Her Eternal Warrior

Chapter Six

Tor resisted the urge to open the front door and look outside to see if Kenna had arrived. Instead he went to the living room and turned on the TV. He’d missed her, had even found himself reaching for her while in bed, wanting to have her in his arms.

Since he’d already made them mates, he planned to tell her everything once she’d had a chance to settle in, and after they’d made love once, maybe twice. The sooner he got it over with the better it would be for both of them. As Anubis had said the night before, sooner or later Kenna was going to notice something was different about her. She needed to understand why before that happened. He could see it freaking her out if she happened to hurt herself and then healed in seconds.

Tor also didn’t want to risk the demon that had him in his sights finding out what Kenna was to him while she was on her own. Without being under Tor’s protection, the demon could hurt her. And if the creature ever found out Tor’s and Kenna’s life forces were joined, the demon would try to take Kenna out, knowing full well Tor would die right along with her.

Having not spent the night and into the early hours of the morning hunting, Tor’d had the chance to go to the grocery store earlier and stock up on what he hoped Kenna would like to eat. Now being immortal, she would be able to eat as much as she wanted, food that was good or bad for her, and not have to worry about gaining a pound. She’d always stay the same. She’d also be able to drink alcohol and never get drunk.

Ten minutes later, Tor heard the sound of a car pulling up his long driveway. He smiled as he hurried out of the living room and walked through the foyer to the front door. He opened it and stepped out in time to see Kenna park in front of the garage. He smiled as he headed in her direction. She didn’t see him at first, but once she did, she gave him a small wave before taking an athletic bag out of the backseat.

Once he closed the distance between them, Tor cupped her face and kissed her as he’d ached to do since he’d dropped her off at her place the night before. He then put his arm around her shoulders and guided her toward the door.

“I missed you,” he said as they walked.

She smiled as she angled her head to look at him, her arm snaking around his waist. “I missed you too.”

Inside the house, he shut the door behind them. Tor took her bag and placed it on the bottom step of one of the staircases to bring up to his bedroom later. He turned back to her.

“Would you like something to drink or eat?”

Kenna shook her head. “No, I’m fine. Thanks.”

Tor looked down and saw she wrung her hands. Gazing at her more closely, he saw her expression was a little on the pinched side, almost as if she appeared anxious about something. He hoped he wasn’t the cause of it.

“Are you okay, Kenna?” he asked.

“Of course I am.” She wrung her hands harder and spoke faster. “Why wouldn’t I be? Everything is perfect. I have nothing to worry about.”

“Well, for one thing, you’re babbling.”

“I’m not babbling. I’m just—” Kenna took a deep breath, then said more slowly, “I’m fine.”

“All right.” He still wasn’t convinced that she was. Something bothered her. “What would you—” Kenna cut off his words by throwing herself into his arms and covering his mouth with her own. He wrapped his arms around her waist and returned her kiss.

Against his lips, she said huskily, “Take me upstairs and make love to me. I need you inside me.”

He groaned as he lifted her off her feet and turned toward the stairs. He’d planned to wait a bit before they got to lovemaking, but he was on board with getting to the good stuff sooner rather than later.

Taking the stairs two at a time, he practically ran to the upper level. All the while he kissed Kenna passionately. She put her legs around his waist and her pussy rubbed against his cock with each step he took. By the time he’d reached the top he was fully erect, aching to sink inside her.

The short trek down the hallway to his bedroom ramped him up even more. Only with Kenna, with his mate, did he feel desperate, wanting to sink his cock into her moist heat. As if he wouldn’t survive another minute if he didn’t. And she seemed to need him just as badly. She clung to his shoulders, kissing him so hard their teeth knocked together. Tor had a feeling it would always be like this between them.

Setting her on her feet inside his room, Tor pulled away from Kenna’s mouth and lifted her shirt up and over her head. His gaze dropped to her breasts and he sucked in a sharp breath at what he saw. Her bra was dark pink and so sheer it left nothing to the imagination. Her nipples were taut, just begging for him to suck on them.

That would have to wait. First, he wanted to see if she wore a matching pair of panties. Tor dropped his hands to the top of Kenna’s jeans and undid them. He yanked them down her legs to pool at her ankles. She stepped out and kicked them away with a flick of her foot. Yup, her panties matched the bra. His cock twitched at the sight of her pussy encased in the sheer, shimmering material.

“You’re beautiful,” he said in a low, raspy voice. “I’m going to take my time stripping you out of that sexy bra and panties.”

“You mean thong.”

Kenna turned and Tor groaned. She was indeed wearing a thong instead of panties. She went to face him once more, but he stopped her by placing his hands on her hips. He nudged her hair away from the side of her neck and nuzzled her there with his lips as he ran a hand along the skimpy waistband of her thong. Tor followed it down the crack of her ass before he skimmed his fingers over the twin globes of flesh not covered by the sheer material.

Tor caressed up her sides, reaching around Kenna’s front and cupped her breasts. He tugged the nipples as he ground his cock against her ass. Kenna lifted her hands to cover his and rocked back into him. The smell of her arousal perfumed the air, making him want to taste the wetness that had to be soaking into her thong.

He turned her in his arms. Tor yanked off his shirt, then pulled Kenna against him. He claimed her lips in a heated kiss, unhooking her bra at the same time. She sucked on his tongue, pushing the straps down her arms, and let it drop to the floor.

Kenna’s taut nipples brushed against Tor’s chest. He released her mouth and licked and kissed his way down to the tight buds. He flicked one with the tip of his tongue, then swirled it around the nipple before he sucked it inside his mouth. Kenna’s nails dug into his biceps as she held on to him and let out a throaty moan. He shifted to the other one and suckled on it, her moans increasing in volume.

Leaving her breasts, Tor continued his downward travel. He kissed along her ribs and stomach, ending up on his knees. He slipped a finger under the front of Kenna’s thong and dipped it between her legs. The digit came away wet. Meeting and holding her gaze with his own, he slowly brought his finger to his mouth and licked it clean. Kenna’s eyes dilated and her breathing grew more rapid.

Tor’s arousal beat at him. He dragged his gaze from Kenna’s and hooked the waistband of her thong with his fingers and pulled it down her legs and off. He used a hand to push her thighs farther apart, then went in for the taste he craved.

He licked her pussy, gathering all the wetness there before he swallowed it down. Wanting more, he stiffened his tongue and speared it into Kenna. The grip she had on his shoulders increased as her legs shook with slight tremors. She moaned long and loud.

He pleasured her until he could no longer ignore his need to be inside her. Tor smoothly came to his feet and undid his jeans. He shucked them off, then wrapped his hand around his erection and pumped his fist up and down his full length. Kenna’s gaze followed his movements.

“Turn around, bend over and put your hands on the bed,” Tor said huskily.

Kenna didn’t hesitate. She did exactly what he’d told her to do. He shifted to stand behind her and took hold of her hips. He positioned her and rubbed his cock against her wet pussy until he was liberally coated with her juices. She was more than ready for him to take her.

He lined up the head of his shaft with her slick opening and pushed inside. Rocking against her, he worked himself deeper until she’d taken all of him. He groaned, loving the way her inner walls closed around him, holding him tight. She fit him like a glove. There was no better sensation than being inside his mate.

Tor took Kenna in long, hard strokes, sinking balls-deep each time. She pushed back to meet him, squeezing her inner muscles tightly around his cock. His shaft grew even harder. He pistoned his hips, feeling an orgasm build.

Pulling out of her, Tor urged Kenna all the way onto the bed, then turned her so she was on her back. He covered her body with his, sinking his cock back inside her pussy. He lifted his upper body on his hands as he continued to thrust into her. He set a fast pace, angling his hips so his shaft rubbed the spot she needed him to send her into climax.

In and out he pumped. His balls rose closer to his body as the point of no return edged nearer. Kenna let out a whimpered moan, her hands clutching his biceps as her pussy rhythmically squeezed his cock as she came. It was all he needed to follow her into release. He growled, filling her with his cum as his shaft pulsed deep inside her.

Once she’d wrung everything out of him, Tor collapsed on top of Kenna. She put her arms around his back and held him close.

He lifted himself onto his bent arms and kissed her tenderly. “I love you,” he said, panting to catch his breath.

“What?” she asked softly.

Tor latched his gaze on to hers. “I love you.” He did. He could never see himself with another woman. She was it for him, and always would be. It had taken him thousands of years to find her. He wouldn’t let his woman go.

Kenna brought his mouth down to hers and kissed him passionately. She pulled away and smiled. “I love you too. And just so you know, I’m not the type of woman to instantly fall in love with a man just because he slept with me.” She reached up and caressed his cheek. “I thought I was falling for you too hard and too fast. I guess I didn’t need to worry.”

He kissed the tip of her nose. “I mean it with all my heart. So when do you want to start moving your stuff here?”

“You want to live together?”

“Of course. I don’t plan on ever letting you go. You’re mine, as I’m yours. What’s the point in waiting?”

Kenna stared up at him, then laughed. Tor scowled. It was a bit of a blow to his ego after he’d professed his undying love for her. He’d wanted to tell her exactly how he felt before he revealed what she was to him. And when she’d said she loved him as well, he hoped she’d want everything he wanted—them being together, always.

She stopped laughing, and said, “I’m not laughing at you. Really. I’m laughing at myself, because I’m going to do something so totally out of character for me. I didn’t think I had it in me, either.” She paused, her face becoming serious. “Yes, Tor, I’ll move in with you. How does tomorrow sound?”

In way of an answer, Tor kissed her, thrusting his tongue between her lips. His cock hardened inside her once again. He pumped in little thrusts until he was fully engorged. Kenna lifted her hips, matching the pace he set.

This time their lovemaking didn’t last very long. All too soon they both were coming, moaning into each other’s mouths as they came. Once it was over, Tor rolled to his back, taking Kenna with him. She sprawled on top of him like a contented kitten as he ran his hand up and down her back.

Now that they knew how they felt about each other, and he’d gotten Kenna’s agreement to move in with him, Tor had to take the next step and tell her about him being a warrior of Anubis. And that she was his mate. If his luck held, she’d be able to take everything he told her and accept him and what he’d done to her to make her truly his.

Tor and she must have fallen asleep for a short while after the last time they’d made love, because Kenna woke up still lying on top of him with her head pillowed on his chest. It rose and fell with his even breaths. She looked at his face and saw his eyes were closed. God, Tor was handsome. And from the conversation they’d had, he was hers.

If someone had come up to her last week and told her she’d fall in love with a rich, tall, dark and very muscular man and move into his fancy mansion with him all in a matter of days, Kenna would have thought that person nuts. But here she was, head over heels for the very first time in her life. Nick would have a heyday with it.

Now that her thoughts were no longer distracted, centered on the pleasure Tor gave her, Kenna found herself thinking about her new ability to heal in an instant. She had no idea if it was a temporary thing, or whether she’d have it for the rest of her life. And it wasn’t as if it was something she could go to the doctor and get checked out for. The idea of getting experimented on wasn’t what she’d ever want to experience.

The only person she could think of telling was Tor, mostly because she’d be living with him and there was a very high chance of him noticing she didn’t heal like everyone else. It would be hard to live under the same roof and keep that a secret.

Kenna felt eyes watching her and looked up to see Tor had awakened. She inched up his body and gave him a quick kiss. “How about we get dressed and go downstairs to find something to eat? I’m a bit hungry. Then I want to talk to you about something.”

His brows furrowed. “All right. Nothing too serious, I hope.”

“It’s hard to say. It depends on how you react to it.” She rolled off Tor and slid from the bed. “I’m going to use the bathroom.”

She walked into the en suite and closed the door behind her. Kenna used the toilet, then washed her hands. She caught her reflection in the mirror above the sink. Was she making a mistake telling Tor? She hoped not.

Back out in the main room, Kenna saw Tor standing at the end of the bed with his back toward her. He was just pulling his jeans on over his hips. She sighed to herself. The man had a great ass. He also was someone who didn’t like underwear. He hadn’t worn any on the days she’d been with him. Not that she complained about it. It was a turn on to think she just had to open his pants and his cock would be there with nothing else keeping her from it.

Kenna closed the distance between them and placed a kiss on Tor’s wide back. He turned his head to look over his shoulder at her. “What would you like to eat?”

She walked around to his side and picked up some of her clothes. Tor turned so he faced her. “I don’t know,” she said. “Nothing big. Since you cooked for me yesterday, I hoped you’d let me cook for you in your fancy kitchen.”

“It’s your kitchen now as well. You agreeing to live with me makes it so.”

She smiled. “I guess it does. Then while we’re down there I should see what you have in the fridge and pantry to make sure all the ingredients I’ll need to make us dinner are there.”

“Well, I did some shopping earlier today and stocked up. What are you thinking of making?”

Kenna finished getting dressed. “I haven’t quite decided. I’ll wait until I see what you have.”

“Since you’re going to be the chef for tonight, why don’t you go downstairs and look around in the fridge? I’m just going to use the bathroom and I’ll meet you in the kitchen.”

“All right.”

She left the bedroom as Tor headed for the en suite. Kenna had just reached the foyer when the doorbell rang. She looked up the stairs, but knew Tor wouldn’t be able to get down here that fast. Since she was already halfway there, Kenna decided she’d answer the door.

Pulling it open, she found a large man who looked as if he’d seen better days standing on the other side. “Hi,” she said, giving him a leery look.

He grabbed her by the throat and pushed her farther into the foyer as he kicked the door shut. “Hi back. He said you were a pretty thing. I’m going to enjoy this.”

Kenna screamed as the man roughly pushed her against the wall and groped her. She tried to fight back, but he was stronger than she. The sound of a loud growl had her looking toward the stairs. What she saw had her heart leaping up into her throat, and a rush of memories she hadn’t remembered slamming back into her head.