Jake (Immortals of New Orleans Book 8)

by Kym Grosso

  “Can we get a donor?” Kai held the vampire’s hand, and sat on the edge of the mattress.

  “Normally yeah. Leo used to get them, but if we call one now, it’s going to be at least thirty minutes. No, I’m gonna do this myself,” Jake said. He turned to the closet and opened it. Making quick work of undressing, he stood bare, rummaging through the drawers. He found a pair of grey sweat shorts, shook them out and stepped into them.

  “I…I’m not sure that’s a good idea,” Kai told him. A shiver rolled through her as she recalled fighting for her life, the slice of fangs tearing into her skin. “Vampires bite two ways. One is fucking painful and the other…well…”

  “I know, Kai.”

  “Have you been bitten?” she asked. His mark tingled on her neck, reminding her that she was his mate, yet she hadn’t claimed him. Although she had very little experience, wolves were known to party with vampires, seeking the sexual high that accompanied being bitten.

  “Yeah. I’ve been with a few.” Jake handed her a white t-shirt. “I know how it works.”

  “You had sex with them?” Kai asked, the words leaving her mouth before she had a chance to think.

  Jake sighed, his eyes locked on hers. “I’m not going to lie to you, Kai. It’s not like I’ve been with a lot of vampires, but the ones I was with, yeah, we had sex.”

  As if she’d been slapped, a rush of jealousy seized her. Logic told her it wasn’t fair to judge him. It’d been her choice to remain hidden, to only make love with humans. He’d been free to be with whomever he’d wanted over the centuries. Aware he’d sense her emotions, she quickly shoved the ugly thoughts to the back of her mind.

  She gripped the edge of her shirt, and tugged off the wet fabric. As Jake’s eyes roamed over her nude body, heat flashed in his expression. He quickly recovered, handing her a dry t-shirt. She slipped it over her head, thankful to be warm and dry.

  Kai turned to the bed, watching intently as Jake sat next to Quintus. As he took the vampire’s hand in his, her heart squeezed, in awe of the Alpha’s gentle nature. Kai padded quietly to the other side, and lay on the king size bed next to Quintus.

  “He’s so cold,” Kai commented, settling her hand on his forehead.

  “Yeah, some of that’s normal for a vamp, but he’s lost a lot of blood. His pulse is weak but it’s there. It would take a lot to kill this bastard, but if we left him like this, who knows how long he’d make it.”

  “How do you know he won’t hurt you?”

  “I don’t. I’m just goin’ by instinct.” Jake shrugged and gazed down onto the vampire. “Quintus could’ve killed me ten times over already. I may be Alpha but he’s way older than I am. Even in New York when he was really pissed at me, he still didn’t kill me.”

  “So you know what’s going to happen then if he bites you?” Kai asked.

  “Well, yeah. I’ve never been bit by a guy but I imagine something could happen here.” Jake shook his head, his eyes finally meeting hers.

  “So this…um…it could get heated.” Kai hadn’t stated it as a question because she knew full well the effects vampires had on their donors. Her cheeks flushed as the corner of Jake’s mouth tugged upward. He knows.

  “Just so you’re not getting any ideas, sweetheart. I know from your reaction to him watching you that you want to take it further. Not that I’m opposed to a little play but we’re going to take it easy here. There’s no way I’m letting Quintus make love to you…yet. That little mark on you. You’re mine now.”

  “I didn’t say I wanted to…I just…I don’t…” she stammered, embarrassed by her own thoughts. “We just need to help him. I wasn’t thinking…”

  “Sweet little Kai. Do you know what I like about this mate thing?” Jake gave a broad smile and laughed. “I can read some of your thoughts as if they were my own. And it’s not that I don’t like where this is going, because you’ve got a filthy dirty mind.”

  “Just do it already,” Kai said, attempting to change the subject. The engines roared and the plane accelerated.

  “As you wish.” Jake hovered his wrist over Quintus’ lips.

  “Careful.” Kai’s heart sped as Jake spoke to him.

  “Hey man. As much as I like seeing you with your mouth shut, this zombie thing you’re doing here isn’t so cool. Let’s go. Show us your fangs. It’s dinner time, big boy.”

  Kai shook her head in disappointment as Quintus showed no reaction. “Something’s wrong. He should smell you. I’m going to lie closer to him.”

  “I don’t know, Kai. What if he bites you instead?”

  “Just keep your wrist near his mouth. I’ll just warm him up a little. Maybe if I…” Kai’s eyes locked on Jake’s as she lifted the blanket, sliding next to him. Her breasts brushed his arm, and she placed her palm onto his chest. Kai rested her head onto her pillowed arm, her lips mere inches from his shoulder. “Jesus, he’s freezing.”

  “Hey, Quint. You’re scaring us now. I don’t know if you can hear me in there.” Jake lowered his voice and spoke softly. He nodded at Kai and gave a small sigh. “We’re both here. I’m giving you my permission to feed from me. I know you wouldn’t want to do this, but your wound…it’s not healing right. We had to leave. We can’t wait to get you to a donor.” Jake blew out a breath. “I don’t know what’s going on. It’s not working. Maybe you need to talk to him.”

  “Quintus. Can you hear me?” Kai slid her hand up his chest until his cheek rested in her palm. “Can you feel me? The three of us have been sticking together, right? This is no different. Jake gives his blood freely to you. And so do I. Help us.”

  Quintus’ mouth slowly parted, his fangs snapping into place. “It’s working,” Jake said.

  “That’s it. Please.” Kai’s lips brushed his cheek. Knowingly, she appealed to his desires, letting her own energy flow into him. Pressing her body to his, she rubbed his leg with her own.

  Jake grunted as Quintus sliced into his wrist. “Aw…fuck.”

  “Don’t hurt him, now,” she whispered in his ear. “Make it feel good. We’ll make it feel good too.”

  “Ah…yeah…holy shit…” Jake rambled as Quintus wrapped his fingers around the Alpha’s wrist.

  “Are you all right?” Kai asked, reaching across to touch Jake.

  “Yeah, I just…this is so fucking wrong. I’m so…” Jake closed his eyes, biting his lip.

  “It’s okay, baby.” She slid her hand down his flank, fingering the elastic of his shorts.

  “I think…I…I need you…It feels so…” Jake’s words trailed away as Quintus continued to feed.

  As the seconds ticked away, Kai grew concerned. “I’m worried he’s taking too much.”

  “I’m so fucking horny. I want you right now, sweetheart.”

  “Quintus…let him go,” she gently ordered, pleased as the vampire released him.

  “Jesus…is he awake? He’s not moving.” Jake rolled onto his back, his gaze on his mate.

  “He’s warming up…his eyes…they’re opening, but…”

  “What’s wrong?” Jake asked.

  “It’s the poison.” Kai threw back the blanket, exposing his chest. “The wound is closing but it’s not healed. It’s going to take more blood. Look Jake…I’m going to do this. It’s okay…just please…come to me.”

  “Kai, are you sure?”

  “Yes. It’s okay.” Kai licked her lips, nervously moving her arm to his mouth. Unable to speak, the vampire’s pleading eyes snapped to hers. “It’s okay, Quint. My blood is special. Let it heal you. We’ll heal each other.”

  Quintus shook his head no, but Kai insisted. “I’m not taking no for an answer. The poison is making it hard for you. We can do this…together. Hurry so my mate can make love to me.”

  Kai gave a soft sigh as Quintus reached for her arm and his warm breath teased her wrist.

  “Ah…yes,” she moaned as his sharp teeth pierced her skin. Arousal slammed into her and she closed her eyes, calling to her Alpha. Jake.
>
  Within seconds, his chest warmed her back, his erection slipping between her thighs. As Quintus sucked her essence, she reached back for Jake, brushing her palm onto his hip.

  “It feels so good…the sensation…” Kai struggled to articulate her thoughts, her pussy aching for attention.

  “Jesus, you’re beautiful,” Jake told her as he slipped his hands around her waist, sliding his fingers through her slick folds.

  “Oh my God…ah…” Kai’s hips rocked into his touch.

  As Quintus released her arm, she shivered as his tongue licked over her puncture wounds.

  “Thank you,” he whispered.

  “Yes…please,” Kai cried, as Jake speared a thick digit inside her core. She reached for Quintus and his hand found hers. Desire for the vampire bloomed, the dark fantasy of having two men finding its way back to the forefront of her mind.

  “I can feel you. Hear you,” Jake said. “I’m going to fuck you right here with him, Kai.”

  “Yes,” she managed.

  “Take Quintus…play only…”

  “But I…” She resisted, yet as her eyes met Quintus’, her body lit with fire.

  “Take his cock now,” her Alpha commanded.

  Kai came alive as he fucked her pussy. Jake guided her hand to Quintus’ ripped abs, and smiled when she took his dick into her palm. Fisting it tightly, she gave it a firm stroke, pleased as she heard the vampire moan.

  “That’s a girl,” she heard Jake whisper in her ear. “Look what you’re doing to him.”

  “Ah yes, Goddess,” she cried, as Jake’s fingers flicked over her clit. His knee nudged her legs open and she gasped, his thick crown probing her entrance.

  Quintus rolled onto his side, giving her better access. He pumped his hips as she stroked his cock. “Si, bella.”

  Sliding her thumb over his wet slit, she lubricated his dick with his seed and tightened her grip. Kai blinked, her eyes locked on Quintus, wide in arousal, as her Alpha plunged his cock deep inside her pussy. The vampire cupped her face, his thumb dipping into her mouth.

  “That’s it Kai. Fucking take all of me,” Jake said, filling her to the hilt. “Can you feel that? Someday, we’re both going to fuck you. That’s what you want, isn’t it?”

  “I…I…” She struggled to admit the truth of her dark fantasy.

  “I’m going to fuck you in this perfect little ass while Quint takes your pussy.”

  “My Alpha,” she cried. Quintus cupped one breast and his lips fell to her other, taking her taut nipple into his mouth.

  “I think our girl likes that, don’t you?” Jake asked, his voice rough.

  “Oh Goddess yes…fuck me…harder,” she demanded. The sharp points of Quintus’ teeth scraped her delicate skin, and she quivered as he licked and sucked at her ripe tip. Jake thrust up inside her, reaching his hand around her waist, replacing one hand with his other as he stroked her clit. His wet fingers rounded to her ass and she moaned as his slippery finger dipped into her back hole.

  “Ah…fuck yeah,” he grunted, increasing his pace. “This ass, my sweet pixiu.”

  “I…I’m…” Kai heard Quintus pant, his hips rocking wildly into her grip.

  “I’m so close…please,” she begged Jake, her pussy quivering with each deep thrust.

  Jake’s fingers tightened onto her swollen bead, hurling her over the edge. Simultaneously, Quintus sunk his fangs into her breast, and she released a scream of ecstasy. She barely noticed the warm essence that seeped onto her stomach as her Alpha slammed into her. Clutching her hips, he gave a loud grunt, erupting deep inside her.

  Kai’s head spun, comforted as Jake removed himself, and rolled her onto his chest. She breathed in his masculine scent, cradled into his embrace. This incredible man had stormed into her heart, capturing her body and soul. His mark tingled on her neck as a reminder of their bond. As sleep captured her, Kai vowed to make him hers forever.

  Chapter Thirteen

  Jake clutched Kai to his chest, her energy vibrating through every cell of his being. He’d hoped his Alpha blood would have been sufficient, but the vampire’s injuries wouldn’t be easily healed. His protective mate had stopped him from sacrificing his own life. Strong and confident, Kai had known exactly what she’d been doing as she fed Quintus. Their rescue had quickly escalated into an erotic interlude with the lethal vampire. He’d planned on exploring Kai’s secret fantasy, but this had been an unexpected experience. At first he’d been conflicted but as Quintus bit her, and Kai responded, he’d enjoyed watching her arousal bloom.

  The bed shifted and Jake’s attention was drawn to Quintus, who slowly stood. Their eyes met, and each gave a small nod in acknowledgement. Jake pressed his lips to Kai’s head, tugging the blanket over them. Without a word, Quintus went to the open closet, quickly retrieving clothes, and walked out of the room.

  Jake closed his eyes in exhaustion, aware they needed to discuss next steps. With his mate in his arms, his wolf howled, content for the moment. Soon danger would again threaten their lives but for the next few hours, they’d enjoy respite.

  Jake turned off the shower, and dried his skin with the towel. As he brushed the fabric down his abs, his mind turned to Kai. She’d come alive under his touch as he fucked her from behind. Commanding her to take the vampire had been hotter than hell. Jake’s cock stirred at the thought of making love with them both again, taking things further. He sensed the fantasies that played in his little pixiu’s mind, and looked forward to pushing her limits.

  Quickly dressing, he glanced to Kai, who lay sleeping peacefully in bed. He knew she’d needed the rest, having fed Quintus. Jake tiptoed out of the room, quietly shutting the door behind him, and entered the main cabin.

  The luxury airliner’s interior had been recently renovated. Aquamarine printed throw pillows provided an accent to the white leather furniture. A fire flickered on the flat screen TV while big band music played through the surround sound speakers. Jake spied Quintus sitting in a recliner, aimlessly staring out the window into the darkness, a glass of liquor in his hand.

  “You okay, man?” Jake asked, walking toward him.

  “Have a drink.” Quintus brought his glass to his nose and sniffed it.

  Jake shook his head at the sight of the expensive bottle of whiskey sitting on the bar. “Logan’s not gonna be too happy you opened his white whale.”

  “Pappy Van Winkle. The man’s got taste.”

  Jake shook his head as he picked up the bottle. His Alpha would be fucking pissed they’d drank it, but drastic measures and so forth. “What the hell? It’s already open.”

  “That’s the spirit, my friend. There’s nothing better than a glass of fine Kentucky bourbon. It’s been a helluva day.”

  “Considering these babies sell on the black market for upwards of five thousand dollars, I’m not thinking the Alpha’s going to see it that way.” Jake poured a generous portion and set down the bottle. He held the glass up to the light, observing its legs. “Pretty sure he’s going to ream both our asses.”

  “I’ll replace it,” Quintus sniffed. “Besides, you’re an Alpha now.”

  “That may be true, but number one, I don’t have a pack. Tiny detail, I know.” Jake laughed and crossed to sit on the sofa. “And number two, you don’t know Logan very well. He takes few things seriously but his bourbon is one of them.”

  “Maybe he shouldn’t have left it out?” Quintus shrugged, a corner of his mouth tugging upward.

  “I’m pretty sure this bottle was put away. Like far away. In the back.”

  “It wasn’t locked.”

  “Tru dat.” Jake took another sip, enjoying the warm delight burning over his tongue. “It’s smooth, that’s for damn sure.”

  “It’s the wheat.”

  “No to the rye. Yes to the wheat.” Jake nodded.

  “I spent a few years in Kentucky. Had a horse that ran the derby,” Quintus told him.

  “Did he win?” Jake asked.

  “No. Was g
oing to run him again but he got hurt. Osselets. Couldn’t bear to see the old fellow in pain so I put him to stud.”

  “Nice.” Jake studied the contours of Quintus’ face. A handsome man, his youthful face was offset by the darkness in his eyes. Jake found it interesting that the lethal vampire had compassion for an animal. Osselets injuries were common to racing horses, and often trainers would push them after it had healed.

  “I know what you’re thinking.” He met Jake’s gaze. “I’m not soft. But beasts? They are innocent of man’s sins. They should be treated with respect.”

  “We agree on that.” Jake supported various rescues across the country. Before he’d left California, he’d created a nonprofit ranch that could take on larger animals. “It’s people who are the problem.”

  “Let’s just say I’ve put a few of them out of their misery in my lifetime.” Quintus took a sip of his bourbon but kept his eyes on Jake. “I sleep well at night.”

  “I bet you do.” Jake laughed.

  “How’s Kai?” Quintus asked, changing the subject.

  “She’s sleeping.”

  “She’s something, isn’t she?”

  “Yeah, her beast, the pixiu, I’m not sure what I expected. I mean I saw it in my mind…you know how we do sometimes.”

  “I don’t see visions. I don’t have a mate.” Sadness flashed in his eyes but he forced an impassive expression onto his face.

  “It’s just…I could see her sometimes. Like a whisper of a vision. But holy shit…” Jake took a deep breath, recalling his fierce mate. “Those wings.”

  “Claws. Scales.” Quintus cocked his head, smiling.

  “She’s like a cross between a tiger and golden horse…and then those fangs. I imagine she’d tear up.” Jake smiled as he recalled the rush of the moment. She’d been magnificent, dangerous. When she’d shifted, he’d forced himself to remain calm despite the shock that had rolled through his gut at the spectacular sight.

  “Without a doubt. She’ll fly, so good luck to the next asshole who tries to outrun her.”