Demon Dreams (6 page)

Alec flinched. “He showed you the ship, didn’t he?”

I nodded.

“He showed you what I did with those men?”

I nodded again, watching as his hands clenched angrily.

“He had no right to do that!” Alec whirled away from me.

I walked to him and put my hand on his shoulder. “Alec,” I whispered, not letting him shrug off my hand. “He was trying to show me why he’d do anything to see you happy.” I squeezed my hand. “All I saw was two brothers willing to do anything to save the other.”

Alec swallowed hard as he pulled away and took several steps from me. “Does it matter to you? That I gave myself to them.” His dark eyes dulled when he turned and looked at me.

This time I cupped his chin, forcing him to meet my gaze and see I was being truthful. “It matters to me because it shows the bond between you and Samuel. I understood your choice. You were right when you told there was no shame in men being together, but I could see why it was so upsetting for you back then. I only wish Samuel hadn’t had to glamour you because I think it broke him.”

Alec’s eyes shined with emotion. “It did. He had always wished he was human, but that was the moment he started hating what he was.”

“Why? It was the two of you trying to survive. Why was it so different to feed from you in that moment than the countless women you both have used?”

“I think it was because for the first time he got a taste of the power he could wield. Add to that, that it was me, scared him. Because…”

A horrifying thought came to me and I finished what I thought he was going to say. “Because he liked it, it felt good.”

Alec nodded. “The rush that an incubus receives from exercising that kind of control is akin to a drug high for humans.” Alec hesitated. “We used to share women so he could feed. But he no longer trusts himself to resist temptation. He’s never touched another person, Becca, not since that day. He only feeds from my experiences. He’s been waiting for our mate.”

“When was that?” I gulped at his answer. “Almost three hundred years?”

Alec nodded as he watched me.

“Why would I be different? He doesn’t trust himself with you so I don’t get that at all.”

“Because the bond isn’t designed to be just between us. It’s like a broken triangle. It was always meant to be completed by a third. One person, even with the gifts of being his familiar, cannot give him everything he needs to be at full strength. When I took a woman to bed he would receive just barely over half of what he needed.” Alec ran his hands through his hair. “We don’t really know why, everything we know he has pieced together from instinct and memories, with some folklore thrown in. Somehow our mate will stabilize the bond so that it provides all we need from each other. You would enable him to feed if it was needed and he wouldn’t risk his soul even if he drained someone and killed them.”

“Would I become like you?” Not that I was horrified by the idea but I was… I knew what I was and a change like that would be hard to contemplate.

“You wouldn’t have to, but it is possible if you ever wanted it.”

I swallowed the lump in my throat. “Okay, that can be put off for the future.”

Alec drew back in shock. “That makes it seem as if you’ve made a decision.”

I hesitated.
Had I?

Alec took pity on me when I stood frozen, unable to say a word. “Whatever you’ve decided or whenever you do decide… tell us when you’re ready.”

When he held his arms out, I dove into them gratefully, his embrace giving me a sense of comfort as I thought about a future that could rival any happy ever after I had ever read in a story.

* * * *

Two days later the power was out and we were making do for entertainment. I was curled up on the couch with an e-reader. While Samuel and Alec played some kind of poker, I think it was Texas hold ‘em, but honestly I wasn’t paying that much attention until Samuel ran out of money.

It seemed our resident demon didn’t like losing.

“Aww come on, Alec front me or let me trade something!” Samuel’s whining was kind of cute as he scrunched up that beautiful face.

Alec glared. “You never paid up from the last time, welcher!” He got up from the table to take their glasses to the sink and rinsed them out.

Samuel grinned. “Ahh well, it was worth a try.” He stood up and stretched his arms out.

My eyes were drawn to the way his shirt rode up, displaying his carved abs. I shot him a dirty look because now I knew exactly why he had worn that tight t-shirt.

He smirked at me, his gaze filled with teasing humor as he said, “What?” Then that bastard dragged a fingertip along the top of the worn jeans that fit him sinfully well.

Alec threw a dishtowel at him. “Enough. Some of us aren’t interested in your attributes.”

“Then don’t look.” Samuel tossed the towel back into the sink as he leaned against the counter.

I had to admit that I had never seen casually sexy done before but as Samuel stood there while he looked over to the wood pile by the fireplace I realized I was watching a master at work. How much was what he was and how much was simply him? As I mulled that over I started to understand that it mattered less and less to me.

When Samuel had come back from his shopping excursion the other day he had been almost giddy. It took a little while but I finally realized it was because nothing had happened between Alec and I while he was gone. He had truly thought that I would climb Alec like a tree the moment he was gone.

I eyed Alec’s muscled shoulders as he walked over to add another couple logs to the fire. When he bent over I had to bite my tongue as my hands itched to slide over the swell of his ass.

I tore my gaze away from Alec only to find Samuel watching me. He arched a brow at me as I shrugged. He gave me a slight, wistful smile.

The last two days had been fun as we had just talked about everyday things and memories. Slowly, the days spent playing with them as a child had come back to me. Little by little the reservations about Samuel had faded as I remembered the man who had carried me on his shoulders when I had tired during our walks. His gentle hands caring for every scrape I had gotten.

I put the e-reader down and walked over to the kitchen to get a drink. As I passed Samuel, I pressed an impulsive kiss to his cheek.

He looked at me quizzically. “What was that for?”

“I was thinking about the time I climbed the tree and the branch broke.” I smiled at him. “You caught me.”

Samuel shrugged at me. “It wasn’t a big deal.”

“Maybe not but I can see how you carefully pushed me to climb another right away.” I had been hesitant to until he had promised that he would be there to catch me.

That he would always be there.

That had me thinking though. “Samuel, why didn’t you and Alec come and find me when I grew up?”

Samuel glanced over to Alec before returning to me. “You needed time to figure out who you were, not just hit some magic age where it was legal to touch you.”

“I’m in a dead end waitressing job,” I said dryly.

“That’s the economy and a lack of options. You know who are you inside now, a confident woman who understands what she wants and needs. An independent woman who can survive on her own,” Alec said. “We were afraid if we came for you too soon that we would stifle you.”

Samuel reached out to take my hand. “We kept track of you and trust me, we wouldn’t have waited much later.”

Alec grimaced. “But I wish we had hadn’t waited so long now. If we had only gone to you a few months ago.”

That brought my little problem to mind again. “What are we going to do about the cops?”

Alec shrugged. “We have time to figure it out. I hid your car the night you got here, after we healed you.”

I blushed deeply as I remembered how they had done that.

Samuel bit back a grin. “Becca St. John can disappear without a trace if you want.”

I thought of Katie and my friends. I didn’t really have any family left except some cousins I hadn’t talked to in years. “I don’t want to hurt anyone.”

Samuel averted his gaze from me and tensed. Alec squeezed his shoulder while he spoke. “If you choose us, eventually you would have to disappear. People would notice that you didn’t age.”

“How would I? It’s not easy nowadays.”

“Au contraire, mon ami.” Samuel chuckled. “In many ways it’s easier now than ever. It used to be a tedious job of sifting through paper trails to remove all traces of a person.” Samuel shrugged. “Now I make a phone call, authorize a payment and
voila!
You are hidden by a few keystrokes.”

I looked at him in disbelief. “It can’t be that simple.”

Alec shrugged. “Probably not, but that’s why we pay them the big bucks. Trust me when I say the people who handle this are very, very capable. It’s an important job in the paranormal world.”

Well, that does make sense.

“I don’t feel right about letting David get away with it.”

Samuel nodded then let loose a wicked chuckle. “How would having him framed for your murder suit you?”

A slow smile formed on my lips. “Ahh, Karma, in all it’s beautiful glory.”

“I think we may have a solution.” Alec hugged us both before adding. “If you choose it, Becca.”

I just smiled as I hugged them back while a plan formed in the back of my mind.

Chapter Seven

Am I sure about this?

That had to be the fifteenth time I had asked myself that since I had stepped into the bathtub. Now I was looking over myself with a critical eye. Hair—brushed to a gleaming mass of curls—check. Every part of me plucked and shaved—check.

When I’d grabbed things to throw into my bag as I fled, somehow this had been included. It was something Katie had gotten me when I had broken up with a cheating boyfriend. She told me if I looked at myself wearing this I would understand that I was plenty sexy and would never believe otherwise again.

I gulped at the stranger in the mirror. Was she good enough to compare to the hundreds of other women before her?

She had a mass of nut brown curls tumbling over her shoulders, and big green eyes with a hint of blue dominated her face. Her creamy skin set off the peacock blue of the babydoll nightie to perfection. The low cut displayed her large breasts, lifting and framing them as the lacy material flowed down to the top of the matching panties.

No, the woman in the mirror would never be considered slim but she had voluptuous curves and a definite sex kitten vibe.

But more than that was the fact that she—I—was their mate and just maybe the reason fate had picked me for them was this feeling of warmth and affection that grew with every moment spent with them.

I wasn’t ready to say love yet but I as I thought of Samuel’s humor and vulnerability, Alec’s protective strength and gentleness, I thought it was only a matter of time now.

Slowly I pulled on the silky black robe Samuel had bought me.

Showtime.

When I walked into the living area both guys were sprawled out on opposite ends of the sofa, reading. Both of them were wearing comfortable flannel sleep pants and t-shirts.

“Did you enjoy your bath, Sweetness?” Samuel asked absently.

Nerves had the words I had rehearsed stuck in my throat as I just looked at him wide eyed.

Alec glanced up. “Becca?”

I struggled to say something when I finally just shot Samuel an imploring look. Dammit, he was supposed to sense emotions! He could do this for me!

The book fell from Samuel’s hands as he saw me glare at him then his eyes widened momentarily before he spoke, carefully devoid of emotion. “You have to say it, Sweetness. I need to hear you say it… I can’t have any doubt that this is your choice.”

Alec drew in a sharp breath and his hands clenched as he waited. I could see them both staring at me with a mix of longing and hunger. Then I saw a softer emotion in their eyes.

I can do this.

I drew a deep breath. “I made my choice.” I unbelted the robe as I looked at Alec. “I choose you, Alec.” I let the robe part as I slid my gaze over to Samuel and the hope in his eyes had me smiling as I continued. “I choose you, Samuel.”

I shrugged my shoulders and let the robe fall to the floor. Samuel eyes burned a bright gold and I could see his face change, the beauty of his features sharpened. He took a deep breath and I could see him fight for control.

No, if I was going to do this I had to accept him as he was.

I gave Alec a small smile then I stepped over to stand right in front of Samuel. “Samuel. Don’t hide from me.” I slid onto his lap, straddling him as I cupped his face. “Trust me.” I slid my hands down to grasp the bottom of his shirt. “Be mine.”

Samuel lifted his arms and I pulled the shirt off him, revealing golden skin and carved muscles. My hands ran over the strong shoulders before threading through his silky black hair. His hands slid up my thighs to settle on my waist. “Sweetness, don’t you know I’ve been yours since the first moment I saw you?” The truth in his gaze rocked through me and I melted against him.

I raised a hand to stroke over his cheek. What had I ever done to deserve the tenderness in his gaze? He was hundreds of years old and something so much more powerful than an ordinary human, yet he trembled at
my
touch. Emotions, warm and sweet, swirled through me and I was helpless to resist the pull I felt towards him. Lifting my lips, I brushed against his, soft as a whisper, before he let out a moan and his hands pulled me to him tighter.

Our mouths met and I opened for his demanding kiss.

Soon, I was rubbing myself on his erection as it grew long and thicker while the kiss went on and on. Alec’s hands stroked my back. He unhooked the clasps holding the bra together and I let the straps slide off me, never letting up on Samuel’s kiss. Alec’s hands came up to palm my breasts as I moaned into Samuel’s mouth.

Samuel’s hands dug into my waist almost painfully as he arched up against me. Alec backed away a bit to give me room as I pulled away from Samuel for a moment.

His eyes were a wild, glazed gold and he was nearly gasping for air. When I placed my lips to his jaw and nibbled my way down his neck he gave a low groan. I flicked his hard little nipples with my nails, drawing a sharp gasp from him.

With a plan in mind, I started to slide down Samuel’s lap. But Alec’s soft growl caught my attention and I realized I was ignoring him.

Dammit! How do I do this?

Alec nuzzled my neck. “I’m sorry about the growl. It just means I’m excited.”

“That’s not it, Alec. I just don’t know how to please more than one person at a time.” I blushed.

“Becca, Sweetness, don’t think. You don’t have to weigh everything to make sure you are treating us equally,” Samuel said then he smirked. “Believe me when I say that there is plenty for both of us to enjoy with you.”

“Keep doing what you were before,” Alec’s whisper came from behind me as his hands slid over my butt. “I’ll be enjoying myself.” Right then his large finger slid between my cheeks and under my panties.

I gave a little mewl of pleasure as I lowered my lips to Samuel’s hard little bud, flicking it with my tongue as I noticed the slight hint of spice to his flavor.

“Christ, Becca!” Samuel’s exclamation sent a thrill up my spine. “More!”

I nipped it as I reached up to pinch Samuel’s other nipple, then I suckled it hard, all while Alec’s fingers teased my ass. Slowly, I started nibbling my way down Samuel’s smooth chest. The way his belly flinched as I grazed my lips over him was empowering.

When I reached the waistband of his pants, he gasped. Alec pulled away from me as I rose and took ahold of Samuel’s pants. I watched his face tense as he lifted so I could pull the pants off him. After revealing a slightly curved cock that was a good eight inches or so, I slid to floor to sit on my knees.

Alec knelt behind me, running his fingertips over my bare back and sending shocks of delight through me. Then I leaned forward and nuzzled the slightly fuzzy balls in front of me.

Samuel hissed and drops of fluid gathered on the mushroom-shaped tip of his cock. I shot him a wicked smile as my hand grasped his thick cock before pulling it toward my lips. My tongue darted out and licked the drops from him. The slightly salty and sweet flavor burst through my mouth, and I moaned at the taste.

All the while, Alec’s hands explored my body, setting my nerves alight with pleasure.

Samuel’s hands threaded through my curls as he gasped my name.

I nibbled and teased the silky head before I slid down the shaft, taking it halfway down before rising back up to swirl my tongue around the tip. Samuel’s fingers dug into my hair as he moaned and thrust up as I slid back down again. Alec’s heavy breathing and murmurs of approval had me wanting to touch him too.

I reached back and tapped Alec’s arm with my right hand then I patted the sofa next to Samuel. Alec quickly sat down next to Samuel and when I tugged at his pants he quickly stripped them off. I never stopped working Samuel with my mouth but I turned my head slightly so I could see Alec.

His cock was longer and thicker than the one in my mouth. I couldn’t quite close my fingers around the shaft as I loosely stroked it. Alec’s hips thrust into my grip as I learned what made him moan.

Every bit of pleasure I gave them made my arousal burn until I could feel the wetness soaking my panties.

“Becca… God. I’m… oh holy hell, stop or I’ll…” Samuel’s harshly gasped words had me pulling off him.

I remembered how long it had been for him. “How do you want me?”

“On your back, Sweetness,” Samuel commanded.

In moments I was stretched out on the floor rug as Samuel stripped my panties off. He knelt between my spread legs and his fingers slid through my slit then teased my clit as I spread my legs, little shudders of bliss rocking through me as I whimpered. “Please, Samuel… now!”

Samuel’s body covered mine and he pressed his dick to my entrance. Slowly, oh so very slowly, he slid into me. I couldn’t take my eyes off the look of burning need in his gaze as I rocked my hips against him, the hot length stretching me, filling me as he moved.

Slow and deep, filling me over and over as my legs wrapped around him and my hands clutched at his back, wanting more. I tried to pull him to me tighter and deeper as his thrusts increased in tempo and force. Soon, he was moving in powerful strokes that had his balls slapping against me as he bottomed out. I lifted into him each time until I was clenching around him as I cried out my orgasm. “Samuel!”

My walls rippled around him as pleasure rocked through me, then he was groaning as he shot deep in me, shaking before resting above. My hands came up to caress over the back of his head as we both breathed heavily.

“Becca.” Alec’s growl had me looking over to him as he sat on the sofa jerking his own cock.

Another wave of need swept through me, shocking me with its intensity.
Jesus, that was the best sex in my life and I’m wanting more?
Samuel shot me a wicked grin, then he leaned down to kiss me before pulling out of me.

Alec looked at me, all sprawled out on the ground from Samuel’s possession, and his dark eyes gleamed. “Can I claim you now?”

I could only nod. Alec came down to me and gently turned me over, raising my hips up until I was ass up with my head pillowed on my folded arms. Samuel knelt in front of me, pulling on his reawakening cock, his features sharp and hungry.

I felt Alec press against me, the wide head stretching the opening to my vagina.

Ah, Christ, he’s huge!

But instead of trepidation, it was hunger that filled me. Alec’s hands grasped my hips and pulled me back just a little before pushing me slightly forward. When he repeated the motion he whispered, “Take me at your own pace, baby.”

Slowly I rocked back and forth on his cock, the burning stretch both painful and wonderful. I had worked him about halfway into my pussy when I felt a wave of lust crash into me and I couldn’t wait any longer.

Alec cried out as I slammed back onto him and took him to the root. I was stuffed full and it was so damned good I whimpered as I writhed against him. “God, Alec! Fuck me!”

Alec’s arms came around me and lifted as he sat back on his heels. Samuel’s eyes flashed a brighter gold as he took in the wanton sight I made draped across Alec’s thighs as he thrust into me, the hot slide of his cock driving my arousal higher. One of Alec’s arms came around me and his hand wrapped around my hair, tilting my head to the side as the other slid down my belly, going lower until his fingers danced on my clit.

I shuddered in pleasure as Alec moved in me. Samuel’s hand worked his cock as he watched us, and the head leaking pre-cum had me licking my lips. Then I felt it.

Alec’s teeth, too sharp to be human, rested on the vulnerable curve of my throat.

I didn’t think as my hand snapped up to grab Alec’s head and pull him closer as I arched my neck into him. “Yes!”

Alec sank his teeth deep, pleasure exploding through me as his dick powered into me deeper and harder. Then I was coming around him, my pussy clenching down as his ferocious growl of release was followed by his seed filling me.

Samuel groaned and the wet heat of his cum hit my breasts. When he was done, his eyes widened as I dragged my finger through the creamy mess then licked my finger clean while Alec hands gently stroked me.

Samuel moved closer to me as Alec licked his bite mark clean and chuckled. “And you were worried you couldn’t please us? Sweetness, it’s going to take the both of us to keep up with you.”

Alec nuzzled my neck. “Let’s go to bed.”

Minutes later I was snuggled in between both my mates as I drifted off, happier than I had ever imagined I could be.