Chapter Seven
A nother two weeks of being away from Rex. Another two weeks of trailing Peter. Another two weeks of waiting until he found out the full details of their plan. At least he’d been able to warn Peter when he’d teleported to him in Peter’s kitchen at the cafe. Stupid under the circumstances, but Peter was Rex’s dad, and he didn’t want anything to happen to him. And then Rex had told him about the cameras that had been installed. Max hadn’t known about them. There wasn’t much he could do about it now. He’d done it. Made sure Peter knew.
Tonight was their night. Just the two of them together after too much time apart. Changing the bedding, he made sure their room was clean and tidy then checked the bathroom. Rex’s candles were there along with the bubble baths he liked, and Max picked one up, opening it and sniffing it. Something soft and flowery tickled his nose and he smiled as he put it back in its place.
He’d never had a bath, or if he did, he couldn’t remember them. Showering was quick and functional, especially during his training nights. After those, he wished he had a bath to soak his aching muscles in, but a quick cold shower was all he managed before falling exhausted into bed.
How much of his life had been spent like this? It was all he’d ever known. At least when he met Rex, there was some light in the darkness, someone for him and him alone. When they figured out they could talk telepathically, Max knew he would never be truly alone again. Being able to reach out and share a few words with his mate helped ease the loneliness he felt when they were separated.
Finding this cabin had been a miracle.
They’d investigated it, made sure it was truly abandoned and had no living owner, then they’d gone to work. It wasn’t perfect, and it still needed work, but it was theirs. Their safe place where they could escape the world and be together.
And have sex. Lots and lots of sex, which reminded Max to check the lube situation because he still had nightmares about their first time having sex. Two horny fourteen-year-olds with no idea what they were doing. They hadn’t even checked the internet, which wasn’t normal considering they’d done a whole search on it for the cabin.
At least it had been here that they’d had sex. In their place. Max wouldn’t change that.
Going outside, he brought some wood in and started a fire. Once that was done, he checked to make sure their generator had enough oil. Max had been lucky to find the generator dumped by the side of the road and had fixed it up. Thanks, Google! Opening their small pantry, Max realized they needed to stock up on some basics.
Rex. Any chance you can do a shop?
What do we need? Max told him. We have most of that here. I’ll buy what we need and pack it all. I’ll be free in an hour.
Pick you up at yours?
Yeah. Dad’s working late and he knows I’m staying out. I had to do some convincing with everything going on.
You’ve updated your security?
Minho had some vampire called Gray come and do it. The thing goes off if a fly goes past.
Max grinned. That’s good. Nothing like being woken up in the middle of the might because a fly has broken in.
Have to go. Can’t wait to see you.
Soon. Max smiled and closed the door to the pantry and went back to the fire, watching the flames flicker. They had food, a freshly made bed, the bathroom set up, and the small gift Max had found that reminded him of Rex. Oh, and beer.
The hour took forever and when Rex told him he was ready, Max appeared in Rex’s bedroom and hugged him. “Missed you,” he whispered.
“Let’s go home.” Rex picked up the two bags and pointed to the third. “Thought we could stock up on a few items.”
“Good idea.”
Max picked up the bag and took hold of Rex’s arm and moved them to the cabin. Rex immediately put the food away then grinned. “Let’s fuck.”
Max laughed and picked Rex up and carried him to the bedroom. “You say the sweetest things.”
“It’s been a month since we’ve seen each other. I’m not including the thirty minutes we had. That’s like a super quick get together. We have the whole night. Oh, you made the bed.”
Max nodded and put Rex down. “I did and we have enough wood and lube too.”
Rex spun around and kicked his sneakers off. “We can talk later.”
Laughing, Max stripped and grabbed Rex, throwing him on the bed. Rex smiled up at him and held his arms out. “Come here.” He helped Rex get his underwear off then licked up his dick. “Rex.” He sucked on the head, his fingers sliding over the firm length. Rex moaned and arched up.
“Max.”
Max pulled off and moved up the bed, smiling at Rex before he kissed him. Rex’s tongue pushed into his mouth, and he sucked on it before tilting his head to deepen the kiss. They kissed each other, hands touching and pulling before Max lifted his head. “Roll over.”
Rex whimpered and moved over as Max moved back down his body and palmed his ass. Spreading his cheeks wide, Max licked his ass and moaned at the taste. He sucked and licked then pushed his tongue inside. Rex moaned loudly, his body pushing back on Max’s tongue. “More.”
Max fucked him with his tongue then pushed two fingers inside. Rex shuddered then mumbled, “Fuck me, Max.”
Max wiped his lips and moved up Rex’s body as Rex rolled over and stared down at his mate. “I love you so much.”
Rex grinned and lifted his head, kissing Max. “Show me.”
Max lubed his dick then settled between Rex’s legs. Biting his lip, he brushed the head of his dick over Rex’s hole, teasing them both, then pushed inside. Rex’s groan filled the air and once Max was inside, he covered Rex’s body with his own.
“I want hard and fast. We can go slow later.”
Max grunted and picked up the pace. Rex’s throat was there, and his mouth watered to bite him, but he couldn’t. It was hard to fight the urge, but he had to. “Rex.” He kissed down Rex’s throat, licking the artery that throbbed.
“Max.”
He kissed the spot where he would mate Rex. “One day.”
Rex’s fingers curled into his hair and tugged his head up. “Kiss me.” Max licked his lips then plunged his tongue inside, twining them together. His hips moved freely, and he changed the angle till he heard Rex gasp. He made sure to keep hitting that spot and when Rex’s body tightened around him, he knew he was about to come.
Speeding up, he grunted with every thrust into Rex’s body and when Rex cried out, his body bowing, Max shuddered, the heat and tightness throwing him over the edge. Shaking, Max held Rex tight, his body riding a roller coaster of sensation until he slumped on Rex, breathing heavily.
After a minute or so, he carefully slid free and moved to one side, resting his head on Rex’s shoulder. Rex’s fingers slid through his hair and Max closed his eyes, enjoying the closeness. Rex’s arms wound around him, and he kissed Max’s head, causing Max to sigh softly.
“We have all night,” he murmured.
“It’s been so long.”
Nodding, Max lifted his head, kissed Rex’s shoulder. “Want to take a shower? We can eat and cuddle on the sofa.”
“I have my laptop. We can watch a movie as well.”
Kissing him again, Max smiled. “Sounds perfect.”
Having a wet and naked Rex near him meant their shower took far longer than normal, not that either of them cared. Being able to touch and kiss his mate, even for a few hours, gave Max the strength to carry on when they were apart.
In the kitchen, Rex showed him the lasagna he’d brought with him, and they had that with some salad. When he pulled out a bottle of red wine, Max opened it and poured them two cups. They didn’t have glasses, so mugs would have to do.
Sitting on their sofa, Rex put a movie on, and they ate as they watched, talking about the characters and everything they did wrong. “Does the blond always die first?”
Rex snickered. “Usually.”
Max shoved more food into his mouth. “Your dad makes the best food.”
“He’s not bad.”
“You eat this all the time. I had moldy toast yesterday while Maxim ate steak.”
“Some days I wonder how you two are related. You’re his son and he treats you like shit.”
“I’m a soldier in his great war. Me being his son doesn’t matter. I have to be as good as everyone else or suffer for my failures.” Max moved his back, feeling the slight stretch on his skin where the scar was from being branded. It was small now, a slight line across the top of his back, but it would never truly disappear.
“I hate what he does to you. Not him, but his men.”
“I know. Can’t get his own hands dirty, can he?” Max finished eating and placed his plate on the floor. “He’s mentioned me finding a female.”
Rex paused, fork in midair. “What?”
“Doesn’t want his line to die out so wants me to father some kids for him.”
Max watched Rex slowly lower his fork. “What did you say?”
“I agreed and left. I’m not in a position to say no.”
“You’d do that?” Max hated seeing the hurt look on Rex’s face. “You’d sleep with a woman if he ordered you to?”
“No, and you know that. It’s the first time he’s mentioned it. I have to make sure he’s distracted enough that he doesn’t mention it again.”
“Or you could leave and come here. I would look after you.”
“I don’t want to put you in that position. You have school and you want to go to college, and you’d have to lie all the time to Peter.”
“I lie to him now.”
Max winced. “I know.”
“Leave him. Come here. No one will know.”
“I can’t,” Max whispered. “Something’s happening. They’re planning some hit, and I need to find out the details so I can warn them.”
“Tell Minho. Let them sort it out. This shouldn’t be—”
“Rex please.” Max touched Rex’s face. “I have to do this.”
Rex put his plate on the floor and stood. “You and your stupid savior complex.”
“It’s not that,” Max snapped. “He’s my father. My responsibility. I can’t let him hurt humans and vampires.”
“It’s not on you! You didn’t choose who your dad is. You shouldn’t be the one dealing with this alone. Minho is mated to my dad! We can go to him and tell him everything.” Rex paced in front of him, pulling on his hair. “I’m scared, Max. Scared he’ll find out about us and do something to you and I won’t be able to help you. That I’ll hear you tell me you love me and that it’s goodbye.” Rex stopped and sat next to Max. “Please think about it. Things were different before, but now Minho is here. He can help us.”
Max palmed Rex’s face and kissed him. “I’ll think about it.”
“Promise me.”
Max nodded. “I will. Finish eating, Rex. We have a lot of catching up to do.”
Rex snorted. “Trust you to think about sex right now.”
“I can’t help it that my mate is sexy as fuck when he’s shouting at me.” Max kissed Rex’s lips, lingering close so he could kiss them again. “I will think about it. I promise.” And he meant it. Rex was right. They weren’t alone in this now and he had to accept that. He’d been doing this alone for years with only Rex’s support, but now he didn’t have to. Maybe Minho could help after all.
“Thank you.” Rex kissed him back and they settled on the sofa, kissing and touching. “Lube’s under the cushion.”
Max snickered. “So cliche.” Grabbing it, he pushed his jeans off and straddled Rex. “Get your dick out, Rex.”
Rex moaned and shoved his sweats down his thighs. Max stroked his dick, covering it in lube, then moved to settle over it. Feeling the soft spongy head of Rex’s dick rub his asshole made his stomach quiver in anticipation. The push and slide had him gasping at the stretch and burn, but once Rex was fully inside, Max paused and kissed him.
Lifting, Max stilled when only the head was inside then slowly moved back down. Rex grabbed his thighs and grinned up at him causing Max to grin back. He moved slowly, riding Rex, loving the feeling of having him inside his body. They didn’t always switch, Rex preferred to bottom, but sometimes Max wanted to ride his mate.
Rex thrust up into him, and soon the slow and easy ride became hot and heated, both of them wanting more. Faster, harder, kisses becoming more like they were breathing each other’s air, until Rex cried out and gripped Max tight, his body falling apart under Max. Max took his dick in hand and stroked quickly until he shot all over Rex, then slumped forward, feeling Rex’s arms hold him close.
“We should have that bath now.” Rex laughed then groaned when he slipped free. Max stood and pulled Rex up. “We should clean up before we get in the bath.”
“You take a shower, and I’ll clean up in here.”
“We can do it tomorrow.” Taking Rex’s hand in his own, Max grinned. “Let’s not waste a single minute we have.”