A Twisted Rejection Page 6

  I listen to the crackle and pop of the meat over the fire as Dax and Aiden cook our kills. Sure, we can eat raw but cooked is so much better. Plus, with our numbers we don't really have to fear other rogues, so a fire isn't a problem. We could take rogues. A whole pack? Probably not.

  "You did awesome, kitty cat." I love the taste of the nickname I've given her on my tongue. I also love the blush that goes across her cheeks when I compliment her.

  "It was just a rabbit. It barely put up a fight. I wish I could have taken down the fawn." She says, her blush coloring her cheeks.

  "Don't sell yourself short, Alana, you were amazing." My brother says to her just before he leans in to press his lips to hers. There is so much happiness in his face. In just a few days, he is a different person. Almost like the boy I grew up with versus the jaded man he has become. Jason’s attack on Alana really brought to the surface how much I care about her, how much we all have grown to care for her over this short time.

  Dax, our grumpy second in command, pulls off chunks of meat and feeds it to her. He has surprised me more than anything. He was so against this, convinced she would hurt us, then he was the first to claim her. Lucky bastard. I want to give her time to warm up to the idea of having all of us, but I also want to take her now. Cover her in my marks. Take her beautiful pussy while one of the other guys takes her ass. Maybe as she sucks off another of us.

  I groan, adjusting my hardened cock in my pants. This girl is going to kill me, the sweetest death possible.

  She eats another piece of meat from Dax's fingers, moaning as she chews. She sucks the juices off his finger with bedroom eyes and he growls in response.

  "Watch it." Dax growls. "Keep that up and deer won't be the only thing on the menu tonight."

  She giggles and flutters her eyelashes. "Hmm... Maybe I'm okay with being dessert." She winks at him just before he launches himself at her. She screams before bursting into laughter that mixes with Dax's. Laughter. That isn't something we've heard from Dax a lot. It's nice. If anyone could thaw him out it'd be Alana.

  "Wanna go for a walk?" I ask, eyeing Alana.

  "You know, I think I'm good." Aiden groans rubbing his distended stomach. I lean over and punch him.

  "Not you fucker." I say with a laugh.

  Alana stands up and puts her hand out for mine. "I'd love to." I grin and grab the hand, lacing my fingers with hers.

  We walk toward the lake and I look over at her, soaking in her beauty under the moonlight. I press my lips to hers and we share a show languid kiss. No rush, just exploring each other's mouths. Tiny bites here and there making us both moan.

  "Want to swim, kitty cat?" I ask, raising my brows.

  She bites her lip then smiles at me. "Skinny dipping under the moon. Sounds perfect." She quickly pulls off her top and pants, standing there for my inspection. She is mouthwatering. So beautiful. My eyes drag down her body from her full breasts, to her perfect curves, and the small amount of brown hair that covers her mound. I strip out of my pants and am already hard, not that either of us are all that surprised. I stand there so she too can inspect me. I find myself more turned on as I watch her take my body in. I'm proud of my physique. I'm in shape and I'm pretty big in the dick department. I let her stare at me for a bit longer before I run at her, throwing her over my shoulder and running into the water. Her laughter echoes in the night air and I want to live in the sound. Once we get towards the deeper water, I let her down and she treads water. I pull her into my arms, allowing her to wrap her legs around my waist. The contact makes my cock twitch. I kiss her deeply, loving her taste on my tongue.

  "Why are you out here, Liam?"

  "Well, I wanted to swim with you... Spend time with you, ya know?"

  "I don't mean right now." She says with a laugh. "I mean in general. You are the only one of the guys that wasn't rejected yet you still live as a rejected male. Why didn't you stay, find your mate, live a normal life?"

  I look into her eyes and try to figure out how to explain this to her. How to show her that it was because of Rowan but also because I was afraid. Afraid of being trapped in a loveless union. Her hands grip my face, playing with my shaggy hair. I lean in and kiss her, not because I want to avoid the question but because I want to be close to her. I want her to realize that my previous fears don't include her.

  "I left because of Rowan. When he was cast out, I couldn't imagine letting him be out here on his own. I think that's what everyone thinks, and it's partly true. It's not the only reason though. I was truly terrified to stay. To stay and find my fated, my mate."

  "Why? Why would anyone want to leave their fated?" She asks with no accusation in her voice, just curiosity. It still makes me feel like an asshole. The guys and even Alana were abandoned by those that were supposed to be there for them. Supposed to be the one person that would always have their back. I chose that path, the path of abandonment. Although I didn't ever meet my fated, I still abandoned her.

  "I was afraid. I still am. I watched all these 'fated' mates live in loveless unions, watched them abandon their mates. I didn't want to be forced into love. I wanted to choose." I whisper.

  Her eyes hold so much knowing so much understanding. "I feel like I know what you mean. I never loved Jason, not really. He was the only person I ever really had in my life because of my parents, so I cared about him. I never loved him though and I don't think I ever would have. My parents don't love each other, not really. They are complacent. I understand choosing love. I want to choose love."

  Her words warm my heart. I sigh deeply, loving her touch on my body. "Do you think you could love me? Love us?" I ask, terrified of the answer. I know that she is the one person that could break me. She could destroy us all.

  She looks at me shyly and bites her bottom lip. The time it takes her to answer almost kills me. Literally, I can feel my heart beating out of control. When she looks up and her eyes connect with mine, the beating stops. Not in the literal sense, of course. Just that the anticipation is fucking killing me.

  "I think I could love you guys, I really do. This is the first time in my life I have looked forward to the future, I have always just gone through the motions. This is the first time I have felt happy and I know that it can all change, you guys might wake up tomorrow and decide that I suck. But right now. I'm just happy." The smile that crosses her lips takes my breath away. A sort of shy half smile that shows me all the hesitancy and fear she holds inside her.

  "Thank you, kitty cat. I think we can love you too."

  "Good, because you guys are stuck with me now. Even if you find out I do suck."

  "I think you'll find that we are all okay with you sucking." I say with a wink, earning me a splash to the face. I grab her waist and throw her in the air away from me, turning my face to avoid the large splash. She pops her head back up with a loud gasp, furrowing her brow at me.

  "Oh, it's on Pooh." She yells as she 'kitty' paddles to me as fast as she can. I bark out a laugh as I swim away, splashing her as I go.

  Chapter Fourteen

  Alana

  I come back from the water soaked. In more ways than one. Liam holds my hand tightly as we walk back to the cave and I can't seem to get this stupid grin off my face. It makes me feel better when I see that Liam is wearing the same grin. Happiness. Such a foreign concept my whole life and I feel like I am really starting to experience it. It's like being able to breathe after holding your breath for a long time. It's amazing.

  When we get back to the cave all the guys are just lounging around. I walk over to my pack to grab a hair-tie to pull my wet hair back. The action reminds me of what my hair must look like. “I need one of you to help me. To fix what is left of this.” I say, pulling my blade from my bag and eyeing them all. They look at me warily, like I’ve asked them to cut my wrists. “Come on. It’s just hair you guys. I look fucked up right now and I can’t fix it on my own. Please?”

  Rowan gets up and walks toward me, grabbing the knife from my hands. “
Of course. I’ll help you.” He says softly. I nod my head and sit on the ground with my legs crossed facing away from him. I wince as the knife slides along my locks, slightly pulling my scalp as he attempts to even up my hair. When he finishes he lays the knife down before kissing the top of my shoulder. I breathe in deeply as I run my fingers through what is left of my hair. The action brings their attention to my breasts causing a smile to cross my lips. “Settle down boys.”

  "How can we settle down when we have such a delicious looking treat in front of us?" Aiden questions with a sexy smile.

  "Oh, she is delicious." Dax adds, earning groans from Aiden, Liam, and Rowan.

  I smile shyly as I walk over to Aiden who eyes me like I'm a piece of meat. I can't say that I hate it. I kinda love it. It's amazing how they look at me like I'm the most beautiful thing they've ever seen, even after the hack job that is my hair. The worship I feel from them gives me butterflies and I hope it never stops. It's the same way I look at them. They are seriously four of the sexiest men I have ever seen. Like unfairly sexy. Aiden's muscles ripple slightly as he grabs my waist and pulls me onto his lap. His very naked lap. As I look around, I see that we are all very naked. Sure, it isn't abnormal but in this instance, it makes the room feel about 50 degrees warmer. Despite the heat I feel coursing through my body I feel goosebumps cover my skin and my nipples hardening. I lick my lips and rub them together unconsciously as I eye all the men. Their eyes are dark, predatory. It takes me back to our first meeting when it felt like they were hunting me. Except this time, I want to be hunted.

  Rowan presses kisses to my neck and I shiver in his arms, closing my eyes and letting a soft moan escape my lips. My eyes pop open when I hear growls echo in the cave. Liam and Aiden prowl towards me as Dax lays back with a sexy smile on his face. I look to see his hardening cock and I bite my lip. When Aiden reaches me he looks into my eyes questioningly, as if asking permission to touch me. I nod my encouragement, feeling as if I will burst into flame if I don't get their hands on me. When he sees my approval he licks his lips slowly, leaning forward and dragging his tongue across my nipple. I writhe against Rowan as his arms come down around me, holding me in place. Restrained, I am unable to touch the men as they work me into a frenzy. My fingers itch to touch them, to run through Aiden's hair as he licks and sucks on my nipples. Liam leans in, taking the other peak into his mouth. My moans are muffled into Rowan's mouth as he kisses me deeply. His tongue explores my mouth and I bite down on it punishingly.

  "Taste her Rowan," Dax demands from the other side of the cave. A gasp leaves my mouth at his authoritative tone, causing my core to grow wetter in response. Rowan's eyes are dark, his calm demeanor gone as he turns me around in his arms and looks at my body. I spread my legs, wanting his mouth on me to relieve the ache I feel from their touches. I feel Aiden's cock against my ass as he pulls me toward him and I wiggle a bit on him causing him to groan in my ear and place nibbles along my neck. When Rowan lays on his stomach in front of me, staring at my pussy with lust in his eyes I almost go insane.

  "Please Rowan. Please." I beg, surprised by my courage. I lean my head back against Aiden's shoulder, praying that someone will touch me. Rowan leans forward and licks my clit, I almost explode from the contact. I am so worked up I know that it won't be long before I am coming. He continues to lick, suck, and nibble on my clit and I barely hold in my screams. My fingernails dig into Aiden's thighs as he continues to hold my arms down.

  "Stop Rowan." Dax growls. My eyes fly open and I scream curses at him causing an evil smirk to cross his lips. I don't know why he is running this show or why the other guys are listening to him, but I am pissed. I want to be touched. I want to come and he is stopping that.

  "What the fuck is wrong with you?" I yell at him. "Rowan, please. Don't leave me like this." I beg, thinking that the kindest of my men will relent. Rowan turns his head to Dax, silently asking for permission.

  "Don't look at him. Look at me, Rowan." I moan, begging him with my eyes. "Please."

  Dax nods his head once and Rowan attacks my pussy. I scream my release as my inner walls clench at nothing, wishing to be filled.

  “Finger me, please Rowan.” I moan loudly.

  Rowan's tongue continues to work me into a frenzy as he pushes two fingers into my core causing me to moan louder. I bite down on my bottom lip, drawing blood, as I continue to spiral. Liam leans forward and captures my mouth in his, kissing me deeply as I continue to ride my orgasm. Aiden finally releases my arms and I instantly put them into Liam's hair, pulling him closer to me.

  "I need one of you. Inside me. Now." I growl, still gripping Liam's hair in my hands. I gaze around the room, trying to determine who I will take first. My eyes lock on Rowan's and I curl my finger at him, encouraging him to come to me. The smile he gives me would melt my panties off if I was wearing any. His eyes are much darker than they normally are, they almost look to be the same shade as his bear's. It sends a thrill through me to see him looking so wild. "Rowan. Come to me."

  Rowan leaps at me, taking my face in his hands as he kisses me passionately. Our teeth clack together in our passion as our tongues delve into each other's mouths. He tastes like peppermint and it leaves me breathless. I lean forward, slowly pinning him to the ground. He is definitely the more submissive of my men and I love it. I trail kisses along his neck, nibbling on his ear and causing him to moan. I hear thwack thwack thwack as the other three of my men pleasure themselves as they watch the show. It makes me smile and feel more powerful than I've ever felt. I get to his chest and pay special attention to his nipples, licking and sucking on them each. When I feel I've tortured him enough I begin trailing my tongue down his chest dragging it across his abs. When I reach the apex of his thighs it takes everything in me not to immediately take him into my mouth. I know that a minute ago I was ordering one of them to fill me with their cocks but now I feel like doing some teasing of my own.

  Precum glistens on the tip and I lap at it with my tongue. He groans loudly and his hips thrust up, begging me to take him into my mouth. I look up to see his fingers digging into the ground below us as he tries to garner all his control. Has he been touched by a woman since his mated betrayed him? Probably not. My heart breaks at the thought. This sweet man deserves the world and I want to give it to him. I grab the base of his cock and squeeze slightly before taking his length into my mouth. I am unable to take the whole length but I work him as deep as I am able, feeling him hit the back of my throat. I drag my tongue along the base, swirling around the tip as I come back up. His moans stir me on until I find myself needing his touch. My clit has recovered from my last orgasm and is needy again. I want to come.

  I slowly drag my body back up his until our mouths meet. "That was perfect." He groans into my mouth, kissing me deeply.

  "You haven't experienced perfect yet babe," I say with a sly grin. I level his cock up with my entrance and slowly lower myself onto him. He isn't quite as thick as Dax but he is still much larger than Jason. I moan as I continue to push down, inch by inch. The pressure causes me to throw my head back just as Rowan reaches forward to grab my breasts. When I finally bottom out I stay still while my body adjusts. The lack of movement seems to kill Rowan because he slowly starts to thrust his hips, sliding deeper inside me.

  Rowan sits up crashing his mouth to mine, taking complete control of the kiss. His fingers slide into my hair, pulling my head back giving him full access to my neck. He kisses and sucks at my neck causing me to grind into him harder, faster. My clit rubs against his pelvis and I feel myself getting closer and closer to the edge. I dig my nails into his back, causing groans to escape him and vibrate against my neck. When his teeth graze against the skin on my neck I feel like I am going to go crazy. I want him to bite me so badly it hurts. Almost as bad as I want to come.

  His hands slip below my ass, picking me up so that we can switch positions. The coolness of the ground cause goosebumps to cover my body and the new position puts Rowan in the perfect p
osition to hit my g-spot. Rowan has always been the calmer of my men and seeing him lose control over me. It's perfect. I look around to the other guys, surprised that no one has jumped in and see them all staring at us in awe. Letting Rowan and I have this moment. My heart clenches. When my eyes connect with Rowan's again, I feel so much emotion, too much. Like all his hurt and pain are leaking out of him and into me.

  "I'm not going anywhere," I say to him with complete confidence.

  Shock crosses his features and he stills in his thrusts. "What?"

  "I'm staying right here. I'm not going anywhere." I repeat, grinding my pelvis into him wanting him to start moving again. It's like my statement clicks in his head and he loses all control. His thrusts come quicker, more erratic and I fucking love it. His pelvis grinds against my clit as he slams into my g-spot. I am so close I can feel it, right there just slightly out of reach. I tilt my head to the side, slightly in a movement that only a shifter would notice. Offering him my throat, he immediately recognizes the gesture. His eyes flash beast as his bear takes control and he bares his teeth just before slamming them into my neck.

  I shatter.

  Growls escape both of our throats as we ride our climaxes. My entire body feels weightless as I pulse around his cock and he fills me with his come. As his thrusts slow and his movements begin to abate, I lean forward to sink my teeth into his neck, claiming him in return. His gasp at my acceptance over him ruins me. I lick at the wound, admiring my mark on his skin, just before I kiss him deeply. Pushing all my feeling into the kiss, all my love.

  I am accepting all these bears into my heart, they will never be rejected again.

  Chapter Fifteen

  Rowan

  She claimed me. I’ve been claimed. The thoughts repeat in my mind as I feel the bite that she left on my skin, radiate on my neck. Radiate in the most pleasurable way. When I lost my mate, I thought it was over for me. It should have been. I know very few others who have gotten a second chance at having a mate. Alana is phenomenal and I question the fates that they ever put me with anyone else. She is literally perfect for all of us in any way. Jason is a fucking idiot to pick anyone else over her, his loss our gain. After our claiming last night, we both passed out, completely sated. Part of me feels sorry for Aiden and Liam who haven’t been able to have her, but the sorrow is short lived as there is too much happiness floating through my body. She is mine.