Of Another Dimension Page 17

  I wiggled around a little, bumping his thighs, trying to get more comfortable.

  "Quit moving around, this wasn't made for two," he snapped, glaring at me.

  "That's easy enough, get the hell out! Problem solved!" I clipped at him.

  "You get out!" he clipped back.

  "No. You do it."

  "No."

  "Fine!"

  "Fine!"

  I put my head on my knees and tried to pretend I wasn't sandwiched in the world's smallest bathtub with a big assed, pissed off Sodraden.

  A naked one with a long tail.

  And why? Because we are both stubborn as fuck, that's why.

  It’s sick, but I find him oddly endearing at the moment with his pinched face, mulish expression and knees bent and up to his ears, crammed into the tub with me the way that he is.

  Looks like a little boy pouting.

  A little boy with red skin and horns, that is…

  "This is ridiculous," I grumbled, trying not to eye the 'V' of his bent legs.

  I know there's something bobbing around in there happily, I can feel it hitting my leg ever so often.

  "Yes it is," he agreed.

  His tail swished lazily in the water and this impossibly curious part of me wanted to reach out and touch it, see what it feels like.

  "Can I touch it?" I asked, watching his tail.

  "Touch what?" He spread his legs open a little more, shifting around restlessly in the water.

  "Your tail." I snorted at him. "What the heck did you think I meant?"

  He flushed blue and his tail coiled up to curl behind him.

  "You can have the bath now. I'm finished," he said suddenly and hopped out.

  Well, god, that sure as hell got his ass moving.

  I didn't say it to make him leave, I thought, feeling a little bewildered.

  "But you haven't even taken your hair down yet to wash it!" I called out as he practically ran from the room, a puddle of water trailing behind him, long braid of thick hair swaying like a pendulum behind him, sweet ass flexing enticingly as he made a run for it.

  "What did I say?" I asked the empty room.

  ****

  After I'd dried off as sufficiently as possible, I wrapped a towel around myself and tip toed into the bedroom.

  Teivel was lost in thought, wearing a really big billowing white shirt, his clothes hanging over a chair to dry.

  I leaned against the jamb of the door and watched him.

  "Was it something I said?" I asked tentatively.

  His head snapped up to me, his face carefully blank.

  "No."

  "Then why are mad now? I mean, really mad. What did I do?"

  "Nothing." He held his hand out and offered me a shirt/nightgown thing like his.

  I took it and backed up, sensing he was upset, but unsure how to approach the problem.

  "I didn't mean to hurt your feelings. I just wanted to see what it felt like. You didn't have to run away from me," I said quietly and hurried back into the bathroom to change. "You could have just said 'no'," I muttered.

  When I came back out, he had his long hair undone, wet black locks fanning out around him as he gave me his back to go to sleep.

  Well, fine. I can play that game too!

  I eyed his back as I climbed in next to him.

  Hmph.

  I sighed.

  He'll probably never let me see his tail... or touch it...

  He's so prickly about it.

  ...and I really, really just want an itty bitty look see...

  I mean, come on! How often do you get a chance to see a real tail on someone?

  I just want to see it!

  I'm not gonna chop it off or anything.

  Geesh.

  NO! Lil, that's rude, you can't, the little angel on my shoulder scolded.

  I shut off the light and lay there, staring at the ceiling.

  Glancing at Teivel, I saw that his breathing was nice and even, slow and steady.

  I bit my lip and shifted.

  He didn't move.

  What would one little peek hurt? the devil on my other shoulder cajoled.

  Funny, when did I picture the little bugger looking like Teivel?

  One little touch on the end... just to see.

  I crept a little closer and slowly eased myself down, inching ever closer to my goal.

  What are you doing, Lil? If he wakes up he's going to want to murder you or beat your friggin' ass black and blue.

  I paused and waffled, debating with myself.

  Is it really worth it?

  It's so awesome, though, my inner voice whined.

  Plus, when will I get the chance to sneak a peek after today?

  If I ask it’s always going to be an unanswered, big fat 'NO'.

  I turned myself around and used the small, yet thankfully sufficient, amount of light coming in from the window to light my way.

  I kept glancing at Teivel to make sure he hadn't suddenly woken up and lifted the edge of the blankets a little.

  Well, crap, I thought, feeling a little disappointed. Now that I've crept close enough to his back side, I realize he has his tail going around to his front.

  What a waste of time.

  Now I'll never get to see.

  Teivel shifted suddenly, rolling onto me slightly and I froze, flattening myself against the bed.

  He obviously only had on the sleep shirt like me, I was just checking out his ass for a peek at his tail after all, and one muscular rump cheek came perilously close to my face.

  My eyes bugged out of my head as I found myself cheek to cheek with the wrong kind of cheek.

  Lil, you are a fucking idiot!

  I flushed red, mortified at the awkward position I now found myself in and the entire situation its self.

  I tried to move a little, but he shifted along with me, scooting until he was butting his butt up against me.

  If it wouldn't have made any noise, I would be slapping myself right now.

  While I had a moment, I reviewed the complete and utter stupidity of my previous plan.

  Yes, mmm, hmmm, I'm an idiot.

  Sure am.

  Another thought occurred to me and I was tempted to hold my breath.

  Do Sodraden pass gas?

  I've never heard them do it... but please, Lord, don't let tonight be the night!

  I'm an asshole, I thought, grimacing.

  If he does do something like that, gross as the idea is, I would totally deserve it right now.

  Here I am, trying to peek at my mate's brother's rump, so I can exam his tail, which he's already made very clear makes him uncomfortable to bring up in the first place.

  When did I become concerned with my own wants above other's feelings?

  Odd to have this epiphany pressed up to someone's arse, but there it is.

  I eased myself away and let myself fall to the floor with a quiet thud.

  Ow! Damn it!

  That floor is hard!

  I stifled a groan as I rolled over and got up on my hands and knees.

  A warm, solid body came up over me, blanketing its self on me heavily.

  "What's the matter? Couldn't go through with it?" Teivel growled at me, his long hair falling down over his shoulders, draping over us like a silky black curtain.

  Oh, fuck me.

  "Uhm, go through with what?" I asked quietly.

  Play dumb, Lil, even if you're irrevocably busted.

  His hand slid up my thigh and my breath escaped me.

  "Lucky for you, miquatka, if you'd found the end of my tail, I would have made you take all of this," he whispered harshly, a wealth of meaning in his tone, nestling his erection up against my backside. "And where would we be then?"

  "No, I... You! You knew!" I spluttered, incensed.

  Why! That sneaky....

  He nuzzled my neck, hunching his large frame over me, tossing my shirt/ gown up, exposing me to him.

  I shivered, gooseflesh breaking out all
over my skin.

  My breath started rushing out of me in quick little pants as my heartbeat sped up with both trepidation and excitement.

  I didn't speak. I couldn't at the moment.

  Why do I suddenly want this so badly?

  Is it really a sudden thing, Lil?

  I should stop him, but do I really want to...

  And yet you had a hissy when Kieve offered you up to Sieren.

  That was different, though, and it made it feel more like Kieve was loaning me out.

  I was also completely unprepared for the situation and the feelings it evoked!

  It's official, I am one big hot mess.

  I am full out arguing with myself.

  "Sieren would be furious if I got to have you first," Teivel whispered seductively.

  His tongue came out to lick the shell of my ear.

  "And I haven't asked Kieve for permission to mate with you," he growled, nipping my mating mark.

  I moaned and squirmed around.

  "You don't want to mate with me. You said you hate me," I groaned, trying to keep myself perfectly still.

  His large erection slid between my thighs and I tensed up, expecting him to do more.

  "I've always wanted you, miquatka. Why do you think I was so furious when you escaped me? And even more so when you came back mated to my little brother?" he whispered hotly against my neck.

  I froze and tried to digest that.

  "You treated me like shit because you were jealous of your brother!" I squealed indignantly.

  Large warm hands slid over the cheeks of my bottom and I trembled, but kept a glare in place.

  Mad and horny... odd combination. Nothing good can come of this.

  Hey, wait a...

  "No. That's bullshit! You didn't want me. You had a damned bride. Let me up!" I demanded and tried to crawl forward.

  That scary guttural growl emitted from him and I kicked out at him.

  "I won't fight it anymore and I won't fight you!" he rumbled, his voice beyond guttural, subduing me.

  "You just want to fuck! Get off!" I accused.

  Another warning growl, of which I chose to ignore.

  "I don't want you like this! It's not right!"

  Wrong thing to say, apparently.

  His teeth latched onto my neck and he snarled at me.

  He bit down hard and I cried out as his teeth sank into the tender flesh of my shoulder blade.

  I bit my lip to keep myself from crying out again or making any noise as he pushed my legs together, his cock nestled between.

  I won't give him the satisfaction of hearing me cry, I thought as the pain became a little too much and a tear slipped out, sliding down my cheek.

  "Teivel," I choked out.

  He released his teeth and licked the bite mark, tonguing it eagerly as his hands reached around and plucked at my nipples.

  There was a rush of wetness and my sex clenched, replacing the pain of moments ago with pleasure.

  "Now you're mine, miquatka. You can hate me all you want, but you're mine. I don't mate with someone if I just want to fuck them. I could have used Teila for that the moment she arrived," he murmured darkly, thrusting himself between my legs, rubbing against my sex as he pumped the head of his shaft against my clit.

  "But I couldn't. Every time I thought of fucking someone other than you, it made my dick shrivel. I was infuriated with you and myself and I took it out on you." He paused in his ministrations to explain.

  "That doesn't..." I tried to argue, but he gripped my chin, turning me slightly to press his lips to mine.

  His kiss was fierce and possessive, a stamp of ownership, and my body responded immediately, like flames to tinder I felt myself catching, a fire lighting up deep in my belly.

  Teivel pulled back and ran his hand down my cheek.

  His fingers came back wet.

  He cursed and pulled back.

  He took one look at my tear stained cheeks and withdrew from me.

  Slamming his fist into the floor, he let out one last guttural growl before he snatched his pants up and stormed out of the room, slamming the door shut behind him.

  "What the fuck was that?" I asked the empty room, bewildered, horny, confused and completely unsatisfied.

  I got up on shaky legs and made my way to the bed.

  Crawling in, I laughed bitterly, shaking my head sadly.

  Why on earth… or, erm, ‘Hell’, did I even contemplate the idea of anything with Teivel?

  He doesn't even know what he wants.

  I thought about what I was about to do tonight and a sense of shame started to swell up inside me.

  What will Kieve think of what you did tonight, Lil?

  Dread settled into the pit of my stomach.

  Kieve... wow, Lil, you really are a selfish bitch, I chastised myself.

  Your mate is out there, thinking your upset with him, and sweet Sieren who's always treated you like a princess too, and here you are messing around with their asshole brother.

  Mated to him now too.

  ....Well, erm, half mated... I think… I’m not exactly sure... but I do know I have to bite him back first...

  I steeled myself and hardened my heart against it.

  That is not going to happen. Not if I can help it!

  I'll pull out all of my damn teeth if I have to!

  New resolution set, I tucked the blankets around myself tightly and tried to fall asleep.

  Chapter 19

  I woke up early the next day and groaned when I went to move and my body protested.

  The large red arm that was slung over me gripped me tighter, tucking me tighter against a warm, solid chest.

  I slid the arm off of me and slid out of my side of the bed. The tail that was curled around my upper thigh slowly slid from my leg.

  Looks like Teivel snuck back in at some point and got kind of friendly.

  Taking my clothes with me, I went into the bathroom and quietly changed.

  When I came back out, Teivel was watching me avidly from the bed, his bare chest rippling as he sat up, hair still down, a glorious mass of onyx waves as he quietly studied me, yellow eyes full of wary curiosity

  Hmph. He should we wary.

  Chin held high, not making eye contact, I walked sedately out of the room and shut the door quietly behind me.

  Let’s see how he likes being shunned.

  I made my way to the kitchen and was surprised to find Gostach sitting at the table with a large mug in his hands.

  Don't know why I'm surprised. It is his kitchen.

  "Sleep well, my sweet?" He asked kindly, smiling in a friendly way, but there weren't any sexual overtones in it this time.

  "Sure," I muttered noncommittally and shrugged.

  He offered me a mug of something and I accepted it without questioning the contents.

  Fuck it, why not?

  Hopefully it has alcohol in it.

  I sniffed at the contents and Gostach chuckled at me.

  "Sit, sweet, I will not try to win you over anymore. I promise," he swore, surprising me.

  I sat down in the farthest chair from him and he laughed, grinning at me widely.

  "You are smart not to trust males, little Lil, but I am a mated male now and you need not fret over me anymore."

  Oh, shit! He mated Teila!

  Hahahahahah!

  Poor Gostach.

  Hope he likes ‘em feisty.

  I looked at him dubiously and he tapped the side of his nose.

  "I can smell even better than a Sodraden," he informed me, getting an 'O' of understanding from me. "I could not only smell your fear of me yesterday, but the anger simmering in my friend Teivel at my advances towards you."

  My mouth flapped open and closed like a fish's a few times.

  He grinned unrepentantly.

  "He is a fool and sometimes fools need a good shove," he said with a wink.

  I tried not to let my relief show when he admitted he'd only been flirting with me
to irk Teivel.

  I wonder if it has a smell...

  Can you smell relief?

  Probably, if the small chuckle he let out meant anything...

  Or am I that transparent?

  Teivel came out just then, fully dressed, his hair in its customary braid, swinging in a thick long rope behind him.

  He strode forward confidently, determinedly making his way to the table.

  He walked right up behind me and placed a proprietary hand on my shoulder.

  "Gostach," Teivel greeted his friend, massaging the mating mark he'd put on me last night with his thumb.

  I shivered and tried to shrug his hand off when Gostach turned to get Teivel a mug.

  Teivel's grip tightened and I stopped squirming.

  He better hope I don't get my hands on him later!

  I swear, I'll squeeze something so hard the head will pop off!

  Get all cave man on me now, will he?

  I won't embarrass him in front of his friend, but I'm not a doormat and I won't have any part of his 'hot one minute, cold the next' crap.

  Teila stumbled down the hall.

  Someone had a hard night, I thought, snickering inside.

  She was wincing with every step she took and she was swimming in one of Gostach's shirts.

  On me, his shirt was a nightgown.

  On Teila's stick thin frame, it was a short circus tent.

  Gostach hopped up and hurried over to his mate.

  Teila shoved at him when he scooped her up and nuzzled her neck, careful so his horn didn't touch her.

  "Hello, Teila, my heart," Gostach purred, "Are you hungry?"

  At her glare he gave her a shit eating grin.

  "For food, miquatka," he chuckled.

  I craned my head to look up at him from my seat while he stood up with his woman.

  "What does that mean? Miquatka?" I asked Gostach interestedly.

  Teivel stiffened behind me.

  "It is from the old language, not many speak it anymore, so your translator will not recognize the words..." he began, easily restraining a grumpy Teila as she struggled uselessly in his arms.

  "I am not your anything!" she interrupted him. "We had sex, that's it! Release me, you beast!" she hollered.

  "You chose me, sweet Teila. You took me into your body of your own choice and now we are mated. Now you are mine," Gostach explained patiently, sounding happy as a pig in mud.

  "What?!" she shrieked, "I never would have slept with you if I had known that! Mate you? I did no such thing!"