Short Stories of Multiple Genres

Claire’s P.O.V.

Finally, the big day is here. Not only is today my twenty-first birthday, but it’s also the day Tyler and I will mark each other and have our crowning ceremonies. His parents are stepping down as king and queen and handing the throne over to us.

I lay in my bed, smiling at the ceiling. Tonight, we will finally be together for the first time. We have been waiting until this day because his parents are having us watched closely until the ceremony. They said it’s traditional to wait until we’re fully mated to have sex, and they didn’t trust us not to give into temptation.

Tyler is a grizzly bear, and I’m a lycan. My dad is the lycan King, so I’m a lycan princess. Tyler and I have known each other our whole lives and had hoped we would be mates. His dad sent him to another country to help with a rogue issue before I turned eighteen, so I was left at home to wait for two years. When he returned, Tyler came to our palace, and we were ecstatic to find out what we had hoped was true. We were fated mates.

The Hawk King will be here, too. He had to take over when he was just eighteen after his parents were killed. I’ve never met him, but I heard that even though he’s only twenty-two and still hasn’t found his queen, he’s a good guy. Who knows, maybe he’ll meet his mate at our ceremony? Most of the bear and wolf communities will be in attendance as well. It’s a big deal when two royal families from different species are mated.

I get out of bed when there’s a knock on my door. After running my fingers through my long blonde hair, I run to open it, and it’s Tyler. I see the guards outside, and I stick my tongue out at them as I pull him into my room. I know it’s immature, but let them try to stop me.

I’ve been staying at the grizzly’s royal palace to shadow the queen and learn her role. I know what my mom does as queen, but the bear queen’s duties are slightly different, and I need to know both. Tyler laughs as he takes me in his arms. He’s lightly tanned, with thick, dark, wavy brown hair and the most beautiful green eyes I’ve ever seen.

“Happy birthday, my Queen,” he says, kissing me. I got up early to brush my teeth because I had a feeling he would come and visit me first thing this morning. My legs go weak as they always do every time we kiss. When his tongue slides into my mouth, he lifts me so I can wrap my legs around him. Tyler holds onto my bottom as we continue kissing.

“I can’t wait to finally have you tonight,” he says against my lips. I pull his shirt up and run my hands over his muscular chest and abdomen. I’m five feet five inches tall, but he’s a grizzly, and he’s close to seven feet and muscular.

“It’s going to be the best night of my life. We’ve waited so long to finally have each other.” Tyler sits on my bed with me, straddling his lap. His erection is pushing against me, so I wiggle a little, making him groan.

“Do you think you can be quiet if I do something?” He asks as he raises my shirt and begins sucking on one of my nipples. We’ve done this before; we’ve also made each other orgasm using our hands, but that’s as far as we’ve gone. In some ways, I think it may be better because our longing for each other has made our love grow even stronger.

“What are you going to do?” I whisper as I close my eyes. Over the last few months, he’s learned how to turn me on by doing the littlest things. He kisses me, removes my shirt, and stands up. I look at him with wide eyes when he lies me on my back and begins pulling off my pajama shorts.

“What are you doing?” I whisper. He holds his finger to his lips and leans over to whisper in my ear.

“Trust me, sweetheart. I’m going to give you an early birthday present, but I need you to be quiet.” He finishes removing my shorts, followed by my panties.

Tyler looks into my eyes as his fingers move down my body and find their way between my legs. I’m already so wet with need. He slowly moves his finger in and out before adding a second. I bite my lip so I won’t moan out loud. I expect him to continue going until I orgasm, but he suddenly stops. I open my eyes and see he’s leaning over me with his face only inches from my wetness.

Tyler smiles as he puts my legs over his shoulders and licks my slit. We’ve never done oral because we were afraid we wouldn’t be able to stop. When he starts sucking my clit I grab a pillow and hold it over my face so no one outside will hear my moans of pleasure. He has his hands on my butt, so no matter how much I squirm, his face is firmly buried between my legs, licking and sucking as though I’m his last meal. When he slides a finger inside while he sucks aggressively, I lose it.

Waves of pleasure crash over me, and everything goes dark. My head is spinning as I scream his name into the pillow. When I can see again, I move the pillow, and he’s still down there licking me. When our eyes meet, he slides his tongue inside and swirls it around. Another orgasm hits me, and I bite my lip as I begin shaking. When I’m done, Tyler stands up with a smirk.

“I know I said it was an early birthday present for you, but it looks like I was the one who got to eat something sweet. I can’t wait until my next meal.” I look at him as I melt into the mattress.

“How do you expect me to walk after that?” He leans over and presses his erection against me through his clothes. I’m already so sensitive that as he continues rubbing, I have another small orgasm. Tyler smiles while keeping himself firmly against me as I soak his pants.

“This is only a preview of all the things I’m going to make you feel tonight. I will make you scream so loud the entire kingdom will hear you.” He leans down to kiss me and runs his hands over my naked body.

“I can’t wait. I love you,” I say as I hug him.

“I love you too. We better get ready. We’re supposed to mark each other at noon, and then the crowning will be done before dinner. It’s going to be a long day.” He kisses me one last time before walking out of the room.

I jump up, and even though I’m a little wobbly, I race into the bathroom to shower. I don’t care about the crowning, but I look forward to marking my King and making him mine. I sing while I shower and when I get out, my mom and Tyler’s mom are waiting for me in my bedroom.

“Are you ready for your big day?” my mom asks with tears in her eyes. She kisses my cheek, and I nod. I’m their only child; funnily enough, Tyler is also an only child. Come to think of it, the Hawk King is, too. I wonder if it’s common for royals to only have one heir. That seems odd to me.

“Yes, I can’t wait,” I reply, spinning around in my towel while they laugh. With the help of a couple of royal assistants, the two queens get me ready. They do my make-up, but only lightly. Then, my hair is put into a twist with long curls framing my face. They said it would last longer and be good for the crowning later. My dress for the marking ceremony is dark blue, which makes my blue eyes look brighter. It’s off the shoulder, leaving my neck bare, and it comes to my knees while hugging my curves. I’m also wearing thin silver heels.

“How do I look?” I ask them. Both of the queens and the assistants have tears in their eyes.

“You’re breathtaking,” Queen Roslyn says as she gives me a light hug, careful not to mess anything up. My mom’s tears are running down her face as she hugs me.

“My baby girl is all grown up. I’m so happy for you, but letting you go is hard.” I kiss her cheek.

“I love you, Mom.” I take a deep breath so I won’t cry, or we’ll have to redo all their hard work.

“I love you too. Now, we better get downstairs. You and Tyler have waited long enough.” I smile wide when I think about him. He’s my dream come true. My wolf, Anila, begins acting weird as we head to the door. She’s getting excited, as she did when we first realized Tyler was our mate.

“What’s going on? Why are you acting like you’ve never met Tyler?” I ask her as we begin going down the steps. She’s panting so hard I can barely hear anything else.

“Where is that scent coming from?” she asks anxiously. I’m confused, so I take a deep breath. I pick up Tyler’s scent immediately, but she’s right. There’s another one. My heart begins racing. What’s happening? I look around for the owner of the scent. I feel desperate when we reach the ballroom. Tyler is waiting for me at the door, dressed in black slacks and a black button-up shirt. He smiles when he sees me, but I focus on that other scent.

“Claire, what’s wrong?” he asks. How can I tell him that there’s another scent having the same effect on me as his does? Luckily, I don’t have to because a man just as tall as Tyler with short black hair and steel gray eyes walks toward us at that moment. His eyes are focused on me, and my heart races even more. I want to run to him, wrap my arms around him, and bathe in his delicious scent. No, that’s wrong, Tyler is my mate. What the hell is happening? The man stops in front of me and smiles.

“Mate,” we say at the same time. I look up at Tyler, and his face falls.

“What did you say?” he asks me, and I see the hurt in his eyes. Tears well up in my eyes as I throw my arms around Tyler. His scent is just as good as it’s always been, so why did I just say this other man is also my mate?

“I don’t understand. What’s going on?” I ask anyone who can hear me. My dad and King Caine walk over to us.

“I think we can explain. Let’s go to our office. Everyone, please wait here; we’ll be back soon,” Caine tells the crowd. Tyler wraps his arms around me, keeping me as far from the other man as possible while I resist the urge to reach for the man’s hand. When we get to the office, Tyler pulls me onto his lap and glares at the other man. He seems ready to pry me from Tyler’s arms when I look at him, but he doesn’t move.

“Anila, what’s going on?” I mindlink my wolf.

“Don’t freak out, but I believe we have two mates,” she replies slowly. I gasp, and everyone turns to me.

“Your wolf just told you, didn’t she?” my dad asks. I can’t speak; all I can do is nod.

“Told you what?” Tyler asks, kissing my forehead. I don’t want to hurt him, but he needs to know.

“She said I have two mates,” I whisper as tears run down my cheeks. Tyler holds me against him as I cry on his shoulder.

“How is this possible?” he asks our parents.

“We need to tell you something that we have suspected for years. First, this is King Bryant; he’s the hawk King,” my dad says. I glance up at Bryant, and his face softens when he sees my tears.

“For the record, I’m just as shocked about this as both of you are,” he says softly. His deep voice comforts me but my heart hurts almost more than I can bear. How can I be mated to two men?

“Let us explain. Many centuries ago, there was just one king and one queen who were lycans. They ruled over all the shifters. However, as the shifter population grew, it became apparent that more than one ruler was needed. So the lycans ruled over all the wolves, a grizzly was made king to rule over all other animal shifters on four legs, and a hawk became king to rule over the shifters in the sky. For a long time, that worked, and everything went well. However, as time went on, there has been a change. Some shifters want to overthrow the kings and make rulers of their own. For example, lions, tigers, eagles, and more all want to rule their own kind. That would cause too much chaos, with rulers for every species. We suspect that to empower the three ruling families, they would have to come together as one. When each of us only had one offspring, we assumed that the time had come. We couldn’t be sure until you all met. Bryant, we believe that the eagle clan killed your parents in an attempt to take them out before you were ready to become King. However, they didn’t expect you to be as strong as you are. You have done well keeping them at bay. Tyler and Claire, I know this is not how you saw this day going, but it’s a reality you must face. You will not be a traditional couple. Claire, you will mark both Tyler and Bryant, and they will both mark you. Once that has taken place, the three of you will feel a strong connection. One that’s more powerful than any other royal couple has felt. You three together will be able to stop the uprising that is coming.” Caine speaks sternly yet softly as he looks at Tyler and me.

“Why didn’t you tell us sooner?” Tyler asks as he eyes Bryant. I look at him, too, and he smiles slightly.

“In hindsight, we should have the moment you found out you were mates, but we didn’t want to cause you any unnecessary stress.” My dad explains. They still should have told us, but I understand why they didn’t.

“Can you leave the three of us alone to talk?” I ask our parents. Tyler’s arms tighten around me, and I get it. If all of a sudden, he was mated to another woman, I would want to rip her throat out. However, that’s not going to change the fact that somehow, we need to come to an understanding and figure out how this is going to work.

“Take your time.” My mom kisses my head, and they all leave. Bryant sits in the chair next to Tyler and me, turning to face us.

“I’m sorry that we’re meeting like this. I planned to come to the two palaces before now, but as your fathers said, I’ve been battling the eagles. I could barely leave for your ceremony, but your parents insisted I needed to be here. I never thought for a moment that I would find my mate, and she would already have another mate.” He leans over so his forearms rest against his thighs. I know this has to be hard for him, too; seeing me in another man’s arms when his instinct is to make me his can’t be easy.

“Tyler and I have known each other for years. We had always hoped we would be mates; we never pictured another man in the mix. I know this isn’t going to be easy, but we have to figure out how to make it work. I feel the bond with both of you. In my opinion, we should go ahead with the marking and see what happens. Maybe everything will make more sense once the bond between the three of us strengthens.” I look from Tyler to Bryant and back again.

“Spoken like a true Queen,” Tyler says, kissing my cheek. I know he’s still not okay with this, but he knows he has no choice.

“So, do you both agree?” I ask them.

“Claire, are you okay with me being your mate? You’re taking this well, but is this what you want?” Bryant looks into my eyes. When I turn to Tyler, he’s waiting for my answer, too. I want to say no, I’m not okay with it, but I can’t. The more I think about it, the more it excites me. I may have just met Bryant and known Tyler my whole life, but I want them both.

“Yes, I’m okay with it,” I say slowly. Bryant looks relieved, and Tyler looks hurt. I hug Tyler and whisper to him.

“Don’t look at this as me leaving you. We’re still together, but it’s just different from what we had planned. Don’t pull away from me, Tyler; I need you,” He buries his face in my neck.

“I love you, my Queen,” He says softly.

“I love you too, my King.” I look at Bryant. I feel the bond with him, too, but I’ve mostly ignored him. I need to rectify that, no matter how much Tyler may not like it. I walk to Bryant and take his hand. The sparks are like the ones I feel with Tyler but different.

“We never asked you what you think about all of this,” I say as I link my finger with his. I ignore Tyler as his grip on my other hand tightens. He’s going to have to get used to this.

“I honestly don’t know what to think. However, I want you, Claire. I’ve wanted you since the moment I picked up your scent. I’m not saying it’s going to be easy, but I am willing to do whatever it takes to be with you,” Bryant pulls me closer, and I let him. When he takes me in his arms, Tyler continues to hold my hand. The sparks running through my body from touching both of them make me shiver with excitement. Tyler tries to let go of my hand, but I keep hold of it. I want to let him know that even though he has to share me, we’re still together in this. He’s not losing me.

“Can I kiss you?” Bryant asks hesitantly. I glance at Tyler, and he looks away.

“Don’t worry about me. I know you’re no longer all mine. It’s hard, but I’ll deal with it.” That, right there, is one of the things I love about Tyler. He’s passionate, but he thinks with his head. I look at Bryant and nod. He smiles as he pulls me against him even tighter.

When his mouth touches mine, it’s soft and gentle at first. I slide my hand into his hair as he deepens the kiss. When I open my mouth, he slides his tongue inside and slowly moves it against mine. My knees go weak as he puts his hands around my waist. When he pulls away, I open my eyes. His kiss did the same things Tyler’s kisses do to me.

“I have a question for the two of you before we go back to the others,” Bryant says, releasing his hold on me and taking my hand.

“What’s that?” I ask breathlessly. Is it wrong that I want to kiss Tyler now and then Bryant again? It’s my birthday today, so can’t I be greedy and kiss them both over and over?

“Have you had sex?” he asks. I look at Tyler. Should we tell him what we have done? I guess he has a right to know.

“We have kissed, and we have made each other orgasm using our hands. Today’s my birthday, and Tyler used his mouth on me as an early gift. We haven’t gone any further than that,” I reply. Bryant looks relieved.

“Okay, thanks for being honest. Happy Birthday,” he says as he pulls me in his arms again and kisses me even harder than last time. I hold on to him when I feel like I’m going to fall. He bites my bottom lip slightly when he pulls back, and I squeeze my legs together. I’m getting wet thinking about what it would feel like to have his mouth on me like Tyler did earlier.

“Are you ready to go?” Tyler asks. I hug him and kiss his cheek.

“Let’s see what happens when we mark each other.” I link my arms with each of theirs, and we leave the office. When we get to the ballroom, our parents are waiting for us. Their tense faces relax when they see all three of us together.

“We’re ready to mark one another,” I tell them.

“Okay, let us go in first so we can let everyone know about this change of events,” Caine says. They walk into the ballroom and shut the door.

“Are you guys doing okay?” I ask Tyler and Bryant, glancing at each of them.

“As much as it pains me to say this, I’m not feeling hurt anymore,” Tyler replies. Bryant nods.

“I agree. It’s not easy, but it’s not something we can change, so let’s do this and see what happens.” They both kiss my cheeks at the same time, and it feels like my heart is going to burst. The doors to the ballroom open up, and as we enter, everyone is staring at us in shock. We make our way to the front, and I hear people whispering as we pass.

“As I told you, it may be uncommon for a woman to have two mates, but this has happened for a reason. At this time, Tyler and Bryant will mark Claire. She will then mark each of them. We will temporarily postpone the crowning so the three of them can discuss future plans. When we have a date, we’ll invite all of you to come.” Caine smiles at us, and I smile back. I’m glad he’s giving us some breathing room to get to know each other.

“Who’s going first?” I ask my mates. They look at each other.

“How about we do you at the same time?” Tyler asks. Do me at the same time? My mind totally took a wrong turn, allowing me to think about being in bed with them both as they worship my body. I wonder what it would take for them to agree to be with me together.

“Claire, are you okay with that?” Bryant asks, pulling me from my fantasy.

“Yes, do me together,” I answer as my face gets hot.

They turn to face me, and I tip my head back. Oh, shit, I didn’t think this through. Marking our mates can have an orgasmic effect. What will it do to me having them both mark me at the same time?

They kiss the spots they’re going to bite, and then I feel the punctures as they break the skin. The sparks that take over make me gasp out loud. My eyes close as I grip their shoulders. The intensity of them both marking me is almost too much. They pull back at the same time and kiss my cheeks. I can’t move at first. I feel like I just had an orgasm, only ten times better.

“Are you ready to mark us?” Tyler asks. I nod and look at them. Who am I going to mark first? As though he’s reading my mind, Bryant strokes my cheek.

“Mark Tyler first,” he says softly. I nod because I still can’t speak and turn to Tyler. He kisses me before tilting his head. My canines bite into his neck, and Tyler moans softly as he wraps his arms around me. When I pull back, his eyes are glazed over.

“I love you,” I whisper. He smiles and kisses me again.

“I love you too,” he says before releasing me. I turn to Bryant. This bite is going to change everything. He kisses me just like Tyler did before tilting his head.

I bite into his neck, and Bryant gasps as we feel the bond connecting us. It’s not just connecting the two of us; it’s connecting all three of us. When I pull back, I feel tingly all over.

“I feel it; this is how it’s supposed to be. It’s not weird anymore,” Tyler says to us.

“I feel it too,” Bryant replies as they take my hands. Everyone cheers as we smile at the crowd. I study the faces of the people and realize that not everyone is smiling. Some are glaring at us, and others look concerned. We will worry about that tomorrow. Right now, I need my two mates, and from how they’re looking at me, they need me, too.

“Thank you. We now have some things to discuss,” Tyler says as he and Bryant pull me toward the doors. I can’t help but smile as I pass the unmated women who look at me with jealousy. I have hit the birthday lottery. I’m mated to two sexy kings. We go to my bedroom, and no one says anything as they take turns kissing me.

“So, how’s this going to work?” I ask as they both suck the spots on my neck where they had marked me. I’m so wet I’m sure my panties are soaked.

“How about this? Tyler got to eat you earlier, so let me eat you now. After that, he can be the one to take your virginity.” Bryant kisses my lips, and I feel his erection pressing against me. Tyler is on the other side of me, and he’s pressing against my hip.

“Sounds good to me,” Tyler says as he unzips my dress. I’m not arguing. Who would want to? I have two men deciding how they want to pleasure me. Their hands are all over me as my dress falls to the floor. When they move to sucking my nipples, my legs buckle. I don’t know who removes my panties, but they’re suddenly gone.

“If we’re doing this, I can’t be the only one naked,” I say as their sucking intensifies. This is so freaking hot. They pull away and begin removing their clothes. I thought they might hesitate, as they will see each other naked, but they’re focused solely on me.

I lie in the middle of my bed and watch them undress. I’ve seen Tyler before, but I’m still impressed by his strong, muscular body. His penis is enormous, and I can’t wait to feel it inside of me. Bryant is just as strong and muscular as Tyler. When I look between his legs, he’s just as big there, too.

Tyler lies next to me while Bryant kneels between my thighs. Tyler’s hand and mouth begin exploring my neck and chest. Bryant keeps his eyes on mine as he slides a finger slowly inside of me.

“We’ve only known each other for a couple of hours. Are you sure you’re ready for me to touch you like this?” he asks, adding a second finger. I spread my legs even further. With his hand working me and Tyler’s mouth sucking one nipple while his hand plays with the other breast, I already feel ready to explode.

“We’ve already marked each other, so yes, I’m okay with this. I want you,” Bryant smiles as he removes his fingers and positions his head between my thighs.

“That’s all I needed to hear.” His mouth is on me a second later. I arch my back as he sucks and licks me ferociously. I moan as he buries his face in me even deeper. When I feel Tyler’s penis pushing against me, I take it in my hand to stroke him. He moves his mouth to mine as my hand slides down to massage his sack. He loves it when I do that.

Bryant moves a finger inside of me while he sucks my clit, and with all the sensations from him and Tyler, I can’t take it anymore. My legs begin shaking as my orgasm hits. Bryant sucks me harder and swirls his finger around as the waves of pleasure wash over me. When I open my eyes, Bryant smiles and licks his lips.

“Delicious.” He swirls his finger inside of me one last time, and I shiver. As he lies down beside me and kisses me, Tyler moves away.

“Are you ready?” Tyler asks as he rubs the head of his penis over my swollen clit.

“Yes,” I reply breathlessly. I’ve been waiting for this day for a long time. Bryant was right; having Tyler be the one to take my virginity feels right. He smiles as he slowly moves inside. I feel a slight pain, but with all the sparks from my two mates, it’s barely noticeable. Once he’s all the way in, he stops.

“Are you okay?” Tyler asks. I wrap my legs around him and smile.

“Start moving,” I tell him. He does as I say, and the feeling of him stretching me fills my body with excitement. I look over at Bryant and take his penis in my hand.

“I want to suck you,” I tell him. I never did that with Tyler, and Bryant deserves to have one of my firsts.

“You don’t have to,” he says hoarsely. Tyler slows his thrusts.

“I want to. It will be my first time. Let me give you both one of my firsts at the same time.” Bryant looks at Tyler, and he nods. I’m so glad they’re accepting our arrangement.

Bryant kneels behind my head. I may not be able to take him in very far from this awkward angle, but hopefully, it will be enough. He adjusts so the tip is at my lips. I look into his gray eyes as I lick around the head. Tyler picks up speed again as I begin sucking on Bryant. He rocks his hips slightly to move in and out of my mouth as I suck.

The sensations running through my body, Tyler between my legs, and Bryant in my mouth, are mind-blowing. It only takes a few minutes for all three of us to have soul-crushing orgasms simultaneously. My men collapse on either side of me. This has been the most incredible birthday ever. We don’t know what tomorrow will bring, but right now, the three of us have each other, and I am nowhere near done with them yet.