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Mano’s eyes flickered at the word, but he didn’t pull away.

A faint smile touched Ody’s lips. “Never.” He leaned in, pressing a soft kiss to his forehead. “I’ll make you feel good. I promise.”

Chapter 19

Ody’s hands slipped under Mano’s shirt, warm against his skin as he claimed his lips. He pushed the fabric up, breaking the kiss only when it brushed his neck so he could drag his hands over the hard lines of his chest. “Fuck… you’re unreal,” he breathed as he moved lower.

His lips followed, pressing slow kisses against his chest while his hands slid down to Mano’s waist. Then lower. His fingers curled over the front of his pants, gripping him through the fabric.

He lifted his head, watching.

Mano didn’t even try to hide it. His head was tipped back, eyes shut, lips parted.

“Look at you,” Ody said. “All tough… and you’re already panting for me.”

Mano let out a shaky breath. “When you… talk like that…” He trailed off, the rest of the words slipping away as heat rushed through him.

Ody smirked. “Do I make you hard, baby?”

Mano didn’t answer. He didn’t have to.

Ody moved up, his hand closing around his jaw. “Look at me.”

Mano’s eyes opened, locking onto his.

“Are you sure you want this?” Ody asked, quieter now. “We can stop.”

“Last time…” Mano swallowed, his gaze dropping. “I liked it. I just… need you to go slow.”

Ody whispered, “Of course. I’ll go slow.”

Mano hesitated, then added, “I mean… you said you watch porn, and they… do a lot. Like… rough stuff.”

Ody laughed. “Someone’s been doing his research, huh?”

A light slap hit his arm. “I don’t want it like that.” His voice shifted. “It’ll hurt.”

“Hey.” His thumb brushed along Mano’s cheek. “Don’t be scared. I won’t be rough. Not this time.” He held his gaze. “I know it’s your first. I’ll take care of you.”

Mano flushed, covering his face with his forearm.

Ody huffed a quiet laugh. “You’re adorable.”

Without seeing him, Mano felt the warmth on his nipple, a soft pull that made his breath hitch. His arm dropped. “What are you doing…?” he murmured, looking down at him.

Ody didn’t answer, his mouth still working, tongue flicking, drawing another shaky breath from him before moving to the other side.

“T-touch me…” Mano whispered.

Ody glanced up at him. “Aren’t I?”

“You know what I mean…”

“Do I?” he teased, dragging his fingers down his stomach.

“Ody…” He whined. “Please…”

That was all it took.