BittenandDefiant by Anonymous Author

reached the point where continuing on with
her original quest would do nothing but hurt her emotionally. She had his
admission. It was time to move on and begin to heal the pain of losing her
family.
    Kellen was waiting by the front door. Apparently the other
men on duty by the gate had run off with the man from inside. He pulled her
into a hug as soon as Frankie reached him. When her tears started to flow he
held her tightly against him. It took some time for her to cry herself out.
    “It’s done,” she finally whispered.
    “I know,” Kellen told her. “When you opened your mind to me
this time it stayed open. I was with you for all of that.”
    “So I don’t have to tell you.” She sighed. “Good.”
    “Let’s go. You look beat.”
    “I am. Why don’t I feel anything, Kellen? Other than sadness.
I thought there’d be something, I don’t know, more since he admitted that he
was responsible. He said it, but nothing’s really changed. They’re still gone.
His admission doesn’t make that hurt any less. There’s no satisfaction in him
saying he was responsible. I thought there would be even if he only said it to
me.”
    “I think you’re numb at the moment. Come home and rest. See
how you feel about things tomorrow before you decide whether or not to do
more.”
     
    Kellen guided Frankie home, walking slowly, letting her
clutch him as they went. His heart broke for her. She’d done what she set out
to do. Without that to continue focusing on, the hurt she’d been holding inside
would come pouring out. All he could do was be there for her and help in
whatever way he could.
    By the time he got her to the third floor Kellen was growing
worried. Frankie had remained silent the entire way back. She’d closed her mind
as soon as they were together. He knew she was hurting but without knowing what
she was thinking he didn’t really know what to do.
    When she immediately stripped he was surprised but quickly
followed suit. Stretching out beside her, Kellen once again held her close. He
would continue to do so until Frankie asked him to release her.
    “Love me, Kellen,” Frankie requested softly.
    “Always,” he stated.
    Over and over Kellen bestowed the gentlest kisses. He kept
it up until Frankie sighed in his arms. When he felt the tension leave her body
he realized how contained she had been since their meeting. Even when they were
fucking out of control she hadn’t let herself go as much as she was in that
moment. He also realized that their joining had never been tender and decided
that this time he would try to show her all the love he felt.
    Still kissing her Kellen let one hand roam. He caressed
everywhere he could reach, returning often to her breasts. He gently teased her
nipples into stiff peaks. He continued his slow, loving touches until she was
trembling with desire. She was so soft, so delicate even with her newfound
strength. Her skin was nearly luminescent. She was beautiful and she was his
mate. His forever.
    His fingers finally found her core. She was ready for him,
but that didn’t prevent him from continuing to excite her. He teased her clit,
stroking her slit fully, dipping into her pussy until she was shivering in
need. Breaking the kiss, Kellen lifted his head. Frankie’s eyes were huge as
she watched him move over her. She didn’t even blink when he sank his cock in
deep. Slowly and steadily he penetrated her, thrusting his iron shaft into her
silky wetness. He was where he belonged and where he would happily remain for
the rest of his existence. He could tell from her expression that her thoughts
echoed his own.
    Their eyes remained locked the entire time. When Kellen felt
Frankie’s sheath pulsing around his shaft he could see all the emotions he was
feeling reflected back at him. Her orgasm triggered his and they came together.
Kellen had never known such peaceful pleasure and felt sure it was the same for
Frankie.
    By the time dawn approached he had lost track of how