Finding the Fire Within

by C. C. Masters

  Towards the end of the night, I started to feel more comfortable and started talking more. I got quite a few compliments on my dress, which boosted my confidence further. I was starting to find that the things I had avoided for so long out of fear weren’t really that bad when I had my guys by my side.

  Austin guided me towards the dance floor with a smile. “I would be an awful date if I didn’t give the most beautiful woman at the ball a chance to dance.”

  I felt a little flutter of nervousness in my tummy but ignored it. This was my night and I wanted to have some fun. Why not get the full ball experience? Luckily there was a slow song so all I had to do was sway along to the music, Austin did all the rest. I ignored the fact that there were only two other couples on the dance floor.

  “You did well tonight, Anna.” Austin murmured to me. “I think you charmed half the room with your smile.”

  I rolled my eyes. “That’s unlikely.”

  He gave me a reassuring smile, but I just sighed and leaned further into him. I took comfort in having his scent and his warmth so close. “What’s the right word for the magic stuff that I feel from you guys?”

  Austin chuckled. “The what?”

  “You know,” I persisted. “Whatever it is that I feel emanating from you to tell me that you’re a pack-master.”

  “Are you starting to feel more of that now?” He asked curiously.

  I nodded. “I feel… different. I feel like I’ve been seeing in black and white this whole time but now I can see in color. I feel more complete.”

  He held me close to he could murmur in my ear. “We’ll have to talk more about this later.”

  His low voice sent shivers down my spine. It didn’t help when he gave me a soft kiss on my neck, my heart started beating faster. I became even more aware of just how close we were, I could feel the warmth radiating off his body. When he raised his head to meet my eyes I couldn’t help it, I pressed my lips to his.

  His lips met mine in a gentle kiss before the song ended and changed to something a little bit faster.

  “Are you up for this?” He asked with a raised eyebrow.

  I shook my head. “My feet are killing me.” I admitted.

  He gave a laugh. “Let’s make a final round and say our goodbyes to some key players. The night is almost over so I’ll let Cody know to finish up.”

  I groaned. More socializing? As much fun as it had been to get dressed up, I was hoping that I wouldn’t have to go to another one of these for a while.

  It was over an hour before we finally made it back to our limo and were on our way home. I took off my heels with delight and stretched my feet out. The twins were just as quick to strip off their jackets, loosen their collars, and take off their ties.

  Austin and Cody both watched the three of us with amusement. “What? Looking good is uncomfortable.” I teased them.

  “You got that right.” Jason grumbled.

  “Your feet hurt, pretty girl?” Mason said sympathetically.

  I nodded. “It’s times like this that make me really glad I’m a wolf with quick healing.”

  Mason patted his lap. “Give them here.”

  I blushed. “Um, that’s okay.”

  “Don’t be shy, Anna.” Mason teased me. “I’ve been looking at those pretty feet in your sexy shoes all night.”

  I raised an eyebrow. Did Mason have a thing for feet? No one else even batted an eye, so it must not be weird or anything. Cody and Austin had stopped paying attention to us, they were both busy on their phones. They were probably checking in with James and our other pack-mates.

  I leaned up against Jason so that I could rest my feet on Mason. Jason put his back to the side of the limo and pulled me into his lap so I could stretch my long legs all the way out.

  Mason went to work, gently massaging the aches and pains away. It felt so good I didn’t even get embarrassed when I let out a moan. I was in such a state of bliss that I didn’t care.

  “Damn, Anna. That’s hot.” Jason murmured as he ran a hand over my stomach to hold me close.

  I closed my eyes again as Jason trailed kisses over my shoulder and up to my neck. Mason switched from rubbing the arches of my feet to playing with my toes. I squirmed a little as Mason teased the sensitive skin between my toes. I felt warmth pooling in between my legs and what I really wanted to do was to rub myself up against Jason’s thigh.

  I resisted the urge and instead pulled my feet out of Mason’s reach and placed them firmly on the ground. “We’re almost home.” I pointed out when the twins sighed in disappointment.

  I looked up to see that I now had full attention of everyone in the vehicle. Austin looked fascinated, but Cody looked at me as if he had never seen me before. I turned bright red when I realized what they must be thinking right now.

  I squirmed a little, but Austin gave me an affectionate smile. This limo ride could not be over soon enough. Even if the guys were okay with me dating more than one of them, how was I supposed to handle it when I shared affection with one in front of the others? I was relieved when we pulled up to the house and Austin helped me out of the limo.

  James met us in the entryway to the house. He gave the rest of us a mumbled greeting, but focused on Austin. “I have a matter that needs your immediate attention.”

  Austin gave a tired sigh but nodded. He gave me a kiss on the cheek and followed James to the office. Cody hesitated before giving me a hug and a kiss on the top of my head and following the two of them.

  I waited for them to disappear around the corner before addressing the twins. “What do you think that’s about?”

  Mason shrugged. “They would tell us if it was important, it’s probably just James being James.”

  I laughed. “Do you think it’s safe to go up to bed? Or do you think they might need us?”

  Jason made a face. “Let’s at least get out of these clothes.”

  I followed the twins up the stairs with my shoes in my hand. The marble was cool under my sore feet, but I could not wait to get out of this uncomfortable dress.

  I felt much better after getting into my PJs and my face was scrubbed clean of makeup. The twins were waiting for me in my bed when I came out of the bathroom.

  Mason gave me a smile. “We’re free for tonight, Aus and Cody just have to deal with a pack member that misbehaved.”

  I let out a sigh of relief. There had been way too much drama and danger in the last month. Jason patted the middle of the bed between the two of them. “We saved you a spot, Anna.”

  I rolled my eyes. “Well, it is my bed.” I made a show of dramatically climbing over Jason to try and get to my spot. He laughed and lifted me up over him so that I fell in the middle of the bed.

  Mason turned on his side to pull me close to him. “We finally have some time alone with you. I’ve been having Anna withdrawals the last couple days.”

  I snuggled into him and gave him a quick peck on the lips. “I missed you guys.”

  Jason pressed up against me on the other side and slid his hand along my hip so that he was touching the bare skin that peeked out under my top.

  Mason brushed a curl away from my face. “I think we should show you just how much we missed you.” He murmured before he lowered his lips to mine.

  I felt Jason’s rumble of approval against my back as Mason and I traded kisses. His kisses were gentle and playful but had a tenderness to them that I needed. After everything that had happened and how close I came to losing everything, I needed some affection.

  I decided that there was no reason for me to hold back anymore. It was clearer to me than ever that I could lose anyone at any moment. I couldn’t keep holding everything inside, I needed to live in the now.

  I let go of all my fears and insecurities and surrendered to the sensations coursing through my body. Jason slid his hand up my shirt to rub my stomach as Mason slid his thigh between my legs. The twins covered me in kisses and took turns kissing my mouth.

  I ran my hand up Jason�
��s abs and broke from our kiss. “Do you want to take this off?” I asked shyly as I tugged on his shirt.

  Jason gave me a smile and a kiss on the nose. “There’s no rush. We have all the time in the world.”

  “Whatever you’re comfortable with.” Mason murmured in my ear before nibbling on it. “It’s okay if you want to just kiss or cuddle.”

  I let out a sigh and relaxed even more with them. “I really like you guys.”

  Mason ran his hand up and down my arm, sending tingles through my body. “We really like you, too.” I wasn’t facing him, but I could hear the smile in his voice.

  “But if you insist…” Jason raised an eyebrow at me.

  I grinned and propped myself up on my elbow so I could watch his muscles flex as he took off his shirt. I allowed myself to run my eyes over his body in a way that I never had before. Jason seemed to enjoy the attention and flexed excessively, trying to get a laugh.

  He succeeded in getting a giggle out of me. “Since I took something off, I think you should too.” He said with a grin. “I think you should take off…. “He ran his eyes slowly down my body. “…a sock.”

  I laughed. “Just one?”

  He nodded solemnly. “It’s only fair.”

  “Of course, if you feel uncomfortable in taking off just one, I could take something off too.” Mason said with a smile.

  I tapped my chin as if I were seriously pondering the question. “I think I would feel better if I took both off.”

  Mason stripped off his shirt and I licked my lips. It was definitely getting hot in here.

  “Your turn.” Jason said cheerfully.

  I leaned back on the bed and raised one leg up. After I dramatically removed the sock I spun it around on my finger and flung it across the room.

  Jason fanned himself. “I don’t know if I can handle both.” He said with a cheeky grin.

  “Brace yourselves, here it comes.” I laughed as I did the same with the second sock.

  A little bit of comic relief added into this situation changed my outlook completely. I wasn’t in bed with two men. I was in bed with Mason and Jason. My best friends, my biggest supporters, my partners in crime. They had already seen me at my best and seen me at my worst.

  The twins had not run when I had my emotional breakdown, they were there to comfort me. They had not turned against me when I lost my sanity on my search for Evelyn’s killer, they had been right beside me. I had complete faith that whatever happened tonight, they would still be here in the morning. Even if I had a panic attack, or if I decided I wasn’t ready, they would be here.

  I let my love for the twins come to the forefront. I adored them, and I was ready to share my affection with them. Second only to that was my curiosity. I was ready to explore my own sexuality, and who better to do it with than the two guys I trusted completely?

  I stood up on my knees and ran my fingers lightly up Jason’s washboard abs. He flexed, and I was able to explore all of the dips and ridges of his hard body. My hands trailed over his pecs and to his arms as I looked up to meet his eyes. He was watching me explore his body with a heated look that made me lick my lips in anticipation.

  I watched him through my lashes as I gently kissed directly over his heart. He closed his eyes and let out a breath, so I took that as a sign to continue. I trailed kisses over his chest and started down his abdomen. Mason came up behind me and brushed my hair back, so it wasn’t in the way of what I was doing.

  I hesitated when I reached the lower part of his abs and looked up at him. He was now breathing hard and watching me through slitted eyes.

  Mason noticed my hesitation and encouraged me to lean back and sit on my heels. He slid his hands around my waist and kissed the side of my neck. Jason watched my face as Mason trailed kisses up my neck to the sensitive spot behind my ear. I shivered, and Mason chuckled. “I think I found one of your secret spots.”

  I turned to face him and gave him a kiss before exploring his body the way that I had Jason’s. Mason’s breathing had quickened by the time I had finished. “Are you ready for us to return the favor?” He asked, watching me intently.

  I nodded and leaned back so that I could pull off my top. I instinctively moved to cover myself when I felt the weight of both their gazes. “Don’t.” Mason murmured to me in a low voice that sent a delicious pang through my lower belly.

  “Relax.” Jason purred.

  I closed my eyes and focused on the sensations of having both of their hands and mouths on me. They covered my shoulders, back, and belly with kisses and caresses, only occasionally brushing up against my breasts by accident. At this point my nipples were hard and begging for some attention.

  I took a deep breath before I wound my hand in Mason’s hair and pulled him where I wanted to go. He flicked his tongue out, licking my nipple and I gasped in delight. He chuckled at the look on my face, but urged me to lie down.

  He and Jason exchanged glances before simultaneously leaning down to cup one of my breasts and take a nipple in their mouths. I squirmed as they licked, caressed, and sucked. My panties were soaked, and with every suck on my nipples I felt an answering tug in my nether regions.

  Mason slowly slid a hand down my abdomen but hesitated at my waistband. I laid my hand over his and slid it down into my panties. I gasped as he lightly trailed his fingertips along the length of my slit and he moaned. “You are so wet right now.”

  The twins removed my PJ bottoms and panties all in one go and I was lying naked in front of them. “You are so beautiful.” Jason told me affectionately.

  “Absolutely perfect.” Mason added, caressing my hip.

  I relaxed in their praises. They were looking at me as if I were the most precious thing they had ever laid eyes upon. And that made me feel like I had nothing to be self-conscious about. They exchanged glances before Mason took my mouth with his, while playing with a breast with his hand.

  I felt Jason kneel between my legs and start kissing my thighs. Having their hands and mouths all over me was driving me insane with desire. My eyes rolled back into my head as Jason reached the apex between my thighs and slowly ran his tongue up my slit, teasing the outer folds.

  Mason had to release my mouth once I started to pant as Jason explored my nether regions. He instead focused all of his attention on my breasts and I writhed in pleasure as Jason found my sweet spots down below.

  Heat built up in my body and the pressure was so intense I ached for release. Jason ran a finger along my entrance and I tensed up without realized what I was doing. He pulled back and kissed the inside of my thigh, looking into my eyes. “Tell me if I do something you don’t like.”

  I shook my head. “I like it. I just…” I paused, not sure of what to say. I didn’t even know the right words to describe how I was feeling to myself. I had just tensed out of a subconscious instinct, not because I didn’t like what was happening.

  The guys flicked their eyes at each other and I swallowed nervously. I didn’t like that they were probably discussing poor, broken Anna. I decided I would turn the tables on them and take a turn in making them squirm for me.

  I sat up and both the guys backed off, looking at me cautiously. I raised my chin. “I just think it’s time for me to return the favor.”

  Jason grinned but Mason looked a little unsure. Jason seemed like he was up for it, so I turned to him with a grin. “Take off your pants.”

  His eyebrows raised in surprise, but he gave me a smile and pushed his pants down. He threw his pants to the ground, but my eyes were glued on his lower half. I blushed when I realized I was staring, but this was the type of situation where I was allowed to stare, right?

  “Lay back.” I murmured to him. I wanted the opportunity to give him just as much pleasure as he had given to me. Jason followed my instruction and laid back on the bed, folding his hands behind his head. I knelt between his legs so that we had traded positions from earlier, and ran my hands up his thighs.

  “Don’t judge me for not being
an expert at this.” I told him, my face turning bright red.

  “Of course not.” He murmured, his eyes following me as I leaned over to kiss my way up his thigh. He inhaled sharply when I took his cock in my hand and massaged it. He let out a moan when I licked the top and swirled my tongue around as I used my hand to work him. I had done some research on how to please a man in anticipation of getting the opportunity.

  I enthusiastically tried out the techniques I had read about, and Jason seemed to be enjoying it by the moans and occasional curses he was letting out. Mason knelt behind me and urged me to stick my bottom out more so that he could reach in between my legs. It was my turn to let out a gasp as he started to massage my clit.

  We stayed that like for a couple minutes but it was getting more difficult for me to concentrate on pleasing Jason when Mason had me getter closer and closer to climax. Jason wound his hand in my hair and pulled my head up. “Give me a minute.” He panted. “I’m not ready to cum yet.”

  I stopped, but smiled. I really liked that I was able to bring Jason to the brink of losing control. I lost my smile when Mason started up again and it was my turn to pant. This time when I felt a finger tease my entrance, I forced myself to relax after reflexively tensing up. There was no reason for me to be afraid right now. I trusted Mason completely.

  He slowly slid a finger inside of me and continued to massage my clit with his other hand. I moaned at the sensation of having a part of him inside of me in combination with the pleasure he was already giving me. He took that as permission to continue because he started to thrust it rhythmically inside of me.

  I pressed my face against Jason’s thigh as Mason found exactly the right spot inside of me. I gave a surprised squeak as he switched to use two fingers instead of just one. I had no idea that I could feel pleasure like this, he was taking me to new heights.

  I bit down on Jason’s thigh as the pleasure became too intense and I broke apart in an orgasm. I released my grip on his leg when I came back to myself and rubbed the spot I had left with my teeth. Luckily, I had not broken the skin.