Page 14 of Emerald Treats
As they headed down the path, I leaned against the porch railing, overwhelmed with love. That’s the thing about drowning in depression. Everything is muted. Feelings weren’t even something that got acknowledged; you simply existed. I was still coming out of the fog, so sometimes even simple emotions felt overwhelming. But I welcomed it and I marveled at how far we'd all come. We'd grown from six individuals learning to love into a true family unit.
I pulled myself together, and we started breaking down the trick-or-treat set-up. I bent down to grab an empty candy bucket when someone bumped right into my butt.
"Oh," Kai blurted. "So sorry, Cub. Didn't see you there."
I smirked and pushed my ass back, coming into contact right where he wanted me. "Is that so? How could you miss an ass like this?"
Kai's hands immediately found my hips, his grip firm and possessive as he pulled me back against him. "Impossible to miss," he growled low in my ear, his breath sending shivers down my spine. "Especially when it's perfectly framed in that little witch dress."
I could feel the heat of his body through the thin fabric of my costume, and the way his fingers flexed against my curves made my pulse quicken. "Careful, Alpha," I teased, grinding backagainst him just enough to make him hiss. "We're still outside where anyone can see."
"Let them look," he rumbled, his voice dropping to that dangerous octave that always made my knees weak. "Let them see exactly who you belong to."
"Oh my." Fischer's amused voice drifted over from where he was collecting scattered candy wrappers. "Are we putting on a show for the whole town now?" His magic allowed him to feel the spike of arousal between Kai and me, but instead of looking uncomfortable, he wore that knowing smile that made my stomach flutter.
"Fish," I managed, though my voice came out breathier than intended as Kai's thumbs traced small circles on my hip bones. "We were just—"
"Flirting shamelessly?" Fischer supplied, straightening with fluid grace. His salmon costume should have looked ridiculous, but the way his bare arms flexed as he crossed them made the costume irrelevant. He'd be sexy as hell in anything. "Because that's definitely what it felt like from over here."
Kai chuckled, the sound vibrating through his chest against my back. "Can't help it when she deliberately bends over right in front of me, wearing that dress."
"It's not that short," I protested weakly, even as I leaned further into Kai's warmth.
Fischer walked closer, his dark eyes sparkling with mischief. "Oh, it absolutely is that short, sweetheart. I've been trying not to stare at your legs all evening." His admission sent heat pooling low in my belly.
"Well," I said, turning in Kai's arms to face both of them, "if you've both been staring anyway, maybe we should take this inside where you can do more than just look."
Their eyes darkened at my challenge, and I giggled when Kai literally scooped me up and carried me into The Mystical Piglet, Fischer right behind him.
"Out of the way," Kai growled without malice at Sloane, who was carrying a box of decorations.
"What the—" Sloane started, but I didn't get to hear what he said because I was placed on the countertop and Kai claimed my mouth in a kiss that was desperate and frenzied.
I moaned as he gripped my thighs, pulling them apart, accommodating him to stand between them. He pressed his hard cock against my core, and I tossed my head back with an eager, "Yes!"
Fischer hopped over the counter and sank his hand into my hair, arching my neck out so that he could bite me.
"I'm going to fuck you so good, I swear to—"
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Faris yelled, startling me.
Kai and Fischer both looked at him with threats of violence in their eyes. "Faris, I will quite literally kick your ass if you think for one second—"
Faris hissed at Fischer, fangs on display. "I'm serious. None of that. We have places to be."
Cam entered the store to find us all in a sex stand-off. His eyes bounced from person to person before landing on me. His gaze dropped from my face to my now exposed shoulder, then to my bare, spread thighs, and back to my face. Fuck.
"Don't even think about it, Thor," Faris warned. "I just explained to these horny individuals that these activities will have to be postponed. We have plans. The evening is all planned. Trust me."
My clit was literally throbbing with pent-up desire, and I whined when Fish sighed and pulled back. Kai let out a low growl, not in agreement with this plan one bit.
"Come on now, Kai. Let's be a good alpha," Faris said, coming up next to him and putting both of his hands on my bare thighs. He spoke slowly as the growling continued. "Back away from the cub. Firefly, close"—he pushed on my legs, trying to close them, despite Kai still standing in between them—"these,"—he grunted and applied more pressure until Kai was forced to step back—"legs!" They snapped together, and he sighed, like that had been the most physical task he'd endured all day.
Bram's laughter erupted from somewhere behind us, rich and deep as he took in the entire ridiculous scene. "Well, that was entertaining," he chuckled, his amber eyes dancing with amusement. "Nothing like watching Faris cock-block half the harem."
Fischer sighed, pressing a gentle kiss to my temple before fully stepping back. "Sorry, sweetheart," he murmured, his voice tinged with regret. "It appears grander plans have been made for us tonight."
I could practically feel Kai's frustration radiating off him in waves, his jaw clenched as he fought his alpha instincts. But when I reached out and traced my fingers along his forearm, I felt him start to relax.
