Chapter Nine

Lucifer

He could hear his mate’s stomach growling before Gage started to move around on the mattress. Lucifer set the letter he’d been reading from Andy in New Orleans on the bedside table as Gage blinked his eyes open.

“Hi,” Gage said with a hoarse voice. He cleared his throat.

Lucifer waved his hand for a glass of water before handing the drink over.

Gage sat up with his back to the headboard as he accepted he glass. “Thanks.” He took a long drink while looking to his other side where Cary was fast asleep. “Sorry about flaking out on you earlier.” He avoided Lucifer’s gaze.

Lucifer took the glass and wished it away before he cupped Gage’s face. “I wouldn’t say that you flaked out. What are you saying sorry about? Crying or falling asleep?”

Gage blinked. Still didn’t look up. “Both?”

“You have nothing to apologize for,” Lucifer assured him.

Gage rubbed his stomach.

Snapping his fingers, a tray loaded with hot potato soap, fresh bread, and orange juice appeared over Gage’s lap.

“That’s convenient.” Gage picked up his spoon. “I mean thanks.”

He didn’t need magic to tell him that Gage was embarrassed. After Gage had fallen asleep, Lucifer had fed Cary and they’d talked until Cary had also become sleepy. Lucifer didn’t rest much. Didn’t need to so he’d spent his time reading over the Dear Satan letters that had come in. Cary had been correct. The letters had piled up while he’d been in the human realm.

Not wanting to leave the bed or his two mates, Lucifer had the magic bring him everything he needed. He already had a list of what needed to be done for toys to be magically made or built. The reports from Cary and Gage’s hometown were a little more disturbing but Lucifer figured it would be better to talk to both his mates at once.

Lucifer watched Gage as his shifter mate scarfed down the soup and bread. Just like when Cary had eaten, Lucifer found that providing for his mates was surprisingly fulfilling. He wondered if it would make him feel even better if he’d prepared the food with his own hands instead of using magic.

He used to enjoy cooking but over the centuries the task had become mundane, and he’d stopped trying. If he had a craving, Lucifer just waved his hand.

“This is really good,” Gage said as he mopped up the remainder of the soup with the last of the bread.

“Would you like more?” Lucifer offered.

Gage shook his head. “That was enough for now.”

Lucifer made the tray and dishes disappear.

“Very handy,” Gage commented.

“You can do that too,” Lucifer reminded him. “The magic will respond to you the same as Cary.”

“I like doing things with my hands, but I’ll keep that in mind.”

Lucifer rolled until he could rest his chin on his hand while seeing both his mates. “What else do you like?”

Gage frowned at him. “What do you mean?”

“I got to spend some time with Cary as you slept. We talked.”

“You mean Cary talked,” Gage said with a smile. He ran his palm over the blanket covering Cary’s shoulder. “Our mate does like to talk. And ask questions.”

“He did. It was great. I don’t think I’ll ever have to worry about what he is thinking.”

“That’s one of the most refreshing things about being around Cary. He’s the happiest person I’ve ever met.”

“I figure it has a lot to do with his upbringing,” Lucifer commented.

“I agree. His grandma and grandpa were the best.”

“I’ve been told. But I’m not asking about him. I want to know more about you.”

Gage sighed as he slid back down the bed. He pulled the covers to his chest.

“Are you still cold?” Lucifer placed his hand on the covers over Gage’s stomach. He heated the blanket like it was an electric pad.

Gage smiled. It was beautiful when he smiled like that. Truly happy. “I’m okay but I won’t complain about the heated blanket. For now. Normally it would be a little too much.”

“Yes, I run hot as well. Most paranormals do.”

“You asked me what I like?” Gage said.

“Yes. I want to know more about you.”

“I would like to meet other shifters. It was always forbidden before.”

“I can arrange that. I know the perfect family to introduce you to. Cary would fit in there as well. I trust them.”

“With the dragon alpha?” Gage asked.

That’s right. Lucifer had mentioned Axel and the others before. “Axel. He is a dragon shifter and is mated to a human.”

“I didn’t even know dragon shifters were real,” Gage admitted.

“Most don’t. There have been many creatures that have slowly become endangered or gone extinct. Much like the animals in the natural world.”

“I guess that makes sense. Sad though. What about the alpha?”

“Axel is a very powerful alpha. He made his own way without the help from his father. Axel is truly a good man. He loves his mate and his family. They aren’t a family of blood but of choice.”

“Who else is a shifter there?” Gage asked. He appeared to forget about his earlier embarrassment, which pleased Lucifer.

“There is a threesome. Bo, the man that came with the hellhounds at the church. He is the alpha of the hellhounds. He is mated to Craig, a bear shifter, and Nate, a bobcat shifter. Both Bryce and Nate are little so I think Cary would love playing with them.”

“And they’re a trio like us.”

“They are. There is also Drake the vampire and his human mate, Lawson. When Drake found Lawson, he also brought Lawson’s brothers, River and Sebastian, into the family.”

“You’ve mentioned Seb before, I think.”

“I have. He is mated to Ash, one of my Reapers. You didn’t get to meet him earlier when Cary did. With getting kidnapped and everything.”

Gage chuckled. “I’m sorry I missed him.”

“You’ll meet him and Seb. Now where was I? Okay, River is mated to Anton, Axel’s brother, another dragon shifter and little, and Rainier who is king of the fae.”

“Another king,” Gage teased. He took his hand from under the covers and entwined their fingers.

This was much better. Lucifer kissed the back of Gage’s hand. “Rainier is a good leader. They live in the fae realm but travel back and forth to the human realm almost daily. Shawn is a wolf shifter and mated to a human named Sam. Sam’s best friend is Ansley, who is human and mated to Trevor.”

“Wow, so many mates. But what about your demons? Didn’t you say they were connected to the family as well?”

“Well Bo lived in the hell realm with his hellhounds. He and his mates split their time between hell and the human realm. Seb went to visit and found Ash.”

“That sounds like a story. Cary will want to hear it.”

“I’ll remember to tell him. At Seb and Ash’s mating ceremony, Adam, dryad, found his mate with my master of punishment, Mal.”

“Okay, I know I heard those names before. Cary met them.”

“I called them in to stay with Cary while I searched for you.”

“Cary seemed to really like Adam.”

“Adam is one of a kind. He is the one looking after my demons. Helping them find mates. More importantly helping them find true purpose and happiness.”

“Adam sounds amazing.”

“Almost as amazing as my mates.”

Gage snorted. “Sure. Is there more?”

“A couple. Levi, a gargoyle, recently mated to a human named Mason. As they got together, another demon of mine, Tristan, found his mate with Mason’s twin, Jason.”

“The connections are telling,” Gage said. “One mate seems to bring another.”

“That is what Seb and the others are looking into.”

“Cool. Although that’s more Cary’s domain. I fall asleep if I have to read more than five pages.”

Lucifer laughed. “Got it.”

“Is that all the mated couples?”

“All of the claimed mates. There is another shifter, Logan. He’s a lion shifter. His mate has recently made an appearance close to him and I suspect they will complete their bond soon.”

“That’s all amazing.”

“It is. Although it isn’t easy for the ones that haven't found their true mates. There is another member of the family, Gavin. I have no idea who his mate might be, but I hope Gavin finds him soon.”

“It would be hard to see everyone coupling up and finding their happiness.”

“Exactly.” Lucifer’s heart ached when he thought about how alone Gavin must feel. “Gavin is a very old paranormal. He went through some of the worst times. I know that the fates have an amazing mate picked for him. I just wish they’d speed up the timeline.”

“Cary’s grandma always told me that things happened when they were meant to. She was a big believer in fate.”

“I suspect that she and Cary’s grandpa were true mates. Humans have them but don’t always recognize the connection as a paranormal would.”

“My grandparents were mates!”

Lucifer glanced over at Cary as he shimmed out from under the covers. He was surprised that he missed his little human waking.

“How much did you hear?” Gage asked, amusement making his eyes sparkle.

“Most of it,” Cary responded with a smirk.

“And you remained quiet?” Gage teased.

“I was really interested. And you were asking the right questions. Although I can’t wait to meet everyone you mentioned. Adam was really cool, so I bet I’ll like everyone else.”

“You will,” Lucifer assured him. “And they’ll love both of you. Did you get enough sleep?”

“Sure.” Cary shrugged. “Did you two talk?”

“We did.” Lucifer cocked his head to the side.

“About…” Cary asked.

“You heard most of it,” Gage replied.

“But—” Cary looked from Gage to Lucifer.

“But what?” Gage asked.

Lucifer was glad he wasn’t the only one lost.

Cary huffed. “Did you ask him if he wanted to mate? You know, claim us?”

The question was directed at Gage.

Gage’s response was to roll his eyes.

Lucifer’s mouth became very dry. Where was that glass of water he’d given to Gage earlier? “Mate?” he repeated.

Cary beamed at him. “Gage and I want you to claim us. Well for us to all claim one another. We want to be mates. Well, we want the three of us to be mates.” He blushed as his words all ran together.

Lucifer sat up. The covers pooled into his lap. “Yes.” Yes, he wanted that to. He wanted to claim his mates.

Gage smiled. “I think he agrees, baby.”

“Of course he does,” Cary replied. “Who wouldn’t want to mate us? We’re awesome!”

Lucifer laughed along with Gage.

Cary clapped his hands. “What do we need to do? Is there a ritual? Ceremony? Let’s do this!”

* * * * *

Cary

Gage and Lucifer were looking at him like he was crazy. Cary wasn’t crazy. He was horny, ready to be claimed, and tired of waiting.

“All we have to do is claim one another as we have sex,” Lucifer explained gently.

“Claim?” Cary repeated.

“Bite. We bite you. Leave our mark on you,” Gage said.

Cary frowned. “But I can’t leave my mark on you?”

Gage frowned as he looked over at Lucifer then back at him. “I’m sorry, baby. Your teeth wouldn’t leave a permanent mark.”

“Oh.” That didn’t seem fair. Cary wanted his mates to carry his mark as well. Sometimes being human sucked! And not in a good way!

“That’s not necessarily true,” Lucifer said.

That perked Cary up.

“It’s not?” Gage grew excited as well. “He can mark us too?”

“You want that?” Cary asked.

Gage turned to him. “To wear your mate mark next to Lucifer’s? Of course. You’re my mate as much as he is. It’s the three of us together. It wouldn’t feel right to me to only carry Lucifer’s.”

“That means a lot to me,” Cary admitted.

“I just don’t see how,” Gage told him.

Lucifer cleared throat. He gave them a little finger wave as they both looked over at him.

“Oops! Sorry.”

“It was cute,” Lucifer didn’t appear upset. “I was just going to say that if you bite us and wish to leave the permanent mark, the magic will make it happen.”

“Yes!” Cary pumped his fist in the air. “We need to be naked!”

Gage laughed as he yanked Cary over. Cary landed in his lap, face down, as giggles escaped.

He kicked his feet playfully. “Hey!” Cary complained.

“How about some kissing?” Gage suggested. “You know, to get us in the mood.”

Cary flushed. That would probably be smart. Sitting up, he glowered at Gage. Wait! “When are you not in the mood?”

Gage shrugged. “Good point. Now kiss me.”

Leaning forward, Cary pressed his lips to Gage’s. Gage lifted him, settling Cary more firmly on his lap as weight pressed in from behind. Cary was in the middle of a hot man sandwich, which had always been a fantasy of his.

Gage kissed him thoroughly. Their years together helping to ignite the hunger inside him. Cary loved kissing Gage but there was something different about this kiss. More intense, growing deeper and deeper, until Cary grew undeniably aroused. Gage pulled back, just an inch, a breath, his dark eyes burning into Cary’s soul.

A hand moved Cary’s face to the side before Lucifer’s mouth was on his.

Lucifer gave the same intensity as Gage, but this was newer, raw, pure need. Cary had to gasp for breath. The sound loud to his own ears in the quiet room. He hadn’t managed to catch it as Gage kissed Lucifer.

He’d often wondered if he would feel any jealousy when he saw Gage with another man. Cary had his answer. It wasn’t jealously that he felt. Watching Gage and Lucifer make out was fucking hot.

He rubbed his hand under Gage’s shirt to brush his thumb over his nipple.

Gage gasped into Lucifer’s mouth as Lucifer’s groan escaped.

Naked! They needed to be naked.

Cary nudged his men apart. “Clothes! Get rid of the clothes.”

Lucifer chuckled as he snapped his fingers.

And they were all wonderfully naked.

Gage laughed. “I have to admit that is pretty convenient.”

“I told you!” Cary teased. Getting naked was the best.

With a hand to the back of his head, Gage tugged him forward. “Yes, you did,” Gage replied before he kissed Cary again.

Cary grasped Gage’s shoulders pushing forward. Damn blanket. He yanked his mouth away to push at the covers. Why was Gage’s lower half still under them?

Lucifer patted the covers, and they were gone.

Looking over his shoulder, Cary kissed Lucifer as a thank-you. He meant for the kiss to be just a short little peck, but Lucifer’s tongue felt too good against his. Cary was lifted once again. He didn’t even think to protest when he ended up on Lucifer’s lap this time.

Their cocks brushed against each other’s while Lucifer’s firm hands tugged him closer.

He dropped his head back as he groaned. Too good. Not enough though.

Cary wiggled again.

Their cocks bumped.

Had he mentioned how much he loved being naked? He really liked it.

Lucifer kissed down his chin and neck while Gage crawled around and sucked on Cary’s nipple. The dual sensations sent little shocks of pleasure straight to his cock. Cary threaded his fingers through Gage’s hair directing his boyfriend to his other nipple.

He was being absolutely spoiled. Cary had never been so needy.

Two mouths, two tongues, four hands. Cary was touched, caressed, licked, and sucked until his body shook. Gage pushed Cary at Lucifer, who turned them onto their sides lying on the bed. Gage moved behind Cary again.

Cary nibbled on Lucifer’s ear. Huh, he hadn’t noticed that the top of Lucifer’s ear were pointed. That was so cute! And...he could explore Lucifer’s ear later. Much later. He bucked his hips as Lucifer stroked his already aching cock. Gage kissed his way down Cary’s spine.

Cary whimpered.

Gage chuckled.

Lucifer tightened his grip. Pumped Cary faster.

“You like that, baby?”

“I want to come!” Cary wailed.

“Not yet.” Gage patted Cary’s ass. “We have more playing to do.”

Cary huffed. His boyfriend was teasing him again. It was beautiful torture.

Gage’s teeth scraped along the curve of his ass before he moved lower. Lucifer slipped down the bed. Cary gripped the pillow as Gage held his ass cheeks open.

The first swipe of Gage’s tongue happened at the same moment that Lucifer took Cary’s dick in his mouth. He didn’t know if he wanted to thrust forward or push back. Cary tried to do both. Luckily, his mates didn’t seem to need him to do anything. They somehow coordinated themselves to drive Cary crazy.

“Please!” he begged.

Gage was tongue fucking him and Lucifer’s wet hot mouth had the perfect amount of suction. Gage loosened him up as Lucifer was making his body grow taut.

Cary was on the edge. “I’m gonna—”

They both stopped.

“No!” That wasn’t what he wanted.

“I need lube.” Gage shimmed up his body. His leaking cock leaving a trail of precome.

A bottle appeared on the pillow next to his head.

“Fuck, I love you both.” Gage grabbed the bottle and started to coat his fingers.

“Yes! We love you too!” Cary kicked his legs. “Hurry!”

Gage tossed the bottle to Lucifer. “I’m gonna fuck Cary and I want you inside me. Get busy, Daddy. I need you. Then we’ll switch.”

Rolling onto his stomach, Cary spread his legs as Gage’s fingers probed his hole. Lucifer moved. Flew? Wow!

It didn’t take any effort for two of Gage’s fingers to slide easily in and out of Cary’s hole.

“Gage!”

“Okay, baby.” Gage helped Cary get his knees under his chest.

He was entered slowly. Way too gentle. Cary pushed back as Gage thrust carefully forward.

“Fuck! Luc! Give me another finger!” Gage’s body shook as he remained unmoving inside Cary.

“How’s this?” Lucifer’s voice was deep. Full of need.

“Harder,” Gage demanded. He circled his hips. Not really fucking Cary but it was still pleasurable.

Cary couldn’t do much more than unsuccessfully push back. Gage’s hands held him to the bed. He whined. Tried to move Gage, who sucked on the back of his neck while grunting.

“I think you are ready,” Lucifer said before the mattress shifted.

“Finally!” Gage growled. “Get in me!”

Cary knew the moment that Lucifer filled Gage with his cock, as Gage bit down on the back of his neck while groaning. Cary took his chance and pushed back hard on Gage’s cock.

The bed shook.

“Again!” Gage ordered. He moved up to his knees. His hold on Cary’s hips had his nails biting into Cary’s skin.

Cary was nearly thrown forward with the next powerful thrust.

He threw his head back as Gage’s cock hammered at his prostate. Gage grew louder as he must have been receiving the same treatment from Lucifer. Cary had no idea how long he managed to take the pounding. Time meant nothing when his entire body was being deviously used. The moment that Gage’s fingers wrapped around his shaft, Cary came hard.

Thrusting over and over into Gage’s hold, Cary didn’t stop until he was completely spent. Hot semen filled him, Gage yelling, as his boyfriend came with him. Lucifer shouted. The bed rocked a half dozen more times.

Gage’s teeth surprised Cary and he screamed as Gage bit down on his shoulder. He hadn’t expected that! Or how it would feel as Gage began to suck. Cary’s cock was hard again.

How had that happened?

Gage removed his teeth.

Turning his head, Cary opened his mouth and bit down on Gage’s neck to copy his boyfriend. He made his wish to the magic. He pulled away and smiled, seeing his teeth marks embedded into Gage’s tan flesh. Before he could comment, he was flipped onto his back.

Lucifer hovered over him. “Can I?” He held his hard dick in his hand.

Cary nodded quickly. He wanted. Needed. Was still achingly hard.

Lucifer plunged deep and held still.

“I used magic to loosen myself. Fuck me, Gage. Bite me.”

Gage scrambled behind Lucifer.

Cary liked this position better. He gazed up at Lucifer as he began to push back on Gage’s cock before rocking forward to fuck into Cary’s wet hole.

It didn’t take long this time.

Cary’s orgasm wasn’t as powerful but still as intense. He came without his shaft being touched.

Lucifer bit into the opposite side of Cary’s neck from where Gage had marked him.

Cary held on tight to Lucifer’s arms as he sucked. Grunted. Then relaxed.

He pushed himself onto his elbows and closed his teeth on Lucifer’s muscular shoulder. He bit as hard as he could while wishing for the mark to last forever just as he’d done with Gage.

It took several long minutes until they moved. Gage slid to the side of them before Lucifer carefully pulled out. Cary was once again lying between his two mates. This was the best position.

“I’m pretty sure that I’m seeing fireworks,” Cary said in awe.

“Sleep, baby.” Gage pushed Cary to lie across Lucifer’s chest. Lucifer cradling him as Gage spooned him from behind.

Cary smiled at Lucifer. “He always sleeps after sex.”

“Hmm.” Lucifer carded his fingers through Cary’s hair. “Fireworks, you said?”

Cary nodded. His cheek rubbing Lucifer’s bare chest.

Lucifer waved his hand and the curtains opened. Gage began to snore behind him.

“Fireworks,” Cary said quietly.

The night sky began to explode in a wonderful and amazing light show. Small pops sounded. Fireworks of every color in the rainbow lit the dark sky.

Cary sighed as he watched his private celebration of being claimed.

They were mates now.

No one and nothing to ever try to separate them again. The fates wouldn’t allow it.

“Are you happy, baby?” Lucifer asked.

“So happy.” Cary caressed Lucifer’s chin. “I love you.”

Lucifer's eyes flashed red before returning to their normal black. “I love you too.”

“Gage will tell you when he wakes up,” Cary promised. He knew his boyfriend well. “He said it in the middle of sex, but he meant it.”

“I know. Let’s let him sleep and just enjoy our pretty fireworks.”

“Okay.” Cary nuzzled Lucifer’s chest. “Can I suck on your nipple?”

With the back of his hand on Cary’s head, Lucifer guided his mouth over. “Suck on whatever you want.”

Cary was going to hold him to that.

Gage mumbled something behind him. It sounded suspiciously like ‘suck me.’ Cary giggled as Lucifer gave a small snort.

More fireworks lit the sky.

Lucifer had mentioned paradise once. How souls that passed found their paradise and could chose to stay there forever or be reincarnated. Cary pinched himself just to ensure that he was truly lying in bed with his two mates in his own paradise.

“It’s real,” Lucifer told him. “I promise, my little mate. This is all real.”

A tear escaped from Cary’s eye as he closed his lips around Lucifer’s nipple. He suckled gently, thanking the fates, magic, and anyone else who was listening for his life.