Ranald

When morning came I awoke to find Orpheus was no longer next to me in bed. I got up slowly heading to the main room to find Ranald cooking a boar. I leaned against the door frame "Smells good, is it ready yet?"

Ranald turned around smiling. "It's almost ready but are you sure you want some? You ate quite a bit last night."

I walked over and playfully smacked him on the head before setting my hands on my hips. "What, you afraid I will get fat?" I stuck my tongue out at him.

He laughed "Nope, I think you could use a few pounds." He grabbed my hand and gave it a firm tug landing me in his lap. "After all, I like a girl with a little meat on her bones." His scolding eyes stared into mine as my cheeks began to burn. Ranald leaned forward capturing my lips. I felt that same tingle I got around Orpheus. They are so different but yet I can't help but fall for both. The kiss was interrupted by Orpheus clearing his throat at the hut entrance. I tried to scramble out of Ranalds lap but he held me there. "What did Ayame say? Any theories on who wants to cure Amber?"

Orpheus stomped over to the fire and dropped down next to us. "Nothing more than we already had. She said it might have been one of Stef's old mates or even Stef herself sneaking into the village." He grumbled grabbing one of the plates dad brought over last night and tossing meat on it.

I reached out and put my hand on his arm. "Whoever it was we can't let them win." My eyes wandered back and forth to them both. "We simply keep an eye on our surroundings but also not obsess over it. They may not even strike again because we are home now." I can't help but feel that they only did such a disgusting thing because they knew no one was home. Cowards always like to hide in the shadows and strike when the possibility of getting caught is slim.

Ranald nodded while Orpheus only relaxed a little. I sighed and squeezed his arm to get him so look at me. "Please don't go fighting all Stef's old males when you know they could all be innocent. They are no longer bound to her remember?"

Orpheus's eyes got big and then softened. "You can see right through me." he shook his head."I feel useless if I don't do anything. How can I just sit and do nothing as people try to curse my mate?" His head hung "I just want to be the perfect mate because…" He looked deep into my eyes, "I love you, Amber"

I felt my heart squeeze at his words and confused eye. "You are already amazing. I just don't want someone I love to go and get themselves hurt when it can be avoided." My face heated at the word love. Orpheus smiled warmly before leaning in and kissing me.

It was Ranald's turn to clear his throat. "Still here guys and I would really love it if you don't make out with Amber while she's in my lap." He pulled me back against his chest. "I think it's about time you give us some time alone. After all, I still need to mark her to make our mating official."

Orpheus gave a light growl "Don't mean I got to like it." He stood up with his food, "I will be at Wallace's if you need me."

I didn't stop him as he walked out. My head was to focused on what Ranald had said. Mating ment… My mouth felt dry and my hands got sweaty. With Orpheus, it had been so romantic and hot. So very hot. My lower bits sparked at the memory. I wiggled in Ranalds lap without thinking. I was rewarded with his little friend waking up. I looked up into his smoldering eye once again.

"Should we begin again where we left off when he got interrupted earlier?" The question was followed by his lips on mine again. I leaned into it as his hand gently stroked up my leg. I pulled away and gasped when his hand reached my lower lips. How can someone be so good at that? My brain ceased to function as he used his free hand to remove my dress leaving me bare before him. His eyes scanned my full length before he leaned forward to take my breast in his mouth. He gave it a firm suck sending me over the edge with a scream.

Once I caught my breath Ranald picked me up bridal style and carried me to his room. He lay me down gently on the furs. He leaned in and kissed me softly while stroking my sensitive breasts. Slowly he maneuvered himself between my legs. I reached out to him welcoming him into my arms as he slowly entered me. He ravished me as I held him close. I came again and again as he continued never letting up on his quick thrusts. Just when I thought I couldn't take any more Ranald bit down hard on my shoulder as he hit his own release. The pain mixed with the pleasure of my final release.

We lay there tangled in each other's embrace until the smell of burning boar reached our noses. "I guess there goes breakfast?" I said to myself as Ranald ran out of the room in an attempt to save it. I lay back and smiled to myself. I now have not one but two great guys as my mates. Then my stomach twisted in agony.

My dragon awakens with a start."If you don't want to destroy our home I suggest getting outside. Quickly because your first shift is not going to wait for you."