A Final Paige (Hidden Kingdom Trilogy Book 3)

by L. Rose

  “Leaving would be a good idea,” Asher answered. “I’ll take the wolf out.”

  I couldn’t seem to look away from Cedrick. I was lost in the thought of making him completely mine.

  But… did he understand—

  “Yes, beautiful.” He said through the link. “I’m very well aware I shall have to share you with five other men. I am glad you have them in your life. They help you in many ways. I’ve even seen it in the short amount of time with you all. However, this may seem selfish or stupid, but I have only deep need for you, my mate, my wife. I only desire for you. There may come a time when I seek pleasure from our men, but until then, I only wish to be with you. Would this be possible?”

  “Yes.” And I knew I wasn’t lying. I knew my men, my family well. They would accept his wishes, for his sake and for mine, so I could claim him as mine.

  His smile turned sly. “It does not mean I wouldn’t want to watch you with them. It excites me even thinking of it, seeing the pleasure upon your face. I do not feel jealous with them touching you or having you. I know they are yours and you are theirs.”

  My body hummed. Nate drew in the scent and snarled. A breeze swept my hair over my face and then the door opened and closed. Nate’s snarls lessened.

  “Is he okay?” Cedrick asked.

  I stood as the rest of my men did. Thorn chuckled, as did Ezra, and I caught Alex smiling before he said, “He’ll be fine once you’re brought into the family.”

  Cedrick tilted his head to the side slightly in confusion.

  Alex blushed, so it was Thorn who added, “Once the bond has been finished between you two, he’ll accept you as part of Paige’s family. Until then, his fur is a little ruffled and he doesn’t like others playing with what’s his.”

  Cedrick nodded. “I have spoken with Paige, but I need you all to understand that, for now, I’ll only have her in the bedroom. It doesn’t mean I won’t like watching you all together, but for now, Paige will be my focus.”

  Thorn grinned. “We can understand that. Maybe just watch. You don’t touch any of us in front of Nate either. His wolf has claimed us all… well, almost.” His eyes flashed to Ezra who looked decidedly smug, then to Asher, who smirked.

  Cedrick’s eyes widened.

  “Unless you have the strength to dominate him and then claim him, his wolf won’t like you getting too close to us guys,” Ezra added.

  A throat cleared. “I believe a mind link with them all could help the matter,” Xi said.

  Ezra clicked his fingers and pointed at Xi. “Good thinking, old man. Cedrick would then scent like us with a mind link.”

  “Could we all speak of this after?” I asked, then slapped a hand over my mouth. I was suddenly impatient for alone time, but I sounded rude getting what I wanted.

  My men laughed. Thorn kissed my cheek. “We’ll leave you to it.” He started for the door and slapped Cedrick on the shoulder in passing. “Welcome to the family.”

  Alex kissed me on the neck and then blushed as he whispered, “Have fun.” He nodded and smiled to Cedrick as he walked by him.

  Ezra nipped at my bottom lip before giving me a quick peck. “I’d say enjoy yourself, but I know you will.” He winked. He slapped Cedrick on the arm as he went by. He glanced back to Kiered and Xi. “Are you two going to stand there and watch? Kind of kinky there, Xi.”

  Xi went beet red, mumbled something about killing Ezra, and stormed from the room.

  Kiered grinned and said, “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure your hellhound still lives.” He raced after Xi, slamming the door behind himself.

  I looked up at Cedrick and gulped. His eyes were darker than usual and intense again. His jaw clenched as his hands fisted.

  “I have never even asked you. Would you want to be my wife?”

  Was he serious?

  We were made for each other.

  He was mine. I could feel the rightfulness all through me.

  Yet, it was charming he was asking. “It depends. Would you be happy with a ghoul as a wife? Just so you understand, I eat, um….” I glanced away, steeled myself, and looked back, jutting my chin out and up. I had to stop being self-conscious and worrying about what people thought of me eating flesh. I was a ghoul, and I was a proud one. “I eat dead people, Cedrick. If it’s something you can’t handle, then I know this couldn’t work for us.”

  “I accept you for you, Paige. Being a ghoul and all. No matter what you eat.”

  My heart skipped a beat. “Really?” I whispered.

  “Yes, beautiful.”

  I smiled big. “Then yes, Cedrick. I want to be your wife,” I told him, and then made a run and leaped into his arms. Thankfully he caught me as he laughed. He spun me around and then pressed me close against him, wrapping his arms around my waist while I locked mine around his neck and then my legs around his waist. We both grinned at each other, which slowly disappeared as Cedrick dipped his head and for the second time—only this wasn’t in my mind—he kissed me.

  I moaned into his mouth over the first taste of him, and he drank the sound down. His hands slid down and cupped my ass, holding me tightly against his hardness. And God, he was big.

  I pulled back enough to say, “I’m going to need you inside me, right about now.”

  He chuckled. “Then I shall make it happen.” He placed me back on my feet and pulled his top over his head. My knees felt weak at the sight of his perfectly smooth, pale skin. I licked my lips, my mouth suddenly dry. He watched me as I looked upon him when he undid the tie to his pants. I quickly whipped off my tee and threw it to the floor, then got rid of my jeans, kicking them off to the side so I stood in front of him in panties and a bra. At least they were nice ones; they always were when Alex dressed me. This time they were black and lacy.

  His pants fell to the floor and pooled around his feet. He wore no underwear, and I was grateful to see how hard he already was for me.

  “You do this to me, beautiful,” he told me as he stroked his hand up and down his long length.

  “You’ve driven me crazy since arriving, so it’s fair.” I smiled and reached behind me to unhook my bra. Leisurely, I dragged the straps down my arms and then dropped it to the floor. Cedrick’s eyes stayed glued to my chest. He swallowed hard as his hand moved faster over himself.

  “The panties,” he bit out as he kicked his pants off his feet. I pushed my panties down to my thighs and wiggled my hips so they slid down my legs and then stepped out of them.

  “So beautiful. I’ve never seen anyone as exquisite as you.”

  I couldn’t stop the snort. “Your women are the most stunning I’ve seen.”

  He shook his head and narrowed his gaze on me. “They are nothing compared to you. Let me prove how much I cherish your body, mind, and soul.”

  “Yes, please.”

  “Shall we enter the bedroom?”

  “No, it’s so far away, and I need you now.”

  He flashed his teeth in a bright smile. “It’s the next room.”

  I nodded. “Too far away.”

  He took the step to pick me up in his arms. “I love how eager you are for me, beautiful.”

  I wrapped my legs around his waist and let out a mew when my pussy pressed against his cock.

  He hissed. “Already soaked. I can feel it.”

  “I’m ready for you, honey.” I kissed his neck. He groaned and, using his hands on my ass, pulled me against him as he walked us to the couch. I slid up and down on him with each movement, driving us crazy with desire.

  He turned and sat. One of his hands slid between us so he could run two fingers over my wet folds.

  “For me,” he clipped.

  Biting my bottom lip, I nodded. “All for you.”

  When he inserted two fingers inside me, I dropped my head back and cried out. Only he gripped the back of my hair and pulled my head back up so our eyes caught. “You’ll be my wife. We’ll be connected forever.”

  “I can’t wait.”

  His eyes
brightened with a glow in them. “Me either.” He freed his fingers from within me and brought them up to his lips. He pressed them against his mouth and then gently tugged my body forward using my hair. I knew what he wanted, so when my mouth touched his fingers on his lips, I opened and swirled my tongue over his wet fingers. His eyes glowed more as his own mouth opened and his tongue joined mine and we both tasted myself on them.

  “Up,” he ordered with a smack to my ass cheek. I lifted to my knees and moved closer, and while we licked his fingers, I slowly sank down onto his cock. My pussy opened up to him, but with his length and girth, he filled me snugly.

  He groaned and I gasped as the bonded connection took place. He removed his fingers from between our mouths and kissed me like it was the last kiss he’d give me. Even while the fire built inside me and took over, I didn’t release him.

  His emotions opened up to me, his desire, his pleasure, his happiness, and even love. I knew he was feeling my own when his arms wrapped around my waist tightly and his voice swept into my mind with “It’s more than I could have fathomed. I feel you everywhere, and still I want more.”

  “I know what you mean.” God, did I. Having him in my mind while he was planted deep and his emotions swirled, overwhelmed me in the best way. I wasn’t sure my heart would ever settle down.

  Slowly, I pushed up from his cock and then sank back down. Our hands dug into one another at the sensation.

  “So tight, so wet, perfect,” he murmured into my mind, kissing down my neck.

  “You were made for me.”

  “And you me.”

  I nodded, closing my eyes, getting lost in the feel of him. Of Cedrick. My mate, my bonded, my husband.

  When he dipped his head down, I took the chance and licked over the tip of his ear. He stilled, and next I was in the air before my back hit the couch. He made a sound in the back of his throat before he thrust back all the way inside me. His hips pistoned in and out roughly, savagely, and wonderfully. I gripped his shoulders and took it all with pleasure.

  I also made a note to myself that touching his ears drove him insane.

  Smiling, I nipped at his neck. He groaned and tipped his head to the side. He gripped my breast and brought a nipple to his mouth. His warm breath tickled over it. When I glided my tongue over the shell of his ear, he bit down on my nipple. I cried out and tightened my legs around his hips as he fucked me faster than even before.

  “More,” he demanded, and I gave it easily. I licked and nibbled on the tip of his ear. “Merde,” he yelled.

  My lower belly clenched and twisted in the best way. I was so close. “Harder, honey,” I whispered against his ear before licking and sucking on the arch of it. He grunted and ground down onto me as he thrust harder.

  “I can’t hold on,” he said, and it was those words, knowing he was as lost as I was, that drove me over the edge. He spoke in a language I’d never heard when my orgasm hit and my walls tightened around him even more. I gripped him to me, and he brought his mouth back to mine for a sweet but rough kiss. He pulled back and stared into my eyes. When they tightened in the corners and his mouth opened a little, I knew he was there. He swelled inside me, and his hot seed filled me as he groaned long and deep, dropping his forehead into my neck. I couldn’t resist. I licked and sucked at his ear. His body shuddered over me, and he swelled even more before squirting the last of his cum into me.

  His body relaxed against mine. He spoke again in a different language in between kisses over my skin.

  “Thank you for accepting me.” I received through my mind. I hadn’t even thought he was feeling insecure over my acceptance of him being different from myself, but it was what I picked up from him at that moment.

  I cupped his cheek. He lifted his gaze to mine, and I pressed a gentle kiss to his lips. “Thank you for wanting me as your wife. I will forever hold you in my heart, soul, and mind.”

  Butterflies flew in circles in my belly. My nerves were high. I glanced down at my simple dark blue dress, the only casual but nice one I’d packed, and then up to Cedrick. “Are you sure I look presentable enough?”

  He smiled down at me and placed an arm around my waist. “Yes, I’m sure Mother would approve even if you wore a sack.”

  I slapped his stomach. “No she wouldn’t.”

  “If I’m happy, which I am, she would.”

  Still, his words didn’t settle my nerves. She was his mother after all.

  A knock sounded on the door to the living room we stood in. “Come in,” Cedrick called. The door opened and my mates walked in. All smiled, except Nate. Alex even had a blush going.

  Asher dipped his head toward Cedrick and said, “Welcome to the clan.”

  “Thank you. I would shake your hand, but I believe a certain wolf, who is currently glaring at me, would take my head off.”

  Nate grunted.

  Asher smirked. “He is a bit possessive. Much like our Paige, but you’ll find that out.”

  I snorted. “You’re all the same. Unless you know he’s a bonded mate, then you’re ready to throw me at him.”

  The men chuckled, except Nate. I rolled my eyes at him and his glare narrowed more.

  “Only because we know he’ll add to the family,” Ezra said. “Otherwise we would burn the bastard alive.” He shrugged, went over to the couch, and sat. His eyes darkened as he drew in a deep breath. He licked his lips. “Hmm, smells divine over here.”

  “Ezra,” I warned. He grinned wide and winked.

  “Did the others speak of what we discussed before they left?” Cedrick asked Asher.

  “They did. I think the mind link is good to try. It would bring us together and be an advantage in battle.”

  Cedrick nodded. “Then if you all would allow me access to your minds, I would like to try. Since we are connected through Paige already, it shouldn’t be that hard.”

  “I don’t fucking like people poking around in my head,” Nate clipped.

  “I promise the link will only allow us to speak through our minds and connect us in a way that family is supposed to be. You can block me anytime you wish.”

  Nate huffed, crossed his arms over his chest, and leaned against the wall.

  “That’s him agreeing,” Alex offered.

  Cedrick smiled at him and nodded. Nate growled in the back of his throat, and I saw Cedrick quickly look away from Alex.

  “Please, close your eyes.”

  My men did. As soon as they had, Cedrick smiled at me and took a step back. His eyes glowed before he closed them. His body lifted off the ground, and he hovered in the air an inch or two off the floor. He spread his arms wide. I saw my men sway a little. I was glad at least some of them were sitting—Ezra and Alex. Nate stumbled to the left and then straightened, his jaw clenched, and he opened his eyes. They widened.

  Together we watched Cedrick float back to the floor. The rest slowly opened their eyes; Alex even blinked rapidly a few times.

  I dropped the shield in my mind.

  “This is freaky. I can sense all of you in my head.” Alex was the first I heard.

  Nate gripped his head. “I don’t fucking like this. It feels weird having you all in my head.”

  “You will get used to it,” Cedrick promised.

  “It could come in handy.” Ezra then sent a picture that had my body quivering. It was of all of them touching, tasting and pleasuring me in some way. My men laughed, some even groaned. Cedrick was one of them.

  “Not fair, Ezra.” I glared over at him, and he just grinned back.

  “Asher is right, though. It will be handy in battle.” Thorn smiled.

  Asher nodded. “If we can communicate wherever we are, then we’ll know if anyone needs help.” He looked to Cedrick. “Thank you, Cedrick.”

  Cedrick bowed his head. “Thank you for trusting me, even those who were reluctant.” He looked to Nate with a small smile, one I wouldn’t mind licking off his lips.

  “Like his ears, I want to lick and suck on them or pla
y with them.”

  Cedrick went bright red as I heard snickering from Ezra.

  “You all heard that?”

  “Yes, sweetheart,” Thorn said.

  “Oops.”

  “His ears are cute,” Alex thought at us and then realized what he’d done and burned just as brightly as Cedrick had.

  Cedrick coughed out a breath and shifted on his feet. He cleared his throat and said, “Shall we all go and see my mother? We leave tomorrow, correct?” My poor mate was in need of a change of subject.

  Asher nodded. “Yes. However, before we leave the room, there is something we need to test first.” He glanced to Nate, then Alex. “If you would, Alex.”

  “Me?” Alex blurted, his voice high. When no one said anything, Alex sighed. “Fine.” I wasn’t sure what was going on until Alex moved over to Cedrick. I glanced to Nate. His stance was tense. Alex rubbed his hands together and stuttered out, “D-Do you, ah, I-I mean, I know you don’t like guys that way, but um, so we know if, um, we need to see… that is…. Blast.” He ran a hand over his hot face and then let out a squeal when Cedrick hooked an arm around Alex’s waist and brought him flush against Cedrick’s front.

  “Is this enough to tell?”

  “Um…” was all Alex said as he stared flustered up at Cedrick.

  I hid my smile behind my hand as I watched them. Cedrick dipped his chin and said, “It is not that I do not like men. I do. However, Paige is my world at the moment and then eventually, when we get to know one another, I would like to explore more with you and the rest of the men.”

  “O-Okay?” Alex blinked slowly. “I mean, I think it’s okay.” He turned his eyes to me. “Is it?”

  Removing my hand, I smiled wider and nodded.

  “That’s good,” Cedrick said. He glanced over Alex’s head to Nate. We all searched him out, finding him still against the wall. I didn’t see any jealousy. He looked somewhat relaxed, so the mind link seemed to have helped his wolf settle.

  “Let’s go,” he barked and opened the door before exiting.