Lucian's Soul (8 page)

She rubbed herself against him and felt his cock through his pants. She moaned against his neck and pulled on the sweet-tasting juice.

All of a sudden Xore’s presence from behind her was gone and Lucian walked to the bench, her legs still wrapped around him. She felt the shirt he gave her rip. His hands left her body and she heard more ripping. Tessa moved her feet down, his now naked body against her own. 

“Fuck, kitten, that feels so good.”  His fingers entered her pussy and he groaned, “You’re soaking.”

 He lined his cock up and she gipped him tighter, taking a deep pull of his blood as he pushed his way home. The blood was giving her a high she couldn’t stop from flowing through her. Lucian’s cock pumped in and out of her. She basked in his onslaught, her body begging her for more as the heat in her rose higher and higher.

Lucian unhooked her mouth from him and she groaned at the loss of the sweetest drink. He tilted her chin and took her mouth to his own, ravishing her the same way his cock was doing to her pussy. Tessa hung on to him as her body got ready to explode. Letting her mouth go, he arched her back and leaned down to suck on her breasts. She felt his teeth sink in and she screamed in ecstasy as her orgasm shattered through her. The punchers left little rivulets of blood sliding down. Lucian licked them and closed the holes.

His dick pounded into her, still not finished and demanding more from her. She didn’t know if she could give it. Tessa already felt like she was in a state of euphoria. His teeth scraped up and down her neck and shot shards of pleasure straight to her core. Tessa didn’t think she could come again. She was wrong—he slammed into her and drove down, biting her neck. She came apart and Tessa swore she was on cloud nine. Her body went lax, fighting for breath. Lucian moved within her one more time before he roared his own release.

“Damn, I needed that. I’ve missed you, Tessa. Promise me you won’t leave again. I’ll talk to you and tell you anything you want. Just promise me you won’t run. Please, kitten.”

His plea got to her and she felt like she lived in Heaven. “I promised, no more running. But we are going to have a talk about you taking over.”

He sighed. “I’m sorry. You needed to drink and I knew you would do it no other way.”

Tessa couldn’t even reply she was love drunk. Her body felt light as a cloud floating in Heaven. Tessa had no idea how Lucian moved, but he gently picked her up, cradling her in his arms and walking in the direction of the stairs and their room.

“Xore put some food in our room for you.”

Huh, she hadn’t heard Xore say anything when he left, but she hadn’t been focused on him.

“I have a feeling after how much you drank from me you won’t be needing it, though.” Lucian kissed her forehead and then her lips. “As much as I hate the shit, I was lucky I drank shifter blood because you needed to drink. Shifter blood may taste like crap, but it makes you stronger and fills me up quicker.” When he laid her on the bed she could barely keep her eyes open. “You’re blood and sex drunk.”

“Mmm.” In the back of Tessa’s mind she knew she was going to be pissed at what Lucian had made her do, but right now she didn’t care as he got into bed and gathered her to him.

“I’m never letting you go again. You’re so special and I’m so lucky. I love you, Tessa.” The last words were faint but she was sure that what she heard as she snuggled in and let the sleep claim her.

****

Tessa woke more refreshed than ever. Then her mind flashed to images of yesterday and her anger started to rise. Lucian wasn’t in bed. She knew she’d fallen asleep with him. Stretching, she got out of bed and did her morning business and took an extra-long shower.

“Your daddy is in big trouble. This time, when I see him, he’d better answer my questions and not waylay me.” She rubbed her stomach and walked to the walk-in wardrobe. Clothes that Lucian had bought her many months ago still hung next to his, and Tessa fingered the expensive garments. Picking out the largest item, she tried putting it on, groaning when the top wouldn’t even go over her enormous breasts. Since getting pregnant her breasts had tripled in size. Giving up on the nice clothes, she tried the draws hoping she could find some stretchy pants that could sit under her belly. Her underwear was still in the top draw and she grabbed some panties, not bothering with a bra—knowing it wouldn’t fit. Going to the third draw, she found some black yoga stretch pants and put them on. She didn’t bother with the shirts since they wouldn’t fit either. She took one of Lucian’s plain blue shirts and put it on.

Dressed, she headed downstairs in search of Lucian. The house seemed quiet, but with the house so big a bunch of people could be in it and she’d never know. “Lucian!” she called at the top of her lungs. Tessa remembered Lucian telling her he had excellent hearing, so she figured if she yelled once he would know she was looking for him.

She made her way to the kitchen, finding it empty. Going to the fridge, she gathered milk, butter, and vegemite. Tessa put the items down on the kitchen bench and smiled when she opened the cupboard to see her hot chocolate. Getting it down with a mug, she made herself a hot chocolate and got bread out to make a vegemite sandwich. Gathering her food and drink, she sat at the table.

As she ate, Tessa looked around her, surprised Lucian hadn’t come to her. Swallowing her mouthful, she called him again. “Lucian! Lucian, are you here?”

A man she hadn’t seen before came from down the hall. He looked almost like Lucian’s clone. He was tall with the same jet black hair, but his was a short buzz cut and his eyes were a dark green—they pierced her to her core. Aside from his hair and eyes a couple of day’s stubble, this man looked identical to Lucian.
Holy crap
. Tessa gulped as she gazed down and noticed he wore no shirt, only shorts. His body was covered in sweat and wow…what a body. He was all muscle-sculpted perfection. The man before her was gorgeous.

“Um…er…Hi,” she mumbled, unable to stop staring at his six-pack abs as they flexed. He walked closer to her.

“Lucifer isn’t here.”

She shook her head and looked up at him. As soon as her gaze caught his she was struck by his eyes that swirled with black.

“He should be home anytime now.” His gaze seemed to hold her in a hostile force. “I’m Balthazar.”  He took her hand, shaking it with an almost painful grip.

“I’m…um…Tessa. Tessa Jackson.”

“I know who you are.” Balthazar placed his hands gently on her stomach and she gasped as a black mass came from Balthazar and flowed to her stomach.

Shaking her head, she screamed at the sight before her. What the hell was happening? Backing up, she batted Balthazar away but he just followed, almost floating along with her. Holy shit, she’d seen this before. It had replayed over and over in her head while she’d been away. This was what Lucian had been doing to Xore.

Tessa stopped screaming and watched, horrified, as the black mass came from Balthazar and seeped into her. Taking a calming breath, Tessa listened to her body. Hunger and happiness washed over her. The babies were hungry and eating like their father did. Gazing up at Balthazar, she looked to see if this was hurting him in any way. He didn’t look to be in pain. Actually, he didn’t have much of an expression. His mouth was opened and his eyes glazed over, but it was hard to tell if he was being hurt by what her children were doing to him.

The black mass slowly stopped and Balthazar came gently to the ground. Contentment flowed through her and the hungry feeling was gone.

“They were starved for too long.” His eyes narrowed on her and she could see the anger on his face. “You did not look after them. They will feed a lot to catch up from you starving them.”

Shocked at the way Balthazar was talking to her, it took Tessa a moment to gather her wits and respond. “Who the hell are you to speak to me like that? I didn’t know what Lucian was and I didn’t have a clue that they would need to eat sin.” She straightened to her five-six height and poked Balthazar in the chest. “You don’t know me. You can’t even begin to imagine what I would do for these babies. For that matter, you are nobody to me. I don’t have to listen to your rude talk. You’re a wanker.” Jabbing him with her finger one last time, she moved around him and stormed towards the front door. She didn’t care where she was going to go but she needed a grand exit. With the front door in sight, Tessa charged to the exit, not caring that she had no shoes on.

She walked outside, smiling up at the shining sun before gazing around at the forest that surrounded the house. Tessa wandered down the driveway. She had no idea of her destination; she had to get away from that jerk.
What a wanker.
There was no way she was staying in the house with someone who spoke to her like that.

Strolling down the long, winding driveway, Tessa knew she was being childish running out like she had, but her anger was strong. Over the last couple of months she’d learned that she would never put up with being treated like shit again, or take crap from anyone. She found her backbone and wasn’t getting rid of it.

At the end of the drive was a huge black gate. The gate had been open every other time she’d seen it. She touched it, feeling a zap before taking a step back. She walked along the gate, looking for a way to open it. Tessa soon figured out it was a code lock. Great, how was she supposed to get out? Looking around her, she saw the high fence with barbed wire at the top. She studied the box at the side of the gate, hoping it may have a button to open without typing in a code. 

Rubbing her stomach, she sighed. “Do you think if I pressed the intercom I’d get the code to leave this joint?” Tessa knew she wouldn’t. “Let’s see if there are any weak points in this fence. A walk will be good, too.” If anyone could see her talking to herself she would look a little crazy, but she didn’t care. Tessa liked talking to her babies.

Careful of her bare feet, she walked along the fence line. Tessa had forgotten how big the grounds were—after half an hour of walking her feet ached from rocks, sticks, and bindies. Walking to a large jacaranda tree, she tripped on the roots and fell, twisting her ankle. Groaning in pain, she hobbled to the base of the tree and sat down. Her throbbing ankle swelled, and she wished she’d never left the house. Massaging her sore feet, she winced when her ankle made itself known. Moaning as the ache settled in, Tessa closed her eyes, hoping that if she rested for a while she would feel better or at least have some energy to hobble back to the house.

****

Lucian hadn’t wanted to leave Tessa, but the faulty humans needed help. The angels were becoming bolder and had killed another of Zane’s friends along with the two shifters who had been protecting the blind woman. Today, though, Lucian and Xore had fought a horde of angels, wraiths, and ogres as they attacked the humans and their shifter protectors at what the humans called a fun day out.

The only reason Lucian left was because his brother Balthazar, who was supposed to be somewhere safe and away from everything, had come to the compound. Balthazar was the best person, next to him, to look after Tessa and the babies. Lucian knew Balthazar would die first than let anything happen to his mate or nephews, so he’d gone to go kill some angels, wraiths, and ogres.

His house had been spelled for Angels, supernatural creatures, and any unknown shifter or human to not remember it.

It had been hard to leave Tessa—even in his own home with Balthazar—but if he didn’t leave her side for a couple of hours now he’d never do it. Lucian had watched her sleep for hours, committing every piece of her to memory. As much as he didn’t want to admit it, he was proud of Tessa for sticking up for herself and leaving when she thought she was in danger, staying away for so long and keeping herself and their babies safe. Not many people were as resourceful as Tessa, not as stupid and independent either. Lucian liked that Tessa had a backbone, she’d need one to be mated to him, and he knew he wasn’t an easy being to live with. Lucian was confident that she would stay with him, that she would support him and help the fight.

Lucian hoped that Seth found Michael and Jacob soon, because they could use help from stronger demons. The shifters, if they worked in large groups, could take down an angel, but demon on angel was better. Lucian had ten demons close by, and they joined the fight. The angels had been exterminating demons and Lucian had been losing all hope. The angels were fighting for their lives because they’d heard the prophecy of him finding his mate had come true. Lucian could feel his demons gathering together to come to him. 

Feeling their strength, he flew home with Xore beside him, landing on the house’s rooftop garden. Folding his wings back, he went through the open French sliding doors and walked down the stairs in search of Tessa.

After entering the bedroom and not finding her there, he took a deep breath and scented her. Growling when he could only smell faint traces, he went to Balthazar in the gym.

Balthazar didn’t even glance up from lifting weights.

“Where is she?” he snarled at his brother.

“Out.”

 “What!”

“She went for a walk.”

Where?”

“Around.” Balthazar shrugged and Lucian could feel his temper at breaking point.

After dealing with what the angels had just done, Lucian was not in the mood for Balthazar and his short answers. Picking him up, Lucian pulled him close. “I left you here to look after and protect my mate and offspring. Where the fuck are they?” He shook Balthazar and let the demon of lore come out and play. He showed his brother why he was the oldest and the strongest. Throwing Balthazar against the wall, he picked him up and pounded him with his fists. He got pissed off even more when Balthazar didn’t bother to fight back. Lucian’s canines lengthened and he ripped holes in him, knowing the rejuvenation would be painful. The little prick had disobeyed his king, his leader, his brother.

“Lucifer!” Xore pulled him off a beaten, barely living Balthazar. “What are you doing? Balthazar is one of us. Shit, he’s your own God damn brother. You’ve almost killed him.”

A red haze clouded Lucian’s vision as he turned to Xore. “He let Tessa go out. Alone.” His voice was a husky snarl.