Because this storm of a man, all quiet thunder and guarded walls, loved me.
Of everyone in the galaxy, he chose me. Even after the mess we’d made at the start, even after the hurt I’d caused, Rev still reached for me.
And I would never push him away again.
“Kai . . .” he whispered, body vibrating in my lap.
The stars in his eyes swirled with anticipation, a mix of nerves and longing. I gripped the back of his neck and pulled him closer until I could feel his sweet breath on my lips.
“You’re everythingto me, rookie. All I could ever want.” I placed my hand on his chest, on top of his thundering heart. “I was miserable without you, and I’m sorry for hurting you. Sorry for every time you felt alone or unwanted. For every time you watched from the sidelines, wishing you could belong.”
A single tear slid down his cheek, and I brushed it away with my thumb, pressing a soft kiss to the damp skin.
“I promise to be your safe space, the place where you can drop the mask and just be. I want to know every version of you, even the one the world never sees.You’re the center of my galaxy, Revvy, and I would gladly revolve around you for all time.”
Rev inhaled sharply. His fingers followed the curve of my brow, my nose, and my lips, as if memorising every line.
“I love you so much, little comet,” I whispered. “If you ever want to run, you can. But I’ll catch you every time, and I promise I’ll always bring you back to me.”
Rev pressed a tender kiss to the tip of my nose. Then he smiled, bright and glorious, his skin glowing my favourite shade of amethyst. “I’ll always come back to you, Kai. I belong with you.”
He was stunning when he was happy, and I made a silent promise to ensure he stayed that way, for as long as he would let me.
“Can I kiss you now?” he asked.
Cupping his face, I pulled him close, and my lips brushed his in a teasing caress as I replied. “You never have to ask.”
Like every time we’d kissed, we collided in a storm of fire and passion. Both of us were desperate, wanting to make up for the time apart.
Given the matching stiffies we were sporting, I’d say Rev was as happy to get the show on the road as I was.
He dipped lower, pressing our groins together, and when he rolled his hips, the friction made my eyes roll back into my skull.
“Fuck,” he whimpered, finding his rhythm. “I missed you.”
“I missed you too,” I panted between kisses.
I needed him more than I could stand, and it was only the dizzy ache of breathlessness that made me pull away. Not that I regretted it. From here, I had a perfect view of Rev’s flushed cheeks, kiss-bruised lips, and the unmistakable bulge pressing against his skinny jeans.
I needed more. Needed to see him, every inch.
I tugged his T-shirt over his head, letting my hands linger on his skin before peeling off my own. With a grin, I coaxed him onto his knees.
His tight jeans earned a muttered curse as I struggled to get them off, yanking and shimmying as though I were in a fight I was losing. He wobbled with every pull, laughter bubbling from his lips as he clutched my shoulders to stay upright.
By the time I got them off, I was sweating like we’d already gone three rounds.
“Loose clothes only from now on,” I groused.
He giggled, then kissed me breathless while I made quick work of my joggers. We both groaned when our bare cocks pressed together, the sound echoing off the wall-to-floor windows.
One day I’d have him against that glass, legs wrapped around me while I took him hard and slow, but right now the need was too sharp, too urgent. I couldn’t imagine moving from this spot, not when I was so desperate to be inside him.
I gripped the curve of his ass, guiding him into motion, and with every roll of his hips, I met him with a thrust. I was so wound up it didn’t take long before I was teetering on the edge of release.
Rev’s thighs trembled as he climbed higher with each movement. His tail coiled tightly around my calf, the squeeze sharp enough to sting but not enough to pull me out of the moment.
I didn’t want to come yet, not without feeling his ass around my cock. But it felt so good—damp skin pressed together, his hot breath warming my cheeks—I couldn’t stop.