Claimed by the Grizzly (7 page)

Sidia lifted both hands to grip Koby’s arm where it wrapped around her chest. “I don’t feel any lingering effects.”

“Good.” His glance returned to Koby. “I’ll see you when you’re finished.” With that, he strode across the room and disappeared into the main area of the lodge. Koby was curious what call his brother expected.

“He’s…” Sidia let her words trail off then shook her shoulders.

“He’s got a lot on his plate,” Koby stated. “He knows he’s made some mistakes, important ones. He also knows there are those in our pack who will never let him forget it. The reasons are meaningless in the wake of what we’ve discovered, and he won’t make excuses.”

“I was going to say intense,” she finished.

Koby took her hand and tugged her beside him, heading toward the kitchen and food. He was starving, and he imagined she must be, as well.

“Laramie has always been intense.”

“I’m not sure if he likes me. I didn’t mean to upset him with what I said.”

“You were being honest. He can handle it.”

“Still, I shouldn’t have spoken to my alpha in such a way,” Sidia admitted.

Koby stopped and pulled her around to face him. “You’re my mate. That makes Laramie more than your alpha. He’s your brother now, as well. You had a private conversation with him. Would you have made a comment if there had been more people around?”

“No, of course not!”

“There you go,” Koby said, stopping in front of the refrigerator and pulling it open. “We can do sandwiches, leftover stew, both or I can cook breakfast. Whatever you want.”

“I’ve never been big on breakfast foods. Sandwiches sound great.”

Koby nodded and pulled out everything needed to put together their meal. “Bread’s over on the other counter.” He gestured with his head, pointing her toward what he wanted.

They worked together, layering bread with meats, veggies and condiments until they were both satisfied. Koby made himself three and was delighted to see that Sidia had built two. It appeared his woman had a healthy appetite, for food and sex. She really was perfect for him.

He took both their plates and led her to the family table. He set down their food and reached to pull out her chair. “What would you like to drink?”

Her gaze traveled over him from head to toe, and his cock hardened behind his zipper. His mate took note and met his gaze again with a grin.

“Water,” she murmured, leaning into him. “Ice-cold water.” Her palm slid down until she cupped his erection, her fingers squeezing slightly around him.

“Eat or fuck?” he grunted out the question.

“Both,” she growled back, hands jerking his jeans undone and pushing the denim over his hips until his dick sprang out.

Koby took her mouth like the savage animal she’d awoken, consuming and devouring. She met him nip for nip, giving what he needed and demanding more. Her hands worked his dick while he jerked her shirt up to expose her lush breasts. He ran his mouth down to one taut, red nipple and sucked it against the roof of his mouth. She arched her back, pressing into him.

“So good,” she moaned. “Need you. God! Fuck me now, Koby!”

He popped off the ripe berry and turned her so she faced the table. Her pants were down around her knees within seconds, and she was bending over, rising onto her tiptoes to offer him her moist cunt. He gripped his cock, running it through her slit and coating himself in her spilling juices. She reached back with one hand, nails digging deep into his thigh.

“Now!” she commanded again.

He surged deep, not stopping until his balls tapped her skin. He groaned as her channel clenched and throbbed around him. Perfect. Being buried inside his mate was utter perfection, and he’d spend the rest of his life just like this if he could.

“Fuck me!”

He pumped his hips, jerking his cock out so the head brushed her opening then slamming into her again. She gave a keening moan, clawing at his thigh as she panted commands to him. She wanted it harder, faster, deeper. She took everything he gave and rammed back in demand for even more. He gripped her hips, lifting her just a bit higher so he could hit the sweet spot inside her. He felt it the moment he did. The quickening of her channel, the increase in moisture, the way her breathing changed as orgasm approached.

She wiggled in his grasp, searching for that last push she needed. He slid one hand under her, gliding down her belly until his fingers bumped her swollen clitoris. He played over the bud, circling and rubbing until she came apart beneath him, flooding his cock with her rapture. With a roar, he joined her, his cock lodging so deep his semen had nowhere to go but her womb. Christ, just the thought of her round with his child had more cum shooting from his dick.

She’d dropped her chest flat against the table and lay gasping for air when he finally felt he could move. There were red marks on her hips where he’d gripped her tight, and her cunt still throbbed around his cock. She moaned, and a shiver went through her when he pulled out.

“You make me lose my head,” he commented as he stepped back and tucked himself back in his jeans. “Stay there, and I’ll get you something to clean up with.”

She pushed off the table and slowly turned to face him. “I like the idea of feeling your cum coating my sex. It’ll only make me want you more.” She leaned in and nipped his jaw, making him growl again. “Though, I’m not sure that’s possible.” She tugged up her panties and jeans and inhaled deeply. “I like the smell of you on me, the feel of you still inside me.” She wiggled. “It makes me hot.”

“Keep talking, and we’ll be fucking again instead of eating,” Koby warned already feeling his cock twitching with renewed interest.

She laughed. “We need to eat before Laramie sends someone to find out what’s taking so long. I expect a much longer encounter later.” She leaned in again. “Like hours.”

He cupped her ass and pulled her flush against him. “We’ll see how many hours you can handle tonight.”

She nuzzled into him and gave a contented sigh. That small gesture filled his heart and soul. It was one of total acceptance. He closed his eyes and inhaled, loving the combined scents of them and sex that lingered in the air.

“Is it safe to come in yet?”

Holt’s harsh voice pulled Koby from the moment.

“Yeah,” he called. “Come on in.”

Jaeda was flushed from neck to forehead, while Holt just looked pissed.

“What’s wrong?” Koby demanded, immediately going on alert.

“What the fuck, man?” Holt questioned angrily.

“What?” Koby asked.

“All the fucking rooms in this lodge, and you chose the kitchen for that?”

Koby growled. “Did you—”

“No,” Holt snapped before Koby could finish. “But my mate got an eyeful.”

Koby’s gaze jerked to Jaeda then quickly went to his mate. Sidia met his gaze, glanced at her sister then burst into laughter.

“Sorry,” she said, sounding anything but sorry as she glanced at her sister and Holt. “I wanted him.”

“Yeah, well,” Holt muttered, his anger softening with his mate’s sister. “I’d prefer your sister didn’t get an eyeful of Koby’s ass.”

“Sorry,” Sidia said again, but she couldn’t stifle her giggles.

“Did you need something?” Koby asked as he pulled out a chair for his mate then took his own beside her.

“I wanted to find my sister before we went into the family meeting,” Jaeda said.

“She was worried Sidia might be nervous,” Holt added with a shake of his head.

“I’m fine,” Sidia said, lifting her sandwich. “In fact, I’ve never been better.”

She grinned at Koby and took a big bite, her mouth working as she chewed and swallowed. Eating shouldn’t be sexy, but the smear of mayo at the corner of her mouth had his thoughts going to something else he’d like to see smeared on her mouth.

Christ! He’d just had a mind-blowing orgasm, and his dick was already tapping against his zipper in a hearty hello, eager for more of the same.

Holt and Jaeda took seats at the table and small talk flowed between them and Sidia. All Koby could think of was how his cum was coating her pussy walls and slipping out her opening to linger on her labia and dampen the gusset of her panties. No male would be around her without understanding exactly who she belonged to. Him.

Chapter Eight

Sidia held Koby’s hand and let him lead her to the chair beside Laramie. Based on where everyone else was seated, she understood this was her mate’s designated seat. He dropped into it, and before she could move to stand beside him, he had her landing in his lap with a tug. His arms wrapped around her, until her side touched his chest and her head brushed his shoulder. A few of his brothers grinned, and she knew they smelled the musky scent of sex still lingering on her and Koby. She glanced up and met her mate’s eyes then bit her bottom lip at the possessive look he gave her. God, she wanted him again.

Laramie cleared his throat, bringing all eyes to him. “We’ve got a lot to go over, so I’ll just jump in. First off, I’ve sent out a proclamation stating my status as Alpha and calling for an allegiance ceremony.”

Sidia didn’t hide her smile. This was what her father had waited for, what many of their pack had anticipated. Even now, there would be shifters on their way to the Holloway’s lodge to declare their loyalty to Laramie.

“Declan called. He and Brock reached Lawrence, but neither he nor Xandra were there.”

He held up his hand as both Sidia and Jaeda sat up. Sidia felt Koby’s soothing touch on her side as her mate tried to reassure her.

“They’re tracking them. We’ll find your sister,” Laramie assured, meeting both Sidia and Jaeda’s gazes before continuing. “I’ve been in contact with Chance, Wood, Fletch and Milo. They’re all returning immediately. Each will make a call on the way and see what they can find. They’ve been apprised of the situation and know to be on full guard. I haven’t been able to reach Rocco or Jasper yet. If nothing else, they’ll see the proclamation and haul ass here. I was lax when I needed to step up. I believed my status was a given and didn’t need to be stated. I was wrong.” His gaze met and held Sidia’s. “That does not excuse what our elders took upon themselves to do, and there will be consequences. If they’re lucky, those will come from me and not whoever is out to destroy us. We will find this person, and they will be dealt with accordingly.”

“How long ago did you send out word?” Koby asked.

“Last night. Everyone has been ordered to present themselves in two weeks time. I’m hoping to have all the females gathered and accounted for before then. The quicker we can get them here, the safer they’ll be. Especially, knowing someone is already tracking them and attempting to finish what they tried to do three years ago. We have a traitor amongst us, and I fully expect them to walk through our door, look me in the eye and lie to me as they declare their loyalty.”

“When people begin arriving, Koby and Holt will be in charge of screening. Koby, because he knows everyone as well as I do. Holt, because he doesn’t. Jaeda and Sidia, as the only mates in the family, I’ll need you to keep eyes and ears open, as well. Both of you will stay in the main lodge at all times. Do not leave your mates or the security of this family under any circumstances. The goal of this traitor is to strip this pack of our women and our chance to create a future. The two of you are to be protected above all else.”

“Sidia will stay at my side,” Koby swore.

“And Jaeda at mine,” Holt agreed.

Laramie nodded. “I’ve sent an additional message to all the elders that I’m hoping will encourage them to head this way of their own volition, bringing the females given into their protection with them. They’re no longer safe where they are.” He turned once more to Sidia. “Jaeda let us know there were six other women with her before you were separated and sent into hiding. With both of you, that number is now five. I’ve sent those I trust out to check on them and ensure their safety here. Sidia, is there anyone else you can think of.”

“Nicholas spoke to several of the elders, not just the ones I remember seeing in the aftermath. I don’t know if that means they were guarding someone or merely that they knew what was happening. I never saw anyone but the ones held with my sister and me. What did Declan say about Xandra? Did he see signs of foul play? Were they attacked?”

“No signs of anyone getting to them. They were gone when Declan and Brock arrived and didn’t show up. Declan picked up a scent, and they’re following it now. I’ll let you know as soon as he checks in again.”

Sidia shared a look with her twin. She felt Jaeda’s worry but didn’t share it. If anyone could take care of themselves, it was Xandra. Their oldest sister had always been one to strike first then ask questions if the other person survived to answer.

“Tell Declan to be cautious,” Sidia warned. “Xandra knows how to take care of herself. She was like a second son to our father. She’s not opposed to setting traps to take out anyone tracking her. God knows, I wish I’d taken the time to learn some of the things she did from our father.”

“Speaking of sons,” Laramie said. “I can’t seem to track down your brother. Do either of you know where Malachi is?”

“We haven’t heard from him since well before the attacks happened,” Jaeda stated.

Sidia nodded in agreement. “I know our father sent him off to check into something. I have no idea what. If any of us knew, it would be Xandra.”

“Another reason to get your sister here as quickly as we can. I need people I can trust around me now,” Laramie said.

“Malachi wouldn’t betray you,” Sidia swore.

“I have no doubt of that. I remember your brother well. I believe he would do anything in his power to see to the safety of his remaining family.”

“He would,” Jaeda agreed.

“Sidia were you ever told of a place to seek help or hide if anything ever happened to your family?” Laramie asked.

“Here,” she answered. “We were always told to seek help here first.”

Jaeda nodded. “Uncle Emmett was the one who made me fearful of turning to all of you. He had me convinced I’d be pounced on and mated as soon as I hit the border of your land.”