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Kian is the last to grab me. For once, there is no hesitance. He pulls me right into his arms from Syn’s and hugs me tight to him. I turn and straddle his hips, wrapping my arms around his neck, my legs around his waist, and shoving my face in the crook of his neck. He stiffens only for a moment before relaxing and tightening his hold on me. His pine scent is so soothing that I just stay right there and inhale. I don’t hear anything any of them say, too focused on all the cuddles and scents rubbed all over me.
Kian rubs his face against me as best he can, giving me the last scent that I need to feel completely calmed and rooted. Once he’s done, he places a kiss on my temple. I can’t help the grin that takes over as my face stays pressed against his warm skin. Deciding to be a little forward, I press my lips against his neck. He sucks in a breath, shuddering against me.
“Little Bird, are you listening?”
I shake my head, not removing it from the comfortable spot it’s in. I wanna stay right here, just like this. Amusement dances along the bond, as well as affection.
“It’s okay. I’ll fill her in tomorrow on the plane,” Syn says softly.
“I’m tired,” I whisper against Kian’s throat, my breath blowing against the sensitive area.
“Come on then, Starlight. Let’s tuck you into bed.”
Each of the alphas and River give me a kiss before Kian stands up. I don’t let him go, wrapping my legs around his waist tighter once he’s up and hanging from him like a monkey. He grips my thighs to help hold me up and we head upstairs.
“Your room? Or one of the others?” he asks once we make it to the top.
I nibble on my lips a bit, wondering if my choice will be pushing him too much. Then I decide maybe he needs a bit more of a push, anyway. So, I pull my head back and look into those beautiful green eyes of his. He’s wearing a retro pair of glasses right now, and I think they might be my favorite pair that I’ve seen him wear. Although, I seem to say that every time I see him in a fresh pair. They all make him look incredibly handsome to me.
“Can I stay with you?” I ask, giving him my best puppy dog eyes.
I am not above just a tiny bit of manipulation, it seems. He hesitates for a minute, his eyes looking back and forth between mine like he’s looking for something. Whatever it is, he must find it because he starts walking to his door without another word, a hint of determination on his face.
I nearly dance in his arms with giddiness but manage to hold myself back as he carries me into his room. It’s very... Kian, is the best way I can describe it as I look around when he turns on a lamp and shuts the door. I’m still in his arms and honestly, if he were to try putting me down right now, I’d just cling to him tighter. Luckily, he doesn’t even try to put me down.
The room is very organized, everything is in its place. Unlike mine, currently. A large bed takes up most of the space, with a nightstand on either side of it. The walls are painted a navy and off-white color and there are pictures of all of them hung up meticulously. It’s all very cozy and smells of him, which is the best part.
He drops me on his bed and goes to get us each something to sleep in, handing me a T-shirt and a pair of briefs. I toss the briefs and raise a brow at him. No need for those, sir.
Now, maybe I should tell him to turn around or go somewhere else to change, but I’m in the mood to push those boundaries right now with my sweet beta. Not for sex, but it’s time for him to stop hiding and taking so long. I want all of them. Every single alpha, beta, and omega in this family. They’re mine and I am unequivocally theirs.
I pull my shirt off before he can turn around and unhook my bra, tossing both away on the floor. The entire time I keep my eyes on the cute as shit beta that’s been keeping me on ice for far too long. His hair, normally perfectly styled, is a bit in disarray as he runs his fingers through it, his eyes drinking me in. Why not take it a step further?
Standing up, I unbutton and unzip my pants slowly, giving him time to turn away should he choose. His throat bobs as he swallows but stays still. Eyes on me. So, I shimmy my pants down and kick them away, standing in front of him in nothing but my panties.
We’re so close that I can feel his breath as it pants harshly out of him. He reaches a hand out and glides it softly down the side of my breast, sliding down to my hip. I close my eyes and shiver, smiling softly.
“So, so, beautiful, Starlight. A masterpiece. The Gods knew what they were doing when they made you and sent you to us.” His voice is thick with lust but also admiration.
I cup his cheek and stare into his eyes. I love the way they sparkle, how brilliantly they shine, as they look at me.
“You are the masterpiece, my sweet beta. Beautiful both inside and out. The Gods themselves would see the beauty in you and want you. Anybody would be lucky to have you. But they can’t. Because you’re ours. Mine. And I won’t let them have you.”
He crashes his lips to mine and pushes me back onto the bed, landing on top of me without breaking the kiss. My fingers curl into his hair as I hold his head and kiss him back. It’s only for a moment, but it’s still everything to me. When he pulls back, he helps push his shirt over my head and pulls the covers back. He takes his shirt and pants off, and we both get under the covers. We lay facing each other and I grab the hand that’s laying near his face to hold it.
His eyes flick all over my face, like he’s memorizing every detail. The space between us, which isn’t much, is still significantly more than I want so, I scoot closer and push a leg between his, wrapping an arm around his waist, and snuggling against him. He wraps his arms around me and tucks his head against mine.
“Mm. That’s better.” I hum out against his chest.
His chest shakes as he laughs silently, and I smile. His skin is warm and smells delicious. The urge to lick him is strong, but I push it away because... well... because that’s just weird in this situation, okay? We lay there in silence for a while, enjoying just touching and being together. I listen to the way his heart thump, thump, thumps against my ear rhythmically and soothes my soul. My eyes close, exhaustion trying to pull me under. I’m not pressed to fight it, so comfortable in Kian’s arms.
“Starlight?” he whispers. “You awake?”
I almost answer, but I’m so sleepy, and I just want to see if he’ll say anything if he thinks I’m asleep. So, I keep quiet. He sighs, relaxing underneath me, running his fingers through my hair.
“Thank you. Thank you for wanting me. I’ll stop hesitating so much. I don’t think I could hold myself back anymore if I tried. So now we just have to keep you safe. You’re ours now, and nobody is taking you from us,” he says softly into the quiet room.
My chest warms, and I almost smile. But I’m supposed to be asleep. I’m not sure if he’d have said any of that had I answered him. So instead, I close my eyes and let sleep finally take me away, while the last piece of my heart holds me close.
