by Jane Jamison
Those worrisome thoughts, however, disappeared as blood flowed over each of the lions’ fur. The wolves were just as bloodied, if not more, but she didn’t care what happened to them.
Please let them be all right.
She was no longer concerned for herself. Only her men mattered.
The fight seemed to go on forever, yet she knew logically that it lasted only a few short minutes. Whatever intention the wolves had wasn’t strong enough for them to continue to fight. One swift swipe of a giant lion paw, one hard bite from a lion’s jaw, and the wolves went from attacking to trying to get away.
“Please, let them go,” she called, suddenly all too aware that the wolves might have someone like her at home, waiting for them to return unharmed. They had started the fight, but she would be the one to end it.
Danny roared as the black wolf darted away, yelping as it did. He shook his glorious mane and roared again. Immediately, Shane and Jason flung their attackers away then set their paws apart as though challenging the wolves to attack again. The wolves rushed after the black wolf and disappeared into the trees.
Winnie held her breath. Now she’d find out if they still knew who she was. As the lions came together, their hard muscles rippling with every move, she took one step and then another toward the shore.
“You won’t hurt me, will you?” she asked. Her voice trembled, and her hands shook.
The lions stared at her, and for a moment, she was certain they didn’t recognize her. Would they attack? If they did, she’d be dead in under a minute.
As she prepared herself to be killed, their bodies blurred again as they transitioned back into their human forms. Relief swamped her first, but it was soon followed by hot, burning need.
“You’re you again,” she said, her voice quivering.
Danny grinned and stalked toward her. “Who else would we be?”
She ignored his joke. She had no desire to laugh. Instead, her desire was only for them. “You saved me.”
Jason strode into the water and offered her his hand. “I guess we did.”
She took his hand then took Shane’s as he reached for her. “Those were werewolves, weren’t they?”
“Werewolves. Dogs. They’re all the same to us.” Shane’s mossy-colored eyes were still flecked with amber. Yet the amber was quickly fading away.
“And you’re lions.” It was a good thing that they helped her to the shore. She wasn’t sure her legs would’ve moved if they hadn’t held her hands. Their strength found its way into her.
“Are you okay, sugar?” Jason led her to the same flat rock she’d sat on earlier.
She swept her gaze over her body as though to confirm what her head already knew. “I’m fine. They never touched me. Thanks to you guys.”
“We’ll always be there for you, doll,” added Danny. Hunger blazed in his eyes. “It’s quick and all, but—”
“Not quick enough,” said Shane. A snarl formed on his lips. “We should’ve told you earlier. If we had, you wouldn’t have been out here.”
Danny eased her wet hair behind her ears. “He’s right. If we’d told you earlier about shifters, about us, then you would never have been in any danger.”
“Unless, of course, you would’ve taken off.” Jason cocked one eyebrow skyward. “Would you have run off if we’d told you earlier? Would we have frightened you away?”
“I don’t know.” How could she say what her reaction would’ve been? All she knew was what her reaction was at that moment. “And I was afraid. I wasn’t sure you’d know me while you were in your lion bodies.”
“We’ll always know you. It doesn’t matter what form we’re in.” Shane’s tense look eased. “We knew who you were the moment we met you. We just thought you’d need more time before we told you what we are. Do you need more time, darlin’?”
“Honestly, I don’t know.” She traced a finger around Danny’s arm, enjoying the hard muscles. “I’m not afraid of you any longer. In fact”—she gazed up at them—“fear is the last thing I’m feeling.”
She’d caught them by surprise. Their raised eyebrows and quick glances at each other said so.
“And you’re okay with what we are?” asked Jason.
She didn’t have to think long. “Yeah. I think I am. It’s actually kind of exciting.”
Was that why she was turned on? Was it their alter-egos causing flaming fire between her legs? But no, it was an altogether different kind of exciting she was feeling. She studied them, their tall hard bodies, their perfect physiques, their handsome faces, and definitely their thick cocks. She jerked her attention back to their faces. Strangely, she fantasized that she could see their lions in their eyes.
“Darlin’, are you wanting what I think you’re wanting?” Shane tilted his head to the side, a small smile curving his mouth.
“I think I am.” She took hold of Shane’s arm while reaching out to Danny, too.
“There are a lot of things we need to talk about,” offered Jason. “You need to know what you’re getting into.”
“Shut the hell up, man.” Danny elbowed his brother in the ribs. “We need to give her what she wants when she wants it. Stop trying to cock block us.”
She loved that Jason was thinking of her even when it was so obvious that he was aching to have her. “We can talk later, can’t we? Right now, I’m not sure I’d hear much of what you’d tell me anyway.” She flicked her tongue over her upper lip. “Take me. I want, I need all of you to touch me and make me feel safe. Make me feel wanted.”
Although he’d wanted to talk first Jason was the one who yanked her sundress over her head and tossed it away. Her panties were gone with one quick tug.
He picked her up off the rock and held her against him. He kissed her hard, needy, letting her know in no uncertain terms that he wanted her. She wrapped her legs around him and felt his hard cock press against her crotch.
His kiss traveled to her cheek. “Mine. Just mine right now.”
She wasn’t certain if he was talking to her or to his brothers, but it didn’t matter. She’d had them together before. Now it would be good to have them separately. “Yours right now,” she answered.
A growl, one that sounded part-man and part-animal, rumbled out of him. She felt his breath against her breast as he bent his head to catch a nipple between his teeth, felt the sound roll through his broad chest.
He entered her in one quick, hard movement. She sucked in air and arched her back, urging him to keep working his thumb against one with his teeth still torturing the other. She clung to him, her hands locked behind his neck, her legs tightening around his lean waist.
Jason rocked against her, bumping her up and down as he suddenly eased back and pushed against her. His expression was intense as he worked his hips, human battering rams against her pussy.
He filled her completely, more even. She swore she could feel the tip of his huge cock against the end of her and wished he could go even deeper. Friction took over, adding to the burn already there. Her clit throbbed with each stroke he made.
“Don’t take too damn long.” Shane’s voice was guttural, needy.
She did her best to keep up with Jason, but it was impossible. Her stamina was no match for his as he pounded into her. When he stilled, his gaze meetings hers, she could see his climax rising to the finish. Her own release burst free, stunning her in its intensity. Together, they cried out, gripping each other.
She’d barely had time to take a breath when she was pulled away from Jason. Danny took her with him as he sat on the flat rock.
“Lean forward, doll, as much as you can.” His palm against her spine pushed her forward.
With her legs spread and her hands on her knees, she bent forward and offered herself to him. A soft whimper escaped her as he slipped his cock inside her pussy.
“Ride me, doll. You’re in control.”
She experimented, moving to each side, then leaning forward more to position his cock against her special spot.
He held on to her hips and thrust upward, but she was the one to make the major moves.
“You’ve got the perfect ass.” He slapped first one butt cheek then the other.
Sweet stabs of pain sifted through her, but she didn’t stop working her hips back and forth. His cock felt so good inside her. Then, when he reached around and took her breasts to fondle, her excitement rose even higher. She grabbed hold of his legs and used the extra balance to move her faster, adding quick thrusts to longer, slower movements.
“You’re killing me, man,” complained Shane. He moved in front of her, his hand stroking his cock.
She shook her head, silently telling him that she didn’t want his cock in her mouth. It was Danny’s time, and she wouldn’t let him interfere.
Another climax whirled inside her, building slowly and rising steadily. Once again, she cried out as the release swamped her. Her body shuddered through the orgasm, but she didn’t attempt to pull away.
Danny gripped her breasts harder, his pants blowing bursts of air against her back. She’d long dried from the water, but now her body was wet with perspiration.
“Fuck, but she feels so fucking good.” Danny barely had the words out when he rammed into her again, then stilled. Then, with one last hard shove, he plunged into her and gave into his release.
She pushed down against him, wanting to give him even more reason to groan. His warmth spread into her, no doubt mixing with Jason’s.
“It’s about fucking time.” Shane pulled her away from Danny, cradling her as though she were a child. But she was no child, and he wasn’t about to treat her like one.
“Shane. Please.” She still ached for him, still needed to have all of them.
He took her down to the ground, holding her above him as he lay on his back. “Let me see your ass when you ride me, darlin’.”
At first, she didn’t understand, but with his help, she turned to face his feet and straddled him. She eased backward, allowing him to lead her to his cock.
She closed her eyes when he pushed his cock into her wet pussy. His hand patted her butt cheeks, spreading them, playing with them. She balanced her body on his, her hands on his legs and rocked against him.
He was just as big as his brothers. And just as curved. It took no time for another orgasm to take hold as his cock rubbed against her G-spot. Thrusting hard, his motions quick and forceful, he took her. She was riding him, but this time, she wasn’t in complete control. He kept hold of her butt, murmuring how much he enjoyed the view, and slammed into her time and again.
She was filled. Not only because of their cocks but from their words, their pledges to love her, to make her happy. She wanted to give them the same, but talking was too difficult. Yet she felt that they knew. Instinctively, they knew.
They moved well together, one sliding one way, the other moving just the right amount in reverse. She burned throughout her body and was amazed once more at the intensity of her climax. Trying to hold it back was impossible, and soon she screamed out the climax as she let her hair fall in front of her face.
Shane picked her up again and brought her to the ground. With a quick smile, he pushed her legs apart and shoved his cock back inside her pussy. She cried out again as he put his thumb to her clit and tortured her climax out of her.
Unlike his brothers, his release came quietly with no shout, no roar of triumph. Instead, he continued to thrust into her as his body tensed. When his release finally came, she saw it in his eyes. Amber flared, briefly changing the color of his green eyes. As the shudders overtook him, he fell against her. She wrapped her arms around him, her legs around his waist, and let their climax-ridden bodies tremble together.
Chapter Six
Jason couldn’t believe their luck. In a few short days, they’d gone from lonely werelions to men who had found their mate. He wrapped his arm over Winnie’s shoulders and tugged her closer.
Which, of course, earned him a snarl from Danny.
You snooze, you lose, man.
The four of them were relaxing after yet another exuberant session of lovemaking. Winnie had a blanket covering her body, but it couldn’t hide the sweet scent of her sex. He, like his brothers, was comfortable staying naked after each session. Besides, it did his ego good to catch her gazing longingly at his cock.
“So tell me again,” demanded Winnie.
Would she ever grow tired of hearing it? Would they ever grow tired of telling her?
He toyed with a strand of golden hair. “We want you as our mate, Winnie Bunch.”
She snuggled closer, but her hand went to Danny. Shane sat in the chair by their sofa, taking it all in and—to Jason’s way of thinking—most likely planning how he’d get her alone for himself. He’d have to go through him and Danny to do so.
“And what does that mean?” She giggled, enjoying teasing them.
“It means that we love you,” answered Shane, who then shot Jason a look saying beat you to it.
“But how do you know? You barely know me.”
Jason felt a stab of jealousy when he noticed Danny squeeze her hand. Not that he would ever want to take her away from his brothers, but she was still “new,” and he wanted to “play” with her all by himself.
“It’s a werelion thing.” Danny squeezed her hand again. “When we know, we know.”
“Don’t you, darlin’?” asked Shane. “Are you sure you love us?”
She paused long enough to worry Jason. But he had no reason to worry. She was theirs. She’d said it enough times since coming back from the pond.
“It’s crazy, but I do.” She tilted her head at Danny. “Unless, of course, my feelings are only because you gave me your allure.”
“I didn’t give you that much. Nah. What you’re feeling now is the real deal.” He shot Jason a look. “Unless you don’t feel anything for these two. If that’s the case, then just say so and I’ll run off with you.”
Her chuckle was like the sound of wind chimes to Jason’s ears. He’d never tire of hearing her laugh.
“Uh-uh. I want all three of you. A girl would be stupid not to want all of you.” She stretched out, her body barely covered by the blanket they’d thrown over after making love yet again. “And I’m not a stupid girl.”
“You sure aren’t.” Jason pulled in a long, slow breath. Her hair smelled like sunshine. Not that he would ever voice his thought out loud while his brothers were around. They’d never stop razzing him about it if he did. “So have we answered all your questions?”
She didn’t answer right away. Instead, she sent a text to Bree. He glanced at Danny and Shane. Bree was with the Dayton brothers and their cousin Burton. He had little doubt that they were making her their mate.
“Winnie?” Danny gave her a questioning look. “Any more questions?”
They’d spent the night talking and making love. She’d asked them more questions than he’d thought possible. They’d given her direct answers then warned her not to tell anyone about the town of shifters. Not even Bree. If Bree was to find out, it would be her men who should tell her.
“Just one.”
“And what’s that?” Jason asked.
She sat up, moving away from him. “I want to know when you’re planning on giving me all your allures. And all of it, too, not just a little taste like Danny did.”
He’d longed for her to ask. Had, in fact, waited all night for her to ask. “Whenever you want us, too. But after that, are you going to want us to change you?”
“It’s completely up to you,” added Shane. “You can stay fully human, if you want.”
“I want to be changed.” Her hair bounced as she shifted to look at each of them. “First, The Allure, and then you change me.”
Waiting all night for the question had given him time to think. “The Allure, yes, but we’re not going to change you. Not yet. You need more time to think about that. Time to get to know other shifter women and hear what it’s really like to transform.”
He waited fo
r her to argue and was surprised when she didn’t. “Fine. But I want The Allure right now.”
“Then have it.” Danny moved closer, cupping his hand behind her neck. “Breathe in, doll.”
She tensed, but when Danny’s eyes became amber-flecked and he drew in a breath, she relaxed, ready to take in his special breath.
Another flash of jealousy hit Jason as he saw her body loosen the tension. The Allure did its job, making her feel safe and drawn to his brother. She moaned and edged closer to Danny.
Shane took her by the arm and turned her to face him. Taking in a breath, he released it, letting his allure flow between her parted lips.
She moaned yet again. “It’s wonderful,” she murmured.
“Now mine, sugar.” Jason took her by the shoulders then pulled her on top of him. “Breathe again.”
Watching her eyes widen in anticipation, he turned his breath to her. The Allure eased out of him, easy and pure, and straight into her. “Mine,” he said once he’d finished. “Ours,” he added, sensing his brothers’ silent warning.
She tossed the blanket off her then pushed him to the side, giving her more room to lie down. “I feel it. I feel all of you inside me now.” Her eyes shone with desire. “And I need you.”
Shane chuckled. “Again? Woman, how much sex do you want? We’re only men, you know.”
She clutched a hunk of his hair. “No, you’re not. You’re werelions. My werelions. And you love me.”
Jason, his heart ready to explode, tugged her close. “Yeah. We love you, all right. We’re lions in love.”
She reacted by taking his hand and putting it on her chest, directly over her heart. “I may not be a lion yet, but I love you guys just as fiercely.”
He took her mouth to his then, unwilling to let his brothers see the tears swell in his eyes. Pulling her on top of him, she positioned her pussy right over his cock, as though she’d practiced doing so for decades instead of days. Her hands rested on his shoulders a moment, a question in her eyes. But before she could wiggle against him, he picked her up and turned her around.
“Which way, my lion?” She’d referred to each of them as “her lion,” but it still sounded special to his ears.