Psionics Box Set 1-7
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“Well you were right. He did break my heart.” I flinch as she says that. Fuck.
“What am I doing here?” Nat asks Gage. Why isn't she asking me?
“What do you remember before waking up here?” Gage asks her.
“I remember going to the phone to call my eye doctor. I kept getting these shooting pains behind my right eye.” She stops and blinks a few times.
“That seems to have miraculously gone away, when my doorbell rang. I went and answered it. There was a man there with sandy brown hair and brown eyes, I think. My eyesight was still a little blurry. He said that the stupid air elemental didn't know that you have to have eyesight to imprint. He grabbed my hair and pulled until I was looking into his eyes and that's it. I don't remember anything until waking up here.” She looks frightened and again tries to get up.
“Please hold still you're only making things harder.” I whisper in her ear as I rub my hard cock against her ass. She freezes and then starts laughing as she caught what I said. I have always loved her wit. She throws her head back and I enjoy the sound of her laughter. It quickly ends when she remembers she is mad at me and returns to glaring.
“What did that guy do to me?” She asks.
“He used mind control and had you walk into a police station and threaten to kill yourself if they didn't release the prisoners.” I tell her. She starts laughing again.
“Really Superman?... was it (giggle) was it the bad guys from your planet.” She laughs and laughs. I regret watching the new Superman movie with her now. I shake my head. I look over at Gage who rolls his eyes but is laughing also.
“No smart ass.” I lift her using my gift until she is five feet above me and then spin her around. She screams until I sit her back in my lap. Hopefully nobody looked at my crotch while she was in the air.
“What the... What just happened?” She looks terrified. Her eyes are dancing around searching for wires or contraptions. When she realizes there are none, she becomes even more frightened.
“Look at me.” She looks up at me.
“Have I ever hurt you?” She nods her head. I sigh in frustration.
“I mean physically?” She shakes her head.
“Then stop being scared of me. I was born this way. I am a air elemental. I can control air.... Look at Gage.” I tell her. She looks over at him just as I lift him into the air.
“Dick.” Gage growls at me. I laugh as I turn him upside down. He flips me off. I turn him right side up and sit him back down next to his One.
“Me, Talon. Please lift me.” Ashley bounces up and down with excitement.
“No.” Gage shouts to me. I start laughing when Ashley pouts. Gage puts his hand on her swollen belly and kisses her lips.
“Fine. Ruin the fun and see if I have any more of your babies.” She says. Gage sputters. I look back at Nat who is watching the by play with a slack jaw.
“Gage is a healer. That is the reason your eye isn't hurting anymore and you can see better now” Her eyes widen as she looks at Gage.
“What is your gift?” Nat asks Ashley. Ashley sticks out her bottom lip.
“I don't have one. I am a normal human, like you.” Ashley says.
“What do you mean by calling you and I human? What are they?” Natalie points at us.
“They are Psions. All of the Windwalkers are. You will meet others also who have married into the family.” Ashley tells her. Nat turns back to me and glares. Shit, I am in trouble.
“All this time and you never told me the most important thing about you.” She shakes her head and then I see something far worse than her glares. She has tears in her eyes that she is desperately trying to blink away. Damn it. I can handle anything in this world but her tears.
“Hey little bit, none of that.” I pull her into me as I explain as best I can.
“Every Psion has a One. One woman or man that completes them and heals them of psychic overload. When a Psion meets their One they imprint when their eyes meet for the first time. I felt drawn to you from the start but I didn't imprint on you. I was so disappointed. I was a Psion in love with a woman who was not his One.” I cup her cheek and look into her eyes as tears spill over.
“It is unheard of for a Psion to fall in love with someone other than their One. I thought I was cursed to love you and never imprint.” I take thumb and wipe away her tears.
“I just didn't know it was because you couldn't see. Do you remember how you felt earlier when you opened your eyes.” She nods her head.
“That was us imprinting or as some Psions call it, the joining of our souls.” She gasps and then the tears really start coming.
“Shh, little bit. You know I can't handle your tears. When you told me you were in love with me in the hospital it nearly destroyed me not be able to voice how I feel about you. I have loved you since the very moment I saw you. There has not been a time that I didn't love you. You are the other half of my soul.” She is hiccuping now as she lays her head against my chest and sobs. I look over at Ashley to see if she can help me out and she is crying also, with her hand to her chest.
“Why are you crying?” I ask Ashley.
“That was the most beautiful thing I have ever heard.” My eyebrows pinch together at Ashley's comment. I look at Gage to clarify.
“Women cry when they are happy too, apparently. Though, Ashley says she cries more than normal because of the baby hormones.” Gage says with a shrug and a look of pity. These women need to come with manuals.
“Are these tears happy?” I ask Nat. She nods her head and then shakes it.
“Mostly, I am happy, but I am sad over all the wasted time.” She answers. I know what she means. I mourn it as well. We could have already been married and had babies by now. I want that future with her. I am willing to do what ever it takes to see that I do. She will never be rid of me. I am chained to her side from here on out. I hope she doesn't mind, but whether she does or not, she is stuck with me.
I do not think there is a man alive who loves a woman more than I love her. I will prove it to her over time. I pull her head back and look into her eyes.
“I will do whatever it takes to make you mine. Anything and everything. Do you understand?” She nods her head and her breathing picks up, letting me know she likes what she heard. I look down at her heaving chest and notice that her nipples have hardened. Fuck, now my cock is even harder. That shit is hard to hide too.
“Where are we going to live? My place has more space. I haven't decorated so you are welcome to make any changes.” She squeaks and tries to get off of my lap again. I glare down at her.
“I am not moving in with you. We need to at least date first.” She says as she glares back at me. Ashley starts laughing. Nat turns to look at her.
“Oh honey, these guys do not know the meaning of dating. Gage had me living with him the day after we met. When they find their One, That's it. You will probably be married within a month or two.” Ashley starts laughing again when Natalie's eyes nearly bug out.
“Try days. I waited two years to marry you.” I tell her. She starts shaking. Shit, way to go Talon, scare her away. Her body is shaking even more and I turn her to face me. Her face is very red and then her mouth open and she laughs. She is laughing. Could she cut me deeper?
“Find my proposal funny do you?” It is then that she notices the hurt I try to hide.
“I am not laughing at your proposal, I am laughing at the absurdity of the situation.” I glare at her now.
“How is it absurd?” I ask trying to keep from feeling the sting of rejection. I should have expected it after how I pushed her away in the hospital by not returning her sentiments.
“It is absurd to expect me to marry you without even going on one date. Even you have to see that as a little too fast.”
“You have dated several guys since we met. Did you know them half as well as you know me?” I say through clenched teeth.
“Of course not. That is not the point and don't get growly with me.
I gave you every opportunity to ask me out and you never did.” I know she is right, but it doesn't take the sting out of the situation.
“You know me as well as you would if we had been dating for years. I promise to date you if you move in with me and I promise not to propose for a few weeks.” I tell her. She growls. I take her mouth before she can say anything else. Fuck. She is sweet and soft and everything I always knew she would be. I lick across her lips until she opens for me and I thrust my tongue inside to meet hers. Heaven.
She is much sweeter than I ever imagined. I explore her mouth with my tongue. She moans or is that me? Who knows? I just know that I never want to leave this perfect place with just me and my One. A throat clears. Well fuck, I forgot it isn't just the two of us. I pull back and stare down into clear blue eyes that have haunted my every fantasy.
“Let's go home.” I tell her as I lift her off of me so that I can stand. She still looks stunned from the kiss. I will have to remember that. Anytime she argues with me I will kiss her. She is fiery so I should get to kiss her plenty.
I pull her behind me as I head to the door.
“Wait a minute. I am not going home with you.” She stops and I turn around. Gage snickers. Asshole.
“Yes, you are.” I tell her firmly. She frowns and looks like she is getting ready to tear into me.
“Look, he knows where you live. I don't know how long he has been following you, but the safest place is with me.” I interrupt her. Ashley comes up behind Nat and takes her hand.
“He is right Nat. He is a very powerful Psion and he can protect you better than anyone.” Ashley says. I smile at Ashley. I owe her for this.
“Besides. He can start by taking you on a date tonight.” Ashley says with a glare at me.
“Because he knows you're worth it.” She continues. I glare back at her.
“Of course you're worth it and more.” I tell Nat and then glare back at Ashley. Maybe I owe her a swift kick in the ass.
“Gage come get your One.” I yell at Gage. He comes over and lifts Ashley into his arms.
“Baby, you know not to get in the middle of Ones when they find each other.” Gage tells her. She huffs.
“He is fucking it up.” She pouts.
“I know baby, but he has learn on his own.” I roll my eyes at Gage. Some help he is.
“Nat, I will date you if that is what you want, but you will be living with me while we do it.” I tell her. She looks like she is thinking so I leave her be for a moment.
“Fine, I will stay with you until this man is caught. Then I will decide if I want to continue to stay with you.” I want to laugh and tell her she has no choice in the matter, I know that would be a huge mistake. I take a breath and count backwards.
“Fine. Let's go.” I lead her out to my truck that is parked in a funky angle. You can tell I was in a huge hurry when I got here. She sees it and looks up at me. Her eyes are large and she suddenly smiles. I wish like crazy that I could read her mind. So many emotions play across her face and I have no way of interpreting them. It looked like frustration and then sadness then as quickly as it came it changed to happy. She is still smiling up at me.
I shake my head as I lead her to the passenger seat. I open the door for her and she climbs in. I have to help her some because she is so short. My truck is not on lifts or anything either. It's adorable. She is looking everywhere in awe. Of course I would be too if I just regained my sight.
“I always imagined what you and your truck looked like. Now, I know my imagination pales in comparison to either.” She whispers. Fuck. I pull her across the seat and take her mouth. I moan when she opens to me and her tongue meets mine. She owns me, heart and soul already, but her words mean so much to me. I know it will be a while before she says the words, I love you, to me again, especially after how I responded when she did last time. I need to earn my way back into her heart.
I pull away and kiss her nose. I need to plan a date for us apparently. Fuck. I haven't been on a date since high school. Maybe I should ask for help. Not one of my brothers. They are worse than I am. Maybe one of the McMahon brothers can help me. I think about it for a minute and decide to call my sister to help with at least part of it. I pull out my phone and call her.
“Talon, is she okay?” She asks right away.
“Yes, we are just leaving Gage's house. She wasn't hurt at all in the attack.” I tell her, hoping she knows I am talking about rape in that also.
“I know. Graham saw everything from touching the gun she had. Unfortunately that was all he got. He is learning to work around our gifts.” Jenna says. I sigh in relief. I know Gage would have told me, but it is good having it confirmed.
“I am not surprised. He will start slipping up as his mind deteriorates.” Unfortunately that could take years.
“What are you up to now?” She asks.
“Well, I wanted to see if you could go by Nat's house and pick up some clothes and shoes. All the stuff she will need for the next week or so and something nice. I am taking her on a date tonight.” Come hell or high water, I will be taking her on a date. Nat groans and puts her head in her hands. I forget how easily she gets embarrassed. Jenna starts laughing.
“You don't have to say it like you are going to your own execution or something. Your One deserves a night out after everything she has been through.” That stops me.
“I take it you are able to walk the veil again?” She laughs softly.
“Yes big brother everything is normal again. Take your One out and have fun. Everything is going to be fine. Follow your instinct and it will not lead you wrong.” She tells me. I breath a sigh of relief. That is good to hear.
“Thank you.” I tell her as my voice cracks with emotions.
“I will go pick up all my new sister will need. I love you Talon. I am sorry I told you to let her go. It was the wrong advice.” I look over at Nat who is staring out the window at everything. I take her hand.
“It's okay, your gift was not behaving. I am just thankful to know now. I can make it up to her with time.” I really fucking hope so.
“Yes you can.” She encourages.
“Tell her I need my birth control pills in the bathroom.” Natalie says. I growl.
“No you don't.” I tell Nat.
“You don't plan on ever having sex with me.” Fuck. How do I answer this. My sister laughs in my ear.
“I heard what she said. Tell her I am on it.” Jenna hangs up. I growl at the silent phone and sit it down
“She says she heard you and she is on it. You don't need that. If and when we decide to have sex it will be to also conceive a child.” Her mouth drops open.
“Hell no!” She screeches.
“Are you saying you don't want my child?” That stings.
“I am saying that we will be married long before I get pregnant and we will discuss it first.” I pull into the house and turn the car off before I turn to her.
“Then we don't have sex.” Again her mouth drops open and then a sad look crosses her face.
“So I am your One, but you're not attracted to me.” She looks down at her hands. What the fuck.
“I never said that.” I yell. She jumps a little.
“Men like to have sex, even with women they don't find attractive and you are telling me we're not going to have sex. What am I supposed to think?” I rub my hand across my face in frustration. This woman is going to be the death of me.
“I want to have sex with you more than you will ever know. I just want you to be sure that I am your future before we take that step. I want children. I want marriage and I really do not care what order they come in as long as you are in my bed every night.” I am not sure I can explain it any clearer than that.
“Let's negotiate. How about we not talk about having babies for one year if I agree to move in with you.” Hell yeah. That feels like a win. My smile gives away how much I like that she is moving in.
“Shit, you just got what you wanted originally. Did you
just play me?” I shake my head.
“No, little bit. I want all of those things with you and I would love to have them now, but I will take this small victory.” I tell her as I climb out of the truck. I go around to her side and open the door. I pick her up into my arms instead of letting her walk. I carry her.
“Do you know how insane that is? You avoided any kind of intimacy with me for two years and now all of the sudden you want everything and you want it immediately. Do you understand my trepidation?” Shit. I need to start looking at things from her perspective. It does seem strange to a non Psion.
“I do, but I am not going to be changing my mind. I want all of the things I have always wanted with you before I knew I could.” I walk over to the door and open it easily while holding her. She is so light and tiny. It is another reminder, to always be careful with her. I never want to accidentally hurt her. I would never forgive myself. I fear having sex with her for that reason. I hope that given time that will go away. We will take it slow and work our way up to that.
I sit her down inside of the front door. It felt good carrying her over the threshold. I hope someday to do it officially. I follow her through the house so that she knows where everything is. I want her to be comfortable enough here so that she doesn't miss her old house. This will be our home. A home I hope to fill with love and laughter. Someday I hope to hear the patter of little feet.
She stops here and there to run her hand over things. She still trusts her touch more than her site. After a couple of decades of using that method it is understandable. I follow behind her. When we reach the bedroom I know that I can't step inside with her yet. My emotions are on high and I know I will try to seduce her.
I remember the day we met. It was my graduation day. Her sister was in the same class as me and was a friend of sorts. We didn't hang out on a daily basis or anything, but we did hang out at parties and we had a couple of classes together. I was walking up to congratulate her when her sister appeared behind her. I saw her and that was it for me. I was hooked and needed a daily fix of her attention to get through the nights.