Chapter 154 Part 2
**Avery**
I didn’t hesitate. I followed him as he climbed, his movements sure and graceful despite his size. The higher we went, the stronger the pull became, until we were standing on a thick branch, the world spread out below us. My mates watched from the ground, their faces a mix of curiosity and arousal. I felt their eyes on me, but my focus was on the Ancient One.
He turned to me, his expression unreadable, but his body spoke volumes. His muscles were taut, his tattoos seeming to glow in the fading light. He reached out, his fingers brushing my cheek, and I shivered at the contact. “You’re so beautiful,” he murmured, his voice a whisper. “So strong. So mine.”
His words sent a jolt through me, and I stepped closer, my hands resting on his chest. I could feel his heart pounding beneath my palms, a rhythm that matched my own. The mate bond was a roar now, a force that demanded to be acknowledged. “Show me,” I said, my voice steady despite the storm raging inside me. “Show me how much you want me. Show me what words cannot.”
He didn’t hesitate. His lips crashed down on mine, his kiss fierce and hungry. I melted into him, my hands tangling in his hair as he pressed me against the tree. His mouth devoured mine, his tongue demanding entrance, and I gave it freely, our tastes mingling in a way that felt both new and achingly familiar. Below us, my mates watched, their breaths coming in ragged gasps. I could feel their desire, their need to join us, but for now, this was between the Ancient One and me. This was our moment.
He broke the kiss, his eyes burning into mine. “Turn around,” he commanded, his voice thick with need.
I did as he asked, my heart pounding as I felt his hands on my hips, his fingers tracing the curve of my waist before he shed our clothes, and they dropped from the tree like falling leaves. He pressed his chest to my back, his erection pressing insistently against my ass, and I moaned, my head falling back to rest against his shoulder. “You’re mine,” he growled, his lips brushing my ear. “Say it.”
“Yours,” I whispered, my voice trembling. “Always.”
His hands moved lower, his fingers toying with my sensitive skin. I felt exposed, vulnerable, but there was a power in it too, a surrender that only made the moment hotter. He pressed his body against mine, his hands roaming over my skin, his touch both gentle and demanding. His lips trailed down my neck, his teeth grazing my shoulder, and I arched into him, my moans echoing through the canopy. “Fuck,” he muttered, his voice rough. “I need you.”
He lifted me, his hands gripping my thighs as he positioned me on the branch, my back against the tree. I spread my legs, my core aching with need, and he stepped between them, his eyes dark with desire. “Watch,” he said, his gaze flicking to my men below. “Let them see how much I want you.”
His words sent a shiver down me, and I nodded, my hands reaching for him. He gripped his cock, thick and hard, and guided it to my entrance. He thrust into me slowly, his eyes locked on mine, and I gasped at the sensation, my walls clenching around him. “So fucking tight,” he groaned, his voice a rasp. “So perfect.”
He began to move, his thrusts steady and deep, each one pushing me closer to the edge. I met his rhythm, my hips rising to meet his, our bodies moving in perfect harmony. Below us, my lovers were no longer just watching—they were touching themselves, their eyes glued to the spectacle above. “More,” I panted, my hands gripping his shoulders. “I need more.”
He growled, his pace quickening, his thrusts becoming more urgent. His hands moved to my breasts, his thumbs brushing my nipples, and I cried out, my head falling back as pleasure washed over me. “Look at me,” he commanded, his voice sharp.
I opened my eyes, meeting his gaze, and in that moment, something shifted. The mate bond surged, a wave of power that crashed over us both. His eyes widened, his movements faltering for just a moment before he thrust harder, his control slipping. “Vincent,” I whispered, the name coming to me unbidden.
He froze, his eyes searching mine. “How…?”
“Your name,” I said, my voice trembling. “It’s Vincent.”
He stared at me, his expression a mix of shock and awe. Then, slowly, a smile spread across his face, a smile that was both tender and fierce. “Avery,” he murmured, his voice filled with wonder. “You’ve unlocked it.”
Before I could respond, he moved, shifting me onto my hands and knees. He gripped my hips, his thrusts becoming frantic, his control completely gone. I cried out, my nails digging into the bark as he pounded into me, his name a mantra on my lips. “Vincent,” I moaned. “Please. I’m close.”
“Cum for me,” he growled, his voice raw. “Cum on my cock.” His words pushed me over the edge, my orgasm ripping through me like a storm. I screamed his name, my walls clenching around him, and he followed, his roar echoing through the canopy as he spilled deep inside me.
For a moment, we stayed like that, our bodies still trembling, our breaths coming in ragged gasps. Then, slowly, he pulled out, his hands guiding me to sit beside him. My mates were climbing now, their eyes hungry, their hands reaching for us. “Not yet,” Vincent said, his voice firm. “This is ours.” He looked at me before he looked down at them. “Our mate is the key. It was never about finding an artifact to unlock the portal to Altima. It was about unlocking the key we had already found.” His gaze turns to me. “Thank you, Avery. Thank you for seeing beyond the veil. Thank you for freeing me, accepting me, accepting this…accepting us.”
I smiled, my hand resting on his chest. The mate bond was stronger now, a shared power that surged between us. I felt it in every cell of my body, a connection that went beyond words.
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