Althena Book 2

77. U-Turn

I step out of the helicopter onto the beach and take a deep breath. This place is so relaxing. We sit at the dining table and look out over the ocean.

"I forgot a swimsuit."

"Lucky me." He smirks and gets out his phone. "I'll have some stuff delivered, baby. You need anything else?"

"That should be enough."

The chef sits stuffed mushrooms and a bottle of wine on the table.

I shake a little and shove one in my mouth. "I love these things."

"I know you love your mushrooms. I had to put the order in when I called. Hopefully, you like everything."

"Drogon got Oysters last night."

"Oysters are good. You like them?"

"It was too wiggly." He smiles. "Drogon tried it. But he swallowed it whole, then drank half of his wine. I don't know if he liked it either."

His smile turns into a chuckle. "I could see that happening."

"I thought we were going to leave hungry and have to get dollar tacos."

"Dollar tacos are always good to fall back on."

"Yes, they are." I shove another mushroom in. "But he got lobster. I tried it. It was really good. I told him I'd try to learn how to cook it for him. I've never had it before."

"I like lobster too. I bet it'll be amazing with you making it. You are the best cook ever."

"I'm glad you like my food. I'll be cooking for you for a while."

"I'm sure you'll make me very fat, woman. And I'm going to enjoy every bite."

I wiggle and smile. I love him.

"Your salads." The chef sits a pretty green salad and fresh bread down.

I dive into this too. "He is on it today. This is good too. What dressing is this?"

"It's a house-made specialty. I figured we could try it."

"I like it."

"Me too. So far, we're not going to need those tacos."

We get done with the salads and he takes my hand. "I am so grateful to be here with you, surrounded by so much beauty. And you are beautiful."

"Thank you."

The chef pops back up beside us. "Beef tenderloin, wrapped asparagus, and roasted red peppers. Enjoy."

"Thank you. This looks perfect." Cyrus helps him set it up. Then he pours us each a glass of wine.

"This is a lot of food." I try the beef first. "I'm about to be stuffed."

"We can take a nap after this if you want. I have the room for the night."

I perk up. "Then we could do this for dinner too."

He laughs and rubs my knee.

After lunch, we watch the water and talk.

He moves his chair closer and holds my hand. "I love you, babygirl."

"I love you. Does this scare you?"

"What?"

"Being here with me? Knowing your mine?"

"No. I feel more at peace right here than I have in a long time." He picks up my hand and kisses my fingers. "My soulmate."

I move towards him and kiss him.

His arms wrap around me and pull me into a hug. Then he deepens the kiss. I drag my nails down his chest. His fingers trace my spine as he pulls me closer.

"I want you, Cyrus."

He kisses my neck and I feel his warm breath on my ear. "I'm right here, babygirl." Then he helps me stand up.

"Where are you taking me?"

"Where we can get lost in each other." He leads me into the room and unzips my dress.

I let it fall to the floor.

He stares at me. His eyes locked onto my body. Then he guides me to bed and lays me down. "You never have to do anything if you're not ready, baby. I know this was fast."

"It wasn't that fast." I push his t-shirt over his head and kiss his shoulder. "What do you want?"

"This. Only this. I want to be close to you. Feel your skin against mine. Hold you close. To get lost in you."

"Are you ready?"

"Yes, babygirl." He kisses my neck and my whole body shivers. "Are you?"

"Yes." I close my eyes and enjoy his skin against me. "You're mine."

"All yours." He lays me back and kisses me. "Forever."

I push at his pants until he takes them off. Then I lay on his chest. So many tingles flow through me. He pulls me closer and rubs my back and sides. His d**k is like a rock against my lower belly. I can't help but to push against it. I need that. I know I'm soaked.

He rolls us over and pulls my underwear off. Then he slides his d**k inside me. He looks into my eyes as he begins to move slowly.

My body can't keep up. Tingles shoot from everywhere. He's so deep. I wasn't expecting him to take me like that. I pull his lips to mine and kiss him.

His tongue dances with mine as our bodies move together. His kiss matches the rhythm of our movements.

I can't keep up the kiss anymore. My head falls back. "Oh Cyrus"

He holds my hip tightly and slows me down. He's building it in me slowly. He whispers against my ear, "Thena."

I nibble his shoulder. "Uhhh"

He pulls me closer and holds me tight. Staying still for a moment. "I want this to last forever."

"Please" My nails scrape across his back. "Oh please."

"My babygirl." He makes love to me again.

I can feel it. I'm so close. "CYRUS" I try to speed him up.

He grabs my hip, pushes deeper, and kisses my neck. "c*m for me, baby. Please."

That's all it takes. I hold him with everything I can as I go over the edge. "CYRUS"

He follows right behind me. I feel the heat shooting out of his d**k. "Uhhh Thena yes." It's hitting inside of me so deep.

I gasp as the final waves of pleasure settle for me.

He holds us both still. "I never want to move from here."

I rub his back as we calm down. "I love you."

He looks at me with a gentle smile. His eyes filled with emotion. "I love you too, Thena. More than anything."

I pull him in for another kiss. Then he lies beside me and pulls me against his chest. My eyes close. I'm already falling asleep.

We wake up to his phone ringing.

"It's Mike. 1 second, baby." He answers. "Yea." Then he starts laughing. "I forgot about them. Yea, we're at the honeymoon resort beach." He laughs again. "Come after dinner or bring dinner. Ok." He hangs up.

I stretch as tall as I can. "What?"

"I forgot my brothers were almost here."

I giggle and snuggle against him. "Are they coming now?"

"No. They'll be here around dinner. Mike said he'd bring food."

"Do we need to rush to get dressed?"

"No. I have a few hours to see how deep I can get in you."

I shiver and smile.

He kisses my neck. "You like that idea. I can tell."

I nod then kiss him.

"You're mine, woman." He rolls us over so he's on top and gives me the sweetest kiss. "I need to feel my little p***y cumming on my d**k again."

"You make the best plans." I pull him closer and nibble his neck.

A couple of hours later, we get out of the bath. I snuggle and rub all over him. He's amazing. He kisses my neck as he pulls my hair back. Then we get in swimsuits and go outside. We hold hands and walk in the water.

Then Mike shows up with everyone. Drogon and Conner race inside to call for the couples massage. I nearly die laughing at them. Clayton and Lila sit on the sun chairs talking. Chris and Drogon's mom walk around pointing things out to each other while they plan the party. Atlas, Dacious, Mike, and Cyrus sit at the table. I snuggle up on Cyrus's lap and close my eyes.

"Woman, you're always holding him hostage." Mike moves me to my own seat. "There. Eat."

I pick up a piece of cheese. Cyrus's mom screams at the top of her lungs. "YOU'RE MARRYING HER, NOW."

"Mom, relax."

"NO. YOU ARE NOT GOING TO BE ONE OF THOSE ASSHOLES THAT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF WOMEN. I AM PLANNING IT NOW. YOU SHOW UP AND MARRY HER OR I WILL COME DOWN THERE AND KNOCK YOUR f*****g HEAD OFF."

"Mom, she's my... She disconnected. Atlas, why the f**k?"

Atlas cracks up laughing. "It just slipped out. We told her you weren't that serious and that's why she let me come down here. She thought you would watch us. But you smell like her. It's not my fault."

Cyrus rubs his hair back. "My brother told on me, babygirl."

I lose it. I laugh so hard. "Now you have to get married."

Mike smirks. "You'll be getting married too."

I stop laughing and stare at my ring. "I'm not taking this ring off. I don't care what you assholes say."

"WOMAN, COME HERE." I go over to Drogon, and he hands me his phone under the massage table. "Look, baby. The ring is part of a wedding band set. The wedding band goes right under it. We can design more bands. You can get married as many times as you want. I don't know who wants to actually have a wedding though."

Conner makes an "ehhh" noise.

I take it over and show Mike and Cyrus. Mike winks at me. "I'm going to marry you later, woman. In Woodland. Something small. We can invite your granny and my parents will be there. I'll put a wedding ring on that little finger too. We can add it on to your heart ring."

I jump up and down. "CONNER YOU'RE GETTING MARRIED TOO."

"Ehhh. I MEAN, WONDERFUL."

"You tensed." The massuse shoves her elbow into his back.

"CONNER." I slam my hands on my hips.

"WEDDINGS ARE A WAIST OF MONEY, WOMAN. ALL THAT MATTERS ARE THE MARKS. YOU'LL BE MINE FOREVER EITHER WAY."

"RINGS MATTER, CONNER."

"FINE. SOMETHING SMALL THOUGH."

"FINE." I sit in my seat and smile. "I'm getting married a bunch of times."

Atlas laughs. "That's not usually the plan, but I guess it works this time. Mom sure as hell did a complete U-turn."

Dacious nods. "All she wanted was for Cyrus to wait until she was old enough to feel the bond. Mom thought they were going to be mates from the beginning. But she always felt Thena should have been left alone to grow up. She didn't want Cyrus messing up her childhood. But we all knew Cyrus wasn't going to be able to hold out that long. Even mom started to realize it when he moved her in with him. But she's pissed he didn't try harder. So, now he's getting married instead. I just wonder if she's going to go crazy for the wedding."

"Glad we're here. But it'll be small. Family only, I bet. This is only for mom." Atlas laughs again.

Dacious nods. "Yea, she won't wait. He touched Thena already. I bet she plans a small wedding and keeps it secret. Then a big wedding later, so everyone is involved."

"Glad you figured that out. I hope you're right." Cyrus rubs my knee.

I lean against him and yawn.

Clayton sits with us. "They took the helicopter back to Winter Moon. Chris needs to visualize some more. Are we supposed to give you presents for an engagement party?"

"No." Mike shakes his head. "Don't give a gift for everything. It would be too much. They don't even need anything."

"Too much?"

"Engagement party, wedding shower, bachelor party, wedding. Everyone will be going broke if they try to buy a gift for each thing."

I giggle. "I want to have the parties because everyone else gets them. We don't want or need anything. We already have a home. There's no reason for presents. I just want to celebrate each step, like everyone else. And we have more money than most people, it would be weird accepting gifts or money."

Atlas sits up. "I saw something done once. The couple put on the wedding invitation, something like, instead of monetary gifts, please make a donation to your favorite charity. I don't remember the wording, but it was something like that."

"I like the idea. It pulls the pressure off the gift givers and lets them know right away not to worry about gifts. Because, what the hell would you buy for the king and queen?"

Cyrus puts his arm around me. "Some people are still going to buy gifts."

"That's fine. It doesn't hurt anything. I just want people to know gifts aren't required."

"Alright." He pulls me into his lap. I yawn and snuggle him.

"She's done."

"Yep."