Page 34 of Ascendant Moon
Chapter 19
Quad 4, later that evening
Since Nick enjoyed greater endurance and a quick refractory period, he spent the afternoon as a sexual guinea pig. Gray learned various ways to bring his mate to orgasm, while sampling the smorgasbord of available techniques and positions. The toys came out to play as well, sparing Gray an achy groin right out of the gate. This approach also had the advantage of increasing his confidence and getting to know his firecracker mate—inside and out. Following their last session, the pair paused to change the sheets, prep and shower for later, and enjoy a meal in the country kitchen.
By the time they got to dessert, Nick had crawled into Gray’s lap while they fed each other a delicious, honey-sweetened berry crumble. Both men were hard as iron and eager to finally get to the good stuff they’d been putting off all afternoon. Nick growled up a storm, sending constant vibrations to Gray’s cock—lodged in his mate’s warm crack. After the last bite, they abandoned the dirty dishes and hurried to the bedroom for some serious lovemaking. Nick wasn’t shy about what he wanted, either.
“I want to feel you all the way to my tonsils. Do you want to pound me into the mattress, or should I ride you?”
Now past the blushing stage, Gray didn’t need any more explanation than that to get busy.
“You can ride me next time, Nick. Can I take you from behind?”
In record time, Nick got into position with his head down and plump ass in the air while Gray grabbed a couple of towels and the lube. One by one, he worked three greased-up fingers intohis mate’s back passage—Nick growling and thrashing at the welcome intrusion before barking out an order.
“Come on, come on. Get it in there!”
Eager to comply, he slicked up and slid inside his beautiful mate for the first time. The heat and friction took Gray by surprise and he was afraid he’d cum then and there. Nick, however, wasn’t on board for any delay in the action.
“Yes! Hard and fast, baby.”
The sensations were overwhelming; Nick’s warm, tight channel squeezing his dick as he sawed in and out. Gray wasn’t sure how long he’d last, and the sounds coming from his mate only added fuel to the fire. Remembering the man’s sensitive nipples, he reached around to pinch and twist, triggering Nick’s orgasm. Untouched, his cock shot ribbons of cum over the bedding, soaking the sheets. Gray followed suit, filling the man’s channel with seed in powerful spurts that never seemed to end. He waited a few moments to catch his breath and then gently pulled out. Nick covered the wet spot with a towel, lay on his back, and invited Gray to be his blanket while they smooched. Finally, Nick spoke.
“Mmm… you’re a natural. That was the best one so far, and I loved it. Let’s rest awhile before we switch it up, okay?”
Gray mumbled his assent, rolled them onto their sides, and continued the kisses. Though he knew Nick wouldn’t hurt him on purpose, he was nervous about being on the receiving end of things. What if he didn’t like it? What if Nick wasn’t satisfied? The fear of being less than what an experienced shifter needed brought up the fears he’d been trying to hide all day. Nick noticed the change in his scent and sat up in the bed.
“Nope. None of that, mate. I want to know what you’re thinking in that handsome head of yours. Here, I'll sit up against the headboard and you lay back against me. You and I are going to have a nice talk while I hold you.”
Comforting Omega pheromones flooded the room, and by the time Gray was snuggled up against Nick’s chest, his scent had almost returned to normal. Nick peppered his shoulder, neck and temple with tiny kisses, waiting for his mate to spill. It didn’t take long.
“How can I ever be enough for you? I’m just a human, Nick, and you’re… well you’re stronger, faster, and just better all around. Aren’t you disappointed to be mated to me instead of another shifter?”
Neither Nick nor his wolf liked hearing those words, growling in disagreement while sharp claws threatened to make an appearance.
“No, I’mnotdisappointed. Out of billions of people, Luna choseyouas my perfect match. How could you not be enough? Listen, I know there are differences, and that we’ll need to make adjustments, but those things aren’t as important as you think.”
Gray’s scent soured again, and Nick realized that his words weren’t helping. Damn! He didn’t want to confuse his mate with too much information, but there didn’t seem to be any choice. Hehadto make him understand.
“Sorry, Gray, I’m not explaining this very well. When two shifters mate, they usually spend several days having sex and learning about one another. At some point, they exchange bites that bind them together. They’ll never want anyone else, and their scents change, too; a combination that also gets passed down to their children.
“For mixed couples like us, it doesn’t work quite the same way. We’d have a different type of bond, though the longer we’re together the stronger it will get. Over time, being with me will cause changes in your body: better health, longer life, stronger muscles, and increased stamina. Your senses will improve, too, and our scents will change to include one another.”
Gray’s conversation with RJ a few days ago had revealed some of the same things, and it seemed to give the human partner some wonderful advantages. He’d feel a lot less inferior if he underwent the changes Nick mentioned, but he sensed that there was more to the story.
“I think becoming more like you would really help, but you don’t sound too excited about it. What aren’t you telling me?”
Gray deserved an honest answer, but this wouldn’t be easy for him to understand.
“The bond between two shifters ispermanent, Gray. Except for death, we’ll never leave or want anyone else. Our bond won’t be like that. It can get stronger over time, but you have the ability to walk away. I watched it happen to my parents, so when you talk about not being enough for me, it brings it all back.
“What you don’t realize is that you have another decision to make. In León, most of the pack’s mates were human before being turned. You have the same choice, and if you agree, we could enjoy a permanent bond like other shifter couples. Whatever you decide, human or shifter, I want you in my life. Please don’t leave me!”
Gray’s mind scrabbled to make sense of what Nick had just told him.
“Turned? Do you mean I can be changed into a shifter?”
Nick pulled him closer, nuzzling his ear.
