Panther's Claim

by J. L. Oiler

  A yell from somewhere outside caught the entire group's attention. “Lyssa, damn it, I said get your fat ass out here and give me my money.” Cliff's obviously inebriated voice called, making her cheeks flush with embarrassment. She wouldn't have been surprised if the family asked her to leave at any moment. Certainly, the last thing they wanted was to draw any unwanted attention by officials who might see them for what they truly were.

  “Perhaps I should go talk to him. Maybe I can get him to leave.” She lowered her head in utter shame and disgust.

  “Don't you worry about him, sweetie.” Elisa handed her a glass filled with what looked like red wine. “We cannot be responsible for all the assholes who move in and out of our lives. Anyway, Ren has already called his cousins Robert and Eugene to escort that idiot out of town or to jail, whichever one he chooses.”

  “I am certain those young men will put some fear in his step and he'll never bother you again,” Aaron added as he leaned down and planted a tender kiss on his wife's cheek.

  Lyssa smiled in relief. It felt nice to have people who supported her despite the bad decisions and problems she might bring to their doorstep.

  “Now, you go along and get ready for the ceremony and don't worry about what happens to that moron.” Arian took the glass from her hand and shooed her out the door. Lyssa though perhaps the three of them had other things on their minds besides the coming event, and when she heard a deep moan echo from the room as she proceeded up the hall she knew she was right.

  “You look beautiful,” a sweet, feminine voice said, and Lyssa looked up to see a shapely female with black hair hanging down to her waist. “I'm Ally, Ren and Trey's sister.”

  “Hello, I'm Lyssa. But you probably already knew that. Everyone else seems to.” Lyssa sighed as she looked again at her reflection. She would bet Ally would not be so self-conscious in this getup. Hell, the girl looked like she had just walked off the catwalk at some high fashion photo shoot.

  “Yes, I'm afraid that's one drawback of living in such a small, controlled community.” She moved to up alongside Lyssa and looked her up and down with a pensive expression that made her look much older. “I bet Ren picked this out.” She grinned.

  “It's a little short.” Lyssa returned her smile and relaxed just a bit. At least she wasn't the only one who thought it a bit too revealing.

  “Yeah, which is why Mom made certain she called Clara over at the alteration shop and asked her make one that should fit a little better. I laid it across the bed, along with a few gifts from the guys.”

  Lyssa was pleased to discover the second sheath, a nearly exact replica of the first, hung to right above her knees. It would make things a whole lot more comfortable in front of a bunch of strangers. The gifts Ally had mentioned were a panther medallion with diamond eyes that hung on a silver chain and a matched set of diamond earrings. They were exquisite. Sitting on the edge of the bed while Ally fastened the chain around her neck, Lyssa took a deep nervous breath.

  “So did anyone mention what would be happening tonight? The details?” The younger female slid forward to take a seat at Lyssa's side.

  “Not a word,” she responded, as she looked at Ally hopefully and waited for some answers.

  ****

  There had to be at least thirty men and women in the back yard as Lyssa peeked out one of the large windows overlooking the area. Her hands were trembling so hard, if Ally hadn't been there, she doubted she would even have been able to turn the handle on the door. She saw both Trey and Ren standing in the center of the deck, both bare-chested, each wearing only a pair of dark leather pants.

  “Just relax.” Ally put her small hand on Lyssa's shoulder in a show of solidarity and comfort. “The only people out there are family, and they've waited a very long time to see my brothers finally brought to task. Of course, that will be a full time job.” Her new friend's bit of humor made her smile and gave Lyssa enough courage to step out the door into the crisp night air.

  All eyes turned to her as a cool wind picked up and danced about her legs, carrying little bits of autumn leaves. Both men smiled broadly as she came to stand between them and placed one of her hands into each of theirs.

  “You look wonderful,” Ren whispered low so she and his twin were the only ones to hear him.

  “Yes, you do,” Trey agreed in the same hushed tone as they raised their joined hands high for all to see.

  Both men began to chant in unison to the crowd in a language she could not understand. The group gathered around them would respond in periodic breaks using the same strange language. Trey released her hand and took her by the shoulder, turning her to face his brother while he pushed one of her shoulder straps down.

  “I, Ren of the Pantera, claim Lyssa as bond mate and swear before this astute council to honor and protect my mate and my genus from all that may threaten them. I hold all this to my soul on this holy night and swear it before the moon.” As he spoke, Lyssa saw a change grip him, starting first with his eyes, which shifted from sky blue to gold and black. As he finished the short vow, she saw his incisors lengthen to cat-like fangs.

  “Relax, Lyssa, I promise he will not hurt you,” Trey whispered as he slid up against her back to prevent her from stepping away.

  Ren reached forward and pulled her tight to his chest, tilting her head for access to her shoulder as he did so. With a deep, throaty growl, he bit down into her flesh, and she screamed in a sudden stab of pain. The sting of his bite lasted only a brief moment, quickly replaced by a hot, liquid sensation that traveled from the site through her entire body and pulled in her groin.

  The moment Ren released her and stepped back, Trey spun her around to face him. Taking both her hands in his, he smiled as Lyssa heard a strange popping sound and growls coming from where she was certain Ren stood. “I, Trey of the Pantera, claim Lyssa as bond mate and swear before this astute council to honor and protect my mate and my genus from all that may threaten them. I hold all this to my soul on this holy night and swear it before the moon.” He slid the strap from her other shoulder as he spoke, and she watched his eyes change in the same way his twin's had moments earlier. She held her breath as he came forward, and she stiffened in preparation of his bite.

  Again, pain shot through her as sharp teeth bit into the flesh of her shoulder, but this time the feeling that followed was different. Unlike the hot sensation she had previously, experienced, this one was a cold, chilling flow that wrapped about her body and mingled with the other in her female core. A sudden twisting ruptured up through her chest, and Lyssa felt her own teeth begin to lengthen as her vision shifted. Someone, Ally she thought, came behind her and lifted the thin sheath up and over her head as she went to her knees. Pain moved through her joints and muscles as she changed and shifted. Black hair began to flood across her skin in waves, and she had the sudden desire to vomit.

  Moments passed and her breath slowed, the pain dispersed, and she shook her head and looked around through eyes that could pierce the darkness. A nudge to either side from two large male panthers had her stretching her own body and roaring her newly found freedom as a panther.

  Again, those watching began to chant as the full moon shone down on the glistening black coats of the three cats now prowling the grounds. Lyssa raced around the large yard, loving the fluid movements of her strong feline muscles. A loud roar followed closely by another had her stopping to look back toward the raised wooden deck she had stood on as a human. “Come back. It is time to complete the ceremony.” The words drifted through her mind, and both males returned before the crowd. Reluctantly she followed and sat down between them. As if the action signaled the change, Lyssa's bones and muscles shifted and contorted until she crouched before them, once again human.

  “That was amazing,” she said with a wide grin

  Ally came forward to help her back into her ceremonial sheath as both men pulled on the pants they'd discarded prior to their change. Once they stood before the congregation of Pantera, she
watched as Arian stepped forward and made his way up the three stairs toward them.

  “I, Arian, elder of the Pantera, sanctify this bonding and declare before all that these three are mates, each to honor and care for the others. Unlike our feline brethren, they will remain loyal to this union for all time.” Arian smiled as he finished his blessing and then hugged and kissed them each.

  “Thank you, Father,” Ren and Trey each said in turn before moving to squeeze her between them.

  “They will all remain here to celebrate the bond over the next twenty-four hours as we consummate the union.” Ren ran a finger over her lower lip.

  “So I hope you are ready for a full moon-turning of lovemaking.” Trey growled playfully against her neck as he tossed her over his shoulder and headed for their room with his twin at his heels.

  Their large room glowed, illuminated with the flickering of what seemed a hundred candles. Someone had lit sweet incense, its smell an aphrodisiac. The intoxicating scent, accompanied by the radiance of the lighting, made the entire room ooze sensuality.

  “I thought we would be mating as cats.” Lyssa strolled toward the large bed in the center of the room. She rolled her hips as she walked, certain she had the attention of both twins.

  “Cats have barbs that scrape the sides of the female's vaginal wall as we pull out, causing ovulation. We only use cat form when you're ready to conceive,” Ren said as both he and Trey began to remove their pants. Lyssa was certain she remembered hearing that somewhere, but it sounded somewhat painful.

  “Oh, I see.” She made a point to glance at both large cocks as they were set free from their confines.

  “No worries, love, just pure male meat for you tonight.” Trey stroked his erection.

  “Hmm, good thing I'm hungry,” she cooed as she lifted the sheath off and tossed it toward the corner.

  “Well, I eat first.” Ren growled as he closed the distance between them and lifted her against him. Wrapping her legs around his waist, she moaned loudly as he suckled one nipple then the other to taut, rigid peaks. He found her lips, and he pushed his tongue deep inside, uniting his mouth's velvet embrace with her own. His approving rumble radiated against her chest. Slipping his fingers down to stroke the silken wet folds of her sex, Ren growled out in pleasure when Lyssa raked her nails down his shoulders, her body throbbing and hot with need.

  Moving forward he came down onto the bed with her beneath him, their tongues continuing their duel for domination. She felt the bed dip to one side as Trey joined them, his hands running along her thighs as he caught her hand and brought it to his cock. Gripping the engorged muscle, she stroked him, and his cock grew even larger with her attentions.

  Ren slid down, trailing kisses across the curve of her throat. He caressed her hardened nipples as he licked a fiery trail down to capture one, feasting on the tender flesh. Trey pinned her hips with his large hands as his brother's tongue lavished a trail further down her abdomen, dipping shortly into the deep well of her navel. Pushing her thighs farther apart, Ren sunk to his knees before her. Lyssa's heart raced madly until she was certain it would burst. Her entire body shivered, fevered and demanding. She nearly screamed as his mouth took her.

  Ren pushed his tongue deep, tasting the soft flesh of her hot, molten cunt. Her loud moans and the growing wetness of her tight sheath as her body arched to meet him fed his desire. Trey had moved to the head of the bed, bringing his throbbing cock closer so she could suckle him as his twin continued to roll and tug at her pulsating clit. A frenzy of uncontrollable ecstasy swept through her, sending wave after wave of her sticky essence cascading down to meet his vigorous assault as Trey continued to pump his cock into her mouth.

  Licking his lips, Ren pulled her down so his brother's dick slid free of her lips, and his own engorged cock pushed against the hot folds of her weeping cunt, demanding entrance. His fingers dug deep into her hips as he thrust forward, filling her balls deep in one forceful motion.

  Ren rode between her thighs with great force, his body slapping loudly against hers and her muscles gripping him tight. His hand trailed down to stoke the sensitive and swollen flesh of her clit in time with each thrust. Trey stroked his still twitching cock, watching as Ren rammed himself deep into her and waited his turn with their mate. Clutching him tight against her as he rode hard between her cum-soaked legs, Lyssa found herself screaming his name repeatedly. Her body trembled hard from the explosion of a joint climax as he moved away and Trey moved to claim his position. Instead of pushing into her, he rolled and brought her smaller body on top of his.

  “Ride me, Lyssa,” he said as he gripped her hips and guided her motions. Still breathless from her last release, she rose and slowly moved until she had his entire length buried deep in her wet cunt. In a slow steady pace, she slid herself up and down his hard cock, her muscles tightening and milking him with each thrust. “Fuck baby, you're killing me.”

  Trey changed their position once again, raising Lyssa off him and pushing her onto all four. Gripping both hips tight, he shoved back into her cunt and wildly bucked in and out of her until they both screamed and collapsed.

  They lay motionless for a minute, Trey's cock still hard and buried deep inside her as Ren crawled across the bed to join them yet again. “Don't give up on us just yet, love,” Ren whispered against her neck as he reached down to stroke her throbbing clit, robbing her of any clear thought.

  “We have one more ride to take you on before we sleep.” Trey slid himself out of her. Already his cock twitched and came back to life.

  As Lyssa sat up on her knees between them, her thigh muscles jerked in an attempted to reject the idea. Nevertheless, as Ren moved in front of her and Trey to the back, she had no choice but to remain upright. They sandwiched her between them. Ren was the first to shove his cock into her. Buried balls deep in her trembling cunt, he wrapped his arms about her shoulders and leaned back, raising her ass up to his twin like a peace offering.

  Gripping her tightly by the hips, Trey began to feed himself slowly inch by inch past the tight circle of muscles, until he also manage to be completely buried inside her. Never had Lyssa felt so utterly stuffed. Surely they can't think to do this. I'll split in half, she told herself as she laid her head against Ren's shoulder. As if of its own accord, her tongue darted out and tasted the salty sweetness of the thin layer of sweat that had settled over him. The action netted her a low, rumbling growl she felt vibrate through her, sending a fresh flood of moisture to her cunt. Evidently, this created a chain reaction to Trey, and he moaned, her ass muscles gripping him like a vice.

  Slowly the two men began to move. First Ren would withdraw followed by Trey who would pull out as his brother pushed back in, a constant and steady dance as the both fucked her. Lyssa placed both hands on Ren's shoulders and leaned her head back against Trey as they continued to push into her repeatedly, each thrust harder and seemingly deeper than the last.

  “Oh god, Ren, Trey. Oh god.” She moaned as she felt her muscles begin to clench down in preparation for what she was certain would be her most explosive orgasm ever.

  “That's right baby, come for us, come hard.” Trey groaned his hot breath in her ear as his grip tightened on both her hips.

  “Together, we all come together,” Ren moaned as she saw a glazed look pass over his face, signaling his own impending release.

  Trey nipped the still tender flesh of her shoulders, causing her to shudder, the vibration of which sent them all over the edge in one shaking orgasm. The air filled with their screams. Collapsing into a jumbled heap of arms and legs across the mattress, they each breathed in a ragged sigh of fulfillment.

  “Damn, that was good,” Trey said as he placed a tender kiss along the already healing wound on one shoulder.

  “Perfect.” Ren kissed her forehead, and they all drifted into oblivion, both men still buried deep inside her.

  ****

  Lyssa was pleased not to wakeup alone in the massive bed again. Her mates spooned aga
inst her so tight she found it hard to determine where one stopped and another began. Never had she felt so loved and protected.

  “I love waking with you wrapped in our arms,” Ren said sleepily as he moved to nuzzle the curve of her neck. With a giggle, she ran her fingers through his hair and sighed contently.

  “Why did I never change into a panther before?” She watched Trey stretch and yawn, using the back of one hand to cover his mouth.

  “Females must be mated before they can shift.” Ren also stretched and picked up his twin's contagious yawn.

  “If you like, we could shift and go running tonight.” Trey grinned as her eyes widened.

  “Really?” Lyssa could hardly wait to stretch her muscles in the form of her panther, to run and hunt with her males.

  “Of course,” Ren said as he wrapped his arms around her waist and moved her tight against him. “That's why the community is bordered by the national forest on three sides.”

  “Well, I guess we have a plan for tonight.” Trey sat up and pulled her out of the arms of his twin. “Right now I'm going to go assist our mate with a shower while you go round us all up some food.” With that, he threw a laughing Lyssa over his shoulder and headed toward the master bath. “You might want to tell mom and dad we plan to go running tonight and if they're planning a banquet they need to make it for tomorrow evening,” he suggested to Ren as he disappeared through the bathroom door with one hand copping a feel of her ass.

  Once they were alone, Trey set her down on the cool tiled floor and turned on the shower. Turning back toward her, he shot Lyssa a mischievous grin. “Now, time to make certain we get you squeaky clean from those pretty toes to the tip top of your head.” He moved forward and crushed her to his chest. “And I plan to pay close attention to all the parts in between.” He lifted her in the air so she could wrap her legs around his waist.