“I’m mated now and if I’m in danger then so is my mate. I’m trying to determine what the risks are.”
“I understand. I recommend you talk to Jackson and Steel about those concerns. What other questions do you have about your gift?”
“Am I an Alpha/Omega hybrid like Jackson?”
“No, you are not.”
“What is the extent of my power?”
“Archangel Raphael is the angel of healing. His presence is demonstrated by a tingling in the body and a bright green light. He will only appear after the gods have decided to answer someone’s prayer given in the name of a gravely sick or injured shifter.”
Colton hesitated for a moment while he took it all in. “Raphael said, and I quote… “You have been given the same power and when you call upon me, your power will be channeled through your fingers to anyone you find in need of it”. It sounds like I decide who should receive the gift of life. Wouldn’t I be stepping on the gods’ toes by making decisions they usually make?”
“Colton, I understand it might appear that way to you, but no. Through the centuries, the gods have selected shifters on earth to help them. It is very rare because the shifter must possess purity of heart. Tell me, do you seek revenge against Pablo?”
“No. I only wish to prevent it from happening to some other shifter. I know it makes me look weak, but my life is dedicated to saving lives, not taking them.”
“What about the Silver Point pack? They are responsible for causing the deaths of your parents and younger siblings.”
Colton hung his head. Oracle had pointed out his greatest failing. Even though those deaths caused him great personal pain, he never pushed Jackson to get revenge. “You already know the answer to that question.”
“Yes I do. While you consider it a weakness, it is not. The strength it takes to reject revenge is tremendous. Not very many shifters have it. But you do. Rare and unique in your own way…exactly who the gods wanted to have this power. Someone who would never abuse it and only use it for good. And you are that person.”
“But how do I decide?” Colton shook his head. “This is a great burden not a gift. I would want to save everyone.”
“It will not be a burden, Colton, I promise you that. One day, you will experience great joy because you possess this gift. The only advice I can give is to follow your heart and you will never go wrong.”
Colton stared off into space, processing all he’d been told.Crap, if I was a target before, it just grew 10,000 times bigger. Fuck! How can I protect my mate?He pondered that as he went through various scenarios before deciding:By keeping this power secret. Nobody must find out! It’s the only way Ian will be safe.
“Are we through?” he asked, eager to be with his mate. His wolf was anxious about Ian and, truth be told, so was Colton.
“Yes, but there is still the matter of Ian.”
“Ian? Why?”
“Our discussion did not concern him. But what I am about to tell you does. I believe he should join us now.”
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Ian stripped his cum-soaked sweatpants off and threw them in the hamper.Shit, I’m a mess.Turning on the hotwater, he leaned against the wall, exhausted from all the emotional turmoil during the last few days. Ever since his dream that turned into a nightmare, which led to the rescue operation, he hadn’t slept much. Restless light sleep and insomnia plagued him and now he was running on fumes. Falling asleep in his mate’s arms on the plane was a clear indicator.Fuck, when was the last time I ever did that? I’m a doctor, used to long hours with little or no shut-eye.Stepping into the shower he enjoyed the hot water easing the tightness of his muscles. He hoped his mate would join him soon.
He never heard the bathroom door open as Colton came in, instead, his mind was concentrating on mental images of sucking and fucking his mate as his hand was slowly tugging his cock.Gods, that feels so good.Not as good as his mate’s hand, but Ian made do with the substitution. His eyes flew open when he felt a naked Colton behind him.What the fuck? When did he come in?
“Hi babe, miss me?” crooned his mate into his ear.
Ian’s legs buckled as his mate’s hard and leaking cock rocked up and down in his crack. But Colton’s heavily muscled arms caught him and held him tight against the body meant only for him. Relaxing for the first time since finding his mate fully recovered, Ian turned his face, seeking out those beautiful lips.
First touching, then nipping his mate’s bottom lip with his teeth, Ian wanted—no demanded—access to Colton’s mouth. When those beautiful lips parted, Ian’s tongue surged in, seeking out its counterpart to wrap itself around.
He would never get enough of his mate’s unique taste…sweet yet tart, with hints of raspberries and dark chocolate to provide the best treat he could ever imagine.
Dueling and dancing tongues made his mate’s kiss the hottest Colton ever had.Fucking Damn! I want him! Now!He felt his moans rising up ready to burst forth but Colton was determined to make his mate come first. Grasping Ian’s long, thick, veiny cock tightly, Colton’s hand’s slid to the root before heading for the tip where a twist and a flick of the slit was added before sliding down his lover’s beautiful shaft. He felt Ian’s body shudder in response, but then his mate upped the game by repeatedly squeezing Colton’s cock between his rock-hard ass cheeks.Holy fuck!Oh no!Colton’s moans flew out of his throat and right into Ian’s mouth where they were promptly swallowed by his mate.
Colton sped up his efforts on his mate’s cock, trying to push Ian over the edge. He felt Ian’s ass cheeks respond, squeezing harder and harder until Colton’s cock felt it was in a vise.Oh my gods! My mate’s cheeks are made of iron!His balls almost disappeared into his body as his mate pushed him to a passion pinnacle and with one final powerful squeeze, Colton erupted, his cum shooting up between their bodies. Colton was floating in his afterglow when he felt his mate’s hand covering his and together they stripped Ian’s sack of its seed.
Chapter 20
Holding hands, Colton and Ian sat on the love seat in Oracle’s sitting room, waiting for her to speak.
