Releasing Kate (15 page)
“Good,” he said as he started moving. “Know you are clan. Know you are my mate. I possess you and own you even as you possess and own me,” he said as he withdrew before pumping in and out again.
Before Kate had a chance to ask what was happening, her body clenched with need and her mind filled with a kaleidoscope of faces, hands and bodies. Like a group orgy where every part of her body was touched by another and every opening filled. Some of the touches were pleasurable and some painful. Absorbed in the sensations bombarding her, her mind ceased processing and she was carried into ecstasy.
* * * * *
The next time Kate woke she was alone and untied. Her vagina throbbed. It was hot and sore. Her insides felt bruised. She briefly felt angry at his assault. Then she laughed at herself. The anger was a holdover from her old society. Now she had a new one with new customs that she quite enjoyed. She wanted more. She wanted Michael again. His determined claim had left her with no defenses and she found she liked the sensation of helplessness. She sent her mind seeking him.
Michael walked into the bedroom.
“How do you feel?”
Kate stretched her arms toward him and smiled.
He grinned back and picked her up. He carried her to the bathroom and placed her in the bathtub. He gently washed her.
“You handled that remarkably well,” he said.
Kate looked at him longingly.
He laughed. “You want me again, don’t you?”
She nodded.
“We need to let you adjust for a day.”
“I’m not sure I can wait. I’m so aroused.”
He leaned forward and gave her a hard, quick kiss. “You are my mate, aren’t you?”
Kate shuddered and fleetingly wondered where her will had gone before dismissing the thought. “What happened? Who were those people?”
Michael smiled. “That’s what it means to be clan. We rarely have sex alone. Although I didn’t think it would be quite this powerful, given that we’re not in Sanctuary. Did you enjoy it?”
“You know I did.” Kate shook her head. “It was incredible. You were helping me through it, weren’t you?”
“Yes. If I hadn’t, you’d have gone mad from the confusion of sensation. Now you see why the link between us was vital.” He touched a bruise with a finger. “I had to go much further than even I wanted
,
to forge that connection.”
Kate stroked his face. “We’re past that. No regrets. No sorrows. Every ache and pain was worth it.”
He bent his head for a quick, hard kiss. “We’re not quite through.”
“What do you mean?”
“As strong as our joining was, it is a pale reflection of being in the enclave.”
Kate blanched. “You’re joking? I don’t think I could survive anything stronger.”
“I think you’ll not only survive, you’ll thrive. Shall we find out?”
“What?”
“I think it is time you meet your grandmother.”
“Can’t we just stay here and adjust for a few weeks first?”
“I know you’re not a coward, Kate, but maybe you’re right—a few weeks of playtime first so you can strengthen your abilities.” Michael smiled and carried her back to bed.
* * * * *
Two weeks later, Michael drove up a winding mountain road. He smiled over at Kate.
His mate.
His woman.
He’d take care of her and make sure she wasn’t overwhelmed by being clan. She looked a little nervous but excited. The last few weeks had surpassed all his expectations. He’d been right to wait for Kate to grow into her abilities. The suffering of the last few months was over for both of them.
Kate’s heart soared as Michael drove through the large gates and she got her first view of Sanctuary. Tall trees surrounded a small mountain lake. Cabins nestled in the woods. Soon she’d meet her grandmother and her new family. A feeling of belonging washed over her as she felt surrounded by the life force of the clan. After so many years alone, Kate knew she’d be very happy here.
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Cyna Kade started reading science fiction and fantasy when she was ten. By age fifteen, she added romance to her reading list. Erotica followed much later. Cyna believes the best books mix genres, and she’s followed that belief in her life. She’s lived in the north, east, south and west. She’s been married and liberated and deeply loves her children. She’s worked as an x-ray tech, computer programmer, systems analyst, university instructor and has earned a multidisciplinary Ph.D. Hobbies are equally varied, including stained glass and tai chi.
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