Page 40 of Sweetheart

Jason shook his head. “I know what I did. Even if Father was there forcing my hand, I did bad things. It’s something that I must live with.”

“I love you.”

“I love you too, dork. Now go get what you need for your man. I’ll find my own way back to your cabin later.”

“Call if you need anything,” Mason told him.

Jason snorted. “Worry about your Daddy, not me.”

Mason rolled his eyes at his brother’s typical response.

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Levi

“Hey man. I’m glad you're still here.” Levi closed the back door before he crossed the deck where Tristan was drinking a cup of coffee. He’d noticed that Tristan had been spending more time in the human realm even though the demon bitched about coming up. Levi believed that Tristan found comfort within the family. It wasn’t just the food that was bringing the demon around, no matter what Tristan claimed.

“Hey, yeah, like I could leave without enjoying some of Drake’s special coffee.”

“Does Drake know you’re drinking his special coffee?” Levi asked.

Tristan smirked before taking a long drink and finishing off the liquid in the mug.

Levi could only shake his head. Tristan was feeling much more comfortable there if he’d turned to stealing Drake’s coffee like the other guys. It was an ongoing joke with all of them. Somehow Drake never ran out of his blend, so Levi suspected Drake was well aware of what they were all up to.

“What are you up to?” Tristan set the empty mug aside.

Levi knew he was blushing.

Tristan laughed. “I take it you are off to see your mate?”

“Yeah, he texted me this morning and wants to see me,” Levi supplied.

“Hmm, and did you shower and wash all the important bits thoroughly?” Tristan teased.

Levi looked away. He might have spent triple the time in the shower that morning. Not that he expected anything to happen between them but maybe he wanted more? Levi wasn’t certain.

“Hey.” Tristan grabbed his wrist and yanked Levi down beside him.

Levi nearly landed on his friend.

“You okay about our talk last night?” Tristan asked.

“Yes,” he quickly assured his friend. “I have everyone’s support. Whatever Mason’s dealing with, we’ll help him through. We’re a powerful bunch.”

“This family is extremely powerful.”

“I know.”

Tristan nudged his shoulder. “Then…”

“I…I’m not…” Levi huffed. “I’m not as experienced as my mate.”

“You’re a virgin,” Tristan stated.

“You don’t have to say it out loud,” Levi complained. He was too easy to read.

“I thought you were saving yourself for your mate.” Tristan seemed confused.

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