The Breeder

by L G Nauck

  Tane found himself wondering what it would sound like.

  He had only heard her cries of fear, pain, and anger. He had not seen his mate in the most pleasant of circumstances. But then, he had needed her to surrender and accept her place. He considered the differences between humans and Meticians and realized there were many discrepancies. While he had often considered the differences to be attributed to inherent inferiorities or superiorities, he was beginning to reconsider his stance. While his species was naturally possessive and protective, he found compassion to be lacking. Though compassion could be tied strongly to loyalty, as shown by his mate’s annoying tendency to care about the well-being of her friend or even servants in his household. Though her attachments made her weak, it also was a positive for him because he could use that to gain her allegiance.

  The power he had felt this morning, although it had been directed at him, had been extraordinary. And he wanted to taste more of it. He imagined his mate in the battlefield, her eyes glowing and power emanating from her as she slaughtered their enemies. Or how their offspring would flourish with the combination of Dayuki and alpha Metician genes. They would be unstoppable and secure the kingdom for his bloodline.

  Tane palmed himself as he thought about his mate. She had not been bred due to her recovery. But now it seemed she was stronger than ever and had a fire within her that set his blood on fire. He wanted to fight and win and conquer.

  It was now growing later in the evening and he knew exactly where his tender human was. He had been informed that every evening she spent time honing her archery and sword skills outside. A perfect playground.

  Tane had already informed his staff that he would need private time this evening and they had understood. Reaching out, he knew that only a few guards lingered for Alena’s protection. But they would soon disperse when they sensed his presence. Barely able to contain his excitement, Tane began to make his descent down the stairs to where he could exit without being noticed. He had dressed in loose clothing that could easily be removed. Although his mate was strong, he did not think he would need armor.

  As soon as Tane was outside, he breathed in deeply and shuddered as he inhaled the delectable scent of his mate. Her natural scent was mixed with sweat from physical activity. He wondered what her sweat would taste like. The guards who were around her immediately sensed his presence and made their hasty retreat. They knew better than to get in the way of their king and his fun.

  He approached her slowly, making sure his figure was hidden behind the surrounding trees. He was hunting. He did not want to give away his presence just yet. He watched his mate move. So graceful yet deadly. Although she had intense fighting skills, she still did not notice the predator lurking after her or the retreat of her guards. Perhaps she was immersed in her practice. Even so, a warrior should never let down their guard. It was something he would have to teach her.

  As he watched her move through the motions with her sword, he felt his pace quicken and his claws elongate. The beast inside of him cried out for him to take her. It had been too long. Although he had initiated a stronger bond through his bite, it was only a start. The more of his essence he poured into her, the more connected they would be.

  She was gorgeous. The way her body moved was entrancing. And he was running out of patience. Stepping away from the tree line, he began to approach. He knew the moment she noticed him by the way she tensed up, angling her body so she could prepare for fight or flight. Tane was hoping for both this evening.

  Her violet eyes watched him carefully as he approached, her hands clenching on the sword until her knuckles were white.

  “What do you want.”

  She asked, not trying to conceal her annoyed anger.

  He grinned, revealing his fangs in what he knew was a predatory grin.

  “You.”

  Her eyes briefly widened before she took a step back and lifted a hand. This time, Tane expected the ball of energy and he dodged it easily. Her eyes narrowed in a glare as she saw her hit was a miss. Too bad she couldn’t summon since that would take time and energy. Things that he counted on. While he could provide her the time she would need during battle to use her ultimate weapon, she would be unable to use that same weapon to protect herself from him. A few more energy balls were sent towards him in a succession, each able to be avoided due to his speed. He felt the spike of irritation and fear. Apparently, his mate had thought it would be as easy as this morning to get rid of him. However, she would need to learn denying him was not an option.

  Tane grinned and surged forward, watching Alena’s eyes widen before she turned around and sprinted away.

  Perfect.

  Just what he wanted.

  Tane took off after her, keeping his pace controlled so he would not overtake her so soon. He did not want the chase to be over quickly. He watched her soar over logs and around trees as if she were a deer. She was at home in this environment. And it drew Tane to her even more. He was beginning to respect his little Dayuki.

  When he got too close, Alena struck out with her sword to clip Tane’s cheek, never losing her stride. If anything, it had caught him off guard. Tane stood there for a moment, raising his hand slowly to touch where she had cut him. He inspected the blood on his finger and then the figure that was quickly disappearing through the forest. His grin grew.

  She continued to surprise him.

  He took off again, this time increasing his pace so he could be right behind her. Her smell was intoxicating, surrounding him and sending his instincts into overdrive. She changed directions spontaneously, but he was easily able to follow her, keeping directly behind her as she tried to duck under trees and randomly turn to try to throw him off.

  His little human was crafty.

  And then she stopped suddenly and ducked to the ground.

  Tane’s eyes widened as he almost tripped over her, his body propelled forward a few yards before he was able to turn around to see her form retreating the other way. He smirked.

  She was crafty indeed.

  But he was growing tired of the chase.

  He had a hard cock and multiple weeks worth of sperm that needed to go somewhere.

  He increased his speed, and this time, over took her.

  Tane plowed into his mate, causing her to lose her balance and go tumbling to the ground. He should have known she would not give up without a fight though. As soon as her knee touched the ground, she swung with her sword and he avoided the point cutting into his side. Tane quickly struck out with his hand to grasp the wrist that was holding the sword and shove it onto the ground, forcing her to loosen her grip so the sword dropped out of her hand. With his other hand, he batted the weapon away, deciding he was not going to chance her getting a hold of it while he was balls deep.

  Alena let out a type of warrior cry as her body began thrashing around. Tane quickly moved so his legs were between hers, spreading so her body was effectively opened and her movement was limited. She thrust her head up and Tane barely moved away in time. He grew even more excited by the amount of fire that was pulsating from his little mate. He wanted that fire all to himself.

  With a growl, he dove his face into her neck and began to lick and suck at the skin there. The possessive side of his beast demanded that he leave every inch of her skin marked. As he was working on her neck, Tane moved her arms so he could effectively keep both wrists captured with one hand. That left his other hand to roam. He was happy he told his servants to dress her in a rope type dress. It was long enough to cover her body but easy enough for him to get into. Him and only him.

  Alena let out an outraged cry as he tugged her belt loose and pulled apart the edges. Tane moved back to admire the dark red marks covering her vulnerable neck before dropping his gaze to peruse her flushed breasts and the dark curls that were covering where he desperately wanted to be.

  How nice it would be to just thrust into her right now. To bask in her molten heat. But that was not how he wanted to do this. Tane lowe
red himself to suck one of her nipples into his mouth while he used his other hand to free his cock from his pants. He ran a hand over it, gathering the pre-cum from the tip before lowering his hand to find her pussy. He slowly rubbed his slick fingers over her slit, coating it in his pre-cum before his fingers sought out her clit to begin slowly rubbing in circles. Although she continued to struggle, he felt her clit begin to harden and her slit start to ooze with her liquid. He smirked against her skin as he moved to her other breast. Yes, he could give her pain. But he could also give her pleasure. And somehow, he wanted to hear her scream in pleasure. The thought of her clawing at him as he surged into her brought him immeasurable excitement.

  And still she fought and bucked underneath him. She was such a feisty little thing. So much power in her tiny package. She could bring him much joy in his life. Yes. The decision to claim her had been the right thing.

  Her hips bucked again as he inserted two fingers into her, using his thumb to continue his assault on her delicate clit. He smirked against her skin when he felt her body seize up and her walls clamp down on his fingers. Although she remained stubbornly quiet, her body still seized with the orgasm he had given her. And he would be the only one to do so.

  Tane bit into her breast, just enough to get her attention.

  “Scream my name, my little dove.”

  “Go choke on your own vomit.”

  He chuckled, lifting his head to look into those violet eyes that shot sparks at him. Although her eyes shone with hatred, her face was flushed, and she was panting. He knew it was not just hatred. She was his.

  “You will.”

  Before she could reply, Tane surged forward. Immediately he closed his eyes and threw back his heard as he roared to the heavens in complete rapture. Finally, he was getting what he was owed. This was what he had been waiting so long for. What he had been denied. And now she would forever be his. He would make sure no more harm would come to her. She would be his to take whenever he wanted.

  Tane grabbed his mate’s legs and wrapped them around his waist as he began to surge into her over and over again. For the first time, the Metician found himself with an overwhelming urge to take her lips. So, he did. He noticed her blink of surprise as he smashed his lips against hers, pushing his tongue into her mouth to explore its’ depths. It did not take her long to get her bearings though and bite his tongue. Luckily, he had tough appendages.

  Tane chuckled as he pulled away, staring into his mate’s eyes as he continued to pump in and out of her. She was gorgeous. Flushed and angry, she glared up at him and sneered. All teeth. Such like a Metician. Her breasts swayed with each push, bouncing ever so delightfully. Her abdomen was small and toned, evidence that her life had been filled with hard work. He could feel the muscles in her thighs wrapped around him, just as accustomed to combat. He had never really taken the time to truly appreciate her body. But now, he took in every inch. He loved her spirit. He loved her body. He loved her power.

  He bent his head to begin licking once again at a pert nipple as one of his hands traveled down once again to rub at the spot in between their bodies. He felt her stiffen once again and knew he had her attention.

  “Say my name.”

  “Fuck you.”

  “Ah, but it is I who is fucking you.”

  “I hope you die.”

  He chuckled, biting down on her nipple. Just enough to make her flinch.

  “I’m going to make you cum.”

  She let out a sound of frustration, apparently not enjoying his redirection. But he wouldn’t let her un-cooperation ruin his fun. He rubbed harder on her clit, pushing his cock deep and up. He heard her gasp of surprised pleasure and was pleased to notice her eyes had closed.

  Ah, he had her.

  He kept pace, continuously hitting the same spot, teasing her body until he purred in satisfaction when her body began to tighten and convulse around him.

  “Say my name.”

  She kept her mouth stubbornly closed.

  He glared, almost desperate to hear have her compliance in this.

  “Say it!”

  He twisted his claws, digging painfully into her genitals so that she gasped in pain before choking out.

  “Tane…”

  “That’s a good girl.”

  He then gave himself over to the overwhelming feeling of being inside of her wet heat. He dug his fangs into her breast just as he began to cum. He continued to pump in and out of her, pushing all his load into her as he basked in the presence of his mate. His beast was happy indeed. As his pleasure began to ebb, he pulled his fangs slowly out of her breast and leant back.

  Her eyes were closed as she struggled to control her breathing.

  When those eyes opened, the amount of fire in their depths transfixed him.

  “I will kill you one day.”

  He chuckled, lifting her tiny body into his arms. He used his speed to move them into his bedchambers and put her in his bed before climbing in himself and pulling her back against his body.

  “I missed you.”

  “You’re disgusting.”

  “You’re radiant.”

  Tane nuzzled the back of her neck, basking in the bond that had been strengthened. It felt as if puzzle pieces were being put together, even if the other partner was unwilling. This would be the start of something new. They would grow together, if nothing else, in combat. Her hatred would be turned from him to their enemies. She would give him children that would grow powerful and keep the kingdom safe. She would be his key.

  Tane relaxed against her and willed both of them into sleep, confident in the fact that they were both safe and bonded.

  Chapter Seventeen

  Alena stared at Tane with disdain, her body leaning over his sleeping form. Somehow, he had not awakened. Perhaps he was confident that he was invincible and nothing she could do would harm him? That would be his greatest mistake.

  Alena channeled white, hot energy in the palm of her hand and began to lower it closer to the beast’s neck.

  He wore no armor now.

  He was defenseless.

  This would be the end.

  She would kill him and finally be free.

  She would go far away from here. She would take Kaleck and go somewhere no one would ever find them. She would never have to be forced to give her body to a monster. She wouldn’t be forced to be surrounded by people who took pleasure in her misery. She would live her own life.

  Her eyes gleamed as her hand descended closer but frowned when her hand stopped. She tried pushing it down, but it seemed like her hand was frozen, hovering over his body, unable to move forward. Alena’s face drew down in a look of confused annoyance as she tried to use her other hand to push the other one down.

  It would not go.

  There was no forcefield. That would be impossible. She would have felt it while she was lying next to him. She would have felt a barrier. It was as if there was something inside of her stopping it. Which was ridiculous. Every inch of her being wanted this monster dead. She had no second thoughts about ending his life.

  So why?

  And then those silver eyes opened and a smirk curved Tane’s lips. It was enough to make her want to scream and punch it off his face. But she could not. Why couldn’t she?

  “I see our bonding has worked.”

  Alena’s frown became more pronounced as her confusion grew.

  Bonding?

  Tane stretched lazily, sitting up slightly which caused her to fall back, the orb disappearing as she moved away from his body.

  He laid there looking as relaxed as could be, that infuriating lazy smirk still planted on his hideous face.

  “You see, my dear, mating has become a custom ever since the dawn of time. Although many of these occurrences are willing alliances, there still tends to be some that are not so willing. So, evolution and science has done its’ thing to where mates bond by inputting their energy into one another. This makes it so that they are part of one another
. To hurt one would mean to hurt the other. Which, long story short, means one mate is incapable of hurting another mate.”

  Alena’s body fell back against the footpost of the bed, her mind barely able to comprehend what was being told to her.

  Has she really allowed part of this demon to enter her very soul? Would he forever be a part of her? Were all of her plans for naught? Could she never be free?

  ‘Never’

  She snapped her head to look at Tane who was looking incredibly satisfied.

  He was in her head.

  He was in her fucking head.

  She couldn’t get him out.

  Suddenly, it seemed as if the room was crushing down on her and she couldn’t breathe. She gasped for air, flinging herself off the bed and trying to crawl away. The room was spinning, and her mind felt like it was filling with water.

  Never get away.

  Trapped.

  Useless.

  Nothing she could do.

  She screamed as arms wrapped around her and pulled her against a hard surface.

  “Let me go!”

  “Shh, it’s going to be okay. Just breathe. It’s going to be alright.”

  And her strangled brain latched onto it. There was just so much hate and chaos within her that she was exhausted. She was tired of fighting and losing. She was tired of not having any say over her life. She was just tired.

  Alena slumped against Tane and began to force herself to breathe, heavy sobs rolling out of her body. She didn’t resist him as he held her. Any comfort right now was better than nothing. It didn’t matter that he was her enemy and stripped her of everything. She just wanted to be told everything was going to be alright. She wanted affection. She wanted tenderness. She wanted to feel like the world was safe.

  So, she allowed him to hold her as she cried. Tomorrow would be a new day and she would figure something out. There had to be some way. Nothing was impossible.

  But for tonight, she would allow herself comfort in the arms of her greatest enemy.