by Tatum Throne
“Let’s get you naked for a nice warm bath.”
“I think I like the sound of that.”
When they were together in the bathroom, Maksim leaned on Kace as he took off his clothes. His Dom was being so gentle with him, and it felt so nice. He didn’t want him to be gentle though. He wanted things to be back to the way they were before everything fell apart.
“I’m sorry for the way I left things. I was scared to tell you that I loved you. I was frightened of breaking the rules and having you leave me. It just seemed easier to walk away.”
“I forgive you. I think we’ll have a lifetime together making sure we make it up to each other.”
It sounded too close to the commitment that he had always wanted. “Do you mean that?” Tears formed in his eyes as he looked up at his Dom.
“Yes, I want you and I to be together forever. And if you want and if you’ll have me, I would like to be your husband. I love you, sub.”
The idea of marriage had never entered his mind. He never thought he would find the one who would always be there for him. The fact that he had, meant the world to him. He held on tight to his lover, kissing him passionately as they stood naked in their bathroom.
The scars and emotion of the last few days were starting to fade away as he held on to his Dom. He knew he was safe and there was nothing he would ever have to worry about again. When his lips finally broke away, Kace stepped away to turn on the water. “Do you want to talk about what happened?”
“I’m okay. It’s not anything I can’t handle.”
“If you feel like you need to talk, we should. I don’t want you to be frightened of anything anymore.”
“I won’t be as long as I’m with you.”
Water rained down upon Maksim. He felt like everything was finally falling into place. And the man he loved was watching him and taking care of him, and it was everything he needed. He thought about what he needed to do tomorrow and how he needed to talk to Chief Rask. All that would happen later. All he wanted to think about was having his lover now.
As his Dom washed him, Maksim felt his cock kick out hard. He was so ready. Kace smoothed his hand down over his sub’s throbbing prick, gripping it tightly as he jerked it up and down.
“Please, Daddy.”
“Oh, fuck. You need to be punished for not controlling your dick, sub.”
“Punish me, Daddy.”
Kace took control of Maksim by shutting off the water and wrapping a towel around him. He carried him into the bedroom.
“You’re a fucking tease.”
* * * *
Everyone was worried about Maksim, even Kace was. He didn’t like the idea of him going back to work so quickly. He wanted him at home, resting. Chief Rask was standing in his office across from Kace.
“We have a problem,” Chief Rask said.
“What’s up?”
“Max should be home.”
“I know. He wouldn’t listen to me.”
Kace didn’t want to worry about Maksim in the field, but he was a trained professional despite all the rough patches he had been through.
Everything was going to be fine. He just had to convince Chief Rask of that, too. “I’ll look out for him. You don’t have anything to worry about.”
Chief Rask nodded. “We’re just lucky that this serial killer has finally been caught.”
“So, the FBI thinks it’s over?” Kace asked.
“As far as I know.”
“I won’t let anything happen to Maksim,” Kace said.
“I know, but I’m going to be worried about the upcoming trial with this woman. He’s going to have to testify.”
“I know. I’ll make sure he’s mentally prepared to do that.”
“Good. I know I can count on you to do everything for him. I really appreciate it.”
They had been friends for years, and it felt nice to be able to trust his chief.
“So, what’s going on now?” Chief Rask asked.
“As far as I know, he’s down in the Training Center going over moves with TJ.”
“Good. I want him to get back into the field when he’s ready.”
“I’ll make sure he’s ready.”
With that, Kace went to find the man he loved in the training center. He was working hard to build up the mental strength he lost from his kidnapping. A few days in the hospital had done a number on him—more so than he wanted to admit. Kace could still see the pain and fatigue in his eyes from the fall he had endured.
He just detested the fact that he wasn’t there for him when he needed him the most, but from now on, he would be there for him every step of the way. When he saw him, Maksim came his way and gave him a smile. “Hey.”
“Hey, babe. How’s things going?”
“Not too bad. I should be able to finish up my testing next week. TJ thinks I’m ready.”
“I think you’re more than ready, too. Just take it slow and easy until you’re completely healed.”
“I promise I will.”
“See you later after work?”
“Sounds like a plan.”
TJ came over and slapped them both on the back. “We’re heading out for drinks later. I expect both of you to be there.”
“We will be,” Kace said.
Kace smiled at Maksim as he went away. Everything was going to be all right. He just knew it. As long as he had the man he loved, life would be perfect.
Chapter Ten
A night out with his team was exactly what Maksim needed to forget about the past few days. He loved being home with Kace. His Dom couldn’t understand the fact that he wanted to get back to work so quickly, but he needed to if he was ever going to forget about the past few days. He just needed the job as a distraction.
Kace came up to his side, handing him a beer. “How’s it going?”
“Better now that you’re here.”
“Oh, you’re so sweet.”
“You like me when I’m not. I think you prefer when I’m a tart.”
“Yes, I do.”
The guys were shooting pool at a dive downtown. Laughter echoed around them as TJ shot some really bad pool. Parker was at his side, trying to distract him. It was all so very cute.
Maksim had always longed to have that type of loving relationship over the years. Now that he had it with Kace, he was going to make sure he didn’t let the man at his side go anytime soon.
He felt Kace’s hand slip up the back of his neck, giving it a soft squeeze, reminding him about his place as his submissive. As chills skipped down his spine, he looked for the next order from his Dom. It couldn’t be coming soon enough.
Kace smiled, leaning down and whispering into his ear. “Later. I promise.”
He licked and nipped at his ear before walking away. Maksim was shocked at the possessive move in front of so many, but he hoped that within the crowded and dim lighting that nobody saw.
Frankly, he didn’t care if anyone did. He loved this man, and he didn’t care who knew. He sighed, watching his Dom walk away. As he bent over to line up the next shot on the pool table, Maksim’s cock filled fast. He adjusted his dick as his gaze lingered on Kace’s athletic ass. He couldn’t wait to get home and sink his claws into that. All of it was his. All mine.
THE END
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