Bound by Love

33. Practicing

Wren bites her lips, barely holding back the giggles that want to erupt. She's using her Angel cloaking powers to sneak up on Van as he reclines on the bed reading a large ancient looking book. She told them that she wanted to take a nice relaxing bath but about ten minutes in she became too lonely.

She was about to call them in to join her if they would want but then decided she'd rather practice her supernatural powers, like she did while they were on the island. Her favorite exercise was trying to get close and give them a kiss before they can catch her.

With a heart bursting with love and happiness she gets ready to pounce.

The pages of Van's book flutters, alerting him to her presence just before she touches him. Rather than escaping after a quick kiss she finds herself pinned under him on the bed. Van's broad chest presses down on hers, her dainty wrists are tenderly caged in his hands and her legs are tangled with his. He leans down, lips nuzzling her neck.

Wren laughs out loud and he smiles with adoration at the joyful sound. "What is so funny my Angel? Is my beard tickling you?"

"N-no." She stutters out between giggles.

"Then what is it sweet Wren?"

"L-look in the mirror."

He turns, face breaking out in a grin. He joins her in the laughter leaning in to kiss her cheeks. "Well, I see what you mean."

Wren, still cloaked, is invisible. Because of this it looks as if Van's wrestling with the bed, and kissing the pillows.

Gray enters the room. He stares at Van, with brows raised and arms crossed. "Van. I seriously thought you stopped 'practicing for your mate' at least a hundred years ago?"

Van snaps his head to the side, glaring at Gray. "I never practiced and you know it!"

He lunges off the bed and knocks Gray to floor. Gray just laughs as they mock fight.

At first Wren was worried, but she could feel through their bond that they were just playing. She reveals herself as she steps close and they freeze in place, not daring to chance knocking into her. She smiles, leans over and kisses them each softly then tiptoes out of the room.

She lost her chance at catching Gray but maybe she can still surprise Ian.

Ian sits on the sofa smiling as he senses Wren trying to sneak up on him. She quickly jumps out to peck him on the cheek, trying to retreat before he can react. He snatches her up in his arms kissing her deeply on the lips. She moans softly, eyes warm and glazed as he tilts his head back to stare at her.

"You are so perfect Little Bird."

She blushes and hides her face in his neck. "No, I'm not." She mumbles, hot breath tickling his skin. Her eyes twinkle as the vines from her vampire mark sway from her sigh. She darts out her tongue, tracing one tendril and causing Ian to shiver in pleasure.

"Oh, yes you are. Perfect for me, for Gran and for Van. Absolutely, one-hundred-percent, perfect."

"He's right My Heart." Gray states emphatically as he takes a seat beside them, kissing the crown of her head as he settles in.

"So true Angel. And since the three of us are in agreement, it must be right." Van smiles at her with love.

She leans back, crossing her arm and staring at them all with one raised brow. "Did you ever consider that you are the perfect ones? Because I'm certain that's the case. You all are so handsome, smart, kind... God, I love you. How did I become so lucky? After years of sorrow and loneliness to find you three..."

Ian holds her close to his chest. Gray holds her hands to his lips. And Van kneels at her feet with his head in her lap. "Wren, we love you too. It is us that has been blessed."

Her lips tremble, glassy eyes shining with the love that fills her so completely.

The men return her gaze. Love and passion, lust and desire. Ian starts to fiddle with the zipper at the back of her dress, then his fingers pause...

"What is it, My Ian?" Wren asks breathily as her hands paw at his shirt buttons.

Gray reaches forward, stilling her actions. "I'm sorry My Heart. We just received word from the council. We need to meet them."

Wren chews on her lip, eyes bright with concern. "Oh. Is it Alpha Reynolds and B-Blake?"

Van looks at her, eyes showing his worry. "Yes Angel. And you will need to come with us."

She nods. "Whatever you need. I won't have to do any of the punishments though, right?"

"Of course not, sweetheart. But..." Van pauses for a breath. "Reynolds and... well they are holding someone ransom, demanding to be pardoned for their crimes or else..."

Wren feels dread curling in her stomach. Her heart thunders and her mind whirls. "Who? Who do they have?"

Gray has tears in his eyes. "I'm so sorry, love. They have Stanley."

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