A Mate for York (16 page)

York
made a growling noise. His cock instantly hardened and his heart rate picked
up. Adrenaline surged. His first reaction was to throw his female over his
shoulder and to find the nearest quiet spot in order to completely ravage her.
He resisted…only just. “That smells so damned good.” His voice sounded thick to
his own ears.

“What
does?” Cassidy pushed at his chest. “What’s going on?” She licked her lips, her
beautiful eyes were wide and a little fearful.

“Um…Cass…”
York grinned. “Would you like to get pregnant?” Excitement coursed through him.

Confusion
and pain warred with her delicate features. Her eyes clouded and a deep frown
took up residence on her face. “Don’t say that. I would love to have a child
but I told you that I can’t…I don’t ovulate. Even the strongest fertility drugs
didn’t work. Please, York, don’t say things like that, it isn’t fair.” Her lip
wobbled.

Brant
chuckled. “All I can say is that we have the most potent fucking seed.”

York ignored
his king and cupped Cassidy’s chin. “I would never do such a thing. You are at
the start of your heat. I couldn’t pick it up earlier and it is barely there
now, but it’s happening…” He couldn’t help but to smile.

Her
confused expression became even more pronounced. “I don’t know what you are
talking about. What the hell is heat? It’s really hot outside but I don’t know
what that has to do with me or babies.”

Brant
had walked over to his wrecked desk and was rummaging through the debris. He
gave another small chuckle. “Hot outside,” he muttered while shaking his head.

“Don’t
look so worried.” York cupped her face in both of his hands. “You are going
into the fertile part of your cycle.”

“I don’t
have a fertile part of my cycle. I don’t have a cycle…period.” She tried to
pull away from him. “Stop this crazy talk.”

“Hold
still.” He moved his hands to her hips, holding on so that she couldn’t get
away. “Brant and I can scent that you are preparing to release an egg. We call
it going into heat and you humans call it ovulate.”

Cassidy
narrowed her eyes, still frowning. “Don’t you mean ovulation?”

“Yeah,
that’s exactly what I mean.”

“Wait
a minute. Are you saying that you can smell on me that I’m about to ovulate?”

York
nodded. “Yeah, it is a unique and wonderful scent that cannot be missed. It
makes me want to rut you right now.”

“This
is my office!” Brant yelled. “Don’t even think about it.”

York
continued to ignore his king, his sole focus was on the female in front of him.
His female.
Her frown lessoned. He could see that she was thinking
things over. The edges of her lips curled upwards in the start of a smile. “Are
you sure?” Her words were breathy.

“Very
sure, Cass. You will be fertile over the next few days. We might be able to have
a baby.” His heart was racing about a mile a minute. He clenched his jaw,
feeling a well of emotion rise up inside of him. The thought of having a child
with this amazing female did strange crazy things to him.

Her
heart rate took off and her breathing became a little erratic. It looked like
she might have a panic attack or something. Her gaze moved to and then fixed on
the ground. He couldn’t get a handle on what she was feeling or thinking.

“That is…if
you want to try,” he said. “We don’t have to. It’s just that it might not
happen again and right now there’s a good chance that—”

“I
want a baby.” When she looked up, her eyes were tear-soaked and this time
judging from her wide smile, it was out of sheer happiness. Her eyes sparkled
and she even gave a small bounce.

“Are
you serious?” York asked, feeling like an idiot for even asking.

“Yes,
I am.” Dents appeared in her lower lip when she bit down on it.

“Are
you sure? It’s a big step and—”

“I’m
so very sure. I want a baby…” She made an excited noise. “Let me rephrase that,
I want a baby with you, York. I couldn’t think of anything better.” Her beautiful
eyes were locked with his. They shone with sincerity.

“We’re
back in the program.” York flicked a glance at Brant who was trying to get his
computer to work.

“Fuck
that,” Brant growled. “I said you were out, so you’re out. I told you that
there would be no coming back.”

“I
don’t give a flying fuck about the program…I love you, Cass.” He closed his
lips over hers, swallowing her reply.

By
blood, she tasted better than anything he had ever experienced. His cock
twitched as her little tongue swirled with his. Her hands came up around his
neck and her breasts pushed up against him.

York
growled, pulling her more firmly against him. He palmed her lush ass with both
his hands.

“Get a
fucking room.” Brant growled, reminding York that he was still in his king’s office.
The only thing on his mind right now was being inside of his female. Making
babies. He grinned at Cassidy as he pulled away from her and she grinned back.

“Are
you okay with moving in with me?” He had to double check that she was
comfortable with moving to the castle.

She
started to nod when Brant spoke. Cassidy’s eyes stayed on York.

“I’ll
organize you one of the bigger suites. A single room is no place to raise a
child.”

Just
the thought of Cassidy’s belly swelling with his child had a lump forming in
his throat.

“Let’s
go and fetch my bags.” She giggled softly. “I’m already packed.”

York
leaned in so that his lips brushed against her ear. He felt her shudder, loving
that he had that effect on her. “You do realize that we’re going to have to
make love many, many times over the next few days?”

“Oh, I
really hope so.” Her words came out sounding breathy and he could hear that she
was smiling. “Let’s go fetch my bags then.”

“We
might be a little while.” York managed to tear his eyes off of Cassidy long
enough to glance at Brant.

“Sweetwater
is only fifteen minutes away,” Brant growled. Then he chuckled. “Go and fetch
your soon to be mate’s bags…Let them know at the gate that you will be gone for
a few hours.”

“The
rest of the day,” York growled.

“Fine,”
Brant growled louder this time. “Just get the fuck out of my office already.
I’m going to have to make an example or two around here to stop this shit from
happening again.” He shook his head, pretty much talking to himself. “I’ve had
it with insubordination.”

Brant
wasn’t as bad as he made out to be. He had gotten to know the male well over
the years. Although he could be a cruel, soulless motherfucker at times, he was
that way because he cared. The key, make sure you were with him. Get on his bad
side and you were fucked…good and proper.

York
grabbed Cassidy’s hand and walked out before his king could change his mind.
Full moon couldn’t come soon enough and until then, he was going to work hard
on filling her belly with his seed. He couldn’t wait to get started.

They
rushed up the stairs and down the hall. Cassidy could see her apartment just up
ahead. York kept squeezing her ass and trying to touch her and kiss her. She
slapped his hand away for the tenth time since they’d exited the vehicle.

Cassidy
giggled. “Stop that. I can’t find my keys.” She rummaged around in her purse.

“I
can’t wait to have you.” He growled, sending shivers up and down her spine.

Just
as her hands closed on the set of keys, there was the sound of someone clearing
their throat. York took a small step away from her which was strange since he
was so damned big and strong. Who could possibly have caused such a reaction in
him?

Cassidy
whipped her head to the side and there stood dear old Mrs. Simmons, looking
anything but sweet and frail. Her arms were folded across her chest and her
foot tapped a fast, even beat on the floor. The noise echoed through the
hallway. Her eyes were narrowed and blazing. “I thought you’d taken care of
that spider problem. You told me you had them exterminated.” She said the word
with such venom that York actually flinched.

“Um…no…no
extermination. Just a little misunderstanding. It turns out I really like
spiders after all…very much.”

“You’re
sure it’s not venomous?…Those poisonous ones are real pests. Deserve to be
squashed, the lot of them.” To emphasize a point, she bent down and removed her
shoe, whacking it on the wall with a loud crack, she even glanced at York as
the shoe hit home.

York
moved back in next to her and even put his arm around her. “Deservedly so.”

Cassidy
put a hand out to touch the old woman’s arm. “Thanks for your concern. I’m fine,
better than fine. There is no need for extermination services, I assure you.”
She smiled at her soon to be ex-neighbor, who did visibly relax…at least to a
degree. “I’d really like for you to meet my fiancé, York.”

Mrs.
Simmons gave him the once over. “Well alright then, but don’t hesitate to call
if you need to borrow a shoe.” She still ignored York, as well as the fact that
she’d just introduced him as her fiancé. Her heart raced and she couldn’t help
the smile that took hold of her mouth at the mere thought of becoming his
wife…mate. A much better concept.

“It’s
really good to meet you, ma’am. I promise to do right by Cassidy. I love her
very much.” Her heart ached when she saw the emotion reflected in his eyes.

Mrs.
Simmons must have seen it too because she finally relaxed completely and even smiled
at York. “Good, she hasn’t had it easy and deserves a good man to take care of
her. You are a fine specimen aren’t you?” Then she was looking him up and down
like he was a hot chocolate sundae on legs.

York
gave one of his gorgeous panty combusting half smiles. “I will take excellent
care of her…I promise.”

“Just
one more little thing.” The old lady turned to Cassidy, putting a hand up
around her mouth to block what she was saying from York. As if that was even
possible. Keeping her voice really low, Mrs. Simmons leaned in. “I believe you
said that the spider was hairless. Did you mean it?” Her eyes were wide, they
glinted mischievously.

Cassidy
felt York twitch behind her, obviously trying to keep from laughing. Biting
down on her lip, Cassidy had to work hard herself. “We have to go, Mrs. Simmons.
Take care of yourself.” Before her neighbor could say anything more, she
inserted the key in her door and they both flew inside closing it behind them.
Cassidy had to put her hand over her mouth to hold back a laugh. It threatened
to spill right out. York’s great, big shoulders shook and his eyes filled with
tears but he didn’t make more than a soft grunting sound.

“She’s
something.” He finally choked out.

“She’s
harmless.”

“And
really sweet. Good thing I plan on loving you always or I would be really
scared.” His eyes were locked with hers. Blue like a crystal blue spring.

“Good
thing,” she whispered.

His
chest still heaved from holding back his laughter, his eyes narrowed on her,
turning hungry and desire filled. His nostrils flared. They reached for each
other at the same time.

His
fingers dug into her flesh just as hers clasped his. York growled, it was loud
and quite terrifying. If she wasn’t used to the noises he made, she would be
very afraid right now. Her heart raced and her skin felt flushed but not from
fear. The opposite was true.

“I
want you so badly. The scent of your heat is getting stronger.” His eyes moved
from her lips back to her eyes back to her lips again. His irises glowed. His
skin was taut and all of his muscles were bunched. “I need you wet, Cass.” He
pushed a hand under her dress and ripped off her panties. Shredded them like
they were paper.

It
turned her on big time and she gave a little squeal. Then his fingers found her
clit and the squeal turned into a moan.

“That
feels good.” She panted, as his other hand palmed her breast.

“I
need to see you.” He growled, tearing the front of her dress with a loud rip.
His gaze dipped to her chest and he made a sound of annoyance, snapping the
front of her bra using just his fingers.

His
features relaxed somewhat. “Much better.” He picked her up easily, closing his
hot mouth over one of her hardening nubs.

Cassidy
put her legs around him. Her clit throbbed and she rubbed her core against him
as her ankles locked at his back.

“I
can’t believe it.” She said the words that had been swirling around in her head
on the whole trip over here. “We’re going to be together.”

“You
had better believe it.” He lowered her and nipped her lip before swirling his
tongue with hers.

“Are
we really trying for a baby?” She asked as he broke the kiss. “Because I can’t
believe that either.”

“We
will be trying very hard and very often. Your scent is getting stronger by the
second. There is no doubt that you are fertile. I’m not sure how it happened
but it has and we are going to make the most of it.” He began to move taking
long, easy strides. “I’m going to rut you on the bed now.”

“Mmmm,
the bed.” She ground herself up against his erection.

York
groaned at the contact, nipped at her ear. “The bed…the shower…the floor….the
wall…the kitchen…everywhere.” Each word came out on a rough pant. “The heat can
get pretty hectic…your scent is going to drive me insane with need. You need to
be prepared, Cass.” He suddenly looked worried.

“What?”

He
deposited her carefully on the bed. “There are some things you should know
about a vampire pregnancy…you need all the facts before we do this. I can’t
believe I didn’t think to tell you before. I was too damned happy.”

“It
doesn’t matter. I want this.”

He
shook his head. “Hear me out first.”

Cassidy
nodded. There wasn’t much he could say that would put her off this.

“You
will be pregnant for a whole year. We were briefed that human pregnancies only
last nine months.” He looked so worried that she had to lean forward and kiss
him softly on the lips.

She
moved back slightly, keeping them nose to nose. “I will happily carry your
child for a whole year.” She moved back a bit more. “As long as you promise to
give me lots of back rubs.”

York
smiled, looking so damned handsome it threatened to take her breath away.
“That’s a deal.”

“Besides”—she
bobbed her eyebrows up and down—“pregnant women are supposed to be extra horny
so we can have loads of sex.”

His
face looked pained for a moment and he growled. “No…don’t talk about sex…I need
to get through this conversation and your scent is making it impossible as it
is.” He paused, readjusting his cock before continuing. “Um…sheesh…” He rubbed
his hand over his head. “As a human, you might not like this one…”

“Try
me.”

York
looked her deep in the eyes. “If you can’t do it then I will understand.”

“Tell
me.” She narrowed her eyes at him.

“You
will get thirsty.” He raised his brows. “As in very thirsty.”

She
could see that there was more. When he didn’t say anything more she prompted
him. “Thirsty is no big deal. What kind of thirsty?” She could guess.

“For
blood, Cass. You will need to drink from me often.”

Cassidy
had to smile at him. “I already bite you all the time during sex.”

His
face got this goofy, faraway look. “I love it when you do that. Makes my dick
fucking explode.” He turned serious. “Blood drinking is a whole other level.”

“If I
drink from you, will it be as good as when you drink from me?”

He
nodded, his eyes glowed softly and his nostrils flared. “Big time. Mated
couples drink from one another, it is the vampire way.”

“I’m
going to be your wife…your mate…I want you to be satisfied. I won’t lie, the
thought freaks me out a little but I’m good. I’m sure I’ll love it.”

York
swallowed thickly. “I love you, Cass. I can’t wait to be inside you so I’m
going to move onto the next thing now because I don’t have much patience left.”

“There’s
more?” She quickly smiled to show that she was joking…well sort of joking.

York
nodded. “Your breasts will fill with blood instead of milk.”

Cassidy
shrugged. “That figures. I would give birth to a vampire baby so it stands to
reason that he or she would drink blood.”

“He,”
York said.

Cassidy
felt herself frown. “What do you mean by he? He as in a boy? You can’t know
that.”

“The
child will be a boy. We are not sure why but all vampire/human births to date
have led to the births of boys. We will have a son.”

“A
son. I don’t want to get too excited yet. What if I don’t get pregnant?” It
felt like a boulder landed in the pit of her stomach. To think just hours
earlier she had thought she would never conceive, never be a mom, never get to
experience the wonderful gift of giving life to another.

York
cupped her chin. “Then we will try again and again and keep going until it
happens. It will happen, Cass, of this I am sure.”

She
nodded, trying hard to believe him. Wanting so badly for it to be true.

York
grinned, letting his hand fall away. “Vampires have seriously potent seed and
as the Elite Leader, my sperm is particularly powerful.”

Cassidy
had to laugh, she shook her head. “I’m sure you’re right. Is there anything
else I should know?”

York
clenched his jaw, his eyes darkened up. “It is not without risk. My kings
almost lost their mate early on in her pregnancy. Human females will struggle
to survive a miscarriage. Even our own females are greatly affected. The good
news is, you will become stronger and even take on some of our vampire traits,
not just blood drinking but general stuff.”

“Like
what? How soon?”

“It
will happen after we mate and will gradually become more pronounced as we bond
with one another. You drinking my blood will strengthen the bond between us.”
His eyes lightened as a hunger returned. “You will see better, hear better, all
of your senses will become magnified. You will age slower…”

“If I
had known that, I would’ve agreed to this much sooner. In fact, I would’ve
joined the breeding program instead of the trial phase,” Cassidy joked.

York
frowned, his whole body became tense.

“What
is it? I was only joking.” She moved closer to him, grabbing his biceps.

When
he locked eyes with her, he smiled. “I know that.” He kissed her. A quick brush
of the lips. “I told you that I’ve never had to work so hard to get a female as
what I had to with you. Almost impossible.” His face became serious and his jaw
tensed. “It’s just that there are females within the program for the wrong
reasons. You just reminded me of that.”

“What?
Women who want to slow down aging?”

“I
hadn’t thought of that one since it is not a major thing for vampires, but
yeah. There are more advantages to being with us, they want money, and to live
in luxury. I worry that a male might end up with someone like that.”

“Give
the guys some credit.” Cassidy pulled her shredded dress over her head and
shrugged out of the ruined bra. “I’m sure they’re more intelligent than that.”

“Sometimes
a male will lose his mind.” He spoke slowly, his eyes on her breasts. York
growled softly, sending a shiver up her spine.

“Was
there anything else you needed to tell me?” Her pussy felt slick. Her nipples
pebbled under his scrutiny.

He
shook his head. “More than likely but damned if I can remember.” His nostrils
flared and he licked his lips. “I think I covered the important stuff.” His
eyes drifted to the juncture of her thighs. “I want you on your hands and
knees, Cass. Since you are about to become a vampire’s mate, I need to rut you…seriously
rut you and in true vampire style.”

“Have
you been holding back?”

York
shook his head. “There is no such thing with you. I couldn’t if I tried.” He
pulled his shirt over his head, tossing it on the floor.

His
words warmed her.

“Do
you need to let Mrs. Simmons know that you are about to see a whole damn horde
of spiders?” He kicked off his boots and lost his jeans in record time.

“More
like one really big, hairless one.” She looked down. His magnificent cock
jutted from between his hips.

York’s
gaze turned feral and his eyes glowed, his cock actually twitched. “I hate to
tell you, gorgeous, but you’re not going to be seeing much of my cock…” He
palmed his thick girth. “It’s going to be buried too deeply inside of you for
you to see much of anything.” He winked at her.

If she
wasn’t wet before, that changed now. Just hearing him talk of sex with her had
her breathing turning a little ragged.

“On
your knees, gorgeous. I need you to hold on tight.” He gave her a wicked grin.
“Making babies is serious business.”