Page 76 of Sweetheart

“You did start it,” Mason teased back. “I never saw you though. Like I waited and waited. Saw everyone else but not you.”

“I was in the hell realm,” Levi told him.

“You were hiding from me,” Mason said. He’d hurt Levi and hadn’t really known it. It might take a lifetime, but Mason would make everything up to his sweet mate. He had a long time to show Levi how cherished he really was.

“I was. I won’t ever hide again.”

“And you’ll take me to the hell realm with you next time?” Mason asked.

“You’ll want to go?” Levi appeared surprised.

“Of course. I want to share everything with you. Plus, my twin is mated to a demon.”

“True.” Levi grasped both of Mason’s hands. “I want to mate with you. To finalize our bond.”

“Yes!” Mason didn’t even hesitate.

“Come here.” Levi drew him back toward one of the couches under a wood canopy.

Mason already loved this little private space that Levi had created. He could see them spending their nights out here, cuddled together under the stars. And now that he knew how much Levi loved plants and flowers, Mason knew what he would be spoiling his mate with. His job had him treking all over the state park and he knew where all the prettiest plants could be found.

Folded on the end of a long chaise couch was the blanket that Mason had gifted Levi with. He grinned seeing that.

Levi turned Mason then kissed him deeply.

Mason clung to his man. He tangled his tongue with Levi’s as he pushed himself against Levi’s stronger body. He loved that he could feel Levi’s strength but knew that Levi would always be gentle with him.

As they made out, Levi began to pull at Mason’s clothes. Mason was glad he’d only grabbed a pair of Levi’s sweats andT-shirt. It didn’t take long until they were both naked and their bare bodies were pressed together.

With a hand on the back of Mason’s head, Levi guided Mason to lie down. Levi settled between Mason’s thighs. Mason had to take a moment to breathe. To let himself enjoy the fact that after this he’d be bound forever with Levi.

Levi smiled. He cupped the side of Mason’s neck. “Are you sure, Mason? After I bite you and we complete our mating, there will be changes.”

“What kind of changes?”

“Your life span will change to match mine. You’ll still be human, but you will heal faster than other humans. You could see an improvement in your eyesight. Things like that.”

“None of that sounds bad,” Mason replied. “All I care about is being with you though.”

“Eternity is a long time, baby,” Levi told him.

“Wait! How long do you live?”

“I’m immortal and you would be too as long as I was still alive.”

“Immortal?”

“I can be killed but it’s very hard.”

“Like surviving a bullet to the throat.”

“Exactly.” Levi chuckled. “Like surviving that.”

Mason wasn’t certain he wanted to know what could kill Levi if that couldn’t. “Okay.”

“We can choose to leave this life and find our final resting place if we wish,” Levi said. “This doesn’t mean I won’t die but I won’t go with you. Our souls will be entwined.”

“So, you meant it when you said that we’d be together forever? That you wouldn’t leave me?” Mason questioned.

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