Mating Rituals
Shifter Saga 3 Pack
Published by Olivia Hale
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Copyright 2012 Olivia Hale
Disclaimer: This story is a work of fiction and is intended for mature audiences only. All characters are 18 years of age or older.
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Table of Contents
Carnal Desires
The moon shone bright overhead as Liam padded through the forest, his paws barely making a sound as he swiftly made his way through the dense woods. He had been following the trail of a deer- a young stag from the smell of it- for nearly an hour. For the last half-mile, however, the scent had been growing steadily weaker. Liam paused, sniffing the air before changing directions, onto the trail once more.
The twenty-two year old wolf shifter never tired of the hunt. As a young pup his father would often take Liam with him on his stag hunts. Ever since then Liam’s thirst for the hunt, for the thrill of taking down his prey had only grown. Now as he came into adulthood he was one of the main providers for his pack. Unlike his pack mates, however, Liam preferred to hunt alone. It gave him time to clear his mind and think, and besides, the competitive spirits of his friends only got in the way.
Liam paused again, his ears twitching towards the sound of hooves on ground. This was it. His prey was close. Liam could feel his heart pounding hard against his chest as he crouched down, slinking towards the clearing ahead. Soundlessly he crept through the forest, pausing at the edge of the small meadow before him.
There, drinking from a shallow pool of water was a magnificent red stag. It dipped its head gracefully as it lapped at the silver pool. Liam inched closer, emerging from the woods to stalk up behind his quarry. His paws padded carefully across the grass, and he slowed his breathing to nothing more than a soundless pant. Ever so careful he moved closer and closer until- CRACK!
In the instant after the wolf’s misstep broke a twig on the ground several things happened. The stag wrenched its head around, and Liam could see its lithe muscles ripple beneath its haunches, tensing for action. Liam’s instinct kicked in immediately and he launched himself at the deer, teeth bared. The stag barely had time to react before Liam was on him, neck at his throat. Just as Liam was about to sink his fangs in to make the kill, he felt the deer move beneath him. No, not move- transform. Liam looked down and where the stag had once been was now a young boy.
A shifter! Liam was in shock, thoughts raced through his head. How could he not have known? Liam took pride in the fact that he didn’t hunt other shifters, even those that were viewed as prey by his pack mates. It wasn’t so much that he was morally opposed to the idea- after all, wolf shifters had preyed upon the weaker species since the beginning of time. To Liam, it was just easier to hunt true animals. After all, why cause unnecessary conflict and suffering when it could so easily be avoided?
“Puh-please! Please don’t hurt me!”
Liam’s focus turned back to the youth beneath him who was now cowering in fear, trembling against the massive paws that pinned him to the ground. Liam studied him carefully for a moment. He appeared to be only a year or two younger than Liam himself. His hair was a deep copper color. It fell in messy locks around his face, framing his delicate features. His piercing blue eyes were panic-stricken as he stared up at the black wolf towering above him. There was a hint of uncertainty behind them and Liam realized the boy was unsure if the wolf holding him down was a shifter or not.
Liam backed off, easing onto his haunches as the frighten boy scrambled away from him. He bristled as he felt his body shifting, bones rearranging themselves into a human figure. The stag boy’s eyes widened, but the look of terror still remained. Liam realized the boy still thought he was in danger- as he should. Over the past several months Liam’s pack mates had killed two deer shifters. Liam, however, had no intention of repeating their actions. He offered a lopsided grin at the youth. The boy’s face relaxed, but only slightly. Apprehension still marked his soft features as he studied the dark haired boy that was now crouched before him.
Liam suddenly felt a little uncomfortable as the boy’s eyes raked over his naked body. He felt heat beginning to creep into his cheeks, and knew he was blushing. He hated to admit it, but the stag boy was cute. Liam looked him over carefully taking in his strong chest and shoulders, lightly peppered with freckles. His eyes widened and the heat in his cheeks intensified as he noticed the boy’s manhood. He was rather well-endowed to say the least. Liam felt his cock twitch at the sight.
The boy seemed not to notice though as he studied the wolf carefully. He started to speak, but his voice caught in his throat. Clearing his throat, he tried again.
“Are… are you going to eat me?” the boy asked hesitantly, his voice faltering slightly. Liam felt his heart beat a little faster- this boy was cute!
“Haha, no don’t worry,” Liam chuckled. “I’m sorry if I frightened you.” He ran a hand through his tousled black hair, giving the boy a sheepish grin.
The boy’s posture relaxed a little at Liam’s light tone.
“But… if you weren’t going to eat me, why were you hunting me?” His blue eyes searched Liam’s, and there was still a hint of suspicion in his voice.
“I didn’t realize you were a shifter. I can usually tell, and unlike my pack mates I try to avoid hunting your kind,” Liam offered with a shrug. “I guess I got a little caught up in the hunt and misread your scent.” He shifted as he spoke, suddenly feeling very exposed. He could feel his cock hardening against his will as the boy continued gazing at him with those penetrating blue eyes.
“I’m Liam. What’s your name?” Liam asked, trying to distract himself from the different kind of hunger he was now feeling for the stag.
“Riley,” the boy replied quietly. His eyes flicked briefly from Liam’s eyes to his crotch, then back.
Shit. He’d noticed. Liam’s face was on fire. Riley had caught him! For a second, Liam reconsidered his position on killing shifters. If he just shifted back and took Riley’s life, then his shame would be over and no one would ever have to know that he, a wolf, had gotten a hard-on for a stag. Then Liam noticed the way Riley was looking at him.
The other boy’s eyes were hooded, and filled with a hunger Liam had never seen. He watched as the stag’s erection swelled, his impressive member standing at attention, begging for Liam’s touch. Riley leaned forward, slowly crawling across the meadow towards the wolf.
Liam felt a shiver go up his spine as Riley moved towards him, and he felt his dick swell in response. The wolf leaned back as Riley moved between his legs, sitting back on his knees as he lowered his eyes from Liam’s, all of a sudden looking a bit shy.
“Is this okay,” he asked quietly, glancing up at Liam through his eyelashes.
Liam couldn’t take it anymore, leaning forward he fisted his hand in Riley’s russet-colored hair before crashing their lips together. Riley let out a whimper- a bleat almost- as Liam’s lips moved over his, the wolf’s tongue brushing over his lower lip to request entrance. Riley opened his mouth against Liam’s and was quickly met with the older boy’s tongue rubbing against his own, sending shivers down his spine. Liam took Riley’s face in his hands, deepening the kiss as he plundered the other boy’s mouth with his tongue.
The wolf gasped against Riley’s mouth as he felt the stag’s hand brush against his engorged cock, his palm running lightly over its head. The sensations were driving Liam wild, but it wasn’t nearly enough. Still kissing Riley, he moved his hand over the other boy’s and guided it around his shaft. Riley got the hint. He gripped Liam’s cock firmly and began slowly pumping up and down, suckling on the older boy’s tongue.
Liam moaned, the sound coming out more as a growl as his cock pulsed in Riley’s firm grip. His hips began thrusting lightly of their own accord, trying to add friction to the agonizingly slow stroke of Riley’s hand. When the stag leaned back, breaking their fiery kiss Liam whimpered at the loss. His disappointment didn’t last long, however, as Riley lowered his head to the older boy’s cock, lapping lightly at the head. Liam shuddered as the boy’s full lips wrapped around the head of his dick, the stag’s tongue licking at the precum that had leaked from its tip. Slowly, Riley lowered his head, taking in as much of the wolf’s impressive manhood as he could manage. Liam’s throbbing cock stretched his mouth wide as he began bobbing up and down. It was all Liam could do to restrain himself from ramming his dick down the younger boy’s throat. The sensations Riley’s mouth were causing were driving him wild. He threw his head back and howled as he felt his cock bump the back of the other boy’s throat. Fisting a hand in the stag’s hair, Liam began thrusting slowly in and out of Riley’s mouth. When he felt himself reaching his climax he gave one final thrust, spilling his seed down the back of the younger boy’s throat. Riley pulled his head back from Liam’s softening member and swallowed, wiping at the trickle of cum that had escaped his mouth with the back of his hand.