Chapter 7: Waterfall, Benji and Ellie's POVs

Benji POV

When our little mate sprang away from us towards the waterfall, my wolf Blaze howled in my head with excitement. How many times over the last three years had we dreamt of this very thing? There is nothing more pleasurable to a wolf than the thrill of the hunt, well, I take that back…Sex with mate will be best, Blaze growled out, correcting my thought process. Laughing to myself, I couldn’t help but agree with him but that would have to wait. As I watched her run away, she was so beautiful…the sun shining down on her silver hair almost making her look like she had a halo, an angel who had come to earth as a blessing to me and my brothers.

Glancing at Bronx and Baylor, I noticed they were just as excited. My blood pumped hard in my chest, not because of running but because of all of the thoughts of what would happen when we caught her. I wished there was some way we could get around this whole, “don’t tell her she’s your mate,” crap. I wanted to worship her body in every possible way. Was I shocked to know I would have to share a mate? A little. Deep down I always thought because we weren’t identical that maybe the Moon Goddess had chosen a mate for each of us. Once we found out the truth though, all of those thoughts disappeared. Having Ellie as a mate was a dream come true. It was a gift.

It made even more sense to me when we learned about her as we trained at the Knights League. The war we faced wasn’t going to be some walk in the park. It was very possible that people will get hurt or even worse, perish in the fight. If Ellie only had one mate, it would absolutely destroy her if something happened to him. Now don’t get me wrong, I don’t have a death wish or anything, nor do I want either of my brothers to get hurt, but I found solace in the fact if something did happen to me, I knew she would be taken care of.

The sound of her giggling ahead of us brought my attention back to the present, with a huge smile on my face, I yelled to her, “Oh Ellie…you know better than to run away from the big, bad wolves…!”

Still giggling, she turned to look at us gaining distance on her, and yelled, “It’s not fair! I don’t have my wolf! You do! And my legs are WAY shorter!” but the smile on her face and the desire in her eyes told us she wanted to be caught. Just as we were about to overtake her, the waterfall came into view. I had forgotten how beautiful it was and having our mate standing before it was the most gorgeous sight I had ever seen. We love her already..., Blaze said through the Guardian Knight mindlink to his brothers. She’s fucking perfect…Banshee, Baylor’s wolf added. I can’t wait to see her naked, spread open for us…the horn-ball Bullet said.

Hey! My virgin ears don’t want to hear this, Vince cut into the mindlink.

“Fuck!” Bronx said out-loud, shocking Ellie in the process, wondering what had happened for him to shout out like that.

“What’s wrong?” she asked timidly, her face showing she was worried that her running away from us had upset Bronx.

“Nothing, Ellie, we all just forgot that we have two new Guardian Knights who can hear our group mindlink…and it wasn’t something we would want them to hear,” I said as I felt my face start to flush with embarrassment. Her eyes widened with understanding and then she caused my heart to stop beating by flashing us the sexist smirk we had ever seen. Her birthday needed to hurry the fuck up…waiting to mark and mate her was going to be pure torture.

Ellie POV

As I saw Benji blush from explaining why Bronx randomly yelled out-loud, a feeling of absolute female power came over me. I wasn’t mistaking my connection to them with the Guardian Knight bond. No, the triplets wanted me. Turning away from them, I looked across the water and took a huge calming breath. They would be the death of me with the stares of carnal desire adorned on their faces. Without waiting for them to speak, I slowly started to strip out of my clothes, aware of the fact that all three were staring at me so intently I felt I could burn up from their looks alone. I realized I needed to stop before this went any further; I needed to talk to them. They had become such an important part of my life, not to mention us being tied together due to the Guardian Knight oaths. I didn’t want to just assume things and make it awkward for the rest of our lives.

Stopping my impromptu strip show much to their disappointment, I said, “Guys, we need to chat before we swim.” A lot of concern immediately appeared on their faces and so I continued, “What is this between us? Am I just imaging something where there isn’t something?” The three of them all looked at each other and then turned their gazes to me.

“No, Ellie, we most definitely feel it too. We have felt it for the last three years,” Benji admitted, my heart picking back up at the joy of hearing those words. A small part of me feared I had been wrong and I wasn’t sure how I would have handled it if that was the case. Probably would have crawled under the closest rock I could find and hide for the rest of my life.

“We know you haven’t shifted and gotten your wolf yet. We won't do anything you don't want to,” added Baylor.

“We just want to be near you,” said Bronx.

“What happens when I meet my mate or you meet yours? I mean, I’m sure you have already done stuff with other women…” I trailed off being interrupted by Benji who’s following words shocked the hell out of me.

“There’s never been any other women, Ellie, we were waiting for our mate…” he said softly staring straight into my eyes like he had just told me something pivotal. I let out a little yelp of surprise when a warning glare and growl erupted from Bronx. Hearing the triplets had never done anything with any other women did something to my body. Tingles started to spread across my skin, my core clenching and unclenching with a delicious tempo. Wait, so if they have saved themselves for their mate or mates as I have, why are they willing to throw that all away on me? And then it hit me like a ton of bricks. Was it possible the triplets were my fated mates?? I stared at them wide-eyed while I tried to control my racing thoughts.

“Ellie, don’t ask us…” Bronx said when he saw the look of realization on my face. Don’t ask them? I needed to know! This was important! So I decided to pull a page out of Alpha Bradley’s book to get my answer.

“I wasn’t, I just was thinking about our mates and how I feel about you. I don’t see how any mate of mine could be comfortable with the bonds I share with you and the feelings have for you. I think I have decided that when it comes time, I will reject my fated mate,” I said without much emotion, watching their reactions.

“NO!!!” they all yelled in horror simultaneously. And right there it was, another truth staring straight at me. I was 99.999% sure the triplets were my mates. It did make the most sense but why couldn’t they tell me? Why couldn’t I even ask for them to confirm? Oh, crap, yeah, the Moon Goddess. They probably can’t tell me for some stupid reason…

A smile formed across my lips and I winked at them for good measure. At that moment they knew I had played them to get a roundabout answer but despite that, they returned my smile. I realized all of my fears were for naught. I didn’t have to worry about having another for a fated mate, nor worry about them having any other women in their life. I felt like the luckiest she-wolf in the world, despite knowing about the dark times in our future. And with that thought, I continued my strip show until I was left standing in only my sports bra and underwear.

Quickly glancing down, I mentally face-palmed myself. Why hadn’t I picked something out more alluring? Slowly I walked into the water just to turn around to see triplets still frozen in their spot. “You’ve got drool on your faces, gentlemen,” I laughed, “Might want to wipe that off and get your sexy butts into the water with me.”

I watched as they quickly undressed down to their boxer briefs, not having to be told twice. I bit my lower lip just to stop myself from making a noise from seeing their bodies almost on full display for me. Yes, they still had their underwear on but I could see the evidence of their arousal and damned if I wasn’t impressed. Just seeing their bodies, built of pure muscle and awesomeness, put my own body on edge, throbbing in anticipation. I admit I was also a little scared. How could something so big fit in something so small? Those are tomorrow’s problems…enjoy the strip show, Ellie…

From the looks on their faces, I was prey to their beasts and the thought of them making me theirs caused a shiver to run through my body again. This was all new to me but I knew I would rapidly become addicted to these feelings…addicted to them. Becoming a little shy, I ran my fingers through the water and waited to see what they would do next.

Bronx came forward first and slowly reached his hand out to touch my shoulder. Pulsing bolts of pleasure ran down my arm sending goose bumps all over my body. How could he cause such a reaction from me with just one touch? How would it feel to have all three of them touching me? Would I even be able to handle it? I didn’t know the answers to those questions but I was damned sure going to find out.

Closing the gap to him, I wrapped my arms up around his neck and pulled my body close to his. A growl of desire rumbled deep in his chest while his hands roamed up and down my back, his head lowered next to mine breathing in my scent. The feeling of his hardened length pressing against my stomach, exciting me even more. Benji and Baylor came closer, almost drawn to us like moths to a flame. Benji took his position, standing right behind me and Baylor was on my right side.

“Let us take care of you, Ellie,” Bronx said huskily like he was having difficulty in keeping control of himself. “Lay back in the water and float on your back,” he commanded. My body jumped to fulfill his order. The water feeling extremely cold versus the warmth I felt being surrounded by the heat of their bodies. The triplets surrounded me and started to massage my aching muscles, helping to keep me afloat. Their hands explored all along my body…so many hands in so many different places caused desire to flow out of my core once again. Even being in water, I knew I was wet in more ways than one and the triplets knew it too. My breathing labored, I couldn’t anticipate what they would do next. My body was in full pleasure overload.

Bronx asked tentatively, “Can we?” nodding my head, I knew a number of my “firsts” were going to be broken today. The intensity in their eyes threatened to catch me on fire; through the water I could see the evidence of their ever-growing arousal.

“God, you smell and feel so good,” Bronx said breathing heavily as his fingers worked their magic upon my skin.

“I wonder if she tastes as good,” Baylor said, talking about me as if I wasn’t here withering under their touch. As I looked up to the sky, I saw them staring down at me like three Greek Gods. With every breath I took staring at them, it was like a piece of me lost to my painful past returned with the rush of air into my lungs. I knew I was theirs but I was grateful they were taking things slow. I couldn’t have been luckier to have such understanding mates. Bronx stared at me to gain approval again, for what I didn’t know, nor did I care. I was so lost in them, I would’ve done anything they asked me to. In a flash, he pulled me up from floating in the water, grabbing the back of my neck firmly and pulled me into the most passionate first kiss. Desire cursed through my body and I found it hard to think.

“We have waited for you forever, Ellie,” Bronx whispered on my lips when he pulled back for us both to catch our breath. He leaned back down to my mouth, kissing me softly at first. With a soft groan of impatient want, I put my hands up to the back of his head, pulling him closer to deepen the kiss; my tongue shyly at first reaching out to stroke his. Before I knew it, Benji spun me around away from Bronx’s embrace and lifted me up so my legs were wrapped around his torso; we were face to face with our noses touching just taking in the feeling of being in each other’s arms.  Wasting no time, he reached up and softly stroked my cheeks while he smirked at me and then pulled me in for another passionate kiss. My head was swimming at this point. I hadn’t even pecked a guy on the cheek, yet here I was, making it to first base with the triplets. I got lost deeper in the moment, my body feeling like it was on fire as I felt Baylor start to kiss and nip at my neck and shoulders from behind, making me moan wantonly as both of their harden lengths pressed at my core. I was so lost on the triplet’s roller-coaster ride of pleasure, that I forgot we were in a public place. Suddenly, they pulled me away from them and took a defensive stance around me in protection. “Hey! What’s wrong??” I asked a little loudly and more than a little annoyed we had stopped.

“Shhhhh…” said Bronx staring at me intently, “There’s someone out in the woods and they're watching us.” Remembering the day with Alpha Mason and the current status of my attire or lack thereof, I sank down into the water and tried to control my breathing. Suddenly I heard branches snapping and I started to get worried. What if it was Alpha Mason? He would be mad to see me out here with the triplets in this state given the fact he said he wanted me to be his chosen mate. Not that it would ever happen but when the fate of the world rests in your hands, why poke the beast and waken him earlier than necessary? I had to be smarter than this in the future. No matter how much I enjoyed myself with the triplets, I couldn’t be selfish and jeopardize fulfilling my role of the prophecy.

Just then, a figure started to appear out of the brush. A breath of relief left my lips and I stared into the amused eyes of my best friend, Cailee.

“So…whatcha doing? You know we ARE going to be talking about what I just witnessed here, right?” she directly jokingly at me with a sassy wink. My face started to flush as I realized how this must look. The orphaned girl, making out with her adopted “brothers” in the waterfall. Great…how am I going to explain this? I’m not a good liar…

“But now’s not the time, Ellie,” she said, alerting me with her voice laced with seriousness now. “Alpha Mason is coming to see you at your house,” she relayed. Immediately, I went into panic mode. I was supposed to be at home healing from the fight and yet, here I was completely healed in the start of a full-on orgy with the guys. As they started to usher me out of the water, I caught Cailee staring at the gloriousness that was the triplets’ bodies and a low growl left my lips, surprising everyone there. I sheepishly looked at her, shrugging my shoulders in an apologetic “sorry, I couldn’t help it” gesture, to which she acknowledged by turning her back to the guys so they could get their clothes on.

“That was so fucking sexy,” Bronx growled into my ear, nipping it while he helped me to get dressed. I looked at him in embarrassment, still not believing I had done that.

“Don’t you ever apologize for being jealous, baby girl,” Benji said.

“We don’t see anyone but you, babe,” Baylor added.

“Okay, Cailee, we’re ready to go,” I said as I got the rest of my clothes on. A part of me was upset about her interruption, while another part said it was good because we really should progress our relationship slowly.

“It would be faster if we ran back in wolf form,” Bronx said with a nod from his brothers. Quickly they shifted into Bullet, Blaze and Banshee, shocking me at the speed they had accomplished it in. Must be the benefits of being a Guardian Knight I thought to myself. The three wolves, that I now knew were of Alpha blood, were the biggest wolves I had seen in my entire life, even bigger than their father. With a sound, Bullet indicated he wanted me to climb on his back, to which I looked at him with exasperation.

“How exactly do you think I can get up there? I don’t know if I meet the height requirements for this ride…” I stated sarcastically. Chuffing a bit, I knew it was all of their wolves laughing at me and he proceed to lay down on the ground so I could climb up. Once in position, I laid my chest down on his shoulder blades and held on for dear life as they darted off towards our house. Upon arriving, I saw Bradley with Natasha and Vince standing by the door as if they knew we were coming back.

“Quick, we need to put a glamour on you to look like you still have your injuries,” Natasha rushed out to me.

“Boys, when Alpha Mason arrives, I don’t think it would be smart for you to be in the room with him. You won’t be able to keep yourself calm,” Bradley ordered. All three of the wolves growled in disagreement but since the command was given not only by their father but by one of the Elders, there was little they could do.

 “I want Vince in there with her,” Bronx said as he shifted back into his human form, clothing still intact. With a nod from his father in approval, the triplets looked at me and said, “Nothing will happen to you. You need to play the part. We will be in the next room if you need us.” With a kiss on my lips each, they walked me into the house so I could get ready. The thought of seeing Alpha Mason made my skin crawl and I felt nauseous all over again. I wanted to rip him and his father to shreds, but I knew the guys were right. I needed to be smart. Their day would come soon enough and it would be my teeth that would land the death blow.