“Tell me a story, please? I’ve read all these books, and you must know some kind of story,” Arisa begs as I attempt to put her to bed. I turn and smile at Nikoli, who watches me from the door. We had a pack meal today, and it would have been awkward if it wasn’t for Arisa, who sat on my lap and helped herself to my food. Snow and Erik said she hadn’t stopped speaking about me since we met. When she asked me to put her to bed, I really didn’t have a choice. I tuck the sheets closer around her and nod.
“How about Little Red Riding Hood, but with a twist?” I ask her, and she nods happily, cuddling a small little fairy doll.
“So, once upon a time, a young girl had just turned eighteen and went to the forest to celebrate her birthday with her friends. The girl wore a red coat and had long brown hair. After walking into the woods, she saw a wolf, and the silly wolf bit her.”
“Oh no,” Arisa says, and I nod, holding her hand.
“But it was all for the best, as the girl turned into a wolf herself and then met another wolf. He was a very handsome wolf, who was kind and sweet at times. Before she realised it, she had fallen in love with him,” I say, my eyes resting on Nikoli as I speak, and he parts his lips in shock. I’ve been silly avoiding my feelings for him up this point; I knew how I felt the moment I met him. Every day we have spent together after that has just confirmed how he is everything I thought he was. No wonder my wolf chose him.
“So, she got her happily ever after?” Arisa asks with a yawn, and I smile, pushing a little bit of her hair off her face.
“Yes, she did. Good night, Arisa.” I stand up and walk out the room, letting Nikoli close the door behind me. The second it's closed, he pulls me closer and kisses me. He walks me backwards, until my back hits the wall near the door, as he continues to devour my lips.
“Let’s go to your room,” I say, breaking away, and he gently kisses me once more.
“Are you sure?” he asks, and I slide my hand into his, leading him towards the stairs to our floor. I’ve never been more confident, but he doesn’t need me to say that to him. The attack is tomorrow, and I could lose him. I think the shock of realising that when I woke up this morning told me everything I needed to know about my feelings for him.
“Can I get Colton?” I ask him, knowing what I ask as we stand outside his bedroom door.
“You want us both? At the same time?” he asks me.
“I love you both,” I whisper, not knowing what I would do if he said no right now. I look over my shoulder to see Colton coming up the stairs.
“I came to say good night. Everything okay?” he asks as he walks over to us. I look up at Nikoli, who merely nods and opens his bedroom door.
“Come in?” I ask Colton, whose eyes widen, but he steps closer, gently kissing me and leading us into the room. I break away from the kiss and walk back to the door as Colton looks around. Nikoli switches on a dim lamp on his desk as I shut the door behind me. The room is bigger than I expected it to be. There is a big dark wooden bed, with white sheets, and a balcony that overlooks the forest. The floor is carpeted, and there is a desk, two large wardrobes, and a full standing mirror in the room. There isn’t much personal, but then I can’t see too much with the dim light. I walk over to the balcony, looking at the moon in the sky, which seems larger, and the sight of it almost full just reminds me of the attack tomorrow. I feel Nikoli move behind me, seconds before he moves my hair away from my neck and kisses me gently. His hands run down my arms, pulling my cardigan off. Colton steps in front of me, taking my lips in his and his hands slide down my chest, making my heart beat faster.
“We can stop now if you want,” Nikoli whispers, and I turn around, running my hands up his chest as I shake my head. Colton starts kissing my neck, his hands still on my body.
“I don’t want to stop. I want you, Nikoli. I love you and Colton. I want this, I want us,” I say, and his slight intake of breath is the only sound in the room before he kisses me. Nikoli slides his hands down my sides, lifting me up. I wrap my legs around him as he carries me to the bed where he lays me down. Standing up, his eyes never leaving mine, he pulls his shirt over his head. Colton lies down next to me on the bed, watching as I pull my shirt off, and he follows suit. Nikoli finally crawls onto the bed, kissing me again; this time, pressing his whole body into mine. I gasp when he starts moving downward, kissing my neck, reaching my chest. He pulls my bra down and takes one of my nipples between his lips, sucking and gently nipping, as he uses his other hand to unhook my bra. Nikoli keeps moving down my body, kissing my stomach and undoing the button on my jeans. Slowly, he pulls them down, taking my lacy black underwear with it. When he kisses my core, it sends pleasure throughout my body, and I moan and wriggle on the bed as I slide my hands into his soft hair.
“So beautiful,” Colton says and leans over me, kissing me hard. His hands start rubbing my hard nipples in the same motion Nikoli uses with his tongue against my clit. I gasp when Nikoli moves up my body; he had taken his jeans and boxers off, at some point.
“I like to watch. You first,” Colton says, as he and Nikoli look at each other. Nikoli kisses me, his hands running over my breasts, making me want him even more. When he is lined up, he breaks away from our kiss and looks at me for permission.
“Yes. I want you as my mate, Nikoli,” I tell him, and he moves a hand to my hip. He presses his lips to mine again and thrusts inside me at the same time. My back arches as pain racks through my body and I hold back a whimper. It soon passes, though, as my body heals itself, and I’m left with nothing but the pleasure of having him inside me. As he starts to move, his kisses become slower, more passionate. Every kiss is drawn out, his lips assaulting mine as he moves inside me, slowly building up my pleasure.
“God, Harper, you feel amazing,” he says with a slight growl. I look up to see his eyes glowing as he looks down at me, I know his wolf must be overriding his senses like mine is. I can feel her pushing against my mind, her happiness about finally being with one of her mates filling me.
“So do you,” I gasp, as he picks up speed and moves his hand, running his finger over my nipple. The simple touch is all I need, and I find myself letting go, shouting Nikoli’s name. His thrusts become harder, faster, and I whimper a little when he bites down my shoulder. The pain mixes with the pleasure and everything in that moment is perfect as he finishes.
I finally have one of my mates.
“Damn,” Colton says, moving closer as Nikoli rolls off me and Colton replaces him. My body seems to take over as I flip Colton on the bed, happy to see he has taken all his clothes off. I kiss him as he grabs my hips and guides himself into me, making me moan out in pleasure again. I rock against him, picking up speed as I feel another orgasm coming, and two warm hands grab my breasts from behind. He flicks my nipples at the same time Colton speeds up and grabs my hips as he thrusts harder. I come instantly, tightening myself around Colton’s cock, and he leans up, grabbing my neck with his hand and pulling me down to him. I don’t expect him to bite me, but he does, his teeth piercing my neck. Instead of any pain, intense pleasure shoots through me at the same time I feel Colton finish inside me. I move my face closer to his neck, biting down until I taste blood, and the bond clicks into place.
And everything feels complete, for the first time in my life.