by Alicia White
Nathan put her on the plush carpet at his feet, and she crawled on her knees toward them, wanting to be in between them once more. She felt giddy and lighthearted when she reached them. Lucas grabbed her first, pulling her into his arms, and she rubbed her nipples against his chest. Ethan leaned into her back, and she felt his hard cock against her hip. He leaned his face down and licked a path from her shoulder to her ear, taking his time to suck and nibble on her. When he reached her ear, he whispered to her. “You’re so beautiful. I love how open you are, how free you are with your passion. I love you.” He bit down on her earlobe, and she moaned deep in her throat.
Katie pushed her hands through Lucas’s thick hair and pulled his face down to meet hers. She felt aggressive and moved closer to him, straddling his thigh. She felt their hands on her, running up and down her body, and it made her feel wild. She moved, rubbing her pussy on Lucas’s thigh, feeling her clit swell. She was close to having an orgasm just from touching them.
“She’s so perfect, isn’t she? Look at her riding Lucas’s leg. It looks like she needs more. Do you need more, baby?” She opened her eyes and looked up to see Nathan taking off his clothes. “Bring her into the bathroom. She’s gonna love the tub.” Ryan followed him toward the bathroom, taking off his clothes as well. She stared at their muscular asses as they walked away from her. She felt Ethan move, and when he was standing, he leaned down and picked her up, easily throwing her over his broad shoulder. She felt manhandled and loved every minute of it. She laughed aloud as he marched in the same direction as Nathan and Ryan. She knew that Lucas was following them.
Ethan walked down the steps to enter the tub, and Katie used her hands to push herself off his back so that she could see where she was. The tub was the most amazing thing she had ever seen. It couldn’t really be called a tub at all. The bathroom wasn’t a normal size, and the room seemed to be bigger than her apartment. It looked like something that she had seen in an old Roman film. At least a dozen people could sit comfortably. Ethan helped her to stand up, and she finally was able to get a better view. Her men walked into the tub and sat down, smiling at her and, she assumed, enjoying the shocked look on her face.
When the jets started, Katie moved to the bench and sat down. She stared at each of her men and knew there wasn’t any way she would ever be able to leave them. Alaska was her home now. She leaned back, enjoying the water massaging her back, and closed her eyes. She didn’t have to wait long for her men. Four sets of hands moved on her body, touching her everywhere. They pulled her away from the edge of the tub, holding her up as she floated in the water. She gave herself over to them, refusing to think, only feeling.
Chapter 11
Four weeks later
“Shit! Ouch! That freakin’ hurts!” Katie lay on the bench in the bathroom. She gripped the towel underneath her tightly and took a deep breath. She hated this. She hated being a woman sometimes. She only wanted to look good for her men for the bonding ceremony
“Seriously? This hurts, but having four cocks fucking you doesn’t?” Chloe taunted her with a huge, wooden Popsicle stick and warm wax.
Katie didn’t have a lot of hair to get rid of, and she thanked god for that. She always kept herself well groomed, but today she wanted to do something to surprise her men. She wanted to be completely smooth and soft.
“How much more?” She panted the words.
“That was just the first one. It will be done in just a minute, only a couple more to go.” Chloe rolled her eyes, and Katie held her breath, waiting for the next quick flick of her vicious wrist.
“Distract me. Tell me about the ceremony.” She had been asking her sister for weeks now, hoping to get an answer, but her sister refused to give her any details.
“I’ve told you everything that I can. It’s fun and exciting. If you ever get scared, just remember that they’re your mates. It’s a bonding ceremony. The sooner it’s over the sooner you can go home with your men.” Chloe applied another line of warm wax, and Katie didn’t move. She knew that Chloe loved having her around, but she also wanted to be with her mates and enjoy some peace and quiet. The house had been crazy, tons of clan members coming and going. Katie and her mates tried to give the Alphas space to be with her sister, but it was obvious that they needed to have their house back.
“I know. The ceremony is tonight. I’m just a little nervous, that’s all.” Katie gritted her teeth as Chloe ripped back the long piece of paper.
“We’re all done now. Go take a bath and relax. You’ll need your strength.” Chloe winked at her, leaned down, and hugged her. Katie sat up and hugged her back. She knew she didn’t really have anything to worry about. The last month had been the happiest of her life. She had never felt such love. Every night, Nathan, Ethan, Lucas, and Ryan took turns making love to her, holding her, and pampering her.
“Thank you,” Katie said. She watched Chloe leave the room. Chloe looked over her shoulder once more, smiling broadly. She needed to prepare for the ceremony. She had asked her men for some time alone to think.
Katie walked over to the full-length mirror and studied herself closely. She no longer saw a woman lacking worth. Instead she saw a sexy, self-confident goddess. She stood straighter, admiring her curves, seeing what her men saw. Tonight she would be a worthy mate to four men and love them all under the full moon.
She stepped into the bath that waited for her and sat down, letting the warmth seep into her. She had been waiting for this night for weeks, and the anticipation was killing her. Her body was shaking from the excitement of the unknown. She couldn’t seem to relax. Even sitting in the bathtub, she wasn’t able to fully calm down. She closed her eyes and took deep, cleansing breaths, trying to think of anything but the ceremony. She stayed in the bath until her fingertips looked like prunes.
She climbed out of the tub and looked around the bathroom. The room was silent, and she dried off and walked into the bedroom, needing to get dressed. When she spotted the clock, she moved a little faster. She was running out of time. Katie got dressed in a couple of layers. She knew that it was going to be cold outside, but with all the running, she also knew she wouldn’t stay cold for long.
She only knew the basics. She was supposed to meet her men downstairs, and then they would walk out into the forest alone. Nobody else from the clan would be there, and for that she was thankful. When she was dressed and ready to go, she stopped in the middle of the bedroom and stretched her muscles a little. She walked to the bedroom door and turned the knob. It was time to go.
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Nathan watched Katie walk stiffly down the stairs and smiled to himself. He knew she was nervous, perhaps even a little scared. He could hear her heartbeat with each step she took, and he wanted to reach out and comfort her. The bonding ceremony was an old tradition, and he wanted to experience it with his brothers and mate. It wasn’t necessary, but he wanted to have what his cousins had, a tighter bond, the kind of bond that only true mates could experience.
When she reached the bottom of the stairs, she walked to them, biting her plump lower lip. She looked so innocent in that moment, so much like the way she did when she first arrived at their house. It had only been a month, but it felt like so much longer since he was able to spend all of his time with her. He was so grateful that she was their mate, so happy that she had given them the opportunity to love her. He opened his arms and she walked to him, letting him hold her. This was exactly what he wanted, what he needed before the ceremony.
He held her close, inhaling a mixture of vanilla and honeysuckle. He rubbed her back, loving the feel of her soft body against his. His cock jerked, and he could feel his blood pump through his veins. He was ready for the ceremony to begin. He pulled back and kissed her forehead, needing a little space. He could feel his animal pacing, wanting to break free, needing to chase down its mate. Both the man and the animal wanted her, needed her in a primitive manner that he was having a hard time controlling.
“Are you ready?” He
smiled at her, hoping that his voice would be able to calm her down a little.
“Yeah. How much of a head start to I get?” Nathan watched Lucas open the front door, and they all walked outside. The cool air felt good. It was what he needed to help his heated body. He took a deep breath as his brothers walked down the steps and off the front porch.
“How much time do you think you’ll need? It’s just for fun. You don’t really have to run that fast. I’d rather not be tired when I catch you. I have lots of wicked things I want to do to your body.” He winked at her, and her laugh echoed throughout the small clearing.
“I’m taking this serious. I plan to run, and I want the full amount of time,” Katie told him with a straight face, and he was glad she didn’t think this was a joke. He had tried to ease her mind by wanting her to think that this really didn’t matter, and even though it wasn’t a necessity, it was important to them.
“We’ll give you about ten minutes. You’ll be far enough from hearing distance by then. If you get scared, I want you to stop and sit down. You don’t need to wander around. We’ll find you. I promise you.” Nathan reached out, grabbed her glove-covered hand, and pulled her toward him through the treeline. Each step they took moved them farther into the forest and away from the clan’s main house. They moved together in a comfortable silence, enjoying the night.
Nathan watched their surroundings and knew that they had the advantage in this chase. They had been raised in this forest, they had played here. Katie squeezed his hand and he looked at her, focusing on her beautiful face. Her cheeks were pink, and he could tell her breathing was becoming more of a pant with each step. He was feeling some doubts and wondered if he should just call this whole thing off and go to their house. They weren’t that far away. Maybe they could push Katie in that direction. He would rather tackle her onto their bed instead of the ground. He was about to say something when his brothers stopped walking. They had reached the clearing.
“You don’t have to do this. We could just go home,” Lucas said, taking the words out of his mouth. Lucas walked over and kneeled down on the ground, right at Katie’s feet. “We love you. We can go home right now, and the four of us can make love to you. I’ll claim you, and we’ll have our own bonding ceremony by the fire. It’s okay. I just want you to be happy.” Lucas seemed to be able to speak his heart clearly, now that he decided to be with Katie. Nathan looked at his other brothers and saw acceptance in their eyes. If Katie wanted to go home, that’s exactly what they would do.
“No. I really want to do this. I was feeling nervous, but I’m not anymore.” She leaned down and kissed Lucas. She wrapped her arms around his neck and sank into him. It was a beautiful picture to see, his stubborn brother with their beautiful mate together. The last four weeks, all of them had really bonded together.
“All right, you two, let’s get this show on the road. I’m ready to fuck my mate under the stars.” Ethan’s crass words had Katie jerking back out of Lucas’s arms and laughing.
“Okay, mate, it’s time. I want you to run, and I want you to have fun. This is all for our enjoyment. When we get you, we’re going to ravage you.” Nathan grabbed her once more and planted a kiss on her lips. His cock swelled even more, demanding that he take her, sink into her warm pussy, and fuck her until she screamed his name. His skin felt itchy, and he cringed a little, knowing that his animal was taking over, trying to break free. He turned her body so that she faced the forest. He wasn’t sure he was ready for her to see him lose control.
“Go ahead. The clock starts now.” His voice had changed slightly, and he wondered for a moment if she could tell. It only took her a couple seconds, and she walked toward the thick trees. She didn’t sprint, like he initially thought she would. Instead she took her time. He watched her. She never once looked over her shoulder. Instead, she disappeared from his sight. He knew where she was. His hearing was perfect. He started stripping off his clothes, never once taking his eyes off the last spot he saw her. This race wouldn’t last long. He wanted to claim her once again and take her home.
He knew his brothers were taking off their clothes as well. He could hear everything. One by one, they stood behind him, waiting for the time to come where they could shift and chase her. He could sense their excitement, and it made his heart beat faster. He tried to concentrate on the cold air, trying to calm his already-shot nerves. Time froze as he waited.
“I’ve never felt like this before. I feel like my heart is going to explode from my chest.” Ryan’s whispered words said what he already felt. This crazy possessive feeling was taking over. The air was electrified, a living being, and he couldn’t control himself any longer. He let his animal take over, shifting slowly so that he could feel it happen. When the change was complete, he paced, waiting. He didn’t have much longer. Soon, he would be with his mate. He had to get to her. Nothing in his life had ever been this important.
Chapter 12
Katie started walking, wanting to warm up her muscles before she started running. She knew how important this night was, not only for her mates but for her as well. Even though Nathan, Ethan, and Ryan had already claimed her, Lucas hadn’t. He had waited, wanting them all to be together under the full moon. She heard every noise and wondered when her time would be up. She knew it wouldn’t last that long. Did she really want to run at all? She wanted to be caught, but she knew that she had to. If her dreams were true, then she did need to run and try to get away from them.
Katie started to run, wanting to make this chase satisfying for them all. She started to hear low growls and branches breaking in the distance and knew her time had run out. She pushed herself harder, glad that she had taken the time to stretch and to walk. She was a runner, had always loved to exercise. A smile spread across her face. She was going to make this interesting. She knew a little about the forest, but mostly she knew where home was and took a sharp right heading into that direction.
Katie ran as fast as she could, struggling to get air into her lungs. It felt like she had been running for miles. It didn’t seem to matter how fast she ran, she could hear pounding behind her and knew they were getting closer and closer. She focused on moving faster through the woods, wanting to get to their house or at least to the yard.
When she saw a flash of white from her peripheral vision, she turned her head and saw a huge polar bear coming toward her. A jolt of fear ran through her, and she started to freak out a little. One was intimidating, but four would be overwhelming. She started to doubt herself. Over the last four weeks they had all made love, but never together. They had all wanted this night to be special, but now she wished she would’ve had more than two at a time. Could she really do this? She didn’t slow down. Instead, she pushed herself, and her muscles burned from her effort.
The thundering in Katie’s ears increased as her breath became shallow. Palms sweaty, she bit her lip and looked around at her surroundings. Another large bear cut right in front of her, and she jerked and stopped herself, almost falling. She was panting and had to hold her side to get rid of the horrible sharp pain. She looked around the dark forest, trying to be able to see, but darkness had taken over completely. She felt soft fur on her hand and screamed, unable to control herself.
“Shhh. It’s just me. It’s Ryan.” She let out a harsh breath and felt herself calm down a little. He moved, stood right in front of her, and she placed her hands on his chest, wanting to feel his body. Sounds were all around her now, and she knew that all her men were surrounding her. Her mind went numb while her pulse quickened and every inch of her skin tingled with awareness. Moisture pooled at her slit, her pussy and clit coming alive in anticipation. Her breasts seemed to swell and become heavy, and her nipples pebbled, already aching for their touch.
They circled her now, and she could feel the warmth of their skin without even touching them. They moved as one unit, slowly taking her clothes off her body and laying them on the ground. She could only feel the gentle touch of their fingertips on her
skin as she stood in front of them only wearing her bra and panties. Lucas moved forward then, the intent clear in his eyes. He pulled her into his arms and helped her to lie on the pile of clothes.
With one quick hard tug, he ripped her bra from her body. The material tore, scratching over her skin. She jerked from the abrupt action, a shriek escaping her. When he pulled it from her, it lifted her body from the ground momentarily. She fell against the ground with a thud.
“Oh, shit,” she cried out, his sudden roughness turning her on more than she ever imagined.
Her pussy throbbed, a dull, hard beat that swelled through her insides. Hot and wet, the sweet smell of her sex clung to her. Her breasts swelled, craving his attention. He grabbed both of her breasts, pulling them, kneading them, pinching her nipples. She wanted to move but couldn’t seem to do anything. Arching into his touch, not wanting him to stop, her head fell back as a groan escaped her lips.
“Damn.” She cried out, unprepared for the hot moisture of his mouth when he covered one of her nipples with his lips. He suckled, tugged, twirled the puckered nub in his mouth. His teeth raked over her, shooting fiery currents straight to her toes. The roughness of his beard stubble scraped over her skin while his mouth soothed her with the steam of his lust.
Her pussy ached for attention, throbbed with need, craved to be stroked, fondled, fucked. She moved her hips, wanting him to focus his adoration on her pussy as well.
Lucas tugged on her nipple until it popped free of his mouth, his teeth scraping over the sensitive skin.