Finding Her True Alpha
Chapter 102: Sharing a Moment

Ashlyn

I rushed out of the office tent, still holding James to my chest. Thank goodness he was still sleeping. I spotted Liam, Matt, lan and Alex, and l rushed over to them.

“Did you see where Mason went?” I rushed out.

“He shifted and ran in that direction.” Liam told me, pointing in the creek’s direction.

“For f**k sakes.” I growled.

“Beautiful, what’s wrong?” Liam asked me, concerned, and the others were also staring at me.

“Liam, I need you to take James. lan, I need you to take my clothes back to our tent.” I told them.

“Why?” Liam and lan asked together.

“Because l need to chase down my mate and I can’t do that with James,” I told them.

“Just shift and I’ll find you new clothes.” lan told me.

I was working with Liam, trying to give him James without waking him up.

“Because this is the only bra l have that fits my boobs at the moment, and unless you want to see a milk fountain, just hold my fvcken clothes.” I snapped. I didn’t mean to sound so ungrateful. I could feel Mason’s anxiety through the bond, and it was making me anxious.

“Maybe.” Liam started, and I growled at him.

“Never mind.” He turned his attention to his sleeping nephew.

I str!pped off my clothes. It wasn’t until I noticed them staring did I feel self-conscious about my body. I knew I had angry red stretch marks and my tummy was a little flabby.

“Can you all close your eyes?” I snapped. I piled my clothes in lan’s arms. I turned my attention to Liam, who did not have his eyes closed and was staring right at me.

“Take James back to our tent,” I told him. Before I shifted, Liam called out to me.

“Don’t worry about how you think your body looks, Beautiful. You are still the se*xiest, bossiest woman I’ve ever met.” He blew me a k!ss before I shifted and took off in the direction Mason ran off in.

I caught Mason’s scent and Tundra took off after him. She was so much faster than I remember. We found Thor in no time and he was talking to other wolves, probably a patrol.

Tundra tackled Thor to the ground and bit into his shoulder. She was not happy about having to leave her pup to deal with this.

“Leave us.” She growled out to the others. She pulled her teeth from his shoulder and stepped back.

Once everyone was gone, I shifted back. And to my annoyance, I was na*ked and not in my dress.

“Shift Thor.” I commanded. Thor shifted back, and in his place stood my very se*xy and furious mate.

“Ashlyn, you should be with James,” Mason growled.

“Are you fvcken kidding me right now?” I growled at him. Now I was furious.

“Liam is watching James so that I can talk to you. I can feel your fury through the bond. Now tell me why you are so upset?” I demanded. I crossed my arms over my chest, trying not to think about how I looked standing in front of him na*ked.

“I don’t know.” He yelled, throwing his arms up. knew what he was feeling, but he just wasn’t ready to admit it to himself yet.

I walked over to him and wrapped my arms around his wa!st, snuggling into his bare chest.

“I think you do. You just don’t understand why,” I told him, looking up at him. He let out a sigh as he wrapped me in his arms.

“I feel jealous, but I don’t understand why. It’s not like Derek and I are s**** with each other” Mason mumbled.

“It’s because he is your mate as well. Derek has already told us that dragons usually have multiple mates. Wolves don’t, and that is why you feel uncomfortable with your feelings.” I told him.

“l just didn’t expect him to have a boy toy.” He sighed. I started laughing. I couldn’t help it. I just didn’t expect him to say that.

“What is so funny?” He huffed.

“I’m sorry, Mason. l just didn’t expect you to say that. There is no pressure from me to complete the bond with Derek. You go at your own pace with this,” I said.

“It’s hard, because I feel jealous, but I’m not sure why I would be jealous. It’s not like I have the urge to k!ss him, it’s just knowing that he has k!ssed another man. I don’t know.” He shrugged. And I snuggled back into his chest.

“Feelings are hard.” I mumbled into his chest. Mason rested his head on mine.

“Yeah, they are.” He breathed out.

“I don’t think it has anything to do with s**** feelings. You feel comfortable with him. Derek is now your family, and he has been with another, and that upsets you. You even slept in the same bed without me. You are best friends now, and you don’t want to share him.” I told him and he sighed.

“I think you might be right. But what do I do?” He asked, sounding defeated about this.

“We need to go home. We can discuss everything after we are in our own bed.” I told him.

“And what about King Theo?” He asked me.

“I have two mates, who I love and share a son with. I’m not looking fora third.” He k!ssed my head after I told him.

“I’m sorry, I rushed off.” He whispered.

“Mason, you can always talk to me. You are my mate. I’m always on your side.” I looked up at him, staring into his gold eyes, eyes I could easily get lost in.

He leaned down and k!ssed me with so much passion and love that it made me weak in the knees. I was glad that Mason was holding me against him. With the same amount of force, I k!ssed him back. I love him and I need him to feel it. When he pulled away, we were both panting.

“Baby, you look beautiful.” He told me, k!ssing my nose. I rolled my eyes.

“Let’s get back to James.” I told him. I shifted, and Tundra took off running toward her pup. She was eager to get back to him and so was I. Thor came up beside me, matching Tundra’s speed. It surprised me at how fast Thor had become, and how much bigger he was.

When we made it back to the camp, Tundra wandered into the tent. Liam was nowhere to be found. It was just Derek sitting on our bed with James cradled in his arms. They piled my clothes on the bed, and I was so thankful that lan brought them.

I shifted back and got dressed. I could feel Derek’s eyes on me the whole time, and it was hard not to blush. Mason finally entered the tent and shifted. He went to his bag and pulled out some clothes. It was becoming increasingly awkward as the silence built.

“Derek, we are going to head home. Is there anything that you need to get done?” I asked him, breaking the silence.

“Nothing that I can’t ask Matt to do,” Derek said. And I nodded.

After both Mason and I were dressed, I went to sit by Derek and Mason just stood there, watching us.

“Mason, come sit down and I’ll explain.” Derek sighed.

“There’s no need. It’s not like we are together. We are here because of Ashlyn, not because either of us has feelings for each other.” Mason said, and I could see the hurt in Derek’s eyes.

“Is that what you think?” He asked Mason, and he shrugged. Derek stood up and gave me James. He walked over to Mason. They were both staring at each other, and I was watching them intently. I didn’t need them to throw punches at each other.

Derek suddenly grabbed the nape of Mason’s neck and crushed his l!ps to his. I won’t lie, watching them together was the hottest thing I’ve ever witnessed. My c0re was on fire and my underwear was soaked.

Derek pulled out of the k!ss first and rested his forehead against Mason’s. He was still holding on to his neck. I could hear them both panting.

“I’m not just here because of Ashlyn. You are my mate, Mason. I would lie down my life for yours. We are together and whenever you are ready, I’ll be here.” Derek told him, and I sniffled. I could feel the tears falling down my cheeks.

Both of them turned their attention to me. “I’m sorry, continue your sweet moment. It’s just my stupid hormones.” I told them before I began to fully sob.

They both sat down beside me and wrapped me in their arms, resting their heads on my shoulders.

“Babygirl, why are you crying?” Derek asked me, k!ssing my neck.

“That was just so beautiful.” I cried.

“Oh, my love,” he whispered.

“Please, go back to your moment. I’m sorry I ruined it.” I told them both, between my sniffles.

“It’s okay, Baby. I think I got the message,” Mason answered.

“I’m going to go give Matt his orders. You two get packed so we can head home.” Derek said. He stood up and k!ssed me. I could taste Mason on his l!ps, and it only excited me more.

He pulled away and leaned down to peck James’ head. Derek then turned his attention to Mason and pecked his l!ps before he left the tent to go find Matt.

“So, how are you feeling?” I asked Mason, nudging his shoulder.

“I feel better.” He breathed out, resting his head on my shoulder again. I rested my head against his.

“And how was the k!ss?” I asked him. I was curious to know how he felt about Derek’s actions and the words he spoke. I thought that it would have been weird, but it wasn’t. It felt right.” He told me. I turned my head and k!ssed his forehead.

“There is still no pressure from me, but both of you just gave me blue balls.” I huffed. And Mason let out a laugh.

“It’s weird because when Derek k!sses you, it also turns me on,” he admitted.

“Now you know how I feel, but both of you are wrapping it up. I don’t need to be pregnant again soon.” I told him firmly.

“But you look so beautiful with our baby in your arms,” Mason said. He turned his head, k!ssing my cheek. I looked down at our sleeping boy. He was the most precious thing in my life.

“We make really cute babies, but let’s wait at least a year to have another one. Besides, my body needs time to recover. It’s not everyday you grow and birth a baby all in the same day.” I told him.

“Your body is beautiful. I would have my way with you right now, if you’d let me.” Mason’s voice came out husky and I was instantly turned on again.

“Will you stop?” I said in frustration, causing him to laugh.

“I feel your pain, Baby.” He k!ssed my cheek and stood up. He started packing up his stuff while I laid down on the bed with James snuggled into my chest.

I feel exhausted from the day we just had, and it’s not even over yet. I still had to portal us home. Mason leaned over me and k!ssed my l!ps. I could taste Derek on him, and I was excited again.

“I have to go give Brandon and Liam orders before we leave.” He said before he k!ssed James’ cheek.

“Is there really that much left to do?” I asked him, yawning.

“Just clean up and transporting the rogues back. Nothing they can’t handle.” He told me.

“lf you see lan or Alex, can you tell them to stop by before they leave?” l asked him, and he nodded. Before Mason left the tent, I called out to him.

“Mason, I’ll need to head to Blue Moon tomorrow to get the house cleaned out and to arrange the funeral for Brad. I’m also going to join the search party to help find his body.” Mason turned back to look at me.

“As long as the doctor gives you the go-ahead, we will head there tomorrow.” He said and I let out the breath I didn’t realize I was holding in.

“Thank you, Mason,” I told him with a smile.

“Anything, Baby. Have a little nap. I’ll be back soon.” He said before he left the tent.

James was on my chest while I lay in the middle of the bed. I didn’t realize how tired I was until I started listening to James’ steady heartbeat. I was asleep in no time.