All I want is for him to be happy and do the things he loves.
Hopefully it’ll be with me by his side.
Each day gets easier for us, but it takes me a week before I want to talk to anyone else. With Leif’s support, I’m able to do it, and it’s a lot easier than I imagined. I got myself all worked up over a phone call for nothing. Though, maybe it’s Leif holding my hand that makes it easy to get through.
The guys were all worried about me, having no idea where I went or why, but they didn’t kick me out of the band. Hadn’teven crossed their minds. And they’d like to talk about another tour—after we all get a break. So, they’ll be in touch.
That’s it. So simple. They forgive me. I’m still part of the band. I’ll hear from them soon when we have something to do. For now, I get to enjoy my time with Leif.
The amulet burns against my skin. I’d called Theorah in yesterday to recharge it. She only increased the price by fifty dollars this time, but she did steal two blueberry banana muffins that Leif had just made. She’s a menace. But I need her. At least for now. Or maybe not.
“Hey, what do you think about me staying in human form more often?” I ask Leif.
He looks over at me from the book he’s reading. “I’ve told you a hundred times that I love all your forms.”
I press my hand to the amulet. “I just don’t have to worry about recharging the ring.”
“Does she annoy you that much? I thought she was funny.”
I roll my eyes. “No, but I don’t want anyone bothering us.”
He smirks, and heat flashes across his eyes. My dick twitches and I ache to touch him, but don’t. Before I left, I would have. But now? I feel like I need to earn that right back.
Things are different with us now. Almost like we’re staring over, but not at the same time. There’s history now. A lot of big feelings—and on my end, a lot of guilt that I am trying to work through.
“How come?” he asks, raising a brow.
“Because I want you all to myself,” I admit.
The corner of his lips turn up in the smallest smile. He slips the bookmark between the pages he’s reading and sets the book on the end table before crawling over and straddling me.
“And what are you going to do to me while you have me all to yourself?” he asks, his tone low.
My hands slide up around his hips, and go higher, running across his ribs and back down.
“Everything,” I say softly, meeting his gaze.
Those grey eyes are bright, but not as bright as I remember. I know it’s because of me, but I try not to think about that right now.
Leif leans in, pressing his lips to mine softly.
“Show me?” The slight lilt at the end tells me it’s a question. He’s hesitant. Worried about this. He shouldn’t be. I want it, I just don’t think I deserve it.
“Are you sure?” I ask, sliding my hands around to his lower back and pulling him toward me.
He sucks in a sharp breath. “I’ve never been more sure about something in my life, Aliko.”
I hug him tightly, kissing him deeper before bringing my mouth to his neck and tasting him there. He’s just as I remember. Sweet with the barest hint of salt. His scent is something that is just him with the lingering hint of soap from the shower he took this morning. I take a deep inhale of him.
“I love your scent, but I prefer it when you smell like me.”
“So, make me,” he says as he grinds down on my cock that is already getting hard. His nails scrape across my skin, leaving a burning sensation across my chest.
I flip us, so he is on his back, and I kiss him everywhere, taking off his clothes as I go. His shirt is the first to go, and his pants follow soon after. My mouth waters, wanting to feel the weight of his cock on my tongue. It’s been far too long. But I get to my feet and get myself naked before I do.
He moans softly, his hand running across my head and over my shoulders as I take him deep, but I go slow, savoring it and showing him how much I’ve missed him.
“Aliko—fuck,” he whines. “I missed your mouth.”
