Page 125 of Drama Queen

I nod immediately. He's the last one I need to claim. Impatient as ever, I don't wait for him, lunging towards him. My teeth sink into his chest, right over his heart. He purrs as he holds my head in place, whispering words of encouragement.

When I finally release him, he kisses my forehead and lays me beneath him like a treasured prize. "My Moon was eager to be mine, huh? Little does she know; she always has been." His brow quirks. His words coax a purr from me, making him growl appreciatively. Gripping his cock, he rubs the head against my entrance. "There's a reason I let the others go first, Moon. I'll go slow until you're ready."

Glancing down, I see the head of his cock, then the silhouette. He's massive, eliciting an anticipatory whimper from me.

"I'll take it easy. I promise." He nudges the tip inside, stretching me despite the slickness of cum. "That's it. Breathe, mate." Thrust. "Breathe." Thrust. "One more." Thrust.

An elongated moan vibrates from our chests when he bottoms out. "So good," I whisper, lifting my hips to meet his next thrust.

His grunt is satisfying, knowing his efforts. Fingers tighten in my hair, pulling my neck taut, lips trailing kisses across my gooseflesh skin. He captures my wrist, caressing his lips against the soft flesh until he sinks sharp canines through the skin, then he truly begins to move.

As our connection deepens, so do his thrusts, sensing what I desire through our bond. "Brace yourself, mate." A snarl trembles on his lips as he lifts my legs together, cupping them against his chest, driving deeper than before.

A scream tears from my lungs, clenching around his length as I climax hard enough to see stars.

"That's it, Moon." His cock begins to swell. "Take my knot." My walls tighten so much he struggles against the muscles.

"Too big," I cry, but cling to him just in case he tries to move.

"Such a good girl, taking my huge cock and knot. Almost there, baby." Finally, he homes in once more and remains seated. His length twitches furiously inside as jet after jet of seed warms my insides. "Fuck," he grunts when an aftershock clenches him. He turns us so I'm lying across his chest, his knot nestled between my thighs. "Sleep, Moon. Our souls are intertwined now. We'll be here when you wake." He brushes his lips against my forehead, and soon I'm drifting off.

Hours have passed since I claimed all of my mates, their souls now playfully tethered with mine. As our emotions and minds intertwine, doubts and uncertainties slip away, freeing us from reservations.

Hendrix kisses my neck gently over his bite before moving away from my thighs. "I'm going to tag Maddock in and spend some time with Evie. Do you need anything?"

"No. Tell her I love her." My smile reflects my excitement about our daughter.

"Will do, mate." Hendrix's eyes meet mine. "I love you, baby. I always have and I always will." He kisses the tip of my nose before heading to the bed to grab his shirt and shorts.

His words hit me deeply, and tears spring to my eyes. "Hey, hey. None of that, okay?" Kato starts fussing, nuzzling me to ensure his scent covers my entire body. "You've been with your mates, had our knots, and some sleep. Now it's time for food and a bath. Knox, head to the kitchen—no, scratch that. Knox, prepare a nice bubble bath for our mate, and I'll make her something to eat. Maddock, see if you can help her relax a bit more before she gets in the bath."

The sly smile on his face tells me exactly how Maddock plans to relax me, and I'm completely on board with it.

Nine

HENDRIX

Now that mygirl is firmly claimed, clarity rings for the first time in two years. Whatever spell fogged my brain has been vanquished, replaced by my mate's bond, her emotions as true as my own.

After washing up enough to be presentable for my daughter, I slip into her room and freeze instantly. Evie's scent mingles with a pungent odor that occasionally drifts from Tamera, a scent my brothers have commented on but one I've only recently noticed. My eyes dart around the room frantically, realizing Evie isn't in her crib where we left her.

"No need to panic, mate. Our daughter is safe." Across the room, Tamera sits in a rocking chair, cradling my daughter who sleeps peacefully.

A low, menacing growl rumbles in my chest as I instantly challenge her for my pup. "What the hell are you doing?" The words barely escape my vibrating throat, conscious that it's crucial Evie remains undisturbed through this ordeal. Anger floods the bond, hoping to signal the rest of my pack.

Fortunately, Tamera seems oblivious, unaware she's about to face four incredibly angry alphas and a protective mother wolf if Ares wakes before I can diffuse the situation.

She continues speaking, still unaware of my internal dialogue. "After our talk today, I realized the jig was up. You finally caught on. I honestly didn't think it would take this long, but you trusted your longtime friend, even after your brothers warned you." She rocks gently, cooing as if she genuinely believes Evie is ours. "But you just couldn't leave her alone, could you?" Her wild eyes meet mine, revealing her insanity. "I intervened during your presentation day, gave you herbs to make you fall for me and forget her. I tried to seduce you, but she lured you away when she presented as an omega." She sniffs, as if lamenting our love story ruined by my fated mate. "You couldn't even perform that night."

My brows furrow as I struggle to recall snippets of that evening. I remember Ares, flashes of our night together, but nothing beyond that until the next morning.

"See!" she snaps. "Not even memorable! I rubbed myself all over you that night, and you didn't even react."

Though the thought of her near me repulses me, her grip tightens on my daughter, and I fear what she might do next.

"Easy, love." The words are meant for my daughter, but I know she interprets them differently, feeding into her delusion. "You should have just told me. We wouldn't have had to go through all this. We could have been together long ago."

She calms instantly, buying into her fantasy. "You're right," she sighs, gazing down at Evie and brushing hair off her face. "We have her now, so everything worked out in the end."

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