Chapter 155: Love On High
**Avery**
Cassius, Clint, Conner, James, and Donn are climbing, their movements graceful yet urgent, their eyes fixed on me with a hunger that mirrors my own. The mate bond with Vincent is still raw, a fiery thread weaving through my veins, but the others—my other mates—are here to claim what’s theirs. To seal our bonds. To ignite the power that lies dormant within us all.
Vincent steps back, his amber eyes flickering with a mix of satisfaction and anticipation. “They’re coming, Avery,” he murmurs, his voice a low rumble that sends shivers down my spine. “Are you ready?”
I smirk, my hand trailing down his chest, tracing the intricate tattoos that glow faintly with magic. “I was born ready,” I reply, my voice steady despite the storm of desire raging inside me.
The first to reach me is Cassius. He swings up from the branch below with the grace of a predator, his leather armor creaking as he lands. His blue eyes lock onto mine, fierce and commanding. “You’re mine,” he growls, his hand tangling in my hair, pulling me close. His kiss is demanding, his tongue dueling with mine, tasting of fire and steel. I moan into his mouth, my hands gripping his broad shoulders, feeling the power of his dragon beneath his skin.
Before I can catch my breath, Clint is there, his smirk wicked as he wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me against his hard chest. “Not so fast, Cassius,” he teases, his green eyes sparkling with mischief. His lips brush mine, softer than Cassius’s but no less intense, his hand sliding down my thigh, teasing the edge of my gown. “You’re ours, Avery. All of ours.”
Conner is next, his presence quieter but no less potent. He steps behind me, his hands resting on my hips, his breath hot against my ear. “Let us in,” he whispers, his voice a velvet command. I shiver as his fingers trail up my sides, his touch both gentle and possessive. “Let us claim you.”
James lands last, his regal bearing undeniable even in this primal moment. His green eyes pierce through me, his hand cupping my cheek as he pulls me into a kiss that’s both tender and dominating. “You’re my queen,” he murmurs against my lips, his voice laced with authority. “And I will remind you of that every chance I get.”
Donn appears from the shadows, his smirk as dark as his leather. “Save some for me, will you?” he purrs, his void-like eyes glinting with amusement. He steps closer, his hand sliding down my arm, his touch electric. “After all, I’ve waited long enough.”
The air crackles with tension as they surround me, their desires intertwining, their powers humming in harmony. Vincent watches from a distance, his expression unreadable, but I can feel his presence, a silent anchor in the storm.
Cassius pushes me back against the tree, his hands roaming over my body, his lips trailing down my neck. “Take off the gown,” he commands, his voice rough with need. I oblige, letting the fabric slide off my shoulders, baring my skin to their gaze. My dragon-scale jewelry glints in the dappled light, a reminder of who—and what—I am.
Clint steps forward, his hands cupping my breasts, his thumbs brushing over my nipples. “So beautiful,” he murmurs, his voice thick with desire. Conner joins him, his lips pressing kisses along my collarbone, his hands sliding down to grip my hips.
James kneels before me, his hands sliding up my thighs, his breath hot against my core. “Open for me,” he orders, his voice brooking no argument. I comply, spreading my legs as he buries his face between them, his tongue teasing my wetness, his beard scratching my sensitive skin.
Donn moves behind me, his hands sliding over my ass, his lips pressing kisses along my spine. “You’re mine, too,” he whispers, his voice a dark promise. “And I’ll make sure you never forget it.”