Page 108 of Shrouded in the Dark

“That’s our fault for not giving you a heads up. When a packmate is in his animal form, we can talk to each other telepathically.” He squeezed my hand gently.

“And now I’m pack because we’re mated?” I rubbed my temples. “Is that how it works?”

He nodded. “When you mated with me, you became pack. You should be able to talk to Cody too, without any issues. When you’ve mated with Jasper and Axel, there shouldn’t be any issues, although with how close you are with them, you might not have any issues without mating with them. Wyn might have more difficulty since he’s not mated to any of us but you.”

I blinked. “But he’s pack. Wouldn’t that mean he can talk to them?”

“He will be able to. But telepathic communication isn’t just about being pack. It’s about mental bonds. He just needs to work on those and he will.” Seth ran his hand over the top of my head in a gentle motion.

I can talk to Seth easily because he’s my Alpha.Wyn flapped his wings a few times.Now, can we continue? Get naked, woman.

I flipped Wyn off. “I’ll get naked when I’m ready!” I looked back up to Seth. “Can I try communicating with the others and you?” The idea of being able to talk to the guys in their heads was entertaining.

You can do anything you’d like, my love.Seth’s deep voice rolled through my head and my toes curled. I could hear his animal purring, too.

“Okay, how do I do it?” I rubbed the back of my head. “Do I just think what I want to say?”

Yup. You can also send pictures.Wyn answered me instead of Seth. After his words, a flash of him fucking me from behind made me stumble again. Thankfully, Seth kept me upright as I blushed.

That was unfair!My voice echoed through the connection I felt with Wyn and was satisfied to see him flinch a little. Apparently, yelling was a possibility through telepathy. I thought about the others.Guys?

My head was instantly bombarded with their replies all at once.

Becca?

Becs!

You can talk to us! Does this mean you transformed? Hold on, I’m coming out!

Giggling, I hugged Seth. “I did it!”

His warm scent surrounded me as he responded to the hug. “You did. I doubt you’ll need to practice since yelling at Wyn seems to have helped you get the hang of it.” He laughed under his breath as Wyn flew a few feet into the air and gave a shriek.

Come on, Becca. You can do this.Wyn flew around Seth and I in a circle before landing to hop next to me.If you can do this easily, I really won’t have anything else to do besides teaching you self-defense.

The sound of a door opening announced the other three guys as they raced across the ground to join us. They were all grinning at me. I was bombarded with hugs from all of them until I could barely breathe.

Okay! Okay! Air is needed, please.I tested it out again, projecting it out in my mind.

Jasper thumped his forehead to mine.A natural. You are a natural.

“Alright,” Seth stepped back, pulling the others with him. “Let’s watch Becca kick ass.”

Wyn landed in front of me, gently picking at my leggings with his beak.Off with the clothes.

I glanced over at the others guys. Axel got the hint and turned around. Seth followed after with Jasper. Cody just grinned at me, wiggling his eyebrows until my glare had him turn around with a laugh. Next was Wyn, who turned and his tail feathers shook a little. I had to resist the urge to reach out and touch them.

Focus, baby.Wyn’s mirth was apparent as he hopped a few feet away.We can play after.

I guess I projected that picture to him without meaning to.

I pulled my clothes off quickly and held my arms over my breasts and nether region, as if they hadn’t all seen me naked already.

Now, just will yourself to shift. Choose a form, see it in your mind’s eye, and feel the change.Wyn flapped his wings from where he stood, still keeping turned for my modesty.

Taking a deep breath, I closed my eyes. My animal pressed against me. She was ready to stretch her legs. I thought about what form I wanted to experience first.

There was a flash of pain that rocked me to my core, but it was gone so quickly, I shook my head rapidly. I wasn’t even sure now that there had been pain. It was suddenly warmer than before.