Into the Ashes [The Arcadians 2] (Siren Publishing Ménage Amour) Page 5

  Shortly after the sun had risen that morning, Savitar had left the palace determined to spend the day on the hunt for rogues that plagued his beloved Citadel. The Citadel was one of the largest inhabited cities on Arcadia, making it a Mecca for warriors and females alike. Located near a mountain range rich with iron ore, the Citadel was one of the few places on the planet that had access to the precious metal used to build and create. Because of that, there was an influx of males that worked in various disciplines such as making building materials or the creation of highly sought items like swords and tools.

  Due to the growing population, patrols were essential to ensure the safety of every unmated female from rogue attacks. Rogues sought to kidnap females to be shared amongst the many males that lived their lives without honor and treated the precious females as commodities to be brokered for goods and services. It was a horrible reality of their world, but Savitar and his army of elite warriors did everything they could to curb the problems within their region.

  Savitar had tried to stay away from the Iron Palace while the annual spring festival had been going on. Although he was the eldest born of the trio, he was very different from his brothers and didn’t enjoy being around crowds. When his brothers had contacted him and shown him what had transpired upon Raven’s arrival, he had been elated.

  The moment he saw her image in his brothers’ thoughts he knew she was their mate. But his joy had quickly turned to anger at his brothers’ rough treatment of her, even more so when they had discovered her brutal past and the abuse she had faced at the hands of someone who was supposed to love and cherish her.

  Savitar felt despair at what she had suffered, but also for the knowledge that his brothers’ actions had caused her to fear them as well. As Kings of the Iron Palace, the Akira brothers were highly sought after as breeding partners due to their light-brown hair and their positions as leaders of their people. Although many females sought out the trio as potential mates, none had captured the brothers’ hearts. No matter what Kadan and Tristan said, Savitar knew he was part of the reason they had not yet found a mate.

  Born the largest of the trio, Savitar had been different from birth. Where once his size had been a sign that he had been destined to lead, over time it became one of the reasons that females began to fear him.

  During the rogue wars Savitar had taken a blow that had almost killed him when he had avenged the murder of his fathers and mother at the hands of the rogues. By some miracle Savitar had survived, but it had left him scarred. As one of the few Arcadian males with such an imperfection, he had been deemed unworthy. Females had made it clear they would take him in the trio only because they had to if they wanted his brothers, and that rejection hurt him deeper than he ever let anyone know.

  Savitar had felt his heart break at the way Raven had spoken about being stuck on Arcadia with them. Rationally he knew that he would feel the same if he had been taken to a strange land, but his hope of having a beautiful mate such as her want him disappeared like smoke when they had found her dangling from the balcony. To his surprise she had clung to him after he had rescued her. He had not liked seeing the terror in her beautiful green eyes and promised himself that he would do whatever he needed to ensure he never saw that look on her face again.

  He paused as they came to a seemingly solid rock wall. He shifted to slide between the rocks, fitting into a break in the mountain that was hidden from sight. Sensing her hesitation he held out a hand to her.

  “It is a tight fit, but you will be fine. Take my hand and I will guide you through,” he said, holding his breath until she placed her tiny hand in his.

  Savitar’s heart beat wildly in his chest at the trust she placed in him by allowing him to guide her into the unknown. He had traversed this path so many times it was easy for him to maneuver them through the dark path until they came to a small cavern that was lit with beams of light that shone through small cracks in the rock walls.

  He watched her face intently as they entered the cavern, wanting to see her first reaction to his secret haven. It was a sacred place to him that his brothers didn’t even intrude upon without his express permission. The cavern was beautiful, with a slow, steady waterfall that poured into a small pool. The pool fed out to the sea below so there was rarely an overflow and over time he had carved out several seats from the rock walls that allowed him to sit and ponder whatever was on his mind. He had placed several light crystals that, when activated, would light up the room with a soft blue glow when the sunlight faded.

  Pride swelled inside him at the look of wonder on her face as she looked around and his heart nearly stopped when she gifted him with a beautiful smile.

  “This place is amazing!” Raven exclaimed.

  Savitar couldn’t smile back at her. Desire flooded his system, making his cock harden to the point of pain. He inhaled deeply, his massive chest expanding as he drew the air into his lungs. The subtle sweet scent of her desire for him was intoxicating. He watched the smile fade from her face, but could do nothing to reassure her. His hands tightened into fists to stop himself from grabbing her to him. Not wanting to scare her, he struggled for control.

  “You desire me.” He wanted to wince at the guttural sound of his own voice. He watched her throat work as she swallowed.

  “W–why do you sound so surprised?” Raven asked nervously as she took a step back.

  Savitar wanted to reach out, to pull her into his arms so he could show her exactly how much he wanted her but he held back. He couldn’t bear the distance she was placing between them and stalked forward, following her step for step until she was up against the stone wall of the cavern. Not wanting to frighten her anymore he slowly lowered to kneel in front of her. Even on his knees he was almost the same height as her. “Because females fear my size and usually find my appearance unappealing.”

  Her eyes narrowed on him. “What do you mean? You must know you’re a good looking man. You and your brothers—”

  “They are desired, but I am flawed.” She would never know how the confusion on her face warmed his heart. Savitar slowly reached out to stroke the back of his hand across the smooth skin of her cheek then trailed it down across her neck in the same area where his own scar was.

  Understanding brightened her green eyes. “Do you mean because of your scar?”

  “Aye. It is rare for an Arcadian to retain a wound such as I have. We have a natural ability to heal except from fatal injuries, but my wound was so grievous it left me scarred. Most females find me…unattractive.”

  “Then your females are morons,” Raven blurted out.

  Savitar couldn’t help but smile at that. He reached out and gently took hold of one of her legs, placing her foot on his knee. Her eyes widened in bewilderment as he began pulling at her strange footwear.

  “What are you doing?”

  “The water on Arcadia has healing properties and you said you had been struck by lightning earlier. It should soothe any aches you may have. I wish to take you swimming in the pool.”

  She choked out a laugh as she looked pointedly at his straining erection tenting his pants. “Umm…I don’t think that’s all that you want to do.”

  Savitar looked up at her with a serious expression after removing the footwear from both of her tiny feet. He wanted to drag her down to the cavern floor, tear off the offensive barrier of clothing between them, and sink himself into her wet heat until he poured his essence into her, but he knew he could not. His mate was too small to be treated without care and he would rather die than hurt her. This was his chance to show Raven how a mating should be. This was his opportunity to show her how he and his brothers wanted to love and care for her.

  The question was, would she let him?

  “I want you, but I will not force you to do anything you do not want. I wish to show you how it should be between mates. How we want to protect and cherish you as you deserve.”

  Her breath left on a shaky sigh. “Savitar, all of this still doesn’t feel
real. This…all of this seems like some sort of crazy dream to me. I don’t know the first thing about being a mate or what you guys want from me.”

  Savitar placed his large hands on her hips and pulled her to him gently. He wanted to rub his face against her and simply breathe in her scent but kept his gaze focused on hers. “I know that this is all strange to you, but will you give me the chance to show you?”

  Raven’s thoughts swirled in a mass of uncertainty. It really wasn’t fair for them to be having this conversation when he was distracting her with his bare, muscular, golden chest.

  Earlier Kadan and Tristan had scared the crap out of her, but she couldn’t deny that a part of her had been attracted to them and had wanted to give into the passion between them. With Savitar it was different. Somehow he had become her gentle giant and she wanted him with an intensity that frightened her. Never one to back down from a challenge, she slowly placed her hands on the sides of his face. Watching his glowing eyes burn for her solidified her decision.

  She leaned in and brushed her lips softly against his. Wanting more, she stepped into him and wrapped her arms around his neck, taking the kiss deeper. When Savitar growled and hauled her closer, she felt her knees buckle. Her nipples peaked as they rubbed against his vibrating chest. She felt drunk on lust as their tongues dueled in an erotic dance. It was like the taste of him mixed with his scent released pheromones that heated her blood and made her mad with need.

  Raven angled her head, fusing their mouths together. The taste of him was addicting and she wanted more. She could feel him thick and hot against her thigh as she rubbed her body against him. She felt her braid come loose as he gripped her head in his hands to hold her steady. His large hands massaged her scalp as they fed off each other. Her hands gripped at the corded muscles of his shoulders, holding her steady as he swept her away in a storm of passion. Pulling back they both panted for breath.

  She wanted him, no, she needed him.

  There was no going back.

  “Show me, Savitar. Show me what it means to be a mate.”

  Raven was fascinated as his golden eyes seemed to glow brighter as he reached out to take hold of her shirt. She raised her arms to help him remove it and shivered when he let out a soft purr at the sight of her breasts. She took a moment to be thankful she had worn one of her marginally decent bras instead of the sports bras she usually wore when she was on the job. He reached out to trace the lace with a finger and she saw that his large hand was shaking.

  “What is this?”

  Oh geez. “I guess you guys don’t have Victoria’s Secret, huh?”

  He paused. “Who is Victoria and what is her secret?”

  That made her laugh. “Never mind.” This was something she never thought she’d have to explain. “It’s called a bra. It…err…supports my breast so they don’t hurt and bounce around.”

  “I like it, but I would like it off you even more.”

  She had to laugh at that. It seemed like even alien men could think like the men she was used to. She took a deep breath and reached behind her to unsnap the bra and pulled it off, tossing it to the floor next to her discarded shirt.

  He growled again, this time it was a sound of menace. “You have scars too.”

  Raven nodded, serious now. “I do. Do they bother you?”

  He traced the thin lines on her torso that she had gotten in a knife fight back when she was on patrol.

  “How?”

  Raven knew what he was asking and gave him the brief explanation of how she had gotten her wounds. “I was a warrior back in my world, too,” she explained.

  His eyes glowed hot. “What kind of world would let one as precious as you do such dangerous work?”

  She sighed. This was not an argument she wanted to have. “It was my choice, Savitar. It’s who I am.”

  “What you are is the most beautiful female I have ever seen.” His eyes darkened and his voice lowered to a rough growl. “I am a warrior and yet just the sight of you has me shaking with need.”

  Raven was caught off guard as he jerked her to him, his mouth latching onto one of her breasts. She moaned as he suckled hard at her nipple and the rough surface of his tongue swiped over the straining peak. The pleasure pierced through her straight down to her throbbing clit and she appreciated that he was careful not to nick her with his fangs. Her hands sank into his long dark hair, her head falling back as his mouth switched to the other breast. She was barely aware of him ripping her pants open until he shoved them down her legs with her panties.

  Savitar pulled back, his face a savage look of hunger. “Step out.”

  Raven placed a hand on his shoulder as she did what he asked. She felt exposed, vulnerable standing in front of him naked, and yet she had never felt so sensual or powerful before. He made her feel like a goddess as his gaze burned over every inch of her skin. She took a step back as he slowly rose to his feet. She wanted to touch him, to taste his golden skin. This was madness. She was in a strange land with a man she barely knew, but it was as if this was what she had been looking for her whole life.

  Being with him just felt…right.

  Going on with the urge, she pulled at the fastenings of his leather pants, wanting to see all of him. Her heart thudded in her chest as his massive erection sprang free then she gulped.

  Oh…holy shit.

  Raven all but gawked at his enormous cock that jutted out from between his thighs. The hard shaft was lined with veins that she could almost see throbbing under the skin and a pearly drop of liquid leaked from the bulbous head. It was safe to say that she had never seen a cock that size. She couldn’t imagine that giant stalk being shoved inside her without a whole lot of pain. She was good with a little twinge but that thing was like a weapon of torture.

  Houston, there was definitely a problem.

  “That…you…it…Good god, Savitar! I don’t think this is going to work.”

  Savitar frowned as he stared down at her small figure. Her body was perfect, with full breasts and strong muscle tone beneath soft, smooth skin, but she was tiny compared to him. “You are small, but the Gods would not have given you to us if you could not take us.” He quickly removed the rest of his clothing until he stood naked in front of her.

  Sweet Jesus. He was big all over.

  No, not big. Massive. “I—”

  His eyes sharpened on her. “Have you changed your mind?”

  Raven blew out a breath. “No. I still want you but that”—she waved her hand at his straining erection—“is pretty damn intimidating.” She yelped as he picked her up.

  “Come, we shall do this in the water where it will help ease my way inside you.”

  He quickly carried her over to the pool and slowly lowered both of them into it. The water was strange and Raven let out a sigh at the soothing feeling the water produced. It was thicker, almost gel-like and instantly took away the lingering ache caused by the lightning strike earlier.

  Savitar released her legs, letting her slide down his body. She automatically wound them around his hips, making him growl as she rubbed his engorged flesh between their stomachs. He captured her lips in another heated kiss, making her moan with need. She started to raise herself up so she could impale herself on him but he stopped her as he pulled back.

  She frowned at his serious expression. “Hey, what’s wrong?” she asked softly as she ran her hand through his hair.

  “I should have brought some trela oil with us to help ease your body open, but I never dared to dream you would mate with me when I brought you here.” He lifted her body to sit her on the stone edge of the pool and shoved her thighs open so he could fit his big body between them. “I need to make sure you are ready for me.”

  “I am ready,” she swore. “I want you.”

  “Not yet, but you will be,” he growled.

  His eyes flickered down to her pussy and Raven fought not to squirm under his intense gaze. She’d never had a man study her privates so closely and it was makin
g her feel awkward. She could feel how wet she was and watched as his nostrils flared as he took a deep breath, inhaling the scent of her desire for him.

  Savitar’s cock jerked as he looked at his mate’s pussy. The women of their world had pale skin, even on the inside of their pussies and Arcadian women would never think to remove the hair from their intimate flesh. He was fascinated by the small strip of hair that lay on the mound above her core. He had never seen anything more beautiful than the pretty pink flesh of Raven’s pussy.

  Growling, he forced himself to go slow. He explored her bare pussy with two of his large fingers, careful not to hurt her. Looking up at her to find her watching him, he pushed one of his fingers inside her tight, slick channel. The look of pleasure on her face was almost enough to make him come. He was holding onto his last thread of control and knew he wouldn’t last much longer.

  Without further warning he spread her thighs wider and buried his head into her pussy. She cried out as he stabbed his tongue into her tight hole over and over again, sucking and licking up her juices. He growled at the sweet taste of her, wanting more. Focused on bringing her the ultimate pleasure, he shoved his fingers deep, stretching her pussy open as his mouth moved to suck on her clit.

  Raven felt Savitar’s hand grip her thigh tight, holding her in place as her body exploded. Her entire body shook with her release and she threw her head back as the ecstasy consumed her. “Shit! Your tongue is like a damn vibrator when you do that. Don’t stop!”

  Doing as she demanded, Savitar continued to work her to two more shattering orgasms, licking and sucking down every drop of her release. He was beyond happy that he could bring his new mate to pleasure with his touch. He pulled back abruptly, leaving her on the brink of another mind-blowing climax. Before she could protest he lifted her body and brought her back into the water with him. She barely had time to wrap her legs around him again before he slowly started rubbing his massive cock against the folds of her pussy.