The Rockford Pack [Wolves of Climax 8] (Siren Publishing LoveXtreme Forever)

by Stacey Espino

  Nova had time to kill, so she decided to check out the house. This could very well be her home if everything turned out as planned. It was breathtaking, a mix of rustic and modern, every finish of the highest quality. She ran her fingers along the granite island separating the kitchen from the living room.

  Was she doing the right thing?

  The alternative was her constant struggle back in the city, the loneliness, the feeling that she was missing something. Being here, at one with nature and the center of attention to the five most stunning men she’d ever seen was a dream come true. If anything went wrong, it wouldn’t be because of her actions. Nova wanted this to work, even if being with five men was a bit daunting. Somehow she trusted them not to hurt her.

  There was a large sculpture near the fireplace. It was two entwined wolves fighting. She ran her fingertips along the cold stone, following the artistic lines and curves. One wolf was black, the other white. Her thoughts drifted. These five men weren’t men at all. They were werewolves. Something that shouldn’t exist.

  She wouldn’t deny that everything about them intrigued her…and turned her on. It would take a lifetime just to learn all the things that had been hidden from her.

  “Have you never heard the old Cherokee legend?”

  Nova whirled around, nearly falling on her ass. There was a strange man sitting on one of the sofas. She hadn’t noticed him.

  She shook her head.

  “It represents the fight for good and evil going on in all of us. What we become is based on our choices.” He stood up and walked toward her. The blond man was stark naked. She tried to look away but needed to watch his movements. “You need to come with me.”

  Nova gasped and ran down the hallway to the bedrooms. She slammed the door shut, her heart racing. His footsteps came closer, and there was no damn lock on the door. She bolted away from the door and started fiddling with the latches on the window. It was stuck. She continued to yank and shove. When it released, she pushed it up enough for her to slip out. Nova rolled out like a sack of potatoes, bruising her hip on the ground below.

  At least she was free. He had to be one of the bad wolves Scott was talking about. Why else would he be naked and after her? Once again, she wanted no part in the rival pack’s twisted mating practices. She looked to both directions, wondering where she should hide. Surely Scott and Bray or the others couldn’t be too far. She could hope.

  It was getting dark, so the last thing she wanted was to run into the forest to relive the same nightmare. The truck—Nova crouched low and rushed over to the truck, ignoring the pain in her hip, and climbed in the passenger side. She locked the door and stayed down behind the front seats, not moving, barely breathing.

  She wasn’t sure how long she stayed in place. Her muscles cramped, and her hairline became moist from sweat. Still, she’d remain still as a statue until she was certain things were safe.

  “I can smell you. Stop wasting my time, human.” The loud voice came from in front of the truck. Maybe he was bluffing. Where the hell was Corbin? Had Scott and Bray found the others? Were they close or far away?

  His footsteps were close. She held her breath, praying he kept on walking. When he tried the passenger door handle, adrenaline spiked through her system. The door was locked. She made a brief sigh of relief before shards of safety glass rained down on her when he smashed in the window.

  Nova moved on instinct, climbing into the front seat and escaping out the driver’s side door within seconds of the window breaking. She began to run, hoping to get out of the open and behind the house before he could catch her.

  She didn’t get that far.

  The man from the diner stood in front of the house. Nova froze, unsure what to do next. Who was the enemy? “You’re Corbin’s mate, right?”

  She only nodded. This was the leader of the rival pack, and she felt caught between a rock and a hard place.

  “And you’re one of the fuckers stealing women and land.” It was a statement directed at the man chasing her.

  “She’s not your problem.”

  “That’s true,” he said. “But I’m feeling generous.”

  She noticed Ryder appear at the corner of the house, his face stoic. He didn’t move, only crossing his arms over his chest. She turned and saw the crazy blond man stop dead in his tracks. Then she heard a tutting sound and watched as Corbin came out of the forest near his brother.

  “What’s the reason you’re on my land? And trying to steal my mate?” asked Corbin, his voice carrying that eerily calm timbre.

  “She’s not marked.”

  “Technicalities.” He walked closer to her, and her body heated up even under the circumstances. The moment she’d seen Ryder, all her fears faded away. “Come here.” He used one curled finger to beckon her closer. She didn’t hesitate to obey.

  “I was so scared,” she whispered. “I was all alone.”

  He growled, turning to the treeline where she saw the other three men standing on guard. “You never should have been left alone, little one. It won’t happen again.” He smoothed his hand over her hair, staring at her as if he wasn’t in a standoff with a rival werewolf. “Go see Ryder. I’ll just be a minute.”

  Corbin made her feel like a princess, fragile like porcelain. “Be careful.”

  He only chuckled and nodded where he wanted her to go. She rushed over to Ryder, and he immediately wrapped his arms around her, holding her against his hard body. Even his scent put her at ease, that rich masculine fragrance she adored.

  “How do you want to die?” asked Corbin. His confidence was palpable. The leader of the Rockford pack had no doubt he’d come out on top.

  The blond turned and started running, shifting into a white wolf as he darted for the forest.

  “You want us to handle him? Or did you want the pleasure?” asked the leader of the Gregor Pack. Neither of the two alphas showed any sense of urgency, not rushing after the white wolf.

  * * * *

  Corbin normally wouldn’t tolerate a Gregor wolf on his land, never mind half their fucking pack. But they had a common goal, and Garret was there to help, not make trouble. Corbin noticed that his deep-seated hatred, the fire that seemed to constantly burn inside him, had extinguished since the mating call for Nova took over his life. A new calm satisfaction replaced the anger.

  “I think our men can handle it,” said Corbin.

  Garret raised an arm, and his wolves dashed into the woods after the trespasser. Corbin whistled, and Bray, Shade, and Scott followed. Tonight all this shit with the Arctic wolves would be done with. No mercy. They all had to die.

  He’d found one near the northern border when Cassidy was in town, and his pack had ended him. No more negotiation, no more second chances.

  “So she’s your mate?” asked Garret. “No joke?”

  Corbin scoffed. “Trust me, I’m just as surprised as you are. It just happened. I can only assume it was the gods who brought her to my land.”

  “That Arctic wolf was right, though. She’s not marked.”

  “Tonight’s the full moon. I want to do things right.”

  Garret paced back and forth. “I’m not asking to be best friends, but can I expect your pack to stay away from Cassidy after this is done?”

  Corbin exhaled. “I never wanted your woman. You can relax about Cassidy. Now that Rockford has a mate, we also have a weakness. I won’t do anything to risk Nova’s life.”

  “Good. I know Cassidy likes to see Scott once in a while. He’s her only family.”

  “Never had a problem with that shit.”

  They nodded to each other, and then Garret shifted into his black wolf, disappearing into the brushwood.

  So much had changed in such a short time. Corbin had been obsessed with power and revenge, by-products from a lifetime of severe abuse and neglect. He never made the connection, never realized just how fucked up he’d become. Nova healed him, made him feel passion, love, vulnerability. One thing did increase—his inte
nse possessiveness.

  Nova’s hands hooked around his arm, snapping him out of his thoughts. He looked down at her, her big green eyes staring back. “Is everything okay?”

  Now that his attention had been pulled back to the present, he noticed how dark the sky had become. He already felt the power of the moon. “It will be,” he said. “Tonight we claim you. Make you ours.”

  His brother was right behind her now, tucking her hair behind her ear. “As soon as the pack returns, we have to make this official,” Ryder said.

  “I know. You were right the whole time. I should have trusted your counsel.” He loved Ryder, always had. His brother had always been his rock, and he’d been too close to killing him because of his own deluded thoughts.

  “I don’t blame you,” he said. “I know what you’ve been through thanks to the humans, and when we’re wolves, I share that pain through our link.”

  Corbin took a deep, cleansing breath, returning his attention to Nova. “Well, now there’s only one thing left to do. All five of us need to fuck and mark our little lamb.”

  He licked his lips, his cock hard just thinking about it. His bloodlust was growing stronger as the sun continued to set. It would be a challenge to keep Nova safe when they were all battling their feral needs.

  They weren’t a refined, civilized pack like the Gregor wolves. Rockford had never followed the rules, living off instinct and desire, with a questionable moral compass. Now they had to play house, change absolutely everything, as they were about to become mated males for life. Since Corbin and Ryder never had parents to teach them their customs and how to handle a human female, they were on their own. They’d never known their father, and Ryder said their mother was killed when he was on the cusp of puberty. At least Corbin had already fucked Nova once, so he should be able to control himself again.

  “I can’t believe this is happening,” said Nova.

  “What?” asked Ryder.

  “Everything. I came on this expedition hoping to advance my career, but I never ended up leaving the forest. They’ll probably think I was killed by wolves like the rest.”

  He shook his head. “A few dead hikers in Climax won’t warrant an investigation.”

  “We have a lot of territory. There’s a lot I want to show you,” said Corbin. His world had shifted, and his dreams all centered on Nova and life as a completed pack. He wanted to bring her to so many beautiful places on Rockford land and areas around Climax.

  He also wanted Nova ripe with their child.

  Chapter Fifteen

  Once the rest of the pack had returned to the house, their enemies dealt with, they didn’t waste time getting to the bedroom. The sun had set, and it was time to claim their woman.

  “This is it, beauty. Time to make you ours.”

  Ryder sat on the edge of the bed with Nova standing between his legs. He pulled her pants and underwear down past her hips, pushing them to her ankles. Then he hooked the edge of her shirt in his fingers and tugged it off her. Once he removed her bra, she was standing completely in the nude.

  He watched as gooseflesh appeared on her exposed flesh, even though they had a healthy fire burning in the great room. “Cold?” he asked, knowing the answer.

  Nova shook her head. She nibbled on her lower lip, looking side to side on occasion. She wasn’t used to having any man, never mind five men, watching her in the nude. Corbin sat in the farthest chair by the window, watching and not speaking. He’d already given Ryder permission to take Nova first. Bray, Shade, and Scott stood around the room, waiting for their chance to act.

  “Don’t be afraid.” He cupped the globes of her ass in his hands, pulling her closer. Ryder kissed her stomach then flicked her nipple with his tongue. “We want this to be a night to remember. Just relax, sweetheart. Enjoy yourself.”

  The room was dim, only the warm light of the fire from the next room and the intense glow of the moon through the windows. The mating call blazed inside him, demanding he mark Nova as his mate, but he had to go slow and easy. His cock was already hard, jutting up between his legs, and his fangs kept pricking his gums.

  Nova’s body was all soft curves, her scent driving his wolf crazy. He wanted to flip her over and ram into her without mercy, but he pushed the feral need aside. Instead, he patted his lap, and she sat down on his left thigh.

  She looked down at his erection, pressed tight against her leg. “Touch it,” he said.

  Nova swallowed hard, reaching between them to wrap her little fingers around his cock. He ground his teeth together as she squeezed his length.

  “You’re big,” she whispered. “Are all werewolf men built like you?”

  “Guess you’ll find out soon enough.” He winked at her. “There’re four more waiting for you.”

  She glanced over at Shade. He was stroking his dick, watching from the sidelines. The entire room felt sexually charged, as if they were at the center of the universe. Nova ran a loose fist up and down Ryder’s cock, playing with him, her curiosity endearing.

  There was only so much a man could take.

  He stood, grabbing her waist and flipping her onto the bed. She stared up at him, her breasts jostling as the mattress settled. “Open your legs for me. I’ve been waiting a long time for my chance to enjoy you.”

  Ryder had been the first to realize Nova was their mate. It had taken a herculean effort to behave all these days, especially watching Corbin take her virginity. Now was his time to fuck her.

  She lifted up her heels but didn’t part her legs, so he did it for her, spreading her wide. Her pussy glistened from arousal, a soft pink hue. He forced his fangs back and slid his hands along her sides as he leaned over the bed. Ryder rubbed his face against her pussy folds, his wolf growling with approval. He lapped up her slit, burying his tongue in her cunt over and over. Nova writhed on the bed, her nerves ebbing away until her lust flooded the room.

  Once he latched onto her sensitive little pearl, he sucked until she was panting and begging for release. She tasted perfect, feminine, and made him hungry for more—but he couldn’t be selfish. Not tonight.

  Ryder gave her a final lick, from ass to clit, then stood up and pumped his cock. Shade crawled onto the bed, going straight for her tits. He engorged himself, alternatively sucking both nipples. Nova ran her hands over his shoulders and back, her eyes hooded. She’d entered the sweet zone, no longer caring about modesty.

  Scott came and sat on the opposite edge of the bed. Bray stood near the wall, his eyes more feral than human.

  “You’re perfect, Nova,” said Shade. He leaned over her, braced on his arms and kissed her. “Come sit on me. I need to be inside you.” Shade rolled to his back, beckoning Nova to straddle him. She sat up and crawled over his body. They kissed again, and Shade positioned his erection at her moist center, easing her down over his length. Nova gasped. He groaned as she sank lower. “Shit, you’re tighter than I expected.”

  “Oh God, that feels so good,” she said.

  Shade reached up and grabbed her waist, helping her rise and fall over his cock. Her tits bobbed with each downward thrust.

  Ryder looked toward his brother. Corbin’s attention was focused on the girl. It was a miracle this day had come at all, and the fact wasn’t lost on Ryder. They had a mate. And his brother had finally found peace with himself.

  * * * *

  Nova wasn’t sure what to expect with the whole mating thing, but this was beyond her expectations. All five men were hungry…for her. At first she’d been overwhelmed and self-conscious, not knowing if she’d made the right choice. But they had a way with their hands and tongues that stole all her inhibitions away.

  The werewolf men stood around the room like sentries, watching with the glowing eyes of animals. Their naked bodies were hard with muscle, the perfect male specimens. And if she wasn’t dreaming, they were all hers.

  As soon as Shade filled her pussy, she closed her eyes and basked in the fullness. He was thick and delicious, making her yearn
for more. She remembered when she’d first met him and all the erotic thoughts that had flitted in her head. It was surreal to finally be claimed by him, to have his strong hands holding her body as he pistoned inside her from below.

  She felt Ryder’s hand on her back, and he pushed her down over Shade’s chest. When the firm tip of his tongue rimmed her anus, she dropped heavily over Shade with a deep moan. She never knew something so dirty could feel so good. He used his lively tongue to tease her nether hole until she was clenching hard around Shade’s cock.

  “Relax, Nova. You’re about to get a lot fuller.” Ryder put something cold and wet on her ass, running his finger over her puckered hole as Shade continued to fuck her, slamming against her sensitive clit.

  Nova whimpered, her body alit with so many new sensations. Scott sat beside them and leaned closer to kiss her. A tsunami of desire surrounded her.

  Ryder kissed the globes of her ass as he pushed in one slick finger. She exhaled a throaty moan, not realizing just how good this could be. When he removed his finger, replacing it with the thick head of his dick, she tensed.

  Scott held her hair back. “Push back against him, Nova. Try and relax.” All the attention and concern helped her focus. She did as instructed, pushing back as Ryder forced his huge cock inside her ass. He moved slowly, making sure she adjusted to each new inch. Once he was fully seated, his fingers dug into her hips, hard enough to leave bruises.

  “How you doing, little human?” Ryder asked, his voice deep, a man on the edge.

  Nova realized two cocks were inside her. She’d never felt so full, every cell a live wire. She tested her muscles, clamping down on both men, making them growl. The feral sounds only served to make her hotter. These werewolves were taking their time with her, putting her first despite their natural instincts. She felt so wanted, so powerful.