Defender's Blood The Fallen (An Urban Fantasy) Read online

  The animal's body jerked and then lay still, Lexi once more placed her hands on the fur and a very small smile came across her lips. “I think it might've worked but I'm not sure if she will heal properly – she was seconds from death – afraid it's a case of waiting to see.”

  Simeon was now trying to stand, even as it was clear to everyone that his thigh bone was broken – mainly because it was sticking through his skin for all to see.

  Zach helped him up and Simeon lay his head down onto the Jaguar, talking quietly, “Come on princess – you can do it – come on – come back to us.” and the feeling that was in his words made everyone that heard him suddenly have a lump in their throat, including Vlad who coughed and looked everywhere but at his Second in Command.

  Lexi moved closer, “May I help you?” she asked and Simeon moved his head to look at her, “Yes,” he said simply and Lexi placed her hands on him.

  It took a number of minutes but in that time all eyes were on his thigh, watching it move, heal, right in front of them. First the bone moved on it's own and back into place – the noises of the bone knitting back together was more than a little sickening and Margaret and Lisa – who had been standing horrified in the corner – tried not to vomit.

  Once the bone knitted the skin started to close over, and then they heard the other noises, bones inside – many bones – moving and knitting back together. Simeon didn't move, didn't utter a sound through any of it, only watching the prone Jaguar on the table, finally Lexi sighed and removed her hands.

  The huge Guard stood up straight with a look of wonderment on his face. “Thank you.” he got out and Lexi just nodded her head.

  “You should take things easy for a bit Simeon – apart from your thigh all your ribs were broken and your shoulder blade so no battles for a little while.” Lexi told him and Simeon didn't reply. Mainly because if he could he was going to hunt that fucking beast down and blow it to hell.

  Duncan moved forward, “Whit the hell happened and why wis Sam there?”

  Alex looked him in the eye, “Well Sam has chosen Simeon here as her mate and she crept into one of the vehicles and came with us. Once there she waited til we had left then got out and followed us. One of those beasts came and it caught up to us – Sam attacked it when it had Simeon hurt on the ground – basically she saved his life.” Alex finished and Duncan was now looking between Simeon and his niece, lying on the table.

  “She wis always a brave one – tho ah wid put this as one oh her mare dangerous exploits! Silly girl – will she be okay?” Duncan asked Lexi.

  “I'm not sure I had to use magic – I'm pretty sure what attacked was a beast made out of Fallen magic and so my normal healing won't work. I think she will live but I can't say there won't be damage.”

  Zach moved to his daughter, “Thanks Lexi – if not for you and Conall I think we all would've died – that thing was like nothing I've come across before!”

  Duncan did a huge 'harrumph', “Ah told ye – noo whit the hell are we gonnae dae aboot them?”

  Alex took charge, “Right – first of all I want Samantha moved to a bed, and Simeon – you need to rest too so....”

  The large Guard interrupted - “I'll take her – she can rest in my bed....” and Duncan then interrupted - “Ah dinnae think so laddie!”

  Margaret grabbed hold of Duncan, “Duncan – leave him be, he won't hurt her and if they are mates you will just have to get over it!” The large Alpha looked down into his mate's eyes - “Hmmff!” was all he said and Simeon picked up the Jaguar and walked out, slowly.

  Lisa went to the kitchen sink and got a cloth and some water and started to clean the table of the blood and Margaret and Alex joined in and soon the table was clean – well mostly anyway. Margaret got the coffee on and everyone sat down, including the twins.

  “So Duncan – this is Lexi and Conall.” Zach did the introduction and the twins said 'hello'.

  Duncan beamed at them, “My but aren't ye both bonny – an powerful or so yer dad says.” and both the twins blushed, just a little.

  James was now sitting with Lisa on his lap, she seemed to still be in shock a little bit and William – well he was definitely in shock. Still as white as a sheet and shaking.

  Lexi moved her hand across the table - “May I?” she said and William took the offered hand. As soon as she touched him he felt better, calm, safe, well. A smile came across his features and he inclined his head in thanks.

  “Right now we need to talk – Lexi – what were the things you were talking about and what's this Fallen magic?” Zach asked and it was Conall that spoke.

  “Last night Lexi got another one of the weird magic hits and we moved – it was the middle of the bloody Amazon forest! Anyway, as we had agreed we moved a bit farther away so we could scope the place out. Then these things attacked us – a lot smaller than that thing today but very similar. They seem immune to pain even Lexi's touch didn't hurt them, we ended up going Wolf and had to tear them apart – literally – before we could stop them. It wasn't pretty!” Conall stopped and Alex was not happy.

  “So where was Michael? Could he not have helped? And where is he now? Should he not have come with you both?!” Alex asked

  Lexi sighed heavily, “Mother! Stop! Not everything that goes wrong is Michael's fault, you know we hunt alone and only call on him once we've taken out the Fallen! As it turned out there were a few and it took a while but we did it – once we got rid of those nasty beast things.”

  Alex still wasn't happy but she saw that Lexi was once more upset by her attack on Michael so let it go.

  “So that one today, is there only one?” Conall asked.

  Duncan was the one to answer, "Nae laddie – we saw at least four, there may be mare but thit's how many we saw an they are deadly!"

  Conall nodded at Duncan, “Okay we need to plan this well then.”

  Lisa had a thought that popped into her head, “Why do you think whomever has taken the young Jaguar females?” and an awkward silence fell. Conall and Lexi shared a look which didn't escape any of them.

  “Oot wae it sonny, who's got them an whit fer?” Duncan commanded – his tone all Alpha.

  Conall looked down at the table, “Well it's probably the Fallen and the beasts will be protecting wherever they are. They'll have probably magicked themselves something to live in and have a glamour up so that nobody can see them.” Conall finished trying to avoid the reason why the Fallen had taken the females.

  “Aye okay but why have they taken the young females?” Duncan asked – again, not happy that the question had not been answered.

  “Mmm well they're trying to breed.” Lexi mumbled and Margaret and Duncan gasped.

  “Whit?! Nae – yer no tellin me they killed an entire pack so they could have sex?!”

  “No Duncan, they want to actually breed, have children that were not meant to walk this earth.” Lexi told the Alpha and his face was now a mask of outrage.

  “Well we need tae get them back – quick!” and everyone agreed – they just didn't know how they could do it.

  Chapter 6

  Duncan did what he always did when faced with a problem – he got out his good whisky.

  All the men, now including Scott, partook of a few fingers of the expensive single malt and then the talking started.

  “Okay first on the agenda – we need to get the vehicles back.” Scott opened the conversation.

  Conall looked thoughtful, “Dad can you take us to them? We've never tried to Move something like that but we could give it a go?” and Lexi nodded her head.

  Zach was surprised, it wasn't something he had ever tried either though he didn't think he would manage it. The twins – well they were far more powerful than he was.

  “Yes, come on, Duncan make sure nobody goes outside til we're back.” and at that Zach took the twins outside the farmhouse.

  “So this is where we want them – come on take my hand.” and the next moment the three of them stood next to th
e two large SUV's.

  Lexi stood at one and Conall at the other and Zach just stood watching, now this was something new.

  The twins looked as if they were concentrating very hard and then they were gone, the vehicles with them.

  Zach Moved to the doorway of the farmhouse and there in front were the twins and the vehicles – Zach was laughing as the kids followed him inside.

  “First thing on the agenda's been taken care of.” Zach said as he entered the kitchen to surprised looks from all present. Even Alex, jeez these two could do just about anything.

  “So whit are we gonnae dae?” Duncan said and all eyes turned to the twins who were now seated at the table, eyeing up the scones in the middle.

  Lexi and Conall both reached for one of the scones and Alex smiled, “Butter and jam and they're great.” she told them and they did as she said both taking a bit and making 'mmming' noises before speaking.

  “Okay so the beasts are made from magic – I may be able to tweak mine to help eliminate them but if not then we will just have to fight them.” she mumbled around her scone.

  “No! Not happening, they are far too strong and huge. Christ Lexi did you not see the size of that one and what it did to Simeon and Sam?” Zach got out, worried for his children. He knew they were strong but fuck those beasts were massive.

  “Yes dad we saw it and yes it was bigger than the ones we fought last night but I think it may be the only way, we need to find the females that the Fallen have taken. You can all come with us but we will go on ahead and tackle the beasts. Once they are gone we will move on together and find the girls, kill the Fallen and everyone can come back here and have some of these delicious thingmabobs!” Lexi finished while pushing the last bit of scone into her mouth.

  “Scones, that's what they are, and if you are very good Margaret may even give us some to take home.” Alex said all the while smiling at her children – both now reaching for another of Margaret's delicious scones.

  “So when will we dae this?” Duncan asked.

  Lexi looked to Conall, “Tomorrow early, before sunrise, we'll go now and come back later, we need to think on things a bit more.” Lexi said before snatching another scone and disappearing. Conall had a sheepish grin on his face as he grabbed a scone too and followed his sister.

  Alex stood up, “I'm going to check on Sam – you men stay here. I don't think Simeon will be amenable to you being in the same room as them just now.” Duncan growled low in his throat. His defensiveness towards his niece coming to the fore.

  “That's enough Duncan, you know how it works, usually we don't have a choice in these things.” Margaret spoke softly, trying to calm the huge beast of an Alpha.

  Alex went to the bungalow next to Scott's and knocked on the door before opening it and shouting, “Simeon don't worry, it's only me, I just want to check on Samantha.” and she hoped that her voice would let the Guard know that no males were with her.

  Alex looked in each bedroom she came to and found the Guard and his Jaguar in the third one. Simeon only moved his eyes – following Alex as she entered then back at the door to check nobody else was coming in.

  The Jaguar seemed to be awake, though not fully conscious and Simeon was gently stroking the fur of the animal and making soothing noises.

  Alex moved closer, the Jaguar definitely looked a lot better and it's strange eyes opened once more and found Simeon's. A small whine came from it's throat and Simeon stroked it's face, “It's allright Samantha, you're safe, if you feel okay you can change, if not then just stay like that – we've got plenty of time princess. Don't worry, I won't leave you.” and the tenderness that Alex heard in the large Vampire's voice was breathtaking. A lump was in Alex's throat and she had to swallow several times before it was gone.

  “If you need anything Simeon just let me know – okay?” Alex spoke quietly, not wanting to spook either Simeon or the injured Jaguar. The large Vampire's eyes moved to her and he nodded - “Thank you.” he got out and then his attention was back on the Jaguar lying next to him in the large bed.

  Alex started to back out of the room, still unsure how Simeon was, so not taking any chances. Just as she got near the door there was a shimmer and Samantha lay on the bed.

  The girl grabbed onto the Vampire, tears falling from her eyes, “I thought it was going to kill you. I couldn't let it hurt you!” she cried and Simeon wrapped her in his arms, drawing her close.

  “It's okay princess, I'm fine, everything's going to be okay.” and Samantha grabbed onto his hair and pulled his head down, placing a very passionate kiss to his lips.

  Oooppps, time to go, Alex thought as the sounds that came from both bodies on the bed turned sensual and full of longing.

  Alex quietly left and as she got to the main farmhouse door Vlad was walking out. “Uhm where are you going?” she asked and he tried to get past her.

  “Just going to lie down for a bit.” and Alex shook her head.

  “Not a good idea at the moment, Samantha's awake and I would say they are definitely going to be mates.” Alex smirked.

  Vlad's eyes opened wide, “Shit we'll need to bunk down on the sofa's – definitely not going to interrupt them until at least tomorrow!” and Alex laughed and carried on into the house, a very disgruntled Vlad on her heels.

  As they entered the kitchen Vlad had to go and open his big mouth. “Margaret can I have a cover and a pillow for the couch – our bungalow is out of bounds just now!”

  Duncan roared and stood up and Margaret rushed to him, “Duncan No! Leave them be, you can't interfere in this!” and Duncan picked her up and placed her behind him, still making for the door.

  Shit! Zach moved fast,“Duncan – can I ask you something?” and the huge Alpha was now snarling - “Whit!” he snapped out.

  “I was just going to ask – how did you feel when you first scented Margaret?” and Zach quirked one of his eyebrows at his large friend.

  Duncan stilled – turned to look at his mate – then back at Zach - “Oh SHIT!” the Alpha roared and Zach laughed and pulled the Wolf back to the table.

  “I think a drink is in order!” James laughed and Lisa punched him in the ribs.

  “Indeed!” was all Zach said and Alex burst out laughing.

  Quite some time later Alex and Zach were lying in their bed – trying to relax and trying to sort through everything that had been talked about.

  There was so much going through Alex's mind that she had the beginnings of a thumping sore head.

  “Vampires don't get ill.” Zach commented on her thoughts and she grumped - “Maybe so but I'm telling you I'm going to have a bloody migraine with all that's going through my mind!” and Zach laughed pulling her closer.

  “Don't try and use that old thing...I've got a headache...not tonight!”

  Alex giggled, “No Zach that's not what I mean and you know it! But all this is really getting to me!” and Zach couldn't agree more, his body was tense with what he knew was coming. This was going to be one hell of a dangerous mission for all concerned.

  “Oh and by the way that's at least another one for our 'Indeed' box!” Alex quipped, referring to the box they had set up for when Zach used his favourite word. Every time he did he had to put a 'treat' in the box and Alex would draw one out – ninety percent of the time the treats related to something erotic and sensual and very, very, sexy. Sometimes it was a trip or piece of jewellery but Alex preferred the other ones.

  Zach's imagination was second to none and some of the things he came up with made even her blush.

  Zach laughed, “Oh I won't forget meine Kleine and I think we need to up your treats to twice a week or more – the box is getting rather full!” and Alex's mind tumbled around just thinking of what they would get up to.

  “If you promise to be quiet I'll give you a taster.” Zach said with that husky tone that told her when he was turned on.

  Alex looked up into his eyes, “I'll try.” she whispered and Zach started to undress her, slowly, f
ar too slowly and Alex wiggled about on the bed – to which Zach just chuckled.

  When she was naked Zach stood up and took off his own clothes and as his body came into view Alex couldn't tear her eyes away. He was perfect, strong, chiselled, muscles so strong that it almost took her breath away completely. Perfection personified.

  When he was naked he moved to the ensuite, bringing back a hand towel. Alex frowned – what the hell was he going to do with that?

  Zach got on the bed and folded the towel and placed it over her eyes, securing it at the back with a small knot. Alex now couldn't see what he was up to.

  She heard him move something from the bed and then he was back and placed something around each of her wrists and secured them to the posts on either side of the bed at the top. Now she couldn't see and couldn't move her arms.

  Well, technically she could – with her Vampire strength she could break free if she wanted – only she so didn't want to.

  Zach moved to her feet and started there, kissing each toe and the inside of her foot. She squirmed as it was tickly and then he moved up each leg, on the inside, and up towards her inner thighs. That was definitely not tickly.

  When he got to the top of her thighs she moved her hips up towards him and he pressed her back down. Moving past her sex and continuing on her stomach and up to her breasts – each one getting a lot of attention.

  Alex was now breathing quite hard and wanted her husband inside her.

  Zach moved back down and started again, this time he stopped at her sex and worked her into a frenzy with his expert tongue. She felt herself nearing her peak and he stopped. She moaned very loudly and Zach laughed “Soon meine Kleine – soon!”

  His hands then started to move across her body, all of it, stopping in some places to give them more attention than others. She was gasping now and he finally moved between her legs, lifting her backside up and placing two pillows beneath. Bringing her hips up and angled, perfect for him to enter her fully while still playing with any part of her he wished.

  And boy did he wish to play with her body. He tweaked her nipples quite hard – eliciting a soft groan from her. Then he entered her slowly, then pulling out and entering her very, very hard. Slow then hard – he kept this up for far too long, in her opinion.