Chapter 18 - More Mates

Chapter 18 - More Mates
Sally's P.O.V.

I stare at the large man whose scent makes my heart go haywire, and I can't believe it. I saw him show up with the others while waiting for them to return. I'm anxious to get out of here and away from this pack, but I never dreamt they would bring my mate when they came through the portal. He's gorgeous, with black hair that reaches his shoulders and piercing gray eyes. We slowly make our way to each other as everyone else fades away. What if he doesn't want me after all the terrible things Doug did to me? When the man gets close, he takes a deep breath and smiles slightly.

"Hello. What's your name?" His voice is so deep that I feel it all over my body.

"I'm Sally. I'm a bunny, but not one of the Biker Bunnies. Alpha Doug bought me from my parents when I was fourteen. I'm eighteen now." I'm rambling, but I don't know what else to say.

"I'm Brandon, and I'm a panther. I've been a rogue since I was able to walk because my parents were killed. We both came from bad situations, but hopefully, we're moving forward into something better now. Will you accept me as your mate?" He reaches for my hand, and I take it without hesitation.

"Yes. Will you accept me as yours?" I ask as the sparks spread through my body and make me shiver with excitement. He pulls me into his arms, and I feel like I'm wrapped in a blanket of warmth.

"I would never reject you." He replies.  

"You both are still coming with us, right? We've made our own family," Anya asks. I was planning on going with them anyway. I look at Brandon, and he smiles.

"Yes, we'll go with you," he says, hugging me tightly. This has been the best day of my life. Going from being abused by my parents to being abused and raped by Doug, it was one nightmare after another. Now, maybe I can have a life.

"Do you need to pack anything? I have nothing from that witch other than the clothes I have on," Brandon asks me. I grab the small bag next to me with the few things I had packed while they were in the other realm.

"This is all I have. Are you really okay with me not being a virgin? I know many shifter men want their mates to be pure." He kisses my forehead and puts his arm around my shoulders.

"What was done to you wasn't your fault. I just want to help you get past it. You're my mate, Sally, and I will do everything I can to make your life better from here on out." I smile up at him as my tears fall. He is everything I had hoped for in a mate when I allowed myself to dream.

"That means more to me than anything else." I put my arm around him and can't stop smiling. Today is my first day of freedom.
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Malachi's P.O.V.

I watch all the couples, and my heart aches. Why can't I have a woman look at me like I just hung the stars? I have been alone since I was seven years old. Being a rhinoceros in a part of the world that doesn't have them other than the zoo can be difficult. I can rarely shift because it's too big a risk. People think because we're shifters, we have an easy life, but in reality, many shifter parents are just as shitty as human parents. In our case, we're usually left to fend for ourselves rather than being placed in foster care.

I run my hands through my blonde hair in frustration. Being in the cage around the others was the most contact I've had with anyone in a long time. Just like everywhere else I go, I'm basically invisible. Even now, I could slip away, and no one would notice. That's probably best. I don't want to be around a bunch of people who don't want me. I turn to walk deeper into the forest when I feel a hand on my arm. The sparks seem to go straight to my heart, and I feel like I'm going to pass out from the intensity of how fast it begins racing.

"Where in the hell do you think you're going?" When I turn around, a woman with long, curly black hair and dark blue eyes looks at me angrily. I can't speak as her scent surrounds me.

"Okay, just say it. You saw me and decided to sneak away before you could reject me, is that it? Maybe I'm a bunny and small, but that gives you no right to ignore me. I at least deserve the respect of having you reject me to my face." She thinks I'm going to reject her? My mouth falls open, and then I see the tears in her eyes. I have to say something.

"I'm sorry." I begin, but she stops me.

"I don't want to hear it. I just want to know why. Why am I not good enough?" she asks as tears run down her cheeks. I have to fix this, and fast. I don't want to reject her; I want to hug her, kiss her, and weep with joy that she's my mate.

"I'm not going to reject you. I was leaving because I didn't want to be around all the other mated couples when I felt so lonely." Her eyes widen in surprise, and she throws her arms around me. I'm more than twice her size. I mean, come on, people, I'm a rhino. We're not exactly small, yet she almost makes me fall over.

"Thank goodness. My heart was breaking when I thought you caught one look at me and decided to leave. What's your name, and what are you?" she asks as I wrap my arms around her. I have never been hugged, and the feeling of having her against me takes my breath away. I never want her to leave my arms.

"I'm Malachi, and I'm a rhino." She gasps and looks up at me in shock.

"A rhino as in a rhinoceros?" I nod, and she jumps into my arms, wrapping her legs around me. "That is awesome. I've never met a rhino. In fact, I didn't know there were any rhino shifters. Are you big in every department?"

Have you ever been hit by a tornado? That's what it feels like is happening to me right now. I don't even know her name, and she's in my arms with her legs wrapped around me, asking me if I'm big everywhere. Of course I am. Again, I am a rhino.

"Yes, I'm big everywhere. What's your name?" I slide my hands under her bottom to keep her where she's at. I don't want to walk around with a tent in my pants, but there's no way I'm going to have her get down.

"I'm Natasha. Will you join us? We're combining the Biker Bunnies and Rogue Misfits to make one big family. I really want to see all of your big parts. I'm a virgin, but I promise I will make it worth your while if you give me a chance." She bites my earlobe and kisses my cheek. When she brings her mouth to mine, she slides her tongue against my tongue, and I almost drop her. She definitely isn't the shy, quiet type like I am, and it's refreshing. I need someone like her to make me come out of my shell. Right now, she's getting ready to make me come out of my pants. When she pulls away, I smile.

"Of course, I'll come with you. I've been waiting for you for a long time. I can't wait to fill you with my big parts," I whisper. She giggles and slides down my body over my noticeable erection.

"I can't wait to get a closer look at what just poked me. I think it may need some up close and personal attention. What do you think?" What do I think? I think she's going to be the death of me, but oh, what an enjoyable way to go.

"I think I love you," I tell her, and she kisses me again.

"Good, because I think I love you too. Let's get out of here. I hope you don't mind riding on the back of my bike." Some men may not feel right sitting behind their woman on a motorcycle. However, I can't think of anything better than having her between my legs with my arms wrapped around her as we ride. When we get on her bike, she moves so her butt is rubbing my still semi-hard erection, and it gets bigger as she moves against it until it's firmly poking her in the backside. She turns and smiles at me over her shoulder.

"I think this is the best way to ride. I can't wait to go on another type of ride that doesn't include my bike. I hope you're ready for that because I'm not going to be nice and slow. It's going to be fast and hard. So prepare yourself because you're mine." She starts the bike and takes off before I can respond. I almost fall off the back from what she said. Yeah, she's going to be the death of me. I can't wait.