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Unable to help himself, Wraith wrapped his free hand around Zion’s forearm above where he gripped his fork.Even though he knew nothing about magick, no matter what, he would be right beside his mate.
Chapter Four
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ZION WOULD HAVE FELTbad about cutting out of the barbeque early, but the scent of his mate, which made his dick so hard it hurt, coupled with the teasing aroma of Wraith’s arousal, made it nearly impossible to concentrate on the conversation flowing around him.Even the mention of magick-wielders couldn’t deflate his boner.Besides, Zion knew his buddies would catch him up on everything...later.
Most of the guys were already mated, so they understood his distraction...and the pull.
To that end, Zion was following Wraith’sJeep Grand Cherokee.He stayed close behind him on the windy roads, unable to let him out of his sight for much more than the time it took him to round a corner.Spotting his mate’s blinker, indicating his upcoming left turn, Zion flipped on his own.
Turning into Wraith’s driveway, Zion peered through his helmet’s face shield.He swept his gaze over his mate’s home, admiring the abode.For some reason, Zion thought the small, A-frame cabin-like structure suited Wraith.
Rustic and masculine.I like it.Or maybe it’s because it’s surrounded by forest and I can’t detect any other scents in the area.
Zion shifted his focus to the rising door of Wraith’s detached garage.Using his feet and a little throttle, he cruised forward, following him inside.He found a little room off to the right for his motorcycle, cozying his bike up beside a large dirt bike.
Huh.Bet that makes it easy for him to get deep in the mountains to shift and go running.
I bet we can both fit on that.
Zion hoped that before too long, they would be able to try it out together.Right then, however, he had other things on his mind.After turning off his motorcycle, he removed his helmet and hooked the strap on the handlebar before swinging off hisHarley.
Barely remembering to snag the keys, Zion stalked around the back of theCherokeeto where Wraith was getting out.He grabbed his mate’s shoulders and swung his wolf shifter around.Once Zion had Wraith’s back pressed against the side of his SUV, he slammed his lips onto the smaller male’s.
With a nip to Wraith’s bottom lip, Zion thrust his tongue into his mate’s mouth.He took possession, reveling in his heady flavor.Mapping Wraith’s mouth with his tongue, Zion delved deep, relishing his masculine flavors mixed with the food he’d just consumed.
His body ignited as he pressed himself close, plastering himself against the other man’s leaner frame from shoulders to knees.
Zion slid his fingers into Wraith’s short black hair and cradled his skull.Using his hold, he tipped Wraith’s head to the side a little.Slotting deeper, the move allowed him to ravish the sexy man.With his erection throbbing behind the fly of his jeans, Zion couldn’t resist his need for more pressure, especially upon feeling an equally hard prick pushing back against his own.
Rocking his hips, Zion felt the exquisite stimulation on his length, and the delicious tingles nearly went straight to his head.He moaned into Wraith’s mouth as a shudder worked through him.Between Wraith’s amazing flavor exploding across his taste buds and the mind-numbing pressure of his mate’s bulge against his own, Zion flew straight toward the edge faster than he could ever remember experiencing.
With how long it’d been since he’d shared arousal with someone—and with this being his mate—Zion didn’t even try to stop himself.
Groaning deeply, Zion tightened his grip just a little as his release surged through him like a freight train.With his senses singing, he barely registered it when Wraith bucked against him.He scented the heady aroma of his mate’s release just as the wolf tore his mouth from Zion’s and tucked his face against the crook of his neck.As Wraith did so, he let out a deep, blissful-sounding moan of his own.
Zion couldn’t help the smug satisfaction that surged through him, regardless of the fact that he hadn’t actually done a damn thing.Just the fact that his kiss and the press of his body pleased his mate so much caused a grin to tug at his lips.With a deep sigh, Zion tipped his head and rested his cheek against the side of Wraith’s head.
Knowing Wraith was a shifter, with a shifter’s fortitude, Zion allowed himself to just relax against the slightly smaller male.He hummed as he pressed his mate against the side of his SUV.Relaxing, Zion relished the blissful pings floating through his system, caused partly by his release and partly by the knowledge that he was safe in his mate’s arms.
Huh.And isn’t that a novel thought.
When Zion had occasionally indulged in dreams of finding his mate, he’d always been the one to offer comfort.Except, with the way Wraith’s hands were rubbing soothing strokes over his back, he knew he was taking comfort from the other man.Being the larger of the pair didn’t seem to be making a difference in that.
Zion felt Wraith turn his head a little, then peck a kiss to the underside of his jaw.With a smile, he lifted his head and met his warm, dark-eyed gaze.He brushed his lips over Wraith’s, enjoying the feel of his slightly plump, kiss-swollen lips.
When Zion lifted his head again, he saw Wraith’s grin.“Can’t remember the last time I came in my pants,” his mate said on a chuckle.“But your kisses.”His dark eyes twinkled.“Just damn.”
Letting out a soft laugh of his own, Zion heaved out a deep breath.“Yeah.Me either.”Then he frowned and muttered, “Not that I want to think about past lovers for either of us.”
Wraith winced.“Sorry.”
Easing his hold, Zion began to straighten even as he shook his head.“No, it’s okay.”He teased his fingertips through Wraith’s soft black hair, enjoying the feel of it.“Like we talked about at the barbeque.We both have pasts.”With a shrug, Zion gave his mate a warm smile.“We just don’t gotta talk about it beyond our likes and dislikes.”
Nodding, Wraith returned his smile.“Sounds like a good idea.”
Recalling something that he’d noticed at the barbeque, Zion racked his brain for the best way to bring it up.He must’ve been quiet too long, or maybe his scent gave him away.Zion noticed how Wraith’s expression took on a mixture of confusion and concern.
