Chapter Seven #3
Good. He had the kid’s full attention. “If you want to work, then you fight for it. Come in every day and do your best. It’s okay to ask questions.
We won’t be mad if you make a mistake. But you will let us know if you have any problems. We don’t get involved in fae issues, but I have the king’s personal number and I will use it. ”
“Thank you!” Aspen hugged Bastian tight.
“It’s fine.” Bastian patted the kid’s back. “You’ll be fine.”
Someone cleared their throat.
Anger. Confusion. Hurt. All the scents hit Bastian hard as he pulled back and turned to his mate, who hovered in the doorway.
His mate was there and Hudson was not happy.
“I texted you that I was on my way,” Hudson said. “I didn’t mean to interrupt—” He waved his hand at them.
Aspen peered around Bastian and waved. “Hi.”
Hudson’s face was clear of emotion. Knowing how his mate truly felt due to the strong scents and energy radiating from him was helpful.
“Hey, baby.” Bastian smiled warmly. “Come meet Aspen. He’s a family friend and the new receptionist. He’s having a hard day and could probably use some more encouragement. Not really my specialty.”
Immediately Hudson’s scent changed as he rushed forward.
“Aspen! It’s so nice to meet you!”
Bastian stepped aside to allow Hudson to take his place in front of Aspen.
“I know it’s scary starting a new adventure. My brother and I moved here and I didn’t know what to expect even though we’d both been born here. I was so young when my family moved away I didn’t have any memories. It turned out to be the best decision for both of us.”
Bastian hadn’t been aware that Hudson was born in town. Interesting.
“You’re so shiny!” Aspen told Hudson. “I just want to hug you.”
Hudson opened his arms wide. “I love hugs.”
As Aspen practically dove into Hudson’s arms, Bastian had to push down his own feelings of jealousy. Even knowing that Hudson had no interest in the little fairy didn’t mean that Bas liked seeing Hudson with someone else in his arms. Which was probably the exact way that Hudson had felt.
Hudson rocked Aspen from side to side. Even though his mate was human and didn’t understand the dynamics truly happening, Hudson was stepping in where he was needed.
Once Hudson knew about the paranormal world and what they faced, Bastian had no doubt that his mate was going to be the positive influence that they needed.
Aspen had called Hudson shiny and that description was dead on.
Why fate decided that he, who was known to be on the cynical and grumpy side of things, deserved such a bright sunshine of a mate was beyond Bastian even as he remained grateful.
“There. All better,” Hudson declared as he pulled back.
“That was the best hug ever!” Aspen gave another of those adorable gap-tooth grins.
Bastian wanted to groan. He was going to spend more time protecting Aspen from things that could hurt him than getting real work done.
“I was dropping off some paperwork for Easton from the captain so I thought I would drop in. I should be getting going though. Only a few more hours on my shift,” Hudson said.
“Come with me.” Bastian grabbed his mate’s hand and began to draw Hudson from the break room but remembered Aspen. “Find Aaron and make sure he gives you the schedule.”
“Will do.” He waved. “Bye, Hudson. I’m sure I’ll see lots more of you.”
“Bye, Aspen. It was nice to meet you. Don’t forget what I said. It will all work out the way it’s supposed to.”
That was enough. Bastian wanted his mate’s attention. He pulled Hudson out the door, going straight to his office.
Bastian closed the door behind them before tugging Hudson close. “Thanks for that.”
“Of course.” Hudson grinned. “I have to admit that I didn’t like walking in to find you hugging someone else.”
Thank fuck for honesty. “And even though I asked for your help I didn’t like seeing someone else in your arms.”
Hudson giggled. “I do love hugs. I’m a touchy-feely guy.”
“I hug you,” Bastian defended himself.
“You are amazing at hugging me. And kissing me. And hopefully bending me over and—”
Bastian slammed his lips to Hudson’s, kissing his mate. He didn’t need to hear any more of what Hudson was going to say. Scent didn’t lie.
Hudson’s tongue rubbed against his as Bastian ran his hands down Hudson’s back to cup his ass. He encouraged Hudson to shuffle even closer.
His cock was incredibly happy with the turn of events. Bastian knew that he was just torturing himself by allowing this, but he was helpless to deny what they both wanted.
“I…I have to get back to work,” Hudson mumbled.
Kissing his chin then neck, Bastian hummed in agreement.
Hudson thrust his erection against Bastian’s hip.
Nibbling on Hudson’s collarbone, Bastian soaked in the taste of his mate.
“Work?” Hudson mumbled.
“I’ll be quick.” Bastian dropped to his knees in front of his mate and reached for Hudson’s buckle. His fingers shook, reminding him that he might be moving too fast. “Do you want this?”
“You…you…”
“I want to suck you,” Bastian told him.
“Yes!” Hudson hissed as his hips bucked.
Bastian didn’t waste any more time. He got Hudson’s belt undone, fought with the button, unzipped him, then tugged the material down. He pulled Hudson’s pants down his thighs then yanked his underwear lower.
Hudson’s cock was a thing of beauty. Thick and long with a wide cockhead.
Leaning forward, he licked the precome from the tip before he sucked down Hudson’s rod. He had promised to be quick after all.
“Oh!” Hudson cried out as he grasped the back of Bastian’s head.
He took that as permission to keep going. With one hand wrapped around the base of Hudson’s cock, he ran his other to grip one ass cheek hard, encouraging his mate to thrust.
Hudson took over pushing his dick in and out of Bastian’s mouth and down his throat.
Bastian sucked hard and used his tongue around Hudson’s tip each time he pushed in.
It was hard ignoring his own pulsing erection, but this wasn’t about him. Hudson’s taste was addicting. As precome coated his tongue, Bastian didn’t think that he would ever taste anything as divine.
Hudson pumped his hips faster, forcing Bastian to take more of his shaft down his throat.
He gripped Hudson’s ass cheek harder in approval.
“Good,” Hudson mumbled. ‘Your mouth feels so good on me.”
That was the point. Bastian moved the hand around Hudson’s cock and added his finger in his own mouth. He made sure the digit was dripping with his saliva before reaching back to tease down Hudson’s crease.
His boy tried to widen his legs but with his pants and underwear so high on his thighs, it was impossible. Still Bastian managed to pull Hudson’s cheeks apart and find his hole.
Probing Hudson’s hole while giving a hard suck had his mate shaking.
“Please!” Hudson cried. “I need it!”
Bastian knew just what his mate needed. He pushed his finger deep while sucking again.
He was rewarded with Hudson’s low groan as seed filled his mouth.
Bastian pumped his finger in and out swallowing every bit of come Hudson gave up for him.
As Hudson slumped, Bastian jumped to his feet to catch his mate. He kissed him, hoping to help bring him down. Hudson clutched at the back of his shirt when Bastian started to walk back, forcing Hudson to shuffle with him.
When his phone chimed from where he’d left it on the desk, Bastian realized he might not have been as quick as he’d planned. “Damn, baby,” Bastian said stepping away.
Hudson nodded. His cheeks were flushed and his eyes glassy. “That was…that was great.”
“Better than great,” Bastian agreed. He started to fix Hudson’s clothes.
“I want nothing more than to finish this but I do have to go.” Hudson rubbed his hands over his face. “But I really want to finish this later.”
“We will,” Bastian vowed.
Hudson snorted. “I supposed that doesn’t count as breaking the three-date rule either?”
“I’m going to go with no. I didn’t bend you over my desk like I wanted,” Bastian teased.
“That’s so not fair! I have to go back to work with orgasm brain.”
“Your fault,” Bastian said with a wink. “No more talking dirty when we can’t do anything about it.”
“Well,” Hudson drawled. “I didn’t know it would get me the best blow job of my life. I should have tried that earlier.”
Bastian laughed.
“We can continue this later?” Hudson asked helpfully. “I still haven’t gotten to even see your cock.”
Bastian took a deep breath in then blew it out slowly as he ordered his body to calm down. “Later, baby. You can see my cock all you want tonight.” Fuck the three-date rule. Hudson was his mate. “I have some work to do here but I’ll meet you at my cabin.”
“And you’re sure you don’t need me to bring anything?” Hudson asked.
“Just your sexy self,” Bastian replied.
“Maybe an overnight bag?” Hudson offered.
Bastian closed the distance although he didn’t grab Hudson again. “Sounds good to me. If you’re sure? I don’t want to pressure you into doing something that you’re not ready for. Just because of what we just did doesn’t mean we have to have sex yet.”
Hudson pressed his palm over Bastian’s crotch, giving him a quick squeeze. Bastian nearly said fuck both their jobs.
“I know what I want.” Hudson pulled his hand away. “It’s my turn next.”
That was as clear as it could be. “Tell your brother that you won’t be home tonight.” Maybe never again. Once Bastian had his mate in his bed, Hudson was not leaving it again. Not unless Bas was over at Hudson’s house.
Hudson giggled. “He’s going to love that.”
“You’re an adult. We’re together. That’s all he needs to know.” Bastian pressed a gentle kiss against Hudson’s lips. “Go, baby. I’ll see you in a few hours.”
“Okay, see you soon.” Hudson turned toward the door.
Now it was not Bas’s fault that he couldn’t tear his gaze off the way that Hudson’s uniform pants stretched over his ass.
Fuck! He wanted that ass. It would feel so good being buried in his mate.
Unlike any other experience of his life.
At least that was what other mated couples and throuples shared.
Glancing over his shoulder, Hudson lifted a brow. “Don’t forget to capture my little buddy. I haven’t seen him today. I even stopped by the park on my way over.”
Christ! How was Bastian going to explain cat him being missing again? “If I’m not in my cabin, go ahead and let yourself in. Make yourself at home. I might be out on the property or something.” He needed help.
“Are you sure? I don’t want to impose or overstep.”
“I want you there,” Bastian told him. “Let yourself in. Snoop if you want. I don’t care. I’ll try to listen out for you but just in case.”
“Okay.” Hudson gave him a wave then turned and opened the door.
Once Hudson was out of sight and he had control over his cock, Bastian headed back toward the break room where he never got his coffee.
“I got it!” Aspen said as he hurried toward him, nearly splashing coffee over the edge of the mug. “Aaron showed me how to use the machine and even put up a sticky note how you all like it.”
“Great.” Bastian accepted the mug. “Thank you for this. I won’t ask you to make my coffee on a day-to-day basis. I’m perfectly able to make my own as well as Aaron and Leo. We just try to ask each other if we’re making some.”
“That’s what Aaron said too. I don’t mind though. I like the idea of taking care of my bosses.” Aspen was back to bouncing as he stared at Bas.
“Good to know.” Bas saluted him with the mug before he took a sip. Hmm, perfectly made. “Thanks.”
“Uh…” Aspen didn’t seem to be able to stand still.
“Would you like to ask me something?”
“Yes!” Aspen seemed relieved.
“Go ahead,” Bastian encouraged.
“Does your mate know what you are? Well, I guess we are?”
“No, he doesn’t,” Bastian replied. “I’m working on it.”
“Okay! I just wanted to make sure. I suspect that I’ll see a lot of him. He’s so nice, so I hope so. I just don’t want to mess up.”
It was a smart question. And yes, Bas planned to have Hudson with him as often as possible.
Even if it was just for a make-out session in his office.
“Just do your best. Ask questions when you have them. We’ll be patient, I promise.
If something does happen, be honest and we’ll help you through it. ”
“Thanks! I’ll admit you were a little scary looking when I first saw you.”
“I might look like a criminal but I’d never hurt you. And I won’t let anyone else either,” Bastian promised.
“I knew that as soon as I looked deeper. I can see auras,” Aspen told him. “Part of my mom’s line. You’re not as bright as your mate but I could see that you’re honest, protective, and proud. Not a bad combination.”
Something to dig in deeper later.
“Your mate is all golds and whites. Brightest human that I’ve ever seen. He is amazing!”
“And mine,” Bastian claimed, wanting there to be no mistake about that.
Aspen grinned. “Obviously.”
Okay, so that was a little territorial. “I’m going to work now.”
“About time!” Aaron called from the break room.
“Don’t make me come in there.” He winked at Aspen as he threatened Aaron. It was good that the little fairy didn’t seem scared of him.
Aspen went off to find Aaron to complete his paperwork and Bas strolled to his office. The files were still on his desk.
He sat in his chair and sipped the strong brew, knowing that he would need it. Opening the first file, he dove into whatever the council sent. It wouldn’t be good.
Hyena pack moving in this direction.
The pack would terrorize towns before moving on. The council had sent out teams to track them down, but the pack was already gone by the time the teams arrived. Bastian rose to walk over to the dry erase board where he could put his notes.
First things first would be to track where the pack had been then calculate their next destination. He hoped to at least do that before he needed to leave for his date. Bas was going to have to rope some of the boys into his plan.