Page 33 of Bear Creek Christmas
Levi laughed.
“I’m counting on it. It’s part of the charm and makes the whole thing fun. Of course, no one expects a perfect performance, but I think the audience will love you guys!”
Knox helped Levi carry things out to the truck and headed for the apartment. Following the incident with Daniel, Knox began sleeping over on Saturdays and every Wednesday after practice. The domestic arrangement evolved naturally and gave them a taste of living together. While Knox wasn’t a slob, he tended towards the “lived-in” look. Levi, on the other hand, preferred being neat and organized whenever possible.
They enjoyed their time together so much that the little stuff wasn’t worth fussing over. The opportunity to share a bed, and the resulting intimacy, anchored and energized them through the other days of the week. Knox left occasional hints about the benefits of living together, and while they were intimate at his cabin, it never happened in the bedroom. Curious, Levi asked Eden if she might know why.
“Knox couldn’t stand to have you in his bed and then send you away. Bears are possessive, and to him, the bedroom is like the heart of his home. He’s OK with using your apartment because he sees it as a temporary compromise. You should avoid his bed until you’ve accepted him as your mate.”
Levi was glad he hadn’t suggested a sleepover at the cabin, as it could have confused and hurt Knox when he went home the next morning. Their current arrangement worked just fine, and being a Wednesday, they got cleaned up and settled on the couch for some lazy kisses and conversation. Knox wasn’t happy sitting side by side, however, as it didn’t provide enough contact.
Instead, he propped himself up at the end of the sofa, legs spread, and waited for Levi to lay back against him. This way, Knox could easily monitor his scent, feel his warmth, and touch any part of his mate within reach. Levi teased that he was “going all teddy bear” on him, but secretly he loved how it made him feel—protected, cherished, essential. Once Knox finished nibbling on Levi’s neck, he asked about the concert on Friday.
“I heard there’s going to be a big crowd. Everybody in town is curious about what you’re going to do. Are you nervous?”
Levi absently played with the hair on Knox’s leg and shook his head.
“Not really. I love the performances. Remember what I said to the guys tonight about a live audience? It works for me, too. The kids may complain, but they enjoy singing for their family and friends.”
“In the past, people only came to the concerts because theyhadto. Mrs. Kramer always did the same old thing, and it was awful!”
Levi snickered and pulled Knox down for a kiss.
“Not a problem anymore! My students are excited and have been talking about the songs we’re doing for weeks now. It’s going to be a lot of fun.”
Knox growled, skimming both beefy hands over Levi’s chest and stomach, fingering his sensitive nipples through the thin t-shirt he wore.
“I can think of something else that’s a lot of fun.”
Knox pulled down Levi’s loose shorts, exposing a hard, rosy dick.
“Stroke it for me, mate. Nice and slow while I play with you.”
Levi did as requested, leaving Knox to lick, tweak, and nibble until he reached the point of no return. Back arched and toes curled, Levi called out Knox’s name as he sprayed cum all over his own abs and chest. Knox quickly lifted the glowing man in his arms and laid him out flat on the sofa. His long tongue got busy licking Levi clean as he squirmed and moaned.
The sight of his beautiful mate, sated and flushed with pleasure, was more than Knox or his bear could handle. He stood, pulled the iron rod from his shorts, and with a few short strokes blew a huge load all over Levi’s damp skin, coating him with his scent.
“Mmm... hot shifter! You must have bigger reserves than the rest of us. Hand me a towel, will you?”
They’d stashed lube and towels under the couch for times like this, and Knox tenderly wiped his mate clean. A sniffing frenzy ensued, and the big bear growled and nipped at the exposed skin.
“You’re mine! My mate!”
Tired from a long day and a powerful orgasm, Levi yawned as he ran fingers through Knox’s short, dark hair. Sensitive to his mate’s needs, Knox carried him off to bed.
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Friday evening
Levi had to be at the school long before the concert began, and Knox wanted to remain by his side until the last minute. He was gently but firmly reminded that Levi’s attention would be on his duties for the next couple of hours. He gave Knox a warm hug, kissed him soundly, and gave final instructions.
“There will probably be people who want to shake my hand or talk to me afterward. I’m new here, so they’ll be curious. You can stay, or you can wait in the truck if it’s too noisy. Now, go find a place to sit and save places for the other guys.”
Knox growled the entire way from the Arts wing to the venue, unsettled by their separation. There wasn’t any danger lurking here, as Levi spent hours in this building every week surrounded by students and staff without needing his protection. He’d eventually get used to the routine, but it would take some time. Arriving at the doors to the main auditorium, Knox grabbed a program off the stack and went inside.
Following instructions, he selected a row near the center and counted off enough seats for the whole group. They were told to sit together and make their way backstage following the second-to-last number on the program. There, at the bottom, he read the note Levi had inserted.
“Please remain for a special finale you won’t want to miss!”
