Once Forgotten Twice Loved (21 page)

Larsen’s hand was trembling as he touched his mate.

“What’s wrong?” Ash held his face in concern.

“It’s just…you were almost taken from me. I can’t live without you.”

Ash smiled and kissed his cheek. She looked up into his eyes. “You won’t have to,” she whispered to him.

Larsen pushed Ash back and crawled on top of her, using his knees to push her legs apart. He couldn’t wait any more. He pushed his way inside. Ash was wet and waiting for him. She grabbed onto his shoulders as he began to press in and out of her. The friction of him sliding in and out caused an erotic pull that set her body on fire. His kisses were soft. She moaned in his mouth as she reached out and squeezed his ass. This simple touch ignited Larsen to go wild. He kissed her roughly and deeply, licking and sucking her tongue in her mouth. He grabbed her hands, raising them above her head, holding them hostage so she couldn’t move them. He wanted to tie her up but that would have to wait for another time. He couldn’t stop now even if he wanted to.

Ash couldn’t help but move with him. She met him stroke for stroke. He used one hand to pin her hands down and used his other hand to massage her breasts. He squeezed and pulled them until they elongated. She groaned with each pull. He lowered his head and took a juicy nipple in his mouth, sucking hard on it. Heat traveled down her body until she exploded. He changed the angle above her and pushed into her more.

“Damn, you are so tight and it makes me want to do wicked things to you, baby,” Larsen growled in her ear.

Ash loved it when they talked dirty to her and felt her cream running down her thighs. He was hitting her in the right spot, causing her to come undone again. Shivering as her body arched into him. She knew she would never get enough of him or Larken. Larsen growled as he pushed two more times and emptied himself into his mate.

Ash trembled as Larsen laid his head on her chest. He lifted his body so he wasn’t hurting her. They laid there, calming their bodies before Larsen looked up and smiled down at his mate.

“You are so beautiful.”

“And you are the most gorgeous man I’ve ever met; well, it is a tie between you and your brother.”

Larsen’s smile widened. “Just remember I’m the better looking brother.” Ash giggled as Larsen arched his brow up and down.

“You make me feel safe and home.”

“You are home, baby. You are home.” Ash and Larsen stayed that way until her stomach growled. He looked up at her, grinning. “It’s time to feed you. Come on, let’s go eat.”

Ash wanted to lay in bed, but her stomach growled again.

They took a shower together and quickly got dressed. Ash had picked a pretty dress to wear for the dance. She hardly ever wore a dress so she thought Nash would get a kick out of it. She walked back into the bedroom to find Larken sitting on the bed waiting for her. Ash immediately stopped and looked at her mate. He was dressed in a black suit with a green tie. Her dress was green, too. They matched. Her eyes slowly moved up and down his body. She could still see his muscles outlined through the suit. Just looking at him aroused her.

Larken sniffed the air, smelling his mate’s arousal permeating the air. He stood and stalked over to his mate. “You are beautiful,” Larken said as he reached out and caressed her cheek.

Ash smiled as her mate continued to touch and stroke her face. “You make me feel beautiful. Do you like my dress?”

“Oh yes. I will like it even more when I see it laying on the floor.” Larken continued to stroke Ash’s face then touched the side of her breast. Larken watched as Ash closed her eyes and moaned. Larken had to have a taste of his mate. Her scent was driving him wild. This dress hugged her in the right places and made Larken hard just by looking at her. She shivered as he ran his hands up her thighs then leaned over and kissed her softly on the lips.

They stood with their eyes closed, listening to their hearts calm down from the high of each other’s touches. Ash smiled up at him, cupping his jaw turning it upward. “I love you.”

Larken opened his eyes, smiling tenderly at his mate. “I’ve waited a long time to hear those three words.”

Ash giggled. “You haven’t known me that long.”

“I’ve waited a life time for you.”

Ash grabbed Larken and hugged him to her. “Thank you.”

Before Larken could say anything, Larsen walked through the door. Ash looked up at him and smiled. He was dressed exactly the same as Larken. She noticed something attached to his jacket. It appeared to be some type of pin. Ash walked over and kissed Larsen softly on the mouth. “You look great.”

“Thanks, baby.” Larsen held her arms out gazing at her body. “But you look gorgeous.”

“Why thank you, kind sir. What is that on your jacket?”

“This is our family crest. You will get one, too. I would have brought it, but it wouldn’t go with the dress.”

Ash laughed. “It’s beautiful. I like the colors.”

Larken walked over and swatted Ash on the ass. “Okay, let’s go, baby. We don’t want to be late.”

Ash walked out hand and hand with her mates. They got into the elevator and the elevator went up one floor. When the door opened, Ash backed up as the woman who propositioned Larken a couple days ago walked into the elevator. She was dressed to kill. She had on a low-cut dress draped with a fur coat. The woman took a second look at Larken and Larsen and pushed her breasts out further. Ash thought she looked like a snake about to strike.

“Well, well, what do we have here? You two look good enough to eat.” She reached out and was about to rub her hand up Larsen’s arm. Ash reached out and grabbed her hand, twisting it back. “Ouch,” the woman screamed.

“If you touch either one of them, I will rip it off. Do you get me?” The woman stood there in disbelief. Her mouth was still open when the elevator door opened up to the Reception area. Larken put his hand on Ash’s lower back, urging her out of the elevator. Larsen looked back at the lady who had her mouth still open.

“She has a thing for people who wear fur coats. Pisses her off.” The lady looked down at her coat then back up at Ash who was walking away with Larken and Larsen.

Larken and Larsen both started laughing as soon as they got out of ear distance from the lady. “Baby.”

“Well, if nobody can touch me, then that goes for you two.” Ash narrowed her eyes at her mates, challenging them to disagree with her.

Jonas took that moment to appear. “Well, look at the best looking woman on earth.” Ash shook her head at Jonas and laughed.

“You say that now, Jonas, but just wait. Your mate could be standing right behind those doors just waiting for you,” said Ash. Jonas smiled at her, walked over, and kissed her on the cheek. Before Larken and Larsen said anything, Ash yelled, “He doesn’t count.” Their look of surprise made her smile. Larken and Larsen walked up beside Ash. Larsen spanked her on the ass then whispered in her ear, “Everybody counts, luv.”

Jonas opened the door to country music playing. People mingled around the room talking, and in the center of the room was a dance floor. Twinkling lights hung from the ceiling. Hearts were draped on every table. It looked like a fairytale. It was beautiful. Larken pulled Ash to a corner table and both men whispered in her ear, “Happy Valentine’s Day, baby.” Larken pulled a black velvet box out of his pocket and handed it to her. Ash looked down at the box. Her hands were shaking as she pulled the top open. The biggest diamond she had ever seen was twinkling at her. Ash’s heart stopped when she looked up and watched as Larken and Larsen had gotten down on one knee. “Ashland Peters, will you marry us?”

Ash didn’t even have to think about it. “Yes,” she said as she nodded. The tears flowed down her cheeks as Larken and Larsen pulled her up into their arms, kissing her on the mouth and cheeks. She felt loved for the first time in her life.

Larsen pulled the ring out and placed it on her finger. “I knew it would look good on you.”

Ash kissed both of her mates separately. “You have made me the happiest woman. Thank you. I love you both so much.”

Ash noticed Reece, her uncle, standing near the bar talking to Pelton. He glanced over and saw Ash staring at him. He excused himself from Pelton and walked over to Ash. “Hey.”

“Hey yourself,” Ash responded as she smiled at her uncle.

“If your mates don’t mind, I would like to dance with my niece.” Ash smiled and looked at Larken and Larsen, who looked at each other and nodded. Ash could tell they didn’t want her to dance with Reece, but they knew he was her uncle so he wasn’t a threat to her.

Reece took Ash’s hand then escorted her out to the dance floor. Jonas was already out there dancing with Kerra, his niece. When Kerra saw Ash, she ran over to her. “OMG, Ash, you look beautiful.”

Ash reached out and hugged Kerra. “Thank you, Kerra. You look beautiful, too. I love your dress.”

“Thank you. Uncle Jonas bought it for me in the lodge’s store. He said that I would be the bell of the ball in this dress. Whatever that means.”

Ash and Reece laughed. “Come on, Kerra. Let’s let these two talk.” Jonas twirled Kerra around, making her laugh.

Reece held out his hand and when Ash took it, Reece twirled her around. Ash was smiling and giggling. “I was hoping we would have some time to talk. Everything is happening so fast for you. I would like you to get to know the Clan. Your mother and I were very close, and I think she would have wanted you close to me, too. Would you like that?”

Ash grinned, as she finally realized that she did have family. “Yes, I would love that, Reece.” Ash felt the tears run down her cheeks.

Larken and Larsen ran onto the dance floor. They were watching Ash and saw her start crying. “What’s wrong, baby? Why are you crying?”

“I’m just happy,” Ash answered.

Larsen reached over and hugged her to him then kissed her hair. “We are happy, too, baby.”

Nash walked over to Ash. “Lord, when I die, I can say that I saw Ash Peters in a dress.”

Ash hit Nash on the arm. “You jerk. I wore this dress because I thought you would get a kick out of it.”

“Just joking, Ash. You look great. Really, honey. You need to wear them more often.” He hugged Ash.

“What is with all you people hugging my mate?” Everybody started laughing. Nash asked his Alpha and his Second if he could dance with his best friend.

“I guess so. Everybody else is,” grumbled Larken.

Nash could tell that they were joking. He grabbed Ash’s hand and twirled her around then pulled her close to him. Both laughing as they danced. “Are you okay, Ash? I mean, I hope you are staying because I don’t think I can stand if my best friend leaves me again.”

“I’m better than okay, Nash. I’m in love and I know now that I was loved and have family here. I called Captain Jackson this morning and told him that I wouldn’t be back. I think he knew when I left that I would stay to be near you.” Nash smiled but it didn’t reach his eyes. “Nash, I have always considered you my family. You have taken care of me for a long time. I finally feel like I’m at home here.” Ash held her hand up showing him her ring. Nash grabbed her hand smiling.

“You are home, Ash.” Nash twirled Ash around again so she turned right into Larken’s arms.

Nash looked over at Larken. “My best friend is finally home.”

Larken grinned as he realized just what that comment meant. Larken hugged Ash to him as they slow danced. He held her close as he inhaled deeply. The scent of his mate calmed his wolf. Ash closed her eyes, loving the way Larken made her feel. When she opened her eyes, she watched as Reece stood talking with Larsen and Nash. They were laughing and patting Larsen on the back. She smiled, looking around at her new family. She was finally home.

***

Later that night, Larsen closed the door to Ash’s suite. “My sisters want to take you to spa day with them. It’s a peace offering. They are ashamed at how they acted and want to beg you for forgiveness. I, for one, want to see them beg,” Larsen said as Ash grinned and undressed slowly.

She watched her mate’s reaction.

“You little minx. What are you doing?” Larken asked.

“Taking what is mine,” purred Ash.

Larken arched his eyebrow up then took off his tie, sliding it through his fingers. “Take off your clothes, mate.” Larken and Larsen were surrounding Ash, watching her as she slowly eased the zipper down her dress. She stepped out of it as Larsen took off his jacket then his shirt, throwing it on the chair. Ash was still in her bra and underwear. Ash then watched as Larsen got undressed as she felt Larken’s eyes on her.

“Take it all off, mate,” Larken growled.

Ash shivered at how rough his voice was.

Larken continued to run the green tie through his fingers.

Larsen walked toward Ash but didn’t touch her. He came up behind her and whispered in her ear, “Put your hands behind your back.”

Ash looked up at Larken, who was staring at her. She eased her hands behind her back. Larken walked over to her and tied them together then he caressed the side of her breasts. She shivered at the sensation of his light touch. Larsen backed her up to the bed. He then laid down on the bed and pulled Ash around so she straddled his waist. Larsen dipped his fingers down to her mound, sliding one in to her hot core. “She is already wet. You are always ready, aren’t you?”

Ash loved it when her mates talked dirty to her. Larsen’s fingers slid in and out of her folds. He stroked her now dripping mound until she whimpered. Larsen hit the right spot, making her jump up and down, trying to push herself over the edge. Larsen stopped moving his hand, feeling her wet juices flow down his fingers. Ash tried to rock forward but Larsen pulled his fingers out and held her still.

“No. I want to move.” Ash wanted Larsen to keep stroking her and to touch her breasts. She wanted it rough and she wanted both of her mates. She looked behind her and watched as Larken stroked himself as he watched her. Larken stopped touching himself and came up behind her.

“You want us both, mate?”

“Yesss,” Ash hissed.

“You want it hard, don’t you?”

“Yes.”

“Our mate wants it hard, brother. We always give our mate what she wants.”