Page 47 of Knot Happening

The conversation flowed easily around me, a mixture of light-hearted banter and more serious discussions about the Bratva's ongoing conflicts.I listened with half an ear, my attention more focused on the way their hands moved as they spoke, the rhythm of their words, the subtle shifts in their scents that revealed more than any spoken confession ever could.

I was sipping my orange juice, the tangy sweetness a pleasant shock to my taste buds, when I heard the rustle of movement from the nest.Axel emerged, a wince marring his features as he carefully maneuvered his injured body out of our sanctuary.My heart clenched at the sight of his discomfort, and I set my glass down with a soft clink.

Turning to Pietro, I asked, "Do you have any pain medication for Axel?"My voice was a soft whisper, concern lacing each word.

Pietro's brow furrowed, his dark eyes reflecting a matching worry."Yes, I'll get it," he said, rising from his chair with a fluid grace that captivated me."Stay here, Darcy."

I nodded, watching as he disappeared down the hallway, his footsteps echoing faintly in the quiet apartment.

Axel eased himself into the chair next to mine, his large frame taking up more space than it appeared to have.Without a word, he reached for me, lifting me effortlessly from my seat and settling me onto his lap.I let out a surprised squeak, my hands instinctively bracing against his broad shoulders.He nuzzled the top of my head, his breath warm against my scalp, and I felt the tension in my body slowly ebb away as I relaxed into his embrace.

Harlen watched us from across the table, a small, contented smile playing on his lips as he sipped his tea.I caught his eye and smiled back, a silent acknowledgment of the peace we were all building together.

Jin, ever the caretaker, filled a plate with a generous serving of pancakes and scrambled eggs, his movements precise and efficient.He winked at me before scooping me up from Axel's lap, much to my surprise.I let out a giggle as he settled me onto his own lap, a mock glare directed at Axel, who responded with a low, playful growl.

"Food's ready," Jin announced, his tone light and teasing."Help yourselves, gentlemen."

Pietro returned just in time, a small bottle of painkillers in hand.He passed it to Axel, who gave him a nod of thanks, popping the lid and dry-swallowing a couple of pills without complaint.

The table was a symphony of sounds – the scrape of forks against plates, the murmur of conversation, the occasional chuckle.We ate together, a motley crew of alphas and one omega, sharing stories and laughter as the morning sun bathed the room in a warm, golden light.

The first bite of pancake Jin fed me was a fluffy cloud of sweetness, melting on my tongue and sending a cascade of pleasure through my senses.His lap was a solid foundation beneath me, his free hand resting possessively on my hip.I could feel the steady thrum of his purr, a vibration that resonated with the contentment bubbling within me.

"Are you okay, Axel?"Harlen's voice cut through the haze of my bliss, his tone carrying an undercurrent of concern.

Axel grunted, his hand pausing midair with a forkful of eggs."Just a rat problem," he replied, his eyes meeting Harlen's across the table."Nothing we can't handle."

Pietro let out a low chuckle, the sound rich and warm."Just had a rat problem of our own," he said, a mischievous glint in his eyes."But after we sniffed him out, Harlen took out the trash for us."

Harlen shot Pietro a heated look, his eyes darkening with an intensity that made my breath hitch."Consider it a favor," he said, his voice dropping to a husky murmur.

Pietro caught that look, and I watched, entranced, as goosebumps spread across his exposed arm like wildfire.His scent, dark chocolate and coffee, suddenly intensified, mingling with Harlen's oak and hazelnut in a way that made my head spin.

My purr grew louder, the sound rumbling from deep within my chest.I could feel my slick beginning to coat my thighs, a warm, insistent reminder of my arousal.The thin fabric of Harlen's shirt I wore barely provided a barrier between my skin and the cool air of the kitchen.

The alphas around me seemed to notice my reaction all at once.Their nostrils flared, eyes dilated, and low growls of appreciation filled the room.The air was thick with their arousal, a heady perfume that stoked the fire that had ignited within me.

Jin's hand stilled on my hip, his fingers tightening slightly as he leaned in to whisper in my ear."Darcy," he said, his voice a mere thread of sound, "can I take care of you right here in front of all of them?"

The question sent a jolt of excitement through me, my heart pounding in my chest.I looked around the room, meeting the heated gazes of each of my alphas.The thought of being claimed so openly, so completely by Jin, with the other three watching...It was both terrifying and exhilarating.

I nodded, my voice failing me as a wave of need crashed over me.

forty-nine

DARCY

Jin clearedour plates with swift efficiency, his eyes locked on mine with a burning intensity that left no room for second thoughts.He picked me up from his lap with an ease that belied his strength, his hands firm yet gentle on my body.The cool wooden surface of the table met my back with a sudden chill that had me arching, the contrast making my skin pebble with goosebumps.I was placed on the table, feeling more exposed than ever beneath the hungry gazes of my alphas.

Jin's chair scraped against the floor as he positioned himself between my spread legs.The sound seemed overly loud in the quiet of the kitchen, punctuated only by our shared heavy breaths.My cheeks flushed with a cocktail of embarrassment and arousal as Jin lifted my feet and rested them on the armrests of his chair.The new angle caused me to shift and a spark of pleasure zipped up my spine at the added leverage.

In one swift motion, Jin pulled me toward him, his hands on my hips, until the very edge of the table pressed into my ass, my center on full display.He didn't waste a moment, bunching Harlen's oversized shirt around my waist, exposing me entirely to the heated gazes of the others.Jin's eyes darkened to almost black as he drank in the sight of me like this, slick glistening on my folds, an unmistakable beacon of my need.

Then, with a tenderness that seemed at odds with the almost feral desire etched on his face, Jin leaned in and pressed the softest of kisses to the inside of my thigh, his breath tickling my sensitive skin.My muscles quivered in anticipation, the promise of what was to come a delicious torment.He worked his way up to my center with painstaking slowness, each kiss leaving a scorching trail of sensation in its wake.

When his mouth finally closed over my sex, I couldn't suppress the moan that slipped past my lips, nor the way my hips bucked against his face.Jin's hands were like iron, holding me in place, his fingers digging into the soft swell of my hips with bruising intensity.He lapped at my slit with a skilled fervor that had me seeing stars, his tongue delving inside me, tasting the depth of my arousal, before circling back to tease my throbbing clit.

Axel chuckled deeply, the sound rich and full of filthy promise."Fuck, Darcy," he drawled, his words setting my skin aflame, "watching Jin devour your pretty cunt is the hottest thing I've ever seen."His approval sent a thrill of pride through me, amplifying the sensations that Jin's mouth elicited with every sweep of his tongue."You're doing so good, letting us watch you fall apart.Gods, you're a vision like this – slick and wanting, making those sweet sounds just for us."

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