Commando Cowboys Captivate Their Lady [Wyoming Warriors 5] (Siren Publishing Everlasting Polyromance) (18 page)

She let go of Rae’s hands. Her face had paled, and she looked tired. “Are you all right?”

“Yes, my dear. As I get older my gifts take more of my strength. Will you ring the bell by my bed? Someone will come to help me put on my nightgown.”

“May I help you? There is no need to call another. I’m quite capable.”

“You are indeed. I’d be pleased to have your assistance.”

After Rae had helped her change and get into to bed, she started to turn off the bedside light.

Mrs. Sherwyn touched her arm. “Go to the left down the hall and then right. You will find your room. It’s the second on the left. And be careful. There is a person you’d never suspect that is dangerous to you and your tribes. I cannot see through the fog enough to tell whether the figure is a man or woman.”

Rae bent and kissed her soft cheek. “Thank you for the warning. May I ask a question before I go?”

“Certainly.”

“Where is Garth’s father or fathers?”

“Even a witch cannot save everyone. Not even when it is the men who were the love of her life. One was a magnificent horse trainer. But there is always danger in that profession. One day he got thrown, and stomped before they could get the wild horse away from him. Garth was only ten.

“Garth’s father, the one he got his fair coloring from, was on an overseas mission. They’d gone to rescue a woman who’d been kidnapped. She was helping a nearby village by bringing in supplies. Our men were asked to find her.” Mrs. Sherwyn closed her eyes briefly.

“I’m sorry I’ve caused you pain. I shouldn’t have asked.”

Garth’s mother patted her hand. “No, you didn’t. The pain is always there. A dull ache in my chest. I like to speak of them. It reminds me of our happiness, but also of the loss. Happiness and sadness are often separated by a thin curtain. But as I was saying, they went on the assignment and Garth’s father was hit by a poison-tipped arrow. He died three years ago. When Garth heard you’d been poisoned, I’m sure he was determined to use all the powers he had to save you. He couldn’t get to his father in time.”

“I’m so sorry for your loss. Thank you, Mother Aileen, for telling me.”

“Ah, I love you already.” She patted Rae’s arm as the light went out.

Rae found her room easily. As she undressed she thought about Garth’s mother. Her heart ached for the beautiful, kind woman who’d lost both her husbands. Their tribes had also lost a few men over the years during assignments or in accidents around the ranch. They were not invincible.

When she was undressed and had finished brushing her hair, Rae sat in the middle of the floor and meditated. She hoped she might see the person Garth’s mother mentioned.

There was something or someone in the distance, but she couldn’t see what or who. All she knew was that the figure was shrouded in darkness and was an evil entity.

Rae undressed and got into the large feather bed. She twisted and turned before finally sinking into the darkness.

She was flying through the air over the ranch. A partial moon shed little light, and clouds covered the stars. Two riders rode along the boundary lines. All appeared normal, but then she saw the shadow up ahead. The bird spread its enormous wings, rising into the dark night. Rae tried to scream a warning. The cowboys spotted their attacker too late. One got off a shot and winged the bird, but not before the beak tore at their chest and body.

Rae awoke screaming. Garth and Cad ran into her room.

“I’m all right. Please get Mitch, though, I have to tell him something.”

“I’m here.” Mitch walked inside her bedroom. “I imagine that scream woke everyone within a two-mile radius.” He gave her a smile and sat on the bed to pull her into his arms.

“Call Daren, Mitch. The ranch is or will be under attack at the boundary lines. I’m not sure exactly where, but two men went down. The birds are back.”

Mitch stared into her eyes. “You don’t think it was just a nightmare?”

“No.”

“Can I use my cell phone in here?” Mitch asked.

“In my office. I’ll show you.” Garth led Mitch out.

Cad sat beside her and pulled her close. “You’re shivering. I’m going to close the door and get in bed to warm you.” He shut the door and took off his jeans, the only piece of clothing he wore.

When he got under the covers with her, he grabbed the edge of her gown, lifted her, and swept the soft material over her head. Then he pulled her into his arms and wrapped his legs around hers.

“Body heat is much more effective naked-skin-to-naked-skin.”

Rae couldn’t resist letting her body melt against his. His heat soaked into her cold skin, creating the feeling of hugging a heater.

“You’re so nice and warm.” She laid her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes.

“Sleep, sweetheart. Nothing will get you with me wrapped around you for protection.”

* * * *

Garth peeked inside the door. “She’s asleep?”

“For now. Come in and tell me what’s going on.”

“Daren has called an emergency alert and most of their men are riding the fences. Mitch is waiting to hear if they find the two cowboys alive or dead. I put us on alert, too. Whoever this is might have decided to attack while the tribes were separated. Smart move not to wait until we’re together.”

Garth slipped out of his jeans and got into the bed on the other side. “I think this is the time to initiate her into being loved by two men. We might not have another opportunity for quite a while.” He brushed her hair to the side and kissed her neck right behind her ear.

She stirred. Cad kissed her eyelids and cupped her full breasts in his hands. Rae opened her eyes and smiled at him. She raised her mouth and licked his lips.

Garth rubbed his teeth across her earlobe as his hands cupped her ass. Startled, Rae jerked her head around toward him.

“What are you two doing?”

Garth heard the outrage in her voice. “I’d think it was self-evident, my love. We’re making love to you.”

“But you’re both in bed with me.”

“Of course,” Cad said. “We want you to see how exciting it can be with both of us kissing you and touching your body.”

“Relax, darlin’. Let us show you.” Garth watched Cad bend forward to kiss Rae’s gorgeous breasts. Garth took a deep breath and her scent filled his head as his lips trailed down her back. He kissed the two indentations on either side of her spine and rubbed his hands across her sweet, silky bottom.

* * * *

Shivers of delight shook her body. Her mind said no, but her body had melted into a pool of desire. Moisture seeped out at the juncture of her thighs.

Cad moved downward. His lips trailed around her navel and abdomen. Desire tightened into a coil of need deep inside her.

Garth kissed her backside all the way to the sensitive spot behind her knees. Then he turned her on her back, spread her legs, and licked the moisture from her pink folds.

Cad had gone back to her mouth. He ravished the inside and then sucked on her full bottom lip.

She moaned and twisted with hunger as the two kissed, licked, and tasted her. Pleasure pulsed through her whole body as her desire built into a roaring fire.

Rae motioned to Cad to move closer. She took his large cock into her mouth. She ran her tongue along the underside of his cock and licked around the crown, then sucked.

Garth spread her legs wider and flicked his tongue into her pussy opening. Her body rose toward him in response. He put two fingers into her pussy and touched the sweet spot. She shook, and an onslaught of rapture flooded every cell.

Her head moved quicker up and down Cad’s cock. She gently cupped his balls in her hands. He stiffened and groaned as his orgasm hit him. His salty essence tasted good.

Garth had grabbed his jeans, pulled out a condom, and quickly sheathed his hard cock. He surged into her. Another orgasm slammed into her. Her body shook, and she thought her heart might pound right out of her chest.

Cad covered her mouth to silence her scream. Garth continued to pound into her as her pussy pulsed. She clenched tight around his cock.

Heat and desire rebuilt and rushed through her body. She didn’t believe she could have another orgasm, but the wave started at her feet. An ache spread up her body. She met his every move, trying to reach that spot. Her body rose, and she grabbed his buttocks to hold him tight against her.

The tide hit them both at once. Rae heard Garth’s yell of release at the same time she exploded with pleasure.

They all three lay breathing hard. Her heart raced, and her body pulsed all over. Gradually, her body cooled and her heartbeat returned to normal.

Cad leaned over her. “Are you all right, baby?”

“I’ll let you know in a few hours.”

Garth raised on one elbow. “Now, wasn’t that much better than just one of us?” He grinned.

“It was spectacular, but I like the one-on-one also.”

“Certainly, that’s good. But with the two of us you can have twice the pleasure.” Garth grinned.

“We’ll see.” She was still too overwhelmed by her body’s response to make any sudden decisions.

“Perhaps we’re too much for her, Cad.”

“Might be. While she’s considering her decision we can rethink ours,” Cad said.

Garth got up, took his jeans, and headed to the bathroom. Cad pulled on his pants.

“Rest. We’ll see you in a few hours. I’m sure Mitch will want to leave early.” Cad left, and a few minutes later Garth waved on his way out.

Well, they hadn’t even put up an argument to try to change her mind.
Good.
She needed to think things through. But why did she feel like crying instead?

* * * *

She didn’t sleep. After showering, she dressed in jeans, a green shirt, and her boots. Her bag had hardly been unpacked. She threw in the few items she’d used and was ready to leave when Mitch knocked on her door.

“I’ll walk with you to breakfast. We’re leaving within the hour for the airport.”

“Have you talked to Daren this morning?”

Mitch stopped and faced her. “I don’t want you to feel bad, but when they got there the two men were dead. We have to find some way to protect our fences.”

Tears welled in Rae’s eyes. “I’m so sorry I had the dream too late.”

“It wasn’t your fault. You told what you knew, when you knew it.” Mitch put his arm around her shoulders.

Garth had walked up as Mitch was talking. “I have some theories. Let’s talk at breakfast.” He led them to the dining room. Cad and the others were already eating.

“First,” Garth said, “we have a machine that will create an unseen boundary for you. We’ll take it with us. We use it in case we miss a climber or someone snooping around. They can’t see the fence, but it stops them.”

“Don’t they run off and tell the authorities?” Nick asked.

“No. When the current hits them it knocks them out. We take them miles from here. When they wake up, they have a headache and no memory of where they were or what happened. It’s only happened once. We usually catch them before they get this far,” Garth said.

“Thanks, we can use it. What’s the theory you mentioned?” Mitch asked.

“For some reason they’ve targeted Rae. They tried to kill her and that didn’t work. I believe one or more persons has the ability to interfere with her thoughts. They’re able to plant the information they want her to have in her dreams. They were in control last night, and wanted her to get the information too late.”

“Did you put your shield up last night?” Mitch asked.

“I did when I meditated, and I didn’t take it off.”

“When we get back we’ll have Elle show you how to put a stronger shield around yourself,” Mitch said.

Lann had entered the room. He sat at the end of the table listening to the others talk.

“Garth, can I speak with you a moment?”

“Sure.” Garth followed Lann out.

“Mitch, I don’t think we can leave this tribe alone. Whoever this is will try to take them out first because of their smaller numbers,” Ethan said.

“What do you suggest?” Mitch asked.

“Have them start moving immediately. Nick can put up temporary buildings, tents at first, until it’s decided whether they’ll stay permanently. Then homes can be built. We’ll have more men to help so we get shelters up faster. They’ll have to rough it, but we’ll all be stronger by being together fighting this enemy.”

“Exactly what Lann suggested to me,” Garth said as he and Lann returned. “I’d had the same thoughts.”

“Then we’re all in agreement,” Mitch said. “Have your people start getting ready. When I get home I’ll contact an old Air Force friend. We’re going to have to share some information about this threat with the government. But only the people we’ve worked with before and trust. If I get a couple of their cargo planes I can move whatever equipment you want and your people much quicker.”

“Let’s get busy. Garth, are you flying with us now? Mitch asked.

“No. Cad will return with you. I’ll stay and help Lann get everyone and all our equipment ready to be moved. You better be on your way.”

Rae took a last sip of coffee. She glanced at Garth, but he’d looked away. His mind was already on the business of taking care of his people. She admired his devotion and determination to his responsibilities. Her brothers were the same.

But she’d miss him and she worried if whoever was in charge of these attacks could read her mind would he or she target the two men most important to her. She lingered at the back of the group as they went toward the elevator.

Garth glanced up and strode to her side. “Don’t worry. I’ll be safe, and Lann and I will see our people are, too. Stay close to Cad and your brothers.” He kissed her lightly on the lips. “No picnicking without me.”

She nodded, waved, and hurried across the room to join the others in the elevator.

Cad drove them to the airport, and they were headed back to the ranch soon afterward. Ethan had taken the plane up into the blue sky, to cruising speed, and they sat back to try to relax.

Rae looked at their solemn faces, the determined set of their jaws. They were all worried about their loved ones. Rae twisted in her seat. Anxiety surged into her body. She’d put her shield around her and the plane.