Chapter 7.

NATHANIEL.

The whiskey slid down my throat, a soothing balm to my frayed nerves. Rose was the most important person in the world to me, and the fact that her life was constantly in danger was wearing on my heart.

I wanted to tuck her into my chest and hide her forever. But that wasn't the solution. What Bill had organized for her was the best outcome possible, so I just had to sit on the couch and wait for Angelique to finish explaining everything to her.

No point asking me. I didn't know shit about investments and property. I'd always stayed out of that part of our life. My older brothers took care of the money.

But now I needed to know something, and I was burning with jealousy knowing Angelique could help my fated mate and I couldn't.

In the end I got up and went over to where Rose was sitting. "How's it all going ladies?"

Rose glanced up at me and smiled. "I think I'm ready to sign it. There are a few things I don't totally understand, but Angelique said it's very fair, and Bill would never screw this up. What do you think?"

"I don't think Bill would screw you over. I owe my life to him, we all do." Then I put my hand on her shoulder and said, "Plus, it's not like you need the money. We have more than enough to keep us safe and secure for the rest of our lives."

Which, fingers crossed, would be a very, very long time.

She grinned up at me. "You're right. I'm just going to do it."

A swell of pride washed over me as my girl bent her head and signed the document in all the marked places. Then she jumped up and threw her arms around me. "Oh my god, I feel so much better, thank you."

I hugged her tight and met Angelique's gaze over Rose's head. "Thanks for your help, sister."

Angelique nodded and stepped away. "No problem at all. I'm just happy to get one bully off our back." Then she walked back to Gabe who was still waiting for her on the couch.

I cupped Rose's face and kissed her, loving the way she melted into me. "Shall we return to bed?"

She smiled up at me. "I was hoping we could have a bath, actually."

"Oh yes." I said, remembering the claw foot tub in our huge ensuite. "That sounds like the perfect evening."

Rose grabbed one of the food platters off the table and asked me, "Did you want more steak?"

I shook my head. "No, I'm done." Another whiskey wouldn't go astray, but the butler took the bottle with him and I'd already drunk my glass.

Rose took my hand, and we made our way up the staircase and into the bedroom we'd been assigned. The bed had been made since we'd climbed out of it, but the bathroom called our name.

"I'll go run the water." Rose said, hurrying into the bathroom to turn on the taps.

I wandered over to the open curtains and stared out into the courtyard, looking for the security that would keep my Beloved safe. There were men in the dark, standing guard. Bill had told us he had two dozen trained men on the property, all working in double shifts.

It was truly beautiful here; and I'd be sad to leave New York. We'd lived here our whole lives, since our creation. But I was also excited to see the world, even if I could only explore it at night.

Rose stepped out of the bathroom again and came up behind me, running her hands around my waist. "Are you coming?" She slid her hands under my shirt and pressed her warm palms to my stomach.

"Of course," I said, turning around to give her better access. She looked up at me through her lashes, sultry and perfect.

"God, I love you," I whispered to her.

She unbuttoned my shirt and pushed it from my shoulders. "I love you too. And I'm so grateful to you, and your family. I can't believe you've saved my life so many times already."

I chuckled and kicked off my shoes, Rose's nimble fingers going to the buttons on my jeans. "I'd do anything for you, my Beloved."

I reached for the hem on Rose's short dress and pulled it over her head. She pushed her leggings to the floor. "I know."

When we were both naked and the atmosphere in the room became charged with need, she turned and walked into the bathroom, her gorgeous ass swinging in invitation.

A soft growl rolled through my throat as I strolled into the huge bathroom and watched Rose climb into the huge bath. The water was only a couple of inches deep but I followed her in, sitting down the other end so I could look at her.

She smiled at me, then grabbed a bottle and poured some of the liquid in. Bubbles immediately began to froth in the water.

I settled deeper into the huge tub and leaned my head back against the rim. "This is heaven."

Rose ran her fingernails up my thighs, massaging softly. "Yes. It is."

I lifted my head up and stared at my fated mate. There was a light in her eyes that I'd never seen before. "You seem happy."

She giggled and scooped up some bubbles in her hand, blowing them into the air like a child. "I am. So happy."

I rested my arms on the edges of the bath, "Tell me more."

She shrugged, her gorgeous breasts bouncing with her movement. "It's just relief, I guess. I never thought I'd get out from under my stepmother's thumb. I've had dreams about her chasing me to the ends of the earth, to torture me. To take everything from me..."

Her lips thinned and she shook her head. "No. I don't have to think about that anymore. All she ever wanted was my money, and now... she can have it. And we can be free."

"So free!" I exclaimed. "In the past I wouldn't have even imagined leaving New York city, but look at us, in a country house, without a sky scraper or bright light to be seen."

Rose's face changed. She frowned thoughtfully for a moment, then said, "I'd forgotten about that. You've never left New York. Have you?"

I shook my head, which at this angle was more about rolling it from side to side. "No. We couldn't. I mean... we'd go out through the night to party and have fun. But we always had to be back on top of the library at sun rise, so we never went far."

"But now... you can." She said, her soft smile turning mischievous as she reached out and ran her finger along the length of my cock.

"What are you doing?" I asked, surprised by her forwardness. Rose was a magnificent lover but had always been quite shy.

"Seducing you," she said, her lips quirking up as my cock began to lengthen and throb with each touch.

I wanted her to be as confident as possible with my body, so I didn't rush her. I just rested back against the bath and said, "Please do."

She grabbed the soap bar, lathered up her hands and began to play with my cock in earnest. "Oh... god...." I groaned out as she stroked me with her soapy hand, up and down.

Tingles skittered along my spine as blood pumped rapidly to fill my cock. She giggled again and I thrust up, into her hand. The water was rising and covered my waist now. "Are you going to get on top, beautiful?"

Her eyes went wide for a moment, then she nodded and scrabbled over to my side of the bath. Luckily there was enough room for her to kneel on either side of my hips.

"Come here, my Beloved." I pulled her closer and up so I could plump up her breasts with my hands and suck one of her perfectly pink nipples into my mouth. She gasped and grabbed onto my head, arching her back to give me better access.

I slid a hand between her thighs, rubbing her clit in slow circles while she cried out and shivered in my lap. I didn't stop, and I wouldn't. Not until she took control of the session again.

I turned my hand over and slid my middle finger up inside her, using my thumb on her clit to continue to pleasure her.

"Nate... please."

I lifted my head off her breasts and looked at my beautiful Rose, "Yes sweetheart?"

Her nails were dug into my shoulders and her pussy was wet and gripping my finger tight.

"I want..."

"Yes?" I asked, withdrawing my hand from between her thighs.

"You... more... please."

She was begging so sweetly, but I still wanted her to know she could have me whenever she wanted.

I kissed her lips and put my hands on her waist, gently guiding her down. "Then take my cock inside you sweetheart."

Her eyes went wide, then a salacious grin curved her lips. She reached between us to grip my cock and line it up with her body.

The head of my cock brushed against her slick entrance and I had to clench my teeth to stop myself from thrusting up into heaven.

"Ahhh..." I groaned as sweet, hot pleasure swept over me.

I reached out and flicked the taps off before I lost all concept of time; and the water filled the tub past the top.

She began to move gently, pushing down, then lifting up, my cock forging inside her hot, tight, wetness for a few moments, then back out again.

"Gah... You're driving me insane." I said, grabbing her waist tighter and fighting off the desire to impale her in one swift move.

She put her hands on my shoulders and threw her head back as she dropped down into my lap, her pussy swallowing up my cock in one smooth move that dragged out a groan from both of us.

"Damn it, beautiful. You feel amazing."

She began to ride me, moving up and down on my cock and gasping with every beat. I began to thrust up with her movements, unable to sit still now. Her moans were growing louder and her pussy was squeezing my cock so tight.

"Nate... Nate..."

She began to tighten even further, and my own orgasm was roaring down on me. I held onto her waist, fucking up into her gorgeous body and pushing her over the edge.

She cried out, grabbing hold of the bath edges as she shook and screamed my name.

Her orgasm called on my own and my skin turned to fire as pleasure roared through me. I groaned too loudly as I thrust up into her one more time, spilling my seed deep in her womb.

She collapsed on top of me with a final shiver. I held her tight, unwilling to let her go. My Rose had always been perfect, but with the weight of her past now lifted from her shoulders, our future was bright indeed.