There was a long pause followed by two groans. Awe and waves of intensified desire flowed from the twins. They were impatient and hungry, ready to devour me completely at the first chance. I was beginning to understand the two of them. Both could be gentle lovers when the moment called for it, but they loved the mixture of pain and pleasure-having me completely undone around them, screaming, whimpering, shaking. They wanted me melting under their hands, my body completely attuned to their whims and touches. As much as I loved their gentle side, I craved the side that would devour me completely. I wanted the feral dominance, the agony, and pleasure of every rough thrust.
“Tap if we’re too rough, Sophia,” Kieran murmured in warning. “Don’t suffer for our sake.”
Before I could reply, Kieran’s cock slipped through my lips with renewed force. I couldn’t tell where they began and I ended. My entire body shook with pleasure and the force of their thrusts. Ethan’s words became incoherent snarls, his flesh slapping against mine. Even Kieran was at a loss for words, thrusting through my lips without mercy. With each jolt of pleasure, my eyes rolled and my toes curled.
“Fuck, she likes it rough,” Ethan groaned, sending another stinging slap to my bottom.
“She’s fucking perfect-so perfect,” Kieran grunted, filling my throat completely before pulling out again.
“You hear that, doll?” Ethan snarled. “You’re ours. Every inch of you belongs to us, right down to your little pussy.”
I could feel the unspoken words through their emotions. Through the overwhelming awe and the budding love that bloomed between us. I was theirs completely, just as they were mine. The emotion was tiny, a little flower in bloom spreading its sweet scent. I had never felt this before, never experienced it for myself. It wasn’t love-not yet, but it was the beginning of love. The compassion and familiarity you feel when you see someone you care about. The overwhelming need to protect them, to keep them at your side for the rest of your days. This sweet yet strong emotion coursed through me on its own tidal wave, bringing unbelievable pleasure and comfort, and shattering me around the two of them.
At the shrill cry that left my mouth, I felt Ethan harden and pulse inside me. The feral sounds that came from the two of them would forever ring in my ears, forever torment and arouse me. My pussy pulsed around Ethan’s cock, milking it for all it had. As my mouth filled with Kieran’s cum, I swiped my tongue around his shaft.
Just as Kieran slipped his satiated cock from my lips, the blindfold was lifted from my eyes. I found myself staring into Kieran’s endless eyes. I noticed the heat that stained his cheeks and found myself enamored with the way his chest lifted and fell.
“I want to watch you swallow my cum, sweetheart,” Kieran murmured, brushing his fingers beneath my chin.
His eyes darkened as my throat worked, swallowing his load completely.
The three of us collapsed onto the blanket they placed in the clearing, our chests heaving and bodies blissfully loose. It was then that I looked around and audibly gasped. I was surprised at how accurate my senses had been. We were in a large clearing with speckles of wildflowers growing in clumps around the circular field. A thick stream worked its way through the clearing. A large pile of rocks sat to the side of the stream, acting as a miniature waterfall. What surprised me most were the twinkling lights that hung from the trees. There were a few lanterns scattered about, casting fiery light along the dark forest floor.
“You guys did this?” I asked, my voice quiet and weak.
The little bloom of love in their chests was the only answer I needed. I blinked back the tears that stung my eyes, unable to fathom why anyone would do something like this for me.
“You’re our mate,” Ethan murmured, pulling me into his warm embrace. He wiped away the stray tear that escaped my eye. “It’s so much more than just a title. You were made for us, just as we were made for you.”
“You are the most important thing to us, sweetheart,” Kieran murmured from behind me, his strong hands rubbing my shoulders and back. “More important than our family, our pack. You are the only thing that matters.”
I wasn’t sure how long I lay there, wrapped in their embraces and smothered by their overwhelming emotions. I had never felt so relaxed-so happy in my entire life. This was everything I’d ever need. No matter what troubles lay ahead, I would face them all for another moment like this.
An hour or so must have passed before we all finally stirred. I hadn’t even realized how bare I was compared to the two of them. Completely naked and exposed as I let them hold and caress me. I could feel a heavy blush stain my cheeks, but I couldn’t bring myself to move.
“Now, let’s get down to why we brought you here,” Ethan chuckled, pulling me to my feet.
“So, you didn’t just bring me here to have sex with me?” I teased, chuckling at the two of them.
“No, but if I have to see you naked for another minute, I’m not sure I’ll be able to control myself,” Kieran grunted, his eyes darting down my body before returning to my face.
“We brought you here to shift,” Ethan chimed in, unable to help himself as his eyes trailed down my exposed body.
At Ethan’s words, Silver roared to life. She had been giving me time alone with the twins, to develop my own emotions and feelings toward them. She had been growing antsy for some time now and was trying not to beg me for a chance to run. At the first opportunity, her self-imposed silence flew right out the window.
“Silver would love that-very much,” I snorted, trying not to nod too enthusiastically.
“You’ve only shifted that once, so it’s still going to hurt,” Kieran frowned. “As your mates, we can ease the pain quite a bit.”
“Well-I’m not entirely sure how I shifted the first time,” I frowned, shifting my weight as I tried not to blush. The cool wind coursing through the clearing was grazing against my bare skin, spreading the already heady scent of my arousal. I pushed the thoughts from my mind, determined to give Silver some freedom before waltzing back into the twins’ bed. “I kind of just panicked and did it.”
“We can help you learn to shift,” Ethan assured me.
“Close-”
Just as the word left Kieran’s lips, both of the twins stiffened. Their eyes glazed over, as I had seen many times before. Someone was mind-linking them. It had happened quite a bit in the past, mostly by Jake and Justin. The gentle emotions that radiated from them came to an abrupt halt. Rage, anger, worry, and fierce protectiveness throbbed through their very pores. I found myself flinching as the emotions washed over me. The depth of their anger was fathomless, like a bloodthirsty monster locked in a flimsy cage.
“Shit-” Kieran hissed, his burning eyes meeting Ethan’s.
“I’ll wait with Sophia,” Ethan replied, his words coming out fast and angry. “Have Jake and Justin meet us here. I’ll catch up once she’s safe.”
“Alright,” Kieran grunted, his eyes flickering over to me before returning to his brother. “Make sure they know: anything happens to her-and they’re dead.”
“They already know,” Ethan snapped. “Now go!”
Before I could open my mouth to speak, Kieran had me wrapped in his arms. I let out a quiet breath as his arms gripped me tightly. His lips pressed against mine in a heated kiss, one I hadn’t experienced before. Desperation, fear, worry, rage, and protectiveness all wrapped into one mind-shattering kiss. I didn’t like the feeling; I didn’t like how the kiss felt all too similar to a goodbye.
“What’s happening?” I asked somewhat shrilly, watching Kieran bound off into the forest.
“There’s been an attack-a big one,” Ethan grimaced, pulling me into his chest. His words were low and soothing but did nothing to wipe the fear from every corner of my mind. “Jake and Justin are coming; they’ll take you to one of our safehouses. We’re getting you far from this fight, Sophia.”
“But you and Kieran-”
“We’ll survive, doll,” Ethan murmured, brushing my hair back from my face.
“We’ve trained for this since we could walk. Our Dad might not look like it now, but he’s one of the best warriors to walk the earth. We can handle this, but we cannot have you anywhere near the fighting.”
Ethan slipped his shirt off and pulled it over my head. After helping me into my sweatpants, he pulled me back into his arms. I wanted to shout, to tear myself away and plead. I could help, I knew I could-but Ethan was right. What if I found myself in danger? What if something happened to them because they were trying to protect me? I couldn’t live with myself if anything happened to either of them. It wasn’t just about having two mates; they each held a piece of my soul. I needed them both-not one, but both.
Ethan pulled me in for a mind-shattering kiss, just like Kieran had. I savored the taste of him on my lips, unwilling to give voice to the raging storm of fear churning in my gut. The night had been perfect-so perfect, but ended in cataclysmic horror. I wouldn’t lose them, not tonight. I repeated this in my head like a mantra, but couldn’t stifle the sheer anxiety I felt.
Jake and Justin bounded into the clearing on all fours, tongues lolling out in a heavy pant.
“If I shift, I can run faster,” I exhaled, running my eyes over the two wolves. Jake was the color of sand with flecks of chocolate fur, while Justin was pure silver, much like his human eye color. They were both easily the size of bears, reminding me of the first time I saw Ethan and Kieran in wolf form. It was still awe-inspiring to see these huge creatures with the souls of both wolf and human.
“Shifting would allow you to travel faster, but we can’t risk it,” Ethan shook his head. “You’re safer in human form. As much as I’m going to hate this, I need you to climb on Jake’s back.”
Jake’s wolf let out a low grumble in response. Ethan flashed a grateful look towards Jake before grabbing my hips and lifting me up. Once I was settled on Jake’s back, his thick fur between my fingers, Ethan gave me one last heated look. It held the emotions of both Ethan and Kieran-the lengths they were willing to go for me, and how truly motivated they were to come back to me.
I watched with bated breath as Ethan shifted and bounded off into the forest. Jake and Justin followed quickly, heading in the opposite direction. My stomach was a mess of nerves and unease. Every jolt, bump, or tremor made my stomach turn. Jake did what he could to avoid stray branches, but I couldn’t feel the sting against my skin anyway.
Nearly half an hour passed before I felt it. A dull stinging in the back of my mind, radiating to my temples and down my chest. Suddenly, the stinging intensified, wracking my body with wave after wave of unfathomable pain.
“Something’s wrong!” My voice came out in a wheeze, ripping through the dull thud of paws hitting the earth. “Ethan! Kieran!”
Fear-so strong I couldn’t stand it-coursed through me. It was the kind of overwhelming fear that led to horrible acts of desperation. I would do anything to erase that fear from my chest.
As soon as the fear wracked my body, I let go of Jake’s fur. I twisted my body, flinging myself from his back without a single care. Rocks and jagged twigs dug into my skin, some drawing blood. I could feel the sticky liquid trickle down my split lip.
Just as Jake and Justin skidded to a halt, I was on my feet. The two of them bounded after me, racing through the woods to help their fallen Luna. Fear and desperation had helped me shift once, and it would do so again.
I closed my eyes and felt my human self slipping away. I yanked Silver to the front of my mind, and it took very little convincing for her to take control. The pain that exploded beneath my skin was nothing compared to the agony and fear I felt from all corners of my mind. The connection I had with Ethan and Kieran, even without the mark, was making itself known. I wasn’t sure how I knew, but something had gone wrong.
A flash of white settled behind my eyes and when I opened them, I was on four paws. Jake and Justin hesitated for a moment, feeling surprise and awe at seeing a white wolf in the flesh. I used their surprise to my advantage, bounding off into the forest. I hadn’t a clue where I was going, but that didn’t matter. I relied on my senses to carry me to the twins, letting their emotions guide me like a brightly lit thread. As I drew closer, the pain and fear increased.
As I tore myself from the forest line, I knew. One of them had been hurt.