Mated to a Lion

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In the morning we went about our normal routine and he seemed not to have anything to say about it or a new reaction for me. So I got on my ATV and went to start my visits. So far the pride just seemed to need that extra loving hand. Someone to take a little more than the normal interest in them so I was doing that. That day led to that night, I lay wondering if he'd visit again? Would he come often to get me pregnant or would he come just sometimes? He slipped in undressed himself, undressed me, his hands went over my body, his mouth to the claim mark. I had many orgasms, I counted his six. He took a breather. Redressed me, redressed himself, tucked me in and went back to bed.

Days with the pride, nightly visits from him. Sure I got pleasured. Sure I orgasmed but I didn't feel it anymore. It was cold and clinical. He didn't try to even kiss me. The only place his mouth touched me was my claim mark. It was a quick and easy way to get me wet and panting for him. Only my body got touched my heart was still sitting there with nothing to do.

Three more weeks had gone by. Lisa was due any day now. I'd convinced her to stay at the main house where we could watch her and take her down to the clinic in the basement when she started into labor. I was making her a snack when Darius strides in from his office.

"I've got to go out. I don't know how long I'll be."

"Alright, where are you going?" he hesitated.

"I have to go see the bears." that got my attention from what I understood he hadn't been welcome in their presence since Alan had died.

"Are you meeting them somewhere?"

"No. I'm going to their main house." I wiped my hands on my jeans and turned to him fully.

"But isn't that dangerous considering they don't like you."

"I've been guaranteed my safety for today only. If I'm not back by dark send Lio and Jane over there to get me."

"Alright." he gave me a hard look.

"Do not tag along. If it comes to that keep your ass here where you are safe." I rolled my eyes.

"Yes sir your majesty." I say on a sigh. He snorts and leaves.

Why was he going over there? What was going on? He hadn't said anything at dinner lately. It was the only time we talked about pride matters. Jane and Dawn were usually there with us though the rest of the pride had been letting us have dinner and the house in the evenings to be alone. I hadn't told them there was no need for that. No reason for them to really know how much of a sham our mating really was. I took the snack to Lisa.

"So anything yet?" I ask as she eats.

"No. Not even a tiny twinge. I'm thinking they are going to be the kind that are late. I'm definitely ready for them to get out." I laugh and sit with her most of the day. She naps, watches TV and generally just relaxes. Some of the pride comes and goes checking on her. Her mate James, hovered when he got here after work. He was worried about her since this was their first. I was starting to worry for my own mate. He hadn't come home. I'd even tried the link but he'd shut his half. As dinner got closer I called Lio and Jane to the main house and explained what happened.

"Why the hell would he go over there. Guarantee of his safety or not if they change their minds he's got no back up. Besides for most were's it only means he'll leave alive."

"Look it's getting late enough I'm worried will you go after him?"

"Yes." they both say and head for the door. I'm pacing the front porch almost two hours later when the two trucks pull in. Jane is quick to pop out of one then Lio jumps out to run around and each get under and arm. Darius is bloody from face to his thighs. His clothes are in shreds. I run for him.