Race

We walked forward through the snow. My emotions not causing a blizzard like the last time we all walked through this area on our way to each other.

The air was light and cold. The snow crunched under our feet.

We walked in comfortable silence for a couple hours it was past midday now. I had to walk in the middle. Two on my side and one behind me. Anytime I started accidentally straying from the form they quickly adjusted. They weren’t taking chances. I was thinking about the fourth string I saw. I knew I had 5 attached to my soul. Atlas my father, Kolby, Dylan, and Marky. 4/5 I knew. The fifth was missing. Wherever he was I hoped he was alive and okay.

“Did you three know were missing one?” I asked.

They said nothing though I could sense their puzzlement.

“What do you mean?” Dylan asked confused.

“I have a fourth Alpha out there somewhere. We’re missing one.” I stated.

I wanted them to know. They deserved to know one was missing.

“How do you know?” Kolby asked.

“When the gods tied Atlas to me we all noticed a fourth string on my finger. Three are yours there was a fourth. We’re missing one. I think you three were in a panic state with me surrounded by people you must not have heard us talking about it. What’s weird is none of them tied it. So my uncle who’s hunting me must have.” I stated in thought.

“FUCKKK DUDE I HAVE TO SHARE YOU WITH ANOTHER ALPHA!” Kolby groaned loudly.

“Maybe…maybe not. Plenty of Alpha’s don’t live to meet their Beta. He could have already died long ago.” Marky said in thought.

“I hope he’s alive and okay.” I said quietly.

“If he is alive. We’ll be glad to have him. Yes it sucks to have to share you with another but he’s one of us. Part of the pack, part of the group, part of the fathers, part of the protectors.” Dylan said.

“Part of the fathers, part of the protectors.” Marky and Kolby said at the same time.

It was a mantra I’ve heard before on the TV. Alpha’s said it to reinforce they’re a group. They protect their Beta and they’re young together regardless of who’s the father of the child.

“It’s cool that we’re now the ones who say it. I remember being a kid and hearing older packs of Alpha’s say it before.” Kolby said in thought.

“Even if others don’t mean it.” Dylan scoffed under his helmet.

I thought about what he said and the mantra.

“Hey can you guys promise me something?” I asked them.

They stopped and looked at me.

“Anything and everything Dean.” Kolby said suddenly very serious.

“When we have kids. If something happens to one of us or even me promise the three of you will love and protect them. Regardless of which one of you three or even the fourth member of our group are the father. It’s not their fault. They deserve a chance to grow up in a normal environment with Alpha’s who treat them properly. Promise me that?” I asked.

They looked at me for a moment and without hesitation.

“We Promise you Dean.” They agreed.

“Sorry. I didn’t want it to be dark It’s just I grew up with a man who treated me badly. Punishing my father by punishing me. I don’t want that for any of my kids. It’s something that worries me.” I said quietly.

They all came forward running their fingers in my cheeks and in my hair in a loving manner.

“We completely understand Dean.” Kolby said.

“More than you even realize yet.” Dylan said softly.

“Well take care of all our young regardless of the father.” Marky agreed.

With that we kept moving. Talking about random topics for another hour.

“I say we make for the crack before nightfall.” Kolby stated.

“Yeah probably a good idea. We should be there around nightfall.” Dylan agreed.

“Not at this pace.” Marky stated.

A slight silence fell over them.

“We could start running then.” I offered.

“Yeah but we don’t wanna lose your sexy ass when we get too far ahead. Unless you wanna see our tight asses in this armor.” Kolby said laughing.

“It’s good asses. I like what’s in the front better though.” I teased the male’s.

“Oh we know. They like you too, A lot.” Dylan teased back.

“If you like how they look imagine what they’ll taste like.” Marky teased back. His hand reaching forward from behind to squeeze my ass.

“Ahh it’s nice to see Mr prick be nice for a change.” Kolby remarked to Marky.

“Yeah he’s been an Asshole this entire time Dean. You seem to make him nicer.” Dylan remarked.

Marky didn’t respond. I felt anger flare that I knew was coming from him. I reached my hand back and took his hand in mine. Pulling it up to my face and kissing his rough calloused hand.

“I like it. You all have your own charm. Marky is spicer flavor of personality. Good thing when I was able to have it. I loved spicy food. Ignore them Marky to me you’re absolutely perfect the way you are. I don’t want you to ever change.” I stated.

I felt a sense of smugness replacing the anger as it calmed. I could now sense jealousy from the other two.

“Ouch.” Kolby stated with a huff.

“You started it.” Marky said smugly.

“Fair.” Dylan said with a slight growl.

“When two of you start bagging on the other I’ll make a point to complement them from now on.” I said laughing slightly.

“Oooooh okay Marky, Dylan start saying mean things about me.” Kolby said happily.

“Hah, oh fuck where do I begin.” Dylan said laughing.

“He’s smug and stupid.” Marky said with a slight chuckle.

“Say what you want about me being a dumb blonde but I didn’t get to be a member of this pack of royals by being smart. I made it by proving to Atlas I was worthy of being Deans mate and by being a bloodthirsty soldier. I’m perfect. Good looking, fit, and have the biggest dick out of us three.” Kolby said laughing.

“Smug.” Dylan stated.

“Shit I’m gonna be pissed if we find your fourth Alpha and his is bigger than mine.” Kolby said with a huff.

“Fuck I hope not. While yes I love them the idea of those inside me, I feel like it’s gonna hurt.” I said with a sight chuckling.

“Don’t blame you. We’re well above average for Alpha normal. It’s usually 9 or 10. We’re not normal though so.” Marky said chuckling.

“Eh it’ll hurt for a bit but then I know you’re gonna love it” Dylan said laughing.

“Especially minneee.” Kolby sang song.

“Yes yes here’s the bigger question who can cook good? I’d be a bit more impressed by that.” I stated. Much to Kolby’s dismay.

“Ugh it pains me to say but Dylan.” My Blonde mate sighed.

“Yeah definitely Dylan.” Marky agreed.

“Awesome Dylan maybe we could cook together sometime, it’s kinda one of the rare things I’m good at.” I said happy to hear.

I felt a wave of happiness come from my brown haired mate. He was loving that idea.

“Absolutely Dean I’d love that!” He said ecstatic

I smiled warmly feeling happy that the idea made him happy.

I loved these three. It was incredible how fast we’d already become so close. I knew it was the bond, still these three were far more perfect than I ever could have imagined. Our lives and souls were bound together for eternity. Life and ****. Wherever the fourth one was I hoped with everything inside me he was okay but I knew there was nothing gained any longer from dwelling on him.

“So back onto the subject earlier should we start running?” I asked.

“Again…we don’t wanna smoke you.” Marky said confidently.

I knew they hadn’t seen me run yet, not with my new abilities. This was gonna be fun.

“Okay. Stand still all three of you.” I stated.

I kept walking forward. They started moving to follow but I stopped them and had them line up.

“Don’t tell me we’re doing this again….your dad already did this.” Dylan said whining.

I laughed.

“No not that. Tell me exactly where the crack is.” I asked.

They pointed north east.

“Around 10 miles that way. There’s a large crack in the wall of the hill it doesn’t look it but it’s big enough for us to stand inside. It’s goes in the hill a bit. It’s big enough for us four to sleep in comfortably. It must have been used for a bonding before because past the first wall in there’s a second smaller one that we can sleep in. We can also safely light a fire in the first part and barricade it to hide it from anything passing by. We used it on the way here. Both sections are completely covered by the hill.” Kolby said pointing in the direction.

“Okay that’s perfect. We’re gonna race since you three seem so confident you’ll win. Burrowers don’t come into the mountain cause it’s cold.” I stated.

They looked at me though I couldn’t see their expression I knew they were intrigued.

“What does winner get?” Kolby asked his voice being seductive.

“First one to catch me…hmm…” I thought for a moment.

“First one to catch me…..will get to sleep alone with me. I’ll sleep on their chest completely and totally naked. The other two will have to make us a comfortable bed from leaves and two of the four sleeping bags. I’ll also ask some questions about Alpha anatomy and I’ll want…..physical demonstrations. If you get what I mean. The other two will have to hunt and catch the four of us food and make the fire while I’m alone with the other one as we relax.” I stated with a smirk on my face.

All three were definitely interested, I could sense the excitement in their chest.

“However if I make it to the crack and no one catches me, I’ll sleep alone. Completely out of sight from the three of you.” I stated. I knew that would make them try extra hard. I could make it two miles in maybe 10 minutes with my abilities as they were this moment, I knew then it would take 60 minutes or so to make it at full sprint. Just before the sun would set.

“Do you guys agree?” I asked them smirking.

They looked at each other than me, I could feel the excitement in their chest. They nodded.

“He won’t make it far. No offense beautiful.” Kolby stated cocky.

“I just gotta shove you two and sprint and grab him, won’t take long at all.” Marky agreed I could practically hear his smirk.

Meanwhile Dylan said nothing. He got into a running stance. He was taking this seriously. His eyes on the prize.

“One..” i stated.

Their eyes were focused.

“Two..” I counted.

They’re ready.

“Three.” I shouted.

In an instant i zipped through the tree line. I sensed their perplexion and soon a hint of anxiety at my sudden dash from their side.

Tuff they were so confident they’ll need to catch me to get me back.

My feet charged forward, my hair whipped in my face. The snow crunched under my feet.

I began to slow down. Truth was I wanted one of them to catch me. I wasn’t sure which was closest. I could sense one was maybe 50 feet back with the other two slightly further back. I knew they’d find me immediately. My scent and pheromones would be a trail to my location no matter what.

I kept a slightly slower pace than I knew I could do. I knew I was in eyesight of one. I could feel the anxiety stop and now a huge surge of excitement. I zip and zapped through the tree lines out of his sight every time he’d see me. He was having more fun than the others. His excitement was making me excited as well.

I kept running. Going faster and slower. Teasing him for 40 minutes. I could hear snow crunching someplace close behind me. I heard a grunt and I knew he’d made a jump for me. I quickly ducked and saw him fly over my head just missing me. I smirked and sprinted past him. I could feel his annoyance mixed with his excitement. Whoever was chasing me was a skilled hunter.

I sprinted and jumped over a log. After several seconds I heard a large throaty growl of one of my Alpha’s doing the same.

He was far faster than the other two. I could hear and sense they were roughly 30 or so feet behind us. While he was only 5 to 10 behind me. I could hear his breathing and growling as he ran. He was far past excited he was ecstatic. This was his element. His eyes were on the prize.

I made a point to go under a branch. I easily moved under it. I knew it would slow him down. I heard a pained grunt before he let out a loud growl. It was then I realized he was predator I was prey. The idea excited me. I heard a slight deep throaty laugh from him. He knew I liked this too. He was that close. I could see the hill they were discussing. I could almost make out the crack when I felt it.

Hands wrap around my chest and pull me back. I landed on my back he fell with me so I’d land on his chest. His arms wrapped tight around me. He maneuvered so him grabbing me wouldn’t hurt me in the slightest. He quickly flipped me over. Pinning my hands above my head holding both my wrist gently in him one of his hands. Using the other he pulled off his helmet.

I was greeted with those beautiful green eyes. Dylan had won. He smirked panting, sweat dripping down his red face. He quickly moved his face down and connected our lips his tongue went into my mouth roughly dominating my own. He let out growls of possession. The wolf had caught his fox. He scooped me up into his arms bridal style.

“You’re with me tonight beautiful.” He stated smiling warmly. We both panted catching our breath.

After 20 seconds the other two caught up. Kolby first then Marky. They removed their helmets. Bent over panting.

“Fuck you two are fast.” Kolby said spitting on the ground.

Marky simply let out grunts as he panted.

We all made our way to the crack. True to their word it looked tiny on the outside but going through it was a spacious cave. With another crack in the wall that I assumed went to the other “room” as they put it. Dylan sat down with me in his arms. My back Presse to his chest. He rested his head on my shoulder as he nuzzled me. The other two looked bummed but knew they’d lost.

“I didn’t realize Dylan was that fast.” Marky remarked.

“Never asked.” Was all he said into my neck.

“Shit I can’t believe how fast Dean is.” Kolby said.

“Never asked.” I teased, I felt Dylan smirk into my neck.

“True answer son of a god.” I stated to the three.

“Yeah makes sense.” Kolby said.

We sat and rested for a bit. The sun would go down in an hour or so.

“It’s getting dark soon. You two better get some firewood and meat.” Dylan said smirking behind me.

“Yeah yeah on it.” Marky grumbled.

They went and grabbed firewood first. I lit it with a lighter. Soon they set out to get food leaving me alone with Dylan. It was time for his prize.

I walked forward leaning up and meeting his lips. We kissed for a few moments before my hand moved up his armpit and unbuckling one of the straps. He watched me calmly. His eyes were soft as the fire danced in the pools of green. He lifted his other arm pit and I undid the other. My hand moved down his side where I undid the third and then the forth. He pulled the armor up and over his body. Exposing the his slightly hairy muscular pecs and ripped abs. He dropped the armor with a loud thud. He kicked off his combat boots. I gripped his armored pants from the side. Pulling his pants down while dropped to my knees in front of him. His sweaty cock and balls flopped out into view. His erect cock slapped my cheek. My senses acted before I did. I licked his balls. My tongue moved under his cock under the base all the way up to the tip. I licked a drop of his precum before standing up.

“That felt amazing.” He said his voice deep with desire.

“It tasted amazing. It’s sucks I can’t do it more.” I said quietly my head on his chest.

“In time Dean.” He stated. I could sense he was sad too.

He slowly removed the strap from my shoulder, I kicked off my boots as well. With a simple pull down I was naked in front of him. His hands roamed up my sides and ribs. His fingers tracing my skin gently. We had already made our bed without the other two. We moved to the other room. Laying down with each other. My head laid on his chest, his hand roamed my back up and down. My hand moved up and down his abs.

I was intoxicated with how the three smelled. They all smelled the same. All Alpha’s of the same pack smell the same. I was curious what I smelled like to them.

“You know to me your guys pheromones smell earthy with a hint of sour and sweet. What do I smell like to you?” I asked curiously. I had a couple questions and figured this was my perfect opportunity. We were alone and undisturbed from the world.

He stared sniffing me. Taking deep inhales through his nose. Smiling.

“Like a sweet grass that’s been cut. It’s fresh. Even when you’re sweaty it smells amazing. It’s close to honeysuckle and dew. When I’m aroused in a rut it makes my mouth drool non stop. It makes me want to be around you nonstop. It’s like a **** that I feel addicted to. When it’s absent I’m craving it begging for it. Like my body can’t relax until I’m near it.”

I smiled. That was nice to hear.

“What does it feel like when I’m absent from you guys? At least from your perspective.”

“Oh man, An irrational intense fear. Well beyond my capabilities to even reason with. I’ve killed burrowers, fought in an arena to die or kill, I’ve lived an intense life. All those things, every single fight, life and **** situation. Yet with all that i’ve never experienced fear that was so intense and it came from something as simple as you wanting to be alone. If Marky or Kolby were with you I know I won’t feel it so much. Or even if I could rationalize you being in our den. Our room. Yet you being out and about not with us. Not in the den we have, one you’re gonna love by the way. It’s just so irrational beyond comprehension. I genuinely believe you’re gonna die the moment you’re out of my line of sight. It’s not the case I know it, yet I can’t shake it.” He said in thought.

“What does a Rut feel like?” I asked him quietly.

His still erect cock sat before me. Pointing to the stone ceiling. His hand moved down to his cock. Where he started pointing.

“It’s like there’s a fire inside me.” His hand motioned to a spot above his cock where his thick bush of brown pubes sat. He was pointing to a vein that you could visibly see on his v-line that clearly followed towards his cock.

“It moves fast. I can feel my heartbeat right here first. When it’s starts. Within moments it moves down. To the base.” His hand moved down, his finger grazed the thick base of his cock where his pubes met it.

“Within a second it moves up all the way to the tip. Last time when it happened the whole thing became red and enflamed. Completely swollen. It was like it had completely taken over my mind, I only vaguely remember getting violent with Marky and Kolby trying to get to you.” He said quietly I let him continue as I was fascinated with this.

“I can feel my entire heart beat inside it. It’s like a burning pulse that’s begging to find you. It’s like it uses my nose and eyes it’s self. My brain stops being in control of me and my cock takes it from there. My entire pelvis feels like it’s burning during this entire process. The only way it knows to stop the pain is to find its way inside you.” He stated looking at me. He leaned over and kissed me softly.

“Do you have any questions for me?” I asked quietly.

He thought for a moment.

“Are all the gods related? Like…..I know it’s a dumb question but they don’t look very alike. Like are you actually their nephew by blood?” He asked curiously.

I thought for a moment. That was a great question, I thought about everything my dad had said.

“I….don’t think so. I know they were kinda formed when the universe first started life energy. What our souls are made of. I think they call themselves brothers cause in a way they are….but not genetically brothers not in the same way like we would have down here. Not like the children I’ll have from you guys.”

“Okay….more like a….adopted kinda way…..sorta like a pack forming with me Kolby and Marky. When we finally get to bond fully to you that is. It’s interesting. With you as our beta we don’t have the normal experience for a bond. We feel your emotions all ready. I know it’s to a lesser degree than a full bond. I’m not saying it’s bad. Just definitely outside the normal. Guess we’re not a normal pack of guys to begin with though in the first place.” He said thinking about it.

“Yeah…..dad wanted our bond to happen early since he knew odds were I’d need your guys protection. I think that’s why he picked the most badass guys on the planet.” I said with a smile and sigh.

He chuckled. “Well he chose right. There’s not a single thing I wouldn’t kill. Even if it would only protect a single hair on your head.”

He looked at me for a moment quietly, I could tell he had another question.

“What does it feel like to be around us. Me?” He asked

“Like everything is gonna be okay. Like I know I’m safe as long as I’m with you guys. Like right here, right now with you. Your muscular arm around me. It’s the safest I’ve ever felt my whole entire life. It’s completely different with my dad. Like I know I’m safe with him. However with you and our pack, my body’s guards come down completely which is saying something as he’s my father but also a literal god. If you’re also interested in the sexual aspect it’s like I have this intense desire to get you guys inside me anyway possible.”

He smiled satisfied with my answer,

“Can I ask you something? You don’t have to answer if it’s too personal.” I asked quietly.

“There’s not a single thing that’s too personal for you, ask me anything darling.” He said looking in my eyes.

“Earlier when we were talking about part of the fathers, part of the protectors. You said even if others don’t mean it. What did you mean by that?” I asked him.

He looked me in my eyes I could see and sense a sadness coming from him.

“Alpha father died. I was his only son. I don’t have any idea what he looked like but I was told I looked a lot like him by pack fathers. They told me he died before I was born. My birth killing my beta dad. Though we Alpha’s become quickly self sufficient I was still just a kid. After he died the other two Alpha’s that remained became cold and distant with only me. They wouldn’t let me train with my brothers. Eat at the table. Hell they took away my bed and gave it to one of their kids. Making me sleep on the floor….After 5 years of this…..They told me to leave and not come back. I was 12. I lived on the street sleeping behind a dumpster living off trash. Stuck in a smaller town far away from city resources. I took to hunting to save myself. Catching rats and squirrels to eat at first. It was…..rough. I had to be super careful to not be caught by burrowers. when I was 14 I enlisted in the local military. I trained harder than the others. I quickly became adept with a sword. When I rose and proved my metal my other pack brothers who also joined suddenly cared about my existence. Hah I told them to go fuck themselves after I beat the living shit out of them…..By the time I was 16 I was the best warrior and soldier that military branch in the area had ever produced. My name meant something. I had killed countless borrowers. Keeping teeth as trophies in a old world metal jar. I went from eating rats to hunting burrowers in the matter of four years. now here I am 18. A Royal Alpha, my beautiful Royal Beta in my arms, and resting comfortably in a cave…..man if only my dads could see me now.” He said in thought.

I moved my hand up his chest placing it on his cheek, pressing my nose against his, our foreheads touching. His eyes remained locked on mine. I stroked his cheek with my thumb slowly.

“They’d be so proud of the man you’ve become. You’ll see them again one day.“ I said whispering I leaned in and kissed him tenderly.

Our chest felt warm and full of emotion.

“I love you Dean.” He said with a whisper.

“I love you too Dylan.” I whispered back.

We laid together kissing softly for awhile. Just staring at each other and nuzzling quietly.

Roughly an hour later Marky and Kolby returned with deer meat. They had caught, skinned, and butchered it far away from the cave. Though borrowers didn’t come into the snowy part of the mountains it was better safe than sorry. We sat around the fire. Cooking food and chatting about random stuff. Soon it was time to go to bed. While the other two were grumbling about me not being with them Dylan was excited for his continued alone time.

“On the bright side at least one of you are watching me you two can rest knowing someone you trust is.” I tried to comfort them. It did seem to work they definitely preferred me not alone. They just wished it was them.

Me and Dylan returned to our separate area.

“So want me actually on top of you or on the side like earlier?” I asked him.

He lifted me up by my armpits with his biceps. Pulling me directly onto his chest and our faces touching. He simply fell backwards with a small thud. With me directly on top of him. We laughed as I snuggled into his broad chest. His chest hair tickling my nose. Within a few minutes I heard him snoring ever so slightly as his chest rose and fell with me on top of him. Silence fell over the entire cave except for the cracks of fire in the other room. I closed my eyes. Feeling safe and comfortable in my perfect soldier boy’s arms.