Page 43 of Their Marked Mate

“When we claim you—and we will—our teeth will sink deeply into your flesh, forming a permanent link that proves that you belong to us.”

Nate pressed his mouth against her pussy and Luna’s objections scattered like leaves on the wind. She groaned and dropped her head back against Alex’s chest. Nate had done this often enough to know exactly what she liked. He licked and sucked, building her arousal to a fever pitch in a matter of seconds. She gasped and moaned, abandoning herself to the pleasure.

Alex bent and pressed his mouth against the side of her throat. His warm tongue stroked over her flesh and then she felt the pressure of his teeth. She held perfectly still. Despite his claim, she was afraid that he would bite her. The pressure increased, but his teeth didn’t penetrate her skin.

Sharp pain stabbed into her temples as intoxicating energy poured into her mind. Alex’s grip on her neck was firm, a continual reminder not to struggle. She trembled and panted, unable to do more than trust her mates and let it happen. Reality faded to black for a moment, and then the universe reformed and expanded.

Desire, harsh and consuming, devoured everything in its path. Luna gasped, presuming she was sensing Alex for the first time. But Nate’s mouth moved against her, his tongue demanding her surrender. The emotions perfectly matched his movements, and she realized that she was sensing him. The beta was close to losing control, his need for her bordering on madness.

Alex released her neck then lifted her and guided her other leg over Nate’s shoulder. She basically sat on his face now, her pussy directly over his mouth. Nate growled and drove his tongue deep into her body.

“Surrender,” Alex urged. “Offer him your pleasure.”

She relaxed in the alpha’s strong arms and let the sensations take her. Pleasure pulsed, the contractions almost painful. Then her orgasm released and she screamed as wave upon wave of ecstasy swept her beyond reality. Limp and euphoric, Luna was vaguely aware of Alex lifting her off Nate’s shoulders. Alex placed her sideways on the bed. He bent her knees and spread her legs as he boldly stepped between them.

Luna blinked away the haze and looked up at the alpha. His eyes glowed with amber intensity and his expression was fierce. Yet his emotions were surprisingly tender. Nate was driven by instinct, and his wolf was fighting for control. Alex, on the other hand, felt more human. He cared for her, desired her, but his passion smoldered.

“Can you sense us clearly now?” Alex asked, his gaze locked with hers.

“Yes, alpha.”

He guided his cock to her entrance and slowly pushed inside.

His hunger flared, expanding and intensifying as her core stretched around him.

“We will never harm you.” He accented the claim with a firm thrust. “And anyone who dares to threaten you will deal with us.”

Protectiveness inundated her mind and Luna moaned. Alex wasn’t less intense than Nate; he just had more control. He slid in and out, filling her completely. He cupped her breasts then squeezed her hips, then returned to her quivering breasts. He twisted her nipples, the movement of his hips gradually speeding.

Luna arched her hips, meeting him thrust for thrust. His emotions melded with hers as their bodies blended. Soon Luna was lost in metaphysical pleasure unlike anything she’d ever experienced before. The link made their joining more meaningful, more profound. She stared into his eyes and surrendered completely.

Alex grasped her hips, lifting her as he pounded into her willing body. His gaze ignited, burning so brightly that she had to look away. His energy concentrated and burned brighter. Alpha, this was alpha energy. She was sensing his wolf.

Mate!

The declaration stabbed into her mind, making her gasp.

Soon, Alex promised his wolf, forcing the animal back.

Overwhelmed by the building tension and the sensations blasting her nervous system, Luna cried out and thrashed on the bed. Alex thrust even faster and the wet sounds of flesh impacting flesh filled the bedroom. He let out a lupine growl and thrust his entire length into her core. His seed released in powerful jets as Alex shuddered and moaned. His pleasure triggered another orgasm and Luna shook helplessly.

Her inner muscles rippled around him as pleasure pulsed through her entire body. His cock seemed to grow inside her. He felt bigger and harder, almost like a fist. Her core ached and then burned as the intrusion increased and then increased again. “What are you doing?” she cried. “Why does it hurt so much?”

“You triggered my knot,” he told her, panting harshly. “I thought this would only happen with a mating bond.” He rocked his hips in shallow thrusts, keeping the knot well inside her entrance.

Luna screamed then whimpered, eyes squeezed shut as the brutal invasion made her struggle all over again.

He easily held her down as he ordered, “Look at me.”

Why did he sound so angry? Luna blinked her eyes open and looked up at Alex. He stared down at her, his expression hard. “What’s wrong?” she panted. The pain was starting to fade, but the pressure was still intense.

“My wolf called you mate,” he said grimly.

“I heard him.” Why would that upset him? He’d made it clear from the start that he wanted to claim her.

Nate moved closer to the bed, momentarily drawing Luna’s attention. He looked just as upset as Alex. What the actual hell?

“My wolf has never acknowledged you before.” Alex thrust sharply, jostling the knot that was still massive inside her. “This is inescapable proof of the change.”