“You don’t want me to return the favour?” I asked quietly, moving the bubbles around with my fingers while Kane chuckled and kissed just below my ear.
“No baby I don't. Today is all about you and making sure you’re calm and ready for your ceremony. I know Magnus and his brothers have promised you to take things slow and move at your pace so I will give you the same assurance. I have no interest in rushing you or urging you to accept me as your mate. I am content to wait for when you are ready.” He murmured softly as he took the washcloth and started to wash my arms and chest.
“Thank you. For not pushing.” I whispered as I tilted my head down slightly and kissed his arm as he wiped my chest with the cloth. “I don’t want to rush things, and I don’t want to be disingenuous. It’s a lot of people to navigate this time around and I don’t want anyone to feel like th
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“You’re here,” I whispered in disbelief as I stared at each one of them wide-eyed. “You’re all here.” I gasped and before I was even aware of it I was down the stairs and launched myself at them, Magnus being the closest one caught me and crushed me to him, his arms around me tight, my legs around his waist and our lips locked in a searing kiss. I pulled away enough to catch my breath and then I was in someone else's arms, Brodryn pulling me into a tight hug and kissing the hollow of my throat as he inhaled my scent, his hands running through my hair before fisting the locks and tugging my head back enough to make me shiver and gasp as he kissed along my jaw. Then I was in Cadmus’s arms and he crushed me to his chest while his hands held me tight enough to leave marks and he kissed each corner of my mouth, my closed eyes and the erratic pulse point at my neck.
As soon as the howls rang out I shifted into my smokey grey wolf and howled once more and soon enough every other wolf started to take off their clothes and shift, joining my pack for a time-honoured tradition of a run through pack lands led by the Alpha. I waited for a bit and sent everyone a mind link, saying they need not shift and join in the run if they didn’t feel like it, it was mandatory in terms of participation. I padded over to where Magnus and his brothers were standing and sat in front of them, watching them closely as they looked at me. “Congratulations, Dear One.” Cadmus spoke as he smiled at me. I huffed in response and spoke to the four of them in mind link. : Thank you, Cadmus. I was wondering if you four would be willing to watch the others in attendance that have decided not to shift since you won’t be taking part in the run. I see that An
After the food and drinks were done people started to leave or stay in empty barack rooms or whatever empty homes were available but for the most part, people chose to leave and head back to their own packs. Once the food and everything else was cleaned up and the candles had safely burned down and the fires were put out it was finally time to call it a night. I went inside and straight to the bathroom, having a long shower and scrubbing every inch of my body and my hair.Once I was done I lotioned my skin and put on panties as well as a green slip nightgown. I went into the bedroom and right to my jewellery box, finding my ring from Cadmus and once more slipping it back onto my finger. I also took the signet ring Gram had given back to me and slipped it on my thumb since it was the only finger big enough to fit comfortably. I stepped up into the living room and smiled upon seeing all my men relaxing on the couches and chairs. I walked forward and smiled at Brodryn and
I woke the next morning to soft murmuring coming from the bedroom doorway, the voices hushed and low so as not to wake me or have me hear what is being said. I roll over and look to see Kane in the doorway talking to Tristan, both with worried looks on their faces. Immediately I was on alert and sat up, climbing out of bed and making my way to the door. “What's the matter? What happened?” I asked as I stepped up in front of Kane and looked at Tristan. He looked down at me and sighed, running his hand through his hair. “The black wolves attacked last night or really early this morning, just before dawn. Once again no one was killed and we had no idea they were there until the moment they attacked and then they were gone again without a trace.” He explained as he leaned against the door jam, a tired look on his face.
I sat in my office for the next few hours and called each Alpha in our alliance, starting with Silas and it was a strained conversation but he didn’t have any light to shed on the situation, his warriors hadn't seen any of the black wolves at all. Talking with the other Alphas turned out to be just as pointless as no one else had any reports of a run-in with the black wolves. It was increasingly frustrating not to have any other intel to go off of in terms of these wolves. So far the council wasn’t nearly as helpful as you would assume. Perhaps it was time that Magnus as a member of the council put his foot up their collective ass and finally get some answers.I stayed in my office for the rest of the morning, making sure to catch up on all paperwork. Eventually, I returned to the house and went into the kitchen, swiping a big glass of cold water and looking for a snack to eat. I was bent
For the next week, things were a lot busier than I intended and I was so caught up with pack business and training I had barely seen Magnus and his brothers and I only saw Kane when we climbed into bed with each other at the end of the night. Pack business was becoming a little hectic, there was a new development starting in the human city on our land and it was a lot of meeting back and forth with town officials, leaseholds, real estate agents and the like.It was just more mediation than I originally thought I’d have to do. A lot of this stuff I never got a chance to be a part of when my parents were still around and things with Orso’s pack were run very differently. I was very out of my element and I was struggling not to show it. Since Alaric was Beta of a pack that worked with humans a lot. He has been instrumental in helping navigate all of this. I honestly could not do this without
“I have to admit, I’m becoming a fan of Miss Tilly’s food. It definitely hits the spot.” Cadmus said with a nod as he finished the last of his burger and started to clean up the garbage. I nodded and helped clean up, throwing it all in the garbage before going back and sitting with him on the couch, cuddling into his side. “I’m glad you’re a fan.” I chuckled and rested my head on his chest, holding his hand and sighing in contentment. “I’m more a fan of this than anything else. I enjoy the quiet moments we get together.” He murmured as he kissed the top of my head. “We haven’t had enough of them, unfortunately. And there's been no time at all to have any sort of conversation.” I sighed as I ran a hand through my hair. “And what type of conversation are you wanting to
As the tables were set up and Vigo from the cafeteria started bringing out dish after dish with the help of the cafeteria staff. It all smelt amazing and the tables were quickly filled with people taking their seats at the tables and then at the benches for overflow. People were buzzing as the setup happened, the air smelt amazing and various kills from the hunters last night had been slow roasting on spots all day long. It was more than enough food to feed a full pack of ravenous wolves and their guests of four dragons. I sat in my chair at the bed of the first table and smiled at Gram who was across the table from me in the throne for the Luna. The image made me misty-eyed momentarily as it was my mother so imagined and I know Gram was imagining her children and husband. It was sad but at the same time, we were extremely grateful to be back toge
I woke in the morning feeling warm and secure, two sets of arms wrapped snugly around me with Kane’s face in my neck and Magnus’s in my hair. That couldn’t be comfortable. I sighed in contentment and basked in the feel of being wrapped up in my mates before slowly and carefully sneaking out of the bed. I made my way into the bathroom and did my business before washing my hands and glancing in the mirror. The moment I did a gasp left my lips as I noticed something different about the marks on my neck. The claiming bit had been red and was healing as a cut would, but now it was a mark on my skin, almost like a tattoo. It was dark and flat, the skin smooth and unmarred and it was in the shape of teeth marks. Like a brand of his canines on my skin. Kane’s mark was also healed and like a tattoo. The difference was that it looked like the moon with his canines around it. It reminded me ok Skoll and Hati, the wolves that would devour the moon and sun in Ragnarok. Hati would devour the moo
I walked into the suite and found my men lounging on the couch in a very relaxed and domesticated manner. Kane was just in sweats and he sat in the corner of the sectional going over a few papers from a folder, a small frown of concentration on his face. Magnus was just in his soft black lounge pants and was on the recliner part of the sectional with a book in his hand and a cup of tea beside him on the coffee table. I smiled fondly before I made my way into the bedroom to change into something more comfortable. I stripped out of the pants and set them aside before finding a pair of lavender athletic short shorts and slipped them on, deciding to keep my crop long sleeved shirt on and instead just took off my bra, sighing in relief as the contraption was gone. Confining uncomfortable piece of fabric torture but necessary all the same. I put my hair up into a messy bun as I made my way back into the main room and grabbed a cold glass of water before going to the couch and laying down s
I sat with Mira in the silence of my office until a young girl who worked in the kitchen knocked on the door and came in with a cart that had tea and snacks for us. I thanked her as she set up everything on the coffee table before leaving the room. I set two cups infront of us and poured some tea, leaving the sugar and cream withing easy reach of Mira to make her as she liked. I sipped my tea that I had made a little sweeter than normal and moved the food tray closer to her.“There’s no judgement here Mira. You’re not in trouble and nothing will happen to you, I give you my word as both Luna of this pack and Alpha of my own. I can keep you safe and away from him.”I spoke softly,watching the surprise in her eyes before if was replaced with fear and shame, emotions she should never have to feel when it came to her mate.“I don’t know why I let it get this so bad. I was strong and confident and I thought I could recognize this behaviour. I’m a nurse for crying out loud, we’re trained to
I walked into the bedroom and stripped out of my clothes, smiling to myself as I could hear them getting closer. I went into the shower and turned the water on hot, stepping in and letting it soothe my skin. I felt it the moment they entered the bathroom, the atmosphere shifting to something carnal and heavy. I turned to face them as I stayed under one of the shower heads in this huge walk-in glass shower, running my hands through my hair as I watched them stalk towards me naked and ready. Gods was that ever a marvellous view. They both stepped into the shower and closed the glass door behind them, trapping us in the steam. I bit my lip and shivered as they stood under the same showerhead and helped each other get their hair and bodies wet. I ached and throbbed all over just from watching and I knew they could smell my arousal heavy in the air. They turned to face me at the same time and moved till Magnus was behind me and Kane was in front of me. I brought my hands up and ran th
I stirred in the morning and sighed as I felt the warm body pressed to my back and smiled as I was enveloped in the combined scents of Kane and Magnus. Feeling only one body in bed with me had me opening my eyes and seeing Kane’s side of the bed empty and a small note on his pillow. I reached over and looked at his neat cursive and felt a spark of silly jealousy, my chicken scratch would never be this nice. : Babe, I had some things that required my attention since I’ve been gone for a while. I will make sure that the pack knows of your multiple mates so that you are free to act with Magnus and Brodryn as you wish to. I will also make sure no one says anything about it. Relax with Magnus for the remainder of the morning and I will come around lunch or whenever it is I manage to finish up. Love A : I was so used to calling him Kane that it surprised me to see him refer to himself as Alistair. Maybe I should actually ask him what he preferred me to call him. I stretched out and set the
I looked around the space in awe, it was open concept and beautifully set up. There was a nice clean entranceway that opened up into a spacious living room with cream coloured couches, a navy blue coloured recliner chair, pale grey walls with one navy blue accent wall that was decorated with a collage, a large tv over an electric fireplace, and a huge window that overlooked the side of the house and it was a nice view. The kitchen was just to the side of the living room and it was amazing. The large stove, butcher block countertops, the stainless steel appliances and all the cabinetry were a nice navy blue colour with brass handles. It was to die for. I was so jealous of his kitchen and I knew Gram would have been for sure as well. I walked through the space and came to a home office that was decorated with shades of grey and cream and some navy accents like the curtains and a few comfy chairs on the other side of the black wood desk. It was a nice space but definitely masculine. I
I woke in the morning to the feel of light kisses on my neck and warm arms pulling me close to a heated chest. I hummed in contentment as I turned in his arms, burrowing my face into his chest and kissing the skin over his heart. “Good morning, beautiful.” Brodryn murmured as he kissed me, his voice deeper and laced with sleep. I chuckled and kissed him back softly before stretching and groaning from how good it felt. “What time are we heading out?” I ask as I look over to Echo’s bed and don’t see him but the shower is running so he’s still in the room. “Once we’re all ready and have everything together we’ll head out. You need to eat since flying took a lot out of you last night. So while you shower I will go and get us some food while Echo stays in here with you.” He explained as he stood up and started to pull on his clothes, sitting on the bed as he put his shoes on and smiled at me as I pulled his hair back and braided it down his back, a happy rumble coming from his chest.
I watched from inside the shower as Brodryn stripped out of his clothes and stalked across the floor towards me, stepping into the shower and closing the curtain behind him, immediately the temperature rising from the heat he naturally generated. I stayed under the water and made sure I was fully wet before I switched positions with him, both of us careful not to touch one another just yet, the mutual restriction just adding to the building tension. While he got himself wet I made sure to soap every inch of my body, taking my time and shivering from the low rumble emitting from Brodryns chest as he watched me.Once more we switched positions as I rinsed the soap from my body and he scrubbed his skin. I took my time, making sure my hands were slow and methodical as they ran all over my body, watching him with eyes glowing with my dragon and licking my lips as I watched him wrap his hand around his hard length and stoke himself a groan leaving his lips as my hand teased and played with
I walked down the stairs with the bag slung over my shoulder and my shoes and a leather jacket in my hands. The plan was for us to fly to a rendezvous point, which was a decently rated motel, settle in for the night and once Echo got to us we’d leave in the truck in the morning. With us flying we’d most likely get to the motel before Echo even though he left earlier than us. I made my way to the front yard where Gram, Gigi, Brodryn and Laris were waiting, smiling as I saw Blaze, Cadmus and Alaric join the group as well. I gave Gram and Gigi a hug, assuring them I would be safe and that everything was ok. I went over a few things with Laris and Alaric, this time they assured me that everything would be fine and the pack would be safe. I then turned to Blaze and smiled as he pulled me to him and gave me a guilty and heated kiss, telling me to stay safe. As soon as I promised I was pulled into Cadmus’s arms and given a slow lingering kiss that left me sighing for more. I assured him I w