The Mating Season

by M. L. Briers

  He moved above her, thrusting against the clenching and release of her muscles, his thick shaft rubbing back and forth against her sensitive nub as she whimpered below him- his ministrations causing the throbbing pleasure washing through her to not only continue- but he was sweeping her back up in his intensity and thrusting her headlong into another climax and she wasn’t sure her body could take anymore.

  Adam ran his hand beneath her back- lifting her hips from the bed- he continued his erotic assault on her- his inner wolf howling for him to bite and claim her as he growled his needs within his chest- his desire for release- to spill his seed deep into her and take her as his- he could feel the pain in his gums where his fangs ached to be released and fought against it.

  Not now- Not like this- When she doesn’t know who we are. He growled inwardly to his wolf as he thrust into her- long deep strokes that had her moaning in his arms- sending his body into freefall- he felt himself tensing- felt his whole body tightening towards release just as he felt hers and he held himself back until she bucked against him- the cry from her lips sending him over the edge with one last deep thrust that had him buried to the hilt within her- his seed exploding from him as he growled long and hard with the ferociousness of the spasms that tore through every inch of him.

  His mind and body lost in the intensity as he nuzzled her throat- the little whimpers that came from her mouth timed to the shudders that wracked through her- he could smell his juices mixed with hers- smell the blood that ran through her veins- smell her very essence that escaped her pores with the thin sheen that covered her soft skin and he felt his fangs descend- his wolf howling within his mind for the bite that would mark her forever as their mate.

  He managed to hold the wolf at bay as they rode out the aftermath of their lovemaking together- he tightened his hold on her hand and used his other hand at her back to keep her body against his as he roll them together on the bed until she was lying on top of him- her delicate body satiated to the point where she couldn’t move of her own free will- the tiny shudders that went through her like small waves and the heady breaths she took to calm her racing heart the only sign of movement as he took back control of his beast- forcing his fangs away as he stroked a soothing hand down her spine.

  “Are you ok sweetheart? He breathed against her hair and she gave a little whimper against his chest unable or unwilling to answer- he moved at lightning speed- flipping them back over on the bed until he was looking down at her flushed face- her eyes still closed as he brushed the mass of curls from her face- his touch was urgent as his heart thundered within his chest- “Fay- did I hurt you?”

  Fay heard the desperation and recrimination within his voice- felt his hand against her cheek and willed her eyes to open- although it was possibly the last thing in the universe she wanted right now- she focused on the hard lines of his handsome face- saw the concern that was etched there and felt the guilt rush through her as she shook her head- swallowing hard she managed to find her voice.

  “Hurt no- damned near- killed me - with kindness-“ She saw the instant change in his demeanour- the light in his eyes as a smile burst across his face- before he dropped his head on a chuckle and she snorted her disapproval of his amusement at her expense. “Jerk.”

  “Believe me when I say- that when I get to know you better- know exactly what you like and need from me things will be a whole lot better-“

  “Better? How could it get any better?” She had a kind of wide eyed innocence about her right at that moment that caused him to growl low in his chest even though he was still grinning at her like an idiot.

  “Oh it gets better- It was a little rushed towards the end-“ He watched her swallow hard, saw the look of disbelief for his words that flooded her face and the sudden flush that filled her already pink cheeks turning them a dark crimson under his awe struck gaze.

  “Rushed-? What world do you live in?” She almost mumbled before dropping her eyes to his chest as she reached to run her fingers against the hard muscles.

  A little snort of amusement brought her eyes back to his face and the grin- that she couldn’t have thought could possibly get any wider on his face- had now spread further.

  “You’ll see-“ She wasn’t sure what exactly he was referring to- he seemed to be a little cagey now to go along with his total amusement.

  “Stop laughing at me-“ She groaned trying to look anywhere but at him right now- the blush on her cheeks wasn’t going anywhere and she had become more than shy under his intense gaze- she amazed him- after the intimacy that they had just shared- she was blushing like a virgin who had never been touched- he liked that so very much.

  “I’m not laughing at you- you enthral me little Fay- you are truly captivating with your innocence of the world around you.”

  “You’re saying I’m socially retarded?” She offered each word slowly and with careful thought as a frown etched deeper on her forehead and he couldn’t help but chuckle as he brushed his thumbs over her cheeks.

  “No. And don’t bait me- I’m saying that you need to have your eyes opened to things you’ve overlooked before and that I’m going to be the one to do it every step of the way.” He sounded older than his years to her right then- she didn’t have a clue what he was talking about, but just as long as he wasn’t trying to insult her she didn’t care. Her damn toes were still tingling.

  “You need to sleep-“

  “Are you leaving?”

  He gave such an indignant look then that she wanted to chuckle but she held onto it.

  “Hell no woman- I just made love to you and I want you to curl up with me and get some rest- because in a few hours- when you’re rested I’m going to wake you up and do it all over again.”

  She felt the wave of excitement wash through her at the thought of it- but he just seemed so damned sure of himself that she couldn’t help but try to knock him down a peg or two.

  “Or you need that long to recover?” She said with all the mock sympathy she could muster and the look on his face was absolutely priceless- wounded pride and deflated ego followed by righteous indignation and then he went to speak- just when she couldn’t hold back the laughter any longer- it practically exploded from within her- tears glazing her eyes as she fell into fits beneath him.

  She heard the low growl of annoyance rumble through his chest as he lowered his body against her- rubbing his hardness over her mound with purpose he lowered his head and breathed against her ear.

  “I consider that a challenge for which I’m sure you can feel I’m more than up too and I can assure you that you won’t be getting any sleep tonight-“ He moved his hips bringing the tip against her folds and rocked his hips back and forth rubbing over the still sensitive area and her laughter immediately ceased as she found herself more than ready for him.

  “I was joking-“ She breathed out as he eased into her core and he nipped against her lobe causing a shiver to roll through her.

  “I know- but I’m not.” He filled her completely with one stroke of his hips and she moaned her response- her legs automatically winding around his thighs like a vine as she clung to him.

  Fay walked into the dining room and all eyes at the table turned to her. She had found her sunglasses in her overnight bag and had decided to use them to cover her puffy eyes- true to his word Adam had kept her awake all night, alternating between making long, slow love to her and ravishing her- finally as the sun came up and she had laid across his chest like a human blanket- so very sated and tired, he took pity on her and pulled her to his side where she curled into him and drifted to sleep- where her wolf greeted her at the waterfall.

  “You look how I feel, but as mine is due to alcohol consumption I’m guessing you had a better time-“ Hope mumbled begrudgingly- she looked a million dollars except for the bloodshot eyes and the slight sag to her shoulders as she eyed her breakfast as though it may just be the enemy.

  “Yes unlike you Hope, I can honestly say I have no complaints or regrets.” Fa
y shot out as she forced her groaning muscles to walk towards the buffet that she was sure she could eat all by herself this morning- hell she should just grab a fork and dig in- she told herself as she heard the sniggers from the usual suspects around the table behind her.

  “Well good for you Fay- it’s about time you partook of the delights this world has to offer- let’s just hope you learned a thing or two.”Hope shot back and Faith kicked out a foot- the rather pointed toe of her high heels hitting the target and causing Hope to groan with the pain shooting up and down her shin. Her eyes immediately flashing a glare at Faith as Abel chuckled behind his hand.

  “So where’s the other half?” Hope continued to glare at Faith just as Adam walked in through the door like a man on a mission- siding up beside Fay he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her towards his hips possessively.

  “Good morning one and all.” He gave Hope a stare that had her dropping her eyes to the plate in front of her as Abel nudged her and she shot him a look.

  “Where is the bride hiding?” The loud call from the front door had Faith giggling with wide eyes and a smile that said ‘ watch out my sister just landed’. Pushing the chair back with her knees she jumped to her feet just as a whirlwind of mischief appeared at the large entrance to the room.

  Five foot five of pure seductiveness stood there with her hands on her shapely hips- jet black hair with deep purple highlights crowned a face that held chocolate brown eyes full of fire, wide full deep plum painted lips and a smile that promised she would be the one person you were never going to forget meeting- no matter how long you lived, or how hard you tried.

  “Look out trouble’s arrived.” Abel announced as all eyes in the room took her in. Sebastian watched those fiery brown eyes cut a look of amusement at Abel and felt his arousal hitch at his groin as the woman gave a gentle wiggle of her shapely hips in answer to his teasing- the tight bodice of the black and purple corset top that held her breasts like a lovers hands swayed in the opposite direction and his eyes roamed over the tiny waist and down the mini skirt to her long legs that he could imagine wrapped around him so tightly as he took pleasure between her thighs over and over again.

  Faith threw herself at her sister almost knocking her off balance with a squeal of delight that those with exceptional hearing wincing in despair.

  “About time you got here.” She admonished with a frown as she pulled back and Jules lifted one perfect brow into a arch and pointed a well manicured black nail at the table full of food.

  “Chill little sister- I’m here now and I’m starving-“ with each step towards the table she swayed those perfect hips as Sebastian watched her with the attention of a man who had just seen his destiny.

  “Tough night at the tables Jules?” Abel mused knowing exactly what had kept Jules from being here any earlier, she snapped a look at him, her full lips matched the mischievous twinkle in her eyes.

  “You’re still sore I won you’re pink slip-“ She pouted in amused sympathy.

  “You cheated-“ Abel growled back causing Jules to stop in mid stride and turn towards him, her hands back on her hips and a tip of her chin in defiance.

  “Using the gifts you’ve been given isn’t cheating- and if you didn’t want to play with the big boys you should have stayed in the puppy section-“

  “Cheater.” Abel shot back half tease and half accusation.

  “Oh put you’re claws away little brother- we both know your barks worse than your bite- so why don’t you just wag your tail and admit you’re pleased to see me.” Faith swallowed hard as she looked to Fay who was frowning hard trying to decipher the conversation that she stood no chance of following.

  Adam took it on himself to step in and end it with three long strides he grabbed Jules around the waist and pulled her into a brotherly hug.

  “Well I’m glad to see you Jules-“ He shot a look at Faith over her shoulder as Jules giggled in delight. “Watch your words- Fay doesn’t know about us.” He whispered into her hair beside her ear as her eyes shot to the woman standing with a heaped plate of food in her hand at the table behind him and Jules patted her understanding against his muscled back before pulling away.

  “Well look at you my brother not brother- at least someone’s friendly around here.” She gushed as she cupped his cheek, her eyes alive with fire.

  “That’s probably because I was never stupid enough to play poker with you Jules- let alone let you walk away with my pink slip.” He shot his brother a look of warning as Fay made her way to the table and slipped in beside Abel, eager to silence the rumbling in her belly.

  “He’s always been a sore loser-“ She snipped back at Abel as she detached herself from Adam and walked towards the buffet leaving Able to huff into his food as Faith slipped back beside Jake who reached for her hand, squeezing it for reassurance as her eyes flicked to Fay- before she mentally shook herself back into the conversation.

  “So introductions- My sister Jules-“ Jules turned with a full plate as Adam slipped into the spare seat beside Fay. “That’s Fay- she’s my friend from uni that I told you about-“ Faith gave her a pointed stare and Jules nodded her understanding as she turned with a bright smile towards Fay and gave her a half wave of her hand as Fay smiled back.

  “It seems my not brother has taken a interest in you- so you can’t be all bad." she teased raising her brows in amusement and watched the colour reach Fay’s cheeks.

  “Nice Jules-“ Adam muttered indignantly as she sauntered back towards the table her eyes sparkling with mischief.

  “You know everyone else- except for Sebastian whose Jakes best man-“ Sebastian felt his arousal grow harder when she turned those fiery brown eyes in his direction. Walking slowly around the table like a predator who had just spotted its prey- she slipped easily into the seat between him and Hope, placing her plate down she leaned sideways in his direction.

  “And are you?” she asked almost on a half whisper as she picked up her fork keeping her eyes away from his- she knew what he was and she wasn’t about to be captured by those smouldering eyes.

  Sebastian’s eyes swooped over her side profile with interest.“Am I ?” He enquired leaving the questioned poised for her answer and she turned her eyes on him- it was like being assaulted with pure desire and it captivated him.

  “The best man-?” It sounded like such a simple question and yet it was so loaded with innuendo that Hope nearly choked on her juice as Faith rolled her eyes and Abel groaned as a broad smile broke across Sebastian’s face.

  “Perhaps that’s something that you should discover for yourself.” He offered and watched her roll that idea around her head as she sat back away from him with raised brows and a grin of knowing on her lips.

  “Perhaps.” Was her only response as she dropped her eyes to the bulge in his lap before turning back to her plate.

  “So-“ Jake broke the silence as he turned towards Faith who had rolled her eyes again before turning her attention back to him. “What’s on the agenda today my love?”

  The house was a hive of activity as trucks pulled up and left setting the stage for Faith and Jakes wedding- with a day to go until the nuptials Faith was running around like a military dictator shooting off orders that must be obeyed at all costs- before her head spun around on her shoulders and steam came from her ears- at least that’s how most of them saw it as they followed her orders to the letter.

  Faith grabbed Adam’s arm as he walked past her carrying a heavy table like it was a feather-

  “Please don’t tell me we have put these in the wrong place-“ He groaned as Abel came to a stop beside him and Faith flicked him on with her eyes.

  “No. Did you claim Fay without her knowing about you?” She demanded on a hiss from between clenched lips as Adam drew himself to his full height in front of her, a look of annoyance crossing his face as the table he was holding dropped to the floor with a loud thud as the edge caught the marble flooring.

  “What do you take me for?” He
growled down at her with menace as she physically relaxed before his eyes. Adam eased in his stance- he could see the worry on her face and knew that she was just looking out for his mate- for that he couldn’t fault her, even if her question had stung him- both his honour and his pride.

  “Sorry Ad. I just- “ She shrugged her shoulders as she rolled her eyes with the sheer hopelessness of it all.

  “I know- it’s hard- even harder because she’s Fae and not just human- she’s going to be getting the shock of her life when all his is revealed to her- I get it Faith-“

  “You were with her all night and you didn’t claim her- that must have taken some restraint on your part brother.” He saw the sympathy along with the admiration in her eyes and his heart swelled- having grown up around his people Faith was more than aware of the Lycan practices and the fire that burned deeply within when one found their mate.

  “I didn’t know that you could feel so much pleasure and pain at the same time and I’m not talking about BDSM here- that would be like a feather touch compared to the agony of fighting my wolf.” Faith reached out and hugged him around the shoulders and he used his one free arm to hug her back.

  “You need to tell her- but I really don’t know how that’s going to go Ad- she’s not that open to our world otherwise she would have discovered her Fae heritage a long time ago- it’s like there’s a brick wall she’s got going on around herself- I don’t envy your task.” Faith pulled back and stared up into the concerned face of her oldest friend as he seemed lost in his own thoughts for a long moment before he nodded.

  “She’s my mate- I can’t let her go even if I wanted to- but if she freaks out here?”

  “At least here there won’t be any unsuspecting human’s around- everyone who’s coming is either Fae- Lycan- Elfin or Vampire and their human partner’s- so a lot of them have been where you are now-“