25 comments/ 77228 views/ 83 favorites You're the One for Me Ch. 01 By: angelicsounds Hey all. This is my first attempt at the Nonhuman category, but hopefully this story will end up being one that pleases (It actually qualifies in a couple of categories). There's no sex in this chapter, so if that's what you're looking for, you're just going to have to wait. ----- Caden Alexander growled as he felt the tug once again. It was a nearly irresistible urge to claim her that he felt every time she came within 50 feet of him. His body was more aware of her presence than his mind and her scent never failed to cause him to harden. This time, she stood at the counter of the small coffee shop on campus, her pouty lips pursed in deep thought as she tried to decide between one flavor or another. "You look tense, brother. Perhaps you should lay off the caffeine." Caden twirled, surprised that his twin had been able to sneak up on him. The girl had him more unaware of his surroundings than he could have believed. He looked upon the man that shared many of his features, seeing as they were identical twins. Austin's black hair hung shaggily into his exotic violet eyes and outlined his masculine face. His nose and lips seemed a bit too perfect for his face and Caden knew it was true for him as well. They could have been models if they so chose, but both of them hated the attention of many with a passion. He had to lift his gaze slightly to look into his brother's eyes and was surprised, they had both topped out at a height of 6'3" a few years prior. "You know very well that caffeine has nothing to do with it," Caden replied, remembering that he was in sandals and noticing that his brother was in thick-soled combat boots. Austin's eyes traveled to the counter before returning to Caden's face, his mouth twisted into a wry grin. "I see. Well, I'll leave you to your gawking...though I wish you would just grow a backbone and ask her out. Your behavior is unbefitting of an Alexander." Caden growled in warning, drawing the glances of a few of the nearby patrons. "I will show you behavior unbefitting of an Alexander if you continue to irk the living shit out of me." Austin's look spoke of his surprise before he laughed long and hard at his brother. "She has truly gotten to you, hasn't she, brother?" Caden's ground out, "Yes," was too much for Austin to take, as he once again fell into laughter. "Shut up, Austin. You're calling attention to us." Austin tried to straighten up, but it was near impossible. "Heaven forbid, what if your mate looks upon you, Caden? Will you turn to dust? Or will she return the favor and stare a hole into your backside as you have hers?" Caden's fist shot out and connected with Austin's jaw before he could control it. He could feel her eyes on him now and his embarrassment was acute. Of course, the first time she lays eyes on him, he has to be in the middle of a fight with his wayward twin. So much for good first impressions. His face burning, Caden turned and stalked out of the shop. Austin, for his part, was silent as he followed his brother out of the quaint little coffee shop that Caden now frequented, mostly because his intended loved it. He tried to hide his grin at how Caden was sulking over the girl, but failed once again. It was amusing to watch his painfully shy brother try to figure out how to approach his mate. Caden had spotted her over a month ago, walking across the Quad after a late night trip to the campus snack bar. His immediate reaction to spotting his mate was to howl his joy to the skies. Caden rushed back to the apartment they shared, glowing with the knowledge that he had found the one woman for him. A week passed before he realized that he was hard-pressed to overcome his shyness and was paralyzed by his nerves whenever he thought to try and talk to her. He had instead taken to following her when he sensed her, finding out more about the woman that would eventually bear his children. Austin just shook his head at Caden's situation. He would never have waited so long to make himself known. In fact, Austin had vowed that when his mate showed up, he would pounce immediately and there would be no resistance. "Austin, I wish you wouldn't be so damn insensitive. I mean, you're fucking with my life here," Caden sighed as he slumped onto a bench on the green grass of the Quad, watching the doors of the coffee shop closely. Austin regarded his brother for a moment and then just shook his head. "What life? All you do is spend your time following your little miss around. I'm surprised you even go to class anymore. Do you even let your wolf loose and run through the forest at night anymore? I mean, it's no wonder you're wound so tight. You've been denying yourself." Caden sighed. Austin had hit it on the head. It had been at least two weeks since Caden had shifted, choosing instead to ignore the fact that he was a werewolf and focus his attention on how to win his woman. It made him anxious most of the time, feeling his wolf pacing inside of him, itching to run free once more. But how could he woo a human knowing that he was wolf and she would never understand? Austin watched his brother's face carefully. He, better than anyone, could tell what Caden was thinking by reading his expressions. "Caden, if she is your mate, she will understand you and your true nature. Your wolf wouldn't lead you astray." Austin's large hand clapped down on his brother's shoulder before falling away. "You're right. I just don't know how to approach her. Especially now that she's seen me hitting your worthless ass. What if she thinks that I'm nothing but some kind of violent nutcase or something? And now that she has noticed me, when I'm around, she'll know. She'll think I'm some kind of stalker! This is your fault, Austin. She probably won't even talk to me anymore." At the lack of response, Caden looked over at his brother, who had situated himself beside Caden on the bench. A slow smile spread across his lips as noticed his brother's condition. Caden imagined that he must have looked similar to Austin when he first laid his eyes on his mate. Now it was Austin's turn to be tied in knots. He had found her. Caden turned to look in the direction that Austin was staring, with his mouth gaping open and an incredibly noticeable tent forming in the front of his khaki pants. 'My bad,' he thought, 'Austin has found him. Who'd have thought that Austin's mate would be a man?' Austin could barely believe it. His wolf was frantic and it took everything he had not to run over to the guy, rip off his pants and swallow him whole before shoving his entire cock, balls deep, into the bulky blond. His wolf urged him to claim his other half, but he resisted. He would woo the guy like any human would and then claim him as only a wolf could. But he would not stand idly by like Caden. He was too eager for something like that. "Congratulations, brother. I see you have found your mate as well. I guess I won't be worrying about nieces or nephews, unless you're planning on popping a couple out of your ass," Caden joked. Austin swallowed. His throat seemed so dry now. "We'll adopt or use a surrogate. We will build a fine litter together and our pups will be strong. Even if he can't bear my children, that won't stop me from shooting my seed deep inside his body. Hell, I'd try my hardest to impregnate him if that's what he wanted." Caden laughed. "You're sick. So, what's your plan for getting to know the guy? Knowing you, it's probably something akin to running up, pulling down his pants and plowing his tight little ass." Austin growled, voicing his displeasure over Caden's accurate description of his previous thoughts. There had to be a way to get his mate's attention without being so forward. Caden continued to chuckle. "I bet you weren't even gonna lube up before you pounced. Your mate will not forgive you if you rip his ass in two." Austin didn't answer, watching as his man walked toward the coffee shop they had just left. His blond hair was spiked up all over his head, his bright green eyes sparkled with life and laughter, and his muscular frame made Austin's fingers tingle with the desire to caress his every nook and cranny. He was on the phone with someone, but from that distance, Austin couldn't make out his words or hear the voice that belonged to his angel. The man was only inside the shop briefly before he exited with a mocha-hued woman on his arm. The pair shared a laugh before continuing toward the dorms, which were situated on the far side of campus. Austin could feel Caden stiffen beside him. "Your mate has his hands on mine," Caden murmured. "My mate is gay, so it is of no consequence," Austin answered. "That fact does not make me want to rip his arms off any less." "Touch him and I will kill you." Caden tore his eyes from the form of his beloved. "Kill me? You wish you could, little brother. I would destroy you." Austin frowned and changed the subject. "I want him and I will have him. Soon. How would you feel about a double date?" Caden mulled it over. It would provide an opening for him to get to know his little love, providing he didn't embarrass himself terribly. And Austin would be there to bail him out if things didn't go well. "Fine. You set it up and I will be there." Austin nodded, the small figures of their mates on the horizon. He would help his brother woo his mate while bagging his own. It would work out fine. At least, that was what he told himself as he threw an arm around Caden's shoulder. "Come, brother, we must plan an intimate seduction of our loves. They won't know what hit them." You're the One for Me Ch. 02 Caden's smug smile was eating at Austin. There was something about it that made him want to bite Caden's face off. He didn't even have to look at Caden to know it was there, taunting him silently. Austin growled, but it only made things worse, as it made Caden laugh at him in addition to staring at him with that damn smile on his face. Caden was trying to be supportive, but it was hard to forget how much of a pain in the ass Austin had been ever since he laid eyes on his mate. Somehow it was easier to deal with the frustration of not being able to get close to the woman when his brother was suffering just as much. In fact, watching Austin's reactions made Caden feel better. Now it was his turn to torment Austin, which was just what he deserved for the grief he had bestowed on him over the past month. Austin tried to reign in his wolf, but it was starting to become harder to control the urge to mate with his intended. He had no clue how Caden had been able to wait so long to act. Austin's eyes never left his mate's form as he made his way through the line of the fast food restaurant inside the campus's union building. He was shorter than Austin, standing about 6'1". His lips were on the thin side, but Austin didn't care as long as his mate wasn't opposed to wrapping them around his thick cock. His green eyes and his blond hair appealed to Austin, mostly because in his dreams those bright eyes always looked at him lovingly before Austin buried his fingers in that hair to pull him down for a kiss. There wasn't much that Austin didn't find attractive about his mate. His body was muscular and his ass was round and completely fuckable. Caden leaned over the table toward his brother. "And you accused me of staring a hole into my mate's backside." Austin turned to Caden and growled again, this time baring his teeth in warning. Caden continued, "But, I suppose it is the place you're itching to get to into, so it does make sense that you would be so intent on it." Austin rolled his eyes. Of course Caden just ignored him. When did his brother ever listen to him? "Caden, shut up. You tread on thin ground." "And you weren't all month? I think a little payback is in order, don't you?" Austin refused to answer and instead turned back toward his mate. He was far more interesting to look at than his brother at any rate. Caden, on the other hand, wasn't finished yet. He was determined to get Austin back for all the needless taunting that he had to bear. He was going to get it all in while he could because it was only a matter of time before Austin lost control and claimed his mate. Austin never was interested in waiting. "Pssst. Austin." Austin turned slowly in his seat. "What?" Caden reached into his back pocket and slipped out small bottle of lube, dangling it in front of Austin's face. "You look like you might need this soon. I can tell you're barely hanging on and I'm sure your mate's ass doesn't lube itself. Just don't take him here in front of all these people. I don't want to see your pasty ass or his." That was it. Austin's fist connected with Caden's face in a flash of motion. Caden flew backward, his chair tipped over and he landed flat on his back, his legs in the air. Austin's mouth dropped open. Fuck! He had hit his brother without thinking. He only hoped that his mate was too preoccupied with his meal to notice his actions. Not too many people wanted to get involved with a person that they regarded as violent. What was worse was that Caden had lost his grip on the lube when he tumbled and it had hit someone in the head. Austin was beyond mortified. Caden laid on the floor, groaning. Austin had a pretty good punch. He should have anticipated such a reaction and been ready to dodge the blow. Unfortunately, he thought that Austin would have been able to withstand a little more teasing. His mate's proximity was wearing on him a lot more than Caden had thought. A little lube and he turned into a prizefighter. Well, nothing more than his pride was hurt, so Caden wasn't too upset. And now Austin knew how he felt the previous week. Caden couldn't wait to give him crap about it. Caden closed his eyes briefly and rolled over so he could get up. As his hands hit the floor, his eyes fell on a pair of beat-up Sketchers. His wolf let him know exactly who they belonged to and what he wanted to do with said person. His wolf was being pretty graphic and the boner that was growing in his pants told him just how much he liked his wolf's ideas. Caden's gaze traveled up her long, jean-encased legs, which flared out into wide hips that were made to bear children and thighs that would welcome the member of her lover between them. A sliver of smooth skin peeked out from under her bright yellow t-shirt, the color complimenting her skin tone and making him itch to caress it with his tongue. Her breasts strained against the fabric that encased them and their gentle rise and fall caused by her breathing was driving him to distraction. His eyes continued to move upward, passing a delicate throat that made his wolf damn near frantic, only to fall on a pair of eyes the color of a stormy morning set in a beautiful mocha-hued face. "Excuse me, but I believe this is yours," the young woman said, lowering the little bottle of lube into Caden's line of sight. Caden found himself wavering between wanting the floor to open up and swallow him and wanting to claim his mate right then and there. It was a good thing he had more control over his wolf than Austin did or his would be the ass flailing in the air as he took his woman. "Umm..." One of the shoes close to his hands began to tap impatiently. "Okay, let me amend that statement. I know it's yours and you owe me some kind of apology, seeing as it hit me in the damn forehead." Caden slowly rose, towering over the angry woman in front of him. The only thing he could think was, 'Mine.' "Yes, I know it's yours. We just went over this." Caden groaned. He wasn't sure how in control he was anymore, but he had to hold it together for just a little bit longer. "I...I'm sorry. It was an accident. My brother...I...Please forgive me," Caden bowed low, hoping he hadn't totally screwed up his chances with his love. The woman let out a deep sigh and tossed the thick locks of her dark hair over her shoulder. "Well, since you're cute and you seem pretty repentant, I'll let you off the hook. It's not every day that a guy bows to a girl. Next time, though, you owe me lunch." With that, she tossed the lube to Caden and turned to walk away. "Wait!" She pivoted quickly and stood with her hands on her hips, a pose that Caden found both sexy and alluring. "Yes?" "Please tell me your name." The corner of her mouth twitched before she answered, "Elise Roberts." Caden smiled, his wolf rumbling contentedly. Now they had a name to call out at night as they dreamt of the day that Elise would finally be theirs. "And what about you, pretty boy? What's your name?" "Caden Alexander." Elise nodded before turning back towards her previous destination. "Be seeing you around, Caden." Caden was frozen to the spot, watching Elise's ass wiggle as she walked away. There was so much that he was looking forward to getting to know about her. She was kind of blunt, but he liked that she was up front about things. Plus, he had the added advantage of spending so many years with Austin. He could handle blunt and beautiful. Caden pulled his chair upright and sat down heavily in it. He glanced at Austin, who had both hands clasped over his mouth to keep himself from laughing loudly in Caden's face. "Thanks, little brother. Because of you, I hit my mate in the head with a bottle of lube. Next time, get your own." Tears rolled down Austin's face as his broad shoulders shook with laughter. Caden crossed his arms and glared at Austin. "Who's on thin ground now? I should take your head for the embarrassment that you just caused me." Austin cackled. After five minutes, he pulled himself together enough to address his brother. "Your lady is pretty feisty, Caden. Are you sure you can handle her? She might be the one taking heads in your relationship." Caden slowly turned his head, staring at his mate longingly. "I will do much more than handle her soon. My sweet Elise, her every movement calls to me. Her scent lingers and it makes my wolf prance around knowing that she belongs to us. Besides, like you said, my wolf wouldn't lead me astray. She is just what I need." "I did say that, didn't I? Huh. Well, my wolf caught me totally unaware. I mean, I've been interested in members of both sexes ever since I was old enough to pop a boner, but I never thought my mate would be a man. Although, I have to say, it didn't take us long to get used to the idea. Lately, all our fantasies and dreams have featured a certain blond man when just last week, it was that cute little librarian, 'Kita." "Nikita would never suit you. You're too bold for her. I don't worry about you managing your mate, it's the other way around. I truly hope your mate can handle you because I really don't want your sorry ass on my doorstep lamenting some stupid mistake you've made to make your man throw you out." Austin grinned. "Always thinking of the future, brother, but what about now? What are you going to do to get your mate to talk to you again? I wouldn't suggest hitting her with any more sexual objects until after you've claimed her. Now that I think about it, she'd probably like that. I bet she's the spanking type." Caden growled. "Shut up. You will not speculate about my mate and her proclivity for spanking. She and her sexual tendencies are off limits to the likes of you." Austin shrugged. "And this coming from the man toting around a bottle of lube for my mate. You're a hypocrite, Caden." "And you're a major pain in my ass. I didn't see you talking to your mate. What happened to not standing idly by?" Austin rose from his seat in a huff. "I will have him. I just need some time to gain better control over my wolf. I don't want to scare him off the first time I meet him." "Just as I thought," Caden smirked up at his brother, holding up the lube bottle again. "Then you will be needing this. You should just keep it with you. You're becoming quite unpredictable." Austin glowered at Caden, but snatched the bottle out of his hand. "I'll see you later, brother. I've got some thinking to do if we're going to win our mates quickly." Austin walked off, burying the lube in his back pocket. Caden wondered if he should follow, but decided to stay and eat the rest of his burger. After all, Elise was still there and he would not pass up an opportunity to gaze upon her form. That and his cock was still raging in his pants. **** Caden shifted uncomfortably in the tights that went with the ridiculous Robin Hood costume that he was trying on for his brother. Austin had the grand idea to find their mates on Halloween while out at a party, wooing them and mating with them that very night. Caden almost laughed in his brother's face. Austin was always so impulsive. He never thought things out or worried about the consequences. Caden had been quick to remind him that their mates may not go out to parties and they might have dates or significant others that would have to be dealt with before any mating could take place. Austin had shrugged off his concerns and dragged him out to the nearest costume shop he could find. Halloween was coming up soon and Austin wanted to be ready for that night, the night that he would plunder his intended's booty. And as such, he was currently rooting through the store's pirate costumes to find one that he liked. Caden frowned at his reflection in the mirror. He wasn't looking to be Robin Hood and the tights would do nothing to hide the steely hard-on he was sure to get when he was face to face with his woman. Shaking his head, he turned to head back into the dressing room to try on a different costume, when he collided with a small figure that went down in a pile of lace and fabric. "I'm sorry. Here, let me help you," Caden offered as he reached down to the woman on the floor, who was still covered by the numerous costumes she had been carrying around. A slender brown hand shot forward from the pile and as Caden grabbed it, he felt his cock threaten to rip those damn tights in two. As he freed the woman from the clothing, his violet eyes fell on the face that had been haunting him for weeks. It was Elise and somehow he hadn't sensed her. Maybe suppressing his wolf was affecting him more than he had thought it would. Or perhaps it was the fact that she smelled more like musty costumes rather than her normal mix of lavender, vanilla, and her own unique scent. "Thanks. It's Caden, right? I'm sorry I crashed into you there. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going. I was trying to get that stupid Victorian collar out of my face," Elise explained as she turned to retrieve her costume piles. Caden nodded, but realized that she couldn't see him, bent over as she was, presenting her round ass to him. If he had been Austin, he would have slung her over his shoulder and claimed her in the dressing room, but because he had more control and forethought than his twin, he decided that he would take a more subtle approach. "Here, let me help you with those, Elise," Caden said as he crouched next to her. She turned her head to regard the handsome man that she had mistaken for a brick wall a few moments ago. His inky black hair was messy, falling into his eyes and past his shoulders. His eye color seemed too unreal to be true, reminding her of polished amethysts, and his facial features only served to make him more appealing. He was beautiful and his body, well, what she felt as she crashed into him and what she could see, was muscular and fit. It had been hard to get him out of her head before and now she had even more fodder for her fantasies. Her vibrator was going to get one hell of a workout. "Thanks, but I've got 'em. They aren't paying me to let the customers do my job," Elise said, with a slightly embarrassed smile on her face. She needed him to get away or she would start rubbing up on him like a cat in heat. Gosh, she was adorable when she looked at him like that. "You work here?" "Yep. I clean up the dressing rooms, work at the rental counter, and mend the costumes that some of our customers accidentally rip. I like to think of myself as a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to this lovely costume shop. The owner, Francine, is really nice, she pays me well, and I get my Halloween costume for free. I can't really beat that." Caden nodded. "That's a sweet deal." Elise smiled at him as she picked the last dress up off the floor. She rose, her eyes widening as Caden stood, finally getting a good look at him. She remembered from their first meeting that he was cute and tall, but her mental image of him did not do him justice. Now she noticed how his muscles rippled beneath the Robin Hood costume that left almost nothing to the imagination. The clothing molded to him like a second skin, exposing every ridge of his body to her greedy eyes. Elise couldn't stop her mouth from dropping open as she took in one ridge that she doubted would have been hidden in any clothing that Caden donned. Man, but he was hung. Caden watched as his mate ogled his body and only hoped that he wouldn't scare her off with his wayward member which was looming largely, not to mention that it got even bigger when he was in his Were form. His wolf was too busy trying to convince him to get her down on all fours to worry about such things. He cleared his throat, bringing her gaze upwards toward his face. She closed her mouth and blushed before averting her eyes. He looked down at her and tried to come up with something to say. "Umm. Well, I have to be going. Let me know if you need any help with anything, Caden." Caden's smile was bright and Elise knew that she had to get away from him soon or she would be ripping those tights off and popping his dick in her mouth. Talk about lust at first sight, her pussy was aching already from what she had put it through in the few days since they first met. Now it was throbbing, but for an entirely different reason. "I will, Elise. I suspect you will be hearing from me again soon." Elise nodded, not knowing what to make of the comment. "Well, see you then, Caden." Caden watched as she retreated to the back of the store with her load. He liked the fact that she was a hard worker and wasn't afraid to do things for herself. She would not be one to demand that he cater to her every whim, though he would do that anyway once he claimed her. It was just nice to know that it wouldn't be expected. Caden also liked the sway of Elise's hips as she walked off. "Until we meet again, my sweet Elise," Caden murmured before retreating to the dressing room that held his clothing. He would try on the other two costumes that Austin had picked out and be done. Besides, ending the costume search for the day gave him a reason to come back the next. **** Austin frowned at his reflection in the three-sided mirror that stood outside the changing area. Perhaps a pirate wasn't what he wanted to be for Halloween, despite the fact he was looking to plunder some booty. The costumes that they had in his size were not flattering enough. If Austin was going to meet and woo his love in one night, his costume would have to be something that would attract his mate's attention and stir his lust. Austin stood in the mirror and tried to envision a costume that could do those things, but nothing was coming to mind. "Trying on another costume, I see," a cheerful voice sounded from his left. He turned and regarded the person who spoke. Ah, it was Caden's mate. He perused her form, noting the nametag that was pinned above one of her ample breasts. Caden would have fun playing with those when he finally got around to staking his claim. Austin was briefly tempted to pretend to be Caden and help him along in his pursuit of his mate, but then he thought of the consequences of such an action. Brother or no, Caden wouldn't hesitate in trying to rip his arms out of his sockets for touching her. He was extremely possessive of her for someone who knew nothing more than her name. "I guess this is the second costume I've tried on. I was thinking of being a pirate, but there's no way I'd get to bury my treasure dressed like this," Austin replied. The look of distaste on Caden's woman's face made Austin realize that he spoke before thinking again. "I mean...." The woman shook her head. "I got what you meant." Austin cursed under his breath as he watched her walk away. "Hold on!" She turned slowly, the look on her face made it clear that she wasn't really interested in talking to him again. "Can I help you?" "Umm...yes. Elise. That's a nice name." "Tell me something I don't know. Like how you turned into such a dick in the span of ten minutes." Elise crossed her arms and frowned at him. Austin raised an eyebrow. "Ten minutes?" Elise stared at the man like he had lost his mind. Why was it that the cute ones were either gay or crazy? "Yes, ten minutes. Remember? I ran into you and you tried to help me out. Is your memory really that short?" Realization washed over Austin's face and he smiled at Caden's fiery woman. She really was going to be a handful. "I'm sorry. You've got the wrong Alexander. I'm Austin, but it sounds like you had a run in with my twin, Caden." Elise's mouth dropped open, embarrassment coloring her features. "Shit. I am sooo sorry! I didn't mean to be so harsh. Its just, well, you seemed so nice before and then you turned into an ass. I don't mean you're an ass, it just that your comment was a little crude and I...I'm babbling." You're the One for Me Ch. 02 Austin's chuckles grew into full belly laughs. Caden's mate was so cute when she was flustered. He was going to have such fun with her as his sister. "Yes, you are." Elise couldn't believe that there were two of them, though Caden was definitely her favorite. She remembered that Caden had mentioned a brother after hitting her in the head with the lube, but she hadn't realized that they were identical. She vaguely remembered someone at the table that Caden had been at, but his head had been down on the table and his shoulders shaking with laughter. Caden watched as his brother harassed his woman. "Are you giving Elise a hard time, brother?" Austin tried to stop laughing, but as soon as he looked at Caden, his laughter erupted once again. Elise turned around and tried to stifle her laughter as well, but couldn't for very long. Caden frowned. "What? You picked this out, Austin. What's so damned funny about it?" Austin couldn't form words through his laugher and tears started to fall when Caden turned to stomp back to the changing rooms. When Caden returned, he was wearing his own clothes and was extremely put out. "Caden, I'm sorry, it's just that costume..." Caden held up a hand. "Don't say anything else to me." Elise gave him a smile. "I'm sorry too. It was rude of me to laugh at you like that." The hard look in Caden's eyes softened. "You have nothing to be sorry about. It's all Austin's fault and believe me, he'll be hearing about it later." Austin had the decency to look slightly contrite. "Sorry, brother. I thought it would look good on you." Caden fixed his brother with a glare. "Well, that's the last time I let you help me choose a costume." "I could help you find a costume, Caden. I do work here, you know," Elise offered. Caden smiled at her and offered her his arm. "I would love that. What kind of costume do you think I would look good in?" "What about me?" Austin asked. "Well, if I look good in it, so should you, Austin. We're identical." "I'm not wearing the same thing as you. Plus, I look better in most things. I have the body of a Greek god." Caden frowned, but as he felt the small hand of his lady slip into the crook of his elbow, he couldn't keep it up. He gazed down into the pools of deep gray and felt his wolf settle down for the first time in weeks. He was surprised that his wolf wasn't pleading his case on why they should mount Elise right there in front of the mirrors. Apparently, he was content to wait until the time was right. "We'll see who looks better on Halloween, won't we?" Elise said as she moved closer to Caden, her breast just barely brushing against his arm. Caden swallowed hard and willed his penis down. "How will you know? Will I see you on Halloween?" Elise shrugged. "Depends on how good you are while I put you through your paces, costume wise. No whining or complaining. Trust me." "Implicitly and always, Elise." Caden was gifted with a wide smile that had his wolf ready to sit up and beg. He would do just about anything to get another one of those smiles. Austin watched as they walked off together and shook his head at the pair. They were made for each other. He saw his reflection in the mirror and realized that he was back to square one. He needed a costume that could help him bury his treasure alright, right into the backside of his own mate. *** Austin changed back into his clothes and browsed the rows upon rows of costumes. If there were a place to find a costume, this would be it. The walls were covered with a multitude of costumes and there wasn't a place that didn't have some kind of accessory that complimented the colorful clothing. He was looking at a cowboy costume, wondering if his mate would appreciate it when he wore nothing else but those chaps and maybe the vest, when his wolf let him know that his mate was near. He turned and watched as his mate strolled further into the costume shop, obviously familiar with his surroundings. His blond hair hung slightly into his face that day, causing him to run his fingers through it. His green eyes swept over the store before he closed his eyes and lifted his nose into the air, like he was scenting it. That action piqued Austin's curiosity. Perhaps there was more to his mate then he had previously believed. Benjamin Harding took in the familiar scents of the costume shop. He could smell his best friend Elise and her boss, Francine, but mixed in with those scents and that of the many patrons that had searched the shop for the perfect costume, there was another. One that made his cock hard and his cat purr. Apparently someone was here that his cat wanted to get to know better. He strolled toward the scent of his friend, noticing how it seemed to be intertwined with another, more masculine, scent. He even caught a bit of arousal mixed in there. He wasn't paying attention to where he was going, as he knew the pathways through the store like the back of his hand. He was more concerned with who was with Elise. If he had been paying attention, he would have noticed the muscular man darting out in front of him. Austin timed it just right. Caden may have bumped his mate on accident, but it was a good way to get her to notice him. He hoped that it would work as well for him. He threw himself in the path of his mate, just as he walked out of the opening at the end of the aisle. He thought about catching himself and his mate before they hit the ground, but the realization that he would be able to feel his mate sprawled on top of him dissuaded him of that notion. They fell hard and it knocked the wind out of him briefly. As he sucked in a breath, Austin slowly opened his eyes and looked into the handsome face of his mate. His face was slightly rounder than he had thought, but he was no less amazing. His eyes were a deep shade of green that was mixed with various hues of brown and at the moment they were investigating every inch of his face. He was less bulky than Austin had initially thought he was, but Austin felt the power and strength contained in the body that lay upon him. He also felt his cock trying to burst through his pants to meet the equally hard cock of his intended. Ben's eyes swept over the face that belonged to the scent that his cat seemed to crave. His eyes were the most striking of his features, but even with his eyes closed, he was stunning. He couldn't help but get hard and it seemed as if the man beneath him was just as excited. "Hi," Austin murmured. "Hi." "I'm Austin...and you are?" "Benjamin." "Benjamin. I like it. It rolls off the tongue so well," Austin said as he smiled up at the blond. Ben felt the urgings of his cat and decided that he wouldn't be satisfied until he had tasted Austin and what better way than to sample his flavor while he had him subdued beneath him. He let his lips trail lightly over the features of Austin's face, scenting him deeply as he went, until they rested sweetly upon his lips. Austin's lips pursed, welcoming the contact and asking for more. Their kiss quickly evolved from sweet and chaste to passionate and hungry, their lips coming together repeatedly in between gasps for breath. Ben ground his dick against Austin's prominent bulge, wishing they were naked so he could satisfy his desire to have Austin's cock exploring his insides. Austin could barely believe it. His mate was not only a Were, he was also a little sex kitten. The constant purrs only confirmed his assessment. Austin had been accused of being forward, but his mate, well, apparently he was not afraid to make the first move and give in to his animal. Austin rumbled his approval and felt his mate purr in response. It was almost his undoing. He could feel his wolf fighting him for dominance, now that they knew that his mate wouldn't fear his other form. He battled him back down, reminding him that they were on the floor in a costume shop and it was no time to shift. They would claim their mate soon, just not right then. Ben pulled back and gazed into the violet hued eyes that he was quickly falling in love with. He watched as Austin's mouth opened and closed in between gasps for breath. He looked as if he wanted to say something. "What's the matter? Cat got your tongue?" he teased softly. "What are you?" Austin breathed. "A Were-cougar...catamount....puma...mountain lion. Take your pick. My kind has many names." Austin's grin was downright predatory as he looked up at his mate. "Sweet kitty cat, you're going to get more than my tongue. I'm going to make you scream." The fire in Ben's eyes matched the heat Austin felt coming from his own groin as Ben continued rubbing his jean-clad dick against his crotch. Ben swooped in for another kiss and mewled softly when Austin fisted his hands in his hair, crushing their lips together. They lost track of time and place until a cleared throat and stifled chuckles broke into the world they had created. Austin groaned and turned his head toward the origin of the sounds, knowing full well that his brother and Elise were standing there. Ben buried his face in the crook of Austin's neck, his coloring closer to a tomato than a mountain cat. "Well, Caden, I guess I don't have to bother introducing those two. They've met on their own and I can see they are doing pretty fine." Caden smirked at his brother. "Austin, I know I teased you about jumping the poor boy, but I didn't think you'd actually go through with it. Don't you have any restraint? Although, I suppose you must have some since neither of you are buck-naked or in the middle of penetrating the other. Thank God for small miracles." Austin growled, but was startled out of a reply by Ben nuzzling into his neck and lapping at his throat. "I'm sorry." Austin caught the whispered apology, but, before he could respond to it, Ben was up and running. He darted down the aisle and out the door so fast, Austin barely had a chance to register his actions, let alone contemplate running after him. Austin turned to Caden and Elise, who both looked as shocked as he. "What just happened?" Elise shook her head. "I don't know. I've never seen Ben act like that before. He is a little people shy though and he's wary of getting involved with others. But, it seems that he has no problem getting involved with you." Austin felt his face redden. "Austin, are you...blushing?" Caden couldn't resist poking a little more fun. "Shut the fuck up, Caden." "I was just asking. I mean, you just got through humping some guy on the floor and you didn't seem to be embarrassed about that. To think you were going at it in the middle of a public place. Father would be appalled." Austin jumped up and stood mere inches from his brother, wrestling to keep himself in check. "Care to repeat that?" Caden's eyes drifted to Elise, who looked apprehensive, and chose to deescalate the situation. He bit his lip and fought the urge to punch his brother right in his pretty boy face, never mind the fact that he shared that particular feature. He took a breath, closed his eyes, and then exhaled. He wouldn't cause a scene in front of Elise. "No, brother, I would not. But why don't I tell you the plan Elise and I were concocting to help get you two together instead." The anger immediately drained from Austin's features and the discomfort of having a large, erect cock wedged uncomfortably in tight blue jeans took up residence on his face in its place. He took a step back and adjusted himself. "A plan?" "Well, that was before you two got down and dirty on the floor," Elise chimed in. "You guys were plotting to get us together?" he asked, feeling slightly ashamed of his behavior, but only because Elise was there, regarding him with the caution that one would show to a crazy, gun-toting psychopath. "Well, I may have to rethink my stance on this whole situation. You've got some serious growing up to do first, Austin," Elise stated, her slim fingers resting on her hips. "To think, first you were about to have sex with my best friend on the floor of this shop and then you were going to get into a fist fight with your brother. You're going to have to learn to control yourself." Austin grinned sheepishly. "You've got me there, Elise. I'm sorry. I was a little out of control there for a minute." "I know you're sorry. But, what I need to know is what you're going to do about it. Why don't you go home, take a cold shower, and come back tomorrow with your brother. We can talk about the plan then." Austin just nodded, he wanted to say something to her about that cold shower, but he was unwilling to acknowledge the hard-on that continued to rage in his pants. It was good that he liked to hunt because his little kitty cat was a runner. He was going to be a challenge to catch, especially with his speed, but it would make their mating that much sweeter. Austin could barely contain his desire to find and fuck his mate and soon he wouldn't have to hold back. "Well, then. I suppose we should get going, brother," Austin sated, grabbing Caden by the arm and shoving him towards the door. If he didn't get to be with his mate, then neither did Caden. "See you tomorrow, Elise," Caden called over his shoulder. "Bye, Caden. And remember to bring that stuff when you come tomorrow." Austin and Caden made their way out of the shop and into the parking lot. Caden was thrilled by the prospect of getting closer to his mate while Austin was feeling frisky. His wolf was dying to play chase with his mate. They hopped into their shared Ford Expedition and drove off toward their apartment. "What are you supposed to bring tomorrow?" Austin asked. "Lube. For you and your mate in case of a repeat performance." Austin hit Caden in the shoulder. "Shut it." "I told you to carry the lube with you and I was right. You have no control over your wolf." "You're wrong. I have plenty of control. He wanted to shift in the shop and I convinced him not to. Besides, it wasn't me who pounced. Well, not technically. I knocked him over but Benjamin initiated the kisses." "Really? He's even worse than you?" "My little kitty cat was raring to go. It's too bad you two had to come and scare him off. We could have had such fun." "Kitty cat?" "You didn't notice the purring? Ben is a were-cougar." Caden raised an eyebrow. "I didn't. I was pretty distracted by Elise. You think Elise knows?" "I don't know. Maybe. And if she does, that's great for you." "It could be great and my wolf would love her forever for it, but I still need to find a way to get close to her. I don't think I can handle much more of this frustration." "You and me both, brother. You and me both." You're the One for Me Ch. 03 It took me a while but I'm finally making progress. Let me know what you all think. :) ------- Ben felt Elise's piercing eyes burning into his back. He was trying to ignore her, but it was so hard when he knew that she wouldn't give up until he gave in. It sucked knowing her so well, because it meant that she knew him equally as well. A sigh slipped from his lips before he turned towards her. "What?" Elise's eyebrow raised in disbelief, her arms folded across her chest. "You know good and goddamn well what. Let's start with what were you thinking, pouncing on Austin like that? If you wanted to get to know him, you could have started with a simple hello or something." "We said hi to each other." "Was that before or after you tried to devour his face and hump him through the floor?" "Before. Not much before, but at least I got his name before I kissed him. Besides, he's the one that ran into me. I just took advantage of the situation and I didn't hear him complain once." "How could he complain? You barely gave the boy time to breathe." Ben smiled coyly, as if he had a secret that he wasn't willing to share. Elise tilted her head in question and waited for Ben to break down and tell her what he was thinking. She tapped her foot impatiently and crossed her arms, trying to add some tension to the situation. "Ok, ok. His dick was harder than mine was and the way he was grinding it against me was all the encouragement I needed. He wasn't ever going to complain either. When he did speak to me, it was only to tell me that he was going to make me scream." Elise just stared open-mouthed at Ben. "And you ran away? Seriously?" "We were moving too fast. I know that I was the one that initiated the make out session, but I don't know the guy and I think we should at least cuddle or something before we get to...the screaming part." The deep red color returned to Ben's face as he imagined the many ways that Austin could make his voice rise. The man was seriously too sexy for his own good. Ben longed to feel that hard body beneath him, on top of him, anywhere he could get him. "Well, Austin is nice and all, but he's got nothing on his brother. I might have *cough* accidentally *cough* walked in on him yesterday while he was trying on a costume for me, and goodness, he made my mouth feel like the Sahara. I was tempted to drop down on my knees and see if I could drain him dry, if you know what I mean." "Elise!" "What? I know you are just as anxious to get at that huge schlong that Austin is packing." "Huge schlong? Is that what they're calling it these days? You've got cock on the brain, my dear." "And you don't? I'm not the one who was on the floor with my crush yesterday. That was you. Remember that." "I'm also the one who ran away like a fucking coward. Do you think I blew my chances with him?" "Hell no," Elise replied with a laugh. "He was so eager to find a way to get to you again, I had to send him home before his dick poked any of the customers in the eye." "I'm scared. I don't know what to do. He's exactly what I'm looking for, exactly what I need in my life, but I..." "You need to let go of all that baggage you're carrying, love. If Austin is truly the one, then you'll know and you won't hesitate to give him your all. And if he's nothing but a jerk, I'll know and I'll put my foot up his ass." Ben erupted, his laughter spilling forth, seeming loud in the mostly empty store. "I don't know which I'd like to see more." Elise rolled her eyes. "Whatever. They'll be here in like 15 minutes so get yourself together and try to keep it in your pants for at least an hour, okay?" Ben huffed, but nodded his head. He had control, but Austin seriously messed with it. "They're early," Ben commented, his head turning towards the door, his heart rate climbing as he sensed his mate coming closer. Elise followed Ben's gaze and watched the boys walk past the window at the front of the store and enter. Elise was surprised by the quivers in her belly, her nervousness fueled by her anticipation. Somehow, Caden had become the sole focus of her attention. She had been single for over a year, choosing to be celibate instead of sleeping with the men that came onto her. She was trying to find someone who would be faithful to her, who would want her despite her shortcomings, her attitude, and her straightforward way of expressing herself. It was hard trying to find a guy who was interested in more than just sex at the beginning and those who did stick around were found to be lacking in some way. Elise found it strange that she was so quick to give up her vow for Caden. But, there it was. There was no way that she was going to let him get away without at least giving a relationship a try and her deepest desire was for him to find his way between her thighs and satisfy them both. Caden felt his wolf pacing, eager to see his mate once again and be immersed in her scent. He tried to calm down but it was hard when his wolf was so stir-crazy. He wanted to take a run the previous night, but he had denied himself again. If his wolf didn't get out soon, he would bust out. It was either that or go insane and Caden didn't relish either option. Austin waved at the pair behind the counter at the back of the store and wished that he had a barrier like that to cover up the hard-on that he was now sporting. At least Caden was in the same sorry state. Benjamin's smile had Austin contemplating jumping over the counter to see if he was willing to repeat their last encounter. He had brought the lube with him this time. Caden was right, he had a poor grasp control and his mate's eagerness reduced it to practically non-existent. "Caden and Austin, this is Benjamin. I didn't exactly get a chance to introduce you all yesterday," Elise stated as the pair finally made it to the counter. Caden grinned while Austin and Ben both blushed profusely. "It's a pleasure, Benjamin. It's not every day that I get to meet the man that has my brother tripping all over himself." Ben and Elise laughed while Austin glowered. "You're one to talk, Caden. Elise has you wrapped around her finger and you haven't even spent more than half an hour with her." Caden frowned, eyeing his brother warily. "Shut up." Elise watched as the twins stared each other down. "Boys, there's no need to get all worked up. Right now, I think we should start talking costumes. Caden, you're up first." "What do you have in mind for me?" Caden asked, forgetting about his brother the moment Elise began to speak. **** Caden had just taken off his clothes and was standing there in nothing but his boxers when Elise walked in on him again. She was going to have to stop it. This time was an accident, unlike the last, but since she was an opportunist, she was going to take advantage of the situation once again. She took her time absorbing every detail of his body; it was even better than she had imagined it was beneath the Robin Hood costume. "You know, if this happens again, I'm going to start thinking you're busting in on me on purpose," Caden joked. He found it amusing that just a few days before, he was terrified of talking to her and now that he had overcome that barrier, he felt so comfortable with her that he felt as if he could say anything. She could handle it and he knew that she could give it just as well as she got it. "Do you like what you see, because you are staring pretty hard there, Elise." "Yes. You're gorgeous. That body is too good to be true. A woman could loose track of time staring at you." "You think so?" Caden could feel his wolf crying out for his mate and knew it was time to take the next step. It was brash, but it was worth a shot. "Hell yeah, I think so. I'd have to be blind not to admire your bod. Heck, if I was blind, I would go out of my way to touch you so I could admire you that way." Caden felt his wolf's ear perk up at that. He wanted to be touched, badly. "You know, Elise, it's yours if you want it." "What's mine?" Elise stared at Caden, her mouth opened slightly in surprise. "My body, my heart, my everything is yours if you want it. I'd give it to you without question." Elise's mouth had yet to close. She struggled with a response to his declaration. "You can't just say that to me, Caden. You barely know me." "I know what I feel, Elise. You would never hurt me if you could help it. You're genuine and outspoken. If I fuck up, you'll tell me and I'll fix it immediately. If I'm doing something right, you'll tell me and I'll continue to do it until I no longer have the strength in my body to do so. I can't offer you much more than all of me and I freely give it to you. All you have to do is take it and it's yours." Elise sat down heavily in the chair that was stationed in the corner of the changing room. She imagined that she would have to seduce Caden, trick him into giving in somehow, and here he was, offering her the world. All of him? Wow. She especially enjoyed thinking about having ownership of that body of his. Oh the things she would do with a little chocolate sauce and her tongue. "Elise?" Her head snapped up, his deep violet eyes catching her storm gray orbs, the pleading and stark honesty apparent in his intense gaze. "Caden, I need more time. You can't offer me that. We don't know each other." "Then go out with me. We can do dinner tonight and find out more. I suspect, though, that we are more compatible than you think." "What about Ben and Austin?" "Benjamin is probably already ass up somewhere with Austin getting ready to strike. I am willing to go slow, but I want to be with you, Elise." Elise sucked the corner of her bottom lip into her mouth. "Okay, dinner. I can eat dinner with you, but I want Ben and Austin to come with us. They need to get to know each other too." "I will only chaperone my brother for so long, Elise. Other people will not deter me from my goal. I want to know everything about you, all that you are willing to share, and in turn, I will tell you everything you desire to know." The short nod was all the answer Caden got, but it was all he needed. "Alright, now that is settled. So, are you going to sit in here while I finish or are you going to leave me what's left of my modesty?" Elise bolted upright in the chair and then jumped up, rushing past Caden, her face flushed. Caden smiled to himself. "Ah, my sweet Elise. Now we are getting somewhere." **** Austin's gaze was like a spotlight, following him around the store as he helped with the few customers that came in while Elise was trying to take Caden to the next level in terms of costume. He couldn't miss the way that Caden's eyes never left Elise's form or the way Elise skittered around nervously. He didn't know what Caden had said or done to her, but whatever it was, it sure had her shaken up. While he was distracted, Austin stalked closer to his mate. He was convinced that Caden was making progress and now it was time for him to make a move, his wolf demanded it. He slinked up behind Ben and caught him in a hug, his arms locked in place. "Austin!" Ben exclaimed. He had been so engrossed in Elise that he hadn't noticed his dark-haired infatuation sneaking up on him. "Baby, you look tense. Would you like a massage?" "I wasn't tense until you scared the holy bejeebus out of me. No, I wouldn't like a massage, that would only lead to things I promised I wouldn't partake in." "You promised? I made no such promise to anyone, so you can just blame it on me." Austin dropped a kiss on the back of Ben's neck before nuzzling his nose into his soft hair. Ben wanted to luxuriate in Austin's touch, but he couldn't do it, not there. The costume shop was not going to be the place where he was mated. It would be the place where he found his mate and for that he would love it forever. But, he wanted to be in his bed grabbing his own sheets when he was...taken. "Austin, get a hold of yourself. If you do what I think you want to do, then I'll be stripped bare in like five minutes and I promised to keep it in my pants." Ben squirmed out of his embrace and grabbed a garbage bag that was full of clippings from the costumes that Francine was busy designing. He took a deep breath and walked out the back to the garbage cans. He needed some air...and maybe a cold shower. Austin's growl of frustration was followed by a devious smile that spoke of deliciously naughty intentions. If Benjamin thought he could get away that easily, he was sorely mistaken. Austin strode toward the alley, his plan intact, but his control in shreds. Ben stood by the dumpster and continued his deep breathing, leaning against the hard brick wall. He wondered why Austin had to be so damn irresistible. While he was deep in thought, Austin crept up on him again. He clucked his tongue as he came out of hiding. "Kitty cat, your defenses are weak. If I were an enemy, you'd be a goner. As it stands, you're mine," Austin whispered softly, but his words were loud enough that Ben heard every single one and they caused his cock to rise once more. "Austin..." Ben managed to say before Austin pounced on him, covering his lips and stifling any other protests that he may have had. Austin felt him responding, his lips pursing, pressing against his own in a maddeningly seductive way. He let loose a growl, his hands moving to unbutton Ben's jeans. He pulled his lips from Ben's, nibbling on his earlobe while working down the fly of Ben's jeans. "You can keep it in your pants, my little kitty cat, just as long as my hand can be in there with it." Ben yowled, his cat creeping closer to the surface as Austin's hand worked its way into his briefs and wrapped around his cock. His hands tangled themselves in Austin's unruly dark locks, pulling his lips back towards his own. His tongue traced the outline of those plump lips before he fastened to them, purring and rubbing himself up against Austin's muscular form. "Yeah, my love, that's it. I want to hear you scream," Austin growled in a low gravelly voice, his wolf making himself known. Ben's hips thrust forward, trying to create more friction, begging for movement from the hand that held his dick in its grasp. It wasn't enough that Austin was holding him; he needed to feel him stroking his cock, bringing him closer to completion. Austin chuckled and gripped him tighter. "What do you want?" Ben moaned, his hips moving erratically. "Please." "Please what, kitty cat? Tell me." Austin ran the tip of his tongue over the whorl of his ear, driving Ben to higher heights of arousal. "Stroke my cock. Make me come," Ben demanded. A soft chuckle and then a flurry of motion that made Ben's knees weak was the reply he received. Austin listened to Ben's cries of passion, fighting the urge to turn him around and bury himself in his round bottom. He would have his mate screaming out his pleasure as he marked him, claimed him. The lube was in his back pocket and readily available, his wolf reminded him. Just as he would have acted, a noise broke him from his thoughts. The turning of the costume shop's door handle had Ben ripping his hand from his pants. Ben broke away, zipping up and rushing past the person that had intruded on their moment. Austin rested his head against the brick wall, his cock throbbing. He could barely stand the amount of frustration that swept over him. "Caden, I am going to slay you." Caden tilted his head and smirked. "What? I'm not allowed to take out the garbage? How was I to know that you were so sex-crazed that you would have a dumpster be the backdrop for your mating?" "Shut up. I am not in the mood." "Oh, I know what you're in the mood for, but don't you think you should wait until you and Ben can be comfortable? Maybe even have a bed present?" Austin lifted his head slightly, banging it back against the wall in frustration. "I don't know what comes over me when I get near him. I can barely control myself and he has me feeling like Pepe LePew the way he runs away from me." Caden laughed at the image that Austin had planted in his head. "Well, sorry about breaking things up, but there are better places for you to sate your lust. You do know there's perfectly good changing rooms inside." "Caden..." "I'm just saying, it's a little more private and you wouldn't have to worry about being arrested for public indecency." Caden took the trash that he had been holding and tossed into the dumpster. He looked at his brother, who was still occasionally bashing his head against the wall. "Austin, don't knock yourself out. I refuse to carry your sorry ass to the car." "What am I going to do?" "Well, lucky for you, I talked Elise into going out to dinner with me. She wants you and Ben to come too, so there's your next chance to prove to him that you're more than just a pretty face with an ever-present boner. At least take some time to get to know the man that you want to spend your life with." Austin turned toward his brother and smiled. "I thought I was supposed to be the one setting up the double date." "You've been too busy trying to bury your treasure to set anything up. Have you even talked to the man?" "We've talked. So when is dinner?" "Tonight." "You're eager." "I'm desperate." Austin smiled ruefully. "You're not the only one. I'll try to get a grip on my wolf for tonight, but if Ben keeps running away, I'm going to tie him up and have my wicked way with him." Caden smiled. "Maybe he'd stop running if you weren't continually trying to sex him in public. It seems to me that if you'd just take it behind closed doors, you'd get to finish what you start." Austin sighed and lifted himself from the wall. "You have a point. It's not like I don't know that, it's just that I feel this need to have him beneath me accepting my claim every time he is near. What about this, you watch me and I keep an eye on you tonight? Between the two of us, we should be able to not do anything stupid." "It's not me that I'm worried about. Imagine Elise's embarrassment if we got tossed out of the restaurant for you two pounding a hole in the bathroom wall with your vigorous man sex." Austin laughed. "Alright, I get the point. So, what do you say?" "I'll keep an eye on you, brother. Now, let's go in and firm up our plans." Austin followed Caden inside and joined their mates at the front of the store. Ben took one look at Austin and turned bright red, still fighting the embarrassment of almost being discovered by Caden. Part of him was glad that they stopped when they did, the other part of him was pleading his cock's case and wishing they could have taken things even further. Ben comforted himself with the knowledge that soon he an Austin would be somewhere that they could be alone and then he would give into every craving for Austin's body that his cat had. **** Dinner had been fabulous and the dancing afterward was icing on the incredibly decadent cake. Elise found that she couldn't keep her hands off of Caden and he definitely did not mind. Caden had been nothing but a gentleman. He opened doors, pulled out chairs and even lifted Elise over puddles when they were deeper than he liked. He made sure that she was comfortable and in return, she graced him with those smiles that he loved. Elise could barely get over the fact that Caden was so handsome that women were practically doing flips to get his attention and yet she was his sole focus. Austin was spared a glance here and there, mostly to make sure that he was being good, but the night belonged to Elise. As he walked her to her door, he let loose a deep sigh that settled in Elise's heart. Being with Caden felt so right. Perhaps it was time to let him in and give in to her desires. You're the One for Me Ch. 03 "Caden, if you want to come up...." A finger was placed gently over her lips. "Sweet Elise, this night has been perfect. I would love to come in, believe me, but there are some things I need to work out with myself before I do. Please forgive me." A small smile spread behind that finger. She kissed it before sucking it into her mouth, laving it with her tongue. Caden's pants tented almost immediately and the image of her wrapping her mouth in around his cock in a similar fashion was at the forefront of his thoughts. "I forgive you, but you're missing out." "Oh, I know I am. Believe me, I am kicking myself right now. But, I want it to be just right when it happens. Will you settle for a kiss?" Caden's finger ran up Elise's arm, whirling around her smooth shoulder, traveling up her neck to lift her face to his. He descended and brushing a soft kiss against her light pink colored lips. Elise raised her arms to rest on his shoulders, giving her enough leverage so that she could stand on her tiptoes and demand more kisses from Caden's delectable mouth. He obliged, his arm wrapping around her waist, pulling her closer to him. He plundered her mouth with practiced efficiency, his tongue teasing, his teeth nipping, and her breath stolen. He drank from her lips until he felt his control slipping away, signaling his wolf's chance for dominance. He wouldn't let his wolf take over, not yet. It wasn't time to show Elise all of him, but it was coming soon. Caden broke away, resting his forehead on hers, taking deep breaths to rein in his wolf. He felt Elise's chest heaving, her hard nipples pressing into him with every gulp of air. "Elise, if you won't allow me to offer myself to you once again, will you at least agree to be my girlfriend?" Elise chuckled. "You think I'd be letting you kiss me like that if I didn't consider you my boyfriend? What kind of girl do you take me for?" "My kind of girl," Caden whispered as his lips claimed hers once again. **** Ben ran his hand through the dark hair that lay spread across his lap. Austin's breathing was slow and steady, the movie that they had been watching putting him to sleep. They had gone out to dinner with Elise and Caden, but when the other couple decided to go out dancing, he and Austin took it as an opportunity to be alone. Ben made him promise not to try anything so that that could see how compatible they were in a way that wasn't sexual. They had returned to the house that he and Elise shared and popped in a DVD. Ben loved their conversations about anything that they could come up with, though the look in Austin's violet eyes spoke of his desire to be doing much more than talking. Ben felt himself falling for the man with the wicked sense of humor and an irrepressible libido. "Baby, you should probably wake up. I hear Caden and Elise outside," Ben said, gently shaking Austin awake. Austin stretched out and blinked up at his mate. It was so nice to fall asleep in his presence and his wolf agreed. It was something they could get used to. "Mm...I'd rather stay here with you than go home with Caden." Ben smiled. "Maybe one day you can stay, but for now, we're taking it at my pace, remember?" Austin grumbled, but pushed himself up into a sitting position. "Yes, I remember, kitty cat. I was just letting you know how I feel." "If it makes a difference, I share your feelings. You won't have to wait for long, but you do have to wait. I need to get to know you a little bit more before I pledge my entire life to you." Ben cupped Austin's face, grinning when he nuzzled against his fingers. Austin shifted, gathering Ben in his arms and squeezing him tightly. "Love you, Ben." Ben sighed. "And here I thought you just lusted after my body." "Mostly that. But, as you are my mate, I should probably be a little more than just in lust with you, don't you think?" Ben pushed his newly acquired boyfriend off of him and stood up. "Well, that sure makes me feel good. Not. Anyway, lets go interrupt those two. We owe them." Ben and Austin opened the front door, surprise written on both of their faces. Austin grinned, loving the fact that he was going to be able to get Caden back for all the jabs he had taken since the costume shop. Caden was aware of the pair standing on the stairs, he just didn't care to acknowledge them right then. He had Elise pressed against the side of the car parked in the driveway, her legs wrapped around his waist, his arousal positioned against her wet, silk-covered mound. His wolf had asserted his dominance and taken over the situation. His lips never left hers as his eyes shifted to see just who was interrupting. He shot a look that promised dire retribution to his brother if he interfered before turning his attention once more to Elise. Sweet Elise was passionate and burning hot for him. It would not take much to fully claim her, but Caden's awareness was slowly returning and he realized where they were and exactly what they were doing. He eased the fabric of her rose-colored strapless dress downward as he returned her feet to the pavement. The dress had twisted, but a few quick tugs took care of that. His hand ran through her hair once more, before he pulled away from her mouth. "Wow. That was intense," Elise gasped as she regained her composure. Caden nodded and cupped her face. "I'm sorry for getting carried away, sweet." Elise beamed up at him and winked. "No need, stud. You had me so far gone, you could have thrown me down on the 50-yard line and fucked me stupid in front of a stadium full of fans and I wouldn't have cared." Caden laughed and gave his mate one last hug before releasing her completely. "Take care, my sweet. Call me and let me know when you want to get together again. We've got to put the finishing touches on my costume." Elise nodded and walked up the steps to the house, brushing past Ben and Austin and ignoring their leers. "Goodnight, Caden." She disappeared into the house, leaving Caden at the mercy of the others. Before they could start in, Caden hopped in the truck and waited for his brother to say his goodbyes. It was enough that he had to hear it from Austin, but he wasn't about to hear it from Benjamin as well. Austin left with a kiss that curled Ben's toes. He climbed in the truck and waited until Caden had driven off to start in. "So, you were trying to get started on making babies tonight I see." Caden's hands tightened on the wheel, his knuckles becoming white. He didn't reply, but Austin could tell that he was getting to his brother. "I guess it's a good thing that Ben and I turned up when we did. I would hate to think that your first litter would be conceived on the hood of a car," Austin teased. "We were not going to have sex." "You could have fooled me." "You're one to talk. Against a car is better than by a dumpster." "Talk about public indecency, you were making it in the middle of a residential area. There may have been young, impressionable kids watching. I, at least, was behind a building." "Listen to us. We're pathetic. Perhaps by Halloween we will have gained enough control to at least take it inside." Austin shrugged. "Who knows if I'm getting any by Halloween. Ben wants to take it slow." "I wanted to take it slow and see what happened?" Austin chuckled. "You're right, we are pathetic. Maybe we should take a break from our mates. That might keep us on the straight and narrow for a bit longer." "Like a break is really going to stop you, Mr. LePew. As soon as you saw the boy again, you'd have his pants around his waist and you mouth on his dick and if not that, then it would be the other way around." "Hey, what can I say? My kitty cat is enticing." Caden shook his head and continued to drive toward their apartment. The knowledge that he and his brother were making progress had his wolf's tongue lolling out of its mouth, happy that soon his mate would be presenting herself to him, bearing her throat and begging to be claimed by him. It was only a matter of time. You're the One for Me Ch. 04 This chapter is short, I know. But, it's the build up to the next two chapters, where you will find the sex. ;) Bear with me and hopefully they'll be out soon. And let me know what you think. -------- A few days before Halloween found the twins at their mates' abode once more. There hadn't been a day that they hadn't seen the two of them and it was enough to drive them crazy. Caden could only wonder how long they could hold on to their wolves when they were constantly fighting them for dominance when it came to the mating process. They had long grown tired of the human way of doing things. They were ready to take their mates as their primal nature demanded. Caden felt Austin's internal struggle just as strongly as his own. The constant tension in his body was mirrored in his brother's identical form and it was only a matter of time before they snapped. Austin knocked on the door and as his mate opened it, his friendly grin morphed into something far more predatory. "Why hello there, my pretty kitty." Ben smirked, rolling his eyes and stepping back to allow the twins in. Austin lurked in the shadows of the foyer, waiting for Ben to close the door, while Caden proceed into the kitchen where Elise was cooking dinner for the group. Ben steadied himself, as being around Austin unmated always left him off-balance and achy. He had to talk himself through the night, demanding that his cougar behave itself so that he an Austin wouldn't tear up the furniture or break holes in the walls. He was so caught up in his self-coaching that he hardly gave a thought to the shadows, believing that both Austin and Caden had walked into the kitchen. The hand that gripped him startled him out of his thoughts, and as he was forced up against the wall and the weight of his mate settled on him, he became totally focused on the things that were happening right in front of his face. If he wasn't careful, hole in the wall number one would be created right then and there. Austin continued to rub himself against Ben, feeling every ripple and ridge of his body. There was one in particular that he was concerned with and it never failed to disappoint. He moaned, feeling Ben's hard cock pressing against his own. What he wouldn't give to rip off his pants and suck that hard cock into his mouth. "Ben..." he groaned. "Austin," Ben answered breathlessly, "what are you doing?" "I want you covered in my scent, kitty cat. You belong to me," he replied, proceeding to redouble his efforts to drive his mate insane. Ben could hardly form words at that point. He was too caught up in the constant pressure on his cock that was bringing him closer and closer to orgasm. He was quickly approaching the peak, only to be jerked out of his orgasmic haze. Ben mewled desperately, gripping Austin's ass and trying to reestablish the connection that had been broken. "No, no, kitty cat. You don't get to cum with my help until you give yourself to me. Just think of this as a little incentive." "You are such a fucking bastard." "And you, love, are a sexy beast. I can't wait to see your cougar properly...I bet you're just as sexy in Were form as you are in this one." Ben chuckled mirthlessly, looking up at his darkly handsome mate. He could barely refrain from giving in to the desires of his cougar. His will to be mated was strong. It was his human side that held him back. There was some baggage that he was dealing with that kept him from surrendering when Austin overwhelmed him, but it was only a matter of time before his cougar took matters into his own...paws. "I guess you'll have to wait and see won't you?" Ben teased, brought back into the moment by the tongue that darted out to taste the beads of perspiration on his neck. As he sampled Ben's flavors, Austin knew without a doubt that he was supposed to be there, immersed in his mate's scent and loving him into oblivion. He would find a way to break through Ben's defenses and claim what was rightfully his, of that there was no doubt. "Oh, kitty cat, there's so much that I want to see, but there is also much that I wish to show you." "Yeah, like that monster in your pants." "Among other things," Austin laughed. "Well, continue to be patient with me and we'll see." Austin nodded. "I can try, but my wolf is near desperate. You must know that we yearn to surround you, to be inside of you, and to feel you inside of us." Ben's eyebrows rose in surprise as he sputtered, "Wh-what? In you? But I thought..." "Yes, I want you inside me. We are mates and as such we should share in the pleasure of being brought to orgasm in every way." Ben shook his head. "I don't get you. Sometimes, you seem like the quintessential bad boy and other times, you're so sweet and loving that I don't even know how to respond... You are ridiculous and amazing and...I love you." Austin sucked in a breath, reeling from hearing the words that he had spoken so long ago finally being returned. His smile told of his joy. He dropped a quick kiss on Ben's upturned lips. "I love you too, kitty cat. Now, let us go and enjoy that good food I can smell cooking." Austin walked into the kitchen, Ben in tow, only to find Elise wrapped up in Caden's embrace, her back pressed against the wall, and her mouth being plundered, take-no-prisoners style. He debated breaking in on their moment, but his thoughts were interrupted as Ben tugged him back into the living room. "Leave them alone. I'm sure we can find something to entertain us while they are preoccupied," Ben murmured. He sat back on the couch, his blond hair tussled, his green eyes glazed over in a passionate haze, and his tongue darting out to soothe his suddenly dry lips. Austin felt his wolf rise to the surface, unable to keep him from coming forward to claim his other half. Ben watched the takeover, oscillating between being incredibly aroused and being scared out of his mind. He counted on Austin's control to help him keep a handle on the situations that they often found themselves in, now he was left with the wolf who probably wasn't interested in waiting or stopping. And it made his asshole tingle. "Mine." Austin's voice was at least an octave lower now that his wolf was in control. He spoke softly, but firmly, the statement not being up for debate. "Yes," Ben whispered. "Now." "No." Austin looked downright murderous as he strode over and positioned himself in front of Ben, his hands propped up on the couch on either side of his head. Ben closed his eyes momentarily, opening them to find Austin's face an inch from his, his breath hot on his face and his eyes glittering with his intent. "Say that again. I want to be clear." "Austin, please." "I did not ask you to beg...yet. You are mine, are you not?" "Yes, I am. I'm just not..." Ben's words were cut short by lips descending upon his own, ramping up his arousal. He obeyed immediately when Austin commanded him to lie back on the couch in between their passionate kisses. He arched up into Austin, feeling his nails sharpen into claws as his cougar decided to join his mate for some playtime. The shreds of Austin's red polo shirt fell around their bodies as they ground against each other, spiraling higher in their passion, their desire for each other. Ben yowled loudly as Austin's clawed fingers ripped through his jeans and boxers to grab his cock. His pleasure continued to build until he heard a gasp. His eyes shot open and he couldn't have been more embarrassed, his cougar retreating to let him deal with the situation on his own. Once again, Caden and Elise had walked in on them getting down and dirty. At least, this time, they were on the couch, but his pants had a huge hole in them and Austin's shirt was in tatters. Ben forced Austin's hand away from his cock, pushing him backwards before he made his get away out the front door. Caden was more than a little miffed with Austin's inability to find a private place to become intimate with his mate. It was fine before, but now Benjamin's inability to keep it down was cutting in on his time with Elise. But, then again, cougars were sometimes referred to as mountain screamers, so it was to be expected that he was loud in bed. As Caden watched his brother struggle with his wolf, he realized that they seriously tread on thin ground now that his wolf was at the forefront of his consciousness. He would rip Austin's throat out before he let him put a hand on Elise, but the possibility of an attack was there. He moved, positioning himself in front of Elise, to shield her from attack and from seeing Austin in his current state, in case any more of his wolf manifested. Austin took in a deep breath, wrestling with the urge to give chase. How could his mate run away again? Austin found himself wishing that he had beheaded Caden when he had a chance. Every time he thought he was making progress with his love, or at least going to get some kind of sexual gratification, Caden came along and ruined things for him. A few moments before, he had lain between the thighs of his love, feasting on his lips, caressing his body and making him writhe. Now, he was breathing in the musty smell of the couch cushion his face was currently buried in, fighting the urge to break the piece of furniture that supported him. In fact, if his dick were any harder, it would have split the couch in two on its own. He was Pepe LePew, there was no doubt about it now. The only thing that was missing was the fake cartoon cloud in the shape of Ben. Austin raised his head from the cushions and took another calming breath, making his wolf back down. Then he rose from the couch, stretching. He regarded Caden carefully and saw that his brother's wolf was also close to the surface. He knew that Caden was regretting spending so much time with his mate, torturing himself. He knew because he felt the same. They were masochists, the pair of them. And to think, they were raised to carry the name of Alexander proudly. They were meant to take what they wanted, not play at it. Just as Austin would have said something to his brother, he became aware of another train of thought. His wolf had decided that it was time; there was no other way. He would have his mate bound to him that night, and if his wolf had anything to say about it, Caden would do the same. They were done waiting. A nod, then both wolves burst to the forefront, wrenching control away from their human counterparts. With nothing more than a cocky smile to the pair standing in the kitchen doorway, Austin ran out the door after Ben. He had let him get away before, but Ben, of all people, should have known not to run from a predator. Austin was ready to give chase and when he caught his kitty cat, he would take that ass and bury his cock deep. He even had the lube in a little pouch that he slipped around his neck as he ran so if he shifted, he would be able to carry it with him. He would be using that lube one way or another and Ben would be making many more aroused kitty noises before the night was done. ***** Caden slowly turned, his eyes conveying the lust that he had been battling. "Elise, it's time." "Time for what?" she asked with a tilt of her head. Caden watched as more of her hair slipped out of the messy bun she had thrown it in while she was cooking. Her delicate neck was exposed, calling to him, urging him to sink his teeth into it as he took her hard and fast from behind. "Time for me to show you what I can do. You are mine, sweet Elise. You're the one for me, there is no one else. There can be no one else now that I've found you." Elise found herself backing away as he advanced. Something had changed and it was more than the deepening of his voice, though that alone made her pussy cream. He was more intense, somehow, and there was no doubt in her mind that he was really going to show her something that she would never forget. It would be imprinted on her pussy and on her heart. He was about to put it down like an all-star. "Bring it on then, if you think you're all that. I'm ready." You're the One for Me Ch. 05 Caden flashed Elise a quick smile of his own, suddenly scooping her up and carrying her towards the bedroom. He was more than ready now. In fact, he had been biding his time from the moment he had entered the kitchen and became immersed in the delicious aromas of the food and his mate. Beads of sweat formed and fell down Elise's face as she moved efficiently from burner to burner. Watching her work made Caden's mouth water and it had nothing to do with the roast she was making or the side dishes she planned on serving up. Too bad all that effort was going to go to waste. Caden had decided to take Elise right there in the kitchen, his mind made up before the food had even finished. He gave her time to turn off the burners and the oven, remove the pot roast, and get everything set up on the counter. As soon as she had finished that though, he was on her, pressing her into the wall with his body, his cock leading the way. He would have continued, consummating their relationship on the still clear end of the kitchen table, if Ben hadn't broken into their moment with his loud shrieks. Elise, caring friend that she was, broke away, concerned for her best friend, only to find him being mauled by Austin. His wolf was in league with Austin's and it seemed as if they had timed their take over to the second. There was nothing that would stand in his way now. All distractions were gone and he was taking Elise to somewhere private, where he wouldn't have to worry about interruptions, unlike his over-eager brother. When they reached her room, Caden sat Elise's feet down on the floor, letting her get her bearings. Scanning her room for the best place to start to get down to business, Caden settled on the wall next to her closet. From there, they would both be able to see what was going on with the help of her full-length mirror that hung on the door. His wolf had almost total control of his body at that point, but they both knew that there would need to be conversation before he would be allowed to truly mate with her and make her a wolf as he was. He could only imagine what her wolf would look like. Perhaps she would be a warm brown or a rich auburn color. Whatever she looked like, he would love her, there was no doubt about that. Caden led her over to the wall and pressed her palms against the hard surface. He let his hands skim over her body, running a quick finger over her nipples, feeling them harden and beg for more of his touch. He continued down over her ample breasts to her trim waist and round ass. He crouched, taking in the smell of Elise's arousal and running his eager hands over the long legs that he loved. His hands spread her legs farther apart and as he stood up behind her, he pulled her ass towards him. "Don't move." Elise sucked in a breath, incredibly aroused by Caden's change in demeanor. Gone was the wickedly funny man that she had grown used to, replaced by a much more intense and darkly sexy Caden. His voice was like honey flowing sweetly over her ears and pooling low in her belly, and his tone, which brooked no argument, made her hope that her panties weren't completely soaked through. It would be embarrassing if the first time Caden got to see her in her underwear, they looked as if she had wet herself, in the bad way. "Caden," she softly moaned as his hands stroked over her body once again. Caden huskily chuckled while working open the buttons that held her dark green shirt closed. "You may whisper now, but soon I will have you screaming out my name. And with any luck, I'll be hearing you do it very often." Elise bit back a moan. She didn't want him to know just how much he was affecting her yet, it would give him a big head, and he had to earn his accolades. She wasn't about to let him in on the fact that he was making her pussy cream just by speaking to her like that. Instead, she focused on the way he toyed with her body. She arched into the hands that were cupping her breasts, continuing to tease her nipples through the lacy black bra that she wore. His fingers pinched and pulled the nubs, making her cry out sweetly, it felt so good. One hand made sure to move from one fleshy mound to the other, while his other hand trailed down her stomach, circling the navel, and coming to rest on the button of her jeans. Caden buried his face in her dark hair, smelling that earthy lavender scent that was synonymous with his love in his mind. He pressed his hardness against her ass, rubbing it over the generous curves and stoking his own fire. He backed away, yanking down her pants and pulling off her shirt, leaving her clad in nothing but the lacy undergarments that she had worn that night. "Are these for me?" Caden rumbled. "I may have dressed with you in mind." "Have you touched yourself with me in mind?" Elise's cheeks burned, but she threw a cheeky look over her shoulder as she answered, "Maybe, but that's none of your business." "Well, touch yourself for me now. Show me how you take your pleasure." Caden removed a hand from the wall and placed it against the outside of her panties. He pressed her fingers against the slick spot over her clit. The moment of contact shot bolts of lightning through her body. Her head flew backwards, her eyes pointed to the ceiling before squeezing closed once again, her ass moved back into his crotch, increasing the pressure on his throbbing cock. There was a moment where Caden almost ripped his pants off and plunged into his lady, but he knew that if he were to do that, the mating would commence with or without her consent. Caden forced his wolf to take a step back and calm down. With a few deep breaths, he resumed his play, moving Elise's fingers quickly over her clit and watching her body jerk as her panties became increasingly soaked and her orgasm crept nearer. The moment she cried out her pleasure, he ripped the underwear from her body and dropped to his knees so that he could collect her nectar on his tongue. He crouched behind her, not minding the way his forehead pressed into the rounded cheeks of her ass, because he was preoccupied with her taste, which confirmed for him that she was just what his wolf was craving. Especially the way she reacted when he pushed her legs even farther apart so that his tongue could dip inside of her. His neck soon protested the angle and so he was left with no other choice. "Get on the bed. Hands and knees, ass up." Elise cracked an eye open and looked down at Caden on the floor, his mouth ringed with her juices and the intensity of his gaze piercing through her. She was going to give him an earful, couldn't he see that she was practically a blob of jello at the moment? But, then she thought of what his might have in mind and that was enough motivation to have her push herself off of the wall and stumble to the bed, her ass high in the air as she practically fell on her face. Caden watched as her sweet snatch was displayed for him. What was he going to do now? Oh, he knew. He ran his fingers lightly over Elise's ample bottom, squeezing lightly before moving up to remove her bra. It fell from her body, landing around her hands. She lifted her hands, flinging the bar across the room and returning to her previous position. He rubbed her back soothingly, easing her into a state of relaxation, his hands dipping to brush across her breasts occasionally. As his eyes fell upon her upturned ass, he had a thought, one that had been festering in his mind since Austin had mentioned it. Smack! Smack! A thick hand fell upon each cheek and a few more rained down in succession. Elise jumped after the first blow, not expecting the playful spanking that Caden was providing, but she loved it. Her ass leaned into each thwack of Caden's hand, making her moan loudly. Caden's answering groan only served to make her hotter, her wetness was now seeping down her thighs and she couldn't quite bring herself to care. Caden massaged the reddened cheeks before slipping his hand lower and toying lightly with her nether lips, feeling the light sprinkling of trimmed hair before easing his fingers into her waiting hole. "Caden!" Her breath hitched and her ass pressed back against his hand. She could barely contain herself and if he didn't give her more soon, she would throw him down and take what she needed from that log that hung between his legs. Her pussy was tight, warm and welcoming. His finger was joined by two more before long and she was begging for him to enter her, to fuck her right. And oh, how he was going to enjoy doing just that. Caden felt his human side urge him not to take her as she was, knowing that he would be unable to prevent himself from mating with her like that. It would be a severe shock to her if she turned around and a half turned wolf was thrusting away behind her. She would run and that would be even worse, because he would give chase. It would not end well for either of them and their chance at mating would be over. His hands slipped up and gripped her hips, pressing down on her slightly until she got the hint and laid down on the bed. He rolled her over and watched as her chest heaved with the heavy breaths that stemmed from her arousal. She was so damn sexy and all his. His lips swooped down, capturing a dark brown tip in between them and pleasuring her orally. Her body arched against his, making him aware of the fact that he was still clothed. As he worked both of her hardened peaks, he made short work of his clothing. He flung the items carelessly, consumed as he was by the pleasure that he was bringing his woman. "Caden...more. I need more." Caden bit down lightly on the nipple that was in his mouth, pulling on it with his teeth, making Elise cry out, her back curving upward to keep it in his mouth and to ease the slight pain that was soon overshadowed by pleasure. His fingers had resumed their thrusting in and out of her and she could barely string together a comprehensible sentence. "Ooh, ahh...baby. Please. Oh shit. Fuck!" Caden had to admit, he liked the fact that all she could manage was a string of curse words. It confirmed that he was bringing her closer to orgasm and doing it well. Before she reached her peak again, he pulled his fingers all the way out, sticking them into his mouth, tasting his mate's tangy sweet flavor. He listened absently as she pleaded with him to fuck her, distracted by another voice, though this one was coming from inside his head. His human side was busy trying to coach him, but he wasn't really interested in what he had to say. Caden wanted to claim his woman and if he couldn't mate with her that night, he would fuck her hard and fast, branding himself on her soul and in her mind. Making love? That was for the human side of him. He was going to take his woman and he was going to do it right then. She was primed enough. He spread her legs and lay between them, first stopping to lap at the juices that had ran down her legs. He made his way up her body, nipping at her hips and slim waist, nibbling on her breasts and collarbone. He sucked on her neck, marking her, though it was not the mark that he wished her to bear. Elise was so responsive, in constant motion underneath him. He pressed a kiss to her lips as his cock began its entrance into her slick snatch. Her pussy enveloped him, welcoming him like a long lost friend, hugging him tight. He swallowed the moans that his cock pulled from her lips and fed her his own. Elise could hardly believe how amazing it felt to be entered by Caden. His cock was more than the log that she had thought it to be. It stretched her to new limits, pressing against and stimulating places in her pussy that she never knew existed. Her nails dug into his flesh, making little half moon marks in the skin of his shoulders, and her legs wrapped around him, urging him to keep going until she felt the jet-black hairs that surrounded his cock tickle her nether lips. "Damn, your cock is so big, Caden." "The better to fuck you with, my dear," Caden breathed into her ear. Elise laughed, smacking Caden on his shoulder. "Be serious, we're in the middle of sexing each other." Caden groaned into her ear, the undulations caused by her laughter made her pussy grip him deliciously. "Be still or else I'm going to shoot before I get to move properly." "Well, let me help you with that." Elise began to move again, her rhythmic gyrations against him causing Caden to lose the loose grip he had on his control. His wolf firmly in the driver's seat now, he grabbed her hips and slammed into her, causing a scream to pierce the air. He grinned down at her, licking his lips. "You look stunning, sweet Elise, when you let go. Now it is time to show you the pleasure I promised you before." Elise didn't even get a chance to reply. All she could manage to do was hold on while Caden pounded into her, hard and fast. Caden watched her tits as they jiggled in time to his thrusts, dancing for him. He changed his tempo and angle, making Elise trip into an orgasm that seemed to continue for a long while, her pussy pulsing around his member as it plundered her depths. Faster and faster, he sped up until his cock was little more than a blur and the slap of his balls against her fleshy ass was a quick staccato beat. Elise couldn't stop calling out Caden's name or cussing as she fell over the edge again and again. His cock worked her long and hard and it wasn't until she lost track of time and orgasms that Caden finally found his release. She felt the powerful pulses push her into a final orgasm before everything went black. Caden woke up with Elise sprawled across his body, her face nuzzled in his neck. He wrapped his arms around her body and squeezed her tightly. She groaned softly and Caden immediately felt remorse. He was so rough with her. He wished he had been a little more in control of himself, so their first time could have been a little more tender and loving. "Caden, shut up. I'm trying to sleep." Caden's eyes darted to the cranky face that pouted up at him. "What are you talking about? I haven't said anything." "Don't play. I could hear you clear as day worrying yourself to death about being too rough. I'm fine and, to tell you the truth, I loved it." Caden looked at Elise and frowned. "Are you sure? I was a little out of control." "Every once in a while it's nice to have a change of pace. We can be slow and loving later. You made me feel things I never knew I could. You definitely claimed this pussy in the name of Caden Alexander." Caden laughed. "Well, good, because it's mine. Now and always." Elise threw him an annoyed look. "Only if I say so." "Maybe...or maybe I should just take you again and prove to you that it's mine." Elise giggled as Caden rolled over on top of her. As he placed a kiss on her lips, his eyes fell on her neck. Oh shit. "Oh shit what?" Elise asked when he broke the kiss. Caden peered at Elise and frowned. "How about we eat a little something and then I think we need to talk." Elise was about to respond when Caden swooped down and kissed her again. Even though she was probably going to want to kick the living shit out of him after the little talk they were going to have, he was still hungry for her. He wanted more. "I changed my mind. Sex first, then food." "What about that talk?" "Mm...less talking, more fucking, my sweet love." Caden silenced her once again and began claiming every inch of her body as his own. ***** Caden watched Elise sleep, cradled in his arms, her legs wrapped around his. His could barely take his eyes off the mark on her neck. How could that have happened? He closed his eyes and focused on his wolf, who was mighty proud of himself at the moment, having made Elise pass out from the pleasure he gave her. "What the fuck?" His wolf growled. "Don't take that tone with me, pup." "You bit her. What the hell is the matter with you? You knew we were supposed to wait to talk it out with her, now when we talk she's going to try to take our fucking head." His wolf smiled, as much as he could in that form, and replied, "And we're going to like every fiery millisecond of it." Caden sighed. "Well, be that as it may, why did you bite her?" "Instinct, pure and simple. She is our mate, she should bear our mark. There is nothing complicated about that. You're not as smart as I give you credit for, human." "I'm seriously doubting your mental capacity as well, wolf. You must want us to die a premature death." "You don't give Elise enough credit. She may be upset that the choice wasn't given to her to have a telepathic link established, but she won't shun or maim us. She will continue to love and understand us as she has from the start. She will choose to become our mate, despite our rash decision. Our pups will be strong and they will continue the Alexander line for generations to come. There is no other for us, for her strength of will and character compliments our pensive nature and quiet strength. None will doubt our status as Alpha while she is by our side." "You sound much more rational now that you got your rocks off. Before you were all graphic sexual content, now you're wise and all knowing?" "I felt it through the connection we established with our mate as our bodies became one." Caden stared at his wolf, with its midnight-hued fur and deep blue eyes, eyes that were so different from his own and held so much more wisdom, well when he wasn't being a horny devil. His wolf was right, he knew that Elise wasn't going to shun them. But she was going to be pissed off and he was going to get an earful. "Fine. You handle her when she's threatening to come across the table at us since it is your fault we're in the shitter. I'll make sure to hold my 'I told you so' until after we're safe again." His wolf chuckled. "You'll see who is right soon. Don't doubt me. I would not mislead you because that would cause me to suffer as well." "Yeah, I'm sure you were really feeling my pain when I had that case of blue balls." His wolf nodded. "You were the one who was suppressing me. Were you feeling my pain? My restlessness? If I had free reign, it never would have happened. Our pain is why I took over last night. I was tired of our frustration and now we are no longer suffering. Go to our woman and make things right. Show her that we love her in the way that she needs and I assure you we will no longer be without our mate in our arms every night." Caden huffed. "You make it sound so easy." "It won't be, but I will enjoy watching you try." "Shut up. You're as bad as Austin sometimes." "He is our twin brother. There have to be some similarities." "Yeah, don't remind me. I'd rather pretend he was adopted than admit that." His wolf laughed, an odd sound, but it was one that he knew very well. He was his wolf and vice versa. Caden bowed slightly to his wolf and was rewarded with a small head nod. "If she gets really violent, you're in charge of running away," Caden joked. And with that, he emerged from his state of deep concentration to find Elise staring into his violet eyes with her deep gray ones. "Caden, I think we really do need to talk." You're the One for Me Ch. 06 Just a word of warning: This chapter is all about Austin and Ben, so there's going to be m/m sex. Let me know what you all think. :) ---- Ben found himself wandering around the small campus of the college that he attended. He stuck to the shadows, seeing as there was a large hole in his pants and it would draw a lot of unwanted attention if he were walking around exposed. He roamed with no particular destination in mind, the weight of denying himself and Austin once again bearing down on him. His cougar was upset, and rightly so, for his running had prevented them from being with the one man that had appealed to them after so long. He was their mate, the one that would be with them forever if they allowed him to be. And why? Most Weres were unafraid to show their bodies in public, to couple with their intendeds or others when they were in need. There was no shame in showing off in either form, but for Ben his embarrassment became acute the moment Caden and Elise had walked in on them...again. It was as if being caught flipped a 'get the heck out of there' switch inside of him. He explored the events of his life, looking for a moment that would have caused him to behave the way that he did, but there was nothing. Nothing that would have him running for the hills, except...he thought of those memories that he had buried away, memories of the first man that he had given himself to. "He was trash, less than that, and I am surprised that you allow him to continue to haunt you as he does. You let your fear of him and what he did keep us from our mate, our destiny." Ben sighed softly, the voice of his cougar broadcasting clearly in his head. "He was our first. He used us, took what he wanted and threw us away like we were nothing to him. That is hard to forget," Ben countered. "You have a poor judge of character when it comes to men that you are attracted to. His cheap lines and false promises lured you in and made you think that he was a man in the truest sense of the word instead of the fraud I knew him to be. I warned you, that he was not our mate and would only bring us heartache, but you would not listen. It is of no consequence now. We have found our mate and he will not hurt us as that man did. He will cherish us and love us as we deserve." His cougar had a point, but then again, he often did. It was strange, the mix of pure animal instinct and insight that made up his cougar's consciousness. But, more often than not, his cougar was right. Austin was their mate and there was no need to fear that he would leave them willingly. Perhaps it was time to give in and heal the wounds that he had allowed to fester for so long. "Austin...," Ben murmured softly into the night. "Yes, kitty cat?" Ben felt himself jump, his heart exploding in his chest. He had been so engrossed by the conversation he was having with his cougar that he didn't hear or sense Austin sneaking up on him. "Holy shit! You're going to have to stop scaring the piss out of me, Austin, or I'm going to have a heart attack," Ben chided. "You should be more aware, kitty. There are more dangerous things creeping through the night than horny werewolves and their wayward mates. I would hate to have to slay someone because they caught you off guard." Ben smiled. "You would kill for me?" "Kitty cat, I would die for you. You are my mate, my other half. Without you by my side, there is no me. I would sacrifice any and everything to keep you happy and safe." Ben smiled warmly at Austin, his heart now beating rapidly from arousal rather than fright. "You better watch out or I'm going to get used to you being so sweet. It will totally ruin that bad boy aura you give off." Austin snorted. "Bad boy? I think you're the bad boy, running off all the time. And you know, I think it's about time I taught you a lesson." Ben didn't get a chance to respond before he found himself scooped up and hanging over Austin's shoulder. He felt a hand running up and down his legs, occasionally resting on the curve of his behind, and his cock responded. Apparently it liked his being caressed while slung over Austin's shoulder like a sack of potatoes. "Austin, really, put me down. I won't run off." "I know you won't. But that's just because I won't let you." Austin continued walking in the shadows, caressing Ben and letting him know exactly what he was planning to do to him when they got to their destination. This time, he wasn't going to let Ben get away until after they had mated fully. He knew that his words were keeping Ben on edge, but that's where he wanted him, on edge and near begging. Ben watched as the scenery changed, from the sidewalks that traversed the campus to lush green grass, twigs and soil. He was taking him into the woods. They continued on for a long while until Ben felt himself being placed upright. He stood on wobbly legs, as most of the blood was only now draining from his head, and looked around. There were in a clearing and a two-story cabin sat in front of them. Well-built, but worn from the many years it had stood and withstood the elements. It gave him a warm, comforting feeling that reminded him of home, despite never having seen it before. "Where are we?" Ben asked. "My place." "Your place? You live in the middle of the college's arboretum?" "This is part of the land that my pack owns. This is my place on the outskirts of our territory, which borders the college's arboretum. I have one other, but this is my favorite. It's quite a fitting place to take my mate and make him mine. There will be no interruptions and no excuses. You can run, but here, you won't be able to hide," Austin explained. Ben ignored the last part of his statement and the way it made shivers run up and down his spine. "You have more than one house?" "One of the perks of being an Alpha. I usually get what I want and what I want now, more than anything, is you. Come with me." He held out a hand that was hesitantly accepted by his mate. Austin smiled and Ben could see his intent written all over his face. He pulled Ben inside the cabin, letting him go briefly to start fire in the fireplace in living room. Ben took the opportunity to look around. The living room had a comfortable looking couch, a recliner and a large plasma TV hanging on the wall. The kitchen was only a few steps away, its marble countertops and chrome appliances drawing his attention. There were stairs behind him, no doubt leading to Austin's bedroom and any other bedrooms that the cabin might house. Ben visibly gulped, his mind lingering on the bedroom. Here it was, the moment of truth. Would he be able to stay and submit to the one that made his cat purr or would he run, faced with the possibility that Austin would only use him to get off and discard him? The final decision was taken away from him, for as soon as he had distracted himself with the many questions running through his head, Austin had stripped him of his jeans and sucked his hard cock down his throat. And there was no leaving that warm cavern of pleasure. Ben thrust his fingers into Austin's dark hair, feeling him move as his cock dipped in and out of his mouth over and over again. His groans of pleasure mixed with his purrs as the cat fought the man for dominance. His cougar was ready to mate and he would not allow his human side to ruin it once again. "Austin...please." A breath, a prayer and then pleasure multiplied by the hurried movements of a tongue dancing over the silky hardness of his dick. There was only so much he could take after denying himself for so long. Austin had the honor of giving him his first blowjob, for it was something that his previous lover refused to do, but demanded almost daily. But, now, as he focused on the sensations that were zinging through his body as Austin stroked him with his mouth, he could see why. He could feel his orgasm approaching, lapping at the edges of his consciousness, his balls tingling from the effort to hold off the inevitable. Austin could feel him holding back and that wouldn't do. "Come for me, sweet kitty. Let me taste your cream." Ben let out the beginnings of a sharp laugh before it died on his lips as Austin engulfed his entire cock. Ben could feel his throat squeezing the head of his member, massaging it with subtle swallowing motions. "Oh, goodness." Austin nearly laughed around his mouthful. Ben was gyrating wildly against a wall in his home, his cock was balls deep in his mouth and the only thing that he could say was 'Oh goodness'? Austin decided to see what else he could get his kitty cat to say as he opened his throat, sucking him even farther in, so that his tongue could lap at the sac that brushed against his lips. It was slightly more difficult than he had imagined, his mate's cock was larger than he had given him credit for, but he was doing it. The sounds that Ben made, alternating between growls, moans, and the yowls of his cougar, caused something in Austin to spread. The satisfaction that he felt at bringing his mate pleasure was all consuming. The moment Ben finished screaming his release to the heavens, his orgasm overwhelming him in every way, his body shaking with pleasure, Austin rose, gathering Ben into his arms and lifting him easily. He carried him up the stairs to his bedroom. He barely convinced his wolf to allow him a moment to start another fire in the fireplace, but he somehow summoned the willpower and warmed the room up, filling it with a soft, romantic light. He walked back over to Ben, who was lying limply across the bed where he had deposited him. His eyes were barely open, but the desire in them shone brightly. His eyes danced on the half clothed body of his mate and he knew that wouldn't do. Austin stripped himself of his own clothes before he denuded his mate. He pulled the shirt off over his head and sighed as he finally got a chance to set eyes on his mate fully naked and exposed to him. Ben's body was beautiful. His muscles were firm, almost every one of them defined and begging to be covered in chocolate sauce and licked clean. He had a little softness around his middle, which Austin found extremely attractive. He liked a hard body, but not totally, he needed a little cushion. His pink nipples were erect, straining for attention from Austin's lips. But they were not the only things that were erect in the room. Looking from Ben's hardness to his own, he realized that the cock he had down his throat was a monster and it had at least an inch on him. "Delicious," Austin murmured. Ben's eyes shot up to Austin's face, watching the desire and lust in his eyes grow. But, his eyes didn't stay put for long. They roamed down the muscular torso, following the trail of dark body hair that spread from chest, down past well-defined abs, to...an enormous cock, the veins pulsing beneath the silky smooth skin. Ben gazed as his own dick and then back to his mate's, comparing the two. Sure, his was a bit longer by the looks of it, but Austin's cock was thick. So thick, it made him think twice about mating with him. But, one look in those fiery violet eyes made him forget what he was thinking, wiping away all thoughts but one. "Take me." "Kitty cat, are you ready to become mine in every sense of the word? Once we do this, there's no going back. You won't be able to run from me anymore, because I will not let you go." Ben could feel the warmth that spread through his body at Austin's gently spoken words. Of course he wanted to be claimed. Mated. Loved. He nodded his acceptance, a silent acquiescence to Austin's terms. "I would rather hear you speak the words, Benjamin." Ben rolled his eyes playfully, but after a moment, he looked deep into the swirling depths of the violet-blue eyes of his mate, both man and wolf waiting for his answer. "I am your mate, Austin, and yours eternally. Please take me." Austin grinned, his smile becoming almost wolfish. "Lift your legs for me, kitty cat. Let me see my prize." Ben chuckled, but complied, watching as Austin sank down between his legs, his eyes intent on the puckered rosebud between his rounded ass-cheeks. He felt his breath a moment before he felt the tongue tentatively lap at his entrance. Ben arched up, groaning at the feeling of pleasure that swept through his body. "More." Austin ran his tongue around Ben's hole until it was slick with saliva. His tongue dipped inside, once, twice, and once more before he replaced it with his probing fingers. "Austin! Oh goodness." Austin laughed. Perhaps he would count the number of times Ben said 'Oh goodness' instead of trying to get him to say something else. He sawed two fingers in and out of Ben's ass while his other hand pulled the lube from the pouch around his neck. He pulled his fingers out of Ben's hole, covering them in the slick jelly before sliding them back inside. "Oh my...Goodness...Austin, more." Austin added another finger and finally a fourth, insuring that Ben's passage would be able to accommodate him. His love writhed beneath him on the bed, purring, groaning, begging, just the way he wanted. The way he had dreamed of since he first laid eyes on Ben. "Now, my kitty cat, are you ready for me?" Austin questioned softly. Ben was beyond coherent. All he knew was that the fingers stretching his ass so deliciously were no longer moving and he needed them to start again. "Please, I need it. More, I need more, Austin. Now." Austin smiled and rose up, pulling his fingers free and rolling Ben onto his stomach. He propped Ben up on a few pillows, elevating his ass to the right height for maximum penetration. His wolf howled and he joined him as he slid home, sinking in quickly, his balls pressed against the round ass of his mate. He knew then that Ben was the one for him and he would never find pleasure as sweet in the arms of anyone else. He was home. "Oh, fuck, baby, you're so tight." Austin felt cliché, but it was true. Ben's ass was squeezing him like a vice and it was so warm and welcoming inside of him. Ben sighed as the initial pain of entry eased. It was replaced by the feeling of being extremely full and he couldn't help but love the way Austin's fingers gripped his hips so possessively. He mewled softly, wiggling to urge him to start moving. Austin quickly got the hint and pulled almost all the way out before plunging back inside that delectable ass. Again and again, he surged forward, plundering his mate's booty, as he had wanted to for so long. Ben lifted his head up and yowled once again. It was so good, the way Austin felt inside of him. His cat grabbed hold and surged to the forefront, his fingernails turning to claws, ripping into the bedding below him. His eyes shifted to the amber color of his cat's and his tail grew from above his hind parts, wrapping around Austin and trying to pull him deeper inside of him. "Harder, baby, fuck me harder, and do it now," Ben called out, his voice smooth and melodic, an octave or two deeper than normal. It was a demand that Austin could not ignore, especially when his kitty cat had said it so forcefully. Austin liked that little flare of dominance and hoped he'd see more of that side later. Right then, he would oblige and give his mate the fucking he wanted. Austin continued to plow into the willing ass that gripped his cock, faster and harder, so hard that the bed shook beneath them, watching as his balls smacked against his mate in the most appealing of ways. Ben's moans turned to shouts of pleasure with every thrust. He could feel Austin's shift, his claws digging into him slightly, spurring him to new heights of passion. "You are MINE," Austin growled. It was a statement, a command and a profession of love all wrapped into one. Ben could feel the fur brushing against his behind as Austin's wolf came to the forefront, ready to claim him totally. Austin shifted to complete the mating. He leaned forward, covering his mate with his body, and growled softly into his ear. His shoulders were broader in his werewolf form, his muscular chest covered in black fur, his eyes an icy blue instead of their normal violet. He groaned softly, the change in position and growth of his cock causing his mate's ass to grip him in a totally new and exhilarating way, creating more friction. He thrust upwards as he slid in and was rewarded by another shout from his mate, this time Ben was screaming his name. Both Austin and his wolf enjoyed hearing Ben name them as the source of his pleasure. "Say it again, kitty," he hissed into his ear. "Scream our name again." "AUSTIN! Goodness. Oh shit. That spot. More..." Ben panted, feeling his muscles rearranging themselves, his own fur beginning to sprout across his body as he shifted into his were-cougar form. Austin did him one better, reaching around and lifting him from the pillows to grip his cock in his large hand, massaging it in time to his pumping. He continued to pound into his mate, his thrusts causing his cock to slide against his mate's sweet spot repeatedly. Ben could barely control himself or the words and sounds that were being pulled from his body, the pleasure he was receiving was so great. He felt his balls tingling, rising up closer to his body, signaling that his moment of release was close. As his pleasure overwhelmed him, Ben felt the sharp, stinging pain of Austin biting into his shoulder, completing their mating and staking his claim. His cum shot into the pillows and onto the comforter beneath him as Austin continued to pump his cock into him, his teeth still locked onto his shoulder. His passage pulsated around Austin, taking him higher and making him lose it. Austin continued until his own pleasure took him. It was heaven. It was everything he ever wanted. It was not enough. His cum painted Ben's insides, causing Ben to cum again, as he rammed his cock home, once more thumping against his sensitive prostate. He gently removed his mouth from Ben's shoulder, lapping at the blood that seeped out of his bite, and helping the healing process along. He nuzzled into the golden brown fur that covered Ben's neck, delighting in the way their scents had mingled on his body. He eased Ben to the bed, following him down and resting beside him, his penis still embedded in the warmth of his lover's ass. He felt himself returning to his human form and smiled as Ben did the same. His lover was so amazingly sexy and all his. He was mated and marked. Ben belonged to him and he to Ben. After some quick repositioning of pillows and bodies, they laid down spooned together. Ben loved the feel of Austin's strong chest and soft hair pressed against his back and his arms wrapped around him possessively. "I can still feel you in me," Ben murmured. Austin peppered his back with small kisses, running his hand up and down Ben's body as they lay spooned together. "I will be in you for a while, kitty cat." Ben frowned at that. It didn't sound quite right. "You mean you want to be able to get in me for a long while? Because that can be arranged." Austin chuckled. "No, love, that's not quite what I meant, though it is true. It's more of a wolf anatomy thing. When I have sex, there's a knot at the base of my cock that expands, locking me together with my lover. But, I have never allowed myself to be tied to anyone. I was saving that pleasure for my mate." Ben frowned. "How long will we be...together?" "Forever." "You know that's not what I meant." "What, you don't like being tied to me in the most intimate of ways?" "Well, it's not that I mind...I just want to know..." "Until you become impregnated by my seed. How about it, kitty, want to pop a litter out of this sweet ass for me?" Austin asked as he caressed him, squeezing his ass lightly. You're the One for Me Ch. 06 Ben snorted. "Austin, you're a nut. I can only imagine how traumatic it would be to come out of that hole. It would scar kids for life." Austin laughed at the face that Ben was making at him over his shoulder. "Well, I guess we'll have to find another way to have our children if you're not willing to bear them...but I will be burying my bone inside of you every time I take you and you're just going to have to wait it out." Ben smiled brightly at Austin, his eyes lit up in surprise and wonder. "You want to have kids with me?" "Of course, kitty cat. We'll have a couple of litters of cougar wolves. I'm not sure how it'll work out exactly, but we can figure out the specifics later. For now, know that I want us to build a family together, a strong one." Ben turned and buried his face into the pillow, hiding the fact that he was so overcome with emotion. He could barely fathom the fact that Austin wanted to be with him for life and now he had to get his brain to digest the fact that his mate wanted kittens... pups... something...with him. It was overwhelming. "Did I say something wrong, Ben?" "No," came the muffled reply. "Then stop hiding from me." "No." "Alright then, you leave me no choice." Austin wrapped his arm around Ben, grasping his cock and stroking it. He began gently, the barest hints of a caress, but a strong hand covered his own. He lifted his gaze from the cock of his lover to clear blue eyes that shone brightly with happiness and tears. 'Mine. Always, Benjamin,' Austin projected to him, interested in their new ability to communicate telepathically. Ben smiled at Austin over his shoulder. He supposed that if Austin was his lifemate, there was no reason to hide anymore. He would no longer be afraid to share himself because he knew that as much as his first had hurt him, Austin had so much more love to give and that love was what he needed to heal those hurts. 'As you are mine, Austin,' Ben answered. 'Now give me what I need, mate.' Austin smiled. He liked hearing Ben claim him as his mate. He tightened his grip in response, giving his mate what he needed. He sped up his strokes, enjoying the way Ben's ass clenched around him as he neared completion once again. Austin marveled at the feel of silk over steel, the way he could feel Ben's heartbeat in the veins that ran all over his shaft, and the feeling of being able to hear his mate's thoughts, desires, sense his growing pleasure. It was unlike anything that he had ever experienced. "Cum for me again, kitty cat." Faster, tighter, his orgasm crept up as Austin alternated stroking him with one hand and fondling his balls with the other. Ben exploded, his cum shooting across the comforter, and he felt himself falling into the darkness that comes when one is utterly spent and truly satisfied. "Austin, you'd better be out of my ass when I wake up," Ben murmured as he snuggled into the pillow beneath his head. Austin chuckled. "I can't guarantee that I won't be in this delectable ass when you awaken, but if I am, it won't be because my knot is still swollen." Ben sighed softly, his eyes closed as he tottered on the edge of sleep and awareness. "Incorrigible." "You know it, babe. And I'm all yours, so you better get used to it." Austin placed a kiss on the shoulder of his love and smiled as sleep took him as well. You're the One for Me Ch. 07 Caden watched carefully as Elise slid out of bed and covered herself with a robe. She threw a quick smile over her shoulder and walked out of the room, down the stairs and to the kitchen. He heard the rattling of dishes as Elise served up a belated dinner. Caden sighed deeply before he rose, gathering his clothing together in one convenient spot, in case she tried to stab him or something. He wanted his getaway to be quick and easy. He pulled on his boxers and joined Elise downstairs at the table. As he sat down across from her at the rectangular table, he noticed how beautiful Elise looked, especially with his mark showing from beneath the robe that was wrapped precariously around her body. He watched as her nipples peeked at him from beneath the robe as she moved, reaching for one thing or another. His tongue darted out of its own accord, licking plump lips that were hungry for more than just food. Elise's head popped up, staring at him as she caught his heated thoughts, flashes of things that she hadn't even thought to imagine up, things that were hot as hell and sexy as fuck. But, she knew then that something had happened between them that was beyond her at the moment. Mostly because she was certain that the vivid erotic pictures that flashed through her mind were not her own, but she wasn't opposed to partaking in those fantasies. "Caden, talk to me." Caden looked up and sighed once again. Here it was, the moment of truth. His eyes scanned the table for anything that was scalding hot and capable of being thrown in his face, but he blew a relieved breath when he didn't see anything overly concerning. "Well, I love you and I wish we had talked before we…made love, but what's done is done and I can't change any of it." "What are you talking about?" "I will start from the beginning. I am a werewolf and you are my lifemate. I have seen and known many females over the course of my long life, but you are the first one that made my wolf howl. You are the one who my wolf yearned for, and as such, we pursued you with the intention of making you our mate." "A werewolf. Are you shitting me?" "I shit you not, my sweet. Before we had sex for the first time, my wolf emerged and after being repressed for so long, he was a little overeager…He bit you some time during your orgasm and established a telepathic link between us. I believe you've been picking up some of my stray thoughts." "So you're telling me that you're a werewolf…and your wolf in your body bit me…and you mated with me without my consent?" Caden watched as anger bloomed across Elise's features. "No, sweet, not at all. We have not mated. You and I can communicate telepathically, but that's the extent of it. The choice to mate with us will always be yours. I would never force you into such a binding and life long contract. Not to mention that you would need to be turned and that's another decision that belongs solely to you." Elise stared at Caden, her mouth open in disbelief. He really believed this mumbo jumbo that he was speaking. "I don't believe you." Caden nodded before speaking into her mind, making sure his lips were shut tightly. 'So that means that you're not hearing this? That you can't feel me in your mind…' Elise jumped backwards at the first sounds of Caden's voice in her head. She had kept her eyes on his lips, but that didn't mean that he wasn't a ventriloquist. "That's a pretty clever trick, but it's going to take more than that to convince me." Caden stood and stepped back from the table. "I suppose I could demonstrate, but promise not to freak out too much." He relaxed his body, seeking out his wolf and allowing him to come forward, to take over the shift. Elise watched as Caden's muscles rippled beneath his skin, changing, and the hair on his chest becoming thicker until it covered him. His face became elongated, his ears growing upward, and he threw her a quick grin, showing off the sharpness of his teeth. He dropped to all fours and when she looked over the table at him, he was fully shifted. A large black wolf stood where he had been just seconds before. She doubted that he was keeping a wolf somewhere in her house and she would have seen something that massive trotting into her kitchen. So...that left one explanation… Elise dropped heavily into her seat and watched with detached curiosity as the wolf walked slowly towards her, dropping down and inching forward as non-threateningly as he could manage. Elise took a deep breath and another as her mind struggled to process what was happening. Her eyes took into the wolf and she tested the theory that she was hallucinating by pinching herself and then tentatively reaching out, touching the wolf that had eased up next to her by then. His fur was coarse, thick, beautiful. And his eyes were ice blue instead of the deep purple that she had grown used to. He was larger than most wolves and he looked ten times as dangerous, but she knew that he wouldn't hurt her. Mostly because she cold feel how he felt about her in her mind and it was a comfort. And probably the only reason she hadn't run screaming from the room or hit him with one of the pots on the stove. This was Caden, another side of Caden, the man that she had grown to love. She could no more cast him out for being himself than she could hate him. She was pissed he hid this part of himself from her and she had a few more questions for him. But, she wasn't about to talk to a big wolf sitting in her kitchen. She felt crazy enough as it was. "Shift back. I want to speak to you, Caden." The wolf offered her a slight bob of his head and she smiled, pressing a kiss to his forehead. Caden changed there beside her and as he took his human form, she frowned at him and smacked him upside his head. "What?!?" "You know what." "So the wolf gets a kiss and I get hit in the head?" Caden scowled at her while she glowered at him. Damn, she was so sexy, even when she was mad. His wolf was right, he was going to enjoy this. "Why didn't you tell me all of this before we had sex?" "Like I said before. My wolf wasn't interested in waiting any longer. I had been suppressing him and he got fed up with my lack of action. He bust through my defenses and took over and then…took you." "Ok, then, next question. Why were you suppressing him?" Caden looked a bit sheepish as he answered, not knowing how she would react but feeling ashamed for not telling her straight up. "I wasn't sure that you would accept us. I wanted to see how long I could hold him back…just in case I had to in order to be with you." Elise's frown deepened. She smacked Caden in the back of the head again for good measure. "Ow! What the hell?" "What is the matter with you? What kind of woman do you take me for? Why would you do that to yourself? Why in the hell would you think I wouldn't accept you? I love you, for heaven's sake. Why would I cast aside a part of you that is such an integral part of you? You should have told me this before. I could have handled it just fine." Caden watched as Elise's hands flew all over. They mostly pointed at him accusingly with a few fist shakes thrown in, but as she gestured towards him, he could see her breasts jiggling under her robe and a few times they popped into view briefly. Perhaps he would have to pick fights when she was wearing nothing but a robe more often. "I have to say, you've reacted much better than I had imagined. I mean, I expected some yelling and some throwing of dangerous objects. At the very least, a few screams," he admitted. "You obviously underestimated me." "Yes, I did and I'm sorry. I won't hide anything from you if I can help it. Now, let's discuss the part of your tirade where you said that you love me." Elise blinked hard. "I don't remember that." Caden smiled. "No? You said, 'Why in the hell would you think I wouldn't accept you? I love you, for heaven's sake.' When were you going to tell me that you were in love with me?" She let out a snort. "When I felt like it," Elise stated as she turned towards the food on the table and away from the object of her desire. Caden was sitting on her floor completely naked and it was really starting to get to her. Caden smiled up at her. It began as a sweet smile, but as the scent of her arousal tickled his nose, it became a little more devious and a lot hungrier. "When you felt like it? Would you like to know what I feel like doing right now?" "No. I want to eat and then we can discuss your wants." "That's interesting, considering that what I want involves eating as well…but it's not food that I'm hungry for." "Caden! You're such a horny bastard. Food first." Caden eyed the belt tied tightly around the waist of his love, trying to think of ways to get her out of the robe and naked, splayed out on the table. She would need energy for what he had planned for them for the rest of the night, so he reluctantly decided to allow her to eat. She was his mate and as such he was responsible for her well-being. It wouldn't do to have her pass out from low blood-sugar instead of his loving. He nodded and rose from his place on the floor, making sure to advertise his thickening manhood as he took the seat across from Elise again. He chuckled as Elise shook herself from whatever fantasy had taken flight in her mind as she stared at his body. Elise narrowed her eyes at the fine as hell man that sat at her table. He thought he was all that, didn't he? Well, he was, but she was going to rain on his parade one way or another, the arrogant bastard. "Don't think you're getting off so easily, Caden. I still have some choice words for you concerning you holding things back from me." Caden laughed. "I wouldn't have it any other way, sweet." They sat and enjoyed a leisurely dinner together, talking about life and what the future held. Caden explained the entire mating procedure to Elise, leaving out nothing and letting her know that even if she didn't choose to mate with him, he was never going to let her go. His wolf was terribly possessive of her and would be until he had fully claimed her. Elise, for her part, listened to everything that Caden had to say and then laid into him about holding back the truth and suppressing his wolf once again. She cussed him out, up and down before she was satisfied that he would be thinking twice before trying it again. She sealed her tirade with another slap upside his head for good measure. Caden was about to take Elise back up to the bedroom, to show her just how sorry he was for keeping things from her, when a knock at the door interrupted his prurient thoughts. He lifted his head, a familiar scent tickling his nose. "Bennett." Elise looked over at Caden, confused. He could tell who was at the door from the kitchen? Who in the hell was Bennett? A voice whispered inside of her head as Caden left the room to find a new pair of boxers and a t-shirt. 'Love, be a dear and go upstairs. I don't want to have to kill Bennett for looking at you…and I would, brother or no.' Elise smiled. She loved it when he got all possessive. 'You have another brother and he's here?' she thought back to Caden as she headed towards her bedroom. 'I have four brothers and two sisters. My brothers, my littermates, Austin, Bennett, and Darius, joined with me when I left my father's pack and we began our own. We are each Alphas in our own right, and as such, we rule our pack as a group, or Council. Austin and I make many of the every day decisions regarding our pack. Bennett is our enforcer and Darius is the law.' 'I see. And where do I fit in?' Elise asked. 'You, sweet, will sit on the Council and rule by my side…just as Benjamin will be at Austin's side.' 'Where are your other brothers and sisters?' She felt his joy flit through her mind. 'My sisters, Ellen and Fiona, have joined the packs of their mates. They are both heavy with their first litters. I will be an uncle soon. Gregory is my father's heir. He sits at my father's right hand and learns the inner workings of the pack. He will take over as Alpha when my father is no longer able to rule.' Elise nodded, mostly to herself. It almost made sense. 'So why is Greg your dad's go-to guy instead of you…and why is Bennett standing outside my door?' 'Good questions…Gregory, Ellen, and Fiona were born in my mother's first litter. Gregory is the oldest and as such, he is first in line. Darius was the first-born in our litter and could have taken his place as Alpha Prime in our pack, but he prefers to be judge and jury. So that title fell to me. Austin and I are twins, but Bennett was born just before him and just after me.' 'Alpha Prime, huh.' 'Yes, that is my title and one that I look forward to sharing with you. As for why Bennett is here, I am just about to find out.' Caden focused on the door, instead of the warm, willing woman in the bedroom. Bennett had better have a good excuse for showing up and interrupting his time with his woman. He threw open the door and scowled at his grinning brother. "Hey there, Caden. What's shaking?" Caden growled at his brother. The asshole showed up, fully intending to interrupt him and Elise on purpose. "Your damn neck, if you don't state your purpose and then leave." Bennett continued to smile. "Why so tense, brother? Still suffering from blue balls? Really, you and Austin bring shame to the family name with your hesitation. I would have claimed my mate by now, no question. You've been lurking for months and still nothing to show for it?" "You know, Austin made a similar claim and ended up in the same boat as I did. I wouldn't be so cocky if I were you." "I'm an Alexander, Caden. It is in our nature to be cocky and self-assured, to take what we want…something you should remember when it comes to mating with your woman." "You'll see when it is your turn." "Perhaps I'll show you how it should have been done, when it is my turn. Too bad I couldn't have found my mate first because it seems that you and Austin could have used a few pointers." Caden fought the urge to rip his brother's head from his body, an urge compounded by Bennett's proximity to his mate. His wolf was unsettled and would be until Elise accepted their claim and fully mated with him. That was one reason, the other was just because Bennett was so damn smug. When his mate finally did roll around, Caden hoped she would give him a real run for his money. "Bennett, shut up and tell me what you're doing here." Bennett sighed, the smile finally slipping from his face. "I need to confirm the fact that you and Austin have mated. Achlys and Takis have come from Urian's pack as ambassadors, offering two of their finest females to the Alphas of our pack. They want to unite our packs and help secure our strength in the area. Darius has already refused and actually admitted that he prefers men, can you believe it? I thought it would take an act of God to get his ass out of the closet. As for me, those two didn't do a thing for me. I told them I liked boys too. I've been hitting on Takis for good measure. He is damn fine, so it's not that much of a stretch or anything." Caden nodded as he absorbed all that Bennett was telling him. He didn't think that Bennett's mate would be a man, but Darius, there was no doubt in his mind that he would find a mate that was male and would be the one who could make him live for once, instead of locking up his feelings and hiding himself from the world. Bennett continued, "That leaves you and Austin. But if you two are already mated, then we will have the opportunity to suggest another course of action…one that would be more beneficial to our pack and less of a burden. But, we also need to convene to talk this all out. Austin is already on pack land and woke me up with his incessant howling and his mate is just as loud. I figured that I should check to see if you have made your move as well, since I was up." Caden chuckled, glad that Austin and Ben had moved their rendezvous to a private place. Austin finally got some without being interrupted and he and Elise were undisturbed for their coupling. He turned his attention to his woman, who was currently coming down the stairs. The closer she got to them, the more agitated he became, as instinct told him that he should rip Bennett's throat out to keep him from his mate. Bennett, for his part, seemed to understand and jumped off the porch, moving to a safer distance. He may have been the pack's enforcer and in charge of kicking ass, but he didn't want to go up against an angry mate-crazy Caden. He wanted to live. Elise slid next to Caden and looked out at their visitor, feeling Caden's body relax as she snuggled closer to him. Bennett was just as fine as Caden and Austin. Wasn't it illegal to be fine enough to incite riots? She could only imagine the area women in a knock-down, drag-out brawl to be the one that these hot brothers took to bed. And if Darius was just as smoking, she was in trouble, because she would be fighting off the trifling females for years to come. If she did mate with Caden, it would be her duty as their sister to make sure that Bennett and Darius picked good women…or men…as their mates. Bennett's dark hair was short, spiked up on top of his head. His eyes were a stunning shade of green and his face held many of the same features that Caden's did, the perfect nose, the cheekbones, the plump pink kissable lips. His shoulders were wide, his body was incredibly muscular, and Elise could see why he was the pack's enforcer. She could feel Caden's growing agitation at her favorable observation of Bennett, so she threw in the fact that Bennett could never hold a candle to him and that he was the one she loved. Caden moved the arm that had been casually slung across her shoulders to her waist and pulled her closer to him, planting a quick kiss on her forehead. He watched as Bennett's eyes widened and when he looked down at Elise, he saw his mark stood out proudly against her skin. Bennett's grin returned once more. "So you are the one that has Caden totally out of sorts. Beautiful lady, I am Bennett Alexander, Enforcer and Alpha. And you are?" "Elise Roberts, mate of the Alpha Prime. That makes me an Alpha as well, so it would do you good not to forget it, lest I have to put a foot up your Alpha ass." Bennett's laugh rang out clearly. "I gladly share the title of Alpha with such a feisty beauty. You will give my brother a run for his money, I can tell already. Consider yourself acknowledged." Bennett bowed to the couple before turning and walking towards the edge of campus. He called over his shoulder, "Our meeting is in two days, Caden. See if you can manage to fully mate with your fiery temptress before then or we'll have some explaining to do." Caden sighed and looked down at his woman. "Sweet, I think we have to have another talk." Elise looked up into his violet eyes and smiled. "Hmm…sex first. Then we can talk all you want." Caden growled, his boxers feeling the strain of his cock as it grew. "Mate with me. Be my wife and rule by my side." An elegant eyebrow arched as Elise stared at Caden. Was he serious? She watched as Caden sank to his knees, taking a hand in his own and smiling brightly at her. "Elise, marry me. Be my wife, my mate for all time. Allow me to be your lover, your protector, the father of your children…Let me love you as you deserve and cater to your every need." Elise felt her mouth move, but she wasn't sure anything had come out until Caden jumped up, hugging her tightly, before he scooped her up in his arms and rushed to the bedroom. You're the One for Me Ch. 07 "Prepare yourself, sweet. It is time we became one in every way. My wolf and I have waited so long for this day…" "I'm ready. Make me yours, Caden, my love…my mate." You're the One for Me Ch. 08 The bedroom of his woman, his love, was where it would happen. It was the place where he would mate with Elise and she would be his forever. He looked around once more, needing to brand the setting in his mind. Her cream-colored walls were covered in photos of her family and friends, those who were closest to her. Her bed sat under the window, with its sky blue comforter and pillows, all decorated in brown diamonds of various sizes. Her large dresser, which stood against the wall by her closet, was covered in jewelry boxes, hair ties, and more framed pictures. Elise's room was tidy and exuded a warm feeling that Caden could not get enough of. It probably wouldn't look as immaculate after he and his wolf were done. He would apologize to Elise before he shifted. It had taken some effort, but Caden finally convinced his wolf to let him take charge for the time being. He reminded his counterpart of their previous conversation when his human side was put in charge of loving their woman the way she needed so they would no longer have to go without her in their arms. His wolf huffed, but conceded the point. The wolf would give him time to love their mate properly, but when the time came to claim their woman, he was taking over and making her theirs. He settled in the back of Caden's consciousness, drinking in the sensations that shot through Caden's senses as he took in their love. Caden had enough control to go slow, at least for the moment, but it would be a struggle once he started to uncover the lovely mocha-hued skin of his woman. He pulled back the covers with one hand, the other supporting Elise as if she weighed absolutely nothing and placed her on the bed carefully, delicately. He knew that the mating would be a lot rougher, so he would try to be romantic right then to balance things out. His lips skimmed across her neck, as he took his place next to her on the bed. His tongue tickled the whorl of her ear, slipping up and over, his mouth moving towards hers. Caden pressed a passionate kiss to her lips, his tongue slipping inside and memorizing every detail of her mouth from top to bottom. He knew the feel of her lips, the taste of her tongue, the ridges on the roof of her mouth. He committed to memory the moans and sighs that she let slip out as he plundered her mouth, claiming it for himself. It was something he had dreamt about from the very moment he laid his eyes on her curvy form, claiming every inch of her body, starting with the pretty lips made for his own. He lifted his head when he felt her need for air conveyed through their telepathic link. Elise breathed in deep, and while she regained some of her wits along with the oxygen she had been deprived of, Caden peeled off the shirt that clung to her breasts in the most enticing of ways. "You shouldn't wear this shirt around my brothers, it will give them ideas and I will have to rip their throats out when they make some smart-assed remark. And I know they will…because they are jackasses." Elise struggled to focus on his words. Was he really trying to tell her not to wear something? She smiled up at him and gave him a patronizing pat on the shoulder. "You think I'm actually going to listen to you, don't you? Cute. Just because we're mates doesn't mean that you can dictate to me. Don't get it twisted, baby." Caden chuckled. That was what he loved about her. She was feisty, as Bennett had said, and she wouldn't let him push her around. She stood up for herself and what she believed in and he knew that she would have the same kind of passion when it came to defending their pack. His wolf was right, she was the perfect compliment to him. "The only things that I'm planning on twisting are your nipples and my cock while it's deep inside of you, sweet." That earned a laugh from Elise's prone form. "Well, get to it. I thought you brought me up here to make me yours." Caden chuckled softly as he made quick work of the front-clasp of her bra. Her breasts fell free, her chocolate-kissed nipples pebbled from a combination of her arousal and the coolness of the air before his hands covered them. He pressed her breasts together so that he could feast on both nipples at the same time, drawing a heated moan from her lips. "Caden…" His wolf smiled and so did he. There was nothing that would stop them from mating with Elise that night. He lowered his lips to her mounds, nipping at the dark areolas, running his tongue around the outer edges in a figure-8 before settling down to feast on her nipples. He spent many minutes satisfying his desire to feast on the nubbins that would nurse his young in the near future. When he was done with her nipples, he took a leisurely tour around her breasts, sucking, licking and biting until he had Elise calling out his name. Her back was bowed in a show of impressive flexibility and in an effort to keep as much of her breast in contact with his mouth as she could manage. Elise's breathless pants, her keening cries, the way she moaned his name, it all served to spur him on, taking him to levels of arousal that he had never imagined. He needed more. His lips searched hers out as he unbuttoned her pants and worked them downwards. She kicked them off once they reached her feet and Caden took the opportunity to lie between her thighs. "Sweet, you don't care for these covers do you?" Elise's eyes popped open, the dark gray orbs struggling to focus. She moved her head so she could get a good look at Caden. What was he talking about? "Huh? What?" "I'm sorry, but we will probably destroy these sheets and maybe the mattress when I take you. When we mate and I make you as I am, there is a good chance that we will lose control. There's no telling what damage will be done." Elise brows furrowed in deep thought. She had paid a lot for the bed and it had taken her months to find the exact right sheets and comforter to compliment her walls and the general color scheme of her house. They were probably out of stock…but, she really didn't give a damn at the moment. Caden was rock hard and pressing against her mound…and her stomach. What was a bed when she could have the man of her dreams deep inside of her, bringing her to more of those outstanding, earth-shattering orgasms that she had grown accustomed to during their interludes earlier? "Caden, as long as you promise to repaint my walls, buy me a new bed, complete with covers and sheets, then I'll let you and your wolf go wild." Caden chuckled deeply, his voice affected by his wolf's closeness to the surface. It wouldn't be long before he took over, so Caden got back to work. "As you wish, sweet." His lips pressed against hers briefly before he moved again, planting butterfly kisses along his path downward. He paused to run his tongue over her jugular, nipping softly at the softness of her shoulder. He tried to ignore his previous bite and the way Elise shifted to expose more of her neck to him. If he thought about it too much, he would lose control. He ran his hands down her arms, locking his fingers with hers and bringing their interlocked hands to rest above her head. "Leave these here. Don't move them." "There you go again, thinking that you can dictate to me." She could hear the rumble in Caden's chest as he growled softly before he began to chuckle. He leaned in, his nose nearly touching her own, his smile nothing short of predatory. And damn if it didn't make the moisture pool between her legs. "Here, in this bed, you belong to me, my sweet. I live to bring you pleasure and satisfy those secret fantasies that I have seen floating around in that pretty little head of yours. Now, either you leave those hands there or I find something to tie you down." "You'd like to tie me down, wouldn't you?" "Oh, sweet, there are many things I'd like to do to you. Now, if you'd please leave your hands there, I can get on with some more of those things." Elise giggled, but complied. She didn't want to be too easy, but she was eager for more of his touches. Caden shot her a stern look before he continued on. His lips skimmed her belly, curving down to her hips and moving on to her legs. Her toes wiggled in anticipation as his hands caressed her feet. With a kiss on each arch, he placed her feet where he wanted them for the moment. Spread far from each other, her glistening pussy was put on display, the slick browns and pinks were calling him home. He raised his nose, inhaling the sweet scent of his mate. It caressed him, causing his member to become a steel rod. He ripped the boxers he was wearing from his body, letting his cock spring free. It pulsed as his arousal soared, throbbing with each beat of his heart. He lowered himself onto all fours, crawling slowly towards his goal. He licked his lips in anticipation of the feast. His body lowered to the bed, his face meeting the paradise between his mate's thighs. He needed her nice and wet for what was coming. His cock was large as a man, but shifted, it was huge. It would stretch his mate to her limit until he turned her and then her body would better accommodate him. His tongue lapped at every part of her sex, the fingers of one hand toying with her clit while the other held her down as Elise bucked wildly against his face. He buried his tongue inside of her, fucking her with it and tasting the juices that flowed from her. She screamed as she came, her hands gripping the headboard above her head instead of grabbing the dark mop of hair between her legs, like she wanted to. Caden luxuriated in the way her body thrummed with pleasure, the feeling of her pussy gripping his tongue so sweetly as she came. "That's it, sweet, come for me again." He buried his face back in her pussy, lapping up some of the cream that coated her thighs before teasing her with his tongue again. His fingers slid into her sex, curling upward and searching for her spot. As his probing digits found it, Elise cried out, her words a flurry of curses and moans. He stroked her in and out, his mouth finding her clit, sucking on it, his lips tugging gently. He watched as she fell apart on the bed, limp, spent from the prolonged orgasm he had brought her to. He had never seen anything as beautiful as Elise as she came apart under his ministrations. One more time, he had to see it once more before he could move on. He set about rousing her from her stupor with teasing twists of her nipples as his tongue worked her clit, flicking it rapidly. He watched as her eyes opened and her body writhed beneath him, trying to get closer even as she tried to get away. She screamed her pleasure once more and he pulled back, her juices dripping from his chin. "Now, my sweet, I want you to be absolutely sure…Will you become like me and be my mate in every way?" Elise could barely open her eyes, let alone speak to give her consent. Hell, she was so spent, she couldn't even manage a nod. "Elise, I…I need to know that I'm not rushing you into anything that you'll regret. This is forever, sweet. Once we do this, I will not let you go." She opened her eyes briefly, giving him a pointed glare. She remembered their link and decided to give Caden his answer in the depths of his mind. Caden, I told you yes before, I wouldn't take that back. I want to be yours forever. I love you. Now, mate with me or I'll cut your balls off. Caden laughed and began to pile pillows in the middle of the bed. It seemed as if Elise wouldn't be able to support herself as they mated, so he would help her out. He lifted her gently; rolling her onto her stomach and propping her up on the pillows he piled high, her pussy once again on display for him. It sparkled in the light and the scent drew his wolf forward. He was tired of waiting as his human side prepared their woman. It was his turn. Caden had the presence of mind to insert himself into Elise's consciousness, already soothing her and preparing her mind for what she was about to see. It was one thing to be told that a half-turned, hybrid wolf was going to be thrusting wildly inside of you, it was another to actually see the wolf as he was doing it. Caden entered her slowly, his eyes shifting as he slid home. Her pussy was pure heat, scorching him as he buried his cock inside of her. His wolf pushed forward again, fighting for dominance. He pushed back, succeeding in holding him at bay for the time being. He began to thrust, his hips slapping against the softness of her bottom. As he realized that she was moving with him, copying his rhythm and amplifying his pleasure, he felt the overwhelming need to mate with her rise up within him. He sped up, his cock ever expanding as he lost control of his wolf. His padded fingers grabbed Elise around her waist, ramming his dick deep, bottoming out. He could feel the fur sprouting from his arms and back, his jaws lengthening, his ears growing longer. He let out a howl of satisfaction, feeling his mate's sex gripping him tightly, rippling in her pleasure. Elise could feel the changes taking place and peered over her shoulder, her curiosity getting the best of her. Her eyes ran over the wide, fur-covered chest, the elongated muzzle and blue eyes of her lover. She could feel fear threatening to intrude on her delight at the way Caden was turning her pussy out, but before it could take hold, it was overshadowed by the presence in her mind. Caden was ready, since he had anticipated this reaction, replacing her fear with his love for her, urging her to accept him in this form as well, and helping her feel secure in the knowledge that he would never hurt her intentionally. The calming effect that he had aided in getting her closer to that plateau, her thoughts no longer tinged with fear, but with love, acceptance and arousal. Her pussy rapidly alternated between feeling like it was going to be ripped apart by his crazy big dick to dousing her with orgasmic pleasure with every thrust. It hurt so damn good and she was so close. A clawed finger carefully toyed with her clit, forcing her over the edge into the welcomed abyss. The sharp teeth of her mate, breaking the skin and sinking down into her flesh, interrupted her bliss. She could feel the blood dripping from the jaws of the wolf and down her shoulder, but as he continued to thrust into her, she found it grew easier to ignore the pain, which lessened with each passing second. Oh shit, Caden, what's happening? she questioned as he pounded her into the mountain of pillows on the mattress. Her mouth continued to scream out her pleasure, even as she directed her thoughts toward her mate. Just let it happen. Give in to what you're feeling, what your body demands. I won't let anything bad happen. We are one now, sweet. Elise felt something stirring deep inside of her. As it surfaced, she let it take over her body, recognizing it as an animal, her wolf, its urges primal and instinctual. She could feel her body changing and Caden's wolf made his pride at successfully turning his mate become known. He stared at the beautiful, deep brown fur of his mate. Her ears were tipped in black and her eyes shone a bright crystal green color. She was gorgeous and it spurred him on. He drove into her deeper, harder, answering her unspoken request. His hands cupped her furred breasts, which were prominent in her hybrid form. She howled as she came again, the orgasm catching her off guard because she had been so engrossed in the change. Her mate answered, his howl signaling his own orgasm, his cock buried deep inside her welcoming hole. As they came down from their high, Caden hugged Elise to his chest, laying her down beside him as he slipped to the bed. The mattress and sheets had been shredded by both of them, their claws finding purchase as they came together. It looked like Caden would be making good on his promise to replace her bed. Elise loved the fullness of his cock as it stayed inside of her. She didn't struggle as he cleaned her shoulder, lapping at his bite, his arms wound tightly around her. He had told her about the knot and how he would be stuck inside of her for a while, so she wasn't surprised. She liked the fact that he couldn't get away immediately after sex. As they calmed down, Caden coached her through shifting back into her human form and joined her, pulling her close once again. Elise was enjoying the way her body felt. She could feel the power running through her veins. Her senses were enhanced and she could smell her blood, her own scent, and Caden, her mate. She rumbled contentedly in his arms. He smelled so damn good. But, a niggling thought in the back of her head brought her from her foggy state. "Caden, didn't you say we had to talk?" "Yes, my mate, we do." "Alright, tell me what I need to know," Elise murmured. Caden smiled. There was a lot to go over and remember, but he had no doubt that Elise would do well. ******* Elise snuggled closer to her mate as they strolled through the forest, her arm wrapped around his waist and his draped over her shoulders. She was ready to meet the pack that she would help rule by Caden's side. He had started to explain the role that she would be filling, but the remaining day-to-day tasks that she would be in charge of would be shown to her by the current Alpha female, Lilia. Elise wasn't sure that Lilia would be so welcoming, but Caden didn't seem to have any doubts that Lilia would be open and friendly, so she tried to stow her worries away. Caden had taken the time, in between trying to get inside her pants, to show her the things that she would need to know. The day before, he had taken her out to the edge of the forest and taught her to shift properly. They ran together for quite some time before they heard the distinct yowls of Benjamin as Austin took him once again. Without words they both paused and turned back to the house that had become their escape, not wanting to intrude on Austin and Benjamin's moment. Instead, they engaged in their own sexual escapade in the comforts of Elise's home. Caden was much more patient a lover after the mating was complete. He took her as often as she would allow, unable to get enough of her, but he was more likely to let her ride him like a horny cowgirl or bend her up like a pretzel and love her face-to-face than to do it doggie-style. But, the times when she ran from him, teasing him and riling him up, those were the times when she was taken, mounted from behind, his teeth gripping her shoulder and holding her in place as he reasserted his dominance. And those were the times when she howled for him so loudly, he was sure that the neighbors would call Animal Control on them. They were on their way to the meeting that Bennett had set up. As much as Caden loved being with his mate, the pack was the most important thing and Elise understood that fact. He couldn't help but admire her courage and the determination that he saw gleaming in her eyes. "I can smell…sex," Elise murmured, her nose wrinkling up. "Austin and Benjamin. Let's hope they showered because they're going to have to go to this meeting as is. We're running late," Caden answered, attempting to hide the smile on his face. They stopped walking when they reached Austin's porch. Elise's ears picked up the shuffling of the pair as they finished getting ready. "Austin! Come on out, we're going to be late!" Caden yelled. A head covered in a mop of black hair emerged from the second floor window of the cabin. Austin scowled down at the pair. "We're coming, we're coming." Caden smirked up at his brother before turning to his mate. "He's stark naked up there. There must be something I'm missing, because I doubt that even Austin would disregard a meeting of this importance." You're the One for Me Ch. 08 He pulled a sleek black cellular phone out of the back pocket of his jeans and held down the number three button, speed dialing Bennett. The voice that answered was strained at best and his panting reminding Caden of someone who had been running a marathon. "Yes?" "Bennett?" "Yessss…brother. How can I…help you?" "Bennett, what the hell are you doing?" A pause. "Noth…ing." Caden's eyes narrowed, hearing the stifled moan of his brother. "Okay then, what about the meeting?" "It…has been…possstponed," Bennett stated shakily. Caden heard a moan in the background that accompanied Bennett's sudden grunt and came to the conclusion that his brothers were a bunch of sex fiends…not that he had been any better the past two days, but still. Elise watched as Caden's eyes widened in understanding. She could only wonder what was happening on the other line. "The meeting has been postponed until when?" Caden asked. "Threeee…fuck…hours from now." "Where is Takis?" "Busy." Caden could only imagine what Takis was busy with. More than likely, it was with Bennett's cock up his ass. "Alright, then where is Achlys?" "Darius." "Oh geez, Darius isn't fucking him too, is he?" Bennett's uproarious laughter was loud enough to make Caden pull the phone away from his ear. He scowled at the phone and then gingerly moved it back into place. "Please tell me he isn't." Bennett chuckled once again. "No…they are hunting." Caden blew out the breath he had been holding. "Okay, well when you are finished doing nothing, escort Takis back to his quarters and meet me at the main house. There is much we need to discuss." Caden could tell that Bennett was grinning when he replied, "All this doing nothing...has made me tired. I think…I'll need a short nap afterwards. See…you in a few," Bennett finished on a sigh. "Asshole." "Love you too, bro." Caden hung up the phone just as Austin and Ben emerged from the cabin. Caden frowned at his brother. "You didn't think to call me?" Austin shrugged. "I was…busy. So was Ben. There wasn't any time to call you." Caden growled. "All of this being busy has got to stop. Today is important for the well-being of our pack and you and Bennett are fucking around…literally." Elise turned to look at Caden. "Who's Bennett fucking at a time like this?" "Takis, the ambassador from the pack whose territory borders our own. I was on the phone with Bennett when Takis strolled into his room butt-naked, threw himself on the bed, and spread himself out like a feast. That's about all I got from Bennett before he hung up on me," Austin answered. "Well, he's apparently taken him up on his invitation because he was definitely fucking him when I called. He didn't even have the decency to stop while he talked to me. He was panting like a dog in between trying to form sentences," Caden added. "Who in their right mind would stop having sex just to talk to you? Conversations with you, I'm sorry to say, are far less enjoyable than sex," Austin teased. "Whatever. He could have at least moved the phone away from his mouth in between responses so it wouldn't have been so obvious." "You may have a point." Caden sighed. "Well, let's go find Darius and Achlys. We'll send Achlys back to his rooms in the guest cabin and then talk out our options." Austin nodded and pulled Ben to his side, nuzzling his nose into the neck of his mate. He was half tempted to put Caden off for another hour or so, but knew it was important that they talk. "Lead the way brother and we will follow." You're the One for Me Ch. 09 Darius frowned, not even trying to hide his feelings from the man who sat across from him. Achlys was fucking annoying. There was no getting around it and, frankly he was pissed that he was there, entertaining the prick, while Bennett was burying his cock in his hot little friend. "Darius, are you listening to me?" "No, actually, I'm not." "You're not even trying to humor me? I am the ambassador from Urian's pack. What I say will determine how the rest of this union goes. I have the power to start a war or to keep the peace." Yep. The man was definitely a prick. "That is why there are two ambassadors, for this very reason. I will not be intimidated and I will not sit here and pretend to listen to you any longer. I will see you when we have our sit down with the rest of the Alphas," Darius informed the slip of a man, who was glaring up at him. His eyes raked over Achlys, his sandy blond hair was hacked short, his deep brown eyes seemed beady at the moment, and his thin, lanky body came up no farther than Darius' chest. But, Darius did not underestimate the man for a minute. He was strong, of that there was no doubt, or he would not be one of Urian's ambassadors. "You leave me no choice..." Achlys began. "Consider your words wisely, ambassador. I may be one of four Alphas, but I am an Alpha. I am the law...judge and jury. You would be wise to watch your tongue around me, for I will not hesitate to have it removed." Achlys stared at him for a moment, his mouth gaping open. "Are you threatening me?" "Yes. And I will follow through with it. Do not doubt that for a second." Darius watched, amused as Achlys' mouth worked as he tried to form a response. Perhaps he wasn't used to people being so frank with him. His brothers would probably be angry about the way he was treating Achlys, but he couldn't help himself. He was never one for playing games. He stood and walked away, leaving a speechless ambassador behind him. He had a feeling that if he stayed any longer, he would be ripping the tongue out of Achlys' mouth right there in the kitchen of the guest cabin. "Wait...please." Darius paused, turning to face the man once again. "Yes?" Darius watched with concealed amusement as Achlys came to him, bowing low and presenting his neck in an act of submission. "I am sorry. I have forgotten myself, and my mission. Please forgive my brash behavior." Darius quirked an eyebrow at the sudden turn-around. "I will not hold your outburst against you, this time. But, if you forget your place again, I will show it to you and you will not like my methods." Achlys nodded and backed away slowly. He sat down again once he made it to the table. Darius turned on his heel and walked away, out of the cabin and across the compound. He pulled out his cell phone, silently thanking Bennett for having the tower installed on the outskirts of their territory. His first call was to Bennett, telling him that his tryst time was up, since Achlys had been returned and would soon wonder where Takis had gone. His next call was to Caden, who was looking for him, to arrange a meeting time. Twenty minutes later, Darius found himself face to face with his brothers and their mates. And though he was happy for them, he could feel the envy building up in the pit of his stomach. One day, he wanted to be the one propositioned. He wanted to find his mate and claim him. He wanted to share in the happiness of finding one's other half and planning a life out together. Perhaps one day, his dreams would come true. "Darius, are you listening?" Darius looked at Caden, smiling at the frown etched across his face, a face not so unlike his own. He shared the same 'almost too perfect' facial structure, with the same nose that they had inherited from their mother, the plump lips, and the somewhat prominent cheekbones. He had a couple of inches on Caden and was just as built as Bennett, his muscles big and bulky on his frame. His eye color floated somewhere between green and blue and his inky black hair fell to his back. "No." "Damn it. Is no one taking this situation seriously?" "I assure you, Caden, that this matter is very important to me," Darius answered. Caden sighed. "Then what will we do about Urian?" "He is looking to unite our packs and has been for some time. But, this is the first overt attempt to do so," Darius stated. "Do you think he knows something that he is not telling us?" Caden asked. "A fight must be brewing between Thane and Urian. If we join Urian, Thane will not hesitate in attacking us as well. As a pack, we are strong and we would pull through just fine, but I would rather not risk the lives of our people if we don't have to," Austin said. Caden nodded in agreement. "A union would also mean that he would expect cross-pack breeding. We cannot force our pack members to mate with wolves from another pack if they are not meant to be. We promised them the freedom to choose their own mates when they left our father's pack to follow us. A foolish thing, in hindsight, but one that was, and still is, rooted in our beliefs. I will not go back on that. We must find another option." "Perhaps there is another way. We don't have to promise a mating, but we can send a few pack members to his lands. They can be our ambassadors and if we're lucky, maybe a few of them will fall for the wolves they meet over there," Darius suggested. "That may appease Urian. His pack is mostly females and sending males not only increases the chances of a mating, but also offers him increased security in case of an attack," Caden agreed. "But, that would still give Thane the idea that we are against him. I would agree if we had Urian's assurance that he was not in the midst of a conflict with Thane," Austin replied. "Who is Thane?" Elise spoke up for the first time since she sat next to Caden at the wooden table in the brothers' shared office. "Thane is a Were whose territory borders our own. But, the majority of his land touches Urian's. For years, Urian has been afraid of going to war with Thane because he would most assuredly lose," Austin explained. Caden sighed. "If Austin is right, then Thane has suddenly become more of threat and it would be only a matter of time before he comes for us. Urian's land touches a significant portion of ours. It would do nothing but tempt Thane to take us over too." "Perhaps...perhaps ambassadors should be sent to Thane's pack also. That way he does not perceive our interactions with Urian as an overt threat," Elise said softly. Caden looked at her and beamed. "Good idea, love. Two sets of ambassadors may help keep tension down and we'll have insight on what exactly is going on between the two packs, if anything." Austin nodded. "I agree. Perhaps ambassadors to both packs is the way to go, but how will we present this to Urian? He will undoubtedly find out about our envoy to Thane. I don't want our ambassadors harmed if he perceives it as deceit on our part." "If we say that we are going to speak on his behalf, maybe he won't get upset," Benjamin suggested. Caden considered this and spoke. "We should ask one of his ambassadors to accompany our group to Thane's territory. That way, our purpose is clear. We want to prevent conflict between our packs and keep the peace. We want to open friendly communication between all packs and this is a step in that direction. Unification may have been Urian's goal, but I think this option benefits our pack far better, if it is accepted. We will wait until Bennett returns, run this by him and then meet with Takis and Achlys. Which of them should we suggest going with our envoy?" "Not Achlys. He is far too manipulative and I do not trust him," Darius stated. Caden nodded. "You have spent the most time with Achlys and I trust your judgment. I also believe that you have the most level head of the four of us and we will need that when dealing with Thane. He's a total asshole, but he is a powerful one. We would do well to keep on his good side. Therefore, I suggest that you accompany the group to Thane's territory." Darius nodded. He needed to get away. His brothers had left to find their mates and now it was his turn to leave the pack and do some soul searching. The pack was in good hands with Caden back at the helm. "Sounds good to me, brother." Austin grinned. "You just want to go to see if Thane's ass is still as round and plump as it was the last time you ogled him." Darius growled low. "Shut up, Austin. Can't you be serious for more than five minutes?" "I am serious, D. That ass had your eyes glued to it." Darius sighed and rose from the table. "I'll go find Bennett. We will meet you and Urian's ambassadors in 30 minutes in the conference room." Caden watched as Darius strode from their private meeting room. "Austin, you didn't have to tease him. He's on edge as it is." Austin shrugged. "A little teasing will do him good. Someone's got to try to loosen that guy up and teasing him about Thane might light the fire under his ass to find a mate or at least have sex with someone." "I don't think Darius is without a mate by choice and it's his business if he wants to have sex or not." "Whatever." Austin turned his attention to Ben. "So, speaking of sex, Kitty, is thirty minutes enough time for me to bury my bone?" Ben's face turned a shade of red that Austin found enticing. "Austin, please. Not now." "I thought we were past this shy stage. Oh well, you're probably right....but we definitely have time for a quickie." Austin jumped up, grabbing Ben's hand, and dragged him off to one of the rooms attached to their meeting room. Caden shook his head, his brother was incorrigible. His gaze drifted to his mate, who was taking in their surroundings. "Want to go meet Lilia? She's expecting us sometime today." Elise took a deep breath. She had survived her first council meeting, informal as it was, so maybe meeting Lilia wasn't going to be as bad as she had imagined. She rose and stretched herself out before turning to Caden. She smiled as she noticed the look in his eyes. And he thought Austin was bad. "Caden?" "Love, I've changed my mind. Lilia can wait, I, however, cannot." Elise barely had time to register what Caden was saying before she was swept up and carried into another room off the main one. It seemed that each brother had a room and Austin and Caden were going to take advantage of that fact. Elise felt the mattress beneath her back before Caden commanded her attention, deftly pulling the pants off her body and sliding her underwear down almost reverently. "Sing for me, love. I've got twenty minutes and you've got the voice of an angel. Come for me, long and hard." Elise grasped the inky black hair between her thighs, urging Caden closer to her pussy. His tongue snaked in and out of her opening before wrapping around her clit. He sucked nibbled, and licked for long minutes as Elise fell over the edge again and again. He ground himself into the bed, unable to continue without some kind of friction against his cock. He unzipped his jeans as the moment of Elise's next release loomed closer. Her sweet pants and coos were nearly undoing him before he could feel her lips wrapped around his cock. "CADEN!" Elise screamed and as she plunged back down from heaven, he knelt over her and pushed his aching member into her mouth. She happily opened for him and tried to get him as far down her throat as she could manage. He held out as long as he could, until her tongue began to run up and down his shaft and tease him just under the bulbous head. Then with a long howl, he came, cum splashing down her throat and a little oozing out the sides of her mouth as he withdrew. Elise licked her lips and smiled up at Caden. He returned her smile and curled up next to her as his breathing returned to normal. "Not to rush you, love, but we've got a meeting to attend," Caden murmured as he recovered. Elise nodded and rolled off the bed, reaching for her pants and underwear as she went. Elise held her head high as she strolled across the compound hand in hand with her mate. He was Alpha Prime, after all, so she made sure that no one doubted her status either. She watched as the other pack members that were out at the time, stared at her, wondering who she was and what she was doing with their Alpha. She could almost hear their thoughts, it seemed. Caden squeezed her hand lightly, and smiled down at her. "No worries, my love. We will introduce you properly after our meeting. Bennett has already recognized us, but we will allow the pack to do so too. I warn you now, there will be a few ladies who will be jealous of you." Elise smiled predatorily. "They can be jealous if they want, but one sign of challenge and it's on. My wolf is eager for a fight, it seems, and I'm not one to back down." "I know. That's why you are my mate. Strong, fierce, and you take no nonsense. And your suggestion today at the meeting was key. I knew you were the one, perfect for me, the moment I laid eyes on you." "The first time I laid eyes on you, I was convinced that you were a dumbass. Incredibly sexy, but a dumbass, especially after you hit me in the head with a bottle of lube." "Well, I'm glad you changed your mind about me. I'd hate to think you still consider me to be a dumbass." "It's not the first thing that comes to mind when I think of you...but don't think you're totally in the clear. I still have my doubts about you, especially after hearing that you were suppressing your wolf because of me." Caden laughed. "My wolf is forever grateful that you were so open to him and so am I. I love you, my mate, now and always." Caden pulled Elise close, breathing in her scent deeply, feeling a bone deep contentment that he doubted would go away any time soon. He pulled away and led her into the conference room. His brothers, Bennett and Darius were already seated, along with the ambassadors. Caden and Elise took their seats at the head of the table and waited for Austin and Ben. The pair was only a minute behind them and they took their seats at the table quickly. Caden began the meeting and though it was long, he felt it was productive. Takis was definitely swayed by the argument, letting it slip that there was some threat from Thane, though it wasn't overt. Achlys was a harder sell, especially when he found out that he wasn't going to be the one that accompanied Darius to Thane's territory. In the end, he had no choice but to agree, but the look on his face let everyone present know that it was under duress. The meeting adjourned and Takis phoned Urian to let him know what had been decided. Caden would be sending a group of 6 able-bodied male wolves to Urian's pack as long-term ambassadors. They would be led by Bennett, who after taking them there and making sure they were settled, would leave to follow the call of his wolf and find his mate. Achlys would return to Urian along with the group of ambassadors. Takis would join Darius and a group of three males and three females to Thane's pack to help open and ensure communication. Mating was not guaranteed, but it was hoped that the ambassadors would find the one their hearts wanted while away. For his part, Takis was thrilled. He had been looking for a way to get into Darius' pants and a long trip to another territory was just the opportunity he had been looking for. ****** Caden took Elise by the hand and led her to a cabin that was a bit farther off the main stretch of the compound. "This is my home and I hope that you will share it with me. It's farther out, because I like my privacy and I learned quite quickly that if I was really accessible, I would get a lot more...attention than I liked." Caden smiled as he spoke, placing the hand that he cradled against his chest. "Attention, eh? Well, I can give you all the attention you can handle and more," Elise growled softly as she pressed closer to Caden. Caden leaned down and captured her lips with his own, indulging himself in sweet kisses that left his head spinning. The soft sound of a throat clearing interrupted them and kept Caden from ripping off Elise's shirt as he had originally planned. Piercing violet eyes settled on the form of a petite brunette, her head lowered and her gaze directed toward the ground. He was annoyed, but the interruption wasn't totally unexpected. The single women of his pack were bound to make an appearance to find out just where they stood in relation to Elise until they were formally recognized by the pack as mates. Unfortunately for the other women, they were nothing compared to Elise. "Kyla, what is it?" Caden demanded. "Sir, I..I thought you would have need of me now that you are back." Elise eyed the woman, wondering what she wanted and why she thought she could just come along and disrupt things, things that she had been looking forward to getting around to since Caden had eaten her out in the meeting room. Caden glared at the woman that stood before him. "Why would I have need of you? Can you not see that I am with someone else?" "Well, we had agreed that...I would...well..." Before she could finish, Elise had broken free of Caden's grasp and walked down the cabin steps to stand in front Kyla. "Who are you?" Elise demanded. Kyla looked as if she were fighting the urge to either drop to her knees or run away. "Kyla," she replied, her voice almost a whisper. "Kyla. I see. Well, Kyla, I am Elise, mate of the Alpha Prime." Kyla's head shot up and she looked into the intense steel-gray eyes of the woman that stood before her before staring at the ground once again. "Yes, that's right. His mate. The HBIC, if you will. I gather that you thought you could just waltz back here and help warm up Caden's bed sheets, am I right?" Elise watched as Kyla's face turned bright red and she shook her head, her brown curls swinging to and fro. "No? Then what did you think he needed you for? What is it that you did for him before?" Kyla yammered for a moment before she formed a coherent response. "I used to help...the Alpha...with his sexual needs. You were correct, ma'am. I thought I could continue...to help." "Well, you thought wrong, girlie. The only one giving Caden any kind of sexual release is me. If I catch you even looking like you want to get in his pants, I will be forced to teach you a lesson that you will never forget. Now, I suggest you get your scrawny ass moving before I let my wolf have its way and tear you limb from limb." Elise watched, arms crossed, as Kyla scurried away toward the compound. She turned around and faced Caden once more. "Is that the attention you were talking about?" Caden was laughing too hard at the exchange to answer. He tried to pull himself together, but the way Elise stood with her hands on her hips and her bottom lip poked out was too much. He slowly got hold of himself, his sides hurting from laughing so hard. "Yes, love, that's the kind of attention I was talking about. Kyla is one of the more submissive women in the pack, but they aren't all like that." "I know. That's why she got off easy. The others might not be so lucky because my wolf is in the mood to kick some ass around here. She is ready to demand some respect." Elise walked back up to Caden and he gathered her in his arms once more. "You are so damn hot. I love it when you get sassy." "I'd rather get naked." "I'd rather have you naked as well, love. What about this, I'll call a meeting of the pack where I can introduced you formally. Then you won't have to worry about visitors coming to our cabin...to help...unless it's a formal challenge for you position." Elise chuckled. "A formal challenge? More like a death wish. But, that's fine. I'm ready to officially take my place at your side. Now where were we?" You're the One for Me Ch. 09 Caden pushed open his front door and sweeping Elise up, he carried her over the threshold. She grinned up at him and he found himself lost in the hazy silver depths of her eyes. "I love you, Elise Roberts." "I love you, Caden Alexander. Forever and always." "Until death do us part?" "Even after that." ******* Elise walked towards the center of the compound with Lilia at her side. She had met with the woman the day after the meeting with Urian's ambassadors. Lilia had her doubts, but when she saw how easily Elise put a few of the more vocal females in their place, she had no doubt that Caden had chosen well. Elise demanded respect, and after a few fights with some of the betas that wanted to move up the ranks, fights that Elise won, she had earned it. So, it was easy for Lilia to make the decision to offer her support and allegiance to the new mate of the Alpha Prime. Elise strode with her head held high, her gait was regal and she made sure that everyone was aware of her status without even having to open her mouth. She exuded an air of importance, but at the same time she was incredibly approachable, especially after Caden claimed her in front of the whole pack. Her wolf was much less prickly and more secure with her place in the pack. The pack was gathering to see off Dairus, Bennett and the other ambassadors. Lilia was one of the women that were going to Thane's pack. She was confident in Elise's ability to lead and was ready to find a new challenge to tackle. If it didn't work out, she would be back to support Elise, but she had to at least give it try. When they arrived, Lilia took her place with the other ambassadors and Elise stood next to Benjamin, grabbing his hand and giving it a quick squeeze of support. When the time came, she hugged Bennett and Darius tightly, wishing them safe travels and hoping that they would return to the pack with mates of their own. Caden stood next to his mate as he watched his brothers walk off into the forest. He hadn't noticed it before, but for some reason, he couldn't get close enough to her and when he brushed against her, he could smell her arousal, the scent causing his cock to harden almost immediately. He stayed as long as it was absolutely necessary to and then he pulled Austin to the side and put him in charge of the pack for the next week or so. When Austin tried to question him about his reason, Caden simply gave him a wolfish grin. "My mate is almost in heat and I think it's about time we populate this world with more Alexanders." Austin laughed, clapping him heartily on the back and watched as Caden walked off with Elise draped over his shoulder like some captured cavewoman. Austin pulled Benjamin to his side and nuzzled in his neck, loving the way it made him purr. "Kitty cat, we're in charge while Caden's off making babies with Elise...but I think it's about time we made babies of our own," Austin murmured into his ear. Ben felt his breath catch in his throat, more from the way Austin was whispering into his ear and tracing it with his tongue than his words. "What do you mean?" "I want to have little cougar wolves with you...now. I think we should seriously think about how we want to go about it and when Darius or Bennett get back, we should do it." Ben felt the way Austin's body was tense against his. His mate was nervous and unsure, but Benjamin knew how he felt. Starting a family was a big thing, especially since they had just met such a short time ago. Could he really be ready to start a family with Austin? Benjamin turned in his arms and smiled up at his lifemate, planting gentle kisses all over his face. "Austin Alexander, I would be thrilled to have pups with you. I can't wait to start a family with you, to continue to share my life with you. Let's do it." Austin grinned, hugging Ben tightly before scooping him up and walking toward his cabin on the outskirts of the territory. He would move into the cabin that was closer to the center of the compound later that day, but right then, he wanted the privacy that his main cabin provided. He wanted to make his kitty cat scream, with no interruptions. Austin listened to the purr of his mate and he couldn't wipe the smile off of his face. It had been a long time coming, but he had finally found the one for him.