I sat near the edge of a mountain cliff that overlooked the frozen lake, letting the falling snow land on my black fur in little white dots. I panted, trying to catch my breath, my muscles feeling stretched and tingly after that sprint.
I could feel, hear, and smell the guys approaching, yet I didn’t bother shifting back to human form. I wanted to stay like this for just a little while longer.
I felt the familiar warmth of Thane’s hand as he knelt down beside me, and I heard him whisper soothing words in my ear, promising that it was over.
I really was free. It was like he knew that I needed to hear those words over and over again for them to feel true. For me to believe that this was all real and not just some fucked-up nightmare meant to toy with me.
He ran his hands through my thick fur, letting his magic spread out over me like an electric blue blanket that made the falling snow twinkle like stars.
“I never doubted it for a second,” he said, nudging me inmy side. In this form, I was so much bigger than him that it was comical. “You’re much too pretty to rot in prison for the rest of your life, so I definitely would have had to organize a dramatic prison break.”
I rolled my eyes, a whine slipping past my wolf lips. He just chuckled, sinking his fingers into the warmth of my fur. “Let’s get back and let the rabble know you’re a free woman. What do you say?”
He was right. I should probably let Serenity know what happened, that is, if Faust hadn't already explained it for us. They needed to know what Estelle said to me. They needed to be ready for whatever came next.
War and Gareth approached, with War ripping off his shirt and holding it out to me. I took that as my cue and shifted in seconds, bones cracking and shifting back into place.
The cold hit me like a brick, so I snatched his shirt and tossed it over my head. It settled around me like a dress. His eyes scanned me from head to toe, darkening with a possessiveness that had my toes curling into the snow.
I threw myself at the burly vampire, wrapping my arms tightly around him and burying my face into his chest. He held me, bringing his face to my wild curls and breathing in my scent deeply.
It was hard to describe the way these men made me feel safe and terrified at the exact same time, but the facts were that I never wanted that to change, and I didn’t think it ever could.
I wasready to head straight to the cabin, but as we approached, I was hit from behind and lifted off my feet. I yelped as I was tossed over a broad shoulder.
Slapping War’s ass didn’t deter him as he carried me toward the shed. He kicked open the door, letting in the icy wind and snow. Thane and Gareth followed us in with shit-eating grins on their faces.
Thane flicked his hand, and his magic sent items flying off of the elevated work bench in time for War to set me on top of it.
I tried to catch my breath as I righted myself, blinking as Thane lit the lanterns and turned on the record player, again with the wave of his hand. Warmth filled the room in seconds.
“What the hell?" I asked in a daze.
All three of them stood before me, exchanging unreadable looks at one another that spelled out trouble with a capital T. Nerves fluttered in my belly.
“Consider this a celebration,” Thane said, smirking. “You’re a free woman, after all.”
My heart started racing as they crowded around me, their hands wandering over my body.
War’s strong fingers rubbed circles over my thighs, Gareth palmed my breasts as his hands dipped under the shirt, and Thane’s talented fingers slipped between my legs.
“Holy crap…” I said it breathlessly. "It's happening. Serenity warned me about this."
The guys chuckled but didn't let up. Thane’s fingers found their way to my clit, expertly rubbing it in perfect circles while War kissed down my neck, biting down hard enough to leave marks. Gareth took one of my nipples into his mouth through the thin fabric, sucking and nibbling on it until I couldn’t take it anymore yet begged for more.
War’s shirt was ripped over my head, leaving me naked on the workbench. I spread my thighs open further, giving them complete access.
Thane dropped to his knees in front of me, his face lining up with my exposed pussy perfectly. I could feel his hot breath on my skin as he leaned in and placed a gentle kiss on my core. I moaned, my head tipping back as I closed my eyes.
He wasted no time flattening his tongue and licking straight up my wet pussy, flicking the tip of his tongue against my clit, making my thighs shake.
“That’s it, beautiful,” War cooed. I lifted my head, meeting his eyes as he placed his large hand on my cheek, cupping my face. “Let us eat our fill tonight. You deserve to be treated like a fucking queen.”
His kiss was rough and laced with desperation and need. I could feel his hunger for me in every stroke of his tongue.
Gareth closed his mouth over my nipple, flicking his tongue over the swollen bud. It sent shockwaves of pleasure through my entire body.
Thane buried his face between my thighs, licking and sucking expertly until I was writhing under his touch. Arching my back, I moaned.
