Sawyer's Hope

by Shelby Lynn

  Sawyer was going out of his mind with pleasure as his mate touched him so intimately. It truly was a toss-up on which was pushing him over the edge as Johnny deepthroated him all the way to the hilt. Then he eased the first finger into his ass. He was so gentle so he wouldn’t hurt him, it was the massaging of the sweet spot that urged him to thrust and deepen the invasion. He emptied his cum into his mate’s eager mouth.

  “Johnny, fuck me. I need you deep in my ass,” Sawyer told his mate.

  “I know exactly what you need, my mate.” Johnny gently pushed him onto the bed on his hands and knees. He only took a moment to reach for the lube in the nightstand drawer before settling behind his mate once more. He could see the star blinking just for him with his legs spread wide in invitation.

  Once again he began to circle the star, but this time he used his tongue. With each swirl of his tongue, he loosened the passage, and Sawyer was thrusting against him. Johnny took a moment to lube up his own cock for readiness as he continued to pleasure his mate. Finally he replaced his tongue with his fingers once again as he helped prepare Sawyer for his hard, thick cock. Johnny scissored his fingers, massaging Sawyer's sweet spot, teasing, and tormenting Sawyer.

  “Damn it, Johnny! Fuck me—I need you,” Sawyer shouted at him.

  Johnny slowly pulled his fingers out of the tight passage, and lined up the mushroomed head of his cock with Sawyer's star. He slowly started to push past the first ring not wanting to hurt his mate, but Sawyer thrust back onto his cock and took him all the way inside.

  “Shit—Sawyer, I could have hurt you,” Johnny complained.

  “No…I like it a little rough! Now fuck me!”

  Johnny didn’t need to be told twice. He grabbed hold of his mate’s waist for leverage, and thrusted into him repeatedly until he could hardly think straight himself. Their thrusts were in perfect harmony as Sawyer gave just as much. Something inside of him let go as he released his seed deep into his mate’s ass. His knot expanded from the end of his cock and attached to Sawyer’s sweet spot, making them groan with pleasure. Without even thinking, he slid along Sawyer’s back and bit right into his shoulder, causing them to come once again.

  Johnny’s knot released and his cock slid out of Sawyer’s ass. Something inside of Sawyer needed that mating bite just as badly. He flipped Johnny onto his back, and sunk his teeth into his shoulder as well. It caused them to come once again, but that wasn’t all that happened. As their blood mixed in each other’s mouths for the first time, a strange sort of mist enveloped them.

  It was unlike anything either of them had seen before. In the blink of an eye, they were no longer in bed. As they looked around at the forest surrounding them, they were shocked. The mist was once again enveloping them, but this time, they began to sparkle almost as they changed. It wasn’t until the mist finally cleared that they could both see each other and what they had become.

  It was with amazement as they walked around each other. Within moments the same sparkling happened and they were once again themselves, and in their bed.

  “Did that really happen?” Johnny asked his mate. “Yes—I knew you were special, Johnny. Now we know you are a Dream Weaver, and now so am I. There has to be a reason the Spirits showed us this way. Although it could have been because you finally claimed me like the alpha wolf you are.

  “Wow—it is still hard to believe. We teleported as well, and no one saw us out there in the woods, thank goodness. They would have thought they had gone crazy. Should we tell the others at the meeting tonight, Sawyer?”

  “I think it is important for them to find out. Until we figure out just how these new powers work, we could transform and not really mean to,” Sawyer told him.

  “It really isn’t long until the meeting this evening. Let’s get in some much need rest, and alone time,” Johnny told his mate.

  They both lay back down. Held safely within each other’s arms they fell into a much-needed sleep.

  Chapter Fourteen

  Haven was so glad to see his sexy mate walk through the door. He had been out doing his latest assignment for class. He couldn’t believe just how much he missed him when he was away, even for a short time.

  “Did you get your project finished, Garrett?” Haven asked.

  “I did—I can’t wait to show it to you. I have been thinking really hard about this clinic, and hope Johnny likes the plans I have drawn up for a class project. I hope that we can work together to make them even better suitable to his needs. At first I was thinking about two separate places, and then when I sat down to start the project, it came out as a combined floor plan. Are Sawyer and Johnny around?” Garrett asked his mate excitedly.

  “They are enjoying a little quiet time to themselves, but I bet you can sit down with them after the meeting tonight,” Haven replied. He still wondered daily how he had gotten so lucky to find such an amazing mate.

  “How is our beautiful daughter doing?” Garrett said then. He truly was the happiest man. He had an amazing man for a mate, along with a beautiful little girl to love and cherish.

  “Mandy took her up for a nap a while ago. Knowing our daughter, she will be up very soon. I think it will be best to give Mandy the evening off. With the meeting tonight, I don’t want her to accidently walk in on it. I know tonight is the night we will put it to a vote about telling her about us. Still, I would rather do it alone, with just us there. Honestly, I don’t want to lose Mandy. I know Jasmine would be heartbroken,” Haven told his mate.

  “Garrett, I know they will love your designs. It is a more personal preference, as you know which makes the final decision. So don't doubt your work. I know you'll take their ideas and make them a wonderful home. Your project with Lucas is testimony to that. His sales have increased drastically since you designed the bar for him. I am so proud of everything you have done. You have amazing talent, and it isn't just your mate who loves telling you this,” Haven told him.

  “Thank you, Haven, it means the world to me. Is everything set for tonight?” Garrett asked.

  “Yes—the guys actually discussed building a home and a clinic with me already. You were definitely on the same page there. You truly amaze me,” Haven told him.

  “I'm glad they are thinking ahead as well. This meeting is going to be very important. We are finally making decisions to bring the Dream Weaver Sanctuary to life. I am so excited. I finally feel like I am doing what the Spirits truly meant for me to do. I couldn't have done any of this without you by my side,” Garrett said.

  “I feel the same about you as well. You mean everything to me, and I am the lucky one.” Haven was the luckiest of men.

  They embraced and shared a kiss full of love and longing. That would have to wait though, as they went to check on their little girl. Hand in hand, they walked up the stairs together. When they entered the nursery, they weren't surprised to see baby Jasmine being rocked by her nanny. It was hard to put the little angel down once you had her in your arms.

  “I know—it is so hard to put her down, guys,” Mandy told them with a quiet laugh.

  “Oh—we understand only too well, Mandy. Jasmine is spoiled, and we wouldn't have it any other way.” They told Mandy with a smile.

  They were truly the kind of dads Mandy would have wished for herself, if she had been given the chance. She tried not to think about her mom and the betrayal she still felt deep inside of her.

  Haven knew something was bothering Mandy. He could see it in her face, as he stared down at the young woman who was their newest member of the family. She hadn't shared with them yet what was bothering her. He just wanted her to know they were here for her if she needed them.

  “Mandy, is everything okay? We are here if you ever need to talk,” Garrett told the young lady. He knew his mate was wondering the very same thing. It would be up to Mandy now if she wanted to share.

  “Thanks, guys, I really do appreciate it. One of these days, I just might take you up on that. Just remember you offered,” Mandy teased the
m to lighten the mood.

  “Mandy, this evening I want you to take the evening off, and go have some fun. You haven't taken any time to yourself since you came to live with us. It is pass time you had some free time to yourself. Here are the keys to the car we bought for your convenience. Before you start arguing, it is for Jasmine's safety as well. You need a reliable car for when you take her with you into town or for an emergency,” Haven told the younger woman.

  “I don't even know what to say, guys. Since mine completely broke down. I haven't really needed one, but I can see how you need the comfort of knowing she is safe. I will only use it in case of emergencies,” Mandy told them.

  “No—it is for your use as well. Mandy, it would mean a lot to us if you would take the car,” Garrett said to her.

  “Alright—but I want to pay for gas when I take it out. I don't like to feel as if I am taking advantage of you wonderful guys,” Mandy told them.

  “Alright, you win on that account. You can put gas into the car, but that is it, young lady,” Garrett teased her. She was truly a delight to have around. They were both so happy to have found Mandy.

  “Okay, young lady, it is time for you to go have a relaxing bath and get ready for a little spoiling time for yourself,” Garrett said as he took Jasmine from her arms. They watched Mandy quietly leave the room.

  Inside their heads, they heard a tired voice. 'Daddies, is Mandy sad?'

  “She just needs a little time to enjoy herself, sweetie. Mandy loves you very much. Did you have a good nap?” Garrett asked her.

  It was the gurgling and happiness that filled their heads as confirmation.

  “Jasmine, we are going to talk to all your uncles tonight. So you are going to be a good little girl and sit quietly and listen to your daddies. It is very important for all of us,” Haven told her.

  ‘I understand, Daddy, and I will be good.’ She gave her biggest smile.

  “Good girl. Now let's go and see if we can get you something to eat. I can hear your little belly growling,” Garrett teased his little girl.

  They headed back downstairs to the kitchen. Jasmine was already eating baby food, and packing it away. Lucas was determined she would never eat the store bought stuff either. He prepared it either here at the Pack house or at his restaurant every day. Her uncles did tend to spoil her, and she loved being the center of attention.

  Jasmine loved each and every one of them. These big men, who played with her every day, were each filled with so much love to give.

  ***

  Mandy shouldn't have been shocked by her employer's generosity of the car. If it had come from anyone else, she would have been skeptical about the catch that went along with it. She was not worried about her bosses. She knew they loved each other very much and the gift they gave her was in good faith. So she decided to take their generosity of the night off in good faith as well. She had not really taken a day off since she came to work, and decided to enjoy herself.

  She drew a hot bath and filled it with bathing salts, while lighting candles around the bathroom. Her employers had left her all these indulgences for her to use. It was the first time that she felt she had the opportunity to use them. She loved her job so much. To her, it truly didn't feel like a job. It felt like this was something she was supposed to do. It was really hard to explain how she felt for these men already and that precious baby girl. It was as if they were a family.

  She settled in the tub. As she lay back and closed your eyes, all she could think about was finding a love of her own, very much like these special couples had found. Mandy decided to go out to dinner and a movie. One of her favorites was playing at the theater this weekend. Of course, it was another paranormal between the love of the human and vampire. The ending to an epic love story, one she'd love to find yourself. Was love truly out there? she asked herself.

  Why does it feel like sometimes she was missing a part of herself? Could it be because she never knew her father? Even now, she felt so alone. Why she truly didn't belong, she just didn't understand it. Sometimes it’s unreal just how much she had in common with the people in the books she read. No—she really didn't believe they were real, it was just a coincidence that she could relate to so many of her favorite paranormal characters, she thought.

  Her plans in place in her mind, she slowly rose from the tub while grabbing a towel to place around her body as she dried off. She slowly dressed in some of her comfortable clothes. Thinking to herself, she was not out to impress anyone. Not that she could have anyway. Mandy was realistic about her average looks. She knew she was heavier than what was considered the norm, but healthy despite it.

  Mandy decided she would appreciate everything she had, and not wish for something she knew was a fairytale.

  Chapter Fifteen

  The men all sat down at the conference table as Haven set up the video conference between Shannon and Tyler at the Cedarhill Pack, and waited for the connection to bring the Dream Weaver Co-Leaders together once again. Over the last few weeks, they had spent hours on the phone discussing strategy.

  It was only moments before Shannon and Tyler were patched into the conference.

  “Good Evening—how is everyone doing tonight?” Tyler asked.

  “We are doing great here. Is everything still going smoothly up there?” Garrett asked them.

  “Honestly, it is still touch and go sometimes within the Pack. It is going to take some time for the Pack to heal from the abuse they suffered. They truly love Tyler, but it is everyone else who have them terrified, the other humans, and wolves alike. It is something they haven’t gotten past,” Shannon told his friends.

  “That is understandable after everything you were all put through not very long ago. You both will help them get past all their issues, of this I have no doubt,” Haven told Shannon.

  “Shannon, do you want to cover the network and what is happening with this so far?” Haven asked.

  “We are only about a week away from having the site and network live. It is the secrecy and anonymity of the project that has taken this long. We want to make sure the servers are untraceable to those who are out to hurt or exploit the people. The website is up and running and it will trace any negative comments. As you know, it is set up as a violence help center for anyone needing it. Just in case we are hacked into by humans, we won’t have anything about shifters mentioned on the site. Honestly, Garrett and I are hoping it will get around by word of mouth. Haven’s Pack is already known for helping anyone in trouble, so that part will not come as any surprise,” Shannon told them all.

  “Thank you, Shannon. It sounds like everything is coming along great on your end. I haven’t had the chance to talk with Sawyer and Johnny yet. They just arrived this afternoon, but Haven mentioned Johnny would like to have a clinic close to the Pack house. This is something I think will be essential in the recovery for some of the Refugees we take in,” Garrett told them.

  “I agree—do you have plans in place to start on construction ASAP?” Shannon asked his friend and Co-leader.

  “I plan on getting together with Johnny and Sawyer this evening to get the plans under way. While we have all the Pack here, we were going to see how everyone felt about starting homes of their own in the foreseeable future. Especially for the mated couples, as they come along. Haven and I are staying in the Pack house, of course, to oversee all the Refugees as they come to us,” Garrett told them.

  For several moments, everyone talked amongst themselves. The unmated wolves decided to start looking at plans, but they weren’t in any hurry to move out of the Pack house. There would still be free rooms after they stayed on anyway.

  “I have an idea for extra space, but I really wanted to run it by Sawyer and Johnny first,” Garrett told them.

  “Go ahead, Garrett—you can run it by us now,” Johnny told him.

  “Well, I have been working on a design for a clinic and combination home as well. I was thinking it would be perfect for the Refugees to stay in after they are
treated. If you want to build your own home close too, that would work as well. I was just thinking it would be much more private to separate the two for you. At first, I was thinking you might want to combine your home and clinic, but you will need time away from the place as well,” Garrett told them.

  “Garrett, I think you are right. I was thinking about combining them myself. What you were saying about needing time away is essential as well. I would love to see the plans for the clinic,” Johnny told the Alpha Mate.

  “It sounds like plans are well underway there as well,” Shannon told them with a smile.

  “Alright, we have one last thing to cover. As you know, we now have a human in our home, Tyler and Shannon. We are going to vote on telling Mandy our secret before the Sanctuary really gets up and running. We have all grown very much attached to her, but there still needs to be a vote taken.”

  “Do you trust her?” Tyler asked.

  “Yes—I have no worries. I think she will be shocked, but she is a very open-minded young lady. She has endeared herself to everyone here. Do you want a silent vote?” Haven asked them.

  “No—we don’t have secrets from one another. I don’t think this should be any different,” Lucas told his Alpha and friends.

  Everyone nodded in agreement to Lucas’s words.

  Within a few minutes all the votes where in, and Haven wasn’t surprised they were all for telling Mandy. Haven would be the one to tell her, and Garrett would go in the next room and change into his wolf form. They decided it was way too soon for the Dragons to come into play. All they had to decide on was a day. Finally deciding on tomorrow evening, all the others would find something else to do for the night. With those decisions made, they said goodnight.

  Chapter Sixteen

  Simon was having a great time on the drive. He was driving on the way to Ashford, Washington, across some beautiful country. He could have spent a lot more time, but something was pulling him toward his destination. It was getting stronger with each mile he drove closer to the state of Washington. He didn’t know what the hell was going on, but he wanted to find out.