Midnight Rayne

5.

5.

I’m done with this. I’m going to my room. I pass my mom in the hallway and try to avoid looking her in the eyes. I don’t want anyone in my pack to see me cry. She says nothing, just follows me to my room.

“Spill the tea,” She says.

And boy do I. I leave out no detail. Seeing Aroha, touching her, the argument with Sophie, finally meeting Shawn, everything I felt for him, how my body reacted to both of them, how I felt when they left me.

“Oh honey, It’s going to be fine,” she says while hugging me.

“How do you figure, they ran away from me?” I say.

“Because they’re your mates,” she says like that’s supposed to be reason enough.

“What if they reject me?” I ask

“They won’t. How was he supposed to react finding out he’s mated to his Alpha? And to seeing the way you were fawning over Aroha?” She says

“Oh, Goddess” I say “He thinks I’m the one rejecting him. He doesn’t know I have three mates.”

“Yup,” she pops. And daddy wonders why I do that. This woman is my example people. “And Aroha isn’t a wolf, but she does know about mates. She probably thinks you’d reject her for another wolf. She doesn’t know you’re also a witch. Talk to them. Explain. Or you can wait six days and claim them at the Mate Ball.” She shrugs.

“I can’t wait that long to see them again,” I jump up.

“Well duh, They both have training with you tomorrow,” she laughs at me like I’ve had all her years of life experience. I’m only seventeen, give me a break lady.

“Meet them in your father’s office and talk to them. Your new office isn’t done yet,” she gets up and leaves.

“You’re right,” I say and call my mates.

I’m waiting in dad’s office when I hear a knock.

“Come in,” I say

Knock. Knock.

Ugh. Stupid soundproof office. I get up and answer the door. I see my mates standing there awkwardly.

“Come in, please.” 

“Yes, Alpha.” Shawn says

“Sure,” Aroha says.

We all sit down and I can tell they are uncomfortable.

“I’m sorry guys,” I say. Two heads pop up looking confused.

“Why?” Aroha asks.

“Because I didn’t tell you about myself earlier,” I begin to tell them about my parents, Selene, the rogues that are after me.

“There’s one more thing,” I say. “I have three mates. One for every side of myself.”

They both look shocked.

“After speaking to my mother I think I understand what happened earlier, but I need to make one thing clear. Both of you are my mates, and I have no intention of rejecting you. I already have very strong feelings for both of you, and if you’ll accept me then I’d like us to be together.” I say.

Please accept me.

‘They will’ Starfire says

‘I hope so’ I say back to her.

Shawn is the first to speak.

“How would this work? I don’t feel the mate bond with Aroha. Don’t get me wrong, she’s beautiful and I am attracted to her, I’d be lucky to have her. But what I feel for you is so much more.” He looks at Aroha, “How do you feel about this?”

She looks at me, “I knew the moment we met that you’d mean the world to me.” Her cheeks turn the cutest shade of pink. “I didn’t understand why I was brought here until you told me you’re a witch too. But I’ve never had feelings for another girl before, not until you. If loving you means I have to share you with this sexy hunk of man meat here--” She winks at Shawn “sign me up.”

Now it’s Shawn's turn to turn pink, “Me too.”

I’m so happy, but I can’t help wondering how mating will work.

‘I can’t wait to find out’ Starfire says to me and I gulp.

“How about we go to my room and get to know each other?”

They both nod. I take their hands and lead them to my room. I’m excited and a little nervous.

We walk inside and I start feeling self conscious. Aroha is looking towards my closet and Shawn is looking at the pictures on my dresser. He pauses on one and growls.

“Easy big boy, that’s my cousin Danny. He helped train me last year at my parent’s cabin. He’s happily mated with a pup on the way,” I say.

“Sorry. I shouldn't get so possessive considering I have to share you with two other people,” he says.

“Hey, it’s okay.” I say hugging him. He’s so warm and he smells so good! It takes everything I have not to moan just inhaling his scent. He leans down and his mouth is so close to my ear I can feel his breath on my neck.

“I can smell your arousal, Baby Girl. Calm down or I’ll be forced to devour you here and now.”

I can’t help the whimper that escapes my lips. He groans and I don’t even notice Aroha behind me until tingles erupt around my waist. She moves my hair and starts kissing my neck. I can’t help it this time, I moan loud enough they both hear me. 

“Beautiful,” Shawn says looking from me to Aroha.

She squeezes my hips and Shawn runs his hands down my arms. Aroha has her hands resting on my pelvic bones and her mouth feels so good on my soft spot. Shawn grips my ass and kisses me deeply. Oh Goddess, I melt into their touch and it’s too much.

“Wait, please.” I say, “Trust me I want you both so badly right now, but I want to get to know you first. I want you to know me.”

“You’re right,” Aroha says, backing away.

“I’m going to need a minute. You two really know how to get a guy worked up.” I can’t help but look down at Shawn's bulging erection.

“Sorry, babe.” I lean up on my toes and kiss his cheek. “Take as long as you need. We’ll go get some snacks and be back soon. Want anything in particular?”

“Doritos, kettle corn, and soda.” He says

“You got it.” I grab Aroha’s hand and give her a quick kiss, “Let’s go hun.”

“Go, please.” Shawn says adjusting his hard on.

“Sorry,” Aroha laughs.

We’re down in the kitchen pilling goodies onto a tray when my mom walks in smiling. Aroha looks worried until mom gives her a huge hug.

“Oh Dini, she’s beautiful. I’m so happy for you.” Mom looks at Aroha, “Welcome to our family. You’re going to make an amazing Luna.”

Aroha blushes and says a shy thank you.

“And Shawn? Where is my future son-in-law? She asks me.

“Upstairs. He needed some--” I pause “privacy.”

Mom nods, “You guys have fun with that. Just be safe. I’m not ready to be a grandma yet. I’m still too hot for that.” 

We laugh as she leaves the room. With our snacks in hand we head back to my room. We walk in to see Shawn browsing my movie collection, shirtless.

“Wow” we say together.

“See something you like ladies?” He smirks, “Don’t answer that. I already know you do.” He closes his eyes and inhales deeply. I look at Aroha and I know she’s just as turned on as I am.

“We’re screwed.” She says

“Not yet, Baby Girls” Shawn winks “Chick flick or action movie?”

He holds up two movies and I nod to the left.

“Action, please.”

We all climb on my bed and dig into our food. We barely pay attention to the movie. Instead we started playing twenty questions. I learn so much about my wonderful mates and fall asleep feeling like the happiest girl in the world. I wonder what my vampire mate is like.