by Shelby Lynn
It was soon time to call it a night with the sound of all the satisfied stomachs around the table. Haven couldn't help laughing when his own mate let out a loud belch. Poor Garrett looked so embarrassed to have done that in public, he wanted to slide under the table, you could tell. Haven just smiled and gave him a kiss on the head and said, "Are you ready to call it a night, baby?"
"More than ready, my BMW," Garrett grinned.
Haven almost grabbed Garrett and slung him over his shoulder at the seductiveness of his words. He couldn't help the little growl that left his throat. His wolf was turned on by the invitation that was in his mate's eyes. All he wanted at that moment was to be deep in his mate and stay there for a lifetime.
"Garrett, you are in so much trouble," Haven teased his beautiful mate.
Chapter 14
The hunger was growing once again inside of him, hunger for the violence that he craved. He would never change what he did to get stronger, and more powerful, even if it meant owing a dark witch for his changes. No one other than his inner circle of wolves knew what Jacob had sacrificed to become a demon wolf. The pain was unbearable, as he was filled with strength beyond his imagination. Th e hunger for the smell of blood and violence tripled in intensity since that night.
"Demon, I summon you from the depths of hell, where you were conjured from. Come forth to answer my questions. I command you," the Alpha said and waited.
The air swirled around Jacob as the form took shape in front of him. "Why do you summon me, wolf man?" The demon's beady eyes were taking in all things around him and waiting for Jacob to answer.
"Why do I crave blood? The smell is intoxicating to me. The more violent the cause the better, what have you done to me?" Jacob said standing and glaring at the thing that appeared.
"I have done nothing to you, wolf man. You chose to take over the demon power, to dominate over all those around you. This is just part of the demon transfer who lusts for the simple things, like blood. Take what you seek, you will only grow stronger," the creature said.
"Be gone from my sight demon," Jacob ordered. He wasn't in the mood for a creature to tell him what to do.
The demon took another moment, never one to listen to the command of something so inferior. The stupid creature didn't even know a good thing when he'd given it to him. Without the intake of blood, the demon powers would soon start to fade. This was something the dark witch knew. She must have "forgotten" to tell the wolf man after being paid a fortune to conjure up fury from the depths of hell.
Alpha Jacob's mouth was salivating for the taste of blood, even his front teeth had taken on a sharper point to make it easier to feed. As he walked through his Pack home searching for someone to ease this hunger, there was an older woman out a few feet ahead. Just then, the woman turned to see Alpha Jacob bearing down on her. There was fear evident in her eyes, knowing the worse was to come. Alpha grabbed her harshly by the arms and smiled at her squeal of discomfort. Before lowering his head to her neck, fangs sprang forth seconds before he devoured every drop of her blood. The woman's screams only added to the excitement of the kill, and the delicious taste of the blood as it slid down his throat.
Alpha Cedarhill threw her body into the ditch as if she was yesterday's trash. His eyes had taken on a reddish tint as he drew her life 's blood into his body. His head thrown back in abandon as he stroked himself through his jeans. Quickly, he released his hard member, and jerk off with the feeling of lightning traveling through his veins. Never had he felt this instant lust for anyone other than Garrett during his beatings. In spite of the thought, it sickened him, and excited him even more.
He was pissed with the damn demon for not quite answering the questions that Alpha Jacob was wanting answered.
The taste of blood forever engrained upon Alpha Cedarhill's mind and body; he would never give up that pleasure again.
As he made his way to the Pack house for their daily meeting, his desire for Garrett kicked into gear once again.
***
Last night's dream had been much like the one that Tyler had been having for the last month. The feeling of danger was so strong during the dreams and the panic of the person as they took flight to get away from the evil that was pursuing them.
Tyler couldn't quite make out the person, or the thing the dream was about; it was almost as if there was a film covering the image, and it was very frustrating. All that Tyler knew for sure was the voice calling for help in the dreams moved Tyler in a way no one had before.
Waking up in a cold sweat every morning didn't go over well with Tyler, and the sense of urgency he was feeling from this dream was intense. His Alpha was counting on him to be in California first thing this afternoon. Tyler could book a flight, leaving in two hours. Thankfully, all he had to do was jump into the shower and head out the door.
As Tyler stepped into the shower, he imagined the voice from the dreams in a much different way. Calling out his name, in abandon, as whoever it was rimmed his ass. The sweet sound of his pleasure was all it took to set off an incredible feeling of ecstasy as Tyler's cock exploded with seed on the shower floor. Tyler was panting so hard by the time he came down from his orgasm, he almost felt crazy for imaging a dream "man" to get him off.
If only his 'dream man' was real, and his mate, then his life would have turned full circle. Haven didn't know it, but he had truly saved him that day, and not just from the bullies who considered it ok ay to pick on someone who loved within his own gender. The spirits made him this way, didn't all those idiots out there know the choice was not their own. Destiny brought two people or mates together to love one another.
Those were Tyler's thoughts as he rushed out the door to another adventure of kicking some idiot's asses for hurting their people. However, this time it was for family, his sister needed to be found. Something told Tyler though things were just beginning to change in their little Pack. He was so happy for his Alpha and friend for finding his mate. Things are crazy for them right now, but Tyler knew that as long as they had one another, they would prevail.
If Tyler has to kick some ass in the process, all the better. No one hurt the innocent while he was on watch and could do something about it. In no time, Tyler was aboard the plane and heading towards the Cedarhill's of California.
***
Haven and Garrett lay cuddled in each other's arms, after some mind-blowing sex. They both fell into a deep sleep. A s Garrett entered that sacred garden, once again, his safe spot, this time he wasn't alone. His mate was right beside him in his little piece of paradise.
"Where are we Garrett?" Haven said frowning. He grabbed Garrett to try to keep him safe while they figured out where the fuck they were.
"This is my secret place, in my mind that I dream about, but I am so glad that I can share it with you, my BMW. The only other person that can come into my dreams is my friend Shannon. I am worried about him Haven; he hasn't visited me here in a few days. That is not like him, he usually makes a pest of himself on purpose," Garrett said and pulled away.
"Baby, it is absolutely breathtaking here. You know I wish I had the answers you are searching for, right. Garrett, I promise we will find out what has happened to him," Haven said, and let his mate lead him around. He still watched for something to attack them.
"I am going to try to transform into my wolf," Garrett said firmly.
Haven watched as his mate shimmered into the most beautiful wolf imaginable. Garrett was no longer sickly looking, and his hair gleamed with health and happiness. His coat was a n unusual shade of silver that seemed to shimmer as if it couldn't quite hold a shape. In the next moment, Garrett shimmered once again and the light was so brilliant that he couldn't see what he was.
Chapter 15
That is how they both woke up out of our combined dream. He was in awe of his amazing mate. The dream was so real, every aspect of it in fine detail as he remembered the way Garrett had flawlessly transformed into his wolf form. Then to transform into something the spi
rits were not quite ready for them to see just yet.
"Thank you for understanding, my mate," Garrett said. He could feel the peace of acceptance rolling off him as Haven took him into his arms.
Haven wrapped his mate within his comforting arms, pulling him in for a morning kiss. It soon became very heated as their tongues dueled for supremacy, neither wanting to give in. It was only the need for air which brought them back to the present. Haven trailed kisses down his mate's neck until he came to the mating mark.
With the swipe of his tongue, over and over, Haven licked at the sensitive area until Garrett was quivering in his arms and begging for more. "Please Haven; I need you inside of me." Not one to deny his mate's desires, Haven quickly grabbed the lube from the drawer as he bent Garrett over, face down on the bed.
"Set up on your knee's baby, I want you open to me," Haven demanded.
Quickly, Garrett obliged. Haven rapidly moved behind him trailing kisses down his back until he came to the small star just begging for his attention. With his wolf's tongue, he began to rim Garrett repeatedly. Haven loosened the hole with each internal thrust of his tongue into the small passage. He held his mate's perfect ass within the palms of his hands as Garrett thrust back against every entry —it was the hottest sight imaginable.
"Haven, I need you," Garrett panted.
"What do you need, baby?" Haven whispered, wanting his mate to tell him exactly what he wanted.
"I need your cock so far up my ass I can't sit for a week," h is mate demand ed, making Haven laugh.
"That I can do," Haven said.
Haven quickly opened the lube and generously squirted some on his fingers as he worked one finger into his mate's still tight passage, then another. With each movement of Haven's fingers, Garrett thought he would go insane. Before he finally got what he really wanted from Haven, he wasn't above begging his mate for pleasure.
"Are you ready baby?"
"DUH," Garrett said which earned him a slap on his ass cheek. He grinned over his shoulder and winked at his mate.
It was pure heaven the moment Haven slid his cock into Garrett's passage. A feeling of completeness filled Garrett.
With each thrust, he slammed back onto his mate's cock in total abandon. Just before Garrett thought he'd pass out from the intensity, a shimmer came from inside Garrett, formed around them both, and suddenly slammed into both of their bodies causing them both to erupt on the spot. All they could do was hold on as Haven's mating knot extended and fastened to Garrett's sweet spot ca u sing him to howl at the ceiling and pass out from the explosion of feeling.
All Haven could think at that moment was "WOW." What just happened to them both? He felt energized like never before. This had to be a part of his mate's special powers. He was more amazed every day with his mate. He never thought he could love another person so much, from the top of his snow-white hair to his delicate toes. Garrett would probably kill him for calling his feet delicate. He was crazy about every inch of this man; damn, if he didn't watch, any moment now he could see himself quoting poetry to his man. Shit.
First chance Haven got, he wanted to get his mate something special. He need ed pampering in the most ridiculous fashion imaginable. He was going to have to think of the perfect gift for his mate. Held gently within his arms, Garrett was finally starting to come around after the explosion of sexual energy.
"Wow baby, you pack quite a punch," teased Haven.
"That was pretty incredible, any idea what just happened to us?" Garrett said dreamily.
"Not a damn clue, but I bet when the time is right, the spirits will damn sure let us know," Haven said, and kissed his mate one last time before pushing himself up.
They needed to be showered and dressed soon, as much he hated to leave the comfort of their bed. Tyler would be showing up any time, and he wanted to be around to update his Beta on the situation going on around them. Tyler always seemed to have an instinct about going into these situations; he was a great Beta and friend to have guarding his back.
"Shower time beautiful and we don't have time to enjoy it either, but in the very near future, I will take you up on all these silent invitations I see in those beautiful grey eyes of yours baby," Haven said and then stood.
Was he too old to pout? Garrett thought to himself. Hell no, he was the one missing some shower loving, and since his mate had guided him into the world of outstanding sex, there should certainly be some kind of law against not having sex in the shower. Hell yeah, he wanted it all.
***
Tyler's plane touched down at the airport closest to the Blackwood Pack, and as he left the plane, he couldn't help loving California's beauty. If only he was here for a much different reason, he could take in the richness of it majestic beauty. As he pulled out his directions to the Pack house, all thoughts about the beauty around him faded in the background.
Tyler quickly found the rental-car place and was on the road within a half an hour. He wondered if he would be the first to arrive at the Pack house. From what Haven had told him yesterday, there were over twenty enforcers coming from the counsel Packs to help bring down the corrupted leaders.
Tyler felt for the people that were under their leadership because being rejected by his Pack had been hard enough.
What it was like to live in seclusion and terror for the majority of some of their lives? If there was anything he could help do to restore some normalcy, Tyler was all for it.
It wasn't long before Tyler was pulling up to the sprawling Pack house of the Blackwood Pack. After grabbing his bag, Tyler got himself out of the rental car he was driving just as Haven and a drop dead beautiful man stepped out onto the porch. Tyler smiled warmly at his Alpha and bowed his head in submission to his superior. As he turned to the Alpha Mate, Tyler was surprised he felt the need to do the same with the younger man. Tyler went with his feelings as they never lead him wrong in the past.
As he bowed his head to the Alpha Mate, Tyler said, "It is an honor to meet you Alpha Mate. Welcome to our Pack and our family, Alpha Mate." Tyler said honestly.
"Thank you Beta, I appreciate your kind welcome and thank you for coming to help free my friends and fellow Pack mates," Garrett said, hoping he was doing this right.
Alex and his new mate, Trent, walked out onto the porch, ready to welcome Haven 's Beta into his Pack. As Alex walked down the stairs taking in the measure of the man in front of him, he decided he would do.
"Welcome Beta Tyler to the Blackwood Pack," Alex said.
Tyler bowed his head to Alex, just as he had his Alphas, showing them the respect that was due to them. Tyler waited for the welcome into the Alpha's private home and sanctuary, wishing someday to have one of his very own, that he might be able to share with his mate.
"Please come inside Beta Tyler, we need to go over the plans before the enforcers get here tomorrow."
Chapter 16
Shannon now knew what it felt like to be in Garrett's shoes, and under the constant eye of that psycho of an Alpha that ran their Pack. Only this time the psycho was Jarrod, the second in command, and he loved every minute of the pain that he inflected on his victims. Thinking back, Lately, when Jarrod was watching Shannon for any sign of wrong doing, there was something else there in his eyes. The looks were only increasing over the last few weeks as Garrett, beaten within an inch of his life, had escaped. To help, all Shannon could do was sneak him a little water and food. The last beating had been far worse than any of the others before. Shannon knew that if he didn't get him out of there, he would die from this one. Garrett couldn't transform into his wolf to start the healing process.
Shannon waited until the guards took the usual bathroom break. The guards went off with whatever magazine was handy. That left Shannon at least ten minutes to get Garrett out of cell that night. Shannon really hoped that Garrett had made it to somewhere safe. It was a good sign that Trent had not returned with him. Shannon was afraid of sleeping too deeply and reaching out to Garrett in their dreams and not hear
ing the danger approach.
One thing was for sure though in Shannon's mind, his mate was approaching the area. Last night, the dreams that he tried to send his mate had almost broken through into Shannon's dreams.
Shannon hoped the closer he traveled to him, the easier it would be to reach him. Would his mate even believe him, if he managed to break through into his dreams? He was going to need his mate, which Shannon knew without a doubt.
Shit was about to hit the fan, with the Alpha going off the deep end and summoning that demon for power. Shannon saw the very horrible thing in one of his visions. Including the death of the Elder Millie, as Alpha Cedarhill took his demon wolf on completely. Alpha Cedarhill needed stopped at any cost —no matter what it cost himself.
Shannon's only hope was that his mate would make it in time; his vision was not a pretty one. Many people were going to die if Alpha Cedarhill's hunger increased as it had in the vision. Spirits help them all. No one was going to be safe. All he had to do was make it back to his little house and settle in for the night. Reaching his mate was a top priority, their lives depended on it.
***
Tyler listened to the plan that was set to go in two days; it was a strong yet sensible plan as long as their meeting took place at the designated time. The others would start arriving first thing in the morning and throughout the day tomorrow.
Everyone was on high alert since the initial attempt made to take Garrett. I f the situation wasn't so dire, Tyler could've laughed at the way Alex had found his mate.
Finding your mate is the ultimate fantasy of any adult Weir, that person who completes you. It is not just about the fantastic sex, though Tyler heard that was out of this world with the mating knot involved. It was if a part of your soul was missing, and with your mate, the completeness is surreal. Tyler couldn't wait to find his mate; he could imagine it in detail.
