Page 34 of Finding Embers and Stars (Twin Flames Duet #1)

Chapter thirty-four

I t’s both hilarious and daunting to find out that our mates are the geniuses behind the books that Liam and Walker love. I didn’t advertise the fact that I read all the books they brought home.

Who knew that it would be the writing of my mates that got me into Shibari? Once I stumbled down that rabbit hole there was no going back. The intricate knot work speaks to my need to be in control and the beauty that I constantly seek to capture through my lens.

Who knows, maybe someday my mates will allow me to tie them up for a photo shoot?

At this point, I’m woefully out of practice. I was a man whore in my teens, hooking up with an endless string of women to try to fill the hole in my heart that came from being abandoned. They never succeeded in making me feel complete, but I learned a few things and cemented my love of bondage along the way.

Since the night I had the vision of our mates, I swore off the random hookups and poured all my time and energy into my photography business and building a life with my brothers.

Piper’s delighted squeal pulls me from my musings. I look over and see Walker holding her over his head, playfully acting like he’s going to throw her off the boat.

I grin at the picture they make, lifting my camera reflexively to capture this moment in time. I keep snapping pictures as Piper spins in Walker’s hold until she is hanging upside down over his back. The shocked look on his face and yelp of pain are forever preserved as Piper sinks her teeth into the cheek of his ass.

This is my kind of holiday. Even if it is a working one. Getting to spend the day on the water with my mates and brothers has been amazing. I’ve taken hundreds of photos and already had to switch out my camera memory card for a fresh one.

As much fun as I’m having taking the photos, I’m impatient to get back to my darkroom. That is where the real magic happens. I told everyone I was going to head to the house when we get back to shore.

I don’t want to spend the night away from my mates now that I’ve found them, but I know myself. I’ll spend half the night developing these photos and only fall into bed once I’m exhausted. I have no intention of trying to stumble down the street to get back to Piper and Sage in the middle of the night.

Speaking of my mates, I lower my camera as Sage makes herself at home in my lap and Piper sits down beside me.

Sage is smiling, but there is a hint of worry in her expression. “Milo, are you okay? You’ve been really quiet today and after saying you are going back home tonight, Piper and I wanted to check on you.”

Piper reaches up to run her fingers through my hair. She doesn’t speak but I see the same concern on her face.

Letting my camera hang from the strap around my neck, I reach for both of my mates. Cupping opposite cheeks, I lean in and plant a soft kiss on two equally tempting sets of lips. “I’m good. Promise.”

I love seeing the relief and joy come back to their eyes. I’m touched that they were so concerned, they came to check on me. I don’t think any of my brothers realize how in tune our mates are, not just with each other, but with us as well.

“I’m impatient as hell to get home and work on developing these pictures. I hate to leave you guys, but my darkroom is my happy place, and I can’t wait to develop pictures of my mates.”

Piper turns her head, but not before I see the glassy sheen of tears in her eyes. I wrap my arm around her, tucking her into my side. Sage is equally affected but less inclined to hide it. She just slides my camera over so she can lie against my chest, tucking her head beneath my chin.

Having both of my mates in my arms is pure heaven and I can’t wait to spend forever just like this.

It takes three long days to develop all my photos. My brothers know how obsessed I can get when I’m working, and they brought the girls over to help bully me into taking breaks and eating.

Now that I’m finished, I’m thrilled to be back at my mate’s house, which is starting to feel like home.

Walker brought home fifty pounds of crab legs that he got from a customer as a thank you for letting them keep the boat out several hours later than planned. So now we are all gathered on the patio for a seafood boil dinner. The sun has long since set and the wind coming in off the ocean has a bite to it.

The laughter and jokes are in full swing. I’ve fallen in love with the family that we’ve built. I’m sure there will be more hurdles along the way, but as long as we can communicate, we will make it through whatever the universe throws at us.

“I’m just saying, it’s hilarious but mostly weird that your fans send you dildos.” Wyatt looks a little disgusted by the idea, which has all of us laughing.

Walker and Liam are laughing so hard they barely breathe. No doubt thinking about the monster dildo they sent our mates long before they knew who Raven Fenrir was.

Sage sighs dramatically, but her eyes show how much fun she’s having. “You know, our first series was called Tails and Tentacles because I’ve got a love of both.” She pauses to look at each of us in turn. “Unfortunately, none of you are Krakens and I’ve yet to get any tail action from my hunky demon.

Piper leaps away from her chair suddenly, dashing inside while laughing maniacally. She’s back in a flash, holding the biggest tentacle dildo I’ve ever seen. She throws it at Sage. “Here, you whiney bitch. Take this and Wyatt inside, and you can have your wish.” Her eyes flick to Wyatt. “Well, if he can handle the competition, anyway.”

My brothers and I burst out laughing at the look on Wyatt’s face. His face pales further when Sage slaps the dildo against her palm and sends him a saucy wink.

Walker takes the dildo from Sage, looking at it with both shock and awe. “Good Goddess, this thing is ginormous.”

Piper and Sage giggle. “Relax, it was a gag gift. The first one we received, actually. Ashley and the girls had it custom made for us to celebrate us finishing our first book series.”

Mav shakes his head, grumbling, “Well, someone would be gagging. That thing is a monster.”

I can’t help but join in. “If anyone didn’t gag on that thing, I would be worried.”

Piper shrugs, “Neither of us has a gag reflex, so I guess you should start worrying, Milo.”

I shift in my chair. The images running through my mind have me hard and throbbing.

Piper leans over to Sage, and they have a brief whispered conversation before Sage looks up at us and clears her throat. “So, I need three volunteers for a little fun.”

Before she’s even finished speaking, Walker, Wyatt, and I are on our feet headed for her.

She looks a bit shocked at how excited we are and then looks over at Liam and Mav, guilt and worry stealing the excitement from her expression.

Before she can spiral, Maverick is around the table, kneeling at her feet. Holding her hand in his, he waits for her to look into his eyes before he speaks. “Stars. All of us want time with you, and we will all get the time we need. Trust us to communicate with each other. We’ve known for years we would share a mate. Jealousy has no place here. You and I will get more time together, just like you and Liam.”

Sage takes a deep breath. Giving a little nod that seems to be as much for her own benefit as an agreement with Mav. “What will you guys do for the afternoon?”

Liam leans forward, bracing his elbows on his knees. “I have some work I need to do. Nothing major, but it will take me three to four hours to do.”

Mav’s eyes are on Piper. I’m not sure if my brothers see it, but the way she wilted when Liam said he had to work tells me that she thought she might be left alone for the day. There will be times in the future when all of us are busy, but hopefully by then both our mates will believe in the bond we’re building.

Mav reaches for Piper’s hand and when she slides her fingers across his palm, I swear I see little cartoon hearts float around their heads.

“Embers, I’d like to take you out for a drive. Someplace we can shift so my wolf can meet Atlas, and we can go for a run. When we get back, he can have some time with Sage.”

Piper blushes even as she’s nodding yes to the plan. When she looks up to meet Sage’s eyes, there are more feelings there than I expected. “Stars is the perfect nickname for her. You seem to have a knack for looking beneath the surface and seeing what matters.”

Sage turns bright red, clapping her hands to change the subject. “Alright boys, let's go play. Pip, tell Atlas I love him and want some snuggles later.”

Piper’s gaze loses focus for a second before she comes back with a smile. “He loves you too and would love snuggles. He’s also not opposed to a puppy pile for all of us.”

Grabbing my hand and Walker’s, Sage heads inside with Wyatt right behind us and leads us straight to her room. It’s only after the door is shut that she seems to lose a little of her bravado.

She spins to face us. “Okay, I need to know what’s off limits. Is sword crossing off the table, because if it is, then I may need to change my plan.”

Her face is bright red, but I’m so damn impressed with the way she’s standing tall before us, meeting our eyes.

Walker has already stripped and is laying against the headboard. Wyatt has his shirt off, and then there’s me.

Stepping closer to Sage, I drag my fingertip down her cheek. “Why don’t you tell us what you have in mind and then we can let you know if we’re game to try it.”

She unbuttons my shirt, running her hand down my chest. “I want you and Wyatt both inside me. DVP is something I’ve always wanted to try.” She looks up at me with an impish grin. “You know, for book research!”

Walker snorts in amusement. “Where do you want me, love?”

She spins towards him, kicking her shoes off as she walks towards the bed. “I want you to gag me with your cock while Wyatt’s tail plays with my clit.”

All three of us let out matching groans. There is something to be said for women that are confident enough to get spicy in the bedroom.

Wyatt steps up beside her, letting his wings and tail come out as he lifts her sundress over her head. He lets out a feral growl when he tosses her dress to the side and finds her completely naked beneath it. All morning and through lunch, she was sitting downstairs naked under that dress. That’s a delicious thought.

Wyatt and I exchange a look. We aren’t nearly as fluent in silent communication as Sage and Piper, but it’s not hard to figure out what he wants to know. Am I okay with this?

Fuck, yes.

I nod as I take off the rest of my clothes. Sage sails past me, tossed towards the bed by Wyatt. Her delighted giggle is music to my ears, and she wastes no time crawling between Walker’s knees and licking his cock from base to tip.

Crawling up the bed, I roll beneath Sage, gripping her hips and pulling her down till she’s sitting on my face. Now this is a true feast. I slide my tongue inside her slowly while I reach up and swirl my thumb over her clit. Her breathy moan is muffled, but no less sexy.

Wyatt finally ditches his pants and lies on the bed next to her. She starts to complain as he lifts her because it pulls her lips off Walker’s cock, but her objection turns into a moan of pleasure when he impales her on his shaft in one hard thrust.

Walker comes back into the room and tosses me the bottle of lube he went to get after Wyatt pulled Sage off him. Sage is already soaked for us, but I’d rather err on the side of caution.

Kneeling between Wyatt’s knees, I gently press on Sage’s back until she’s laying across his chest. Stroking a handful of lube over my shaft, I shuffle closer until the head of my cock presses against her folds.

She tenses briefly and Wyatt’s tail glides between them to tease her clit. Moaning with pleasure, she wiggles her hips impatiently.

When I still hesitate, she pulls back to look over her shoulder at me. “Please, Milo. I need you all.”

She turns back to kiss Wyatt before taking Walker’s cock to the back of her throat once more.

What my mate wants, my mate gets.

Ever so slowly, I press forward, forcing my way into her tight channel alongside my brother. It’s a tight fit, much tighter than anything I’ve ever experienced before.

Running my hands up and down her back helps her relax, and I sink in another few inches. When I’m finally buried balls deep inside my mate, it takes all of my willpower to not blow my load instantly.

“Wyatt, start fucking her.” I manage to groan out between my clenched teeth. He slowly withdraws, allowing me to catch my breath. Just as he starts to thrust back in, I withdraw and soon we have a slow but steady rhythm established.

It doesn’t take long for us all to be on edge. Just being in this level of erotic encounter is enough to have me close. On top of that, watching my mate drive Walker crazy with her mouth while taking both Wyatt and I is amazing. The tight clench of her pussy around us as her legs tremble tells me just how close she is.

When her orgasm hits, she screams around Walker, her walls clenching around us, and we follow her into bliss. We lay there panting for several minutes, and I finally find the strength to ease out of her. The shiver that runs through her when I withdraw sends a burst of pride through me.

We provided for our mate. It’s not about the sex though I’d be a liar if I said it hadn’t blown my mind. For me, it’s the satisfaction of Sage trusting us with what she wanted to try. She gave us her fantasy, and we delivered. I just hope I’ll have the chance to do the same for Piper.

For a moment I’m not sure if my shaky legs will support me, but once I find my balance I head to the bathroom and return with damp cloths all around.

Wyatt has his wings wrapped around our mate, but I can still hear her giggles muffled by his feathers. “Wing hugs really are fucking awesome. I will require these often.”

I snort in amusement as I get her cleaned up. She crawls into Walker’s arms with me at her back and Wyatt lies between her legs with his head on her hip. His wings spread over all of us like a blanket.

Snuggling closer, I press my nose to the back of her neck. “So beautiful, what’s the next thing we need to cross off your sexy bucket list?”

She starts laughing, pressing her face into Walker’s chest. “Well, Ashley told us about the time she and her mates visited the house that used to be on this property. Felix and Archer fucked her while flying over the ocean. I think your wings are going to get a workout, Wyatt.”