***Something in Jeremy’s voice got to Ryan. He nodded and fell into step beside his mate with no more protests. When they got to where Gloria knelt with Joel’s arms around her, Jeremy let go of Ryan’s hand and drew his mother into his arms.“Shh…it’s okay mum.” He turned to look at Philip’s father who he respected so much.“Take care of her for me Uncle Jo.”“You know I will.” The elderly man who didn’t make any attempt to wipe the tears off his own face responded in a hoarse voice. “Go and handle things with Philip. I’ll take her home.”Jeremy hugged Gloria tightly and kissed her on the forehead. Then he gave her to Joel and grabbed Ryan’s hand again. Philip fell into step beside his alpha. Stan had taken a wailing Paige away.“Hey, hang in there,” Philip muttered.Jeremy threw an arm around Philip’s shoulder and bumped his head against his. “Scared?”“Terrified,” Philip muttered. “I’m not ready for this. A month or two I can handle. But two whole years? Fuck!”“You can do it, bro,”
***“I’m waiting for Jeremy to tell me the meaning of what I saw and heard at the council quarters,” Ryan said quietly. He was sitting opposite Gloria in the back seat of Joel’s Navy blue Mercedes-Benz S600 Pullman. Joel sat beside the miserable-looking woman. “Care to do the honours? What’s this Fort that’s scaring everyone? I plan to go with him by the way.”“Oh Ryan, you can’t.” A sob escaped the elderly woman.“But I can, and I’m gonna. I’m entitled to leave…”“You can’t follow him into purgatory, son.” Joel cut in. “And even if you could, his punishment demands he goes alone.”“Purgatory?” Ryan gasped. He didn’t even know it actually existed. “What kind of punishment is that? I know it’s because of what he did to me. I gathered as much. But I don’t want him to be punished. Doesn’t what I want matter? After all, I was the one wronged. Can’t I just go and talk to the council to forget…”“He wronged Luna too Ryan,” Gloria said quietly. “Jeremy showed disrespect by hating her choice
***“I can’t believe they got Sasha,” Jeremy muttered. The Russian alpha was one of the oldest and strongest alphas on the planet and his boss. So to think anyone had succeeded in kidnapping him in the first place was rather strange.“As I said, the very toughest alphas are the targets.” Paige sighed. “I just hope Sasha lives. He’s in a really bad shape Jer. Agyemang was really lucky to have escaped before the psychos started draining him. The others weren’t so lucky. They seriously think you’re next, Jer.”“Well, they have to show up today or miss me for two years.” Jeremy drawled. “Blood and bone marrow huh? Who the fuck are these people? And what are they up to? At least now we have an idea where they’re located. Please be careful when you go on the mission. I don’t want to lose any of you.” Jeremy said seriously. All the top warriors in the various packs were to meet and go after whoever was kidnapping and maiming powerful alphas. The alphas were usually returned dead or half-dead
***‘Isn’t there any other way?’ Ryan’s wolf murmured, snuggling closer to the alpha.The alpha and his mate were enjoying the peace and fresh air near a stream after running, hunting, and running some more. The red wolf sighed and licked at the muzzle of his mate. He didn’t have to ask what his mate was talking about.‘I have to do this Ryan.’ Jeremy prayed his mate would understand.‘I’ll miss you.’ Ryan whined. ‘I’ll more than miss you, Jer. I don’t know how I’m going to endure your absence.’‘You’ll be fine.’ Jeremy closed his eyes, hiding the pain he knew was reflected in there. He wanted to spare Ryan that. ‘You have Gloria…and all the others who have access to my suite.’ He tried to be humorous but failed.‘Jeremy…’‘Don’t think about it.’ Jeremy whispered nuzzling Ryan’s cheek with his wet nose. ‘We have the rest of today and the whole of tomorrow. Let’s make the most of it. No negative thoughts. Promise me.’‘I can’t promise that.’ Ryan growled.‘Listen, baby,’ Jeremy began s
***Ryan told himself not to think about what was coming as he kissed his mate senseless. He needed to give his mate what he’d asked for. He could do that, Ryan told himself. With that resolution made, he threw himself into the kiss. He couldn’t get enough of Jeremy’s sexy mouth. Ryan couldn’t believe he was going to be deprived of their sweetness for two whole years. Well, he had them now, didn’t he? He kissed Jeremy as though it were his last time. By the time the two came up for a much-needed air, Jeremy was on top of Ryan, and both were rock hard.“Shit.” Jeremy groaned as he rubbed his hardness against Ryan’s in a wickedly slow grind. “You feel so fucking good.” He moaned, staring down at Ryan with glazed eyes. “Your lips are so soft.” He whispered. “I love your eyes. Their colour makes me go crazy for you. Fuck, we have to stop this.” Jeremy groaned, leaning his forehead against Ryan’s. But his hips didn’t stop their movement against Ryan for even a second. “I’m only supposed to
***Jeremy started by kissing every inch of Ryan’s body, paying close attention to all his sensitive spots. His taut nipples were tingling from the tongue bath Jeremy gave them. For Ryan, there was nothing sweeter than Jeremy’s mouth. But it felt amazing not only for Ryan but for Jeremy too. The lustful sounds pouring from Ryan were music to Jeremy’s ears. He loved the fact that his mate loved his touch.“So perfect.” Jeremy breathed, his voice low and so sexy.That voice and that compliment sent warm shivers of delight through Ryan. Although a part of him slightly dreaded sex with Jeremy, he was determined to forget about his fears and simply enjoy his mate’s sensuous attentions. He trusted that Jeremy wouldn’t hurt him. He wouldn’t have asked for it if he’d thought otherwise. Ryan completely let himself go.“Sweet Lord…” Ryan gasped when Jeremy took his balls into his mouth. “Damn…” It felt so amazing.Every spot Jeremy touched sent a delicious sizzle through Ryan. He knew exactly w
***And with their gazes locked on each other’s, the alpha began to slowly push into his mate. Despite being very slick and well opened, there was a slight resistance. Ryan’s breath came out harshly, his eyes dilated. Jeremy groaned as sweat instantly broke out across his forehead. For the very first time in his life, the alpha cursed the size of his cock. The last thing he wanted to do was hurt his mate. He began to pull out but Ryan spread his legs wider and raised his arse, causing Jeremy’s engorged crown to slide forward through his resisting ring.“Ahhh…” Ryan gave a long moan as his head tilted back on the rug, exposing the creamy column of his throat, the act calling to the alpha to sink his teeth into that flesh...claim him.“Fuck.” Jeremy almost flew apart at that sight. His eyes glowed amber. He could feel his wolf right there at the surface. “Ryan…” He breathed huskily.“Keep going…” Came the breathless response. “I’m okay.” His eyes fell closed.Jeremy wanted to tell Ryan
***With that hoarse command to Ryan, Jeremy started fucking slowly but deeply into his mate, demanding his total submission. Holding Ryan teetering on the edge of his climax, Jeremy rode him hard and deep, stroking over and over and over that sweet spot inside Ryan that made him shake with unadulterated ecstasy. Ryan screamed at the controlled primal possession, the pleasure so intense his vision blurred. He couldn’t believe how good it felt. He never wanted Jeremy to stop.“Ahhh…god, right there Jer…” Ryan whispered shamelessly. He could always get mortified later but at that particular moment, he expressed exactly how he felt. “This is so fucking good…” He moaned as he rocked backward to meet each thrust, his thighs shaking with the power behind each thrust. He thought he could very well die from the pleasure of it. His dicks were rock hard and stuck against his belly as though that was their permanent position. “So good…”Jeremy did exactly as his mate demanded. He fucked the shit