I gazed through the trees at the woman emerging from her tent. She was tall and voluptuous, with long, shapely legs that seemed to go on forever. The sleeping shorts she wore clung to her hips and ass, hugging her curves in all the right places. A pair of thick, woolen socks covered her calves, the bright colors a cheerful contrast to the muted tones of the forest.
Her top was thin and long-sleeved, but it did little to conceal her full, bountiful breasts. I could see her nipples straining against the fabric, hard peaks that begged to be touched, tasted. A light dusting of freckles trailed across her shoulders and down her arms, a tantalizing roadmap I longed to explore with my tongue.
She was breathtaking. Exquisite. The most beautiful creature I had ever laid eyes on. And the scent...gods, the scent. It wrapped around me like a warm embrace, soothing the beast that raged within me even as it stoked the fires of my desire.
Beside me, Kane let out a low, needy whine. I could feel his struggle, his desperate need to shift, to claim, to mate. It mirrored my own, a primal urge that threatened to consume us both.
The woman took a step forward, her eyes scanning the clearing. She held a flashlight in one hand, the beam cutting through the darkness. I tensed, ready to bolt if she spotted us, but she seemed unconcerned, almost...expectant.
As if she sensed our presence. As if she welcomed it.
I shook my head, trying to clear the haze of lust that clouded my thoughts. This was madness. We couldn't just...I couldn't just...
But even as I thought it, I knew it was futile. The pull was too strong, the need too great. I had to have her. Had to claim her as mine.
I glanced at Kane, saw the same hunger, the same desperation in his eyes. We were in this together, for better or worse. Brothers in every sense of the word.
Slowly, cautiously, we crept forward, emerging from the shadows to stand before her. She froze, her eyes widening as she took in the sight of us. Two massive wolves, their fur gleaming in the moonlight, their eyes blazing with a feral intensity.
But she didn't scream. Didn't run. Instead, she took a step toward us.
When the woman's eyes locked with mine, and I felt a jolt of electricity course through my body. Her gaze was intense, penetrating, as if she could see straight into my soul. I shuddered under her scrutiny, my fur rippling across my skin.
She took another step forward, her movements slow and deliberate. I tensed, ready to spring into action if she made any sudden moves. But she simply stood there, her head cocked to the side, studying us with a curious expression.
"That's far enough," she said, her voice low and husky. It sent a shiver down my spine, settling in the pit of my stomach. "I know you're not going to hurt me."
I blinked, stunned by her words. How could she possibly know that? We were wild animals, predators. She should be terrified, not...whatever this was.
Beside me, Kane let out a soft whine. I glanced at him, saw the confusion and longing in his eyes. He was just as affected by this woman as I was.
The woman's gaze flicked to Kane, then back to me. A small smile played at the corners of her mouth. "You're beautiful," she murmured. "Both of you."
I preened under her praise, my tail wagging slightly. I couldn't help it. Her words filled me with a warmth I had never known before.
She took another step forward, and this time, I didn't stop her. I couldn't. She was like a magnet, drawing me in, irresistible.
She reached out a hand, her fingers trembling slightly. I leaned into her touch, a low groan rumbling in my chest as her skin made contact with mine. Her hand was warm, soft, and smelled of honeysuckle and vanilla. I breathed in deeply, letting the scent fill my lungs.
"This is crazy," she whispered, but she didn't pull away. If anything, she seemed to press closer, her fingers sinking into my fur. "I shouldn't be doing this."
But she was. And gods help me, I didn't want her to stop.
Kane pressed against my side, his nose nudging my flank. I glanced at him, saw the hunger in his eyes, the desperate need. He wanted her too. Wanted to touch her, taste her, claim her.
And suddenly, I knew what I had to do. What we had to do.
Slowly, carefully, I shifted, the change coming over me in a rush of heat and pain. Bones cracked and reformed, fur receded, and muscles rippled beneath newly smooth skin. In moments, I was human once more, naked and aching with need.
The woman gasped, her eyes widening as she took in the sight of me. I could see the desire warring with the shock on her face, the way her pupils dilated, and her breath hitched in her throat.
"Who?" she breathed, her voice trembling. "What...how..."
I didn't give her a chance to finish. I closed the distance between us in two strides, my hands coming up to cup her face, my thumbs brushing over her cheekbones. She was so soft, so warm, so perfect. I felt the tension in her body at my sudden movement but she didn't try to pull away from me.
"Don't be scared, my beauty, we will never do anything to harm you," I growled, my voice rough with lust. "I am Xander and this is Kane." I practically shook with maintaining even a modicum of control. "We need to touch you, taste you, claim you as ours. Please don't deny us." Beside me, Kane shifted as well, his body changing, morphing, until he stood beside me, just as naked and just as aroused. His hand reached out and took a strand of her flaming red hair in his fingers bringing it to his nose and inhaling deeply. Vivi gasped as we touched her, and the cool night air caressed her now flushed skin, the sight igniting a primal hunger deep within me. The blending of our three scents was intoxicating, sending her heart racing so quickly I could see it pulsing in the long column of her throat. I imagined I could feel the rhythm pounding in my own ears. Kane's hand settled on my shoulder as he stepped closer, tracing his nose up her neck. He was just as enthralled as I was. I'd never been one to share my female conquests. In fact, I was normally exceptionally possessive of the females I took to my bed--at least while they had my attention. But something about Vivi was different. I found myself wanting to share her, to do anything to give her as much pleasure as she could bear. My gaze met Kane’s hooded, lust-drunk eyes over her shoulder, and I could tell he felt the same. The three of us were meant to be together--to leave one out would not satisfy the magical bond that was overcoming us. "Vivian," we growled in unison, our voices intertwining in a dark symphony that made her shudder. The way her name rolled off my tongue, filled with reverence and longing, caused a whimper to escape her, a sound that sent a jolt of satisfaction through me. Her tongue darted out to wet her lips, and the sight was almost my undoing. "How do you know my name?" she whispered, her voice trembling with curiosity and something deeper. A slow, wicked grin spread across my face as I let my finger trail along her jawline. A fine tremor went through her body under my touch, and I reveled in it. "You met my sister, my beauty," I purred, the need in my voice unmistakable. "The universe placed you in her path so we could find you. We've been waiting for this moment, dreaming of the day for an eternity." Looking up at us as we surrounded her with our bodies, her bright green eyes filled with something between awe and desire, and I could scent the pool of arousal that suddenly emanated from between her thighs. Kane's grip on my shoulder tightened and I had to lock my knees to keep from falling to the ground at her feet. The moonlight bathed us in its silver glow, and I knew how we must have looked to her—powerful, primal, the embodiment of everything she'd been taught to fear in the human world but had unknowingly been searching for. The desperate need to claim her surged through me, a thrill that echoed in every fiber of my being and one that I could suddenly feel from Kane as well. The pleasure spiking in both their bodies was suddenly one with my own. I could sense the flicker of apprehension in her, but as she looked into our eyes, those deep emerald pools went soft and, I saw that same sense of rightness that pulsed within me. It was as if she had finally found where she belonged. As if, in finding her, we had all found our home. I trailed a hand down her throat, feeling the smoothness of her skin, the way her pulse thrummed under my touch as Kane twined his fingers in her long hair. She didn't resist when he drew her head back to give us both better access. Her small submission had my cock growing even harder and a groan left my lips. "Yes," Kane growled, his lips taking advantage and trailing down her neck, his teeth grazing her pulse point. "You're ours. Ours to claim, ours to cherish, ours to love." She shuddered with desire and my other arm snaked around her waist to hold her up. A moment later and Kane was at her back, allowing her to lean against his hard chest, their breathing synchronizing with the contact. As I drew my arm away, confident that my Beta had her supported, my fingers brushed against the tip of Kane's cock already weeping with pre-cum. Without a conscious thought, I circled his wide head with my thumb eliciting a deep moan of pleasure from my oldest friend. Part of me was shocked that I had purposely touched his erection, never even having played sexual games with the others as some of the pups did as they matured, but it felt only natural to touch Kane in this way. In fact, I felt a compelling desire to touch more of him and vowed that I would when the time was right. But for now, the need to pleasure this female was more consuming. "Please," she whimpered, the word a plea and a prayer all in one. "Please..." I glanced at Kane, saw the same hunger, the same desperation in his eyes. We were in this together, for better or worse. Brothers in every way but blood.Vivi I shuddered as Xander's fingers trailed down my throat, his touch searing my skin even through the thin fabric of my top. My body arched into his, craving more, needing more. I could feel the heat building between my legs, the ache growing with every passing second.Behind me, Kane pressed closer, his body a wall of solid muscle and warmth. His hands gripped my hips, holding me steady as Xander explored my curves with a reverent touch."This is crazy," I breathed, but even as I said it, I knew it was true and false at the same time. Something had come over me with the arrival of these two men out of the dark woods. I didn't know exactly what was happening but I couldn't seem to feel anything but need, want, and safety as strange hands, teeth and lips played over my body. Somehow I felt deep in my soul that this was meant to be. These two beings were what had been missing in my life. These two magnificent men, these powerful wolves, had been created just for me.Xander's lips fou
Kane The sight of Vivian coming apart beneath our touch was the most erotic thing I had ever witnessed. Her body arched off the ground, her back bowing as wave after wave of pleasure crashed over her. She was exquisite, a goddess in the throes of ecstasy, and she was ours.As she slowly came down from her high, her body going limp and pliant beneath us, I felt a surge of possessiveness, a primal need to claim her, to make her ours in every way possible.With only a glance at Xander, he seemed to understand what I needed. We shifted positions, with my moving to lie between our mate's supple, spread thighs while he moved up her body licking and sucking until he reached her sweet mouth. The scent of her arousal filled my nostrils, heady and intoxicating and I couldn't resist a long, slow lick from her entrance to her apex. I growled as her flavor burst on my tongue. I could feel my cock throbbing, aching to be inside her, to feel her tight heat surrounding me.But not yet. First, I wa
ViviI woke slowly, my body warm and comfortable, nestled in a bed of... fur? I tried to pull up my blankets, but they seemed to resist, and a soft growl echoed near my ear. My eyes flew open, and I found myself surrounded by two massive wolves—one pure white, the other solid black.Panic surged through me for a moment, but it was quickly replaced by a strange calm as memories of the night before flooded back. The wolves in the campground, the intense connection, the... transformation. Xander and Kane. The things we did, the pleasure we shared. It was all so surreal, yet I couldn't deny the reality of it.I studied the wolves, their forms familiar even in this wild state. The white wolf had to be Xander, his eyes a piercing blue, watching me intently. The black wolf, Kane, with his dark, almost obsidian gaze, was no less striking. I should have been terrified, but all I felt was a sense of peace, of rightness."Xander? Kane?" I whispered, reaching out tentatively to touch their fur. Th
XanderThe howl echoed through the forest, a summons that couldn't be ignored. Kane and I tore through the underbrush, our paws pounding against the earth, our hearts racing in our chests. We knew that sound, recognized the urgency in it. Our pack needed us.We ran side by side, our bodies moving in sync, our breaths fogging in the cool morning air. The scent of pine and earth filled our nostrils, the familiar smells of our territory grounding us even as our minds raced with thoughts of what could be wrong.As we approached the edge of our pack's lands, we slowed, our ears pricked forward, listening for any signs of danger. Another howl sounded, closer this time, and we followed it, our steps cautious but determined. We found them in a clearing, our packmates gathered in a loose circle, their bodies tense, their eyes watchful. As we got closer, the circle opened to reveal a strange wolf, his eyes a piercing green, his fur a mottled gray, and covered in blood, pain obvious in every te
Vivi I looked up as Xander and Kane approached, their expressions serious and urgent. The sight of them, naked and powerful, should have been distracting, but the intensity in their eyes kept me focused. I set my coffee cup down, standing to face them."What's going on?" I asked, my voice steady despite the flutter of nerves in my stomach.Xander stepped forward, his blue eyes piercing. "Vivi, there's been an incident. A nearby pack was attacked by poachers. We need to move you to our compound where you'll be safe."I blinked, taken aback. "Move me? I can't just up and leave. I have a job to do here. I'm not some damsel in distress who needs protecting."Xander's jaw tightened, a flash of frustration in his eyes. "Vivi, this is serious. These poachers are using silver bullets. They're targeting wolves, and they won't hesitate to hurt anyone who gets in their way."I crossed my arms, my own frustration rising. "I understand that, but I can't just abandon my work. I have a responsibili
I stormed into the healer's cabin, the scent of antiseptic and worry hanging heavy in the air. I had heard the whispers, the rumors that my brothers had found their mate. But I didn't believe it. How could they be so sure, so soon? And a human, no less. It went against everything we stood for, everything we were. I was determined to get to the bottom of this, to prove that this woman was nothing more than a distraction, a danger to our pack. Another nail in the coffin of my brother's leadership of the pack.I found Sage in the kitchen, her hands wrapped around a mug of tea, her eyes distant. She looked up as I entered, a small smile playing on her lips. "Dax," she greeted, her voice soft. "I was wondering when you'd show up."I crossed my arms over my chest, my stance wide and commanding. "I heard about the woman, Sage. The one Xander and Kane are claiming is their mate. I don't believe it."Sage sighed, setting her mug down on the counter. "I knew you'd be like this. Always so suspici
DaxHer eyes widened at my challenge, and I saw a flicker of uncertainty flash across her face. But it was gone as quickly as it had appeared, replaced by a defiant tilt of her chin. "How?" she demanded.I took a step closer, enjoying the way her pupils dilated at my nearness, the way her breath hitched in her throat. "I'm sure you'll figure something out. You obviously convinced Xander and Kane. But I will not be so easily fooled. Prove you're mine." The last word was a low growl, and I saw the effect it had on her. Her pulse quickened, and she licked her lips, her eyes dropping to my mouth. I could smell the sudden surge of desire that arced between us, and it was then that I knew I'd won. She wanted me, and not just as a brother or a friend. I saw Sage watching us intently from the corner of my eye, and I knew she understood the game I was playing, the stakes involved. I knew she'd be running to my brother if anything went down between me and the human she didn't like.Vivi took
DaxVivi followed without question, her eyes darting around the empty space as I closed the door behind us. The silence that followed was heavy with anticipation, and I enjoyed the way her eyes widened, the way her heart raced at the implications. I backed her against the door, enjoying the way her breath hitched as I loomed over her. "Prove it," I demanded, my voice a low growl. She didn't flinch, instead reaching up to trace the contours of my face, her eyes never leaving mine. "I don't really understand any of this, Dax," she murmured, her fingers trailing down my neck to the expanse of my chest. "But I feel this need for you, just like I did for Xander and Kane."I growled low, the sound a warning as much as an encouragement. She smirked, her fingers dipping lower, tracing the contours of my abs. "I like that noise," she admitted, her voice a breathy whisper. "The way you take charge, the way you dominate. It's... exciting."I said nothing, allowing my actions to speak for me. M
Vivi paced the length of Kelda's cabin, her footsteps heavy with the weight of her anxiety. The older woman watched her with a mixture of concern and understanding, her ice-blue eyes tracking Vivi's movements."You must remain calm, child," Kelda said, her voice gentle but firm. "Letting fear and desperation cloud your mind will only hinder our efforts."Vivi paused, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. "How can I be calm, Kelda?" she asked, her voice trembling with emotion. "Ava has taken my mates, my family. And I can barely feel the bond between us anymore."Kelda nodded, her expression grave. "I understand your distress, Vivi. But we cannot allow ourselves to be consumed by it. Ava's magic is powerful, but it is not unbreakable. And you must think of the baby as well."Vivi's hand rested on the barely rounded gaze flickered to the array of crystals and herbs laid out before Kelda, their surfaces shimmering with an otherworldly light. "Can these truly help us find them?" she
The chamber echoed with the eerie chanting of Ava's pack, their voices rising and falling in a haunting rhythm as they called upon ancient forces. Xander, Kane, and Dax huddled together, their bond thrumming with a mixture of defiance and unease as they braced themselves for the ordeal to come.Ava stepped forward, her green eyes glinting with a predatory light as she surveyed her captives. "You see, gentlemen," she purred, her voice dripping with false sweetness, "the path to true power is paved with sacrifice. And today, you will be the ones to make that sacrifice."She turned to a figure cloaked in shadows, nodding her head in a silent command. The figure stepped forward, revealing itself to be an elderly woman with weathered features and piercing eyes that seemed to bore into their very souls."This is Maeva, our pack's shaman," Ava explained, her lips curving into a cruel smile. "She has mastered the art of manipulating the bonds that tie us all together – bonds of love, loyalty,
"You see, I've spent years studying the intricacies of the Starfire, unlocking its secrets one by one. And now, with you three as my captives, I can finally put that knowledge to the test."She began to pace, her boots clicking against the stone floor with each agitated step. "Your bond is strong, I'll give you that," she conceded, her voice taking on a thoughtful tone. "But even the strongest bonds can be... reshaped, molded to suit one's needs."Dax's eyes widened, realization dawning in their storm-blue depths. "You want to break our bond with Vivi," he breathed, his voice laced with a mixture of horror and disbelief.Ava's lips curved into a predatory smile, her teeth glinting in the flickering torchlight. "Not break, per se," she purred. "More like... redirect. Reshape it to suit my own purposes."Kane snarled, his dark eyes burning with fury. "You're insane if you think we'll let you do that," he spat. "Our bond is unbreakable, a sacred trust that you could never hope to unders
Ava paced the dimly lit chamber, her boots clicking against the stone floor with each agitated step. The cavernous space was illuminated only by flickering torchlight, casting ominous shadows that danced across the walls.In the center of the room, three figures lay bound and unconscious – Xander, Dax, and Kane. Ava's eyes burned with a mixture of triumph and trepidation as she studied them, her mind racing with the possibilities that lay before her.She had taken a tremendous risk in confronting Vivi and her mates, but the potential rewards had been too great to ignore. For too long, her pack had been forced to exist on the fringes, their knowledge and connection to the Starfire a closely guarded secret.But now, with these three powerful wolves in her grasp, Ava had the chance to unlock the true depths of the Starfire's power – and to claim it for herself.A low groan broke the silence, drawing Ava's attention to Xander as he began to stir. His ice-blue eyes fluttered open, confusio
Later, as they retreated to the privacy of their cabin, Vivi broached the subject with her mates, her voice laced with concern."Did you notice the way Ava was looking at Xander tonight?" she asked, her brow furrowed.Kane and Dax exchanged a glance, their expressions guarded."We noticed," Kane replied, his dark eyes somber. "It wasn't just Xander, either. There were moments when she seemed... fixated on all of us."Dax nodded, his storm-blue eyes narrowed. "It's almost like she's sizing us up, trying to figure out our weaknesses."Xander's jaw tightened, his ice-blue gaze hardening. "Whatever her game is, we can't let our guard down. We need to be prepared for anything."As they huddled together, the bond between them thrumming with a mixture of wariness and determination, Vivi couldn't shake the feeling that they were teetering on the edge of something momentous, a shift in the delicate balance of power that had existed within their pack.Ava's true motivations remained shrouded in
In the days that followed, the newly expanded pack settled into a routine, with the freed wolves seamlessly integrating themselves into the daily life of the compound. Vivi watched with a sense of pride as they found their footing, their initial wariness slowly giving way to a growing sense of belonging.Ava, in particular, had become a constant presence at Vivi's side, her calm demeanor and keen insights proving invaluable as they navigated the challenges of their newfound alliance. Vivi found herself drawn to the other woman, her curiosity piqued by the subtle power that seemed to emanate from her.As they walked the perimeter of the compound together, Ava turned to Vivi, her green eyes sparkling with a hint of mischief. "So, Vivi, tell me – what do you know of the Starfire?"Vivi felt a jolt of surprise at the unexpected question, her steps faltering momentarily. "The Starfire?" she echoed, her brow furrowing. "Well, I know it's a powerful force, one that's connected to me in a way
The freed wolves were a mix of weary resignation and guarded hope as they gathered around the fire, their eyes darting between the members of Vivi's pack. Kelda moved among them, her gentle presence and soothing touch easing their lingering tension.Xander stood at the head of the group, his ice-blue eyes scanning the faces before him. "Welcome," he said, his voice calm and measured. "You've been through a terrible ordeal, but you're safe now. We're here to help you heal and recover."One of the wolves, a woman with silver-streaked hair, stepped forward. "Thank you," she said, her voice rough with emotion. "We thought we were lost, that we'd never be free of their control. But you... you saved us."Vivi felt a swell of pride at the woman's words, the bond between her and her mates thrumming with a renewed sense of purpose. "We're just glad you're safe," she said, moving to stand beside Xander. "We know what it's like to have your freedom taken from you. But now, you're part of our pac
As Vivi followed Xander back to the cabin, a sense of unease coiled in the pit of her stomach. The news he had shared - about the poachers potentially regrouping - only added to the weight of the Broker's looming threat. Xander's hand was a steady presence at the small of her back, guiding her forward with a reassuring touch. She could feel the tension in his body, the protectiveness radiating from him in waves. It was comforting, but also a stark reminder of the dangers they faced.When they entered the cabin, Vivi's eyes immediately sought out Kane and Dax. The two men were tangled together on the couch, their expressions softening as they sensed her and Xander's approach. The bond between them pulsed with a soothing warmth, a reminder that she wasn't alone."What's happening?" Kane asked, his dark eyes shining with concern as he disentangled himself from Dax.Xander's jaw tightened. "The poachers may be regrouping. Liam's pack has agreed to lend their support, but we need to be re
Kane paced the living room of their cabin, his dark eyes flashing with barely contained worry. Dax watched him from the couch, his storm-blue eyes warm with understanding.Ever since Xander had dragged a protesting Vivi out the door to meet with Kelda and the other pack members, Kane had been a wreck. Vivi's earlier confession about meeting with the Broker alone weighed heavily on him and the ensuing battle had made things worse. Even with her power on full display Kane couldn't shake the feeling that something terrible was going to happen to her."You're going to wear down the floorboards if you keep that up," Dax said mildly, patting the spot next to him on the couch. "Dwelling on worst-case scenarios doesn't do either of us any good. We have to trust Xander and focus on being here for Vivi when she gets back."Dax sat next to him and opened his arms. "Come. Let me help take your mind off things.""I hate this," Kane growled, resting his forehead against Dax's broad chest. "Hate her