“And I’m guessing you have no intention of undergoing a physical exam here?”
“I can’t. Ian would discover what I am. The only reason you’re safe is because you have Dylon,” Kieran said. “The Shaman made me promise to keep who I am a secret until I found my Fated Mate. Only then would I be safe.”
On hearing about the Shaman’s instructions to Kieran, a thought flitted into Cody’s mind, but was quickly lost when he heard the door to their suite open and Dylon’s voice calling to him. Rising, he gave Kieran a grin before rushing to the doorway where he was wrapped in a set of heavily muscled arms. Finding Dylon’s lips, Cody gave a punishing kiss before thrusting his tongue inside, craving a taste of his mate.
Lifting Cody until his legs were wrapped around his waist, Dylon walked into the room and placed him on the table, continuing to ravish the mouth that tasted so good.Lost in their world of love, neither saw Kieran get up and tiptoe towards the door.
After seeing the two of them greet each other, Kieran felt he was intruding on a very private moment and after closing the door quietly, he leaned against the wall outside Cody and Dylon’s suite.OH, MY FUCKING GODS! That was so hot!Kieran reached down and palmed his hard cock.I want that! To have someone who wants just me, not my powers.I want to be loved like that! I want hot, mind-blowing, sweaty sex that will drive everything from my mind! Holy Fuck!Thoughts of what he and Logan could do, both in and out of bed, flooded his mind and with those pictures racing through his head, Kieran ran to his bedroom, no longer able to stop the orgasm his body was itching for.
Chapter 10
Silence followed Steel’s call to Penn as Jackson laid his head against his mate’s chest, his mind sorting through everything. Putting aside the accusation against him and his brothers, he concentrated on the demand for the pups of the Blackwood Pack. Regarding it as the key to his uncle’s actions, Jackson turned his focus to that and tried to figure out what purpose would it serve. Certainly, his uncle knew parental rights would supersede his demand.So why was that so alarming to me when I read it in Josiah’s complaint?Searching his emotions and those of his wolf, Jackson faced something he never thought he would say. I would have killed him if he was standing in front of me!
Maybe that was what his uncle hoped to achieve by the demand. Thinking back to Steel’s reaction after finding out, Jackson realized why his uncle did it. “Babe, Penn didn’t talk about my uncle’s demand for Daniel,” Jackson said, pausing after hearing his mate growl, “but I think that’s because he doesn’t see it happening because of parental rights…meaning if something happened to me, your rights as his other father supersedes all other claims. So that got me to thinking. I’m sure my uncle has a lawyer, so he knows it’s bullshit.”
“So why do you think the asshole did it? I was ready to tear his head off. Just the thought of Daniel in his hands is driving my wolf crazy. He wants to hunt him down and get rid of the threat to our son.”
“Exactly! That’s what my uncle was trying to do! Make us act first! Remember the High Council’s warning? ‘If harm befalls any member of the Silver Point pack, you and your pack will be held responsible for it.’ See, my uncle knew we would feel this way if anyone threatenedour son. I’ll bet my uncle has set a trap for us if we do what he expects us to do.”
Steel mulled over Jackson’s theory and knew he was probably right. His wolf was still ready to hunt and kill and it was only many years of practicing control that kept his wolf in check. “I see what you mean. That would be one way to get rid of you and your complaint against him. What a fucking asshole!”
“I can’t disagree with that but how did he know about Daniel?”
“I don’t know. Maybe a guess? He didn’t use his name.”
“True. But he knew my brothers and I are gay. Not that he would ever acknowledge that…just as he refuses to accept the fact his son is gay. He was always forcing Kahn to go on dates with girls. I’m surprised my cousin had the nerve to meet you for a date. Must have done that without his father’s knowledge.”
“Maybe he thinks you mated with a woman to get heirs. You know in the past, before the High Council passed laws protecting gay shifters, many were mated to females…shitty I know, but it was the only way to survive.”
“I don’t know. I guess it’s possible but that isn’t important now. My uncle will figure out shortly we didn’t fall for his tricks. However, I have two brothers…one who’s a new father and the other an expectant one…who are going to have a very hard time controlling their wolves if they feel their pups are in danger. And that worries me. I believe Cody and Colton will respect my orders but…”
“…but for how long? Hmm…what if you don’t tell them about that part of the complaint? Since Penn isn’t concerned, why make your brothers worry when nothing will come of it.”
Jackson had to admit Steel had a valid point, but he’d always told his brothers everything, ever since the massacre.But now everything is different. My brothers have each met their mate and are starting families of their own. Time for a change.“Good idea. All they need to know is what Josiah is claiming we did. I’m gonna need their help in finding the proof to disprove the allegations.”
“I agree. So, what we need to do is focus on finding proof you and your brothers were in Las Vegas at the time the massacre happened. Shouldn’t be too hard. What hotel did you stay in?”
“We didn’t stay in one. No plans were made. We just decided the night before we were supposed to return home to head to Las Vegas for an end of year break. Gambling, drinking, fu…” Jackson stopped when he heard Steel growl. “Just some partying before we headed back to the pack and our summer jobs.”
“Okay, no hotel. What about food? Did you use a credit card by chance?” Steel wasn’t sure his mate and brothers would have had any, but it was worth a shot.
Shaking his head, Jackson said, “No, only cash. And whatever we won gambling.”
“Fuck! We need Zane! There are cameras all over the place, especially in casinos. Maybe he’ll get lucky and find all of you on video.”
“Yup, then maybe we can get rid of my uncle’s complaint sooner than later. I’ll announce a pack meeting for tomorrow morning. For now, I just want to eat and play with Daniel before he goes to sleep.”
“Sounds good to me. I could use a little nookie time,” said Steel as he nuzzled Jackson’s earlobe.
“You better hope your parents wore Daniel out if you want me alone.”
“I know they have. I left instructions with my father.”
Jackson reached up and kissed the lips driving him insane with need. “That’s what I love about you babe, always thinking ahead.”
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Entering his bedroom, Kieran needed relief fast. Ripping open his jeans, his cock was finally free from its confined space, bobbing up against one of his favorite t-shirts. Kieran had one thing and one thing only in his brain—getting rid of the ache that had taken up residence in his cock and balls. With one hand pumping his hard, leaking cock, he used the other to push his tight jeans and then nearly fell as they got tangled in his feet. Growling in frustration, he finally kicked himself free and made it to the bed. Falling back on it, closing his eyes, he sunk into the comforter while his other hand fondled his tight balls. Groaning at the sensations flowing through his body, Kieran was on the precipice of an orgasm—yet he fought it, wanting to savor the denial.
