His father had made his presence known as soon as they had arrived in Detroit. The Nella would be released at the moment they arrived at the hotel. The few police contacts his father had in Detroit had been warned what was about to happen. Even though they couldn’t formally inform everyone, the contacts could be ready for damage control.
They had been so close to catching the bastards, but Cain and he couldn’t risk leaving the woman, so he had sent ten men to track them. Hopefully he would hear in a few hours.
Ten minutes later, Alexander pulled into the MGM parking garage and cussed up a storm at the sight of his father’s personal guards waiting for them. Seemed his father was not going to hold off any longer.
Next to him Radar was laughing as he switched the bike off. “Seems someone is anxious to meet your woman,” he teased, earning him a slug in the shoulder.
“You’re a pain in the ass. Come on, you can help with Sandy. She won’t make it through the lobby.” He stopped and hissed. “Hurry. Dad has released the Nella.” As soon as the words were out, Alexander knew the man was watching them, sniffing them. “Damn it, he’s wants her scent.”
Both of them walked to the car. Trent and Mathew slid in front of them, followed by four other guards. He sighed, seeing Maria at the door, anxiety etched in her face. Cain was right. It was going to take a while for her to adjust. He opened the door.
“I explained everything to Sandy. She’s trying hard to understand. But she’s tired, Alex. Today took a lot out of her.” Maria stopped and scanned the area, rubbing her arms. “Someone is watching me, aren’t they?”
“The Nella has been released, and I guess he needed your scent, but you are safe.” He wrapped his arm around Maria as Radar came around the vehicle with Sandy in his arms.
Her friend waved and gave her a thumbs-up, which had Maria laughing. “Radar is in so much trouble.” Radar quickly carried Sandy into the hotel.
“Come on, seems you’re going to get the privilege of meeting my father.” Alexander guided her into the back doors of the hotel. As soon as they entered the main lobby, people parted, watching them as his father met them halfway.
“Maria Amber, may I introduce you to my father, Reese Van Winslow. Father, I’m surprised Mother isn’t down here with you, and you could have held off till we were inside before releasing him. He was out there sniffing her,” Alexander said, as his father took Maria’s hand and kissed it.
“It’s a pleasure to meet you, child. My boy has indeed lucked out. You are a beauty. I must apologize for my people. It’s sad when a few leave a bad taste in outsiders’ mouths. I promise, they will pay dearly for hurting you.” His father shifted and scanned him from head to toe. “There was no reason to wait. He wouldn’t hurt an innocent, and your woman has a pure aura. Your mother has arranged for a masseuse for your woman and her friend. Trent and Mathew will escort them up to your suite while you and I have a chat.”
“I can escort Maria to our room and meet you in a few minutes, Father, in your suite. I really don’t think we need to discuss anything down here in the open.” He was not leaving his woman till she was safe in their room.
He scooped her up into his arms, and she squealed in surprise.
“You don’t have to carry me. I can walk,” Maria protested.
“I want to carry you. You smell great.”
His father walked beside them. “I was the same way with his mother.” He leaned down and kissed her cheek. “Meet me in about an hour, Son. Seems I need to spend some time with your mother.” His father adjusted his pants.
Maria’s cheeks pinked when Alexander whispered. “I’m afraid our kind is the opposite of your human males where age is concerned. Their sex drives slow down as ours is just getting revved up.” Alexander nipped her nose and winked at her.
“My son is quite right. You will never feel wanting with him like you did with your ex-husband.” Reese shook his head. “I’m sorry ,but the files say that man is a waste of space.”
“You have files on my ex-husband?” She glared at him, and he sighed.
“I’m sorry, Maria, but I’ve explained about things,” Alexander said. The elevator dinged and opened up. They stepped in, followed by six guards. “We needed to know everything. Our enemies will try and use anything against us, including killing anyone you care about.” He hugged her tight.
“I know about your friends and family, we can make sure they are protected from afar,” said Reese. “Our world won’t have to intrude into theirs unless you want them to be brought in, but even then, you must speak with Alexander. There is a lot to consider. Even though your government knows of our existence, they do not realize how thoroughly we are involved in their way of life. They think our numbers are small when in reality they are much larger.” His father stepped out of the elevator when the door opened on the top floor. “One hour.”
He walked away in one direction, while Alexander headed in the other. “We have this whole floor. My parent’s suite is at the end of the hall. Ours is down here. Your friend, Sandy, has her own room in our suite. I figured you would want her close.”
“If we get together, are you going to change me?”
“Your body is already starting the change, but when we make love for the first time, my seed will speed up the process.”
“So there is no biting to change a person? You don’t have to suck me dry?” she teased. “And that was not meant as a pun.”
Alexander laughed, as did the guards, which had her once more blushing. “We have excellent hearing, and no, we don’t need to suck you dry, but we can change a person with a bite if we need to. You’re thinking of your friend?”
“Yes, I don’t think she’s going to make it, Alex, and I don’t want to lose her. Sandy stood beside me when I found out about asshole and the slut. I’ve known her for over twenty years.” Maria rested her head on his chest and gripped his shirt tight.
“Not to worry. I won’t allow this sickness to take your friend,” Alexander promised and stepped into their suite, to come up short.
Two massage tables were set up in the living area. Sandy was already on one, and a gentleman was already rubbing her down while another man acknowledged him. “Sir, I have everything ready for your lady. Ma’am, if you’d go into the bathroom and change?” Alexander growled.
“Are you okay?” She squirmed out of his arms and frowned. “It’s just a rub down, and Sandy is here. Nothing is going to happen.” She patted his arm. “I know you have business to discuss with Radar. Go on.” Maria dismissed him and strode down the hall searching for the bathroom.
“Maria, I don’t like this.” He followed her into the bathroom.
“Get over it already, Alexander. I’ve never had a professional massage, and I want this one. I deserve this. Go do what you have to.” Maria stood on her tippy toes and kissed the bottom of his chin before shutting the door in his face.
Chapter Eleven
Maria hummed the whole time she stripped out of her clothes. Alexander was a very jealous man, it would seem, which was totally foreign to her. Not once in her twenty years with the dick head had he been jealous.
She sat down on the small chair in the bathroom and sighed, remembering her ex’s hateful words when a man whistled at her as they walked down the street. If he seen you naked, with that double stomach, he’d run for the hills. His nasty words echoed in her head. Maria stared at the full-length mirror in front of her all of a sudden very unsure of herself.
“Maria, are you okay?” Alexander asked at the door. “I sense your sadness. I’m coming in.” The door pushed opened, and she jumped, reaching for the towel that had been laid out for her.
“Alexander!” She tried to cover her body, but the towel wouldn’t fit around her all the way, leaving her plump butt hanging out. To hide it, she plopped down in the small chair again. He was perfect, while she was…. “Are you sure I’m your chosen? I think you got short changed, Alexander.”
He knelt in front of her and plac
ed his finger under her chin, applying a little pressure. “Look at me, little one.”
She lifted her head. “I don’t like this train of thought at all. You are a beautiful woman, my woman.” Alexander cocked his head to the side. “Tell me what made you sad, and don’t say nothing.”
“I was just remembering something my ex used to say to me.” Maria tried to pull away, but he gripped her chin.
“Stop, why would you…never mind. Stand up.” He backed away and when she stood, he stepped to the side. “Move up to the mirror.” He yanked the towel away, leaving her naked. “What! Give it back!”
“Hands down at your side,” he said and slid in behind her. He was a foot taller than she was, so he could see every inch of her. “I don’t know what that ass said about you, but what I see is perfect for me.” He reached around her and grabbed her melons, his thumb brushing her skin in a caress. “These are amazing, full, and perfect for me. Your skin is like silk and the little stretch marks make my cock hard as I think about you feeding your children here, and soon ours will feed from them.” He leaned down and kissed the side of her neck, sliding his hand down to her stomach. She tensed.
His gaze met hers in the mirror. “You’re afraid I won’t like your extra padding?” Alexander shifted around in front of her and went to his knees.
“Get up, Alexander,” she pleaded and tried to yank on his arms, but he wouldn’t budge.
“Stand still, little one.” He lowered his mouth to her stomach and placed kisses all over it. “I happen to love all of this.” Alexander ran his finger over the C-section scar from her son.
“I’m not a small man, and I don’t want a small woman. Your body was made for me.” He rubbed his cheek on her stomach. “I see my love rolls here, each one precious to me because it’s part of the woman who is meant for me. So, no more thoughts of him. When you view yourself in the mirror, think of me.” He stood and took her hand, placing it on the front of his pants.
“If there wasn’t a man….” He growled the last part. “Out there waiting to give you a rub down, I’d have you in my bed, little one. Go, before I forget the gentlemen I am trying to be.” He wrapped the towel around her again and pushed her toward the door.
“Don’t even start on that fine ass, or I’ll spank it,” he threatened with heated emotion in his voice.
Maria peeked over her shoulder at Alexander. “Thank you for your words. You don’t know how much they mean to me.” She bit her lip. “But I’m afraid, if you keep up that gentlemanly act, I’ll have to find me a very bad man, because, Alexander,” she paused. “I want it all.”
With those last words, she flew down the hall, hearing his growl behind her.
“Maria!”
She actually giggled, running into the main room to see Sandy staring at her.
“Having fun?” Maria asked as the man helped her up on the table, covering her ass with the towel.
“This is heaven. I feel like a bowl of Jello. Not only is this guy great at his job, but he knows the pressure points to ease the stomach.” Sandy lifted her head and faced her. “Do you think I can be changed?”
Caught off guard, Maria at once leaned over and squeezed her shoulder, but before she could answer her question, Alexander did. She looked around to discover him sitting on the couch behind them with Radar, Trent, and Mathew spread out next to him.
“You must make sure it’s what you want, Sandy. Once it’s done, there is no going back. We don’t do this, usually, but since you are very good friends with my woman, it’s my right to protect you and help you.”
“Are you going to sit there? Isn’t there an office or something somewhere?” Maria groaned as the man started to rub her shoulders.
“There is, but I will not leave the room while a man other than me is touching you,” Alexander stated with a bite in his words.
Sandy laughed. “Boy, talk about total change.”
“Don’t say it, or I swear I’ll kick your butt. Plus, he’s not the only one.” Both of them lifted their heads and scanned behind them at the couch where Alexander glowered at the man rubbing her down, but he wasn’t the only one, it seemed. Radar was not a happy camper. The way Radar kept sending darts glaring at the man giving Sandy a rub down was almost as comical as Alexander’s stares.
“Is there something you need to tell us, Radar?” Maria asked.
“What? Oh, no, sorry. Just don’t want your friend to get hurt. She’s suffered enough.” Radar whispered something to Alexander but would not look at them again.
“Well, that was a brush off if I’ve ever seen one,” Sandy said, settling back onto the table. “So, tell me, what do you think? Should I do it?”
“Lady, I wish I could make that choice for you. But if what Alexander says is true, I’ll be with you, so you won’t be alone, if you know what I mean.” Maria whimpered as the masseuse started to knead her lower back. “Damn, I think I need this every week.”
“Not going to happen,” Alexander snapped, and Sandy laughed.
“Yep, he’s a jealous one. I don’t have family to be affected by my choice. The only friends I have are you and the girls. Then there is the big plus, no more cancer treatment. No more losing my hair, getting sick, or being so sore I can’t even reach for the phone. Then there is the factor of feeling whole again. Maria, I’m tired of feeling sick and ugly.”
Her friend’s words shocked her. How close Sandy was to giving up.
She pulled the towel around her and hopped off the table. “Why didn’t you tell me you were so tired? Don’t you dare give up on me, Sandy. I can’t lose you.” They hugged.
“I’m sorry. It’s just been so hard. Darren called after you left, and you know what an ass he can be.” Sandy leaned back. Her towel wrapped around her smaller frame.
Maria peeked at the guys. “Why don’t we do this another time? I think Sandy and I are going to go sit in that hot tub back there in the bathroom.” She thanked the masseuses and helped Sandy back into the bathroom, ignoring Alexander and the others.
Turning on the water, Maria helped get Sandy into the tub then climbed in. “Okay, what did that asshole say this time, and don’t leave anything out?”
“Same old crap. When are you going to die? Why do you hang on so long? You know, I wish I’d never found my biological family.” Sandy laid her head back and jumped when the door to the bathroom flew open.
“What the hell? Do you mind?” Maria yelled, as Alexander stood there staring at them.
“Who is this man that says such hateful things? I’ll show him how to be polite.” Alexander was fuming.
Sandy dipped down into the bubbles, grinning like a fool. “Now that is a man to get all giddy about. But, really, Alexander, don’t worry about it. The karma bus will drive over his ass, eventually.” Sandy looked from one of them to the other. “Change me, Alexander. I want to be whole again.”
Her new man’s attention switched to Sandy then back to her. She shrugged. Without a word, Alexander was around the tub before, gripping Sandy’s head and pulling it back. “Hold still.”
There was no waiting. One minute he said the words, the next Alexander had his mouth on Sandy’s neck. In an instant, jealous reared its ugly head and she focused on Radar, who stood in the door. He gripped the side of his thighs and didn’t move.
“Radar, are you okay?” she asked, and he finally shifted.
“I’m fine. Alexander, your father waits for us,” he said before spinning around and leaving.
“Well that was weird.” She sank under the water, wetting her hair. When she came back up, Alexander was staring down at her. He reached into the water and cupped her breasts.
“I put Sandy in bed, where she can rest. She’ll sleep the rest of the night.” Alexander kissed her lips softly.
“But how? You can’t move that fast.”
He laughed and pinched her nipples. “There are a number of things I can do, but first I must meet with Father. Relax in the tub, and when I get back, we’ll ha
ve dinner with my folks in the formal dining room. Cain and Tara will be coming also, but I’m afraid your son wouldn’t come. I’m sorry.” He kissed her hair.
“I can stay if you need me,” he asked, but Maria gave him a soft smile.
“Go get your business done, but, Alexander?” She stared at him. “Why is tonight so special? Are you going to claim me?” Maria shivered, remembering what Tara had told her, and seeing for the first time a hint of fang.
“So you have been speaking with your daughter and, yes, I know it’s quick, but with danger all around you, I can’t wait to make you mine.” He leaned down and ran his fangs against the beating pulse in her neck. “Tonight, I will claim your pussy, your ass, and that sassy mouth of yours. By the time I get done with you tomorrow, you will need another good soaking.” With a tweak to her nipples, Alexander left.
“Damn!” Never had she been so excited. She squirmed in the tub, even her ass was tingling at the thought of him taking her there. For years, Maria had dreamed of a man taking her from behind. She once more dipped down under the water. She had one hour to get herself presentable.
In a matter of fifteen minutes, Maria had shaved her legs, under arms, and even tried to shave her pussy. She knew it wasn’t perfect, but her dark bush was gone, and it felt weird. It itched, too. It was the first time for a lot of things tonight.
Careful not to break her neck, Maria stepped out of the tub, wrapped a towel around her hair, and proceeded to dry herself. After that was done, she grabbed the hotel bathrobe and went in search of her purse.
Her dress was green. Her emerald studs would work great, a perfect match for the dress. Maria stepped into the family room and stopped, seeing Trent and Mathew speaking with someone at the door.
Their words stopped, and their attention focused on her. A cold chill slid up her spin. She turned and ran down the hallway till she hit the room, peering in rooms until she found the one Sandy was in and had closed the door almost all the way when Trent pushed into the room.
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