I hiss a little at the stretch as Eli slips further into me.

"Fuck, baby. Can you take all of me?" He asks and I whimper a little, nodding as I cling to his biceps with my fingernails, pulling him closer.

"Yes. Please don't stop." I beg and he gives me a wicked grin.

"Oh, sweet girl. All of this is mine, and I won't stop until I make sure you know it." He murmurs in my ear, his words making my body come alight for him.

He's gentle and slow, rocking back and forth until he's deep within me. It's such a new, unexpected feeling. Sparks flicker across my body as he leans down to kiss my neck, sucking gently on the spot he wants to mark.

"Fuck, Nat. You feel better than I ever imagined." He groans, pulling out to thrust back in. I tilt my hips, letting him go deeper and a deep moan releases from my chest.

"You like that don't you, baby?" Eli asks with a cocky grin. I smile up at him and nod, moving my hips in time with his.

"Harder, Eli." I beg and he chuckles, increasing the power behind each snap of his hips. He groans in my ear, making goosebumps pebble my heated flesh. I bite my bottom lip and look down to the place where our bodies connect, the sounds of my wetness covering his cock reverberate through the room as the scent of my arousal fills the space.

"Can I mark you, sunshine?" He asks and I give him a blinding smile.

"Yes. Make me yours." I murmur, leaning up to catch his lips in a bruising kiss. His tongue slithers into my mouth, twirling with mine in a way that makes me groan into him.

He pushes himself deep inside me, stilling before he swivels his hips. My clit grinds against him and sends a fresh wave of arousal dripping down his cock. He must feel it because he speeds up his thrusts, reaching down between us to rub my clit with the pad of his thumb. I gasp at the sensation, feeling nothing but pleasure overtake my body.

"I'm so close!" I call out, my body trembling, legs shaking as Eli pushes me higher.

"That's my girl. I want you to come all over my cock." He groans out. He sits up a little, going at a different angle and it's enough to set me off. My body spirals into a powerful orgasm, my whole body pulsing as I come undone for him.

"Mark me, baby." He grunts, tilting my head into his neck.

My canines come free and I sink them into his soft flesh. He does the same to me, prolonging my orgasm as I feel his seed coat my walls. He slows his movements, slipping as deep within me as he can go before he stills, pulling his teeth from my skin and licking the wound. I do the same, my wolf purring with content, making Eli chuckle. He looks down at me adoringly, nuzzling his nose against mine.

"I love you so much." He murmurs, kissing me gently.

"I love you too, Eli." I say, pulling him back into me, not ready to break the connection yet.

He settles into me, relaxing as our bodies cool. His wolf lets out a pleased sound and he nuzzles my neck, breathing in deep.

"You smell so good." He groans and I giggle, kissing his mark.

"So do you." I murmur, closing my eyes as relaxation takes over until his cock softens and slips from me. He pulls away and looks down, smirking as his release trickles down my leg.

"That's the sexiest thing I've ever seen." He grins and I tilt my head back to laugh, smacking his chest playfully as he climbs off of me.

"Just stay here. I'll be right back." He says, kissing my forehead before disappearing into the bathroom. I hear the shower start and he comes back a moment later, lifting me from the bed and carrying me into the bathroom.

"I can walk. I'm not a princess." I say and he just chuckles.

"Nah. You're my queen." He says cheekily, kissing my nose. I laugh and shake my head, but let him carry me into the shower.

He sets me on my feet and cleans me tenderly. I soak in his affection and return the favor, scrubbing him with his soap until we're both clean. He tugs me into his chest and we stand under the hot water for a long time, just relishing being close after such an intimate moment. After the shower, I blow dry my hair and by the time I'm done Eli has changed the sheets. He pulls me into bed, our naked bodies pressing together as he wraps the blanket around me tightly.

"This is it." He says quietly and I look up at him curiously.

"What?" I ask.

"This is it. The dream. What I've wished for every day for almost two years. This right here." He says, his voice full of emotion.

"Oh, Eli." I gasp, tears filling my eyes.

"You're everything, Natalie. Everything I ever wanted and hoped for in a mate. More actually. I'm so grateful for you." He murmurs, leaning forward to kiss my freshly healed mark. I feel his love through our bond and it makes my heart so full it nearly bursts. A tear tracks down my face and he swipes it away.

"You're perfect. Amazing. I couldn't imagine a better mate than you. I'm going to make you so happy, Eli. I promise." I whisper, pressing my lips to his.

"You already have." He says quietly back, tucking my head under his chin as he holds me. I listen as his breathing evens out, his body quiet and still next to me, but sleep evades me. I lay like that for awhile until frustration takes over me.

I throw the covers off and dress, inching down the stairs to the living room and turn on the reading lamp they put there just for me. I grab a book, but have a hard time concentrating, my body jittery as I try to figure out what's going on. I sigh, putting my head in my hands as my wolf points out what I already know.

I'm off balance.

A mate of twins isn't meant to only wear one mark and now I feel anxious. Just as the thought enters my mind, I hear the door open and shut. Jude's heavy footsteps travel through the kitchen and pause when he sees the light on. He walks into the living room and sees me sitting there. When my eyes meet his they instantly fill with tears.

"What's wrong, sunshine?" He asks, hurrying over to me and kneeling in front of me.

His eyes widen when he sees my mark and he reaches out to cup my cheeks with his hands.

"Baby, what happened? Did Eli hurt you?" He asks, his voice hard. I can't help but huff out an annoyed laugh, batting his hands away.

"No, of course not. He was amazing. Perfect." I say, sniffling back my tears.

"Well, then what's wrong?" He asks, his voice much gentler.

"You're an ass. That's what's wrong." I snap and his eyes widen before he leans back, sitting down and staring up at me.

"I'm sorry." He says and I scowl at him.

"For what?"

"Being an ass."

I actually do laugh this time, wiping my eyes and taking a deep breath. Jude reaches out to hold my hand, linking our fingers together.

"Will you tell me what's wrong?" He asks and I sigh, rubbing my nose with my shirt sleeve.

"It was perfect, Jude. Everything I wanted it to be. But it still felt like something was missing." I say, barely above a whisper. Jude's eyes get sad when he looks up at me again.

"I'm sorry." He says quietly.

"For what?"

"Being an ass." He says again, but this time he sounds like he means it.

"I know you're sorry." I say and he sighs, running his hand through his hair.

He stands and lifts me from my chair, sitting down and tucking me into his lap. He wraps his arms around me, tucking his face in my neck and taking a deep breath.

"Do you think you could ever forgive me? Be willing to do those things with me that you do with Eli?" He asks gently and I lay my head on his shoulder, considering his question.

"I don't know, Jude. I've thought about it, but every time I kiss you, I'd be wondering if it's as good as her." I say and Jude huffs a little.

"I never kissed her." He says and I look at him incredulously.

"What?" I ask and he shrugs.

"I never kissed her. Or held her like this." He says and my jaw drops.

"But you had sex with her." I say and he chuckles a little.

"You don't need to kiss to have sex." He says and I shake my head a little.

"And she was okay with that?" I ask and he nods.

"I told her exactly what it was. No false promises, no sweet words. She didn't care." He says and I consider his words.

"So you've never been kissed?" I ask and he shakes his head.

"No. But you can change that... If you want." He says with a smirk.