Lucas didn’t even try to hide it.
He angled his neck slightly, resting his chin on his fist like he was just so casually deep in thought. But I caught the faint tilt, the smirk tugging at the corner of his mouth. He wanted them to see.
And see they did.
Oh, Lucas.
Sohow, I was proud to see my mate show off my mark. On the other hand, I knew Evelyn’s temper... and I was not looking forward to this part.
Suddenly, Liam leaned forward. “Wait... is that—”
“You didn’t,” Levi gasped, eyes widening in delight. “You actually let her mark you first?”
Lucas didn’t even look at them. His eyes were trained on , a silent dare hidden behind the golden flecks in his gaze.
I blushed furiously, lowering my eyes to my plate. My pulse throbbed in my ears. That mark hadn’t been planned. It had happened in the heat of the mont when he was pressing kisses to my collarbone and whispering how much he loved .
It had felt right.
“You lucky bastard,” Levi muttered, nudging his brother’s arm. “She marked you first.”
“Not fair,” Liam added with mock sulking, crossing his arms. “We want one too.”
I opened my mouth to respond, but Luna Evelyn beat to it.
“That’s enough,” she said sharply, her fork clattering onto her plate. “This is not how it’s done. Female wolves don’t mark their mates! It’s not our custom, not to ntion how it’s looked down upon. What if soone sees it?”
Lucas finally turned toward her. Calm, but his voice was firm. “Let them see. And maybe the customs are outdated.”
“She’s our mate, Mother,” Liam said, coming to Lucas’s rescue. His usual warmth was sharpened by an unusual edge in his tone. “That bond is sacred, no matter who does the marking.”
“I’d be honored to wear her mark,” Levi chid in, winking at . “The left side of my neck is free real estate.”
I nearly choked on my drink.
“It’s not about customs,” Evelyn snapped. “It’s about dignity. Control. Have you three fallen so low?”
“No,” Lucas said quietly. “It’s about love. And I love her. End of story.”
Dinner didn’t last much longer after that. Evelyn only sat for a second or two more before she excused herself with a mutter, “I’ve lost my appetite.”
Alpha Henry followed shortly after.
The mont the double doors shut behind them, Levi stood up with a grin.
“Well, that went well.”
Lucas chuckled and reached for my hand. He then proceeded to kiss my knuckles.
“Okay, now that the Queen has departed, it’s ti for your real gift,” Levi added.
I was surprised. “My what?” I blinked, looking between them.
Liam grabbed my coat from the back of the chair. “Co on. You’ll want to see this.”
Outside, the snow had settled into soft mounds. The pack house was lit up in warm yellow light, casting long shadows onto the white canvas. I wrapped the coat tighter around as we stepped down the stone stairs.
Parked by the garage was sothing I hadn’t expected. I was so caught up with everything, I hadn’t thought they’d gifted sothing.
No one had ever really gifted sothing. And what was in front of was a vision.
A sleek, midnight blue SUV. Wrapped in a giant silver bow.
“Oh, my gosh,” I cupped my mouth. “You didn’t—”
“We did,” Levi said, bouncing on his heels. He nudged my shoulder as he said, “She’s beautiful, isn’t she?”
My jaw dropped. “Wait a second. I still can’t believe it. You bought a car?”
Liam gave a bashful shrug. “It’s so that you can go wherever you want. You’re not trapped anymore, Hazel. You’re not a maid anymore.”
I felt my eyes sting with joy.
“And we’ll teach you to drive too,” he continued. “Though... maybe don’t go solo just yet. You’ll take one of us with you, yeah?”
Lucas ca up behind , brushing my hair off my shoulder. “You’re free now, Hazel,” he said, kissing my shoulder. “But we still want to be part of your world.”
Tears stung my eyes, but I blinked them away and threw my arms around them all at once. They laughed, arms wrapping around in a warm, protective cocoon.
I felt protected... like I was finally ho.
“Co on,” Levi said, tugging toward the passenger seat. “We haven’t shown you all the gadgets and gizmos yet.”
We drove for a while, music low, windows slightly cracked to let in the crisp air. Lucas drove like a dream: steady, confident, one hand resting on my thigh. Liam and Levi sat behind , humming along to the various rock and pop songs that ca up on the radio. We sang along, roared along, and laughed.
Out of nowhere, Levi passed hot chocolate from the thermos they’d packed like boys on a winter road trip.
My mates knew my every need. They were everything to .
This mont was more than perfect. I’d found my mates and I’d found joy.
Eventually, we reached a hill that overlooked the forest. Sensual music filled the air as the drive got slower and the mood set in. The music seed to be telling us sothing, and I felt myself shiver with anticipation.
The stars stretched endlessly above, clear and bright.
Inside the car, the heater humd, and the windshield frad the sky like a moving painting.
They kissed , one at a ti, soft at first. Sweet. Then deeper, more lingering. Lucas’s fingers brushed under my shirt and played with my nipples quicker than I thought. Under my bra, his hands were cold to touch, making my nipples hard. I couldn’t stop myself from moaning his na.
Then, Liam’s lips moved down my neck and over my chest. Levi kissed my shoulder, his breath warm and shaky.
The world outside slowed.
“To the backseat?” Levi asked.
“Wait till you see this.”
The backseat expanded until it was indeed enough for the four of us to explore this together right here, right now. I felt like I was in a limousine.
I sat still, watching as the backseat unfolded into more. I couldn’t wait. I felt myself lean forward, hesitant but eager, looking forward to what was next.
Levi leaned against the door, eyes soft but hungry. He seed to read my mind. “We could start with kisses. Just kisses. Unless you ask for more.”
I licked my lips and looked at the three of them. I wanted to undress them right here, right now. “What if I want more?”
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