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Chapter 4-

Kane and Alsie exit the bathroom to find everyone else already in bed.

“Is this going to work for you Declan? It’s quite different than what you’re used too?” Alsie asked Declan with a smile on her face.

“Yes, it is very different, but I kinda like it.” Declan responded, as Alsie crawled up on the bed between Declan and Benji.

Kane walked around to the other side of the bed and layed down next to Evander. Declan watched Kane, never taking his eyes off him.

“Kane, you sleep?” Declan asked, as he propped himself up on one arm, looking in Kane’s direction.

“Not really. I rest; I don’t sleep, not in the way you do.”

Evander had moved and was sitting up in bed his back up against the headboard. “You eat meals with us too.”

“Yes, I do.” Kane chuckled. “I like the taste of food, but I don’t need to eat real food. It started long ago as a way to appear normal, same with the my “sleeping”. Over the years the human things I did to blend in became second nature. Even though I don’t need to do them to survive, it feels foreign to me when I don’t do them.”

“Ah fuck it, since we’re asking questions. Can someone please explain this sleeping arrangement to me?” Reilly asked.

Alsie snickered, “It’s common for mates to sleep together.” Alsie laughed again. “When the house was designed, the Alphas decided on one large bed for all of us. Having multiple beds pushed together, or nightstands in between beds made it where we had to decide who was sleeping in what bed. I didn’t like that. The compromise was this bed. It’s still separate king size beds but they are pushed and held together by the custom-made sides, headboard, and footboard. It’s like a bed box.”

“We’ve had to improvise, it’s not often your mate has six mates, well now eight mates.” Andrew said as he rubbed Reilly’s back.

“Is that why this house is designed like it is? Completely open with only a double-sided fireplace separating the bedroom from the living room?” Declan asked, as he looked around the room.

“Yep. I wanted a house that was just for us, totally ours. I wanted it to be completely open, minimal, but elegant. They knocked it out of the park. Our original house was the Pack Center, then we found out I was pregnant. We knew we would need more space, and I wanted to have a little more privacy. We kept the upstairs portion of it mostly the same but renovated the first floor into what it is now.” Alsie explained.

Reilly cleared his throat, “Awkward question coming, have any of you had a sexual relationship with each other outside of Alsie?”

Dante spoke first, “No.”

“Is that a rule in the mateship?” Reilly asked.

“No. Everyone here is marked and mated to everyone here, except you and Declan. Both Declan and you have more than one mark on your neck, so technically you two have more than one mate. What goes on between mates is what goes on between mates. As you can see Evander and Kane have a special separate bond with each other. Same goes for Declan and Benji,  just like you and Andrew. It doesn’t bother me; in fact, I enjoy seeing the bonds grow stronger and form between all of you. Sexually, I love watching you guys explore each other.” Alsie answered with a devilish grin on her face.

“What do other pack members think?” Reilly asked, intrigued by Alsie’s outlook on the multiple bonds.

“I don’t give a shit what they think. We’re mated to each other, not them. As long as we continue to lead, provide, keep the pack safe, treat everyone fairly, and follow Wolf Law, how and when my mates and I fuck each other isn’t anybody’s business. If someone has a problem with the goings-on in our bedroom, they can apply for pack separation or go rogue.”

“What about jealousy? Does anyone get jealous? Declan asked the room of his mates and soon-to-be mates.

“Are you? Are you jealous, have you felt yourself becoming jealous? When Kane and your mate were fucking in the shower, did you get jealous? Andrew asked Declan.

Declan pondered the question for a few seconds before answering, “No, actually I found it kinda sexy and arousing.”

“That’s the bond.” Andrew confirmed before clarifying. “We are all her fated mates, therefore we don’t get jealous of each other. We embrace each other, live as one strong, cohesive unit, undivided.”

“That’s why you are all wear multiple marks.” Declan nodded and smiled as he looked around the bed at the others.

“Yep.” Andrew confirmed.

“Speaking of which, my mind hasn’t been able to shut off when it comes to our plan to bring the Elders of the Lycan Kingdom to justice. Dante is marked; he can’t go into the Kingdon alone.”

“What do you suggest, Sweetness?” Evander asked Alsie as he looked over at Dante.

“He’s going to have to take someone with him, it can’t be me. I’m thinking, Osiris.”

“Sweetness, why Si?”

“Well according to the three Lycans here, Lycans don’t do the whole “gay-bi-straight” thing that werewolves do, so Osiris would be accepted as his mate. Osiris and Dante already wear each other’s mark, their marks match, so that won’t be suspicious. Technically Osiris and Dante are mates, so sharing a room with each other won’t be awkward.” Alsie answered Evander, as she looked between Osiris and Dante.

“Plus,” Alsie continued, “It’ll help with mate sickness if Dante has to be at the Palace for any type of extended time.

“I don’t like it, but I know it’s what needs to be done.” Dante says as he looks at Osiris. “I know we have to flush out the Elders and make both the Lycan Kingdom and Palace safe for Declan’s return. I just don’t want to be away from our sons for too long.”

“Let’s try to get some sleep, those babies will be up before we know it and tomorrow, we have a lot to work through.” Benji said propped up on his side, his nose buried in Alsie’s messy bun on top of her head.

“Good night, y’all. I love you.” Alsie said as she snuggled into Benji’s chest. Benji wrapping his arms around her, pulling her close.

“Good night, Baby-Girl.” Benji whispered.

Alsie fell fast asleep quickly, she was worn-out. The last few days have been a whirlwind of different emotions. Hopefully tomorrow comes with some solutions and answers.