Chapter 35

This is not my idea of a party. We may be headed to a family reunion, but everyone seems subdued and a little glum. We all survived, so I can't seem to figure out why everyone is so off.

Cas may have a goose egg on his forehead, but we made it out better than expected. They had those SUVs packed with a kill squad.

I didn't count the bodies individually or anything, but I'm thinking it was close to thirty guys. If they had caught us unaware, it could have gone differently. Which is why I'm still confused.

Why isn't everyone as pumped and filled with euphoria as I am?

In general, I'm grateful my system doesn't allow me to feel fear. But I don't think I experience empathy, either, so it's difficult to know how to support my omega.

I want to comfort her.

I know she's anxious.

I'm just not sure how to alleviate that terror. And I'm fairly sure all four of them are equally unsettled.

Seriously, I think they're overreacting.

Ranger obviously doesn't want Annika dead. He might not have planned for her to have built herself a merry band of psychos, but if he's in a fuck around and find out kind of mood, then we can adjust and handle that too.

"How are you doing, Anni Girl?" I ask, stretching closer in the back seat.

"God, I kinda feel like I'm gonna puke," she grunts, resting her head on my shoulder.

I slide a hand under the bottom of her dress and up to rub her stomach. She moans, leaning closer and nuzzling her cheek to the material of my T-shirt. I'd bet she's trying to find where my scent is strongest.

"Are you still having cramps?" My fingers dip into the band of her panties. "We can try a little all-natural pain relief."

"Grady…"

I chuckle. "Yeah, baby?"

"The bleeding has mostly stopped, but there's no guarantee…"

"You know I don't give a fuck about that."

"There's nowhere to wash your hands." She tilts her head, smiling up at me. "I've got to say, though. The way you popped around that corner…" She bites her lip. "It was the sexiest thing I've seen in a long time. I've never seen someone move so fast or take a shot with such conviction."

I tease my fingers down her pelvis and brush her clit. "You weren't worried I'd miss?"

Honestly, I was shocked she didn't bitch the two of us out.

It was the most dangerous shot I've ever taken, but that's because Annika was involved.

It came down to a split second…

I can't even call it a choice.

I gave the command for Kane to take his shot, then popped out to remove Andretti's gun hand before my brain had even made the decision. I knew Kane was going to go for the head shot. Statistically, the probability of Andretti managing to pull the trigger was low, but not zero.

"You know, I didn't really have time to worry, but it's you." She smiles, and her eyes sparkle in the low light. "I always trust that you're going to keep me safe. You wouldn't have taken the shot if you didn't know you could land it."

I dip my mouth to hers, shoving my tongue in her mouth as I circle a finger over her clit. She surprises me by climbing into my lap and facing me. It makes it easier to kiss her, but it twists my hand at an awkward angle. The way her tight ass cups my cock makes it all worth it.

My tongue swirls over Ward's bondmark, and his amusement fills the bond.

Huh, I wonder if making her scream would lighten the mood?

I guess there's only one way to find out.

The process to actually make it onto Ranger's property is intense. He's got a ten-foot-tall brick fence with tri-directional security spikes lining the top.

It makes me chuckle.

They block anyone from getting in the same way they block anyone from getting out.

"Grady," Anni hisses, slapping my chest as Kane drives us up the long driveway. "Make me come."

I laugh and shove my mouth to hers, applying firmer pressure to her clit. Apparently, I got distracted, which should be impossible. Her slick little pussy grinds over my swollen cock as she moans against my lips. She's already come a fuck load of times, but if it helps her relax, then I'm here for whatever she needs.

Despite the cramped space, I plant my feet on the floorboard and fuck up into her as well as I can.

My tongue teases hers as I give the exact pressure and pattern I know she wants on her clit. She's actually dripping all over my pelvis, but it only makes everything hotter. I like it when everyone realizes she owns me.

Anni freezes, moaning loud as fuck against my lips.

I move my forearm to her lower back and help her work over my cock as she comes. Her entire body trembles, and her caramel cream scent floods the air. My nostrils flare as my dick swells.

Fucking hell, I really wasn't expecting to come again, but the way her slick little pussy strangles my shaft does me in. My balls get tight as she bounces on her knees.

"Goddamn, baby. I think it's about time we ditch the IUD, so I can breed you properly," I growl against her lips as I spill inside her. The harder my shaft gets, the more she grinds.

I'm fully aware this is the closest to heaven that I'm ever getting. Her smugness and arousal fill the bond as she nibbles my lower lip. The naughty little thing swivels her hip on each descent, like she's desperate to soak up every drop of my cum.

"Such a dirty girl." I chuckle, smacking her ass as Kane brings the vehicle to a stop.

"Shit," she whispers as her awareness of our location floods the bond. "We're here."

"Seems like it." I peck a final kiss on her puffy pink lips.

She pushes back, glancing between us. "Here's hoping it doesn't look like a massacre when I climb off your lap."

I shrug, kissing her forehead. "It won't bother me a bit. It's the makings of an album cover."

She squints. "I have no idea what that means."

I chuckle. "That's because you're a youngin'."

Her vicious little hand has radar to my nipple, and she pinches my piercing. "Keep talking shit. I dare you."

My cock jumps inside her.

I swear to fuck.

She's the most magnificent woman I've ever seen.

"Just to be clear," Kane says, helping Annika out of the vehicle. "Are you purposely trying to bait that psychopath?"

Anni quirks an eyebrow, glaring at Kane.

"Nah, I was just trying to help her relax." I shrug. "No one should be that anxious to see their family. It kinda gives Ranger a bad look."

"I vote we do not allow Grady to do the talking." Ward laughs, slapping me on the shoulder. "Really, anyone else, feel free to take the lead."

I smirk, shaking my head. "Sure, put yourselves in his line of sight. That's fine by me."

"I'm still not sure if we're actually married." Cas groans, extending an arm to our omega.

She scoffs but walks into his chest and wallows around a little. "I still don't even know what name would be on the certificate. Maybe we can do a quick internet search? I'm pretty sure marriage licenses are part of public records."

"No more procrastinating," Kane says, gesturing to the open garage door. "It's time we get this over with."

"Yay." Annika snorts.

I feel her out in the bond. It's not easy to decipher, but I think she's equally excited and terrified.

"I should have strapped you into the daggers in the bottom of your go-bag," I tell her. "It's probably a bit late for me to run back and grab them now."

"You've had my daggers this whole time, and you didn't give them to me?" She sounds so indignant that I bark a laugh as Cas tugs her toward the garage door that leads into the house.

"Not yours, but I did pick you up a backup set." I follow them in.

"Unbelievable," she mutters.

"We've discussed this," Kane chuckles. "For the safety of dicks everywhere, you're cut off from blades."

"I feel like that kind of choice should come down to a pack vote," Ward says, grinning over at Annika.

Unfortunately, she's staring at the door that leads inside with abject terror on her face.

My eyes fly to the door.

Ranger grins. "You arrived in one piece. It's good to see you, Sparrow."

She better not get pissed at me if I do have to kill her brother.