by Kym Grosso
“But when it comes to Kat…”
“Wait a second. Does this have something to do with what that damn warlock said?” Jake closed his eyes and blinked them open, registering where the conversation was going. “What we did yesterday in the kitchen, that was fun and all but I’m not going to get in your way. I know you guys are mated. I just want to see her be happy.”
“I appreciate that.” Jax locked his eyes on Jake’s. “Yeah. Yesterday was cool. And it’s part of the reason why I think we can take things further, help Kat.”
“Take things further? As in you, me…Kat?”
“Here’s the deal. Even though you left your pack, the power you have inside you, that raw energy that only an Alpha possesses, it’s there. Do I believe every word Mick is telling me? Hell, fucking no. There’s something that rubs me the wrong way about him. But I do believe that if we work together,” Jax’s focus went to Kat and he smiled at her, “I think we might be able to seal up whatever magick gets in and out of her. Tomorrow, we all have to go back and face these things. She needs to be as strong as possible.”
“And you really think that if we do this, it’ll help her?”
“I know it will. It’s not going to change the fact that they messed with her. Hell, she may go the whole rest of her life affected by the witchcraft, for all I know. But I don’t give a shit. As long as she can shift, she’s going to be okay.”
“You sure about this? The three of us? You know I’ve always loved Kat. Well, not love love, but you know what I mean,” Jake explained, his voice strained.
“Calm down, Jake. Yeah, I’m as sure as I’m going to get. In the end, it’s up to Kat though.”
“I know better than anyone that she’s not going to go doing something she doesn’t want to do.” Jake gazed to Katrina, who had turned her attention to her phone. “Hey, man. Does Logan really know?”
“About you? I’m sure he does. But it’s like you pointed out. This is your choice. You’ve established yourself as an Alpha. I understand your reasons for leaving. Helping me and my pack was a convenient reason to leave San Diego. It made it easy. But I’m challenging you now…challenging you to consider what’s going to happen to the wolves you left behind. Maybe after this is all over you might want to take some time off to think about what you want to do. How will it feel as the years go by and your natural tendency to lead pushes Logan’s limits? Your own limits?”
Jake drifted into silent contemplation as he brought his drink to his lips. Jax set a hand onto his shoulder, and stood, giving him space. The Alpha respected the young wolf more than he knew. The night of Nick’s death, Jax had observed through blurred grief how Jake fought for his own life. Jake had battled valiantly to save his sister. Two wolves had almost died that night.
Jax set his attention on his mate, crossing the patio to the edge of the pool. As his eyes went to Katrina, he knew full well that the connection between him and Jake would intensify, not only by making love to her, but fighting once again, side by side, in battle. He considered that besides Finn, he hadn’t opened himself to another friend since the fateful night his beta died.
But as Katrina smiled up at him, his heart tightened and he knew he’d do anything for her. A war would come tomorrow. Losing Katrina or Jake wasn’t an outcome he could conceive of nor accept. He’d gladly die first before letting anything happen to either of them.
“You okay?” Katrina asked.
“I was just about to ask you the same thing.” Jax knelt down to her. His eyes drifted to her rosy tips. They jutted through the brightly lit water and quickly disappeared underneath.
“Swim with me?” She smiled.
“You know neither of us just answered that question.” A small smile formed on his lips. Droplets of water beaded on her chest, tempting him further.
“Maybe it’s because we already know the answer. We’re both doing pretty well as long as we have each other,” she replied. Her gaze darted to Jake and back to her mate. “Is he okay?”
“Yeah, I think he’ll be all right.” Jax settled onto the concrete, dipping his feet into the water. Her hands glided up his calves, and his arousal spiked. He laughed to himself, thinking that he hadn’t been this horny since he was a teenager. All she had to do was smile at him and his dick turned to stone.
“So we go back to New York tomorrow, huh?”
“Once we get back, we’ll go meet the pack out in the country. I’m thinking we’ll take the ATVs. Trek the rest. Some of us will go wolf.” Jax had already strategized the attack in his mind. “How about for the rest of tonight we just relax? Watching you here in the pool…you know you have me worked up.”
“Hmm…do I now?” she flirted. “You know, I really could use a lifeguard. Someone to give me mouth to mouth.”
“I’m highly trained.” He winked.
“Really?”
“Spent my summers at the Jersey shore.”
“Should I be jealous?” She smiled, her fingers traveling underneath the hem of his shorts.
“Never, baby.”
“So tell me, Mr. Lifeguard,” Katrina purred. She withdrew her fingers and reached for his waistband. Unbuttoning and unzipping him, she freed his erection into her waiting hands. “Do you always go commando? Because I kinda like that.”
“Yeah, ya never know when you gotta strip down and run.” Jax sucked a deep breath and edged toward her.
“Don’t you mean swim?”
“Run? Swim? Whatev… Kat,” he gasped as Katrina licked the tip of her tongue over his crown.
Jax leaned back onto his palms and took in the sight of his mate. Mesmerized, he froze as she swallowed him into her warm mouth. Her tongue caressed his cock, and his legs tensed as arousal threaded through his body. He closed his eyes, savoring the sensation and groaned when she sucked hard, a twinge of pain running up through his testicles.
Controlling him with only her mouth, she slid her hands around his hips. Jax sucked a breath as she stabbed her nails into his ass, leveraging herself so she could take his entire shaft down her throat. Her teeth teased his sensitive skin as she withdrew and then plunged him back through her lips. She moaned, humming and sucking him, and he arched up inside her.
Holy fuck, I’m going to come. “No, no, no…Kat. I want to be in you.” Jax took a deep breath, stemming the explosion that teetered so close to climax. He gave a small laugh as she released him and licked her lips like a kitten with milk. “Enjoying yourself?”
“Hmm…yes.” She fisted his shaft and continued to deliver deliberate slow strokes.
“You’re trouble.” Jax leaned forward. Reaching underneath her arms, he lifted her up out of the pool and shoved to his feet. “The best kind.”
She giggled, wrapping her legs around him. Jax kicked off his shorts and crushed his lips onto hers. The cool water soaked through his shirt, her hands tugging at the fabric. Their desperate kiss was interrupted as they heard the sound of a chair grate against the patio.
With his mouth on hers, he gave a sideways glance to Jake, who stopped briefly to give him a small smile. Katrina’s line of vision followed his until their lips slowly separated.
“It’s up to you,” he whispered in her ear.
Sharing Katrina would not come without consequence nor would it come without a price. He’d considered the implications. Over the past week, he’d opened his heart to not only Katrina but Jake as well. His mate gave him a renewed strength, and his budding friendship with the wolf reminded him of the bond he’d had with Nick. Caring for both of them energized his soul, yet it also introduced a new level of vulnerability. If anything happened to either of them, he doubted he’d recover.
His focus went to Katrina, whose expression registered a common understanding. Both excitement and arousal coursed through his veins, and he gave her a small nod in acknowledgement. Bonded with his mate, he knew the power of another Alpha would help protect her in battle.
As Katrina extended her palm to Jake, Jax’s cock thickened. Jake never made a move, h
is eyes locked on hers.
“Come,” she called, her voice soft and husky.
“Be good to her,” Jax warned.
Aware that Jake would never touch her without his permission, Jax gestured for him to join them. He’d invite Jake to infuse Katrina with the power of an Alpha, but he knew they’d only go so far, that he wouldn’t share all of her with him. He planned to carefully control their sensual play, directing their erotic interlude.
Without waiting, he carried Katrina to the cabana and laid her on the bed. She smiled up at him and her happiness resonated deep within his chest. Water droplets glistened across her slick skin. His palms wet from touching her, he stroked his cock. Sensing Jake’s presence, he turned to the wolf.
“You sure you guys are okay with this?” Jake asked.
“Isn’t my mate beautiful?” the Alpha responded, ignoring his question. Jax wasn’t sure if he could honestly answer yes, but his wolf didn’t protest. His sole concern was Katrina and Katrina alone.
“She’s amazing,” Jake replied.
“Come to me, my Alpha,” Katrina whispered, reaching for Jax. “So close to the full moon. My wolf, she yearns to run free. I need you.”
“We can’t exactly run in the city but we can make love in the moonlight,” he responded.
Jax climbed atop the mattress, and smiled at her. He settled between her legs, spreading her thighs wide. Her chest rose and fell in anticipation of his touch, and he scented her desire.
In his peripheral vision he caught a glimpse of Jake tugging his shirt over his head. The sight of his bare chest surged his excitement; the anticipation of watching Katrina explore her secret fantasies within the safety of their bond spiked his arousal. He suspected Katrina would enjoy being with two wolves far more than she’d ever expected.
“Come,” he told Jake, a devilish flare in his eyes. Positioned between her thighs, Jax pressed his lips to her stomach.
Jake’s legs brushed his shoulder as he went to lie next to Katrina. Although the wolf’s erection jutted at her hip, Jax sensed his apprehension.
“Touch her,” the Alpha directed. Katrina sighed as Jake caressed her with his hand. Taking a ripe tip between his fingers, he rolled the swollen peak. “Yes, just like that. Her breasts…they’re so soft. You like that, baby, don’t you?”
“Hmm…yes.” Katrina arched into Jake’s touch, tilting her hips toward Jax. Jake kept his eyes locked on the Alpha, seeking guidance.
“Tell him what you want, Kat,” Jax instructed, his lips peppering kisses over her hip.
“Kiss me,” she breathed, her eyes set on Jax’s. “Ah…”
Jake’s gaze went to Kat’s, and his mouth captured her nipple. Taking both breasts in his hands, he laved at the pink treasures. Both she and her Alpha watched in fascination as Jake attended to his task, sucking and licking them into hard points.
“That’s it. See how much she enjoys your mouth on her? Tonight is all about Katrina,” he told him. “We’re going to make you feel so good.”
Jax slid his thumbs down through her slick seam, and opened her wide. As he dipped his head between her legs, he smiled at Jake. His cock stiffened at the sight of him making love to Katrina. His mouth descended onto her pussy, his tongue darting over her clit. He delighted as she shivered underneath him.
Desire coursed through him, and he sent his power flowing through her. The sweet surrender of sharing was transforming into one of the most intimate experiences of his life. Having bonded with Katrina and now connecting to Jake, he reveled in the moment. With his heart mended, he wondered if it wasn’t him who had needed healing.
Chapter Twenty-Two
Katrina’s heart pounded in her chest with the anticipation of giving herself to both wolves. The sight of her striking Alpha taking control caused her to flood in arousal. Although Jax’s commanding nature was possessive, she caught the savage desire in his smile as he watched Jake pleasuring her. Wolves were more sexually open than other species, but she’d never thought he’d accept another male in their bed. Given their new bond, she knew that the only reason he was doing it was for her, to strengthen her magick. Selfless, her loving Alpha had seeded the idea yesterday. Although she’d always been attracted to Jake, and he’d become a good friend, she’d never taken him as a lover…until now.
Her body sizzled as both men put their lips to her skin. Their raw power infiltrated her soul. Katrina gasped as Jake sucked her ripe tips, making love to her breasts. Jax drove a thick finger into her core, and she moaned, rocking her pelvis into his touch. Every last cell ignited on fire as his delicious tongue rasped back and forth over her clitoris, delivering erotic laps to her pussy. Ripples of pulsating waves speared through her, and she wrapped her thighs around his torso, bringing him closer to her. Raking her fingers into Jake’s dark brown hair, she lifted his head, catching his heated gaze. His mouth descended gently upon hers, and she pinned her eyes on Jax as he sucked her swollen nub between his lips.
“Jax,” she cried, as her mate’s teeth grazed over her clit. Her orgasm lingered in the distance and she raised her hips, seeking more.
“You taste so good, baby. Fuck yeah.” He speared three fingers inside her, giving no quarter. “I need you, Jake. Come here.”
“No, no, no,” Katrina protested as Jax withdrew. “I’m so close, I’m so close…ah….”
She fought for breath, clutching at the bed. Jax raised her leg, catching it under her knee.
“Lick her pussy.” Tapping her mound with his cock, Jax directed Jake.
“Jax…I…” she panted.
“I want you to taste how delicious she is.” Jax gave her a wicked smile as Jake brought his tongue to her clit. “That’s it. Lick her just like that. Look at how pink and wet she is.”
“Hmm… holy hell,” she cried as Jake used his fingers to spread her labia open, gaining better access to her hidden pearl.
“Hold on, little wolf. Things are about to get interesting.” He laughed.
“Jax…oh…” Katrina inhaled loudly as her mate sheathed himself inside her. Inch by inch, his enormous cock filled her tight channel. The sweet twinge she experienced as he stretched her open was offset by Jake flicking over her swollen nub.
Jax secured her thighs, hoisting her legs over his shoulders, rocking in and out of her. Katrina lost a sense of who was touching her. Clutching at Jake’s back, she sighed as he sucked her into his mouth, the tip of his tongue ruthlessly laving her clitoris. As Jax pounded in and out of her, she was helpless but to accept the mind-numbing pleasure they lavished upon her.
“I can feel your pussy tighten all around me, baby,” Jax grunted. “Oh yeah, she’s so close, Jake. Let’s do this.”
Jax gave a hard thrust, his crown grazing her sensitive band of nerves. Jake increased the pressure on her hooded bead and Katrina screamed, coming hard. She shuddered uncontrollably, her head thrashing from side to side as her orgasm ripped through her.
“Yes…so good. Please, please, please,” she panted. Incoherent, she trembled as the last waves of her climax claimed her.
Struggling to catch her breath, she gave a squeak as Jax pulled out and flipped her onto her stomach. Katrina rubbed her face into the bed, still tingling all over her body. Stretching out her palms, she raised her bottom, presenting to her mate. She quivered as he ran his palms up her inner thighs, tracing his fingers lightly through the crease between her legs.
“Hmm…Jake sure does know what he’s doing, huh?” he commented with a wink to his friend. “Do you want to suck his cock? I think I’d like to hear him scream.”
She was taken off guard; no one had ever talked so dirty to Katrina. Exposing her inner desires, her Alpha continued to push her, giving her permission to enjoy parts of her sexuality she wasn’t ready to admit she enjoyed.
“Get in front of her,” Jax ordered.
Leaning onto her elbows, Katrina set her vision on Jake as he settled himself against the back of the bed. He stroked his shaft, running his thumb over
the wet opening. Katrina’s lips parted, hungry to taste him.
“Don’t move,” Jax told her. She gasped as he slid his finger inside her core and removed it. “You’re so fucking wet. Taste how sweet you are.”
Guiding his hand to her mouth, he skimmed his thumb over her lips, parting them. As she nipped at her mate’s fingertips, Katrina watched Jake fist his dick. Licking and sucking, she moaned as he pleasured himself.
“You make me so fucking hard. Watching him do that to you? Jesus, you’re hot,” Jax praised her. “You ready for Jake, now?”
“Hmm.” She nodded. Katrina reached for Jake but Jax stopped her.
“No, baby. I’m controlling this show,” he told her, his voice low and rough.
Katrina’s pulse raced as she caught the interaction between the two males. Jake lay back, submitting to the Alpha. The intense stare between them turned heated as Jax reached for Jake’s cock. Jake grunted as Jax gave it a firm stroke before he set its crown to Katrina’s lips. She closed her eyes as he swiped her mouth open with the hardened shaft. Katrina lapped at his head, the taste of his salty essence teasing her tongue.
Putting her hand over Jax’s, together they guided Jake’s cock into her warm mouth. She relaxed, opening her throat, and swallowed him. Jake moaned, and the sound of his pleasure drove her to take him deeper.
Jax retreated and dragged his hard length down the cleft of her bottom, teasing her wet opening. As he entered her from behind, she gasped, but never let go of Jake. He slowly slid inside, and her core tightened with each slow thrust.
As they made love, a surge of their power rippled through her. The added unfamiliar energy of Jake took her by surprise. Her magick intertwined with theirs. Like an orchestra, the individual instruments brought a unique quality to the piece they created together. The weakened portals in her psyche weaved together, fortifying and sealing the breach that had allowed her magick to seep away.
“Yes…” she breathed as fingers teased open her back hole. Releasing Jake, she stroked him as Jax pounded into her from behind.