Someone for Ransome

Chapter 6

Vivianne

His mother, oh my god, I just met his mother. And she watched me let him have it in front of other people. I wasn’t really thinking when I did that, I just got out of the car after being woken up in the middle of the night and carted here to Ransome’s house again. I want to know what the f**k is going on. I told him I wasn’t ready for this thing between us. Even if the man can kiss like he already owns me and looks like a god to me. Ugh there I go again thinking of him and getting turned on.

I feel Ransome tense next to me and Nikolai looks at me with wide eyes then quickly looks away. What the hell is going on now?

“My angel, if you want to keep thinking of us then we will have to go upstairs. I don’t know how long I can control the beast inside if you keep smelling so good.” His breath fans my neck as he leans in to whisper near my ear, sending a shiver, followed by goosebumps down my body. I want him physically, oh man how much I want this is man is crazy, that is not going to change but I am not ready for the after things. Having him near me both calms and arouses me so I need to be careful. I find myself rubbing my hip where his gold dragon head now lays and catching him watching me. He just gives me that all knowing smile, which makes his blue eyes sparkle.

Thinking about everything we have done already and the things he makes me feel, that by the way I have never felt before for anyone, I think I could give him the chance to prove this mate thing to me. I have never felt like any of the men I have previously been with were worth giving them the one part of me I still have left. But with Ransome I want all those things and more, but I am not sure I am capable of it all. I am willing to try though, and I need to tell him that. I just wish he would ask me out on a date so we can do the get to know you better things.

The doorbell rings and Ransome moves to get it but sits back down when Anton jumps up with a ‘I got it boss’. The girls and I look at him and all he does is smile and wink. That does it my insides turn to mush. My panties get wetter and I shift uncomfortably in my seat. Ransome groans and shifts as well, and I can see his nostrils flare as he breaths deep. Knowing now that he can smell me, I know I am turning him on just as much as he is me. Leaning over to me again he looks me in the eyes, “Just wait little fish you will be begging me soon.”

Ok…. And my panties are now ruined. I will be leaving a big wet spot on this chair.

As the people start to file in and help themselves to a cup of coffee, Ransome introduces them as they take their seat. Maximus is the only human employee that Ransome has. He knows all about what the others are and is okay with it.

“Vivianne, Vivianne Payne? Oh my god, I thought I would never find you. Ransome told me he would help me find you, but I never really believed we would. I don’t know if you know me or not. Probably not but I am your brother. We have the same father. Your mother took you away from here and us when you were two years old and went to America. We never saw you again. I can’t believe it is really you.” I could see the wetness in his eyes as he tried to stay strong and hide it. I was speechless.

I have a brother. A brother who has been looking for me. What the hell?

            I am unsure of what to do here. I am on the verge of walking out of here. Between what is going on with Ransome and me and now this I have no idea how to handle of this. After a pause on my end he continues to talk to me about what happened.

            “Dad passed away a few years after you left, and I was adopted by an American family. At eighteen I came back here to Russia. I have been with Ransome and the security team ever since. I can’t believe you are really here my baby sister.” The unshed tears he had moments ago are now streaming down his cheeks and it pulls at something inside my heart. I get up and hug him. And I told him my story.

            “I am sorry I don’t remember you or our father. My mother dropped me off at the local adoption agency and left me behind because I let the family prized fighting dog bite me. He made my mother’s boyfriend money and I didn’t, so I was the one to go. I was not adopted; I was put into the system until I too came here when I turned eighteen and left America behind. But I thought I was American born.” Confusion flooded my face and it’s all I could feel. Ransome was watching me intensely, waiting to see if I was going to bolt or if this man claiming to be my brother, was upsetting me. Without thinking I reach over to his lap and grab his hand under the table. He gave me a reassuring squeeze and one of his melts your heart smile.

            “How about you two set up a time to meet when there are fewer people around. Then you can really get to know each other and talk about everything without people staring at you.” Ransome’s mother, Katerina, is the one to step in and Maximus agreed to come over for lunch tomorrow. Which made me a little confused. Lunch here, with me, why?

            “Why would the two of us come all the way out here to Ransome’s to have lunch. We can just go into town and have lunch at a restaurant.” I looked at each one of them for an answer and only Nikolai was the one to give me one.

            “We will get to that in a moment, Vivianne. But first let’s finish introducing the clan. These two here are brother and sister, Maksim and Sylvie. Sylvie is the only female working for Ransome at the firm and the only female dragon known in existence. Next you already met…”

            “Hold up a hot minute. Did you say dragon like ‘oh she’s a dragon in the field’ or like a real dragon?” Ella always there to speak her mind. I thought she already knew though with Ransome coming to the club all the time and the fact that Nikolai can’t take his eyes off her. But again, I was wrong.

            “Da, little sun, I mean exactly that. Dragon, the flying, fire breathing dragon you read about as a little girl. That is what we mean when we talk about having a clan or when Ransome found Vivianne and knew right away that she was his mate. It is part of the dragon side of us. We do not go around blowing house up in flames nor do we terrorize damsels in distress. We protect the other shifter species as well as the humans.” Nikolai explains this to her, but I couldn’t help to catch the little sun pet name again. I want to ask about this, but I have my own dragon problem to worry about. She just sits there staring at him with her mouth slightly open, eyes wide, and she says nothing. For once she is speechless and I can’t help the smile that spreads across my face.

            So now that the cat is out of the bag the girls look at me like I have three heads. “Is Ransome a dragon too?” Priscilla, my ever so cautious friend asks me.

            Ransome squeezes the hand I forgot he still had and answers for me. “Yes, I am actually and if Vivianne accepts being my mate, we will be King and Queen of all the dragons.”

            Wait what? I must have missed something the other day when he was telling me what the mark meant on my hip. “What do you mean King and Queen? Like of these people right here, your clan members?”

He turns to look at me, “I tried to tell you everything I could the day you were here, and we found out that you are indeed my mate. But you were angry and wanted to go home. I can only become King when I find my true mate. I never thought that was possible but here you are, and I couldn’t be happier.” Ransome tries to explain to me again, but I am having a hard time hearing him. Anger fills me again and I want to leave.

“So, let me get this right you want to mate with me so badly so you can become King of all the dragons. You are using me. I am not ok with that Ransome, I thought you were different than every other man in my life, but you are not. I want to leave so can we get down to the real reason I am here, please?” I had pulled my hand from his at some point during that rant and he was now staring at me with pain in his eyes.

“There had been a price put on your head because you are Ransome’s mate, there are people out there in our world that feel Ransome should not be King because he is the gold dragon. But what the other’s rallying against him don’t know is that his dragon is the strongest among all the colors. That is why the gold dragon is King.” Nikolai started to tell me what was going on, but I was stuck on the first part. Where there is a price on my head, what the hell is going on here?

“A price? What do you mean a price on my head?” I was going to need a hot bath after this meeting was over to soothe these tense muscles.

Ransome was the one to continue, “Someone came forward stating she is my first and true mate. That you are the second and an intruder. By dragon law the second mate will be killed to preserve the mating laws and ritual that takes place. I have not mated with anyone nor have I wanted to up until now with you. We need to show the council that you are my true mate and catch the one who claims otherwise.” Ransome was somehow holding my hand again. Drawing little circles on my wrist with his thumb. He gave me that warm smile of his as he finished talking.

Maksim, who hasn’t said a single word since sitting down asks, “Who is this other woman that claims to be your true mate?” All eyes turn to Ransome now except for Maksim’s, his stay glued to Priscilla. He hasn’t stopped looking at her since he walked in and she has been squirming in her seat just as long.

“I don’t know who she is. I have been thinking about it and have no one in mind”

“I know who it is, but I can’t find her now. She skipped town or the council has her under protection.” Turning to look at Ransome, Nikolai looked apologetic when he said her name. “It’s Onya, Ransome. She saw you watching Vivianne that night at the club and then you made me get rid of her. She must have put two and two together and realized who Vivianne is to you. She didn’t leave so quietly but I didn’t think anything of it she has been doing little things since your break-up. She has been stalking you when you are out. She has been going around telling people that the famous Ransome is going to marry her and make her the richest woman in all of Russia. I am pretty sure she went as far as getting a golden dragon tattoo on her shoulder to prove she is your true mate. I am so sorry I let her get away, boss. I’m going to find her, but I need some time.” Nikolai looked a little defeated and I know that feeling wasn’t sitting with him well.

“Onya, the crazy ex he rambled about at the club. See Vivi, and you didn’t want me stabbing her eyes out with a spoon. We wouldn’t be here if you had let me take care of her.” Ella stated with the straightest face, which made me laugh even more. I do wish I had let her stab that woman’s eyes out.

“Ok, so we know who it is but need to find her. What else have we learned about this whole situation, Nikolai?” Ransome is on the edge of his seat now. I can feel the tension coiling in him.

Katerina addressed me next, “I think it would be in your best interest to stay here with Ransome until the threat is gone. Then you can decide on what to do with the news that you are my son’s mate.” She gave me a soft smile and it warmed my heart, but I can’t stay here with him. I can’t.

“I can’t stay here.” I saw the hurt in Ransome’s eyes as I said those four words and it hurt me more than I wanted it to.

“I understand. You are not ready yet and need some time.” The sadness in his voice was like a knife to my chest and I can’t understand why I feel this much hurt over someone I barely know. Looking at Anton and Sylvie, he said, “I want round the clock surveillance on her and an escort to anywhere she wants, when she wants it. Someone is to always stay stationed at her apartment, even when she is gone. Do you understand me? Nikolai, I want you to tell the Bratva that we will be taking a break for the time being, as a family matter has occurred.” After the nods from those members, he looked to his mother next. “I need you to take Katya and Natasha for me until this matter is resolved. And I want someone guarding you at all times as well.”

Maximus stood up and asked to switch places with Anton so he could guard me since I was family. Ransome nodded his understanding and agreed to let him have that.

“You can stay with me until this is over as well. I don’t trust this person at all she may come after you or Priscilla to hurt Vivianne.” Nikolai was looking at Gabriella again as he said this. I was ready for the backlash from Ella to come any minute, but nothing. She just looked at him and nodded. This is the first time I have ever seen her willingly give in. What is wrong with her?

That’s when Maksim spoke up telling Priscilla, “You can stay with me and my sister at my place. You’ll be safe there.” Looking at Pris I could see the look in her eyes, she was not having this. Which is not what I was expecting. She is my quiet, meek friend.

“You think I am going to be safer with you compared to the Bratva? That’s funny. No thank you, I’ll be fine, big bad dragon. I am ready to go are we finished, I have to get back to our place and call the Var. I need to let him know what is going on and ask if I can stay with him.” I have never heard Pris talk to anyone like that. She must be getting s**t from the other girls at work. The look Maksim gives her though is lethal.

“I’ll take you there and we can talk to him together. I haven’t seen my uncle in a while. I should go and catch up with him.” He wasn’t letting this go. The shock of that last bit was all over Priscilla’s face. She just huffed and looked off into the distance, letting him win this for now but I think the fight has only started.

“So, it’s all decided then we are getting split up and held prisoner until this crazy ass lady is caught.” I am all but yelling this by the end, my nerves are at their end. I was exhausted at this point and didn’t want to do this anymore. I wanted food, a hot bath, and a comfy bed, and maybe an orgasm or two. But that last part will have to wait.

Katerina was the one to answer, “My dear, you are not a prisoner. It’s not a bad thing to stay here you will still be able to go teach during the day and come here at night. I can come over and keep you company too.” I really liked her, she understood my concerns and what I needed. I nodded an ok and looked at Ransome, who gave me an apologetic smile. But I could see the twinkle in his eyes about having me here with him.

Everyone started to get up and file out. Ransome suggested Anton take us home to get things we needed but we were all too tired to want to go. Tomorrow was Saturday, there was no school and the other girls were taking the day off, we could get our things then. Ransome and Nikolai headed to the back where the dogs were put for the meeting, getting them ready to go with Katerina.

“You don’t have to do that; they were here first they can stay. I am going to have to get over this fear some time, but maybe keep them out here for the first night. Or at least till I am sleeping.” Wringing my hands together I stand there staring at my feet, wondering where the hell that all came from. Ransome was in front of me in the next heartbeat, lifting my chin up to look at him.

“Thank you. At any time, you say you need them to go, they go to my mother’s. they may have been here first, but they just fill a hole I have in my heart where you belong.” Leaning in he gently brushes his lips over my forehead and tells Nikolai to make sure they have food and water without breaking his contact with me.

“Vivi, can I talk to you about something?” Ella looked a little concerned as she walked over to us. Ransome let go of me with a little push in her direction. “Are you ok staying here, I saw how scared you looked. Ransome is hot as hell, but I want to make sure you are ok.” She must have sensed my possessive tense at her calling Ransome hot because she smiles at me and lets out a little laugh. “Ok, Ransome she’s all yours, but you better treat her right, because dragon or not I will kick your ass if you hurt her.”

“Yes, ma’am. I fully intend to treat her like the queen she is for the rest of her life.” When did he walk back over to us? All I know is that when he is near my nerves and anxiety go away. I really need to think about this thing between us. The best place to so that is in a hot bath.

“Is there a bathroom where I can clean up and then a bedroom to sleep in while I am here?” I was ready to sleep for days but wanted a bath first. Ransome nodded to me and finished ushering everyone else out, after he came back to me wondering if I wanted a tour. I politely declined and offered to take him up on that in the morning. Following him up the stairs I had the chance to ogle his, oh so delicious ass. I saw myself following him to his room and dropping to my knees. Undoing his pants and …. I could hear a deep growl and realized it was coming from in front of me.

“If you are going to think delicious thoughts, please share them with me so I know what is making you smell so good, my vixen.”

I feel the blush creeping up my neck to cover my whole face. I need to control myself when I am around him, I forget he can smell when I want him. Pushing though thoughts aside I decided to study the décor. There are statues of gods and goddesses, of gargoyles and dragons. All of them so beautiful and the paintings on the walls, were stunning like nothing I have ever seen before. The colors are so vibrant, almost making the picture come alive. I couldn’t wait to explore more of Ransome’s home. At the top of the stairs the hallway split out to the left and to the right with a door in front of us.

“There is a bathroom attached to the guest room. You are welcomed to use that one. The master bedroom is on the first floor to the left of the stairs all the way to the end of the hall. I’ll be down there if you need me.” We stopped outside a set of double doors. His hand on the doorknob as he turns to me with regret in his eyes. “I want you to know that I am sorry for the way I have gone about things. I know you don’t know in your soul that we are mates like I do. It’s the animal in me that knows you are meant for us. But I intend to show you how it can really be with me at your mate. Remember I am downstairs to the left all the way down the hall. Goodnight, my angel.” Leaning in he gently kisses my cheek and opens the door for me. I watch as he walks away. Admiring his backside once more and pondering what made him change his attitude towards “us”.

Closing the door behind me I searched for the light switch. Flicking it on, a soft glow lit the room, and what a gorgeous room it was. There was a king size canopy bed with a gold and white comforter draped over it. It looked so soft and inviting but I needed a shower first, I was a hot mess. I headed to one of the doors on the other side of the room. Opening the first door I come to, that happens to be a luxurious walk in closet. Holy s**t it is the size of my bedroom and closet put together. All the drawers and hangers are currently empty, but I will only need a quarter of the space here for my things. Shutting the light off and closing the door behind me I head for the other door hoping it is the bathroom and not another closet.

Yes, the bathroom.

I open the door and think that thought was an understatement. This is not a bathroom this is the size of most of our apartment. There is a standing shower off in the corner. There is a glass wall that separates the huge two-person jacuzzi tub from the shower area. There is the most amazing vanity sink area that covers most of the wall to my right. Walking around admiring the bathroom I find a linen closet and wonder where the toilet is until I open the other door next to the linen closet.

The toilet has its own room.

Grabbing two towels one for myself and then another one for my hair. I debated for a minute on firing up that tub, but I was to exhausted, so a shower it was. I undressed and turned the shower on to the hottest setting, then walked in. I was surprised to find that the whole ceiling of the shower was the shower head. It felt like being rained on. Not wanting to fall asleep standing up in the shower I finished up quickly and got out. Since I wasn’t putting on the clothes I wore earlier in the day, I slipped into the sheets with nothing on. Hoping I could get the clothes I wore washed.

As I closed my eyes, I thought of Ransome and what it would be like mated to a dragon. As the dreams started, I thought it wouldn’t be all that bad and that maybe I should give him a chance to show me.

Ransome

Walking down the hallway back to the stairs I could feel her eyes on me. I don’t mind I want them and much more on my body. I take what she is willing to give, since she is still unsure of us. I don’t know how I got so lucky with her as my mate. I have a hard time keeping my hands to myself when she is so sexy and the best part of all, she doesn’t even know how sexy she really is. That is what makes her beautiful to me. I am rock hard all the time because when I am not with her, I am thinking about her and it has me thinking about claiming her. I know I need to make her ready for the mating, but I am unsure of how to do that. In the olden days we would for our mates and non-mates to be with us. But I can wait for her.

I let the girls in and lead them to my room for the night knowing that if Vivianne does come down here they will let me know before she opens the door. Then I will have time to herd them out into the backyard through the patio. They run around the room searching and when they are satisfied, they head to their beds in the one corner and I head to the bathroom for my ow shower. Getting in and out quickly, I decide to don a pair of boxers just in case. Slipping into the sheets of my king-sized bed, I now of my mate.

Vivianne.

She really is perfect for me; I just need her to see that. Deciding I will start tomorrow morning with showing her the real me, I close my eyes and slip off to sleep. And I dream of her.