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  Krista sifted her fingers through his trimmed beard and palmed his cheek. “You don’t need to be in control with me, Beck. I want you and your brothers, warts and all. I don’t want any of you hiding who you truly are from me because that won’t work. If you need a moment, then just tell me. If you want to fuck me hard, then tell me that, too. If I’m not up for what you want, I won’t hold back with letting you know. Okay?”

  “Okay. Again, I’m sorry. Are you sure you’re all right?”

  “I’m fine. I could have fallen asleep after making love with Byron, but the second I smelled you, I was raring to go again.”

  “For real?”

  “Yes.” Krista braced a hand on his arm and stood with Beck’s help. He rose with her and then pulled her into his arms. Krista embraced him tightly, inhaling his wonderful masculine fragrance over and over. He held her against his chest with his head bent over the top of hers, sheltering her face from the falling water.

  When another contraction started in her womb, she stepped back from him and placed her palm on her belly and breathed through the spasm. “Do you think labor is like this?” she asked.

  “Like what?” Beck frowned.

  “All the muscles in my lower belly and back are constricting into tight knots. I just thought that it was probably similar to being in labor.”

  “It sounds as if it could be.”

  “Why is this happening to me?” she asked. “Is this still the mating heat?”

  “Are you dripping, darlin’?”

  Before she could answer him he had a hand between her legs, testing her pussy with his fingers. Krista moaned when he brushed over her nerve-laden clit. It was so engorged it was throbbing, and as he circled the tip of his finger around the distended nub, her womb and pussy convulsed again. “I need you, Beck. I need you inside me and quelling the pain.”

  “Whatever you want, mate.” Beck lifted her into his arms, turned, and pressed her back against the tile wall. She looped her arms around his neck and hooked her legs around his hips. “I don’t want to hurt you, darlin’.”

  “You won’t.” Krista wiggled her hips and whimpered when the tip of his dick fondled her clit. “Now, Beck.”

  He swallowed, nodded, and reached down between their legs from behind her. She groaned when his knuckle massaged her wet folds and then sighed when the crown of his cock kissed her sopping entrance.

  And then he was pushing into her.

  Krista held her breath as he plunged into her depths until he bottomed out. He held still, and since he was stretching her so good, she was glad for the time he was giving her to adjust to his penetration. His cock was long, thick, and so damn hard, but he felt so fucking good stuffed deep inside of her pussy.

  Krista leaned up and kissed him.

  Beck growled as he slanted his mouth over hers and kissed her back. They kissed until her lungs started hurting and she turned her mouth from his to gasp in air.

  Then he started moving.

  Beck withdrew almost all the way, and then he slammed back into her hard and fast.

  Krista cried out as pleasurable friction of his dick along her walls sent zips of heat deep int her pussy and womb.

  She nipped and licked at his neck and over his shoulder as he pumped his hips faster and harder with each stroke until he was shunting his dick in and out of her pussy. Trying to keep pace with him was a losing battle, so she gave in and hung on for the ride.

  He shifted on his feet, spread his legs wider, and speared into her again and again and again. Krista gasped and groaned, her nails digging into his flesh as Beck fucked her to what felt like within an inch of her life.

  The carnal decadence was so amazing she couldn’t get enough. The wet frictional rubbing of his dick along her inner walls had pressure slowly building up in her womb, pussy, and clit.

  Beck nipped and lapped over her skin toward her chest, and she cried out when he swiped a nipple with his tongue. When he started lashing the aching peak with the tip of his tongue, she began to make a high-pitched keening sound. One she’d never ever made before.

  An intense heaviness invaded her womb and pussy as she commenced up the slope toward the peak. The invisible whorl spun faster and tighter as she got closer and closer to climax.

  Beck then he tugged her nipple between his lightly clenched teeth.

  Krista screamed as she toppled into a vortex of rapturous delight. She jerked and trembled as she shot into the darkness of the stratosphere as she came. Cream gushed from her pussy. Her intimate muscles clamped down, loosened, and clenched down again, and she was enveloped in an elation so high she felt euphoric.

  Beck’s hips continued to thump into hers as he pounded in and out of her spasming pussy. He withdrew to the tip of his dick with a growl and as he thrust back into her, he shouted, “Krista!”

  Krista felt every twitch and pulse of his cock as he filled her with his cum, and his pleasure kept her in the throes of ecstasy, too. She sucked in a breath as the nirvana began to wane, and when he licked on her skin right next to where Bas had marked her, she tilted her head to give him better access.

  And then he stuck.

  A medley of fireworks burst in front of her eyes as she shot up into the heavens before she’d come back to earth. She jolted when she heard a clacking sound, and she knew the mating bond had snapped into place. Her heart swelled with emotion when she felt some of what Beck was feeling. He was happy to have her as a mate, and that brought tears to her eyes. He, Bas, and Byron really liked her and were glad to be with her.

  She’d never really had that before and wasn’t sure how to handle the engulfing emotions swirling in her heart.

  Krista felt as if she truly belonged for the first time in her life, and while she was happy to have three men at her side, she was still concerned for theirs and everyone else’s safety. She didn’t want anyone, man, woman, child, or unborn babies, getting hurt because she’d endangered them, but it was too late to change her mind. Not that she would have. She still wanted, needed to be with the Tenant men.

  If trouble came looking for her, Krista would hand herself over to the enemy without a thought. Keeping everyone else safe from harm was crucial to her own conscience and being able to look at herself in the mirror.

  She just hoped that the Immoral gang had no idea where she was, nor the means to find her. Surely the man intent on avenging his brother wouldn’t have the first clue on how to go about finding her. He was a criminal, and hopefully he wasn’t as smart as he thought.

  If he had brains, then Krista needed to grab hold of all the happiness she could.

  She could very well be living on borrowed time.

  * * * *

  Krista couldn’t believe she’d slept a whole night through, but she also didn’t remember falling asleep. A few times through the night she’d surfaced from a deep slumber and she’d realized she’d been surrounded by three sexy male bodies. She’d been warm and content and drifted back to sleep. She’d rolled from Beck to Bas to cuddle with both of her mates, and while she knew Byron had been reclining at the bottom of the mattress and hadn’t been able to snuggle with her, just having his arm wrapped around one of her lower legs, or his hand on her ankle had been enough.

  She smiled as she stared at herself in the bathroom mirror after showering and drying off. Happiness bubbled up in her heart, and while she’d probably look stupid if anyone saw her, she couldn’t seem to care. Her facial muscles were aching because she couldn’t stop grinning, but for the first time in a long while, she was looking forward to facing the day.

  There was so much she needed to do in a short space of time. Though she had some supplies for her four prospective students, she needed to write a list and get more. Since she’d been so caught up in her three mates and had been unconscious for three days—I have three mates. How lucky am I—the tasks she needed to do had been put on a backburner.

  Today, she wanted to see where the new school was and explore the rest of the town. While sh
e was wandering, she’d make sure to have a pen and pad with her so she could jot down material things for school as she thought of them. Even though she was only starting out with four kids to teach, she wouldn’t need too much at first. However, she could see the number of students she’d need to educate expanding quickly because a few of the women she’d met were pregnant.

  She gasped and her hand dropped to her lower abdomen. She and her men hadn’t used any contraceptive when they’d claimed her. Krista could already be pregnant herself. She wasn’t sure what to think about that. Sure, she wanted kids, but she didn’t think it would be advantageous or smart to conceive until she’d established herself in the town and the new relationship she had. What if her three men didn’t want kids? Would they be upset with her because she was already carrying? Would they blame her for being irresponsible?

  Krista frowned and shook her head. They weren’t that type of men. She could see them being very protective of her and their unborn child, but she was putting the cart before the horse. She had no idea if she was pregnant or not. A fleeting thought crossed her mind. She wasn’t a sabear, so maybe she wouldn’t be able to have kids with her mates. Once more, she shook her head. The other women had already proven that speculation wrong.

  She pushed her thoughts aside for the moment and made a note to bring up the subject with her men when she thought the time was right. After brushing her teeth and hair, she walked into the bedroom and started getting dressed.

  Without thinking about what she was wearing, she pulled on jeans over warm long-johns, a long-sleeved thermal top, a sweater, and her boots. By the time she was finished dressing, she was overheating. She had no doubt that her face was flushed. With a frown of confusion, Krista stripped down to her underwear and dithered over what to put on next.

  “What’s wrong, baby?” Bas asked as he entered the room. He frowned as he walked close to her and stroked a finger down her cheek. “Are you feeling okay? Do you feel sick? Your face is glowing.”

  “I layered up with my thermals like I usually, do,” Krista pointed at them on the bed. “By the time I finished dressing I was too hot.”

  Bas cupped her face between his hands. “You don’t need to layer up anymore, mate.” He kissed her on the forehead. “The cold won’t affect you as much as it did, because you have some of our DNA in you.”

  “Oh, I didn’t think of that.” She frowned.

  “What else is on your mind, baby?”

  “We didn’t use anything.”

  “What?”

  “We didn’t use any protection.”

  “Don’t you want kids?” Bas asked without any intonation.

  “I do,” she said. “But I’m not sure I’m ready yet.”

  Bas blew out a breath. “You don’t have to worry just now, baby. Our sperm remains dormant until we meet our mate. It only becomes viable after we’re fully mated.”

  “Oh! Well, that’s a relief.” She sighed. “Do you and your brothers want children, too?”

  “We do but only when you’re ready. We don’t think that contraception works with us, though. Our genes are dominant over a human’s, or so Granger has told us. If you want to wait a while, we’ll have to get creative.”

  “How?”

  “We’ll need to pull out when we come so you don’t conceive.”

  “Are you sure that’ll work?” Krista asked. “Won’t it be like playing Russian Roulette?”

  “I suppose it is. We can go and talk to Granger if you’re adamant you don’t want to start a family now. Maybe he’s got a few options for us.”

  “What about condoms?” Krista knew by Bas’s grimace he wasn’t enamored of that idea. While she understood it since she wasn’t a fan either, she would deal. She wanted to have control over when she and her men became pregnant. If her life wasn’t in danger, she wouldn’t have a qualm over the issue. She didn’t want her unborn child getting hurt or killed if trouble came calling.

  Chapter Ten

  “Krista!”

  Krista turned and smiled when she saw the other four women walking toward her. Kiana reached her first, and a slow smile curved up the edge of her lips and brightened her eyes. “You’ve mated them. Congratulations.” Kiana pulled her into a warm hug, and Krista embraced her back. One by one the other women hugged and congratulated her.

  “So, how are you feeling?” Keisha gave her a cheeky wink.

  “I feel fine,” Krista replied, even if it was an understatement. She felt better than fine. In fact, she felt better than she had ever. She was full of energy, and her senses were becoming more enhanced, too. She scented three different males on each of the women and knew she was smelling their mates. However, that wasn’t all. She could smell the ice, the snow, as well as the freshly cut wood and a lot of other fragrances.

  “You’ve only partially mated, haven’t you?” Kailin grinned.

  “Oh, girl, are you in for a treat.” Kenna giggled.

  “What do you mean?” Krista asked.

  “Having three men make love to you and claiming you is…life-altering,” Kiana stated.

  “Mind-blowing,” Keisha said.

  “The best experience ever!” Kailin threw her hands up in emphasis.

  “An out of body experience.” Kenna waggled her eyebrows.

  “Does it hurt?” Krista asked in a near whisper.

  “No,” Kiana answered. “Your mates will prepare you, Krista. The last thing any of those men want to do is hurt you. It may be slightly uncomfortable at first, but once you’re over the initial preparation…”

  “You’ll be begging for it,” Kenna said.

  “Kenna!” Kiana slapped Kenna’s arm with a laugh. Then all five of them were laughing.

  Once Krista got her breath back she smiled at the other women. They were all so nice and she hoped that they became great friends. “What do you all do to occupy your time?”

  “I work in the office for the guys’ security company,” Kailin replied.

  “So do I,” Keisha said. “I also do the locals taxes.”

  “I help out in the office sometimes, but I spend most of my time writing new songs,” Kailin said.

  “You’re a singer?” Krista asked.

  “Ever heard of Lady K?” Kenna asked.

  “That’s you?” Krista gawked at Kailin then shook her head. “I love your music. I would never have recognized you. You look so different.”

  Kailin blushed. “Makeup, wigs, and costumes have a way of changing one’s appearance. Thank god.”

  “Could you imagine what this town, this island would be like if the paparazzi found out where Lady K was living?” Kenna shuddered.

  “I don’t even want to think about it,” Kiana said. “Our men would probably be found out and end up as science experiments.”

  “Do the local residents know what they are?” Krista asked.

  “We don’t know for sure, but we think so.” Keisha shrugged. “They’re all wonderful people and would never go telling a secret that wasn’t theirs to reveal.”

  “Kenna, can I go and play at Micah’s house?”

  Krista turned and smiled as the young boy raced toward them.

  “Bentley, this is Krista Oscar, your new school teacher,” Kenna introduced. “Krista, this is my brother, Ben.”

  Krista held out her hand. “Hi Ben, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”

  “Same,” Ben said without any enthusiasm as he shook her hand. As soon as she released his small hand, he turned to face Kenna again. “Can I, Kenna?”

  “It’s may I,” Kenna corrected. “Is Micah’s mom aware he’s asked you over?”

  “Yes. I wouldn’t have asked unless I was invited.” Ben frowned at his sister.

  “You can go but I want you back home by four. No later. Okay?”

  “Okay.” Ben slammed himself against Kenna’s small body, but to Krista’s surprise the petite woman didn’t take a step back or make and sound. Ben was almost as tall as his sister and had to pack quite a punch.
It was a wonder he hadn’t winded Kenna. The moment Ben stepped back, Kenna ruffled his hair and grinned when her brother scowled at her. The boy stuck his tongue out and then ran off.

  “He seems like a great kid,” Krista said.

  Kenna nodded. “He is.”

  “Where were you off to?” Kiana asked.

  “I wanted to explore the town and take a look at the new school.”

  “We have a great shop with a café in the back. The store has anything a person could ever want. Catori owns the business now. She has two little girls, Abey and Bly. They’re going to be your pupils, too,” Keisha said.

  “They’re so sweet,” Kenna said. “Ben likes them, but he would never admit it. He spends most of his time with Micah. He told me boys have to stick together.”

  “Let’s head to the store,” Kailin said as she linked arms with Krista.

  “Okay.” Krista wanted to learn everything about her new home as well as meet all the locals. “What is that delicious aroma?” she asked as soon as they’d entered the shop.

  “That’s Catori’s cinnamon buns.” Keisha rubbed her baby mound. “They’re so good, I think I’d fight someone if there was only one left.”

  “I didn’t think you liked sweet things much,” Kiana said.

  “I do now.”

  “Cravings?” Kenna asked.

  “Yeah.”

  Krista left the other four women drooling over the pastry display case as she wandered up and down the aisles in the surprisingly large shop. There was a section for clothes and lingerie in all different sizes, another for footwear. There was a corner with appliances and, of course, grocery items and fresh produce. There was even hardware as well as music and movies, and a small shelf with perfume, makeup, and lotions.