Chapter 5
Chapter Five
Kayne
Atlantis should be at the top of the wonders of the ancient world list, and it probably would be too if it wasn't fiercely protected by the Tritons.
Most of the world didn't know about Tritons or the island, at least not in the modern sense.
They'd done a damn good job at perpetuating the sinking island myth.
While the shifters in general didn't consider merpeople to be kin, there was evidence of a distant ancestor.
But more important than anything else, the shifter council had no jurisdiction on Atlantis or any of the other Triton islands.
I stepped onto the runway, then turned and held a hand out to Blythe to help her down.
Fritz popped his head out, then followed her down.
Since her big reveal, he'd made himself scarce.
I wasn't sure why, but I intended to find out.
"Welcome to Atlantis." A Triton in human form said as he gestured to the surrounding island. He had a lyrical accent unlike any I'd ever heard. It was unique to their kind.
"Thank you, Siphon." I greeted him while watching Fritz scurry off without saying a word. I refused to be disrespectful to the people who just saved our asses.
He bowed low, then straightened. "If you need anything, just call." Then he walked off.
"I'm sorry, did you say Atlantis?" Blythe's eyes opened wide as she took in the island's majestic scene.
I laughed as she took several steps forward, then turned and ran off in another direction.
Her enthusiasm warmed my heart. She'd love it here as much as I did.
"Yep. Atlantis was never lost, only hidden.
The Tritons prefer their privacy. They're a technologically advanced culture who've excelled at being perfectly synergistic. "
Blythe took in all the plants that grew over the constructed island. They covered almost every spare surface, providing food and resources to the Tritons that lived here. "They have these really cool water turbines that uses the ocean's current to--"
"Kayne, Blythe!" Fritz's voice caught my attention. I glanced at him in the distance, and he gestured for us to join him.
Blythe smiled at me. "At least he's talking to us again."
Fritz led us through the inner halls of Atlantis in agitated silence. He repeatedly looked over his shoulder to make sure we were following. By the time he led us to a large housing suite, I was ready to shake him for answers.
"Go ahead Blythe, take a look at that screen." Fritz pointed to the large wall screen. She went over and her body went rigid. My first instinct was to go over to her and make sure she was okay. Fritz grabbed my arm and pulled me close. "Congrats on your mate, Kayne."
My brain skipped like a scratched record. My mate? "What happened to the competition?"
Fritz shoved my chest, then pulled me into an intimate hug. "There was never a competition, not really. I'd always planned for you to win. For you to find a mate and hopefully break the curse."
Blythe screeched, and launched herself at Fritz the moment we broke our hug. She planted kisses all over his cheeks. He coaxed her back onto her feet then nudged her toward me. "I did it so you could be with him."
"What did you do?"
But Blythe answered before Fritz could. "I don't know how he did it, but he filed separation papers and served my soon-to-be ex-husband divorce papers."
"And there's a restraining order." He shrugged.
"I'm friends with a lawyer and a judge. With Kayne's assets or mine alone, we make that asshole look like a pauper.
Not to mention, I moved a healthy chunk of our assets into foreign tax havens the council can't get their paws on.
" Fritz grabbed Blythe's hand and set it in mine. "I wish you both happiness."
Then he turned and fucking walked off. What the hell? Did he think I'd let him just walk out of my life?
Blythe ran after him. "Fritz!"
He stopped in the doorway, one hand on the frame as he gripped it until his knuckles turned white.
I went after them. I didn't want our dynamic to change, but we couldn't change what fate had in store for us.
She laid a hand on his shoulder. "You missed it, but I told Kayne I wouldn't choose. It doesn't feel right. When I look at both of you, I know we're meant to be together… all three of us."
Fritz turned around. His hair was disheveled and hung down in his face.
The sight of him made my heart hurt. This was taking more of a toll on him than I realized.
I never wanted it to turn out like this.
"The gods wouldn't allow it. It doesn't matter what we feel, what I feel… Only one of us can mate you."
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Fritz
Blythe pressed his hand against her chest. "Please Fritz, give it a chance." The pleading look on her face shredded my heart and my soul.
"I…" The mating bond surged, demanding I claim her. It clawed at me until I couldn't do anything but give in. "On one condition. Kayne goes first."
Blythe looked at Kayne, and he stared at me for a long moment before he nodded.
In that one glance, an entire conversation passed between us.
If this didn't work, then he'd end up with her.
Kayne had always been my first love, though I'd never been able to tell him.
He'd agreed to her decision to not choose, and mine at the same time.
Kayne nodded, then pulled Blythe toward the bed.
I closed the door and leaned against it as I watched him kiss her.
She broke the kiss and turned around in Kayne's arms to face me.
His hands slid down to her hips which she beckoned me to come to her.
It was the hottest thing I'd ever seen. My cock sprang to life at the invitation even though my heart tried desperately to guard itself.
My feet carried me to her without my brain issuing a command.
Blythe rewarded me by pulling her shirt over her head.
I'd sell my soul just to keep us here like this forever.
When I reached for her breast, I couldn't quite go all the way.
Kayne didn't hesitate, he grasped my wrists and pressed my hands against her breasts.
Blythe moaned as she covered ours with hers, then leaned forward to press a kiss against my lips.
My resolve broke. I needed her and Kayne.
My hands slid under the fabric of her bra and cupped her full breasts.
Blythe sank her hands into my hair, and pulled me into a passionate kiss.
I felt the material tighten for a moment, then fall away.
Kayne's hand slid between our bodies, sinking below her waistband.
He found his way between her thighs, but only after he brushed against my cock.
Chills rippled through me at the sensation, but her whimpers brought my attention back to her as she ground herself against his hand and my cock.
I broke the kiss and dropped to my knees. My fingers trailed up her thighs as I opened her pants and slid the rest of her clothing off. A groan escaped me as I watched Kayne's fingers thrust into Blythe.
Her fingers slid through my hair then she cupped my head as she guided me forward.
Kayne's hand pulled back, his fingers opening her up for me as I pressed my lips to her clit.
My tongue flicked out, teasing and circling the little nub.
I loved the way she held me tighter against her as she rocked her hips against my mouth.
The sound of Kayne's pants zipping open sent me into a frenzy. I licked and sucked, not caring about the wet noises filling the room.
"Blythe, I can't wait any longer." Kayne's deep growl matched the same desperate need I felt.
"Claim me, please." Blythe got out between gasping breaths.
I followed as her hips tilted to allow Kayne to enter her.
He didn't hesitate, and slid all the way to the base.
She clenched her hand tighter in my hair.
I felt Kayne thrust into her, and a part of me wanted him to pull out then thrust into my mouth so I could taste Blythe on him.
I'd never been able to tell him how I felt, no matter how many times I'd fantasized about it.
Right now, I felt like it was meant to be.
It soothed my soul to have Blythe and Kayne just like this.
"Fritz, please stroke yourself. I want you to come with us." Blythe begged between pants.
Resistance was futile. She owned me, heart, mind, soul.
I opened my pants and pulled my cock out.
Gripping the shaft with just the right amount of pressure, I lazily stroked myself while lapping at Blythe.
Kayne's grunts mixed with Blythe's moans until his hand landed next to hers on my head.
It was too much. Even though I'd barely touched myself, I came the moment I heard Blythe scream.
She ground herself against my mouth as she rode out her orgasm. Kayne followed us over the cliff.
I pressed soft kisses against her lips and pelvic bone as her muscles relaxed.
Her legs trembled as she tried to keep herself up, but Kayne scooped her into his arms and laid on the bed with her.
She reached out for me. Stripping my shift off, I wiped my hand off with the fabric before I dropped it on the floor and slid onto the bed with them.
Blythe nuzzled against my chest as Kayne spooned her.
This felt right, but I knew it was wrong.
Mating didn't work this way. I listened as their breathing evened out and they slipped into a deep sleep.
Tonight, I'd had them both. Tomorrow, I'd rip my own heart out as the mating bond they'd formed rejected me.