DanI never knew, never even considered what it would be like to watch my mate kiss someone else. If anyone had asked how I’d feel under such circumstances, my reply would have been entirely negative, but watching Sawyer kiss Mia made my heart swell in my chest. I wanted them to love one another, to give each other pleasure. My wolf rumbled in contentment, chasing away any doubts I might have harbored about whether this little wolf was ours. Her prayers to the Goddess had indeed led her to us, where she belonged.Liam’s wolf was making the same sounds as mine, as his kisses deepened. For the moment, I lay back and allowed my two mates to connect. I would have my turn, many turns over our years together, provided she didn’t leave. She wanted it to be her decision, something her own father had tried to steal from her, and when I considered how close she’d come to being forced into that mating, my vision darkened in rage.We were together in our bed, a place that just a day or so ago had
LiamA storm always creates situations that need tending to as soon as possible. Dan had gone out to check on the stock and on his fencing repairs, while I dealt with pack members’ who had damage. Most could be handled after the storm finished its work and blew out to the east, but a few had broken windows and other immediate needs. It was after six and dark when we made our way home, having met up at the community building when we finished for the day.“I wanted to roast a chicken tonight, but it’s too late to start.” It was another of the dishes I could manage. Anyone could really. “I should have slow-cooked it.”“You thought we’d be back. We can fry some eggs or something.” He rested his hands on my hips as we walked single file on the narrow path we’d dug out this morning. If it had snowed any harder during the day, we’d have been doing it again tonight. “Dinner isn’t our biggest problem tonight anyway.”The cabin came in sight, the living room windows glowing in the darkness. Eno
DanWe’d made a good choice, spending time in the living room instead of going right to bed. Mia was nervous, clearly, as any woman in her position would be. Especially one who’d nearly been put to bed with a man she despised. While in the shower, Liam and I had reaffirmed our decision to do this, to continue to keep things slow and always her choice. Mia was trusting us to make our mating a good one. To set the tone for our life together.To show her what we had to share with her.“Let’s go to the bedroom,” I urged, stroking her soft curls back from her cheek. “If everyone is ready?”Liam sat up, releasing her breasts, but he didn’t say anything. “Everyone” meant our little female.Mia’s eyes opened, green and gold and soft, and wary. She studied me then Liam’s and then nodded. “I’m ready.”Liam nipped at her shoulder, and she jumped. “You sound like we’re taking you to the gallows instead of our mating. Are we that scary?”“Yes, a little.” But she gave us a shaky smile. “But I think
Mia glanced at her watch as she climbed out of the cab. Fifteen minutes after the time she’d agreed to meet her old friend from their modeling days. A successful attorney, now, Nikki was always just a little late, and nothing made Jenni crazier than sitting alone waiting for someone, so she made sure it didn’t happen. Ever.Entering the restaurant, she spotted Nikki sitting at a table toward the back and made her way toward her. The place was packed with hipsters brunching. So pretentious. There’d been a day when they would have been putting on just as much of a show, but not anymore. Now, they were free to be themselves. But she wouldn’t trade the days they’d spent together when they first came to the city for a billion dollars.“Hey, beautiful.” Nikki rose and flashed one of her gorgeous smiles. No wonder the cameras loved her so.“Hey, yourself, gorgeous.” Mia gave her a big squeeze and slid into the seat across from her. “Been waiting long?”“Not so much. Just got here.” She folde
Mia Mia shivered as she scurried down the ramp from the plane at Mammoth-Yosemite Airport, California’s mini version of a real airport, which, she’d been informed, hosted two arriving and two departing commercial flights—max—most days of the year. Even though she’d arrived in spring, heavy snow lay all around, and the High Sierras had been pure white for most of the trip along the valley from LAX.It was only an hour-long flight, but she was already a day late thanks to the previous day’s snowfall, giving her only a couple of hours to get ready for the “date” her friend had set her up for. And no time at all to ski—which had been the lure that convinced her to go ahead with the date despite her misgivings. Walking across the tarmac, she kept her footing with difficulty, cursing her stupidity in wearing heels for travel, but who knew there would be no nice, safe jetway between the plane and the terminal—a terminal smaller than the DMV at home. If she’d made the arrangements for a clie
DanDan’s heart sank. Of anything the beautiful Jenni could say,Please tell me you both aren’t my dateshad to be the worst. When he and Liam turned to Greg at the Paranormal Dating Agency for help in finding their mate, they’d made it quite clear they would be sharing. They’d shared everything since their first two-pack of cupcakes day one of preschool. Their bond, although hard for some humans to understand, was quite common among their pack. And once they reached adulthood, it gained new aspects.He sank back into his seat and watched the snowy landscape fly by for a while, trying to figure out what to do. Maybe they should take her down the hill and check her into a hotel for the night. She could fly out tomorrow and—“We’re your dates.” Liam flashed her the grin that had females tumbling into their bed since they’d been old enough to want one. “Don’t you like us?”Dan settled in to listen. Wasn’t that always the way? While he struggled for words, his partner in crime and life alwa
LiamHate her? How could they hate their ideal woman? If she hadn’t been sent by the Paranormal Dating Agency, he’d swear the gods themselves had designed her for them. Perhaps they had, in fact. Just looking at her standing on the edge of a cliff, taking pictures of the moon rising over the mountains, the breeze ruffling her hair, showing not an ounce of fear, and he knew for sure she was theirs.But when he parked in the carport, and Dan helped her out while he grabbed her bags, he experienced a moment of worry. They’d had all winter to fix the place up. And they’d done a little. But winter was, of course, their busy season, both for work and play. They spent the months out on the slopes and the backcountry trails, only coming in to eat and sleep. And not always even for those things. Spring, summer…they’d have more time when they weren’t dealing with avalanches and pack members who frolicked too far in the snow.Heavy clouds were boiling in from across the valley, and the first fla
“Better than that, I’ll run it for you.” He paused at the foot of the stairs, hand on the elegantly carved banister. “I’m sorry we don’t have any bubble stuff or anything like that. Bachelors.”“Wait.” She opened her big case and pulled out a zipper pouch. “I’ve got everything here. When you’re a model, you learn what products you like pretty fast. And even though I’ve switched gears, I’m still in the industry and get lots of freebies. Here.” She tossed it to him.He caught it and took two steps up then changed gears and came back to her side. “I’ll take it all up for you.” Watching him carry the bags to the top of the flight, she admired the view. She’d always liked the larger size guys. Probably because she was full-figured, thinner, smaller men made her feel clunky. And these two were tall and broad and probably looked amazing naked.Shut up, Mia. You are on a date with them. Sure, it’s at their house, but that doesn’t mean you’re going to hop into their bed. You haven’t even been