Kodiak Bloodlines - The Complete Series (9 page)

“Never.” Declan laughed. “He had Erza cook it.”

“Ok. Let him know we just have to shower and we’ll be there.”

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J
ordan was wearing a floral sundress that Mama Crone had dug up for her to wear. She pulled back her long blond hair and tied it into a tight ponytail so it was off her face when she heard her grandmother enter.

Mama Crone walked up to her, placing her hand on her face, staring. She then grabbed Jordan into a tight embrace not letting go. Jordan smiled smelling the floral scent that wafted from the woman’s hair.

Her grandmother finally released her and held her out still clinging to her shoulder’s. “If your mama and papa could only see you now. They would be so proud.” She said with tears starting to well up in her eyes.

“Thank you grandma.” Jordan said wiping a tear from the woman’s cheek. “Don’t cry.”

“Oh, I can’t help it dear. I am just so happy that they found you. That your back. It was like a void missing for all these years.” She said releasing her and then grabbing her small bag.

They both walked out the door and walked down the dirt road to Alpha Cyprus’s house. It was only a five minute walk and when they approached the cabin, Jordan examined the outside. It was the largest in the village and made from large logs and beautifully constructed from the outside. They both walked up the five steps that led to the porch when the front door opened and Erza greeted them.

They entered the front foyer and Erza ushered them through the living room and to the backyard where everyone was sitting. There was a large veranda that sheltered them from the sun and they were surrounded by the forest in every direction. Her eyes fell on an older man that was walking towards her. His hair was short and silver and he was tall with broad shoulders and stood well over six foot. He was physically fit and his face was tanned which made his green emerald eyes stand out against his dark eyelashes.

She watched him approach and then he spread his arms apart and grabbed her into a huge bear hug. He lifted her off her feet and swung her in a circle, giving her a light kiss on the cheek. “My god, you’re beautiful.” He said letting her down. “Do you remember me?” He asked in a deep voice that held a touch of uncertainty to it.

“Yes I do.” She whispered and embraced him again. To Jordan, Cyprus was the closest male figure to her father. She felt her eyes fill with tears as she hugged him tight, not wanting to let go. When her memories had started to come back, Cyprus was a big part of them. She had remembered him and his wife always caring for her and Sonja when her parents went away. Cyprus was the girls godfather. If they weren’t at their place they were always with the Slater’s. Jordan gulped a mouth full of air as the sobs consumed her and then she felt Cyprus’s hand pat her back in a soothing gesture. “Oh, how I have missed you so much.” He said in a soft, gentle voice.

Jordan finally let go and wiped her cheeks clean of the tears. She smiled and then a laugh escaped her lips. “I’m sorry. Everything is just so overwhelming.”

Cyprus towered over her and his hands came up to her head grabbing either side and he kissed the top. “I know honey. If your father could see you now! Come...Sit.” He said smiling from ear to ear.

Jordan sat beside her grandmother. Asher, Declan, Erza and Cyprus sat in their seats at the circular glass patio table. The table was laden with all various types of food including fresh salmon as the main course. They all shared light conversation and some old memories as they enjoyed their meals and drank some red wine. It was nice to have the feeling that you belonged.

Erza got up and started to clean the table when Jordan said, “Sit down Erza, I’ll do this. You cooked all day.”

“No. It’s alright child. I love cooking and cleaning. Why do you think I am still alive. It’s not from sitting on a couch all day long doing nothing.” Erza smirked, picking up the plates.

They all laughed at the woman’s remark and Declan got up and helped her. “It was a wonderful dinner. Thank you.” Jordan said.

“Your welcome honey.

Chapter 8

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J
ordan was lying in the extra bed that her grandmother had set up for her. She couldn’t fall asleep. There were too many thoughts running through her head and she couldn’t slow them down. They was starting to give her a headache so she tried to focus on her grandmother’s light breathing but that didn’t help either. She rolled over onto her back and stared at the wooden ceiling thinking of her sister. It was now going on five days since Asher took her to Kodiak Island. Sonja was probably worried sick about her but Jordan knew for sure that Mama Sable and Lennox knew exactly where she had been brought.

The love she had for both of them was now replaced with anger and hatred. Something she had never felt so strongly before. Now she knew the truth, that the people she lived with for so many years were the enemy. They slaughtered her family in cold blood just to steal two small children in order to breed them later on.

It scared her to think of what they were planning when she returned. During dinner Cyprus had explained that Lennox may use Sonja as a pawn for their negotiations but that they couldn’t allow that. They would not risk Sonja’s life in any way. He explained that it would be best, that when Jordan returned, she did so after she mated with Asher, coming into her animal. She would be one of the strongest amongst their bloodline and Asher and the rest would teach her how to embrace her abilities to the fullest.

When the time came they would bring in a small group with them including, Cyprus, his sons and Jordan. After the mating took place Jordan would stay for a few more days while her abilities came to her. This would allow for her to understand and use them without any doubts. She was excited at her grandmother’s words after they had supper. Jordan had explained to them what happened when she had mated with Jude. She asked her grandmother and Cyprus how long it would take for her animal to appear once the mating took place. Her grandmother smiled, looking at Cyprus and then back at her and said, “Immediately. You are of noble Kodiak blood. You will have no difficulty at all.”

She kept replaying those words in her head over and over again. Like she was about to receive a prize. Her insides fluttered at the thought and she couldn’t wait for tomorrow night. She could always feel her animal inside her, but it always felt trapped, as if it couldn’t break free. It was an awful feeling, like she was disabled somehow.

Jordan finally rolled over onto her stomach and closed her eyes. She thought of Asher, his strong hands roaming her body and his gentle smile. The connection between the two of them was primal, almost like a distinct electrical current that was only meant for the two of them. If she had ever felt a hundred percent sure about anyone in her life, it was Asher. He was her soul mate, the chosen one for her. She smiled to herself and finally drifted off into a deep sleep.

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T
he next day had flown by and Jordan was nervous as hell, particularly about everyone watching her again. There were so many that she didn’t know and that was due to many being children and teenagers. After the slaughter, the Kodiak’s worked hard at rebuilding their Island and the families that were left had made many new families of their own.

In the five days that she had been there though, she felt a bond with each and everyone of them. She spent time playing with the children and many of the teenager females felt drawn to Jordan. Asking her so many questions that she sometimes could not answer. It was now going on 9:00 pm and the sun was beginning to set when her and her grandmother walked outside to the clearing were all matings took place.

It was encased with large hemlock trees that stood close to a hundred feet in height. She could see the edge of the water glisten against the full of the moon as they walked down to the clearing. They already had multiple fires burning and she watched the kids running through the forest playing tag with one another. She smiled to herself remembering when she was a child. Being so carefree.

“Are you nervous honey?” Mama Crone asked.

“Not really, if anything, it’s being naked in front of everyone.” She said feeling a slight burn in her cheeks.

“That’s normal. You haven’t shifted in 14 years so it hasn’t been a way of life for you.” She said looking around her. She pointed to the few hundred people that were gathered and said, “To them being clothed is not normal. To be in our naked form is natural and just know that it’s our way of life. Don’t be embarrassed... embrace it with everything inside of you dear.” She said smiling.

Jordan looked out at the clearing. It had to have been over an acre of clear land that was made specifically for events like this. Everyone on the Island was in the clearing and she could feel the excitement running through them all, including herself.

Her eyes then landed on Asher a few hundred feet away. He was walking slowly towards her. His dark hair was shiny and tousled and fell just above his shoulders. He had a three day stubble on his face that made him look incredible, dark and primal. He moved with such ease and strength; his white buttoned cotton shirt that he wore blew loosely to the side with the wind. He was wearing white loose board shorts that showed off his thighs that were threaded with muscle. He was everything male,  testosterone and it made her weak in the knees as he approached her with a wicked smile that was plastered on his gorgeous face.

“Hi.” He said kissing her gently. “You look beautiful.”

Jordan smiled and said, “Thanks. You do too.”

A moment later Cyprus walked into the middle of the clearing that was encased with bonfires. The full moon shining above them.

“Thank you everyone for coming tonight. Come...gather around please.” He yelled out.

Jordan watched as everyone gathered at the outside of the bonfires forming a large circle with Cyprus standing in the middle. His eyes fell to Jordan’s and Asher and then he motioned them to join him.

They walked to the center and then Cyprus grabbed their hands, each standing on either side of him when he started to speak to the crowd.

“Tonight is a very special night. As you all know, Jordan’s father, Atticus was once our Alpha and my best friend since we were children. Now that Jordan has been returned to us, she can now be mated with her chosen one...my son, Asher Slater.” He yelled out and then looked at both of them. “The Raven bloodline is one of the oldest and strongest amongst the Kodiaks, with the Slater bloodline being the second. Now that Asher is 26 years old and is about to mate with Jordan, I would like to announce that I will be stepping down from the Alpha position to allow Asher and Jordan to both be the new Alpha’s of Kodiak Island....they will come together as one.”

Jordan and Asher both looked at Cyprus with shock. They had no idea he had made this decision and according to all the whispering amongst the crowd, no one else knew either. The only one’s that were smiling in the crowd was Mama Crown and Erza. They were holding hands together when Jordan looked at the two women.

Asher looked at his father. “Are you sure dad?”

Cyprus winked at his son and whispered, “I’ve never been so sure about anything in my life son.” He said and then turned back to the crowd. “Let the mating begin!”

Chapter 9

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J
ordan watched as Cyprus left them and stood with the two oldest women. Everyone was cheering and there was light singing and chanting. She watched Asher circle her with a grin that played at the corners of his mouth. “You ready Jordan.” He said winking at her as he tore his white shirt off.

Jordan felt a bolt of electricity run through her body. A wave of energy that ran through every muscle and she felt like she didn’t have a worry in the world. “Come and get it big boy.” She shot back watching his every move closely.

Asher undid the button to his shorts and ripped them off in one pull now standing fully naked before her and the crowd. Her insides instantly lit with desire and she wasn’t prepared when he was on her in a second. She was on the earth’s floor a moment later fully naked as she watched him throw her sundress on the grass beside them.

His irises glowed white and a deep growl emitted from the back of his throat. She felt his strong arm flip her with ease, tucking it under her stomach. Jordan was now on all fours, her blond hair fanning around her shoulders as Asher straddled her from behind. She licked her lips and could feel his thick hard length behind her when he ran his fingers through her wet folds and then dove them inside of her warmth and began pumping them in and out of her as he nibbled on her neck. She moaned out loud at the pleasure and looked out into the crowd. She could see their eyes glowing white in the dark night and everyone was dancing and chanting.

Seconds later she felt Asher’s cock thrust into her with one hard push. She was defenseless against his huge cock as he pushed his length as far as it would go. She could feel her pussy walls stretching to the size of his girth. She screamed as the pain and pleasure tore through her feeling his thrusts come faster and harder. He grabbed her long blond hair and pulled her head back and sunk his teeth into her shoulder. Another scream escaped from her lips as she gripped the earth’s floor with her nails and the heat consumed her body, feeling like it was on fire. Jordan pushed her ass into him needing more when the orgasm ripped through her body making her scream out his name. She felt wild and erotic as her body trembled and shook. Asher pushed into her again and again when he finally let out a growl, his climax consuming him as well. One final thrust and Asher emptied his seed within her, hanging onto her hips tightly. Within, seconds they both collapsed lying beside one another on the grass.

Jordan looked into the crowd to see many had already shifted into their animal forms, some howling up at the moon. Her eyes transfixed on a man that transformed into a lion and then another into a grizzly. She looked to her side and Asher was no longer beside her. He was standing, looking down at her and holding his hand out smiling, gesturing for her to stand.