Chase POV"How?" Kiera was at a loss for words as she stared at the large fountain with fairy lights, bright flowers, and a woven picnic basket."There are a few perks to being Alpha." I smiled in delight that Kiera looked so overwhelmed by the beautiful scenery Maggie had created for us. I had only asked for some food for a late-night picnic. Maggie seemed to have gone a little overboard to make it look as magical as possible for us, which I'm not complaining about.I grabbed the soft purple blanket lying next to the basket and spread it out over the grass. "Come join me for a little snack, Cherie." I nodded for her to sit while I grabbed the basket.Maggie went all out, too: chocolate strawberries, triangular finger sandwiches, and a small assortment of veggies with dip. There was even a bottle of champagne and two fluted glasses. "This is gorgeous, Chase.""I would love to take the credit, especially seeing that glowing smile on your face, but this was mostly Maggie. I think she i
Kiera POVI felt so crushed all day, but then Chase took me out for a late-night picnic and made me feel more alive than I ever felt before. The way he made love to me, watching me like he saw my soul and truly loved me, was beyond overwhelming. My insides were on fire with desire to be one with him, Athena suggesting we forgot about everything and just mark him as ours.Then, as Chase was slowly but perfectly inside me, I heard a light growl from not too far off. I looked to my right, and Drake emerged from the gardens: his tall, muscular body, short black hair, and eyes almost sparkling that gorgeous green at me. I wanted him, too.Drake laid beside me as I moaned in uncontrollable ecstasy from Chase. I looked to the Alpha making love to me, then to the Alpha at my side. How can life be so perfect with them both here?"Doll, you came so beautifully for my brother." He kissed my lips softly while Chase sat between my legs, savoring the immense connection we just shared.I gasped as I
River POVI paced my study, filled with frustration. Part of me wanted to go to Elizabeth, and the other half wanted Kiera. I wanted them both, but Elizabeth was right; I wanted them in different ways and for different reasons.With Kiera, her presence just felt natural, even when she was pissing me off. In truth, I liked her challenging me. Athena pushed my buttons and made me crazy with the desire to teach her a lesson, but she didn't know me. Kiera didn't understand the pleasure and danger of tempting my wolf.Elizabeth knew me, though. She knew every part of me. We were more than lovers, and I trusted her more than anyone else. I relied on her more than I should, but it's been this way for what seems like forever. Even without the prophecy, I wouldn't have marked Kiera so easily, not with Elizabeth in my life. I was being damn selfish, but I couldn't help it. I desired to have both of them close to me, and I wasn't sure how to let either of them go.I walked out of my office, dec
Kiera POVLooking over the painting, I was filled with this odd sensation of love. This woman's face seemed so familiar, so comforting. When River said she was his sister, disgust rumbled in my chest. I can't be their niece and have done all the things we have together. That would be beyond wrong.Then, the story the old woman Martha told me came to mind. A fierce woman with purple eyes raided the auction houses, killed the men responsible for selling women for power, and then freed those in chains. Martha said when she met her, a small child clutched to her leg. A brief image of me being that child crossed my mind. I wasn't sure if it was real, though. I had thought, hoped that woman was my mother, but if it were Anastasia, then I prayed not.Martha also said she was presumed dead. River seemed confident she had died, and her daughters sacrificed. I needed more information, but I would rather talk to Chase about it. River was being odd with me, possibly nice, but I didn't trust him.
River POVEverything felt perfect between us; she knew what I needed and gave it perfectly. Then I lost control, something deep inside me taking control and demanding we have our mate. I thought it was Chaos, but I felt him before with Athena, and he wouldn't force his mark on her.Her hands came to my cheeks, warmth enveloping me as I felt the heavy weight on my chest drain. It felt peaceful being under her spell. When her hands lowered, I realized she was taking my power, just like she did to my brothers before. I now understood why they submitted to her. There was no fighting the light inside her beautiful soul. Her touch was true peace, an ascension to the goddess and heaven awaiting us after death. I wanted to go there, to finally feel free."What was that, River? That wasn't you or your wolf. Something else was taking over.""It's the darkness, Zeus.""Zeus?" Her eyebrows raised in curiosity."My brothers and I can combine our wolves to unleash a giant beast that nothing can ki
Kiera POVI ran from River's room, fear and anger filling me. I think River was my fated! Drake's and Chase's attraction to me wasn't from the forest; it was from their brother. I liked River the least of the three, but I didn't want to kill him either. I was utterly lost during training. Becky had to keep bringing me back to reality when I stood there staring off into space. After two hours, she put Andy in charge and brought me back to the barracks to relax."I know we haven't been the closest, Kiera, but if you want to talk about what's happening, I swear you can trust me. I hate seeing you like this."I heard Becky's words but didn't fully comprehend them. "What?""Something is wrong, Kiera. Do you want me to get the doctor?" She asked, concern filling her eyes."No, that's ok, I'm ok. I just realized something horrible." I looked to the baby's room, which had three nurses tending to them. I needed to pull myself together."Are we all set to leave?" I asked Becky."Almost. Nurse
Kiera POV"Stay behind us," River growled, standing beside Chase and pushing me behind him. I wasn't usually one to hide, but my mind was still wrapping around what was happening. Ghost being able to possess one of us seemed like an important warning to tell me about before entering these woods."Always the protector." Elizabeth's words slivered from her tongue. "We all know what you really want, River." Her lips brushed against Drake's cheek. I saw him cringe, but I didn't understand why he wasn't moving away from her. Athena heated in my eyes, ready to tear those pretty little lips off her face."River wants to be Alpha, the one and only, doesn't he, sweetie?" Elizabeth's fingers danced up Drake's chest. "He thinks you are all fools. His wolf wants to rip all your throats out." She laughed sinisterly."Enough, Jasmine. Release Lizzy and return to your hole you deserve to rot in." Drake moved her hand off his chest and then shot me a look of worry. Athena was rumbling in my chest an
River POVWatching the two women that my heart was torn between did something crazy to me. Chaos, with Zeus backing him, was ready to end Elizabeth, but I couldn't do that. I fought with everything I had to prevent myself from shifting.Then that damn wolf used her command to paralyze my body. It was like being stuck behind a thick glass. I could see them tumbling on the ground, blood dripping from Kiera's neck until they finally stopped with Elizabeth glued to the floor.I smiled with pride at my little wolf for thinking so quickly, but I still wanted to chain her up for that little stunt she pulled. Then, a new worry consumed me. Kiera could easily end Elizabeth's life. I wasn't ready to let her go, and never like this.When I realized Kiera was only trying to expel the darkness, I couldn't explain my relief. Somehow, they were both ok, alive and still here with me.Watching Kiera save her made me second-guess everything I had been feeling. She really was our Luna, and no one could
Kiera POV"I miss our Alphas," Lizzy whined from her pool chair as we lay beneath the hot sun."Me too. They'll return soon," I replied, trying to offer her some comfort."I need attention. The second trimester is a killer. Why would I be twice as horny when I'm already pregnant!" Lizzy turned to her side in frustration. She was huge for only three months along, but she was also carrying triplets, one girl made from each of our Alpha's seed."You've got me for now. Sebastian is finally down for a nap," I said, moving beside her on the lounge chair and hugging her close. My affection for her was undeniable, though we never pleasured each other alone."I know, but I also know you'd rather watch me come than make me come," she giggled in my arms."I do love watching your sexy body. The way the boys own us in bed is so damn hot," I moaned."You're making me hornier, Kiera," Lizzy moaned back at me."Sorry, I can try," I shrugged. I didn't know the first thing about pleasuring a woman, but
Drake POVChase and I came rushing into the bedroom, shock and disbelief all over our faces. We felt a new bond, but more potently, we felt our mate satisfied. We would have never guessed to walk into Lizzy riding our brother while he ate out our little wolf."I wanted her as mine, and now she is." Kiera pouted to me. "I see that, baby," I said as Chase and I took a side of Elizabeth. My fingers brushed over the two marks she now had. "Did my brother and mate mark you?" I asked her. She looked a mess, drowning in her post-orgasm and her wolf demanding more and more. Lizzy was an insatiable demon in bed. River spent days locked away with her body, and she never once denied him."Yes, we accepted each other. I'm sorry. We should have all talked about this first. I got caught up in the moment when Kiera marked me." Her hand went to her neck."Did our little wolf mark you first?" I asked, my head tilting at her in awe. Was this really happening? Did our little mate mark another woman, cl
Kiera's POVI had this idea the day Sebastian was born. I didn't think it would work, but I really hoped it would. Elizabeth wasn't our fated mate, but she was our family every bit as each of us. She proved to be the perfect Luna, my best friend, and I knew she desired both men and women. River and Drake had already been her lover, and Chase was once a playboy who would take anything legal to satisfy his itch. It wasn't a love written in the stars before we were born, but it was a love that had formed over years of friendship, devotion, companionship, and loyalty. The thought of never seeing Elizabeth or her just being a friend to us physically pained me, and I knew it pained River too. She was so much to us that making her our mate seemed to be the only solution.'It's time for River's mark. Are you ready to toy with our Alpha?' I asked her in our newly formed mind link.'Hell yeah! If he doesn't want to mark me, that's okay, too. I'm not sure how this will work, but I want to be wi
River POVMy insides filled with anxiety as we drew closer and closer to our home. The familiar surroundings should have brought comfort, but instead, my heart pounded with a mix of anticipation and dread. I was waiting for any sign of Zeus or the darkness to bubble inside me, praying I never felt their influence again. The remnants of their power, which had once consumed my brothers and me, were constantly pushed down by Kiera's light. Her mark had saved us, renewing our souls and making us more than we ever were before. We couldn't merge our power anymore, nor did we attempt to call on Zeus. Thankfully, we no longer sensed his presence. We remained powerful Alphas, just no longer as unstoppable as we once were.Besides the lingering threat of Dietus, the thought of seeing Elizabeth again made my insides churn uncomfortably. This was truly our final farewell. Elizabeth had told Chase she wished to explore the islands off the coast of the South, claiming that a change of scenery was
Kiera POVWaking from the anesthesia was excruciating, but seeing my little boy in his father's arms lit up my heart. He was perfect, and he was ours.Every single pack member wanted to meet their future Alpha, and I saw the hope in their eyes. Sebastian was more than just a newborn; he was a symbol of renewal and resilience. For months, we had searched our world, trying to eradicate any lingering evil and praying Dietus remained confined to the dark forest. The battles we fought, the sacrifices we made, all led to this moment. The birth of our son wasn't just the start of a new life but the dawn of a new era for our people.As we gathered in the heart of our territory, the sun setting behind the Southern tropical forest, casting a golden hue over the landscape, I could feel the profound shift within our community. The whispers of hope and renewal filled the air, and each pack member's gaze upon Sebastian was a silent vow of loyalty and protection. He was not just our son; he was the
Drake POVWatching my mate scream in pain, her body slick with sweat and her feet propped up in stirrups, was agonizing. The air in the delivery room crackled with tension as River stormed in and out, his wolf barely contained. He wanted to tear apart every doctor and nurse who approached Kiera, but he knew they weren't the ones hurting her."You're doing so good, Cherie. Deep breaths, baby," Chase soothed from her side, his voice a calm anchor. I held her hand, struggling to contain my own wolf, but I knew I wasn't offering her much comfort. Six hours of labor, six hours of relentless pain, and her anguish was evident."Shut up! Just shut up! You asshole! You're such horrible assholes for doing this to me!" Kiera screamed, her voice raw with agony. Her emotions swung wildly from uncontrollable sobbing to spikes of murderous rage, making the room feel like a storm on the brink of breaking.The sweat on her forehead glistened under the harsh lights, and her eyes blazed with both fury a
Kiera POVI laid awake for hours, my body slowly moving to admire each of my mates. It had been three months, the exact amount of time I spent without them in my previous lifetime. Today wasn't filled with despair and hopelessness, though. Today was everything it was meant to be. I had the triplets as mine; I had my son almost ready to be born into our world, and I had peace and love, completeness I never knew existed."Cherie, you're getting excited again." Chase's sleepy voice made my lips smile wide. I couldn't help myself when it came to them. I wanted to be devoured day and night. "I was thinking of the day you marked me. It was the best day of my life." I said, my fingers moving to his long black hair."Mm, one of mine too." He hummed, his nose moving between my legs to take in all of my scent that called to him."What was another?" I asked wistfully."Hmm?" "What was another best day?" I asked, my eyes closed and body soaking up the pleasure his touch gave me."The day we ma
River POVWatching my brothers slam into our mate from front and back as she screamed and clawed at them was so damn sexy. The way this woman submitted to us, fueled by our desire to use her like she was nothing but a cum bucket to us; it had my dick painfully hard. I couldn't help but release all over her breasts. Now that my brothers were done, it was my turn to fill her and mark her as mine.'Take her!' Chaos demanded, my canines peeking through my gums.'We will. First, we make her scream again.' I promised my wolf."You look so tired, Princess." I taunted her, separating those delicious thighs and revealing her swollen pussy. It was red, wet, and opened wide, ready to take another fat cock deep inside her. She was insatiable."Mmm, I want... youuuu." She whispered, trailing off in her words."You will have me." I chuckled, moving between her legs and positioning my tip right at her juicy opening. She was so wet and so damn hot. "Open those eyes for me, princess. I want you awake
Drake POVI watched my perfect woman suck off my brother as my hand-oiled up my cock. I had this feral need inside me to stick my dick tight in her ass. It looked so damn delicious I seriously wanted to take a bite out of the mushy bubble. Chase was losing control as he moved her on the bed, his wolf not caring for the foreplay and needing to finally claim her. We waited too long, and I knew all that frustration would be taken out on Kiera's little holes."Come here, Doll." I grinned while grabbing her one leg, and Chase lifted her waist. We easily moved her on top of me, facing River and Chase and leaving her back to my front. "You're going to ride daddy's cock like a good little girl, aren't you?" I spoke with so much need to be inside her my dick began twitching."Yes, daddy. I want you to cum inside me." She said while arching her back in desire. Another wave of her arousal filled the room, and it damn near knocked me out. She was our perfect little doll to play with. "Our littl