Chapter 209 - Feels like forever (2/2)

”Anyways… if that is when she escaped and left the states with him, she could easily be five months along.” Raven said as she counted off with her fingers.

A sudden thought hit Arei. ”You know, Ry had said something about an enchanted picture book or something. It showed Shelly holding a baby shortly after giving birth, but the boy's image kept coming and going.” He studied the wolf thoughtfully. ”If it was an oracle's book then that may indicate she was already with child and that the boy's fate hadn't yet been sealed.”

Jos frowned. ”I guess it is now…” A tear slid down her cheek as her gaze moved over Shelly.

Isha stood and brushed her hands over her dress. ”Well, there's nothing we can do about it now. What do you say to dinner while we wait?” She flicked one wrist into the air and three boxes of pizza appeared on the window seat along with a selection of drinks. ”Best part of fairy magic.” She said with a wink.

When Jos began to protest, Arei tightened his grip around her waist and forced her to walk toward the boxes. ”One slice and I'll leave you alone.” He whispered against her ear.

She turned to look over her shoulder at him. ”But-”

”No buts. One slice, that's all I'm asking.” He said sending her a 'don't argue' look.

Jos rolled her eyes. ”Yes, daddy.” She began to pull away from him, but he tightened his grip.

”Keep it up and 'daddy' may have to spank you.” He sent her a wickedly s.e.xy smile.

She narrowed her eyes as she turned and pressed her palms against his chest. ”You wouldn't…”

He arched a mischievous brow. ”Wouldn't I?”

She thought it over for a second, before shaking her head with certainty. ”No, you wouldn't. It's not in your nature. You'd be too afraid of hurting me.”

The mischief vanished from Arei's twinkling eyes, replaced by warm, affection. ”Well, there's no arguing with that logic.” He released her and gave her bottom a light, gentle slap as she stepped away from him. When her surprised eyes turned back to him, he chuckled with a slight shrug. ”You're right, I wouldn't ever hurt you… but there are other ways to spank without causing harm.” He winked at her when her cheeks heated more. Nodding toward the boxes, he said. ”Eat.”

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Selena's eyes followed her lover's every move as he made his way around the swanky hotel suite. The dim lighting did little to hide his magnificent nude body, causing a slight blush to creep up Selena's long neck. They had made love the first hour they'd been in the room together, but for the past half hour now, business was the only topic up for discussion. Letting out a heavy sigh as her feet dropped over the edge of the bed and met with the floor, she said. ”After the girl's testimony, there's nothing left we can do on the matter. We may be able to still squeeze a few years out of the human death, but nothing like you'd hope for.” She pulled the robe off the bedpost and wrapped it around herself as she walked toward him. Cold eyes turned toward her causing her to freeze in place. ”I'm... I'm sorry if this angers you, but it's simply facts... Sir...” A massive hand shot out and gripped her face, pulling her into a painfully rough kiss.

Smiling down at the trickle of blood left behind on enticing swell of lips that frowned back at him, Zeus laughed sarcastically, ”What is the point in sleeping with one of the most powerful creatures on the council, if I can't have better results than this?” His sarcastic smile melted into a snarl of disappointment as he shoved her face away from him. ”You're a disappointment. I should have handled this myself, or at the very least f.u.c.k.i.e.d someone more wit.”

Her frown deepened as she rubbed at her now sore jaw. ”I don't understand why you even want her in the first place. I've stalled the papers as long as I can as well. Poseidon has the claim.” She muttered under her breath, regretting it instantly when his sharp, cold eyes turned to her again.

Anger flared in his eyes as he stomped toward her. ”Why do I want the girl? Other than the fact her claim belongs to me as her great-grandfather? I want her because she has the protentional to be an immensely powerful weapon on and off land.” He followed her until she was backed up against the large, floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the city. Pressing a hand beside her face, he continued. ”If you wore only a bit more capable, a lengthy sentence would be just the thing to finally force her to accept my claim instead of his.”

She pressed her palms against his firm, bare chest. ”You heard the testimony. There is no winning against it. Themis saw through Vivian's testimony and saw the honesty and pain in the wolf girl's testimony. Those wolves will do anything for Joslyn and apparently, she will do just as much for them, and there is nothing anyone can do about it... not even you, oh mighty Zeus.” She set her jaw and clenched her fists against his chest, expecting him to act out in rage, but instead, he narrowed his eyes as he focused on something in the distance.

”You're right... those wolves will do anything for her and she for them... That is exactly why I'd planned on striking a bargain with her once a lengthy sentence was handed out.” He stepped away from her as his gaze held to the same spot in the distance. ”But I may yet use their connection even without the desired outcome of these hearings.” An evil smile curved his lips as he finally turned toward her. ”Change of plans, I have a better idea.”