Shivering, Michael nuzzled his jaw.
“Naturally, you are expected to abstain from marital relations until the wedding,” his mother said, as if guessing what Anthony had told him.
Michael shot her an incredulous look. “You know perfectly well it’s a little too late for that, Mother.”
Her expression became tight. “That was different. You were an alpha, and your alpha scent still disguised Anthony’s. And then you had an implant, which greatly diminished your scent. Now that you’re an unsuppressed omega, your scent will betray you if you keep having... relations with a compatible alpha.”
Michael scoffed. “It’s nothing some scent neutralizers can’t deal with. Sorry, Mother, but I refuse to conform to some ridiculous, outdated custom and remain celibate for months. Just because I’m an omega now, it doesn’t mean I don’t have needs.” He’d fucking die if he had to live without Anthony’s cock for four months.
His mother was blushing. “Very well,” she said stiffly. “But please don’t forget to use protection until the wedding.”
“Of course we will, Mother,” Michael said, rolling his eyes in exasperation.
Who exactly did she think they were? Irresponsible teenagers?
***
Half an hour later, his promise was the last thing on his mind as he wailed on Anthony’s cock. On Anthony’s bare cock. “Don’t stop, don’t stop, don’t stop,” he demanded, fingers digging into his back desperately. Gods, he couldn’t believe there was a time he didn’t know what it felt like to be under Anthony’s heavy weight, being fucked by Anthony’s thick, hard cock. It felt divine. Like he had been born for this.
“I’m close,” Anthony ground out, his pace becoming urgent and dizzying.
“Yes, yes—knot me, give me your knot—”
“But we can’t,” Anthony said tightly, nipping his jaw. “No protection.”
“I’m not in heat,” Michael argued, whining. “Give it to me. Knot me, come on.”
“Omegas can get knocked up outside of heat.”
Michael made a dismissive sound, digging his fingernails into Anthony’s muscular buttocks. “The odds are tiny, come on. Give it to me. I need it.” He crooned, “Don’t you want to please your omega, alpha?”
Anthony shuddered. “You’re a fucking menace.”
Michael laughed, but his laugh turned into a satisfied groan when he felt the thick knot start to stretch him. “Ahh, yes! Yes! So good...” He came with a high, broken sound, his mind dissolving into nothing but sensation. Ever since his transformation, he loved being knotted even more than he used to, completely addicted to the feeling. There was something infinitely satisfying about being filled up with Anthony’s knot and Anthony’s come. He couldn’t get enough of it. He couldn’t imagine using protection. He wanted nothing between them.
Anthony chuckled, nuzzling his cheek. “If you get knocked up before the wedding, I’ll tell your mother it was your fault.”
“Uh-huh,” Michael mumbled, unconcerned. “Love you.”
Anthony paused before suddenly kissing him hard, the kiss infinitely hungry, as if they hadn’t just had mind-blowing sex. “Say it again,” he demanded, sucking on his bottom lip.
“Love you,” Michael said, his eyes already closing.
The last thing he felt as he drifted off was Anthony’s mouth kissing him all over his face softly. Reverently.
Chapter 29
“You and Michael?” Jules said, his voice lifting over the background chatter of the ballroom.
“Keep your voice down,” Anthony said, glancing at his watch. Michael was supposed to arrive soon. His stomach tightened, a restless mix of impatience and excitement humming under his skin. Tonight he would make it clear to everyone that he was courting Michael. That Michael was his.
Four months.
He couldn’t believe he’d agreed to wait four months.
But it would be worth it. He wouldn’t let anyone so much as glance sideways at his mate.
“But you and Michael?” Jules said, still looking dumbfounded.