Hades, page 14
“I feel like I’ve waited forever to touch you, Mia.”
The feeling was certainly mutual and when he began to lick and kiss his way down her stomach, both hands cupping a breast, she moaned. He rolled her nipples between his fingers, giving a hard pinch before he slid his hands along her waist and settled them on her hips. Hot breath caressed her skin and tickled the hair on her inner thigh as he placed a gentle kiss.
She sank her fingers into his hair and tried to encourage him to move to her core, but he only chuckled.
“I plan to torture you until you are begging me to take you.”
She groaned. “You are a beast.”
He suckled the flesh so close to her sex, she thought she might orgasm from the sheer pleasure of it. A swipe of his tongue along her channel and up to her nub had her digging nails into his scalp and thrusting her hips upward. Rather than give her what she so desperately desired, he planted light kisses on her other thigh.
“Hades,” she whispered.
“Mia, your taste is the sweetest nectar. I don’t think I will ever get enough.” And to prove his point, he swirled his tongue across her clit and slid a finger deep inside her.
This time she fisted his hair. “More.”
He obliged by sucking her nub into his mouth, a fang scraped across her bundle of nerves causing her to shatter into oblivion.
Mia’s release danced across Hades tongue and made his already stiff cock even harder. He’d not thought it possible, yet it appeared it was. All he could think about was sinking deep inside her. Both his cock and his fangs. He slid up her body, kissing her soft flesh as he went until he was settled with the tip of his shaft at her apex. He caught her gaze.
“I want all of you, Mia. I need to taste your blood. I need to make you mine.” He waited for her to recoil, but instead she smiled and turned her head exposing her slender neck to him.
“I want to give all of myself to you. I want to be yours.”
Her words only encouraged him to thrust into her until he was fully seated. Both of them groaned. He kissed her neck. Suckling the flesh until he couldn’t stand it another second. With lightning speed, he sank his fangs until blood filled his mouth and he took two small pulls before he retracted them and sealed the puncture. He didn’t want to claim her just yet.
She kissed his jaw as he moved his hips, thrusting into her silky wetness. He had to remember to breathe when she tightened her grip around his shaft. Otherwise, he was going to lose total control of himself and he wanted their first time together to be gentle.
Lowering his head, he latched onto a nipple and pulled it into his mouth. He swirled his tongue over the rosy bud, eliciting a moan from her as her hips met his.
“Faster,” she pleaded.
Hades leaned back, gripped her thighs, and parted her legs farther as he gave her what she begged for. The desire in her eyes as she gazed at him stroked his ego. He had put that there and when she finally cried out, her orgasm ripping through them both, he allowed his own release to take over. After several moments of holding her close, he rolled off but kept his hold on her, pulling her to him.
“That was amazing,” she practically purred.
“I’m nowhere near done with you. I intend to fully claim you as mine.”
“Didn’t you already mark me?” She traced lazy circles on his chest with her fingers.
“I did and I’m afraid that mark is what awakened the Arkoth inside you.”
She raised her head to look at him, brows arched. “Arkoth?”
“Yes. Their species is rare. They hold a power that others crave to take, therefore most have been wiped out by greedy blood suckers.”
Mia pushed herself up and Hades moaned at seeing her exposed breasts. “I’m not following. How could I be one of these creatures. I’m human.”
“I’m afraid your father was not.”
“My father?”
He reached up and brushed a curl from her cheek. “I have my best trackers on him now.” Lileta had already reported in that she was close to locating Mia’s father. “I surmise your father remained hidden in order to protect you. Eventually, a male Arkoth reaches the age where he can no longer hide what he is. This would attract others to him and therefore bring danger to his children.”
Mia let the words sink in but still couldn’t comprehend them. Her father was a demon? Anger filled her. “My brother would have been half demon as well?” This might explain why Danny had so much difficulty that had led to his overdose. Her father was a coward who left them to deal with something they couldn’t understand.
“No. It appears your brother did not have the same father as you.”
Mia jumped from the bed, pulling the covers with her. “Are you saying my mother cheated on my father?” It was something she couldn’t even begin to wrap her head around.
“No. I’m saying that man who left you as a child was not your father. He was your brother’s.”
She had to sit. Plopped into a chair and leaned into the cool leather. “This is a lot to take in.” Hades was kneeling in front of her. Taking her hands into his.
“Love, I promise I will find your father and hopefully get answers to at least some of your questions.”
She couldn’t help but smile. In spite of everything, she was lucky to have found––or, in this case been found by––Hades. The sexiest, most powerful man to exist wanted her as his own. “Tell me, how does this mating thing work between us?”
A grin only Hades could wear curled his lips. “I’m afraid it requires us going back to bed.”
She reached out and fingered his dark hair. Brushing it across his forehead. “Hmm. That sounds delightful. What else?”
“We must exchange blood for the bond to form completely.”
The thought of drinking blood should horrify her. However, it totally turned her on. Even caused an ache deep in her gums as her small fangs started to grow. Suddenly, the pulse that beat in his neck called her and it was all she could think about. “This whole demon thing. Will I ever have control over it?”
“Yes, and especially once you share my power. I will help you every step of the way.” He rose then bent and scooped her from the chair. Carrying her back to the bed, she noticed something pass in his eyes as the covers she’d been holding fell to the floor and left her naked in his arms.
“Do you trust me, Mia?” he whispered as he lay her down.
“Yes. Whatever it is you are thinking of doing to me, I trust you completely.” Heat flared in her sex when his pupils dilated. She could hardly wait to see what he had in store. She glanced down and noticed he was fully erect again.
She licked her lips, desperate to taste him. Bring him the same pleasure he had given her. Instead, Hades kissed her as he gripped her wrists and slid her arms over her head, pinning her under him. His tongue delved and consumed every inch of her mouth, yet Hades demanded more. Just when she thought she could no longer stand the aching between her thighs, he slipped inside her and she took every thick inch of him. Swearing she was going to come undone with each stroke. He broke the kiss and she was left shaken.
“Mia. You must take my blood.” Before she could even ask how, he bit his wrist and held it out to her. Rather than be repulsed, she latched onto him and drank as if her very life was at stake.
Power, pure and raw, coursed through her veins. How she knew this, Mia was uncertain, yet she realized the energy she experienced was different from what she had pulled up earlier to fight against Lowan. After several more pulls, she released her grip on his arm. Hades’ puncture wound healed right before her eyes.
He nuzzled her neck then the bite came. Different from the one earlier, this one sent a tingle straight to her nub, and with each pull he took, pleasure rocked her world. Mia drifted on a sea of bliss, experiencing one orgasm after another. It was almost too much to bear. After what seemed an eternity, Hades retracted his fangs and reached his own release, taking Mia with him once again.
Something shifted inside her and she was suddenly flooded with emotions not her own. They overwhelmed her and then they were gone.
“Sorry. I wasn’t expecting the connection to be instantaneous.”
“Those were your emotions?” She ran her fingers along his jaw, enjoying the soft whiskers on her skin.
“Yes. We are now bonded. I will feel what you feel and vice versa unless we block each other. We should even be able to communicate telepathically.”
Simply amazing.
Yes, it is.
Mia stared at him before opening her mouth. “Wow. That was unreal.”
He grinned then pulled free from her. “There will be a lot of unreal moments. For now, your father has been located and is being brought here. We should dress.”
There were no words to describe the turmoil that rolled in her gut. She was going to meet her real father. A man she hadn’t even known existed until today.
Chapter Eighteen
Hades was dressed and storming down the corridor within minutes of receiving the message from Baal that Mia’s father had been located. He had insisted on meeting the demon before Mia got anywhere near him. Reluctantly, she had agreed and was waiting in their suite with Baal’s mate, Ranata. Hades was certain the only reason Mia was being so cooperative was because she didn’t want to offend the fae queen and this was their first meeting. He hoped the females got along. He wanted Mia to have friends as well as allies in this new world of hers.
He shoved open the door to his office and stepped inside. The demon next to Baal dropped to one knee.
“My lord.”
Hades didn’t indicate for him to rise, instead he studied the man. Same dark hair and coffee-colored skin as Mia. “Look at me,” he commanded.
The demon tipped his head back and stared at Hades with the same gray eyes Hades had looked into earlier. He had to give credit. The man didn’t show any fear and that was something Hades could respect.
“You may rise.”
The demon stood to his full height, which matched that of Hades’ six-foot-three and didn’t once cast his gaze downward. A sign that while he respected Hades’ position, he was also a warrior who would not be intimidated.
“What is your name?”
“Omar.”
“You have been summoned here regarding your daughter.” No sense beating around the bush. He watched for any indications of how this demon felt regarding the matter. Omar’s features remained unchanged.
“My daughter?”
“Yes. Certainly, you have felt her power.”
“I thought I had but it was so brief and never returned I thought I had imagined it. You know of my daughter? Is she well?” There was a glimmer of hope in his eyes.
“She is, but you will need to be explaining the situation to her. You can understand that she is confused.”
Omar gave a single nod. “Yes. Where can I find her?”
“She is here, and you should also know that Mia is now my mate. You hurt her, and you pay the penalty. I promise it will be one that will last for an eternity.”
The demon’s gaze softened. “I am honored to have you mated to my only daughter. Please, I am anxious to see her.”
Hades tipped his head. “Then it shall be done.”
Mia was enjoying her chat with Ranata. The fae queen turned out to be no different from Mia herself. Seems both their lives were a total mess. Ranata, however, was only beginning to find out just how messed up hers was and Mia wouldn’t want to trade places for anything. Finding out you were queen to an entire race of people definitely didn’t sound like good times.
“I can’t believe you and Hades. We didn’t even get a chance to throw you a party! That will be rectified and soon.”
Mia offered a smile. Still not used to the fact that she was now basically the wife of the god of the Underworld. Un-freaking believable!
Mia.
She jumped, not used to Hades entering her mind. What?
Are you ready to meet your father?
Panic must have caused lines on her face because Ranata gave her a funny look.
“Are you okay?”
“Yes. I’m just not used to this non-verbal form of communication. Also, Hades asked if I was ready to meet my father.” Her body shook from the emotions that racked her.
“Are you? It is a big step. I remember how nervous I was when I saw my mother again.”
Mia recalled the story Ranata had shared earlier how her mate, Baal, had bargained with Zarek in order for Ranata to see her mother in the afterlife. Miracles never ceased, and she wondered if she might one day see her own mother again. Pulling her shoulders back, she replied.
Hades, I’m ready. I’ll be there in a moment. Mia looked at Ranata. “Walk with me?” She knew the woman would offer much needed moral support.
“I’m so happy you want me to accompany you.” Ranata laced her arm around Mia’s and led her out of the room. As they walked down the corridor that seemed to go on forever, Mia tried to calm her nerves. It was unreal that she was going to meet her father. A demon.
As they approached Hades’ office, he stepped out and greeted her with a kiss on the cheek. “Your father is a good man and is anxious to see you.” He offered his arm to Mia and a warm smile to Ranata then escorted both of them inside.
A man as tall as Hades, with a head of black hair and the same eyes that Mia stared at every time she looked in the mirror, met her gaze. There was no mistaking he was her father, and if his looks weren’t enough, she felt it deep in her soul.
He took several steps toward her then stopped. “You are as beautiful as your mother.”
Suddenly she needed to know everything. “How did you come to be with my mother, impregnate her, and then leave?” Surprisingly, there was no anger in her regarding the situation.
Sadness drew lines across his face. “I met your mother through a mutual friend and there was an instant attraction. I never hid what I was from her. She knew and had even seen me in my demon form. She was the most accepting woman I had ever met.” He glanced at the floor, no longer did he look like a formidable warrior. More like a broken man and Mia took the last few steps. Reaching him, she placed her hand on his arm.
“What happened?” she asked in a gentle tone.
He looked her in the eyes. “She became pregnant. It wasn’t supposed to happen, but the gods must have willed it so. I knew I had to leave her to keep you both safe. I prayed your power would never surface.” He gently gripped both her arms. “There was a real good chance it wouldn’t, and you would be safe.” He looked over her shoulder at Hades. “I never imagined you would become the mate to the most powerful god ever. I am pleased he will be your protector.”
Mia pulled her father into an embrace. “I understand.” And she really did. There was a kind of connection with this man that told her he spoke only the truth.
He squeezed her, kissing the top of her head. “I am the luckiest man alive. I will assist you in your transition and make sure you know how to use your power.” He released her, and Hades came in beside her.
“That makes two of us. You will have an entire army to protect you as well. Nothing and no one will dare harm you again.”
Hades had insisted Omar stay in the palace and already placed the demon in a suite of his own. He was welcome here for as long as he wanted to stay. Hades liked the fact there was another he could trust to care for Mia besides himself and Baal. There was still the little incident with Lowan, but he hoped the little prick would take care before he fucked with Mia again.
After checking in with Argathos, he learned there was still no news of Aidyn returning. However, both of his brothers were anxious to meet their new sister-in-law and Hades couldn’t agree more that Mia would be far safer in the gods’ realm than in Hell. At least until her power was fully under her control. He currently made his way to find his lovely bride and tell her they were going to move. At least temporarily. He located her in the kitchen, supervising the cook.
“Love.” He wrapped his arms around her waist, causing her to turn into him. Her smile undid him. Gods, how had he fallen so hard for this female? It didn’t matter. A question he could not answer, nor did he care to.
“You look like you’re up to something.” She smiled.
“Yes. We are going to be making a temporary move to my other home.”
“You mean where your brothers live?”
“Yes. It will be a safer place for you while you learn your powers. Besides, my brothers wish to meet you, and there are many who can also help you as well as provide protection.”
“What about my father?”
“He will come as my guest. Zarek will not dare tell me who I can have in my home.”
“Okay. When do we leave?”
“Start packing anything you want to take with you. We will leave as soon as you’re ready. Just remember, I can get you anything you desire. Soon, you’ll be able to do the same.”
“So, pack light?” She laughed as she walked away toward their suite.
An hour later, and they were settled into a home he had not been in since he was exiled to Hell. Nothing had changed. Everything in its place as it had been so long ago. Everyone was in their rooms and he lay with Mia in his arms.
“It was so nice meeting Zarek, Qadira, and Argathos today. I can’t wait for the party tomorrow, so I can meet the others.” She snuggled in closer. “I know I’m going to like everyone, and it really is a comfort having so much support.” She kissed him on the cheek. “Thanks for bringing my father along. We both have a lot of time to make up for.”
He rolled on top of her. Pinned her arms over her head and nuzzled her neck. “Anything to make you happy.”
“Ohh. Right now, this makes me happy,” she purred.
Hades would do anything to make this woman smile. “I love you and I intend to devote my entire existence to showing you just how much.”
So many things were wrong in the world, but finally it seemed fate had smiled on him. Mia was a strong woman, a rare demon who would only grow her power every day. Together, they could do anything, and he couldn’t wait to get started.
