Page 46 of Wanted By the Cartel

The door then burst open again as Alexander returned, now clean but still energetic. "The Riveras are in the conference room! Can we start?"

Marcus appeared more sedately, already focused on the emotional signatures he could sense. "Their son is nervous," he reported. "But curious too."

"Just like you were at that age," Lyrian told him fondly. "Remember, both of you—watching only today. You can practice with Mae later."

I watched my family prepare for the meeting, marveling at how naturally they balanced each other. Alexander's enthusiasmtempered by Marcus's calm. Lyrian's abilities complemented by my protective instincts. All of us stronger together than we ever could have been apart.

It was a relieving thought. I had fewer worries in my life. Despite the hardships that followed, it was all worth it in the end.

"Ready?" Lyrian asked, extending his hand to me.

"Always," I replied, taking it and nodding. Even after all these years, his touch still grounded me. His hand was warm and reminded me of all the good times we spent together, as well as the good things still to come in our lives.

The meeting went exactly as planned, another successful negotiation added to our growing list of allies. But the real victory wasn't in the signed agreements or expanded territory. It was in watching our sons learn from both their fathers, seeing how partnership could be stronger than dominance.

Did I wish they could have a life without the cartel? Yes, I did. But this was okay too. The cartel would provide them safety, despite the danger that came with it. After all, danger exists no matter where one is or what they are doing; it’s a fundamental part of existence.

Later that night, after the boys were finally asleep (Alexander's endless questions about empathic abilities finally exhausted—for now, as I knew that, tomorrow, he would have many more, bless his overactive mind), Lyrian and I stood on our balcony overlooking the compound.

"They're going to be amazing leaders," Lyrian said softly. "Both of them, in their own ways."

"They already are," I agreed. "Because they've grown up seeing what real strength looks like. Not just physical power or special abilities, but the strength that comes from trusting each other. That's our biggest gift."

Lyrian leaned against me, his presence as comforting now as it had been a decade ago. "We did good, didn't we? Despite all our early struggles."

"We did perfect," I corrected, pulling him closer.

As the moon hung high in the star-studded sky, casting a silver glow across our private chambers, Lyrian turned to face me, his eyes shimmering with desire. I knew what he wanted and what he was thinking. I wanted the same thing, too.

Ten years of partnership, love, and mutual respect had only served to deepen the hunger between us. We could never be sated. Not for long, anyway.

"You know,"Lyrian purred, tracing a finger along my chest,"you never fail to take my breath away. The way you command respect, protect those you love, and balance the delicate line you walk..."His voice trailed off into a whisper as he leaned in, capturing my lips in a searing kiss.

I knew he was going to do that, so it wasn't a surprise.

I responded eagerly, one hand tangling in his hair while the other gripped his hip. Our tongues clashed against each other, engaging in a familiar yet passionate duel. Lyrian melted against me, surrendering himself to my dominant embrace.

Breaking the kiss, I growled lowly against his ear,"You drive me crazy, you know that? The way you yield to me, trust me implicitly... it's intoxicating."

Lyrian shuddered, tilting his head to give me better access to his sensitive neck."Only for you, though. I'd never do the same for anyone else,"he gasped as I nipped and sucked at his racing pulse."No one else brings out this side of me. You're the exception."

My hands roamed greedily over his body, mapping out every dip and curve I knew. Lyrian arched into my touch, his own desire evident in the hardness pressing insistently against my thigh.

In a show of strength, I hoisted him up, encouraging Lyrian to wrap his legs around my waist. He complied without resistance, strong thighs clinging to me as I carried him towards our bed. A few heated kisses later, we tumbled onto the mattress, a tangle of limbs and rising passion.

Clothing was shed as though we would rather be naked for the rest of our lives, impatient fingers fumbling with buttons and zippers until smooth skin met hot skin. I took a moment to admire Lyrian splayed out beneath me—flushed cheeks, heaving chest, and half-lidded eyes darkened with lust. A debauched masterpiece created solely for my pleasure.

Leaning down, I captured one rosy nipple between my teeth, teasing it until Lyrian keened and bucked underneath me. My hand drifted lower, wrapping around his aching cock and stroking firmly. Pre-cum leaked steadily from the tip, easing the glide of my fist.

"I thought it was going to take me longer this time to reach this point, but fuck it, I'm saying it anyway,"Lyrian whimpered, hips rocking up into my touch."I need you inside of me so much. In fact, it's the only thing I'm thinking about right now. I need it as much as I need air."

Not needing further encouragement, I released him long enough to position myself between his spread thighs. With a swift thrust, I hilted fully within his tight heat, groaning at the exquisite sensation of being enveloped so perfectly. And in that moment, I also couldn't help but wonder if it wasn't the perfect moment to get him pregnant again.

"Yes!"Lyrian cried out, back arching off the bed."So big, filling me up..."

I set a relentless pace, driving into him again and again as he clung to me. The obscene sound of flesh slapping against flesh mingled with our wanton moans and the creaking protest of the bed frame bearing witness to our fervent sex.

Sweat slicked our straining bodies as we moved together, lost in the intensity of the moment. Lyrian's walls fluttered around my pistoning cock, gripping me like a velvet vice. Each drag against that sweet spot deep inside him earned me a choked sob of ecstasy.

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