Devil's Three-way

Chapter 17

Kyle-

I stepped out the truck as Shawn came from the pack house. Meeting him half-way. I grabbed the cover from his hands and turned back to the truck. He started following me until I let out a growl, “My mate is asleep. I’ll see you inside.”

Shawn backed away, turning to go back into the pack house. “Yeah man, I’ll let your parents know you’re here.” I nodded back toward him before opening the truck door. Even though Ren’s dress was back in place mostly, I’m almost sure her butt would show if I carried her without a cover. The last thing I want is some unmated seeing my mate’s intimate areas.

“Kitten, we are here.” I waited for her to respond. She shifted a little but didn’t open her eyes. Carefully I draped the cover over her and scooped her into my arms. I tried to fold it around her, at least her bottom half. With her head on my shoulder I kicked the truck door closed, heading for the house.

My mom met me at the front door, she gave me a knowing look, shaking her head. “You couldn’t wait until after her birthday party?” She whispered.

I grinned, “She couldn’t. And I didn't tell her it was her party.” I kissed Ren’s forehead, “You can start the party, we’ll be down after she naps, and we get cleaned up.”

Mom nodded in her understanding way before I headed up the steps, to our temporary room. Opening the door wasn’t the easiest thing I’ve done lately with Ren laying against my shoulder, but I managed. I gently laid her on the bed without turning on the lights, luckily nothing was in the floor for me to trip over.

Ren shifted a few times on the bed looking restless. I’d planned on getting a shower and checking on her. But seeing how she shifted as if searching, I laid down beside her. Automatically she curled against me with a long sigh, “Mine.” She murmured sweetly making my heart drop.

I’ve gotten to watch Ren napping a little bit this week, mostly in my arms. It couldn’t have been a better week now that I think about it. I have the woman of my dreams in my arms. She’s more than I could have ever hoped for. And I’ve loved her for longer than I can remember. The moon goddess has truly blessed me! I couldn’t help but smile at how she clung to me, her delicate little hands wrapped securely in my shirt. As if I’d ever actually leave her!

There was a soft knock on the door, “Are you asleep, Alpha Kyle?” It was a female’s voice. But I didn’t recognize it. Shifting slightly from Rennie I stepped to the door, opening it. “Oh hi! Your father requests your presence.” The bubbly blonde stated. I shook my head no and closed the door. Before I could sit back down on the bed, she knocked again. “Alpha Kyle. That was rude!” She knocked again.

Quickly I got up and opened the door. “Look, I’m going to try to be nice. I don’t care what my father wants. My mate is sleeping if you wake her up…” But that’s as far as I got because Rennie growled loudly behind me. Turning to face the bed, I noticed she stopped growling long enough to yawn and wipe her eyes. Even the waking up grumpy Rennie was sexy.

I shut the door swiftly behind me. Smiling wide to my beautiful mate, “Did you sleep well?”

“Who were you talking to with your jeans wide open and your boxers torn?” I looked down realizing the zipper had fallen slightly. My ‘v’ was showing. “I’ll rip a b***h’s eyes out Kyle.” She said it so matter of factly I couldn’t help but chuckle.

“My dad sent someone to fetch me, but we were napping and we need to clean up first.” I sat on the edge of the bed wrapping Ren in my arms, “You ripped the button off my jeans and tore my boxers Kitten.” I nestled her neck, “I was laying in bed cuddling with you when she knocked. I didn’t think, I’m sorry.”

Rennie snuggled against me, “That’s the problem with you men, you don’t think.” Her beautiful green eyes began to flutter closed again. I relaxed back onto the bed, with her in my arms. My eyes drifting closed.

Rennie-

I woke up in Kyles warm embrace. There was a knocking at the door. Attempting to shift over him and out of bed without waking him up, the knock got louder. Sighing, I gave up being stealthy to get to the door faster. As I crawled over Kyle, my foot got stuck in the blanket. I landed on the floor with a loud Thud! “Fuck.”

Kyle shifted on the bed looking down at me, “What happened Kitten?” The knock on the door sounded again, I pointed, “Blanket.” Smiling Kyle sat up on the edge of the bed, “Let me help you.” He untangled my foot and the knock got heavier on the door. Groaning Kyle hollered, “Give me a damn minute!” After helping me up, he walked to the door swinging it wide open. I got my dress adjusted just in time.

“Kyle, I want you at this meeting in ten minutes!” his father stepped into the room, “I sent Shelby earlier. She said you were rude to her!” Glancing around he saw me standing, my hair wild, sleep still in my eye. I’m almost certain an irritated look on my face. I’d fallen out of bed remember.

“Oh, I didn’t know you had company. Hello Rennie.” Kyle’s father said, his face turning a slight red.

I tugged at the hem of my dress, “Hello again, Sir.”

“Dad, you know she’s my mate. Stop acting dumb.” Kyle said shaking his head.

“You can come to the meeting to.” He said clenching his jaw at me before turning to Kyle, “You didn’t have to be so rude to Shelby.”

“She was knocking so loud, she almost work Ren up.” Kyle stated flatly. “My mate was tired and needed to sleep.. I shook my head no for an answer. That should have been enough.”

“She was doing as I instructed.” His father almost boomed.

“Look dad, I’m not leaving my mate alone in a place she doesn’t know when she fell asleep in my truck. It’s that simple for me. I wanted to dose off with my mate. It isn’t anything you wouldn’t have done, please get off my case.”

“So, meeting in ten minutes right boys?” I jumped in seeing Kyle getting aggravated.

His father turned to me, “We will make that twenty to give you two a few minutes.” He nodded then left.

“I got at least five more minutes with you in my arms before we have to get cleaned up.” Kyle held his arms out for me, knowing I couldn’t decline the offer.

After our cuddle session, we made our way to the bathroom. Luckily, Kyle’s room had its own. I started the water in the shower, regulating the temperature. “Can you unzip me?”

Kyle smiled as I turned. He slowly unzipped my dress then guided it from my shoulders. He unclipped my bra and did the same only this time he kissed my shoulders. “You looked scrumptious in that dress Kitten.”

I smiled sitting on the edge on the tub, Kyle kneeling beside me. He took my foot, placing it on his leg. He unclipped the clasps then rolled down the stocking. He done the same with my other leg. He kissed my inner thigh, running his nose against my skin lightly. “I think my dad could smell you.”

“Well it’s your fault if he did.” I said trying to laugh it off, feeling embarrassed just below the surface.

“I’m good with it.” He said standing up and reaching for me. “It probably won’t be the last time. It’s not an easy thing to hide.”

Oh great, now my brain was going to go stupid! How many layers of clothing does it take? Should I wear a hazmat suit under my clothes so no one would smell me! Is it like that with everyone? So many dumb sounding questions flowed through my head. Shaking my head out, I tried letting those thoughts dissipate. I stepped into the shower, Kyle following behind me. I grabbed the soap and wash cloth sitting on the stand and begin soaping up. I didn’t have time to let Kyle bath me; neither did he if we were going to make it to that meeting.

Trying to hurry I dropped the soap a couple times. My body bumped against Kyle in all kinds of funny positions. Every time I had to bend over, my butt seemed to gravitate to him. Or maybe he was just reaching out when I was too busy picking up the soap. Double timing myself to wash up and then rinse. Kyle scooted his hand against my skin, making sure all the bubbles were off. Then again he did seem pretty excited, I mean his member was standing at attention again.

I wanted Kyle to take me in that shower. Then again I wanted Kyle to take me anywhere. I laughed at myself reaching for the towel. “It sucks being denied something doesn’t it?” He started to growl until I spun around, “It’s not a denial by choice, so don’t growl at me. We have a meeting to get to.”

He grunted then turned under the hot spay of water. My eyes raked over him, the water cascading down his tone muscles. His tan skin glistening. I felt myself warm up on the inside. A little flame ignited, my heart thudded in my chest. Before I could get more engrossed in my sexy mate, I slapped him hard on the ass and stepped out of the shower. It almost hurt to walk away from such an alluring being. Wrapping the towel around me, I began patting the dampness from me.

I was drying my hair, my head upside down, when I felt his hands go to the sides of my waist. He pressed himself against me, “Want help?” he teased.

Feeling my body react to his. I knew I had to get out of the small space. I’m sure he could smell what I was cooking! His heightened senses could track an animal through the woods! How could he not smell how turned on I was getting! Abruptly I stood, jolting for the door, the towel only half around me. I grabbed the door knob twisting as I pulled, opening it. With one last glance as Kyle’s face I giggled, stepping into his bedroom.

Turning my head back into the bedroom, my giggle died. Shawn stood, just as surprised as I was. My front was covered but I was still embarrassed, instantly turning red. I groped for the towel trying to wrap it around me. I tried to step back into the bathroom but bumped in something that felt like a pulsating wall.

Kyle growled behind me, “What are you doing in here?” Kyle held up the bags, his face on the floor.

“The things you asked for. I was just going to put them on the bed, like I always do.” Shawn said stumbling over his words slightly.

“You should have knocked.” Kyle was standing in front of me already, his arm wrapped around me behind his back. Protectively…. No, that wasn’t it. Possessively was more like it, I could feel a twinge of jealousy starting to pump through me.

“I did, I didn’t think you were here. I’m sorry Alpha, it won’t happen again.” He said still not moving from his spot, halfway from the door to the bed.

“It’s okay Kyle, I’ll just wait in the bathroom. Calm down it was an accident.” I laid my head against his back and kissed him. “Shawn didn’t realize we were still in here.” Feeling Kyle’s muscles relax I retreated back into the bathroom, leaving the door cracked.

“I didn’t think. I just done what I normally did.” Shawn said softly.

I head Kyle sigh, “It’s okay. I’m just really easily triggered right now, Ren’s scent is killing me. It’s like I have no control. I didn’t mean to act like that.” There was a slight shuffle in the room. “You’ll understand when you find your mate, Beta.”

I could hear bags being sat down, it was the crinkle that gave it away. I felt a sudden ping of excitement! What kind of dress did I get this time? What color? Would it be like the pale blue one, where it barely covered my butt? Deep down, I hoped it wouldn’t be. I didn’t really like showing that much skin, even though it fit me to a tee. In front of Kyle, for Kyle it was one thing, but if I was going to be out in public or any sorts. I don’t know about that one.

Instead of trying to eavesdrop, I set my task to brushing out my hair before it got too dry. I figured that as long as I didn’t hear banging and crashing, the boys would be good.

It wasn’t but a couple minutes later, Kyle opened the door. He had a soft smile on his face. “Shawn brought clothes.”

I smiled back, “I know.” I’d been standing in my towel, my hair freshly brushed, getting ready to put Kyle’s toothbrush in my mouth. “I’m brushing my teeth.”

“Mm..” His lips twisted into a half grin. “Isn’t that my toothbrush?”

I nodded, “It was your d**k in my mouth so I didn’t figure it would hurt anything.” I sounded cocky, turning back to the mirror.

Swiftly Kyle crossed into the much smaller bathroom than we had at our house, his arms came around me. His head dipped and nestled into this mark.

I sighed, starting to brush my teeth. He kept his in the crook of my neck the whole time, his warm breath kissing my skin. His lips landing on my skin. He seemed content, just inhaling my scent. It made me smile, toothpaste starting to run down my chin slightly. Noticing the white movement in the mirror, I looked up realizing my mouth was overflowing with suds.

I spit the mixture into the sink bowl and turned on the water for a second to wash it down. Then I started brushing the roof of my mouth, back of tongue and under. All the while, Kyle scenting me. “So..” I said finishing rinsing my mouth out with mouthwash. I swished and gargled.

Kyle brought his head out of the crook of my neck, his eyes swirled from black to blue. “Your dress is on the bed. Sandals too. No panties.”

I spit the mouthwash out and he spun me around. Our lips dangerously close together. If he kissed me, I do not think I could have stopped us this time. I wanted him so bad. All the time. He was a constant tease! Just like right now. He stood completely naked, pressed against me. Only a towel between us. For Christ’s sake! I could feel his boner poking into my belly!

His eyes continued to swirl as I gazed up into them. “After I clean my mouth, I’m claiming yours.” He stated darkly. Spinning me and slapping my ass, towel between our flesh, he directed me to the door.

This time I peaked into the bedroom; in case someone had slipped in undetected. No one was there so I strolled over to the bed. Reaching down, I picked up the box, it was gift wrapped again. The beautiful yellow bow neatly in it’s place. Grinning I opened it. Sifting through the packaging I found a black dress. It looked form fitting but not to short. I grinned to myself, as much as I loved my little blue pale dress, it was certainly hard to keep it in place. This dress however had a small flare at the bottom. I laid it on the bed, making sure there were no wrinkles. I admired it for a moment. It was simple, more me. It didn’t call nearly as much attention! That is one fact I loved about it. Sifting through the bag, I found a shoe box. Lifting the lid, I saw strappy platform sandals. Perfect for casual wear!

Grinning I sat my shoes on the floor looking at the whole ensemble. The last thing in the bag was a lacey bra. It had an underwire, but the rest was breathable lace. It covered a little more than the other did. I dropped my towel, engrossed in my clothes, not hearing anything going on in the room around me. Kyle came over, taking the bra from me, without a word. He placed it around me then clasped it. I slide my arms in, wiggling in the snugness finding the comfortable fit. He pulled my hair back from my shoulders before reaching around me to gather my dress. I turned to him as he unzipped it and bent to allow me to step in.

Kyle took a deep breath, “Kitten you tease.” I placed my hand on his shoulder and stepped into the dress. He rose as the dress came around me, my arms slipping in like fingers to a glove. He brought his face to mine, his lips capturing mine. As the dress fell into place his arms went around me. Zipping slowly. “I want to take it off you already.” He said breaking our kiss.

Whimpering I replied, “We don’t even know how it looks yet.” He pulled my hair around my shoulders before he finished zipping it, so it wouldn’t get tangled in my hair. He kissed my nose lightly.

“Shoes.” He said bending down. I placed my hand on his shoulder again for stability as he lifted my foot onto his bare leg. The man was still naked! Not even a towel! How could I have missed that. Warmth flood my insides and I whimpered softly.

Kyle looked up at me with a mischievous grin. Shaking my head, I lost my balance. Slipping on the bed, my dress fluttered up, exposing a glimpse of my center. His eyes swirled, level with me now laying on the bed. He licked his lips, I could see his canines slipping over his bottom lip. “Such a sweet smell Kitten.” He groaned inches from my center.

I pushed the overlapped fabric back into place, squeezing my thighs together. “We have a meeting, my Alpha.”

Growling he pushed the fabric back where it was. Shoving my knees apart, he moved himself between them. My mouth fell open as he dipped a finger into me, “I don’t care about the f*****g meeting.”

His tone set me ablaze, but not with the usual fire. Instead it pissed me off more than anything. His head came closer to my core just his head was about to dip down I slapped my open hand across his face. Pushing the fabric back into place once again, him still between my legs. It made the fabric stretch, clinging against my thighs. “You do not use that tone with me, Alpha.” My finger was already in his face wagging. “You might growl at everyone else and cuss them, but you will not me. Do you understand?” I had my hand raised incase I needed his attention again.

Huffing he backed slightly from between my thighs. His face still held surprise from the slap to his cheek. I could see the frustration building in his eyes. “Mine.” Kyle gripped my knees pulling me to the edge of the bed, widening my legs to fit him again.

I slapped his cheek harder this time. “Stop it Alpha.”

His face drew back, anger in his eyes. I placed my bare foot on his chest and pushed him back. Hurt began to show in his eyes. I felt my expression soften. I couldn’t believe I’d just slapped him across the face, twice! How was I still alive?

Sitting up I moved my hands to cup his face, I brought my lips down on his gently. “We have a meeting or whatever it is you planned with all these people. So put your big boy pants ok and control yourself. Your going to have every man in the neighborhood able to smell me if you keep it up.” I caressed his face with my thumb, “You have duties to attend to Alpha, I’ll be here when they are finished.” I pressed my lips gently to his once more. He wasn’t responding though. “My Alpha?” I whispered softly, a slight whimper in my voice.

I felt his fingertips gripping my thighs, he simply stared at me for a moment. His eyes swirled from orange to blue. “I’m sorry Kitten, you smell so good. Fenrir took over, he demanded to taste you.” His chest heaved as he tried to catch his breath. “I’m sorry I used that tone.” His eyes looked ashamed.

“You keep getting me all worked up, all I have to do is look at you.” I sighed pressing my forehead against his cheek, “I don’t want everyone to smell me, I just want you to smell me.”

His hands slid to my hips, he was still between my legs, but it wasn’t s****l… Completely s****l this time. “You are mine Ren. No one will touch you. No matter how good you smell.” He brought his fingertips to my chin, lifting it to meet his eyes, “This should be our mating period, I can’t help but to want you all to myself.”

“I know. I want you too. It’s just you have obligations. I can’t keep you from them… You can’t bury your head in my crotch every time there is a knock on the door.” I sighed softly. “We are running short on time.” I went to slip my foot into the other sandal, but Kyle placed my foot on his leg instead. He slipped the shoe on and clasped it. Shifting from between my legs, he stood. His c**k directly in my face, lightly bouncing, half hard. I gulped, shivering. My eyes following ever shift of his hips.

Kyle smirked down at me, “You sure Kitten.” He reached his hands down to help me up from the bed, “Let’s see how beautiful you are.”

Standing I squeezed my thighs together, trying to hide my arousal.

Kyle stepped back, his eyes taking me in. He smoothed out the wrinkles in my dress, gravity doing most of the work. “Perfect.”

“Okay, you get ready.” I said reaching for his abdomen. I raised up on my toes as best I could in the new platform sandals. Pulling his face gently to mine with my other hand, I kissed him softly. “Better hurry.”

He squeezed me one last time before letting me go, turning to his closet. It only took him a minute to find everything, then another minute to get it actually on. Slipping on his shoes finally, a knock sounded at the door, thundering through the silence.

“You better stop blocking my mind link! What is wrong with you? You better open this door!” His dad’s voice sounded loudly, angry! “Now Kyle.”

Grimacing I walked to the door and opened it. “Finally!” His father roared making my body automatically cringe. He didn’t even see me, his eyes went straight to Kyle, sitting on the bed. “Get out of bed, we have a meeting! It was supposed to be an hour ago!” He stepped into the room, completely ignoring me. “If your going to be Alpha, then you need to take things more seriously! How can I expect our pack to prosper when you can’t even keep a simple meeting with me and my betas?”

Sighing Kyle stood up, “Fine, let’s get this over with. But you’re not going to be happy by the end of it.” He walked over to me, slipping his arm around my waist. He pulled me into the hall, “Will you wait for me at the foot of the stairs, love?” I nodded, giving him a small smile then retreating.

Behind me I could hear the bedroom door closing. I walked cautiously down the stairs. I could hear muffled yells coming from the direction I’d just come from. Closing my eyes, I tried to relax. I shook my head out, then the rest of my body. It was almost as if I was shaking water from my wolf form. Finally my body relaxed, I opened my eyes with a deep breath.

“Hmm, your new.. And smell so sweet.” A dark voice came from my left.

Spinning my head, I prayed it wasn’t directed at me. “That was kinda rude.” I stated flatly.

He chuckled, “It was a compliment.” He stepped closer. He was big, all muscle. Dark hair covering half of his face, shielding one eye from my view. “So who are you?”

I felt a tingle start inside me, not at my center as with Kyle. But in my belly. “I’m Rennie. I’m waiting on Kyle.” I stepped back onto the steps, making myself taller.

His eyes grew wide, “He’s marked you.” His voice was dark, creepy, sinister.

“He’s my mate.” The words left my mouth, stating what I thought was obvious. 

“Oh, is he?” The man took my chin between his thumb and finger. “It doesn’t feel like that is quite right, little wolf.”

I pulled my chin from his grasp, then jumped on his foot with all my weight from my one step height. “Do not touch me!” I shoved him as hard as I could. Some stranger touching me, sending sparks from his fingertips! The nerve! I looked up at his face chiseled with surprised.

He snickered, but he didn’t move against my sad attempt of shoving him. The man was like a god damn brick wall! Realizing I was falling backwards from not being able to move him, the imbalance catching me off guard. I felt his huge muscled arms wrap around me, catching me. He crushed me to his chest.

Furious I took a deep breath. Immediately I was engulfed by the smell of pine and tobacco, it wasn’t disgusting like I’d imagined it to be. It was pleasant and welcoming. But I could feel the danger in his presents all the same. I knew it was wrong to be in his arms, even if he was just catching me from falling. I knew Kyle would not be happy about this. And if I stayed in his embrace much longer, I knew I’d be taking a much bigger whiff of his scent. That would seriously not be a good thing right now. Swallowing hard, I could feel a warm sensation building between my thighs. What the hell was wrong with me? I’m already mated! Everything Kyle’s told me, this just didn’t add up!

I did the only thing I could, I raised my fists to his chest and started hitting him hard, “Put me the f**k down! I can stand on my own!”

I felt his chest rumble with a chuckle, it died almost as soon as it started.

There was suddenly growling behind me, “Let go of my mate Lucius!” I could hear loud thuds behind me. I tried to push this fine smelling man from me.

“Our mate, brother.” His tone was deep and dark, he didn’t let me go.

“Oh f**k right off!” I yelled and kneed him in the groin shoving him hard. As much as I tried to escape his hold, I only toppled on top of him. My legs falling to each of his sides. My body pressed tightly to his chest. “I can feel your heat.” The voice was saucy, dark and deep.. AND IN MY HEAD! I knew exactly who it was, Lucius was somehow linked to me. I sat up, my hand automatically colliding hard with his face. For a moment I saw red!

Lucius pivoted his hips against me, his groin rubbing against my bare v****a. The anger left my face, melting to embarrassment. I felt his hands slide quickly on to my thighs, pressing against me harder. A large mischievous grin spreading over his face. His fingertips sending sparks rolling through me. I bit my lip to stifle a soft whimper.

Kyle grabbed my arms and lifted me straight off this Lucius character. “What the f**k do you think you are doing?” I didn’t know if he was yelling at me or Lucius, I was so confused. I felt his arms encompass me against his chest. My own arms wrapping firmly around him, I placed my face as close to his neck as I could get, needing his scent so badly.

“I… I..” I tried to speak but I felt his hand softly go into my hair, stroking it down.

“Shh love.” His body relaxed but then stiffened again as he spun his head back to Lucius. “What the f**k do you think your doing?” I could hear the growls creeping up his chest as he tried to hold himself back.

“I was catching her from falling. Little spit-fire isn’t she brother.” He said sounding like he was shifting to get off the floor.

I felt Kyle’s muscles strain, his wolf trying to surface. I kissed his collarbone and dug my nails into his back. Rubbing my face on his shirt, I tried to calm him. “We have a meeting.” I stayed against his chest until his body relaxed, his wolf no longer trying to surface.

I didn’t know exactly what was going on, but I did know the pack house didn’t need torn to bits over me. I had all these emotions swirling around inside me. There was only ever Kyle in my eyes. Then this stranger shows up, who is apparently related to Kyle making me feel the exact same way, only different. I was so lost! I didn’t want a minute to myself, I wanted a minute with Kyle so he could explain this crazy mess to me.

“I knew this would happen.” I heard Kyle’s dad’s voice behind us, well in front of me, behind Kyle. “In my office, the both of you. Rennie can wait at the meeting with your mother.”

Kyle’s mom gave me a soft smile then offered me her hand. I took it following her, “I’ll do my best to explain dear.” She said as she closed the door to the meeting room. Gesturing for me to take a seat, she began. “What we have here is a rare case, but it happens in the Greystone bloodline from time to time. Or so I’m told. We didn’t think anything of it since Kyle and Lucius are half-brothers,” She smiled weakly, “His mother kept him with her most of the time, at her pack. Their father was young, and these things happen from time to time.” She said as if still trying to convince herself. “Don’t be scared dear. There are still options.”

I gave her a curious look, “Your heart is going to torn between them.” She took my hand in hers, “The brothers of this line tend to kill one another. Over one thing or another.” She tried to laugh but there was sorrow. “It’s not just you they will fight over dear. It’s the Alpha position.” She shifted the hair from my eyes, I gave her a confused look. “Luke wants to bring both packs together. He can only do that if he is Alpha of both. It is Kyle’s duty to be Alpha of this pack. They will fight for the position.”

Tears threatened my rims as I thought about my Alpha fighting his brother. I didn’t know who would win. Lucius had muscle, but I’d never seen him fight. Luke was toned, but I knew he had training to match the best. It poured the way he moved, like fluid. “I don’t want this.” I shook my head, “What if I leave? Will they still end up fighting?”

“Yes dear. Like I said, this would not only be about you.” She looked at me softly, I could tell it broke her heart too.

“There must be something. It’s not normal to have two mates.” I was almost wailing, “I don’t even know Lucius!”

She pulled me to her, like a child. “It’s okay honey. We will figure something out.” She held me close and let me pour my tears out. So much for this little black dress Kyle got me. I felt like everything was ruined. I felt like Kyle was already slipping away from me. How could he love me if I have another mate? How could I not feel some sort of way about having a second mate! Especially one as dark and mysterious as Lucius! How could this happen? I didn’t even know I was a wolf until a damn week ago! Then I find out about mates, how there is someone for everyone. Now here I am, two mates. Both suppose to be perfectly equal in my eyes. I felt torn, I didn’t even know Lucius! How could I feel this way?

Kyle-

I stood in my father’s office with my half-brother, just like I have so many times before. Only this time, I hated his very existence. How could he put his hands-on mate? Confused her as quick as he did, that is just not the Rennie I know! He had to have done something for her to react that way. A spell maybe? Some sort of bewitchment? Finally, as my father took his seat, I couldn’t hold my tongue any longer, “How could you touch my mate!” I felt the growl roll through me. I knew my wolf was skimming the surface.

“Our mate, brother.” He said with a dripping distain in his voice.

“MY MATE!” I yelled as my body began contorting, the muscles beginning to shift.

“Stand down Kyle!” My father roared, “Control your wolf!” He gave me a few minutes then pointed to the two seats, “Sit down.”

Both Luke and I sat down, I couldn’t take my eyes off of him. Never had I so much malice for him. We grew up together, we had a brotherly bond. He might have been half-brother, but he was always just my brother. As much time as we spent together growing up, he always returned to his mother’s pack, now his pack.I had even told him about Rennie as we grew up. He knew how much I loved her. How perfect she was for me! I was overtaken with rage that he placed his hands on my mate. Made her scent permeate throughout the room! What happened? I was the only one to who could do that!

My mind shifted; Ren hadn’t had panties on. Her core was against Luke’s pants, at his hips. Growls erupted through me, vibrating my being. “How could you Luke, you knew how long I’d waited for her.” My voice lowered, my growl dying, being replaced by hurt.

“I didn’t make this choice.” Luke’s voice was strained, “I only came to talk about uniting the packs.” He stirred in his seat, then rubbed his hands over his face. “I’ve waited for my mate longer than you brother.” He chuckled softly, “Then you went and claimed her.”

“She’s my mate. Why wouldn’t I claim her?” My body felt ridged and restless.

“Your bond isn’t full if it was… Neither one of us would have that reaction.” His head was in his hands. “f**k, she’s being torn apart right now. I can feel her confusion and sadness.”

I stood, ready to walk out the door. Ren needed me. I needed to go to her, comfort her. I could feel her too, it was like she was breaking. Her pain was radiating over my anger, now. It felt like she was crumbling in my hands. Not being able to stand it anymore I headed to the door.

Luke followed in toe. I could tell her upset was bothering him to. As jealous as it made me, Rennie was my concern at the moment. Our father yelling behind us, we flew through the hall and down the stairs, into the hall, making our way to the meeting room.

Busting through the door, my mother sat, Rennie in her arms having a meltdown. “I don’t understand…” I could hear her tears through her voice. I moved beside her, my hand on her shoulder. She looked up at me, beautiful glistening tears steaking her cheeks.

“Come here Kitten.” I lifted her from her chair and took her to the couch. Sitting down I placed her in my lap, her head to my chest. “It’s okay.” I smoothed her hair.

Luke sat at her feet, his hand over her sandal. I could feel his worry as well. His feelings weren’t new to me, I’ve felt them all of my life. I could tell when he was in a fight, or he felt disconnected. His anger and his loss. It was always there so I’d never questioned it. Now however, there were questions. Many questions.

“Oh Ky, how could this happen? I don’t understand!” Her hands dug into my shirt. I focused as best as I could, trying to give her comfort.

My mom bowed her head, “I’ll give the three of you some time.” She left the room, closing the door behind her.

I held Ren tight to my chest, not even caring Luke’s hand was on her ankle. “You can’t kill each other!” Rennie wailed. “I’m so confused!”

“Kill each other?” Luke asked softly, confusion crossing his face. “What do you mean kill each other?”

“The Luna said it happens in your family. Brother’s kill each other over the Alpha title and their mate.” She cried. “I don’t want either one of you to die! And I don’t even understand why!”

Chuckling Luke smiled, “I’d win the battle brother.”

I shook my head, “Now is not the time for jokes Luke.” I snuggled my mate closer.

“Look, we aren’t going to kill each other. So, calm down little wolf.” He rubbed her leg.

She kicked at him, “Stop touching me. Stranger danger!” She crumpled into my arms. I couldn’t help but laugh.

“He’s not exactly a stranger Kitten. He’s my brother. And I think maybe your other mate as well.” I shifted her on my lap to look at her face, tear streaked and terrified.

“You’re my mate Ky. I’m only supposed to have one. That’s what you said!” She practically yelled in my face.

Grimacing I spoke softly, “I was wrong.” I fingered the loose hair from her face, stroking it behind her ear. “I take it my mom told you about our dad’s bloodlines.” I kissed her forehead softly. “Luke and I aren’t like them.” Her beautiful eyes looked up to mine, red rimmed from crying. “We aren’t going to kill each other the Alpha position. At worst we’d just each take a pack. There wouldn’t be a fight. Certainly not to the death.”

“But you have the same mate.” More tears streaked her face. "Your mom told me you would kill each other over me."

“Yeah, I don’t know about that one yet.” I nestled into her shoulder. “You might have to choose between us.”

“Well, I’m at a disadvantage here.” Luke spoke up, shifting his hair from his face. His scar peering out, three white streaks over his left eye.

Ren looked to him then suddenly jumped in his lap grabbing his face, “What happened?” She laid her forehead against his cheek, “Who hurt you?”

I watched his overly muscled arms wrap around her, but I didn’t feel as much jealousy and hostility this time. “He was young and dumb. Tangled with some Rogues. It took the color from his eye, but his vision is still good.” I answered as snuggled against him. Almost purring.

She only purred for me, I thought to myself. There is that ping of jealousy. A pain resonating in my gut, but it washed away quickly with a warming. I couldn’t take my eyes from her, she was acting on instinct and I felt that too.

We sat in silence until Luke spoke, “I won’t make you choose little wolf.” He brought her lips to his kissing her gently then lifted her back into my arms. “I’ll leave.”

This was not the Luke I knew! He fought for everything he wanted. Even somethings he didn’t want. His eyes met mine as he linked, “I won’t have her feeling torn.”

Taking Rennie back in my arms, her eyes watching him. She teared up again. “I feel like part of me is dying.” She sobbed into my chest.

“Stop rejecting her.” I growled reaching for his hand, I placed it on her back. “She already feels torn, it’s only going to get worst if you leave.”

Moments later, she calmed in my arms. I glared at Luke linking him, “Making her choose will tear her apart. You stepping away and rejecting her, same results. I don’t know what to do, but until we figure this out, you’re not leaving this pack.”

“Don’t tell me what to do little brother. I don’t want her torn. I should have never come.” His eyes looked to the floor. “What do we do Ky?”

“We let Rennie be Rennie. We take it day by day, what else?” I linked back.

“It’s not nice to have a private conversation in your heads with me in the room.” Rennie looked up to both of us.

“We were talking about what to do Kitten.” I nosed her cheek. “Now dry those tears.”

“And I don’t get a say?” She asked softly.

“Quite the contrary little wolf, everything rests with you.” Luke sat back down on the couch with us. His had rubbed the small of her back gently.

“What do you mean? I have to decide between you?” Her tears started to fall again. “I can’t choose, I don’t even know you. I feel so broken.”

“Little wolf, you do not have to feel broken. You can reject me. It will hurt but Kyle will take care of you. You will survive.” He scooted closer to us, taking her gently from my arms, he placed her straddling one of each of our legs. “You don’t have to choose, I won’t have you tearing yourself between us.” His hand went to her back again, pressing her into both of our shoulders. He gave me an apologetic look, “She’s so fragile brother.”

I buried my face in the soft spot on her neck, “Yes, she is.” I linked back. “What are we going to do. I don’t know if she would survive if either of us rejected her.”

“You would be there to soothe her wounds, she would survive.” He moved his face into her hair.

“She wouldn’t be the same.” I felt her calm, wrapped in both our arms. “She’d always feel the lose of you. It would hurt her every time she seen you. Rejection isn’t an option.”

“She’s exhausted.” Luke said softly pulling his head from her hair.

“Yeah, she is. I really just want to take her home.” I said out loud, “It’s her birthday party and our mating celebration. Probably more I tried to pack everything into one, she doesn’t like being the center of attention.”

Luke looked down at her, “It looks like she’s going to be ours.”

“She’s been mine since I was fifteen. She just didn’t ‘wolf-out’ until last week.” I chuckled lightly to him, using Rennie’s words. “She ran from her house from the other side of pack territory, following her nose to find me at the pack house.” I sighed softly, “Her wolf is strong. She got the drop on Fenrir. Rolled our ass all over the field.”

Luke chuckled, pride showing on his face. Realization hit me; I’d never seen this soft side of him. He looked at peace, our mate in his arms. That was the moment I felt f****d. Aa much as I trusted my brother, I knew he could be shady and harsh. I’d seen it firsthand. Worry spread over my face. “It’s her before pack. She is to protect and love. Not use for leverage, Luke.”

“Really little brother? She’s my mate. I’ve been waiting a long time for her. I want to love her, keep her safe. That is all.” Luke linked back to me, a sternness mixed with hurt forming on his face.

“Can we go home? I’m so tired.” Ren piped in. “Today has just been… So draining.” She hugged us both tight then worry struck her. I could tell she didn’t want to let Luke go of her, but she wasn’t willing to part with me either.

I looked at Luke, “Tell dad I took Ren home. Our cabin is the woods, to the East. I’m sure you’ll sense her, you could come after the meeting. Let me know what happens.”

“It’s an Alpha meeting Kyle, we are both supposed to be there.” He looked at me for a second then nodded, realizing I’d offered him to come back to the cabin with us.

“I never cared about being Alpha.” I linked to him; Ren didn’t need anymore worried flowing through her mind right now. “Let me take you home baby. A long soak then bed?” I spoke softly making sure Luke could hear my plans, I wanted him to be jealous just a little.

Shaking his head, he tried to unwrap Rennie from his chest. She had one fist wrapped in each of our shirts. Giving me an odd look he said, “She’s got a death grip.”

“Ripping the shirt is sometimes the only way.” I winked at him, knowing how he felt, not wanting to let her go.

“f**k the meeting.” Luke shrugged.

“Your telling dad.” I stated firmly.

“Already did, let’s get out of here. He’s not happy.” Luke grinned nestling Rennie’s hair. “You ready little wolf?”

“Huh? You have to leave?” Her eyes teared up, I’m not sure if it was from sleep or her heart breaking.

“We have to leave.” Luke replied, “From the sound of it, we better get going.”

Confused, Rennie looked at me terror in her eyes. She looked from me to Luke back several times. “We are going to the cabin Kitten, all three of us.” I felt her body relax again, “Is it okay if I let Luke carry you to the truck?” I knew he needed to feel her closeness, just like me. I’d been with Rennie from the beginning. This past week was my heaven, I wanted the same for my brother. Mostly, I wanted Rennie to not feel torn.

I didn’t know where we all stood at this very moment, but I knew Rennie needed both of us tonight. For tonight at least, she would have us. Tomorrow could be another day, but I didn’t want her to worry until it came. Luke coming with us would put her at ease.

Rennie shifted from me to Luke, her little body wrapping around his large frame. She was so tiny compared to him, frail and limp in his arms. She raised her head, tapped Luke’s face lightly mumbling. I couldn’t hear what she said, but he laughed “Fearless.” He placed his lips on the opposite side of her neck from my mark, scenting her as he stood.

I looked at him curiously, his grin spread before he told me what she said. “Home ya big fucker.”

I cracked a smile before we left the conference room, she truly was fearless.

Luke-

I trailed behind Kyle through the first floor to the front door. I could feel our father’s glare from the top of the steps above us. “I am your Alpha and you will not leave this house!” Kyle stilled his hand on the doorknob. “We have matters to discuss.” His voice boomed through the foyer, every one’s eyes on him then us. Ren shifted restlessly in my arms.

Kyle turned his eyes going to our father. “Throw me out of the pack then, our mate needs us tonight.” He turned the knob and walked out the door.

“He’s right. She needs us, later pops.” I squeezed Rennie tight against my chest, following Kyle to his truck.

“I didn’t mean to get anyone in trouble.” Rennie said softly, her voice muffling into my chest.

“Rest little wolf. No worries for tonight.” I purred into her ear as I opened the door and climbed into the truck, her still attached to me.