Chapter Fifteen – Jada
It was impossible, and yet the tests were definitive. Jada hadn't even turned off her computer at work after she got the call from the medics. Her heart was full to bursting, a grin spread over her face, excitement pounding through her blood. Her only thought was to tell Sildon the news. He was training with Zon, practicing hand-to-hand combat, but she didn't bother wondering if she still should bow or curtsy to Zon whenever she entered his private spaces.
"Sildon!" she shouted, throwing herself into his arms. "You will never believe it!"
Sildon caught her, a startled expression on his face. "Believe what?"
"Isabel's going to be a big sister."
It took a moment for her words to sink in. His eyes widened and a smile grew on his face. Sildon laughed, swinging her in a circle before he set her down and kissed her. Sparks flooded her brain, and she moved closer to him, heedless of the watching warlord. All she could think was that she was glad she'd agreed to let Tom and his mate Sara take Isabel to the zoo with their little ones. It gave her plenty of alone time with her own mate…
Sildon broke the kiss. "But how? I thought you were infertile."
"I was. I don't know what happened. I thought I was getting sick so I went to the medics, and the results are clear. I'm pregnant."
Zon cleared his throat. "We have been hearing plenty of such events lately. It either has something to do with the musth or our medical treatments. Many human women who thought they were unable to conceive have become mothers. Congratulations to both of you. You may have the rest of the day off, Sildon, but I want you here three hours early tomorrow."
Sildon nodded his thanks, but Jada was already impatiently pulling him away. She wanted to be able to properly celebrate this news. Her mate laughed at her impatience, but when she turned a black glare on him, he came along without a fuss. By the time they were back at the apartment that they shared with another young couple, Jada was about ready to strip down right in the kitchen.
As soon as they were in, she pressed Sildon against the door and kissed him fiercely. Sildon growled in return, gripping her ass in his hands. Jada loved the feel of their bodies pressed together. Every time it was passionate and eager, whether they only had half an hour together or had arranged for a weekend in the musth cabins that Jada had now started to run. A weekend out there was like creating your own galaxy. All the hormones and pheromones in the air affected more than those in musth. The cabins probably needed to be spread out a little more…
Jada pushed business from her mind, focusing on her mate. She began tugging at his belt, and he gripped her wrists, stopping her.
"What if we're not alone?" he asked.
"Oh, they're not home. They went on a date."
"And Isabel?"
"With Tom and Sara." Jada stretched to kiss him again. "We won't be interrupted."
"I love it when you're like this," Sildon growled. He picked her up, bringing her knees over his hips. "So fiery and demanding. What a lucky man I am to have a Stockholm like you."
Jada rolled her eyes and continued to kiss him as he carried her to their bedroom. He locked the door behind them before tossing her onto the bed. A grin crossed his face as his gaze ran down her body. Jada grinned back at him.
"I love it when you look at me that way. I love you."
"I love you, too."
Sildon unbuckled his belt and let his var'ki drop. As always, the sight of him naked had everything inside of her heating and tightening. Jada let her legs fall open and inched her skirt up her thigh. She had already been planning this before she learned they were going to have another baby and had decided to go commando that morning. Her mate's eyes darkened as he saw she was naked under her skirt.
"You fox," he growled, climbing onto the bed after her. "You just like doing this while I'm naked and you're still dressed, don't you? That's why you're doing this to me."
"I do find your unrestrained lust for me pretty sexy," she admitted. "But I'm also kind of hoping you'll just tear my clothes right off my body."
Sildon clenched a handful of her shirt. "The last time I did that, you yelled at me."
Jada sighed. It was true. Unfortunately, she just couldn't justify ruining perfectly good clothes. She tugged the shirt out from the waistband of her skirt and yanked it up over her head. Sildon pushed her skirt to her waist and bent over her. Her insides squirmed as he kissed her thighs, moving closer to his goal. She dug her hands into his hair.
This was bliss. Soft sighs escaped her as Sildon worked his mouth against her. She struggled to stay still, knowing he liked her to be submissive and patient when he did this. It was difficult, though, as trembles of pleasure rippled through her. His hair was silky and soft in her hands, and she focused on everything he was doing, every sensation he woke in her.
"Sildon," she gasped. "Sildon, I need you."
He laughed and kissed his way up her body, crunching her skirt even more with his hands. He shifted her into position and pushed out her legs farther. He must have been working himself while he did her because he was just as ready as she was. Jada chewed on her lip, trying to force herself to be patient as he wrapped an arm around her waist, lifting her.
"I need you, too," he whispered, his voice husky. "But you're pregnant. I should be gentle, right?"
"No." Jada frowned. "Not too rough, but you don't have to treat me like a kitten, either. The baby will be fine. It's got plenty of protection."
Sildon sunk into her. Both of them moaned as they became one. They started an easy, familiar rhythm that quickly had Jada's eyes rolling into the back of her head. Sildon grunted each time they came together, his pace growing quicker and quicker. A knot of pleasure tightened in Jada's center, flames burning through her body until everything was trembling and fluttering. She yanked her lover down hard against her, kissing him hard. His eyes glittered with lust. He picked her up, balancing her on her knees while he kept his pace.
The muscles in her neck went slack, her head lolling back. Her fingers dug into his back as everything flooded with heat. The knot inside her burned, the tension breaking. Her spine arched, her hands dug into his shoulders. He tensed in her arms. Then everything released. Jada slumped into his arms, her limbs feeling like noodles. She couldn't even hold herself up. Sildon cupped her ass with one hand while the other arm held her against him. She felt like a ragdoll and loved the sensation of him still building his own pleasure.
When he was done, they collapsed together on the bed. Both panted, stroking each other's sweat-slick bodies. Jada sighed, relaxing against her lover, the father of her child. Her family.
"You know, pregnant women's hormones go wonky," she mentioned. "I'm going to want to do that a lot."
"Good." Sildon stretched and yawned. "I can't think of anything I'd rather do."
"Me, either."
Sildon carded his fingers through her hair, relaxing her further. He kissed the top of her head. "I love you, Jada Isles. I am so very glad that you came into my life. If you hadn't… I don't think I would have found what I was looking for."
Jada smiled up at him. "I know what you mean."
They settled back down, safe in each other's arms, full of hope for the future.
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THE END