“We are. I am you.”
“Rylee is going to flip when I tell her about this,” I say.
“Our sister will love it.”
“Sister,yes, she is.” My jaguar sits beside me, her eyes the same as mine.
“We are one,”she says.
“You are me?” I stare at her, and my mind becomes foggy.
“We are the same.”
“I am a jaguar.”
“We are powerful.”
“I am powerful. You are me, and I am you.”
“We are one. Shifter. Jaguar. Mate to four.”
I lift my hand and touch fur.
The pain explodes inside my body, and the room disappears.
I lurch upright.
“Haven.”
The conversation with my mom fades to the back of my mind, the scents surrounding me filling my senses, and all I can think about is my mates. The room is brighter, and my world is different. I look to my left at Remy, leaning close. He was gorgeous before, but now I see him through my jaguars eyes. I don’t fight the instinct, reaching around his neck and yanking him down. My teeth slide into his neck easily, and I don’t think about the fact that they transform into an animals. He needs to be marked and it can’t wait. He groans, his hands squeezing my hips. His blood hits my throat, and I can’t believe how much Ilike it. My body jolts, his need mixing with mine. I take another pull and ease back, licking the mark. I stare at him, satisfied, yet not.
I want more.
Lawson moves on my right, and I turn my head and grab the neck of his shirt. My body is moving at a speed that shouldn’t be possible. He gives me what I want and offers his neck. My teeth descend right before I strike. He tastes the same, yet different. I slide my hand up the other side of his neck, holding him close, marking him as mine. My hips lift, ready to claim them in every way, but I need my brand on their body. I feel the bond snap into place, yet it’s incomplete. I pull away, lick my teeth, and search the room for Hunter and Bane. They move toward the bed at the same time, and I’m ready to pounce. Hunter presses his fists to the mattress, slowly moving closer. My mouth waters, staring at his skin. He hisses as I bite the front of his neck, immediately sucking hard, ensuring the mark will last forever. He holds my head, his fingers flexing in my hair. I want to stay connected, but I pull back, and kiss him lightly.
Another bond snaps into place.
Bane meets my wild gaze, and I need him to. I turn toward him and wrap my hand around the back of his neck. He tilts his head, his eyes bright, ready for me, and I moan when his blood flows through me. The mating bond clicks, complete. I can feel them all inside me, loving me, relieved, and happy. A sharp pull causes me to move away and seal the mark. My desire for them rises even higher, and I want them to fuck me.
“I need…” I press my palm to my stomach. Something is pushing against my skin, overriding my need to be with them. I scramble to my feet and lunge off the bottom of the bed. When I land, I look down, and my hands are paws.
“Damn,” Lawson breathes.
“Princess, don’t panic.” Hunter crouches in front of me. “Your jaguar was ready to meet us.” He lifts his arm, and I tilt my head. “Easy.” His palm glides over my head and neck.
“You’re beautiful,” Bane rumbles, and my body shivers. His voice is filled with awe, and the timbre is different. He stands behind Hunter, and I want him to touch me, too.
“We knew you would be fierce,” Lawson says, and stops beside his brother.
“She needs to be outside,” Remy says calmly, moving to the door. I can understand their words, and even though they explained what would happen, I didn’t expect how it would feel.
Hunter removes his touch, and I hiss.
“Follow us.” He stands, grinning. “We can run together.”
Yes, I want that.
I take a step, watching my feet. It’s odd. My animal knows what to do, so I trust her to guide me. I follow my mates out of the room, and when we reach the top of the stairs, I pause.
