Chapter Eight
T here was something about sharing a bath with Max. The contentedness and happiness of being close to his mate, knowing they have more than a few hours together. They had a whole night and day together before Max had to go.
Max’s hand lay on Rex’s stomach, rubbing it softly. They weren’t talking, but simply enjoying being together. These moments were rare, and Rex enjoyed them all the more for it. This would get him through the days when they would only be able to talk.
The candles flickered, the flames dancing in the air, and Rex’s eyes drooped, lulled by the warm water and Max holding him. The ease they felt when they both let the outside world disappear comforted him and he was able to let his guard down.
Max moved and the water flowed around him. A soft kiss to his head had him smiling. “Max.”
“Shh. Relax. I like holding you like this. I don’t get to do it often.” Max’s arms tightened then relaxed. “I don’t know when I’ll see you again.”
“I know.” He did know. Sometimes they could go a month without seeing each other and other times it would be a couple of days. There was no rhythm to it. They only had the time when they had it, so they both enjoyed it. That meant lots of sex until the passion died down.
“Did you bring ice cream?”
“And my dad’s carrot cake.”
“We should have that in bed.”
“We are not using food in that way.” One day they decided to use chocolate sauce, and it had been messy and they’d both been sick after. Just remembering it had Rex wanting to gag. He hadn’t been able to face chocolate for a while after that, and he loved chocolate.
“Never again. I meant we could eat it in bed, from a plate and not off each other.”
“Good, because I’m still erasing that whole experience from my mind.”
“Like when we tried using handcuffs?” Max’s voice dropped low, and Rex knew he was remembering the night where they’d fucked like bunnies. They both liked being cuffed.
“Hmm. That was an interesting night. I think we need to try it again.”
“Soon,” Max whispered, moving his hips. Rex felt his erection and rubbed his ass on it. “Stop. I’m trying to enjoy this moment before we have sex again.”
Rex’s phone rang and he sat up, seeing Dad on the screen. “Hi Dad.”
“Did you take the rest of the lasagna?”
“Guilty, but only because you make the best lasagna.”
“I was going to have that when I got in from work. How’s the assignment going?”
“Getting there. Should have it finished soon. What time do you want me back tomorrow?”
“Before dark. Sammy will be here so the four of us can have a meal together.”
“I’ll make sure I’m back by then.” Rex tilted his head when Max kissed him. “Bye Dad.”
“Just wait a second. I haven’t seen you all day. How was school?”
“I’m still doing well, Dad. Don’t worry.”
“I’m not worried about you. You give me nothing to worry about. Love you, son.”
“You too, Dad.” Rex hung up and groaned. If only Peter knew the truth. Rex knew Peter would kick his ass.
“Hmm. I won’t be around when you tell him.”
“Gee thanks for the support, mate.”
“Your dad seems nice, but I think he would want to kill me when he finds out about everything.”
“That you took his son’s virginity at fourteen?”
“Hey! You took mine too. I can’t forget about it.”
“My ass hurt for a couple of days then we bought a so much lube!”
Max chuckled, his chest rocking Rex. “I wasn’t too bad.”
“Stupid vampire genetics.” Rex pinched Max’s thigh. “I wish I had recovered as quickly as you. I remember praying I didn’t need to go to the bathroom.”
“That’s…just no. That’s gross.”
“Gross?” Rex burst out laughing, and twisted around to kiss Max. “That’s truth.” Smiling he kissed him again. “The second time was much better.”
“Hmm. It really was. The lube helped so much, and we have plenty in the bedroom.”
“Is that a hint?”
“I need to give you a hint when you can feel how hard my dick is?”
“I was wondering what the hard rod was in the bath.” Rex squealed when Max tickled him. “Stop!” he demanded breathlessly a few seconds later. “Need to breathe.”
“Can we get out now?”
“That eager?” Rex smirked and stood, letting the water drip from his body. Max’s eyes glowed as he stared up at him. “I think you are.” Stepping out, he yelled then laughed when Max picked him up and ran into the bedroom. When he bounced on the bed, he grinned up at Max. “Come here.”
Max leapt on him, rolling him over and kissing his back. “You have no idea how much you turn me on. I’m constantly horny around you.”
Rex wriggled his ass. When Max spread his cheeks, he moved up onto his hands and knees. “Max.” He heard the cap on the lube then felt the cold liquid smear across his ass. “Don’t need prep.”
Two fingers slid inside, stretching him wide then going straight for his gland. “Rex. So hot and tight.” The fingers disappeared and both moaned when Max pushed inside. “I love you.” Max kissed Rex between his shoulder blades as he slid in and out. “I will always love you.”
Rex closed his eyes, pushing back against Max. His fingers dug into the mattress as Max picked up speed, and he moaned loudly when Max repeatedly hit him just right. “Fuck me, Max.”
Max moved faster, the sounds of their flesh slapping together filling the room. Max’s fangs scraped his shoulder and Rex wanted him to bite him so bad that he dropped his head so it wouldn’t happen. They couldn’t risk it no matter how much they both wanted to mate.
Max’s body stuttered and Rex knew he was close. Grabbing his dick, he pumped his hard flesh, his body shaking when his balls tightened then unloaded. Come spurted over his fingers and onto the bed below, and Rex’s arm gave out. Laying slumped on the bed, he felt Max ease from his ass and pull him over to him, cuddling behind him.
A hand lay on his thigh, stroking the skin. “Rex.”
“It’s getting harder, no matter what we say.”
“I almost bit you.” Max rolled Rex onto his back and looked down at him. “I want to bite you.”
Rex trailed his fingers over Max’s face. “I want that too, but we can’t. Soon. Once this is over.”
“Maybe we should tell Minho.” The words were low, whispered, like Max was afraid to say them.
“We can. We have tonight and tomorrow. We can tell him everything then. You’re not alone. You don’t have to do this by yourself.”
“Like an insider.” Max nodded. “I can do that and then I can be with you.” A quick smile flashed across his lips. “What would your dad say to us living together?”
“I would say, since he is mated, that he would eventually understand. We could live at my house, and this could be our weekend getaway.” Rex ran his finger over Max’s lips.
“No more looking over my shoulder and living on two hours sleep. Going to bed with you every night knowing you’ll be there in the morning.” Max sighed and licked Rex’s finger.
“Home. A family.”
“I don’t know how that feels. I’ve never had one.” Max closed his eyes and Rex felt his sadness through their bond.
“You do now.” Rex lifted his head and kissed him softly. “Tomorrow, we go to my house and talk to Minho. You can tell them what you know, and they can help keep you safe and stop whatever Maxim is planning.”
“Do you know how much I love you?”
“As much as I love you.” Rex kissed him again. “Let me get the wine and laptop and we can finish that movie.”
Rex pulled his sweats on and rushed out into the living area. Now that the fire had gone out, a chill was settling into the cabin. Making sure the place was locked, Rex jogged back into their bedroom and shut the door. Pushing his sweats off, he climbed back into bed and passed the wine to Max as he sorted the laptop out.
Max pulled the covers up and poured them a mug each. “I like doing this.”
Rex shivered as he tugged the covers up higher. “We should think about a fire in here.”
“We say that every year.”
“Maybe one year we’ll get around to it.” They smiled at each other and Rex sipped his wine. He preferred beer but lasagna called for wine. His mom, Diane had taught him that.
They settled and finished watching the film, some slasher flick that they both knew would end a certain way. Once it was over, Max selected another one to watch. Rex would normally be asleep by now, but because they didn’t see each other often, he cherished the hours they could spend together. He wasn’t going to waste them sleeping.
“Any more wine?”
“I only took that one. Dad would notice two going missing.”
Max looked at the wine in his mug. “I actually like this one.”
“It’s not bad. Not as good as beer though.”
“True, but it’s a nice change. I don’t usually get to drink either.” He shrugged one shoulder, giving Rex a lopsided smile. “One night we can go out to some bars or a beer place and try different ones.”
“I’d like that. Being able to go out with you together in public. Not looking over our shoulders.” Rex sighed softly. “One day.”
Max took his hand. “We’ll have it all one day.”
“Right. I don’t want to think about that anymore. We have tonight so we should enjoy it.” He put a smile on his face that made Max shake his head then lean over and kiss him.
Pressing play on the movie, Max put his arm around Rex and Rex snuggled into him. A sci-fi this time. Max loved watching these types of movies while Rex preferred a good horror. They tried to watch one of each if they had the time.
By the time the movie had ended, Rex struggled to keep his eyes open. Max took his mug and put it on the floor. “I’ll do a final check on the cabin then set the alarm.” A kiss to Rex’s forehead and Max got up, padding naked out of the bedroom.
Rex heard him move around and pulled the covers back when he walked back into the bedroom. He hopped into bed and put his feet on Rex. Rex jerked away and hit Max’s ass. “They’re cold!”
“That’s because it’s cold out there. My dick shriveled up!” Rex grinned and pulled Max into a long, heated kiss, then broke it off to yawn. “Hmm. Sexy.”
“I try.” Rex kissed him again then cuddled into Max’s side. “Love you.”
“Love you too. Go to sleep. I’ll watch over you.” Smiling, Rex closed his eyes and fell asleep.