Chapter 8 #4
“If I could sequence DNA, I wouldn’t need you,” he snapped, still angry.
He took a deep breath and continued in a less hostile tone.
“The omega effect didn’t develop with every female, and your formula was different from theirs.
I was waiting to see if it was even a problem.
Things had been going so well, I hoped it was a nonissue. ”
Their mind link was still active, so she knew his words were true. However, she also sensed a hint of smugness, which warned that he’d been punishing her with his silence. The problem was by keeping the information to himself, Shannon was the one he’d punished, not Luna.
“Shannon has only had two of the injections,” Luna digressed. “Her transformation is incomplete. Why did this happen now?” More than expecting an answer from her companions, Luna was trying to make sense of the events in her own mind.
“You chose the three-stage transformation,” Alex reminded.
“The first injection triggered activation,” Luna murmured. “The second triggered acquisition.”
“And you just saw how an omega acquires her mates,” Alex stressed.
“Shit,” Luna muttered, clearly seeing where she went wrong. “How long will the frenzy last?”
“Three to five days,” Nate predicted. “They won’t hurt her,” he stressed as he moved closer to Luna. “We can’t help but be protective of our mates. Shannon is safe with them.”
“As long as we keep them separate from each other,” she clarified with a faint smile.
“They’ll work that out too,” Alex assured her. “We’ll likely need to break up another fight or two, but they will learn to live together. They’re a pack now whether they like it or not.”
But poor Shannon. Had she even interacted with those males before the frenzy hit them?
“It can’t be changed, so torturing yourself serves no purpose,” Alex said firmly.
“What about Tianna and Jill? They have each had the first injection but I’m not sure it’s wise to alter the formula mid-treatment.”
“Ask Carlos,” Nate suggested. “He can help you assess the risks and benefits.”
She nodded then shifted her gaze back to Alex. “I know you’re going to punish me for this. May I ask what you intend to do?”
“That depends on who is asking.”
His response confused her. “What do you mean?”
“Over the past three days four different alphas reminded me that our courtship has lasted more than thirty days. By village law one of three things must happen. Because this will be your second courtship, you must interact with at least three different alphas before you allow one to court you.”
She had no interest in starting the process over again. She was ready to let Alex claim her, but she was curious about the rest. “You said three options. What are the other two?”
“If you meet with three alphas and none interest you, Nate and I are allowed to court you for an additional thirty days.”
That seemed silly when she was ready to move beyond courting. “Or?” she prompted as her smile broadened. “What’s my final option?”
“You can stop torturing us and let us claim you.” Alex lowered his voice to a sensual growl.
“And that’s the answer to your question.
The punishment for the village geneticist would be much more intense than for the female I’m courting.
And the punishment for my mate would be less intense than for the female who refuses to let me claim her. ”
She laughed, welcoming the ripple of joy his teasing triggered. “Well, it sounds like my wisest course is to let you two claim me.”
Alex wrapped his arms around her and drew her forward, then he grabbed her behind with both hands and squeezed. “I’m still taking a belt to this delectable ass. There is no way out of that.”
She’d screwed up and Rydarian rules were harsh for a reason. Without having to be told, Luna undressed. The sooner she got the punishment over with, the sooner they could move on to sharing pleasure.
Naked and resigned, Luna knelt before her mates.
She opened her thighs and lowered her gaze, not saying a word.
She’d thought she knew best. She’d been angry and resentful, so she made a series of bad decisions.
She’d allowed her ambition to cloud her judgment, and Shannon had been hurt as a result.
“Is your submission offered willingly?” Alex began, his tone stern yet caressing. She had no idea how he accomplished both, but it was something uniquely Alex.
“It is, alpha.”
“Then crawl into the bedroom and kneel beside our bed.”
Luna tensed. This was new. He wanted her to crawl for him? Wasn’t kneeling here naked humiliating enough?
“Is there a problem?” The warmth left his tone, leaving only authority.
“No, sir.” She lowered her hands to the floor and began to crawl.
As her arms and legs moved, she became progressively more aware of the rest of her body.
Her breasts swayed and her pussy and ass were on full display.
It was undeniably humiliating, but something about it stirred her dark desires, made her restless and needy.
She wanted them to look at her, wanted them to lust after her.
By the time she reached the bed she was breathless and achy. Her pussy was growing wet and her nipples had tightened into distended points. Could they smell how aroused she was? She hoped that the reaction pleased them.
“Stand up then bend over the bed and spread your legs,” Alex ordered.
Luna maneuvered her legs beneath her and stood.
Then she turned toward the bed and bent from the waist. The position was familiar.
Alex loved to fuck her like this. It allowed him to slide his hands all over her body while he took her from behind.
She stepped her legs apart and arched her back, giving them a good view of her sex.
Alex moved in close behind her and traced her slit with his fingertips. “Such a needy pussy.” He circled her clit a couple of times then teased her entrance. “We’ll enjoy this soon enough. But before pleasure comes pain.”
It was the only warning she got before his hand spanked her upturned ass. He warmed her cheeks with stinging slaps, not stopping until both sides were warm and throbbing.
“Why am I punishing you?” He rubbed her bottom, intensifying the heat.
“I didn’t listen to your warning, so Shannon was harmed by my formula.”
“Shannon has been claimed by her genetically compatible mates,” he argued. “The claiming was sudden and intense, but the outcome is what you intended.”
She didn’t argue with him. She hadn’t intended to create an omega and he knew it, but she understood the value of choosing her battles.
“Will you implement the transformation protocols using Babcock’s formula?”
“Yes, alpha. If that’s best for the entire village, then that is what I’ll do.”
“Good girl.”
She heard a faint swooshing and then fire licked across her ass cheeks. She cried out and clenched her bottom, but there was no escaping the pain. She looked at him sharply. He’d used his belt on her before and it hadn’t hurt this badly. Apparently, he’d been holding back.
“This will be a harsh lesson,” he warned. “Now face forward and accept what I give you.”
Reluctantly she obeyed. She turned her head back around and the belt landed with another fiery snap. “That hurts!” she yelled helplessly as she reached back and rubbed the stinging welts.
“Move your hands. Right now.”
She clenched her fists and moved them to the bed to either side of her body. The swats kept coming, each one more intense than the last. She sucked in a breath and tried not to clench, but the discomfort rapidly built to an overwhelming inferno.
“I’m sorry I didn’t listen to you,” she cried out.
He swung the belt again.
A sob tore from her throat and she rocked her weight from side to side. “I’m sorry.”
After delivering one final swat, he tossed the belt aside.
She released her breath in a shuddering sigh and started to straighten. He grasped the back of her neck and held her in the bent over position.
“Who controls this pussy?” He slapped her slit just hard enough to make her gasp.
“You do. You and Master Nate.”
He slapped her pussy again, then rubbed her clit. “Come for me, mate. Come right now.”
She hadn’t even felt near orgasm, but her body obeyed as soon as he started rubbing her clit. The spasms were hard and fast, making her knees buckle.
“Good girl,” Alex said then slapped her welted bottom for good measure. “On your knees. You’re going to suck us off before we claim you. I want to take my time while Nate forms the link.”
Thrilled that the worst of the punishment was over, Luna got up then moved to the woven rug beside the bed and knelt. She kept her still-stinging bottom off her heels and waited for her mates to join her.
Nate and Alex took a moment and undressed.
Luna watched them with hungry eyes. They were both tall and fit, but Alex’s build was long and lean while Nate was more heavily muscled.
Alex’s wavy blond hair reached well past his shoulders.
Nate kept his dark hair short. They complemented each other, offering contrast and variety.
The important thing was that they both belonged to her, or they would when this night ended.
“Like what you see?” Alex challenged as she continued to stare.
“Yes, alpha. My mates are both very appealing.”
He walked over to her, erect cock bobbing with each purposeful step. She expected him to grab the back of her hair and shove his cock in her mouth. Instead, he fisted her hair but bent and kissed her. His lips sealed over hers and his tongue took possession of her mouth.
Luna returned the kiss just as passionately. She was tired of pretending that she didn’t want these males, tired of fighting her own desires. They excited and challenged her. She was safe with them, protected, and yet they allowed her to pursue her own interests.
Alex released her suddenly, but Nate was there to take his place. This kiss was slower, more sensual than demanding. Nate seduced while Alex conquered. And she responded well to both.