I smash the fool in the throat and take his gun, shooting the two others before kicking the lanky asshole trying to fight Lily. Once I clearly have his attention, I shoot him in the head and release Lily as the dweeb leader starts to run. She jumps him and stands on his chest. “Lily, tell him how we handle disrespectful guests.”
“Get this dog off of me! You don’t know who you are messing with! My boss is very important and powerful.”
I place the gun to his temple. “No, you don’t know who you’re messing with. Hey, have you noticed the color of my dog’s eyes?” He looks up, and then I see it, “Damn it Nicky, I can’t believe you gave me a demon dog.” Lily’s swirling eyes latch onto the man, and they don’t relinquish control until the man stops screaming in pain. “But I am starting to see the advantages. Good girl. Now, how about that steak I promised you?” She wags her tail happily as I kick the lifeless body and his frozen, shocked expression away from us. I grab my phone on the way in and make a call to Ryan. “Hey, I’ve changed my mind. No more nice Eli. Let’s fuck these bastards up.”
“Eli? What happened here?” Cat asks, walking in as my cleanup crew is finishing up.
“Hey Short Stuff! How was your day?” I kiss her cheek, but her stiff posture means she is not happy with me. “Oh don’t start. They broke into my house. My security is for shit here, I am not sure how they allowed these people into my house, or even where they went. I expected to find dead bodies at least, but I guess they were all paid off. I am going to have to look for some much more reliable people, maybe outside of the area since no one here can be trusted.”
“Did you have to kill them? I thought we talked about doing things in a more legal manner and negotiating with people. My father would like you a lot more if you weren’t a criminal.”
“Your father is never going to like me, Cat. I’m not a Lord or a child of any Lord.”
“He just needs more time to get used to the idea of me with a …”
“With a what? A weak non-powered human? You know I did kick a lot of demon soldiers’ asses too, and I don’t have any special abilities except my good ol’ Eli-fuck-you-up attitude.”
“You know I don’t care about any of that. I care about you. I … love you.” She finally smiles and allows me to take her into my arms.
“Then marry me without your father’s permission, Cat.”
“Eli …”
Sighing deeply, I give up my pursuit of winning this old argument. “Forget it. So what did you and demon boy get into today? Did he happened to stumble and fall onto his demon head and bust up his stupid face? Because I keep dreaming of that happening to him.” I slide into my favorite chair, and she silently follows me. Sitting on my lap, she wraps her sweet arms around me and waits for me to lick my lips before she leans in and kisses me. I love her lips, so much so that my cock instantly sits up at attention.
“Ooh, that was easy.” She beams.
“You know I think that you and I should have the same agreement that Lily and I have.”
“Oh yeah? And what agreement is that?”
“That you have to obey me and do whatever I tell you do. Don’t dismiss it. It could be very good for you if I can have what I want, when I want it.” I pick her up and carry her to my bedroom where I place her directly in the center of my bed. She smiles shyly as she lets her shirt fall off her shoulder.
“I had a really rough day, Baby,” she teases, twisting her body in a way that shows off her sexy body completely.
“Oh yeah? Let’s see if I can make it better.” I slide off my clothes and enjoy her hands roaming my body with an aggressive desire. Lifting her chin up, I peer into her eyes. “Tell me what you want me to do, and I’ll do it. This time I will do whatever you say.”
“Kiss me,” she whispers. I place my mouth to hers, and take in each lip in between mine.
“There. Now what would you like me to do?”
“For you to touch me, love me like I know you can.” I move into bed with her, kissing her bare shoulder as she removes her shirt. I take down her hair and run my fingers through it and down her back, pulling her in close with a deep kiss. A flick of my finger and her bra comes off, her breasts spilling from the lace. With a wide smile, I rub my face against her chest, enjoying the taste of her skin. She cradles my head against her as I feel her nipple against my cheek. A kiss here and there and a wandering hand down her back and down into her pants, I take hold of her ass and pull her against my erection, letting her know what I want. Just a little encouragement is all it takes, and she releases the buttons on her pants for me. I waste no time jerking them down to her hips to suck on her hip bone. Cat is never patient; when she grips my hair with a restless breath, I know she can hardly wait a minute longer. Sitting up, I finish stripping her of every piece of material from her body and rub my hand up her thigh, gripping it hard and wrapping it around my waist. I give her my sexy blue-eyed smile and kiss up her body to her lips while my desire swells to the very tip of my member, teasing her cherry until it’s ripe.
“Eli!” she screams, grasping my ass and pulling my hips to her. I plunge in deep inside of her sweet treat, letting my cock become surrounded by pink, wet softness. The feral energy rushing through my body causes her body to tighten around mine and her naked form to tremble against mine. With ease I move slow, all the while enjoying the taste of her lips, the feeling of her breasts heaving against my chest and her bare ass tightening in my hands. She’s small and a virgin until she met me. We have done many naughty things together—her learning to suck my dick to flawless perfection, me spreading her legs wide out on my kitchen counter and eating freely until I tasted her cum. I enjoyed that delicacy, and I really enjoyed her orgasm. Complete penetration though, we have been slowly working at this for a while. This is the first time I have been all the way in and able to fuck freely without her getting scared and forcing me to back off. My goal now is to make her come on my cock, and the more I feel her tense, the more I need to thrust my hips and push my way inside of her. Cat pulls me in close and takes hold of my lips with a deep kiss before pulling back and fisting my hair. I watch her carefully, moving with a steady pace while she works her way up to a point of a completely exhaustive release. She suddenly lies motionless underneath me, and I smile. Now, it’s my turn. With a slight adjustment, I go deeper, feeling her cum running down my shaft. In the immense thickness of her pussy she sucks the cum right out of me. Coming hard inside of her, I smile with pride.
I nuzzle my sweet auburn beauty, “I love you.”
She opens her eyes with a smile, and reaches up to pull me down to her lips, “I love you too, my too cute for words bad boy.”
“Oh I am a bad boy now, huh?” I ask as she nods. “I don’t remember hearing you complain.”
“Of course not, because I like your kind of bad.”
“Good because I like being bad with you.” I say growling with intent to remind her how bad I can be.
With Cat curled up in my arms sweet and tight, I wake up with a smile and a little bit of relief too. We finally were able to make it happen. It’s been a long wait, and Lily and her interference made it even longer. I was afraid Cat and I might never be able to get together again. Right now, my sweet puppy is hiding in her bed with her new toy and pretending she didn’t hear a thing. As soon as I leave the bed though, my pup is at my side as if she is the only girl in my life. “Baby girl, I love you, but I have to get some food and drink for my other girl, too, we forgot to eat before sex.” I say, putting down a couple of bowls for her. She wags her tail and buries her head into my lap as if to say I don’t need anyone other than her.
“Are you trying to make me jealous?” Cat says, wearing nothing but my shirt. Taking her hand, I try to get the two to share me, but Lily refuses to get near her. “I don’t think she is going to ever like anyone near you other than her.”
“Kind of like your father is with you?” I ask her.
“He will come around eventually.”
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bsp; “I think we have a better chance of Lily liking you than your father liking me.” Lily wags her tail, and Cat sighs in what I assume is her silent agreement.
It’s nice having someone in my arms every night, being able to lean in for a snuggle and a kiss whenever the mood hits me. It’s even better when the smile that I wake to is hers. I hate the way her father treats her, and I hate it even more that she feels she has to put up with it. After all he has done, she still feels the need to respect him. I invited the man over for dinner, or rather, I planned a dinner for us and she invited him. The only thing that breaks up the constant I hate you stares I receive from Cat’s father, Fagan, is Amery and his annoying personality.
“Nice place, Eli,” Amery says. “Did you furnish any rooms other than the dining room and your bedroom? Or are we all going to have a nap after dinner?”
“Thank you, but I had planned a different type of night originally—one in which you weren’t included. No need to worry though, the outdoor living area is fully furnished and has a full bar too … thank-fully.”
“Still drinking, Elijah?” her father sings with his usual judging tone.
“Father, I told you Eli only drinks socially now. He is actually investing his money in property and has plans for development,” Cat says with a proud smile.
“I guess that’s something impressive for typical humans. Now, if we want to talk impressive, I hear you have development plans of your own, Amery?”
“Yes sir. My realm is planning on building new schools and facilities to help enhance our communities and government system. I believe in giving my people the tools to advance.”
Rolling my eyes, I mumble under my breath, “I believe in giving … blah, blah, bullshit, and I love the new stick up my ass too, it fits me perfectly.” I continue with a laugh until I look over at Cat who is not amused.
“Very inspiring, Amery. Your father would be so proud, I’m sure. Now all you need is the perfect woman at your side to expand those great genes of yours into a large family. If you were to marry Catriona, we could begin our own Jayzon family takeover of the realms.” He laughs with Amery.
Ha ha! It’s amazing how funny that jackass is. “You know, I have great jeans too, expensive, but they sure make my ass look good,” I say smartly, causing Cat to laugh at least, and I swear Amery almost does as well, but he quickly hides his expression in his napkin.
Fagan eyes me with a scowl, and I feel a twinge inside, as if he is trying to kill me before I say another word. My suspicion is confirmed when Lily jumps on him and growls in his face. “Oh my … what is this beast doing?”
“Eli, don’t just sit there. Do something about her,” Cat snaps. I get up and take hold of Lily’s collar. Sneaking some of Fagan’s steak off his plate and giving it to Lily, I don’t say a word as I lead her outside. At first, I think about going back inside to finish my food, but then I reconsider and sit outside at the bar with my dog by my side, enjoying the Fagan-less atmosphere.
For some reason, Fagan thinks to join me after a time. “Catriona says you have something to talk to me about?” I nod, despite knowing what I have to say is a complete waste of time. “Feel free to take your time. I would like to give those two time to rekindle their romance and finally come together. You know, she has been in love with him since she was ten and Amery came over with his father for a social call. He was all she talked about after they left. It was simply adorable. I have been rooting for them ever since. There is nothing I want more than a pure realm family with a future. So, what is it you want anyway, Elan?”
“It’s Elijah, but you know that.”
“I know, but I don’t care for it. I prefer to call you something more appropriate. In Hebrew ‘Elan’ means tree. You are kind of like a tree.”
I look his way in shock, “Oh yeah?”
“Yeah, you grow big and tall, and your roots spread into everything and take over like a disease.”
“That’s beautiful. Thanks.” I down my drink and just go for it. “Sir, I get you don’t like me, and I know I will never be a demon Lord as you wish for your daughter, but what I can guarantee you is that I love her and will love her for as long as my soul is allowed to. All I ask is for you to give us permission to get married. She would like for you to be happy for us and be a part of our lives.”
He growls, “Sure, as soon as heaven and hell become one again.” He stomps off to go yell at his daughter.
“That didn’t go so well,” Amery says.
“You think? I thought it actually went better than expected, he said ‘sure’. Now, I just have to wait for … ever. I hear that comes sooner than never,” I say smartly, leaning back to down another drink.
“It’s good you are able to see the positive. When you give up trying to get his permission, let me know, I would like to ask him when he is not so annoyed by you,” Amery says with his jackass smile.
“Amery, why are you here?”
“I don’t know. I guess I enjoy watching you squirm. Besides, Cat asked me to be here to make sure the old man doesn’t try and kill you without reason. I am your witness that helps keep you alive.”
“Gee, thanks.”
“You’re welcome. Although, I’m not sure you need me with that dog around. You better take her wherever you go. Your feeble body could use a good body guard like her.” He smacks me on the back with a sharp laugh before moving inside to help Cat clean up dinner.
“I’m not feeble. I can take care of myself!” I yell back at him. Lily cocks her head at me. “Don’t look at me that way. I saved you, remember? I handled those men by myself just fine. You didn’t do it.” She lays her head down with a grumble.
CHAPTER 7
Elijah
I am interviewing for new guards at my house. It feels like the right thing to do, but after the first few, I am beginning to wonder if I shouldn’t just wire the place up like Ryan did with his and be done with it. I asked Ryan to help, thinking if I really like someone then maybe he can use his demon powers and make them more loyal than they might be willing to be, since loyalty seems to be lost in this city.
“Thanks for inviting me, Eli. This is loads of fun. Although, I am wondering when we get to use the pool and the Cuban cigar you promised?”
“You are welcome. Next!” I yell, ignoring his question. He sits back, annoyed, and I wonder how much longer I can get him to stay without his request. I look up, as this shaggy, blond haired kid comes in. “And your name is?”
“My name is Echo, dudes, so great to meet you.” He shakes our hands and sits down, smiling happily for no reason whatsoever.
“Echo is your name?” I ask.
“Yeah, Echo. I have the ability to hear all the voices around me, even the ones that most don’t hear.” He stands up, jumping into our faces and sitting Ryan and me back in our seats. “I call out to them, sending waves of love out and ushering the love back to me. I embrace all voices and make them feel at home and safe to speak whatever is in their hearts.” He nods, smiling like an idiot. What the fuck? “Let me say, I am already hearing you guys loud and clear and no reason to worry. I just know we will be great partners one day.”
“What?” I ask when Lily comes running into the room and greets our new guest.
“Oh shit! What a cool dog. Hey buddy …” He looks around to her underbelly. “Oh my bad, I mean girl buddy.” Before we know it¸ he is rolling in the floor with my dog.
“Excuse me, but are you here for the security job or not?” I hold my hands up impatiently.
“Oh, sure man. I like, need a job bad. My landlord said if I don’t start bringing in some cash that I am out on the street, and that just ain’t cool at all.”
“What do you know about being a guard?” Ryan asks.
“A guard? Nothing, but I’ll learn to guard stuff,” he says, falling back into the floor with Lily and having some kind of conversation with her. “No way? Wow, you are the coolest dog ever! Man. And now you live here? Do you see your parental units, like ever
? Oh, well that’s good.” Echo looks my way and nods at me with a smile. “That’s cool man.”
“What’s cool?” I look at Ryan who seems as confused as I am. “I don’t understand what’s happening,” I say in a loud whisper to Ryan who can do nothing more than shrug.
“Lily said you are planning to take her to see her parents soon. That’s cool man.”
“She said I’m taking … what?” The oddball nods towards me with a smile. “Listen, I am going to go out on a limb here and say this job probably isn’t the best fit for you.”
“Oh, come on. Why not? I promise I will be here like almost every day I’m supposed to be. I swear man, if I don’t start paying my mom back, she is going to be pissed. I owe her like fifty-hundred dollars.”
“Fifty-hundred?” I ask as Ryan buries his head in his hands.
“Yeah man. It’s a lot. I am not even sure how it got to be that much, but she says if I don’t start paying her back, I’m out of the house. If you don’t want me to be this guarding person, maybe I could be your dog walker, like your personal doggie assistant. How much would that pay?”
I consider the possibility as Lily jumps all over him with excitement. “A hundred dollars.”
“A week? Damn that would be awesome.” I start to correct him, but he is off in wonderland before I have a chance. He’ll figure it out … maybe.
“Hey, you think he will watch Shadow too for the same money?” Ryan asks, watching the man roll around on the floor with Lily without a worry in the world.
“I think this idiot will work for Scooby Snacks,” I sigh, shaking my head. Before I have a chance to look through the rest of our applicants, a man walks in that makes Echo look like the ultimate bodyguard. He wobbles in with his decorative cane, wearing round, wired glasses and a black felt fedora and carrying a leather satchel.