Needing to kiss Ezra senseless for his acknowledgment, Link shifted, grabbed his mate, and proceeded to do just that.

Chapter Ten

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EZRA PANTED SOFTLYas he lay on the bank of the small lake, letting the setting sun dry his relaxed, sated body.He never would have thought that Link could be so friendly and playful in his musk ox form.Every time Ezra interacted with Link as his animal, his lover proved that he was sentient and himself in both forms.

He also couldn’t believe the amount of sex he’d had in the last few days.He’d gotten off more times than he had in the entire prior year.Looking over at where a naked and wet Link sprawled, he realized it wouldn’t be long before he would want to touch the man all over once more.

His fingers actually twitched with his renewed desire.

And if I accept everything Link’s told me, I can have this every day for the rest of my life.

Hell, yeah.

Deciding it was high time for Ezra to grab onto what Link was offering with both hands, he rolled toward the other man.He half sprawled over him, and the larger male immediately wrapped both arms around him and held him close.Link smiled up at him, looking so very pleased to have Ezra in his embrace.His deep brown eyes even appeared to gleam with his happiness.

Damn.Could that be love in his eyes?

Ezra’s gut warmed and clenched at the thought, not that he would ever ask.He wasn’t ready to admit to that kind of emotion, yet.

Instead, Ezra dipped his head and placed a soft kiss to Link’s bearded lips.He’d never kissed a man with a beard before Link, but now he couldn’t seem to get enough of it.Ezra made a mental note to tell Link how much he enjoyed his soft, thick facial hair.

Definitely don’t want him to think he needs to shave it off.

After another peck to Link’s mouth, Ezra smiled down at him.He teased his fingertip around Link’s beaded nipple, feeling it peak further beneath his touch.Just that fast, Link’s expression went from relaxed and happy to smoldering and hungry.

Ezra would never get enough of that look, either.

“What do you say we move this to a place that’s a little more secluded?”Ezra asked huskily.He lowered his hand from Link’s chest and brazenly gripped his lover’s thick, swollen length.“Then we can set about getting this beautiful piece of meat in my ass.”

Link growled roughly as his nostrils flared, and a shudder rolled through his big body.Spreading his legs, he offered Ezra more room to fondle him, so he did just that.Sliding his hand lower, Ezra cradled Link’s balls, rolling the large orbs in what he’d learned was a sensitive sack.

With a groan, Link whispered Ezra’s name, his appreciation obvious.“Yesss,” he hissed.“Want that so fucking badly.”

“Fucking,” Ezra countered with a cheeky grin.“That’s exactly what I want.”

Ezra’s chute clenched in anticipation.While he’d never taken anything Link’s size, he couldn’t wait to experience it.He knew his lover’s erection would stretch and fill him so good.

Link tightened his arm around Ezra, clutching him close.With his other hand, he reached down and gripped Ezra’s wrist, ceasing his playing.His expression intensified, and a tick pulsed at the corner of his jaw, barely visible at the edge of his beard.

“I want to mount you so damn bad, Ezra.”Link’s deep voice came out a husky, rumbly growl, which sent a shiver down Ezra’s spine that made his prick twitch.Link continued speaking, and Ezra fought to focus on his words.“But if I do, I won’t be able to stop myself from claiming you.Are you ready for that?”Swallowing hard, Ezra tried to find his tongue, and Link quickly repeated, “Are you ready to be mine for all time?”

Link’s words should have given Ezra pause, but all they did was send a fresh rush of anticipation through him.

“Yes,” Ezra assured, giving Link’s erection a squeeze.“Yes, I want to be yours.”Then he narrowed his eyes at the larger male.“That means you’ll be mine, too, right?”

“Yes,” Link instantly responded.“Yes, I’ll be yours, and you’ll be mine.”

Ezra grinned and winked.“Then I think it’s time to move this party.”

“Hell, yeah.”

In an impressive show of strength, Link rose to his feet without releasing Ezra.Instead, he swung him into his arms and lifted him.He even made it look easy as he started across the meadow toward their gear.

Wrapping his arms around Link’s neck, Ezra held on for the ride.He was even more impressed when his lover swept both the satchel and his backpack up without stopping or setting him down, barely even slowing.He continued to hold Ezra in one arm, carrying their stuff, as he headed between the trees.

Link was obviously a man on a mission, and Ezra could feel that mission tap against his ass cheek with every step he took.The warmth of pre-cum smeared across his skin.The fluid evidence of Link’s need caused the hairs on Ezra’s legs to stand on end, and his own erection ached where it pressed into his stomach.