~Daphne’s Point of View~ “I’ll heave you up,” Winnie said, flexing her arms a bit. I was damn glad Grace had a thing for leggings and had given me several pairs. It was looking like I might very well split the ones I have on. “Holy shit! Look baby it’s an elephant,” I heard, turning to see Phoebe with her mates. I ran my hand over his weird leather-like side and he raised his trunk as if he approved. He put off a massive amount of heat which was really saying something since I’d slept with a tiger last night who was like a heater himself. “You think both Phoebe and I could get on,” I asked him. He nodded. I watched as she squealed with excitement and the next thing I knew Darrow was shifting and he had to be seven feet tall once he stood. I absentmindedly took a step back as he fell to four legs and stalked toward me. “Don’t be nervous,” Barrett said, bringing Phoebe closer. Is he talking to me or her? Cause I’m standing between a fucking elephant and a massive black bear.
~Daphne’s Point of View~ “Can we all talk,” Vance asked, gesturing to Grace’s hammock. I nodded and turned to move in that direction. I always did everything I could to avoid confrontation. That was a big part of why I never pushed the envelope with Greta. Opting instead to just let her walk all over me all the damn time. It’s time to grow up Daphne. Be assertive! Only, I still don’t know what I want. I was curious as hell what Liam was planning for his date. What could possibly top his brothers? If he was going to just throw me on the back of his dragon and head for the mountains I wouldn’t be too impressed. When we got to the large hammock which could obviously hold three since it was made for Grace and her mates, I didn’t know what to expect. I threw myself in, crossing my ankles. Before I knew what was happening, Christian AND Liam were also climbing in, one on either side of me. I was officially sandwiched in. Vance sat down in front of us, far enough away that I could see
~Liam’s Point of View~ I really still couldn’t decide if my date idea was brilliant or completely fucking stupid. It could cost us everything. Or … it could be what she needs to see that only we can give her the life she deserves. “You got this brother,” Christian said, putting his hand on my shoulder. Though I was still somewhat on the mend I’d painfully been able to shift this morning and take a short flight. Tanwen doesn’t do very well if he can’t shift daily. *But I know how important this is, I can be patient for her,* he said, trying to encourage me. I needed every damn bit of help I could get. I held a plastic card that Vance had brought back from his evening in the human world. “I know I have little understanding of “money” but how is this money,” I asked, holding it up, taking in the word on the front. “Visa.” I shrugged. “Not really sure but Finch insisted that it’ll work for whatever you need, he said you can “load” money onto it and it just deducts or something.
~Daphne’s Point of View~ I ended up having to move my chair next to Liam’s when it was clear he was freaking out a bit too much but obviously not wanting to admit it. While it was kind of cute it was also making me nervous for the safety of everyone around us. If he shifted in here it would be a complete fucking nightmare. We’d made it through our appetizer and watching him try to scoop salsa onto chips was nearly one of the funniest things I’d ever seen. He didn’t understand why you didn’t just dump the bowl into your mouth all at once. I’d quickly looked up how much was on our prepaid Visa card and nearly died to see it was twenty grand. I’d never seen so much money in my life. Had the chance to hold it in my hands and actually think what it could mean. A plane ticket to literally anywhere, not that I had any ID on me. Hadn’t thought to bring that. Still I could get a bus ticket probably, hell I could buy a beater car from someone. Twenty fucking grand could be a new life. T
~Liam’s Point of View~ This Omega couldn’t possibly be more hot and cold with me. Vance said once you warm her up she’ll relax and calm down but it can be tricky getting her there. I knew he was only saying that for my benefit there was no doubt he and Christian had the same banter with her I did. *I blame you,* I fussed at my dragon. After we’d been sure to give Daphne a kiss she’d never forget she looked positively murderous. Though for me, it was the sexiest thing I’d ever seen and I knew that probably was a sick fetish of mine. It only served to make my root and Tanwen desperate for her. We knew all too well she was turned on beyond measure. Still, she ran into the water closet and slammed the door. When I heard the sounds of the shower I tried to go in but she’d locked it. Though we didn’t have such things on the island I knew what a locked door meant. Still, the female could have made my root erupt just from that look. *For the love of all that flies, I was justified in m
~Liam’s Point of View~ “Liam I-” I cut her off, but not with words. My stare fixed on her, my eyes sharp and hypnotic to her. It’s not a commonly known thing but dragon shifters have the rare ability to do a hypnotic trance. A method by which you can get the victim to speak to you and know they’re being completely honest. I’d done it to my mother numerous times when I first learned of it, earning me several slaps when she eventually came back to. The Omega will remember everything that transpired, you’re not hiding it from them. But for a few moments you take away their control and they are fully at your mercy. I could impregnate her in that time if I wanted, but I could never take a female’s will. “Omega…” I finally said, when it was evident I’d hooked her. “Yes Liam,” she said, further pressing her hand against my skin. I savored her touch, my root growing with an intense need for more. “Do you love my brothers,” I asked, getting right to it. Tanwen wasn’t going to let it rest
~Daphne’s Point of View~ Everyone has the dream when you’re falling, then you usually wake up right before you hit the ground. It’s the most reliable dream. I once read that it is usually a bad dream even babies have. Well one of my biggest nightmares and fears has always been being alone. Falling and no one knowing it. Getting abducted and no one caring. I’ve gone now from impossibly alone to three men wanting to be attached to my hip and honestly it’s a bit damn overwhelming to say the least. But I know I don’t want to be alone anymore. I have very little reservations about Vance and Christian, they’re so easy to love. They’re amazing in bed and already my body misses them. I really hope Liam can get there with me too, and I’ve decided to try and be more open minded to him. But he needs to also show me that he can drop his guard, the one that keeps him from actually being himself. He’s got to have a personality yet he doesn’t show it really at all. “I know you’re awake, my drago
~Daphne’s Point of View~ “Get off me you piece of shit,” I screamed, as I kicked and kicked. Sometimes I hit something, sometimes I didn’t. There was no way Liam wasn’t coming for me, I just had to buy some time. God this guy must be the dumbest motherfucker on the planet. Doesn’t he know what Liam is?? “Fuck, you smell so good. What a damn moron he is to let you go unmarked,” the man said, as he grabbed my breasts and I punched at him. Thankfully my coat was between us but when you got big boobs there’s really no fully hiding them. It was mostly dark in the van, there was a bit of light from the street but they were driving so damn fast. Even though I was pinned under this bastard with him straddling me, we were still sliding all over the damn place. THUD THUD “What the fuck is that,” someone yelled, as it struck again. I was sure all four men I’d seen earlier were in here now. With that the van jolted, it was obvious Tanwen was on the roof, slowing the van down with his weig
~Winnie’s Point of View~ ~One Year Later~ “I’m so nervous I should have worn an adult diaper! Ohh, having so many babies has not been kind to me,” Grace whispers as our limo pulls up to the premier. We all absolutely burst out laughing, and I go on so bad I’m afraid of crying and ruining my make-up. Grace had taken a small, non-speaking role in the film but also refused to be in the credits. She wore a wig and definitely looked different, but someone will notice. All of her children had non-credited roles too. I rub my little baby bump and Tyler does too. Our little guy Hawley is at home with all of his cousins, but his twin sisters get to come along for the big night. I can’t believe I’m pregnant again but I couldn’t be more excited. When I see my name next to Ty’s in big lights, my stomach flips. Finch and Jack both reach for me, and pull me so hard I fall out of the seat. “We’re so damn proud of you,” they both say, at the same time. I giggle and rub their backs. *Don’t cry
~Tyler’s Point of View~ ~One Month Later~ I watch my beautiful bride from across the room and just fall more in love with her with each passing minute. She couldn’t be more perfect, more than I deserve… But I try not to dwell on that. It was a damn shame I didn’t trust any of my family enough to even bother telling them about asking to marry her, and then actually marrying her. We’d made a statement on social media that our wedding would be in a few months but we jumped the gun and married right in Grace’s backyard just a week after our engagement. It was perfect. Vic was my best man and Grace was her maid of honor. Scotch was the ring bearer and Winnie gave her a beautiful bow to signify marrying her too. Both of her brothers gave her away, she claimed that was what she wanted. I don’t know much about her dad, even now though he was there. In the span of a month I found the girl of my dreams, her wolf, and now… she’s having our baby. She got pregnant likely from the weekend we g
~Winnie’s Point of View~ “Hi,” I whisper, as I open my eyes to see Tyler’s green ones staring at me. Pure happiness fills me and Hailey is so content she’s still sleeping away. The feeling of his warm skin under mine is all I want forever. He is mine, and I am his. “Hi beautiful,” he says, rubbing my back. I can hear the pups already awake, I can feel the connections of my brothers’ animals, they’re up too. But this moment is so perfect I can’t let it end. “This must be what Christmas morning feels like to a human child,” I whisper, as he grins. “This Christmas will definitely be…” he trails off as his face changes. I look at him in confusion. “I… I completely spaced on using a condom last night,” he whispers. My eyes grow wide, realizing the gravity of his words. I hadn’t noticed either, I was so damn excited. Is he mad? “Ohh, uhm, well my fertile time isn’t until next week but…” I say, as Hailey wakes up like a drunken sailor. *Hi ho! Morning,* she chirps. He gives a dry l
~Tyler’s Point of View~ We make all the introductions and go through all the motions of small talk, even having dinner. Grace has a cook like I do, but with all these kids I’d say it's more for their sanity than anything. Three of them had to eat different things from what we did, and I assume it's just easier than a fight. Because I was that picky kid, and thankfully the staff were instructed to do as I said, even before I was in kindergarten. “I called in the babysitter for the night, she’ll get the kids to bed so we can talk. If you have a million questions, throw ‘em at me! I wish I could have had someone to ask outside of these two. Though now I’m actually close with my father’s mistress who is a shifter, but that’s another story,” Grace says, as we move into the family room. I raise my eyebrow at her omission. I love how open and friendly they all are, and it’s not fake. It’s not forced. They’re not afraid to show me that no matter how much is in your bank account, everybod
~Winnie’s Point of View~ I’ve never had very vivid dreams but last night it was as if Hailey was personally controlling everything. Dreams of pups, running and playing. They have Tyler’s green eyes and my thick brown hair. They’re a bit mischievous like Finch and I adore it. But does Tyler even want kids? Human males his age are not even remotely thinking about families, settling down. He’s completely career obsessed. How can I fit into that world let alone with a family? Not to mention he’s a whole world away from where I live. Where I need to be to feel whole and at ease. Even Atlanta is half a country away. I pop my eyes open to find I’m alone, and I’d be lying if I didn’t admit it stings. But I remember him from yesterday morning and realize he’s probably working out. The bedside clock shows it’s just past 9am. His bed is impossibly soft, the sheets are silk against my skin. Who knows, maybe they are actual silk. Whatever they are, they’re him. His musk and his warmth still wr
~Tyler’s Point of View~ “Let’s move in the house,” I whisper, finally pulling away to catch my breath. My dick is literally inches from thrusting inside her, it’s suddenly all I can think about. There’s never been a time, even my first time when I was fourteen that I’ve not assumed a woman is just using me. They always want something, always. There hasn’t been a female who hasn’t asked me for money, for gifts, for help with their career. They want a picture with me to post online. Winnie obviously doesn’t need money, that’s a huge plus. She really doesn’t need to work or need a career. So what’s her angle? We both get out of the pool naked, and I certainly don’t miss the color in her cheeks when her eyes scan my body. I hate to admit I’ve seen shifter porn but at this point, who hasn’t? Those guys are not only ripped but they’ve practically got elephant trunks that put human porn stars to shame. There’s no way she couldn’t get one with the snap of her fingers. I know my dick is mor
~Winnie’s Point of View~ *Hmm, so good. I mean maybe not as tender as I’m used to…* Hailey moans, tearing apart a raccoon. I hear footsteps in the woods, and the sound of a dog trotting. *He’s looking for us, sooo cuuuute! He likes us,* Hailey coos, as she pulls another piece of meat. I swoon just thinking about it. I shouldn’t have, but when I went upstairs to get undressed I searched online whether or not he has a girlfriend. Basically … no. But there were hundreds of pictures of him with women. “Hollywood’s serial bachelor.” Apparently there was also a film he did a few years ago where he played a gay male in the army and he kissed men and had sex scenes. So yeah, there’s a definite rumor mill about whether or not he’s in the closet. Is that something I can just ask him? *Why not! We deserve to know,* Hailey says, matter of fact. In the scene we did today, we should have kissed. We were literally right there, lost in each other’s eyes and in the moment. Inches apart. Then e
~Tyler’s Point of View~ “We killed it! Killed it! Guaranteed Oscar performance,” I rave, though I could give a shit about the awards. Suddenly I’m filled with the need to make this happen for Winnie as much as I want it for my career. Not to mention I’m desperate to see what they offer me to sign on. This role is exactly what I need to be taken seriously as an actor. Hawley is strong but sensitive and caring. He’s a beast in bed but also in the wild, determined to prove he’s just as much of a bad ass as any hybrid. That’s already how I feel looking at Winnie. I’m suddenly more overprotective of her than I’ve ever felt over anyone. I hear the low growl of her stomach and decide I’m not ready to go home. We need to celebrate. The five people who were in the room as we filled it with our magic, our hot and intense chemistry were absolutely fucking blown away. Audition my ass! That’s how you fucking do it! Be the first one in, kill it and get the roles on the spot. Tyler Hudson auditi
~Winnie’s Point of View~ “No I can’t talk to your dog,” I laugh, my belly practically hurting with the very idea. Though I had to wonder if a telepathic fairy could pick up on emotions or perhaps thoughts. I’ll tuck that away. He doesn’t look convinced by my response and his face looks beyond sexy. Then again, I’ve been around this backyard with him all night and there hasn’t been a single second I haven’t wanted to jump his bones. Goddess help me. I already had promised that later this week I’d take him to Atlanta to meet Grace. I can’t even begin to imagine how incredibly lonely he must have felt all these years not knowing there are others like him in the world. I feel beyond blessed and lucky to have had such a close family. To have older brothers that are always there for me and have always been there to teach me any and everything. Until they weren’t. The day they left was devastating to me and while I do have other siblings they’re not Jack and Finch. I yawn and stretch