Carnal (3 page)

Merrick and Landon removed Alex’s clothing slowly and precisely. Despite the heat their combined bodies produced, Alex still shivered.

“Shhh, we’re going to take real good care of you, baby.” Merrick’s voice was right by Alex’s ear, tightening his skin and sending goose bumps along his flesh. “Close your eyes, just feel what we’re doing to you.”

Alex obeyed and immediately hands began to caress him. They stroked along his shoulders, his arms and chest, before finally stopping right below his navel. He could sense someone stepping back but didn’t open his eyes to see who it was. The animal within him was so close to the surface, he could taste the wild power it exuded.
 
It was only when he felt hot, moist breath then a firm, large hand gripping his cock that he snapped his eyes open and looked down.

Landon was on his knees before him, his hand around Alex’s shaft, his mouth poised at the tip. Landon looked up into his eyes, watching him intently as he slowly brought his tongue out and touched it to the slit at the tip of Alex’s cock. Pre-come was already dripping from it, and when Landon pulled his tongue away, a string of the fluid followed. It was erotic as hell, and before the contact was lost, Landon’s mouth covered the tip of his shaft. Alex could feel his tongue probing the hole of his cock, pressing gently in until a bit of resistance was met.

Alex wanted to throw his head back and groan in pleasure, but his sight was riveted on what Landon was doing to him. He felt Merrick move behind him, his big hands running along his back before cupping his ass. Merrick spread his ass cheeks, sliding his finger between the mounds and teasing his anus. Alex tensed and looked over his shoulder. Merrick was looking at him as he continued to tease the hole, adding a minimal amount of pressure and driving Alex higher to abandon. His entrance clenched in anticipation, his whole body heating further at what these two men were doing to him.

Before he could utter a word, Merrick slanted his mouth along Alex’s, his lips firm and demanding. The kiss was crushing, dominant and possessive. His tongue swept along the seam of Alex’s mouth, enticing and urging him to open. Alex obeyed without complaint, groaning both at the taste of Merrick and from what Landon was doing to his dick. Merrick removed his finger and spread Alex’s ass cheeks wide, the cool air chilling the sensitive area that was revealed. Merrick started slowly pumping his hips forward until his thick cock became wedged between Alex’s cheeks. He released Alex’s ass so that his cock was sandwiched between them. Again, Merrick started to thrust his hips forward, their mouths never unlocking as he moved his hands to tweak Alex’s stiff nipples.

Alex moaned at the sensations both men were conjuring up inside of him. The feel of Landon’s tongue along his shaft, moving up and down and teasing his slit, the delicious sensations of Merrick’s huge shaft pressing against his anus. Alex imagined what it would feel like to have that monster of a cock in his ass, thrusting in and out, giving him pleasure until he came so hard he passed out. He knew these men could give it to him, all of it.

Merrick
took Alex’s tongue in his mouth, sucking on it in time with how Landon was sucking on his erection.
 
The pleasure was intense and exquisite. Merrick’s hands started to knead Alex’s ass, pulling the mounds apart and slipping a finger into the crack. A spark of reality crashed in Alex’s mind and he tensed, pulling back from the kiss and pushing Landon away.

He held up his hands as he stepped back, fighting the arousal that demanded attention. “Wait. This isn’t right.” He shook his head, trying to clear the fog that his arousal caused. “I don’t even know you guys.”

“You act like you want to get to know us.” There was teasing note in Landon’s voice when he raised himself off the ground to stand before Alex. He grabbed his massive erection and started idly stroking it, never taking his eyes off Alex.

Merrick
watched Alex as well, his cock hanging between his muscular thighs—big, thick and long. Alex swallowed, his eyes darting between Merrick and Landon. It took all of Alex’s willpower to drag his gaze off the two men’s cocks and look them both in the eyes.

“Listen. I came here for answers, not to fuck.” Alex looked down and closed his eyes momentarily. He ran an unsteady hand over his face and breathed out deeply. “I don’t know what’s happening to me. I feel like my control is on the verge of shattering.” He opened his eyes and glanced back at the two men when only silence greeted him.

“We shouldn’t have pushed you like we did. We have plenty of time to get to know each other. Let us take you somewhere where you can get all the answers to your questions.” Landon spoke as he bent down and started putting his clothes on. Merrick did the same and soon the only one still standing naked and erect was Alex.

He quickly donned his clothes, knowing he needed to find out everything and anything he could about his past and what he was. Maybe when this was all said and done, he could relieve the sexual tension building inside of him. He knew deep down, though, no one would be able to satisfy him the way Landon and Merrick would. How he knew that, he didn’t know, but something inside of him was irrevocably drawn to the two men.

* * * *

Alex followed Merrick and Landon as they led him through the forest. He should have thought this was a bad idea, but his instincts were sure he had nothing to fear from them. All his life he had relied on his acute inner senses to let him know what was happening around him. He might have always kept whatever was inside of him at bay, but there were so many times when he just wanted to let it free. He wanted to run wild, but without the fear of harming anyone in the process or turning into a crazed beast.

He knew when he took this trip that there was a possibility he wouldn’t survive. He knew nothing about shape shifters, had never met anyone like him before until now. All he had to go from were the stories he was told about the slaughter, blood and gore his parents had witnessed. That was why they had taken him. At least, that was what they had said.

After spending time with Merrick and Landon, Alex was really starting to doubt everything his parents had told him. Not only had he not been harmed, they had opened his eyes to a pleasure beyond words. When he was with them, Alex felt like the beast was almost tamed. He felt like he would almost be able to sate the creature if he just let himself be free and submit to the two men.

He didn’t doubt for a moment that the two men in front of him had power beyond anything he had ever known. The air around them was charged with strength, determination, but most of all, compassion. He knew they were taking him to meet others like him, knew—at least from what they had said—they had been searching for him for years. He could sense the truth in their words, could smell it as they spoke.

He would be lying if he said he wasn’t frightened of what was to come. For years he had wanted to know the truth, but the fear of what his parents would do if he pursued it was not worth bearing. He had to keep his composure at all times. He never showed his fear, anger, or any other emotion that fuelled him in his quest to learn the truth.

He hated to admit it, felt guilty as hell, but it was almost a relief when his parents finally passed. A stroke had taken his mother, followed by a heart attack claiming his father a year later, Alex had finally felt…free.

The silence was horrendous, making the trek up the mountain even more strenuous. He couldn’t stop from flicking his glance towards the two well-rounded asses a yard from him. The way their jeans pulled over the mounds with every step they took had Alex’s cock jerking in excitement.

“If you don’t control your lust, pup, I will be tempted to press you against an oak and fuck you senseless.”

Alex faltered, tripping over a stone as Merrick’s deep words penetrated his brain. He looked up, startled and embarrassed that he had been caught in the act. Neither Landon nor Merrick had stopped, their attention still focused forward.

“We can smell your arousal. It’s thick, sweet on the palate.”

Alex’s face heated at Landon’s words and the blond casted a glance over his shoulder and winked at Alex. He kept his mouth shut, not even bothering to deny it since he knew they would be able to smell the lie.

They walked for another mile before Alex heard loud laughter, crude language, and could smell lust coat the air. Instantly Alex’s interest was piqued, the thought of actually seeing more of his kind causing excitement and trepidation to course within him.

Soon they broke through the trees into a clearing and a spacious camp was revealed. The altitude was so
high,
Alex had to control his breathing to make sure he got enough oxygen. While Merrick and Landon walked ahead, Alex found himself rooted to the spot, his gaze travelling over everyone and everything.

Men and woman roamed around and if he didn’t know they were wolves, he would have assumed them to be campers. Modest sized cabins inconspicuously dotted the area, some hidden behind trees, others out in the open. It was like a community—a well-knit, shape-shifting community.

As if they sensed him, all noise ceased and everyone turned to stare at him.
 
Merrick looked over his shoulder, gesturing for Alex to follow. He tentatively did so, not wanting to make eye contact with anyone he passed. He didn’t know them, didn’t know what they were capable of.

He caught up with Landon and Merrick, falling in step beside them and instantly feeling at ease knowing they were close. It was strange given the fact he’d just met them, but he couldn’t help his mind’s or his body’s reaction to the two men.

“Can you smell the mating heat of the others? They can smell the lust and anticipation in the air, especially yours, little wolf.”

Alex looked over at Landon. “Is that why I feel the way I do?”

“Yes and no. During certain times of the season, just like with any other animal, our inner wolves demand to be free. We are animals, Alex, pure and simple. We may look like men, but those wolves you saw in the forest, those are who and what we truly are.” Landon smiled gently. “You have never let yourself change, that much is clear. Because of that, coupled with the mating heat rising in the pack and some other factors, your wolf is dying to get out.” Landon threw an arm around Alex’s shoulder. “It won’t take long for your control to completely snap, now being surrounded by so many of your kind. It’s the same feeling you’ll get during the full moon, total and complete loss of control. I actually thought you would snap back at the lodge. I was surprised by your strength, though.”

Landon didn’t know the half of it. It was taking everything Alex had to keep himself in check. Even the simple act of Landon’s arm over his shoulder was causing Alex’s skin to tighten. His underwear was becoming soaked from all the pre-come seeping out of his cock. He glanced down, noticed Landon and Merrick’s tented pants, and knew they were in the same boat as him, as everyone was in the camp. Being in such close proximity to his kind, finally seeing them and watching how they acted towards one another, brought Alex closer to the truth.

They acted so…normal. It was a stark contrast from the way Alex had always assumed, and had been told, his kind would behave. He was starting to realise how wrong his parents had been. Shape shifters weren’t evil creatures. Landon and Merrick could have easily harmed him at any given point. Instead they had showed him pleasure, kindness, and acceptance.

They reached an impressive looking cabin, much bigger then the rest. There were two men standing beside the closed front door, and Alex knew exactly what they were…guards protecting something very precious. He followed Landon and Merrick up the stairs, both men nodding at the guards before rapping lightly on the door and opening it. Alex’s heart was hammering so hard he could hear it in his ears. He knew as soon as he walked through that door his whole life would change.

Chapter Four

The front door shut behind Alex and he jumped slightly. Merrick and Landon were blocking his view, but Alex could easily smell the other people in the room. There were three men and two women, all of them shape shifters. Merrick and Landon moved to the side and Alex took in the five people who stood no more than a few feet from him. Two men, twins, were standing behind a woman who was seated, the air around them charged with power and authority.

Although Alex had never been around anyone of his own kind, the animal inside of him instantly recognised the twins as the alphas of the pack. The woman was human and although she appeared small and fragile, Alex could smell the love and devotion the two alphas had towards her, and also the power she wielded over them.

The sensations were blinding to him. He was used to his increased smell, sight and hearing, but the things he was suddenly capable of knowing, realising who people were and what rank they held, frightened him on a whole new level.

The other man and woman were both seated on a couch. They held each other tightly, the woman crying heavily into the man’s chest. The man sitting next to her drew Alex’s attention when he shifted. It was like looking into a mirror. Alex was speechless, staring at a slightly older version of
himself
just a few feet away.

“Oh my God.
It’s you, Cole, it’s really you.” The woman jumped up and began to take a step towards him but the man stopped her. She cried harder, reaching a hand out to Alex.