Page 117 of Until the Day You're Mine

Rian’s legs feel like jelly. He would have them both topple over if it isn’t for Ty holding him firmly in place, slowly rutting his leg, not capable of controlling his need for relief.

Rian pulls out gently. His hazy vision refocuses on Ty's flushed damp face. His pupils are dilated, and his breathing is rapid, his chest rising and falling as he struggles to compose himself and stand still so Rian can appraise him.

“So beautiful,” Ri murmurs, as he rubs the pad of his thumb over Ty’s swollen lips.

Ty beams.

So fucking precious.

Ri lowers himself to his knees and kisses him passionately, tasting himself on Ty’s tongue. Rian groans as he takes Ty’s throbbing erection in hand and strokes him, smearing his precum with his thumb on the upstroke over the tip of his rock-hard thick cock.

Ty trembles and kisses him hungrily panting in against Ri’s lips. Tayida is whimpering impatiently, yet completely timid, open, vulnerable, entirely submitting to Rian’s will.

“I can't...Ri...I'm gonna...” that's all Rian was waiting for as he pulls away from Ty, dipping his head low and taking Ty in his mouth, sucking him to completion. His lover cries out as his cum sprays Ri’s tongue seconds later. His dick twitches between Rian’s lips, still impossibly hard. Ri takes him further in his mouth, fully aware he will overstimulate the sensitive shaft of his lover.

Sweet torture,he thinks to himself and actually smirks when Ty moans, trembling in his arms. Tayida makes no move to pull away instead letting Ri have his fun and do with him as he pleases.

When Rian is satisfied and sated, having indulged in tasting his lover, he comes back up for a kiss. His arms drape around Ty's shoulders, holding him close.They are on their knees, naked, sweaty, and wonderfully cum drunk, coming down from their sex high in the middle of the sun-bathed kitchen.

“I’m sorry I froze.” He mutters quietly in their kiss.

Ty pulls away ever so slightly, and when Rian’s eyes naturally dart away, Ty tips his chin up with his index finger, “Please, Rian, look at me.”

Rian’s face is hot. This ridiculous sense of shame and disappointment crows up his belly and settles in his throat stealing his resolve to speak again. But he makes the effort and looks Tayida in the eyes even if tears start running down his cheeks.

Ty kisses and rubs them away with his thumb and murmurs, “You never have to apologize for feeling the way you do. I want you to know that you are loved, cared for, and respected. I know it will take us time, but I’m ready to work for your trust my love. I’m determined to earn it. And although I understand that could take months, possibly years, I need you to know, I am more than prepared to wait. As long as it takes. I’ll be by your side.”

Rian frames Ty’s face in his trembling hands and kisses him hoping to convey the storm of emotions brewing in his chest. They hold each other for a long time, sharing the same breath until the urgency fades, and sweet softness settles in Rian’s belly.

He can breathe again and he feels empowered looking at Tayida. He doesn’t feel the need to squirm and hide.

“I need you to know, I need you to believe that I realize, you would never hurt me. But my body has a mind of its own and even though my heart knows you would never lay a finger on me without my consent, my instinctive bodily reactions can’t be overwritten so soon. I need you to understand, that I don’t fear you. I don’t reject you based on my doubt of you. I trust you with my life. I need time and I…I’ll need help and patience. I am so moved by how understanding you are.”

“Baby ––” Ty wants to say something, but his lips look awfully luscious and soft, so he interrupts him with a kiss.

Rian feels the need to put a pin on this conversation. No matter how amazing their cloud nine is, and how fantastic it feels to be in the arms of his love, today’s episode is a clear indication he needs to start addressing his issues as soon as they get through this.

Shutting his emotions may have been a saving grace during his violent marriage, but for their love to thrive, Rian needs to start healing and looking after himself.

“I love you, Tyger,” Ri says in between kisses, eliciting a breathless groan and a burst of laughter from his beloved.

Ty smacks Rian’s ass, pulls him flush to him, squeezing him tight, nipping at his lips playfully. “I love you, Ryan.”

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Another night spent together,chipping away his fears, bringing back his confidence. Ty makes him feel alive. Even though he is still scared shitless of what the future holds for them, being with Ty gives him hope.

Ri is no longer satisfied with stealing glances at his man. He doesn’t need to hide his feelings for Ty ever again. They are wrapped up in each other, touching constantly. This is the real deal, so much better than any fantasy.

Ty lingers for Bran's bedtime routine and the little one snuggles in his arms as Rian is reading him a story. They are sitting side by side on the floor, shoulders touching. Bran babbles, “Ta-ta-ty-ta,” smiling to himself as he is drifting into sleep. Ty is grinning so hard, that his face looks like it’s about to split. His eyes are a bit watery, but he makes no move to conceal his feelings.

“Goodnight, B,” he murmurs and kisses his tiny hand that is still holding on to his index finger.

Ty is the love of his life. When he holds him, Rian feels like nothing can touch him. No dark memory can sully the pure passion Rian feels for Tayida. He is ready to give Ty his all – his heart and the promise of forever. There can’t be any secrets or doubts holding them back from the life they hope to build together. Rian can share everything with his lover.

Even the truth. No matter how dreadful or painful it may be.

Later that night, Ri is snuggled in Ty’s arms, his face buried in the flesh of his chest, deeply inhaling his soothing scent, and letting himself be lulled by the calming rhythm of his heart. His lover is so strong. His powerful muscular body feels like a wall encasing Rian with the center soft and warm just for him.

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