Denying the Alpha: Manlove Edition
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Jared couldn’t see the sun from where he lay on the grass, but he knew it had to be nearly noon. He’d found the perfect spot, a broad patch of grass underneath several large oaks. There was even a little waterfall trickling over some rocks nearby, a pretty pond of clear water at the bottom. Dappled sunlight filtered through the leaves, and a cool breeze blew over him every now and then. As he rolled to his side, he tried to work out how far he’d walked from the palace. He thought it had to be less than two miles.
Why isn’t he here yet?
A sound caught his attention, and he sat up to look behind him. When the sound came again, he lowered his gaze in time to see a wolf emerge from the bushes. The beast’s eyes burned into his as it came forward.
Moments later, Gregor knelt before him, naked and with a sheen of sweat over every inch of his body.
“You caught me,” Jared said softly.
“You don’t seem to be running,” Gregor said in a husky voice.
“I’d say I’ve done enough running.”
“On your hands and knees. Now.”
Jared wanted to reach for Gregor and kiss him, yet he shivered as he obeyed. Something deep inside him stirred, but he couldn’t be sure what it was. It seemed to run much deeper than the physical desire pulsing through him.
Gregor moved in behind him and ran one strong hand up and down his back, before grabbing the collar of his shirt and ripping the garment in half. It fluttered to the ground, the sleeves pooling around Jared’s wrists. Gregor’s hand moved over Jared’s back again, the direct contact making Jared shiver.
His hands moved over Jared’s ass, hesitating over the right back pocket. Gregor drew out the small bottle of lube Jared had stashed there. “Came prepared, I see,” Gregor said.
“Of course,” Jared said, looking back over his shoulder. He licked his lips as he got a better look at his Alpha. The man was pure muscle, every inch taut and perfect, and his cock jutted up and almost touched his stomach, the tip wet and glistening.
Gregor slowly undid Jared’s trousers and slid them down his legs, helping him out of them before reaching up and grabbing both of his ass cheeks. Jared trembled as one thumb played over his hole, massaging the ring of muscle there.
One hand rose and then came down with a loud smack. Jared felt the pleasure the blow brought move over his whole body. Gregor’s other hand repeated the slap on the other cheek. Gregor alternated blows to each cheek, setting his own sporadic pace. The anticipation made each strike all the sweeter. Jared cried out when Gregor spread his cheeks and licked his crack, pausing all too briefly over his hole.
Gregor rolled him to his back and looked down at him once he’d helped him get untangled from his torn shirt. “We go no further until you say you’re mine.”
Jared took a deep breath. “I’m yours.”
Gregor’s hands moved all over his body, making Jared arch and wiggle. “You submit? Today and always?”
“Yes.” Jared reached up and finally ran his fingers through the hair on Gregor’s chest. “Mmmm.”
Gregor chuckled as he lowered himself. Their lips met in a surprisingly soft kiss. “I’m getting my wedding night,” Gregor said. “Do you still want a wedding?”
“You asking?” Jared said, his hands moving nonstop over Gregor’s chest and shoulders.
Gregor grabbed one of his hands and stilled it, holding it against his heart. “I am.”
Jared gazed up into those dark eyes. “Yes,” he said softly. “I want to marry you here at court and make every fae alive jealous.”
Gregor chuckled again. “My pack will be riddled with jealousy as well when they see that I’ve claimed such a beautiful mate.”
Jared reached down and lightly stroked Gregor’s cock. “Claim me. Please.”
Gregor pulled away, which confused Jared at first. The Alpha looked around and picked up Jared’s shirt, twisting it in his hands. Jared’s breath caught in his throat when he realized Gregor was twisting the material to make a rope. When Gregor’s gaze came back to him, a slight glow had come to his eyes. “Kneel in front of that tree.”
Jared obeyed, shivering with need as Gregor secured him to the trunk by his wrists and then put him in position, his ass raised and his legs spread wide. Gregor kissed his abused cheeks gently, but when his mouth returned to Jared’s hole, the gentleness evaporated. Gregor licked him vigorously, his tongue probing deep. Jared gasped at the way Gregor practically devoured him, bringing him right to the edge and then backing away to swat at his ass again. Gregor alternated between rimming him and spanking him for so long that Jared was panting with need and pulling at the material binding him.
“Claim me, Gregor, please,” Jared said, not caring how desperate he sounded.
Gregor said nothing, but Jared heard the little bottle being opened. The man had eaten him out so thoroughly they probably wouldn’t even need the lube, but Jared groaned with need as slicked fingers worked into his hole.
Gregor moved around and brushed his cock to Jared’s lips, and Jared opened right away to suckle his lover. He lifted his gaze and moaned at the bliss he saw in the Alpha’s eyes. Gregor drew away all too soon, but then Jared felt his cheeks spread again.
The Alpha slid into him, and Jared pushed back, knowing he’d finally come home.
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Gregor trembled as he entered his mate. Nothing had ever felt so sweet. He’d nearly lost every ounce of control as he’d watched Jared suckling the head of his cock. He gripped his mate’s hips and tried to go slow. The sight of his cock spreading Jared’s hole between those pinkened cheeks had him ready to explode, but he wanted to make his mate come first.
By the sounds of Jared’s moans, he wouldn’t have to hold out for long. The knot would come once Jared found release, and then their bond would be complete. Gregor caressed Jared’s shoulders and back as he watched Jared’s muscles working. Even in his agitated state, every move Jared made was graceful and beautiful.
Gregor bent over and kissed the back of Jared’s neck, nuzzling him and breathing in the scent of his hair. One hand went beneath his mate, caressing his chest and stomach and then moving down to his cock. Three strokes did it. Jared arched beneath him and came, his channel tightening so sweetly around Gregor’s cock. As Jared spilled over his fingers and murmured his name, Gregor felt his cock swelling and anchoring inside Jared.
As he came down from his release, Jared flexed, seeming to feel the knotting as it took hold. He gasped and turned his head to accept Gregor’s hungry kiss. They panted together and locked eyes as Gregor moved the few centimeters he could and felt another quick gush of cum slip from Jared’s cock.
That did it for him. The pleasure broke over him fully, and he spilled inside of Jared. His mate shuddered as he did so, and Gregor kissed his neck and shoulders as he emptied himself. It was almost two minutes later before he could pull out, and once he’d done so, he untied Jared and pulled the smaller man into his arms.
He closed his eyes as they settled against each other, but just as he was slipping off, a strange cry brought him fully awake. Gregor blinked when he saw that a wolf lay beside him. He could only stare as Jared stood up, shaking and with his head darting every which way. Gregor reached out and took him by the neck, letting his scent and touch calm Jared. He stroked the beautiful dark-gray wolf and smiled.
“See? I’m the one who made you complete, my beautiful little wolf,” Gregor said.
Jared locked eyes with him and then licked his hand. And then he was off, running excitedly in circles and letting out joyful little yips. Gregor laughed as he watched his mate enjoying himself, and then he shifted himself. Jared stilled and looked at him, approaching slowly and rubbing against him.
Then, much to Gregor’s delight, Jared moved off a little and seemed to shake his now-furry ass at Gregor. When he took off running, Gregor only hesitated for half a second.
Just wait until I catch you.
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One Week Later
Jared stepped through the portal that he’d created, beaming over at Gregor.
“Proud of yourself, aren’t you?” Gregor said playfully.
“I am. I can shift, and my magic works as it never has before.” He closed the portal and threw his arms around Gregor’s broad shoulders. “I’m complete, just as you said.”
Luke cleared his throat. “You two remember I’m here, right?”
“Mmmm-hmmm,” both men said at once before dissolving into laughter.
“Uh-huh,” Luke said before walking away.
Jared watched him go. After a moment, he asked, “I thought he’d stay. He and Dane were spending so much time together.”
“Perhaps it’s only friendship. Dane’s scent hasn’t changed. I’d be able to tell if he’d slept with a wolf.”
Jared arched a brow. “Smelling my friends now, are you?”
Gregor slid his hands around Jared’s waist and then over his ass. “I’m yours, and you know it.” He smacked one cheek. “And tomorrow, you’ll really know it.”
“You’re actually going to take me in front of your entire pack?” Jared asked, heat stirring low in his belly.
“I am. An Alpha must make his claim clear.”
Jared arched against his wolf. “I think your claim is clear to anyone who sees us.”
“Good.” He took Jared’s hand. “It’s time to meet your pack.”
Jared finally looked around them. He’d opened the portal in a clearing beside Gregor’s cabin, and he slowly took in the beauty of the trees around him and the river in the distance. Other cabins sat nearby, and already he could see people stirring from their homes and daily tasks.
Jared squeezed Gregor’s hand. “Lead the way, my Alpha.”
Gregor drew him close. “You call me that on purpose to get me riled up.”
Jared laughed and kissed his cheek. “Of course I do.”
“You’ll pay for that later,” Gregor said in a low voice before moving toward the forming crowd.
I certainly hope so.
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