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Mia

“ F orever?” I ask fearfully, but my heart lifts at the same time.

Kane’s face is filled with fierce protection as he brushes his knuckle down my cheek so softly that I almost want to cry.

They all touch me with such gentleness when I need it. They seem to know what I need better than I do, most of the time. It defies all logic and explanation.

“You’ll be safe and cherished forever after tonight. You’ll be ours after the ritual,” he says in that rich, deep voice.

“I don’t understand. What ritual?” I ask, confused.

“The ritual will bind you to us permanently. You will be ours for as long as we’re alive.”

I’m not sure what I expected from his response, but at his explanation, my heart skips a beat. My eyes dart from Kane to Finn and finally to Jace as I try to take it all in.

I trust them. I do. But there’s still fear coursing through me. I still don’t fully understand everything that’s happening.

“Wait, do you mean, like... having sex?” I ask. That has to be what they mean because they’ve been withholding that from me .

Kane chuckles, his laughter rich and silky. “Oh, Mia. It’s so much more than just sex.”

I manage a smirk at that. Maybe werewolves are just more prone to melodrama than the average man. Kane might be confident in their sexual abilities, but that doesn’t mean it would be anything more than sex. It's just a release. Nothing else.

I mean, there’s no harm in it. There’s no such thing as being bonded to someone forever. I can walk away from this when it’s all over. I just want relief from the ever-growing hunger within me.

My arousal has grown to a fever pitch, and it’s hard to think clearly right now.

Slick flows down between my legs, and I can feel my pussy throbbing with need. Already, slick is dripping from between my folds, making its way down my thighs. I need this.

“Okay, then. Take me. I want the ritual.”

As soon as the words leave my mouth, Jace laces his fingers through mine.

I turn to him, and his familiar grin is replaced with a look of focus I’ve never seen before.

His breathing is deep and measured, his every move deliberate.

Finn runs his hands down the length of my legs, his breath hitching at the feel of my skin against his.

“I can’t wait to have you,” Finn says reverently. “It’s going to feel so good knowing you’re ours.”

My body wants to give into the sensations. It takes everything in me to release my inhibitions and fully surrender to the pleasure I know awaits me with these three.

But then, a sudden thought crosses my mind.

Gazing between the three of them, my heart thuds in my chest. “Wait, hold on. What if I get pregnant?”

Even to my ears, my voice sounds shaky and panicked. I can’t possibly bring a child into my life right now—not when everything is so complicated and, frankly, somewhat in shambles.

The three werewolves stand in heavy silence for a moment, their expressions unreadable. I look between them, waiting for an answer.

It’s Kane who finally tips my chin up, making me look at him. I don’t look away.

“You’re human, Mia,” he says. “You have nothing to worry about.”

His words calm my panic, and I feel my heartbeat slow. Kane wouldn’t lie to me. He has done nothing but take care of me since we met and even before then. Still, the slightest doubt lingers at the edges of my mind.

But I’m so fucking horny right now that I ignore that feeling of doubt.

Jace leans down, brushing his lips lightly against my neck. His touch is both teasing and deliberate, igniting my desire even more. It sends a shiver of pleasure through me, and I tilt my head to the side, giving him better access.

“You are so good for us, Mia. Such a good girl,” he whispers, his breath hot against my skin.

The words are like the first sip of wine, leaving me lightheaded and relaxed in their arms. I feel content and warm. It feels so fucking good to have three men all over me like this.

Finn’s hands slide higher, his palms warm against my thighs. His calluses rub against my smooth skin. My legs tremble, but he steadies them as his eyes lock on mine. Watching my reactions, he squeezes my thighs gently, slowly separating them.

Kane leans in, capturing my lips firmly. It feels as if he is pouring all his emotions into the kiss, and the effect is intoxicating. My heart races, and my thoughts grow hazy as I melt into him.

Jace lets out a sigh as his mouth moves along my collarbone, leaving a trail of heat that feels good against my skin. He presses a soft kiss to my ear, and a moan escapes my lips—something more primal than I ever thought I was capable of.

“You smell so good. Like honey,” Jace whispers, nibbling down my neck. “I could devour you right here.”

I try to speak, but only a gasp escapes. It’s as if I’ve forgotten every word I know.

“Speechless, are you?” he continues, his voice tinged with a grin. “I love the little gasps and moans you make. It’s like music to my ears, baby.”

I arch into their touch, begging for more silently.

Every point of contact with them feels electric, and I struggle to gather my thoughts. The sensations consume me, and it’s all I can seem to focus on.

Finn grips my hips, his lips brushing the sensitive skin of my inner thigh. The touch unravels me, and my breath quickens. I clutch the furs beneath me, my fingers digging in.

“These thighs,” Finn murmurs reverently. “So juicy and soft. I love it when you wear dresses like this, and I can get a peek.”

He runs his tongue down my thigh, and I squirm in delight at the roughness of his touch. Every instinct tells me to surrender to these three werewolves, to let them claim me. I don’t fully understand what the ritual means, but at this point, I’m more than okay with it.

As Kane tilts my head to the side, he exposes my neck. His eyes glow with the same yellow light as the moon, wild and intense. As he gazes down at me, his lips curl into a devilish smile. And that’s when his sharp canines extend.

The sight of them floods me with panic.

“I thought you were lying about being a werewolf!” I shout, my eyes wide with horror.

“Absolutely not, darling,” Kane replies, his canines glinting in the dim light .

Fear rushes through me as I try to pull back, but Kane grips me tightly. “Trust me, Mia. You’ll be okay.”

My heart hammers in my chest as I feel the sharp, quick sting of his bite. The pain blooms, sharp but brief. It’s immediately replaced by the sensation of his rough tongue at my throat, licking the wound. Wetness like I’ve never experienced gushes from my pussy as I take in ragged breaths.

I’m not sure if it’s the bite or if I’m still basking in all the sensations, but I immediately orgasm on the spot, and I suddenly feel incredible.

I close my eyes, letting my body go taut as warmth washes over me, leaving me breathless. This exquisite mix of pain and pleasure- I’ve never felt anything quite like it. My pussy is throbbing wildly, waiting for more.

I can feel my pulse slow until it syncs with Kane’s. Two hearts beating in the same rhythm. My breathing becomes shallow as his lips linger against my skin, his tongue swiping over the mark to soothe it. Waves of pleasure, intense and overwhelming, wash over me, leaving me gasping for air.

My entire body shakes with the aftershocks of the orgasm he just gave me. How the hell is this possible?

“Oh my god,” I moan, breathing deeply.

“Mine,” Kane says softly. His voice is rough but filled with undeniable satisfaction as his hand cups my throbbing pussy beneath my dress. He doesn’t even need to go under my underwear to feel how wet I am. “Look at how soaked you are for us, little omega.”

My eyes snap open, something breaking through my sex-addled thoughts. That word again—omega? The term lodges in my mind for a second as I shift my gaze to Kane, my brows furrowing.

Before I can speak, though, Jace moves in with a feral grin. His hands grip my hips, pinning me into the furs as his lips claim mine. The kiss is far less gentle than Kane’s and takes me by surprise.

Kane’s fingers slip under my panties, tracing a light circle around my clit before thrusting his fingers inside me. I moan into Jace’s mouth, squirming as Kane pumps his fingers into me.

“It’s my turn to mark you,” Jace says, his voice gruff. “Would you like that, Mia?”

“Yes,” I gasp, craving the immediate orgasm again. I’m not entirely sure what the mark signifies, but all I know is that it feels so incredibly good.

Despite myself, I can feel my pussy trembling with aftershocks from Kane’s claiming.

In an instant, Jace’s sharp teeth graze my shoulder, gently teasing the delicate skin there. He looks up, his eyes meeting mine with raw, unfiltered hunger. His canines flash suddenly, and I barely have time to prepare before they sink deep into my skin.

I cry out in shock and pain. My fingers grip his shoulders, my nails biting into his skin.

The same molten sensation of pain and pleasure floods my system, and I shudder violently, my breath caught in my throat.

I’m hit with an overwhelming flood of sensations.

My nerves feel like they’ve been set ablaze, burning with intensity through a second orgasm that leaves my pussy swollen with pleasure.

Jace growls as he pulls back, his lips brushing against my ear.

“You’re mine now, Mia. Body and soul. You will always be ours.”

The way he whispers it makes my pulse flutter.

But before I can respond, he starts licking the wound, just as Kane had before him. It leaves me gasping for air, lost in the beautiful sensation .

Kane twists his fingers inside my pussy, hitting just the right spot, and I cry out. Liquid floods from my pussy and flows down my legs. Meanwhile, Kane brings his fingers to his mouth, his eyes dark with sated desire.

He sucks my juices off slowly, a growl rumbling in his throat as he smiles wickedly at me.

“You taste fantastic, Mia. You’re practically intoxicating.”

Finn approaches me last, his eyes locked onto mine as if there’s no one else in the room. I can’t read his expression, but his intent is crystal clear. He grips my thighs, spreading my legs further apart. As he takes in the state of my arousal, I hear his breath quicken.

Without warning, he tears off my panties with his teeth. Wetness from my arousal leaks from my pussy, running down my legs, and Finn looks awed as he gazes at my pussy.

“God, I love the smell of your pussy. Even now, it’s filling this room, and I can’t fucking get enough,” he growls, making me blush. I’m unsure how to respond to his strong declaration. Justin never went down on me, and the one time he did, he didn’t like it.

Instead, I simply watch him, my breath coming in shallow gasps. My body feels wrung out, but the fire in my womb is intensifying.

Jace cups one of my breasts in his hand, pinching my peaked nipple. “God, you look downright delicious. Can’t wait to knot you, baby.”

Knot? Is that another strange term of theirs for sex?

Kane kisses down the back of my neck, his tongue tracing the delicate skin there. I can feel his breaths growing harder and faster.

Finn presses his lips softly against my inner thigh, his kisses slow and deliberate. He works his way inward, savoring every moment and every moan that escapes my lips. My breathing quickens as his eyes lock onto mine. I know what’s coming .

My legs tense involuntarily, but Finn’s grip is firm, holding me steady as his canines extend. With a soft growl, he sinks his teeth into my inner thigh, and I scream.

My entire body jolts as though I’ve been shocked, my back arching off the furs. My mind becomes blissfully blank from the sudden rush of pain and the pleasant warmth that cascades over me in crashing waves.

Finn places his hands on my thighs, steadying me as he releases the bite. He then licks the mark, his breath slow and controlled. When he finishes soothing the wound, he brushes a soft kiss over it.

“You’re mine now. I love you, Mia,” Finn growls.

And I freeze. My pulse pounds, and I start to panic. What if this bonding thing is real, after all? Because I’m beginning to feel a connection of love toward him, Jace, and Kane—a strong feeling I can’t explain.

My heart races, each beat a throb in my ears. My mind spirals in a haze of warmth, pain, and something far more profound. Breathing hard and intensely aroused, all I want is to be claimed by them, regardless of their delusions of love.

Finn moves aside, revealing Kane before me in all his glory. His thick, veined cock hangs free, and I gasp at how enormous he looks.