Chapter 33

CHAPTER THIRTY-THREE

ARTHUR

We were supposed to be talking. I'd wanted to reassure him again that I wasn't going anywhere. But I needed the connection. Needed to feel him against me. I struggled against his hold on my wrists, writhing as each suck on my neck sent lightning down my spine. My body pulsed with need and I could feel my cock leaking onto my belly.

"Hendrix… please…"

"Anything you want is yours, Art. You have all of me."

My heart skipped a beat at his soft promise, love expanding throughout my body so intensely I was surprised it wasn't spilling out of my eyes. I tugged on my wrists again and when he finally released me, I slid my arms around his neck.

"Take me, Hendrix. I want to feel you."

He groaned loudly, squeezing me tightly for a moment before he reached for my nightstand and the lube I had stashed inside. I shot him a questioning look when he spread it on his tail, but he shook his head, a smile pulling at his lips.

"Trust me."

"I do. Always."

A tender look crossed his face before he slid his arm under my leg, pulling it up close to my chest. A beat of nerves danced over my skin, but Hendrix kept me distracted with his lips, first against my mouth and then down my neck when I ripped away on a groan as his tail teased my hole. It felt… strange, but with each pass, the need for him to be inside me grew. I wiggled closer, silently begging, and he gave me what I wanted, pressing his tail slowly inside. My mouth fell open, my eyes on the ceiling as I surrendered to the feel of him inside me. It was thin enough at first that I felt no pain. It was when he started to twist and fill me more that I felt the stretch.

"Oh god that feels good."

He shuddered above me, letting out a sharp breath. I could feel the tension in his arms, the fight in his body to keep himself under control. I loved that he was taking his time, introducing me to everything slowly. He always knew what to do to make me feel loved and cherished. I nudged his temple with my chin, asking for another kiss, but right as he pressed his lips against mine, he did something that sent pleasure cascading through my body.

"Oh!"

He chuckled, watching me as I writhed from the assault. "Now you know how I feel. Your dick is so damn perfect, it pegged that spot the whole time you were inside me. I nearly came in under a minute."

"D-Definitely… potential… for that," I ground out, squeezing my eyes shut as I tried to focus on anything other than how close I was.

When he pulled his tail free, I whimpered, my body still pulsing and needy. Hendrix shook his head.

"Nuh uh. I want to be inside you when you come. Hold tight for a second."

He paused long enough to slick up his cock, hooking my leg over his shoulder as he lined himself up. I thought I'd be nervous or freaked out if I ever got this far, but I didn't feel any of that. I just felt needy. I dragged him closer, sucking in a breath as he pushed enough for the head of his cock to slip inside.

I waited for the pain. I'd read it hurt the first time, but other than a small sting at first, I didn't feel anything but pressure. Pressure and pleasure. Just the knowledge that he was inside me made my cock twitch and I gripped his hips, tugging him in closer. He slid in farther, groaning as I urged him on.

"Damn, Art. You're such a beautiful surprise."

I hummed, too focused on the feel of him inside me to speak. He pressed forward until his hips were against my ass and I was full beyond measure. Hendrix paused, taking a few breaths, but my usual level of patience was obliterated.

"More. Please, Hendrix."

His breath stuttered, and his hips snapped once like a reflex. Pleasure slammed into me, making me gasp, and my hands tightened on his hips.

"Again. Again, again, please."

"Ah, shit… I–" He bucked against me, each movement sending waves of pleasure throughout my whole body. I kept begging, kept urging him on, until it felt so good that I couldn't breathe, much less speak. His cock brushed against my prostate with every thrust, his body surrounding mine as he leaned over me. My release was barreling towards me too soon, and yet not soon enough. I wanted it to last forever, to prolong the pleasure, but I also wanted to explode, my body demanding it as tingles started at the base of my spine.

"I love you. I love you so damn much, Art. Fuck, I–"

I felt it before I heard it, Hendrix's release flooding my body as he came with a shout. The look on his face, combined with the feeling, sent me flying after him, completely untouched. I'd never experienced that before and it was overwhelming, to say the very least. The amount of pleasure coursing through my body was intense, and the edges of my vision went black. I may have even passed out for a second because when I blinked again, Hendrix was collapsed on top of me and we were both fighting for breath.

Cupping his face, I lifted his head so I could kiss him gently. "I love you too. Mate."

As much as I wanted to spend the entire day in bed with Hendrix, there wasn't a chance he was missing the gig tonight. Hendrix worked too hard to blow it all away for sex. Besides, I fully planned on dragging him home with me once the night was through. I wouldn't be getting any more surprise visits. Val showed up last week because there was a school holiday she didn't know about and she needed me to take Sophie because she had an early meeting. Since I wouldn't answer my phone, she figured I was asleep, and she was going to wake me to let me know she needed Sophie to stay early. It honestly wouldn't have bothered me if she did, but because I didn't hear my phone during the concert and I was busy once I got home, things just went sideways. This week was a normal week at school, though, and I promised Sophie I'd pick her up tomorrow. Tonight, Hendrix was all mine.

Hendrix dragged me backstage, and the room went silent as they all studied him carefully. He sighed.

"Shut up. We all have bad days. I'm fine now."

"Uh huh. Art? Is he good?" Ruby queried, ignoring Hendrix's incredulous gape. I snickered and shrugged.

"As good as a rock star before a show."

That made them cackle and Hendrix grinned, kissing me soundly before setting himself up to get ready. I stuck around to make sure everyone was hydrated and ready and snuck back out to find my spot by the bar. The club was crowded, and I heard the excited murmurs as people waited for Children of Myth to take the stage. It was so different from when I first met them, when the crowd was mostly leftovers for other bands. Their popularity was on the rise and soon they'd be playing in bigger and better places, making way for the next undiscovered talent to shine.

Maya saved me my favorite spot, tipping her head towards the other end of the bar. Henry stood by an older version of him, waving at me when he noticed me watching. He pointed at his brother and gave a thumbs up, making me grin. This was it. This was their big break. I wasn't even on the stage and I felt almost giddy with nerves and excitement.

The band came out and Hendrix beamed at the screams of the crowd, lifting his hand in greeting. He introduced the band and himself, giving everyone their turn in the spotlight. Then he strummed a familiar note, starting them off on my favorite song. I couldn't hold a tune, so I didn't sing along, but I swayed with the crowd and hummed it to myself. I knew their entire set, familiar and yet so exciting every time, so I knew what was coming before they started.

Except, when they were supposed to be finishing out with one of their older songs, when Ruby started the beat, it wasn't a song I was familiar with. Excitement built slowly, and I stared wide eyed as they introduced a new song.

"We've got a few songs in the works, but this one jumped out at us. As a special treat, we're gonna share it with you tonight."

Aliyah's guitar cut through the noise of the crowd. Her wild riff got the crowd going, and then Hendrix took over, his grin making my stomach flip. Even though I knew he couldn't see me, it felt like he was looking at me. I was locked in his gaze, completely enraptured, as he belted a song that took my breath away.

I didn't know I needed you until I had you, and now I can't let go.

That line especially shook me. I didn't know when I got to my feet, but I was moving towards the stage before I even thought about it. My heart was pounding, almost drowning out the music, but Hendrix's voice was louder and I couldn't miss a word that he was saying.

You shook me up and brought me back to life. Darling, you're everything to me, so make me yours.

I didn't stop until I was standing in front of him. I thought he couldn't see me through the lights, but he tracked me through the crowd and when I stopped in front of him, his eyes stayed on me. This wasn't something he'd made up on the spot. It was too perfect for that. He was working on this for a while. Long before our break. My chest swelled with happiness and when Hendrix smiled down at me, I felt like I was flying.

You're everything to me, baby, so please don't let me go.

I mouthed the word ‘never', hoping he could see me enough to get the message. I started listening to the Children of Myth because their music resonated with me. They sang what was going on inside my head and I finally felt a little less alone. Now, Hendrix sang just for me, and I felt like I was part of the music. Part of the band, part of the thousands of people just like me who would hear it and feel the same way I had. I'd never be alone again. And it was all thanks to him.