To be Claimed by Her

Bonus Chapter 3

Brigid let out a laugh, "Oh goodness, I didn't realize that. Well, to be honest, he's doing great. He's learned just about everything I can teach him and continues to seek out others to help him. Since he and Eveleen bonded, his powers have gone beyond healing as well."

Kay nodded, "Good, good. Eveleen, just let me know if I need to get him back in line for you. Then again, Owen probably does that already," she snorted.

"Kay," Erica gasped.

"Oh, hush, Erica, your Kota has two lovers of his own in addition to his wife. Loosen up honey, this isn't the Dark Ages." Kay lifted her glass and made a toast, "To living life to the fullest, knowing what really matters, and to our lovely bride, Erica!"

"Here, here," we all cheered and emptied our glasses. Several hours and drinks later, we piled in an Uber and headed back to the mansion. Kota glared at me as the four of us stumbled into the mansion - the goddesses had gone their own ways. "You got my mom and sister drunk?" he complained, running his hand over his face.

Kay snorted, "Hell she did! That was all me and Nyx, now hush puppy. Ha! Hush puppy," she giggled hysterically, clinging to my arm to stay upright.

"Mother!," Sean was mortified as he gaped at her.

She pointed her finger at him, "You hush too or I'll make Owen teach you some manners." His cheeks flushed as he came and took her arm, leading her to a bedroom.

Owen raised his eyebrows at me, "I think we need to discuss the evening's events, Tesoro." The tone in his voice made me shiver and I shook my head no. I took a step back, trying to reach the stairs, when he scooped me up and threw me over his shoulder. Oh, that was a bad idea.

"Owen, I'm going to be sick," I moaned. He quickly uprighted me and rushed to the closest bathroom. He even held my hair as I emptied my stomach in a less-than-ladylike manner. When I finished, he handed me water and then patted my forehead with a cool cloth. I mumbled my thanks.

He gave a soft chuckle, "Perhaps our discussion should wait for the morning." I gave a single nod, then accepted the toothbrush he offered. He finally managed to get me to the bed, stripped my clothes, and tucked me into the blankets. I watched with heavy eyelids as he climbed in with me. He ran his hands through my hair as I drifted off to sleep.

*****Mature Content Warning: M/F

I sat upright in bed, trying to remember what in my dream had startled me, but it was just a blur of images and colors - something golden kept trying to flash in my mind, but I couldn't quite hold onto it. "Eveleen?" Owen asked, touching my arm lightly.

I jolted, then apologized, "Sorry, I had a bad dream."

"I assumed. I've been trying to speak to you for a bit now," he said, a look of concern in his eyes. "Do you want to talk about it?"

I frowned and shook my head, "That's the thing, I can't really remember it, just flashes of images and colors. It seems like the more I try, the more confusing it becomes." I squeezed his hand, "It's probably just the aftereffects of those shots Kay ordered. Why didn't anyone warn me that Sean's mother is crazy?"

Owen laughed, "Because none of us had any idea. She's always been a perfectionist, very rigid and strict. Sean always knew he was loved, but he felt he had to live up to her expectations, and honestly, it caused him some mental health issues over the years." He pulled me back down to the bed and pressed me to his chest. "You have brought so many changes, wonderful changes to our lives, Tesoro. So perhaps this is another one. Now, what on earth did you ladies get up to this evening?"

I laughed and rolled my eyes, "Well, let's just say that Mama Kay has no illusions about any of our sex lives, and I didn't tell her anything. I think she's been far more aware than anyone gave her credit for."