Chapter 20
Chapter
Twenty
Shae’s List of Life Goals
12. Learn how to use my siren powers.
(Addendum: Find ways to use them for good to help others, especially MEOW Squad.)
Shae
“We need to talk,” Dallas tells us when we arrive back at the compound.
His expression is uncharacteristically somber.
My aunt gets shown to one of the house’s many available guest rooms and we hurry to drop off our bags. Then we all reconvene in the living room.
The entire team is there and I instantly go on alert.
“You have news?”
“We do,” Harper says in his lilting, musical voice. “While you’ve been gone, we’ve used this time to the best advantage. I must warn you, what we found is quite disturbing, to say the least.”
Griffin moves closer to me on the love seat, his warm thigh pressing against mine. He takes hold of my hand and twines our fingers together. His touch is grounding and comforting.
“Tell me,” I say, my voice strong and unwavering. Haku nuzzles into my neck from where he’s perched on my shoulder. It’s nice to have him at my side again.
Harper casts a quick glance at my aunt. She’s sitting in an armchair with her back rigid and her face determined. Her drake, Lucy, rests in Anemone’s lap and watches us with intense yellow eyes.
“My investigation has uncovered a black-market arm of
your stepmother’s beauty empire.”
Haku hisses in displeasure.
Harper’s eyes flash red for a second and he emits an honest-to-goodness growl. “Apparently, for a high price, Divine Beauty offers specialized rejuvenating products.”
“So it’s some kind of scam?”
He shakes his head, his mouth pursed in a grim line. “From what we’ve been able to glean so far, it appears that Divine Beauty is gaining access to Otherkind biological materials that they then use in products for humans with the money to afford to buy them.”
I gape at him. “Biological… materials?”
What on earth?
I have a sinking feeling in my gut.
“I’m not entirely sure. Right now, I’m negotiating to acquire one of these black-market products for testing. However, I suspect that Divine Beauty may be harvesting blood, hair, scales, and such from various Otherkind species that possess greater longevity and youthful appearances than their human counterparts.”
“Fucking hell,” I whisper in horror.
“She’s a monster,” Anemone whispers, her hands balled into shaking fists.
Griffin wraps his free arm around my shoulder and a faint whine sounds in the back of his throat that only I can hear.
My Wolf Boy gets distressed at just the thought of others suffering and being in pain. He’s too sweet and kind for his own good sometimes.
I stroke his thigh, giving him a questioning look.
“I’m okay,” he says. “I’m more worried about you. This is a lot.”
My heart swells from his concern. “You’re right. My family’s so much worse than we thought. But we’re not going to let them keep getting away with it. We’re going to save my mom and whoever else they’ve been using as lab rats.”
Haku and Lucy make trilling noises of agreement.
“We’re not sure how your stepmother is acquiring these materials, but we believe she’s likely connected to a bigger trafficking ring that we’ve been trying to uncover for some time,” Dallas explains.
“If we find out who’s supplying her, we might be able to help a whole lot of other folks in need too,” Cal adds, cracking his knuckles.
“And you think my sister might be among those being used for such nefarious purposes?” Aunt Anemone’s voice is soft, but I can see the barely controlled rage vibrating through her body.
“Probably,” Cal admits with a scowl, his face going dark. “Your sister is a full siren. As such, she undoubtedly possesses a high quantity of the types of biological material that the wrong people would aim to profit from.”
Increasingly restless, I jump to my feet and start pacing by the wall of windows. “So what do we need to do to nab these fuckers and rescue anyone they’re holding captive?”
“Yessss!” Haku hisses in agreement, then extends his wings and gives them a little flap.
“We’re trying to find out where their research laboratory is. They have a building downtown for the legitimate side of the business, but we know there has to be a secret lab where their shadier research goes on,” Ruby chimes in.
Emma, who’s been sitting silently at her side, nods. “I wouldn’t put it past Margaret. But she’s good at covering her tracks. It won’t be easy to find.”
Dallas sighs. “I’m afraid we just need more time. We can’t act too fast on this.”
“Once Harper is able to get a sample of one of the products being sold on the black-market, Ruby and I can analyze its properties,” Emma says. “Even one of these items will give us enough solid proof to nail them.”
“Evidence like that can be used to get a warrant,” Harper adds.
Anemone scowls. “Pardon me, but I don’t trust the human authorities. They care nothing for our kind and are content to let us be abused and degraded because they consider us to be less than human. What if they tamper with or destroy the evidence?”
Dallas strokes his chin in thought. “Anemone makes a good point. Once we have the proof we need, we’ll go straight to the Otherkind Council with it. They can use their power to get the LAPD on board with us or secure approval for us to act on our own.”
I run a hand through my hair as I continue to pace back and forth, my mind racing.
Of course this is exactly the kind of thing that Margaret would do. In fact, now I have to wonder if her own surprisingly youthful appearance isn’t due to the use of illegal products rather than the plastic surgery I had previously believed.
“The waiting game we’re going to have to play until we find the evidence we’re looking for is likely to be incredibly frustrating. However, we ask for your trust and patience in the process,” Harper says.
“We don’t want to have Divine Beauty and Margaret’s associates get wind that we’re on to them. They might escape from our reach entirely,” Dallas adds. “We need to be able to catch them off guard and get irrefutable evidence that even the human authorities cannot disregard.”
I wipe a hand down my face and groan. “You’re right. That’s a smart course of action.” I turn to Anemone. “We need to trust them.”
She inclines her head gracefully. “I’m willing to do so. For now.” She turns a determined take-no-shit gaze on Dallas. “But I won’t wait forever. I’ve been waiting far too long already.”
“I completely understand. This is our top priority right now, and we’re devoting all our time and available resources to it.”
“I’m glad to hear that,” Anemone says. “And I’m here to help in any way that I can.”
Dallas grins. “The more the merrier, Madam Siren. We’re happy to have you on board as a temporary member of MEOW Squad.”
Everyone groans and I can’t hold back a smile.
It’s good to be home—and yes, that’s what Casa MEOW, as Dallas calls it, feels like now. I missed it more than I expected to.
“We’ll work on figuring out what you can do to help us,” Dallas continues to tell my aunt. “In the meantime, we stay frosty and focused.”
Griffin gets to his feet and steps behind me, then wraps his arms around my midsection while he nuzzles my throat.
I close my eyes and sigh in relief. Just his touch soothes me.
“Well, well, well,” Ruby drawls, gesturing a hand up and down at us both. “What’s all this? What exactly happened while the two of you were gone?”
I tilt my head back and study Griffin before I nod.
He lights up like a motherfucking Christmas tree and beams at everyone. “We had an amazing time, and Shae’s agreed to accept our mate bond.”
Ruby’s gasp is loud. “Oh my god! You two are too fucking precious. I’m so happy for you guys.” She races over and immediately engulfs us both in a big, squishy hug.
I’m surprised to find I’m actually quite calm in comparison. Serene almost, in fact.
Originally, I thought I might be anxious or nervous about sharing this news so soon, but instead I’m full of contentment and an unexpected sense of satisfaction.
Everyone starts talking over each other to offer us hearty congratulations, but then things get a little more complicated.
“I so called it! I said they’d come back from Silverstorm Island as an official couple,” Ruby crows, holding out her hand. “Pay up, fools. I won the bet.”
“Damn,” Cal gripes, handing her a twenty. “I thought Griff would’ve won him over sooner.”
Harper chuckles. “Alas, I expected things to take quite some time to develop in this direction.” He hands Ruby a twenty as well. “Well played, my dear.”
“They were betting on us and when we’d get together?” I ask Griffin.
He grins, flashing those adorable canines. “Looks like it.”
When Cal comes over and embraces Griffin in a back-slapping bro hug, he takes a moment to study me closely. “You look different,” he murmurs. Then he flashes me a sassy grin. “Don’t punch me or anything, but you look… happy. Not your usual grumpy self.”
That makes me laugh. “Uh, yeah. I might be leaving behind my grumpy tendencies.”
Who could stay grumpy forever with Griffin at their side?
Cal heaves an exaggerated sigh. “So I’m back to lone-wolfing it as the one grouchy sonofabitch in the group.” He arches an eyebrow at me. “Please tell me you haven’t lost your sarcasm too.”
I arch an eyebrow right back and flip him off. “What do you think?”
Cal snorts. “Good to know.” He gives me a quick back slap. “Glad you got your head out of your ass and accepted Griffin as your mate. There isn’t a better guy out there. Trust me.”
“I know that,” I tell him, my voice soft.
I turn to my mate, whose eyes glitter with joy as they meet mine.
Cal shakes his head. “Fuckin’ A. Maybe I need to visit this island. It’s definitely worked wonders on you.”
My grin speaks volumes. “You don’t know the half of it.”
Cal returns my grin. “Really? Well, then, dish the deets, man!”
Haku gives a cheerful little roar and we both laugh.
After I get done regaling the team with the story of the healing rituals, everyone stares at me in wonder.
Emma’s voice comes out a bit choked as she says, “I’m so happy for you, Shae. This is wonderful news.”
I give her a quick, fierce hug. “Thank you. It’s all thanks to my grandmother and my aunt. I had no idea the island could be such a powerful healing place.”
“It’s a shame that the island’s magic can’t help those who aren’t part of the Silverstorm bloodline,” Griffin adds. “But I’ll be forever grateful that it was able to help my mate.”
Ruby sighs. “If only there were something like that for others we rescue. There’s only so much we can do for them.”
I consider her words. “Maybe there is?”
Everybody focuses their attention on me.
“What?” Griffin asks, looking confused.
I shrug. “Well, surely the island can’t be the only place that has this kind of access to healing magic? I mean, maybe there are other purification springs elsewhere. Or even some sort of Spirit-Healers among different Otherkind species? It might be something for this Council you mentioned to look into.”
Griffin’s eyes get huge, then he tackles me to the love seat and starts kissing—and licking—my face.
I can’t stop myself from giggling.
“Griff! Stop!” I cry out, laughing so hard I’m damn near crying.
“I love you! You’re brilliant and amazing. I’m the luckiest guy in the world to have you as my fated mate,” Griffin gets out between kisses to my face.
“Okay,” Dallas says, clapping his hands together. “This is starting to get a little weird and way too exhibitionist for me.”
Anemone’s lips twitch. “And me. Shae’s my nephew, after all.”
Embarrassed, I manage to untangle myself from my very own Wolf Boy, who’s not remotely repentant. He’s downright incandescent with happiness.
Gah! His cuteness is deadly.
I have to lift up my shirt to wipe my now wet face. Total realness—I still haven’t quite gotten used to this weird licking thing he has going on.
But damn if I don’t find it kind of sweet.
Gah! I’m totally a lovestruck goner already, aren’t I?
How fast the grumpy have fallen…
I cast a covert glance at Griffin, whose tail is wagging back and forth merrily. He grins at me, those adorable canines popping out over his bottom lip.
So fucking precious!
I can’t even with him.
A twinge of uneasiness fills my chest. After all, my experiences caring for people haven’t gone well. Once I lost my mother, it was just me and Haku; everyone else who should have cared about me betrayed me in the worst possible ways.
For a long time, I didn’t know if I would be able to even open up enough to trust anyone. But right from the start, Griffin put me at ease and made me feel safe. Even then, when I was so wary of trusting anyone, I wanted to get closer to him and the warmth and comfort his presence provided. I didn’t want to see what that meant.
But I do now.
This man means everything to me. He’s my light, my hope, my future, and I just need to work on communicating and making it clear how much he means to me. Even though Griff can feel my emotions, he deserves to hear them too because I know how much my words always mean to him.
Fuck.
“Your suggestion is quite intriguing, Shae.” Harper says. “I think it would be worth having the Council investigate.” He turns to Anemone. “Do you think the Silverstorm sept would be willing to share some details about the island’s healing hot spring and your Spirit-Healer?”
She cups her chin and hums in thought. “I’ll certainly speak with my mother. While we might not be able to disclose every detail of the rituals, I’m sure she would be quite willing to convey the essential information.”
Harper brushes a strand of his long silky hair over his shoulder with an elegant, slim-fingered hand. “I’m guessing a ley line runs through the island?”
Anemone nods. “It travels under the hot spring, affecting the waters there, but it also localizes at a central point where we hold our coming-of-age ceremonies.”
“Having the Council look into some of the Sanctuary Havens would be a good start. It makes sense that they might offer similar access to magically enhanced healing environments,” Ruby murmurs, giving me two encouraging thumbs up.
Eventually, we all go our separate ways for the evening. All members of the team are busy with different leads they’re working on, so Griffin and I end up taking a much-needed swim before retiring to my bedroom.
Haku leaves my side to go and spend time with Lucy, who he seems to be trying to cozy up to. Could drake love be in the air too?
Griffin and I take some time to curl up in my bed and process everything we’ve learned.
When my back presses against the wall, I smile at him. “I think we’re going to need a bigger bed for the two of us before long.”
That makes him grin. “I won’t say no to that.”
He holds me in his arms and I turn so I can face him.
“Are you glad to be home?” he asks.
Hearing the word on his lips makes my chest feel tight, and I know it’s because he’s right—I do think of this place as home now.
“Yeah, I am. It’s been so long since anywhere was like home to me but this place has become that. I know I haven’t been here long, but I feel safe and like I’m starting to become part of MEOW Squad.”
“You totally are, trust me. We’re happy to have you on board.”
I sigh. “Now I just need to learn how to use these powers of mine, but I don’t really have the foggiest notion of how to begin.”
“I think you should start by reading some of those books that Grandma Coral gave you.”
“You’re right. It’ll be a good way to pass the time while we’re twiddling our thumbs and waiting for more information on Margaret’s activities.” I grit my teeth.
“Believe me, Shae. We’re going to catch her and we’re going to help as many of the people she’s wronged as possible. We’ll do whatever it takes to get justice for you all.”
I close my eyes. “Do you think that’s really even possible? She’s a powerful human with plenty of money and connections, and those she’s hurt are members of the Otherkind community. I fear she’s going to get away with everything.”
Griffin pulls me closer. “I’ll do whatever I can to make sure that doesn’t happen and so will the rest of our team. We won’t let any of them get away with what they’ve done.”
He’s so earnest and passionate in his declaration that I can’t help but feel a tender warmth spread inside me.
I pull back to cradle his face with my hand. It’s time for me to grow a pair and be as brave as Griffin’s been with me.
“I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to tell you this properly, and when we weren’t horny and being overwhelmed by our hormones,” I say, my mouth suddenly dry. “But you mean the world to me, and I want to be with you for the rest of my life. I love you, Griffin McIntyre, and I’ll tell you that every single day if you need me to.”
His whole body goes still and his eyes grow bigger than I’ve ever seen them before.
Mustering up my courage, I continue. “I should have known the moment we met that there was something special between us. Even after everything I’d been through, I felt at ease with you in a way I never have and probably never will with anyone else. Your sweet nature and special abilities are a huge part of that, I know. But I’ve grown to realize that an even bigger part of it is our mate bond. We’ll probably never know how the magic decides these things, but I’m now convinced it got it right when it brought us together.”
“Shae,” he whispers, and his eyes fill with tears.
I press a finger to his lips, gently silencing him. “I don’t know if anyone else in this world could have handled me and all of my emotional baggage. But from the start, you didn’t care. You accepted me for who I am and you were ready to help me face my trauma, staying by my side the whole journey.” My voice cracks. “You didn’t care that I was… damaged, a grouchy, sarcastic sonofabitch who kept trying to deny this connection we share. You’ve been selfless, patient, and so very kind. And I love you for it.”
Griffin’s bottom lip trembles and tears dampen his cheeks. I brush them away with my thumb.
“I know you sometimes talk down about yourself,” I whisper, my voice hoarse. “But, Griffin, I think you’re incredibly smart and so talented. You have gifts that your family was too stupid to recognize and appreciate. You’re the heart and soul of MEOW Squad, even though you don’t realize it. You told me you were lucky to find me.” I reach out and pet his head the way he loves. “But I think I’m the lucky one. After everything I went through, it’s like the universe decided to finally throw me a lifeline—and you’re it. I want to be your mate and build a future together.”
I lean forward and gently, almost reverently, kiss him on the lips. When I draw back, I see his eyes are closed and he has a blissful smile on his face.
I chuckle. “You’re adorable.”
His eyes flutter open and he stares at me dreamily. “I’m awake, right? This isn’t a dream?”
I snort and pinch his side lightly to make him jump. “This is real. You don’t need to ask your coin either, I promise.”
He sniffles and lets out a shaky breath. “I-I was so worried you might never feel the same way about me. I still would have stayed by your side forever, but I wanted so much for us to be true, loving partners. I want us to take care of each other. Love each other.” He hits me with those killer puppy-dog eyes. “I have sooo much love to give.”
I don’t know what I did to deserve my precious Wolf Boy, but I’m going to make sure he never regrets having me for a mate. His gentle heart and his hot surfer bod are all for me, and me alone.
I clear my throat. “Good. So that means you need to tell me what all is involved in solidifying this mate bond between us.”
For some reason, his cheeks flush dark red.
What isn’t he telling me?
I stare him down and he darts his gaze away. “Oh, uh, that.”
I sit up and cross my arms, fixing him with my sternest look. “Griffin McIntyre, why are you being so cagey about this?”
He gulps and sits up as well. “These… these things tend to vary with species, okay?”
I frown, not knowing where the hell this is going. “All right…?” There’s clearly a catch here but I don’t know what it is.
He fidgets nervously. “Um, so for Wolfkin, mutually committing to our bond involves some magic and…” He trails off and then mumbles, “Sex.”
“Say what now?”
“We have to have full-on sex, and I have to bite you and give you my mate mark while I’m fucking you. You’ll do the same thing to me, either before or after. It’s totally equal, babe.”
He says this all so fast that he’s gasping for breath at the end, his cheeks still flaming red.
Griffin fucking me? All of my fantasies have been the other way around, but for some reason, I’m not immediately opposed to the idea.
“Why didn’t you tell me about all this before?”
He hunches in on himself. “Well, I knew you didn’t have much experience in that department and I didn’t want to scare you off. I also know some people get kind of weird about sex roles. I’ve always been vers, but most of the people I’ve dated tended to be strict tops or bottoms.” He stares at me in wide-eyed panic. “But don’t worry. If you don’t like being topped or topping, then you wouldn’t have to do it more than this one time to cement the bond between us.”
I’m still pondering Griffin fucking me. But now the idea’s in my head, and the more I think about it, the more I realize it could be amazing to test out both fucking and being fucked. When it comes to Griffin, I want to experience everything with him—and if he likes it both ways, I’m sure I can find plenty of enjoyment in that too.
I crush a tiny kernel of jealousy in me over the fact that Griffin’s had other lovers, but I take satisfaction in knowing that, once our bond is permanent, he won’t want anyone else ever again. We’ll be magically tied together for the rest of our lives.
From everything I’ve learned about the fated-mate bond, our hunger and passion for one another will never fade and our love will only continue to grow. That idea would have scared me a few weeks ago. Now, after the transformative rituals I underwent on the island, I’ve been reborn like a phoenix from the ashes—and I’m ready for a bright and happy future with Griffin.
We just need to put my fucked-up family behind bars and rescue my mother and anyone else being held by them against their will.
Piece of cake. Right?
“I’m freaking you out, aren’t I?” Griffin says, sounding worried.
I’ve been quiet too long.
“Sorry. My mind kind of wandered for a moment.” I reach a hand between us and cup his groin, making him gasp. “I know we haven’t gone all the way yet, but this news doesn’t frighten me. In fact, it’s intriguing.” I lean in and gently bite his bottom lip, eliciting a moan. I suck on it a little bit, softening the sting, before pulling away. “I’ve dreamed about fucking you. I’ve dreamed about it a lot.” His cock starts to harden in my hand at my words. “But I think I might like having you fuck me too. You’d make it good for me, wouldn’t you?” My voice comes out deep and husky, and Griffin trembles in my arms.
“Yes.” He gasps. “I’d make it sooo good.”
“And you’d like for me to fuck you too, right?”
Holy shit. My domineering bedroom voice is taking over again.
His tail starts thumping against the bed and he whines faintly. “I want that so bad.”
“Shhh,” I croon as I massage his impressive cock through his pants. “All in good time. We’ll work toward fucking one another, but I’m not quite ready for that yet. Is that all right?”
“Of course.”
“Good, because there’s still a lot I want to experience with you before that.” I lick my lips and stroke his hard length beneath the fabric of his pants. “In fact, I really want to try blowing you. Would you like that?”
This time he nods so hard that I think he might break something, and his tail’s going so fast it’s a blur.
“Excellent. Now I want you to stay nice and still for me while I explore you. Can you keep your hands to yourself until I tell you otherwise?”
“Anything for you,” he whispers, his eyes shining.
“That’s very good, Wolf Boy.”
He glows under my praise and stays still, save for the rapid rise and fall of his broad chest.
I reposition him so he’s lying on his back and then move down the length of his body. When I remove his pants, his lovely erect cock springs free and I smirk. My mate loves to go commando. Hell, if he could walk through the world naked, I’m sure he would. But I prefer keeping a sexy sight like this all to myself.
Reaching out a finger, I trace the length of him. His body goes rigid but he doesn’t move.
“You’re doing so well, Wolf Boy,” I croon. “Your cock is beautiful.”
And big. Not gargantuan and terrifying, but still a tad intimidating in terms of what will come eventually. But I find I’m not worried. Knowing Griffin, he’ll take plenty of time to prepare me. Hurting me would wound him even more.
My sweet, precious Wolf Boy.
I straddle his legs and lean down to get up close and personal with his cock, but in the process, my long hair falls forward and brushes against his thighs and groin.
That makes Griffin lose control. His hips buck and his cock jerks as he cries out, eyes wide and panicked.
“You liked that, didn’t you?”
He bites his bottom lip and gives a faint whine.
Heh. It appears that Griffin’s adoration of my hair has a kinky dimension that I fully intend to explore—starting right now.
I’m maybe a teensy bit evil. I want to torment him, edging him until he can’t take it anymore.
With calculated deliberation, I let my hair pool on his thighs and move my head, causing it to slither over his skin.
“Ahhh!”
I cluck my tongue. “Remember, no moving.”
His muscles go taut, and I can tell he’s fighting to keep still.
I pat his thigh. “Good Wolf Boy.”
Taking some of my hair in my hand, I lean forward and trail the silky strands against his gorgeous cock.
“By the Light!”
“That good, huh?” I ask, the grin on my face smug as fuck.
I continue to caress his cock with my hair and he starts to shake all over, his eyes rolling back in his head.
That’s when I draw back.
“No, no. I don’t want you coming too fast, Wolf Boy.”
“Please,” he gasps as he reaches out and grabs my wrist, a wild, almost desperate look in his amber eyes.
“Who’s in charge of this?” I ask him.
He gulps. “You.”
“Good Wolf Boy. Now, calm down. I haven’t even had a chance to get you in my mouth yet. You want to feel that, don’t you?”
He whimpers and licks his lips. “Yes.”
I smile.
After a few moments, now that I’ve stopped teasing him and he’s not so close to the edge of orgasm anymore, he relaxes. I spread his legs wide and reposition myself between them, my mouth hovering over his groin.
“Try to stay still and keep your hands to yourself, just like we talked about.”
He moves his hands underneath his body as if to prove he can and I rub his fluffy ears in reward, earning me a moan.
I kind of know why I need to be in control when it comes to something like sex. Even though the healing rituals I underwent have made a world of difference, the trauma I experienced will never fully go away. After so many years of having no control, it’s probably not the least bit surprising that I need it in the bedroom.
Thank heavens Griffin is completely agreeable to my preferences.
Letting my hair fall around my face like a veil, I set to work on exploring my mate’s cock with my tongue. I lick a stripe up the length of him and take pleasure in the whimpers of pleasure that I earn in exchange.
While I don’t entirely know what I’m doing, I focus my attention on Griffin’s body and how it responds. His reactions are so honest and gratifying that my confidence grows with every moment I spend worshipping his cock and letting my hair trail over his naked skin.
When I finally take his leaking tip into my mouth, Griffin gives a whole-body shudder and a long moan that make me almost dizzy with elation. Knowing I can draw these kinds of responses out of him gives me a heady feeling I want to keep chasing.
My mate is so responsive and sensitive to me—and I find I like that a whole fuck of a lot. Taking the plump head of his cock into my mouth, I suck and lave on it, savoring the salty taste of him on my tongue.
“So good,” he moans.
I take him a bit deeper but find I can’t go too far without gagging.
Time and practice make perfect , I reassure myself.
Besides, Griffin doesn’t seem to mind from the way he’s responding to me so beautifully.
I take hold of the base of his erection and begin to move my hand in time with my mouth as I bob up and down on him, increasing the suction with my mouth as I go.
He starts to shake all over and I can tell he’s barely holding on.
“Gonna come,” he gasps.
I pull off his cock with a pop and use my hand to stroke his shaft, already slick with my saliva, to finish him off.
I love my Wolf Boy, but I’m not sure I’m ready to take a mouthful of come just yet. All in good time. We don’t have to rush.
In scant moments, my hand has worked its magic and Griffin’s back arches as he comes in copious spurts all over his abdomen.
“Whoa. That’s… impressive,” I say.
Panting and flushed, Griffin smiles at me almost shyly. “Wolfkin tend to have a lot more, uh, volume to our releases than some species.”
“I’ll say.”
Good thing I pulled off when I did!
While I’m still marveling at Griffin’s impressive release, he manages to turn the tables on me. He flips me on my back and hovers over me.
“Your turn now,” he growls, his amber eyes shining.
I arch an eyebrow. “That sounds quite promising.”
Lying back, I rest my arms behind my head with a sigh. “Get to work on pleasuring me, Wolf Boy.”
He chuckles. “I love this side of you too.”
I grin at him. “Thank fuck for that.”
He deftly removes all of my clothes so fast that it leaves me breathless. Then he takes his time exploring every inch of me, the look of wonder in his eyes making my chest ache a little. Knowing I’m just as precious to him as he is to me has me floundering in a pool of emotions I haven’t fully anticipated.
When he finally takes my dick in his mouth, I see stars. The gap between our experiences and abilities is blatantly obvious. I’m a little embarrassed by how quickly he makes me come, and even more so when he swallows down my release with a hum of contentment.
As I come down from my orgasmic high— blow jobs are fucking awesome —Griffin cuddles me close, his tail thumping happily in the quiet of the room.
“You were amazing,” I tell him.
He spoons me from behind and nuzzles my neck. “I’m glad you enjoyed it. But you were the amazing one. You totally blew my mind.”
“I’m nowhere near as good at oral sex as you are. But I’ll get better.”
Am I a bit competitive when it comes to sexual prowess? Apparently.
Griffin laughs. “If you get any better, you might kill me.” He shivers. “And that stuff you did with your hair…”
“Yeah?”
“I want you to do that again,” he whispers.
I puff my chest out in pride. “Only for you, my mate.”
He squeezes me tight.
I already can’t wait to try everything with him.