Jericho

 

For all his years living he’d never been to anything like what he walked into after Barbara drove them back to Brogan’s house.  There were people everywhere and they all cheered as soon as they saw them arrive.

“How did they all know to be here?” Jericho asked in confusion.

“Word spread through the pack that you’d arrived and they told their friends and everyone converged here to celebrate.” Barbara replied with a gentle smile.

“What are they celebrating?” For the life of him he couldn’t figure out mortals. They did the weirdest things.

“That you all made it out safely and that you’re home now. It’s combination congratulations for surviving and welcome to the pack party.”

“Pack.” Jericho repeated slowly.

“Yes, babe. You want me, you get all of them too,” Brogan said with a wink. “It’s kind of a package deal.”

Jericho nodded but didn’t respond. None of this was making much sense to him. He’d known his mate was a shifter, but before this he’d never really had any reason to interact with his kind. They were as foreign to him as demons were to most of the world.

“Brogan.” Jericho called stopping his mate and gesturing for him to come back away from the others. “As much as I love you, I don’t know about this. People don’t tend to react well to my kind. Plus, I kind of hoped I’d get some time to make you mine sooner rather than later.”

“Enough of that boys. There will be plenty of time for that shortly. For now, inside.” Barbara called from the doorway to Brogan’s house.

Jericho cocked one eyebrow, “She can hear us?”

“We’re shifters. Our hearing is exceptional as our pack Alpha just demonstrated and trust me it’s not a good idea to leave her waiting. She’s been known to adopt interesting ways of revenge for it.”

“I can hear you Brogan Michael Taggert.” Barbara mock scolded. “Everyone’s waiting. Quit stalling and get inside to your party.

 

***

 

“Party time’s over everyone.” Barbara called a few hours later. “These guys are exhausted and have definitely earned some sexy time together don’t you think?”

“Brogan do you need any more pointers, I’m sure Deader and West would love to offer it while sober this time.” A voice called out from the back of the room.

Jericho glanced at his mate in confusion as he saw Brogan’s face turning red in embarrassment. “Something I should know?”

“Later.” Brogan growled as he glared at his friends standing around and laughing good naturedly at him.

They said their goodbyes and watched the last of the guests drive off.  Only Brogan, Jericho, West and Rook remained behind.

“Hey guys. We’re gonna take off. We need some time alone together after today to heal what was cracked down there, even if it is only in our own hearts.” Rook said as he pulled first Brogan and then Jericho into a tight hug. “I’m glad you guys got together, you both deserve to be happy.”

West winked at Brogan and pulled him close to whisper in his ear. Jericho tried to hear but the bastard purposefully whispered it so only the two of them could hear. But if the blush on his mate’s face was any indication it was something West knew Brogan wouldn’t want said aloud.

Jericho watched the two of them with a calm acceptance that surprised him. He’d never thought he’d be okay with another man holding his mate like that, but even he knew the bond these three men held for each other was something out of the ordinary.

West finally released Brogan and turned to Jericho. “I’m sorry we didn’t get to know you last time you were here. I look forward to it this time around. Welcome to the family, brother.”

Jericho smiled and pulled the other man into a tight hug, “Thank you for coming with him. I don’t think any of us would have made it without the others.”

West shrugged, “That’s what family does. Sticks together even if it's to go through Hell, literally.”

 

***

 

“You going to tell me what that was all about?”

Brogan laughed, “Hell no. We’ve got much better things to do right now, don’t you think?”

“Hell yes we do, If you’ll recall I’ve been propositioning you since the moment I met you. You on the other hand wanted nothing to do with me. Quite a turnaround if I do say so myself.”

“Fine, if you must know. I’ve never been with a man before. Before you I had never even met a man who interested me. Then all of a sudden, there you were and I was confused. My wolf both wanted to rub all over you and mark you as ours and run as far away from you as we could get.”

“And now?”

Brogan licked his lips and looked Jericho up and down, “Now we are both in agreement. We want you anyway we can get you.”

Jericho smiled as he followed his mate to his room. He was still as sexy as the day he’d first laid eyes on him. It’d taken all his willpower not to make a pass that he knew the wolf would run from. He hadn’t expected that to be his last day on earth or he’d just might have gone for it and damn the consequences.

“Your eyes are red.” Brogan whispered in awe.

“That’s because I’m envisioning you naked beneath me.” Jericho stalked closer until they were almost nose to nose. “Demons can smell emotions, but we have a bond and I can feel your need and hunger for me.”

Brogan nodded, “I do want you, more than I’ve ever wanted anyone in my life.”

“Then we need to get rid of these clothes.” He said as he snapped his finger and they were both naked. “Now that’s much better.”

“You know I’m not a virgin technically, but….” Brogan trailed off as Jericho began to chuckle.

“Don’t worry babe, I’ll be gentle. You’ll love this I promise.”

Before Brogan could say anything else Jericho leaned forward and pressed their lips together for their very first kiss. Heat consumed him as he heard Brogan moan in pleasure.