
Trying to find balance while spinning out of control
Sitting in your room trying to think logically about the conversation you had with Ransom but emotionally you just couldn’t . Everything was messed up in every way to the point there was no use in fighting it. You didn’t have control of your body , you had no choice in anything and just someone to be non important. But it wasn’t about being important just to be a normal person living their life as they see fit. You actually missed running around in chaos but now everything is being taken care of without any input .
You were really getting tired of having to give up everything and change to their mold . Apparently time went by fast as the day turned into dark and didn’t bother turning on the lamp. “ Come on Y/N it’s time for dinner “, Ransom watched as you tried to ignore him but of course your body betrayed you with a rumble. Stomping passed him, not saying a word till you saw the table was set and the men already seated.
“ Well if this doesn’t give me déjà vu” , you spoke flatly as they either sighed or grunted in response. It didn’t occur to them that they haven’t eaten dinner together since your panic attack. “ Well sweetheart we usually always eat dinner together so get used to it “, Steve said while pointing at your chair next to him. Flopping down looking at your plate that was already made for you which had a little bit of everything.
They had ordered Chinese for tonight and had made sure everything was on your plate. You had guessed they didn’t know what you liked so they obviously ordered more than what was needed. Staying silent as you move food around not listening to updates on business deals and cases . “ So Y/N are you ready for the fall festival?”, Curtis asked as he had been watching you during dinner .
“ What about it ? “, not looking at Curtis since you have already learned not to get your hopes up. You have already given up a lot and have a feeling they are going to invade more . “ Well there is a lot to do during the festival like arts and crafts for one “, Curtis had a feeling something was off . Looking up, meeting his gaze, placing your fork down then standing up cleaning your plate.
“ I’ve already learned not to be too excited about certain situations since I’m the only one having to change. So jingling a fall festival to use it as some reward to get the reaction you want . I’ll pass on the manipulation good night “, you left the men at the table going back upstairs. Walking into the bathroom starting to fill the bath tube since the bathroom is the only place of privacy.
Soaking in the tube surrounded by bubbles placing a bath towel over your eyes trying to relax. Not hearing the lock being picked as you were surprised to find Ari when opening your eyes . As he held the damp towel in his hand looking at you . “ Come Y/N let’s hear what is going on in that pretty head of yours “, Ari tried to peek at you through the bubbles as you glared at him.
“ What do you mean? I had a life and a career that was torn away from me not too long ago . While the men that did this to me just go on with their lives like nothing happened . “, you told Ari as he chewed on what you were telling him . Ari stood up taking off his shirt then pants before you knew it he was naked in your bathroom.
“ Ari what are you doing ?!”, you closed your eyes not looking at the naked man that made you turn away . Little did you know gave the opening he was looking for as he slipped behind you before you caught on to what he was doing . “ Now isn’t this better ! to be honest I’ve never had a bubble before “, Ari wrapped arms around your waist as you turned to look at him .
“ First of all, the fall festival isn’t being used as a way to manipulate you since we all wanted to spend time with you . We all planned to spend a lot of time during the festival since there are a lot of activities happening during this time of year”, Ari watched you slump in his arms as he took note of why you were thinking about the information just provided . “ Secondly we know that you got the short end of the deal but none of us regret our decision. Our lives changed when you came into it trust me but have you had urges?”, Ari looked at you curiously as you looked confused.
“ What urges are you talking about ? “, hoping Ari isn’t referring to sexual urges since that would be weird and too much to handle . “ Does your wolf feel the urge to come out ? To go out into the woods ?”Ari looked around for soap since he didn’t understand how women just soak in a bathtub. “ I don’t know, sometimes I feel restless like I want to go outside . I just figured it was me getting cabin fever “, you told Ari as he started washing your shoulders as he massaged them .
Closing your eyes hating how your body is already reacting to Ari touch which according to the book is naturally after being bonded. “ Just relax little mate and let your instincts take over since your wolf needs to feel her alpha “, Ari whispered into your ears as a shiver ran over your skin. A deep rumble left the man that started to kiss your shoulders as his hands lightly ran over your skin.
A light moan left your lips as he found his mark kissing it causing sparks to run through your body . “ turn around little mate “, Ari watched as you turned to him with your hands cupping your breast. “ Beautiful “, Ari kissed you sensually as another moan was pulled from your lips as pulled you into his lap so you could be close to him .You didn’t understand how kissing this man made you want him so much.
“Ari “ was all you could get out as he picked you up out of the water, not breaking the kiss. Placing you on the counter as he wrapped a towel around you and wrapped one around his waist . “ You are mine tonight “, Ari captured your lips again as he picked you up carrying towards his room . Not seeing his brothers standing at the end of the hallway shocked seeing the two kissing and naked being carried to Ari’s room .
“ This is going to be a long night “, Ransom adjusted himself going to his room, hating that his room is right next to Ari’s. Brothers went back downstairs since they all were not sure how far things would go and were all jealous of the intimacy. “ Let’s play some cards, " Andy offered as the others agreed to take their minds off of Ari.
Ari kicked his bedroom door shut as he laid you on his bed softly growling when you bit his lower lip. Ari had a feeling your wolf was taking over but he needed to draw a line on how far to let this go . Just because your wolf took over doesn’t mean you won’t remember what happened. Stepping away to grab a shirt for you as he pulled it over your head as you put your arms through it. Dressing himself in a pair of sweatpants then joining you in the bed.
You laid down looking at Ari as he claimed your lips again as his hands roamed around your body . “ Tell me when you feel uncomfortable Y/N “, Ari saw that one of your eyes was yellow and didn’t want to let his animal instincts ruin this. A whine left you since your wolf wanted her alpha to make her feel good and make the bond stronger .
“ Ari I’m scared to let you in since if I let you in I will lose what is left of me . Already had so much taken from me what will happen if I let you in?”, you whispered to him as Ari kissed your forehead as he snuggled to you. “ All we want is to work as a team , as lovers and let us give you parts of us . You will not give us more than what you already gave us “, Ari laid his head on top of yours, getting himself comfortable as your breathing let him know you were asleep.
Yelling echoed in the room as accusations of cheating were being thrown around as Steve shrugged his shoulders since he won another hand. “ Come on guys I have won poker tournaments so don’t get so butt hurt”, Steve laughed as Curtis muttered profanity under his breath as he tried to figure out how Steve was cheating.
“ Yeah and we all think you cheated “, Ransom said as he shuffled the deck as he was looking at the cards for marks. They all were going to figure out how they were all losing their ass to Steve . '' It sounds pretty quiet upstairs “, Andy said looking upstairs wondering what happened between the two of you . It was after midnight when they went upstairs as Ransom tried to peek into the room .
It takes a long time for his brothers to join Ransom to see what happens but they sighed in relief, “ They didn’t have sex “, Curtis was happy since that took some pressure off since he knew it would become a competition. “ Well who gets her tomorrow?”Ransom asked as he looked at Steve as they put their fist out for paper, rock and scissors. “ Haha ! I won you cheating bastard!” Ransom pointed at Steve as he rolled his eyes while walking away to his bedroom.
“ I never cheated?! You guys are just a bunch of sorry losers and won't admit it” Steve yelled over his shoulder walking to his room. Curtis flipped him the bird since there was no way Steve was this lucky. Andy headed to his own room hoping there was some reminisce of your scent in his sheets. Random decided to take a cold shower to ease some of his anger of losing to Steve. But he needed to make sure nothing will ruin his time with you tomorrow.