Aren
"So what did Olivia have to report?" Jayden asks me once we are alone.
"She let me know that Madison has been spending a lot of time off campus, but she doesn't think Madison is planning anything right now. She will keep us informed if she learns otherwise."
"She needs to be paying closer attention to Olivia. After the fiasco with James, we need to be more careful about watching her." Jay says. "Thanks for handling these meetings for me. We can't have rumors of me spending time with Olivia getting back to Madison. Having you meet with her is safer for everyone."
"I know. I don't like that people think we were on a date."
"It's better if people do think that, they will be less suspicious of you talking alone with her.
Eudora
The next day, I don't have any classes and I'm still a little shaken up about seeing Aren with Olivia, so I decide to get away from campus and visit my parents. I beckon a carriage and relax during the drive, watching the landscape fly by. I know that I have feelings for Aren, but I also am enjoying getting to know the other guys. If Aren and I get a string I hope he will give me a chance, but there are so many great guys who I could also get a string with. Ryland's fake proposal was wild and the way Leon opened up to me on our date, made me feel really close with him. If Aren isn't meant to be with me, then at least I know there are other guys who could make me happy. There isn't any point in worrying anyway. Once the strings show up, then I can figure things out with Aren.
The carriage pulls down the long driveway of my parents estate and stops in front of the main entrance. A butler comes down the steps and opens the carriage door for me. I thank the driver and leave. The trip from campus to my parent's palace is an hour and a half, so they won't be expecting me to show up unannounced. I enter the drawing room where my mom is surprised, but overjoyed to see me.
"Your father is very busy, but I'll let him know you are here. Would you like anything to eat or drink?" Mom stands and walks over to one of the maids stationed by the door.
"I'm okay mom."
"Are you sure? I could ask the chef to fix you up a sandwich."
"That's okay."
"Okay, no food." She then turns and asks the maid to inform my father of my visit, before returning to the couch. She sits next to me and asks, "So, how come you decided to stop by today? Is something bothering you?"
"I'm just nervous about coming of age and I still haven't had my first shift."
"There is nothing to worry about. Your first shift will come I am sure of it. After we dropped you off at school your father told me your pheromones are stirring, which is a sure sign your body is preparing for its first shift."
I let out a breath I hadn't realized I was holding. "That's good to hear."
"That can't be the only reason you're here." My mother perks up. "Are you having any boy trouble?"
I sigh. "It's Aren."
She claps her hands together with glee. "I knew it! You too have always gotten along so well, and I always suspected love would bloom."
"It's not like that, well at least not for him. We kissed and it was amazing, but since then he's been keeping a distance from me. Plus, I've caught him out alone with one of my suitemates twice now."
"Oh sweetie, it's normal to go on dates. He's probably waiting to see if you have a string before he gets involved with you?"
"You think so?"
"Yes and in the meantime you should see other men."
"I have been."
"Good!" Just then my father enters the room and takes the seat across from me.
"I'm glad you're here. There is something I want to discuss with you."
"What is it?"
"As you know, our Kingdom's population has been declining, and you, as a female shifter, are worth a lot. Now I am not saying this is definitely happening, but the Emperor has been reaching out again about arranging a marriage with you and his oldest son.
"An arranged marriage! You can't be serious."
My mother looks shocked. "Richard, an arranged marriage? Why didn't you talk to me about this? I thought we agreed we wouldn't consider any of the marriage proposals until she came of age and could consider them herself. "
My father responds, "She is only your adoptive daughter. I am her father and I am the one who makes decisions about her future and the future of our kingdom." My father has never tried to diminish my mother's role in my life like this before and I am shocked. Sure, my father is strict and often overprotective, but he has always respected my mother and me. He has always valued our input.
My mother gasps and tears fill her eyes. "She is my daughter, adopted or not."
My father, looking at his distraught mate, tries to change tactics and comforts her. "The marriage will only go through if Eudora has a string with the prince. It is illegal to force a marriage between two shifters who don't have a string."
"You can't just spring this on me. Why are you even considering this?" I nearly shout at him.
My father turns to me and rubs his hand down his face exhaustedly. "There are things going on that you don't understand. I made this choice to protect you and our kingdom. Having you on the throne would guarantee the future of the Forest Kingdom. We would be a priority for the Empire. It would give us more safety and power."
"You'd trade my future for power?" I ball my fist and stand up. "You'd marry my off to a man I've never met for power?"
"You're overreacting, Eudora. I am giving you a better future. You would be an empress. Besides, it's likely the arrangement will fall apart in talks."
"I can't believe you." Tears stream down my face and I run out of the room. I run out of the main building of the palace and into the woods. I don't even realize where I am going until I arrive at my mother's grave. I fall to my knees and sob over it.
"What troubles you so, child?" I hear an unfamiliar voice and look up to see an old lady dressed in all black stepping into the small clearing.
"Who are you?" I ask. My voice is raw from crying.
"I am your fairy godmother."
I look at her up and down taking in her tattered clothing and bent nose. She doesn't look like a fairy godmother, but who am I to judge? I shrug and then ask hopefully, "Really?"
She cackles. "No! Of course I'm not. I am a witch."
"Oh okay, what are you doing here?" I ask her, wiping tears from my face and standing up.
"I was just out for a stroll when I heard you crying." I didn't believe that this witch just happened to be walking nearby.
"What do you want?" I ask, getting nervous.
"I just wanted to give you a message."
"Okay. What is the message?" Now I know for sure she didn't just happen across me here. Somehow she knew where to find me and when I would be alone.
"The answers you seek can be found in your locket."
"How do you know about my locket? I ask a little too forcefully.
"I know your mother."
"My mother is dead."
"Sure she is."
"That's it. You find me alone in the woods, and all you have to say to me is that I should look inside a locket that doesn't even open?" I'm starting to get angry now.
"All I can tell you is that the locket will help you find the moon goddess. That is all the information I can give you right now. You're not ready yet. When you open the locket, you'll be ready."
"Wow, more cryptic things. Can you stop talking in riddles and just tell me what's going on. Is the moon goddess alive?"
"In a way." The witch grins and turns to walk away.
"Wait, can you at least tell me how to find you again?" She looks back at me.
"I live in the Dark Forest. Go there and I will find you." With that she walks away, disappearing among the trees.
After another long carriage ride back to campus, I return to my dorm well after sundown. I am feeling rather hot and I don't notice the sock on the door or the sounds coming from inside until it is too late. As I enter the room, I stop in my tracks when I see that Gia is not alone. Bennett is licking her pussy like it's his favorite flavor of ice cream. Gia lets out a loud moan and I quiver. The heat in my body rises and my underwear is suddenly drenched. The scent of my arousal gets Bennett's attention. He stops his licking and turns his head seeing me standing frozen in the doorway.
"Oh shit. Ora is back." Bennett hurriedly tried to cover them. How long has Gia been hooking up with Bennett? I vaguely wonder.
"In or out girl? You can't just stand in the doorway. If you want to stay and watch, I have to warn you things are about to get really freaky." Gia says teasingly, wriggling her eyebrows at me. I feel overwhelmed and too warm.
"I'm gonna go." I tell them suddenly and practically sprint away. Without thinking I find myself taking the stairs upstairs and I don't stop until I am right in front of am right in front of Aren and the other's suite. The smells coming from inside are tantalizing and I desperately want to go in. Before I can knock, the doors open s and i am suddenly facing Ryland. He doesn't look surprised to see me. "What brings you here?" he asks teasingly.
"I…" I hesitate "I don't know, something feels wrongs."
In an instant, Rylands cocky smirk fades and he looks concerned. "Are you feeling all right? Are you sick? Should I get your brother?"
"No. " I immediately say. The scent coming off of Ryland and flooding from the room makes me dizzy and I can't think. I sway a little and Ryland catches me. His touch feels so hot on my already warm skin.
"I think I just need some fresh air."
Ryland still looks concerned. "Okay. Let's go for a walk."
He takes my hand and leads me down stairs and out into the woods. I take a deep breath of the night air and my head clears a little. I'm not dizzy anymore, but Ryland's sent pricks at my nose. His scent is so warm and relaxing and…arousing? As soon as I realize that I am aware of the intense pressure in my abdomen and the wetness between my legs. Ryland can definitely scent my arousal, but he pretends not to.
Ryland stops and faces me. "Do you feel better?"
I look up at his beautiful face and without thinking, I practically throw myself at him. I wrap my arms around his neck and start rubbing myself against him wantonly. He looks shocked but leans into it. I feel his cock hardden creating a massive tent in his pants.
"Not that I don't want this, but where is this coming from?"
"I don't know, I just need you." I lean in more, inhaling his scent deeply. I'm not close enough to him. I wrap my leg around his waist and rub my crotch against his. A shiver runs down my spine. Yes. This is what I need.
"I don't think this is a good idea." Ryland says wearily. He looks like he is in pain as he tries to pull back. Air hits my skin where the contact between us used to be and it feels wrong. I pull him back to me and wrap my other leg around him. I am now clinging to him like a koala.
Before Ryland can protest more I hear a familiar voice call my name.
"Ora, what's going on?" Leon says, looking at me and Ryland with concern.
Ryland responds. "I would like to know the same thing." Seeing that I have no intention of getting off of him, he wraps his arms under my butt and easily holds me up. The weight off of my arms is a relief. I use my newly freed arms to run my hands through his hair. "Ora, please. What has gotten into you?"
Leon walks over to us and rests a hand on my back. "Ora are you okay?"
I lean into his touch and smile. I reach over to him and caress his cheek. I squirm in Rylands arms and rub myself across his hardness. My skirt has ridden so far up, I am sure my entire ass is out.
"I think we should get off of the trail. I don't think anymore people finding her like this would be good." Ryland states.
Leon nods in agreement and points into the woods. "Let's go." Ryland follows Leon and with every step I feel his hardness rub against me. I moan at the sensations and lean into him. I start kissing his neck. He groans and starts walking faster. I don't know how much time passes, but eventually Leon and Ryland stop walking. We are far enough from the trail that there is no chance someone will stumble upon us.
Ryland tries to put me down, but I clutch onto him harder.
"Ora, what is going on? Please talk to us." Leon asks, concern filling his voice.
"I feel so hot." Suddenly I realize I am wearing my uniform jacket and collar shirt and I feel like I am suffocating. I talk of my jacket and throw it to the ground. While still wrapped around Ryland, I start to unbutton my shirt. Ryland's hands are too busy holding me up so he can't stop me before I manage to get the last button undone and throw my shift off. All that's left is my pink bra and my hands immediately move to the clasp. I need to get it off of me before I burst into flames.
"Whats going on? Is she sick?"
"I don't know! Is it normal to get really clingy and strip when you're sick?"
"I don't know. She's a female shifter, I don't know what's considered normal for them."
"Is she in heat?"
"No, you'd be a seal by now if she was in heat." Ryalnd states.
"Should we get the nurse?" Leon asks.
"No, please." I moan. "Just help me."
"What do you need sweetheart?" Ryland asks.
"I need to get out of these clothes."
"Why, what happened? When did this start?" Ryland asks.
"Just help me."
"I will help you." Ryland says, his voice rumbling around me. "We are just worried. If you walk me through what happened then I'll help you with your bra."
I pout. "You have to promise that each question I answer you will take off a piece of my clothes."
"Yes, we promise." Ryland says, looking at Leon for approval. Leon nods his head in agreement.
"Okay, when I got to my room earlier I caught Gia hooking up with Bennett."
"You saw Gia with Bennett and then what? What led you to be like this?"
I look at him pointedly. "That's a second question. I'll answer once you pay up for the first."
"Fine, Leon, can you take off her shoe?"
"You said bra."
"I said I would take off a piece of clothing for every question you answer. You didn't specify the order of clothing."
I frown. "Fine." Leon walks over and carefully removes my shoe. As revenge for their willfulness, I rub myself against Leon's bulge and we both moan.
"I saw them hooking up and I got overwhelmed. The next thing I knew I was at your door."
I look over at Leon pointedly and he removed my other shoe.
"Did you come looking for me?" Ryland asks.
I frown. "I don't know. You all smell so nice and comforting, I guess I just went to your suite since I felt off."
Leon removes one of my socks.
"Who do you mean by you all?" This question comes from Leon.
"You, Ryland, Aren, Max and Kaden all spell incredible."
Ryland hums in approval. "That still doesn't explain why you jumped me."
"I don't really know. I think seeing Gia with Bennett just really turned me on. I haven't had a release in a long time."
Leon removed my other sock without me having to remind him.
"How long has it been since you've come?" Ryland asks me.
"Too long."
I feel Leon's hands on my shoulders and I shiver as he runs his hands down my back, finding the clasp of my bra. It only takes a second for the clasp to come undone and the bra to fall off of my shoulders. My breasts bounce out of it and I smile at the relief I feel. Ryland and Leon both stare open mouthed at my boobs and I can't help but feel proud.
"Do you want us to help you come?" Ryland asks. His voice sounds rough.
"Yes." I say and heat rises to my cheeks. I don't know what has gotten into me, but I do know that I want the two hot shifters.
"Okay." Ryland replies. He slowly lowers me onto the ground and gently lays me onto my back. The soft ground feels nice beneath me. Ryland finds the zipper of my skirt, and undoes it slowly. He tugs the skirt down and pulls in over my legs before tossing it to the side. Ryland looks at Leon and grins. They both look at my nearly naked body and I feel a surge of heat through me.
"Looks like we only have one more question."
"Looks like it." Leon replies. "You can have it."
"Thank you." Ryland looks at me and I squirm under his gaze. My hands find my boobs and I start playing with my nipples.
"You are gorgeous." Ryland states. "Where would you like us to touch you first?"
I smile. "Right here." I say, squeezing my breasts. "And here." I say tapping between my legs right at where all the heat is pooling. Ryland grins and wastes no time pulling my thong off of my body. "Leon, be careful of her pheromones. Try not to get your face too close to her skin."
"Will do." Leon replies. He kneels beside me and takes over the caressing of my boobs. I groan and gasp when he pinches my nipple. I'm so focused on Leon, that I don't pay attention to what Ryland is doing until I feel a warmth touch me between my legs in just the right spot. I gasp and glance down to see Ryland kneeling between my legs with his thumb pressed against my clit. He smirks at me, loving my reaction to him. He rubs his thumb and I jerk with pleasure. Already I feel the pressure rising inside me. He rubs it again and then slowly presses a finger inside me. I moan with the pleasure of it. I want more.
"Yes." I moan. "More please."
"You want another one of my fingers inside you?"
"Yes." I pant.
Ryland obliges and adds a second finger. Slowly he curls his fingers inside me while sliding back and using this thumb to stimulate my clit. Leon pinches my nipple and I scream with pleasure.
Ryland and Leon pick up their pace and pleasure waves over me. The pressure builds and builds until finally, with a scream and an intense jerk I feel the release. Hot wetness drips from me and Ryland grins. He pulls his fingers out of me and then sticks them in his mouth. He sucks on them tasting me and he groans.
"You're delicious."
"I want to taste," Leon says.
"Do you think you can handle it?" Ryland asks. Leon nods. Ryland sticks his finger back inside me, coating them with my juices. I moan and jerk at the feeling. He pulls them away again and then offers his hand to Leon. Leon leans in and sucks on Ryland's fingers. Leon moans loudly at my flavor and I grin.
The pressure in my abdomen starts to fade and I start to feel more like myself. I sit up and smile. "Thanks. I needed that."
"It was our pleasure." Ryland reassures me. "Anytime you need us for a release, let us know."
"Thanks."