Fighting the Inevitable

by J C Gordon

  His scowl softened as he watched Rhianna peer into the darkness and then turn and start to walk up the stairs, leaving the door open for him to come home to her. He sighed deeply and raked his hand through his long hair. It was pointless fighting against his woman. She was always going to win, no matter how much of a fight he put up. She had enough faith for both of them and he had no option but to trust her judgement. Making up his mind, he headed back towards the house just as his cell phone rang.

  ~~~~~

  Caleb slammed open the bedroom door and stormed into the room. “I’m going to fucking kill him,” he roared furiously. “When I get my hands on him, I’m going to rip his fucking head off.”

  Rhianna looked up from where she was lounging on the bed, her book falling from her hands as she blinked at him in surprise. “Who are you killing now?” she asked quietly, trying to fight down the small smile tugging at her lips. He was prowling around the bed, their disagreement clearly forgotten by whatever had upset him.

  She sucked in a deep breath as she watched him. God, he was glorious when he was angry, especially when he was angry with someone other than her. His amber eyes blazed with fury, his hair flowing wildly round his head as he moved. She felt a little shiver run down her spine and a deep warmth begin in the very pit of her stomach.

  “Bloody Demetri!” he growled. “Beth just called to tell me Demetri has decided to take a few days off to attend to some personal business. I’ll bloody give him personal business! He knew damned well I wanted to spend this week with you. He knew he was already skating on thin ice after his last little dig at you. You would think he’d have the bloody sense to try and get back in my good books, but no, not Demetri. He pisses off, so I’ll have to go into the office this week, when I really wanted to spend it with you instead.”

  She watched him stomp around the bed, his fury at his friend reaching almost fever pitch. She couldn’t stop her smile growing wider, as he started telling her just what he intended to do to Demetri when he got back from wherever he was. The more he ranted, the hotter she became and all traces of their earlier disagreement flew from her mind. She finally gave into the urge to unbutton her jeans and slip them off when his fangs came out. She was lost the moment she saw those wickedly sharp teeth.

  Her scent hit Caleb like a ton of bricks, and he blinked slowly, turning his head towards the bed. His mouth dropped open, as Rhianna crawled into the middle of the huge bed and wiggled her thong-covered backside at him.

  “You going to do something with those teeth, love, or are they just for show?” She laughed as he growled and dived onto the bed, trapping her body underneath his and scraping his fangs lightly against the side of her neck.

  She was supposed to be mad at him. Didn’t woman withhold their sexual favours when they were mad at a man? He didn’t take long to ponder it. She was aroused and wanting him, and he wasn’t about to let such a blatant invitation slip past because he didn’t understand the subtle nuances of being part of a couple.

  “Witch!” he groaned thickly, quickly shredding her little tank top and then snapping the sides of her thong and throwing the ruined items to the floor. Her deep musky scent flowed over him, and he groaned again, all thoughts of Demetri gone from his head.

  Her sudden arousal had come out of nowhere, and he was reacting to it instinctively, and more wildly than normal, because of their recent argument. His usual self-control appeared to shatter somewhere between her wiggling her ass at him and uttering those words about his fangs.

  All that mattered was being with her, his precious Annie, the other half of his soul. For however long they had he always wanted to be with her like this, kissing, touching, loving one another. Caleb dampened his wilder side and set about showing her how much he loved her, licking and kissing her body in slow, languorous strokes until she purred for him, surrendering to his touch.

  Their lovemaking was slow and sensual, a meeting of spirits as if both wanted to show the other how sorry they were for their part in the earlier argument. Kissing Rhianna deeply, Caleb worshipped her body with his until she cried out her pleasure, tumbling him along with her, their bodies dancing together in the ancient language of love that required no words.

  Rhianna smiled, snuggling close to Caleb as her heart continued to race and she sought to bring her breathing under control. He had told her without words just how sorry he was and how much he loved her. There would be many times they would argue over the years, but the making up would soothe any pain. Rubbing her cheek against his skin, she kissed his chest, as his arms wrapped tightly around her.

  “Are you okay, love?” he asked softly.

  She purred deeply and rubbed her softness against him. “That was delicious,” she sighed, and he chuckled, his hand stroking through her tangled curls as she lay across his chest.

  She smiled and kissed his chest. “You just look so incredibly sexy when you’re angry,” she giggled. “The moment your fangs came out, I just couldn’t help myself.”

  Caleb laughed with her and kissed the top of her head. “I wasn’t complaining,” he admitted, contentedly holding her tightly against him. He closed his eyes and savoured the feel of her body in his arms. Lying with her like this gave him a feeling of true peace. His beautiful woman tamed the monster inside him with a whispered word, a slight touch of her hand, her lips twitching in a secret little smile. She was his redemption and he would be lost without her.

  “I’m sorry about earlier, Annie,” he whispered, and he felt her still against him for a moment and then she raised her head and looked intently into his face.

  Her lavender eyes met his and he sucked in a deep breath as he stared into perfection. She was so beautiful with her lips swollen from his kisses, the slight flush of her passion still in the smoky depths of her eyes, and the faint flush of red in her cheeks.

  “I’m sorry too, Caleb,” Rhianna sighed. “I didn’t mean what I said...about asking Demetri.” He quietened her by placing a finger on her lips, his golden brown eyes intent on hers as he slowly stroked her soft mouth until he was sure she had gotten the message and wouldn’t continue with that line of conversation any further.

  She smiled and raised herself higher so she could press her lips gently against his. The sheet fell away from her and his eyes travelled slowly down her slender neck to the swell of her beautiful breasts, his marks colouring her creamy skin so erotically he felt himself start to harden again.

  “Annie,” he groaned, cupping her face gently in his hands. “I find I can refuse you nothing, sweet one. I’ll give you what you want, baby. I’ll make you mine forever, I promise you I will, but we need time together so I can guide you through the changes. Can you wait until Demetri returns?”

  He knew he was being so incredibly selfish, but he also knew he would never survive without her by his side. Her beautiful face lit up with such joy that he forgot to breathe for a moment as he stared at her in wonder.

  “I love you, Caleb. I can wait for Demetri to return, as long as I know that it will only be a little while longer.” Rhianna kissed him again, and then slid her body completely on top of his, causing him to stifle down a deep groan as she pressed her heat against his already hardened cock.

  “I should refuse you,” he whispered softly. “I should tell you no and be satisfied with just one life time with you, my Annie, but I can’t bear the thought of never seeing you like this again, of never holding you and loving you and hearing your sweet cries as you shatter so beautifully in my arms.”

  She smiled her beautiful smile at him, and his breath caught once more before he groaned and ground her mouth hard against his as he crushed her tightly to him. “I love you, my Annie,” he whispered, his voice thick with emotion. He sighed and settled her along the length of his body, her face buried in the side of his neck as she slowly stroked his chest.

  He wanted to lie like this forever with her, to forget about the outside world and the trials of daily life, but thoughts of Demetri were plaguing his tired
mind and he inwardly cursed his friend.

  He had a good idea of what his friend was up to right now. They had called him first and he had refused. He knew they would call Demetri next. The fact he was now gone was a clear indicator Demetri had agreed to their request. If his actions upset Annie in any way he would seriously kick the shit out of him, friend or no friend.

  Rhianna stirred in his arms, lifting her head to peer at him sleepily. She stroked his face lightly and settled back down against his chest. “Sleep, Caleb,” she murmured softly. “Whatever you’re fighting with Demetri about will resolve itself eventually. Stop thinking about him and rest with me, love.”

  He chuckled and trailed his fingers through her riot of curls. She always seemed to know what he was thinking. Kissing her head gently, Caleb snuggled Rhianna closer, once more wrapped in her loving spell. He’d deal with Demetri tomorrow. Tonight there was only his Annie in his heart and in his mind. He closed his eyes and drifted slowly into sleep.

  Coming Soon

  The Assignment

  Book Two in the Fighting the Inevitable Saga

  ABOUT THE AUTHOR

  I have been married to George for almost 15 years, and he has been my love, my support, and my best friend for even longer. We weren't blessed with any children, though I am incredibly close to my beautiful nieces and nephews, and my gorgeous great niece Maddison.

  I live in Edinburgh, Scotland and class myself as being Scottish though I was born in England. I have lived here most of my life now, so Edinburgh is most definitely home.

  I work in Finance and write, write and write some more in my free time. My dream is to one day be a full time author so I can do what I love most.