A surprised grunt leaves him as I delve my tongue into his mouth, hoping that he can read my emotions through this kiss.
His arm wraps around my waist, holding me to him as he kisses me back just as fiercely. This man…this rough, gentle, sweet man…he’s been protecting me for far longer than he’s known me.
They all have.
And that meanseverything.
I pull back with a gasp, pressing my forehead to Mavericks as I try to catch my breath. “Thank you,” I whisper, closing my eyes as another tear falls down my cheek. Not from anger or sadness, but from pure elation.
Then, I try to compose myself before standing from Mavericks lap and looking around the table. Teddy is grinning like a kid, Brennan looks mildly shocked, and Ethan seems like he has more questions for Maverick. But I clear my throat, drawing their attention to me.
“In light of everything that I’ve learned the last ten minutes…will you all sleep with me in my nest tonight?” And then I swallow, trying to summon the courage to ask this next question. But, if my guys can be honest about what they’ve done for me, then I can be honest about what I want with them. “And…during my heat…I would like for you all to bond me.”
Chapter 24
Wren
My heart races as I try to fall asleep. Ethan has me pulled close to him, my back pressed to his front, and Brennan’s hand lays across my waist from the other side. Teddy is passed out on the other side of Ethan, and Mav sleeps next to Brennan.
But I can’t sleep. How am I supposed to sleep when they all just agreed to bond me during my heat? And when we’re all sleeping in the same bed for the first time? Yes, I’m the one that requested they all lay with me tonight, but clearly my decision making skills are questionable at best.
I’ve never been more horny in my entire life.
Maybe I need to pee.
Okay, I don’t, but getting away from these alphas and all their delicious scents for a moment might help my brain reset and realize we’re supposed to be sleeping right now.
As carefully as I can, I move out from under Brennan’s arm, but Ethan only tightens his hold on me.
“Ethan,” I whisper, trying to wiggle free. “Ethan, I—” I choke when my ass brushes against his hard length. He groans sleepily, and when his hips flex forward, pushing his throbbing erection against my ass, a gasp leaves me.
Gods, he feels as big as Teddy. What would that feel like, to take him in the same bed as everyone else?
Shit, focus Wren.
“Ethan,” I whisper again, my thighs clenching together as he grinds into me again. This time, my perfume swirls in the air. “Ethan!” I whisper a bit more urgently, and he startles, his head popping up.
“Wren? Is everything okay?” he sounds half asleep but strangely alert, and I let out a strangled laugh.
“Yeah. I just need to get up, and…” I can only wiggle my butt to emphasize my point, and Ethan hisses a curse, releasing me.
“Fuck, I’m sorry. Here.” He scoots back a little, and I’m able to slip down to the end of the bed.
“It’s okay,” I whisper, careful not to disturb the rest of the guys. “I’ll be right back.”
Tip-toeing to the attached bathroom, I silently close the door and flip on the light. Shit. My cheeks are flushed, and my chest heaves as I meet my eyes in the mirror. I look like a hot mess—and not in a good way. Maybe splashing some water on my face will help me chill the fuck out. The bite of cold as the water meets my skin—but unfortunately does nothing to calm the need inside me.
Being with these guys has kickstarted my libido in a way I never saw coming, and it’s only getting worse.
Sighing, I turn my back to the sink and cover my face with my hands. The t-shirt I’m wearing brushes over my sensitive nipples, and I have to suppress a groan at the bit of slick that leaves me.
What the hell is wrong with me?
I can’t wake everyone up just because I’m a horny mess. They’re already doing so much for me. It’s not like this is a heat spike. I’m not delirious, and I don’t have atemperature.
Maybe…maybe if I just take care of things myself really quick, this need will subside and I can go back to sleep.
My eyes close as I slide my hand down, my fingers dipping under the elastic of my underwear.
