Page 68 of Myths and Shifts

“That makes you the best hoard ever, sweet mate.” Shifting us slowly toward the bed, I kissed his neck and started gently stroking his back. “And you might not be aware of this, but a dragon is very protective of his hoard.”

As his fingers still wandered slowly, Merritt’s laughter this time was happy and I could feel desire pulsing through the bond. “Are you going to lock me in your tower?”

“Don’t give me ideas.” Nibbling on his ear, I let a growling tone into my voice. “I haven’t forgotten that you want a dungeon in our castle.”

Bubbly laughter filled the room and all the nervous energy I’d felt before was gone. “That’s a good idea and you know it.”

“I do.” Trailing my fingers along his back, I went back to nibbling on my mate as we finally made it to the bed. “And I can’t wait to hear what other ideas you’ve got for our dungeon.”

Little or big, I knew he had some fun fantasies bouncing around in his head. His sexy groan said I was right too. “Should I ask what you’ve been imagining? You seem to be very good at making your thoughts vividly clear.”

It seemed like our bond was getting stronger every day…every hour really. I’d always known my mate was out there waiting for me, but the reality of the bond was better than I could’ve ever imagined.

Merritt’s giggle said he was enjoying the wicked side of having a mate. “I’m starting to see how Kenzie ended up in a closet with his Daddy.”

I groaned, which only made his delight stronger. “No closets. I’m going to reward my sexy mate for making good decisions, remember? You get to pick what kind of game we play.”

Something about his laughter said his little side loved the idea of playing but his big side stayed in charge with a sexy, teasing tone. “If I really get to pick, I want to ride my dragon.”

Snuggling closer, he let out a breath and my mind filled with a picture of himself straddling my hips and sinking lower until he was filling his sexy ass with my cock. I knew he could feel exactly what that did to me, through the bond and through my body, and I moaned, knowing how good that was going to feel. “Your dragon won’t last long if you keep teasing him like that.”

That time his giggle was naughty and his fingers found my nipples, flicking both of them to send sparks through me. “I’ll take my chances. Worst case scenario, I get to ride later too.”

I liked how he saw life.

“I think that sounds like a wonderful plan.” I had to ignore his giggles, but he made that easier and harder by pinching my nubs. “But I would like to make a good impression on my mate.”

Mates were forever…but mates also only got one first time.

“Daddy…” He sounded like he thought I was silly as he straightened and kissed my cheek. “You’ve already done that. The first time you played with me. The first time you kissed me. The first time you gave me your cake.”

My snort got a giggle out of him and he wrapped his arms round my neck to give me a hug and a tender kiss. “We’ve already had the best first times I could have ever imagined.”

“I’ve got the best mate I could’ve ever imagined.” Kissing his nose, I couldn’t help my grin. “He’s such a good mate, I always give him my cake.”

He barely managed to hold back his giggle. “He appreciates that. It makes him feel special. And sneaky.”

Chuckling, I hugged him tight and then turned us to fall back on the bed. That got a laugh out of him too but it was quickly followed by sexy wiggles that got a moan out of me. “He’s sneaky and naughty.”

Merritt’s eyes sparkled as he gave me another kiss and scrambled to sit up. When he was straddling my chest, he gave me another wiggle. “He’s also king of the hill…or dragon in this case.”

Giving him a teasing glare, I raised one eyebrow. “Really? Do you want to test that?”

His sexy little shiver said he wanted to say whatever answer would give him the best orgasm. “How would you test me, Daddy?”

One hand reached forward to caress my neck and head, and his other reached back to stroke the bulge that was barely being restrained by my briefs. “Would it be a thorough test?”

Giving one ass cheek a smack, I loved the way his eyes nearly rolled back in his head. “Verythorough.”

A little smile peeked out of my naughty mate, but he rocked back and forth, letting out a low moan as he clenched. “But I’ve been a good boy, Daddy.”

That probably depended on the definition we were using, but he distracted me by pinching my nipple before I could explain that. “I’m a good boy who loves how beautiful the room is and how wonderful you are at taking care of me.”

“I should not be this easily bribed or distracted.” My growled-out drama had him pressing his lips together. “Are you laughing? Hmm?”

Yes.

He managed not to let it escape and shook his head, though.

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