by Fel Fern
Since his parents died, he’d always plotted Kian and his future. Now, Kian had his own life, and he no longer had a purpose. No, that wasn’t true. Sergio, the Darkfall Alpha sent Kian and him here to negotiate with Noel and Ryan’s pack. Mission accomplished, but he was still here.
Nathan could hold his own in a fight, but wasn’t a soldier or valued warrior in the upcoming fight against Alpine Industries. He knew Sergio was gathering other packs to mount an offensive. Nathan would do what he could on the sidelines. His absence wouldn’t have much of an effect. At least here, he could help Ryan.
Before Noel and his brother left, Noel took him aside and made him promise to look after Ryan. Stop him from doing anything crazy. As if anyone could stop this powerful werewolf from doing what he wanted. Nathan knew he drove Ryan up the wall.
They were night and day, exact opposites, but with Ryan around, the world felt like a different place altogether.
“No answer for me? Here I thought you never ran out of words to say,” Ryan remarked.
Ryan’s words dragged him back to reality. Nathan had trouble thinking, especially with the firm muscles of Ryan’s torso rubbing against his. Their chests touched, so did their groins, and his cock was growing hard by the second. Nathan never hid his interest, but this was downright shameful. He was acting like some young and horny wolf pup.
Miraculously, Nathan’s tongue worked. “You placed me in a difficult position. How do you expect me to answer when you’re on top of me and holding me down?”
“Tell me to fuck off and I won’t touch you again,” Ryan said.
The dominant wolf held his wrists down. The grip was firm, but not bruising. Nathan always liked being tied up occasionally during sex. Not that any guy he ever dated was this overwhelming.
Some part of him had forgotten what exactly Ryan was. Ryan’s pupils turned yellow. Most of the time, the dominant wolf hid his emotions well, but something had changed tonight because there was nothing but lethal hunger there. Nathan felt the same.
Weeks of playing this hot and cold game wore him out. It only served to build the tension between them.
Ryan leaned in, sniffing and licking the side of his neck. He groaned when Ryan nipped at his racing pulse. “I can’t hear you.”
“I don’t scare easy.” Despite the bold words, he didn’t feel the least bit brave. Nathan thought he knew who he wanted, but he finally understood whatever this was, there was no going back. This wasn’t a hook-up or anything temporary. The heat between them burned too hot.
“Kiss me,” Nathan whispered, terrified Ryan would reject him.
It turned out he had nothing to worry about. Ryan sealed their lips together and ignited the fire inside them, turning it into an inferno. It wasn’t a gentle kiss. Ryan kissed rough and hard, exactly how Nathan wanted it. Their tongues and teeth tangled.
Keeping one hand on his wrists, Ryan moved his hand down the length of his body. Nathan shivered when Ryan’s fingertips brushed against his left nipple, giving the bud a tug. The slight pain only added an additional edge to the pressure building inside him. God. They hadn’t even done anything and yet Nathan could shoot right there and then.
He held back, not wanting to spoil the moment. Ryan found his dick and started to stroke. He found himself thrusting his hips into Ryan’s waiting hand. The dominant wolf pulled his mouth away, gaze never leaving his. That was so intense, the way Ryan continued to look at him like he was something worth devouring in bite-sized pieces.
“You like my hand wrapped around your needy cock, pet?” Ryan whispered against his ear, making him shudder.
“You know I do.”
“Is that all you want, a handjob?”
Nathan swallowed. “No.”
“Tell me.”
Who was this playful and gorgeous man? Was this how Ryan was once he took down all his barriers?
Blushing, Nathan did. He didn’t know how long this mood would last, but he planned to take advantage of every second Ryan was like this. “I want your cock in me.”
“Do you now?”
“Yes. Please.”
“Please,” Ryan mused. “I like that word.”
“Please fuck me, with a cherry on top?” Nathan asked.
Laughter bubbled out of Ryan’s mouth, unexpected and carefree. Dumbfounded, he could only stare. The Beta should laugh more often. It was such a nice sound. Ryan had a handsome smile too, but those were only reserved for special moments. It was understandable. Nathan wouldn’t know what to do if their positions were reserved and Kian had been taken by Alpine Industries for experimentation.
“Not yet. I want to hear you scream out my name.”
Ryan worked his dick faster, pumping up and down. Just when Nathan was about to blow, Ryan swiped the pre-cum off his dick and licked it away. The sight was beyond arousing. He groaned, but Ryan gave his prick a warning squeeze.
“No coming without my permission,” Ryan warned.
He whined. “That’s hard.”
“Do it for me.”
“Do I get a prize?” Nathan asked with a grin, but he soon lost his train of thought. Ryan glided his fist around his dick faster, and Nathan knew he would no longer be able to hold back his orgasm if this continued.
“Maybe.” Ryan thumbed away the pre-cum on his tip and gave it a squeeze. Nathan was so close, and Ryan must have sensed it too, because the dominant wolf said, “Give me your surrender, Nathan. Do it.”
The pressure inside him burst. With a cry, Nathan exploded, coating Ryan’s hand with his seed. Despite his haze-filled mind, shock registered when Ryan lifted his wet hand to his lips and licked. Desperate to have a taste of the two of them, Nathan grabbed Ryan’s hand and licked it dry. The big wolf chuckled.
“Are you going to fuck me now?” Nathan asked.
“Not here. Cabin.”
Without warning, Ryan shifted back to wolf. Cursing under his breath, Nathan reached for his human and turned back to animal again. Ryan already had a head start, but no matter. Nathan knew these woods, once anyway. When Kian and he were first bitten by a rogue werewolf and their lives forever altered, they practiced shifting in these woods. They learned to love running on all four paws instead of two legs and to listen to the sound of nature.
It was also around these parts they met their old surviving pack mates, including Logan and the others as well as those that passed away. There were positive memories here and also bittersweet ones.
The forest was a safe haven until the humans turned it into the exact opposite—a place of fear and nightmares. Thankfully, Ryan suggested they take this back to the cabin. Nathan didn’t think he’d want to remember his first time with Ryan close to the experimental lab. They returned to the cabin in no time, shedding fur for human skin.
Ryan finished first, and Nathan took those next couple of seconds to admire the gorgeous and dominant werewolf. Standing at six feet three, every inch of Ryan was covered in muscle. A thin sheen of sweat covered Ryan’s body, worsening the ache inside Nathan. Ryan combed his hand through his short black hair and finally looked at him.
“What are you waiting for, little wolf? Changed your mind?”
No way in hell. Nathan was back in human skin, panting slightly from the run. Adrenaline still coursed through his veins. Who knew playing chase with another wolf could get him so aroused and needy? Then again Ryan wasn’t a stranger, but his mate. Nathan had known from the start, but the dominant wolf was beyond stubborn. It didn’t matter.
Nathan was known for being persistent, for trying hard. Look where that got him. Ryan eventually conceded. Besides, Ryan would be of no help if he continued on that path. Ryan would worry to death, and Ryan already had the other wolves in the house on edge. Nathan could help him relax, help clear his mind and think objectively.
Ryan grunted. “I’m going to take a shower.”
“Want some company?”
“The stall’s pretty small.”
Was that a challenge?
; “We’ll fit. I won’t take up much space.”
“Come then.”
Chapter Three
Ryan led the way. There were two bathrooms in the cabin. One was in the master bedroom and the second was communal. Noel and Kian usually stayed in the master, but Nathan knew Ryan moved in there temporarily. Nathan followed Ryan in, noticing the bedroom was now filled with Ryan’s stuff. He knew because he’d sneaked inside Ryan’s room when the big wolf wasn’t looking.
After flicking on the switch in the bathroom, Ryan went in. Suddenly, Nathan felt a little shy. Ryan once mentioned dryly that Nathan must have it easy with his looks and build, that Nathan didn’t have a problem finding lovers.
That wasn’t true at all. Nathan had taken care of Kian all his life, he never had time to date, only quick hook-ups. Those experiences filled the need inside him, but only for a moment. Afterward, he’d only feel numb and all hollowed out. What Nathan truly wanted was a mate to care for, someone to love. Was that too much to ask?
In uncertain times like this, it was better to grasp what was in front of you. That had been Kian’s advice to Nathan before Kian left. Nathan had a feeling his younger brother had been talking about Ryan.
Even Ryan’s pack mates gave them privacy when possible, as if they too acknowledged that Nathan was Ryan’s mate. All Ryan needed to do was take that final leap. Ryan was right. Upon entering the bathroom, Nathan noticed the tiny shower space. His mouth went dry at the sight of Ryan, with his eyes closed as the water cascaded down his body.
“Come in, pet.” Ryan spoke without looking at him.
Join me if you dare, were the unsaid words.
The moment Nathan stepped in, Ryan opened his eyes, grabbed his shoulders and pulled him for another mind-numbing kiss that went right to his insides. When Ryan released him, Nathan fell to his knees, eager to return the favor. Ryan’s pupils gleamed gold with pure lust. He groaned when Ryan gripped his hair and placed his dick between his lips.
Not needing instructions, Nathan got to work. He wanted to taste first. Tongue flicking out, he licked away the pre-cum on Ryan’s cockhead. Another insistent tug on his hair prompted Nathan to open his mouth wide and take Ryan’s prick between his lips. He gagged at Ryan’s size on the first try. The second went better. Soon enough, Nathan bobbed his head up and down. He was encouraged by the sounds of pleasure the dominant wolf emitted.
“That’s enough. I want to finish in you.” Ryan practically growled the words out.
Nathan pulled his mouth away from Ryan’s dick, licking his lips in anticipation. His own cock was rock hard and needy.
“How do you want me?” Nathan asked.
Ryan hauled him to his feet and spun him until Nathan’s front pressed against the slick tiles. Nathan rubbed his dick against the wall, groaning when Ryan planted a kiss on the back of his neck.
“Wait here,” Ryan commanded.
Nathan heard Ryan stepping out and a cabinet being opened. He stole a peek over his shoulder and saw Ryan grabbing lube. The dominant wolf rejoined him seconds later, positioning himself behind Ryan’s back.
Nathan rested his forehead against the tiles. His entire body felt feverish, burning up with desire. Ryan nudged his legs wider, and Nathan squirmed when Ryan slipped a slicked finger inside him.
“So tight,” Ryan murmured. “Tell me, pet. How many men have fucked you?”
“A few, but they don’t mean anything to me.”
“And I do?”
Nathan moaned when Ryan put a second finger in him.
“You know the answer to that question.”
“Tell me anyway.”
“You’re my mate, and I’m yours. Why have you been fighting this so hard? It is because of me?” Nathan heard the desperation in his own voice, but he didn’t care. He had to know if Ryan found him flawed in any way.
“It’s not you, pet.” Ryan kissed him between his shoulder blades. Pulling his fingers out, Ryan pushed them back in and curled. The dominant must have brushed against Nathan’s gland because a gasp tore out of him. The sensation felt amazing, and Nathan begged him to do it again. Ryan complied, making him mewl.
“Then why?” Nathan asked.
“I don’t want to disappoint you. If you knew me, you wouldn’t want to be mated to a guy like me. I’ve done plenty of things in my life, some deeds I regret. Fuck, you hardly know me.”
“We’ve all done things we regret, and I’ve seen enough. You’re fierce and loyal to your brother, to your pack. You don’t hesitate when someone asks for your help,” Nathan pointed out.
“And that’s enough?”
“That’s plenty.”
Ryan nuzzled his neck and added a third finger in. The dominant wolf whispered in his ear, “Then I don’t know why I’ve waited so long.”
Pulling his fingers out, Ryan gripped his hands and placed them above his head. “Keep them there,” Ryan ordered.
The dominant wolf added more lube into his puckered entrance. “Are you ready for me, Nathan?”
“Hell yeah, I am. You can’t know how long I’ve waited.”
“You’ve been a good pup,” Ryan conceded. “Now, I want to hear you scream out my name when I pound inside this sweet little ass of yours.”
He shuddered at those words, spreading his legs wide. Nathan felt Ryan rubbing his wet cockhead against his hole, teasing but not pushing in.
“Please,” Nathan begged. “I’m not sure how long I can hold on.”
“I can smell you, pet. You’re so hard for me already, and I’m not inside you yet.”
“That’s what you do to me.”
Ryan let out a possessive growl that sent shivers down Nathan’s spine. Nathan understood that once they headed down this path, there would be no going back. It didn’t matter. He was ready, and he’d harbor no regrets. He meant every word to Ryan. For the past few weeks, he’d watched the dominant wolf pace like a caged animal. Plenty of days had passed, and they had bickered and spent numerous hours together.
Ryan claimed Nathan didn’t know all of him, but Nathan had seen the best in this man. He knew with his heart Ryan was his mate, and that meant accepting all of each other’s flaws and imperfections, the good and the bad.
“Don’t play anymore. I need you in me, please,” Nathan murmured.
Ryan pushed in. His eyes widened slightly, underestimating Ryan’s girth. A groan tore out of him as Ryan began sheathing himself.
“Breathe,” Ryan instructed.
Nathan breathed in and out. This was a kind of sweet torment, he realized. Once the ridge of Ryan’s cock passed his tight ring of muscles, it was much easier. Ryan was fully inside him, and Nathan could feel the dominant wolf’s balls brushing against his ass.
“So big,” he whispered.
“And you’re so fucking tight, baby. You feel amazing.” Ryan’s comment made him blush furiously. Ryan wasn’t done. “I’m going to make you feel so fucking amazing, you won’t crave for another man’s cock after I’m done with you.”
“I don’t want anyone but you,” Nathan confessed.
After that, Ryan turned his brain to mush. Ryan hammered in and out of him, falling into a steady rhythm. Nathan had the impression Ryan was being careful, making sure Nathan was used to him.
“Faster, please,” he pleaded.
Ryan complied. Each stroke was deeper, faster, as if Ryan was intent on breaching his most intimate places. The bathroom fell from his line of sight. All that mattered was Ryan and him coming together. Nathan could also sense their wolves, twining around each other in familiarity. The beasts had always known what they were to each other—each other’s missing half.
So this was what it was like, finding one’s mind, Nathan thought.
Ryan must have switched angles because Ryan’s next thrust reached his sweet spot. A gasp tore out of him. Nathan clawed at the tiles. Ryan tightened his hold on Nathan’s hips and brushed against his prostate again. Pleasure filled him.
“Touch yourself,” Ryan o
rdered.
He curled his fingers around his dick and began to stroke. God. Nathan was about to shoot, and he knew it. “Please, I don’t think I can last.”
“Do it, come for me again,” Ryan said, to his relief.
With a cry, Nathan’s mind splintered. He erupted, spilling his spunk all over the shower walls. Ryan pounded into him several times and Nathan knew it wouldn’t be long now. Instinct made him offer his neck to Ryan. The dominant wolf didn’t hesitate. Ryan put his mouth on the side of his neck, licking at his pulse before finding a spot right between his left shoulder and neck.
Ryan orgasmed, shooting his load inside his ass. At the same time, the dominant wolf unsheathed his fangs and bit down. Nathan cried out at both the searing pain and unbelievable pleasure. He jerked, groaning as Ryan reached down for his wolf. The two animals bounded on a spiritual level, becoming one.
Nathan was no longer alone because his life force was now intimately tied to his powerful and amazing mate. He nearly slumped against the wall when Ryan pulled his fangs away, but Ryan swiftly caught him. Muscled arms wrapped around him. Ryan handled him with unexpected gentleness, turning the shower on to clean them both away.
After toweling off, Ryan lent him a pair of sweats and a comfy shirt two sizes too big for him. It didn’t matter. Nathan sniffed the shirt, scenting Ryan’s familiar scent on it. Ryan bid him sit on the bathroom counter and grabbed a first-aid kit to disinfect and bandage his wound.
“Is all the fussing necessary?” Nathan asked. “It doesn’t hurt all that much.”
Ryan snorted. “Once the post-orgasm bliss wears off, you’ll feel it.”
“Then all you need to do is make me come again.”
Ryan looked amused. “Demanding little mate.”
“Your mate,” Nathan corrected.
When Ryan smiled, he felt warm all over, like the world finally made sense.
“Mine,” Ryan agreed.
Chapter Four
Long after Nathan fell asleep, Ryan remained up, wondering how the hell he ended up with such a wonderfully submissive but occasionally mouthy mate. The submissive wolf snuggled contently in his arms, snoring lightly. Seeing Nathan’s bandaged neck sparked overprotective urges inside Ryan.
