by A C Wilds
Samuel’s words flow out of his mouth like a song on the breeze. Everyone is captivated by his voice, and when it’s time to say the vows I’m so entranced, that my nerves disappeared.
“And now you may kiss your mates,” he says, finalizing the bond. Our magic swirls around the room mixing in vibrant colors. My eyes tear up as they become one and crash around us. The sunlight illuminates the air making everything seem like a dream. Bruno wraps his arms around me and dips me down before placing a huge kiss on my lips. The small crowd erupts in cheers as my soul sings with completeness.
After all the congratulations and the hugs, the wolves depart, leaving us all alone. We place Ralph back in bed, but I slip in beside him. I want to be close to the mate I almost lost. A part of me feels like it’s inside of him now because of all the magic the ceremony shared between us.
This time it’s Bruno staring out the window instead of Nile. A pensive brow knotted together, and his shoulders are tight. Nile walks over and places his chin on his shoulder.
“Feeling your emotions have become second nature, but what are you so confused about?” My voice breaks the momentary trance he’s in while he glances over at Ralph and I snuggling.
“I’m thinking about the vampires. There must be some bigger piece of this puzzle we aren’t seeing. The human doctor told you they were using the wolf blood to study cancer, and then Jack tells us Cole’s experimenting on wolves so he can gain more power, but how? Is he making vampire/werewolf hybrids? It seems odd to me that the wolf who saved you was working at the facility. Who is he and how long has he known about this? Why are we only learning about what the vampires are doing now?”
“Those are a lot of questions I don’t have the answers to. I will say this though ... Cole’s obsession with me runs far deeper than him just running tests on me. When he grabbed me at the fight, his body felt relieved to hold me. It could be my blood, or maybe it’s my omega magic, but it’s something he won’t give up until I’m caught or he’s dead. I feel that in my soul, so does my wolf.”
“That’s … fuck, I’m going to kill him,” Nile comments, coming to squeeze in next to me. He curls into my back and places his arm over Ralph and me. A feeling of security comes over me, and I relish in their touch — surprising myself.
“We need to find out more of what he’s planning. I don’t trust him to not attempt this on other packs. He’s searching for something, but I haven’t a clue what the fuck it is.” Bruno places his head on the glass and exhales a deep breath. His tension is rolling off of him in waves, and I can feel the weight of his responsibilities on my own shoulders. It’s all-consuming, the protection he feels for all of the packs.
“Come lay down with us. We can’t do anything tonight. Ralph needs to heal, and I’m exhausted. I’d really like to cuddle with you all.” My voice squeaks out the last bit, my embarrassment clear on my face. Showing affection isn’t easy, but if we’re going to be happy in this mating it has to start somewhere.
“As you wish,” Bruno smirks. He climbs in bed behind Nile and our group is complete; auras mixing with one another and comforting each of us. I fall asleep almost instantly.
16
Christmas Morning
Clara
“Wake up!” Nile yells.
I crack my eyes open and peer around Ralph’s shoulder. Nile’s grin is so big, it’s infectious. He’s wearing nothing but a Santa hat and a pair of red boxer shorts with Christmas trees on them. I giggle and press my face further into Ralph.
“Would you go away! It’s like 6 am,” Bruno grumbles, throwing a pillow at Nile, who dodges it and jumps on the bed, his weight shifting the mattress and sending me further into Ralph. We both roll off the bed with a thud.
“Fucking, Nile! Get off the damn bed,” Ralph groans underneath me. I’m sprawled on his back, ass up, my dress has ridden up past my hips for all the world to see. A warm presence soaks into my back, and I’m lifted away into Bruno’s chest. He kisses the soft spot under my ear and tugs my dress down.
“Seeing your ass out in the open makes me want to kick these assholes out and slip between your legs,” he purrs. Delight travels through me and I lean back into him a bit more. His hardness pressing against my back.
“Why would we kick them out?” I ask, closing my eyes and grinding on him a little more.
Growls echo throughout the room and when I open my eyes, I see three very horny wolves. Ralph is still sitting on the floor his legs splayed open leaning on his hands, chest heaving up and down. It would be all too easy to kneel down and wrap my lips around him. The thought floats through my head, just as Nile shouts.
“Now that you’re all up, let’s go open presents!” He jumps off the bed and makes for the doorway. “I’ll start on breakfast since Wren is off this morning. Burnt toast sound good?”
His excitement is hard not to share. I can’t help but laugh and break away from Bruno. Grabbing Nile by the shoulder, I kiss him firmly on the mouth. Pulling away he gives me a wink and then bounds down the hall.
“Would you tell Santa that I need a shower first?”
Bruno’s eyes go dark and he grabs my hand. “Ralph can tell him.”
“Seriously?” Ralph’s face falls.
“It’s Christmas, Bruno. And you have a bench in the shower,” I pout, showing him my bottom lip.
“You’re ready for that? I didn’t think you’d want two or three of us at the same time for a while.”
“I can imagine you inside of me now. Since the mating, it feels like my soul is complete. We need to start exploring what that means for us. If it gets to be too much, I’ll tell you.”
“Fuck yes!” Ralph shouts from the floor. He tries to get up but slips back down. Rushing over to his side, both Bruno and I bend to catch him.
“Maybe we should raincheck the shower. I don’t think you’re healed enough yet. Besides we have the rest of our lives for shower sex.”
“Don’t say that,” Ralph mumbles.
“Say what?”
“Sex. Don’t say the word sex around me if I can’t jump you right then and there. It’s too hard to resist.”
Bruno lifts him up onto the bed, and I crawl over him. My dress is high up on my thighs again and Bruno is getting a full view of my ass.
“How about I give you a little release and then Bruno can finish me up in the shower. It’s a team effort on all our parts.”
“Or I could fuck you from behind while you suck Ralph’s cock,” Bruno’s voice is like warm butter over my skin. It slips into every pore and makes my core wet.
“Let’s go with option B. It would make me feel so much better.” Ralph has the nerve to make a sad face. I roll my eyes but climb further up his lap. Bruno’s hands are on me in seconds, and he positions me just where he wants me.
I grab Ralph’s already hard cock in my hands and spring it free from his boxers. Glistening for me already, I bend down and give it a little lick. He closes his eyes and leans his head back, making a thump on the headboard.
Slowly, I move my tongue up and down his shaft, making sure to get every last inch wet, and then I take him all in. I don’t really know too much about blowjobs, but I figure it’s easy enough. Up and down, and maybe a few flicks.
“Gods, Clara, don’t stop. That feels amazing.” His words turn my lust on down below and Bruno chooses the right moment to cup my core with his hand, rubbing up and down along my slit. First over my panties and then he moves them aside.
I scent my own arousal, completely ready for him. He leans down over me and gently bites my ass, giving it a sensual suck as his mouth pulls away. I wiggle a little bit, teasing, so he knows how much I want him. Ralph’s hands come up and cup my face, and he threads them through my hair, giving me a small scalp massage, which makes me moan into him.
“You like Ralph’s dick in your mouth?” Bruno grits out before he plunges a finger inside of me. I gasp in shock and then moan at the pleasure of his large fingers.
Our magics mix t
ogether again, telling each of us exactly what the other needs. Bruno adds another finger and pumps faster making me so wet I’m dripping.
“I’m going to come, Clara. If you don’t want to swallow it, I suggest you pull off now.” Looking up at him through my lashes is the last bit for him, as he comes inside of my mouth with a roar. I swallow him down, satisfied that I could bring such pleasure to my mate.
“That was so fucking hot. Clara, you ready for me?” Bruno asks, removing his fingers, and placing the head of his cock at my entrance.
“Yes,” I whisper out, still riding the high. Ralph picks my face up to stare into his eyes as Bruno plunges into me. My body is on fire. I can feel everything and everyone around me. His magic is so much more than it was when we were together for the first time.
“I can’t wait to fuck you again. It’s going to be a pleasure to watch Bruno make you come, but when I take you, you’ll think about no one else.”
Bruno laughs at Ralph’s remark, and begins to slam into me, hard and fast. Ralph reaches out and steadies me as I’m rammed from behind, powerless to do anything, but gods I don’t want to.
“Fuck,” I moan out, biting my lip. He’s going to make me come already. Ralph sees that I’m close and moves down on the bed a little bit. Confusion comes over me, but then his fingers find my nub and stars shoot through my eyes as he begins to massage. I scream my release so loud I’m sure every wolf within five miles heard it.
Bruno’s movements get more hurried. I clench my swollen pussy around his hardness, and Ralph’s mouth finds mine. His kiss adds to the passion. His fingers never leaving my clit. His movements are gentler now, but they do everything to build me back up.
The slapping of skin reverberates around the room, and I break the kiss to look at Bruno. His wolf is out, golden eyes glistening, and when he licks his lips, his canines peak out. I bite my lip and moan out as my orgasm hits again.
Our eyes meet and he releases all he has inside of me. We both collapse to the bed, making sure to not crush Ralph. “That was amazing. I can’t wait to do it with all three of you.”
Bruno laughs into my back and gets off the bed, heading into the bathroom.
“You better go get that shower. Nile isn’t going to be much more patient.”
I give Ralph a quick kiss and follow Bruno. Thoughts of hot shower sex flash through my mind, and the last thing I hear as I close the door is Ralph groaning into his pillow.
When we finally emerge from the shower, after a thorough cleaning session, Nile has what appears to be breakfast on the table.
“What did you do?” I ask, trying not to look disgusted. There are slabs of what could have been bacon once upon a time, eggs with burnt bits, and black toast.
“I attempted to make you a Christmas breakfast,” he says, hands on his hips, those ridiculous boxers glaring at me. I saunter over to him and put my arms around his neck. Pulling him in, I kiss him deeply. He responds almost immediately, wrapping his huge hands over my sides and pulling me closer into him.
“Do you want to do presents or should we go to Manny’s for breakfast?” Ralph says, interrupting the moment.
“Don’t be so grumpy. If I remember correctly, your penis was in her mouth not too long ago. If anyone should be grumpy it’s me,” Nile retorts, kissing me on the forehead and going over to the coffee machine.
“Sorry, it’s just that I hate being injured. Makes my wolf angry.”
Taking a seat next to him, Bruno puts his hand on his shoulder and gives him a reassuring smile.
“Here you go, Clara,” Nile says, handing me a cup of coffee. The smell wraps around me, and I perk up a little more. “Let’s do presents. I can’t wait for you to open ours.”
My stomach drops for a moment. “I didn’t get you guys anything.”
“It’s okay. We didn’t expect you to. Next year you can spoil us,” Nile says, taking me by the hand and leading me into the living area.
The pack decorated a huge tree that was cut from the pack land. It’s a beautiful Blue Spruce, with nice fat branches. Ornaments glimmer and the lights blink on and off. I’ve dreamed about having Christmas again for years. Even when my shitty mother only got me socks or underwear it was still a gift. The only day of the year that our family got along.
We all sit on the couch except for Nile. He sits cross-legged next to the tree, his face alight with excitement. I curl up, my legs tucked under me, leaning my head on Bruno.
“Here, open it.” Nile hands me a square box wrapped in Santa Claus paper. There is a small red bow on the corner of the box and a handwritten tag. ‘Clara, thank you for making us complete’.
Tears form in my eyes, as I stare at the note. Time stops for a moment, while I think of all the things that have led me here; the torment, the redemption, kidnapping, and mating. It’s been a trying journey, but I’m glad I got my happy ending.
I peel the tape, careful not to rip it too much, and slide the box out. Its black velvet is soft under my fingers. A slight crack sounds as I pull the box open.
A gold bracelet lays on satin fabric. It’s a cuff design with intricate patterns engraved all over. I see four wolves and the moon encased in a filigree flourish. I pick it up, fingers shaking, and my emotions can’t be contained. “It’s… it’s beautiful.”
“Look inside. We engraved a message,” Ralph nudges my knee while letting his feelings leak through the bond. He’s happy and content.
The words are whispered on my lips. “Our love for you is stronger than the moon’s call.”
“It’s something we’ve wanted to say, but didn’t have the right words for,” Bruno says, taking my hand in his. “We love you, Clara. The past was horrible, we’ll never forgive ourselves for it, but the future is all ours, and we plan to make you the happiest mate in all the land.”
“All the land? You sound like one of those mushy Christmas movies,” Ralph snorts. Nile smacks him on the arm and he pretends to be appalled. I laugh at their antics.
“Seriously, it’s forever for us. I know the mating has happened already, but if you need time to feel comfortable in this bonding, we’re willing to wait.” Bruno cups my face then and places a gentle kiss on my lips. The taste of him lingering after he pulls away.
“We were nuts when you were taken. No one will ever take you away from us again. You are ours to protect. We’ll fight the vampires and make them pay for what they’re doing to the wolves. We can’t predict the future, but we can promise our hearts.”
Ralph is tearing up, his emotions shooting throughout the bond. Nile throws himself over us, making sure his body is spread wide on the couch.
“Whatever these guys said,” he chuckles. My smile can’t be contained. I’ve wanted to be loved for so long. To feel complete, needed, and safe. I didn’t believe it could be done with the three people who tormented me for so long. The fates work their magic in mysterious ways. My past has made me stronger, but the future is where I’m going to look. Life is too precious to not cherish and with time, we will heal.
“Merry Christmas,” I breathe out. Taking the bracelet from the box I place it on my wrist. I send up a thank you to the universe and embrace all the love around me.
Acknowledgments
There are so many people to thank for making this book possible.
I’ll start with my readers. You all are amazing! Thank you for reading my words and for giving me a reason to write.
Pages - Love you.
Kala - You rocked another one! Thank you for always being there for me and cheering me on. <3
Trenda - Thank you for taking me at the last minute and for making Omega Christmas shine.
My family - It’s all for you.
Also by A.C. Wilds
Changer Series
Death Card
Claiming Death
Death Ruins
North American Werewolves
Blackclaw
Omega Secrets
Omega Christmas
Bravecr
est
Alpha’s Match (coming in 2020)
Alpha’s Match
Bravecrest - Book 1
Colin
All the tension leaves my body as we step through the doors of my dressing room. The energy surrounding us is charged with anxiety, but all I feel is calm. The sound of the crowd vibrates the walls, and my bodyguard Leo steps a bit closer.
“You ready, Colin?” Mike asks, glancing at me from over his shoulder. Mike’s not at all concerned with my well-being. He’s worried about if he’ll get paid tonight. He’s not a good person, but he’s got lots of connections from being a manager for twenty-plus years. Mike is always on the hunt for the next big thing, the one opponent that can bring in the biggest amount of prize money.
“Aren’t I always?” It may sound cocky, but I’m the undefeated champion in my weight class. There’s a very slim chance anyone could beat me. We’ve scoured all of North American to find a suitable challenge, but none have come even close. Mike will never stop looking.
If it wasn’t for my wolf needing constant blood, I’d be coaching or managing. I need these fights to sate the wildness inside me. My human half doesn’t appreciate getting knocked around weekly, but my wolf demands it. There’s no other outlet for us.
Our pack doesn’t have an Omega as Blackclaw does. Clara is the reason Bruno is so powerful. She controls the wolf’s true nature with her Omega magic. She makes living as an Alpha more bearable. I’ve never met her, but news in the wolf community travels fast. The vampire attack on Blackclaw was something none of us want a repeat. I'm even on guard and I’m no longer a part of my pack.
A black curtain is parted by two security guards leading us into the main arena. The volume of noise picks up several notches. Spotlights fly around the room, one landing on our little group. My robe sparkles in the light, and I cringe at the gaudy material I’m forced to wear. The ladies like the black satin with rhinestones. Sells more tickets Mike says.
