The Empress' Rapture (12 page)

Then watch your mouth. Chandler is only trying to protect his mate as we are. Learn to control yourselves and we won’t be pains in the ass!
Garth grumbled.

“Learn to control ourselves? I’ll tell you what you three can learn. To have more patience with us newbies, you jackass!” Sierra shouted so Jean would hear her.

“Do you believe these fools, Jean? Thinking we need to control ourselves. I can’t wait until this mess is over. I tell you what…I’m going to war with my mates if they continue with this caveman act.” Sierra stepped into the hot, steaming water. Closing her eyes, she lay against the back of the tub. Sinking under the water, she heard her mother yelling at her.

“Sierra, will you stop antagonizing your mates and get out of that tub. We’re on a time schedule here, and getting your mates mad before the ceremony isn’t a good idea,” Mary Ann shrieked through the door.

“I just got in!” Sierra sputtered, spitting out water and grabbing the shampoo to wash her hair.

“We don’t have much time left, so let’s go.” Mary Ann pounded on the door.

Sierra rinsed the shampoo off and soap off herself standing. Stepping out of the tub she wished she could soak longer and hurried to dry herself.

“And you can tell my mates to stop the caveman act,” Sierra squealed. Her mates’ growls echoed in the back of her mind. Sierra blocked her mates and ignored their rants. She pulled on her thigh-high red stockings and slowly began to hook them to her garter belt. She decided not to wear any underwear so the dress would lie flat against her skin. She’d put her new rings on her nipples and clit. The warm robe covered her body as she walked into the bedroom only to be greeted by her mates. Anger flashed in their eyes and heat poured off of their bodies. She scanned the room quickly and noticed they were alone. Jean and Chandler could be heard in the background fighting.

Just great. They’re getting into a fight right before the ceremony.

“What are you two doing here? I have to get ready. Did you scare everyone off?” Sierra demanded with her hands on her hips.

“So we’re cavemen, are we? Well, these cavemen are here to make you understand our point of view.” Garth slipped in behind her and grabbed her hands. He slowly raised her arms while Roman opened her robe and gazed at her body.

“We love you, Sierra. We only ask you to do things to protect you. We would die if anything happened to you.” Roman took her nipples and twisted them between his fingers all the while his gaze never left hers. She winced as the pain radiated down to her pussy.

“Roman, please!” Sierra begged, needing more.

“Soon, my little one, just remember that this body is ours and we’ll protect it no matter what it takes. If we have to tie you up to listen to us, we will. Don’t think we’ll ever hesitate when it comes to your safety,” Garth whispered and disappeared into thin air. Sierra moaned and knew she was in trouble. She closed the robe and heard her mom, Jean, Lily and grandma enter the bedroom. Sitting down at the vanity, Sierra waited for her sister to do her hair before she got dressed.

“I told you not to push them. You just wouldn’t listen, would you?” Mary Ann watched her through the mirror as Lily worked on her hair.

“I have to keep them on their toes, don’t I? Isn’t it more fun when you keep them guessing? Who said punishment wasn’t fun?” Sierra smiled, and so did Jean.

“You got it, sister. I definitely like their kind of punishment!” Jean chuckled as Mary Ann shook her head and snorted.

“You two are bad,” Lily announced. “There, your hair is done. What do you think?” Lily’s gaze met Sierra’s in the mirror.

“It’s beautiful. Thank you, Lily. I love the pins. They’re gorgeous. Now it’s time for the dress.” Sierra walked over to the gown and took off the robe, slipping on the dress but being careful of her hair. When she turned, tears filled her mother and grandmother’s eyes.

“Don’t get me started, Mama. You’ll get my eyes all puffy and red.” Sierra laughed and held back the tears.

“I see you’re going all natural under that dress. I can’t help the tears. My baby is getting married.” She hugged her. “Your dad is in the other room. We better get moving,” Mary Ann whispered in her ear.

“Oh crap, Mom. I forgot the garter. I want a red one!” Sierra cried.

“I have it right here.” Shannon laughed and swung it around on her finger and then threw it to her.

“Thanks, Grandma. I swear, I would lose my head right now if it wasn’t attached,” Sierra said and put the garter on.

“Okay, I’m finally ready. Shall we go? I think I hear Dad pacing back and forth out there.”

* * * *

Walking towards the outside door that led to the garden, Sierra stared at the guards in front of her. She held her head high, but her body shook. She knew that at least three hundred people were here for her ceremony and coronation.

The door came into view, and her father turned to her. “Are you okay? You’re shaking like a leaf.”

“Yes, just a little nervous. Half of those people I don’t even know. It’s kind of nerve-racking that I am going to be Queen in a few minutes, let alone a married woman. Just think…in less than a week my life has changed so much it’s overwhelming.” Sierra plastered a smile on all the while it felt as if an elephant was jumping up and down in her stomach.

“I know, but you’re strong enough for this. I must tell you I’m very proud of you. You’ve taken everything thrown at you this week and come through it with such strength,” he whispered and kissed her forehead. “Are you ready? The music is playing.”

Sierra knew that everyone had taken their seats. This part of the ceremony would be different from the Human ceremony. She would walk down the aisle with her father where he would place her hands into her mates’ and twine them together with silk during the ceremony. The priest would say a few words, and Roman and Garth would say a few words. The priest would then cut the bonds and the three of them would be bonded forever—married in the way of the Fey.

“Yes, Daddy, I’m ready. I love you!” she whispered and walked down the rose petal-covered aisle. Her father’s hand squeezed hers. Candles lit the garden along with torches, and roses surrounded by orchids encircled the ceremonial stage. She glanced at the people who stood and waited for their new Queen to be wedded. She looked up and noticed the heat in her mates’ eyes as they gazed at her. Magic swirled in the air, and warriors protected the area keeping her safe.

Chapter Sixteen

Sierra stood at the altar. Hundreds of people she didn’t know watched as her mates each took one of her hands in theirs.

“We come here to join these three people in a simple ceremony, yet a life time commitment never to be broken. Roman and Garth have given their pledge, Queen Sierra do you voluntarily give your pledge?” the royal pastor asked and held out his hand for hers.

She placed her shaking hand in Garth's hand, palm side up. The pastor pulled out the ceremony blade and cut her palm.

“With this cut you agree to open your heart and soul. You combine your life force to theirs and pledge to always be there for one another.” He stared at her as he placed Roman’s hand on top of her palm, Garth’s on the bottom, and wrapped their hands in the red ceremonial cloth, tying it.

“I do.” The words flowed out of her mouth in a whisper, but she knew everyone had heard her. Roman and Garth’s words joined hers. Colors of red, blue, green and yellow surrounded them, magic surged through her body and she knew her grandmother was with her on her special day. A single tear fell down her cheek as Roman and Garth cut the binding.

They faced her, both with grins on their faces. Roman wiped the tear from her cheek and kissed her softly on the mouth.

“Soon we’ll give you the Human wedding you’ve always wanted, we promise. We’re sorry we had to rush this and not have your Human friends here,” he whispered into her ear and stepped back.

Garth lowered his head, his gaze on hers. “We promise to always care for you, little one.” His kiss, hard and passionate, filled her soul with love.

* * * *

Sierra stood out on the balcony looking over the garden where her ceremony and coronation had taken place, her wedding nothing like the Human ceremony she’d always dreamed of. Everyone from the service formed behind her in the great banquet room eating and celebrating. They even discussed what should be done next to stop those that would harm them. Sierra only listened with half a heart. Her duty to her family and now so much more rested upon her shoulders. It was hard to believe she was married. It didn’t even feel like the ceremony was real. Tonight she would be with her men for the first time. Her body shook with heat and nervousness. Her mates’ voices carried across the distance as they talked to the royal advisers about the funeral that would take place tomorrow morning.

“Sierra, are you okay?” Amy stepped up next to her on the balcony.

“Yes, I’m fine…just trying to remember the ceremony. It went so fast. There were no words, no rings, nothing. It was so formal…like that of a business arrangement, not a wedding. I guess I just expected more.” Sierra sighed and glanced at her friend.

“Well, maybe after all this turmoil is over you can have that wedding you wanted at your folks’ home. Are you nervous about tonight?”

“Yes and no. I don’t know what to expect. At times, Roman and Garth can be so gentle with me, but then they can be so…strong, if you know what I mean. Then there’s the funeral tomorrow. How can we think about…? Well, you know what.” She sat on the bench against the balcony railing.

“Roman and Garth will guide you. They would never hurt you. After tonight you’ll be able to shift, to run and feel freedom as you have never felt before. You’ll love it.” Amy sat next to Sierra and grabbed her hands.

“Yes, I know. I am excited about that.” She glanced at the door. “They’re coming for me now. It’s time.”

Her mates approached with steady strides and heated gazes.

“Will you be here tomorrow?” Sierra rose and went into Garth’s waiting arms.

“Yes, we’re not leaving until this matter with the others is settled. My dad and yours think it better if we’re all together so we can concentrate on finding those that oppose us. You have a good night and enjoy it—don’t worry about anything else.” Amy gave her a kiss on the cheek.

“Are you ready? It’s time. We can’t wait any longer to feel your body next to ours,” Garth whispered into her ear. Roman slipped in behind her. Their hands roamed her body.

“Yes, I need you both so much right now. Do we have to say goodnight to everyone before we leave?” Sierra mumbled into Garth’s chest, her arms wrapped around his waist.

“No, they all know we’re retiring for the evening.” Roman laughed as they materialized in a room Sierra had never seen. A super-king-sized bed provided the focal point of the room. Candles lit the suite. The balcony door folded open, and a soft breeze flowed inside. The smell of the garden filled the room. Rose petals lay all around the bed and on the mattress. She gazed around the room, moving out of their arms.

Turning, she smiled. “This is beautiful, thank you.”

Roman pulled her into his embrace. “Tonight is all about you, baby. We know you wanted a Human ceremony, but we couldn’t give it to you this time. However, we can give you a night to remember. Soon we’ll have the ceremony you need. We promise,” Roman stated between kisses that he placed on her neck. He lowered the straps of her dress along her arms. The red silk gown fell in a pool at her feet. She stood naked except for her garter and thigh-highs. Garth stepped in front of her, his gaze drifting over her body.

“You’re so beautiful, baby,” Garth whispered and fell to his knees before her, spreading her legs to get better access to her wet folds. “I need to taste you. It seems like so long since I have.” He separated her nether lips for his view and moaned. She knew he’d seen the jeweled clit.

Sierra couldn’t think. Roman lifted her breasts and played with them. He tugged on her nipple rings, twisting and pulling. Warm liquid seeped out of her pussy as Garth licked it. His tongue traced her wet folds, but not on the one place she needed it the most.

“Garth, please!” she pleaded, her hands tangling in his hair.

“Hush, baby. We know how to take care of you. We want you as hot as we are,” Roman murmured against her neck. He pinned her body to his.

“But you’re dressed. I want to see and feel you too, please!”

“All in good time, but the first time we want it to be special, let us just enjoy you for now. Let us please you,” Garth mumbled against her folds as he slid two, then three fingers into her hot pussy and sucked her juices. Her legs wobbled, but Roman held her, his grip tight and firm.

Garth pulled her legs up onto his shoulders, giving him better access to her. Her upper body leaned into Roman’s, who slid down to his knees and played with her body.

“Tell me something, baby. Have you ever thought about having sex in front of others, letting them watch as you are taken to the highest peak possible again and again?” Roman asked.

Sierra couldn’t believe what she was hearing. She closed her eyes and moaned. The idea of others watching her sent a shiver up her heated spine.

“I think that is a yes. Look at the juices flowing from our beautiful body, and Sierra, this is
our
body. No one else will touch you unless we tell them to. Do you understand?” Garth slid the three fingers from her pussy into her ass. He worked his fingers in and out, stretching her. Sierra would have jumped if Roman didn’t still hold her. She couldn’t talk, or think for that matter. A slap to her pussy made her jerk; her eyes snapped open and a moan slipped out of her. She needed more.

“Answer the question, baby. Do you understand?” Garth demanded, his fingers rubbed her inner walls, but stopped. His tongue moved away from her wet folds.

“Yesss…your body…no one touches…,” she moaned and tried to move her mound closer to his mouth. Garth laughed at her attempt.

“No one touches unless we tell them, and Sierra, there will be others. We want to watch others touch your body with their hands and mouths. Never with their cocks, that’s our domain. But not tonight. Tonight, they just watch. Yes, baby, there are others watching. They’ll see us take your body and make it ours.” Garth clamped his mouth onto her nub. He sucked and bit.