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The Search For A Mate
Chapter 29
Kuwabara stood. "Let me grab my things and I'll follow you." He planned to make a call once he got to his room. His plans were changed when the woman nodded to one of her underlings to follow him. He'd just wait until he got to the camp and send the signal to attack. He removed his barrier and grabbed his bag. He almost ran over the demon following him. "You got a problem?" Kuwabara asked him. The demon backed up. "No. No. Just thought I would help you carry your things." "I like to travel light. Makes it easier to leave when the jobs done."
The woman and her other underling were gone when Kuwabara came down the stairs. He walked up to the bar and threw the room key on it. "How much?" The bartender shook his head. "Your companion paid in full." Kuwabara turned without another word and followed his contact out the door. "Which way?" The demon pointed to the right. "This way. We have about an hours walk to the camp. My name is Pelas. We should get to know each other. I will be your shadow until the boss trusts you enough to be allowed to come and go on your own."
"Pelas, huh? Your boss is paranoid." Pelas smiled. "Perhaps, but it has kept us alive so far. What am I to call you?" Kuwabara looked over at him. "I don't generally give out my name. But if the only other option is 'hey you', I guess I'll make an exception. You can call me Taka." Pelas smirked. "Falcon, huh? Guess it fits. Your real name or your business name?" Kuwabara growled. "The only one you're getting." Pelas nodded. "Fair enough." The rest of the walk was in silence.
The camp was larger than Kuwabara had anticipated. There were a great many tents, but for the most part, the demons camped out on the ground. There were more than a few upper class demons. They stared as he and Pelas strolled in. Pelas led him to a tent. "This is yours for now. I will have someone bring you food and drink." Kuwabara dropped his bag inside the tent. "Where's your boss?" Pelas cocked his head to the side. "Why?" "Cause I gotta know what I'm supposed to do with you while I take care of my assignment." "I thought you understood. I will be going with you until you are trusted."
Kuwabara hauled Pelas up to eye level. "I don't babysit. I'm not gettin myself killed tryin to watch some low level's back. I go alone, or my assignment don't get done." Pelas was wide eyed. "Ok. We'll work something out. The boss won't be back for a couple of days." That was something Kuwabara had not expected. Now he would have to wait before sending the signal.
He had to make sure she got caught with the rebels. As a human, he would never be able to make the charges stick. It would be his word against hers. Even if those who counted believed him, they'd never be able to bring the charges. It also presented a problem on another front. Just as Kuwabara would never miss his bother in law's engagement party, there was no way in hell he'd miss his best friend's funeral. Hell, he hadn't missed the funeral when he wasn't his best friend.
Kurama had moved Beth and his kits back to Alaric after delivering the news that Yusuke and Keiko were not dead. He was now pacing in Hiei's office. "We should have heard something by now, Hiei." Hiei was leaned back in his chair with his feet propped on his desk. "Calm down fox. It hasn't been that long. Maybe they needed him to perform another test before they took him in." "Have you tried calling him?" "Yes. His communicator is off. If he is in the camp, we won't be able to reach him. They could be celebrating. They could be waiting for the official announcement. Who knows? He will give the signal when the time is right."
Kurama chuckled. Hiei scowled. "Something funny, fox?" "Yes. You. Defending the oaf." He laughed harder. Hiei had to smile. "I guess that is funny. But we wouldn't have sent him if we didn't think he could do it." "You're right. I'm just anxious to have this over with. I worry for Beth and the kits. If the rebels would attack Yusuke through Keiko, what's to stop them from going after Beth? Or Rayna?" "That's why you came back here, fox. No one gets through Alaric's defenses. No one."
After Kurama had left the office, Hiei had begun to think of Rayna. He had to find her and stress the need for her protection. As Kurama had pointed out, it was not inconceivable that she could be a target of the rebels. She would not like it, but he would insist she remain at the castle until the rebels were stopped. Steeling himself for the fight to come, he swung his feet off the desk and went in search of his potential.
One lengthy search later, Hiei found her in the kitchen. Teaching the cook how to make a ningen dish she was fond of. He leaned against the door and watched her for a few minutes. She tasted the cooking food and nodded at the cook. The cook beamed at having pleased Rayna. They shared a few words and Rayna turned toward the door, noticing Hiei for the first time.
She smiled a welcoming smile that made him feel warm. He put an arm around her waist and steered her out of the kitchen. "We need to talk. Come with me." She arched a brow, but allowed him to lead her to his room. He had decided if there was to be a fight, it would be better conducted in private. Rayna sat down at the small table as Hiei closed the door. His face was grim when he joined her at the table. "You aren't going to like what I'm about to say."
She folded her hands and rested her chin on them giving him her attention. His voice was calm, giving no indication that he was stressed. "I want you to stay here with me until the rebels are caught." She cocked her head to the side. "Why?" He looked across the table into those intelligent dark eyes. "The rebels went after Yusuke using Keiko. It is quite possible, even probable, that Kurama and I are on their list of targets. That makes you a target. I want to be able to protect you. I know that you…" "Ok."
He was stunned. "What did you say?" She smiled at him. "I said ok." She sat back in the chair. "You expected a fight didn't you?" He was at a loss for words. "Well, I…" She laughed. "You made a request. You explained your reasons. I found no fault with your reasons so I agreed to your request. I told you that if you did that, we could reach a mutual decision."
He was feeling satisfied with himself. It must have shown on his face. Rayna smirked. "Don't think it will always be so easy. There will be times I disagree with you, and a mutual decision may not be possible. But I will always listen to your reasons. Will you promise to listen to mine as well?" He nodded. "I believe that to be fair. As long as you understand that your protection is my responsibility and I will not compromise when it comes to your safety." She gave him an amused smile. He could be such a caveman sometimes.
She stood up and walked around to Hiei. He made to stand and she gently pushed him back down. She placed her hands on his shoulders and began to massage. "I know you've had a long day. Let me ease some of your stress." She moved her thumbs in circular motions up and down his spine. He could only let out a soft, almost inaudible groan as her fingers found each knot and relieved the tightness in his muscles. Unfortunately, as the tightness in his muscles faded, it was replaced by a tightness in another area.
Tension had been building in him for days over the rebel problem. The tension she caused had been going on longer than that. It combined to make him snap and he pulled her into his lap and smothered her protest with his lips. She relaxed into the kiss and her arms encircled his neck. His hands tangled in her hair as he gave her bottom lip a teasing nip with his fangs. When she gasped at the slight sting he took advantage of the opening to delve deeply into her mouth.
His tongue claimed hers in an intricate dance. Not unexpectedly the kiss enhanced his growing problem and Rayna could feel the results hard against her leg. It excited her to know she could have this effect on him. Had she been less naïve, she would have stopped it there. While she still could. While he still had some control. She threaded her hands through his spiky hair. It was so incredibly soft to the touch. When his tongue receded, she followed it back to it's home to continue the kiss. She had just sealed her fate.
With a growl, he stood, lifting her in his arms. He carried her to his bed where he gently laid her down. Never breaking the kiss, Hiei joined her in the bed. Rayna didn't realize the danger until she felt cool air across her now bare breasts. She opened her mouth to protest, only to have that protest replaced by a moan of surprised pleasure when his warm calloused hands tested the weight of her pale globes. Her nipples pebbled under the lazy stroke of his thumbs.
His mouth left hers to allow his tongue to trace a path to her ear, drawing the lobe between his lips to suckle lightly. His hot breath made her shiver in anticipation as he left her ear to lavish his attention on her throat, giving soft bites while he worked his way lower. All the while his hands continued to move on her breasts. Once his mouth reached the prize his hand had captured, he flicked his tongue over the nipple and blew lightly on it. It puckered and Rayna moaned. Hearing her moan of pleasure, Hiei allowed a small smile as he drew the nipple into the wet cavern of his mouth and pulled gently while swirling his tongue over the hardened nub. He paid equal attention to it's twin before moving lower still, his hands blazing a trail across quivering flesh.
When he touched fabric again he scowled. It only took one hand to unfasten the last barrier to what he sought. He leaned up to kiss her again before stripping the offending fabric down her legs. Rayna reached out to touch his bare chest wanting to feel and explore as he was doing. It barely registered that she didn't know when he had removed his shirt. All she knew was the feel of the tightly sculpted muscles rippling under her tentative touch.
Once her pants were tossed to the floor, he quickly removed his and they too were thrown aside. Rayna had no time to think before he resumed his previous quest, the scent of her arousal now filling his nostrils. He kissed down one leg, nipping occasionally causing gasps and squeals to escape her throat. He pushed the leg up kissing the back of the knee before trailing his tongue down her thigh.
Rayna's mind was lost in an erotic haze as he played over every erogenous zone her body possessed, even those she was previously unaware of. Her moans and mewls of pleasure heightened his own. It seemed his little Rayna was quite vocal. He would never have guessed. He pushed her other leg up and settled both over his shoulders. Rayna felt his warm breath on her center and was confused, until she felt his tongue stroke the very core of her being. She arched off the bed and he placed his hands on her hips to push her back down and hold her steady.
He licked and nibbled until her sweet nectar flowed over his tongue. Her cries were gaining in volume and she shuddered as her first release claimed her. He placed a final kiss to her nether lips and lowered her now limp legs from his shoulders. He positioned himself to claim her before she had a chance to regain her thought processes. He captured her lips to receive her cry of pain as he sheathed himself in her warmth with one quick stroke.
Rayna's pleasurable haze was shattered by searing pain. Her nails dug into his back bringing blood. Hiei forced himself to be still, giving her time to adjust, even though his every instinct screamed at him to move. He licked at the salty drops leaking from her tightly closed eyes. By the time his lips returned to hers, she had begun to relax around him. He took that as his signal to slowly withdraw. He stroked slowly at first, only increasing the pace when she began to move with him.
It was a completely foreign feeling, being one with him like this. The pain had receded leaving a feeling of fullness, and a friction that was slowly building to something she couldn't describe. She opened her eyes to crimson orbs above her staring into her soul. It was like looking into twin lakes of fire, his lust clearly visible in the depths. It was in that moment she felt like the moth, unable to back away from the fire that would surely consume her.
Looking into the dark eyes of his soon to be mate, Hiei could see desire, wonder, and the one thing he had never had directed at him by anyone other than his family; love. He quickened his thrusts, panting now with the exertion. It had been some time since he'd been with a lover, his release building within him. The desire for tonight to be something special for this particular lover helped him maintain at least some semblance of control.
Rayna was on sensory overload. From where they were joined as one, to her hands clutching his back, to the lips that were crushing hers, everywhere they came together was on fire. It was as if an explosion were imminent. Her mind was spinning in a daze. Pleasure ruling her every thought. Her second release came hard and fast, Hiei's name on her lips. Her walls clenching and unclenching pushed him over the edge as well, pouring his warm seed deep within her.
His lips left hers and he sucked in a breath before burying his fangs in the juncture between her neck and shoulder. She cried out as he broke the skin suckling her blood before sending his warm ki into the wound. It sealed and he lapped up the remaining blood. He drew her head forward and moved his head to the side, encouraging her to do the same. She followed his lead and within moments the mating was done. He pulled out of her body and rolled to his side taking her with him. Cradling her in his arms, he pulled the blankets up to cover them.
He felt her even breathing telling him she was asleep. Smiling, he placed a kiss to her temple. She was his. She belonged to him now. And he belonged to her. He had seen the love and trust in her eyes. It sent a warmth to his very soul. He would protect her with his life. He would give her whatever was within his power to make her happy. Could this feeling be love? Was this what Kurama felt every time he held Beth? What Yusuke felt for Keiko? Whether it was love or something else, it made him… happy. He pulled her closer into his arms and closed his eyes in sleep.
To be continued….
