“Uneasy, huh?” Sheba wrapped her arms around his neck as he took her inside, but instead of putting her on the sofa he carried her upstairs to their bedroom, kicking the door closed and placing her on the bed.
“Well, maybe more than uneasy,” Fox said as he removed her shoes and started to massage her swollen feet and ankles.
Boy, that was bliss.
“Goddess, that’s amazing.” She relaxed back into the pillows as his hands continued to soothe her. “So, tell me how it is in a Pride.”
“When a Lion’s time draws near, she stays within the Pride for safety. Her family cocoons her, with other females always nearby, and her mate is by her side to protect her at all times.”
“I don’t need . . .” She stopped. “Sorry. I don’t mean to belittle the ways of your people, Fox. I just didn’t understand, but then again, I didn’t know because you didn’t tell me.”
“I’m aware of that.” Fox’s hands move up, his fingers caressing her calves. “It’s my mistake and I apologize. I assumed all Shifters were alike.”
“Now that I know then I will respect your ways.” Sheba moaned as his touch moved higher, pushing her light summer dress up, his fingers like feathers on her thighs as he parted them slightly, moving her panties out of the way.
“Thank you, My Queen.” Fox leaned forward, his breath tickling her skin. “I appreciate that. I know how strong and independent you are, so I know how hard it is for you to do this for me.”
His tongue darted out, licking the very top of her thigh, right next to her folds which were now wet with need. “Fox, what are you doing?”
“I would’ve thought that was obvious, Sheba.” Fox chuckled, his breath stroking her mound and causing her to groan again.
“But . . .”
“No buts, baby, just relax.”
Fox’s tongue started to work its magic on her, from her folds to her clit and back, as his fingers very gently massaged around her nub. Too gently. She wanted more. Pushing her hips off the bed to try and convey what she wanted but he ran a hand over her swollen belly before continuing as he had before, much to her chagrin.
“Fox!” she exclaimed and this time he laughed against her sex.
After a few more minutes of his sensual torture, she thought she’d lose her mind until his tongue centered on her clit, his hands resting on her belly. His teeth gently nipping her nub then licking it furiously and driving her completely insane with desire. She knew he’d tip her over soon, her body aflame, tingling from top to toe with sensation. Her head tipped back, her eyes shut tight, breaths coming in short gasps, her hands reached down to tangle in his hair, holding him tight against her as she ground hard against him. Pleasure rippling through her as her orgasm started deep inside, sparks igniting and radiating outwards until all she could feel, think, know was what Fox gave her.
He didn’t stop, licking, nipping, caressing, for long moments to milk her orgasm for all he could get from her until at last she lay panting, spent and thoroughly satisfied. Fox crawled up, lying beside her, one arm across her chest and one playing over her belly.
“Wow, that was a nice welcome home.” She smirked.
“You’re welcome.” He smiled.
“What are we going to do about this?” She reached down, cupping his rock-hard cock.
“Nothing.” He shook his head. “I’ll be fine, but you should have a nap.”
“A nap?” She frowned but as she did she followed it with a yawn and he chuckled.
“Yes, a nap.”
“Hmm, maybe a nap’s a good idea, but I need to pee first.” Sheba rolled over. “Why do we have to go to the bathroom a thousand times a day? It’s a pain in the ass.”
“The joys of being pregnant.” Fox laughed again.
Sheba didn’t find it funny. She spent more time in the bathroom than she did anywhere else lately. Only this time she didn’t even make it to the toilet. A sharp pain in her lower back, a yelp of pain escaping her mouth, and a gush of fluid broke free. Fox was at her side before she could call on him.
“Sheba!”
“Fox! What the hell?”
“It’s okay, darling. Don’t panic.”
“I’m not panicking. I’m angry I didn’t make it to the toilet. Look at the mess I have to clean up!”
“I’ll clean it.” Fox gazed into her eyes, his hands cupping each side of her face. “I guess I should call Tilly, it looks like our daughter is about to say hello.”
“Yeah, I suppose you should. But can we clean this up first?” Sheba scowled down at the floor.
“Tilly first, then I’ll clean it. For now, why don’t you have a shower and then get comfortable? We have no idea if this is going to be a long day, or not.”
“I’m Alpha, I make the decisions so I’ll go for short, thank you.”
Fox laughed. “Okay then. I’ll let Tilly know that.”
Ten hours, ten long hours and Sheba was flagging. Fox was beside himself with concern for her but knew he had to keep it together. Tilly had taken him aside and told him she was on the verge of doing an emergency C-Section if nothing happened in the next thirty minutes. Fuck!
Sheba asked for some more ice chips and her mom rushed to get her some. Fox held her hand and she almost broke it as she tightened her grip as another pain lanced through her. He poured more of his power through their link to help her, and although it helped with the pain, it was her strength that wasn’t going to last. Once again, he silently prayed to the Goddess for help as Tilly’s head and hands lowered between Sheba’s legs and told her to push, push, push.
Shit, if he heard that word never again after this day it would be too damn soon. Sheba’s glorious
