He held out his hand for her as she descended the stairs and that’s when he noticed it. On her shoulder was a tattoo of Davis’ name. It was just like that of older times, when a warrior went to war and his woman marked herself to make sure everyone knew who she belonged to.
Their woman knew what the ancient gesture meant to Davis and had done this for him. But she wasn’t the only one who had done this, Lacey too now carried Anthony’s name on her shoulder and if he wasn’t mistaken, he’d bet Maya and Dee had done the same thing.
Yes, their women surprised them each and every day.
The ceremony seemed to fly by as they each said their vows to her that they had written, but her words to them would always be etched in their hearts.
“Warriors of old, I give you my heart, soul and body as any woman would, but today I also offer something more.” Betsy took the small knife Dee brought to her and made a small incision on her wrist, stepping up to Davis.
“My gift to you my husband, lover and friend. I give you a part of my heart to take with you as you go off in the face of danger. Knowing I will be there to hug and hold you when you need me.”
Tears rolled down Davis’s face as he took the gift of blood from her as Anthony did the same from Lacey. Behind them, the sisters of Lacey and Betsy started to sing, Your the Inspiration, but what really surprised him, and he knew everyone else too, was when Lacey, Betsy, Maya and Dee started to sing different parts of the song to their men.
He swore there wasn’t a dry eye in the place. If he wasn’t mistaken, Barry felt that a couple of the Tetraheros appeared up above them watching and listening, another rare treat, but one the women wouldn’t appreciate since the last time they had shown up, they had given orders.
As soon as the song was over, Barry stepped up to Betsy, surprising her as he moved her hair aside. “We also decided to add something to the ceremony. This is for you, kitten.” He held the wrap out in front of her. It was made of gold and diamonds that were plentiful on Orion’s planet but there was also a cat claw made of ruby in front. “This wrap is another custom in my world. It is our promise to always be the men you need and the claw is to remind us that our kitten might be small but she is has claws like that of a tiger.”
Laughter erupted from the room as he kissed the side of her neck and rubbed where he would put the warp. “Do you accept your gift, kitten? And know we would never take our possession of you to the level your sister needs. As she needs control 24-7, we know you wouldn’t stand for it.”
She snorted before ducking her head. “I’d be happy to wear your wrap as long as you are aware I’m not afraid to use the claws anymore,” she teased, causing another bout of laughter from everyone.
“Kiss me, you kitten, before I paddle you here in front of everyone,” he grumbled and she smiled, touching the wrap.
“Thank you for giving me my family, Barry. The three of you have made my dream come true.” She lifted her head as he bent down, covering her lips with his. She fell against him, her arms wrapping around his neck. His tongue caressed and danced with hers before he heard Davis and Orion telling him to hurry up because they wanted their kiss.
He winked at her as he kissed her nose. “Love you, special lady.” He turned her around to face Davis, whose gaze was heated.
“Be warned kitten, tonight there will be no being nice and no slow loving. Tonight you get the full master,” Davis twined his hand in her hair and pulled her head back. “You’re ours and I will fight to death to come back to you.” His kiss was one of possession and love.
Barry turned and nodded to Isaac who also had noticed those above him. Just as Davis was pulling away, Betsy gasped and grabbed at her chest as did Lacey. He rushed to Betsy’s side, while Isaac ran to Lacey’s.
“Your mates are special and we recognize them and the beings inside them.” The words were sent to him and his family, knowing now that Betsy contained some kind of gift.
“Wow, that was something,” Betsy shook her head. “I think I like gifts in boxes better,” she teased them, and Barry snarled.
“You scared the crap out of us.” Orion pushed him out of the way, lifting her up and kissing her hard. Her lips would be bruised and swollen when he got done.
Cheers and shouts went up as they faced their family and friends. Even Akaos and Isaac seemed to acknowledge each other without growling or snarling. Children ran about and the champagne was flowing when Barry felt some tugging on his tux.
He looked down to see Jordon with Doug and Marty. “What time do you think Santa will come?” they asked, and he smiled, kneeling down next to them.
“Oh, he won’t come until all little kids are asleep in their beds. Did you put out the reindeer food and the cookies?” All three boys nodded.
“We even made him a Christmas card just in case,” Doug said.
“That was very nice of you, now go play while you can and don’t get your clothes dirty.” He shouted as they ran off.
“You are going to be an amazing father,” his mother said, coming up with his father and hugging him.
“I hope so, because we’re sure going to have a big family and I can’t wait.” He glanced down at Betsy who was yanked out of his arms as his father hugged her tight.
“You, my daughter, make me very proud.” His father said stepping back and staring at her. “My son is a very lucky man.”
“Yes, I am and I will treasure her always.” Barry kissed her nose as she came back in his arms.
“Well, we better go find those two beautiful girls so we can get their things for tonight.” His mother looked around, spotting them. “We’ll see you four tomorrow morning and Betsy, don’t you worry about your children. They will be protected tonight.”
“Yes, they will,” Davis’ mom said, nodding to Barry’s mother. “I can’t wait to have the boys stay with us tonight. It will be like old times. I miss when my boys were young.” She leaned over and kissed Davis’ cheek. “You be careful and make sure to contact us whenever you can.”
After the hugs and kisses from everyone, Barry lifted Betsy up in his arms and made way for the elevator with Orion and Davis behind them. “Are you ready for tonight?” he asked as the doors closed.
“Yes,” she whispered placing a kiss on his chest.
“Davis bought a new toy for you to try tonight.” He said stepping into their room and stopping. “What?” Barry looked around at the room. Gifts filled their little tree and around it.
“Let me down. I have something I want to give you.” She wiggled out of his arms and went under the tree, pulling three boxes out. “These are my wedding gifts to you.” She grinned and handed them each the oddly shaped boxes.
Barry opened his, as did Davis and Orion. “On our world men also wear rings, but I knew that wouldn’t be practical, so I had these made by the special material that Isaac swore you would like.” Barry stared at the knife in the box, but it wasn’t just a knife. He could feel the magic in it as he lifted it out of the box.
“I’ve worked with Opal and we have protected each knife with a spell to help you in your time of need. I had each one engraved with your names.”
The weight of the knife was perfect for his hand. “Come here, kitten,” her eyes flashed and she shivered as she stepped forward and knelt down at his feet. His cock hardened to the point of pain. “Davis, get the table out now or we won’t be playing tonight. Orion get the toys out and you, kitten, will strip and hand me your dress so it does not get ruined. I believe Hale wants your dress for her wedding.”
Betsy stood and slid the dress off. She had been naked under the dress and they hadn’t known about it. All those men hugging her and touching her. “Kitten,” he growled. “Why didn’t you have anything under your dress?”
“Because the lines would have showed under the silk.” She said, batting her eyelashes, knowing what he was thinking. “Our daughters will not be wearing that dress. Go to Davis, kitten.” He took the dress and hung it up in their room as Davis lift
ed Betsy onto the special table and started to strap her in, when she shook her head.
“NO, I can’t do this, I’m sorry,” she said yanking at the straps until she got free and jumped off of it. “It reminds me...” she said and dropped down on the couch with her hands covering her face. “Great, just great, on our wedding night I end up having problems.”
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Betsy felt the couch dip as Barry sat down in front of her and lifted her chin up. “If you don’t like the table, we won’t use it. Nothing matters to us as long as you are happy. Stop fretting, we have a bed that will work fine.”
And it did as Barry picked her up and carried her to their room. Davis lifted up the silk scarves and she nodded. Tying each wrist, Davis bound her to the bed while Orion laid what looked like a little toy on the bed, two suction cup things and what she knew was the magic wand.
Oh yeah, they were going to make her scream tonight.
For over an hour, Davis worked her body using the new items he had purchased. She had to admit those suction cups on her boobs had been amazing. Her nipples were still sensitive the next morning when the kids came running in, yelling about Santa being there.
Barry moaned and peeked at her as she got up, thankful he had remembered to put a nightshirt on her. “You are welcome,” he muttered and rolled out of bed wearing a pair of pajama bottoms.
Orion grumbled and so did Davis, but they both got up and made their way into the living room, seeing the girls there with all of their parents.
“This is one thing I do not miss. Where is the coffee?” his mother demanded, heading toward the breakfast cart that had been brought up.
Betsy curled up on the couch as Davis brought her a cup of coffee and sat down next to her as Barry took a chair near the tree and began handing out their gifts to the kids. The other presents were downstairs for everyone to open.
“MOM!” Hale yelled and jumped up, coming over to her. “Look at this. It’s a coach purse!” she cried and hugged it as Candy screamed too, hugging hers.
The boys oh and ah’ed over everything, but they were almost stunned when they opened the Xbox and saw all the games for it. Even Orion and Rhodes got down on the floor, checking out the games and the system.
But Betsy got her Christmas wish. Her family was together and she had three men who meant the world to her.
She slid onto Davis’ lap and laid her head on his chest, needing his arms around her, knowing in a week he would be gone and she didn’t know for how long.
Closing her eyes, the same dream she had last night was there. Their world as they knew it was going to change and not for the better. Betsy didn’t know how, but many would die.
“Hey, stop worrying it. Christmas is here. Enjoy the day. There is plenty of time to worry about everything tomorrow.” Davis whispered into her ear and rubbed his knuckles across her still sensitive nipples, making her gasp. “Now that’s much better, my kitten. Even her nub was sensitive from the little whip Davis loved. “Remember, we enjoy the day and no regrets my love.”
Merry Christmas to all of you, may you be surrounded by all of those you love on this special day. – Trinity Blacio
The Master’s Secret Love
Book Five of Masters of the Cats Series
He helped raise Talhrn, needing the contact. Not only had the cold-blooded creature warmed over the years with his hidden visits to Earth, he now craved the touch of her warm hands on his skin. The love had his blood boiling to the point where he had to go to the council and ask to be made permanently a warrior. River, his Earth name, only hoped Opal Vanberth would accept him back into her arms and that her true mates would welcome him into their kilt. After all, he had disappeared so long ago
Opal stared out the window of her London hotel room while sipping her cup of coffee. Christmas music was playing and her newly adopted daughters were reading and eating the Chinese take-out she had ordered for supper.
She was in hiding. She knew they were looking for her, but Opal didn’t care after having her feelings and body hurt time and time again. She was done with men, period. Opal glanced down at her stomach and shivered, remembering the attack.
Not only had Opal been adopted by Maya’s crazy relative’s group, she was also family somehow, she just didn’t know how. She couldn’t even remember her childhood, only flashbacks and none of them were pretty.
Sure Opal was always making everyone laugh, but that was only to keep everyone away from her. No one needed to know her pain or her self-doubt.
“Mommy Opal, your food is getting cold,” Dana said, knocking on the door.
“I’ll be right there, baby.” Opal put her coffee down and slid on the funny pajamas she had bought for herself, it being funny pajama night after all. She laughed as she wiggled her feet in the footies of the pant set and headed for the door.
One thing was for sure, she already loved her two little girls and looked forward to their lives together. Opal opened her bedroom door and groaned. Both Zanger and Rhodes stood there in their own version of funny pajamas.
“We heard there was a pajama party here and we came, bringing a peace offering,” Rhodes held up a gallon of double Chocolate fudge ice cream with peanut butter syrup. She glared at them and then at the ice cream.
“Fine you can stay, but only for a couple of hours,” Opal grumbled, already tasting the ice cream treat that was her downfall.
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Table of Contents
A Christmas Tail, Book Four of The Masters of the Cats Series © 2014 by Trinity Blacio
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
The Master’s Secret Love
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