Fae Street (11 page)

  Chapter 26

Cam sat at a table in a very nice Fae restaurant and Richard sat across from her. She looked at the menu and saw many familiar dishes she hadn't had since leaving the other realm. She was so excited; she wanted to order one of everything.

“I had no idea this place even existed. Thank you, Richard; this is a real treat.”

“You can thank Adrian; he told me about it. I heard this place has excellent Fae dishes,” Richard finally said. He couldn’t help but share the excitement she felt while looking over the menu.

“Check the back for the meat menu. Some species of Fae only eat raw meat,” Cam said while she continued looking over the menu.

“Well, they have some interesting meats here. Buffalo, ostrich, guinea pig, and some I can't pronounce. I’m one happy cat right now.”

“Some are imported from the other realm. My grandmother was a vegan, but my parents ate some meat. I honestly don't eat it much, but when I stayed at the palace I ate it sometimes.

“Have any recommendation for a meat lover?”

“Try the Melo; it's delicious. It's similar to steak, but better.”

“Better than steak? I don't think so.”

A Fae waitress walked up and smiled. She was plain looking with orange hair and orange eyes. There was nothing remarkable about her. Her tag said Leaf and Richard thought that was kind of funny because she was the color of a fallen leaf in the fall.

“I am Leaf. Can I take your order?”

“Yes. I would like the flower soup and a garden salad with vinaigrette and a side of fulaberries,” Cam said quickly.

“And you, sir?”

“Melo—rare, with a baked potato, extra butter, and sour cream. And please bring a bottle of the house White Zinfandel.”

“I’ll get that right in. Let me know if you need anything else.”

“Thank you, Leaf,” Richard said and then put all his attention on Cam. He still couldn’t get over how beautiful she was this evening. He wondered how he would last the rest of the night without taking her right on the table.

“So what else do I have to look forward to? This can’t be the entire Richard wooing experience.”

“I have big plans for you, little lady.”

“Little? I may be short, but I'm not little.”

Richard put his hands up in mock surrender. “I apologize. You’re not little, just fun sized.”

“And don't you forget it.” Cam laughed.

Just at that moment, their food was delivered and Cam dug in, so very happy at having her favorite soup without having to scour the city for edible flowers. And her favorite fruit, fulaberries. She was in heaven and enjoying every delectable bite. Cam closed her eyes and savored the taste. A slight moan escaped her lips, and when she opened her eyes she saw Richard staring at her. She felt slightly embarrassed.

“Wow! You really enjoy food.”

“Sorry. It’s my favorite. I haven't had it since leaving the Other Realm. I remember when I was small; my mother made it for me every week in a dessert.”

“Are you close with your parents?” Richard asked.

“They both died when I was fourteen. After that I went and lived with my grandmother. She had connections in the palace so she sent me to live there when I was sixteen, hoping I would find a husband. Life didn't exactly work out as she hoped.”

“I don't know your grandmother, but I think she would be proud of you. You were thrown in a difficult situation and now you have a beautiful baby and you’re making a new life for yourself.”

“Have I told you how spectacular you are?” Cam replied.

“No, but I'm more than happy to hear it over and over again.”

Cam and Richard continued eating and flirting, and they even split a dessert after dinner. They didn't rush at all, talking about every aspect of their lives. Cam asked a lot of Werecat related questions and Richard answered them completely, at the same time hoping he wasn't scaring her away. Richard paid the bill and then led Cam out of the restaurant.

“This was a perfect date,” Cam said while getting into the car.

“The Richard wooing experience is not over yet.”

They drove back into Paranormal Subdivision and turned on Fae Street. They stopped in front of Richard’s new house and she was stunned to see the landscaping complete with flowers and trees.

“Richard, it’s stunning. When did they finish this?”

“Today. It’s funny how things can get done with a little money. The real surprise is inside.”

Cam followed Richard inside, but it looked much as it did last time.

“The surprise is upstairs in the master bedroom.” Richard winked and walked up the stairs.

Cam followed and he opened the door to reveal a completed bedroom. Cam knew immediately it was made by Fae. The energy was comforting and made her want to cry. Everything was very rustic and beautifully made. The bed was so big, she thought she would get lost in it. The frame was a heavy thick wood with Fae Carving of flowers native to the Other Realm. The fireplace was on and a soft glow laminated the room giving it a romantic feel.

“How did you do all of this?”

“Adrian knows a guy. I was able to convince him to sell me all this that was supposed to be for someone else. Did you know it takes six months to make all this?”

Cam knew right then that this was the time she had to tell him, because she wanted to rip off his clothes at that moment and show him how much she loved him and everything he had done.

Cam sat on the bed and patted the spot next to her and waited for Richard to sit with her.

“I hope I wasn't being too forward bringing you here. I wanted to show you my great find. I wasn't expecting anything. Of course I was hoping, but we can go now.”

Cam broke up Richard’s babbling with a kiss. She leaned into him and aggressively kissed him. Her tongue was tasting his mouth and mingling with his. Cam’s heartbeat sped up and she wanted to straddle him and feel his bulge beneath his pants, but broke the kiss before she couldn't control herself.

Chapter 27

“I need to tell you something before I chicken out.”

“I'm listening.” The way Cam said that it freaked Richard out. He hoped she wasn't breaking up with him.

“I know we haven't really been officially dating until tonight, but I just need to tell you how I feel.” Cam stopped to take a deep breath; she was feeling faint and needed to get it out before she passed out. “I love you, Richard, and I need you to know.”

Richard smiled at Cam and she smiled back nervously.

“Cam, I remember the day I met you. I could smell your scent. It captivated me and then I met you and I knew. I love you, too. I always have.”

“I just have to tell you this was hard for me to do, but I'm so glad I did and now I think we should give this beautiful bed a workout.” Cam smiled mischievously.

Richard felt his cock harden and his voice deepen. “Well, this wasn't part of my wooing, but I think I can let you have your way.....If you insist.”

“I do insist.”

Cam straddled Richard and started kissing him. She wondered if they would get married or just date. She really didn’t care; she just wanted to be with him.

Cam leaned into him and kissed his neck. Richard felt a strong desire go through his body. He was desperately trying to control himself from taking over and fucking her hard and fast.

“Oh, Camilla, I love you so much.”

Cam froze at the sound of her proper name. Everyone called her Cam but the way Richard called her Camilla made her decide right then that she wanted him to call; her Camilla all the time.

“Call me Camilla from now on, not Cam.” Cam watched Richard as his eyes glowed like they always did when they made love.

Cam continued kissing Richard as she undressed him. She made her way to his firm muscular chest. She licked his nipple and could tell by his reaction he wasn't expecting it. He moaned and Cam made her way further down his body. She bit the fabric of his pants right above his cock.

“Oh Camilla, my Camilla.”

Cam tugged his pants and boxers off and then she sat up and pulled off her dress and panties. Richard sat up at the sight of her naked body, the way the light of the fireplace danced off her creamy smooth skin.

Cam took hold of his cock and stroked him. The skin of his cock was smooth and hard. She finally took his cock and wrapped her mouth around him, her head bobbing up and down.

Richard moaned as Cam continued sucking and caressing him. Richard murmured encouragements and finally Cam released him and straddled him and in one deep movement she guided him into her and moaned at the feel of him stretching her pussy. She moaned and moved over him, riding him slow and deep.

“Oh yes, Richard. Oh fuck, it feels so good.”

Cam could feel her pleasure building and building until finally her orgasm claimed her. She groaned until she rode out the last of her pleasure. Cam collapsed onto Richard and he flipped her over on her hands and knees.

“I am going to claim you, Camilla, as my mate. If you want me to stop, you need to tell me now!”

“No, do it. I want you to; I want you to claim me.”

In one hard movement, Richard entered her and bit her neck simultaneously. Cam moaned and moved into him as he pushed into her—harder and harder.

Cam couldn't believe she felt another orgasm approach. The way his cock felt pushing into her was glorious. Her pleasure soared through his body until her orgasm took over. Her moan turned into a scream and then Richard followed her in his release, his warmth filling her.

Richard awoke at first light as Cam’s naked body was snuggling up to him. He was tempted to fall asleep and to spend the day in bed, but he knew they should get back before the kids woke up.

“Camilla, Sweetie, we need to get up.”

Cam fluttered open her eyes slowly. She put her head on his chest and snuggled up to him tighter.

“I don't want to wake up.” Cam yawned.

“We need to get back to the kids. And Gretch is probably worried.”

Cam sat up completely naked, not looking one bit shy. She stood up and started dressing. Richard also dressed while trying not to look at her sexy naked body.

***

Richard and Cam arrived back at Gretchen's house a few minutes later. It was still early, only 6:00 am, so everyone was still sleeping. Richard and Cam walked straight to his bedroom. Cam was still exhausted and stripped off the dress, leaving her panties, and crawled into bed.

“I’m going to take a shower; get some sleep.”

Cam nodded and was sound asleep within moments. Richard took a long, hot shower and put on a t-shirt and gym shorts. Cam was still asleep so he decided to check on the kids before going back to sleep.

Richard cracked the door open and found both kids still sleeping soundly. He turned around and was headed back to his room when he ran into Gretchen.

“Hey stud. Did you give Cam the Richard experience, because I had my earplugs ready but surprisingly never needed to use them.”

“Oh, she had the Richard experience, but I took it somewhere else. We just got back a few minutes ago. So if you don't mind, I would like to get back to my bed where it’s nice and warm.”

“I'm so going to be a matron of honor. That is if you make it that far before you knock her up.”

Richard walked past his sister, shaking his head at her teasing. He was finally able to crawl into bed behind Cam.

My Camilla, my sweet mate
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Cam awoke suddenly to something she wasn't expecting.She heard Richard. She couldn't believe he just sent his thoughts into her mind. Cam turned around and stared at Richard and didn't know what to say.

“I heard you, your thoughts. I heard you in my head.”

“That can’t be.”

“It can. Some Fae can talk telepathically when they become mated. This just proves you are more Fae than you thought.”

Chapter 28

Cam and Richard spend the whole afternoon together. He got Lyle off to school that morning. The rest of the day he spent with Cam as they talked, went out to lunch, and just had a nice day. He thought how nice it would be to spend every day with her. Especially once the house was finished. Richard looked at his watch and saw that Lyle would be getting home soon.

“Camilla, when the bus drops Lyle off, I need to take him out for a bit in the woods. You are welcome to come, but we will be shifting.”

“Shifting?”

“He needs to practice controlling the shift—can’t have him shifting in class.”

Richard watched the bus pull up to the house and Lyle hop off and happily run over to Richard.”

“Daddy, Daddy.”

Richard picked Lyle up and gave him a kiss. “How was your first day of school?”

“It was good. My teacher is Ms. Moore and she has purple hair and my desk mate, Matty, is a troll.”

“Sounds like an eventful day. I have a surprise we are going into the woods together. It’s time to practice shifting.”

“I will see you later tonight then,” Cam said, taking Zoe into the house.

Richard gave Cam and Zoe a kiss on the head and left with Lyle.

***

Richard stood in the woods with his son, trying to teach him to shift. Most Werecat children figured it out on their own at a very young age, but Lyle was only half Werecat so he was having more difficulty.

“Okay, let’s go over this one more time. Come sit by me.”

Lyle sat by his father on the dock of the pond that Gretchen came to quite often when she shifted. They were both naked with the clothes nearby.

“Always remember to strip first. There’s nothing worse than getting tangled in your own clothes.”

“Mom said cats are dirty.”

“Your mother was misinformed. Cats are loving, loyal, and can be ferocious when needed.”

Lyle didn't look very convinced, but Richard knew with a little time that would change.

“Stand up, close your eyes, and concentrate on your energy. Imagine yourself changing. You get shorter, your claws are coming out, and a long tail is forming.”

Richard stood back and watched his son and smiled as he saw the change taking place, but that joy was short lived. Lyle changed all right—into a fucking white tiger cub.

Richard continued smiling, despite his horror. He didn't want to scare Lyle and have him run into a residential neighborhood. That was all he needed.

“Great job, Lyle. Now see if you can shift back,” Richard said while trying not to show his dismay.

Lyle shifted back, this time a little quicker, and when he finished he smiled and jumped up and down.

“I did it, Daddy. I'm a cat. What did I look like?”

“You were all white and ferocious. You weren't exactly a cat, though, Lyle; you shifted into a tiger.”

Lyle didn’t seem to think that was bad at all. His smile got even bigger and he practiced making roaring noises. “Wait until I tell Zoe.”

Richard cringed. Why couldn't one thing in his life go as planned?

***

Richard and Lyle returned home, and Cam greeted him with a kiss and a hug for Lyle.

“So how did it go?”

“I turned into a tiger; a white one, rarrr.” Lyle made clawing gestures and ran into the bedroom.

Cam faced Richard and could tell he wasn't thrilled as his son about the news. “Are you okay? How can he turn into a tiger?”

“Probably the mixing of Fae and Werecat DNA. I’m going to contact my Grandfather and see if he can tell me anything.”

“He’s still your son, remember that.” Cam took Richard and kissed him passionately, her tongue caressing and tasting him. “Go call your grandfather. Relax; I’m sure there’s an explanation.”

Richard stood in front of the Fae glass, face to face with Lachlan the punisher as he asked him about his son turning into a tiger. Lachlan looked excited. “Wow, this is excellent!”

“Yes, it’s very exciting, but does this mean he isn't mine?”

“No, he’s yours. The Fae DNA combined with Werecat just made a different cat. Any children you have with Cam will also possibly be a different breed of cat.”

“This isn't good at all,” Richard replied.

“Don’t get your panties in a bunch. Just teach him like any other Werecat; it will be fine. Oh, your Grandmother was wondering if Zoe would be having a birthday party?”

“What?”

“Zoe, your soon to be daughter? She’s turning one, you fool!”

“When?”

“Next month. Talk to Cam and let your Grandmother know.”

“Yes, of course.”

Richard walked into the kitchen and found everyone, including Gretchen and Adrian, eating dinner. He sat and filled his plate.

“Is everything okay?”

“Yeah, just had to clear a few things up. Oh, I talked to the Realtor. She said the house will be finished in a week.”

“I'm going to miss having you around here.”

“And to think, you didn't want me to move in at all.”

“Because you’re a nosy bastard.” Gretchen laughed.

Mommy, can I play? I’m not hungry
.

“Don't start, Zoe. If you don't eat, you’ll wake up hungry.”

Fine.

“Cam, I need to talk with you in private tonight after the kids go to bed.”

“Sure. Zoe! Do not throw your food on the floor or I swear you will go straight to bed.”

Sorry Mommy.

Lyle scarfed his food, having worked up an appetite between school and shifting. “Can I go watch TV?”

“Sure, go ahead,” Cam replied.

After everyone finished dinner Adrian and Gretchen cleaned up. And Richard helped Lyle get ready for bed and complete his homework. Once both Zoe and Lyle were fast asleep, Richard finally had Cam alone. But he wanted to relax her a bit before they talked. He opened a bottle of wine and poured two glasses and brought it out to the living room.

“For me?”

“You deserve it.”

Cam took the glass and sipped on it and put her feet up on the coffee table. “This is wonderful. Thank you.”

“Camilla, I wanted to talk to you about something important.”

“Yes, of course.”

“Next week my house will be finished and I want you to move in with me. Camilla, I’m asking you to marry me and to be my mate, officially.”

Cam looked at Richard and saw he had a ring and held it out to her. Her tears fell down her cheeks. She felt so emotional and filled with joy. She nodded her answer and hugged him. “I love you so much.”

“I know we’ve had obstacles, but I know I can make you and Zoe happy.”

“You already have.”