Chapter 16

T he BBQ goes on for a couple of hours and I get the opportunity to speak with some of the wolves that don't tend to mingle other than at pack meets. I have an awkward conversation with Michael, but after a couple of minutes he loosens up a bit and tells me some stories about Killian that have me howling with laughter. I don't think we're quite friends yet, but I hope that in time, he'll come to think of me as one. After an hour or so since I arrived, Michael has enough of being social, and both him and Killian leave, the two of them having a guys' night, which I learned from Seb is just the two of them shifting and hunting deer.

Leaning back in one of the wooden benches, I take a sip from my beer as I watch those around me. A happy, settled feeling fills me as I take in my pack mates. It still seems strange to say after being a lone wolf for so long, but it feels good. The bench shifts slightly as someone sits next to me, and I can tell by his scent who it is before I turn to look at him, his arm sliding over my shoulder.

"Hey, Seb." My smile is content as I lean into him.

"You look happy."

"I am."

"You know, that's pretty sexy."

Raising my eyebrows, I look at him dubiously. "Me being happy is a turn-on for you?"

"It's not so much that you're happy, although that's part of it," he explains. "It's that you have found your place, and since then, you have been so much more confident. You've claimed us. Now that is a turn-on." His eyes glint as he talks, leaning in closer as he lowers his voice, his body pressing against mine on the bench. My wolf has always craved Seb. As one of the lower wolves in the pack, he's completely submissive, both in and out of the bedroom. Having that unquestioning, trusting person to do with as I like is a refreshing change from my other, more dominant mates, not to mention my grumpy alpha wolf. Right now, my wolf wants Seb, and I can feel her pressing forward, the hair on my arms rising as my power surges.

"What are you two whispering about? Planning world domination?" Alex's voice has me looking up, his eyes going from me to Seb and back again. He must have felt my power. Smirking, I place my hand territorially on Seb's leg, feeling my wolf rise to the surface, not pleased at the interruption.

"Yeah." My voice comes out in a growl. "Want to join us?" I tease, knowing what his answer is going to be.

His eyes heat as his expression becomes serious, and his body stills as his wolf comes out to play, his powers rubbing against mine. With what looks to be immense effort, he manages to pull back his inner wolf, but the hunger and longing is still there.

I stand up, and Seb jumps to his feet next to me, taking my hand in his as I stalk towards Tori. She raises her eyebrows when she sees me and Seb with Alex following behind like a wolf stalking his prey, then she grins and waves a hand at me.

"I'll be staying with Eric tonight," she tells me before I've even said anything. I'm surprised she's agreed to stay anywhere other than with me, not to mention the fact the bear twins are staying there at the moment. Eric seems just as shocked as I am, but he covers it quickly .

"Oh yes, of course," he replies with a smile before sending me a feeling down our bond. He'll keep an eye on her and the twins. Nodding at him, I send him feelings of gratitude before I turn back to my best friend.

"You sure?"

"I'm a big girl, Ari. Besides, I really don't want to hear whatever you've got planned for tonight," she teases as Alex walks up behind me and wraps his arm around me as if to prove her point. "Girl, go get some." Her wink makes me laugh as Seb and Alex try to lead me away, my traitorous feet taking the steps, even as I turn back to look at her.

"You know where I am if you need me," I call out, feeling guilty at leaving her, but I know Eric will look after her.

The walk back to the medical building doesn't take long, but we're silent the whole time. My steps up the porch stairs are sure, and I sense the guys hovering behind me as I unlock the door, not stopping to wait for them before I walk upstairs towards my bedroom. Pushing open the door, I step over the threshold to my room, feeling them stop behind me, their instincts making the decisions for them. Someone steps up to my back, reaching a strong hand around and holding on to my hip to anchor himself to me—Alex. My pack beta, who has alpha power, holds me tightly as he leans forward, his breath tickling me as he kisses along the length of my neck. Leaning back my head so he has full access, I hear a breathy moan escape my lips as someone presses their body against my front—Seb.

Being sandwiched between two of my mates is the perfect way to spend the evening. I open my eyes and smile as I see the look on Seb's face, like he's found the holy grail.

"I'm going to change. Make yourself comfortable." My voice comes out breathier than I would have liked, but they both pull away and make their way to the bed. Alex keeps his eyes on me the whole time, like he's watching his prey, smirking at me as I reach the en suite .

"Don't take too long." His voice has deepened, and I can see the large bulge in his jeans. Another wave of alpha power washes over me as a low growl leaves his lips at my hungry look.

Walking into the bathroom, I shut the door behind me and take a deep breath, trying to clear my head of the heady power Alex gives off. I don't think he has any idea how strong his power is, and combined with Seb, it's easy just to let my wolf take control, but I want to be in control today. Alex's power is so different than Killian's alpha power, and I think that's because of how they use it. Kill knows how to wield it and when to use it, while Alex seems to ooze that power.

Looking in the mirror, I can't help but smile at what I see, the heat in my eyes and the happiness that seems to emit from me. Reaching for the hem of the dress, I pull it over my head and drop it to the floor so I'm only standing in my dark bra and matching knickers. I didn't need to leave the room to get undressed, they have seen it all before, but I wanted to take back some control, let them imagine me getting undressed behind the door. Grinning at the thought of them waiting for me, I saunter over to it and push it aside, leaning against the doorframe.

My pussy clenches at the sight before me. Seb is sprawled out at the foot of the bed, naked except for his boxers, which sit low on his slim hips, and one arm props him up as his eyes meet mine. Behind him, Alex sits at the head of the bed, leaning up against the headboard, completely bare as he lazily strokes his hard cock, waiting for me.

I step forward and crawl up onto the bed, leaning over Seb so I'm pressed against him as I kiss his lips. Opening them, he kisses me back, keeping his hands completely to himself as I take the lead, biting down on his lip hard enough to hurt as I pull away. Groaning, Seb pushes up and wraps an arm around me as he tries to tug me back to him.

The bed shifts as Alex crawls up behind Seb, his large, muscled arm wrapping around his chest as he pulls the smaller man away from me. "Hogging our mate, Seb?" There's a note of warning in his voice, but I can see a glint of amusement in Alex's eyes, so I know he's not really offended. Seb's breathing has changed, and I can see from his dilated pupils that he's enjoying every second of this.

"Hold him," I demand, and Alex's face immediately spreads into a grin as he moves his grip so he's holding both of Seb's arms behind his back.

"Yes, mate."

Keeping my eyes locked on Seb, I slide my body against his, pressing a kiss to his lips once more. He immediately responds and returns the kiss, and I can feel him fighting against Alex's hold as he tries to reach me. Making a tsk noise, I pull my lips from his and place my hands on his shoulders, then call my power to change my nails into claws. I gently drag them across his skin as I skim down his chest, and his breath hitches.

"More, harder," he pants, and I obey, slowing the path of my razor-sharp nails, pressing them into his skin hard enough to leave a mark, but not enough to break the skin. When Seb and I started playing like this, I was worried about hurting him, but I learned fairly quickly that he likes this, and we have learned to compromise. I refuse to hurt him enough so it draws blood or will bruise, so we found ways to satisfy this need.

Seb shudders in Alex's grip as I dip lower to his waistband. Pulling my claws back on one hand, I slide that hand down into his boxers, wrapping my palm around his already hard cock. Stroking, I slowly slide my other hand between him and Alex, pressing my claws into the soft skin of his back. He jerks forward and almost rips out of Alex's strong hold, his power emerging out of him in stuttering waves of various intensity. Sharing a look with Alex, I pull away, then smile at Seb as his heavy lidded gaze rises to meet mine.

"Sit down, Seb. Alex, I want you behind me," I instruct, looking at Seb before flicking my gaze to my beta.

"No." A flare of power surges the room as Seb speaks, and I realise with shock that it's coming from him. "Alex, lie down." The demand is followed with a wave of alpha power, and shockingly, Alex does as he's ordered with a confused look on his face.

Alex sits back at the head of the bed where he had been before. I crawl over to him, straddling his legs as I lean forward and press a kiss to his lips, groaning into his mouth as he kisses me back. The bed dips behind me, and I feel Seb's chest brush against my back, his hard cock pressing against me as his hands slide around my body, almost in a mirror of what Alex had been doing. I continue kissing Alex, finding this new dominant side of Seb a major turn-on. I don't know where it's come from or how long it's going to last, but I'm going to enjoy it for now and worry about it later. Pulling away from me slightly, Seb's hands gently undo my bra and slide the straps off my arms before his strong hands seek my breasts. He cups my breasts before tweaking my nipples sharply at the same time as he bites my shoulder. He doesn't bite down hard, certainly not enough to break the skin, but with him behind me, I have no idea what he's going to do next. The pleasure-pain of both the bite and his hands on my nipples makes my pussy clench as I groan into Alex's mouth.

Pressing light kisses against the place he bit, Seb moves one of his hands, sliding it down my body and past the waistline of my knickers. His fingers seek my pussy, his groan letting me know that he found me wet and ready for them. Finding my clit, he starts to circle it, pulling away every couple of seconds just as I'm getting into it. I pull my mouth from Alex's as I push him against the headboard and shuffle back a bit. Seb moves with me as he refuses to let go, his hand tightening on my breast as he buries a finger inside me.

"Seb, you're going to have to let me go for this," I murmur around a gasp, my words breathy, and with a satisfied growl, he pulls away, letting me reposition myself on all fours. Without saying anything further, I lean down and take Alex into my mouth. His satisfied male groan makes me want to smile, but I continue to suck him, gliding up and down his length. Seb repositions himself behind me, his hands running over my hips before moving one of them to cup my pussy as his index finger flicks my clit, my moan muffled by Alex as I continue to suck him.

Behind me, I feel Seb shift his weight, and then he slowly pushes himself inside me, each glorious inch until he reaches the hilt, and I savour the stretch, wanting more. Pulling back out, he slowly begins to thrust in again, and my wolf pushes to the surface, not happy with the tortuously slow movements—she wants to be fucked, and hard. Pushing my hips back with a jerk, I impale myself on his cock, closing my eyes in bliss. Hands grip my hips, hard, and a slapping sound fills the air, my ass stinging from where Seb just spanked me. A wave of arousal runs through me at the thought of my submissive wolf taking control. We've never done anything like this before, and to be honest, I didn't think I was the kind of woman who would be into that, but something about Seb doing it is a real turn-on.

"No," he growls, telling me off for trying to take control. His voice is deeper than I've ever heard it as another strange wave of his power rolls over me. His hands tighten on my hips as he starts pushing into me again, his pace slow, purposeful, and agonisingly good. Thankfully, after a few minutes, he starts to pick up his pace and some of his control begins to slip, his careful movements becoming fast and hard.

Moaning around Alex's cock, I also pick up the pace, taking him deep into my mouth, hollowing out my cheeks as I suck him. Alex makes a pained sound, and I flick my eyes up and see his face set in concentration, and I suddenly realise what he's doing—he's trying not to come. If I could smirk right now, I would be.

Not happy with my attention being taken away from him, Seb slips a hand around and starts flicking my clit again, moving in time to him pounding into me. This is all it takes to push me over the edge, and I pull away from Alex to throw my head back as ecstasy runs through me, pulling Seb into his orgasm as he stills inside me, my pussy milking him as we pant our way through our orgasms.

As Seb pulls away, I look back at Alex with a smirk, his eyes gleaming with an emotion I don't recognise. Opening my mouth to comment on it, I watch as a wicked grin spreads across his face, then he grabs me and spins us, so my back is pressed against the bed and he's above me.

"It's my turn now that the cub has finished." He grins as he looks over at Seb, who's lounging back, his eyes hooded with pleasure as he throws us a sleepy look, back to my submissive Seb.

"Attention on me," Alex commands, his hand gripping my chin as he guides my attention back to him. A spark enters his eyes, and I can't help but smirk. I've seen that look before.

"Possessive alpha babies," I comment, and as his eyebrow rises. A glint enters his eyes, and I know I'll pay for that remark. Leaning down, Alex starts kissing along my collarbone, following the path down my chest and to my breasts, occasionally nipping at the skin before kissing away the sting of his bite. When he reaches my nipple, he sucks it into his mouth, running his tongue over the bud before gently biting it, my gasp making him grin and urging him on all the more. Alex slides a hand down my body, and I let out a small gasp as he finds my tender clit, gently circling it, and soon, I'm moaning as he switches to my other nipple, kissing and licking at the sensitive skin. Removing his hand from my clit, he lines himself up and enters in one smooth stroke, our moans of pleasure mingling as we kiss, his thrusts coming fast.

A noise at the side of the room catches my attention, and when I glance over, I see Seb watching, his cock in his hand, slowly stroking with a lazy smile.

"What did I say about eyes on me?" Alex pants, picking up the pace as he pounds into me, his kisses become bruising, and I can feel my core tighten as I reach my second orgasm of the night. I cry out as I come, with Alex finding his release close behind me as we climax, and from Seb's groan, I'm guessing he finished too. Laughing, Alex leans down and presses a kiss to my lips before collapsing into a pile of limbs.

That night, after we have cleaned up and showered, we fall asleep in a puppy pile, reminding me of the first time I woke up in one. With the memory fresh in my mind, I fall asleep with a smile on my face.