Page 65 of Bear Creek Father's Day
The door swung open and Melody scooped up the little princess, twirling her around. Kip wanted in on the action and ran over to grab Grandpa around the knees. That resulted in tickles and laughter all around. Orrin was hugged and scented, too, and though the Halls’ greetings were less effusive, he felt their love and warmth.
“It’s so good to see you! Did you have any problem finding us?”
Andrew answered for them.
“Not a bit, and it was a lovely drive. We noticed billboards for the resort on the way in, and it looks like a terrific place. We can’t wait to see everything!”
Once the couple had refreshed themselves, Orrin brought out a platter of sweetbreads from the Red Barn and everyone enjoyed a quick afternoon snack. While they ate, he shared some information he’d compiled.
“I made a map of some places in and around Bear Creek you might want to see while you’re here. There’s also a family-friendly show at the amphitheater this week that looks fun. Rayn, tell Grandma and Grandpa about your favorite spot at the Water Shed.”
She giggled.
“Bubbles! Kip likes them, too.”
Orrin quickly explained that it was like a giant hot tub for ursine guests. Kip tried to describe it, but his words came out all wrong. Andrew and Melody clearly understood that both children enjoyed the special pool and looked forward to experiencing it for themselves.
When snack time was over, Orrin took them on a tour of the house. The kids were excited to show off their bedroom and bathroom. Andrew burst out laughing when Kip pointed out the artwork depicting a dinosaur on the potty. They were still snickering when Orrin led his guests into the Cub House. With all the cleaning he’d been doing, the place sparkled like a gem. Melody couldn’t help but comment.
“My word, what a lovely old home. Such character and beautiful woodwork. Whoever restored this place knew what they were doing.”
After the tour, they ended up back at Orrin and Zak’s place, admiring the children’s library in the living room. Andrew asked how they’d come to have such a wonderful collection, and Orrin told the brief story.
“I asked our local librarian what he would recommend and then ordered the whole list without thinking! Thankfully, Zak was very understanding and loves reading to the kids as much as I do. Oh, why don’t you pick out something for bedtime reading at the resort this week?”
Melody asked Rayn and Kip to pick a series they wanted to hear, and they chose the same one she’d started at her house a while back. Thus armed, she asked if the children were all packed and ready to go. Orrin thought so, but they all trooped back upstairs to make sure and brought their bags down to sit by the front door. Shortly after, Zak came home, and there were more hugs and scentings. With supper reservations at the Delaware Room set for five o’clock, it was time to leave.
Rayn and Kip were reminded to be good for their grandparents, encouraged to have fun, and then were snuggled, smooched, and hugged before setting off for their adventure. Orrin and Zak followed them out to the car, got the booster seats installed, and waved goodbye as they drove out of sight. Zak wrapped Orrin in his arms, drinking in his scent before they walked back to the house. Orrin noticed how exhausted he looked.
“We don’t have to mate tonight if you’re too tired.”
Zak stopped in his tracks and cupped Orrin’s bearded face.
“Oh, yes, we do. We’re going to fuel up, hit the shower, and make love all night. I don’t want to go another day without your mating mark on me, love.”
Orrin’s low, guttural growls were clearly heard and felt between them, and he claimed Zak’s mouth with a ferocious kiss before dragging his man into the house.
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Orrin hadn’t stopped alternately growling or huffing since the kids took off with their grandparents. His bear had impatiently waited months for Orrin to claim Zak, and after hearing his desire for just that, nothing short of an alien invasion could get in the way. Supper was filling, but rushed, and when Zak went into the guest bathroom to prep, Orrin got the bedroom—HIS bedroom—prepared for their night of passion. No shifter shared their private sleeping space until a potential mate was ready to make a lifetime commitment, and tonight was the night. Orrin wasn’t nervous per se, only excited, on edge, and extremely aroused.
When Zak called out that he was ready to shower, Orrin joined him under the spray, washing him from head to toe. He didn’t skip the kisses and fondlingcompletely, but he wanted to save all the good stuff for the bedroom. Frankly, he’d be willing to claim Zak in the middle of Bear Creek Boulevard under a full moon if it was the only way to make the man his, so rushing through the shower wasn’t such a big deal. They were both hard, aching, and eager by the time they reached the open doorway of Orrin’s bedroom and stopped. Zak knew exactly what the man needed to hear.
“I love you, Orrin. We belong together.Forever. Claim me. Mark me. Make me yours.”
Orrin growled, lifting Zak in his arms.
“Yes!Mine!”
Carrying him over the threshold, Orrin kicked the door shut behind them and lay Zak on the bed. On the nightstand, he picked up a thick, purple, ten-inch dildo, a bottle of lube, and a hand towel. Zak was mildly surprised, but it made perfect sense when Orrin explained a moment later.
“I want you nice and stretched when the time comes, and this will allow us to get right to it. Relax, babe, while I work it in.”
Orrin inserted two greased fingers to get things started, stretching and massaging Zak’s prostate in the process. Next came the dildo—shiny with lube and somehow looking even bigger than Orrin’s cock. After the tip slipped past the ring of muscle, Orrin worked the rest in while Zak grunted and perspired. Once it was fully seated, Orrin wiped off his hands and crawled up Zak’s body until their cocks were aligned. If that weren’t enough, their lips met in demanding kisses filled with heat and promise.
Soon, Orrin’s fingers started to play with Zak’s nipples as his mouth moved from lips to the man’s left ear for nibbles and a whispered question.
“Where do you want your marks, love? Tell me.”
