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“Of course, you are a beautiful female. Stubborn and mouthy as well, but you are also creative and kind and so brave for such a small female.” I hope my words convey that I want her. Yes, for her body because it is most pleasing to me, but also because I have grown fond of her and her companionship, even as just a roommate, as she has called us these past days. “How could I not want you?”

“Well, no one else wanted me either,” she pouts, as though it will make her feel less foolish for not knowing that I have wanted her since she joined our tribe. “How was I supposed to know that you, of all the aliens, wanted me when you’re perfectly happy with Lyath?”

I frown when she says his name, but I do not miss the sparkle in her eyes like she is trying to get me to react. Oh, she will be so wonderful to play with in the bedroom. She is feisty and playful, two things that will make it even more fun for me when I get her to submit.

She must see the lust in my eyes because she gives me a breathtaking smile that makes me ache for her.

Of course, this important moment in our relationship is happening in the dining hall, with so many brothers and their mates watching. It makes sense that at least one of them would try to ruin it, as they are always trying to be the most clever for the females.

“It is not true that none of the brothers wanted you,” Toron says as he adjusts his mate in his lap as though she will work as a shield against the deadly glare I shoot his way. He has been gone for many days out in the trees searching for his mate, so maybe he has forgotten just how protective I am over my mates. He will learn if he continues to poke at me. Although I am sure this is just retaliation for how Lyath made his mate cry.

“What do you mean?” Nia spins to face Toron, but I keep my grip firm on her hand.

She shoots me a warning glare, but it softens when she sees the desperation creeping into my features. I am so close to having her fully as my mate, and I will not risk losing her when we can be so happy together.

“What does he mean?” Her question is softer this time. Almost like she already knows that I may have been a cruel mate in how I handled her wanting to bed my brothers.

My mind races as I try to think of how to keep her from being too upset when I tell her the truth. Yes, I snuck into each of my brothers’ rooms the night I found out about her wanting a male for lovemaking and told them that if they even gave her a small glimmer of hope that they might be interested, I would seal them. Then, after I made it clear to them that they could show her no interest, I went to my mated brothers and made them promise to watch my mate and tell me if anyone showed her any interest. I also might have told them all to keep my requests to themselves.

Most of the mated brothers thought it was a fun game, and I am sure it still is to them. To my mate? I do not think she will look at it with such humor since this whole time she has been thinking it is because no one wants her that they have not been in her bed already.

My eyes move over to where Lyath is still sitting, entranced in my conversation with Nia. It is then that I realize I can offer her something that she most definitely wants. I do not know what she did with males on Earth, but when I saw her watching me tease Lyath, I saw the glimmer of pleasure in her eyes. She has the same need that I do, and maybe I can forgo making one of my mates submit so long as she is helping me with Lyath.

“You may not like my answer, but I am willing to give you something I think you will want very much.” I hope I have not given away too much by looking over at Lyath. I am curious to know how desperate he will become if it is not just my hands on his body.

Nia is a smart female, though, probably one of the smartest. That is why I am not surprised when she says. “You’re offering me your other mate, yeah?”

“Only if you agree to return to our home for the rest of the day.”

Nia stands from the table, her hand still wrapped in mine, as she shoots me a devilish smile. “What are you waiting for? I’ve wanted to get laid since I got here.” She turns to look over her shoulder. “Come on, Lyath.” She emphasizes his name, making me hiss in displeasure.

If I were not already letting her help me with him, I would be punishing her for being so bratty in how she behaves. I jump onto the table and take two steps before dropping down on the other side, right in front of Nia. Her eyes go wide as she stares up at me, and her pink tongue peeks out for a moment to lick at her lips.

I do not say anything else to her. Just wrap an arm over her shoulder and lead her out of the room. Lyath is right behind us, running to catch up once he gets over his surprise at the turn of events. When we’re outside, and he is next to me, I wrap my other arm over his shoulder and hold both my mates tight to me, finally knowing that they are both fully mine.

12

Nia

The butterflies in my stomach haven’t stopped fluttering since Beren all but jumped over the table to get to me. I knew I was playing a dangerous game when I called out for Lyath to join us by name. When Beren only stared down at me with what I now realize was his angry, lustful look instead of his standard angry look, I knew I was fine. Or as fine as I can be with a mate who only seems to get hornier when he’s upset. It shouldn’t be as hot as it is, but I’m starting to realize there’s quite a bit about myself I never had the chance to explore on Earth.

“You will be glad you have finally admitted you want Beren as your mate,” Lyath leans down to whisper to me when we enter the house.

Beren disappears into their bedroom, leaving Lyath and me alone for a moment. I can feel my cheeks heating at his words but also feel my heart swelling at how grateful I am that they actually want me. I’ve spent the last few days thinking I was completely undesirable by every male here. Now that I know it’s because everyone was scared of my mate, it makes me feel better. I’m still irritated at Beren, but at least I know I’m not unwanted.

“I’m pretty sure he could have told me at any point he wanted me,” I say in a whisper back to him.

We both take turns watching the hallway and then each other like we are sharing secrets we shouldn’t be. Maybe we are. I don’t really know.

“He mated you, did he not?” Lyath asks, almost offended on Beren’s behalf.

“I’m pretty sure you fed me his seed, and I didn’t even know which of you I was mating,” I say right as Beren enters the room and hears the words leave my mouth.

I know I’ve gotten myself in trouble as soon as a snort leaves Lyath. He averts his gaze from mine, shaking his head slightly like he knows I’ve definitely just messed up.

Beren’s lips pull up in a lazy smile that doesn’t quite reach his eyes. “If you want me to feed you my seed, I’m more than happy to do that.” Beren steps closer, taking my face in his hand like he did this morning and puffing my lips out. “You will need to get on your knees, though.”

Warmth spreads across my cheeks and low in my abdomen at his words. I had a couple of boyfriends on Earth before everything went to shit. Not a single one has ever done anything that these two aliens seem to be able to do for me. Then again, on Earth, I didn’t think I’d be willing to be shared between two guys. No, it’s all been pure luck that I managed to get mated to two males willing to share me and help me explore all of these new things they seem to bring out in me.

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