Part 22 (1/2)

Thunder chuckled. ”I'm only joking! I don't know the exact number but there are a lot. All I know is that when I activate my power,” he kissed her neck, ”a minute electrical surge goes through your body and stimulates them all.”

Tammy groaned. ”It sure does. It was so good.” She reached up and brushed a kiss on his mouth.

”I'm glad you can handle it.” Thunder was sure that his female was sore after such rough lovemaking. He tried to ease off of her.

Tammy had other ideas. ”Where do you think you're going?” Her hand slipped between them and wrapped around his c.o.c.k. Tammy gave his length a light tug.

Thunder's eyes closed for a moment and he groaned, pumping into her tight fist.

”I'm ready for more,” a breathy whisper, so full of promise he couldn't help but pumping into her fist, making a grunting noise this time.

”I'm glad, because there is a lot more where that came from,” Thunder kissed his female. His heart felt huge inside his chest. It beat for her. For his Tammy.

The next morning ...

The door creaked open. It crashed as the broken hinge gave. Thunder sat up, ready to spring into action. To defend his female.

It was Blaze. The male smiled broadly. ”I'm glad to see that the two of you came to your senses.” The male kept his gaze on Thunder, who glanced down at his female. She was sleeping soundly. Thunder made sure that the blankets were tucked firmly around her.

”Congratulations!” Blaze was grinning from ear to ear.

”Yeah, thanks,” Thunder couldn't help but smile back.

Tammy buried herself deeper into the blankets and gave a soft sigh. They had made love all night. The sky had been streaked with oranges, blues and purples when they'd finally fallen asleep.

Judging from the height of the sun, it had to be mid-morning already. Thunder bit back a yawn and rubbed his eyes with the heel of his hand.

”Roxy gave birth to a beautiful, healthy egg.” Blaze's grin widened.

”Oh wow!” Thunder grinned right back. ”That's great! You guys must be thrilled.”

”It's hard to believe that we're going to be parents soon.” He clenched his jaw, looking emotional for a second or two. He'd never seen the male like this but Thunder couldn't blame him. Not even a little bit. He would love to be in the other male's shoes.

”Congrats! Please congratulate your mate as well for me.”

Blaze nodded once, his expression turned more serious. His body tensed. ”About those lashes ... when would be a good time for you?”

”I'd say right now but we don't have a whip.”

Blaze smiled. ”We do. I sent for one.”

Thunder raised his brows. ”When?” he frowned.

”Yesterday, after our meeting.”

”But that would mean ...” Thunder shook his head. ”Tammy was right, you're a sneaky sneak.”

”A what?”

Oh f.u.c.k! What the h.e.l.l was he saying? ”Um ... what I meant was ...”

Blaze choked out a laugh. Thunder laughed along with him. His female didn't so much as blink through the commotion. He really had worn her out.

It was Thunder who pulled himself together first. ”If you don't mind us staying on for a couple of days, I'll get my punishment over with now.”

”You sure?” Blaze smirked. ”You are newly mated. Your female might not be happy if you're out of action for a day or two.”

Tammy needed the recovery time. His female had been insatiable. She had matching bite marks on her breast and one on inner thigh. Not as deep as the first, but still. ”This morning would be good.” He also didn't want her to worry. This way it would be over with before she even knew what was happening.

”Okay. I'll have one of my warriors fetch you in an hour.”

Thunder pulled a face. ”Can we make it a half hour?”

Blaze looked at him pointedly. ”She's going to be p.i.s.sed,” he gave a nod towards the sleeping female. ”But I do understand why you're moving so quickly. Humans are squeamish about this sort of thing.” He sighed. ”I'm sorry there's no way around this. It's ...”

”You do not need to apologize, my lord. It is I who should be thanking you. I'm deeply grateful for all you have done for us. My female is worth it.”

”I would do the same for Roxy,” Blaze looked thoughtful for a moment. ”I will send my best healer since my four warriors are doing so much better.”

”I'm glad to hear it.”

”I'll leave you to prepare.” The male's nostrils flared. He sucked in a breath like he wanted to say something. Instead, he gave a small shake of the head and left.

Thunder knew what the male could scent. His female was at the start of her heat.

Chapter 24.

Three months later ...

Tammy straightened the cutlery on the table. She poured the wine, putting the bottle on the table. It was a rich burgundy that, according to the bottle, was robust and opulent. The table looked perfect.

The roast was resting. Everything else was ready and waiting. She'd prepared the meal herself and it smelled delicious. They were having chocolate fondant for dessert. It was Thunder's favorite. A flutter of nerves. .h.i.t, her stomach gave a little clench. She wanted this to be perfect.

Tammy smoothed her dress, she walked to the full-length mirror just to be sure. The dress was blue silk, it clung to her every curve like a second skin. She'd put on some weight since coming to live in her new home. Her b.o.o.bs were more out there and her hips more flared. Thunder loved it. He couldn't stop touching her and kissing her. He loved how everything bounced when they made love. Loved that there was more to hold onto. He just loved her full stop. The b.u.t.terflies in her stomach slowed their roll.

She'd never been happier. She touched one of the diamond and ruby earring. It sparkled in the dim light. They were those elaborate chandelier type earrings. For a second she was tempted to take them out. They were too much.

There was a knock at the door. She frowned. Who could that be?

Storm leaned up against the doorframe. His whole face lit up when he saw her. ”It's my favorite sister-in-law,” he grabbed her in a bear hug. ”Happy three-month anniversary.”

”I'm your only sister-in-law, but thanks,” she hugged him back. ”You're about to ruin my surprise.” She looked up and down the outside hallway.

Storm chuckled. ”Surprise?” He shook his head. ”Hardly.”

Tammy grabbed his wrist and pulled him inside. ”What's so funny?”