“Franklin was right about this alpha,” Morgan mumbled to himself, shaking his head as he remembered so many sad stories through the years from shifters who were forced into accepting their Fated Mates even though they hated each other.
“By the way, Anna also knows David can disappear,” said Logan.
“Huh? Oh, right. I’ll talk to her about it later, but you don’t have to worry about her saying anything. I know her parents and Anna keeps everything to herself,” Morgan said. “Come on, your group has waited long enough for their dinner.”
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Jackson loved his mate’s blow jobs and this one wasn’t any different—tongue, suck, hands, balls—Steel did it all with just the right touch and pressure covering every part of his cock. And the cherry on top was when he could kiss his mate afterward and taste himself while being hugged by Steel’s heavily muscled arms. Resting his head against his mate’s chest, Jackson was soothed by the scent of his mate and the sound of his beating heart—a heart filled with love for him and their son, Daniel. Sleepy after his powerful orgasm, he closed his eyes and dozed off.
Steel gazed lovingly down at his sleeping mate, appreciating these times they had together which were sometimes hard to find when the pack was in crisis mode.Fuck! Now I can see another one with Zane’s mate. We definitely need more enforcers.He didn’t know who or what David was, but what he did know was he was rarer than all their gifts put together and that thought led Steel to think what gift the Fates would give Zane.Fuck! My mother knows what the gift is but…yeah, no sense going there.
Thinking over what Jackson said about a legend or possibility of a myth, Steel was sure either his father or Mystia would know or, if they didn’t, he had no doubt they could find out, but if his father had read it, he would recall it—maybe not the details—but at least enough to point them in the right direction. That was the thing he wished he’d inherited from his father—a photographic memory—though it seemed even that had limitations, like the time his father couldn’t remember what was unique about Daniel’s fur.
After seeing Carson, Maximus was on his way to Jackson’s study when his wife sent him a mind message to meet her in their suite. Now striding across the great room, he would stop in to see Oracle first before heading to find out what Jackson wanted. Just the thought of seeing his gorgeous mate had Maximus quickening his step, eager to kiss and hug Oracle again.
“Hi darling,” Maximus called out as he entered their suite.
“In here, honey,” Oracle said.
Maximus entered their bedroom where he found his wife, leaning over the bed, her back to him as she packed her suitcase. “Another trip…hmm, where to this time?” Maximus asked, tip-toeing quietly up behind her, enveloping her in a hug while planting a bunch of quick kisses along the back of her neck until he felt her shiver.
Turning around in her husband’s arms until she faced him, Oracle said, “To Scotland, dear. Zane has found his Fated Mate. It’ll just be a short trip.”
“So, another brother bites the dust, huh?” That leaves only Carson.”
“Yes, at least for now.”
“I’ll give Daniel lots and lots of love and kisses from you while you are gone but they’ll be a poor substitute for yours, so hurry back.”
“You are so sweet, my love, thank you. I do not want to miss seeing what he does next.”
“Finish packing, and I’ll let Steel know so he can make the arrangements.”
“That is perfect. After I am finished, you will find me saying good bye to Daniel.”
Maximus smiled at Oracle, then bent down and kissed the lips he loved, because no matter how long they’d been together each kiss was just like the first. Finally, he slowly gentled the kiss until their lips were barely touching. “I love you more and more each day,” Maximus crooned, sneaking another quick kiss before letting Oracle go. “I’ll go get everything ready for you, darling.” Then after smooching her lightly again, he left the bedroom.
Oracle resumed packing, smiling to herself as she still felt her husband’s kisses on her lips, thanking the Fates again for giving her Maximus as her mate. Being an Oracle was trying at times, but he had a special way about him that smoothed out the lows and accentuated the highs, making it much easier for her. All in all, Oracle considered herself blessed.
Whistling, Maximus quickly reached Jackson’s study. Knocking on the door, he waited till he heard Steel call out “Just a moment.” Chuckling, he had a very good idea what was happening, and he couldn’t blame them for taking the opportunity when it arose. After all, it had been the same with Oracle when their sons were young, and their work took up so much of their time.
Steel unlocked the door and opened it for his father. Fortunately, they were dressed and all evidence of what they’d been up to had been swallowed. “Hi, Dad, come in, Jackson has something to ask you.”
Maximus entered and sat down. “Son, your mother has to leave…can you arrange her flight?”
“Already on it, Dad. Robert is finalizing the flight plans right now,” Steel answered.
“Oh, so Zane called you, huh?” asked Maximus.
“No, Logan called me and told me about Zane,” Jackson said. “His mate’s name is David, an Italian Wolf, with a very unique ability. I was hoping you could tell us more about it and who David is.”
“I’ll try. What ability does he have?” asked Maximus.
“Logan said David can disappear…like poof! One minute he’s there and the next minute gone,” Jackson said.
“Have you ever heard a wolf shifter doing that?” asked Steel.
“Hmmm.” Maximus thought before responding. “I remember hearing about it a very long time ago. Tell me, does David have markings of any kind…especially on his face?”
