Familiar Desires: 5 (Protective Affairs) (14 page)

“Then you’ll pay.” Gina turned back slowly.

“Just so you know. If you arrange an accident while I’m in a
car, your brothers will probably be with me.” Alana met Gina’s gaze. The woman’s
eyes blazed with hatred. She hoped Gina at least cared enough about her brothers
to ensure their safety, but she was going to have one of her friends look into
Gina. If Gina was involved, Alana didn’t want to be surprised by it. “If you
hurt them, there won’t be enough of you left to bury.”

Gina sent a seething look at Alana and left without another
word.

* * * * *

Kane walked into their house and looked around the foyer.
Everything seemed normal, but he could feel a heavy weight in the air. No magic
had been performed, but someone with a lot of it had been here and they’d been
angry. It hadn’t taken long once they’d reached the Council and met with two
very perplexed Council members to realize the meeting had been fabricated. Kane
knew only one person who might try something like this. He wasn’t sure why Gina
didn’t like Alana. It didn’t really matter. Alana was their witch-mate. That
wasn’t going to change. Gina would have to get over whatever objections she had
to the relationship.

He made his way into the living room and found Alana sat on
the couch. She appeared relaxed and looked at him from her seat. Michael came
in the sliding doors from the deck. He’d checked the outside while Kane took
the inside. Kane hadn’t expected violence and was relieved to see Alana looked
exactly as she had when they left.

“How was your talk with my sister?” Kane eased onto the
couch next to her.

“A little confusing, infuriating. She doesn’t seem to know
anything that’s been going on the last few days.” Alana sighed. “She definitely
hates me and I think shifters in general.”

“Don’t worry about Gina. We’ll make sure she understands
this is our choice. That you are our choice. And as to her not realizing what’s
going on, only the people who need to know about the spell on you know of it.
Basically us, Mark and the Councils, maybe your Protectorate Commander, but I’m
not sure about that.” Michael sat on the arm of the couch.

“Are you sure the rest of your family isn’t going to feel
like she does?” Alana slanted at look from Michael to Kane.

“Our mother and father know you’re our Familiar and have since
the day after it happened. They were a little confused about why you left as we
were, but we’ve talked to them and they’re eager to meet you. As for Andrew and
Jen, you’ll only find acceptance with those two Sullivan siblings.” Kane hoped
she believed him. He wouldn’t blame her if she didn’t.

“Did she threaten you?” Michael cupped her chin and turned
her to face him.

“She warned me. No outright threats.” Alana sighed. “I don’t
want to come between you and your family.”

“You won’t, Alana.” Kane’s hand rested on her leg. “Gina
makes her own choices.”

“I hesitate to ask since I know you rushed back here to see
what had happened. But what are we going to eat? Getting a little hungry here.”
She tilted her head and simply watched him.

“Taken care of. It’s being delivered.” Kane ruffled her hair
and hauled her into his arms for a hug.

When he’d realized the meeting was fake, he’d known they’d
been lured away from Alana. His first suspicion had been the kidnappers and
panic had nearly swamped him. It hadn’t taken long to see that it was someone
closer to them than that, someone who knew they’d be home with Alana tonight.
The only people any of them had told about their plans were family. That
narrowed down the list of likely people to one, his sister. The Council members
were getting to the bottom of who had actually made the call. Kane hadn’t
wanted to believe Gina would try to step between them and Alana, but he’d
remembered some of her remarks over the past years. There hadn’t been any other
obvious signs of disapproval, but those remarks about Familiars being fickle
had stuck. He didn’t understand the reason behind her dislike of Alana. This
time, he wasn’t going to let her come between them and Alana.

Since Alana returned, he’d begun thinking about how that
scene in the restaurant had come to be. Someone had arranged it. To do that,
they had to know that Michael had a planned lunch meeting. The obvious choice
was Michael’s secretary at the time. She’d scheduled the meeting and made the
reservation for Sasha’s, but that woman had also been his sister’s friend.

“You’re tense.” Michael’s hands moved over her shoulders and
gently massaged a little. “Tell me what’s wrong.”

“My leopard’s riled up. Your sister definitely drew a
reaction from her.” She clenched her hands and relaxed only to tighten them
again.

“A reaction? What kind of reaction?” Kane tugged her away
from Michael and sat down on the couch with her. Michael shot a glare toward
Kane, because when Kane had lifted her, Michael’s hands had fallen away from
her.

“All the hints and denials of my rights to you. It makes the
cat rage and ready to act.” She fidgeted and rubbed her hand on her thighs.

“Act as in she wants to claim and change us?” Michael
balanced on the arm of the couch on her other side.

“Yeah,” Alana said and her hands brushed over her face. He
saw her fingers tremble slightly.

“And that would be bad?” Michael asked. A brow rose and he
looked confused.

Kane understood the feeling. Alana was close to accepting
the relationship with them. He could see it in the way she acted and hear it
when she spoke of them. Just an occasional turn of phrase that showed she
thought there was a future for them. Not some day in the far future, but soon.

“Not bad as in something that shouldn’t happen, but it
should be our choice. We should all be involved in the choice. It shouldn’t
happen as a result of a remark or the actions of some other person.” Her jaw
tightened and she took in a slow breath.

“I thought shifters claimed that way all the time.” Michael
chuckled. “I wouldn’t mind it. We know we belong together.”

“Male shifters do that. It inevitably causes trouble when it
happens from jealousy, anger or danger. It’s not the way it should be.” She
shook her head adamantly.

She’d apparently given it a lot of thought. He wanted the
claim. Although he wanted her to take the last step and tie them together
without any question of walking away again, she needed to be ready to do it. He
didn’t want her to have any regrets.

“How should it be?” Michael asked.

Kane saw Michael’s hand stroke over the back of her head and
down over her shoulders. She leaned into him a little before smiling up at him.
“A claiming or changing bite doesn’t have to be traumatic or done in the heat
of passion. It would be in a passionate moment either way, but it could be done
in a way we could look back on it and remember it as the day we really came
together.”

“How do you plan to do it? You’ve obviously thought about
all of this. Do you plan to seduce us?” Michael’s voice held anticipation.

“I’ve thought of it, but the specifics, not too much. When
it happens, I don’t want it to be rushed. I tried imagining taking some time
with each of you one on one, but the idea didn’t last long. I want us all
together.” Alana glanced from Michael to Kane and back again.

“One on one time sounds great, but you’re right. The
claiming should be with the three of us together. You’re our Familiar and we’re
your wizards.” Kane nodded.

That was the way it should be. They should be together, the
triad complete. After the years apart, his first thought was to rush into
anything that brought them closer together, but taking it slowly might be
better right now. He didn’t want her to regret claiming them even if it was
simply a regret about how it had happened.

“That’s why we shouldn’t be pushed into it. I don’t know if
my cat will get territorial when we begin the mating. I haven’t talked to
anyone about it. I’ve wondered if I’ll be able to touch both of you or if one
of you will have to wait nearby so I don’t see him as a threat to the bond.”
She bit her lip.

“Your brother told us your cat would recognize us as your
mates regardless of the provocation.” Michael frowned, but continued to sweep
his hand over her back.

“It will recognize you, but I don’t want to chance it striking
out in the heat of the moment. I want to talk to a few people who have two
mates before it happens if possible.” Alana’s smile was a little shaky. “It’s
one of the drawbacks of being out of touch with everyone for years.”

“All right, we’ll try to be patient. I want you to know
though that any time it happens will be right for us. We don’t want to wait any
longer than necessary. However it happens, you’re not going to hear any
complaints from us.” Kane kissed her cheek. “Now, stop worrying about what hasn’t
happened yet. We don’t want you denying your cat. If it gets too much, tell us.”

Kane sat on the couch beside Alana. She leaned on him. It
had taken a while, but she seemed more relaxed. All through the meal, her body
had been tense, her shoulders stiff and back straight. They’d talked with her,
but only now were her muscles loosening. Hopefully, before the night was over,
he could feel her beneath him again.

Her hand brushed his leg. He looked down at her and found
her looking up at him. Those yellow eyes watched him intently.

“Kane?” She licked her lips.

“Yes?” He raised an eyebrow at her.

“I want you and Michael tonight. No claiming, but I want my
mates.” She stared up at them.

He cupped the side of her face. He suspected it was more
than want. Regardless of how calm she looked, he could see the hunger burning
in her eyes. He wanted her to stop fighting herself. They weren’t going to
change their mind about her, but until she could see that, he’d show her she
belonged with them in any way he could.

“Let’s go to bed, baby. I definitely want room to move and I’ll
enjoy being with you if you’re ready.” Michael held out a hand to her.

She took his hand and stood. Kane rose and followed them. A
smile curved his lips as he watched the sway of her ass. All afternoon his mind
had replayed they scene from in the forest. He’d been hard and aching most of
the day. Part of him wanted to take up where they left off and tease and play
with her, but he wasn’t sure if he’d last that long.

When he came into the bedroom, he locked the door behind
them. It was as close as they could get to shutting out the world. He took off
his shirt and let it fall to the ground. Now, for his woman. He wouldn’t mind
watching her peel out of those clothes, but he wanted to touch her and savor
each bit of flesh he exposed.

“Will you let us take off your clothes, Alana?” Kane brushed
his fingers up her arm and met her eyes. “I want to explore your sexy body.”

“Yes.” She nodded and licked her lips.

“You keep your hands at your sides unless we tell you to
move them.” Michael cupped her face and turned her head to him.

Kane watched his brother kiss Alana before turning his
attention to getting her out of her shirt. He slipped the buttons through their
holes, pushing the pink fabric apart with each button to tease himself with
curve of her breasts and the delicate silk and lace of her bra.

He unfastened the last button and nudged it wide. He savored
the sight of her breasts cupped by the delicate garment and framed by her
shirt. Her hardened nipples showed clearly through the thin fabric. He brushed
his fingers across one of those beaded nubs.

He couldn’t resist getting a taste of her nipple. He lowered
his head and took the fabric-covered peak into his mouth. The impeding cloth
frustrated him. He wanted to feel nothing between her warm, soft skin and his
mouth, but the soft moan that flowed from her lips motivated him to hear more.
He sucked at her and smoothed his hands across her stomach. Her hand threaded
into his hair, holding him to her.

He lifted his head away from that sweet mound. “Hands down,
little cat.”

Michael drew back. “Are you hungry for more? I know I want
to feel your hot sweet pussy clenching around my cock.”

Alana shivered and Kane felt the tremors beneath his
fingertips. His lips curved upward as he urged the shirt off her shoulders. When
it fell down her arms, he ignored it to focus on her breasts.

“Get her pants, Kane. Then we can move to the bed.” Michael
unfastened the bra.

“And then I can get a taste of our pussy.” Kane licked his
lips and unfastened her pants.

“Does she have wet panties?” Michael’s hands plucked at
Alana’s nipples.

Kane grinned when Alana arched into Michael’s touch. That
scrap of lace was undoubtedly wet, but he knew she loved the dirty talk. He
drew his hands up her inner thighs. Her feet shifted a little giving him more
room. He cupped her pussy. He felt the warmth of her arousal.

“Oh, yes, wet and eager for more, aren’t you?” Kane’s
fingers pressed the fabric of her panties between her pussy lips. He used the
fabric to provide a little friction as he stroked his fingers back and forth.

“Yes!” The word came out on hissing breath.

He skimmed the pink panties down to join the pants around
her calves. She stepped out of them when he eased them to her ankles. Kane
picked her up and carried her to the bed. He put her down in the middle of the
blue-and-white quilt.

Kane saw Michael get in on the other side. He’d taken off
the rest of his clothes. Kane had kept on his pants, but removed his shirt.
Michael would take their woman first.

Kane climbed onto the bed and moved down, widening Alana’s
legs when he moved between them. His hands smoothed up her toned thighs. The
skin was so soft he couldn’t resist the urge to sweep his hands down and back
up again.

“What do you want?” Kane leaned down and ran his tongue up
her inner thigh.

Her hips arched upward. He chuckled. That silent demand wasn’t
going to be enough. He wanted her to tell him what she wanted him to do. He held
one of her legs and nibbled along her inner thigh.

“Tell me what you want me to do, Alana.” Kane drew his
fingers along the smooth lips of her pussy.

A frustrated growl rolled from her lips. “Lick my pussy.”

“Oh, definitely and then I’m going to watch my brother fuck
you before we start over and I fuck my sweet Familiar.” Kane caught her eyes,
before he lowered his head to the swollen folds of her cunt.

He lapped at the glistening flesh simply to torment her a
little longer, before he parted the plump lips with his fingers. He licked his
lips at the sight of the pink flesh. This was the dessert he wanted. His tongue
flicked from her slick channel and up over the hood of her clit.

Her body rolled upward when he brushed over the swollen
bundle. He worked his tongue over her clit before he sucked at it. He wanted to
hear her moan and cry her pleasure. Two fingers sank into her pussy and he slowly
pumped them in and out. Her thighs tensed and tried to tighten around him as if
to hold him where he was.

“Do you like what he’s doing to you, baby?” Michael’s voice
drifted down to him.

Kane knew his brother was probably teasing and tasting Alana’s
gorgeous breasts. He felt the shiver race over her body and a low, husky moan
followed it. Her hands clenched in his hair, urging his head down as her hips bucked
into his touch.

“Yes, oh, yes,” she answered. “More, Kane.”

“We have a demanding little kitten here, Kane.” Michael
chuckled.

Kane withdrew his fingers and lapped at the juices flowing
from her cunt. He loved her taste. She shivered when he speared his tongue into
her, fucking her with it as he ached to do with his cock. Her body bowed and
she shivered. He had to take her right over the edge. He wanted to feel her
fall apart beneath his lips and then build her desire high again.

His lips moved upward again and he plunged his fingers deep.
His tongue lashed her clit in the same rhythm as his fingers forged into her
sweet pussy. Her fingers tightened in his hair and she arched off the bed. She trembled
beneath him and a low moan fell from her lips.

Damn, he’d love to see what she looked like when that
happened.

“Fuck, that’s gorgeous, but take her up again, Kane. I’m
dying here.” Michael’s voice sounded rough.

“You can do your part too, Michael.” Kane’s mouth barely
moved away from her flesh. He knew the vibrations from his voice would drive
her crazy.

“Oh, planning to. She loves to have her breasts sucked and a
little bit of a nip draws this hissing breath, but I’m pretty sure she likes the
edge of pain,” Michael said with relish.

Kane slowly lapped at her clit, sucking it into his mouth
and humming occasionally. It didn’t take long before her body began to writhe
again. His tongue drifted down and again flicked at her. She shivered and
moaned.

Kane backed away, letting his brother move in to fuck their
woman first. He moved to the head of the bed, so he could watch and see Alana’s
face.

“From behind, Michael.” Alana put a hand on Michael’s arm to
stop him when he rolled on a condom.

“What?” Michael frowned.

“I want…” She seemed to be searching for the right words. “I
want to be on my hands and knees. No accidental claiming. Not until I know you’re
both sure.”

Kane gritted his teeth. He was more than sure and had been
for years. It frustrated him that she doubted their commitment to their bond.
The only way to change her mind though was to show her how they felt. Stubborn
little cat.

Michael moved back and she rolled over onto her stomach. She
rose to her hands and knees. The view was much better this way. Michael eased
between her legs. Kane knew the moment his brother entered her. Her eyes closed
and her mouth opened slightly. She was so damn sexy.

Her expressions tore at his control. She jolted forward with
every plunge. It was all he could do to resist kneeling in front of her and
letting her suck his cock. Although he wanted to feel her lips on his dick, he
didn’t want to come in her mouth. He needed to feel her pussy clamping around
his cock when they both found their pleasure.

“You’re so damn sexy, kitten.” Kane kept his eyes locked on
her face. “I’ve waited years to see that look of pleasure again. That one night
in Michael’s apartment has been locked in my mind. I can’t wait until I’m
thrusting my cock deep inside your slick pussy.”

She moaned and looked at him. Kane watched as she pushed
back into the surge of Michael’s shaft. Her hips undulated when Michael’s hand drifted
over her belly. Her teeth bit at her lip, the flush on her cheeks increased and
her golden eyes heated.

“Harder, Michael.” She met every lunge.

Michael complied. Her breath caught and her head tipped
back. She moaned and her body quivered with the force of her climax. She
collapsed to her elbows. Damn, that was beautiful. Kane wanted to see it again,
but this time, know it was there because he’d pleased her. Michael thrust hard,
propelling her forward and groaned her name when he came.

Kane waited as his brother finally released Alana. She
lifted her head and slumberous golden eyes met his. A smile curved her lips and
it was easy to see the satisfied cat there. She’d be even more satisfied before
they went to sleep tonight.

“Let’s get you ready for Kane.” Michael ran his hands over
Alana’s ass, pausing to squeeze the cheeks before working his hand between her
legs.

Kane suddenly had an idea. He rolled off the bed and walked
over to the closet door. He carried out the adjustable floor mirror. The oval glass
was framed by dark wood. He placed it close to the bed and walked back around
so he could help excite their woman.

“Oh, yeah, that’s a great idea,” Michael said with a small
laugh. “You should have thought of it before though, I would have enjoyed
seeing the expressions on her face.”

Kane leaned down, kissing Alana. His tongue plunged deep,
coaxing hers into responding. Her tongue glided over his and Kane lost all
thought other than enjoying the moment. Her teeth scraped and nipped as she
pulled back. He tugged her hair a little and then leaned back. Time to make his
woman wild. His dick throbbed and he wanted to do more than ram deep once and
come.

Michael rubbed Alana’s clit and she writhed as he continued
the torment. Kane tugged at her nipple. He thought about moving under her to
take the peak into his mouth, but he couldn’t chance her deciding to play. While
he was standing, he could stop her before she got those lips on his cock.

When she was moaning and wiggling with excitement, Michael picked
her up and turned her so she was facing the mirror. He sheathed his cock in a
condom and eased in behind her. Until she accepted she belonged with them, they’d
wear protection, although it was primarily symbolic. She couldn’t get pregnant
by them until she changed them. As for diseases, shifters didn’t get venereal
diseases and once Michael and Kane realized she was their witch-mate, that was
it.

He guided his dick to her pussy and slowly eased inside. Her
muscles clenched on his shaft. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath,
trying for control. He could feel the heat of her pussy even through the
barrier of latex.

“Look at me, Alana.” He stared into the mirror until she
lifted her head. “We have no doubts and have wanted this for a long time. We’re
ready and this time, you’re ours.”

He pulled out, holding her gaze. His hands glided over her thighs.
One crept underneath her, his fingers settling over her clit while the other
roamed up to her breasts. He didn’t know how long he’d last, but he wanted to
make sure she reached her pleasure before he took his. His cock ached and he
couldn’t resist the urge to plunge back into her tight channel.

Her inner muscles clenched on his cock as he moved. His
fingers circled her clit. She moaned and shoved back into him. Her pussy
rippled over his staff. A shudder tore down his back. He couldn’t hold back any
longer. He withdrew almost completely before his hips jabbed forward. His
fingers played with her clit as he surged into her. Her body jolted forward
with each thrust.

“So gorgeous. Just look at those nipples. I wish I could
suck them right now.” Kane ran his eyes over her.

In the mirror, he could see her breasts swaying, the hard
nipples standing proud and almost begging for attention. He reached forward and
plucked at one of those nipples when he pounded into her. She arched back,
meeting the plunge of his cock.

She moaned and her inner muscles clenched around his shaft.
He flicked his fingers across her clit. She shuddered and crushed back against
him as if she wanted to hold him deep. He rammed into her tight pussy. She
screamed his name, her body levering back into his.