Ever Cynical

Chapter 51🌶️- Mommy Dearest

Anais POV

I awoke around eleven AM delightfully sore and rested, but with Kieran's erection right up against my soaked core, I just had to wiggle... a tiny bit... and let him slide right inside, still soundly asleep. He moaned sleepily, and I felt a stirring behind me as Erik popped his head over my shoulder, sniffing, to see what I was doing. He grinned and kissed my cheek, his hand moving to my drenched core where Kieran's body entered mine, his fingers stroking us both.

"That's so f*****g hot." He whispered, stroking my wetness along my back entrance, his fingers now circling it. "Do you mind, my sweet Luna?" He continued to whisper, making me shiver and gush. There was no way I would deny him, and I nodded. "Damn." He said as he pushed into my tight rosette. Kier was not kidding that he was huge, and it was much more apparent in my bum. "I can feel him too." He said as I moved my body between them, seeking friction. Erik's huge hands rested on my hips, his leg propping mine open slightly. He began to move rhythmically, and Kieran's emerald eyes cracked open as he groaned at the sensations.

"Oh, you naughty mates." He said, his voice raspy from sleep. He began to move hard and fast against Erik's slower rhythm. His face was a beautiful mask of uninhibited, primal pleasure. It was the best kind of torture. Kieran flicked my c**t piercing, something new, but absolutely delightful. His mouth attacked mine, sucking hard on my tongue, biting with his canines. I decided to allow the injury (another thing I'd realized I could do), which surprised him as blood covered his lips, but he was so lost in his frenzy that he just growled as his eyes turned gold. He didn't really think he was hiding his rut from either of us, did he? His hips moved in a blur, and he bit my mark as he began to jerk wildly, sending both Erik and me into a long, earth-shaking orgasm as Kier's fulfillment flowed through our bond. Kieran kissed us both gently and began to move away, but I stopped him and Erik from pulling out.

"Please, I just want to feel connected. I don't care about the mess, Kier." He sighed, his caretaker needs kicking in, but let me insist. I really just needed to feel them both right now. "Hold me, and then I have a request." I winked playfully. We stayed like that for few minutes, until their manly parts retreated. Kier then got up and insisted on his aftercare. I sat up with Erik as Kieran sat back down.

"What's your request babe?" Erik asked, stroking my naked shoulder gently, so much love in the gesture it was almost painful. The phrase so sweet you're going to give me toothache comes to mind. That was like everything you needed to know about Erik in one sentence.

"I don't want to wait for a ceremony. I want to add Erik to our pack now." Kieran raised a brow, but nodded his agreement. In all honesty, there was way too much going on to fiddle around with another ceremony. I'm sure word had spread about the bear in the alpha's chambers. Not in a malicious way, of course. Everyone in this pack was committed to Kieran and only wanted the best for him.

"How are we going to make us bleed though, mo shíorghrá? Erik's already got a bunch of your powers, like I have." He asked, still shaking off the dregs of sleep.

"With these." I produced a moon blade. Their eyes were wide. My Alpha may have heard about them, but it was his first time seeing them. Kieran nodded, reciting the alpha vows for Celtic Moon, and having Erik repeat them. I was so proud of my beautiful men. I slit each of their palms, and they joined hands. Power rushed through the three of us. Had we been standing, it was so strong we would have dropped to our knees.

"Whoa." Erik said, and Kieran grinned widely, canines out. The pack link buzzed with excitement over the second alpha and subsequent burst in power. Everyone felt it, and everyone had received something from our mating. Not exactly a sharing of our abilities, rather a power-up of sorts of their own abilities.

When we descended to lunch, all the pack members forgot their deference in their excitement to greet the alpha bear. I could tell Kieran was proud that his people were so welcoming, and neither man seemed to care at all about the lack of protocol. The visiting kings and queens, who were still at the pack house, waited at the head table with Kieran's team. The boys checked my feet, seemingly disappointed that I was wearing converse with my cutoff low rise denim shorts and black fitted tank top. I giggled and both Kieran and Erik shot me a look. I kissed each of their cheeks before taking my seat. Finally, a little payback!

I was aware that Kieran had helped Erik with his rut. I'd regained consciousness and could hear them in the shower. Not bothered a bit, I'd fallen back a sleep knowing that they had each other for support. I also knew that while it had taken the edge off of Erik's rut, Kieran was still fully in the middle of his, as much as he kept trying to pretend he was fine. Just taking the edge off, also, meant Erik was still in rut, just not as bad, much like my heat.

Claire, I thought you said I was done? I huffed, remembering our conversation in the huts.

Non, ma Chérie, I said at least another day, not when it was over, she giggled. Why did I feel like she knew something she just wasn't telling me, yet again. Perhaps there was some condition that needed to be met? Perhaps you are right, she said playfully.

"Everyone." Kieran easily gained attention. "This is Erik Brighton, My and Anais' second mate, and your second alpha. Thank you so far for welcoming him into our midst. Please help him adjust if he has questions, thank you." Everyone applauded as the two alphas sat on either side of me. Cressida, a few seats down, winked at me. I just loved the people of this pack.

Their easy acceptance of another male mate for their Alpha was astounding. Even accepting as a second Alpha without batting an eye. It was not a common practice unless said alphas were twins or triplets. Here I'd assumed they were so old-fashioned and closed off when I arrived, and their tolerance on so many levels surprised me every day.

Mirgadok grinned at the three of us, and Ekezeic rolled his eyes.

Oh boy, here it comes.

Erik POV

A hulking, pale man with yellow reptilian eyes and teal hair spoke.

"Seriously, boys? Eight babies between the two of you?" He scoffed. The white-haired demon next to him just laughed out loud. A pretty blonde woman that looked a lot like Kieran giggled. As I started to open my mouth, upset at their attitude, Anais laid a hand on my arm.

"Listen, Mom, if I want eight babies, both pups and cubs, from my handsome and sexy mates, who are you to judge me?" She sniffed, clearly aggrieved at this man's judgy tone. "Dad thinks it's great, and Kieran's mom is delighted. What's your deal?" She asked pointedly.

"Nothing, I just... you're like my daughter, and I'm worried these boys are getting ahead of themselves. There is a lot going on, Ana." The man she addressed as Mom replied. "And I'm not the mom in this relationship." Wait. Wasn't her "mom" the Basilisk King? Holy s**t.

"So you're saying Mirgadok is?" She snipped. Wait. Mirgadok... as in the King of Demons? My eyes darted to the deeply tanned, white-haired man sitting next to the lizard, and stiffened. These were both pretty damn dangerous beings to be casually sitting in our pack house. It was already my pack and family, and as a highly trained warrior, I was already on high alert when it came to protection. Add to that our mate was pregnant, and I was a bit on edge.

Relax babe, I heard Kieran link. Mirgadok and Ekezeic are mates, and Ekezeic was the closest thing to family Anais had. Think they met like 620 years ago. The blonde woman next to you is my mother, and my father, Declan is next to her. Welcome to lunch with the parents, he smirked. We'll introduce you to the team and our other allies after lunch.

Got it, thanks babe, I replied, tension easing from my shoulders. He grinned.

A tasty lunch of grilled brie and rhubarb compote sandwiches was accompanied by an apple, candied walnut, and raspberry salad with gorgonzola and rapberry viniagrette dressing was placed before us. There was also a tomato basil bisque. Whoever their chef was, was amazing. A few minutes after serving, the empty seat next to one of the men at the head table was filled with a pretty blonde woman wearing an apron around her waist.

"Helga, my goodness! You've outdone yourself." Anais exclaimed to the new addition. "Truly, you spoil us all." Ah, so a ranked wolf's mate was the head chef. s**t, I hoped I could remember all of this. She nudged Kieran and he clearly linked someone, then grinned, nodding. Anais clapped her hands in excitement before hugging Helga and sitting back down.

She is also pregnant, she said through link. My closest female friend in the pack. Her wolf is finally out of dormancy! I'm so excited.

Wonderful, babe, I replied.

"I'm new here, but this is absolutely delicious. Thank you for your hard work." I said, blushing as Kieran winked at me, clearly pleased.

"Ohhhhh." Said Ekezeic, his finger going between me and Kieran. "I like this. Finally got your imaginings fulfilled there, Kieran?" He teased. I carefully set my fork down and turned to face him.

"Listen, I mean no disrespect, King Ekezeic, but I am not friendly enough with you yet to accept you teasing either of my mates, or their enjoyment of our mate bond. If you feel I'm out of line, I'd be happy to spar with you." I said firmly but politely. Anais covered her mouth and Kieran giggled. You know, I was not still in rut, but these two turned me on to a ridiculous degree. Ekezeic raised a brow, then turned to Mirgadok, who just shrugged.

"Do you really think you could even last five minutes in a fight with me, boy?" He said sarcastically. I nodded, and he scoffed.

"Oh my, dear Mother. I've never known you to be quite so abrasive. How has my mate caused such a turn of events?" Anais said, flapping her eyelashes like a hummingbird. It was my turn to giggle. She shot me a look.

"Good goddess, not with this one too. I had no idea you were so..." He sniffed the air as Kieran cut him off, clearly pissed at the implication that our mate was anything less than perfect.

"Watch your words to the Luna Queen, Ekezeic. Like family or not, alliance or not, I won't tolerate public shaming." Kieran said with gritted teeth, his aura slipping out slightly.

Mirgadok clapped his hands slowly, enjoying how Anais' mates defended his adopted daughter, then placed a hand on Ekezeic's shoulder, releasing his tense posture.

"Let's adjourn to the alpha's office after lunch to discuss such a matter, shall we?" Mirgadok suggested, and all nodded.

I was somewhat confused, but ready to challenge anyone for my Luna.