Shawn only shrugged before he looked at Sarah.
“Don’t even think about it,” she told him but leaned over and kissed his cheek. “I have enough problems with these three’s over protectiveness.”
“We are not overprotective,” one of the men answered and crossed his arms over his chest.
Sarah only waved her hand in front of her dismissively. “Of course not, honey,” She agreed but turned and winked at Annabelle.
* * * *
Trevor stretched his arms over his head and looked around the large, round table. His mates sat on either side of him. His mates sat on either side of him. His brother was next to Mac, and Sarah was next to Annabelle, her mates on her other side.
This was what he had been waiting for his entire life. His family inside the pack. Growing up in such openness and love had been wonderful, but he had needed his mates.
He ran one hand down Annabelle’s back as she bent forward, talking to Mac’s sister. He felt her shiver and knew it was with excitement. He was just leaning closer to her when he heard Mac.
“So you are staying in town?”
Trevor looked over in time to see his brother nod.
Shawn took a pull of his beer before elaborating. “It’s time for me to settle down. I’ve been gone for too many years working at protecting everyone else.” His gaze shifted, and he met Trevor’s eyes. “It time for me to claim my own mates.”
Even though he shouldn’t have been, Trevor was surprised. It was a very natural instinct to mate, but Shawn had always fought it. His brother admitting the need only showed how strong the mating bond was.
“Do you have any idea who your mates are?” Trevor couldn’t help but to ask.
His brother frowned and looked away. “I might.”
Trevor reached over and grabbed his hand. He understood what Shawn was going through. It hadn’t been too long ago that he realised Mac was his match. “It’s not always easy but it will be right.”
Shawn squeezed his hand. “Thank you. I’m sure it will be fine.” He tried to smile but Trevor noticed it didn’t reach his eyes. He promised himself to talk to his brother in more depth when they were alone.
“Are you looking for a job?” Mac interrupted.
Trevor laughed as he moved back once again. His man was always looking for the best. And after several years in the military then with his own security company, Shawn was the best.
“I’m not sure what I’m going to do. I could move my company out here, but I don’t see a big need for it. This is the safest place I know of,” Shawn admitted.
“Well, I may have some ideas about that.” Mac scooted forward onto the edge of his chair and Trevor knew it would be a while before he was finished trying to talk Shawn into going to work for him. He shifted and went back to trying to seduce Annabelle into a quick meet in the house.
* * * *
“Are you sure you’re going to be okay?” Mac asked, pulling his shirt over his head.
Annabelle watched as the muscles on his arms stretched and licked her lips. She had walked into the thick wooded area with Mac and Trevor where they prepared to change into their other forms and run.
“I’m sure,” she told him as she looked away from his gorgeous body. Unfortunately, she looked over at Trevor, who already had his shirt off and was working his jeans down his hips. She bit her lip to hold in a moan.
Trevor looked up and caught her watching him. “Keep looking at us like that and we will forget about the run and go back inside.”
Annabelle laughed and took a step back. “No way! Sarah told me how cranky wolves get when they can’t run free under the moon.” Mac’s sister had shared a lot with her during the day. Annabelle didn’t think she had ever been as close to another female as she felt with Sarah. Theirs had been an instant bond between the women. Sarah had told her it was because of the bond they shared with Mac. They were now family.
“Just make sure to stay here and wait,” Mac said, coming up from behind and placing his hands on her shoulders. “The others know you’re here so no one else will come into this area.”
Annabelle nodded. She watched as both men finished undressing. Each gave her a kiss before standing in front of her. Annabelle couldn’t keep her eyes from travelling over their naked and aroused bodies.
“Just enjoy your run,” she told them.
Trevor dropped to the ground first, and Mac followed suit quickly. The air around her seemed to shimmer then it began.
Slowly the forms of her two men altered. Arms and legs were covered with fur, their bodies contorted, and they rolled as they shifted.
She watched until the transformation was complete, then two wolves stood in front of her. The smaller one, which she knew was Mac, slowly walked towards her and brushed against her leg.