Page 21 of Abundant Moon
Between caring for their newborns and the visit from Ryan’s parents, Katrine and Mandy needed a few days to decompress before reopening the shop and starting their new normal. At the moment, the girls were feeding and would then go down for a nap – giving the couple some time to themselves. On Jack’s advice, they each fed both babies in rotation, establishing even tighter bonds as a single family unit. Later, Holly and Noel wouldn’t distinguish between my mom and your mom – ratherourmoms.
Mandy found it arousing to watch Katrine nurse one of the girls; breast exposed, nipple erect and glistening with milk. There’d been considerably less time for intimacy lately, and the promise of today’s long nap provided a chance to express her feelings properly. Katrine noticed Mandy’s scent and she gave her mate a smoldering look in return. The girls fell asleep when their tummies were full and were placed in the crib together. With an almost guilty glance backwards the women hurried to their own bedroom, flinging clothes hither and yon in their haste to get naked.
As the more aggressive partner, Mandy got things started with passionate, almost desperate, kisses. Moving further down, she licked and sucked Katrine’s nipples, enjoying both the tasty milk and the sultry moans coming from her mate. With no huge bellies in the way, they were free to enjoy each other again without any barriers. Slippery fingers found warm places to caress and tweak until they cried out in mutual pleasure, only to begin again. They lost count of the orgasms, finally falling asleep in an exhausted tangle of limbs.
Chapter 12
LATE JANUARY
While Ash waited in the car, Garrett clung to Nolan, feeling sorry for himself. They were headed out of town for two days to work with Jarrod Hunter - Tom’s future replacement at the Natural Homes branch in Kalkaska. He kissed his mate so thoroughly they almost got down to business right there in the parking lot. Ash chose that moment to honk the horn, reminding Nolan they were on a tight schedule. Garrett gave him a pathetic look and stepped back.
“My balls are blue already. Are you sure I can’t tag along?”
“Don’t tempt me! Go ahead and let those big balls of yours fill up while I’m gone. We’re going to have a lot of fun draining them when I get back. Love you!”
“Love you more!”
Garrett waved as they took off down the access road and then returned home to get ready for work. In the car, Ash scented the lingering arousal and laughed at Nolan’s discomfort – earning him a punch in the shoulder.
“Hey! I’m driving you idiot. Jump in the back and have a wank if you’re frustrated, but don’t take it out on me.”
Nolan stuck out his tongue, adjusted his hard, aching dick, and settled back in the seat for the nearly four-hour drive. The gate opened as they approached, waved through by the security guard. Ash reached the end of the access road, turned onto highway two heading east, and hit the gas - eager to be on their way. If they kept stops to a minimum, they could make it there by noon. Ash rarely traveled for any reason and he looked forward to meeting new people and seeing the Kalkaska operation for himself.
The silence lasted all of five minutes - a record for Nolan.
“Easy for you to be so happy. You aren’t going to be missing anybody! Except maybe Lance. What’s going on between you two lately anyway?”
Ash had sincerely hoped Nolan wouldn’t ask. If he didn’t respond, the man might pester him for the entire trip. Might as well get it over with.
“It’s complicated. He’s getting antsy for a mate and instead of waiting for Luna, he’s got the idea we should claim each other and make our relationship permanent.”
“Not what you want, huh?”
Ash growled. Why ask a question when you already knew the answer?
“No, it’s not. In bed we’re a great fit, and I care for him as my packmate, but we started this thing knowing it was only temporary. Some day Luna will bring us our true mates, and neither of us need the added complication of already being claimed by someone else!”
Nolan grunted in agreement, nodding his head.
“Yeah, I kinda figured. You’re right though – nothing but trouble if your true mates came along later. I’ve only known one other couple who made that mistake, and they regretted it. Not something I’d ever want to deal with. I’m sorry, man.”
Nolan’s scent confirmed his genuine sympathy, making it easier to continue the conversation.
“In a way I feel guilty because Lance is a terrific guy with a lot to offer someone. Hell, I have a lot to offer too! I just don’t want this to come between me and my future mate. Do me a favor – let’s talk about something else. I need a clear head for the next two days.”
