A Ravenous Pack: Wolf's Hunger 5 Books

by A. K. Michaels

  “All right, my friend. I hear you and I’ll keep an eye on her too. I promise. Now, I’m going to go and leave you two to talk but I’ll be back to help you later.”

  “Thanks, Ray, and let’s keep my little meltdown between us. Please?” Fox smirked. “I don’t particularly want her knowing I was a basket case just because she went into town.”

  “My lips are sealed, kitty cat, my lips are sealed.” Ray chuckled as he left.

  “Yeah, okay, mutt.” Fox laughed as the huge Beta sauntered away and he thought for the thousandth time how much his life had changed.

  From a lone Lion to living within a Wolf Pack as an Alpha’s mate and having the massive Beta as one of his best friends was nothing short of a miracle. Let alone the way they joked around, and the first time Ray had called him kitty cat, well, let’s just say the entire room had gone so quiet a pin could be heard to drop. But Fox had stared the man in the eye, lifted his lips and smirked, and called him a mangy mutt who should be wormed more often and that had been the start of their friendship.

  Yes, he’d come a long way since leaving his Pride those many years ago and he’d not change a damn thing . . . well, apart from Sheba going off on her own when she was so near to giving birth to their daughter. That was something he’d change for sure.

  For now, he tried to compose himself so she didn’t realize he’d almost lost his mind while she was away collecting the crib they’d ordered and try to explain why she could not go anywhere else without him until they held their precious bundle in their arms.

  Sheba wiggled in her seat, unsuccessfully trying to get comfortable in the truck. “Damn! I can’t wait for this little minx to be born. I can’t get comfy no matter where I am.”

  “Not long now,” Ari almost squealed. Sheba couldn’t help but smile, her friend seemed more and more excited as the days passed and her baby’s birth drew nearer.

  “I know, but I’m past the excited stage and now just want it over with.”

  “Uh oh, Fox is waiting for you,” Ari whispered as she pulled to a stop.

  “I know.” Sheba waited as he opened the door and helped her out. Normally it was something she’d hate but right now she’d accept any help she could get.

  Fox gave her a quick kiss before picking her up instead of just giving her an arm to lean on. “Hey, Fox, you don’t need to carry me! Put me down.”

  “Nope,” Fox said, kissing the top of her head. “Ari, just leave everything there. We’ll get it later.”

  Ari just nodded as Fox strode away. Sheba waving to her friend as they went.

  “What’s going on? Ray said something about Lions and them not leaving the Pride when they’re close to giving birth?” Sheba could feel the tension in her mate, even if his face had a smile on it.

  Fox nodded. “Yes, I made the mistake of assuming it was the same with Wolves, especially when Tilly told you to stay in camp, I thought you would. I didn’t expect you to take off with Ari so I was a little . . . uneasy.”

  “Uneasy, huh?” Sheba wrapped her arms around his neck as he took her inside, but instead of putting her on the sofa he carried her upstairs to their bedroom, kicking the door closed and placing her on the bed.

  “Well, maybe more than uneasy,” Fox said as he removed her shoes and started to massage her swollen feet and ankles.

  Boy, that was bliss.

  “Goddess, that’s amazing.” She relaxed back into the pillows as his hands continued to soothe her. “So, tell me how it is in a Pride.”

  “When a Lion’s time draws near, she stays within the Pride for safety. Her family cocoons her, with other females always nearby, and her mate is by her side to protect her at all times.”

  “I don’t need . . .” She stopped. “Sorry. I don’t mean to belittle the ways of your people, Fox. I just didn’t understand, but then again, I didn’t know because you didn’t tell me.”

  “I’m aware of that.” Fox’s hands move up, his fingers caressing her calves. “It’s my mistake and I apologize. I assumed all Shifters were alike.”

  “Now that I know then I will respect your ways.” Sheba moaned as his touch moved higher, pushing her light summer dress up, his fingers like feathers on her thighs as he parted them slightly, moving her panties out of the way.

  “Thank you, My Queen.” Fox leaned forward, his breath tickling her skin. “I appreciate that. I know how strong and independent you are, so I know how hard it is for you to do this for me.”

  His tongue darted out, licking the very top of her thigh, right next to her folds which were now wet with need. “Fox, what are you doing?”

  “I would’ve thought that was obvious, Sheba.” Fox chuckled, his breath stroking her mound and causing her to groan again.

  “But . . .”

  “No buts, baby, just relax.”

  Fox’s tongue started to work its magic on her, from her folds to her clit and back, as his fingers very gently massaged around her nub. Too gently. She wanted more. Pushing her hips off the bed to try and convey what she wanted but he ran a hand over her swollen belly before continuing as he had before, much to her chagrin.

  “Fox!” she exclaimed and this time he laughed against her sex.

  After a few more minutes of his sensual torture, she thought she’d lose her mind until his tongue centered on her clit, his hands resting on her belly. His teeth gently nipping her nub then licking it furiously and driving her completely insane with desire. She knew he’d tip her over soon, her body aflame, tingling from top to toe with sensation. Her head tipped back, her eyes shut tight, breaths coming in short gasps, her hands reached down to tangle in his hair, holding him tight against her as she ground hard against him. Pleasure rippling through her as her orgasm started deep inside, sparks igniting and radiating outwards until all she could feel, think, know was what Fox gave her.

  He didn’t stop, licking, nipping, caressing, for long moments to milk her orgasm for all he could get from her until at last she lay panting, spent and thoroughly satisfied. Fox crawled up, lying beside her, one arm across her chest and one playing over her belly.

  “Wow, that was a nice welcome home.” She smirked.

  “You’re welcome.” He smiled.

  “What are we going to do about this?” She reached down, cupping his rock-hard cock.

  “Nothing.” He shook his head. “I’ll be fine, but you should have a nap.”

  “A nap?” She frowned but as she did she followed it with a yawn and he chuckled.

  “Yes, a nap.”

  “Hmm, maybe a nap’s a good idea, but I need to pee first.” Sheba rolled over. “Why do we have to go to the bathroom a thousand times a day? It’s a pain in the ass.”

  “The joys of being pregnant.” Fox laughed again.

  Sheba didn’t find it funny. She spent more time in the bathroom than she did anywhere else lately. Only this time she didn’t even make it to the toilet. A sharp pain in her lower back, a yelp of pain escaping her mouth, and a gush of fluid broke free. Fox was at her side before she could call on him.

  “Sheba!”

  “Fox! What the hell?”

  “It’s okay, darling. Don’t panic.”

  “I’m not panicking. I’m angry I didn’t make it to the toilet. Look at the mess I have to clean up!”

  “I’ll clean it.” Fox gazed into her eyes, his hands cupping each side of her face. “I guess I should call Tilly, it looks like our daughter is about to say hello.”

  “Yeah, I suppose you should. But can we clean this up first?” Sheba scowled down at the floor.

  “Tilly first, then I’ll clean it. For now, why don’t you have a shower and then get comfortable? We have no idea if this is going to be a long day, or not.”

  “I’m Alpha, I make the decisions so I’ll go for short, thank you.”

  Fox laughed. “Okay then. I’ll let Tilly know that.”

  Ten hours, ten long hours and Sheba was flagging. Fox was beside himself with concern for her but knew he had to keep it
together. Tilly had taken him aside and told him she was on the verge of doing an emergency C-Section if nothing happened in the next thirty minutes. Fuck!

  Sheba asked for some more ice chips and her mom rushed to get her some. Fox held her hand and she almost broke it as she tightened her grip as another pain lanced through her. He poured more of his power through their link to help her, and although it helped with the pain, it was her strength that wasn’t going to last. Once again, he silently prayed to the Goddess for help as Tilly’s head and hands lowered between Sheba’s legs and told her to push, push, push.

  Shit, if he heard that word never again after this day it would be too damn soon. Sheba’s glorious red hair hung damply against her head, her face drawn and pale, her emerald eyes filled with tears, mirroring his own worry as she looked at him. “Fox, this is taking too long. There’s something not right. I can sense it.”

  “Shh, baby. It’s going to be all right.” He tried to calm her fears. Fears that were coursing through him like a damn tornado hurtling out of control toward him and he had no fucking control over it.

  Tilly lifted her head, her eyes alight with relief. “I can see the head! Sheba! I can see the head. You have got to push girl. You can’t give up now. Please, sweetie, we need to get this baby out of you.”

  Fox leaned down, his heart stampeding in his chest and his throat closing so he couldn’t draw a breath. A bloody mop of hair was barely visible between his love’s legs, bringing a ray of hope to blossom in his chest. “Sheba! Come on, baby, we can do this!”

  “We!” she shouted. “We can do this? Yeah, right!”

  “Less talking, more pushing,” Tilly snapped. “Fox, get behind her and hoist her up a bit. Support her as much as you can.”

  Fox did as he was told and Sheba went to work, even though he knew she was on her last legs. “Damn, I love you,” he whispered against her ear.

  Tilly bit her lip as she worked between Sheba’s thighs, his mate making grunting noises as she toiled to deliver their daughter. Long minutes passing until finally with some very strange noises, Tilly whooped as she slid their first-born child free.

  “At last, little one! Do you know the trouble you’ve caused your momma?”

  Tilly checked over their child before wrapping her in a shawl, and handing her to Sheba. “I think this one is just like you, Sheba. A Wolf through and through and a beautiful one at that. She even has your eyes.”

  Fox looked down at the most perfect picture. Sheba holding their daughter who wriggled in her arms, tiny hands breaking free of the shawl so he reached over with a finger, and she grabbed hold of it with a tight grip as tears ran down Sheba’s cheeks.

  “She’s gorgeous, Sheba.” He couldn’t hold his emotions in check as he gazed at his child and the woman he loved with all his heart.

  “I know,” Sheba replied looking up over her shoulder smiling for a brief second then she screwed her face up. “Shit! What the hell, Tilly! What’s going on?”

  Tilly looked up at them. “What?”

  “I need to push again. Shit! The pain, what the fuck?”

  Tilly frowned. “I was just about to get rid of the afterbirth. Hold on.”

  A few seconds later Tilly shook her head. “How did we miss this? Sheba, you’ve got another baby in there. You need to push again. Alisha! Get in here and take this baby away.”

  Alisha rushed in, eyes wide. “What’s going on?”

  “Twins.” Tilly shook her head again. “Don’t know how we missed it, unless it’s to do with Fox being a Lion. Anyway. Can you take your granddaughter for now so we can deal with this?”

  Alisha gushed as she carefully took the newborn. “Oh my goodness, aren’t you just the cutest thing ever.”

  “All right, Sheba, you know the drill . . . push.”

  Hell. There was that word again. Fox ground his teeth as his mate groaned and he knew she was spent. He pulled every ounce of his own power and pushed it into her through their link, her eyes searching for his and her mouth opening in a silent, “Thank you.”

  She let out a long roar as she pushed, again and again as Tilly shouted encouragement. Long minutes dragged by until finally the Healer screamed in triumph, holding up a second small bundle.

  “A son! You have a son! And this one is most definitely not a Wolf. This is a Lion! You have a Lion, Fox!”

  He looked at the scrawny babe in Tilly’s arms, and if he had any strength left, he would’ve yelled with pure joy, but he too was now spent. He’d used every last ounce of energy to help his mate and he could barely hold his head up. He managed a smile as his son opened his mouth and mewled for the first time. Sheba opened her arms as Tilly placed him against her chest, his mouth searching for her breast.

  “You’re a hungry boy.” Sheba smiled, her eyes glazing over as exhaustion took hold, her body relaxing against him.

  “Typical Lion,” he mumbled against her hair as he leaned back, his eyes drooping as he too fell into darkness.

  Sheba moaned loudly as Fox brought her to a cataclysmic orgasm . . . again. Shit, the man was a miracle worker. How could he do that? Multiple times, over and over again. With barely a touch he could work his magic on her body and she could never get enough of him.

  Was she addicted to him? A junkie? Yeah, that was it. She was a damn junkie and Fox was her drug. She hoped nobody tried to do an intervention because she’d fight them tooth and claw if anyone ever did.

  She started to giggle as he slid off her, pulling her over to lie on top of him. “What’s so funny?”

  “Nothing really.” She managed to get her laughter under control. “I was just thinking about how easily you can get me to . . . you know . . . come.”

  “I see.” Fox’s eyes glittered with mischief that caused his brilliantly blue eyes to twinkle. “I’m not finished . . . yet. We still have a couple of hours until the terrors are back.”

  “Hey, they are not terrors. Those are our children you’re talking about. The light of our lives who we adore with all our hearts!” Sheba tugged at his hair.

  “I know, but it’s nice to have some time completely alone. Isn’t it?” Fox’s fingers found a nipple and rolled it around, sending jolts of pleasure through her . . . again.

  “Mmm, yes, it is. Especially when you’re doing things like that and I can’t think of anything else.”

  “I wonder if Ray’s managed to not kill them yet, what do you think?” Fox joked.

  “I’m pretty sure he has. They love him to bits. He’s their hero.”

  “Yes, he is.” Fox tightened his fingers on her nipple, just the right amount of pressure to cause her to gasp aloud.

  “Those two are going to be a handful when they start school next year.” She managed to get out.

  “Yes, and about that.” Fox’s mouth found her nipple and started to suckle, stopping to mumble. “I was wondering if it’s time to think about adding to the family, what do you think?”

  Sheba gasped as his teeth grazed her now pebbled bud, his words making it through the haze of pleasure. “What? Children . . . as in you want more?”

  Fox’s tongue twirled around her breast and up, over her neck to her ear where he whispered. “Yes, more kids. What do you think? Want to add to the Pride? We could make a start now? I can scent you’re ripe for mating and we could stop using birth control if you want?”

  “How many?” Sheba asked breathlessly. The truth was she’d been broody for over six months but wasn’t sure how he’d take it so hadn’t broached the subject. After her harsh birth with the twins, he’d been firm about them using birth control and he’d not let up on that. Until now. Her heart sped up at the prospect of having another child. She’d love to have more, maybe two, or even three.

  “Why don’t we start with one and see how we go?” Fox chuckled.

  “I can work with that,” Sheba replied, her lips searching for his. “No more birth control.”

  “No more,” Fox sighed against her mouth, his tongue prodding for entry s
he willingly gave. “Let’s get started.”

  “Certainly.” She nibbled his bottom lip as he tipped her over. “I’m ready whenever you are.”

  “Oh, I’m ready,” Fox rumbled, pressing his body against her to show her just how ready he was. “As always, I’m here to lavish your sweet body, My Queen.”

  Are you ready to meet Shade? Read on for this HOT and exciting adventure.

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  Shade Shawcross removed the red painted talons from his chest, none too gently. He forced a smile as he looked down at the upturned face of his eager companion. Disgust rolled through him as the evidence of his insanity invaded his nostrils, the scents of their recent sex cloying the air. He was surprised that he managed to keep his voice civil as he told her. “Sorry, you’ve got to leave.”

  Her eyes closed to mere slits, quickly changing as anger marred her beauty. “What? Are you kidding me, Shade? I’m not a one-night-stand kinda gal, and you know it. So what’s going on?”

  “I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have let this happen. It’s my fault and I apologize.” He hid his smirk at her comment. It was the reason he had grabbed her on the way to his office while he’d rushed through the nightclub. She was exactly that type of girl, or in this case, She-Wolf.

  “You’re a fucking asshole,” she spat out, her voice no longer sultry and sexy. “You were the one that came on to me. Remember? You brought me back to your office and, well, you know. We had sex, Shade. I thought we were starting something here. So what? You were just playing me?”