Any response Tobias would have said was cut off by a poignant gasp from Cornelius, and Tobias watched as Perseus settled a purple and blue mottled egg into the rhino shifter’s arms. Tobias smiled at the sweet sight as Einan—who Tobias just knew would never admit that he was blinking fast to catch his tears of joy—leaned down and kissed his mate.
“That’s truly amazing,” Roland whispered.
Tobias nodded. “It is.”
Roland reached up and touched Tobias cheek softly, drawing his attention. Roland looked nervous as he licked his lips, but he stated, “I’m not averse to kids, but I’m really happy it’s him and not me.”
Grinning, Tobias replied, “Me, too.”
“Maybe someday?”
Nodding, Tobias nuzzled his mate’s cheek, leaving his scent on his mate. “Maybe someday,” he whispered.
Cornelius called Roland’s name and his mate moved to the shifter’s bedside, ooing and ahing as he slid his fingers over the egg.
Standing against the wall, Tobias smiled as he watched his mate interact with the group. Roland’s big heart astonished him, especially after everything he’d been through. His mate had come such a long way, had forged strong friendships, even going so far as to stay with Cornelius instead of escaping with Marty.
Not that Tobias thought ill of Marty. Hell, without his help and warning, it’d have taken them far longer to locate the missing mates. They also would have been running into the situation blind, making probability for injury, or even casualty, high. No, Tobias appreciated Marty’s intel.
Instead, Roland had helped Cornelius, most likely making a friend for life from not only the small rhino shifter, but the guy’s friends, Gus and Tible, not to mention Einan. After just a few short days, Roland had proved his heart, his worth, and nothing could have made Tobias prouder, or made him love him more.
Just days and I love him.
Smiling at his thoughts, Tobias couldn’t wait for the opportunity to pull his mate away. He looked forward to laying Roland down and, not only telling, but showing his sexy lynx everything he felt for him.
About the Author
Charlie started writing fantasy when she was eight, and after stumbling onto her first erotic romance at age nineteen, she realized her true calling. She now focuses on writing gay erotic romance, normally of the paranormal variety, with heroes of all kinds. With the help and support of her husband, Charlie finally fulfilled one of her life-long goals…move to acreage with her horses. You can often find her curled up with her laptop and a cup of tea or glass of wine, creating her next adventure. Charlie enjoys exploring the mountains of her new Oregon home on horseback, 4-wheeler, or motorcycle.
She can be reached at [email protected]
Or visit her at www.charlie-richards.com
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