The Minotaur's Prey: Dirty Monster Mates Book 1

Chapter 23: Xorn

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"You mean to tell me that you are draining my energy and I will eventually die if I stay with you." Maggie laughed, finding humor in a situation where there was none. "That's hilarious!"

"It isn't funny, Maggie. I cannot stress the importance of the decision you have to make." Normally, I was all for not taking things seriously and playing with fire, but not when it comes to Maggie.

"I know, Xorn. It's a human thing. You know, laughing to keep from crying." Her laughter stopped abruptly, and sadness took over her face.

"Come my sweet prey, its not as bad as it seems." I got up from the bed, walking to her side as she stared out the window. I could see she was contemplating what she was going to choose, and though I had wanted to be dishonest and tell her that her only choice for survival was to choose me, I hadn't.

I divulged everything. Something I would do for her and only her. It had not been easy to tell her that in order to save her suffering, I would have to leave her permanently, something I wasn't sure I could actually do, or turn her immortal.

"Yeah, not so bad for you, maybe. For me, it's the hardest decision I've ever had to make. And believe me, I made some pretty hard ones when my mom was sick." The attitude laced through her words would earn her a few licks to her sweet ass with my tail, but I ignored it. I would be lenient with her on this.

"I am starting to suspect that it may not be that hard of a choice for you, after all, my sweet Maggie." The hard tone in my voice slipping from my lips without my approval. I was hurt that she would not automatically choose me, but what could I do? I would never force her, prey or not.

Turning to me, her worry morphed into a mixture of sorrow and empathy. "It's not like that, Xorn. You know I want you, know I love you, but I cannot help, but be afraid of what's to come. You said yourself, we have no idea how much the process will actually change me, or how much, if any, of my humanity will remain. I do not want to turn into one of the very beasts we are fighting against. What would be the point then, if I am just as bad or worse than them?"

I wanted to scream, yell that the point would be to have me, but I could not. She was right. It wasn't fair for her, but still a sliver of hope worked its way to the organ I thought blackened with her declaration of her love for me. Did I deserve it? Did I deserve her? No. But I would earn it. But first, I had to convince her.

"There is no way you will turn evil, Maggie. You're too pure. It is one of the many things that pulls me to you. You always do the right thing and truly care about everyone, even when they are not worthy of your sweetness." And she truly was too good for this world. She proved this when she had tried to save that despicable human male that had endangered her. Never mind the fact that even though she begged to spare him, I had torn him limb for limb. She didn't need to know that tiny detail though.

Maggie looked at me with a smile and a joy filled gleam in her eyes. "I think you and I both know that I am far from innocent, thanks to you." Heat flared to life in my groin and the same heat shown through her eyes, but even though I wanted to take her up against the window, I forced it to recede. She had been through a lot, and I knew she was still pretty sore, though she tried her best to fool me that she wasn't.

"Little one, I am not talking about the naughty things you do to me in the bedroom. I am speaking of your soul. It is pure as I have ever seen. Most humans, though good in some sense, have small dark parts of their souls. You my sweet morsel, do not, not even a slither."

She stalked toward me, and I let her believe she had me cornered, shuffling back towards the bed. I even allowed her to push me on my back in the bed. Climbing on top of me, she replied, "Guess, Ill have to get a little dirtier to keep up with my demon hybrid then, huh?"

I turned her gently as possible. "You know it's too soon, my female, but I will give you the release you crave, and believe me, it will be dirty." I secured her hands above her head and ripped the clothes from her body, careful of her still slightly pink wounds. I kissed each sore spot along her legs, asking her forgiveness for causing them with my lips and tongue.

"Don't play with me, Xorn, please." I knew exactly what she wanted, spreading her legs further apart, I attacked her slit with that hard pressure I knew she not only desired, but needed. Her pants and moans grew louder as I nipped at her sweet bud, enjoying the flavorful honeyed taste of her in my mouth.

As she crept closer to her orgasm, I scissored her pussy with two thick digits while sucking roughly on her little button, enjoying her raw, loud screams. I damn near nutted on myself from her taste and sounds alone. Maggie reached her peak, screaming my name loud enough to shatter glass. I drank from her blissful essence.

"Rest my love. We will discuss more once you are awake." I released her from my tail, cradling her in my arms, right where she belonged for eternity. I yearned for her to realize that truth, as well.

I woke up, unaware I had even dozed off, especially since technically I didn't need the rest. Being near Maggie made it easy to enjoy the little things I never had before, like sleeping next to someone. I turned ready to pull her closer, but she was no longer beside me.

I jumped up. Even though I knew it was physically impossible for anyone else to enter the room, I was still on high alert, scoping out any threat. "Maggie, where are you?", I called. Not even hearing the sound of a shower running until it ceased.

Maggie entered the bedroom from the bathroom wrapped in nothing but a black towel. My first thought was to drag her back to bed and redden her ass for not waking me, but I didn't. What she said next nearly knocked me to my knees.

"Sorry. I did not mean to worry you, Xorn. I was going to wake you, but you just looked so peaceful, so I decided against it, but I am glad you are awake. We need to leave as soon as possible." I thought to say something, anything, but my words escaped me. She chose me, the hideous monster. She was staying with me.

"Xorn, are you crying?" I turned unable to admit that her choice had warmed my heart more than I wanted to disclose.

"No, of course not female. A demon doesn't cry. Now, come let's get you dressed. We have a portal to get to." Instead of giving me grief like she very well could have, she didn't. Instead, she hurriedly dressed, tying her wet hair into a bun, and tossing some clean clothes into her bag. "Where is this portal to the underworld anyway?"

"On my own, it takes a mere day or two, but since we will be walking at human pace, I suspect it will take a good week to reach. Don't pack too much, just what you need. We will scavenge for supplies along the way."

I tilted my head down, careful not to nick her with my horns, touching my forehead to hers. "Thank you, Maggie," I whispered, touching my lips to hers.

She hugged me near, deepening the kiss, massaging her lips against mine until she could no longer hold her breath.

"No thanks needed. I'm meant to be by your side, monster or not. I will always belong to you." The beast in me longed to pull her back to bed and claim her roughly, giving her my bite to seal the deal, but I could not be deterred. We could afford no distractions. Only in the underworld could I rightfully and protectively claim her completely. I could not wait to chain Maggie to my alter and claim her as my mate.

"I hope you are ready for what I have in store for you, my sweet prey." Before she could gather her wits to object, I tugged her out of the room. 

A/N: Hello, everyone. I hope you will enjoy this latest update. I feel we are close to the end for Maggie and Xorn's story, but it will go out with a bang. Or I hope so anyway lol. In our next chapter, we will go along for the journey with our two lovers to the portal to the underworld, Xorn's home. I am so excited to get there. I think it will be very enjoyable. Until then, enjoy this chapter. Let me know what you think in the comments.