Page 19 of Catching Their Mate

Growls and grunts escape from deep within Sayer. I can see his wolf pushing to the forefront, his eyes shimmering from one color to the next. His breathing is ragged, and his muscles are tense as I ride him like my life depends on it. Leaning down, I lick the side of his neck before whispering in his ear.

“Fuck me, Sayer.”

He growls softly before flipping me over. Slinging my legs over his shoulders he pummels me, his hips snapping into me with more speed and ferocity than I even knew was possible. My orgasm crests once more and my pussy grips his length. Sayer shifts us so he has access to my shoulder. He clamps his teeth down into my skin sending us both into the abyss.

Moments later, Raleigh lifts my spent form into his arms before carrying me into the bathroom. He gently lowers me into a tub of warm water, and I swear it feels like my muscles are melting as my body sinks lower into the heat and I close my eyes.

“Are you okay?” he asks after a long silence and I simply mile.

“Never better.”

“Are you sure?” He frowns, concern creasing the corners of his eyes. “We weren’t exactly gentle, Iris.”

Closing my eyes, I rub at my chest before opening my eyes and looking at him. He is sitting on the closed toilet. “If I can feel your worry, can’t you feel my contentment?”

“It’s the mating bond,” he says taking a deep breath. “I probably missed your feelings when I started panicking.” He looks a little chagrined.

“This is what all of us wanted, Raleigh. Unless you’re having second thoughts?”

“No!” He kneels beside the tub, kissing me sweetly. “I just never want to cause you any harm.”

“I believe you.” I smile before laying back in the tub. “Now, go away so I can enjoy my bath.”

Raleigh leaves me with another kiss on my forehead and a soft chuckle.

Epilogue

Raleigh

We spend two days locked inside the house, fucking Iris, and making sure our mating bond is as strong as it can possibly be. Every so often, someone will knock on the door, but we steadfastly ignore them.

Today, we are going to introduce Iris to the entire pack. We want her to know she is welcome and has nothing to fear.

“Caine has set up a get-together for the entire pack. It’s a good way for you to get to meet everyone in a relaxed setting,” I say to Iris.

We have just finished eating breakfast and are still enjoying our coffee when I finally bring it up. He sent me a text yesterday, but I haven’t said anything yet.

“Everyone?”

“Well, we’re a smaller pack than most so it will only be around twenty people.”

“That’s a lot of pressure.” She looks a little intimidated.

“We’ll be there with you the entire time. You don’t have to worry about a thing,” Sayer adds, kissing the top of her head.

For a long time, she simply stares into her coffee before nodding. I can feel her fear through our mating bond, and I know she is aware of it.

I need to talk to Caine before I meet the rest of the pack.” Her words surprise me. “I want everything out in the open before I can face anyone new. I don’t want to start this new chapter in my life if I’m not being honest.”

“Let me hear if he has time to see us,” Sayer says, already putting his phone to his ear as he exits the kitchen.

We wait in silence until he returns. “He is on his way.”

Each of us sits, not speaking or drinking the remnants of our coffee as we tensely wait. Iris is scared and ashamed and her emotions have put myself and my brother on edge. When someone knocks on the door, all of us turn to stare in that direction. I finally get up and open the door.

“Hey, Caine.”

“Raleigh,” he replies. “Sayer said that Iris wanted to see me.”

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