Were Fever Lia Slater A standalone story in the Were Legends universe.
After suffering abuse from her husband, Alaura never thought she’d feel safe enough to let another man seduce her…let alone two virile Weres. Alone in a cave, cradled within the heat of a man she’d grown to love and a friend she’d learned to trust, Alaura can’t deny the intense need to be claimed by a wolf. Or two.
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Chapter One Alaura’s skin was cold beneath Shaw’s fingertips as she lay motionless between him and his pack mate, Hagan, in the shallow cave. Although the human woman had been his biggest inconvenience as his pack traveled the lands in search of a home, she’d also become his fiercest fantasy. A fantasy he’d tried to keep only in his mind. When his pack had found her beaten and abandoned by her husband, Shaw had immediately drawn her into his pack, saving her from certain death. She’d seemed so fragile and alone, and he’d felt the strong need to protect her. Several months had passed since that day and the gods only knew how much of his heart she’d come to occupy. She’d since healed from the attack, remaining brave enough to travel alongside them while they were in human form, and on his back while they were in wolf form. It had taken her some time to open up and tell him what had happened to her that day. And it had taken a large sum of self-control for him not to travel back to her home and slay the bastard who had treated her so poorly. He watched her now as her long, lean body squirmed beside him and her eyes fluttered open and shut again. Her sleep was often filled with nightmares of her past, of the human man whose temper had almost killed her on more than one occasion. But this time her discomfort was from traveling through the harsh spring weather. An early snowstorm had disrupted their trek to Paqualette—a country that accepted drifting Weres into their land. Shaw had heard about the newly turned Were queen and her Were king who ran the country. They were doing their best to offer a home to any Were who promised to help them fight the Okantalor Vamps in what was being called the Blood War. Shaw and his pack leaped at the invitation. Drifting homelessly through unfriendly lands for years upon years had taken its toll on his pack. It would do their souls a world 5
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of good to finally have a home. To have such a place as a destination gave his pack hope, for once. Only it had taken them longer to travel to Paqualette with the fragile human woman. Two of the twelve pack mates had shown slight irritation with the disruption, but they knew Shaw had the final say as alpha leader. For the most part, everyone had welcomed her, and grown to love her almost as much as he did. And if they didn’t? Well, it wouldn’t have mattered. There was no way he was giving up on Alaura. She stirred beside him again, and Shaw feared she’d become too cold. She’d needed warmth, so he had invited Hagan in to help him provide as much heat as their bodies could offer. Shaw had peeled her cold, wet clothes from her body and she’d somehow wiggled around so that her breasts now pressed against his chest, her rear facing Hagan. Seeing her naked like this, seeing the curves and bare flesh he’d only imagined up to this point, it took all his strength and will not to touch her inappropriately. He’d only give her his body heat, he’d told himself repeatedly. Like always— besides an innocent kiss once in a while—he’d keep his hands to himself. She’d been through enough and Shaw was determined to earn her trust. If only she weren’t so tempting. He bit back a curse when Alaura touched her hand to his chest. Her eyes were still closed but her fingers ran lazily around his nipple. “Shaw, would you make love to me?” Her voice was a low mumble. Was she talking in her sleep again? It was hard to tell. In any case her words beelined straight to his groin. His cock responded on command, growing stiff against her belly.
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“Alaura? Are you awake?” She’d grown so comfortable with him recently that she’d begun flirting, but never had she said anything so bold. “Sounded like an invitation to me,” Hagan said, a coy smile on his face. “What are you waiting for, Shaw? She wants you. She’s wanted you for a long time. Haven’t you seen it?” “No.” Every nerve in Shaw’s body was burning to spread her legs and drive into her, warming her in an entirely different way, but surely Alaura was only feeling confused from exhaustion. He’d tried to shield her from the storm as much as possible until they found this cave to take retreat, but he knew she’d still suffered. When she fully woke, what was she going to think when she realized two Weres bracketed her body? The mere thought of that sent another surge of longing to his already throbbing shaft. What if she liked it? What if she wanted them both to please her, making her dizzy with desire? Being a Were, he knew firsthand how good it felt to share a lover, to give one woman the ultimate gift of being filled completely. To hear Alaura moan with utter ecstasy, to see her blissfully writhe and pant was something Shaw would give anything for. He’d do anything for her. Even make her his mate. Even share her with Hagan? No. He was letting his lust drive him. She wasn’t fully lucid. It was wrong of him to feel this way.
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Chapter Two Alaura inhaled Shaw’s scent, a mixture of rain and the primitive, alluring animal he was. Her body responded to him as it usually did, her clit tingling and her pussy pulsing with need. “Touch me, Shaw,” she whispered drowsily, saying the words that had been on the tip of her tongue for days, weeks. She’d fallen in love with him through the months of travel. He’d been her savior and he’d shown her how a man should act. Protective and caring, not cruel and hurtful. She knew he behaved this way because he was alpha of his pack. He radiated power and took his role as leader and defender seriously. Only she wasn’t a Were, like the others in his pack. She was human—an imposter who’d somehow fallen into the good graces of this magnificent man. And now, finally, she was alone with him, both of them naked and free of their damp clothing. How her luck had turned, when only months ago she’d been left to die. She sighed as she ran her fingers along his massive chest. She’d been so cold and now she was surrounded with warmth and muscle. In front of her, behind her, everywhere. Oh, and it felt so good. “Touch her or I will,” a deep voice said from above her head. Not Shaw. She wrenched an eye open to look up. With the help of the dim lighting entering the cave, she saw Shaw’s lustful blue eyes staring back at her. His raven hair fell in wet strands, surrounding his cut jaw. He was the most gorgeous man she’d ever seen. Yes, she was quite lucky.
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They had shared several short, sweet kisses up to this point. Nothing more, except the tangible growing sexual tension that could be felt from across a campground. But being this close to him, with him watching her heatedly, had her wanting a kiss and so much more. Instinctively, she lifted her leg over his hip and felt his warm hand immediately cup her mound. He found her sensitive clitoris and rubbed two fingers over it. “Yes,” she whispered as a primal desire coiled heavy in her pussy. Nothing mattered but the need to feel him inside her. To finally have him as she’d fantasized about so many times. “Alaura, I’ll do anything for you.” He glided his finger into her entrance before sliding it over her nub again. She moaned, relishing his touch on her sensitive flesh. “Hell,” he growled. “You must know, though, that we have company.” A rough hand brushed across her cheek, pushing back a lock of her damp hair. Startled, Alaura fully opened her eyes and tilted her head back to see a man with stunning dark eyes, full lips and shaggy brown hair that sat in clumped locks over his broad, tanned shoulder. Hagan. Shaw’s second-in-command and a Were she’d grown to trust as a friend. His masculine beauty stunned her just as much as his close proximity startled her. She inched closer to Shaw. “What’s going on?” With a pounding heart, she kept her gaze on the familiar intruder. Hagan was almost as attractive as Shaw, but in a more carefree, undisciplined way. Untamed. Wild. What was happening? Shaw kissed her cheek, then brushed his lips over her ear in a whisper. “It’s okay, Alaura. We won’t hurt you.”
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She shook her head absently as her mind searched for a reason why she’d be in this intimate situation with these two large Weres. She felt small and delicate sandwiched between their steely bodies. Her pulse raced and her flesh prickled. What was she missing? Confusion warred with pleasure as Shaw’s fingers worked her achingly responsive sex and Hagan gave her a roguish grin, sweeping his fingers down her throat. “You don’t have to fear me, Alaura,” Hagan drawled in his husky voice. “I’m just here to keep you warm.” Warm. She’d been so cold from the snowstorm and had quickly drifted to sleep when Shaw had brought her into this cave. The pieces formed together in her mind and she remembered Hagan following them in and spreading out behind her. She’d welcomed the immediate heat the two had given her. But now she wasn’t sure. Fear mixed with desire as Shaw’s long finger slid into her in a steady rhythm. The craving to run away with panic seemed a lesser priority than the need to feel him inside her. This was insane. Confusing yet seductive. Wicked yet captivating. It felt too good to stop him. Too good to care about anything but her release. She could yell at them when it was over and she’d come back to her senses. If she ever came back to her senses. A hand found her breast and teased her sensitive nipple, sending a lightning spark to where Shaw’s fingers stroked. “Don’t touch her.” Shaw looked over her head at the Were behind her, and Alaura realized it was Hagan’s hand on her breast. His rough, callused hand, large enough to cup her fully. It didn’t budge from her bosom and her body reacted, deceiving her as more heat built in her pussy, soaking Shaw’s finger. She clenched down on him and the sensation inside soared. Shaw groaned. “Do you want him to touch you, love?”
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“Yes,” she whispered, surprised by her boldness. All she knew at that moment was how safe she felt, bordered by Shaw and Hagan. Hagan, who had become her friend just like the rest of the twelve pack mates. And Shaw, who filled her mind with sensual thoughts. “Smart woman,” Hagan murmured against her ear, his warm breath tickling her skin. “You won’t be disappointed.” “Just her breast,” Shaw ordered. “Nowhere else.” Another hand found her ass and squeezed. Alaura sighed with yearning and closed her eyes. She didn’t want to know who was touching her where. She only wanted to accept the guilty pleasure, feel it, lose herself in it. It had been so long since a man had touched her. Never had it felt this good. Never had she felt so right. She was surrounded by hard muscles and warmth. Thighs, rippled stomachs and solid chests. They moved against her, pressed up next to her. Shaw’s long, thick cock lengthened against her belly, while Hagan’s sat firmly in the cradle of her buttocks. They were both strong, feral beings. Their primitive energy sizzled into the air around her, keeping her in a seductive trance. She’d grown from cold, to warm, to moist with perspiration in a matter of minutes and she didn’t want to go back any time soon. Their hands moved over her body, massaging her sore muscles and teasing her sensitive areas, her nipples, her ass, her pussy. A mouth—Shaw’s lips—molded against hers in an urgent kiss, full of need. She eagerly welcomed his tongue and he explored her mouth, drugging her with his intoxicating, fiery taste. This was their first real kiss, she realized as an afterthought. A fervent, heated kiss, not simply a peck stolen in a rare private moment. She’d fantasized about the passion they could eventually share, but hadn’t dreamed it would be this powerful. Allconsuming.
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Alaura responded by moving her hips to meet his finger thrusts. She moaned into his mouth when Hagan gathered up her hair and licked the back of her neck with his warm tongue. He shifted to the side of her throat and up to her ear, kissing, licking and nipping at her skin. Behind her, he grinded his cock against her buttocks, wedging it between her cheeks, against her anus. Her body burned with desire. Ah. Shaw’s kiss grew more demanding. His steady finger strokes as well as Hagan’s presence behind her shoved her over the edge and the searing pressure that had coiled low inside her pelvis exploded. She reached for Shaw’s solid shoulders and clung to him. She whimpered and writhed against his clever caresses, wanting him to know how wonderful he made her feel. “Beautiful.” Hagan’s gruff voice rumbled close to her. Shaw withdrew his hand and placed it on her hip possessively. He broke the kiss and inhaled as he rested his forehead against hers. Silence filled the small space then and Alaura opened her eyes to see him watching her. “I want to you to feel pleasure like you’ve never known,” he whispered, his words only for her ears. “I don’t have much to give you at this point.” He paused but held her gaze, a look of determination covering any lack of confidence he’d had for that split second. “I swear that won’t last for long, Alaura. I’ll work hard to find us a home of our own. But for now—” He glanced over her shoulder at Hagan. “Let me take care of you the only way I can.” Alaura nodded just once. She couldn’t help but surrender to him. Hearing that he wanted to take care of her sent a surge of warmth through her body. She believed him…and after her short marriage to a cruel man, she’d never thought she’d find a man she could trust. After that horrifying day when he’d left her battered out in the deep of the forest, left for dead, she’d only wanted to disappear. She’d been alone—her only family had passed away from sickness. 12
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But Shaw and his pack had brought her under their wings—and they’d showed her what loyalty and unconditional love was. Shaw grinned, obviously pleased with her response, and then murmured something to Hagan she couldn’t make out. Hagan’s cock hardened against her backside in response to whatever Shaw had said. “That shouldn’t be a problem.” He leaned in to brush his lips against Alaura’s ear. “Hope you enjoy this, beautiful.” Shaw kissed her lips. “Yes, love, this is all for you. Relax and take pleasure in it.”
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Chapter Three Alaura held her breath as Hagan moved down to the foot of the cave. Shaw pushed her onto her back as Hagan spread her legs and greedily took in the sight of her pussy. His dark gray eyes scanned her as he licked his lips. She suppressed the questions bubbling at her throat. What were they planning on doing with her? And would she be able to handle it? She breathed unevenly as Hagan butted his broad shoulders against the back of her thighs. She stared up into Shaw’s stormy eyes, waiting to see if he would object. But he didn’t. Instead, he ran his large hand over her trembling stomach until he reached her mound. Then he used his fingers to part her folds, all the while staring down at her, gauging her reaction. She’d never felt so exposed with the two Weres watching her this intently, viewing her most private places. But her mind was eerily calm, as if their presence had a sedative power. “Go ahead.” Shaw’s voice rasped as he forced out the words. Hagan lifted her ass off the ground and brought her pussy to his meet his mouth. As Shaw held her open, Hagan slid his warm tongue from her slit to her clitoris. “Mmm. That’s nice,” he said before doing it again. Alaura bit into her lip as heat scored her skin. His actions were so much more than just nice. His tongue, velvety, pointed and fervent, lapped eagerly at her skin, making her thighs quiver…her pussy pulse and ache. Shaw giving Hagan an open invitation made it all the more thrilling. She’d watched some of the pack mates make love in groups. The full moon especially brought out the carnal desires in them. Many times she’d felt envious that
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they could share their love so freely. She’d often wished she had the nerve to be a part of their lovemaking. Now she was. Alaura reached for Shaw’s stiff cock and held it tight in her fist. She stroked him as he groaned with pleasure. She wished she could do more for him. She wanted to see him come. Hagan pulled her even closer as he eagerly sucked on her sensitive nub. Ah. Alaura pursed her lips to keep from crying out. The sensation was too intense. “Don’t hold back, love. I want you to scream out how it good it feels.” Shaw leaned over and sucked her budded nipple into his hot mouth. Below, Hagan’s tongue worked its way down past her slit to her anus, where he teased her tender opening. “Oh.” Alaura released Shaw’s cock and cupped her hands over her face. “Oh, wow.” Hagan chuckled. “Her ass is very sensitive, I see.” Shaw moved on to her other breast as redness crept up his neck. “Keep going,” he ordered. “Of course.” Hagan looked over Shaw’s head and winked at her. “You taste delicious, Alaura. I could eat you all day.” Shaw tensed at her nipple for a moment before continuing, and Alaura had half a mind to make Hagan stop. She was enjoying herself but if this wasn’t what Shaw wanted, then why did he allow it? Her worry was quickly forgotten when Hagan’s tongue dipped into her pussy just as Shaw’s mouth tugged at her nipple. The combined sensation sent a scorching surge from one nerve to the other and she couldn’t think anymore. She clenched down on Hagan’s tongue and arched up toward Shaw’s mouth. God help her. She wanted more.
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As if he’d read her mind, Shaw released her breast and moved to straddle her chest. His hard shaft bobbed above her lips, tempting her. “Let me suck you, Shaw.” She lifted her head to lick the bottom of his shaft and he hissed out a breath. “Damn,” Hagan murmured and lightly bit her throbbing clitoris. “Ahh.” Alaura jerked and clenched her teeth from the unbearable sensation. Shaw grinned warmly. “That might be a little too dangerous for my taste, love,” he said but pressed his head against her mouth. “Just lick it, sweetheart. Get it wet.” She did as he said, lapping at his length from his base to his engorged head. He had a gorgeous cock, flawlessly formed, hard as a rod. She slid her tongue against the vein pulsing and running along his shaft, only wishing she could give him more. “That’s good, sweetheart,” he said gruffly. “Perfect.” He inched back over her and set his damp cock between the valley of her breasts. “I’m going to fuck you here, Alaura. Do you want me here?” “Yes. Please. I want you to come. I want to feel it on me.” He licked his hands and added more moisture to the curve of her breasts. Then he gently pushed them together, forcing her soft flesh to fully encompass his thick erection. Behind him, Hagan licked her trembling pussy, plunging his long tongue into her entrance. He held her up with one hand and used his other to make teasing circles around her anus. Alaura cried out. “Please. More. I need more.” Shaw brushed his thumbs over her budded nipples as his slick shaft moved between her breasts. She reached up to run her fingers over his muscled chest, down his rippled stomach—all the places she’d longed to touched. His muscles flexed as he slowly, seductively, glided back and forth. Wow, she could orgasm from just the sight of him.
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She threw her head back when Hagan’s wet finger entered her tight anus. “Oh. Yes. That’s so good.” She easily stretched for him, allowing him to slip a second finger inside. Shaw grunted on top of her. He bit into his full bottom lip…but still he didn’t come. He watched her with covetous eyes, continuing the kneading and teasing of her breasts. His hard cock slid between them while he gently rolled her nipples with his fingers. A river of fire boiled through her as they both teased her nerves from one end of her body to the other. She panted as Shaw spread out beside her and dipped his head down to take her mouth. His hair, smelling of the forest pine and fresh air, framed her face and his tongue claimed her, feeding off her as if he couldn’t get enough. She indulged in the sensations, whimpering into Shaw’s mouth. His cock was impossibly hard against her thigh. Her emotions were on overload. The past few months had given her too much to think about and she needed reassurance that everything would be okay. “Shaw?” she whispered against his lips. “I want you inside me. I want to feel you deep down, filling me up.” Shaw nodded and didn’t waste any time maneuvering her away from Hagan’s touch. He lay on his back and pulled her on top to straddle him. Hagan rubbed his palm down her spine while Shaw braced her hips and guided her onto his hard staff. She sunk onto him and sighed at how perfectly he fit inside her. He chuckled and pulled her down to brace her face and kiss her lips. His caress was so soft and tender, she had to sigh again. Her heart filled with what could only be love. Love for him and love for his pack. She finally had a family who cherished her. Hagan cleared his throat and positioned himself behind Alaura. She looked back at him as he gripped her bottom with his rough fingers. His hands had explored her most private areas and she’d felt enough comfort with these two men to allow it. Her breath hitched when he eased her down onto Shaw’s cock. He grinned devilishly and dropped his head to her ass. “Don’t worry, Alaura. I won’t hurt you.” 17
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She believed Hagan, too. None of them would ever harm her. She hissed out a breath as his tongue lathed across her anus. A new wave of warmth rolled through her. Her heart filled with joy. Shaw forced her attention back on him. He gripped her face between his hands and angled her so they were eye to eye. His gentle gaze gleamed of pure love and adoration. “Pretend he’s me, Alaura. All of it is me. My gift to you…for our new life.” He thrust his hips up as he cradled her face in his hands. “Okay,” she said. Our new life. What did he mean by that? Any worry she’d had disintegrated as her insides smoldered and trembled from the combined attention. They were very good at pleasing a woman. She only wondered if one day she’d have Shaw for herself. It felt amazing to be pleased by the both of them. Only her heart was Shaw’s and his alone. Both men grunted and groaned. Alaura peeked back to see that Hagan was working himself to release. His hand jerked up and down his hard shaft. “Oh,” she cried, desire consuming her as Shaw lifted his hips in a steady rhythm, his cock lodging deep inside her. Hagan moved his mouth from her and lifted his cock next to her anus. A couple more strokes and he spurted his hot cum against her ass cheek. Alaura moaned as a new immediate wave of heat ratcheted her body. Her heart beat wildly as her body jerked. Shaw grabbed her arms and drew her down. “Come here, love.” He lifted his head to kiss and lick her throat as she panted. The pleasure was almost too intense as he continued to thrust inside her, his tempo growing insistent. Harder, deeper, he filled her slick pussy, sliding into a sensitive spot she’d never known existed. Sweet pressure built inside her. Higher and higher. Oh, wow. 18
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She dropped her head to cradle Shaw’s neck and cried out as a rushing orgasm hit her hard. Her hands burrowed into his muscular arms. Her thighs quaked and her pussy pulsed. Waves of fire rolled through her and she took in gasps of air, then collapsed onto his chest. He held her limp body and kissed her moist cheek. Somewhere behind her, she heard Hagan depart, leaving her alone with Shaw, the man—no, Were—with whom she’d fallen desperately in love. “Alaura, do you know what you’ve done to me?” he whispered against her ear. “No. Tell me.” For months, she’d thought she’d only been a burden to him and his pack. She’d selfishly stayed with them, soaking up their generosity. Now, she couldn’t imagine living without them—especially the man lying underneath her, stroking her back as aftershocks rocked her body. “You’ve made me fall in love with you.” He braced her jaw and lifted her head until she could meet his determined blue eyes. Her throat clogged with emotion and her eyes stung with tears. “What?” “I love you, Alaura. And I want you to be my mate. I want to settle into our new home in our new land, and I want you to be mine. Only mine.” “Shaw.” She swallowed the painful lump in her throat and her eyes burned with the threat of tears. “I’ll always be loyal and respectful. I’ll always keep you safe from harm. I swear it.” His brows bunched together. “Do you believe me? Have I not proved my love for you?” “Yes,” she finally forced herself to say. “Yes, I believe you. And I love you too, with every inch of my heart and soul. You have no idea.” He grinned wide, showing a dimple on his left cheek that she’d never noticed before. “So you’ll be my mate?” “Are you sure you want that? I’m human and I’ll only live as long as my body and fate allows it. You don’t age, Shaw. I do.”
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“I’ve heard of many wonderful things that have happened in Paqualette. The queen herself has turned Were with the help of a coven of witches. There’s hope you could live a longer life than I would.” “And if not?” She braced herself for disappointment. “Then I’ll still have you as my mate. I’m yours and you’re mine,” he said, saying the simple mating words she’d heard once before when two in his pack had gone through the ceremony. “Say it back to me and make me a happy man, love.” Shaw was her soulmate, there was no doubt. And she’d do everything she could to make him happy for the rest of her life—no matter how short or long. “I’m yours and you’re mine,” she replied, smiling so large her cheeks hurt. “Yes, you are.” He kissed her lips. “Forever.”
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About the Author Lia Slater thinks the world would be a better place if everyone read romance novels. There’s so much to learn from the storylines. Love. Loyalty. Confidence. Passion. Desire. Conflicts would be resolved with happy endings. And, of course, the sex would be mind-boggling. Lia is well on her way to helping the world become a better place by writing steamy romance with heart-pounding emotion.
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