She opened her mouth on a silent scream as she flew straight back up into the heavens. Her body shook and shivered, her pussy convulsing around his pulsing dick as he filled her with his cum. There was a light click as the weak mating connection snapped into place and just as she managed to inhale, a sheet of white light flashed in front of her eyes.
Kenzie wasn't sure if she passed out or was too exhausted to notice anything, but when she managed to open her eyes, she was no longer kneeling or clinging to the side of the bath.
Jenson was sitting with her in his lap, still intimately connected to her. She sighed with contented satiation and rested the back of her head against his muscular chest. A shiver wracked her body when he cupped a breast and flicked the sensitive nipple with his thumb.
"Are you okay, mate?"
Kenzie nodded, her lips curving into a smile. Jenson had practically purred his question to her. In fact, she could feel his chest vibrating against her back. Elation and love filled her heart. She was the reason he was making that rumbling sound. He was happy and sated.
She just hoped that she could keep all her mates happy for the rest of their lives.
When the hair at her nape stood on end with apprehension, she pushed her wariness away and savored being in Jenson's arms.
Right at this moment, nothing mattered but him.
Chapter Twelve
Jay was actually excited about going back to work. He'd liked cooking for as long as he could remember, but since it had just been him and his brothers, life had been boring, and work had become a chore. His passion for food had diminished with each lonely day, month, and year that had gone by. Now that he and his brothers had their mate with them, he was looking forward to having her work alongside him. He had no idea how good a cook she was since they hadn't let her do any of the work while she'd been recovering, but there was no time like the present to find out.
He glanced in the rearview mirror at Kenzie. She was staring out the side window looking lost in thought, but he could see that she was smiling. He hoped she was remembering their love making of the previous evening. He was eager to make love with her tonight to strengthen and seal the mating bond between them, but if she was too tired after working all day, he wasn't about to force her.
She was his world. She brought him so much happiness, so much joy, and years to look forward to rather than dread. There was a lightness in his heart that had been missing after his first encounter with the enemy while serving in the Marines.
He slowed the truck and parked across the road from the pub, right in front of Broden's clinic. Jordan got out of the front passenger seat, opened Kenzie's door, and helped her out of the truck. Jay hopped out and shoved Jenson out of his way, trying to catch up with Jordan and Kenzie. He needed to feel her small hand in his, needed to contact of her skin against his. Just needed her. He laced her fingers with hers as soon as he came alongside her and gazed down at the top of her head. She looked up and smiled at him before turning back to watch where she was going.
As soon as they entered the hotel and Kenzie spotted Emmy, she tugged her hand out of his and rushed over to the other woman. "Hi, Emmy."
"Kenzie." Emmy smiled as she shoved at Declan. The big polar bear shifter gave a dramatic sigh and slid from the booth seat. Emmy scooted to the edge, stood, and then hugged Kenzie. When Jay heard Emmy sniff he realized the other woman's sense of smell had grown stronger and she could probably smell him and his brothers on their mate. Her next words confirmed his supposition. "You're mated." Emmy bounced on the spot. "Congratulations."
"Thanks," Kenzie replied with heat in her cheeks.
"Do you want some coffee?" Emmy asked after sitting next to Declan, who'd sat down again as soon as his mate had stood.
Kenzie glanced at the full coffee pot sitting in the middle of the table and bit her lip indecisively before meeting Jay's gaze and then looking at Emmy again. "We have work to do."
"You're going to be working in the kitchen with your mates? That is so awesome. I'm going to love having another woman around this place." Emmy glanced at her mates then at Jay and his brothers. "We need more estrogen to balance out all the testosterone floating around here."
"Watch it, mate," Declan snarked.
When Kenzie glanced shyly at Declan and Brooks, Jay realized she hadn't been introduced to the two men. She'd only met Jett as far as he could recall, and if she'd met the other men it wouldn't hurt to remind her of their names. "Kenzie, these big bozos are Declan Swish, Brooks McKay, and you've already met Jett Burns." He pointed at each man as he said his name.
"Hi," Kenzie said softly.
"Hi, Kenzie." Declan smiled.
"Hey, honey," Jett said giving Jay a sly smile but when he didn't get a rise out of him, he continued. "How are you feeling?"
"Much better, thanks."
"Hi, Kenzie. Welcome to Ambrose," said Brooks.
"Why don't you take a seat, honey?" Jay urged. "I know you want another cup of coffee and we have a few things to prep before we start cooking."
"Are you sure, Jay? I want to be able to help you all. I love to cook."
Jay crouched down next to her where she was perched on the edge of the seat and cupped her cheeks between his hands. "I'm sure, mate. We didn't get time for much this morning since we all slept in. Have another cup and come on out to the kitchen when you're done. Yeah?"
"Do you all want more coffee?" Kenzie asked. "I can bring you a cup if you want."
"We had a cup before you were awake, mate. We wanted to let you sleep as long as we could." Jay leaned down and pressed his lips to hers. If the others hadn't been around he would have kissed her the way he wanted to, long, hot, and wildly, but he knew she was shy around the other men and didn't want to make her feel uncomfortable. He sighed with resignation as he drew back and then stood. "Take your time, honey. There's no rush. Okay?"
"Okay."
Jay hurried toward the kitchen with a smile on his face.
As soon as Jay moved away from her, Jordan knelt near her feet. He stroked a finger down her cheek as he pressed his nose against her neck and breathed her in. She shivered as heat began to simmer in her belly, but tried to quash her desire when she remembered there were other men present who were shifters. She didn't want them smelling her arousal. "See you in a bit, baby." Jordan pressed his lips to her forehead, rose and walked away.
Jenson bent over, wrapped his arm around her shoulders and pulled her side against his body. She blushed as her arm pressed into his erection and another shudder of awareness licked up her spine and deep into her womb. She tried to quash the convulsive clench of her pussy, but she failed, and cream dripped out onto her panties. She hoped the jeans she was wearing were enough to keep the scent of her desire contained, but knew it hadn't when she gazed into Jenson's eyes. There was heated lust in his blue depths and even though she wanted him, this wasn't the time or the place.
"See you soon, sweetie." Jenson kissed her cheek before removing his arm from around her shoulders, and sauntered away.
Kenzie couldn't drag her gaze away from his sexy ass. She sighed as he disappeared down the hall and cleared her throat nervously when she became aware of the silence. She turned her gaze toward Emmy to find the other woman grinning at her.
Emmy giggled and fanned her face with her hand. "The men in this town are potent, huh?"
"You'd better be talking about us, baby." Declan slung an arm around Emmy's shoulders and dragged her against him.
Emmy grinned up at him after giving Kenzie a wink. "Of course, I am. You know I only have eyes for you three."
Brooks crossed his arms over his broad muscular chest and stared at Emmy. Jett's lips were twitching as if he was trying not to laugh. Declan stared into her eyes before bending down and taking her lips in a passionate kiss.
Kenzie shifted on her seat uncomfortably as she lowered her gaze to the table. She was going to have to get used to public demonstrations of affection. She didn't remember seeing her mom and step-dad showing how much they cared for each other, but after what she'd learned that wasn't a real surprise.
"How do you have your coffee, Kenzie?" Brooks asked.
"Black, please."
"That's the way me, Pixie, and Dusty drink our coffee. Is there a reason you drink it black?" Emmy asked.