Page 10 of Feral Mates (Ruthless Instinct #1)

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Oh, my God.

The blade pierced Apollo’s skin, drawing blood. I was horrified, my mind still lost in processing what was happening. There was no rulebook for how to handle being faced with bloodthirsty wolves one second then desire-driven naked men the next.

Men who defied all odds, perfect specimens of lean muscles and clenched jaws.

Apollo with his dark hair and intense eyes had captured me from second one.

Kai, his hair more white than blond, had aristocratic features as if he were Scandinavian in heritage.

And Roman with his sun-kissed skin and muscles formed as if from hard labor had eyes that burned a hole directly in my soul.

All three created for absolute dominance and pure sin.

I’d felt the earth’s vibrations, had experienced the slight rush of pain all three had felt when transitioning.

The momentary explosion of sensations had torn through me, crippling my mind and I’d felt anxiety for what they were going through, wishing I could stop their pain.

Maybe that’s why I’d rushed back onto the porch only to lose faith in all that I’d once believed. What was in front of me couldn’t be true.

Perfection.

The moonlit night hadn’t done them justice. In the daylight, they were unlike any men I’d ever seen before.

Beautiful.

Buff.

Rugged.

Gods.

They were different yet the same, predators preparing to take what they’d laid claim to.

I should be terrified, yet the anxiousness was slowly fading, leaving only the rush of excitement, wetness soaking my panties.

The trickle of blood slipped so slowly down his massive chest that I was mesmerized. My hand began to shake as the horror of what I’d done finally settled in.

Before I had a chance to reflect any further, Apollo ripped the knife from my hand, tossing the weapon aside and taking the final step onto the porch.

I had no ability to breathe, no chance at finding my voice to scream before Kai and Roman surrounded me in a tight circle.

I’d seen glowing eyes. I’d heard snarls and growls. I’d felt their hunger as wolves and now as men. They reeked of dominance, their masculine scents wrapped in musk and the forest.

Natural.

Provocative.

My nipples ached, the longing an even more explosive wave of heat than I’d felt two nights before.

When I finally blinked, forced to focus again, I realized the blood had dried and there was no sign of an injury.

Not even a tiny prick. How in the hell was that possible?

I racked my brain for any sense of scientific reasoning.

There was none that made any sense, just like what I’d already witnessed.

“You shouldn’t have done that,” Kai said from beside me.

“There are a lot of things I shouldn’t have done.” Like leaving the safety of my apartment. Why did I have the distinct feeling even if I’d locked myself inside, at some point they would have found me?

Because I felt it in my bones.

“You need to be punished,” Roman added with a gleam in his eye.

“Punished? Excuse me? You are not going to touch me,” I whispered, furious with the way my body was responding, the longing not just keeping my pussy throbbing. There wasn’t a single inch of my skin uncovered by goosebumps.

I shifted my gaze from one to the other. There were no words needed to define their ravenous hunger.

“Yes,” Apollo growled and the sound alone sent a shockwave of electric jolts, destroying the tiny prickles. “You will be. You will learn to do as we say.”

“And why would I do that?” All three of them were amused at my defiance.

“Because you are our mate.”

Mate.

The word lingered, pressing against every synapse even as my pussy throbbed in anticipation and another wave of crazed excitement.

Apollo’s chest heaved and when he lowered his head, his lips were barely centimeters from mine. Too close. I was intoxicated from the combination of their scents. A haze had formed around my head, becoming as unforgiving as the strange thoughts assaulting my mind.

What if I really did belong to them?

No. That was insane.

What if I was part of some bizarre experiment?

That was ridiculous.

Before I realized what was happening, Kai’s fingers were wrapped around my throat. He pushed me back against the house, taking rapid, deep breaths as he stared down at me.

My reaction was as quick. I slammed my fists against his chest, but he wasn’t budging.

As before, I felt the weight of their three heated stares and felt the same burning desire I couldn’t rationalize.

Kai took several short breaths as his thumb curled over my chin. When he rubbed the rough pad across my lips, pulling the bottom one down and exposing my teeth, I noticed a slight twinkle in his eyes. Was he checking to see if I was part wolf?

I grabbed his wrist, digging my nails into his skin, catching his moment of amusement. The air around us was swirling as if on fire, his touch so hot my skin was seared.

All rational thoughts were finally tossed aside, the deep-seated longing stripping me of everything else. As he lowered his head, I tried to break his strong hold. It was futile.

They were too large, too powerful.

Too irresistible.

“Ours.” Kai repeated what Apollo had said two nights before and what the dark-haired wolf had explained only minutes ago.

That I belonged to them.

After Kai’s eyes darted back and forth across mine, he captured my mouth. Even though a wild hot flash coursed through me, I fought him, pummeling my fists against his arms.

Nothing budged him.

My legs were shaking, but another wave of yearning blinded all rational thoughts.

He held my lips in place, keeping them slightly open. When he thrust his tongue inside, I moaned into the kiss. The intimate moment instantly consumed me, a rush of fire burning every inch.

After issuing a ragged growl, he swept my mouth with his tongue, drinking in my essence as he held me tightly. I knew I should resist him, but I had no resolve. There was something magical about the moment that could never be easily explained.

His hand brushed down my arm, creating a series of intense vibrations, electric and unending.

The kiss lasted for seconds before I was in Apollo’s arms, being kissed as if his life depended on tasting me.

His actions consumed me, leaving me tingling from excitement.

I tried to resist, but my body remained treacherous.

Where I thought he’d be more forceful, he proved me wrong, taking his time to explore the dark recesses of my mouth.

He was so powerful, the feel of his hard muscular arms as I gripped both creating a series of filthy images. His touch was possessive, as if making good on his promise to claim me. The brutal savage was all alpha, demonstrating his pure dominance even when his kiss was passionate.

Butterflies formed in my stomach, one chasing another in an endless cycle of prey and predator. My heart thudded wildly and even thought I was wearing clothes, I gathered a scent of my own desire. This was wrong, extraordinarily wrong, but I couldn’t resist them anymore than they could me.

His thick, long cock was pressed between my legs, throbbing against my jeans. I could feel every pulsing sensation just as I could with Kai pushing the full weight of his body against my back.

Apollo’s growl was slow and powerful as he pulled away before skimming his teeth across my bottom lip.

Incapable of moving, I was pulled into Roman’s arms, his hand fisting my hair just as possessively.

His kiss was fervent, licking the inside of my mouth before sucking on my tongue.

My heart continued to hammer in my chest and the need for all three was all consuming as well as unimaginable.

His mouth was as hot as his skin and my thighs clenched as my pussy continued throbbing.

If this was what drowning in someone meant, I was all for it.

I should make him stop and try to escape once again, but I allowed myself to be lost in the passion. Just being able to run my hands up his chest and around his neck, feeling the thick cords was a powerful aphrodisiac.

The more tender moment of passion was gone, replaced by explosive carnal needs. With our lips pulled free, I gasped, amazed at the difference in taste of all three; indescribable flavors that drove me wild.

I was suddenly pushed inside the abandoned cabin. With my eyes never leaving them, I accidentally stumbled on the leg of the coffee table. Apollo was right there, grabbing my arm as if determined to protect me from all harm.

“Be careful, little mate.”

“I’m not your mate. I can’t be. I’m human. The three of you are… something else.”

All three chuckled as if I’d said something funny. That hadn’t been my intent. Even grade school children knew two different species couldn’t mate.

As had occurred before, I was passed between all three, only this time to undress me.

Kai yanked off my boots, every touch of his fingers igniting another fire.

Roman almost ripped apart my sweatshirt in his effort to drag it over my shoulders, his wet kisses against my neck creating vibrations.

Apollo, with his brooding look and flaring nostrils, continuously growled as he pitched me down onto the couch. His eyes never left mine as he unfastened my jeans and the way the corners of his mouth upturned kept me breathless.

Once he tossed the jeans aside, he split open my legs exposing my slickened pussy. Another moment of embarrassment struck me with a powerful force. Taking gasping breaths, I dug my nails into the cushions as he shook his head.

I’d never felt so vulnerable. Every inch of my body was shaking, my bare ass and slickened pussy exposed to three powerful brutes. Every thought in my head was erratic.

Guilt.

Shame.

Yearning.

He ran his fingers along the inside of my legs, the tickling sensations forcing me to stiffen. A huge part of my scientific brain was telling me to push him away. To run far. To seek help.

But with every passing second, the desire to leave them lessened as need and hunger began to fulfill a stark emptiness.