The Draglen Brothers - SHOWKEN (BK 2) (21 page)

“Marilyn
, you need to continue, it will help.”

“When I went to live with my father, I thought things would be different.” I roll my eyes. “I was so stupid. Good times lasted only a few years before his lifestyle became mine. He was feeding me drugs and selling me to his dope dealer to pay off his debts, and the dope dealer was selling me too. This lasted until I was 16 years old and got the court to release me into my own care. I didn’t know anything about taking care of myself. I was living on the street when I met a lady named Carmel.” He raises his eyebrows at me. “I know, but even to this day I don’t know her real name. She told me that she knew how I could make some money
, without living on the streets. I got hooked up with a pimp and worked as a whore for about four years and used drugs until about four years ago. When I finally got free of that life I knew that my life would never be acceptable to any man.” I start crying. “Showken loving some whore like me is wrong, he deserves better. I would shame him. The only reason I’m telling you is because you will understand my decision.” I say. The tears are stilling flowing down my face.

Layern walks to the kitchen
, opens the fridge and pulls out a beer. He walks over and hands it to me. I open it and take a long drink, moving to the sofa.

“Now listen
, Marilyn, you are so brave and strong. Thank you for sharing that with me, I think you should have told Showken,” he says, calmly. “We are not a judging family. What happened to you is horrible, and in my land justice would be served far better than Earth could ever produce. You really need to rethink your decision. You still have a choice; don’t let your past determine your future. My brother loves you, and we would love you in the family. I’m going to leave now, but you are not a whore, you are a survivor.” He opens a portal to leave. He gives me a smile and jumps through the hole. What a life I have. I see Bruiser eating, and it makes me smile, then cry. I’m never going to love like I love him. I cry myself to sleep, right there on the sofa.

***

The next morning, my body feels like a train has hit it. Bruiser is asleep on the floor next to me, snoring. I stagger to the bathroom. After washing my face and brushing my teeth, I go to bed. Just as I’m about to go back to sleep I hear my cell phone ringing. It says, 7:00 a.m. I really hope this is not my job, I need to sleep. But it’s just Jazz.

“Wake up, I want to know how was the vacation with Showken, I mean you traveled with this hot man, give me details?”

“Jazz, really? When do I go back to work?”

“Tomorrow, but I can’
t wait until then, what’s up, are you guys in a relationship?”

“No, in fact we are not going to see each other again.” I sigh. Jasmine is really dramatic at times.

“What the fuck? Bitch, this is once in a lifetime, what did he do that is so terrible?”

“Nothing, I broke it off,”

“Ohh, no you didn’t. Only a real good friend would tell you this,” She pauses. “You going to get over whatever is holding you back from this man, and you going to jump right back in with him.”

“No I’m not
, Jazz, and if you are my friend you respect my decision,” I yell. There is a long pause on the phone. She finally speaks.

“Fine
.”

“Fine
.”

“You want to see me and your god-daughter today?”
I do miss them, but I need time to grieve.

“How about tomorrow
, me and Bruiser will come over after work and spend the night at your place, good?”

“I guess, being you have scared off that fine man. Is all his brothers gone?”

“I’m not sure, but it will be fine,” I say, trying to convince myself. How can I stop loving someone? I guess out of sight out of mind.

“Shit, Mari
, I’m sorry about it, I just knew this vacation my girl would put it on him and he would be asking you to move in or something.”

“Well, I don’t want to talk about him
,” I say. I hear Bruiser barking, meaning he needs to go outside.

“I have to go, Bruiser needs to go out.”

“Alright, talk later?”

“Yeah, sounds good
,” I say, as we both hang up the phone. I slip on some shorts with my bra and t-shirt, and slide into my sandals. I walk to the door, pick up the leash, and we both head outside, taking a walk around the complex. I finally reach the park on the other side of the apartments. Bruiser relieves himself, and we walk around some more. It’s already warm, and I turn Bruiser back to our apartment. He barks a couple of times, like he sees something, but I don’t see anything. I squint my eyes, and I swear, I see Showken standing in the distance, shit. I blink a couple of times, and he’s not there. I quickly go back to the apartment, and once I’m in, I lock the doors. I’m not sure what I’m thinking, he’s a damn dragon, if he wants in, he’s damn well coming in. I walk to the kitchen and make sure Bruiser’s bowls are filled with food and water. I sit on my sofa and think, could I really just have seen him? I’m going back to sleep, I’m tired. I go back to the bed and climb in. I close my eyes, trying to sleep, but I keep seeing his green eyes staring at me, fuck.

“Showken
,” I whisper. There is nothing, just silence. I’m losing my mind. I start to drift off, and then I hear his voice.

“Hello
, beautiful, I miss you already.” I’m afraid to open my eyes. I crack open one eye and the room is empty.

“Showken, are you here?”

“Yes.”

“I don’t like looking like I’m talking to myself.”

“Well, come home, love, I can’t live without you.”

“NO” I yell. I start crying again.

“Please love, don’t cry. I will come back and get you if you want, just say yes.”

“I can’t
, Showken, please, you said you would let me go.”

“Beautiful, I’m a dragon prince
, and a very emotional creature right now. I lied. I want you back, and have decided that I’m not going to give you up.”

“What? You
’re going to kidnap me again?”

“No, zell. You will ask to come back, because I feel your love for me. Layern told me about your past
, and I don’t care about any of it, I want you home in our bed.”

“Huh, no
, this is not happening, you said you were going to let me go, besides I live here on Earth, where I belong.”

“You belong with me, beautiful, and I’m never letting you go.”
I cover my face with a pillow, hoping to drown out his sexy voice.

“You are so annoying
,” I say.

“Beautiful, that’s what attracted you to me in the beginning
,”

“No, it was those amazing green eyes and that drop dead gorgeous smile that got me in trouble”

“I miss you so badly, come home, I’m not going anywhere.”

“Really? I’m going to ignore you
.”

“Ok
.”

“Ok
,” I say. I finally find sleep and have a very peaceful rest.

***

I really needed that sleep. I stretch, glancing at the clock; it’s after 1:00 in the afternoon. How could I sleep so long? I call out for Bruiser and he doesn’t come, where the heck is he?

“Bruiser,” I yell again. Immediately I remember my weird conversation with Showken, even though I couldn’t see him. I climb out
of my bed, open the nightstand and get my gun out. There better not be anything wrong with Bruiser. I tiptoe down my short hall, listening for him. Silence. Shit. I come around the corner, praying that Bruiser is ok, and there he sits next to Showken on the floor, resting his head in his lap. I stare at them both in disbelief.

“What are you doing with my dog
, Showken?” I ask, staring at Bruiser, making sure he’s ok.

“You were sleeping, so I decided to take
Bruiser for a run in Cortamagen,” he says, calmly. My eyes are about to pop out of my head. He left the planet with my dog!

“
You kidnapped my dog?” I snap.

“Beautiful, Bruiser wanted to go, he’s fine, a little tired from trying to chase me, but he’s relaxed.” He smiles
. I see them damn dimples, they’re my weakness. I shuffle from side to side, nervous to see him here. The last time I saw him, he looked so sad, now he looks determined.

“Umm, Showken
, what are you doing here?”

“I’m here to convince you to come home.”

“I’m home, Showken,” I say, low. He is staring intensely at me. My body is reacting to him. I try to look away, but I can’t. I love this man; he is making this so hard. He rises from the floor, and my apartment just got real small. I feel my breathing getting faster. Wiping my forehead to make sure I’m not sweating, I take a step back.

“Love, home is with me, not here. I made a mistake by kidnapping you, as you say, but it’s only because I was protecting you
,” he says, moving closer. I close my eyes, trying not to want him, but my body betrays me, melting as he speaks. He wants me still, even after he knows I was a whore. Bruiser seems to really like him, but if I leave, that means leaving Jazz and Rachel, and they won’t have anyone.

“Most men run from me, yet here I am trying to run from you
,” I whisper.

“Stop running, I’ll just chase you, and I will catch you to love
,” he says, seductively. He moves quickly in front of me, removing my gun from my hand. I had forgotten I even had it still. He sets the gun down, then leans in closer, until our lips are almost touching. He smells amazing.

“Showken,” I say, panting.

“Yes, zell?”

“Mmmm…”

“I know, I feel the same way, but you just say it, love,” He says, licking his lips. “Tell me you will come home to our bed, and I will love you all night, giving us both pleasure.”

My
mind is racing. I want him so bad. Is it love or lust? I never had either, so I could be confused. I look into his eyes, and he is sure he loves me. I don’t think I can stay away from this, this dragon man. Could I be truly in love?

Layern found me flying in circles, after throwing a serious tantrum ripping trees and scaring my people. He told me about Marilyn’s reason for not believing she should be with me. I didn’t waste any time going to see her. I’m not leaving without her. She’s my Wella, my zell, and I don’t want anything but her. Now, standing this close to her body, I know she’s mine. I want to make sweet love to her, but I need her to say she’ll be mine. I know her body is aching for me, her arousal is hitting me like gusts of wind. She smells heavenly. She finally speaks.

“Showken, you’re not from Earth. How could I fit in with you?” she breath
es. I take a step back, and she steps forward, wanting me close.

“You would be my
Wella, and therefore you would not have to worry about fitting in, as you say, you would be of me, that’s enough, love,” I say. She looks confused, finally moving to her sofa she flops down. I know that I’m asking more than a regular man, but I will give her more than any human man could.

“What about Bruiser?”

“He never wanted to leave the first time, of course he could come.” I watch closely as she debates with herself over moving with me.

“I can’t leave Jasmine and Rachel, no, I’m all she
’s got and she’s all I got.”

“You have me
, beautiful,” I say, raising a brow. “And if you won’t leave without her then she’s coming, because I’m not leaving without you.” I can’t believe I have to beg, but she’s worth begging for. I need to figure out how to get her friend and Young into Cortamagen. I will worry about that later.

“I can’t make that decision right now, besides you
are not asking just me now, you want me to ask Jazz to come to an unknown place with dragons.”

“Yes, and she will be fine
,” I respond calmly. I will not give up any more information about Jasmine coming. I must prepare the family first.

She stands and b
egins pacing back and forth. Bruiser and I both watch her, wondering what she will decide. I can’t spend another night without holding her, she gives me comfort. She stops and stares at me for a long time.

“
Showken, if I say yes,” I say. My excitement is uncontrollable. “I have to bring Jasmine and Rachel, you already have agreed to Bruiser, right?”

“Yes, I agree
.”

“Wait, what do I say to Jazz, if she says no, I can’t go. Listen
, I’m not sure what you and I have, but if it doesn’t work out, then you can’t say I didn’t try.” She doesn’t understand.

“Precious, once you accept being my
Wella, you can never leave me, either we die together or live forever.”

“Oh, wow
, I didn’t know that, does that mean Jazz and the baby would be there too, forever?”

“Yes
.”

“What’s a
Wella?”

“It’s what humans call wife, but it’s a little more intense in my world.”

“So you saying if I agree, not only I can’t ever leave, but neither can Jazz and Rachel?”

“Yes, but it’s a great place and they would love it and the Young would be fine.” I hope I’m doing a good job
; Marilyn is good at guarding her emotions. We stare at each other for a second.

“So, what do we do now?”

“Baby, we go home, you, me and Bruiser. I will send for Jazz and the Young.” I move closer to her. Bruiser’s head lifts up and a loud bark escapes his mouth. I smile at him. He loves Cortamagen, I think he’s found a friend to run with.

“Well, I need to take a shower and pack Bruiser
’s favorite toys, my pictures and some other things I would like to bring.”

“Ok, let me help you zell, I can’t wait to get you back home.”

“You know that, all these sweet names you call me, you don’t have to do that any more.”

“Ohh my sweet
, beautiful, precious zell, I will always and forever call you sweet names.” I can’t resist, and I go to her, lifting her to my face and giving her a long overdue soft deep kiss. I feel her legs wrap around my waist as she slides her hands into my hair, pulling hard. We finally get our composure. I can’t wait to get her back home. We both begin to run around the house, packing everything she thinks she wants.

***

We finally make it back home. My smile can’t get any wider. I feel like the happiest man alive. I can now understand Draken’s love for Cess. I thought he was a fool to love so deep, but my love for Marilyn is a consuming fire that won’t die. I get her all unpacked, make sure Bruiser eats some food, and run my future Wella a bath. I tell Layern and Gemi to get the party ready to announce my future Wella. Once I have done all that, I walk into the bathroom to find her sleeping. I slip out of my pants, and climb into the bath with her.

“Hmmm…”
Marilyn’s eyes remain closed. She smiles. I lean over and kiss each closed eye.

“Beautiful, come here
,” I say, leaning back. She opens her eyes and pulls herself towards me. I help her straddle my lap.

“Better?”

“Love, it’s much better, I feel as if you might disappear. I love you so much.”

“I love you too, and I can feel you growing
, Showken, under me.” Her tongue comes out of her mouth, licking her beautiful, perfect lips. I can’t wait any longer, I cup my hands on the sides of her face and start to kiss my Wella. She wraps her hand around my erection and guides me into her sweet body. She moans “ohhh!” I love that sound. My eyes are drawn to her breast, as I’m taking my time to enjoy all of her..

“Yes, please
, Showken,” she cries out. I love the sound of my name on her lips. We find a rhythm in no time. Her body clenches my sex, she’s like a tailored glove for me only. This is my body, forever.

“You feel so good, zell.”

“Harder!”

“You need to walk tomorrow
.”

“Ahhh!
!” She meets me with each thrust. She pulls my hair as I continue to kiss her body, enjoying her neck, shoulders and lips. Marilyn finds her release. “SHOWKEN!!!” I follow her soon after. We remain in place, loving each other. She rests her head on my chest, exhausted. I climb out, holding her, and take her to bed, letting her sleep.

I slip on a pair of loose pants and go
in search of Layern. I find him in the kitchen, flirting with the cooks. I’m so happy my brother is back.

“Brother, is everything in place
?” I ask. Layern nods, not taking his eyes off the pretty blonde. Layern can be bad, like I used to be. “Layern, five minutes, then you can go back to your fun,” I say. He turns and looks at me.

“Oh brother, I’ve missed females. Marilyn sleeping?”

“Yes,” I smile.

“Well, I’ve informed the entire family, everyone is a little skeptica
l
,
given that she did leave our land once. Cess is very happy, though, that means Draken is happy.”

“He is totally whipped.”

“So are you, my brother.”

“This is true, and I love it. Make sure to calm Beauka. She’s not too nice to anyone who she feel
s might hurt a family member.”

“This is true, but Cess can handle Beauka, and she knows our jealous brother would rip her to shreds over Cess,”

“I see your point, send Cess to calm the storm our sister may have brewing.”

“Mother did want to speak with you, but our father said no
, that you made your decision and she would live with it.”

“I don’t believe you,
Father would never disagree with Mother.”

“Oh
, brother, he did, so you owe Father.” I’m not sure what to say, and shake my head in disbelief. I will not rattle my brain trying to figure this out. In due time I will find out her reasons for not wanting the ceremony between me and Marilyn.

“I’m going to go back to my room, going to grab a couple of trays of fruit and some wine.” I smile
, and see the servant smiling at Layern. “I see, brother, you will be having your own fun, too,” I say, taking the trays that are laid out for me, as the servant heard me speak. I walk out with the fruit and wine, going back to Marilyn. Draken is there, waiting smiling. I open the door, set down the food and wine and step back out.

“Draken, stop smiling at me.”

“Ohh, this is not a smile, it’s a smirk. You thought I was a fool, now here you are, can’t even leave your Wella alone for more than ten minutes.”

“Really? The crazy jealous dragon that has issues with any man touching his
Wella. Until I can give my sister Cess a hug without fearing your fire, you can’t smirk.” I see Bruiser coming down the hall, I open the door for him, and he goes inside to Marilyn. He loves her too. Draken eyes the dog as he passes.

“You
’re right, I do have issues with anyone touching Cess who has a penis, but I really would like to know why the dog?”

“Marilyn loves Bruiser
, and he’s grown on me, too, so don’t frighten him. Have you figured out how to get Marilyn’s friends here?”

“They are here, I have to admit when Layern told me she wanted them to come, I didn’t think it was a good idea,”

“Marilyn loves them, and that was a condition of her coming back.”

“
Well, she’ll be here soon. I sent Domlen and Gemi to pick her up.”

“Shit, you haven’t met her, Domlen is more than likely to piss her off.”

“That’s why Gemi went, the others would not go. You know they think Earth stinks.”

We both laugh
, because we did too at one time, well I did, but I enjoyed the women, so the smell never stopped me from going to Earth. I give Draken a hug and he departs, I’m sure to find his Wella. I hear Marilyn moving around in the bed and I go in to greet her. I slip into bed. Bruiser has found sleep. He looks so peaceful. I will give Marilyn and Bruiser a surprise. I smile to myself.

“Hi
!” she says.

“Hello
, Beautiful, are you hungry?”

“Yes, umm
, where’s Bruiser at?

“He’s sleeping, I fed him and turned him loose to run freely in the garden
,” I say, slipping out of the bed and getting the tray.

“You are so handsome, Showken.” Where
did that come from? I will take the compliment, though. I give her a smile as I press a slice of pineapple to her lips. She opens her mouth and my body wants her again. She’s sore; I will let her rest for a little while.

“Thank you, Beautiful, have some wine, it will go great with the fruit.”

“Is Jazz here yet?”

“They
are on their way.”

“So she agreed?”

“I believe so, Draken said she’s on her way and he never lies.” I place a piece of kiwi fruit in my mouth, and then I lean to kiss Marilyn so I can share this delicious fruit with her.

“What happens now?”

“Well, tomorrow there’s a party to celebrate our union, and two days later we marry.”

“That fast huh, wow.”

“I would marry you right now if I could, but a ceremony must take place, besides the people need to meet another princess that is coming into the family.”

“Ohh, no baby, I don’t need to be called a princess, Marilyn or Mari is just fine with me.” I do not pay attention to anything she says
, except she called me baby.

“I’m your baby, zell?”

Her grey eyes sparkle with joy. “Yes, you are my baby.”

I bend an
d gently kiss her neck.

***

The day of the announcement of our union is today. I leave her a note as she sleeps, I have a dress picked out for her, hanging on a hook. My brothers will come for her soon. I give her another kiss, then beckon Bruiser to follow me. He turns and looks at her. He loves his owner. I go and get ready for the party.

I feel so good. This bed is so big and comfortable. I haven’t seen Jazz, yet, I hope she’s at the party. I took my bath early, after Showken and I had had more fun exploring each other’s bodies. I climb out of bed and notice Bruiser is not around. I see the prettiest green gown I’ve ever seen. It’s long and flowing. Wow, it’s so pretty. I finally notice the note on the table, next to food and juice. It reads:

Beautiful, I’m so happy to have you and excited to show you off. It’s tradition for my brothers to bring you to the party, but I will be waiting for you, in fact I will smell you first. Please don’t give them a hard time about this
, love, its tradition, and I can’t break it, so put on the gown, I know there are no shoes, you don’t need them here.

I love you and can’t wait to see you in the dress.

I picked it out personally.

Showken

Dam
n, he has gorgeous handwriting. I swallow hard. He mentioned about me becoming a princess yesterday. I don’t want a title, being with him is enough. I hope to see Jazz and Rachel today, I miss them. I begin to get ready, not knowing what time they will come for me. I quickly eat some food, trying to ease my nervousness. I look for the panties and bras I packed, but they are gone. I go through my things three or four times before I notice a note on the floor by the dresser.