REALM OF THE FAERY: CHAPTER NINE
Rook Takes Knight Part Two.
After Kate's bold statement, the time for words was over. It was time for action Not words. Rick might have had sex with four other women in the past few months but she was the only one, from here on in.
Kate grabbed Rick's hands leading him to her bedroom. "Babe we're not going to start out making out on the couch, like a pair of horny teenagers. We'll start out making love in my bedroom. She grinned. Like a couple of horny adults."
Kate led Rick into her bedroom by both hands, walking backwards with a very much like the cat that got the cream, look on her face. Once inside, she dropped his hands and threw her arms around his neck, seeking and finding his mouth, demanding and getting entrance, very much the aggressor, this time. She was all the way in and staking a permanent claim. She wasn't the aggressor very long. Rick met her with equal fervor Their tongues danced and dueled, each exploring the other's mouth thoroughly. They kissed for several long delicious minutes, Rick finally breaking the kiss to begin kissing Kate's neck, finding a spot under her ear, that made her shiver and squirm, mewling with pleasure. He kissed down her nek, stopping to focus on her pulse point. She moaned, caught her breath and said;
"Unzip me." He did and she stepped out of the dress, and put it on s chair. She hadn't worn a slip and was left in panties, bra, stocking and heels. Rick had taken off his jacket and tie when they began their talk. Kate unbuttoned Rick's shirt, slid it off and tossed on top of her dress. He toed off his shoes. Kate unbuckled his belt, unbuttoned and unzipped his trousers. He stepped out of his trousers and they joined the shirt and the dress. They begin kissing again, Kate kicked off her heels and fell down onto the bed, bringing Rick with her. His hand slid up her side, gently cupping her breast, sliding a thumb over the nipple, caressing it through the lacy fabric.
"Off, she moaned, get the bra off me." Rick complied, dropping the garment on the floor. He spent a moment to admire the view then took one already erect nipple in his mouth, lightly nipping it, then soothing it with his tongue playing with the other one with gentle fingers. He switched breasts. Kate was now chanting;
"More Babe, give me more, love you, love, love you." He kissed from her breasts, down her abdomen, caressing the delicate skin of her inner thighs. Impatient, Kate gasped,
"Panties off, you get naked." He obliged, sliding her panties down her legs and off, then shedding his t-shirt and boxers. Soft kisses replaced his fingers on her thighs, and she shuddered as he lightly slid a finger over her core. Fingers and tongue combined wound Kate up and brought to an explosive climax. He kissed her again, she tasting herself on his lips After recovering a little, Kate said;
"That was so good, Babe but not enough I want to have all of you. I want you inside me."
He entered her slowly, as it had been a while for her. Their rhythms increased, perfectly matched.
She came a second time, before they climaxed together for her third and most powerful orgasm of her life. He didn't pull out, he simply rolled them over and held her on top of him, utterly spent, totally relaxed. About fifteen minutes later, she said;
"I'd say we'd better clean up, but it would be a waste of water, because we're not done for tonight. She was right. Twice. They finally bathed, together about three in the morning.
Kate awoke, first, a little after nine, deliciously sore in a couple of spots, sated and happy. She got up, did a quick morning routine, made coffee and started making breakfast. She had prepared for this morning. Instead of her refrigerator being empty except old take- out cartons of unknown origin, she now had bread, butter, milk, cheddar cheese, eggs, potato patties, bacon and sausage. She scrambled eggs with milk and cheese, fried up bacon, sausage and two potato patties and made toast. She went in and woke Rick.
"Go do a quick morning routine, breakfast in ten minutes."
"What time is it?"
"Almost ten o'clock."
Rick came out barefoot, in just his trousers and t-shirt and grinned at what Kate was wearing. She had just plated the food an taken her apron off, she was wearing Rick's shirt and a pair of panties and flip-flops. Rick grinned.
"That's quite a feast you've laid out, but the way you're dressed shall I eat the food or you?"
Kate laughed.
"Breakfast first, then you'll have energy for me."
They ate breakfast, talking, laughing and flirting the whole time. After finishing their coffee Kate said;
"Breakfast is over now it's my turn."
Around noon, Rick said;
"I've got to get home, Kate. The girls have their riding lessons at three o'clock."
'May I come with you?"
"Of course, but why do you want to?"
"Didn't you say that Charis is their instructor and you'll be on the ride too?"
"Yes."
"Well, besides the fact that I want to spend more time with you, I'm very possessive of what is mine. I won't share you. I intend to make that point to Charis and any other woman who thinks she can have you!"
"Wow, I never expected to see a jealous Beckett."
"Well, you've seen her now, so, don't let the green-eyed monster out of her cage!"
"We'd better get going. I need to return the Corvette then I'll get a cab to the loft. I'll meet you there at two."
Rick took a ca to the loft, getting there at 12;50. He said;
"Alexis, you, Maureen and Kenzie had better get ready for the riding lessons. Kate will be joining us."
He went into his bedroom to get ready.
"Kate will be coming with us, why?" Alexis said.
"Why do ye think, Lass? Kenzie said. She'll not be allowing any poachers on her territory. We all saw last night, she nae be one of us, yet, but she has claimed the Ceann-cinnidh and I think her claim will stand. Especially if she accepts full Faery. Caointiorn will see to that although there will be a fury with Moria and Fiona. I think that sweet Kiera will be unhappy but cause no trouble."
"You think Caointiorn will accept it so easily? She is carrying dad's child, as well as the others."
"Aye she is, but remember she is a queen, first. She will want the Ceann-cinnidh happy, for the welfare of the clan. If Katherine is who he wants as his life-mate, the queen will make it so, even ahead of her own wishes."
"Do you think Kate will accept the truth of Faery or think us all crazy."
"Remember that she is half Faery, though she Kens it not. When she is told, we will all be there. With our powers we will touch her mind and awaken that half. She will know that we speak the truth. Do not worry, Lass, it is not compulsion. It is simply letting her see the truth. I will never Ken, why she wasn't told, when she was a lass."
Rick called Epona and told them he was a bringing an adult guest and please have a gentle mare ready. He didn't mention that if Kate enjoyed it, he would buy her a membership. He decided to go with casual. Tan breeches, black boots, a tan polo shirt and black leather jacket. The girls all in casual riding gear with breeches, boots long-sleeve shirts and sweaters.
Kate, as always, was prompt. She wore indigo skinny jeans. Calf-length motorcycle boots, a purple turtleneck and a lavender leather jacket. She kissed Castle as soon as he opened the door. That was something she was going to do, every chance she got.
"Something I should have asked. Have you ever ridden horseback, Kate?"
"Yes, when I was a teenager. My parents thought it might get my mind off motorcycles. You know how well that worked. I did however, enjoy it. It does use the same set of muscles as riding a Harley."
"Okay then, we'd better get going." They all piled into Castle's Range Rover Evoque coupe, Kate taking the front passenger seat. They got to Epona at 2:55. Rick checking them all in. The grooms had. all the horses saddled and brought out. Charis did a double take when she saw Kate. She had expected Rick's guest to be one of Alexis' friends, not her obvious rival. (Actually, no longer a rival, Kate had already won) Rick said;
"Charis you'll remember my friend Kate Beckett."
Charis' was barely able to keep her tone civil when she said;
"Yes, I remember MS. Beckett. Welcome to Epona."
"Thank you." Kate couldn't resist a smirk and a look that said, without words, back off, he's mine, at the same time thinking: Officially friend, but not just that for long, soon fiancée, then wife."
"Will you stay with the girls. Please, Kate? I'm taking Guinness out for a run. I'll be about fifteen minutes then I'll rejoin you."
"Okay Rick, but please put that helmet on." Rick grumbled, but complied. He hated the helmet.
Rick left, quickly taking Guinness from a walk to a trot to a canter.
Charis said;
"Have you ever ridden before, MS. Beckett?"
"Yes, I have, although it's been a while but don't worry, I can keep my seat with anything you'll put the girls through."
Rick kept his word and rejoined the group in fifteen minutes and rode beside Kate for the rest of the lesson. Although upset, Charis was a professional and kept all her attention on the girls but she couldn't help her jealous thoughts. Damn you Kate Beckett, you're the reason Rick wouldn't even come up for coffee, much less sleep with me. Ewell you're not his wife or even fiancée, yet!
The ride went well, everyone enjoying it, except Charis. After the ride Rick said;
"Kate did you enjoy yourself?"
"Yes, I did. It was great."
"In that case, you know that you're it for me. Will you let me add you to my membership the girls are already on it."
"Yes, Babe I will, but I pay for my own gear and tack."
"Good. While I go to the office, you and the girls go to the saddlery and get at least your boots, breeches and a couple of tops and gloves. As usual, Kate knew what she wanted, almost as soon as she entered the store. She bought three pair of breeches, one black, one white and one tan. Three long sleeved tops, two polos and two pair of boots, one black and one tan. Alexis was a little miffed. "It's no fun shopping with you Kate, you're too decisive."
"Blame that on Lanie. Every once in a while, she drags me out on a mall crawl. It drives me nuts!"
Rick rejoined them. Besides what Kate bought, each of the girls picked up a top.
"Do you want to get dinner on the way home? Rick asked I think I'd like seafood. How about Salty's They have great fish and chips.' They all agreed. The food was excellent for a semi fast food place. As they were leaving Kenzie said;
"They advertise authentic fish and chips. They're very good, but not really authentic."
Back at the loft, Rick said;
"Kate, can you stay over? There are things that need to be explained."
"I want to, but I didn't bring anything with me."
"Ye need not worry. Kenzie said. We're about the same size, I can lend you what you need."
"Is that okay with you, Alexis?"
"Yes, Kate. There are things you need to know and Maureen, Kenzie and I are part of it."
"I'll put the coffee on, Rick said. We're going to need it." Kenzie made chocolate for Alexis and tea for Maureen and herself.
When Kate had her over-sized mug of coffee and was comfortably seated, Rick said;
Have you heard scientists, clear, level headed men and women speculate about other dimensions existence? And have you also heard that in every legend there is a grain of truth?"
"Yes, I have, but never put any faith in the other dimensions."
"Well, there is at least one! The legends of elves and fairies are based on fact. The dimension is called the Realm of Faery. I have been there, as has Alexis. Maureen and Kenzie are from there.
Alexis and I have taken treatments and are ow Faery ourselves. Alexis, Maureen, Kenzie gather round. Kate you saw part of my powers demonstrated, last night. It's not magic, it's mental science. Girls, air dance." The three young women rose about two feet off the floor and began an intricate air dance, weaving around each other. Kate's mouth hung open in shock.
"Enough." The girls settled and sat, cross-legged on the carpet. Kate took a huge gulp of her coffee. "Mind touch" Kate gasped as she felt the delicate tendrils of the girl's thoughts in her. Alexis mentally spoke.
"Kate relax. Open your mind to the truth. You are not hypnotized nor under any kind of mental control. Dad has told you the truth and will tell you more. We are all full Faery, now and you are half Faery, or we could not touch your mind. We are withdrawing now.
For two solid hours and several cups of coffee, Rick told the whole story. At the end he said; "Why you were never told about your Faery heritage, I have no idea, but your dad had to know. Call him now. It's only a little after ten."
Kate called, still in shock. "Jim Beckett."
"Dad did you know?"
"Know what, Katie?"
"That I am half Faery?"
"Yes, Katie, I knew. But your mother forbade me from telling you. She intended to tell you when you were 21 but she never got the chance and I had to follow her wishes. How did you find out?"
"Rick Castle told me and showed me. Something you should have done, Mom's wishes or no!"
"Katie, I…"
"Not now, Dad, I'm pretty angry with you right now. I'll call you in a few days!"
"Kate I'm sorry to spring this on you, now but you had to know, before we went any further."
"I'm still a little in shock, Rick, but it doesn't change what I told you last night. I am in love with you and I want to be your wife. In fact, this makes me even more determined. I will not lose you to one of those enchantresses so, I will become one, myself. When you take Alexis this summer, I will take a two month leave of absence and go through the training. But I WILL be your wife, before we go!
"Good I will get a message to Aine and she'll come here, to administer the blood test."
"All right but she'd better leave right after the test! I think that it would be mor appropriate, after this, to call her Caointiorn? And damn sure, no more Gradh! Now after this, I need a couple of stiff drinks and then bed. Ladies, I think you should have one more cup of hot chocolate and off to bed."
Alexis whispered to Maureen;
"I think I'll have a mom before summer."
Of course, going to bed, didn't necessarily going to sleep, at least, not right away.
The next morning, Kate awoke, yawned and stretched and reluctantly sat up. She got out of bed, went into the bathroom and took care of necessities. She came back out and kissed Rick awake.
"Good morning handsome."
"Good morning, beautiful."
"Rick, you meant everything you said last night, didn't you?"
"Absolutely"
"Well, so did I. I slept better, the last wo nights, than I have in years. I never want to sleep alone, again, except when business takes you away. I want to move in. I know that this is supersonic speed, but I don't care what anyone outside the family thinks. It doesn't make sense to pay rent for an apartment I won't be using. Do you want me to move in?"
"Why would you ever think I wouldn't? I'm all for it."
"I think this is how we should do it. This afternoon we'll bring some of my clothes, toiletries and shoes here. Over the next month we move everything else that I want to keep into the loft. We'll continue to date, publicly. At the end of the month, you make the proposal, in public and I accept. You give me my ring. Then I make the necessary paperwork changes with hr
"Sounds right to me, Kate.".
"Okay, I'm going to take a quick shower then I'm going to make breakfast."
"Kenzie's the housekeeper. She can make breakfast."
"Maybe during the week when we have an early case or if we're working late, but normal times, you or I cook. If I'm to live here and soon be your wife, I will run this house. Kenzie can stay as the housekeeper, but the kitchen is mine! I'm thinking waffles topped with strawberries whipped cream. Sides of bacon and sausage, to get everyone in a good mood before we break the news to them.
Breakfast was a huge success and when they broke the news, Kenzie laughed.
"Do you think this a surprise, Ceann-cinnidh and Katherine? You forget who we are. We kenned it last night. All except Martha." It was Martha's turn to laugh.
"Oh Kenzie, do you really think me so dense?" Martha came over and hugged Kate, then Rick.
"Congratulations, you two. It's about time!"
Kate took the SUV and the three girls with her."
"Do you really think I'd give you a chance to root around in my underwear drawer, Rick? You don't get to see my underwear until it's on me."
All of Kate's toiletries and makeup and underwear were brought to the loft, as well as enough clothes and shoes for two weeks. Next Saturday, if work permitted, they would shop for her ring.
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