It's a wonder Vivi ever gets anything done...but what a way to procrastinate! Happy reading! Dallas
Vivi's eyes widened, but she said nothing as I lowered her gently to the ground. Stepping back, I quickly divested myself of my jeans, boots, and boxers, eager to be inside her again.Licking her lips, Vivi's eyes darkened with desire as she took in my naked form. "Dax..."Reaching forward, I grasped her hand and pulled her to her knees. "Suck me, Vivi," I growled, my cock bobbing in front of her, still hard despite how hard I'd just come.My mate didn't need to be told twice. With a hungry moan, Vivi wrapped her lips around me, her tongue swirling and stroking, sending shivers down my spine. I ran my fingers through her hair, urging her on as she took me deeper into her mouth.Never had a female with her mouth around my cock caused such a mind-blowing sensation. The heat and suction was almost too much to bear. I gritted my teeth, fighting to maintain control. Vivi's hands gripped my thighs, her eyes locked on mine as she bobbed her head, taking me to the back of her throat.It was t
XanderI strode across the training yard, a sense of purpose and determination fueling my steps. The sun was barely rising above the mountains, casting its warm rays over the compound, and the pack was already buzzing with activity. Everyone knew about the attack on Liam's pack, and the news that our sentries had found sign of them less than two days away had only heightened their resolve. We would not tolerate such an assault on our neighboring wolves, and we would strike back.As I approached the sparring ring, I spotted Dax talking with Liam and one of the sentries, his eyes narrowed in concentration. The sight of him there, offering his services, took me by surprise. Dax had always been a loner, disinterested in anything that didn't directly benefit him. When he came to me last night and volunteered to help plan and train warriors for Liam's pack was... unprecedented.I nodded at the sentry as he walked past me, his conversation with Liam and Dax obviously concluded. I cleared my t
ViviI watched the three of them in awe as they discussed the upcoming battle at the dinner table, their faces grim but determined. I couldn't help but feel a sense of dread as the reality of what they were preparing for sank in. War. They were planning a war against these mysterious rogues, and the thought of my mates risking their lives terrified me."You three are the most skilled warriors in the entire pack," I blurted out, unable to keep the fear from my voice. "What if something happens to you? To any of you?"Xander wrapped an arm around my shoulders, pulling me onto his lap. "We'll be fine, Vivi. We've fought much worse over the centuries. This is nothing compared to some of the battles we've faced."I nodded, trying to swallow the lump in my throat. "I know you're the best. It's just... I can't stand the thought of anything happening to you.""We'll be careful," Kane promised, kneeling beside my chair and pressing a kiss to my temple. "We have a good plan, and we won't let an
As Kane's hips slowed, Dax's hands were on my hips, pulling me away. I felt a momentary loss, but it was soon replaced by a surge of lust as Xander and Kane swapped places. Xander's fingers delved into me, and Dax's thick cock moved slowly within me with a slow, steady thrum.I cried out, the sensation of being stretched beyond belief mingling with the intense pleasure that shot through me. Xander's tongue swept against mine as his fingers continued to stroke within me, his fingers rubbing against my G-spot with every curl of his fingers.The brothers' movements were sinfully delicious, and I felt myself being drawn deeper into a spiral of ecstasy. Xander's tongue delved deep, and his fingers found the perfect spot, rubbing and teasing with every stroke. Dax's thick cock filling my back entrance making Xander's ministrations even more amazing.Kane's hands rejoined the dance, stroking my hips and thighs as Dax continued to sink into my body. The warm water splashing around us, buoying
My mates helped me from the spring, and I felt a sudden chill as the warm water ran off my skin. Luckily, Kane had thought ahead and brought thick towels, and we dried ourselves off quickly. I shivered as the cool air hit my heated skin but a warm blanket wrapped around my shoulders, and I was soon cozy again.The men spread the picnic blanket on the dry ground nearby and added some extra layers for good measure. I snuggled between Xander and Kane as Dax sat across from us, a picture of rugged masculinity with his wet, dark blonde hair and powerful build."That was incredible," I murmured, still reeling from the mind-blowing sex we'd just had. "I feel like I'm floating.""We aim to please, mate," Dax drawled, his eyes dark with desire as they roamed over my body.I felt a slow smile spread across my face as Xander nuzzled my neck, his breath warm and his fingers stroking lazily over my thigh. "Mission accomplished, it seems."Kane's lips pressed against my ear, his voice low and rumbl
The man ignored my question, his eyes scanning the room as if searching for something. They landed on the knife block on the counter, and I felt a surge of fear as he strode forward. My heart pounded in my chest, and I backed up until I felt the coolness of the refrigerator against my spine.Where was Soren? He'd been supposed to guard me, but there was no sign of the young warrior. Had this intruder hurt him?The man stopped in front of me, his eyes drilling into mine, and I could see the madness within them clearly now. "Where are they?" he demanded, his voice rough and grated."Who?" I asked, my voice barely above a whisper, transfixed by his intense gaze."Don't play dumb, human," he snarled, his hands balling into fists at his sides. "The two alphas. Where are they?"My eyes widened as the pieces clicked into place. This must be one of the rogues Xander and the others were fighting. But why was he here? And how had he gotten past the sentries?Before I could process his questions
Before me, sitting in an incongruous high-backed chair, was a tall, broad male, his eyes a striking shade of green. He wore a perfectly white silk shirt and a hunter green silk vest with what looked like small paw prints embroidered across it. One of his legs was crossed over the other, and he swirled an amber liquid in a crystal glass as he ran his eyes up and down my body."Welcome, little human," the male sneered, his eyes drifting over me with a mixture of hunger and contempt. "We've been waiting for you."I glared at the man, my eyes squinting. Even the small amount of light from the torches made my head pound. "What's going on? Who are you? Where are we?""We are somewhere your mates will never find you...unless you I want them to," the man who had taken me snarled. "Now, now, pup. Is that anyway to treat our guest?" The man in the chair stood, coming out of the shadows into my line of sight. He was tall and lean with blonde hair falling to his shoulders. He grinned at me in a
Though it didn't seem to slow him down a bit, Vivi continued to kick and fight as she was dragged through a rabbit warren of roughly hewn tunnels by Sean, the giant redheaded shifter."Oww! Stop that! One of your damn beads hit me in the eye!" Sean complained as she whipped her head back and forth."You're lucky that's all that's happened to you! Just wait until Xander finds me. You'll be begging to die before he's done with you!" Vivi kicked the giant in the shins, but she'd lost her shoes at some point, and she doubted she was even bruising him with her bare feet. She couldn't give up, though. She had to keep fighting until Xander showed up. No part of her doubted he would come to her rescue at any moment.Finally, Sean stopped in front of a small opening in the side of the rock wall that looked just big enough for an adult to crawl into. Vivi's heartrate spiked, and she fought to find the air to fill her lungs. Her eyes rolled in her head like a panicked horse, and she broke out in
The summer solstice celebration was in full swing, the compound transformed into a festival of light and sound and joyous connection. Supernatural beings of all kinds mingled freely, their diverse energies creating a tapestry of power that shimmered in the evening air.I stood at the edge of the central clearing, watching as Lyra, now five years old, led a group of children in a traditional dance around the bonfire. Her movements were graceful beyond her years, her mismatched eyes—one gold, one silver—reflecting the flames as she guided her companions through the complex steps."She's remarkable," came a voice beside me, and I turned to find Councilor Lyra, her ancient eyes warm with approval as she watched her namesake. "The perfect balance of both worlds."I nodded, pride and love swelling in my chest as I watched my daughter. "She makes it look effortless. The connection, the balance, the bridge between different kinds of energy."And it was true. In the five years since the restor
ViviThe void stone rested on a specially constructed pedestal in the center of our magical research chamber, its dark energy contained within multiple layers of protective spells. Across from it, on a matching pedestal, the harmony crystal pulsed with silver-blue light, its presence seemingly calming the void stone's more chaotic tendencies."They recognize each other," Sage observed, her expertise in magical theory allowing her to perceive subtleties that others might miss. "There's a resonance between them, a pattern of energy exchange that suggests they were indeed designed to work as a complementary pair."I nodded, having sensed the same interaction since the artifacts were brought into proximity. "It's like they're communicating, reestablishing a connection that was severed when they were separated."Ronan, who had been studying ancient texts spread across a nearby table, looked up with excitement in his scholarly eyes. "That aligns perfectly with what I've found in the Council
EowynBalance. Harmony. Connection between different kinds of energy.These were the principles that had guided the creation of our sanctuary, the foundation of the equilibrium we had established between our world and the Void. And Lyra, with her mismatched eyes and dual nature, embodied those principles in her very being.Was it coincidence that she had been born at this specific moment in history, when the ancient artifacts were resurfacing and the barrier between worlds was once again in flux? Or was there some deeper pattern at work, some cosmic symmetry that had brought all these elements together at precisely this time?"You're quiet," Vivi observed, breaking into my thoughts as the others continued their tactical planning.I met her golden gaze with my silver one, knowing she would understand the direction of my thoughts without extensive explanation. "I'm wondering about patterns," I said simply. "About why all of this is happening now, in this specific way."She nodded, her e
EowynThe journey back to the compound was tense but uneventful, the crystal safely contained within a specially designed carrier that Sage had sent with the guards. The amulet we had created for Lyra's protection proved remarkably effective at stabilizing the crystal's energy during transport, confirming Vivi's theory about the connection between the artifact and Lyra's dual nature.As we approached the compound gates, I sensed a shift in the barrier's energy—not a disruption, but a kind of recognition, as if the ancient equilibrium was acknowledging the return of a long-missing component. The crystal, too, seemed to respond, its pulsing light synchronizing with the subtle rhythm of the barrier itself."It belongs here," I murmured to Vivi, who walked beside me. "This territory, this specific location—it's where the crystal was meant to be."She nodded, her golden eyes thoughtful. "Which raises the question of how it ended up in the northern caves, and why the Council scattered these
DaxThe northern caves were a half-day's journey from the compound, nestled in the rugged foothills that marked the boundary of our territory. As Ursula and I made our way through the forest, I found myself unusually alert to the subtle energies around us—perhaps influenced by the nature of our quest, or perhaps simply attuned to the possibility of danger."Something feels different," Ursula commented as we approached the cave system, her witch's senses more finely tuned to magical fluctuations than my shifter instincts. "The ambient energy is... agitated."I nodded, having noticed it myself despite my more limited magical perception. The air seemed charged, like the heaviness before a thunderstorm. "Julian's attack on the barrier might have affected all places where the boundaries between realities are naturally thin.""Perhaps," she agreed, though her expression remained troubled. "But this feels more... directed. As if something here is responding to the disturbance."That caught m
DaxI'd never been one for patience or strategic waiting. My instincts always pushed me toward action—direct, immediate, decisive. So the days following Julian's first attack tested every ounce of self-control I possessed."We should hit them first," I argued during yet another war council, pacing the room while the others remained seated around the table. "Take the fight to Julian before he can launch his next attack."Kane's expression remained impassive as he shook his head. "That's exactly what he wants, Dax. An aggressive move from us would validate his narrative that we're a threat to traditional supernatural society.""So we just sit here and wait?" I demanded, frustration making my voice sharper than intended. "Give him time to figure out how to use that void stone more effectively?""No," Xander replied, his calm authority a counterpoint to my agitation. "We prepare. We strengthen our defenses. We gather intelligence. And we develop countermeasures specifically designed to ne
ViviThe Council's decision was better than nothing, but far less than we needed. As I left the meeting chamber, frustration warred with pragmatism in my mind. The sanctuary designation would provide some protection, but Julian wouldn't be deterred by political gestures or economic sanctions. His vision of supernatural society was too fundamental to his identity, his conviction too deep to be swayed by diplomatic pressure."It's something," Xander said quietly, reading my expression as he fell into step beside me. "The Council's formal recognition legitimizes what we're building here.""I know," I sighed, running a hand through my hair. "I just hoped for more direct intervention. Julian crossed a line using that weapon against the barrier. The potential consequences weren't limited to our territory."Kane nodded grimly. "The Council understands that. But they're constrained by centuries of precedent regarding territory autonomy. To intervene directly would undermine the very foundatio
LyraI could feel it—the tension in the air, the worry in their minds, the fear they tried so hard to hide from me. At three months old, I wasn't supposed to understand these things, but I did. The dual Starfire that flowed through my veins made me different, connected me to things beyond ordinary perception.My silver eye saw what others couldn't—the shimmering threads of energy that bound our community together, the pulsing light of the barrier that separated our world from the Void. My golden eye perceived intentions, emotions, the subtle currents of thought that adults believed were hidden from an infant's awareness.They were wrong. I saw everything. I understood more than they realized.As I lay in my cradle, watching the mobile of stars and moons that Sage had crafted for me, I felt the barrier tremble again—an aftershock from Julian's attack. It had been three days since the eastern boundary was breached, and though the adults spoke in hushed tones when they thought I couldn't
XanderThe attack came at dawn, when the barrier's energy was naturally at its lowest ebb. I was awakened by the compound's alarm—a magical warning system Sage had designed to alert us to any breach of our outer defenses.I was on my feet instantly, years of training taking over as adrenaline surged through my system. Beside me, Vivi stirred, her golden Starfire already flaring in response to the threat."The nursery," she said, fear evident in her voice. "Lyra—""I'll check," I assured her, already moving toward the door. "Stay here until we know what we're dealing with."The corridor outside our bedroom was filled with activity—pack members responding to the alarm with disciplined efficiency. Kane appeared at my side, his expression grim."Eastern boundary," he reported tersely. "Multiple breaches. The wards are holding for now, but they're under sustained attack.""Julian?" I asked, though I already knew the answer.Kane nodded. "His signature was detected by the boundary markers.