Devil's Three-way

Chapter 21

Rennie-

After changing into some clothes from the clinic, we grabbed a bite to eat to take home. I couldn’t help but to worry about the female wolf who had saved me. I wasn’t dumb, I knew that Luke had also saved my life. The female wolf didn’t have to though. She could have left me to deal with them on my own, I wouldn’t have blamed her. They were some very large Rogue wolves!

Both Luke and Kyle had basically scolded me for putting myself in danger. Deep down, I think they understood though. It wouldn’t have felt right running away and leaving her there. I knew Fenrir and Luke’s wolf weren’t far behind me. I know that isn’t an excuse, but I acted in the moment. Even though it bothered both my mates, I didn’t regret my actions.

I do understand the need to train though. Today proved that. Even though Mika and I took down one of the wolves. A split second could have gotten us killed. I was proud of myself but it made the need to train more apparent.

As I’d been running, peaking the hill it was obvious someone was in trouble. Seeing both those enormous wolves biting her trying to.. what looked like kill her. I acted and got their attention. But I’d gotten to close and snatched up by the shoulder. The Rogue shook me, I felt like he’s tore my arm off by the time he threw me. Before I could shake my fur out, the female wolf towered over me protectively. I could sense her fear, but she didn’t budge until they attacked her. I could see teeth and blood as adrenaline poured through me. I’d leaped from the ground and latched on to one of their necks. Pure instinct ripping through me. Mika ran through me!

I’d never felt such rage in my life! Mika seeing a female being hurt by the two massive Rogue wolves. She, like me, wasn’t going to let this happen. We’d sailed through the air, leaping from the ground, I’m sure our claws shifted the dirt beneath us! Our jaws crunched down hard, blood filling our mouths. She was so angry, she started ripping wildly at its throat. So much blood, I knew it wouldn’t survive. "He doesn't deserve to." She spat at me snarling, our body shaking wildly. We didn’t stop until we’d ripped it’s windpipe out.

By then Luke’s wolf had already killed the second Rogue and Fenrir was sniffing the unconscious female. I padded over to him to check on her. I could tell he was unsure, so I nestled and licked his fur. Luke’s wolf however didn’t seem concerned with her at all. He was more worried about me, after I’d switched to human form.

Luke’s wolf stiffened at the sight of my blood. I watched as this fierce wolf before me changed his whole demeaner. Concern twitched his ears before he shifted. He didn’t have much to say to Luke, or me for that matter. He seemed focused as we’d made our way to the clinic. His strong tan arms wrapping around me protectively. It made me feel warm and secure… But his strength made me feel caged for a moment. But looking into his eyes, I knew it was worry. I didn’t question his actions again until we were at the clinic.

Both of my mates scolding me.. Well, it pissed me off. They weren’t concerned with the female wolf laying on the table across the room from me. I felt a fire rumbling in the pit of my stomach as I’d lashed out, briefly. Understanding they were scared for my life, I tried to douse out the hot embers. Then I decided it was time to bring up how I wouldn’t be defenseless if I was trained.

Luke smiled at me, I think he was proud, his big muscular chest seemed to pop out. His smile rose to his eyes, I’d almost swear they twinkled! I’d be lying if I didn’t say it set me on fire in a whole different way! But he did look a little concerned when I mentioned the she-wolf would be training with us. I hadn’t really thought much about her not being a pack member until I’d smelt her a little closer. Then I couldn’t help but wonder if I smelled of wet fur and dirt to. It was an almost putrid smell, the smell of decay maybe.

I’d said goodbye to the she-wolf with a promise to check on her every day. After the nursed had given us clothes we swung by “Mag’s Diner” to grab lunch.

Walking into the house, I let my jogging pants slip from my waist to the floor, wearing pants at home was for the birds! “I need a shower before I eat.” I said, walking up the spiral wooden stairs. They both nodded, I knew they wanted a minute to talk as brothers… As my mates. Considering how dirty we all were, I wanted the hot water first and I wasn’t taking a damn bath this time!

I slowly walked down the hall to our room, leaving the doors open I made my way to the shower. I tossed my shirt in the dirty hamper and picked up the towel from earlier too. Turning on the water, I stepped in. I didn’t care if it was cold or scalding hot at this point, I just wanted to wash the blood and dirt off myself.

Wincing I pulled the bandage off and tossed it in the waste basket. My wound wasn’t that bad, it was only a scab at this point. A very large scab taking up a good bit of my shoulder, but a scab none the less. Raising my arm caused a little pain and discomfort, but it was tolerable. I soaked my hair and let the water run over me for a few minutes before applying shampoo and soaping up. Before I knew it I was stepping out of the shower and reaching for a towel. Wrapping it around me I walked into the bedroom.

“Hello Kitten.” Kyle said softly coming through the bedroom door from the hallway. He paused to kiss my forehead before making his way into the bathroom. “I’m going to shower. Luke is in the other bathroom. The food is on the counter, you don’t have to wait for us.”

“It’s okay, I don’t mind. I’m gonna steal another shirt.” I said stepping through to the closet.

“Ok, I’ll see you downstairs.” He said, the water turning on in the background.

Grabbing a shirt I left to go to the kitchen. Winding my way down the stairs, I peered over to the bag on the island. It sure was smelling good. I grabbed some plates before sitting down. Glancing out the window, I watched as the squirrels frolicked in the yard.

Not noticing Luke walk from the bathroom, I jumped at his voice behind me. “How is your shoulder, Little Wolf?”

“I’m ok.” I lifted my shirt sleeve to show him the scab.

“Where is your bandage?” He scolded, “It could get infected.”

“It got wet so I ripped it off.” I said nonchalantly.

“I’m putting a bandage back on it.” Kyle said coming down the stairs, “It could still get infected.”

Rolling my eyes, I didn’t feel like arguing. “Can we at least eat first?”

Both boys sat down at the island stools with me. “You seem to be attached to your m**********g stool.” Luke commented trying to hide a grin.

“I’m not allowed to masturbate, I told you. So how can this be my m**********g stool?” I challenged.

“Because I caught you pressing your little fingered deep into your dripping p***y on it.” Kyle grinned, “That is why it is your m**********g stool.”

I slapped his arm, “One time. And it’s your fault I was trying to masturbate anyway.”

“It was a punishment, Kitten.” He purred.

Luke laughed, it was loud and dominated the room. “You wouldn’t let her get off? So, she took it upon herself?”

Kyle nodded.

“That’s just to funny!” Luke continued to laugh.

“Yeah, it got even funnier when he caught me. Didn’t it Ky?” I grinned.

“I wouldn’t call that part funny and much as I would call it fun.” He said and peered to the second floor. His eyes shifted slightly, like he was remembering everything that had happened in our room that day.

Finishing up lunch, I wandered into the living room and sat down on the couch. Kyle came over a minute later, his first-aid kit in hand. He started to lift the sleeve of the shirt, “We need to take this off.”

“You just want to get me naked.” I joked.

“Always.” He purred.

Luke came in, sitting on the couch beside me. He took the hem of my shirt and lifted it slowly. For such a large man, he had the softest touch. Instead of lifting my arm over my head, he guided my arm out never letting the fabric touch my shoulder. Gently he lifted it above my head and slid it down my other arm. “Your scab is almost healed over already?”

“She heals pretty fast.” Kyle said, “But I don’t want it to get infected before it completely closes up.”

Luke nodded, understanding. However, I didn’t completely. Luke seemed to acknowledge my question before I could voice it. “Rogue bites are dangerous until the wound fully closes. If there is even a molecule of Rogue spit in your wound when it closes up, your body will scar because it’s fighting the bacteria instead of healing. Since you aren’t officially in a pack, it should take a little longer for you to heal. So this isn’t quite making sense to me at the moment." 

“I think it has to do with her magic.” Kyle stated, “I think her witch is trying to push through. When she got hurt upstairs, her eyes swirled the most beautiful purple with her green and silver. It’s the only thing that makes sense to me. Her witch is trying to surface.”

Leaning back Luke ran his fingers through his hair. With a long breath, he nodded. “Little Wolf, you are a wonder.”

I looked at him funny. “Meaning?”

“It’s rare that a witch and wolf mate. It’s even more rare that you show both genes.” He remarked. “Your special.”

“Obviously I’m not that special, they kept everything from me. It’s part of the reason I haven’t went home.” I looked down at my hands. “Not telling me is the same as lying.”

“They were trying to protect you, Kitten.” Kyle said softly gently cleaning the wound.

“But now I don’t know who I am, what I am. Or anything in between.” I said, still looking down at my hands.

I felt Luke’s fingertips on my chin as he raised it, “You are our Mate.”

I smiled softly, “Don’t take this the wrong way my Alphas, but that isn’t all I am.” I looked from one to the other, making sure I hadn’t hurt their feelings.

“Yes, you are so much more.” Luke cooed. “I think your binding is wearing thin, that’s how your healing so quickly. I’d like to talk to your father about it further, if you wouldn’t mind.”

I shrugged my shoulders but winced immediately. Hissing to myself I said, “I don’t know much. Something about my parents mating. Mom’s a witch, dad’s a wolf. Grandpa has a coven and done a spell. Mom forgot dad, then dad came to find her. Since she was pregnant when he touched her, the spell broke. They ran here and we’ve been here since.” That sounded like the whole story in a nutshell.

“Do you know your mom’s maiden name?” Luke asked.

“Well, yeah of course. It’s…” I paused for a minute. “Brennan.”

“Then, that is where I will start.” Luke smiled softly, “I’ll get my Beta, Turock on it.”

“Did you want to go get some of your things from your parents tonight?” Kyle asked, not sure if I would or not.

“Yeah, I could give mom a call in a few. See if she’s going to be home. It’s been a minute since I’ve talked to her.” I said, knowing I’d have to tell her about today and because I promised to call her everyday and hadn't.. I might be mad they hid so much from me; I did realize it was out of love and protection. As much as I didn’t want to admit, I couldn’t deny it either.

Kyle-

Fifteen minutes later, Rennie went upstairs her mom already in her ear. She said she was going to get dressed. Her black dress was the only thing she had, but we’d be remedying that soon enough. I noticed she hadn’t told her mom about having my brother as a mate yet. I felt sorry for him for a moment, but it didn’t seem to bother him. I’m sure they would figure it out when we both showed up there later with her.

“I don’t blame you for stalking her all those years.” Luke finally said as we waited for Rennie to come back downstairs.

“What?” I asked surprised.

“I’d have stalked her. She seems like she could get into trouble pretty easily.” He said nodding his head up and down. “I don’t think I could have waited if I knew she was my mate. You have a much stronger will than me.”

My brother had never been mean to me, but he didn’t compliment anyone ever. It was an odd feeling. I did notice how he tried to talk me from my guilt when it came to Rennie though. Also, he did compliment Rennie a good bit. She was the only one I’d ever heard him give one to. Maybe I just wasn’t expecting it.

“How do you think her father will come to terms with her having two mates?” Luke asked, a slight touch of fear on his face. I laughed inside as my brother was terrified of Rennie’s dad’s reaction to us. He already knew about Rennie and I, but adding Lucius… Well his reputation might be a problem. Then again he could look at it the way I did. Luke had a pack twice the size of ours. He’s an Alpha as well, his strength was practically unmatched! He could offer more protection for our mate. In the end, Luke wasn’t all bad. He did some things he regrets. Just like all of us, I wasn’t going to crucify him because his wolf took over and killed the people who took his mother. Neither should Rennie’s dad, I think he might understand. He could even be grateful, maybe.

Rennie came trotting down the stairs, “We’re having dinner at my parents house tonight.”

Luke looked scared and I couldn’t help but laugh. “He’s afraid of your dad.” I pointed with a grin.

“Oh, my Alpha…” She walked over and sat on his lap. “I’d never let him hurt you.” She cooed. “He’s not as scary as everyone makes him out to be.”

“I’m not scared.” He said after glaring at me, “I’m worried how your parents will take having two mates.”

“Well there isn’t much they can do about it is there?” Rennie said, pushing Luke back on the couch, her little black dress riding up her thighs. She pointed to the marks on her neck, “These say I’m claimed by you both, that is just how it is.” Her hips rocked slowly. Then she pointed at Luke’s neck, “And that says your MINE. There isn’t a damn thing any one can do, obviously.” She was so sure of herself; it made my mouth water. The confidence dripped from her. Just the sight of her caused my d**k to twitch.

Suddenly I realized, even though we’d mated. It was done separately. Meaning the bond wasn’t complete. I didn’t want to tell Rennie that, I mean it could be a lot to take in. Remembering her words, not telling someone is still lying. I grimaced just before I spoke. “About that…”

Luke sighed deeply. “We’ve bonded to you love. But to complete the circle, we have to bond together.”

“Bond together?” I asked.

“Kitten, either way you are bonded to us. It just makes the bond strong if we do it at the same time.” I said, trying to reassure her.

“Do what?” She asked her head c*****g to the side. Luke’s hands were on her hip, trying to steady the rocking motion. She shoved his hands away like they were toxic, “Stop it you brute!”

Luke shook his head, “We need your attention, love.”

She pressed her hips downward, “You have my attention, just like I have yours.”

“Really Ren, we need you to understand this.” I said softly placing my hand on her arm.

She glared at me, “I don’t see what your problem is, I’m not stupid. Your saying that we all need to have s*x together and bite each other again. Believe me, I’m okay with that. I mean come on did you not like the way I sucked your d**k this morning. Obviously, I’m not against f*****g you both at the same time.”

Luke’s face dead panned. I have a feeling I was giving the same expression, “I don’t think you are stupid.” Was all I could manage.

“We won’t be fucking.” Luke stated firmly.

Rennie looked at him her eyebrows furrowed slightly.

“When we mate you, fully… We will be making love.” He pressed his hips into her. “f*****g isn’t the same thing as making love.”

“Does that mean you have f****d before?” Rennie asked, somewhat is a teasing tone.

“I have never fucked.” He kissed her mate’s mark he’d made earlier. “f*****g is for animals.”

“You sure did respond to when I told you to f**k me this morning.” Rennie scoffed.

Luke picked her up from his lap, “You called it fucking.”

“Well what did you want me to say? s*x me up?” She asked standing on the couch and lunging onto Luke’s back. He caught her with no effort but looked at her with concern.

“No, but it wasn’t just s*x to me.” He looked at the floor.

I watched Rennie slither around his body, her little legs wrapped around his wide waist. “It felt like love to me.” She said softly laying her head on his chest.

I knew what both of them were trying to say. It was never f*****g when Rennie and I had s*x. There was so much more there than the need to mate. I didn’t know if Luke would understand what she was trying to tell him until his expression relaxed. He slid his hands under her round little perky ass and squeezed.

She looked from me back to Luke, “I don’t know why you got so upset, f*****g can be an act of love. Its just a term. I know that it doesn’t tell you how much you care for someone. I know that I feel how much you love me every time. I hope you can feel it to. And I have never felt like we were just fucking.”

She reached her arm out for me, when I lifted my hand into hers, she tugged for me to move closer. I stood behind her, Luke’s hands still under her butt. She was between us, my back against hers, Luke’s chest against hers. Our faces falling against each of our marks.

I wasn’t upset in the slightest, how Luke was with her. He didn’t know Rennie like I did. So, I can kind of see where he is coming from. I know that he felt what I felt every time I was with Rennie. The joy, love, comfort, and the need. Luke only had to realize that before he calmed down and shifted her into his arms to caress her ass.

Lifting my head, I ran my lips along her neck. “What do you want to for the rest of the afternoon Kitten?” I sucker hear ear lobe between my lips, nibbling lightly.

Luke pulled back to look into her eyes, “You have me today, but tomorrow I have to go to the pack house for the meeting.” Linking me, “You do to little brother.”

“I want to….” Rennie started but a knock sounded at the door. It thundered through the cabin. “Whoever that is, I don’t think they are happy.” Luke walked Rennie to the steps placing her on the last one before I opened the door, she adjusted her little dress then turned for Luke to zip it.

Opening the door, I felt it push against my guiding hand. My father walked in as if he owned our home. I growled loudly, “How dare you push your way into our home!”

My father shot me a strange look as he took in the sight before him. Both of his sons in joggers with Luke standing behind Rennie putting her hair back into place. “Well, at least you haven’t killed each other yet.”

Rennie rolled her eye, “Shifters.” She stepped off down and padded her way towards the kitchen. “My Beta is back, requesting to see his daughter.”

“We already have plans at their house for dinner tonight.” I said sternly still not over the fact of him barging in.

“Why do I smell blood?” My father looked from Luke to me, concern on his face.

“Rogues attacked Rennie earlier, they are dead.” Luke stated firmly.

My father nodded, “Why wasn’t I informed?”

“I already pulled a few patrols to the border and had the bodies removed.” I said, “It was taken care of.”

“Glad to see your doing your duty as the next Alpha.” He replied.

“It was for Rennie’s safety.” I almost spat at him. “One of the Rogues is at the clinic, she saved Rennie.” I tried to calm my hostility.

“You left a Rogue at the clinic and didn’t even think of letting me know?” His voice thundered.

“She’s unconscious. Will be for a few days.” I stated flatly, “There was no hurry.”

“What are the two of you going to do?” My father said. “About this situation.” He pointed to Rennie.

Before I could say anything, Luke had my father by his throat against the wall. “If you disrespect her again, I’ll rip your throat out.”

Rennie’s mouth dropped but she hurried through the room and placed her arm on Luke’s, “Calm down my Alpha. He’s your father.” She rubbed her face against his arm.

“He might be my father, but he will not disrespect our mate, in her home no less!” His voice was tight, but his eyes were soft as he fixed them on Rennie.

“I’m sure he didn’t mean it that way.” She purred, “Please let him down, he’d turning purple.”

Luke stepped back and dropped him, his face going into Rennie’s neck as he pulled her close.

“Answer your question?” I said coming to Rennie’s side. “She’s our mate.”

Straightening his clothes, my father wouldn’t dare look at Luke. “Meeting tomorrow at the pack house. Lunch.” He turned on his heels and left without another word.

“Whoa…” Rennie said her eyes big. “That was a bit intense.”

I smiled at her, “Yes, that does tend to happen when you disrespect someone’s mate.”

Luke hadn’t released her yet; I know he was scenting her to calm himself.

The friction in the room eased after that. The afternoon being lazy and pleasant. Rennie skirted through the house in her little black dress, it rode up every time she bent down for something. Luke and I had trouble keeping our eyes and hands off of her. I kept reminding myself of her shoulder in those moments.

Finally, the time came for us to get ready and go to her parents house. I’d decided to take the truck so we could all sit in the front seat, Rennie between us. It wasn’t what I would call a long drive, but it took over half an hour. I could tell, even though Rennie said she wasn’t worried what her parents would say, she was. I put my hand on her knee and gave her a reassuring smile as we pulled into the driveway and I turned off the ignition.

We climbed out of the truck and followed her up the steps. She knocked as if she were at a stranger’s house. Her mom came to the door immediately. Her eyes widened as she saw Luke and I standing behind Rennie. One of her hands in mine and Luke’s arm protectively around her daughter.

“Hello dear, why did you knock?” She said trying to smile.

“I don’t know, it just felt weird to walk right in.” Rennie answered as her mom moved to allow through the door.

“Mom, these are my mates.” She paused for a moment. “You already know Kyle. This is his older brother, Luke.”

Her mom’s eyes widened, “Kyle’s brother…” She cleared her throat. “Well, I think your father will be surprised dear.” She moved through the living room calling after her husband. “Go ahead and have a seat, he’ll be down in a minute. I’m just going to get things on the table.”

Rennie smiled at both of us before getting up, “I’m going to help mom.” Her voice was soft. She kissed both of our cheeks before she left the room.

Luke rubbed his hands down his joggers, “I wish we would have stopped by the pack house so I could have changed first. This is not how I wanted to meet Rennie’s parents.”

I smiled at my brother’s nervousness. “They are good people. I’m sure they will take this all in stride.”

“Take what in stride?” Beta Stephen stepped through the kitchen doorway.

I smiled, “Hey! I was wondering what happened to you. How did the business trip go?”

He smiled politely but looked at Luke carefully, “It was fine. Everything went like it should.” He paused a minute, “Why do I have two Alphas sitting on my couch? One looking much more nervous than the other?”

I laughed, as Rennie popped around the corner too. “They are my mates dad.”

The look on his face was priceless, “Your what?”

“My matessss…” She stressed slightly. “I’m going to get changed, I’ll be right back down.” She grinned and motioned pointing to us, mouthing ‘Your f****d’ before leaving the room and giggling.

Stephen half stumbled to the recliner, “Mates. As in both of you?”

“Um.. Yes. Yes sir.” Luke choked out.

“This is rare, very rare.” Stephen sighed heavily.

“She didn’t just choose one of you?” He gave us a weird look.

“No.” Luke stated without explaining.

“If we killed each other, it was going to hurt her. If she rejected one of us, I don’t know that she would have lived. We thought for all concerned it would just be best to…” I paused realizing how I sounded.

“Rennie wasn’t willing to give either of us up, Beta Stephen.” Luke breathed, “We couldn’t hurt her like that.”

“It’s not that you are both her mates that has me mystified, it’s not unheard of to have more than one mate. I’m just floored that one of you didn’t kill the other.” He stated flatly.

“It was an option, but Rennie.” Luke started. “I’m sure you can understand.”

Beta Stephen nodded, “I guess I can. The mate’s bond is strong?”

“Yes sir.” Luke answered.

“And have you all three mated yet?” He became stiff at his own question.

“We have mated separately as of right now.” I said trying to put his mind at ease, but knowing his daughter was no longer a virgin complicated things. 

“Are you planning on completing… the bond?” Rennie’s father asked, looking embarrassed. I could see the worry filling his eyes for his daughter.

“When and if Rennie wants to, Sir.” Luke answered for the both of us.

“When.” Rennie said walking into the room. “When I’m ready.” She sat between us. She wore a loose-fitting pair of jeans and band t-shirt. Luke smiled as she appeared, even wider when she interjected. His arm went instinctively behind her back as mine rested on her thigh. She seemed content, no shame over having two men beside her. Rennie was actually beaming at her father.

“Dinner is ready.” Her mom said from the kitchen, “Come take your seats.”

Beta Stephen and Rennie stood as Luke and I followed suit. Sitting at the table it was Beta Stephen and Rennie’s mom at each end. Luke and I sat across from Rennie. “We have a lot to talk about.” Rennie said, “But I was hoping it could wait until after dinner.”

“Yes, we do.” Her mother said giving her a tight smile.

“Mmm..” Rennie moaned, “Mom I’ve missed your meatloaf this week.”

Her mother beamed, “I thought you might, so I made sure we had it tonight.”

The dinner conversation was light, it felt like we were just a family having a dinner only minutes after sitting down. There was joking and laughing all around. Even Luke joked! Rennie was like a little ball of sunshine sitting in her chair. She cooed over the meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans on her plate. There was nothing like Rennie’s mom’s meatloaf dinners. I’d been privy to a few of them over our long courtship.

“You’re a very good cook, mame.” Luke stuttered out finally at the end.

“Well thank you Alpha Luke. I’m glad you enjoyed it. Maybe you’ll make my daughter come home and eat with us more often.” She shot a teasing look to Rennie. She just grinned back at her mom.

Retiring into the living room while Rennie helped her mom clean up, we sat awkwardly at first. Beta Stephen finally broke the ice once again. “What are your boy’s plans?”

“I’m with Rennie.” I stated. I felt that explained everything.

“I’m Alpha to my pack, I’m hoping in time Rennie will want to be my Luna.” Luke confessed.

“Mating with you, she’s all but missing the ceremony.” Beta Stephen said.

“She doesn’t know pack life yet; I’m not shoving her into it just because I’m an Alpha.” Luke stated.

Beta Stephen looked at me, “And you’re with Rennie, what does that mean Alpha Kyle? You have a pack to take care of too.”

“I will go where Rennie goes. With or without my pack.” I told him firmly.

“Your father wants you to be an Alpha Kyle.” Beta Stephen said, “But I’m not sure how it would work Rennie being Luna to two different packs.”

“It’s a lot to take in. Since she doesn’t understand pack life to start with.” Luke said, annoyance in his voice.

“I’m asking because it’s my daughter.” Beta Stephen turned to Luke. “Her future concerns me.”

“It concerns us all, Beta Stephen. Part of the reason we are is because Rennie is different from other wolves. I know she is part witch, but both traits are surfacing in her.” I told him, hoping he could shine some light on everything.

“That’s impossible.” Beta Stephen stated in disbelief.

“Kyle’s right, we know you bound her magic. We understand why from what Rennie has said to us. But her wolf came late as well which means you bond it to. That isn’t possible either.” Luke said.

“We didn’t bind anything.” Beta Stephen said firmly.

“Yes, I did.” Rennie’s mom came into the room. “It was the only way I knew to keep her from my father.” She looked at her husband with soft eyes, “I didn’t want to upset you, the risk was far greater than the sacrifice.” She placed her hand on her husband’s shoulder. “There are things that are going to be hard to explain. You might not understand the wiccan way.”

She waited for Rennie to come into the room before she continues. “I showed Rennie what happened between her grandfather and us. That was the day she turned.” She looked to me, “Thank you for being there for her Kyle.”

“She found her way to me.” I said firmly, I really had no part in it.

“I went to visit my parents, your father had pack to deal with.” She said softly, “My father cast a spell over me, making me forget my Stephen.”

Stephen interrupted, “It broke our bond. I almost died, I thought she was dead.”

She smiled warmly at him, “But he didn’t give up. When he finally found me I was at the college, close to my father’s mansion in New Hampshire. When he touched my hand I recoiled from him, but when his arms came around me everything came flooding back. Rennie had already been conceived; you see.” Her eyes moved to her daughter, “We left and ran, never looking back.”

“We came here, where I knew I could keep my wife and child safe. Your father gave me the option to stay.” Beta Stephen continued, “He promised protection. I couldn’t thank him enough.”

“After Rennie was born, the first chance I had the strength I placed a binding spell on her powers. Along with a cloaking spell so we wouldn’t be found.” The Beta’s wife continued, “I was scared my father would come and take Rennie.” Tears formed in her eyes, “You don’t know what he’s like. He would have used her and made her just like him. She wouldn’t have had a chance at a normal life. He’s head of his coven and they have so much power. The only thing we could do was hide her.” Tears streamed down her face, “I wanted to tell you so many times Ren, but I knew it would put you in danger.”

Rennie stood up and walked the small space to her mother, “I understand better now, mom.”

“I’m afraid you don’t dear, when your powers fully awaken, its going to be like a beacon. He will sense his blood in you, he will come find you.” She said turning to her husband. “He’s more powerful now. Our poor baby is going to be in so much danger.”

“Do you know when her powers will mature?” Luke asked, already forming a plan in his head. I could tell by the lines in his forehead.

“No, she should have at sixteen. I took it as a godsend when they didn’t. I had hoped she would be human. The genes canceling out one another.” Rennie’s mother said softly, distress coating her words.

“Well, ain’t that some shi… crap.” Rennie said, leaning against the back of the couch.

“Yes, its some big shit.” Her mother said wiping her eyes.

Rennie busted out laughing, “Whoa mom, slow down there. What happened this week? I don’t think I’ve ever heard you cuss.”

“I’ve been worried about you. I’m all stressed out I almost burnt your meatloaf!” She said still trying to dry her face.

“So.. What are we going to do?” I asked looking to each person in the room.

“I’m going to train.” Rennie said, “If someone is coming for me, I’m not going to be defenseless.”

“I don’t think your grandfather would hurt you dear.” Her mother said half-heartedly.

“He hurt you by taking your memory of my dad.” Rennie stated, “You are his daughter.” She looked down at her hands then to her mother. “Teach me magic.” Her voice was firm, no waver what do ever. She looked as if she were setting herself a task with all hopes of completing it.

“You want to learn magic?” Her mother said curiously.

“Yes. You fight fire with fire.” Rennie said her hand turning into a wolf’s claw, “But you also taught me to have a bucket of water ready.”

Rennie’s father’s eyes bugged out of his head. “How?”

Luke and I both shrugged. “That was pretty much how we looked the first time she did it.”

“What? The first time I did what?” Rennie asked completely oblivious her hand turning back to normal.

“Shifters either shift or they don’t. We can’t change one part of our body like that.” Beta Stephen said, his eyes still the size of saucers.

“Evolution.” Rennie replied.

It wasn’t long after that Rennie, Luke and I were upstairs packing some of Rennie’s belongings. She grabbed her clothes and shoes first. Then a few things that had sentimental value to her, the wooden jewelry box I’d bought her on her sixteenth birthday, a necklace from her mother, and her sketch supplies.

Luke picked up her sketch pad, flipping through it slowly. “These are beautiful, love.”

Rennie smiled at him, “You can’t judge them, your bias.” She took the pad and placed it in her duffel bag. “I’m ready.”

Saying good-bye to her parents was a bitter-sweet feeling, I could feel it. She loved her parents, but she wanted to live with us. I tried to comfort her telling we could come and see them any time, she could even stay there if she wanted. I knew she would be safe there. Luke agreed with me, but I knew he would have trouble letting her. It wasn’t a conversation we needed to have at the moment. It would bother me to, our mate belonged with us. We would survive it though.

With the truck pack and waiting on us, Rennie finally let her parents out of the hug she had them tightly in. They each kissed her cheek and said they wouldn’t be far if she needed them. I loved Rennie’s parents, they always wanted what was best for their daughter. Not once had they discouraged mine and Rennie’s friendship, our disagreements had always remained between us. Not that there were many.

The drive home took longer it felt than to get there. I could see the excitement and frustration of tonight had worn on our mate. I wanted to scoop her up and take her straight to bed. The thought crossed my mind more than once. I’m pretty sure it registered on Luke’s too. But somehow went we pulled into the drive, Rennie was awake and happy. I couldn’t help but smile.

“I love our house.” She said waiting for me to unlock the door.

“I’m glad you are happy with it Kitten.” I replied opening the door.

“Kyle worked really had on this house while he was waiting for you to recognize him as your mate.” Luke said from behind me.

“Yes, it’s perfect.” Rennie purred wrapping her arms around me.

“I can’t believe it’s already midnight.” Luke said glancing back at my truck, “I’ll get your things love, why don’t you get ready for bed?” He stepped forward and kissed her cheek, my arms were already hanging loosely around her.

“Thanks, I can help though.” Rennie said smiling.

“No. You need some Kyle time.” Luke smiled, “But I won’t be long.” He kissed her cheek again before stepping back outside.

I scooped Rennie up bridal style; I wasn’t waiting for Luke to come back. I wanted her in our bed, naked her soft flesh against me. I wasn’t worried about having s*x, I just wanted to hold her tight against me. I wanted to feel her soft curves molding against mine. I needed to feel her body relax while I held her in my arms.

I carried Rennie up the stairs and into our bedroom. Sitting her down on the bed I carefully removed her shirt. As I went to unclasp her bra she told me that she needed to pee, for some reason she grabbed a small bag she had over her shoulder before proceeding into the bathroom.

I waited for what seemed like ever as Rennie finally emerged, she wasn’t naked. She no longer had her jeans and bra on. In its place was a lacey black baby doll nighty, little black lacey panties to match. My mouth dropped.

I couldn’t sit still on the bed, rushing over I took her into my arms, “Kitten, you look so sexy…”

She leaned into me, “I bought this when I was sixteen, I decided when you finally saw me. This is what I was going to be wearing.” She giggled, “It didn’t exactly go as planned, two years later.” Her smile was bright and warm.

I kissed her lips softly, taking her to our bed. Sitting her in the middle, I thought about waiting for my brother. But I could kiss her until he showed up. I looked at the bandage on her shoulder, then thought maybe we shouldn’t. She does need time to heal.

Rennie must have known what I was thinking because she pulled my face to hers taking my lips in one swift motion. Her kiss was full of passion, she tasted sweet. Her little tongue darted over my lips, finding mine. She moaned softly as my hands trailed to squeeze her breasts.

Breaking away for a moment she spoke softly, “Don’t be mad…” I looked at her curiously, “I want to mate. With both of you.”

I wasn’t mad, I knew it was coming. Even though I hadn’t gotten enough time with Rennie to myself, I understood her need. We all wanted to feel complete, that would mean we would have to bond fully.

I linked my brother, “Hurry the f**k up!”

“Why? What’s wrong?” He linked back, worry in his thoughts.

“Nothing is wrong. Our mate wants to mate with us.” I told him, “I’m having trouble controlling myself.”

“Coming.” Before his thought could get to me, he was at the bedroom door. A hungry look on his face. “I locked the door.” His eyes went straight to Rennie as he crossed the room. I could feel her shiver against me. He looked as if he were stalking his prey.

“Her shoulder, we need to be careful.” I said.

Rennie ripped her bandage off, “It’s closed.” Her eyes darted from me to Luke. Biting her lip she spoke in a soft seductive voice, “I want my Alphas to make love to me.”