Chapter Nineteen
Gabriel wanted out of this home, but Maximus needed to rejuvenate a little before they could depart. Sameya might be in control of the situation now, but he remained on alert.
“Is Maximus improving?” Sameya asked when he entered Gryphon’s kitchen. She was seated at the table with a map spread out before her, her long hair tangled across her back and the iron dress. The slinky dress was sexy on her, but the garment’s intentions were heinous.
“He’s resting, but much improved. Why haven’t you changed clothes?” With nothing better to do, he opened the refrigerator and studied the contents.
“Kat took a vehicle and went to get me something decent to wear.”
Decent was Sameya naked, legs spread and either his or Maximus’s dick stuffed inside her. Shutting the refrigerator, he turned and leaned against it. “What are you doing?”
“I found this in Gryphon’s study. It’s a map of Atlantis, along with blueprints of the palace, with the weaknesses highlighted. I’m assuming they’re possible entry points for when the rebels plan to overthrow Empress E’Neskha.”
He joined her at the table and studied the map and schematics for a coup. “She sent you to earth for a purpose, didn’t she?”
Sameya nodded. “We know there is a rebellion brewing. There was Intel someone on the outside is working with Atlantians. I couldn’t figure out why, but now I think I get it. The Intel was to drive me out of Atlantis and further weaken Empress E’Neskha. If Gryphon managed to defeat me, that would be a major victory for the rebellion.”
What she said frightened him. It meant she was in even greater peril than Tyrone Gryphon had presented. Gabriel jerked her up upright. “Sameya, the danger you place yourself in terrifies me.”
“I’m old, Gabriel. Very old. I’m good at reaping, and protecting my Empress. You worry for no reason.”
“Gryphon endangered you!” When he realized his fingertips had turned white where he held her arms, he relaxed his grip.
“I was never in any real danger. Only you and Maximus were.”
“We must protect you, Sameya. It’s our job as your mates.”
She smiled; her eyes alight as she pulled him down to kiss him softly on the lips. “Gabriel, that’s a two-way job. As your mate, I must protect you and Maximus.” He growled at her. “Aren’t you cantankerous tonight.”
No doubt, he was short-tempered. He’d almost lost Maximus and Sameya had saved them all. For an alpha tiger that warred with his primal need to guard his mates. “Bend over the table.”
“I beg your pardon?”
Gabriel ran his thumb back and forth across her bottom lip. “I’ll remove the butt plug.”
“Oh.”
“Unless someone removed it already.” He’d kill the motherfucker who touched her so intimately.
“No.” Sameya licked her lips and ogled at his mouth. “It’s still…in place.”
“If you’re still horny from Maximus’s brief fucking, I can finish you.”
Her gaze slashed to his, and he almost laughed at her shock.
“Without Maximus?”
“I finished him off while I put him to bed.”
“Without me.” The corners of her eyes crinkled as she bit her lip. He didn’t think she realized how exposed her emotions were at the moment.
“Are you jealous?” Gabriel curled an arm around her waist and drew her closer. The way she felt against him was perfect. “You really have no need to feel insecure. He didn’t want to leave you earlier.”
She nuzzled her face against his chest. “Who fucked who?”
“I sucked him. He crashed asleep afterward.” Lips skimming across her temple, he ran a hand down her spine. “Release my slacks, and I’ll give you a quickie. We both need it, Sameya. It’ll calm us a little.” God knew his tiger was wild inside him and claiming her would go a long way in calming his beast, even if it was bad timing. They’d been taken because she couldn’t defend herself after climaxing.
“I hope no one walks in,” she said as she unfastened his pants.
Gabriel enjoyed being watched.
“Or danger approaches again like last time.” She closed her eyes and released a slow breath. “I coated the room in a serenade. That should protect us for a short time.”
“I’ll make it fast, but damn good.” Gripping her ass with both of his hands, he lifted her and she wrapped her legs around his waist. He lowered her down on his cock and had her anchored against the refrigerator before he was completely seated inside her.
“Fuck, Maximus is right. You’re ridiculously tight with the dildo in you.”