confused but happy to know she would be able to talk with him still.
The Green Man laughed. "Do not worry, I will send the fox to you again when the time is right."
Kira bowed her head. "Thank you. I am honored."
They spoke for a little longer about what Kira had found in regards to the evil one and then said their goodbyes. Kira found herself tearing up even though she knew that she would see the Green Man again. Ronan put his arm around her and hugged her as they headed back to the castle with Breena following. Kira told Breena she would find her before they left to say goodbye. She didn't think she could handle saying goodbye to Breena just then. She was still on the verge of tears from before.
They met up with Brendan, who had just come back in with Kai, and found that Kai was trying to trace the residual magick. Kira hoped he was able to do it so they could find the bastard who was after her family. She knew now that he would not stop and she would have to find him before he attacked her family again.
They all went to the dining hall and met up with Tobin and Donald for dinner. They all chatted about the battle and what had occurred. Kira told the men she was done for the most part with the library. Vesta was meeting her the next day to finish up and discuss what they had found. Donald also told them he was heading back to Scotland for a short visit and then wanted to come to the glen to help.
Kira was glad to hear that Donald was coming to help them in the glen. She couldn't wait for her sisters and grandmother to meet him, he was quite a character. After dinner, they said goodnight to Donald and Tobin as the three headed to their suite together.
Chapter Twenty-Three
Once inside their room, Ronan grabbed Kira and kissed her deeply. "Finally we have you to ourselves, luv," he growled as he began to take off her shirt and throw it to the floor.
When Ronan released her, Brendan spun her around and kissed her just as deeply, saying, "Yes, sweet. Let us show you how much we love you."
They slowly undressed her and then Ronan swung her up into his strong arms, carrying her into the bedroom. He gently placed her on the bed after Brendan lowered the covers. They laid her on her back, making sure she was comfortable and then began to undress. Kira watched in awe as their bodies were revealed to her. Beautifully sculpted and all hers, she closed her eyes in thanks, how lucky could a girl get? she thought.
The bed dipped on her left side, the touch of a thick cock against her naked thigh. Kira turned her head until she met Ronan’s lips, and savored the difference in the kisses. Brendan’s had been teasing and sweet while Ronan’s was demanding and firm.
Since Brendan’s hands settled on her thighs, Ronan took the top, and he smoothed a hand across her stomach.
The large hand on her belly kept her in place, while the one at her back massaged gently. “This is what we like, you all eager for our touch.” Ronan's soft rumble tickled her senses, his warm, caressing hands adding to the delightful feel.
Fisting her hand in the sheet, she kissed Brendan back, before turning to smile at Ronan, arching into his caress.
“I am always eager for your touch, Guardian,” she said huskily.
Ronan growled and bit her shoulder. Kira laughed as they rolled her so she was sandwiched between them.
Ronan slid the hand at her back into her hair and tilted her head back. Covering her breast with the other hand, he loomed over her, his lips just a breath from hers.
“We are going to get you naked every chance we get.” Ronan laughed.
Pressing his lips against hers, he forced her mouth open, tugging her nipple when she tried to resist and drawing a gasp from her. Ronan took advantage of her parted lips, plundering deep, his kiss tasting of possession and need, the hand at her breast tender but just as possessive.
Kira melted, slumping against him and lifting her arms to tangle her fingers in his still damp hair. Raising her arms exposed her breasts even more, making them more sensitive to Ronan’s callused palm sliding back and forth over her nipple.
When the hands on her thighs began to work their way upward, she stiffened, whimpering in her throat when Ronan leaned over her. He slid his hands up her arms, igniting every nerve ending along the way, until he reached her hands. Threading his fingers through hers, he interlaced their fingers and pressed the back of her hands into the mattress, his warm body also pressing hers into the soft bedding.
His mouth moved over hers with hunger and increasing passion, driving her growing need even higher. Ronan held her easily swallowing her moan when Brendan hooked her thighs over his shoulders, blew gently on her mound, making Kira shiver with her dampness as it became more pronounced.
Except for her feet, Kira couldn’t move. Her thighs, held spread wide by Brendan’s shoulders, trembled when she felt his warm breath on her clit. Struggling to get her hands free, she dug her heels into Brendan’s back, involuntarily lifting herself to his mouth and crying out against Ronan’s mouth at the first swipe of Brendan’s tongue on her clit.
Brendan’s hot mouth was like fire on her body, licking and sucking his way around her clit and pussy until she shook everywhere. His damp hair felt cool on her inner thighs, the heat of his tongue pushing repeatedly into her pussy made for a distracting contrast.
Ronan swallowed her cries, kissing her with a passion that thrilled her each time she felt it, his body tight against hers as he transferred her wrists into one of his strong hands above her head, lifting his head to stare down at her as he rolled slightly to the side and slid his other hand to her breast. Then he smiled down at her and said, “Damn, I love your body. We are gonna fuck you until you scream.”
Brendan swiped his tongue over her clit, making her cry out and jolt, at the same time feeling him slide a finger into her heat, stroking the muscles that were already starting to spasm with need.
With a soft laugh, Brendan kissed her pussy, pressing until he could find that special rough area inside that could make her whimper and scream. He grinned again when she moved her hips and cried out, as he bent to swipe his tongue across her clit.
“She is very sensitive, brother,” Brendan murmured. His hot mouth closed over her clit again, sucking gently, and making the tender nub tingle. She loved it when they did this, made her their plaything, it made her feel cherished and safe.
Kicking against Brendan’s back, she cried out, cries Ronan swallowed with his kisses. She twisted and moved, trying to get her hands free so she could reach his body. She needed to feel him with her hands.
Ronan lifted his head staring down at her; he wanted to hear the words, the ones that would allow her to have the release. “Please, let me come, I am going to explode,” she panted.
“Then take what you need,” Ronan whispered into her ear, and she pumped her hips, fucking herself harder on Brendan’s finger. Ronan held her hands in his large one and grabbed one nipple with his free hand, sucking hard on her other nipple.
The tingling became more intense until she thought she was going to pass out. She could actually see stars behind her eyes. It was crazy what they could do to her.
Stiffening, she came hard, her pussy pulsing on Brendan’s finger and soaking it with her juices. Then he became more insistent as he sucked her clit into his mouth, rolling it on the ridges of his mouth making her jolt, the sensation too strong to bear, making her buck and quiver, trying to get away from the sensation. Sliding his hands under her thighs and up to rest on her stomach, he held her down, his shoulders under her thighs keeping her hips tilted upward to a position that left her wide open to h
im and completely defenseless.
She screamed at them. Then Kira fought against their hold, the entire time coming so hard, tears began to flow down her cheeks. She couldn’t believe they did it to her again, making her want to kick their asses for the pleasure they were giving her.
Easing his touch, Brendan lapped at her clit, the light, slow strokes drawing the magic out, she could feel their power flowing around them.
Ronan was whispering to her in her ear, encouraging her to ride out the pleasure. His tone loving and thick with need, sharpening her pleasure until it peaked, making even her fingers and toes curl.
“I love you, I love you both so much!” Kira cried. Closing her thighs on Brendan’s head, she thrilled at the soft, cool, silkiness of his hair on her inner thighs, the spiraling sensation a reminder that she couldn’t close her legs against his attention until he allowed it.
Her helplessness added another layer to her excitement, an added enticement she never dreamed she would welcome.
He didn’t stop, at least not until he’d drained every last ounce of pleasure from her and her cries had become whimpers and then nothing but soft, weary moans.
By the time he lifted his head, every nerve ending in her body tingled in delight, and her limbs felt like wet noodles. She couldn't take anymore.
To her surprise, Brendan slid out from under her thighs and rolled her to her side, dropping a tender kiss on her hip before rising. Little pinpricks of pleasure raced over her hip as he knelt at the foot of the bed and leaned over her.
“I love you.”
A giggle escaped before she could prevent it and shaking her head, she sat up with Ronan’s strong arms supporting her. Still trembling, she slumped against Ronan, nearly melting under his caresses. Looking up through her lashes into his indulgent smile, she moaned.
With a low growl, Ronan lifted her onto his lap, draping her back over his arm. Nuzzling her lips with his, he ran his hand down her body and slipped his fingers through her slick folds.
