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Asher Aspen has been sick all night. Even if thoughts of Elena and how furious she is with us hadn’t kept me awake, the sound of his retching would have done the job. I rub my eyes, trying to clear the fog from my brain. Fantastic way to start our twenty-first birthday. I roll out of bed and plod my way to the bathroom only to find Aspen slumped over on the floor near the toilet. “Fuck, bro! Are you okay?” I kneel down and prop him up against the counter. “Damn! Your skin is on fire.” “On fire.” He chuckles absently. “Fire Fae. On Fire. Get it?” “Yeah, I get it, bro.” I tell him, keeping my worries about his delirious state to myself. “Come on. Let me help you back to bed. I sling one of his arms over my shoulder and let him lean his weight on me. But as I straighten up, the room spins and my stomach lurches. Fuck! I hope he didn’t give me whatever shit he’s got. Somehow, I manage to drag his ass out of the bathroom and roll him onto his bed. I strip him out of his c
Mason The chains binding Asher and Aspen’s body are connected at both ends to the shackles on their wrists and ankles. I aim for the ankles first as they’re easier to reach. The clang of metal on metal and the sickening crunch of bones breaking, along with Asher’s scream, echoes through the cavernous space. The shackle cracks but Asher’s ankles are bent at an unnatural angle and it takes all I have not to lose my lunch. I breathe through my mouth, trying not to add the smell of blood, fury and fear to the already nauseating conditions. I’m about to aim for the metal ring in the ceiling his wrist cuffs are strung through when I hear Ellie behind me, lashing out at the twins’ father. “Why? Why did you do this to them? I’ll fucking kill you!” I spin around to see her staring at him with her fists clenched, the roots tightening around him. “Ellie, stop!” I reach for her, pulling her away from him. “I can’t let you murder him. And if I can’t trust you not to hurt him, I can’t focus on
Elena My heart is so full it’s about to explore out of my chest. And I have no idea what to do with myself. Do I embrace my newest mates or do I throw myself at Mason’s feet and thank him for saving their lives? “What are you waiting for?” Mason asks. “I’m sure Adira is dying to say hello to her new mates.” I peek over my shoulder to see him grinning ear to ear and it’s that total selflessness that makes my decision for me. I leap into his arms and plant kisses all over his face. “Thank you, thank you, thank you!” I exclaim between pecks. “Anything for you, little one.” His voice is deep and husky and it does funny things to my insides. But Mason redirects me before I get too carried away. “Go on. Let them introduce themselves.” He sets me on my feet and I immediately fall to my knees, opening my arms in invitation for them to come forward. Asher’s wolf pounces first, knocking me over and slathering drool all over my face with his enormous tongue. “Be gentle.” Mason ch
Elena I’ve been arguing with my parents for the last hour and we’re at a stalemate. I get that they’re worried about my safety, but I won’t be bullied into leaving my home or my mates. Sooner or later, they’re going to have to accept the fact that I’m a grown ass woman and can make my own decisions about my life. I mean, what would Mason even say to his pack if he brought me home? I’m nowhere near ready to be named his Luna. The two of us have barely begun to share the same space without irritating the fuck out of each other. The future is a topic neither of us has dared discuss. Adira is clawing at my skull, anxious to be let out to bond with her mates. She has no interest in this conversation beyond it being over and I’m inclined to agree with her. The four of us need to spend some time together. Everything else can wait. “Look,” I sigh, tired of fighting. “I know this is coming from a place of love and I'm so lucky to have parents that care the way you all do. But our bonds
Mason Grey, my wolf, is fucking enamored with Adira. He wants to touch her, to taste her, to make her submit to him. It’s more than a little distracting as his thoughts bleed into mine. But he’s more than a little interested in Phoenix, Aspen’s wolf, too. So when Ellie and Asher shift back, clearly in the midst of a serious discussion, I’m torn between whether to shift back too, sticking close to her, or let Grey continue scenting and flirting with Phoenix. In the end, I decide on the latter, giving them at least the illusion of privacy though Aspen and I can still hear them if we bother to listen. I hear my name once or twice, but tune it out in favor of wrestling playfully with Phoenix. No matter how much any of us might wish it otherwise, we’re all three mated to Ellie and allowing our wolves to bond can only help if she chooses us all. If she chooses us all. Words I never thought I’d hear myself say, let alone come to accept. But in the end the choice is hers. All we can
Elena The icy shards of betrayal pierce my heart as the truth sinks in. Everyone I’ve ever trusted has lied to me. Everyone I thought I knew, thought I could depend on to always be truthful with me, they all fed me falsehoods, deceptions of their own making, and then looked me in the eye and told me they’d always be there to pick up the pieces as I crumbled, knowing full well they were the cause of my shattered life to begin with. “Elena, please! Try to understand!” Ryan, I refuse to call him father, begs of me. “Understand what? How you all schemed behind my back to ruin my life? How you forced the one person I needed more than you, more than my next breath, to abandon me? How you let an adolescent boy, barely more than a child himself, rip my heart out, shredding his own in the process, and guilted him into taking the blame for it? “How could you possibly expect me to ever understand that? Do you have any idea what you’ve stolen from us? From me? You destroyed every dream I eve
Elena “What? You don’t want me anymore?” I feel Mason’s rejection like a crushing blow. Aspen wraps himself around my back, holding me close and reminding me I’m still wanted, by him if not by everyone. I guess I shouldn’t be surprised by Mason’s response. I spent so much time pushing him away, and karma really is a bitch. It makes sense he’d change his mind about me the minute I’m ready to give him a chance. “Fuck! Ellie, that’s not what I meant. Of course I want you! I’ll always want you. Never doubt that.” He drags me away from Aspen and into his arms, snarling at the other man when he doesn’t let me go immediately. He presses my cheek against his chest where I can hear his racing heart beat. His arms are shaking where they surround my waist and he’s scenting my hair to calm himself. I’m so confused by his reaction, in direct contrast to his words. “I don’t understand. You just said-” “I know what I said.” He interrupts. “It came out wrong. I just meant that I never want
Asher “What the fuck are you doing?” Aspen attacks me the second Mason pulls Elena aside. “You’re my brother, my twin, and I’ll always support you but this is our mate, our entire future at stake. You better explain this shit to me right now!” “I know it sucks but you also know I’m right. We need to be here for dad’s trial and there’s still a killer on the loose. Our time is better spent here, finding the fucker and making Elena safe!” I try the same line but he isn’t buying it. “No! That’s the bullshit you plan to distract yourself with so you don’t spend all your time thinking about how fucked up it is that you let our mate walk away for no damn good reason! We can’t keep her safe if we’re not with her and you fucking know it!” Aspen always has this uncanny ability to see right through me and he doesn’t hesitate to call me on it. All I can do is shake my head and sigh. He’s not going to let it go, leaving me no choice but to shatter his happy little bubble. But it was bound
Aloha Wonderful Readers, That's a wrap for Elena, Mason and the twins! Thank you for joining me for their journey! I hope you enjoyed the ride. I appreciate every single comment and review so please share your thoughts! You all make me smile, laugh, and keep going when I;m having a bad day so thank you for all your support! I have a short holiday planned with my family and then I will start writing Olivia's story. I hope to have a good start on it and begin publishing around the first week of June. You'll find out right away what led her to Elllie's door in the epilogue. And of course, as Mason's sister and Ellie's best friend, we'll see more of them in Olivia's story too. Stay tuned! Much love, Cara
Asher Elena is quiet during dinner and I can’t tell if our little Luna is upset for her best friend or just overwhelmed by the responsibilities she’s shouldering right now for the pack. Either way, I don’t like the look on her face and I intend to replace it with a much happier, more satisfied expression. And I intend to make that happen sooner than later. “All done, gorgeous?” My chair scrapes across the floor as I stand from the table and collect our plates. “What? Oh, yeah, I’m full.” She startles and it takes her a minute to understand what I said. “Excellent!” I grin, holding out my hand to help her up. “But-” Elena looks at Olivia like she doesn’t want to leave her. “Mace will get his sister settled in for the night. You’re coming with me. No arguments.” As soon as we turn the corner I pick her up, wrapping her legs around my hips, our chests pressed together. Her body heats and her scent spikes at the assertive move, her body as responsive as ever. It’s her mind I ha
Elena “Whose idea was it to build the new hospital and renovate the Alpha suite at the same time?” I ask as I burst into the guys’ office and throw myself dramatically onto the couch. “Yours!” My mates all look up from their work and answer at once. “Haha! You guys are hilarious! It was a rhetorical question!” I huff, their laughter rumbling through the room. Mason pulls me into his lap and I wrap my arms around his neck, resting my head on his chest. I breathe in his rich whiskey and leather scent, letting it comfort me and help me relax. “Ugh! I’m sorry I’m being so whiny. I know you have more important things to worry about.” “You have been a little irritable late-, ouch! Why did you hit me?” Aspen rubs his arm where Asher punched him. “It’s okay Ash. He’s just being honest. But thank you for defending me.” I smile appreciatively at my overprotective mate. The two months since the Luna ceremony have been more of a strain than we anticipated. Between running a pack, set
Elena Literally, we fall backwards, Asher pulling me against his chest as he lays back on the bed. For one brief moment, I’m gasping for air, crushed by Aspen’s body as he lands on top of me. Then Mason is there, slipping his arms between us and lifting him just enough that I’m no longer bearing the brunt of his weight. “That’s it. Just breathe.” Mason gives us a second to catch our breath. He strokes Aspen’s back soothingly while Asher collars my throat with his large hand. He gives it a squeeze, not enough to cut off my air but enough to center my focus on that slight bit of pressure. It’s enough to slow my breathing and let the intense pleasure rush back in. “Now, Asher and I are going to fuck you the same way we’ll face our future. All four of us, together.” Mason’s deep, sultry voice rumbles through Asp as he frames his back and it’s like a vibrator to my sensitive bundle of nerves, a whine slipping free as my clit throbs. Mason shoves into Aspen’s ass, pulling a deep moan
Elena “We’re all going to take our time undressing you.” Mason breathes in my ear, dragging his calloused fingers over the smooth skin of my back as he unties the lacy bow at my neck. He slides his hands inside my now loosened bodice, kneading the flesh of my tits while mouthing his mark on my neck. My knees buckle but he pulls my body firmly against him, his thick length hard against my ass. I let my head fall back on his chest, moaning at the delicious sensations his touch brings. My twin mates drop to their knees and take turns lifting my feet to slide off my shoes, pressing tender kisses to my ankles and toes. Their hands slide up my legs to my inner thighs, close but not close enough, before gliding back down again. Every move is slow and sensual, calculated to drive me to the edge of sanity. “Let’s see what you’re hiding from us under all this lace, little one.” Mason lets the top of my dress fall, exposing my nipples to the cool air and licking his lips as he watches
Elena “Is it too early to sneak away?” I peer up at Mason from the center of our huddle, all my mates surrounding me on the dance floor. We’re not really dancing, a difficult task for four people to accomplish while refusing to stop touching each other. But at least out here, we can avoid being pulled in four different directions by well-meaning pack members who want to wish us well or introduce us to someone they’re sure we haven’t met before. Spoiler alert: we have. Twice. “Please say yes, daddy!” Aspen teases Mason. “I can’t wait for our special surprise!” Mason chuckles at his antics then snares our mate in his heated gaze. “Be careful what you wish for, baby boy.” His voice is deep, taking on a dark edge. “You might just get it.” He runs his tongue over Aspen’s neck, then latches onto his mark and sucks hard. I may not have bitten Aspen yet but even the hint of pleasure I feel through our shared bond with Mason sends a shiver of pleasure down my spine. Aspen’s wanto
Mason Now that she’s the official Luna of the pack, Ellie can help with inducting our Betas, and I’m so excited this will be our first official act together. When I took over as Alpha, I could have chosen a Beta and even a Gamma for myself. I declined, thinking I would eventually fill those roles once I knew the pack better. Now I see why it never felt right to do so. The twins were always meant to be my Betas, one as a brother and one as a mate. Unfortunately, though the twins will both be making vows of loyalty to us as their Alpha and Luna, it’s tradition for the previous Beta to pass the torch. Something my grandfather never had either because he never trusted anyone enough to let them in. But once again, family is all too willing to step in and assist, ensuring the twins get the ceremony they deserve. My dads take the stage at the elders signal, each one standing in front of one of the twins. This time the elder slices my hand, my blood joining Ellie’s in the bowl. He pas
Mason After my embarrassing outburst at the sight of my stunning mate, I silently praise every deity known to man for blessing me with the woman making her way down the aisle, drawing closer to me with every step she takes. Every step is one closer to the future I’ve dreamed of since long before I really understood what it meant to be a mate. A future I thought I’d lost forever. Standing on either side of me, Asher and Aspen are nearly vibrating out of their skin with the need to have our beautiful mate in their arms. Honestly, I’m not sure how any of us are going to make it through this ceremony without stripping her bare and taking her right here on this stage in front of everyone. And even if we manage that, we still have the after party filled with way too many people to get through. I take a few deep breaths to steady my racing heart, reminding myself what this night is all about and how far we’ve come to get here. No matter how luscious my mate looks and how much I want t
Elena “Mmm, that feels amazing.” I moan as the massage therapist kneads my shoulders, loosening the knots I’ve managed to accumulate from the never-ending stress of the last few months. “Totally agree. We should do this at least monthly.” Livvy turns to grin at me from her massage table set up right next to mine. “As long as you just mean the massage and not the entire Luna ceremony then it’s a date.” I reach across the space between us to hook our little fingers together, sealing the plan with a pinky promise and we both giggle. A month has passed since Asher and Aspen's father was sentenced to life in a council prison, a place no one ever escapes from. With him locked away and the passing of their mother, ending the string of horrific murders she committed, Mason, the twins and I have finally been able to find some normalcy. Well, as normal as it gets when you’re settling in to a new pack and taking in droves of new members from another that’s crumbling. With the arrest