Page 42 of Traveler (Soulbound #1)

Aly

The grounds of the academ y have been transformed into a vibrant wonderland. Twinkling lights hang from the trees , casting a glow over the dance floor, where students swirl and sway to the rhythm of laughter and music. The air is thick with excitement and the mingling scents of delicious food. A few months ago, I was alone and surviving a life I didn't want. I look around taking in my friends and family and smile .

Thank You. Thank You for bringing me to them.

You're welcome little one. Iris’ ethereal voice sounds in my mind.

I stand at the edge of the festivities, a flowy dress swaying gently around my legs as I soak it all in. Tonight is a celebration of the Equinox— the party is significantly crazier than I thought it would be. I'm not complaining though. I finally heard back that I passed my fire basics midterm and that is cause for celebration all on its own

“Hey! Don’t just stand there looking lost!” Viv calls out, shaking me from my thoughts. She appears beside me, her dress sparkling like the stars above us. “Come on, let’s dance!”

I laugh, feeling the warmth of her energy pulse through me. “As if I could say no to that! Lead the way.”

We make our way onto the dance floor, which is full of energy of students swaying and spinning among the shimmering lights. Upbeat music pulses in the air, and I can’t help but join the rhythm with a twirl. “This is incredible!” I shout over the music, and Viv nods, his head whipping around like she’s looking for something. She’s been a little weird since the night at the club. I’ve been meaning to ask but can never find a moment alone with her...

As the night progresses, I catch glimpses of my mates throughout the crowd. Each of them adds a unique spark to the evening. I spot Jared in one corner, making ridiculous faces as he pretends to dance like a chicken, while Alex rushes by with a plate of food balanced precariously in his hands but somehow still manages to laugh.

Barrett stands tall with that brooding intensity of his, though I notice a soft smile playing on his lips as he chats with Saul, who seems to soothe some excited first-year students gathering around him.

And then there’s Vin, who is animatedly demonstrating fire tricks for some captivated onlookers, much to their delight. It’s clear that he's having a blast.

Feeling adventurous, I decide to approach the food table, where an array of treats is laid out. Just as I grab a bright red apple, I hear a familiar, cheerful voice behind me. “Aly! You have to try these!” It’s Alex, holding up a colorful platter filled with what looks like candied fruit skewers.

“Those look amazing!” I grin, snagging one from the platter. “What is it?”

“Right? The best part is that they’re enchanted! They taste exactly like whatever Your favorite treat is.” He grins, and I raise my eyebrows in surprise.

“Serious? So, this one tastes like—” I take a bite, and a burst of chocolate and strawberries fills my mouth. “Oh my gosh, yes! It’s like I’m on a whole new level of dessert heaven!”

“See? I knew you’d love it!” he says, clearly pleased with himself. “You should bring some to the dance floor. It’ll make Your moves even sweeter.”

“Sweet moves coming right up!” I laugh, letting my heart soar with the joy that fills the air. I wander back onto the dance floor while the song shifts to a slow beat, and I grab Viv’s hand to pull her into the center of the pulsating crowd.

As we sway to the music, I glance around, absorbing the scene—a tapestry of fires, air, and laughter woven into this beautiful tapestry of life we’ve built together. I catch Vin’s eye across the floor, and he raises an eyebrow playfully, prompting me to join him for a dance. I make my way over, the cheerful vibe radiating through me.

“Hey, look at You, charming the crowd as usual,” I tease, a grin on my face as I join him in the rhythm.

“I’m only interested in charming You” he replies with a mock serious tone. “I’d never want to charm anyone else. Except for maybe Jared. He’s pretty.”

“Jared would be flattered. Although something tells me he'd have something up his sleeve to freak You out.” I laugh, letting the heat between us spark as we move together to the music.

As the night unfolds, I feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for each of my mates. Every quirky moment and each shared laugh threads itself into the fabric of who we are together, and I want to hold on to every second of it.

The music shifts, moving back to an upbeat tempo, and I can’t resist the urge to pull everyone into a group dance. I turn and wave to the guys, beckoning them to join us. They exchange glances and a few chuckles, but soon enough, they’re all moving towards the center of the dance floor.

“Alright, let’s show them how it’s done!” claps Barrett, his intense demeanor melting into delight.

We create a makeshift dance circle, and everyone begins to move, sharing silly steps and laughter, completely in the moment. I’m sandwiched between Jared and Alex, both of them breaking into the silliest dance moves I’ve ever seen, causing everyone to explode into laughter.

“You look stunning firefly.” Carion’s deep voice slides over me as he walks behind me. His hand wraps around pulling me flush to his chest. I lean my head back against his shoulder.

“Thank You. I'm so happy.” I said quietly. “I wish everyday could be like this.”

“Hmm, well I’m not sure we can have a party like this every day but I'm sure we could find some ways to make it memorable for You, what do You say little one. Want to play a game?” I look up to see 6 sets of hungry eyes, considering how hard Carion is gripping my hip right now I'm going to assume he's included. So, make that 7 sets.

“What kind of game?” Tipping my head up I jut my chin out in hopes that they won't be able to tell I feel like falling over.

A dark chuckle comes from Carion as he tightens his grip. All of my men crowd closer to me. “The game is simple pretty girl. We are only a few blocks from the house. If You can get home without one of us catching You get to decide how our evening ends. If You get caught by us the one who catches You gets to choose.”

As I glance around, I try to map out the best route for me to take. I think if I ran by the food tables I could run through the library and out the back door. That should spit me out just a block or two from the house. Barrett seems to read my mind. Which is totally fucked cause that’s my power not his. “Nuh-uh little mate.” He reaches out to grab my shoulder and spins me a few times. When he stops, hands cover my eyes.

“Close Your eyes darling, I’m going to remove my hands. When I count to ten You run. “I nod my understanding before he removes his hand and moves away.

“One…” Vin says behind me

“Two…” Alex sings from my right.

“Three.” Saul he’s somewhere next to Alex

“Four…” Jared says from in front of me.

“Five…” Barrett growls from somewhere to the left.

“Six…” Carion whispers, in my ear

“Seven…” Elliot adds somewhere to the left.

“Eight…” Saul

“Nine…” Alex sounds more serious now.

“We will give You a 30 second head start.” Carion chimes in his voice calm and cocky. Fuckkk the things his voice does to me when he talks like that.

“Ten…”

Before I can even think about who said it my eyes are thrown open and I run. I make it almost off the dance floor when I run smack dab into Vivienne who starts talking to me about something when I shoulder her out of the way and begin running again.

Sorry the guys want to play a game. No time. I’m halfway up the steps to the library when I hear a one-word response.

Ew.

Chuckling to myself as I make my way through the aisles. When I make it to the back door, I hear the front door fly open and… wait. I only hear one set of footsteps. Before I can think about it, I turn around and dive behind a bookshelf. Trying to calm my breath so he can’t hear me, I try to tap into the thoughts of whoever is here. What? It’s not cheating. What else do You use these powers for?

Clearing my mind I listen… nothing. Shit. moments later I hear the back door open and close. I slowly stand and start to walk to the door. Just as I'm about to open it I feel an arm wrap around me, and a hand clamp over my mouth.

“Tsk, you didn't actually think I didn't feel You trying to poke around in my brain did You, my love?” Vin.

Vin spins me and throws me over his shoulder. “Hey that’s not fair You tricked me.” I grumble

A hand smacks my ass, hard. “All is fair in love and sexy time my love.”

“I believe the phrase You're looking for is ‘love and war’ my dude” I quip. Another smack. I clench my thighs together to relieve a little pressure.

When we reach the house Vin kicks open the front door and walks straight up the stairs to our room. Before I can attempt to keep some dignity and shimmy down the tree, I am currently in I'm sailing through the air and landing on the bed in a heap.

“Humph. "When I get my bearings and look up, I see all seven of my men. Naked and glorious. God, I got so lucky.

Vin takes a seat on the couch opposite to the bed and looks at me hungrily. “Jared. Relieve our mate in her dress, would You?”

Without skipping a beat, Jared crawls on the bed and moves behind me, he grabs the hem of my dress and slowly. Painfully slowly pulls my dress off, leaving me in nothing but the light blue lingerie set.

“Holy shit.” Elliot whispers.

“My thoughts exactly, Pretty boy.” no sooner than the words leave Carion’s mouth I hear a thump and a groan. When I look over, I see Carion doubled over with Elliott standing over him.

“No one, and I mean No one other than Aly is allowed to call me that, psycho.” When he stands, he blows me a kiss and winks and for a moment I question if maybe I nicknamed the wrong mate ‘psycho’.

Food for thought… I mean-

Focus little one.

Right, right. Sex.

Jared’s hand reaches around and caresses from my collar bone down between my breasts when he reaches the seam of my thong his hand freezes. Vin nods. And Jared takes the cue to dip his hand between my legs. My breath catches as he drags his finger through my folds, stopping to circle my clit.

Every thought leaves my body as he plays my body like an instrument. His mouth finds my neck placing small kisses as he continues his painfully slow assault.

“Fuck, please!”

“Please what? My love.” Vin’s voice is deeper and darker than I've ever heard it and fuck if it doesn't do something to me. Apparently, they have grown impatient because for a moment Jared stops moving, forcing my attention back to the conversation.

“I believe Your mate asked You a question, Little mate.” Barrett growls in my ear. Where did he come from?

“I need more. Please give me more.” I beg Jared to resume. And with a nod of Vin’s head Barrett joins in his rough hands reach up to pinch my nipple. The pain and pleasure set every nerve on fire; I buck my hips trying to get more.

“You owe each of us an orgasm my love. I would get to it before Carion over here starts forcing them.” Vin’s hums. Carion chuckles from the wall he's leaning against.

Jared adds a finger fucking me so thoroughly I don't think Carion will have to do much forcing. Barrett sucks a nipple into his mouth and begins flicking his tongue over the sensitive nub. The combination as my first orgasm building, fast.

“Oh gods!” I mewl bucking my hips to get more, I need more. Barrett reads my body and bites lightly on my breast. “Fuck!” I shout as the orgasm rips through my body. I slump over shaking. Before I can catch my breath Jared flips me, so I am straddling him. His thick cock nudging my entrance. Barrett moves behind me, smoothing a hand down my spine. “You’re perfection.” he mumbles. I feel his hand move to the right. He takes a bottle from Saul and squirts a cool liquid between my cheeks.

Jared pushed into me, settling himself deep inside me and moves a few times until I fully relax. Barrett lines his cock up with my back entrance and slowly pushes forward the burn is brief as he pushes past the first ring. Jared pinches my nipples hard drawing my attention form Barrett and back to him.

“Fuck.” I grit. “Please move, I need You guys to move.” with that they both begin slowly fucking me. Taking my body higher and higher. The pleasure builds as they pick up the pace, the feelings overwhelm me, and I cry out.

Before any noise can leave my throat, I feel Carion thrust his achingly hard dick through my lips slamming into the back of my throat causing me to choke briefly. I adjust my angle and start breathing through my nose as he fucks my throat mercilessly “Good girl. Swallow my dick firefly.” he says, bunching my hair into a ponytail for him to hold onto.

The three of them push my body to the edge and sent me barreling straight into another orgasm. Before emptying themselves inside of me. Carion lifts me off of Jared, flips me over and slams into me so hard I move several inches up the bed. His arms lock around my waist anchoring me to him

“Stay put Firefly.” he commands before shoving my head into the bed pinning me in place. He wraps an arm around my body as he wrecks my body to play with my overly sensitive clit. The sensation makes me buck in an attempt to get away. I'm so sensitive it almost hurts. Almost.

“Carion, Please I- I can't.” I whine.

“You can firefly, you’ll be a good girl and come for me.” he grits. “Do it, come on my cock.”

He speeds up his pace fucking into me faster and faster until my body has no choice but to comply with the demand. The orgasm tears through me. My screams echo through the house. The Pleasure takes over and for a moment I think I black out.

If I do it's only for a moment because I feel when Carion empties himself and passes me over to Alex who is now lying flat on the bed.

“Come here pretty girl” Alex coos. Sitting me on his cock. I moan. Even though I feel like I was hit by a bud these men make me so horny, I don't even care. I want all of them. I need them.

“Ride me, take Your time.” he whispers. Wiping the sweat from my brow. I raise up on my knees and slowly lower myself slowly taking every inch he has to offer. “That’s it, pretty girl, you’re doing so well.” he murmurs, pulling my head down so he can kiss me.

“Elliott.” I moan beckoning him closer. I open my mouth to signal where I want him and moan when he obliges. I run my tongue up and down his shaft taking more of him each time. When I get to the base, I turn my head and use my hands to slide over him as I take his balls in my mouth and suck.

“Oh Fuck!” he shouts, bucking his hips.

I take him deeper in my throat in time with me lowering myself on Alex's dick. The moan that leaves me is primal. Gods, I love these men.

‘We love You too, little one.’ Saul says

‘I want You’.

No sooner than I send the words Saul is behind me pushing into my pussy with Alex, the stretch makes me scream out around Elliott’s cock. I choke back tears. The mascara I put on earlier is totally running down my face. I can’t move I can’t think I can’t do anything other than beg.

Please.

Elliot takes over fucking my throat as Saul and Alex bot slowly fuck me through orgasm after orgasm. I completely loose count. My body is a boneless mess by the time they all come. I gulp down every drop Elliot gives me and roll to the side. Staring up at the ceiling I feel someone using water to clean me off. My head shoots up

Vin sits between my legs moving water and air to clean me. He gives me a happy smile and moves up the bed to cuddle me. “Sleep my love.” he murmurs, rubbing his hand over my back.

“No, I want You too, please.” I wine trying to pull him on top of me.

“My love, you can barely move. You need rest.”

“No, I need You. I can handle it. Just be gentle.” I say pulling him over. He settles on top of me searching my eyes. Whatever he sees he just nods and positions himself at my core.

“You’ve done so well for us. You're such a good girl.” he coos slowly fucking me. He drops a hand to my clit and makes small, measured circles.

“I’m so proud of You.” he soothes as he picks up the pace a little, twisting his hips to hit the spot that makes my head spin. The orgasm hit’s me out of nowhere rocking through my body. Vin thrusts a few more times before emptying himself. He pulls me to the top of the bed and wraps me in his arms.

My other mates join us and all touch me in some way. “I love You guys.” I say sleepily.

Each of them returns their love. This is what I needed. This is the family I wanted. My life never felt like my own until I met them. With that thought I do actually pass out this time.

Cruel joke- 6 Aly- 7

HA! I win bitch.