Travlr (The Mating Games series Book 2) (7 page)

Had he been hurt or killed but this big guy? “Have you seen my friend?” Tammie asked as she looked at the beast with tears in her eyes. It was finally hitting her that she had almost died and that Travlr was gone.

“I’m your friend.” He looked like a demon or devil and his deep voice only confirmed that thought.

“No, I meant Travlr. He’s my friend and he was here with me.”

“I am Travlr.”

Tammie’s eyes widened. Was it possible? Maybe this was a joke or he was a pet of Travlr’s? She honestly didn’t know what to think. “That just doesn’t seem possible. He’s a big guy, but you are huge.” The beast started laughing. Tammie found that even more confusing. “Stop laughing. This isn’t funny.”

The beast struggled to hold his face still and keep his mouth straight. It reminded her of a naughty boy caught being bad by a grown up. “I’ll show you who I am.”

He changed back and just seemed to melt into Travlr. Tammie thought she might pass out but she remembered to be careful because she was still on the roof. “What are you?” She asked as she stared at him freaked out just a little bit.

“We are shifters. My kind have two forms, human and not. Some call us demons, monsters, or devils. Our second form we call daig. It means warrior in an ancient language none speak anymore.”

“Warrior, I can see why they would call you that.” Travlr smiled and he looked happy. “I imagine you were a race of warriors in earlier times.”

“Even in more recent times on the main planet there were more warriors than anything else.”

“Your leader was a hostile guy. I bet many were glad to see him gone.”

“That is true. Many on our planet would have been glad to see him gone as well. He held his power through fear and misery.”

“Do you know you’re naked?”

“Clothing rarely makes it through a fast shift.”

“That was amazing, the way you got to me so fast.”

“I’ll always protect you anyway I can.”

“If we had children, what would they be?”

He smiled and she knew his mind was now on children not her concerns of what they would be. “Daig genes are strong. None have ever in our history had anything but daig.”

“How many other races have your kind mated with?”

“In ages past there were several races nearby we were compatible with but they all became daig. Some do have a few traits from the other parent, but they are daig overall.”

“Are you sure we can have children together?”

“As sure as we can be without a human having conceived a daig. Even if we can’t, I would still choose you.”

Tammie felt overcome with emotion. This beautiful male wanted her above any others whether she could give him offspring or not. She felt warm all over and she realized she felt the same way about him. Maybe she wasn’t ready to admit it yet, but the feelings were there.

“We need to get some safety gear because next time I may hit the ground like a pancake.” Tammie said changing the subject because it was just too emotional and new right now.

“Okay.” That was all he said.

He must know she was buying some time to think and he was letting her. They went back to his apartment for supper and made love before going to sleep wrapped in each other’s arms. She was falling for the male and it was too late to stop it if she ever could have. The work on the house continued and she’d been with him a week now. They had just had breakfast and she was enjoying her cup of real Earth coffee. Travlr had gotten some for her the very next day after the crue debacle where she had drank some and gotten upset.

“I need to speak to you before we go to work on the house.” Travlr said before he picked up his coffee drinking a mix of crue and coffee grounds. Yuck!

She was instantly worried about what he wanted. Had he grown tired of waiting for her? Had he found someone else? She knew he got up before she did and he had hours to go out looking for a mate while she slept. Why hadn’t it occurred to her that while she was dragging her feet he might find someone else? Never had she felt so hollow inside. Her heart felt cold and her stomach gripped with fear. It might already be too late to keep him and now that she thought he might be gone, she realized she didn’t want to go on without him.

“Alright.” She tried to seem calm but her voice wavered.

“It’s about the way you ended up in the mating program. I called our office on Earth and they investigated it. They discovered you were cheated. Your father didn’t have any debts and there were three other females cheated with you. The man has been dealt with and he will not do it to anyone else. The funds were put into an account in your name and the other females got their money returned too.”

“Does this mean you’re sending me home?” She asked and her voice wavered again.

“Is that what you want?”

“No, I don’t think I want to leave. How much money did my father leave me?”

“A tidy sum by Earth standards.” He looked surprised her mind was on money.

“Is it enough to start a business here?” Now he seemed to understand, she wanted something to secure her place here.

“You mean a construction business?” He smiled as he saw what she meant.

“Yes. I think I could do well.”

“I think you could too and I would help you. Have you given any more thought to us?”

“Yes.”

“Yes?”

“Yes, I want to mate you.”

“Thank the goddess.” He pulled her into his arms and it felt different. This time she felt the possibilities for what the future might bring now that she was willing to accept him. It was her hope he felt it too.

“What now?”

“Now we join together as one.”

“Right now?” Tammie asked feeling nervous and tied up inside.

“No time like now.” He stepped back and started stripping, his clothes flying everywhere.

Tammie watched her mouth open as his incredible body was revealed inch by inch and even though she’d seen it before it was too amazing not to stare. He stood before her naked and glorious looking at her like he wanted to gobble her up.

“Aren’t you going to undress?” He asked smiling at her while he moved closer.

She didn’t answer, instead she started to strip. Slowly she worked off her clothing and saw she had Travlr’s full attention as she dropped the last item on the floor. One second he stood there staring at her the next he had her bent over backwards as he ravished her mouth until she couldn’t think straight. Her hands clung around his neck as she hung on for dear life.

Her mind was dizzy and all she could think of was Travlr and what he was doing to her. He lifted her into his arms and carried her to bed. Lying next to her, he nibbled his way down her neck and one hand cupped one of her breasts. Moaning, she arched toward him as his mouth drew nearer to her pebbled nipple. When his lips wrapped around it and he sucked hard, she jerked and mewled enthusiastically. It felt so good, warmth filled her belly and spread downward. The feeling grew intense and she thought she might cum just from that but she wouldn’t find out because his fingers moved down and he worried her clit with his thumb as he finger fucked her. Damn the male was talented.

Her orgasm was growing near when he backed off and worked his mouth down her body stopping at the crux of her thighs. He inhaled deeply and let out a growl of approval. She jerked up hard when his tongue burrowed into her wet heat.

“Oh, God, Travlr!” She screamed immediately climaxing. He sucked up every drop of her honey and then he slid up her body impaling her on his massive staff. A groan tore loose from both of them.

Travlr just stayed still sunk deep inside her for a few moments before he eased in and out speeding up with each lunge. Her legs wrapped around his waist and her toes kneaded his ass cheeks as she hung on for the ride.
Damn it felt amazing
! The friction was incredible pulling her closer to her release with every plunge. Her eyes were open and connected with his which glowed with supernatural power. It made her melt and gave her that little extra push that sent her into a screaming orgasm like she’d never experienced before.

His voice was saying something she couldn’t understand and she felt the pinch on her throat. Hadn’t he mentioned a bite? Warmth moved from her neck to her head making her a little dizzy and the heat also worked its way down through her chest and lower. Never had she felt anything so exhilarating and she grabbed a hold of him so tightly she squeezed him. Whimpers moved out of her throat and Travlr was still inside her and even though he’d orgasmed too, he was hard as a rock. Tammie squirmed and pushed against him.

It was like he suddenly became aware of her need and he surged into her slamming in and out hard and fast until they both climaxed together. Their first release as mates wore her out and she cuddled against him as he rolled them to their sides and they sank into a deep peaceful sleep.

They woke up and she was lying across his chest. She became aware of a lavender wolf tattoo on his chest. Tammie traced its outline and realized Travlr had woke. “Did we get our marks?” He asked as he looked down to see for himself. “Good.”

“You never mentioned a tattoo.” She answered as she looked down to see she had a matching one.

“It is a sign that we are fated to be mates. Razar and Lista have one too and while they are wolves also, there are usually minor differences that would reflect birth order and position within the family. Razar’s color is darker than ours.”

“I would call this color heather. It’s a dark purple.”

“Heather, where does that name come from?”

“I’ve always thought it was for a flower of that color.”

“Are you okay with the mark?”

“Yes, I actually think it’s beautiful.”

“Not as beautiful as you are.” Travlr said as he pulled her to him and kissed her until she was breathless.

Two days of bed play and Tammie could have stayed there forever if she’d had a choice. Travlr insisted it was time to introduce his lovely mate, first to his family and then to whoever he could find that would listen. Pride shone from his eyes and the huge smile on his face. He looked happy and Tammie was proud that she had made him that way.

He’d agreed they would go see Razar and his mate Lista first. Travlr said he thought they would go to his parent’s house with them. Having Lista there too would make Tammie feel better he’d said and Tammie had to admit it would help. They headed to his brother’s house and pulled into the drive quickly since the house was near their own. Travlr went to the building next to the house since Razar often worked out there and sent her into the house to find Lista.

The female in the kitchen was not Lista. “Who are you?” she asked hatefully.

“I’m Lista’s sister-in-law. Who are you?”

“Lista’s sister. I guess you mated with Travlr? He asked me first, so I suppose he settled for you. You poor little thing.” She said with a laugh making her words of sympathy a lie.

“Maybe he just didn’t know he had a better choice.” Tammie replied with a chuckle. This female brought out her claws. What did she care if this woman was fool enough to reject Travlr before he’d even met her? Fate had selected them for each other and had this female picked him, all of them would have been unhappy. It was clear the female had wanted to hurt her and wasn’t happy with Tammie’s reaction. Too bad!

Voices were heard outside and headed their way. Lista’s sister looked toward the door and her mouth was slightly open in a half smile. Tammie suspected some bad shit was about to be unloaded on all of them. The door opened up and Razar walked through first halting the second he saw Lista’s sister. It made no difference because the second she saw him she started crying and launched herself at him to where he was forced to catch her. Lista was right behind him and she looked at her sister with obvious disgust as Razar tried to push her away.

Travlr came in last and moved past the female as if he was afraid she carried a terminal disease. As soon as he got near Tammie, he pulled her into his arms and backed them both away from the unfolding drama.

“What are you doing here, Narcissi?” Razar ask a cold look on his face and no warmth in his voice.

“You’re family.” Narcissi whined. “Aren’t you happy to see me?” She batted her lashes and pursed her lips.

“No.” Razar said with no hesitation.

Lista refused to answer at all.

“Why would you be so cold and cruel to me? I ended up with several potential mates and they are all boorish and cold males. You can’t leave me with them. You just can’t!” Narcissi wailed and tried to throw herself into Razar’s arms again but he stepped back and enfolded Lista into his embrace.

“You are nothing to me except the sister of my mate. A sister who has treated her poorly most of her life. I do thank you for sending her to me even if you did it so you would not have to make a sacrifice. Lista has told me much about your family and your mother and brothers will soon be here. That should be pleasing to you even if you have to bear the pain of being mated to several men who would do anything to please you.” The last part was said deridingly. Everyone knew Mazlans were all about their mates and she was lying about any poor treatment she had received.

There was a knock at the door and Travlr left Tammie for a moment to answer it. A young Mazlan stood there his eyes searching the floor. “Harlan? What brings you here?”

“My mate went missing and I discovered she was sister to Razar’s mate. I can scent that she’s here and I came to get her back.” Harlan said as he squirmed and shuffled about.

“Please come in and join the fun.” Travlr said with a hint of sarcasm.

“Thank you. It will not take long.” Harlan replied either ignoring or unaware of the sarcasm.

Harlan went in and Narcissi’s eyes widened as if she feared him. He marched over to her grabbing her wrist. “We were concerned when you left without leaving word. That was very rude of you. It’s time for us to return home and leave your sister to enjoy her new mating.”

“I don’t want to go back!” Narcissi screeched and tried to grab Razar as Harlan led her past. Razar quickly stepped out of her reach.

“Razar, don’t let him take me!” She yelled as everyone ignored her.