When it finally became clear that we could avoid the world no longer, I sat up in bed and held him close to me.

“You should have a single drop of my blood before I go,” I said, lifting my hand to my mouth as I stared at the bite wound on his shoulder. “I bit you pretty hard last night. It’ll help you heal.” I glanced down at his ass. “Not to mention you probably blew out your entire butthole.”

“You mean you blew out my butthole,” he grinned, reaching up and grabbing my hand. “And don’t. I don’t want it to heal.”

I furrowed my brows. “What do you mean?”

“I hope it scars,” he replied, running his fingers over the fresh wound on his shoulder. “That way I always remember this night. It’s… It’s like a souvenir.”

“But it’s going to take forever to heal, Red.”

He shook his head. “Just a couple weeks. I’ll be fine.”

“What about your butt?”

“I wouldn’t trade that soreness for anything in the world,” he smiled, biting his lower lip. “There’s nothing like getting fucked so good that you walk funny afterwards.”

I couldn’t help but smile. “You’re odd for a human. And a tough little thing at that.”

“I told you I could hold my own.”

“You did. And I believe you.”

Pulling him tight against my chest, I hugged him for a full minute. I sat there placing kisses on the top of his head and listening to the beat of his heart. Affection and love surged through the bond along with a little bit of lust. I had to click my tongue at that last feeling.

“How can you be thinking about sex after all that?” I asked, grinning widely.

“I can’t help it! That knot was fucking amazing…”

“It didn’t freak you out?”

“Not at all!” He paused for a moment, his face turning red. “I… uh… well, I might’ve dabbled in some monster and furry porn in college. So, I was kind of curious what something like that might feel like. Almost bought a dildo like that once but I was too chicken shit to do it.”

“Was it everything you expected?”

“So much more.”

I smiled, kissing his forehead. “I’m glad you enjoyed it.”

“And I know you did,” he laughed in reply. “I’ve never been filled with so much cum in my life!”

“That’s what you get for being so adorable.” I paused for a moment. “And when I get back after tonight, I plan to fuck you good and often for the rest of our lives, okay?”

Love, lust, and the slightest tinge of sadness came over the bond.

“I’d love that,” he said, staring up at me with glistening eyes. “Promise me you’ll come home, okay? Promise me that I’ll have you in my arms again.”

I looked at him long and hard. “Will that make you happy?”

“It’ll give me a little peace of mind at least.”

I nodded. “I promise I’ll come back to you, Red.”

“You better.”

His statement was a warning and a threat.

“I should probably go prepare,” I added after a moment.