It couldn’t be that easy. “Are you just going to agree with everything I say?”
Hudson grinned. “Not if you’re wrong.”
“Good to know.” Bastian pulled him close. “Now back to what we were talking about earlier.”
“Earlier when? I’ve had a lot thrown at me in a short amount of time. I feel like my brain might be fried.” Hudson buried his face in Bastian’s chest.
Bastian rubbed the back of Hudson’s head. This poor mate needed time and that was something that Bastian could givehim. Hudson was handling everything extremely well. “How would you like Daddy to help turn that brain of yours off?” Bastian offered.
“Yes please.” Hudson wrapped his arms around Bastian.
“Shower,” Bastian ordered. A hot shower was just what his boy needed. And Bas could pamper him then put Hudson to bed.
“Together?”
Bastian nodded. “Daddy has to make sure his boy is squeaky clean.” And other things.
“Okay.”
Again with the agreeing. Bas reached for Hudson’s waistband and unbuttoned it. He got the material pushed down and over Hudson’s bare feet. He quickly shucked his own jeans then took his mate’s hand to lead him into the bathroom.
It was no surprise to him that the showers in all the cabins were big enough for two, or more, as they were built for paranormal and their mate or mates. Bastian could appreciate the thought that went into the design more now that he could share with Hudson.
“Axel offered me the cabin here for as long as I want it,” Bastian explained as he turned on the water for the shower. “It will be perfect for when we want to come out here to be with the family or for you to watch me shift.”
“And the rest of the time we can be in town?”
“Yes, baby. Close to your work and friends,” Bastian answered.
“What about your work and friends?”
“I work in town too now, remember? And if I’m needed here, there’re several portals in town that I can use,” Bastian said.
“That’s convenient,” Hudson joked.
“It really is,” Bas agreed.
“And how have you all stayed hidden or so long?” Hudson asked.
Bastian had to give his boy credit for that question. “Because humans only believe what they want to.”
“I’ll have to agree with that.”
“Now, enough worrying,” Bastian ordered. “It’s time to let me take care of you.”
Hudson walked over to him. “Thank you, Daddy.”
Fuck! Hudson was able to make Bas want to fall to his knees with three little words. Bas took Hudson’s hand, pulling him into the shower and closed the glass door behind them.
Steam filled the air as Bastian directed Hudson under the spray of water with gentle hands.
Hudson groaned, tilting his head back and soaking his hair.
Bastian pumped shampoo into his hand from one of the four containers mounted to the tile. Shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and yes, lube. He had a feeling that the lube had been River’s idea.
“Turn for me,” he ordered softly, not wanting to draw Hudson from the peace he had found soaking in the hot water and steam.
Hudson made a half circle and placed his hands on the tile.
