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Now it was just him and Mason hated being alone.

He’d tried to fill the loneliness with anybody who showed him interest, but it hadn’t helped. Mason had been missing a connection. He’d now found that spark with Levi but there were so many things that they were both hiding. Would Mason get close to Levi and these other men and come to regret it?

That was a high possibility.

Unless Mason was right in his thinking of why he and Levi were so attuned to each other.

Could Mason be Levi’s mate?

Mason was unsure if he wanted an answer to that question.

If he was destined to be with Levi, did that change anything between them? How would his past affect his relationship with Levi or Levi’s family? All those worries were too much to think about at that moment.

Bryce nudged his knee. “K?”

Mason nodded. “Totally.” He tilted his head toward the castle in the middle of the playmat. “Let’s fortify our defenses!”

“Fuck yeah!” Nate exclaimed.

“Language,” Bo barked.

Mason would have immediately apologized, but Nate, that brat, winked at his Daddy. Mason liked being a little bratty, kind of a troublemaker, but deep down he also wanted to please his partner.

Levi returned to the room, carrying two bottles of water.

Mason accepted his as Levi sat on the floor behind him. Levi leaned against the couch, but his long legs bracketed Mason. Not only did Levi’s position make Mason feel extremely safe but it also gave Mason an idea.

“Mountain!” he shouted, using Levi’s leg as part of the castle's defenses.

He might not be a little, but this was a blast!

Was there something older than a middle that still liked to play but didn’t want diapers or bottles? Maybe he could ask Levi sometime. Right then it was all about the fortress!

His new friends were on board with his plan to use Levi’s body as part of their play. That totally worked for Mason since that meant he could do all the touching that his heart desired.

He might have even accidentally brushed against Levi’s erection a few times. Mason could giggle and wink while Levi watched him with amusement.

The connection between them had been instant but this was all about creating a deeper bond. With the way the men acted around him, they’d already accepted Mason into their small group.

Any time someone would come to check in with Axel, Levi would introduce Mason. Levi’s delight was obvious. He was proud that Mason was there with him. Mason was wanted. Craved.

Mason was on top of the world at that moment.

All the concerns and worries melted away as he gave his safety over to another man. It left Mason feeling protected and cared for.

As the night went on, the lack of sleep and early morning caught up with him and Mason ended up leaning against Levi’s side with his head on Levi’s shoulder as he played with his new friends.

Chapter Six

Levi

Mason tightened his arms around Levi’s waist and Levi had to fight to keep his attention where it needed to be. He’d given Mason his leather jacket and riding in just a tank had been a stupid idea. Levi was freezing except where Mason held him.

With his mate taking a rideshare service to the club, Levi had insisted on taking him home. Of course, he hadn’t thought about logistics, but Levi didn’t regret the additional time he was getting with Mason.

The evening had been everything that Levi could have asked for. Instead of wanting to go into the private areas or watch some of the more intense scenes, Mason had sat with the other boys in the family and played.

Mason had played dragons, which had a special meaning for all of them, and seemed to be having a blast.

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