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Elena Guilt sits heavily in my gut as I pack a bag for our trip to find Asher. I’d only just managed to unpack the last of the clothes the guys bought for me on our way here, and now we’re leaving again. Aspen filled Mason in on our plans late last night when he finally came to bed. He insists on coming with us, leaving his pack again when they clearly need his steady leadership. The selfish part of me breathed a sigh of relief, not wanting to be parted from him. But I can’t shake the feeling that his loyalty to me may cost him too much. The sound of paper rustling pulls me out of my reverie and I turn toward the sound. A large yellow envelope sits on the ground by the front door like someone just slid it under. I poke my head out into the hall but it’s empty. I can’t even catch a scent which is odd. Turning the envelope over in my hand, it’s completely blank. I consider leaving it for Mason to deal with but he’s busy because of me, briefing his fathers to take over in his a
Asher My cock is so hard it feels like it will shatter if I don’t get some relief. I wrap my calloused hand around it and pump it in firm, rough strokes. Elena leans over me with that wicked gleam in her eye, the one she always gets when she knows she’s about to do dirty things to me that will make me beg for more. Her tongue flicks out to lap up the heavy drop of pre-cum beading at the tip. Her eyes roll back in her head like she just tasted the most delectable dessert. I love that look, like I’m giving her the best gift by feeding her my cock, and it only makes more cum weep from my slit. I keep one hand tight around the base of my shaft, offering her the rest to do with as she pleases. Her warm mouth envelops the swollen head as she tongues my leaking hole and it feels so good I can’t hold back, bucking my hips and forcing myself deeper. “Your mouth is fucking perfect, gorgeous.” I moan as she bobs on my cock. “Mmm.” She hums, her mouth too full to respond, and the vi
Aspen I hold Elena on my lap while Mason drives us to our next destination, Crimson Moon. My shirt is soaked with tears from holding her to me while she cried and it only fuels the rage burning me from the inside out. My brother better hope we don’t catch up with him or have a very good exclamation if we do. She only just fell asleep in my arms so I keep stroking her hair, hoping she won’t wake. Mason keeps glancing at us in the rearview mirror, worry for his mate creasing his brow. It took a lot of convincing for him not to load her in the car and head straight back to Sacred Moon, lock her away from the world and anything else that could hurt her. In the end he agreed that regardless of Asher’s path, we needed to follow our plan to ensure Elena’s safety. It took even more arguing for him to release our mate to me so he could drive. But time is of the essence and he’s made the trip between Glass Lake and Crimson Moon many times to visit his grandparents, and knows the route in h
Mason After being a virgin for twenty-three years, I never thought I’d ever be one to complain about sex. And don’t get me wrong, I love absolutely every minute I spend buried inside my mate. But ever since reading Asher’s note, she’s constantly needy. I’d do anything to wipe that broken, devastated look off her face but the only time it leaves her face is when Aspen and I have her screaming in pleasure. But the minute we stop touching her, she withdraws again. I’ve even caught her quietly crying a time or two but when I try to comfort her, she pulls away, insisting she’s fine. It’s tearing me up inside that I can’t take her pain away. Currently, we’re all sitting around the kitchen table in my family home, trying to come up with a plan to find Aspen’s mother. Everyone except Ellie, who’s currently curled up in the window seat, studying the yard like it holds all the secrets of the universe. Her nose is red and she has dried tear-tracks on her cheeks. “You remember, don’t you
Elena “Are you fucking kidding me right now?” Mason snarls at Aspen “You might have mentioned that when someone started picking off your ex-girlfriends by strangling and gutting them with tree limbs!” “Mason,” I tug at his arm, trying to pull him away from an unintimidated Aspen before their argument comes to blows. “No, Elena!” He shakes me off, his use of my full name more telling than his tone of how pissed he is. “Don’t you dare take his side. What he did is inexcusable!” “No, you’re being fucking ridiculous! There are dozens, if not hundreds of Earth Fae living in the vicinity. Why would I suspect my own mother who wouldn’t hurt a fly?” He blares at him. “By that logic, maybe we should have interrogated Elena’s mom too. She can control earth elements.” “But she, along with the others you referred to, wouldn’t have a clue who you and your brother have been whoring around with for the last few years now would they? No, your mother would be suspect number one on that list!”
Mason I try to zone out while Grey runs but I can't keep the guilt at bay. I hate the tension between Aspen and I. I hate the awful things I said to him and the hurt I saw in his eyes when I said them. Apologizing to him is the least I can do. That and a lot of groveling. Surely he’ll forgive me. If he doesn’t, I don’t know what I’ll do. I’m back to square one, racking my brain for ways to make it up to him. There has to be something I can do to show him that I trust him implicitly, that I didn’t really mean the things I said. “We should bite him.” Grey’s idea startles me. “What? You would want to mate him too, like a chosen mate?” I ask incredulously. Since the day he came to me, Grey has never wanted anyone but his fated mate. It never crossed my mind that he might want to mate Aspen. “We have our little one but he is part of her too. So in a way, he’s already ours.” He comments. “Using that logic would mean Asher is ours too.” I cringe at the thought but he just
Asher I’m so confused. My head tells me I recognize this house, that I’ve lived a life in it full of love and dreams for the future. But something feels off, wrong somehow. It’s poking at me like an itch I can’t scratch. When I wake up this morning, I’m on autopilot. I get out of bed, get ready for the day, and join my mate in the kitchen where she is already cooking breakfast. I kiss her cheek, take the mug of coffee she offers, and sit at the kitchen table, waiting for her to join me. Perfectly normal, right? Then why do I have this nagging feeling it’s not normal at all? “What’s wrong, my love?” Nissa asks when she sets a plate in front of me and I do nothing but stare at it. My head feels fuzzy and my limbs feel heavy. I can’t remember the last time I ate but I don’t feel the least bit hungry. It feels like something is banging against my skull, trying to get out and the longer I sit there trying to figure out what it is, the more intense the throbbing pain becomes. I
Aspen Walking away from Elena and Mason is the hardest thing I’ve ever done besides leaving my brother. In both cases, I did what I thought was right at the time. But it had gotten me fuck all so far and already I’m keen to give up. Splitting up was a waste of time. I’m no closer to finding my mother than I was before I left Crimson Moon. The next logical place to look was North Winds, the only other pack where we had family, but they hadn’t seen my mother in years. All I want to do now is rejoin my mates. My mates, as in plural. When we first found Elena, I was over the moon and that will never change. She’s everything I could ever want and so much more. Then Mason showed up looking like a blond haired, blue-eyed adonis and the attraction was instant. I never dreamed he’d want me as a chosen mate but now that he’s put it on the table, I realize I can’t live without him any more than I can her. Just one more stop and then I’m going back to them. It’s probably another dead end bu
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