Page 36 of Feral Mates (Ruthless Instinct #1)

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I’d never felt rage like the electric sensations sweeping through my body.

I’d also never known such hatred could exist, but I hated Thanatos with every ounce of my being. He was the true epitome of evil.

I didn’t bother fighting the soldiers as they attached the same metal cuffs around my neck, wrists, and ankles, yanking on the heavy chains once they were finished with glee in their eyes.

Should I toss some hatred their way as well?

Maybe, but I could tell they were just trying to do their jobs, likely buying the stories sent to every media outlet.

As they were testing the chains, ensuring the correct length had been used, my thoughts drifted to my parents.

Had they heard the horrible news? Would they buy for a second that their straight-A daughter who’d never even had so much as a parking ticket was capable of planning an act of sabotage or even committing the murder of a colleague?

The answer was simple and easy.

No.

A single tear slipped past my lashes, mostly from frustration that kept me on edge.

I kept my eyes on Roman. Even after what he’d endured, he was stronger than only moments before.

So were Apollo and Kai. I could feel their energy expanding, their strength returning, but I also gathered Thanatos had no idea what was happening.

We’d need to be careful. Escaping was our only hope of survival.

There was also something unexpected happening between the four of us.

Increasing desire.

It was completely inappropriate and absolutely uncontrollable.

I licked my lips and shifted in my restraints, instantly realizing my nipples were sensitive. A series of strangely erotic feelings rushed through me. Rationally I knew the effects of my time of ovulation and our close proximity were the reasons.

But to the woman inside, the deep and intense yearning was based in nothing more clinical than animalistic yearning, a completely desperate need to mate.

My internal temperature had increased and with the way the three wolves were looking at me, I sensed they felt exactly the same.

As soon as the soldiers left the glass cage, Thanatos appeared in the doorway. His look of amusement almost set Apollo off.

“I am very much looking forward to seeing how you handle being unable to touch each other while your primal needs build. I’ll be watching.

” He exited the cage, stopping briefly and slowly turning in my direction.

“And Dr. Morgan, I’ll be curious as to how you’ll react to being reduced to nothing but a primitive beast.”

He closed the door and for the next several seconds, all I could hear was the rapid beating of my heart.

“We’ll be okay,” I whispered, although I didn’t believe the words myself.

“The fucker will die,” Apollo snarled.

I shook my head. “Don’t do that. Don’t waste your energy on anger.” I shifted my eyes from one to the other, feeling an array of emotions that I didn’t understand. It wasn’t love exactly, or maybe it was. I wouldn’t have any idea since I’d never felt anything other than a basic crush on someone.

That felt like a lifetime ago.

Plus, the intense cravings felt wild and uncontrollable, an innate longing that had nothing to do with typical desire.

“She’s right,” Kai said as he yanked at his chain. His eyes were glassy. I’d seen the look on him before just before the glowing amber hue had taken my breath away.

They were growing stronger.

Prickling sensations started in my toes, slowly sliding up my legs an inch at a time.

Beads of sweat had already formed on the back of my neck by my hairline.

The bastard had also turned up the temperature in the space.

I stretched in my bindings, trying to reach the wolves.

My instinct told me if I could touch all three, they might be able to shift to their wolves.

Every passing second brought another wave of gnawing need. Breathing was becoming more difficult, every sound exacerbated.

Apollo exhaled, but there was a husky low growl in the sound. He stretched and twisted, every muscle in his magnificent body tense. I took a few seconds to enjoy every curve, every carved muscle that framed his perfection. Even his skin was glowing in the odd lighting.

And his cock. Holy God, his cock was fully aroused, so engorged with blood I knew his condition must be painful.

Even his balls were heavy, hanging low between his massive thighs.

Exhaling, I dragged my tongue across my bottom lip while trying to concentrate on the formulas and notes Carl had given me. If I didn’t find a way of getting my mind off the powerful cravings, I’d go mad.

Minutes passed and the suffering increased. Every inch of my skin was tormented, tingling to a point of burning. Perspiration was trickling down both sides of my face, drops falling against my lips. I quickly licked them off, drawing their full attention.

“Why are you doing this?” I finally shouted. “Just to torture us?” I knew the answer. Thanatos wanted us frantic, desperate for each other so that once they removed the shackles, we’d become compelled to fuck like animals.

All while on display.

There were two dozen if not more people standing around watching us like experiencing a prized fight.

The only answer was a deep chuckle.

I closed my eyes, trying to control my breathing while the sensations continued expanding. My pussy was throbbing, clenching every time I moved. Panting, I hated feeling as if I had no control. It was same for my wolves.

Their thoughts were running wild, half of them based on their human sides, the other as predators. Once released and able to shift, no one would be able to put another chain on them.

In truth, I couldn’t wait to see it in action.

Breathe. Just breathe.

I took several shallow breaths, my inner core already explosive.

Additional minutes passed. How long was he planning on keeping us this way? I couldn’t take it much longer.

“We will survive this, little mate.”

I jerked my head up, uncertain whether Apollo had made the statement out loud. He hadn’t. His eyes were on fire, slightly amber.

Roman’s chest was heaving and he’d yet to take his eyes off me. All three wolves were suffering the same way I was, succumbing to the primal need to the point of being unable to think about anything else.

“What if we don’t?” I wasn’t certain they’d read my mind until Kai smiled.

“Yes… We will.” He was so certain.

I struggled again, goosebumps now covering every inch.

More heat.

Fire burning in my belly.

Wetness between my legs.

Need. Desire.

We were all becoming desperate. The wolves were stretching, yanking on their chains to try to get to me. The situation was building to the frenzy the bastard wanted.

“Just let us go,” I said. God, I sounded pathetic.

“Not yet,” Thanatos replied.

Apollo’s howl was ominous, the sound reverberating in all four of us.

Minutes felt like hours. I sensed the wolves couldn’t take it any longer. They were much stronger and a sudden crack brought a smile to my face. They were close to being able to break their chains.

I pulled on mine, arching my back. I needed them. There was nothing else that mattered any longer but getting to them. Touching them.

“They are finally ready. Release the shackles.”

Thanatos’ voice seemed to echo, almost immediately drowned out as several clicks echoed in the cage. Suddenly, the chains fell away, the steel cuffs unlocked.

The moment of frenzy began as we jerked off the metal pieces, tossing them aside.

It didn’t matter who embraced me first. All three surrounded me, their fingers touching every part of my body. I was spun in a circle to allow each one to fondle my breasts, tweaking my nipples.

The ache was uncontrollable. I reached for their cocks, using both hands. Fingers were tangled in my hair, hot, wet lips kissing my neck and cheek, my shoulders and back. We were all panting, their growls permeating the space.

I didn’t give a shit who was watching us.

There was too much need. While my fingers were wrapped around Kai’s and Roman’s cocks, Apollo dragged me closer, crushing his mouth over mine, immediately thrusting his tongue deep inside.

He had one hand fisted around my hair, fingers digging into my scalp.

With the other he rolled the rough pads over my shoulders, yanking me closer until his thick shaft was pressed between my legs.

My thighs were completely covered in my juice. The scent was raw and powerful like their actions were savage and unbridled.

Musk, testosterone, and pheromones also lingered. I could taste them in my mouth, the fragrance imbedded in my core.

Apollo pushed me back, immediately raking his teeth across my jaw before ripping my head backward. The moment he pulled my aching nipple into his mouth, he bit down. The pain was fabulous, sending wave after wave of excitement through me.

Fingers found my pussy, the brutal thrusts from both Kai and Roman pushing me onto my toes. The force was powerful, their curled fingers immediately finding my G-spot. There was no buildup needed, no sense of romance required.

I panted, stars floated in front of my eyes, my ragged moans louder than the sounds they were making. I stroked the two cocks in my hands, pumping and twisting, loving the way their shafts throbbed.

An explosive orgasm swept through me and I was briefly blinded by the blissful ecstasy.

“Oh. Oh. Oh. Oh. Yes…” I tossed my head back and forth as a hot mouth found my other nipple, sucking and biting. Marking me. Claiming me.

My entire body shook and I could no longer focus. What did it matter? Only the pleasure did. Only them. Only mating.

All four of us were suddenly on the floor. There was nothing like being surrounded by them. Hands. Fingers. Their lips. All over me. My back. My arms. My legs. Tongues licking, growls ringing in my ears.

Apollo was under me, forcing my legs to straddle him. I pressed my hands on his chest, kneading his muscles before scratching my nails down his stomach.