37. REID

Chapter thirty-seven

REID

The afternoon morphs into a chaotic evening of finger foods because Zana refuses to let me cook and Ethan is still a disaster. The only thing he can make at this point is blueberry pancakes—which are borderline okay—but I wasn’t in the mood for breakfast foods. And now that we should all be piled up in Ethan’s nest, I find Zana missing.

Ethan’s sprawled out across several pillows, snoring away but the absence of my Alpha makes it hard to rest. I creep into the hallway, catching Zana by the kitchen counter, hunched over paperwork that could absolutely wait until tomorrow.

We’re the same in a way, though.

I bury myself in mindless tasks when my head is too busy and she disappears into her work.

I approach her quietly, not wanting to startle her. " Zana," I whisper, my voice filled with as much affection as I can muster in my sleepy state. "Come to bed, Alpha." Zana once mentioned that I’m allowed to be selfish and this is one of those things, all of us together in a way I’ve been deprived of over the last several months.

Zana looks up from the counter, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "And who made you the boss, hmm?" she teases, a playful smile dancing on her lips.

"I'm not giving orders," I reply, shaking my head. "I just want us all to be together. It's been a long day, and I want to hold you and Ethan close."

Zana’s smile widens as I step closer, my Alpha reaching for me. She briefly caresses my cheek before gesturing to the folder on the counter. “I only need a few more minutes, Reid.”

“And that can be done tomorrow,” I offer but Zana is already focused again, leaving me with only one other option. With her back to me, I lean in and begin to pepper kisses along the back of her neck, my lips brushing against her sensitive skin. Zana lets out a soft gasp, her body tensing as she tries to focus on the work in front of her.

"Reid, what are you doing?" she asks, her voice laced with both surprise and desire.

"Distracting you," I murmur, my breath hot against her skin. "So we can go to bed. Together."

Zana laughs. "Oh, you think you can just distract me with kisses and then whisk me off to bed?" She teases, her eyes sparkling with mischief as she turns around, now trapped between me and the counter.

"It's worth a try," I muse, pushing an extra ounce of seduction into my voice. "But I think I need to be more persuasive. " With that, I begin trailing my kisses down her neck, across her shoulder, and onto her collarbone, each touch sending a shiver through her body.

"You're not playing fair," she whispers, her breath quickening.

"I just want you," I respond, my voice thick with desire. "And I want to show you how much."

Without waiting for her response, I continue my descent, my lips traveling down her chest, pausing briefly to pay homage to her breasts. She wore the large shirt she favors for bed and I’m instantly grateful for the ease of access it provides. I drop to my knees, humming with anticipation of tasting my Alpha. My hands slide beneath her shirt and settle around her waist, pulling her closer as my lips find the sensitive skin just above her navel.

Zana's breath hitches, her body arching slightly as my kisses dip lower. "Reid, wait," she whispers, but she’s not actually telling me to stop. “You don’t have to do this, baby.”

I’m not stopping. Not now, not when I’ve dreamed of this moment for so long. I want to taste her, to explore every inch of her with my lips and tongue. "I've been thinking about this," I murmur against her skin. "Wanting more. Wanting you."

My hands slid down her thighs, gently urging her to spread her legs. I want to give her pleasure, to show her how much I adore her, respect her, love her . I glance up at her, her eyes wide, a mixture of surprise and desire reflecting in their depths.

“You're so beautiful," I murmur, kissing a little farther south, just above her pussy.

Zana's eyes flutter shut, her body surrendering to my touch. I lean in, my tongue tracing a path along her sensitive flesh, starting with slow, deliberate strokes. I want to savor every moment, to make her feel cherished.

She grips my shoulders, her fingernails digging into my skin as I continue my exploration, her body trembling with each touch. Her moans fill the kitchen, soft and urgent, spurring me on. I increase my pace, my tongue moving with purpose, fucking her with it as I taste her sweet essence.

Zana's legs began to shake, her body tensing as her orgasm nears. I hold her steady, my hands on her hips, my tongue relentless in its pursuit of her pleasure. With a final, desperate moan, she comes, her release flooding my face, her essence intoxicating.

I look up at her, my eyes sparkling with satisfaction as I lick my lips, savoring her taste. Zana's cheeks are flushed, her chest heaving as she tries to catch her breath. Then she reaches down, pulling me to my feet, before smashing her lips to mine, her hands tangling in my hair.

I moan into her mouth, my body still humming with desire. My cock is thick and full in my pants but watching her fall apart on my tongue is enough for me. When she finally pulls away, her eyes are dark with desire, a mixture of love and happiness in her expression. “I think you’ve been very persuasive, Reid. Time for bed?”

A laugh tears from my throat as I step back and offer my hand, Zana grabbing it as I lead her to the main nest. Ethan is still half-asleep, his eyes half-lidded as we slip into the nest. Ethan makes room for us, Zana moving to lay in the middle as I find comfort against her other side.

Ethan leans over for a kiss, his entire face lighting up. “Oh, you taste like our Alpha.”

“She tastes divine,” I purr, Ethan greedily stealing my lips for more kisses.

A month ago, if someone had asked me where I saw myself, it wouldn’t be here, with mates of my own. And now, I can’t imagine a different path, one that didn’t contain Ethan and Zana in my life. When Ethan has finally had enough of me, I turn to Zana, loving the way her hair fans out around her. “You rescued me. Both of you did. I’m not sure where I would be right now if I was still in that house. I love you so goddamn much, Alpha. Ethan, I love you too. Fuck, I’m in love with both of you.”

Zana drowns me in another kiss as Ethan, the ever-loving Omega that he is, has to ruin it.

“Fucking finally!”