Marked by the Alphas

Chapter 128: Chapter 128

Elara POV

Speechless, I gape at him. Seems my heat cycle is not just making them horny, it makes them stupid, as well.

“Axel, what are you talking about?” I sigh, exhausted to my soul.

“Well, you and Kane had sex twice already since our memories were restored,” he replies, rubbing his neck sheepishly. “And we haven’t.”

“Weren’t you just in there with us having sex?” I point to the living area.

Was Axel always this insecure, or is this new? He has always been the more reasonable and calmer brother. This is so unexpected, and honestly, I am not quite sure what to do with this.

“You said it yourself,” he grimaces, crossing his arms. “It was third base.”

“Oh, Goddess, Axel,” I exhale deeply. “I didn’t plan it. Kane was behind me, and I got onto his lap. If you were behind me, I would’ve climbed onto you. Don’t turn nothing into something, please? ”

“Are you sure ...”

“Yes, Axel,” I cut him off, stepping towards him and cupping his face. “I didn’t make a conscious or unconscious decision. It just happened.”

I kiss him tenderly before pulling away.

“I really need a shower,” I smile softly.

“Okay,” he smiles weakly. “I’m sorry. I just ... I want things to be like it was before.”

“Maybe you should hope for things to be better than before,” I smirk mischievously. “Without all the misunderstandings and fighting.”

I enter the bathroom and close the door behind me with a sigh. Since I met Axel and Kane, it did not once cross my mind that I might like one more than the other. I never even give it a thought. But now that Axel mentioned it ... I do not know. Is there any truth in his words? Am I unconsciously favouring Kane?

Honestly, I do not think so. I love them equally. But why do I suddenly feel guilty?

Mason POV

I quickly duck into the kitchen and out of the back door. Who knew being cramped up in the cabin would have benefits? I heard every word Axel and Elara said to each other. I push my trembling hands in my pockets. I am so excited, I can hardly contain it.

I thought Elara hated me, but she still cares. She has to, why else would she kiss me like that? She would not have tended to my sexual needs if she did not care. With a little patience and persuasion, she will leave the twins, and she and I can return to Stillwood.

Especially, if I do my part and drive Axel and Kane apart. I have been plotting and scheming against them all my life, and here they hand me the perfect opportunity on a silver platter.

I want to hit them where it hurts, and how much sweeter can it get than to take their mate and child for myself? And the best part ... they cannot blame me because she will willingly leave them.

“Are you considering running away again?” Axel asks as he joins me.

“Nope,” I sigh, looking at the stars. “I’m trying to process our ... uhm, gathering.”

“Yeah,” he grunts. “Her cycle is strong this time around.”

“May I ask you something?” I turn to face him, eager to start my plan. “Something personal?”

“You may ask,” he shrugs. “But I reserve the right to decline to answer.”

“It’s nothing like that,” I chuckle. “It’s more like a curiosity.”

“Go ahead,” he replies.

“See, I’ve never been with more than one person at a time,” I start cautiously. “And since you and Kane are mated to the same person, you have ... uhm, experience. Is it always like it was tonight?”

“Mostly,” he shrugs. “We take turns doing things, but Kane and I never touch each other, if that’s your concern.”

“So, do you and Kane decide beforehand who gets to actually fuck Elara,” I pressure him. “Or does she decide?”

“There’s no recipe,” he scoffs. “We get naked, do what feels right and enjoy it.”

“Whoa,” I whistle through my teeth. “I don’t know how you do it. I mean, tonight was different because of her heat. It turned us into irrational horny monsters, but on another night ... nah, I don’t think I can do it.”

“Don’t dish it before you try it,” he smirks. “Kane and I have been doing everything together since birth; this is no different.”

“Except that he’s getting the bigger piece,” I say, planting the seed of suspicion. “I mean, Stella’s his, right?”

“We don’t know,” he replies stiffly. “And it doesn’t matter. She’s ours. We don’t reason like that.”

“For real?” I say, faking surprise. “Wow, yeah, I get it. Stella looks like you and Kane because ... well, you look alike, except for your hair colour and skin tone.”

“And Stella has Elara’s hair,” Axel smiles. “It works out perfectly.”

“It does, it does,” I mutter, nodding my head. “Except that Stella’s skin is darker than yours and Elara’s. Almost the same as Kane’s.”

“What’s your point, Mason?” Axel growls, glaring at me.

“I don’t have a point,” I hold up my hands defensively. “I’m only learning here. This is my first time, and Kane was the one fucking Elara, not us, and Stella is Kane’s baby. So, I thought that maybe she only fucks Kane and plays with you.”

“Fuck you, man!” Axel explodes, putting a finger in my face. “You don’t know what you’re talking about. I’ve had Elara plenty of times, and Kane had to watch.” fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

“Okay, okay,” I take a step back. “I was only asking, but if you don’t want to talk about it, I’ll ask Kane.”

“Just stay out of business, understand?” He snaps. “We’re a unit, and you’re not a part of it. Elara jerked you off once because you freaked out. Don’t read more into it.”

“If you say so,” I nod, turn around and walk back to the cabin. I put my hand over my mouth to cover my smile. Phase one is complete.