Leonora

It had been quiet since the last attack, and Falcon was on edge, waiting for the other shoe to fall. We had traveled back and forth to speak with the fire department. They still hadn’t isolated the cause of the blaze. Falcon and I were sure it was arson, but we didn’t press the issue because it could have been Stavros’ people.

Falcon paced back and forth. “Come back to bed, my lover.”

“Leonora, I must return to training. You don’t understand how important this is,” he slipped out, leaving the room.

For a moment, I sat with my back resting on the headboard, confused as I replayed his words. My indignation was so damn high that I crushed the wood on part of the headboard. I would have felt sorry about it, but Falcon had never spoken to me like that, and should he ever again, the headboard wouldn’t be the only thing I crushed. That bit of him he’d find precious and important would be next. I hopped off the bed and went into the bathroom.

I caught sight of myself in the mirror. My belly had seemed to grow over night, and I could have sworn I felt movement inside me. “I’m sorry that mommy is upset, little one. I’m not used to your father being mean to me; controlling and bossy, yes, but never mean.” I dropped my robe and showered. Having his scent around me suddenly annoyed me. After getting dressed, I packed my things. I was going back to Washington. There was no way I was going to stay here and watch as he fought more battles and then treat me like just a spectator in his life.

I had to call Vigo before going back. Maybe Draco could take me when he returned from New York. I sat on the bed and called him. He picked up on the last ring with a cheerful, “Hello.”

“Vigo, I hope you’re doing well. It’s been a long time since we got to talk.”

“It’s going wonderful. I’m running a test and waiting for the results. It’s about ten more minutes before they come out and I’ll be able to read them.”

“Really?”

“Yes, but I don’t want to take a chance to jinx it, so I won’t tell you until I know for sure.”

“Fine then, be like that. Tell me, have you been lost without me?” I asked with a giggle.

“Of course, if your crazy, possessive beast would let you do your job, then you would have noticed this last week. I’m a bit slow on the uptake.”

“Come on now. Vigo, you’re killing me.” I got up and started pacing the room. The promise of success looming in the background made me impatient. “You’ve got to tell me.”

“I don’t have anything to tell you just yet.”

“Fine, then I’m coming back to the house and going to see for myself.”

“Yeah, I don’t think Falcon’s going to allow it.”

“Well, I don’t give two shits what he allows. I’m not a part of this. I’m a scientist. This war doesn’t concern me.”

“Wow, someone is pissed. I never thought I’d see that happen. He must have been brutish. He gets like that when he’s impatient.”

“Well, I’m still coming.”

“The fuck you are,” Falcon snarled, snatching the phone away from me. “Vigo, I’ll call you later. My wife is too pleased to talk to you but looks at me like I’m the devil. Bye.”

“Falcon, that wasn’t necessary.”

“Wasn’t necessary? You stare at me with dried tears on your face and talk about leaving. You aren’t leaving me. I don’t care how mad you get. I can never let you go.” He was on me, tossing the phone onto the chair and lifting me onto the bed.

“You belong here, Nora. You belong with me,” he growled against my ear, biting down on my lobe. “I’m sorry, my queen. I didn’t mean to make you feel like you aren’t a part of this world. You are. Without you, this all means nothing to me. I can’t and I won’t let you leave me.”

“Falcon, I don’t want to be here. I don’t do anything anymore. Since we started, you and Draco have kept me from the people. Unless I’m slacking your lust, I’m useless. I belong in the lab.”

“You’re not useless. I’m worried that word may get out to The Lamia. You know the threat on your life and that of our baby is serious. There are many that the prophecy has scared, not just The Lamia.”

“Why can’t I go to the lab?”

“Why? Because the last time you were there you freaked out. Do you think I care to let that happen again? I was ready to rip out Vigo’s throat for leaving the notes down there.” His fingers tugged at the sash on my robe, pulling it open as a deep growl rumbled from his throat. I felt his cock nudge against my pussy, and my body lit up with need. His fingers were quickly pressed into my heat with my thighs parting naturally for him. “I want you to come for me,” he whispered against the nape of my neck, sending shivers of pleasure racing down my body and connecting to where he strummed my clit.

“Do you want to come, Nora? Do you want to be so sated you can’t move?”

“Yes,” I moaned, closing my eyes and throwing my head back. His tongue grazed my collarbone, licking his way to my breasts. They were hard and ready for his touch and whatever he wished to use. I arched my back as his lips wrapped around my pebbled nipple. With one hand stroking me, fucking me senseless, the other tugged on my hair. My body tingled as his rough, strong hands owned my being.

“Falcon, please. My love, I’m so close. I need you,” I begged. I felt him pull his fingers from my wet center and, within a second, he claimed me with his thick length, pushing past my tight walls. I loved our ability to move quickly; it meant that he only left me without his touch for a second or two before he was naked and back with me.

“Nora, I won’t last. You’re mine. If you think I’m going to let you leave, just toss that ridiculous idea out of your head because that’s never going to happen. Do you feel me, Nora? This is meant only for you,” he grunted, slamming into me repeatedly.

“Come for me, Nora.” His fangs came down and pierced my vein, drinking from me and sending me into a screaming orgasm that I was certain they could hear out in the courtyard and past the security perimeter.

“Falcon,” I sobbed as my orgasm waned and my emotions took over. He looked down at me, fear and concern written in his blazing blue orbs.