My Exotic Mate

Everyone Has A Weakness

Marise/Risa

I was trapped in my own body. Watching Risa hold my sisters and Kai with her snake-like locks, and not being able to do anything made me feel useless. I was afraid that she was going to kill though, and no matter how many times I begged her, she just kept going. Rafe and Malik shifted and charged at Apollo but at the moment they were no match for them. The defeated look on Kai’s face was unbearable. They were a powerful duo indeed I never expected for this to happen, not like this. I knew there was a chance that she would emerge, but I underestimated how powerful she really was.

“Let them go,you got what you wanted,” I urged.

“Sorry honey bun you’re not the one calling the shots anymore.” A big surge of energy flowed through our body then came out from her hands in her hair, flowing all the way down to where my sisters and Kai were. Their bodies shirt as the electrical current shocked them.

“Stop! You’re going to kill them!” I needed to do something. There has to be a way to at least tame her. I watched as this power began to turn Kai’s legs into stone. I felt guilty. I had no control yet a part of me was going to kill Kai. She was doing this to torment me and it was working.

“Risa, that’s enough!” Apollo's voice boomed. She released my sisters and Kai and I watched how they all fell to the ground. The stone around Kai’s legs broke into so many pieces.

She smirked, “As you wish, darling.”

They were too weak to fight back. Rafe and Malik were at Kai’s side in an instant. I watched as Mesai and Miren got on their feet, giving me-Risa the deadliest glare. I knew my sisters very well and they were definitely planning something.

“Be lucky that Apollo stopped me,” she said. She looked at Kai who was finally getting to his feet.

“Mari, I know you’re in there. It’s not your fault. I don’t blame you.” I believed every word he said. I guess we’re still bonded somehow, but with Risa in control, I couldn’t react.

“Awww how sweet, Romeo. We're gonna go now since we got what we’ve wanted. Don’t try to come after us or I’ll really kill you, okay?” She winked at Kai and turned to grab Apollo’s hand.

We ended up in a small town at an apartment. We reached the top floor and when we entered I was taken back by how luxurious it was. Drenched in mostly gold, the place resembled a castle I once visited. lt represented immortality, but it can be harmful to other species.

“Risa dear, it’s good to have you back.” Apollo smiled as he undressed himself. Back?

She smiled, “It feels good to be back, but why put me in her body?”

Apollo shrugged, “It’s just a body.”

“Not just a body. A body of the woman who turned you down,” she reminded him. His jaw tightened at her words. He strolled towards her and she didn’t back down. I had to admit, it reminded me of how I was with Kai.

He tipped her chin up and she looked deeply into his eyes. “Don’t make me regret bringing you back.” Seeing her obey him helped me notice that she was doing this for his attention. I needed to know the backstory of Risa and Apollo. What happened and why is she so desperate for his attention?

“Yes, my Lord,” she bowed.

“Now, I’m going to take a bath, feel free to join me.” Ewww. Please don’t.

“No,” I said to her. “After he just spoke to you like that, you’re really going to take a bath with him?”

“Mind your business,” she hissed internally.

“Your business is my business!” I retorted. I needed to figure out how to get some type of control back. Apollo stared at waiting for a response. Instead, she just smiled. “Not now, my darling. I have something I need to take care of first.” I thought he was going to protest, but he just nodded his head.

“Very well, then.” He walked away and Risa went inside of a different room. When she closed the door, she let out a breath. She walked up to the mirror to look at herself, instead it was my reflection that she saw.

“Wow,” I scoffed. He brought you back just to dog you out.

“You don't know what you’re talking about?” She snapped.

“Oh, but I do. Why do you think I turned down his proposal?”

She shook her head. “He wasn’t always like this? Apollo was caring, sweet, and he was all about truth.”

“So what changed? When did he become so vile?” I noticed that she was more vulnerable right now and I’m using this opportunity to my advantage.

“His father changed him. We were in love. We were supposed to run away together but his father and his men stopped us before we could even get fully into the water. He tried to protect me, but his father was Ruben.”

I remembered when Ruben came into our home trying to arrange the marriage between Apollo and I. Was this after the situation with Risa? “We weren’t able to defeat him. They killed me and dragged Apollo back home.” There was a moment of silence and I was thinking about the stories I heard about Ruben.

“Don’t-“ she interjected. “I know what you’re thinking. I don’t even know why I vented to you. I don’t like you. Your body is just a vessel for my soul, a shell.”

“A shell that you need, Risa.” I snapped back. “You sounded like you were innocent in all of this, so why are you so evil now?”

“I’m done talking to you,” she shut down, but I needed answers.

“I deserve answers! You took over my body, my life!”

“Yes, because I deserve to live and I will do it by any means necessary! Besides, a part of you needed me. You tried to be strong for your sisters, but you were breaking, Mari. You pressured yourself to protect them and didn’t care how it would affect you. I tried to stick to the promise you made to your parents. You somehow believe that your parents are still alive. Well, sorry to break it to you, they’re not. It’s why you can’t contact them. Ruben killed them!”

I glared at her, “You’re lying.”

“Am I? I was there in spirit, Mari. Ruben killed them. I was the source that led you to Kai. I knew he was your mate and you were weaker when you’re around him. It worked to my advantage.” I didn’t want to believe her, I really didn't.

“You think opening that portal to the mindlink was the only way to take over your body?” She continued. “No, it was your vulnerability. You were becoming weak and you were great at hiding it from everyone else except for me. I could see everything, Mari. The conflicting feelings you had for Kai, the sadness of feeling like a failure. I'm the reason you were standing tall. I have access to everything about you, except for your powers, which I don’t need.”

As I was about to speak, there was a knock on the door.

“Risa,” Apollo called before turning the knob.

“We will have this conversation later,” I ordered.

Risa frowned, “No, we won’t.”

I vanished from the mirror as Apollo came in and Risa turned her attention to him. “Hey baby, how was your bath?”

He strolled towards her wrapping his arms around her body. “It was great. It would’ve been better if you were able to join me.”

She looked at him and flashed a smile, “I know, but I just needed some time alone.” Apollo planted kisses on my-her neck and she tilted her head to the side giving him more access.

“Mmmmm,” she moaned.

“You like that?” He asked with a husky tone.

She snickered, “You know I do, baby.” This was just getting weirder and weirder. I was grossed out by them. He began to rub his hands down our-her body. It was like an out of body experience. I could see exactly what was going on and had no control to stop it. I silently begged Risa not to have s*x with him, but she ignored my request. He nibbled at neck before she tilted his head up and kissed him. Watching this was torturous for me. I need to figure out how to stop it from going further. Then, something clicked for me. We don’t have the same powers, so I used my telekinetic energy to pull her away from Apollo.

They both were panting as Apollo looked at her with a puzzled expression. “Why did you stop?”

“You b***h!” She cursed at me. She smiled at Apollo and walked up and kissed him again. “As much as I would love to have you. I need to adjust to this body.” He was going to protest, but she kissed him again and promised to give herself to him once she’s settled. Risa was definitely seductive and used that to her advantage. I wasn’t sure if Apollo was going to buy it, but when he nodded his head, she instantly relaxed. She told him she was going to take a bath and will join him in the bed soon. When he left, she turned towards the mirror again.

“Well played b***h, well played.” Although she was angry, she was slightly impressed.

I smirked at her. It gave me hope that I will get my body back.

Miren

Malik carried me back to his place. Being in his arms made me feel safe. It was a comfortable, natural feeling as if I belonged there. When we made it to his bedroom, I frowned. “Why am I here?”

He went to his closet and grabbed a fresh set of towels and one of his T-shirts. “Because you were hurt and I need to keep an eye on you. You took care of me and now it’s my turn to take care of you.” I watched as he went inside of the bathroom and drew a bath. The fresh aromas of vanilla and oat filled the room. When he was finished, he attempted to lift me up.

“Wait,” I stopped him. “I can walk.” I tried to stand, but my legs were still weak and I was falling to the ground. Malik caught me by my waist and held me. My heart raced at the placement of his hands. Chill girl.. I told myself. I swung my arm around his shoulders as he helped me to the bathroom. He lifted me on the counter and turned his head as I began to undress myself. To make this moment less intimate, I spoke to him. “Where is Mesai?”

“She’s with Roman back at his castle. Don’t worry, he left his address so you can go see her anytime. You both were hurt badly.”

I unsnapped my b*a and sat it to the side and proceeded to unbutton my pants. I saw Malik’s shoulders tense when I unzipped my pants. I tried to lift myself to take off my pants but it was hard. I let out a breath. “Can you help me?”

He chuckled and nodded his head. I covered my exposed breasts as he turned around. I leaned forward on him using his covered chest as a shield to hide my breasts. I used my hands to pull down my pants and panties as he lifted me up. I felt him pause, like he was trying to control himself. I was struggling to control myself too. He stepped back and I covered myself again. He knelt down and pulled my clothes completely off of my body. I felt exposed. Usually, Goddesses weren't shy about showing their bodies, but I was and with Malik so close to me, I felt my senses starting to haywire.

I knew the next part was going to require him to carry my n***d body to the tub. I was nervous because deep down inside, I wanted him. I believe he wants me too. It would be too complicated, though.

“Are you ready?” He asked.

“Yeah,” I answered as I took in a deep breath and wrapped my arms around his neck. He hooked his arms under my knees and carried me to the tub. He gently sat me down and my body relaxed as soon as it touched the water. I smiled up at Malik as he was watching me intently.

“What?” I inquired.

“You’re beautiful.”

Damn it, Malik. Why did you have to say that to me? Why did you have to look at me like that? I didn’t know what to say, but when I opened my mouth, my heart spoke for me. “Join me?”

He stood there not sure if he just heard me correctly, but his hands were already taking off his shirt. My God in heaven, his body. He undid his pants and I turned my head although I wanted to keep looking at him. It’s just a bath, Miren. It’s just a bath.. I knew this was more than that. This was too intimate to be a bath. I felt his presence behind me as he climbed in the tub. He lowered himself before pulling my back to his chest. I felt his shaft against me and I closed my eyes, trying not to think that s****l attraction I have for him. My body was completely covered in bubbles which I was grateful for.

“What are you doing to me?” He asked.

“What do you mean?”

“I’m trying my best to just be your friend, Mimi, but you make it really hard.”

“Me? How?” I already knew. I felt it too.

He let out a breath and I looked up at him waiting for an answer.

“f**k this,” he said before he planted his lips against mine. My arm snaked around his neck as my fingers ran through his hair. He dominated my mouth, demanding entrance with his tongue. A small moan escaped my lips as his hand rubbed down from my chest to my belly. This was getting too reckless and I pulled away before it went further. We’re both panting, now fully aware of the attraction between us. Neither one of us spoke. Instead, he grabbed the body wash and towel and began washing my back. So many questions were pondering in my head. Where do we go from here? How will this affect our friendship? I couldn’t believe we just kissed. He gave me the towel and washed the rest of my body while he washed himself up. After we finished, he got out and grabbed the towels. Wrapping himself before lifting me out of the tub.

“I think I can stand up a little bit,” I said. He put me down, but still held on. I had a little strength in my legs again and stumbled to the bedroom. He helped me sit on the bed and gave me his shirt to sleep in.

“I’ll wash your clothes for you. In the meantime, get some rest.”

I wanted to ask him to stay. I wanted to say a bunch of things, but I just smiled at him.

“Thank you for helping me.”

He smiled back. “You’re welcome.” He left the room and I dried myself off. After I was dressed, I laid there in bed thinking of that kiss. What the hell was I thinking? Why would I tell him to join me? Why didn’t he reject me? It would’ve made it so much easier to resist him because now that one kiss wasn’t enough for me. I wanted more of it, more of him. They say everyone has a weakness and I just found mine.