Page 37 of Secrets at Dawn
Toby was in the shower. The steady patter created a soothing sound.
Their agreement was that Toby would leave the bathroom door cracked, and he’d yell if he needed Griffin, but he wanted to take a shower without Griffin or the nursing staff helping him. He seemed to get around a little better. His eyes had shifted to his wolf during a kiss they’d shared, although Griffin hadn’t seen them until after he ended it.
Since Griffin’srelaxationsession, they couldn’t seem to keep their hands off each other. Shifting completely was the mark they needed to hit to go home.
The shower shut off, so Griffin went to Toby’s hospital bed and shut off the television. Then he went to the door and locked it, turning down the lights until they were dim. He pulled out hisphone and pressed his music app. He picked a playlist designed to get people in the mood, or so it claimed.
Toby called his name and cursed, so Griffin abandoned his task and went to the bathroom. “Need help, baby?”
“I can’t get the gown buttoned.”
Griffin pushed the door open and found Toby with a blue hospital gown half on. He probably didn’t realize it, but his cock was exposed. Seeing it made Griffin want to fall to his knees and take it into his mouth. He wouldn’t because he didn’t want Toby to stand longer than he should.
Toby chuckled. “You’re looking at my dick. Aren’t you?”
Griffin grinned. “It’s on display.” Griffin licked his lips. “Looks delicious. I definitely want a taste, but not in the bathroom.”
“Agreed. So help me put this thing on. The snaps are tricky.” Toby pointed to his shoulder, where it snapped into place.
Griffin stepped up to him. “Turn around, baby.”
Griffin tied the back but stopped just before he got to Toby’s ass. He ran his hand down Toby’s side and then over one cheek before moving to the other.
Toby moaned. “Griffin.”
Toby’s ass had a nice shape to it. Griffin could feel the muscles.
Griffin kissed Toby’s neck and held out his free hand to Toby so he could see Griffin’s mark glowing for him. Toby took his hand and kissed it. He nipped it with his teeth, and that was when Griffin felt Toby’s fangs.
“How are you feeling?”
“Like I’m going to die if you don’t get inside me soon.” Toby leaned against him.
Griffin guided Toby out of the room.
“Is the door locked?” Toby asked.
“Yes.” Griffin helped Toby get on the bed. Toby lay on his side.
Toby’s back was to Griffin, but he turned when Griffin began taking off his shirt. “You’re beautiful. You know that, right?”
“No one has ever told me that as much as you do.” Griffin worked on unfastening his jeans before taking them off.
Toby smiled. “I’ll keep telling you because it’s true. Someday soon, I want to touch you all over.”
“I want to do the same to you. But this time is to strengthen our connection.” That was the main goal. Healing Toby was just an experiment.
“I love that.” Toby bit his bottom lip. His fang popped out. He frowned as if something bothered him. “Actually, I’m pretty sure I love you.”
“Good. Because I know I love you. I realized it when I got the call from my dad that you were in here and I panicked, thinking you were dead.” Griffin walked up to the bed and cupped Toby’s cheek. He pressed their lips together, biting at Toby’s lips before speaking again. “I know you don’t like to hear it, but you’re sexy.”
“I’m bruised up.” Toby shook his head, but Griffin stopped him.
“You’re a little badass. No doubt. You’re strong, baby. Alpha material for sure.” Griffin wiggled his eyebrows. “I want your knot. Sometime soon. After you heal, you can give it to me good. No restrictions.”
Toby’s eyes widened. “You’d let me fuck you?”
“I’d more than let you, baby. I’d beg for it.”
