Page 30 of Abraxas

“I'm just talking about the words. Most of us get the words first, and then we put it to the beat. It might surprise you, but Lu can't read music and has never bothered to learn. Half the guys can't, but they have rhythm and can take the words and make a beat.”

“You're joking.” Gloria accused.

“I am not. I'm not the best at it, but some of us had to learn to put out the songs on paper. Demons just have a natural talent, and they don't need to have written sheets of music. Lu flat out refuses to learn it. We've thought about hiring someone to teach us all how to do it.”

“That's amazing. You guys are so talented, and you don't even need sheets of music to go by when you play.”

“Don't tell anyone. They may be disappointed in the band.”

“I had a grandpa like that. He could play anything by ear but couldn't read or write a word of music. I guess he was a great grandpa. My grandma told me he was Indian.”

“Like Win?” Abe asked.

“Maybe some of the same blood, but nothing like Win. They said he was mean as a snake. He also wasn't as pretty as Win.”

“You think Win is pretty?”

“Everyone thinks Win is pretty," Gloria confirmed.

Abe didn't deny it; he thought he was pretty, too. He would never admit it, and he would certainly never tell Win. He had little doubt that Win would not appreciate it. Win had gotten angered in the past when his looks were given feminine compliments.

“If you say so," Abe offered.

“Don't be that way. I think you're very handsome.”

That was a preferred term for a male and made him feel much better.

“How handsome do you think I am? Handsome enough to take me to your room?”

“Yes, you're that handsome.”

He hurried her through supper, and then they headed to her room. “I want to ask you if you will mate me.”

“I understand what mate means in certain books, but how does it compare to marry?” Gloria asked.

“Mating means so much more. We will be together forever. You will mean everything to me, and I will do anything to make you happy.”

“That is beautiful. Would we have a marriage ceremony too?”

“We will tie ourselves together in any way that you want.”

“Then I will say yes. You will be mine, and I will be yours forever.”

Abe noticed that a tear trickled down one side of her face. He hoped that meant she was happy because he knew he was. This was what he had wanted since he had seen her. He worried because he thought no one else would ever be right for him, and he would never be able to claim her. It was time, and he led her to the bedroom, where they both began to take off their clothing.

Abe moved to her, appreciating her beautiful body, and pulled her into his arms, kissing her with great passion. He ached with need, need for her and only her. It was time to claim his mate, and his gums already itched with the need to give her all he had. Placing her on the bed, he moved over her, resting his weight on his arms as he positioned himself between her legs. He could smell the need that she felt, and it was like perfume in the air. It only fed his need, and he couldn't wait any longer.

They were both ready. “I need you inside me right now," Gloria whispered.

Who was he to argue? That was exactly where he wanted to be. He was already in position between her legs, so he slid his cock into her warm moist heat and pressed inside. Nothing could feel as good as this. Abe started out slowly and gently. He picked up speed, moving in harder and faster a little at a time until he pounded into her. His tongue slid over the spot where her neck and children joined, preparing it for his bite. If he was not careful, he would lose control, and he knew they were both close to their climax.

The time was right, and his fangs were out. He drove them into Gloria's neck and released his mating venom. There were two kinds of sex, and if the female was not his perfect mate, the venom released would not bond them. It would only give them some additional pleasure, which his partners always welcomed. Gloria was his perfect mate, and this venom would not only bomb them, but it would give her incredible pleasure.

She moaned as his fangs hit her neck, but then the pleasure took hold. Gloria went into a frenzy, trying to get him to make her harder quicker and plan more. The scent of need was unbelievable, and he would do everything to satisfy that need. They called it a mating frenzy, and that was what it was. It had happened a few times even when they were still at Origin. Mostly with female scientists playing with the demons. Origin usually put down the females, but often, the demons died afterward. Not right away, it was like they just faded away and had no reason to live anymore.

Gloria and Abe were going at it like two wild beasts. Pleasure rolled through them, and they couldn't get enough of each other. As wonderful as it felt, he didn't think any two beings could keep up with this indefinitely. Eventually, they were exhausted and fell asleep in each other's arms. When he woke up, he looked at his woman, who was still sleeping, and knew it would be a while before she woke. He tried to think back on how it had been withStef or Risa, but they had just stayed in their rooms and not come out, so it was hard to say. That was probably what Gloria would do. So, he would bring her back some food after he had breakfast. He had no doubt that she would need it.

He took a long look at her before he left the room. He could see that she was sweating and completely knocked out. Yes, he would return with food. After she ate, he would help her take a cool shower if she needed it. Lu said that Stef had started running at a higher temperature than he had after mating. Maybe that was why Gloria was so hot. It would take her a while to adjust. Abe turned and left. When he got to the cafeteria, he just got his food and sat alone at the table eating. When he finished, he got a tray and returned to Gloria's room. Abe admitted that he was glad no one had stopped him because he didn't feel like talking or doing anything else except getting to his mate to assist her through whatever changes she might go through.

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