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“I don’t think it’s normal at all,” Marcus replied, his eyes still glowing crimson.

“It’s your dragon blood,” Derek theorized, his voice a low growl in Kai’s ear. “We know dragon blood enhances supernatural power when consumed—it’s why they were hunted to near extinction. This must be… similar.”

“So I’m basically producing supernatural power shots,” Kai said dryly. “Great. Just what I needed—another reason for people to hunt me down.”

“I don’t think others would get this effect,” Caleb suggested, his hand possessively stroking Kai’s chest. “It has to be because we’re your mates. The bond must allow us to access your power in ways others couldn’t.”

“That’s… actually kind of romantic, in a really weird, supernatural way,” Kai admitted. “My magical jizz only works for you three.”

Marcus laughed, the sound warm with genuine affection. “Only you could make that sound both crude and endearing at the same time.”

He rose to his feet, his movements fluid and predatory. “And now,” he said, his voice dropping to that dangerous register that made Kai shiver, “it’s our turn to claim you again.”

Derek watched as Kai crawled onto the plush rug before the fireplace, his movements still languid from their earlier activities. The firelight played across his skin, highlighting the subtle shimmer that hadn’t fully faded. But it was the tail that captivated Derek’s attention—silver-white with subtle darker markings that echoed the pattern of Kai’s pre-marking scars.

“See something you like?” Kai asked over his shoulder, his tone sarcastic but his eyes—molten gold now—dark with renewed desire.

“Everything,” Derek answered honestly, positioning himself behind his mate.

He ran his hands along Kai’s sides, marveling at the contrast between them—his large, battle-roughened palms against Kai’s smooth, glowing skin. His military training had taught him to catalog details with precision, and now those skills were focused entirely on memorizing every inch of his mate’s body.

The curve of Kai’s spine as he arched into Derek’s touch. The subtle shift of muscle beneath skin as he adjusted his position. The way his breath hitched when Derek’s fingers traced the base of his tail. The iridescent scales that shimmered along his shoulder blades when aroused.

“It’s weird, right?” Kai said, his voice breathy despite the attempt at nonchalance. “The tail thing. Definitely not in the standard werewolf handbook.”

“It’s perfect,” Derek corrected, gently grasping the appendage near its base.

The reaction was immediate—Kai’s entire body tensed, a startled moan escaping his lips. Through their bond, Derek felt a surge of pleasure so intense it nearly took his breath away.

“Holy—” Kai gasped, his arms trembling. “That’s… that shouldn’t feel so…”

“Good?” Derek suggested, stroking the length of the tail with his free hand while maintaining his grip at the base.

“Unfair,” Kai managed, dropping to his elbows as his body shuddered with pleasure. “Definitely unfair.”

Through their bond, Derek could feel every sensation Kai experienced—the unexpected sensitivity, the overwhelming pleasure, the way it radiated through his entire body from that single point of contact. It created a feedback loop of desire that threatened to overwhelm them both.

He’s perfect, Derek’s thought echoed through their shared connection.Made for us.

For all of us, Marcus agreed, his internal voice heavy with possessive pride.

Look how he responds to the slightest touch, Caleb added, his appreciation flowing through the bond.So sensitive, so responsive.

Derek lowered himself over Kai, his larger body completely enveloping his mate’s smaller frame. His lips found the nape of Kai’s neck, teeth grazing the sensitive skin there before moving lower. He traced Kai’s spine with his mouth, kissing each vertebra, savoring the taste of his mate’s skin—salt and sweetness and something uniquely Kai.

“Derek,” Kai gasped, his body trembling beneath the onslaught of sensation. “What are you?—”

“Memorizing you,” Derek growled against his skin. “Every inch.”

His mouth continued its journey downward, his hands spreading Kai wider as he reached the small of his back. The scales there shimmered in the firelight, iridescent patterns that appeared and disappeared with each of Kai’s ragged breaths.

When Derek’s tongue traced the point where Kai’s tail met his body, the reaction was explosive—Kai’s entire body jerking forward, a cry tearing from his throat that was half pleasure, half shock.

“Fuck!” Kai shouted, his fingers clawing at the rug beneath them. “Derek, that’s— I can’t?—”

Derek didn’t let up, his tongue circling the sensitive area while one hand maintained its grip on Kai’s tail and the other reached beneath to stroke his cock. The triple stimulation had Kai writhing, incoherent pleas falling from his lips as his body fought between pushing back into Derek’s mouth and thrusting forward into his hand.

“Please,” Kai begged, his voice breaking on the word. “Inside me. Now. Please.”