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“We had a rough time while we were fighting overseas,” Jared said carefully after several minutes of silence. “We were in a special forces group that was sent out on the toughest missions. That wasn’t the hard part. What was rough about it was we kept being the only survivors. Right after we got to our first post, it was hit with a missile by the enemy. We lost our whole unit but we survived. And it was hard to explain because it’s not the like the Marines knew we were wolves.”

“Then we went out on an assignment and they knew we were coming,” Dean added, picking up the story. “It was like lambs to the slaughter but we made it and came back without a scratch. There were lots of questions about that, of course, and we spent weeks in the brig while they deemed if we were sleeper agents or some shit. It was a lot of that for us. Surviving something we shouldn’t have, seeing our friends die tragically, and the Marines turning around and treating us like we were the enemy.”

“But then they’d just let us out, send us somewhere else dangerous, and be shocked we survived,” Jared said darkly, anger shining in his eyes. “It was like they were trying to get rid of us so they didn’t have to explain how we made it through what we did to the chain of command. We probably should have gotten out but we were needed over there to keep others safe. And where would we have gone?

“Our parents were gone. Our grandparents too and we don’t have any other siblings so what was the point of coming home to no family? We didn’t have the ranch anymore because we weren’t of age when our parents died so there was no one to run it the year before we turned eighteen.”

“And some developer who wanted the land screwed a couple of kids out of it because he had a bunch of attorneys and probably paid some people off,” Dean grumbled sadly. “We didn’t have anything to come back to.”

“So what changed? Why get out now?” I asked gently as I took both their hands in mine.

“Nate,” Jared agreed with a shrug. “We knew him from one of our tours after we were stationed by you guys in Florida. We were on the ship he was and even though he wasn’t in our unit he was a wolf and we always got along. He actually came out to the ship we were stationed on when we got our papers asking us to renew. He said there was more for us than the Marines. He told us about his company and you and how happy he was that he got out.”

“We were sold,” Dean chuckled, shaking his head. “And he’d talked about you so much over the years that we already felt like we knew you. But we’re out a month and he asks us to come help you and what’s going on. When we drove up I glanced at Jared and just smiled.”

“We knew we were home.” Jared leaned over and kissed my cheek. “We loved the land and the vibe of the ranch. You were best friends with Nate, who’s kinda like a brother to us, and we knew you’d be cool like him. And then we saw you.”

“Granted it was a bad time for you but you stumbled into that kitchen, sexy and cute all at the same time. Then you laid into Nate for his comment and we knew you were a force to be reckoned with and a good heart and we’d follow you into hell if it was something you believed in.” Dean took my hand in his and stared into my eyes. “And then we both realized we wanted you, were falling for you. We talked and neither of us would walk away. Your heart’s big enough for both of us to feel loved and we agreed we’d abide by whatever you wanted.”

“But neither of you ever feels slighted for having to share me with your twin?” I asked hesitantly, deciding to go for it since they were bringing me up.

“You give us everything we need and more as if I had you all to myself,” Jared said with love in his eyes. “And I get the added bonus of knowing someone as wonderful as you loves my brother as well. There’s never a capacity of love someone can feel and your heart is big enough for both of us.”

I had nothing to say to that so I just soaked it up and melted against my men. Because they really were mine now.

A Month Later

It ended up Kyle pleaded guilty and took the deal the district attorney offered to keep him out of a max security prison. He’s doing twenty years without parole and my family’s safe. The crazy thing about him trying to kill me is that there was a clause in Gramp’s will that if either of us tried to cheat the other, they got nothing.

So everything Kyle got was now mine too. Not that I wanted it, but I also didn’t want
him
to have it either when it wasn’t my Gramp’s wishes. Instead I used the money in his trust to buy the ranch next door to expand our operation. Nate, Jamie, and I decided we could move our companies here. It gave us more space to have our own training facility, dorms for our people when they weren’t out on assignment, and some quiet we could never get in the city.

It’s all in the works but we’re excited for it to happen and I missed my friends. They were my family and I didn’t want to be anywhere they weren’t.

Sean proved to be an even bigger idiot than we had all thought. While in jail awaiting trial and trying to cooperate to reduce his sentence, he added in his confession about what he’d done to me that he had someone sabotage the fences. It was a shame because I
really
had high hopes for his future as an evil mastermind. Moron.

Nick was doing a great job as foreman. He came up with a business plan for the next year and expanding. I wasn’t sure at first but with the help we have from Jared and Dean and their knowledge of horses, it seems like the right time. We might not make millions, but we’ll still help the economy in harsher times. And my men know a wolf who works with autistic kids and helps them ride horses as a form of therapy.

I’m all about helping munchkins have a chance at a better life and I think it’s a great way to donate time in money. We’re looking into bringing him on board and maybe starting something small up by the summer.

Stacy flew out to Chicago to get trained on how Nate does things since he’s going to be working for him. He’s not going to take bodyguard jobs and he’ll be at the ranch most of the time helping out. But when we get the call for the jobs of rescuing doctors that are in sketchy places or extra security details that are a little hairy, he’s got the skill set for that and we need it. We’ve had more requests lately for private security and to go where most can’t or won’t.

Just last week Nate and his team went in and saved a kidnapped girl who was the daughter of an Ambassador and the state department couldn’t help them. Sure, it wasn’t the most legal thing, but we
saved
her and I didn’t feel bad for the laws we broke.

Sheriff Swick comes over at least once a week for dinner and has asked to help in relocating abused women. We might have a few soon who need sanctuary and it’s great that the local law enforcement will be of help and not get in the way. He’s a good man and he’s like the uncle I wish Kyle had been.

And I’m so blissfully happy with Jared and Dean I swear I wake most mornings whistling, ready to start the day. I even love turning furry once a month. What they told me about turning into a wolf doesn’t even compare with the reality of it. We turn, we run, we play, and are just free. Then we shift back and make love like animals.

It’s win-win really.

I’ve also been exploring this whole Alpha Bitch thing and my sexuality. That’s been fun too, which is putting it mildly. The surprise I had planned for them today was my wildest yet and I was excited and nervous all at the same time.

Slipping on the bustier I’d ordered, I was glad I went with the one that had snaps in the front because there was no way I could have tied up something so tight by myself. And since it didn’t have anything covering my breasts, I couldn’t have asked anyone for help without showing too much or giving away my plan. It did make my tits look fabulous though.

Then I put on the garters, no panties of course, and attached the hose before the stilettos. I’d done my hair wild and curly and the last touch was the red lipstick before I grabbed a riding crop specifically designed for bed play.

“Dean, Jared, I want you in here right now,” I called out from our room. We’d refinished and added onto the master bedroom and today was the first day we were all going to sleep in there together. I wanted to mark the occasion.

“Yeah, baby?” Jared asked from the hallway. He walked into the room and froze, Dean crashing into his back. “Fuck me, Kate.”

“I plan to if you’re both good,” I purred as I slapped my hand with the crop. “Get naked and I want you both on the bed, handcuffed to the headboard.”

“Yes, my Alpha,” he moaned and started pulling off his clothes so fast I heard some of it tearing. Dean just nodded with wide eyes now that he could see me and did the same. I’d never seen them move so fast or scramble onto the bed. I gave each of their bodies an appreciative look as they quickly locked themselves up with the lined cuffs I’d left there.

Damn, they were hot! I still wanted to let out a giddy giggle each time it hit me that they were all mine, now and forever. I was a lucky, lucky woman.

“What do you wish of us?” Dean asked in a breathy voice. “You look so fucking hot, Kate.”

“Yes. And your hair,” Jared groaned. “I’ve never seen you wear it like that. I just want to bury my face in it and grab it while I fuck you.”

“I’m in charge here,” I snapped as I slapped his thigh with the crop. He moaned and I saw his dick twitch as it started leaking. “First, you’re going to please your Alpha and show you’re worthy of this attention and the time it took me to get it all ready.”

“Yes, anything,” Dean whimpered. I took pity on him and moved over to him first. I straddled his thighs and moved up his hips so his hard cock was rubbing in between my legs but not going inside of me.

“How do you want to please me most?” I asked as I moved my hips, torturing him.

“However would make you happy, Kate,” he answered.

“Good boy,” I cooed as I moved up his body. I didn’t stop until I was straddling his head. “Eat out your woman and make it good.” He moaned and got right to it. I stared at Jared, letting him see how much I loved the attention I was getting. I smacked his stomach a few times as I pinched my own nipples. “Fuck, Dean. Yeah, just like that.”

“So fucking hot,” Jared whimpered. I glanced at his groin and saw the pool of pre-cum already on his stomach. Nice.

Dean finished me off and I moved to get the same treatment from my other mate. Jared didn’t even hesitate, spoiling me rotten. I really was a lucky, lucky,
lucky
bitch. But I gave as good as I got. Isn’t that what it means to be in love?

THE END

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