Chapter 21: Chapter 21

Wednesday Cont.

Emerald’s POV:

Maybe I was overacting.

They would know their parents.

But, Goddess, just don’t let me make a fool of myself.

The entire ride back, I was tensed, going over different scenarios in my head. Finally, Ezekiel and Azreal took full advantage by caressing my thighs and nuzzling my neck while I was distracted.

As much as I wanted to slap their hands away so I could think better, their touches also had a calming effect, despite them being annoying at the moment.

“Little Luna, you’re gonna explode that pretty little head of yours if you don’t stop,” said Ezekiel, chuckling as he nuzzled into my neck and kissed one of my marking spots, sending shivers everywhere.

“Ezekiel, please stop,” I whispered.

I could feel him smirk on my neck as Azeral’s hand moved closer and closer to my centre.

I gulped.

“Are you sure, little Luna? By the smell of it, your body wants to keep going,” he replied, as he moved his hand down my collarbone and slowly grazed the side of my breast.

Holy mushrooms!

Goddess, why did that feel so exhilarating? He hadn’t even done anything out of the ordinary. He was right though; as much as my brain told me that I was moving too quickly and putting myself up for heartbreak, my heart and body wanted him, all of them actually.

“Please stop, Hannah and Luca are in the back,” I tried saying with a steady voice, but it came out more like a whimper.

They both immediately let go when they heard a bit of distress in my voice.

Wait, no! Come back!

Huh, what?

I was giving myself whiplash now.

Looking at my conflicted gaze, Azreal sighed,

“My love, we’ll never force you to do anything you aren’t comfortable with. If you ever want us to stop, just say so, and we will. Your happiness is what matters most,” he said, as he held my chin between his forefinger and thumb and caressed my cheek with the other hand.

There goes my heart again, with its explosion.

Goddess!

“He’s absolutely right, my little Luna. Your word will always be above everything,” added Ezekiel, as he kissed my head and sniffed my hair.

My heart swelled with emotions that I could not contain. I could see in their eyes that whatever they said, they meant it. That they would actually never hurt me. Maybe I was wrong and everyone else was right. The mate-bond was beautiful and not worth avoiding, I began to see that now. Without even thinking twice and shutting down my logical side, I moved my hands and held Azreal’s face as he let go of my chin and brought him down a bit and kissed him.

Oh, my Goddess, I’m kissing him!

The sparks that shot all over my lips were mind-blowing.

As I slowly kissed his upper l*p between my lips and slightly sucked on it, he m****d, held me tighter, and pulled me onto his lap. He licked my lower l*p, asking for entrance, but I was nervous about giving entry. I hadn’t really done that, even with Eli. Feeling my reluctance, I felt his hand go down my back to my bum, and he gave it a rough squeeze. I gasped, which gave him the right opportunity to slide his tongue in, and by Goddess, I swear, I think I just soaked my already wet panties for the umpteenth time today. He latched onto my tongue and sucked on it while letting his hands roam up my back, and down to my bum squeezing it. Leaving my tongue and roaming my mouth one last time, he pecked my lips and let me go. As soon as we parted, we were panting to catch our breath. Before I could even understand what was happening around me, I was snatched off Azereal’s lap and landed straight on Ezekiel’s, with his lips landing directly on mine.

He was rougher, more dominating compared to Azereal’s sweet and methodical touch. He licked my lips and sucked my lower l*p between his while slowly biting on it. Giving a little harsher bite asking for entrance, I compiled, and he went straight for my tongue. I stroked mine with his and tried to subdue it. I could feel one of his hands inching close to my breasts, though he wouldn’t touch them, just slowly graze by them.

My n*****s were hard as stone and begging to be touched. Unconsciously, I moved closer to him and rubbed myself on him, demanding to be touched more. I could hear Azreal chuckle from the nook of my neck and feel Ezekiel smile through the k**s. Just as I thought they would touch me to soothe the ache in my n*****s, Ezekiel sucked my tongue one last time, pecking my lips and letting go.

I whimpered.

I didn’t want them to let go.

That was probably the best feeling I’ve ever had.

As I took control of my breathing, slowly realization dawned on me. I looked up at Luca’s dumbfounded expression and the disgusted face of Hannah; probably seeing her brothers getting down at it wasn’t the most pleasant thing to witness. While the younger quads both had black eyes staring at me with absolute l**t. From looking at the window, I was as red as a tomato, neck to the tips of the ears.

Oh, my Goddess, I can’t believe I did that!

The more embarrassing part is that I actually started it, and didn’t want to let go like I was some crazy she-wolf acting like she’s in heat.

“Ahh-hm, well, that escalated pretty fast, Em. You didn’t wait for a second, huh, hun, going for it like Anastasia Steele I see,” said Hannah, breaking the ice and winking at me.

“Whose Anastasia Steele?” asked the younger quads.

I gave Hannah a glare to shut up; I didn’t need them suggesting a Fifty Shades of Grey marathon while I’m a leaking fire hydrant around them.

Hannah just looked at me with an amused smile and winked.

“You guys need to watch more movies from the human multiverse. You five should definitely watch this one though, it’s called Fifty Shades of Grey,” said Hannah to her older brothers, completely ignoring the daggers I was throwing her.

“Babe, I don’t think the Luna needs to watch the movie since the Alphas are what you call Christian Grey’s themselves, however it could suit Ezekiel more, said Luca sending a smirk at Ezekiel.

“Ugh, TMI baby, TMI! I don’t need to know about their s****l fantasies,” said Hannah, shivering at the thought.

Wait, hold up!

Did Luca say they were all dominants but did he explicitly mention Ezekiel?

Why was that getting me all giddy and excited inside?

I never associated something pleasurable with pain.

Yup, it’s confirmed, I’ve lost my marbles.

The thought of any pain used to have me want to run mile upon mile away from the source, but the idea of the pain coming from my four Adonises was getting me all excited.

Did I just say MY Adonises?

Wow, guess the mate-bond is actually coming on really strong.

I discreetly caught a look at the quads, wanting to see their reaction to what Hannah and Luca said. At first, they all looked confused, but suddenly something flashed across their eyes, and I think they realized what Luca and Hannah were talking about. They all looked at me, pupils dark as night, small smirks playing on their handsome faces.

Yup, there goes my already soaked panties.

Thankfully before Hannah could make it more awkward or the quads decided to go all touchy-feely again, we reached the packhouse, and I hopped out of the car and landed on my bum. I could see the quads chuckle and shake their heads at the back. Before I could get up and skidaddle to my room, I felt someone looming near me.

“Oh, you poor thing, are you okay?” I heard someone ask above me. I looked up and saw a woman with blonde hair and striking grey eyes; she was the epitome of grace. Behind her was a man with the same auburn hair as the quads, a little shorter than the quads, but a bit more buffed with muscle.

When realization started to set it in, I jerked up.

Luna Crystal and Alpha Alexander, the quads’ and Hannah’s parents.

Holy crap!

How graceful for a first-time introduction.

Why Moon Goddess, why?

I quickly shuffled to my feet and bowed a little with my neck bared towards my Alpha and Luna.

“Oh um um, I apologize, Alpha Alexander and Luna Crystal, I wasn’t looking…,” before I could finish, Hannah came and swung her arm over my shoulder and poked me in the ribs.

Ow! Really, Hannah?

Wasn’t I humiliated enough already?

“Mom, daddy, meet your son’s salvation and my best friend, Emerald Hutton,” Hannah told her parents.

Realization set in between the Alpha and Luna’s tensed brows, and before I even knew what happened, I was engulfed in a bear hug by Luna Crystal.

Okay, definitely did not see that coming.

I hugged her back gently, not wanting to be rude.

“Oh, finally! I thought my boys would never find you. Alexander, come meet our new daughter,” Luna Crystal said, cradling my face in her hands as she pecked my forehead. The way she looked down at me with utmost love and excitement tugged something in my heart. I never thought the Luna would find me worthy of her boys, but she is already showering me with love, and when she said daughter, it brought tears to my eyes, but I held them back.

Truly Moon Goddess, you do know best.

“Honey, let the girl breath, said Alpha Alexander, chuckling at his Luna’s antics as he came forward and pulled her back.

“Hello Emerald, it’s a pleasure to meet you. Finally, someone to straighten out my boys,” he said, giving me a side hug and a peck on my head.

“The pleasure is all mine, Alpha, Luna. It’s amazing to meet you as well!” I replied.

“Oh hush now, sweetie, we’re basically family; call us Alex and Crystal, or even better yet, mom and dad,” said Luna Crystal, engulfing me in another hug.

Mom and Dad? I paled.

I knew wolves moved fast, but marriage?

I wasn’t even marked or mated yet.

I was just getting comfortable with the quads, and I hadn’t even kissed the younger two yet. But, by the looks they were giving me in the car, I knew it wouldn’t be long until I was dragged somewhere to provide them with their k****s.

I just opened up a whole new mess for myself.

Ah crap!

I was brought out of my thoughts when I felt the quads circle around me and I was pulled back by Zeke.

“Mom, you’re suffocating her,” said Zeke, as he patted down my hair.

I blushed and tried swatting his hand away, but Sam caught it and kissed it.

I blushed, I didn’t need their parents to see me burning red.

“Let’s get you inside, little Luna, you must be exhausted,” said Ezekiel, taking my hand as Azreal took my other one.

Goddess, did they have to do this in front of their parents.

“Okay, hold up, boys. I know you want her all to yourself but let me spend some time with her,” said Luna Crystal, more like commanded.

“But mom…,” Sam began, but he was cut off by one glare from his mother.

I giggled; I guess the strong Alphas did have something to fear after all. I heard Alpha Alexander chuckle before he looked towards the quads and said,

“It’s a lost cause boys, let your mother spend some time with Hannah and Emerald. I need you all and Luca in the office anyway. I have something to go over with you for your Alpha ceremony.”

Much to the quads’ disdain, they agreed with their father and came around me.

“If you get tired, go get some rest, little Luna, said Ezekiel, giving me a k**s on my cheek.

“Love, try not to tucker yourself out too much. You still have classes tomorrow, so I don’t want you to be super tired,” said Azreal, pecking my other cheek and making way for his younger brothers.

“Angel, grab something to eat. You didn’t have all that much to eat at the mall,” said Zeke, leaving a lingering k**s near my lips and smirking as he winked and backed away.

I instantly turned red when I caught Luna Crystal and Hannah smirking and shaking their heads at the quads’ antics.

Damn you, Zeke!

I could feel myself heating up with embarrassment, and their parents were right here!

“Remember you owe Zeke and me something later, baby, “said Sam and kissed one of my marking spots, sending sparks all over my neck.

Oh, Goddess, please, I hope my arousal was at bay.

But by the way Sam was smirking, and how he flashed me his black eyes, he could smell me. I swatted him away. He moved back, chuckling at my expense.

“Mall? Like you all went? Including you, Azreal?” asked Luna Crystal shocked, looking at Azreal like some mystical creature.

Azreal just shrugged,

“We wanted to get our Luna something,” he said and walked ahead into the house.

I turned to see a dumbfounded Luna Crystal looking at Azreal, then me, and finally Hannah, who was grinning like a Cheshire cat.

“Told you! They are already love-sick poodles after my best friend,” she said linking arms with me as we, alongside Luna Crystal, walked into the private sitting area for the Alpha Family.

“I’m honestly speechless. I haven’t been able to take that boy shopping since he turned six,” said Luna Crystal laughing alongside Hannah.

I blushed.

Did Azreal really not go shopping at all?

The thought of him going with me for the first time in years bubbled love and excitement in my heart.

I was broken out of my thoughts when I heard Luna Crystal,

“Tell me about yourself, sweetheart,” she said, as she poured tea and handed Hannah and I a cup.

I slightly tensed; what if she doesn’t like me anymore after finding out I don’t hold any rank or that I’m adopted. Noticing my hesitancy, she placed a hand on my arm. I looked up at her, and her eyes showed nothing but love and acceptance.

“Honey, you don’t need to worry. I would never judge you about anything. I know a little about you from Hannah, and from what I can tell by the few minutes of knowing you, you’re an amazing she-wolf. So don’t ever think that you could be disregarded in anyway, especially under my roof.”

This time I couldn’t control the tear that slid down my cheek. I have always felt loved by my adopted parents, but deep inside, I knew I didn’t belong there, that I was supposed to be somewhere else. Now it feels like that hole has been half-filled, and I have a feeling that soon I’ll completely fill that gap in my chest.

“Um, well, not much to know about me, Luna…,” before I could continue, Luna Crystal interpreted me,

“What did I say about titles, my dear. Just Crystal for now,” she said with a tender smile.

“Ah yes, um, Crystal, my adoptive parents and I live on the pack’s outskirts; you probably know them, Rose and Arthus Hutton. They are east side warriors…,”

“Oh yes, Rose, she’s a sweetheart. We went to high school together in the neighbouring pack. My Goddess, that’s why you looked familiar. How’ve you grown! I remember when Rose and Arthus asked to take you in. You were a gorgeous baby, wrapped in an icy blue blanket, sleeping soundly,” said Crystal.

“Mom, let her finish. You keep cutting Em off,” grumbled Hannah from the side.

“Oh yes, sorry, go on, honey,” Crystal said.

“No worries, well, those are my parents. I’m on scholarship at Storm Academy. That brat over there, your spoilt princess, is my best friend and the reason why I survived so long at the academy. Ah, um, other than that, my eighteenth birthday is next Saturday,” I finished.

“Oh, you’re not eighteen yet? That explains why you haven’t been marked and mated. I didn’t expect the boys to hold out even a second once they found you,” said Crystal giggling. To which I blushed red as a tomato again. Hannah just burst out laughing, and so did Crystal, and for some reason I joined in.

“Oh my dear, I think we’ll have one hell of a time together,” Crystal said, winking at me.

Just by that small gesture and sentence, my entire uneasiness was gone. Hannah and her mom talked for nearly three hours, Crystal getting to know me better, while Hannah and I pitched her into our stories about our other friends at the academy. While she bashed the quads for being cavemen and scaring me with all their possessiveness and rules.

I just shrugged. If this was yesterday, I would have gone all out and complained, but not today, as if I flipped some switch overnight. Don’t get me wrong, it was still annoying, but deep down, I liked how they cared enough to implement some rules and make sure I belonged to them. It made me feel wanted and loved.

After another hour of cracking jokes, it was dinner time, and we all went to the private dining hall. The quads, Alpha Alexander, nor Luca, were there, probably still preparing for the ceremony on Sunday. So, Hannah, Crystal and I sat through dinner together, talking about Hannah’s celebration dinner on Friday night. By the time we finished, I was beaten and just wanted to crash into bed. I still had class tomorrow, and I had no clue how I would wake up on time. Bidding goodnight to Crystal and Hannah, I made my way to my room in the quads’ private apartment; I felt eyes on me, like a predator was stalking its prey and waiting for the right moment to attack.

Surely no one could just come into their private quarters, they were called private for a reason. I walked a little faster, and just before I could grab the door knob to my room, someone’s arm came around me from behind and crashed me into a chest. I was about to shriek, but a big calloused hand covered my mouth, and tingles flew all over.

“Little angel, you weren’t planning to sneak off to bed without giving your Alpha a goodnight k**s?” whispered Zeke sensually, as he took my earlobe in his mouth. His hand went over my breast and grazed my tight n*****s over my clothes.

I let out a little m**n.

“Hmm, I guess our baby likes that.” I looked up, and Sam stared down at me with black eyes.

“Remember what I said, baby? You owe Zeke and I something, time to pay up!” said Sam coming closer, stalking his prey; my lips.

Sam’s lips came crashing down on mine with such ferocity that I was stunned for a second before I could get any words out in my defence. Then, as he bit and sucked my lips, my arms involuntarily went around his neck as I stood on my tippy-toes. Suddenly, I’m picked up from under my thighs and crushed between him and Zeke.

Sam licks my lower l*p, asking for entrance, and I, without any protest, oblige. His tongue roams my mouth in every corner, occasionally lapping with my tongue as I grip onto his hair. When both our lungs are about to give out, he lets go, pecks my head and nuzzles into my neck. Before I return the gesture, my head is whirled to the left, and Zeke’s lips come crashing down, repeating the same process as Sam’s but with more precision. Unlike Sam, he was in more control, and I could feel how much he adored me through the k**s. He took his time to savour our joined lips and slowly let them go as he pecked me one last time, then went to my neck.

“You wound us, little Luna. Do you not miss us?” asks a voice I have come to love; Ezekiel.

I noticed throughout the day whenever he spoke to me, he made sure his tone was soft, so he wouldn’t intimidate me. The same with the other brothers; they always addressed me with their own unique pet name and softness like I would break if they intentionally spoke too harshly. I blushed and wiggled between the younger quads to let me down, they both just smirked and held on tighter.

“Sorry, bro, it’s our turn,” said Zeke.

“Yeah, big bros, ever heard, caring is sharing,” said Sam, winking down at me.

Ugh! Kill me!

“Okay, enough now. She has class in the morning. I’m sure mom must have tuckered her out enough,” said Azreal, as he came forward and helped me out from between the younger quads.

“Your parents are really nice,” I said as he put me down on my feet. I wasn’t making it up. I really did enjoy Crystal’s company. She had a motherly vibe about her that I knew I wouldn’t be able to get enough off. Alpha Alexander seemed nice as well.

“That’s because you’re amazing yourself, my little Luna, so you see the good in everyone,” said Ezekiel kissing me on my forehead.

“They have been waiting for us to find our mate for a long time now, my love,” said Azreal, copying his big brother.

“And here you were worrying about nothing. They loved you,” said Zeke.

“Yeah, mom couldn’t stop gushing about how perfect you are and how lucky we were while walking up,” said Sam, stealing a peck from me.

I smiled.

They were right. I actually did have nothing to worry about.

“Now, my little Luna, get yourself to bed. You have class in the morning,” said Ezekiel.

I just nodded and went to hug all the quads, but it didn’t end there. They all wanted their goodnight k****s. So twenty minutes later, with a dishevelled head of hair and clothes, I made my way back into the room, but I heard Sam say before I could close the door.

“Baby, we’re letting you sleep on your own tonight, but we’ll be sharing a bed tomorrow.”

And with that, they all left.

Sharing a bed?

They wouldn’t force me to do anything, right?

No! I’m sure they wouldn’t. They have been nothing but nice to me and have always stopped when I asked them to. Every time I asked them to stop, they did. They respected my space and my wishes. They held back when I knew how much their wolves must be annoying them. Though the thought of us sharing a bed was getting me all hot. It was me I was more worried about than them when I look at it now. Just one touch from them, and my body wants to give in.

Oh, Moon Goddess, just don’t let me die of embarrassment!