Sky
My brothers deem me as weak, Winter nearly went as far as to say I was an alcoholic or on my way fast to be one. Our uncle Kingsley was one. I don’t ever remember seeing him sober. He always had a bottle, not a glass, in his hand, and never a full one.
Wolves who had an issue with shifting or who haven’t found their mate, tended to drink. Sex wasn’t good enough for them because the only women they could fuck were humans, and their holes were too small to accommodate our fat cocks. Frustrated to the point of madness was not an understatement. No, we needed mates. For some reason their holes were bigger and could satisfy us completely. Yet, Winter never had this issue. In some ways he was the perfect one out of us three.
He hardly lost his temper at anything, and part of me both envied and hated him for it at the same time. Husk had his cigars, and I drank to calm me down until the situation with Fagua was complete with her surrender.
I had visions of us going up to the hotel room, her seeing us and thinking, three hot studs as she stripped down ready to please us. I didn’t think she would be chasing after the weasel who had broken the deal and fucking married her.
Bastard. What the hell was he thinking?
He was a two-timing shit. I’d known it from the moment I’d met him, but Husk said maybe we could use him to our benefit. I didn’t want to question how he came to the conclusion a gambler would be a good person to trust. I was surprised that she still wore the bracelet. I’d half-expected him to pawn it. We gave it to him to help her escape her small town. Gamblers are worse than drug addicts. At least, an addict’s always looking for their next fix, so all you need to do is tell them to do something and they wouldn’t step outside the box because they wanted their fix. Gamblers are sneaky bastards. They’ll do anything and con anyone out of money just so they can gamble some more. They don’t care who they hurt, which is why I crossed the line with Keith. My temper got the best of me, and I beat the shit out of him, nearly leaving him for dead. The fucker threatened to take Fagua from us. Demanded triple the agreed to price. How he’d tell the world about us and how we paid him to bring her to him.
My brothers didn’t need to know about that. I’d taken care of it by dumping his ass at the hospital. I waited around to ensure he was stable. Once I had it confirmed, then I left. And the chance Fagua would find out the truth would never happen. Even without that information, it was going to be tough convincing her to trust us in the first place.
Imposible.
If she found out this was all staged, then she’d be running out of the door. There would be no keeping her. We needed her to be willing otherwise it would all fall to the shits.
For now, our focus would be on keeping her happy. I would need my wolf strength to do that. I would have to give up drinking to be a better brother and man. I couldn’t go on like this, pretending being an alpha and wolf was enough to get me by, because it wasn’t. I could end up destroying the family, and even worse end up destroying my life.
FaguaI had never been through a crowd with such haste in all my life. Sure, I had seen people on TV and movies do this, but it was completely different in real life. People didn’t move out of the way or hear me when I said, “excuse me”. Despite my walking up and down the casino, weaving in and out of crowds, and checking everywhere for Keith, I couldn’t find him. Panic swelled beneath my breastbone.It reminded me of a tale or two I’d heard about one of the dad’s back home, who went to work one day on the fields and never came back. They never knew he had gone, because all his clothes still hung in the closet. But somewhere along the line, Giles’ dad had decided to leave him. He was a coward. He didn’t even bother to tell them goodbye. I remembered one time in sixth grade, Giles told us the story. We had to write a piece on something memorable in our lives, and Giles wrote that. The day my dad left us.I still got chills just thinking of his story, and how even now, it haunted me as
HuskI stood in front of the elevator doors, waiting for Fagua to come out. She was too thin. We would break her, even if we claimed her one at a time. Yet, she was the woman from the dream. The one we'd been waiting for, but I knew before we did anything with her, we would have to fatten her up. That could take all of thirty days. Winter said we should tell her she has to stay with us long; otherwise she would leave, and we needed her to surrender to us. I did something I rarely did. I smiled as the doors opened and I waited for her. Sky was in no state to talk to anyone. His nerves were out of control, and he’d had one too many from the mini bar. I had to drag him up here because he was nearly out of it. With his weight and size, I didn’t think those tiny liquor bottles could get him into such a state so quickly. As the doors opened and we faced each other, I knew Winter had said something to her. Why do I always have to clean up after my brothers? He’d memorized her, and she coul
Fagua"This way," said Winter as he took the lead without looking back. "You can view the casino and hotel footage yourself."Then again, what did he have to worry about? Wasn't like I could leave without their key. And we were on the top floor of a high-rise hotel, so climbing down or jumping was out of the question. Still, I was curious to see what the cameras might show and find out where they had taken Keith. I strolled through the apartment to the hallway despite my heart racing a mile a minute. One room immediately to our right was open with flashing screens of so many things, I blinked, trying to focus on what I was seeing. "What is all this?""Live footage." He replied, before sitting in a black leather chair, and then he gestured for me to take the one next to him."Husk, you want a beer?" Winter asked."Yeah," he answered, pushing buttons on the control panel."Would you like anything, Fagua?" Winter looked expectantly at me, and then stood up to leave. If I said the key o
- HuskI didn’t move as she stared at me like I was the craziest person she’d ever seen. If she only knew half the things I’d done in my life, she wouldn’t be far off.“Are you saying my husband sold me to—to the three of you?” She shook her head as though she couldn’t believe what I’d said.“Yes. And you will stay here with us for the next thirty days.”Finishing her beer, she stood and walked out of the video room while I watched her intensely, waiting for her to break out as she had done before or show some kind of rage. I could only assume the reason she was so calm was from the two glasses of wine, and now her beer. I followed her as if she’d memorized how to get here and ended up back at the lobby. I signaled for her to follow me to the living room. She stopped as she stared at the view, the glass wall facing the swimming pool. I could tell she wanted to go out for some fresh air. So I opened the door for her. With the click of a button, it slid open. It used to be automatic, b
FaguaWerewolves. Husk and Winter were both gorgeous and made my body heat in ways I hadn't even imagined when Keith and I had fooled around. Actually, no one had ever made me feel this way. My entire life was like I balanced on a high wire, both terrified I would fall to my death and thrilled about making it all the way across.I wanted to get out of here from the moment I arrived. I knew the secrets of our town, the real reason why Pa settled in the smallest and quietest town in the middle of the woods. Yes, the woods. It was because we were a town of wolves, and I had no mate. I hadn’t been claimed by one of the two brutes of the town.I wanted to leave from the moment I’d gotten here, but I knew I would have to do it with their permission. All because my human husband had sold me to them for thirty freaking days. Can’t believe I trusted the jerk. Should’ve known he was a manipulating con man.And what about these three werewolves? They would have to let me go, and the one I thoug
SkyHusk needed to control his fucking temper. He’d lost it with her, and I think at this rate, she’d be staying one night, not thirty. Winter and I were silent as we waited for him to come back. I didn’t even feel like eating any more, or even having a drink. The thirst I had for food, and to claim her, were doused when Husk completely lost his cool.As though on cue, Husk stomped to the table and plopped down, grabbing his beer and taking a long drawl. “What the fuck man, not cool. Not cool at all.” I pushed my plate away. My gaze darted to it for a second. I thought it was stupid bringing them out in the first place. We never ate from them.He waved his hands up in the air, and at times I used to wonder if he really was a wolf, or a lion in disguise. He always seemed to roar whenever he did that. “She insulted us by pretending she was hell bent on praying. Implying we were animals that had no manners!”Winter arched his eyebrow, “Well, we are wolves.Husk waved his finger in the
FaguaI loved my room, don’t get me wrong. I’ve never had anything as nice as this. From the king sized bed with bed posts, to the silk sheets, and the en-suite, which had a separate bath and shower. The bathroom alone was at least twice as big as my room back home.Four long days had passed and I hadn’t seen the brothers. Not that I wanted to see them. Winter, I wouldn’t mind seeing. Sky was a possibility, but by no means did I ever want to see Husk again. I’ve marked a line on the wall to mark how long I’ve been here, like a prisoner. The same way they did in the movies. I did it partly so I would know how long I’ve been here and the other part was just to wind up Husk. Anything to get under his tail. The idea of it all made me laugh, knowing I’d rocked his boat so hard he didn’t want me to sit at the table with him and eat. Typical alpha. They walked around as if they owned everyone and everything around them. It was as if they thought the world belonged to him. This was the life
WinterI was just about to knock when Fagua swung the door wide open. Her breasts hung slightly over her bikini. She must have put on a little weight in the time she’d been here. Husk was obsessed with her figure, then again, he was obsessed about everything about her.“She’s too skinny, rude, selfish, and intolerable. There’s no way she's our mate.”Which meant that she must be our mate, and he knew it. This situation was new for all of us, not just him. Sky was coping with shifting, I was holding everyone together, especially with Husk’s temper. Now, it was time for us to bond as a unit to complete our family and that meant Fagua was part of the equation. “Ready?” She perked up.“Sure. I didn’t think you wanted to get in the hot tub yet.”She laughed. “I’ve been stuck in this room for four days. I can’t think of anything better than being out in the fresh air.”Her positive attitude awed and surprised me.She closed the door and followed me. Several times she bumped into me and mum
Sparks danced around Fagua as she took a step closer to her mother. My wolf shuddered as the power rolled off her in waves. The other wolves felt it too because they snarled and howled, shaking their heads and scampering backward.Husk was on the ground, unconscious, but he was too far for me to check on him. Winter and I had our own issues with wolves surrounding us and Fagua's mother able to use magic.The power around Fagua grew thicker. Her eyes were as bright as two fiery coals. The heat of her magic seared through the air."What is taking so long?" Fagua's father barked. "Kill all the wolves except our daughter.""You're not worthy of being an alpha," Fagua spat. "You're not even a wolf; you're a monster.""A monster who has saved us.""At what cost?" Fagua gestured to her mother. "She—you killed my mate."Husk was dead? A pain hit my chest and I couldn't breathe.Her father roared, throwing his head back. "None of these are your mate. I've agreed to your bonding with the Storm
Winter fought a cluster of wolves while I bit another attacker and tossed its mangy ass across the street. Sky, in his human form, grabbed two wolves and flew up in the air with them. Their snarls turned to whimpers and yips as he let go and they crashed to the ground. Everywhere I turned, wolves were attacking us and Fagua's friends.Blood and fur flew.A huge wolf lunged, mouth open with long teeth glistening. I hopped back, just avoiding its teeth.I lunged and sank my teeth into its throat. Blood spurted as I ripped it open.The wolf shrieked and I choked, the blood hot and salty in my mouth.It fell, legs kicking, and then went still, a second body to add to the heap.Stones rattled under my feet and I looked up to see a huge magic ball hurtling through the air directly toward me.I dodged out of the way and the boulder crushed the wolf I'd just killed. It burst from the hips, shards of bone and stone mixed together.Another magic spell whipped through the air, striking a gray wo
All too soon, Sky kissed my shoulder to rouse me from sleep. It was still pitch-black outside, but instead of groaning and snuggling down into the covers, I leapt out of bed. My nerves raked my insides as I quickly showered and dressed. My hands shook as I brushed out my hair.As much as I knew this was the right thing to do, going against my father and the pack wasn't going to be easy.My entire life, I thought he was a great alpha. Now I'd seen why he'd kept me in SmallHeath like a cage. Used my mom's magic to keep me trapped. How I'd wanted to go to Vegas ever since I was a teenager, except every time I got to the limits of our small town, I had an overwhelming desire to hurry back home.It had been him keeping me where he wanted me. Until Keith. A human who had snuck into our town, paid by Winter, Sky, and Husk, to get me out. I hadn't thought it odd when he asked me to marry him and I said yes. I'd never been so impetuous in my entire life. We had a slam-dunk wedding in Vegas. B
It was nearly dawn and I hadn't been able to sleep much at all after my fight with Husk. And I was too freaked out about facing my dad. I needed to get some energy out, something physical, but both Winter and Sky were passed out and sleeping.I needed to get some fresh air. And I hadn't gone on a run in a long time. The guys would chew me out if I went alone.Husk.We both needed to work this out. I needed to spend more time with him. To give him another chance as he would die if I didn't. Having his death on my conscience wasn't something I wanted. I would be the bigger person and hold out the olive leaf. Though it was hard in times like this to do so when I felt like he didn't meet me halfway. Like when we had the magical moment in the woods and made love, it was so open and raw and I couldn't help myself.Our flight was early tomorrow and this might be the last chance we had to patch things between us before going back to SmallHeath. I couldn't live with myself if I didn't at least
"Oh, I thought Sky was here," Fagua said as came in, wearing a black lace lingerie set that left nothing to the imagination. Her breasts and nipples were on display, and I wanted to leap up and touch them, but I couldn't. Not after my erection, which appeared at the mere sight of her, was put down the moment she asked for Sky."It's just me," I barked as I walked past her. Trying not to be intoxicated with her perfume. Her hair was tied up and she had on light makeup—not that she needed it—and all this effort was for Sky, not me. She reached out her hand to stop me from leaving her room. "Sky was going to join us, but he said the tension between us meant that maybe we should be alone again."I shrugged. "Maybe it's because of the time I locked you up. I've apologized, but we don't seem to get past that."She turned away from me, avoiding my stare. It infuriated me even more. It was as if the sight of me repulsed her. "Apologized? I must have been absent for that," she whispered, as
I checked on Fagua, who was sleeping in Sky's arms. My brother was softly snoring while the TV was showing the end credits to a movie they'd been watching. After I clicked off the movie, I pulled up the blanket over both of them.A shadow drifted on the other side of the glass doors and I tensed. Husk.He was out on the balcony, pacing like a damn caged lion. I joined him outside and cracked my knuckles, readying for a fight. He and Fagua had argued over an innocent phone call, and I was Team Fagua right now because he'd crossed the line."Your ego is going to fuck you up one day," I said, leaning against the iron railing.He nodded his chin in her and Sky's direction. "How can you deal with that? Knowing that she's sleeping with all three of us?""She's a beautiful woman. She could have as many men as she wants." Maybe I was biased since I was with Fagua first. That she chose me without the sickness hanging over my head that Sky and now Husk dealt with."I wish she'd just pick one of
Fagua stared out of the window at the pool. It was weird because usually, she would be out there doing laps or simply soaking up the sun. She wouldn't be looking at it as if she was pining to swim but had been shut in here. "A penny for your thoughts," I said, walking up behind her.She jumped up as if I'd awoken her from a dream. Then she rushed into my arms. "Hey, what’s up?" I was going to check the back room, but I could see that my girl wasn't happy. That wasn't good. "Here, here," I whispered as I hugged her lightly, and she squeezed me tightly, but not like before. I could feel that she was using every force inside of her. Yet, she felt so light. I didn't know what to think. I dismissed it, thinking that her trip with Husk had probably tired her out. "Nothing." Her voice hitched. She was so emotional and her gaze raced around the room. I hadn't seen her like this in weeks. "Fagua." I smiled and pulled her closer. "Are you okay? I’ve never seen you like this."She nodded, s
I pulled the car into my normal parking space. Then, I sat in my car as if I were in a trance. I just couldn't get over the change in Fagua. One minute, it was as if she were dead. Then, all of a sudden, she just sat up and looked at me.What the fuck happened? I was so confused at the time, and I still am. I let out a deep sigh, trying to make sense of it all. I remembered her talking and then leaving the car. I looked at the seat that she once sat in, to confirm if it was a figment of my imagination. I should go inside and check on things, but then again, I was sure Winter and Sky were taking care of everything. The one fucking thing I had to do, and I couldn't even do it right. When did I get weak?"Fucking hell!" I shouted. As I looked to my left, there beside me was Winter. Tapping on the window and scaring the shit out of me. He backed away as I took off my seatbelt, then opened the door and walked toward him."Are you okay?" Winter had a look of concern on his face as his e
I had to pretend I didn't know what Husk was talking about because if I told him the truth, then he would panic and think I couldn't use my magic at all. I knew I could, or so I thought, but something had changed. I wasn't as strong as I used to be, but I assumed within a matter of time I would be. I had mated with Husk, but then at the same time, it felt like we were back to square one. No, we were even worse than before. At least before we had some kind of rules; by keeping our distance, there was no conflict. Now, we'd mated and it felt as if we were being forced to be something that we could never be.I just had to get over the idea that he was neither Winter nor Sky. This morning, it was like a rude awakening, that for over six weeks, we'd hardly spent any time together, and the little time we had, all we'd done was fight. It was as if we were enemies, being forced to be lovers.How do you make that change so quickly? We had to forget the past and all the tension between us in