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“Did you have fun this afternoon?” Grigori asked as he pulled his wizard close and tossed the plug aside. When he had feeling in his extremities again, he would get around to cleaning it unless a certain sorcerer used magic as he normally did after they came together.
“You, me, and a plug has to be one of the best sexual equations ever.”
“See, I told you I was good at that kind of thing.”
“I never doubted you,” Delaney responded with a gentle buss to his cheek.
“I’m going to grin like an idiot all through dinner.”
Delaney’s eyes went wide with disbelief. “You’re going to be grinning? Oh no, Grigori, I got the better end of this deal.”
“If we’re talking ends, then you must be referring to the rear variety, and you’ve got the best one ever. I loved seeing your reaction to the plug. You’re very responsive. I must focus more energy on all these lovely nerve endings back here,” he said as he patted Delaney’s ass.
“You won’t hear any complaints from me,” Delaney commented as he slid off the bed. “We need to shower before dinner.”
Grigori got up and followed him into the bathroom. “You all but threatened me this afternoon when I didn’t do things the way you wanted to.”
“I guess we’ll just see how you react when it’s your turn.”
Nodding, Grigori’s mind was already moving past the plug and wondering what other things he could try out with Delaney. “We’re going to have to do some research on sex toys and other types of enhancements that’re available for lovemaking.”
Delaney snickered as he pulled Grigori into the shower. “We’ll discuss it over potatoes and steak with the rest of our family.”
“That’s almost as gross as your familiar licking my balls.”
“I’m deeply concerned that it’s only ‘almost as gross.’ ”
Grigori grimaced. “Yes, it should be equal levels of ick. I’m afraid you’ll have to give me some leeway, I’ve just had incredible sex and my brain hasn’t kicked fully into gear yet.”
“Since I also had incredible sex this afternoon, consider yourself forgiven.”
As it often did in his presence, affection swept over Grigori. “I couldn’t love you more, Delsaurus.”
Delaney leaned up and kissed him. “That’s exactly how I feel about you.”
Chapter 27
Delaney stood in the living room with Grigori at his side as people arrived for the occasion of their mating ceremony the following afternoon. Greggory was standing at attention on the vampire’s shoulder as if he too were getting ready to do something as incredible as tying his immortal soul to another.
While Delaney would be nervous before the ceremony, as he greeted all the extended D’Vaire family, he was relaxed. At his side Grigori was a little antsy, but it was only because social events did that to him. He wasn’t naturally good at mingling, and Delaney could relate. It was one of the many things they had in common.
When Prism Wizard Vadimas Porfyra popped into the D’Vaire mansion, Delaney greeted him with a warm embrace. “Thanks for being here, it means a lot to us,” Delaney said to the man who scooped him out of an orphanage and made him a High Arcanist.
“I couldn’t be more pleased for the both of you,” Vadimas returned. “Fate’s done another excellent job in putting you two together.”
“Delsaurus is pretty much perfect. Anyone would be lucky to have him,” Grigori replied, which made Delaney’s heart soar. It was incredible to know how loved he was and it still amazed him they managed to make it this far.
“The irony being that Del wanted to leave that party where you both met and even threatened to resign over it. Now look what would’ve happened if I’d given in to your little pipe dream. You wouldn’t be standing here with Grigori.”
“You’ve led me to all the best things in my life. First it was school, then D’Vaire, and you capped it off with dragging me to a party where I met my mate,” Delaney said as the truth of his words hit him. Vadimas had never let him down and had believed in him his whole life. It made him think of his sealed file and what contents could possibly be hiding in there. The question was, did he have the guts to pursue it, and could he handle the truth about whatever lay in his past?
“Delaney, from the moment I met you, I could see greatness in your future.”
“Do you think after all this is over—mating, shadow walking, Carvallius, and all the other stuff we all have on our plates right now, we could sit down and talk? There’s something we really need to discuss.”
Vadimas’s eyes grew troubled. “Is this something to do with your position as High Arcanist? Whether you realize it or not, the Spectra Wizardry needs both you and Idris.”
“Oh no, I’m only teasing when I talk about quitting. It’s an honor to be able to serve you and the Spectra Wizardry as High Arcanist. I’m lucky enough that I also get to do so with my best friend at my side,” Delaney said. He snuck a glance at Grigori. “Well, one of my best friends, anyway.”
