Dargan's POV
“Alpha,” Gaia said softly, her voice like cool water on the raging inferno inside of me. “You don’t---”
“Don’t!” I warned and without warning, I launched for her. She managed a startled gasp, as I pulled her into my hard chest, holding her and cradling her close, almost scared that she’d disappear on me if I didn’t. And if that didn’t tell you how much I needed her, I didn’t know what would…
“Don’t defend them!” I barely got between clenched teeth, clutching her tighter, despite knowing that it must hurt her. “Sometimes the only way to deal with assholes is by being the bigger asshole.”
Tentatively, her hand came up and lightly stroked my back. Little by little the tension left my body and my wolf calmed down knowing that she was safe and protected. That nobody was about to hurt her or take her away from us.
Taking a deep breath, she too relaxed and--- and instantly stiffened. I mentally groaned, realizing that she mus
Dargan’s POVI glanced up and managed to catch a glimpse of her just before she turned away and walked toward the house. I hadn’t been able to read the look in her eyes, but at least she wasn’t angry. Guarded, yes, but not jealous or angry…I guess that was a good thing – for now…My wolf was pacing, worried about why Ashley had run away. I might be an ass, but even I could figure that one out.Stupid wolf!I pulled away and looked down at my beautiful omega, whose cheeks were flushed beautifully red, and lips were swollen from our kiss. I liked that. Liked seeing the effect I had on her.“My wolf wants to run with yours later,” I said and perked another quick kiss on her lips. “You up for that?”It would help calm my wolf and probably also give all of us a moment to cool down. I might not be a very emotional guy and, hell, I had a hard time understanding other people’s emotions. But even I knew that playing two women
Dargan’s POVI officially had no idea what was happening.My wolf wasn’t possessive at all over Ashley, yet she was giving me all the signs of a mate bond. My wolf was calm and relaxed around her and her scent drove him mad with lust as well as calmed him down like it was nobody’s business.Yet every time I laid eyes on Gaia, he was crazy possessive. Just thinking about her belonging to another male and he was snarling and howling like a rabid animal. Being close to her was like a soothing caress – a balance that I couldn’t explain but knew that I needed in my life as surely as I needed to breathe.I needed to sit down with both of them and figure out what the hell was going on…“Come with us?” I urged Ashley, the second I was done pumping the last of my seed inside of her.“What?” she gaped, still dazed and floating on her post-orgasmic bliss.“My wolf wants to run with Gaia’s,” I said, nipping her throat as I felt h
Dargan's POVHe trotted over, but instead of lying down, he first sniffed the air, making sure that there was no threat nearby and that they could relax freely. Ashley patted her other side, cooing him to come closer, but his instinct won out. He lifted his nose again, sniffing the air and once he was satisfied that they were safe, he went to his mate and laid down. His body pressed up against her and across her legs, while his head rested on top of Gaia’s wolf.He looked on, as Ashley stroked his thick brown fur and gently scratched Gaia behind her ear. The white wolf licked her lips and there was no tension in the air between them. No lingering animosity or jealousy.Just like it was supposed to be…After about an hour, the wind changed, and it became colder. Standing he nudged Gaia to get up too and as well as he could, gestured for Ashley to get on his back. He was big enough for her to ride him like a horse. Gaia leaped ahead, but th
Dargan’s POVI rushed to Gaia’s side, gently pressing my hand to her stomach. She was burning up, her heat hitting her at full force. Usually, it would come on gradually, but it seemed that her damaged mate bond had somehow forced her heat. Hell, just the gentle touch of my hand on her skin had her crying out in relief. Her hand clutched at my arm, holding on to me as if I was a lifeline.Just because I was a male…Had anything about this been normal, she would have resented my touch. Her wolf would have sought comfort from her mate and would have only accepted him. But her mate had abandoned her and left her behind. He’d betrayed their bond, forsaken her, and taken another to his bed. I could only guess how pissed off that would have made her wolf. Definitely enough to resent him, but---Enough to reject him?Because that would be the only explanation as to why she’d accept my touch on her during her heat. Sure, while she was in p
Dargan's POV“I know,” I replied, as there was no need to deny it. Hell, I would have told her in the words just now, if Gaia’s heat hadn’t come on all of a sudden. I wasn’t going to keep my Fated Mate a secret. Ashley was MINE and I loved that someone as strong and feisty was my mate. But---“But I’m your alpha too,” I reminded her, and while that wasn’t the reason why I wanted to take care of her, it was the one easiest to explain. “And I made you a promise---”“No!” She adamantly shook her head, a weak sob escaping her lips as even that slight movement hurt her. Tears rolled down her cheek and her beautiful dark gaze met mine. “I won’t be the reason that your bond is damaged. I--- I can’t do that to her.”My heart just shattered at that!She’d rather suffer the unbearable pain of heat rather than risk her friend being hurt. Despite everything, she was trying to protect Ashley, honoring their friendship more than her own well-bei
Dargan’s POVWithout much finesse, I spun her around, forcing her onto her stomach. Gripping her legs, I forced her ass in the air, until she was at the perfect height. Until her soaked pussy aligned perfectly with my cock.Perfect!I paused and took in the sight before me. With my omega pushed into the mattress with her ass in the air. Her face was all flushed red and pink, as she was peering up at me through sex-crazed eyes. Her pussy was dripping with her desire and was practically letting out a scent that screamed “fuck me”. It was a sight that made me want to pull out my phone and take a picture of it. Enlarge it and then mount it on the wall so I could look at it as much as I pleased…But my wolf was too possessive for that.Hell, he’d be jealous of the camera lens for having seen what he considered his. So, I pushed those thoughts aside and not so gently ripped my jeans open. Like I gave a fuck about a broken zipper right no
Dargan’s POVI grinned as I pushed the door open, the lock still broken from before. But this time when I tried to open the door, I met resistance. Apparently, she thought that putting a chair in front of her door would keep me away?Laughable!Well, I hope she wasn’t a fan of that chair, I thought as I pushed a little harder. The chair splintered into at least four different pieces as it gave way under the force of my strength.Well, at least it didn’t look like it was a nice chair…A loud surprised gasp had my attention snapping to the bed, where Ashley seemed to have been trying to sleep. Her hair was wet, so obviously she’d showered in the hopes of washing the scent of what she’d been doing.Like I could forget…“What are you doing here?” she asked angrily as she sat up, trying to create as much distance between us as possible. I arched an eyebrow at her.Seriously?Did she think I wouldn’t come?
Dargan's POV“Normal people?” she deadpanned, but despite her nonchalant, there was a slight tremor in her voice, revealing the hurt she was trying to hide. “She has a wolf. And she’s an omega. She can give you a lot of pups.”And so can you, I wanted to tell her, but I wasn’t so sure that’s what she wanted to hear at the moment. Honestly, I just wanted to tell her that she was being stupid and fuck her because we’d already been over this once. I told her in the car that I wanted her, and I’d told them both that I didn’t play games. But I wasn’t going to ignore the hurt I’d briefly seen in her eyes.“Ashley,” I said, hoping that my voice came out soft rather than husky. Because yeah, I was that fucking horny, but priorities…“I’m not picking her over you,” I told her, watching as emotions flashed across her beautiful face. “I might be an asshole, and honestly, I have no idea what’s going on here, but--- I’m not letting you go.”
Ash’s POVHer scent was the first thing that hit me, and I had to stifle a groan when my wolf instantly stood to attention. Her scent was the sweetest thing I’d ever smelled, and it called to me not only on a primal level, but it called to me as a man!Rhea Holliday!Named after a goddess, I well understood why! She was beautiful, with raven black hair and a long slender body, that was made for strength and power. Her beautiful green eyes were almost neon in color and if she had an alter, I would happily worship at it…But I couldn’t!Crushing the lust that made my dick swell uncomfortably in my jeans, I picked
Ash's POVI gritted my teeth as bitterness tainted my tongue and I spat at his corpse. I hated the son of a bitch and I hoped he fucking suffered in hell! His body was just as badly burned as his son's. The stench of death, ash, and burned meat filled the air. The glow of the wood looked ominous in the dark---But the warmth was comfortable…Strange to think that at an execution site, I thought to myself and dug my thumbs into my jeans’ pockets. What I really wanted to do was to go over there and desecrate their burial site. To tear them apart and piss all over them. Hell, I’d even take a shit on them, if only to make me feel something.But I didn’t feel anything…They were already dead and, n
Ash’s POVI stood there, watching as the last of the flames licked at the charred remains of what once had been my daughter’s killer. The blackened body was unrecognizable, but if you looked hard enough, you could still see the fear and pain in his eyes as the flames bit into his flesh.I should be happy…I should be celebrating that I’d gotten my revenge.I should be relieved, knowing I brought my daughter’s murderer to justice.But I didn’t…All I felt was---Empty!
Dargan’s POV“MINE!”The word felt so natural as it left my lips. Ashley complemented me perfectly and was my equal in every way. Gaia was my complete opposite and rounded all the hard edges of my personality. It truly was a battle of “birds of a feather, play together” vs “opposite attract”.Yet it wasn’t a battle at all…This was perfect.I pulled out of Ashley and carried them one at a time. I got them into the shower and helped clean them both. Any excuse to be touching them. Any excuse to run my nose along their skin and scent my puppies growing inside of them.
Ashley’s and Gaia’s POV“Are you close, Sweetheart?” Dargan asked in a husky voice, making Ashley’s body tremble with desire.“Oh goddess,” She moaned out loud, thrusting her hips a little upwards, giving her mate more of her pussy. “Yes! Yes! Baby, I’m so-so close! Oh goddess! Don’t stop!”Without thinking she reached out and grabbed the blond hair that was falling across her thighs, pushing more of her mate’s face into her pussy. Gaia moaned at the dominant hold, sucking her on clit even harder, making Ashley throw her head back in sheer ecstasy.Gaia was on her knees on the edge of the bed, with their mate’s cock in her dripping wet pussy. Ashley was on the bed, wining and moaning as Gaia licked her from opening to clit, sucking up every drop of her sex-juices. Both of them were moaning and panting, all shyness from that morning gone…Dargan had been in a playful mood that morning, urging her to tell him what to do with them. He and their omega.Their mate!The need in his voice –
Dargan’s POVI walked down the hall of the nursing home, smiling at the few nurses and helpers who greeted me. I ignored the appreciative looks I got and ignored how my wolf wanted to growl at the female attention. He had his mates and didn’t really care for any other females than them…I scribbled my name down on the visitors’ form and then headed to room 313. Knocking, I waited until I heard the click of the lock and a familiar scent wrapped around me. One, that always made my wolf wag his tail, sadly from side to side, knowing she’d never really see…Me…“Oh, Darian my sweet boy,” Ann Darby greeted me the way she always did when I visited her. She looked up at me, her eyes gleamed and a wide smile spread across her face, revealing that her true age wasn’t much old than that of a middle-aged woman. Her eyes still sparkling and full of life, and her skin was still smooth and soft.Only her hair – gay and white – spoke of
Dargan’s POVA fit of rage…Such small words yet their impact was devastating. It could break hearts, spirits, and even people. Leaving behind a destruction not even Pompey could match. It resulted in blood and tears. Broken and damaged souls. It was the root of sin, of evil, and of death...A fit of rage…That’s what had driven my father to do the things he’d done!I didn’t know for sure, but I guessed that on his deathbed that my grandfather – or father?! Fuck, I cared at this point – had confessed to what he’d done. Told Alpha Raymond about the facilities and about the females they kept there.About the pups they created…I’d liked to think that he felt regret for what he’d done, but--- yeah, I’m pretty sure that he just wanted to get out of hell…But anyway, my father had looked into it and found out that it was all true.I wasn’t his son – I was his younger brother.
Dargan's POVNo!He couldn’t!She was his mate!Mates were supposed to be treasured!Protected!He couldn’t---!“You can’t---” I quickly defended her, but he cut me off, shaking me as if I was a ragdoll.“And you?” he snarled, struggling to stand only to crash back down. “What the hell am I supposed to do with you, ha? I need an heir, not a fucking brother to compete with!”He growled, shaking his head as he hid them in his hands. The agonizing sound of pain and despair made my heart shudder in my chest. I wanted to reach out and comfort him but was scared to. I’d never seen him like this. In so much pain and agony. And yet---He looked ready to kill!I was scared…Really, really scared…!He suddenly paused, as if he’d just been stuck with the most brilliant idea. Chuckling darkly, his attention returned to me and I realized somethi
15 years ago…Dragan’s POVI gaped in horror as I watched the knife come down…Again!And again!She stabbed him more times than I cared to count. I watched as she stabbed him in the back over and over again. She wasn’t strong enough to make the cuts deep, but I see it was hurting him – badly!My mother…I didn’t understand what was going on. I didn’t know mates could hurt each other, but--- I’d just seen my father fucking a slut.Deliberately hurting his mate…!And now---I was watching my mother killed my father!He fell flat on his face and my mother finally stopped attacking him. She stumbled a little, dropping the knife in the process. But she quickly regained her composure and did a quick perimeter scan. She didn’t see me and with one hand clutching her chest, she ran toward the packhouse.Without thinking I jumped down from the rock I’d been lying on