“You like it? I made it. I collect bits and pieces of everything. The flooring and the windows were left over from a project. I picked up the crystals at different shops over the past few years.”

“You made the chandelier?” Henry spun around, staring at Tomás in wonder. “You made that?”

Tomás’s cheeks turned red. “You really like it?”

“It’s gorgeous.”

Tomás scratched behind his ear, suddenly looking shy. “I’m working with Harper to make some to sell. Do you think you might like one inside your house?”

Henry groaned and hugged the alpha tight. “I’d love anything you make for me. You’re pure magic, Tomás Wilson. Did you know that?”

“Only for you.” Tomás whispered against his ear, nuzzling him.

Henry pulled him down for a kiss, savoring the feel and taste of his alpha. “No one has ever done something like this for me. Thank you.”

“I really like your heart,” Tomás said, pressing his forehead to Henry’s. “You’re kind and patient, but fiercely protective. You deserve all the good things in the world.”

Henry’s body shook, emotions overwhelming him. No one had ever described him like that. He was used to compliments but they weren’t about his personality. He was known to be good-looking and fashionable. Pampered and wealthy. A pretty face and acceptable armpiece.

Tomás was different from anyone Henry had ever been with. He was so much better than Henry deserved.

Henry wrapped his arms around Tomás and kissed him again, almost frantic to connect with the amazing alpha in front of him.

“Inside,” Tomás managed to say in between kisses. The alpha lifted Henry up and he quickly wrapped his legs around Tomás’s waist. He was only vaguely away of the stumbling, slow trek back into the house. All he could think about was the sweet taste of his alpha and the hard abdomen pressed against his dick.

A moment later, the backdoor closed behind them and Tomás laid Henry gently on the mound of pillows surrounding the coffee table.

Henry tugged Tomás’s shirt, pulling him down to lay alongside him. “This may be my dick talking, but I think I love you, Tomás.”

The alpha laughed roughly, thumb sliding along Henry’s bottom lip. “I love you too, sweetness.”

Tomás kissed Henry, tightening his arms around him. Henry moaned and moved to straddle Tomás, his tongue sliding against his alpha’s.

Tomás’s fingers fumbled with the buttons of Henry’s shirt. “So many buttons.”

Henry leaned back and wiggled out of his pants and underwear. “Just rip it.”

Tomás’s warm hands ran up the sides of Henry’s bare thighs, and he shuddered, dick hardening even more. He moved his hips against Tomás, feeling the alpha’s erection pressing against his ass.

“Henry,” Tomás said, breathless. “I need you.”

Henry pulled his shirt off, ignoring the ripping sound and leaned in for another kiss. “Good.”

Tomás growled and cupped Henry’s ass as he arched up. He rubbed a finger against Henry’s hole.

Henry shuddered. “Are you okay without a condom? I’m clean and on birth control.”

“I’m clean too.”

“Lube. Do we have lube?”

Tomás pressed a kiss to Henry’s collarbone. “Under the table with the blanket. Ernie is my favorite cousin.”

Henry leaned over and grabbed the small bottle next to the blanket. “He’s my favorite too.” A few minutes later, he gasped when Tomás’s finger stretched his hole. He pushed back, moaning when Tomás added a second finger. “Ernie is the best.”

“Stop talking about my cousin,” Tomás said, smiling against Henry’s neck. “I want your attention on me.”

Henry unbuttoned Tomás’s pants and hummed in appreciation as he took in the size of his dick. He squeezed some lube into his palm and slowly stroked Tomás, learning the shape and the feel of his alpha. “You have my complete attention, love.”