Leo’s POV
I know she was trying to make the kids not mad at their uncle, but I still didn’t like it when she had other males scents on her. I was holding her close to calm myself and my wolf, Fang, down. The next thing I know she spun around in my arms and crashed her lips onto mine. I was stunted for a sec then when I felt like she was trying to pull back, I grabbed her waist tighter and kissed her back deeply.
Fang was clawing in the back of my mind that he wanted to mark her right here and now. I heard a soft moan escape from her and it made me growl in response. I gently bit her bottom lip hoping she would open for me and she did. I pushed my tongue in her mouth and she tasted as sweet as she smelled. I heard someone clear their throat and pulled back from Jess. She was as red as a tomato and I smirked.
I looked over at my cousin who was covering the kids eyes. “Leo Jackman there are children around here. Don't you go all wolf and definle my best friend in front of them. Now lets eat before the lunch break in over.” I still had a smirk on my face as I snaked my arm around Jess and walked her over to the table.
Zero and Hero were pouting. “Don’t worry you two. I will give you guys a kiss too after lunch.” Jess said as she left my arms to sit between my brothers. Hero perked up and then Zero leaned down to whisper in her ear. “Well since Leo got your first kiss you got to give a first to Hero and I once we are all alone in a soundproof room.” Jess blushed even deeper if that was possible. Hero and I chuckled.
Odette handed me a bowl of beef stew that smelled heavenly. I grabbed one of the sub sandwiches to eat with the stew and the fresh vegetables had a nice crisp taste. Hero took a bite of the stew first and his eyes went wide. “Oh my moon goddess. This stew is amazing. Can we get this recipe before we leave Odette?” He sounded so excited like a kid at christmas. I took a bite myself before Odette could talk. It really was good. “Well Hero you are taking the cook back with you when you leave so I don't think you need the recipe. Hahaha” Odette giggled as she looked back at Jess.
“ You made this Honey?” Hero asked while turning to face her. “Yea I was always having to cook for myself when I was at Red Moon so I just got better at cooking. Raphael’s favorite dish is my steak kabobs with my special secret sauce. Ryan and Jorge both love my chicken enchiladas. The girls like the fresh veggies I grow for their salads and sandwiches, but beef stew is Wilson and Maria’s favorite dish. Once I put all my ingredients together I asked an omega to watch it simmer so it didn’t burn.”
She raddled all of that information like it was just an everyday thing. “Well you're going to have to write us those recipes before you leave her little miss. I know I won't survive without your food once in a while.” Ryan groned. Everyone laughed. It was such a warm feeling to see Jess laughing and smiling, but I am worried that she will still try to hide stuff from us just because she thinks she can handle it or that she doesn’t want us to worry about her. I plan on making it my mission to change that for her.
“Oh Jess I have a question for you.” Odette said while looking at Jess. “What’s up?” Jess tilted her head in confusion. “When Leo pulled you away from Jorge earlier. How did you know it was Leo? I honestly thought it was Zero at first before you called him by name.”
“That is ture. No one has ever been able to tell us apart. Not even our parents.” Zero said while stroking Jess’s arm. She thought to herself for a few minutes before she spoke up. “It is not something I can really describe honestly. I know when each one touches me is like I get a different signal coursing through my body depending on which one touched me. Then there is their scent to me and Midnight. Leo smells like mint and winter pine. Zero smells like chocolate hazelnut and coffee, and Hero smells like springtime oranges.” Odette looked at her like she was crazy. “Is that what you smell when you're by them? I think something is wrong with your sniffer girl. All three smell like mixed fruit to me.”
“Well Odette what scent do you smell when you are next to Raphael?” I asked her. She blushed and looked over at her mate and said with a big smile. “He smells like fresh rain and lavender to me.” Jess choked on her drink when she heard that and spit it out behind her and started coughing.
Hero started slapping her back as she coughed. “Are you ok princess?” Zero asked being just as worried as Hero and I. Once she could actually breath and talk she just looked at Odette like she had grown another head. “And you said something is wrong with my nose! Raphael smells like harsh apple whiskey that has aged for a long time.”
Rose and Stella nodded to what Jess was saying. “I think the really sweet smells are specifically for the mates of the wolves, but I don't mind smelling like apple whiskey to be honest hahaha.” Raphael said with a thunderous laugh. We all enjoyed the rest of the picnic then it was time to head back to the tournament arena. Along with Jess and Ryan there were four other fighters. 2 from Raven Moon and 2 from Silver Moon. Alex, the beta of Red Moon, was the last fighter still in the tournament for Red Moon before Jess kicked his ass.
The two fighters from Raven Moon were both our top male fighters. Nathan Stone and Brandon Black. I didn’t want them in the position to fight with Jess, because I didn’t want her to actually get hurt. Those two did’t know the meaning of the words holding back. If Jess had to fight them for real I fear that since she is still of the Thunder Mountain pack they will go full force and injure her. “Jess can we please talk to Brandon and Nathan about you being our Luna and mate?” I was about to beg, but she cut us off.
“No I want to win today because I am stronger, if I win or lose then I know it is because of my own merits and strength. Not because someone doesn’t want me to be hurt or anything. What are you guys going to do if you all have to leave the pack's lands and I am the only one defending it. I need to be just as strong as you or any other male in the pack.” Our mate spoke with such determination and force that there was no room to argue with her.
All my brothers and I could do was pray she didn’t have to face either of our warriors. Raphael’s voice boomed throughout the arena as he announced the next match. “Jessabelle Simons from Thunder Mountain vs Nathan Stone from Raven Moon.” Well Shit!