CHAPTER 205: DID YOU THINK WE’RE DONE?

Emira was lost, still collapsed on top of Kael as both Lance and Zen moved away from her. She closed her eyes and breathed in slowly, as if reassuring herself that they were really here.

For a moment, she wondered if she should pinch herself just to confirm this wasn’t some strange, heat-induced dream or delirium. Her hand moved toward her arm, but before she could do it, Zen spoke, his voice breaking through her spinning thoughts, "I could bite you if you want some pain."

She opened her eyes and looked into Zen’s gaze, shaking her head when he made a motion to move forward and actually bite her with a mischievous grin. She tried to pull away but Kael’s arms around her kept her firmly in place. She lay down her head, listening to his steady heartbeat.

But even as she lay there, the question twisted inside her, what were they doing here? Could it be that they had come because of her confrontation with the councilman? The only people she was worried about finding out her intentions were these three in the room. Not just because they would probably be hurt or disappointed. But also because they could stop her. And if they stood against her then...

She shook her head. No. It couldn’t be that. They must have come because of her heat. They would have felt her need and come due to that. The thought eased something in her chest, and she smiled. So what if they were to be mated and loved that Ramona? Even if their futures were tied elsewhere, they still cared for her... at least enough to come to her now. And she was glad to have them. After all... this... having them together was something she had never imagined would be so magical.

Just then, Lance stood up and walked away from the bed. Her hands clenched. She knew Lance had spent the most time with Ramona, and now that he had joined her here, he must be feeling guilty. But why should him leaving so soon after they had been so close bother her still? And she hated that it did bother her...

Before she could think any further, Lance returned with a washcloth in hand. He moved back to her side, settling near her as he began to wipe her with slow, careful movements, removing the traces of their own seed sticking to her skin...

She winced a bit, as the warm washcloth moved over her and watched as he leaned down and then licked her... soothing the ache... She’d almost forgotten that their saliva contained healing properties. As she felt a slight relief there, Lance straightened and carefully continued his ministrations...

But instead of cleaning her or giving her relief, his touch seemed to be making her body ready for more.. She looked away from him. Just then, Zen leaned down and pressed a quick kiss on her nose. "I’ll be back soon..." Then he straightened and looked toward Kael. "Are you not moving?"

Emira turned her head to look at him but before she could, she felt Kael shake his head. Then, he shifted his position, easing her off his chest and onto the bed. Then he lay behind her, drawing her back into him as he settled into place. His arm came around her, holding her close.

Zen let out a small snort. "You big bear." With that, he turned and walked away, leaving the two of them with Lance.

Emira relaxed back into Kael without even thinking about it. She felt his breathing against her back, steady and grounding. Lance continued wiping her, taking his time with each stroke, making sure she was clean and comfortable. She let out a small shudder, unable to hold it back.

"You... should return to your mate..." she whispered in a low voice.

She felt him stiffen and then his eyes snapped to her as he asked," What did you say?"

Emira looked away," I... You must want to return to Ramona. She is your mate."

Before she could talk more, Lance threw aside the washcloth and leaned forward," You are right. I should be with my mate. But..." Just as he was about to announce that she was their mate, Kael reminded him in his mind, "Lance. Don’t. Now is not the time..."

Lance froze. The interruption hit him harder than he expected, and he looked down into her eyes, searching them for something he already knew he would find. As much as he wanted to roar the truth—that they were mates—and claim her right there, her eyes told him everything. If he said it now, in this moment, she wouldn’t just doubt him. She might reject them completely.

The only thing that grounded him the most was the slight fear in her eyes that he would really leave. So, he caught her face and smiled darkly as he asked in a low voice," You think we’re done for the night, baby?" as if the thought of leaving her was the most ridiculous thing she could have said.

His hand was still on her cheek, as his thumb caressed her lips and he leaned down, holding her in place as his mouth met hers without hesitation. The sudden pressure made her gasp, and he deepened the kiss, as if answering every doubt she had tried to hide from him a moment ago

Emira felt Kael’s hand tighten around her as Lance moved back and growled, "We are just getting started, baby. You see, I have yet to claim this sweet mouth and that pert a**..."

Emira stiffened at the words as heat flooded her, a part of her growling, yes... She needed him to claim every part of her.... And then, without giving her a chance to respond, he took her mouth again. As if in agreement with Lance’s words, she felt Kael already hardening against her... while Zen returned as she heard him say," You guys started without me... Impatient losers.."