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Letting out another groan, Nathan turned his head and nipped at Khan’s fingertips. “You’re welcome, baby.” Then he pulled away and straightened in his seat. As Nathan fired up his truck and started them on their way, he vowed, “And you can be sure we’ll be doing plenty more when we reach my house.”
Khan nodded, looking forward to that.
As Nathan drove, he stated offhand, as if he were discussing the weather, “By the way, when we get to my place, I expect you to claim me.”
“Wh-What?” Khan squeaked. Even as his cock throbbed and his wolf howled in his mind at the idea of claiming Nathan, he sputtered, “B-But, the hunters could target you. Could hurt you if you’re connected with a shifter.” Then, needing his mate to understand, Khan admitted his greatest fear. “And I don’t think I could protect you.”
Nathan smiled at him.
Smiled!
“Khan, baby.” Nathan continued to smile as he refocused on the road. “I don’t know how to say this other than to just be blunt.” With a shrug, Nathan claimed, “I don’t need you to protect me, nor do I want you to.” Before Khan could counter, Nathan reached over and took his hand again, giving it a squeeze. “I know that it’s your shifter instincts telling you to keep me safe, and I’m flattered, but I’m a sheriff’s deputy. I fight crime and work to keep the peace for a living. I’m very well trained to take care of myself and keep myself safe.”
As that information worked its way through Khan’s brain, he felt his wolf whine in his mind. Worry flooded him, easing the strain of his boner. He frowned as he opened his mouth, then closed it again, uncertain how to respond. It wasn’t as if he would ever dare to ask his mate to quit his work.
Before Khan could hope to come up with something, Nathan continued, “Besides, I intend to help track down these hunters and clear them from the area.” He squeezed Khan’s hand again. “I want you safe, after all. Now then, would you like me to do that with the benefits of our bonding gifts, increased strength, speed, stamina, and tougher bones? Or should I just do it as a regular ol’ human?”
Khan snapped his attention to Nathan’s face, taking in the smile there and the twinkle in his human’s eyes. It hit him hard and fast. “You’re manipulating me, aren’t you?”
Nathan stopped his truck at a stop sign and turned to face him. “Perhaps it seems that way, but I don’t mean it like that.” Squeezing Khan’s fingers, he pulled them to his mouth and gave his knuckles a kiss. “What I’m doing is being truthful with my mate. I want you safe in a place where you don’t have to be afraid. So I’m going to do my damnedest make that happen.” Nathan’s deep brown-eyed gaze bored into Khan’s. “Will you help me by bonding with me? By moving into my home and staying by my side?” As Khan gaped at him, Nathan smiled. “After all, how can mates keep each other safe, happy, and well-satisfied if they’re not together?”
With his heart racing in his chest, Khan took in Nathan’s warm yet serious expression. In the face of that logic, he knew his mate was right. The best way for Khan to keep Nathan safe was to be by his side, a bonded couple.
“Okay,” Khan finally responded softly. “I-I’d like that.”
“Me, too,” Nathan replied. After another kiss to Khan’s knuckles, he started the truck moving again.
The ride was only another few minutes, and Khan felt his excitement and anticipation ramping up with every second. The cab was quiet except for the sound of the truck’s engine and the rumble of tires on asphalt. It wasn’t uncomfortable, however. After all, they’d said everything that was important.
We’re going to build a life together.
Khan practically vibrated in his seat with the surge of arousal he felt. Except, when they pulled up to the house, a fresh wave of nerves hit as he realized something. He’d never done anything before.
What if I can’t please my mate?
“I hear you thinking over there, Khan,” Nathan commented as he parked his truck in the garage. After removing the keys from the ignition, he turned to face him. “What’s wrong?”
“I’ve never done anything with anyone before,” Khan blurted out.
Nathan nodded once. “You mentioned that about kissing.” His expression turned hungry as he narrowed his eyes. “Does that includeeverything?”
Nibbling his bottom lip, Khan nodded.
“I’ll show you everything you need to do, baby,” Nathan assured, pushing his door open and sliding from the truck. “Come with me, and we’ll explore everything together.”
Khan sat there a few seconds longer before realizing he needed to trust Nathan.
My mate won’t steer me wrong.
Girding up his courage, Khan slid from the pick-up. He closed the door and joined Nathan at the hood. After sliding his hand back into Nathan’s, Khan allowed his soon-to-be lover to lead him into the house.
Nathan moved through the house with steady strides, and Khan found his self-confidence an aphrodisiac all on its own. As they passed through the kitchen, Nathan paused to grab a couple of bottles of water from the fridge. With a wink, he told him, “For afterward.”
Khan nodded absently.
After. After we have sex. After I’ve claimed my mate. After we’ve bonded.
Those thoughts spiraled through his head, making his arousal soar. His dick grew harder with every step, his anticipation growing. Khan realized he’d zoned out when they stopped walking.
