The Hellhound's Crusade

Chapter Three

Kalli

Taking a step back I took a long look around the room. It had taken me a few hours but the final coat of paint for the nursery is finished. The rich navy color turned out better than I ever expected. I dropped the roller into the pan and plopped myself down in the chair. My hands landing immediately on my bump so I can feel all the movement going on in there. 

Twelve more weeks is all I have left. Dr. Garcia is convinced that I won’t make it the full five months. Turns out our baby boy is already measuring way ahead of schedule. Which doesn’t surprise me considering the way the Boudreaux men are built. Most women would be happy to hear that their pregnancy may not go full term, and I am. As long as he remains healthy I’m all for it. But not for the normal reasons one might think. 

My thoughts travel to Lachian. He’s been searching the past two weeks for Cyrus and is constantly two steps behind him. Eventually, he has to catch up but who knows how long that can take until it happens. It should be me out there. I would be able to travel faster than him. If it were me, this task would already be complete and Hades would be a distant memory. But it’s not me and this is far from over. So patiently I sit back and hope like hell Lachian stays hot on his trail. 

“What am I supposed to tell the guys when they show up to finish painting the room tomorrow?” Kane’s scent and voice carry throughout the room engulfing me in their warmth. 

A small smile spreads across my face. “Tell them your hostage, oh I mean wife, was bored and needed something to do to pass the time.” 

Kane makes his way over to me and kneels down. His hands grip my thighs as he pushes them apart to nestle himself in between them. He lifts my shirt and places his hands directly on my bump. 

“You hear that little man? Your mama is being dramatic again.” His eyes meet mine and they shine with humor. “He’s active tonight.” Kane rubs his hands lovingly over my skin. 

The movement isn’t yet strong enough to determine if I’m being kicked or elbowed. Right now it still feels like I have butterflies fluttering around inside me. Ok, more like butterflies on steroids but still.

“He always gets more excited when he hears your voice.” 

Kane turns to sit on the floor. Still between my legs, his back is to me and he rests his head on my thigh. He looks stressed so I begin running my fingers through his hair hoping it’ll help him relax. 

“I have to go to Mississippi next week,” he says with a sigh.  

“For what?” 

“The elders are meeting to discuss what to do about the remaining wolves from Ever Green. The original plan was to have them be absorbed by some of the other packs in their area. But now a few have come forward and petitioned the elders to allow them to remain their own entity. They claim that they’ve elected a new Alpha and if approved he would then choose his ranked members. I can’t let that happen.” 

There is still a lot I don’t know about the packs and their traditions but none of that sounds right to me. “I thought Alpha’s were born, not elected.” 

“Traditionally. But a ranked member can always be appointed, as long as the pack agrees. Apparently, the Gamma’s son just came of age. His mother comes from an Alpha bloodline. Regardless, I need to be there to provide testimony and make sure that damn pack is ended. The last thing we need is ghosts coming back to haunt us later on.” 

“Ok, just let me know when and I’ll make sure we’re packed.” Before I’m even done speaking I feel Kane tense. “Seriously?” 

“Kalli, I need you to stay here. What if something were to happen? It’s a risk I’m not willing to take. You need to be near Dr. G, just in case.” 

“My pregnancy has been great so far. Not a single issue has presented itself. Dr. Garcia herself said that just two days ago. Unless you’re worried for a different reason.” My eyes scan his face trying to determine exactly what he’s worried about. 

“Berke and I are going with a few of our warriors. Nothing should happen, but just in case one of them decides to seek revenge, we will be prepared. That’s why I need you to stay here.” He moves his head to the side and glances back at me. “Please.”

Hesitating for a moment I finally nod my head. 

“Thank you,” Kane says relieved. He stands up and offers me his hand to help me off the chair. 

“Do you have anything left to do before patrols come back?” I ask while pressing myself up against him. The grin on his face tells me he knows exactly what I’m hinting at. 

“No ma’am. Did you need me for something?” 

Slipping my hand under the waistband of his shorts I can feel him growing hard beneath my touch. Gripping him tighter Kane lets out a low growl from deep within his chest. 

“Are you ready to cure my boredom?” I ask before running my tongue along the length of his throat. 

Without a word Kane pulls my hand out of his pants and grips the back of my thighs, lifting me into his arms. When I wrap my legs completely around him he begins walking us toward our bedroom. My lips are on his and I move my tongue out to trace the seam of his mouth before capturing his bottom lip between my teeth. 

By the time Kane lays me down on the bed my skin is flushed and the fire within burns white-hot. His fingers curve around the hem of my pants before he pulls them off of me. His palms on the back of my thighs gently push my legs up and out. Spreading me wide open. 

“Damn, baby. You are so perfect.” 

Kane’s black eyes meet mine and I watch as his tongue licks up my slit seconds before he catches my clit between his teeth. The sensation causes my back to arch as I greedily try to move my core closer to him. His hands grip me tighter, limiting my squirming. He continues the attack on my clit and has now slipped two fingers inside of me, slowly stretching me and massaging my spot. 

“Kane, please,” I beg. The sudden need to come is overwhelming. 

A throaty laugh escapes him and I know he wants to continue to tease me. The feel of my blood running hot through my veins doesn’t help. Every single inch of me is melting because of him. 

“Kane,” I pleaded with him a little bit more forcefully. 

This time he gives in. My fingers grip his hair as I push his face deeper into me. Grinding myself against his mouth as I ride out the waves of pleasure that have finally overtaken me. When I finally release him Kane gently kisses the inside of my thighs and I can feel my wetness on his beard. 

As he climbs his way up me he continues to pepper kisses over my exposed skin. When he reaches my shirt he pushes it up and over my breasts. He then pulls my bra down to make them fully available to his touch. His tongue circles around my n****e causing them to harden even more than they already are. He moves to the other one and this time he finishes it off by nipping it with his teeth. 

When his face meets mine our eyes lock and I feel him at my entrance. Without warning, Kane pushes forward and hits home. My moan and his growl ring out simultaneously as I feel my body stretch around him. The feeling of being completely full of him is something I will never tire of.  

His slow strokes almost torturess as he moves his length in and out. I can feel him swelling even more and I know he’s close. But instead of allowing himself to finish, he flips us so that he is now laying flat on the bed and I’m straddling him. My eyes never leave his as I push myself off of his chest. 

“Watch me,” I whisper to him. 

Wrapping my hand around my throat I move it down over my breast, then my abdomen until I’ve reached my mound. My fingers separating my lips before circling around my clit. 

“f**k,” Kane hisses between clenched teeth. 

His hips begin thrusting faster as he watches me bring myself to climax. The moment my walls clench down around him I feel his release. The rhythmic spasms pulse as I milk him dry. When we’ve both finished I collapse onto his chest and listen to the beating of his heart. After I’ve caught my breath I roll over onto the bed and lay in the crook of Kane’s arm. He pulls me into him and places a kiss on my temple. 

Sometimes when there is silence between us you can hear the worries that both of us share. The ones that we refuse to breathe life into. Before it was just about Hades, wondering if he would return before Lachian found Cyrus. And if he did what would my punishment be? Now, do we need to worry about Ever Green too? 

“Don’t go dark. Everything will be fine,” he says as if he can read my thoughts.  

“I’m just going to miss you is all.” My hand reaches for his and we lace our fingers together. 

“Liar,” he chuckles. 

Before I can respond I hear my phone ding, alerting me of a text. Kane reaches back and grabs it off my nightstand. Before I unlock it I see it's from Lachian. Hoping for good news my heart instantly drops as I read his short message. 

Missed him by a day. Heading south. Will update you soon - L

Kane’s grip on me tightens and I know he read the message over my shoulder. “It’ll be over soon. He keeps getting closer and closer,” he says before kissing the top of my head. 

Whether Kane believes his own words or not I know I’m up against a ticking clock - and time is running out.