Authors: Dixie Lynn Dwyer
He couldn’t stand it any longer. He pulled his fingers from her folds and replaced them with his thick, hard cock. Pressing forward, he heard her pleas for more and gave her what she asked for.
“Please, Maximus!” she roared and thrust back against his hips. She needed to be claimed as much as he needed to claim her. In and out he pushed inside her, feeling her vaginal muscles grip his flesh.
He grasped her shoulders and pumped his hips harder against her, gaining deeper penetration. She moaned and bucked against the table.
The table rocked and groaned under the pressure of his thrusts. He pressed his finger to her folds, lubricating them before bringing his finger to her forbidden hole. She squirmed beneath him then thrust her hips back against him as he pushed through the tight rings.
“Oh!” she moaned, and it was all he could take as he buried his cock to the hilt and he pushed his finger into her back entrance then exploded inside of her. He fell against her back, biting into her shoulder while he repeatedly thrust into her again and again.
* * * *
Charity was exhausted as Maximus pulled from her body, turned her around to face him, and then hugged her against his chest. He lifted her up in the process, and she wrapped her legs around his frame the best she could. Her muscles shook from their lovemaking as her eyes closed and she allowed her men to take care of her.
The smell of their lovemaking filled the room. They surrounded one another, inhaling and growling, content to have marked their mate again.
“By the time we’re finished with you, there’ll be no need for a formal announcement on our mating,” Maximus stated confidently then kissed her mouth. He thoroughly tasted her before pulling on her bottom lip with his teeth then releasing.
Chapter 12
Charity sat with Dravo as Val and her mates began receiving calls about numerous attacks around the globe.
“I can’t believe this. Whoever is responsible is wreaking havoc on any and all protective operations we have initiated. It is complete chaos out there,” Dante stated.
“Damn it!” Luther roared as Maximus paced the room.
There came a knock at the door. It was Brutas.
“Your guards were attacked as they found a hideout location to the men that attacked Dante.”
“Are they alive?” Dante asked.
“They are, and they have prisoners. Ferlow is one of the men that betrayed you. Dexter and Conrad Symporian are dead.”
They were shocked.
“These men worked for the family for generations,” Marcus added.
“Their leaders are not known as of yet. They will be placed in the prison until you command their interrogation for answers. The bad news is that they know that the Chosen One is indeed alive and here,” Brutas added.
Celeste gasped then covered her mouth.
They all looked to Charity.
“You must tell them, Princess,” Dravo whispered.
“Tell us what?” Luther asked.
“The others will be arriving shortly. When they do, I will explain everything,” Charity announced then held Dravo’s gaze.
“Charity?” Maximus called her name, wondering what information Dravo was referring to. He didn’t like the fact that the vampire knew more about his mate’s life than her mates.
“I am asking you for just a little more time, Maximus. I must wait for Lexi and Antoinette to arrive. They need to be part of this.”
They prepared to interrogate the prisoners.
* * * *
Charity looked out the window as her men gave orders to interrogate the prisoners and prepare the mansion for attack. The position of the home, the vast and excessive amount of land surrounding it, would be hidden from human society. It was a fortress that kept their secrets and existence within, but also, if infiltrated, would provide cover for the enemy as well. In the hours that passed, she allowed her men complete control over the strategic plans to secure their home and their pack members. By her suggestion silently to Luther, all Alphas were to return to their packs to protect them and nearby packs were called to provide extra security and protection for the Venificus family. She contacted her people at Caliber and asked that they initiate Caliber’s emergency protection plan. Her mates were going to need some extra help introducing her forces with their forces. There was no time or room for animosity or power trips.
“You will need help making the decisions with my people and appointing them their positions. I have the perfect person in mind for this,” Charity told Maximus.
Then she felt the Fey Knight’s presence and knew that Feldman was there. Charity looked to Celeste and held her gaze.
Brutas left the room, leaving Charity, her mates, Dravo, and her mate’s parents.
Charity sensed the evil presence. She knew that it was Devlon, Davis the wizard, and Storm who were combining forces. She needed to get to her spirit sisters. They would have to handle this situation together.
* * * *
“Charity, are you okay?” Dante asked as he pulled her into his arms.
She hugged him tight then smiled.
“My spirit sisters will be here any moment. There is someone else I would like you all to meet.”
Everyone looked at Charity then around the room, as if wondering of whom she was speaking. She was giving orders but looking toward her mates for assistance, and they seemed grateful.
“Show yourself, old friend. The Princess summons you,” Dravo stated aloud.
Instantly, a large, attractive young man appeared before them all.
The others gasped as the man knelt down before the Princess and bowed.
Charity placed her hand on Feldman’s shoulder. Her mates growled low and took position next to her.
“Rise, my friend. There’s no need for formalities. I want you to meet my mates,” Charity stated, and Feldman rose.
He locked gazes with the Alphas and absorbed their personalities.
“So it is true, Princess?” Feldman asked, and Charity smiled then took his hand.
“I would like you to meet Maximus, Dante, and Luther Venificus, my mates,” she stated as Feldman bowed his head then extended his hand.
“This is Feldman, and as I am certain you figured out from his unique entrance, he is of magic.”
“What kind of magic?” Luther asked, sounding a bit on edge.
“The good kind,” Feldman replied then smiled.
Feldman continued to meet the family and stopped in front of the Alpha’s mother and father.
“It is a pleasure to meet you, Celeste.” He held her gaze.
“Ahh. I sense a little bit of magic in you. Interesting.”
She smiled back and then Dravo interrupted.
“We have much to prepare for, my friend.”
Feldman looked at Dravo. “Then let’s begin to plan. I believe that the others should be arriving any moment.”
“They are arriving as we speak. So before any fights begin, I think you should start to organize my friends from Caliber. They are waiting patiently,” Charity stated to Feldman then smiled.
He bowed before her.
“As you wish, Princess.” Then he bowed to the Alphas before leaving the room in a flash.
* * * *
They all gathered around the room, discussing the locations for their armies to take position. Charity and the others had joined them at the Alphas guards’ request. There were some controversies over the people from Caliber and their instant takeover of troops. It took Maximus, Dante, and Luther to calm their soldiers down and explain Charity’s position. By the time they were done, Charity had no choice but to reveal her identity and her need for cooperation. Their tempers disappeared, and a sense of loyalty and commitment to the fight for goodness and for their royal Alphas emerged among them. Charity realized that every one of her mates’ packs’ members were loyal and willing to sacrifice their lives for them. She prayed to the spirits that they wouldn’t have to.
* * * *
She listened in as Maximus gave the positions of where he felt the troops should be stationed. There would be hundreds scattered from the perimeter of the house to the perimeter of the estate.
“The plan sounds good, however, due to the fact that we are unsure who we are dealing with other than Storm and Davis the Wizard, we may need some extra power,” Feldman suggested.
“Princess, now would be the time,” Dravo stated to Charity.
She swallowed hard then clasped her fingers in front of her.
Everyone watched her, and if her mates’ scowls were any true indication, then she was certain they felt her anxiety and fear.
“Charity?” Dante whispered.
She gave him a small smile.
“Everyone in this room knows how I escaped being captured. You all know why I had established Caliber. My objective is to ensure that the Venificus family, the Circle of Elders, and the main head Alphas of all major wolf packs continue to thrive and maintain power. With the assistance of Dravo, Feldman, my spirit sisters Lexi and Antoinette, along with my mates, we will need to work together to fight this evil. I can assure you that it is like no other.”
“Who is the leader?” Maximus asked.
Charity looked around the room then at Celeste.
“His name is Devlon, and he is a very powerful and magical were.”
Celeste covered her mouth and gasped along with her husband, who held her close.
“So you see, as soon as the others arrive, we will discuss our options,” Charity added then looked away from everyone. She hated to minimize Devlon’s power and ability to place fear in her.
As Maximus approached, she felt his hands on her shoulders, and instinctively she closed her eyes and leaned back against his muscular chest. The feel of his embrace lessened her anxiety.
“What are you not telling us?” he whispered next to her ear.
She tensed immediately, but before she could answer, Dravo spoke from behind her.
“Devlon is the evilest of spirits. He killed her parents when she was first born and attempted to capture her. Your ancestors, the Venificus, risked their lives to save her.”
Maximus, Dante, and Luther listened as the stories continued.
“We were very close with her parents, Pasarra and Lukon. We had thought that the Princess died in the fire that had destroyed the mansion in Europe. Our family fought against Devlon’s troops and failed. We were forced to retreat,” Celeste added with tears in her eyes.
“But the Goddesses lent a helping hand and placed me in hiding,” Charity added as Maximus hugged her tightly.
There was a knock at the door, interrupting the conversation. Marcus opened the door, and one of the Venificus guards stated that the guests had arrived.
“Send them up please,” Maximus ordered to Marcus, and then the silence filled the room.
“We will need to work together on this. There can be no conflicts or fight for lead power.”
“Why are you looking at me like that? I’m so easygoing,” Dravo teased, but Charity held his gaze. In a moment, there was going to be a burst of questions and accusations, and she would have to initiate an abrupt interruption and explain what was going on.
Chapter 13
The room swelled with excitement and appreciation for authority and power. As introductions were made and pleasantries exchanged, there was a hum of camaraderie surrounding them.
Lexi and her men, along with Antoinette and her men, bowed before the Princess.
“It is a pleasure to meet my spirit sisters in person. We have much to discuss. But first, how is the family?” Charity asked, directing her question toward Lexi, Saber, Andre, and Paul. Lexi’s mates were very attractive and strong-spirited men. They were dominant in nature and loving with their mate.
“The children are doing well, Princess. They have accompanied us and are under the security of both Crimson, McFay and Venificus guards,” Lexi responded.
“And you, Antoinette. How are you feeling?” the Princess asked as she eyed Antoinette’s belly with a smile.
Antoinette placed her hands over the small mound and smiled. “I am feeling well. Thank you, Princess.”
Jacob, Troy, Luke, and Brad just stared at Charity. She smiled at them. Their wolves were strong and courageous. They would need to be vigilant in protecting their mate and their unborn cubs.
“Please come sit down, and we can talk some more about our plans. I am afraid that the time and opportunity for pleasantries will need to wait for now. It is imperative that we discuss our enemy’s abilities and agenda,” Charity stated, and everyone scattered around the room to take a seat. Charity indicated for Antoinette and Lexi to sit on either side of her. The moment they did, a sensation of unity encompassed the three of them. They each felt it as they smiled at one another.
* * * *
Antoinette had a funny sensation in her belly as she listened to the Venificus men talk. At first, she thought it was because of their aura, good looks, and superiority as royal Alphas, but then she sensed the vampire behind her.