Luke

I lay in the bed next to her watching her eyes move rapidly, her body twitching occasionally. The moment that Kelpie had brought her to us, I felt sick when I moved more than a few feet away from her. My body would become clammy, my stomach twisting in knots. I only felt 'normal' when right next to her. She mumbled softly, but I couldn't make out all of the words, not to mention my Irish wasn't that great. I think one word was shadow, the other one I knew was my love. I wonder if she was talking about one of us or the kids?

The door opened slightly as Victor poked his head in. "Any change?" He came to the edge of the bed behind her, looking lost.

I shook my head, "A few words mumbled, but she hasn't woken up. The way her eyes are moving and heart racing, I assume she's dreaming."

"What about you? Still feeling off when you aren't next to her?" He took my hand in his.

Sighing, I squeezed his hand, my eyes clenching shut, then opened them wide as a deep growl rose in my throat. Victor pulled back in shock and moving faster than I ever had in my life, I quickly placed myself between both of them and the door as it flew open. Much to my surprise, Sang and a man who I assumed was her husband entered the room. He had a snarl on his face and was storming straight for us as Sang tried to stop him.

The room erupted in chaos as Raven, North, and Silas tried to stop the man. Nate had shifted and was barking loudly as Corey's light surged. My skin felt like it was on fire the closer he got until suddenly, Avery's voice shook the room. "STOP!" We all spun to see her sitting up in the bed, her magic swirling around her as it had the night she stopped Mab. "Sang, get your dragon under control, whilst I see to mine," she said simply then turned her gaze to me. "Come, m'anamchara." I blinked in confusion until her hand touched my face - then I felt complete.

Her lips touched mine and everything vanished. All I knew was her touch, her very essence. It was like a hunger had overcome me and I couldn't stop kissing her, touching her. I only paused for a moment when I felt a rush of cold air. Opening my eyes, I realized we were in a dark forest of some kind and completely alone. Running my hands over her face, neck, and shoulders, I growled, "Mine," and then crashed my lips against hers once again. I lifted her, her legs wrapping around my waist then pushed her back against a tree as I pulled her clothes off - okay, I actually ripped them off.

Part of my mind questioned this newfound strength and need to feel her skin against mine, but my need overpowered my reason. Soon my own clothing was gone and in a single motion, I slammed up inside of her as she cried out my name. Her fingernails dug into my shoulders when I began to suckle and bite at her breasts. My tongue dragged along her neck and my mouth watered. A deep vibration filled my chest and I groaned as my jaws ached. It felt like my mouth was being ripped apart, but I couldn't stop, couldn't even ask what was happening before I sang my teeth that seemed to have grown into her neck, biting down hard. Avery screamed, her body stiffening, and then she was whimpering and pistoning her hips quickly as I felt her core tighten around me.

Cum for me, my beautiful wife, I moaned in our minds. "Luke!" she screamed as her orgasm ripped through her body. Releasing her neck and swiping my tongue over the droplets of blood, I met her eyes and grinned.

"My mate," I growled, then slammed into her hard, filling her insides with my own release. I gently laid her on the ground and kissed her lips, then her forehead. "I love you."

Her eyes were glazed as she smiled softly. "I love you, too." She cupped my face and quietly spoke, "You're going to shift now, Luke. I'd tell you it won't hurt, but that would be a lie. Just know I'm here with you." I started to ask what she meant, but a searing pain ripped through my body and I fell over on the ground, screaming as my bones broke and my skin ripped.

Avery

I helplessly watched him transform. This was so much more violent than watching Nate shift. The moment I woke up, I knew what was coming. When Sang's husband approached, Luke's dragon responded with an instinct to protect us. Luke thrashed as his human form shed like a snake skin as his dragon form erupted. I moved further away to avoid his talons and tail. Shimmering blue scales covered his form from snout to tail, and his wings looked like leather, but still seemed to shimmer even without scales. He had two large horns on each side where his hidden ears were, along with dozens of smaller ones. He looked beyond fierce and had I not known it was Luke, I would probably be terrified. He shook his head a few times to become oriented then swung his head to focus his gaze on me. "You smell divine covered in my scent, Avery," he said, his voice almost a purring sound and oh so deep. It made my entire body tingle and I know I flushed with color.

"And you, my husband, are magnificent," I said, taking a cautious step forward.

He snorted lightly, "So this is why the Kelpie couldn't figure me out, huh?" I blinked and frowned. He laughed again. "When the Kelpie brought you back he talked to each of us about who or what we are. He told me he sensed great strength, but couldn't sense my Fae. Now I know that dragons aren't exactly Fae. It's like all this knowledge is just here suddenly. Well, that and a desire to ravish my wife, then go and find Victor and Gabe to mark and fuck them senseless as well." His snout opened in a wicked grin as he brushed his snout against my skin. "Touching you feels so damn good."

I nuzzled against him and sighed. "As much as I want to just stay with you for a bit longer, we need to let the others come. Will it be safe for Sang and her husband to join or should they stay away?"

His tongue darted to my neck where he had marked me, "It's safe. He has no interest in Victor or Gabe, but an unmarked female, especially one of such power, pulled him to react. He also saw me as a possible threat to Sang due to our past and me also not being connected to a mate. However, I would prefer it if you called North first."

"Okay, but why?" I asked.

"You need clothes," he snorted. I looked down and blushed even more, realizing I'd been naked the entire time.

North

I heard Avery in my mind and quickly made my way to where they were. Stepping into the clearing, I froze as my jaw dropped. There stood my sexy wife in all her naked glory standing next to a dragon - a terrifying-looking dragon, I might add. "A...Avery?" I asked hesitantly.

"Hello, m'aingeal caomhnóra, doesn't your brother look magnificent?" She giggled as she ran into my arms.

"Wait, that...that's Luke?" I sputtered.

The beast gave a rumbling laugh as he lowered his head, "Hey, little brother."

"Well fuck me, that's the first time that line has been completely accurate," I laughed, making both of them laugh as well. "So why did I need to come first?"

Luke purred, "While I don't object to our wife being naked around us, I'd prefer she not be seen by anyone else. I was hoping you could give her something appropriate to wear before we have the others, including Sang and her husband, come out."

Avery slapped my arm and teased, "And that means no red nighties either."

I gave a fake pout and kissed her quickly, then said, "Fine...but later..." She laughed and rolled her eyes, while Luke made a deep purring sound that I assume meant he approved.

One I had her dressed in a simple pair of jeans and a light sweater, the others came, even Mab. "Well, even I didn't see that one coming," she grumbled. Luke just snorted.

Cliff eyed Luke hesitantly, then bowed his head, "Forgive me. My instincts got the better of me, Sire." Wait, Sire? We all looked at Luke in question, except Avery. She was leaning against his front leg with a knowing smirk on her face.

"I accept your apology and forgive your actions. May I suggest you let your mate mark you in return? It will help to calm your dragon. I do believe Mab has the skill to assist you," Luke spoke, his voice carrying an air of authority I'd never experienced before. He lifted his eyes to all of us. "I'm still me, and soon I'll shift back, but there are a few things I need to do first." He nuzzled Avery and softly told her, "I'll be back shortly. Stay and listen to what Sang and Cliff have learned, but don't let it frighten you. I need to speak with your serpent and kelpie. I'll be back in time to put you to bed tonight, I promise. I love you."

She looked at him with complete adoration and nodded, "I love you, too. I'll see you tonight and um, make sure Victor and Gabe are there as well." Luke purred loudly as she grinned. I noticed Victor and Gabe wore the same grin as if they already knew what she was referring to. Then again, I think we could all figure it out. Avery took a few steps back, coming closer to me as I pulled her against my chest, then Luke launched himself into the air and flew off to the south.

Author's notes:  I really didn't plan that, but eh, I'm good with it.

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