I had no idea why but drinking with Leo, Elias, and Jack had my lust on the surface as we made merry in the large dining hall accompanied by Leader Albanus, and his family. Leader Albanus informed me that his firstborn son Boris was General Marcus' mate and they had left for the border late afternoon for a security check.
An hour later, I walked out of the hall with the excuse that I needed some fresh air and the minute I stood in the courtyard, the breath of fresh air did not do me justice.
"Mates" My beast roared.
"Calm down" I pushed the words back.
"They need you" My beast pressed on.
"Kieran" I heard Leo's voice and sensed the presence of Elias and Jack as they stood behind me. I silently walked back to the chambers as the hunger and need for my mates drove me crazy and the hunger to feed from them grew. Using the power of control, I maintained a sober stance but did not help the fact my mate's gaze was solidly glued to my back.
