“I understand this is moving very quickly for you to understand, as you are not of our kind, but we are the warriors of Hades, and as such must live life a certain way.” Rylan spoke directly to her. “And this is that way, Tessa. But we can’t let you go. We won’t.” His words were hard and determined. “Our world is not meant to harbor human life. You wouldn’t last beyond the safety of these walls, Tessa, so for your safety, and our peace of mind, you must know your place as well.” He spoke without remorse, and although she wouldn’t be a prisoner, she also knew that they were right. This wasn’t her world, and she wasn’t like them. Her body wasn’t meant to stand the intense heat, and she had only gotten a sample of it when Rylan had flown them to his home. Could she give these males a chance? All three of them?
“Your uncertainty is understandable, but you must know that there really is no other option. It is either us, or death out there, because we will not let you go.” Tessa saw the way Rylan tensed his hands so hard the red flesh lightened from the force. “We want you, Tessa. Badly.” She dipped her eyes low, as if they had a mind of their own, and saw the massive erections that pressed against each of their pants. They were big, seemingly everywhere, and although she had been with a few human males sexually from her camp, nothing compared to the males of Hades.
Her heart was pounding so hard and fast as she looked between them. Was she really going to do this? Did she really have a choice? She nodded, knowing that this was it, her future, and she was staring at it in three sets of frightening, yet desirable, eyes. Your fate could be far worse, Tessa. You could have ended up with the other males at the auctions, ones that might not actually be gentle and kind, and be considerate of what you wanted. “Okay.”
All three of them grinned slowly, their satisfaction evident and causing something to stir inside of her, growing brighter and hotter, and causing the fire that was just below this mountain to seem unsubstantial compared to what she felt. Zarek gestured at the mug she held.
“Drink up, little human.” Zarek grinned, and then brought his mug back to his mouth to finish the rest of his drink and then slammed the mug on the table in front of them. Soran was next to finish his, but it seemed as though Rylan took his time. He watched her over the rim of his cup, those all black eyes looking like bottomless black holes, but making her feel like he knew far more than he let on.
“Go on, Tessa, it’s just juice from the Ventina berries that grow along one of the eight fire lakes.” Zarek grinned broadly.
She lifted the mug to her mouth, but right before she took a sip Rylan said, “Just to forewarn you, that drink will cause a euphoric sensation inside of you.” She looked between the three of them, and then looked back at Rylan.
“Although, it will only add to your arousal if you have it simmering inside of you,” Soran said with a harsh, gravelly voice. He leaned forward, rested his thickly muscled forearms on his thighs, and watched her with a stoic, hard expression. “But I can sense that undertone of curiosity, fear, and, of course, your desire. There is no shame in wanting us so soon. In essence we are all animals with baser urges. Your body knows we will treat you well. You know we will treat you well.”
“And our baser urges are roaring out to take you, Tessa. You’re our female. Ours.” She breathed heavily, and the place between her thighs pulsed at Rylan’s words. The drink she held called to her, and she glanced down at it. “It’s only a drink. It won’t make you some sex-starved maniac.” The brothers smiled. “It will just help you relax, that is all.” Tessa could have set it aside, could have let the natural things that were bound to happen take their course, but she was tense over the situation. She had decided on what she would do, and that was stay with these males and have a life with them.
Taking a small sip of the drink, the berry flavor exploded along her tongue. It was pleasant on the palate, and immediately a warmth spread through her mouth, down her throat, and filled every available spot inside of her. She finished the liquid and set the cup on the table. The heat inside of her intensified, and her arousal climbed up another notch, but it wasn’t as if she couldn’t control herself. How she felt reminded her of the one time she had inadvertently eaten a plant that made her feel pleasure. It had consumed her, but not in the good way one would want. Instead she had felt Elysium, but sickness as well. This drink they had given her only made her feel relaxed, content, and helped loosen up her muscles so she didn’t feel so tense. There was no more fear, no more uncertainty, and all she sensed inside of her as she stared at these warriors, was her dormant arousal lifting higher and higher until she felt lightheaded.
“The Ventina berries suit you well, little female.” Zarek stood and slowly walked toward her. Tessa craned her neck back so she could look into his face. The urge to lift her hands and run them over his chest ran strong inside of her, but she kept herself still. Yes, this was so unbelievably fast and made her head spin, but she also felt good, and it wasn’t just because she had the juice. These aliens had a prowess that came from them. It was heady and intoxicating, and she felt wholly feminine, had felt that way from the moment she had looked in Rylan’s eyes. She was far from thin, had lived a healthy, full life at her camp where food hadn’t been scarce, but these men made her feel tiny. Zarek lifted his hand and took a lock of her hair in his fingers. He lifted the damp strands off her shoulders at the same time he crouched before her. He eyed her blonde hair as if it were the strangest thing he had ever seen.
“I have never seen hair this color before.” There wasn’t any question inside of her that these warriors were feared amongst many. They certainly had that menacing quality to them, but Zarek looked at her gently, and she actually found herself leaning into his touch. “This will be good, Tessa. So very good.”
For some inexplicable reason she knew this, felt it to her bones. It will be very good and feel so very wonderful if you just submit.
“You are the perfect female for us, so lush and soft, and very exotic.” Zarek lowered his eyes to her mouth. She could blame the drink on her sudden overwhelming desire to be with them, but that would be a lie. The juice had certainly aided in making her feel less strung tight, but this was all her, and she knew this was going to happen sooner or later. Might as well embrace it with arms open. “You want to give yourself to us, but you also want to stay strong and survive.” He leaned in another inch until she smelled sweetness of his breath. “Don’t fight it. Just let it take you away, and let us take care of you.” With that he leaned in the rest of the way and took her mouth in a brutal kiss.
She heard Rylan and Soran groan through the pulse pounding in her ears, but when she lifted her hands and placed them on Zarek’s wide, rock-hard shoulders, it wasn’t to push him away but to keep him close. She curled her fingers into his flesh, and a hiss left him.
“That’s it, my little female. Give me a little bit of pain.” Her murmured against her mouth, and then took his huge hand and cupped the back of her neck, speared his fingers into her hair, and tilted her head so he could deepen the kiss. There wasn’t any part of her mouth that he didn’t touch with his tongue, and that intoxicating flavor that she had scented from him filled her, and made her feel like she was soaring. Before she knew what she was doing Tessa moaned against him, pulled him closer, and realized this wasn’t nearly enough. But Zarek was unrelenting as he probed his tongue in and out, making her feeling like he was doing that right between her legs.
Heat surrounded her, and she didn’t need to break the kiss to know that one of the brothers was behind her. Only a millisecond passed before she felt hands land on her shoulder and slowly peel away the hide that covered her nudity. Chilled air greeted her exposed flesh despite the fact she was overheated with lust.
Lips trailed across her bared shoulder, and then she heard Soran’s deep voice. “So soft,” The sting of his elongated incisors scraping along the tender flesh had her shaking, but it felt so deliciously good. Tessa had to break away and suck in a lungful of air, but it was no use. She was climbing higher and higher, and all it had taken was a few skilled touches from them to make her lose her mind. She wouldn’t stop this, couldn’t, because what was life without throwing caution to the wind and going after what felt good?
Chapter Four
They had since moved into a massive room, one that held a platform type bed with plush coverings. There was a groove in the stone that held a silver plate seemingly suspended in the air, and on that plate was swirling fire. Tessa assumed this to be the main sleeping chamber. Rylan touched her shoulder, and when their flesh connected, a jolt of electricity speared through her. He led her to the platform with Zarek and Soran close behind.
“It’s okay.” They all seemed to whisper at the same time, but the effect was mesmerizing as the sound swirled around her. A haze had since taken over her, and as one of the brothers turned her around and gently set her on the bed, she finally realized that she was about to take on all three of these men. She wasn’t a virgin, but there was still trepidation that she couldn’t possibly take them comfortably in her body. But Rylan seemed to read her mind, because after he turned and grabbed a vial of clear gel he was back in front of her. Tessa’s chest rose and fell forcefully, and her nipples beaded almost painfully.