by Kris Norris
Cullen kissed the spot he’d bitten, slowly working his way up her neck to her ear. “So beautiful. And the way you shouted our names…” He kissed her jaw. “Breathe for us, sweetheart.”
She managed to roll her head to the side so she could glance at him, wishing she had the strength to smack the smug smile off his face.
He shook his head. “Still challenging us. Guess that means we have more work to do. But first…”
He reached for Lucas, spearing his fingers through the man’s hair then yanking him in for a hard kiss. Cullen licked his lips after they’d parted, his attention returning to her. “Make no mistake. You’ll come like that for me next time. But for now…move with us.”
She gasped as he released her hands then wrapped his arm around her waist, effectively lifting her up and shuffling her into Lucas’ arms. Her mate drew her in close, nuzzling her nose before taking her lips in a slow, searing kiss. She held on tight, certain she’d simply melt into a puddle on the bed when he eased back.
Lucas smiled. “We’ll see you get plenty of sleep once we’ve staked our claim. Now, I believe Cullen’s been more than patient, especially when his bear is far less tame than mine.”
She laughed at the thought, remembering the sheer size of Lucas’ grizzly when he’d shifted. If he considered that tame, she could only imagine what Cullen must look like in his alternate form.
The idea rolled around her head as Lucas positioned her on top of Cullen, her legs straddled around his. “Wait. Why didn’t you show me your bear?”
Cullen arched a brow. “You just drowned Lucas with your climax. I’m seconds away from making love to you, and you’re thinkin’ about my other half? That doesn’t speak highly about our mastery between the sheets, sweetheart.”
“You two are more than skilled. You’re lucky I’m not passed out on the bed from the pleasure. But…don’t I get to see all of you? Feel how soft your fur is? Show your bear I’m not afraid of any part of you?”
His gaze softened, and he reached for her, drawing her to him with a finger beneath her chin. “God, I love you. And you can see whatever part of me or Lucas you wish. Though, I’m hoping it can wait until morning, now that I’ve finally got you where I need you.”
He rolled his hips, accentuating his statement with the press of his cock against her cleft as he sank the first inch inside her. The intense pressure purged any other thoughts from her mind except the thick, firm length slowly entering her. Lucas eased her upright against him, holding her close when her head fell into the crook of his shoulder as Cullen withdrew slightly then pushed back in, regaining the lost inches and gaining a few more. Her walls spasmed around the intrusion, somewhat fighting his possession until he thrust up and buried himself completely inside her.
A throaty growl sounded around them as Cullen’s hands flexed around her thighs. “God, Hollis. So tight. Hot. It’s all I can do not to finish on the first stroke.” His thumbs made small circles across her skin. “Are you okay?”
Her fingers fisted against his shoulders as the pinching sensation eased, leaving her feeling raw. Hungry. She forced herself to meet his gaze, noting the worried furrow of his brow.
She nodded, moaning when Lucas lifted her up slightly, then lowered her, sending a jolt of pleasure coursing through her body. “Damn, Lucas. When you do that…”
Lucas chuckled. “Makes you want Cullen to pound into you, doesn’t it? Make you come all over him.”
She glanced over her shoulder at him then focused on Cullen. “Yes, God, yes. Cullen, I need…”
Cullen eased back a bit, then forward, taking her slow and steady. “Soon. But I don’t want to hurt you. We’ll take it easy until you’re accustomed to me. Then…” He growled, again. “Then, sweetheart, I’m going to make you come so hard you won’t know whether to scream or cry.” He pressed out then in, again. “Mine.”
The single word tightened her chest as warmth spread through her core. Lucas wrapped his arms around her, sliding up and down with her as Cullen pushed into her from below. She lost track of time, of the wavering shadows across the wall, the patter of rain against the window. Cullen kept true to his word, his slow maddening pace pushing her to her limits. But whenever she tried to move faster, Lucas shifted his grip, stopping her.
The man nuzzled her ear, nipping at the lobe. “Cullen’s pace, darlin’.”
“But—”
“No buts. Do you know how long he’s waited to love you like this? It already isn’t going to be long enough. Indulge him, this one time.”
She closed her eyes at the honesty in his voice, giving him a small nod. She still wasn’t sure why they were so taken with her. What their bears thought made her worthy to be their mate when no other man had so much as given her a second glance. Between Cullen and Lucas’ rugged good looks and gut-wrenching charm, she had no doubts they could have their pick of any available woman.
Cullen paused, his groin pressed into hers. He waited until she opened her eyes, then sighed, lifting one hand to cup her chin. “You really don’t know how special you are, do you?”
Tears gathered behind her eyes as she stared at him, unable to do more than breathe.
He smiled, motioning to Lucas before starting up the same slow pace. “Do you know why men look the other way? It’s not because you aren’t beautiful. Hell, you’re stunning. It’s because you intimidate them. But make no mistake, we aren’t the least bit intimidated. We love that you’re smart, and tough, and strong. That you can handle yourself against cowboys twice your size. We don’t want you to change.”
Lucas grinned against her ear. “Well, maybe the stubborn part, just a bit.” He coughed when she elbowed him. “Fine. Be stubborn. But you have two mates who are equally hardheaded. So, stop worrying about why we love you, and let us show you how much we do.”
He lifted her, giving Cullen room to move freely beneath her. He levered his hips, going deeper than he had before. The coil in her stomach gathered strength, again, sending waves of pleasure cascading along her nerves. She wanted to meet his thrusts, but Lucas simply held firm, lowering one hand until his palm cupped her mound with his fingers vee’d around Cullen’s shaft.
“Damn, Hollis. He’s got you stretched so tight. I bet he’s just as desperate as you are to go faster. Stay exactly like this.”
Lucas dipped behind her, his other hand skimming down her back then across her ass, settling around Cullen’s cock from behind. He eased the man free, the wet sounds of him taking Cullen into his mouth making her eyes roll slightly. She tried to turn to watch him, but he tapped her ass.
“Stay. Still.”
There was no missing the commanding tone to Lucas’ voice as he helped press Cullen inside her, again, encouraging her to ride him before stopping her a second time. Lucas repeated his possession, humming as he tasted Cullen then watching her take him deep.
Cullen growled, threading one hand through her hair then pulling her down to him. He took her lips in his, tracing every inch of her mouth as Lucas kept alternating between them until Cullen paused, the muscles beneath her flingers clenching.
He pulled away enough to glance beyond her shoulder. “Lucas. Mate. I need…”
Their mate shifted, again, reclaiming his position behind Hollis. He eased his hand between them, urging her upright as his other settled on Cullen’s torso. Lucas licked at her ear, nipping the lobe. “He can’t hold off any longer, darlin’. Though, I don’t think you can, either. Try to relax your muscles and just let him take you over.”
His hand slid to her groin, pressing against her clit as Cullen started moving, his pace noticeably quicker. He didn’t pause between thrusts, making her entire body shimmy as his slammed into hers, each punishing stroke whipping the coil tighter in her core. She clamped her fingers around his shoulders, allowing Lucas to bear some of her weight as her vision dimmed. The warm feeling beneath her skin expands outwards, stealing her breath for a few frantic moments before pushing her headlong into release.
She broke, her ragged cry sounding around them as pleasure flooded her body, making it feel as if she was shattering into a thousand pieces. Cullen grunted below her, still pushing into her grasping channel before stiffening. Her name filled the room, the gravelly quality only adding to the sensations coursing through her. He jerked upward, locking his mouth around her shoulder as he emptied into her. The firm bite coupled with the hot, wet evidence of his release stole the last of her strength, and she sagged against Lucas once Cullen collapsed on the bed, aware she’d join him if Lucas let go.
His contented hum broke through the murky haze. “Oh, Hollis. God, you’re beautiful when you fly apart. Your skin’s all flushed. Your body’s like liquid in my arms. And hearing you climax… Damn, I nearly came listening to your voice crack like that. You’ve exhausted Cullen. But something tells me that as satisfied as you are, you still want more. Need more.”
Hollis managed to pry her eyelids apart, twisting to look back at Lucas across her shoulder. His lips were pressed together, the skin over his cheekbones taut. But it was the hunger in his eyes—the same way he’d looked at her when she’d gone to her knees—that held her attention.
He arched against her, his long, hard erection renewing the desire she thought she’d quenched. She moistened her lips, knowing she wouldn’t truly be content until he’d staked his claim, as well.
Lucas smiled. “Thought so. Now, be a good girl and give Cullen a kiss.”
CHAPTER FIFTEEN
Lucas inhaled, holding his breath as Hollis sank into Cullen’s embrace, allowing the man to possess her mouth. If he were honest with himself, he’d been worried that his pleasure would be tainted by a hint of jealousy while watching his mates interact. But seeing the way Hollis fluttered her eyelids as she opened them, gazing at Cullen with the same love-dazed look she’d given Lucas just moments before, made his damn chest ache with need. And he knew he’d go to any lengths to ensure nothing and no one ever threatened them, again.
Cullen locked his focus on Lucas, arching a brow. “Do I need to worry where your thoughts are drifting, mate? Because I can assure you, my bear doesn’t like the tone. You already took a spike to the shoulder for me. I’ll be damned if you put your life at risk, again. Not that now is the time to be discussing this, anyway.” He grazed his finger along her cheek. “Our girl needs you.”
Lucas looked at Hollis, smiling at the way her breath caught when their gazes clashed, or how her lips parted slightly, as if she were waiting for him to kiss her. The thought had him moving, and she opened willingly when he slanted his mouth over hers, licking his way inside. She tasted warm and sweet, and he threaded his fingers through her hair to deepen the kiss.
Hollis moaned, allowing him to tilt her head against Cullen’s shoulder without turning her. Lucas took his time, wanting to savor every nuance. Her contented hum as she gave herself over fully to the kiss. The heady scent of her and Cullen’s release. The soft play of her skin as it brushed over his.
He eased back, holding Hollis’ head as he stared at her and Cullen. While Lucas realized this was only the beginning of their time together, he wanted to be able to look back and remember each moment. Burn it into his mind until he could picture Hollis and Cullen staring at him exactly as they were right now. Hungry. Entranced.
Hollis smiled, and Lucas’ heart skipped.
He leaned forward, dropping a kiss on her nose. “And you wonder why we love you.”
She furrowed her brow, obviously puzzled by the random comment. Though he had no doubts she’d learn to read their thoughts in record time. She opened her mouth, laughing when he simply claimed it, again, tracing every contour before releasing her.
He thumbed her cheek. “Are you sure you’re not too sore? Tired? Despite what I said, how much I want to love you, I can wait—”
It was her turn to cut him off with a soul-searing kiss. “Then, love me.”
“With pleasure. Why don’t you give Cullen another kiss while he helps me get you positioned?”
She snagged her lip, glancing between them before following Cullen’s lead. Lucas watched as Cullen settled her above him, again, knees on either side of his hips. He traced his hands along her thighs then up her back, drawing small circles on her skin. He tangled one hand in her hair, fisting the brown mass around his fingers as he dragged her down to him. Any tension in her muscles eased as Cullen took her mouth.
Lucas smiled, dividing his attention between his mates and the steady progression of his hand as he smoothed it down her spine, lightly scratching her skin. Goosebumps prickled her flesh as he skimmed his finger along her crease, pausing to brush the tip across her ass. He circled the opening, waiting to see if she’d tense. Hollis glanced back at him, watching his face for several heartbeats before closing her eyes and dropping her head to rest on Cullen’s chest.
His bear roared its approval, growling when Lucas gathered some of her arousal on his finger before slowly easing it past the tight ring of muscles. Her low, throaty moan spiked his cock against his stomach as he pushed into her channel, feeling her walls give around his penetration. He paused for a few moments then eased back, teasing the surface, again.
“God, Hollis. You’ve got the perfect ass. Watching you take my finger…” He hummed. “I can’t wait until you take me and Cullen this way. But not unless it’s what you want.” He leaned forward. “I know Cullen wants me to fuck his.”
“And you want me to take yours, mate. But not this time. Tonight’s about making Hollis realize how much she means to us.” Cullen’s expression intensified. “Though, next time…”
Lucas growled at the images that flashed in his head. Hollis beneath him, his cock deep inside her while Cullen rode Lucas’ ass, his mate’s large form covering both of them. Knowing they’d get to explore their love in more than a few ways made Lucas’ head spin. After all the months of fighting his desire, it seemed surreal that he was there, Hollis and Cullen sharing his bed.
Cullen nudged him with his foot, motioning to Hollis. Lucas smiled, hissing out a breath when she pressed back against him, mentally begging him to love her already.
He chuckled, giving her ass a light smack before settling between her legs, her body snugged against his. “God, your skin is so soft. I’ll never tire of touching you.” He dragged his cock through her drenched folds. “Are you ready, darlin’?”
Her reply was a raspy whisper of his name. He nodded, making another pass through her cleft before nudging her opening and sinking just the tip inside her. Hot fluid bathed his crown, and he couldn’t stop from thrusting forward—claiming her sheath in one smooth motion.
“Yes!”
The word hissed free as Hollis clenched around his intrusion, her walls rippling from the firm penetration. Lucas paused with his shaft lodged deep, savoring the tight clasp of her channel before slowly easing back. The shiny evidence of her desire coated his skin, gleaming in the flickering light. He swallowed hard, half wishing Cullen would lick him clean before thrusting back into her warm, wet heat.
Cullen grunted, drawing Lucas’ attention. There was no mistaking the fire raging in his mate’s eyes, and Lucas knew the other man had heard his thoughts. Cullen grinned and mouthed the word soon, then dragged Hollis forward for another punishing kiss.
Lucas moaned as the sight sent a punch of lust through his gut. He increased his pace slightly, needing the steady motion to calm the burning sensation beneath his skin. Seeing his mates interact, feeling Hollis give around his shaft—he’d never imagined it would be this intense. That the actual act would pale in comparison to the volley of emotions tightening his chest. The knowledge that he got to spend the rest of his life showing his mates how invested he was. How deep his love ran.
The stark truth unhinged his control, and he squeezed Hollis’ hips as he let himself go. Her ass shimmied with each forceful stroke, the wet echoes of his penetration sounding around them. She chanted his name, pushing into each thrust, as Cullen held her close, kissing any availab
le inch as he moved his fingers along her back until they covered Lucas’ hands.
The added connection set him off, and he knew he wouldn’t be able to last much longer. He clenched his jaw, willing himself not to finish, yet, when Hollis gasped, arching upwards as her pussy contracted around his cock, squeezing the length with rhythmic pulses.
He bowed his head, wedging one hand free of Cullen’s grasp before skimming it up her spine and locking it in her hair. He pulled her upright until her head fell against his shoulder, Cullen’s hand shifting to support her from below before he levered up, trapping her between them.
Lucas tilted her head to the side, scraping his teeth along her skin as his release burned a path down his spine and into his shaft. He managed several more strokes before the fire shot forward, emptying him in a series of spurts. He let his mouth settle on her muscle, before sinking his canines into her flesh, sending her into another climax.
He held tight, riding through the spasming waves of her orgasm before slowly lifting his mouth. He stared at the twin puncture marks then gazed at Cullen. His focus dropped to the man’s shoulder, the unmarked skin glaring back at him. Lucas eased Hollis to the side just enough to pull Cullen closer. His mate smiled, his canines showing beneath his upper lip before Lucas captured his mouth. He traced along the pointed ends, wondering if it’d feel half as good as he’d imagined, before releasing Cullen and moving to his shoulder. Lucas didn’t wait, just licked a path along Cullen’s skin, then struck.
Cullen’s taste filled Lucas’ mouth, the spicy essence tempered by a hint of sweet. He lingered, enjoying the play of the man’s muscle beneath his lips, as his grizzly paced inside his head. And he knew he’d need to claim his mate in every way before his bear would truly be satisfied. A throaty moan brought him back from his senses, and he eased away, smiling at the small wounds. “Mine.”
Cullen’s fingers speared through Lucas’ hair, fisting around the strands before yanking his head to one side. Cullen growled then latched onto Lucas’ shoulder, marking him with the same hard bite. Pleasure tore through his body, hardening his shaft just starting to weaken within Hollis’ body, and for a moment, Lucas thought he might climax, again.
