The Royals Dangerous Games Ember's Fire series book 4

The rain pours down splattering the windows of the packhouse, it had been two days since the Gamma returned with the proof the rogue king claimed he had of his brother’s betrayal to the royals. My brother hugged his mate close as we all silently settled in my father’s office, a heavy silence on us all, a thick unspoken tension hanging in the air as we all dread what the videos will show us. Gamma Hendrick’s the oldest out of all of us, finally plays the video and we are met with nothing short of horrific scenes, my eyes burned with brimming tears instantly.

My mate Cole growls ferociously, his anger pouring from him in deadly waves, his wolf Blake flashing in his eyes. Amber raged in my mind, demanding to come forth to rip the Alpha apart. The more we watched the more angered everyone became, the piercing screams of the innocent she-wolves made my ears ring, the gruesome, inhumane nature of the Alpha we all trusted was enough to make you sick. The terror and pain in their eyes were and will forever haunt me, the life being taken from them cruelly, sickeningly, this Alpha was not human, he was feral, he had to be as he ripped these poor women to shreds, pleasure on his face as he sees their pain, hears them scream in agony, how could one be so sick? I knew everyone else was thinking the same.

The growls rumbling from us all rattled the windows in their panes, threatening to shatter as the power of our growls was too much for the small and old office. My brother’s mate looked pale and shaken, the two Gamma’s one royal and my father’s looked horrified and disgusted, but were unable to look away, my brother looked like he was about to head right for the Alpha’s lands, to demand retribution for all the lives he has snuffed out. My mate was looking deadly, his eyes flickering back and forth between his own and his wolf’s, his body stiff as his hands shook, the deadly threat in his aura was enough to make even the bravest of men tremble before him.

Unable to watch more, I say “Switch it off, enough, I think we all can see he needs to be handled”, my voice strained and hoarse, but just as I say this we are all left speechless as we hear Alpha Deacon speak, his tone of voice inhumane, making my skin crawl, but the most shocking thing was, the creature that stepped out of the shadow’s, into the light. My mate dropped to his seat, his eyes still flickering but outrage now showed as clear as day. A shocked gasp fell from my lips, further echoed by my sister-in-law, as we hear the Alpha make a deal, a deal that will destroy us all if their plan comes to fruition.

The dripping cruelty in his voice was chilling to the core, as a tense silence fell and the continuous rumbling growls were now mute, disbelief and horror painted on each of our faces. The royal pack were in danger, the king needed to be warned, this man has played the long game, fooled everyone and who knows the damage he has already done. Ember found herself to be the first to recover, as she says “Cole, we need to leave here soon, Gamma Harrison, please call the king for a convoy to help us transport the rogue king to the royal pack cells. Brother, please take care of father for us, we will inform you on the plans to take this alpha down”, her voice barely containing her anger and panic, if the creatures they had seen were supporting the Alpha the royal kingdom and the werewolf kingdom were in trouble.

Gamma Harrison nodded, his face pale as he left to follow Ember’s orders, unable to find his voice after witnessing the vile acts of a man he had once seen as fair and just. Cole seemed to snap out of his bloodlust, looking proud of his mate for taking charge. Harley smirked at his sister, pride showing in his eyes as he says “Wow, sister, you really want this guy. Don’t worry dad will be fine here with us, I’ll inform you when he wakes just be careful sister, the royal pack are dangerous, if alpha Deacon has something planned for them, he may already have spies or worse a plan in fruition, the games ahead will be dangerous, take care of yourself and my little nephew”, his tone soft and filled with brotherly concern. Ember smiles but nods, knowing he was right, the waters ahead were now more dangerous than ever, but she would do her best to protect her loved ones and her king.

It was not long before Ember and her mate left the office, desperate to pack and spend time with contain their inner turmoil over the dangers they were going to be facing. As they arrived back on the Alpha family floor, the heavy silence hanging between them had evaporated when they see the beautiful sight of little Grayson, his little giggles and innocence suddenly making them forget their troubles. Ember rushed over to her little pup, hugging him close as she peppered sloppy kisses across his little face, her amused voice says “Little pup, why you still awake at this hour? You are giving the omegas a hard time?”, her voice scolding her pup, despite he smiles at the rathe cute face her small pup was pulling.

Cole stood to the side amused at the little pup, he had watched the mother and son with adoration, love and joy, silently promising that whatever comes their way he will use all he has got to protect them both from any harm. A young omega stepped forward, her head bowed as she says, “Sorry miss we really tried to settle him down, but he just was not having any of it,” her voice wavering and shaken, worried they were angry with them. Ember chuckled, as she gently says “No worries, I know how stubborn my pup can be. Go get some rest, the next couple of days we will need a hand packing up, we will be leaving for the royal pack soon”, her voice soft as he eyes never leave the small pup in her arms happily squirming around babbling to himself.

The omega bowed in relief before leaving them alone with the pup, Cole moved to surround his little mate and pup, his arms holding them close as he says, “Let’s go get him settled, we need sleep and I am sure the king will be in contact with us both after hearing from gamma Harrison.”, his voice gruff from exhaustion, as he peered down t them both. Ember smiles as she nods, knowing that her mate was right it had already been a long day, now they had more to face and were likely not to get much rest when they return to the royal pack.

As Ember walks into the nursery, she gently placed he pup down, kissing his little forehead as she says “Mumma loves you,” her voice soft and barely above a whisper as he pups emerald eyes peered at her innocently, as they slowly drooped signalling he would finally rest. Quietly leaving the nursery, Ember allows he mate to pull her close as they head for their room next door. As they quietly and quickly strip down, slipping into the fresh sheets of the bed Ember curled up close to her mate, seeking his warmth as a yawn passes her lips.

The warmth of her mate wrapped around her lulling her into a comfortable sleep, his heartbeat matching her own as his warm breath fanned the top of her head as he too fell into a comfortable slumber. It was not long before morning came, the sun peeking through the Balcony windows, the bird’s happy chirps filtering through, dragging them from their peaceful slumber, Cole groans huskily “Damn, is it morning already, I swear we have only just fallen asleep”, his tone disgruntled at being woken up at the break of dawn. Ember too sleepily says “We can have a few moments before we have to get up, it is only dawn right now Grayson will still be sleeping”, her voice groggy and huskier as she remained on top her mate, her legs tangled with his comfortably, despite feeling his hard cock pressing against he inner thigh, his morning wood standing tall and hard, making her very aware as she rested upon him.

Cole chuckles, amused by his little mate, but despite that didn’t move, rathe enjoying the closeness of his mate, his wolf had never been so calm, his restlessness used to drive him to the edge, but now he was purring like a kitten in his mind’s eye, more than happy to oblige our strong independent mate. Lifting his large hand, he gently brushes his fingers through her silky locks, as he listens to her breathing even out once more as she falls back to sleep. Allowing her to rest, he lays still underneath her, not daring to move, his wolf Blake suddenly says “Cole, we need to protect them both, from what we have seen the creatures alpha Deacon is working for are well known for assassinating people, she could be a target with he gifts”, his tone turning grim. Sighing, knowing his wolf was right, he says “I have a feeling Alpha Deacon is more focused on the king than Ember, but this may change when he notices we have changed security and that Ember has taken down his escape goat, the rogue king down”, his tone even grimmer, he also knew the king is going to be beyond livid when he sees the crimes committed by an Alpha we had all trusted.

It felt like seconds before his little mate shifted above him, a groan passed his lips as her body rubbed against him, heating his veins with need. As her sleepy eyes met his, her gorgeous amber eyes stared back at him, love glistening in their depths. A comfortable silence hung between them, as he pulled her flush against himself, his arms wrapped around the natural curves. Lowering his head his lips covered hers in a soft but firm kiss, tasting her on his lips as he licks the seams of her mouth begging for entrance into, her mouth, probing for more. A tug of a smirk threatened to take over as his little mate moaned, he could feel under his hands as her body shivered, her arousal growing stronger as she happily allowed his tongue to probe her mouth, to tangle with her own tongue, deepening their kiss as his own body began to feel hot for her. Swiftly shifting, placing his mate below, him his hands wandered around his body, feeling every inch of her bare skin, sparks, tingles trailing from wherever his fingertips touched.

Groaning, enjoying the taste of her in his mouth, something sweet and enticing, he wanted more, so much more, his cock was twitching in anticipation as his deepened the kiss, enticing he more, pouring everything into that kiss, his need, his hunger, his love, his fears, all of it. Slowly stripping her silk tank top and shorts, his eyes roamed with a hungry stare as he sat back and took the picture of her naked before him, her plump beasts heaving heavily as she panted heavily for a single breath, her arousal slickened her thighs, causing his tongue to dart out eagerly for a taste of her sweet honey.

Stripping down, he watched as he eyes grew brighter, her wolf Amber was pushing to come forward, eager for her mate. Chuckling huskily, he says “Spread your legs baby”, his tone firm, a command that had he body instantly obeying, shivering as she struggled to hold Amber back, she watched her mate comfortably kneel before her, heating her cheeks with a bright crimson as he lowered himself directly before her slickened core. Licking his lips she watched as his tongue darted out cautiously, the feeling of his rough tongue gliding tenderly over her engorged nub had he crying out, her pussy gushing with excitement and anticipation, her legs spreading wider, eagerly opening herself up to his tongue as he teased and sucked on her swollen nub hungrily.

A fine layer of sweat building on her flushed skin, her eyes rolled as her mates tongue delved into her most intimate parts, lapping hungrily as she steadily moaned louder and louder, barely coherent as she felt her body tense as he pushed between he slick folds, curling his tongue hitting her g-spot over and over, not giving her a rest, driving her to the edge of insanity. Panting, her mate’s groans driving her arousal to the edge, she found her small hands gripping his dark hair tightly as she tried to push him away, but he firmly stayed put, his head firmly between her things she cries out “Oh…...oh god, please don’t stop, more, give me more”, her voice hoarse, husky and desperate as her mate chuckled against her pussy. The vibration of his laughter had the knot in the stomachs building, tightening, her legs unknowingly clamped around his head as she falls over the edge, her climax hitting had as she cries out “Oh god………...I’m Cumming”, her breathless cries echoed off the walls of their room.

Panting, her breathes uneven, her mate licks he folds, lapping at the last of he juices, a dark amused chuckle leaving his lips as he lifts his head. Ember breathless, found he core flutter hungrily, he eyes brightening as Ambe surfaced, the sight before them arousing them, igniting a fire in her belly. Watching her mate come closer, his lips glistening with her juices, his hair dishevelled from her pulling on it, his muscles rippled as he crawled on top of her caging her small frame below him.

Flushed, excited she reached for him, pulling him flush against her naked form, kissing him tenderly, her lips gliding over his in a feather like motion, enticing him, daring him, begging him for more, she would always want more of this man. Groaning her mate firmly pulls her impossibly closer to him, eager for more of his mate his cock leaking pre-cum as it pressed against her inner thigh. The air filled with their equal arousal, their moans as he shifts, his cock now pressing against her entrance, pushing in slowly, both peering at one another, causing a fire to ignite between them, Embers cold flames ignited on her fingertips, cooling his burning skin as she trailed them over his rippling muscles.

Pushing further into her core, groaning as her core flutter, and clenched around his engorged cock, it took all his self-control to not ram himself into her, wanting to be gentle. Ember pushed with her hips meeting him halfway, moaning as he filled her to the rim, fully sheathed he stilled inside her panting as his head lowered to the crevice between her neck and her shoulder, his hot breath fanning he flushed skin making her shiver as he lightly brushed his lips over his mark making her clench hard around his engorged cock. Wiggling her hips, begging for him to move her mate groaned but complied, all too happy to giver her what she is needing. Lifting himself up, his hands either side her head gripping the sheets tightly, he stats slow and smooth working himself in and out her core, pounding in a rhythmic, enticing movements, slow and pleasurable as her body writhed below him, her little moans enticing them, her breathing steadily growing heavy as he pushes in and out over and over again, watching her flushed cheeks, her beathing, her eyes as they seemed to glow as he slowly builds up the pleasure between him.

Cole loved her enticing moans, his wolf was going wild inside him begging him to pound into her harder, panting as they enjoyed their mates flushed excited body, her fingers dancing over his shoulders a cool shiver rushing down his spine, he could feel her clutching him closer, her fingertips digging into his muscles as he moved faster and harder inside her, enjoying the flutter of her wet, hot core as it pulsed needily around him. Groaning, feeling bliss as his cock twitched inside her, he suddenly flipped Ember over his cock still buried in her as he huskily says, “Hands and knees now baby,” his growl and demand had Ember whimpering as she happily obliged him, eager, excited knowing he was close.

As she weakly moved to her hands and knees her mate lightly slaps her ass, the sting surprising her but it soon was soothed by his large hand as he kneaded the now flushed skin lovingly. It was not long before he mate’s carnal desires exploded, unable to hold back , his growl seemed fiercer somehow, her face pushed into the sheets of the bed, she moaned breathlessly as his hips slammed into her from behind, his fingertips digging into her hips he pistoled into her with large mong strokes drawing he closer and closer to the edge, the sounds of skin slapping, the sound of her juices flowing filled the room, her stomach tightened with the now familiar not as her mate groaned and growled behind her, hammering her harder and faster, not letting up, not giving he a rest as her hands clutched the sheets of the bed as she calls his name like a siren calling to him.

The building knot got tighter and tighter, her core clenching him, he core pulsing she knew she couldn’t hold it any longer moaning she says “BABY…….I’m Cumming ……..oh………uh……..oh”, her voice hoarse and breathless as it echoed off the walls her mate growls, his thrusts sloppy and hard he says “Cum for me”, his voice gruffer, deeper more animalistic, a shiver wracked he body and she found herself obeying his command Cumming profusely, clenching him had as a screams rip from her mouth. Grunting from behind, Cole felt his little mate cum, her core clenching him tightly, he sloppily pushed into her spilling his seed into her wet core, her juices flowing from her covering his balls, but he didn’t care, he kept filling he to the rim, groaning as his cock finally softened.

Sweat coating their skin, their heavy breathes loudly filling their silence, Cole peppered light kisses up her spine as he gently slipped his core from his cock. Sighing, Ember couldn’t move a muscle, sated and content, she felt he mates kisses upon her back and basked in the warmth of his touch, the afterglow of their love making hanging through the air. Cole led beside his mate, his fingers tailing her soft skin tenderly as he says, “I love you Ember, I promise you, I will protect you”, his tone warm and filled with love making her heart flutter, happiness filling her soul as she knew she loved him too.

Sighing, Ember turns her head to her mate, smiling softly she says, “I love you too, I know you will, but I can sense you are bothered about all this”, her tone gentle, filled with love and concern, he eyes boring into him, silently offering a listening ear to her mate. Cole sighed, his large hands clutching her closer to him, as he says “I am, I know you will want to fight, I understand that, but I can’t help but worry, who knows how any dark creatures Alpha Deacon has working for him. If he has dark witches or warlocks, dark fae anything could happen their magic is strong, and their abilities are vast. The king we know is in danger, but your family, mine and gamma Harrisons will likely be the targets, take us all down the werewolf kingdom will be his, what worries me is, we don’t know what plans he already has in play or what spies may already be implanted in our packs”, his voice turning grim as he stared up at the ceiling, deep in his thoughts.

Ember leans closer, seeking his warmth, needing him close as she says “Mate, listen to me, no matte what we will work together, allow me to collaborate with you and the king, we will fight united and bring him down. I know we may face a disaster or two, but we will come out on top I will not lose another mate because of some greedy alpha whose ego is twice his brain size. Let’s for now, prepare for our travels home and make sure we have all the proof we need, I am sure that the king and council will need it as proof for other alphas about his crimes.”, her tone strangely calm, Amber curled up in her mind humming happily, despite knowing that the next months could be harrowing with many dangers, beings and tricks to fold before they can succeed.

Cole doesn’t say anything more, knowing his little mate was right, but it did not take from the dangers they were now going to be facing from now on. As the morning sun now burned high in the sky, the birds chirp now downed by the hustle and bustle of the pack below them outside, Ember sighs as she says “I guess we better get up, I am sure we need to watch more of those videos and their contents and speak with the rogue king about them too”, her voice holding reluctance to leave their momentary bliss. As Cole went to go respond, he was soon stopped by the small giggles and babbles coming from the baby monitor beside him on the little bedside table, chuckling he says, “I guess you are right once again mate”, his tone holding amusement, as Blake his wolf growled unhappy, moaning about being cockblocked before disappearing in the back of his minds eye.

Ember chuckled, she had not missed the disgruntled look on her mate’s face, kissing his lips softly she says, “Duty calls, but don’t worry we will have plenty of time for more later”, her voice tender and teasing as she slips from the sheet baring her naked body to his ogling eyes. Growling, amused by his mate he says, “I will hold you to that promise little mate”, his wolf Blake panting in his minds eye, enjoying his mate’s brazen attitude as she sways her hips enticingly as she leaves for the ensuite bathroom, to do her morning routine. Sighing, he too moved to rush his morning routine, listening to his stepson over the monitor happily occupied as he babbled to himself, it strangely calmed his wolf down unbothered by his new pup’s interruption.

It was not long before they were both ready dressed for the day, they leave their room hand in hand, with wide smiles as they head for little Grayson’s nursery. Giggling at the pup, sat up in his cot playing with a little dragon plushie, not noticing his audience in the doorway. Ember slowly approached the white cot, reaching for him, she tenderly carries him to the changing table and proceeds to change his diaper and dress him in a cute little snow suit, the weather being colder now, she wanted to protect him from the cold, they may naturally run hotter, but pups do not, they don’t get their wolf and wolf abilities until their fifth birthday, her son had only reached a year old and was not as immune as they were.

Grayson of course, was not helpful, squirming, wriggling around on the table, weakly attempting to evade his mother’s hands, attempting to escape but it was futile, his mother was quicker than he was. Cole, stood to the side watching every detail, eager to learn how to care for the small boy, he had never changed a diaper, so it was all new to him, it had amused him how his son would roll, kick, squirm and wriggle, clearly not wanting the diaper, however, his little mate held him down firmly but not too hard and made quick work of getting the fresh diaper on. In no time, Ember was done and a disgruntled Grayson started fussing, Ember frustrated handed the little rascal to him, as he peered at the pups face, he watched the bright emeralds shine with brimming tears, he says “Food, little man, let’s get you food whilst your mother cleans up here”, his tone a soft whisper as the boy abruptly stopped looking pleased at the mention of food. Cole was amused, he was a rascal, carrying the pup to the alpha family floor kitchen, he could hear omegas rushing with clatter and bangs of pots ahead of them, preparing their meal.

As they entered, the omegas bowed, their faces flushing looking harassed and overwhelmed, beta Cole says “Everything okay this morning?”, his tone holding concern, the omegas shared worried glances as she says “Yes sir……….but this morning Alpha Harley was called to the borders, something about a dead she-wolf left just inside our borders, not from our pack though and she was not a rogue either”, the omegas voice was wavering, a little shaken, as beta Cole became stiff “I see, no matter, Ember and I will meet with hi after breakfast, has an omega been assigned to this little chap in my arms?, his tone calmer than he felt, the games have begun, internally he was panicking but didn’t want to frighten the already unsettled omegas.

The women smiled as a brunette woman, short, stocky with hazel eyes stepped forward, arms open wide as she says “That would be me sir………. I will take him to nursery and bring him back and care for him until you both come back. No need to worry, the little chap will be fine”, her tone motherly as he watched his new son happily flop in her direction causing him to chuckle despite his new feelings, the little chap had earned his love and he already felt overprotective of him as he handed him over. Blake growling, pushing to come forth, new to the feeling, but he knew this omega was usually the one to care for him and trusted her to keep him safe.

The omega happily fed him his breakfast as Cole eagerly watched, taking notes of his likes and dislikes, as he too sat with his breakfast. Ember soon joined them, smiling wide as she took her place around the counter eating, Cole hated bursting her bubble, but he filled her in on her brother’s discovery this morning. As he finished, he could see the frown on her face, as she says “This confirms your thoughts, we have a mole, there is no way they could know we are onto them unless one of my father’s members has betrayed us……….”, her voice a soft wary whisper, seething internally, despite the calm she was forcing herself to display as to not scare the omegas and her pup.