Kate stroked his face. "I’m always proud of you, but none of these things mean anything if you’re not here. I understand your obligations, I know we both have a responsibility to the coven, but please don't become so absorbed in your responsibilities you no longer have time for me, or your children. I miss you, and Lorenzo misses you, and there will be another soon."
He sighed heavily. "I get lost in my work, mi amore, it is all I have ever known. There was nothing else for me. I try to come home to be with you and Lorenzo, but with camp, it is never easy. Guide me, Kate. This is the only place I feel at peace and when I upset you, there is no peace of mind for me. I wish I could spend every moment with you. Perhaps someday that will happen. Did you think about where and what you wanted to do on our date?"
She ran her fingers through his hair, as her eyes explored his face. She never tired of looking at him. "All I want is your time. Just spend the whole night with us. Lorenzo loves when you're home. We can all ride, maybe swim in the grotto. We live in paradise. You don't need to take me anywhere else."
Closing his eyes, he moaned. He loved when she touched him, her hands so soft and gentle. "That sounds like heaven to me. But I think there is something we both need first."
Placing both hands on either side of her face, he kissed her. His need was intense. His tongue explored inside her mouth, gliding over her teeth, and then nipping her lip, he pulled her lip into his mouth. "You taste like heaven and sex and exotic fruit grown just for me."
“Feed, lover. Feed from me.”
19
Shade had let Marcello and Theo know he was taking the night off. He’d promised Kate a date night, and she was content to spend it here at Bel Rosso. They were taking Lorenzo along as well. Both of them needed his attention. Hell, he needed some attention too.
While Kate was in the bath, he walked down to his office to give Alec a call, he wanted this done. He was ready to put the dream-walking assignment behind him. The rest was up to Alec and Rissa, but even if they failed, he was taking California. No excuses, he’d kept his part of the bargain. He felt better having this done with and finally letting Kate know where he’d been. They still had so many lessons to learn together.
Grabbing his cell off the desk, he rang up Alec, and hoped this wouldn’t take long. His mate and his son were waiting for a long night together. After a few rings, Alec picked up. Shade spoke into the phone, "It’s done, brother."
Alec smiled when he answered the call and heard Shade's message. "I couldn't be happier. Anything I need to know?"
"Not really but something you might find amusing." Chuckling, he couldn’t wait to lay it on the line with Canton.
Alec smirked. "I think the only thing that will amuse me is having him withdraw from the campaign, but what have you got?"
"Rissa shouldn’t meet any resistance. Seems the old boy was already having a few dreams about your mate, didn’t take much to get him there. Tell Rissa to bend over and let him fuck her in the ass, he likes that. He also likes to talk dirty to her. Throw in some handcuffs, and a few other toys and both of them will have a good time. Guarantee it. Get the papers drawn up, this is over."
Alec shook the images from his head. "The last picture I want in my head is Ashton with a boner. Rissa can handle this one, and I'll have my lawyers draw up the papers, send copies to the Council. When I'm President, I’ll invite you and Kate to the White House."
Shade rolled his eyes, he couldn’t fucking care less about the White House. "Grazie. Good luck. Checked out the place while I was there, we will need to figure out how we get a few warriors placed on your Secret Service detail. You just get there and let me worry about the rest. My regards to Rissa."
Laughing out loud, knowing Alec could hear him, he hung up. Poor Rissa, that Ashton cock was one small little worm compared to the cobra she was used too.
***
Kate was rushing to get things done for the night since Shade had decided to stay home with them. Lorenzo was feeding with Nita, Theresa was cleaning his room, and Kate was trying to get some laundry done. She was bent over the laundry basket, sorting through the dirty laundry, most of which belonged to Lorenzo. She shook her head, as she was tossing his clothes into the washer. He easily went through three wardrobe changes a day. If there was dirt, Lorenzo would find it. Having the pool construction didn’t help, because Lorenzo was always in the middle of everything. She poured in the detergent and bleach and turned on the washer.
Taking the steps two at a time, Shade followed her scent to the laundry room. Peeping around the corner, he found bel still in her nightgown. The silk fabric clung to her curves as she bent over the laundry basket. The washer began to shake and rattle and seemed off kilter with the load inside it. Kate bent over the machine, trying to shift the wet laundry, as the washer shook her whole body, moving it to a rhythm he’d seen before. Stepping inside the room, he closed the door and slid up behind her, his hands gliding from her thighs up to her ass, as he flipped the red silk gown up over her hips, laying it over her back. Cupping her ass, he moaned softly, nuzzling into her neck. "I want you, right here, right now. I need you."
Kate felt his hands slide under her gown and gasped in surprise. The noise of the washer had masked his entry. She cast a glance over her shoulder to notice he’d closed the door. She hoped Theresa could pick up on their vibe and keep Lorenzo out because she recognized that husky tone in Shade's voice and knew the beast had been aroused and there was no turning back. She pushed her backside against him, feeling the hard steel of his cock through his jeans, as his hands gripped her hips.
“You rile my beast woman, like no other." He unzipped his jeans and his cock, thick and long, sprung forward. His jeans hit the floor and he stepped out of them, kicking them behind him and taking a spread leg stance. His hands roamed back over her ass, then up her spine as he wrapped one hand in that luscious silken hair and pulled her head back. The washer began to really shake, pushing her hard against his hips. Grasping his cock, he slid the head inside her, wet and warm. She was ready for him. She needed him as much as he needed her.
Turning her head to the side, his tongue slid up the pulsing vein in her neck. He slammed his cock deep inside her, matching his motions to the timing of the washing machine that bucked and vibrated with the uneven load. Growling, he nipped at her shoulder as his cock glided in and out. He cupped one plump lily-white breast in his hand and pinched her nipple. Her moans ran through his body like a siren calling him home. Sinking his fangs deep into her soft flesh, he fed like a starving vampire, as he rode her from behind.
Kate gripped the side of the washer as he grabbed a handful of hair and lifting her head, sank his fangs deep. She felt the surge of heat between her legs that accompanied his feeding, and she moaned in response. His lips were hot and wet as they drew her blood, his breath ragged, as he drank with abandon.
Unlatching his fangs, her blood dribbled down the side of his mouth, but his beast had yet to be satisfied. He wanted his due and was enjoying this stolen moment of fun. Pulling from her, he spun her around, not prepared for what she did next. Her tongue snaked out and licked the blood from his chin. He lifted her onto the washer, and pulling her to the edge, he slid his aching cock back in that sweet honey. Kate wrapped her legs around his hips and gripped his shoulders.