Page 24 of Where the Current Takes Him
“Yes,” Loriun said. “I will have the grouper tartare, and my…” He paused. What did one call their future mate who was not yet their mate? “…companion will have the fish and chips.”
Pale green scales shimmered as the Omega scribbled the order down. “Would you like anything to drink?”
Loriun shot a questioning look at Beau.
“Ah… just… just water is fine,” he mumbled.
“For me as well,” Loriun said, after a beat.
The waiter collected the menus and scuttled off.
“You may get whatever you like, Beau.” Loriun propped his elbows on the table. “I do not wish for you to feel concerned about money.”
Beau gave him a small smile. “I’ll keep that in mind for next time.”
When their meals arrived, Loriun, true to his word, took a small bite of Beau’s breaded fish. The greasy feeling of oil in his mouth was worth the look of delight on his Omega’s face.
“Well? What do you think?”
With some difficulty, Loriun swallowed. “It is not as bad as I expected.”
Beau scoffed. “Not as bad as you expected? It’s delicious.” He popped a forkful into his mouth and closed his eyes.
Thankfully, the grouper and shirako washed the oily sensation away.
“What’s that white stuff on top?” Beau asked, pointing.
“This is the shirako,” Loriun said. “Egg substitute. Would you like to try it?”
Beau shrugged. “When in Rome.”
Loriun frowned. “We are in Miami.”
“It’s—Never mind. Give me a tiny bit.”
Loriun carefully piled a piece of fish, capers, and shirako onto his fork. He offered it to Beau, who leaned in and wrapped his lips around the tines. For a split second, Loriun imagined what those lips would look like circling his cock.
“Huh,” Beau said. “It’s… weird. I can’t figure out what it tastes like. What’s it made of?”
Loriun shook himself free of the deviant thoughts. “Fish sperm,” he answered.
Beau’s jaw dropped. “You’re joking.”
“Why would I be joking?”
For some reason, Beau then proceeded to drink the rest of his water in a single swig.
∞∞∞
It was early afternoon when Beau finally returned to his new home. Loriun walked him to the front door, but didn’t cross the threshold.
“I will leave you to rest for now,” he said. “I have some things to attend to at my office, but, if you would like, we could have dinner together tonight.”
His deeply rooted Alpha instincts were howling at him to keep Beau close, not to leave him alone and unprotected. Though his rational mind had more power, he still couldn’t stop himself from imagining a larger, more attractive Alpha coming to sweep Beau off his feet.
“I’d like that,” Beau said. While his expression seemed neutral, oblivious to Loriun’s inner battle, the sweet scent of summer fruit grew stronger. His cock jerked in response. Was Beau reacting to Loriun’s own pheromones? Or had his scent simply caught the wind? Another throb.
“Good,” Loriun said, his voice slightly strained. “I will be back in about four hours, then. Rest well.”
