Sean started to sit up, but Gareth put a hand over his chest.
“Let me.”
He couldn’t believe how badly his hands trembled when he reached out and tugged at Sean’s shirt, lifting it until the pale skin showed. Gareth hadn’t been this nervous the first time he’d had sex. He had to make it good for Sean.
“I won’t break, Gareth.”
He loved how his name sounded on Sean’s lips. He kissed him again. “You don’t call me Alpha anymore. I like how you say my name.”
It took a few more moments to get Sean out of his clothes. When he lay naked on the bed, Gareth got to see him in all his glory. Yes, he’d seen Sean naked before, but he looked at him then as pack, not a lover. Now? His wolf was letting Gareth know that Sean would be protected, loved, and kept safe. Gareth agreed.
He moved closer and licked a nipple, then grinned when Sean sucked in a breath and blew it out on a hiss. “Does that feel good?”
Sean bit his lip and nodded. “Yes. So damn good.”
Gareth smiled. “Then I think you’re really going to enjoy this.”
He moved down a bit and engulfed Sean’s rigid cock in his mouth. Sean keened and arched his back, driving his shaft deeper into Gareth’s throat. The taste was beyond anything Gareth had ever thought possible. It was sweet and spicy, like chocolate with cayenne pepper in it. He had to have more. He’d never had much of an opportunity for blowing a sex partner. As an Alpha, it was some unspoken rule that they were there to satisfy his needs, and not the other way around. He hated that, and he found himself ecstatic that Sean wasn’t one for strange societal norms, because he fully intended on indulging himself.
He slid up, swirling his tongue over the head of Sean’s cock, delighting in the whimpers it drew from him. When Sean’s breath came in ragged gasps, Gareth knew he was close to losing it. He went down, opening his throat as best he could, and swallowed Sean to the root as he fondled his balls.
“Gareth!”
Sean drove his dick deeper, choking Gareth, who still held on. When Sean came, it assaulted Gareth’s senses with the taste, the texture, the scent. Something deep inside Gareth stirred, and he found himself facing his wolf, who nudged heads with him. For the first time in his life, both halves were in total alignment.
“Alpha?”
Gareth opened his eyes to find Sean peering at him intently.
“Are you okay?”
“Better than I thought I could ever be.” He sat up and pulled Sean into his arms to kiss him deeply. Sean sighed and melted into Gareth’s touch. “I love you, Sean.”
And this time there was no hesitancy. Wolf and man were in agreement about Sean, his place in their lives, and their desire to keep him safe.
“Love you too, Gareth.” Sean drew back. “We need to take care of you.”
“I’m okay.” He stroked Sean’s cheek. “This was for you.”
“No, this was for us, and we’re going to take care of you.”
The set to his jaw was probably meant to be intimidating, but Gareth found it adorable. He cupped Sean’s face and kissed him again, but was unprepared for the ferocity with which Sean returned it. His teeth grazed Gareth’s lip, drawing a slight bit of blood, and he scratched the shit out of Gareth’s back.
“Mine!”
When Gareth pulled back, those violet eyes were dark, angry, and coupled with canines that had dropped. Sean was closer to wolf than human.
“Sean, listen to me.” Gareth wasn’t afraid of Sean. He could never be. He put a hand on Sean’s shoulder. “Yes, I’m yours, but I need you to come back to me.”
Faster than Gareth could react, Sean pinned him to the bed with a strength that shocked him. Sean leaned in and gnawed on Gareth’s throat, not breaking the skin but not being overly gentle either.
“Sean….” He put his hands on Sean’s hips. “Stay still.”
It didn’t work. Sean was frenzied, tearing at Gareth’s pants. He tore through the fabric and tossed the tattered remains aside, then reached out and wrapped his fist around Gareth’s shaft. Instead of wilting, it lengthened at the touch, becoming harder than Gareth thought possible.
“Mine!”
Gareth grinned. “Yes, Sean. It’s all yours.” He nudged Sean back, and this time Sean allowed it. “Do you want me to mate with you? Is that what you’re trying to tell me?”
Sean dropped back onto the bed, his legs spread wide. How could someone so sweet look so wanton? Gareth opened the nightstand and pulled out the lube. He let his gaze drift to Sean, who eyed him keenly.
“Are you sure this is what you want?”
The answer was a growl, low and deep.
“No, that doesn’t tell me anything. I need the words, Sean. I won’t do this unless I’m certain it’s what you want. To do that, you need to come back to me.”
He popped the cap, put a dab of lube on his finger, and stroked it over Sean’s hole. Sean’s eyes glazed, but they also lightened slightly.
“Sean?”
“Hm?”
“I love you.”
He blinked several times in rapid succession, then opened his eyes wide. Gone was the darkness, and back were the two violet orbs Gareth was wild about. “I love you too.”
“Is this what you want?” He slipped the finger in to the first knuckle. “Do you want us to make love?” Because no way would it be anything other than that. Gareth’s whole being was focused on making Sean’s first sexual experience one to remember.
“Yes!” He sighed as the finger slipped in a little deeper. “Yes, please.”
“It’s going to hurt, you know. But you’re a strong wolf, aren’t you? You’ll be able to handle it.”
The truth was, Gareth had no intention of hurting Sean if he could avoid it. Some discomfort was unavoidable, but he wouldn’t ever hurt Sean.
“It’s okay. I know you’ll be gentle.”
One finger became two, and Sean seemed to lose himself to the sensations. His head dropped to the side, his tongue slipping out from between puffy pink lips. He was very much a pup who was enjoying the attention. The thought that Sean and his wolf had always been one struck Gareth from somewhere, but he pushed it out of his mind. He reached out with his other hand to stroke Sean’s shaft.
“Oh God. Oh God.” His head snapped from side to side. When Gareth leaned in and sucked the head of Sean’s cock, he cried out. “No, stop!”
Everything stilled immediately.
“What’s wrong, Sean?”
Sean glared at him. “This was supposed to be about both of us. What are you getting out of this?”
Oh, that was an easy question. “To show you love. Why would I need anything else?”
“Gareth….” There was exasperation in Sean’s voice. “I’m starting to think you don’t want to fuck me. Is that what you’re telling me here?”
Gareth almost lost it at the pouty glare and Sean saying “fuck.” The word seemed so foreign on his lips.
“That’s not what I’m saying at all. Are you sure you’re ready for it?”
Sean gestured to his rigid shaft. “What do you think?” His eyes fluttered. “I want you to love me. You need to be my first, my only. Please.”
How could Gareth deny Sean’s request? He scooted up on the bed, putting his hands on either side of Sean’s shoulders. There was absolute trust in his expression, and it humbled Gareth.
“You can change your mind at any time.”
“I know, but I won’t. My wolf and I know this is where we need to be right now.”
And Gareth’s wolf howled his agreement.
“Dr. Frank said your immune system is rebounding, but I can still wear a condom just in case.”
“No, it’s not necessary. I’m healthy, have never had sex with anyone, and I know you can’t get any diseases, so pretty sure we’re good to go.” He smiled. “But thank you for thinking of my well-being.”
“You’ve come to mean more to me in our short time together than almost anything else. With
you and my pack, I finally understand what it means to have it all.”
They gazed into each other’s eyes, and Gareth’s heart beat a little faster.
Sean scowled. “Are we doing this, or what?”
Gareth snorted. He lifted Sean’s legs and draped them over his shoulders. This probably wasn’t the most conducive position for someone’s first time, but he needed to ensure Sean wasn’t going to try to hide from him. He ran his hands over Sean’s flanks, enjoying the whimpers the act elicited.
The lube bottle sat on the edge of the mattress, so Gareth grabbed it, flipped the cap, and put some more on his fingers, Sean’s hole, and finally his own cock. He probably used way more than was necessary, but he hoped to avoid pain and discomfort as much as he could. Gareth guided the head of his cock to Sean’s hole, drew in a deep breath, and pushed slightly. He was shocked when he met no resistance. Instead, Sean’s hole spread, encompassing Gareth’s shaft.
“Ooh, yes.” Sean’s eyes rolled back. “Gareth, please.”
Sean had said he was a virgin, and Gareth didn’t doubt him, but this was weird, even after everything he’d read about Omegas. It didn’t matter, though. It only proved to Gareth that Sean was made for him. He pushed in, balls-deep, with one glorious slide. In the times he’d sated his desires with other people, Gareth had never been enveloped in heat like this. Sean’s body was hotter than even a wolf’s temperature ran.
“Sean, you’re hot.”
Sean grinned. “You make me that way.”
“No, I mean, you’re really hot. Do you feel okay?”
“I’d feel better if you’d start moving.” His gaze narrowed. “I’m not sick. I promise.”
Just the same, tomorrow he’d go to see Frank. For tonight, Sean needed, and Gareth would give him what he wanted. He withdrew slightly, testing for any sense of discomfort from Sean.
He purred!
“You’re purring.” Gareth chuckled. “Are you sure you’re a wolf?”
His eyes darkened again. “Move. Now.”
It shouldn’t be such a turn-on to see Sean’s animal side coming out, but a thrill ran through Gareth. He pulled back again, then drove home, delighting in Sean’s grunt.
“More, damn you!”
With permission given, Gareth pounded Sean’s ass, the slap of flesh on flesh loud, even in the big room. The more he thrust, the more Sean demanded. The more he asked for, the harder Gareth went, until the bed creaked and slammed against the wall. It no longer mattered. It only served to inflame the haze of lust Sean and Gareth were lost in.
“Mine!” Gareth growled, his canines slipping down into his mouth. At the same time, Sean tilted his neck, and a thrill ran through Gareth. He’d never bitten anyone during sex. Wolves didn’t do that, despite what the novels said. Though he tried to stop himself, it was futile. He bent Sean in half and drove his teeth into Sean’s neck, the blood filling Gareth’s mouth. Sean cried out, and jets of cum spurted from his cock, splashing him on the chest and in the face. Seeing it running down his cheeks was too much, and Gareth’s balls tightened as he groaned and shot hard, deep into Sean’s ass.
They lay there, breathless, until Gareth tried to pull out and found he was stuck inside Sean’s body. He’d heard of knotting, but had never had it happen before. Still, the orgasm continued rolling through him, so he closed his eyes and rode out the ecstasy. It took a good ten minutes before he finally slipped free of Sean’s tight channel and was able to turn Sean to him.
“That was….”
“God, yes. What was that thing you did at the end? I thought you were going to pull out, but you didn’t and warmth filled my ass.” Sean shrugged. “Doesn’t matter. Whatever it was, I loved it.” He leaned closer and kissed Gareth. “I love you.”
“I love you too.” He wiped a hand over Sean’s cheek, gathering the remnants of the load he’d spilled. He licked his hand, and Sean’s eyes widened. “What? Waste not, want not. And this is too damn tasty to let go to waste.” He sighed. “Still, we should shower and get some sleep.”
Sean’s expression slipped. “Oh, okay.”
From somewhere deep inside, Gareth could practically hear Sean’s heart break. He thought Gareth meant separate rooms, which couldn’t be further from the truth.
“Sean? I meant together. This is your room now. You stay with me, always. I can’t be separated from you anymore.”
In an instant, the frown turned into a dazzling smile. “Really?”
Gareth winked. “I really want to hold you while you sleep. Can I do that?”
Sean’s eyes sparkled. “Anytime, my Alpha.”
After a quick shower, Gareth picked Sean up, with no complaints from Sean, and carried him to the bed. He wasn’t surprised to find that at some point, Dani had come in and changed the sheets. She was efficient to a fault.
Sean bit his lip. “Do you think she heard us?”
“The way you howled, I’d be surprised if the whole pack didn’t.” He kissed Sean’s nose. “At least they know you’re mine now.”
Sean’s expression went dreamy. “I can deal with that.”
After he ensured Sean was tucked in, Gareth turned off the light, plunging the room into near absolute darkness. Still, he could see Sean, curled up under the blankets, and when Gareth slid into bed, Sean scooted closer and wrapped an arm around Gareth’s waist.
“Good night, Gareth.”
“Good night, love. See you in the morning.”
And, of course, Gareth would be dreaming of his new love tonight. And every night from then on.
Chapter Thirteen
THE LIGHT filtered through the curtains and fell on Sean’s face. He opened his eyes, no longer the same Sean who went to sleep last night. After he and Gareth had made love, Sean felt like a whole new person. He grinned when he realized Gareth’s arm was wrapped around his waist. Sean felt warm, safe, and most of all, loved. He snuggled in a bit closer, enjoying the sensations of being with Gareth.
A gentle kiss to the back of Sean’s neck raised goose bumps. “Good morning, love.”
“Good morning.” He rolled over, happy when Gareth didn’t let him go. “Sleep well?”
“Like I’d had the best sex of my life, then got to hold the most beautiful man in the world.”
Sean’s cheeks warmed.
Gareth reached up and cupped one of them. “I like that you blush for me.” He leaned in and kissed Sean softly. “What do you want to do today?”
“Sleep for a while longer?” He grinned. “I have a tutoring session with Caleb in about… oh, a half hour ago.” He groaned as he stretched. “I suppose I should get up.”
“If you want to rest, do so. I’ll tell Caleb he needs to wait until this afternoon.” Gareth sat up. “I want you to check in with Dr. Frank later, please. I’m still a little worried about how hot you were last night.”
“Okay.” He wouldn’t argue. Better to do as Gareth asked, than have him worry. “I’ll stop by this afternoon.” He threw the covers back and stood. “For now, though, school.”
Gareth turned and smiled at him, but then his eyes narrowed and his lips curled. “What’s wrong with your stomach?”
Sean peered down. His skin was shiny, almost translucent. He ran a hand over it, surprised by how smooth and warm it was. “I’m not sure.”
Gareth was to his side in an instant, reaching out and touching, stroking. “Does it hurt?”
“No.”
“Get dressed. We’re going to see Frank now.”
“But—” Sean stopped when he saw the set of Gareth’s jaw. “Yes, Alpha.”
He threw on the clothes he’d worn last night while Gareth put on some sweats and a T-shirt. God, that shirt hugged him in all the right places. He was about to comment on how lucky the shirt was when Gareth scooped him up in his arms.
“Put me down!” He struggled but didn’t really want Gareth to set him back on the floor. He never felt as safe as when he was wrapped in Gareth’s embrace.
“Stay s
till. I don’t know what’s wrong, but I’m not taking any chances.” Gareth yanked open the door. “Dani! Call Frank. I want him at the clinic now.”
From below, Dani’s voice rang out. “Yes, Alpha. Is everything okay?”
He didn’t answer, just strode to the door and got Sean to the SUV. How he managed to hold Sean, open doors, and do it without dropping Sean was a mystery. Once he settled Sean in the seat, Gareth buckled the seat belt, then slammed the door before racing to the other side. He got in, started the engine, then sped off down the road, his knuckles white from the tense grip on the wheel.
When they got to the clinic, Gareth reversed the process, pulling Sean out and carrying him inside. Dr. Franklin was there waiting, a bemused smile on his face.
“Seems like you’re my most frequent visitor lately, Sean. What seems to be the problem?”
Gareth put Sean down and yanked the hem of his shirt up.
Frank’s eyes went wide. “What in the world?” He grabbed a pair of gloves and slipped them on. “Does it hurt?”
“No, it’s warm and feels good.”
Frank probed the area gently. “If it hurts, let me know.”
But it didn’t. In fact, Frank’s touch was soothing. Sean closed his eyes, smiling when Gareth put his arms around Sean’s shoulders.
“What’s wrong with him?”
Frank huffed out an exasperated breath. “This isn’t Star Trek, Alpha. I can’t just wave a tricorder over his abdomen and tell you what’s going on within sixty seconds. I need to do some tests.”
It was interesting to see Gareth fret so much. He always seemed polished and in control, but this Gareth was nervous and twitchy.
“You’re welcome to sit down while I do my thing.” Dr. Franklin gestured to a chair in the corner. “Just so you know, it’s going to be a while.”
Without a word, Gareth started for the chair, but Sean called to him.
“Why don’t you go ahead and work? It’s not like you don’t know where I’m going to be, and Dr. Franklin can call you if something needs to be—”
“I’m going nowhere.”
The timbre of his voice told Sean that Gareth would brook no argument. He took the seat and sat ramrod straight, his gaze never leaving Sean. For the next two hours, Dr. Franklin drew blood, palpated the area several times, had Sean pee in a cup, did a lot of humming and muttering “fascinating” under his breath, and went through a ton of gloves. He moved quickly, checking test results, running them again and again. Finally he stood and directed his attention to Gareth.
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