Trying to gain some composure, Jackson asked the question foremost in his mind. “Do you want children?” Shit. He sounded belligerent. “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to sound so aggressive. It’s still so new. I’m having a hard time wrapping my mind around the claiming, my life, and just everything.”
Steel looked briefly at Jackson, and seeing the tension coursing through his mate’s body, tried to figure out exactly what he was asking. After going over several possibilities, he decided to go with his gut response. “Well, if you’re asking me if I like children, yes I do. Being gay, I never felt it could be a reality for me. When I discovered the Fates would give me a male mate who would be able to bear my children—well, I don’t think I came down from the high I was on for months,” Steel replied, with a broad smile and a chuckle.
“The fact you’ve accepted having children and want to claim me is unfuckingbelievable! So, in answer to yourquestion, yes, I want to have children very much and I want to have them with you. But more than children, Jackson, I wantyou—the other half of my heart, my reason for living, and who shares my soul. If there were a choice of having you or children, I’d choose you, now and forever. My blood grows hot and boils with need every time I’m near you.”
Jackson stared at Steel, stunned at the ferocity of his answer. That’s what he needed to hear; the tension flowed out of his body. Steel reassured him he wasn’t mating with Jackson just to produce Dire Wolves. That would have been hard to handle and though he knew the Fates didn’t make mistakes about fated mates, this paring was unique because Jackson was an Alpha/Omega hybrid?something he’d never thought possible.
Shit, that brought up another thought which disappeared as soon as Jackson felt Steel’s hand on his thigh. He placed his hand over it, linking his fingers through Steel’s, shifting in his seat to face him… his lust intensifying. Looking intently at Steel’s face, he saw emotions reflecting his own.
And if that wasn’t fucking hot!His mind pictured him touching and kissing Steel’s naked body as they discovered each other. Sucking in his breath, he realized he needed to get a grip on himself or else he’d be demanding Steel take him right now instead of waiting for a bed.
When he reached his fifteen-foot-high gates, Steel punched in his security code causing the gates to open slowly. Driving for another ten minutes, Steel finally stopped in front of his home, turned off the engine andfaced Jackson. “Are you ready to go in? Or do you have any other questions before we do this?”
Jackson tore his gaze away from Steel, and turned his head to look at the timber and glass modern house in front of them.Holy cow!It filled his view, yet that was just part of it; more was nestled into the woods. It must be close to 10,000 square feet, and for the first time he became uneasy when he realized Steel was worth more than his and his brothers’ entire inheritance combined. He suddenly felt he was lacking in the eyes of his mate.
In all of Jackson’s daydreams about a mate, thoughts of his being the “poor relation” never entered his head. Mainly because it was always a long shot to find your fated mate. After all, the Fates didn’t hand out a ‘where to find your fated mate’ card to every wolf, so it was truly amazing when it happened. Fuck, he didn’t want this problem as he was already facing another—Steel was the bigger, stronger wolf which would be a problem for his brothers. They definitely needed to have a conversation about these two matters and he was sure there’d be more.
As Jackson studied the surroundings, Steel could feel his mate’s anxiety and guessed what it was about. Instead of addressing it, he said, “Let’s go in and then decide what comes next.”
Jackson took a deep breath, trying to ignore the roiling in his stomach caused by his thoughts. He reached within himself to find the strength Oracle spoke of, remembering how he survived his family’s massacre and took care of his brothers. His wolf was pushing him to get on with claiming his mate.
He looked at Steel and replied, “Okay. Let’s go in.”
Steel released the breath he was holding and removed his hand from Jackson’s thigh. “Stay there,” he said. Then he jumped out of the Range Rover and circled it to open Jackson’s door. When his mate got out, Steel put his hand on Jackson’s back just above his luscious bubble butt. The heat of his mate’s body penetrated his hand, rose up through his arm and coursed through him. Steel moaned, feeling the same need to fuck and claim as Jackson did.
As they made their way to the front door, Steel’s cock was dripping copious amounts of pre-cum; his body heating up, his blood near boiling. He hoped Jackson didn’t need to talk too long because he wasn’t sure he’d be able to keep himself from pulling him to the floor and his mate deserved better than that.
After Steel unlocked the front door, he stepped aside to let Jackson enter. Keeping his eyes on the sexy sway of Jackson’s ass, he followed his mate inside.Hot Damn!His fingers itched to touch it, rub it, and grab it with both hands. Men with bubble butts—high, round, and firm—always attracted him but his mate had the finest of all.
Jackson looked into the great room, taking in the huge fireplace, floor to ceiling windows, white walls, and pale wooden floors. Large, black, modern leather sofas and chairs were scattered throughout the room and he came to the conclusion it needed more color and a touch of coziness.
It was gorgeous, though it told him nothing of the man behind him. It reminded him of a hotel lobby.Logan could do so much with this room, to give it an inviting aura. Wait, am I thinking I’ll be living here? What about my brothers?He needed to be near them to protect them.Jackson sighed, adding that problem to the discussion list.
Steel watched Jackson survey the great room.Shit, he doesn’t like it. His place is nicer… hell, I like his better.Crap.He hoped Jackson moved in with him.Or not? Yeah, that would be something to discuss but right now I really need to claim my mate. Finding him, then losing him, and finally reconnecting had all been too much. Steel knew his wolf already loved Jackson and he was sure he wasn’t far behind. Enough of these thoughts—his wolf was telling him it was time to claim his mate.
Jackson’s wolf assumed a submissive position encouraging Steel’s wolf to claim him and it seemed to be working as Jackson heard his mate’s quick intake of air. Turning to Steel and reaching out for his hand, Jackson’s eyes focused on the very large protrusion in his mate’s jeans.
Jackson gulped.Holy Shit!He could feel his butt cheeks clench, picturing that rod in his ass. He’d been fucked many times; in fact, he regarded himself as a bottom. He loved to have someone take charge in the bedroom; it gave him respite from his heavy responsibilities as the oldest. But he didn’t think he’d ever had a cock that large in him before and yet, he wantedthatparticular cock in him right now! He dragged his eyes away from Steel’s groin, looking up to see lust and need swirling through his mate’s eyes.
“Where’s the bedroom?” Jackson rasped.
Steel was instantly onboard with his mate’s plan, grabbing his hand and pulling him along. When they reached the staircase, Steel could wait no longer. Helifted Jackson into his arms, taking the steps two at a time. He could feel his body preparing for the claiming of his mate. Steel knew he had to control himself so he wouldn’t come too fast—he wanted to give Jackson the attention he deserved. Taking deep breaths, he forced his body to slow down; otherwise it would be over before it started.
Holy Fuck! Jackson was overcome by his romantic mate and he wrapped his arms around his neck. Climbing the stairs, Jackson heard Steel’s quick breaths and wondered if he was too heavy for him to carry. Even though he wasn’t as tall as Steel, he wasn’t a lightweight, either. Just as he was going to suggest Steel put him down, his mate shoved open a door, beyond which was the biggest kick-ass bed Jackson had ever seen. Steel pushed the door shut with his butt, striding over to the bed and setting Jackson down.
Holy cow!Jackson staggered, reaching out to steady himself but was beaten to it when Steel put his arms around his waist, holding him close to his enormous chest. Jackson inhaled deeply of his mate, wallowing in the scent and the security he hadn’t felt in a long time. At that moment, he knew it had been futile to think of not claiming his mate…Steel was the other half of his soul… and already deeply embedded in his heart.
Making sure Jackson was steady on his feet, Steel stepped back to ogle his mate, starting at his face and slowly lowering his eyes until he reached Jackson’s bulge. His mate was ready. Steel stepped forward, placing his hand over that large bump, and firmly palmed it, inducing a series of low moans from Jackson.Fucking-be-damned!If that wasn’t the most arousing sound Steel had ever heard.
Lifting his other hand to his mate’s head, he drew Jackson’s lips to his. Once they were touching, his tongue slowly ghosted over them, wanting to memorize their feel so he’d know them even in the dark. Jackson’s moans turned to whimpers as Steel’s tongue gently pressed between his lips and, as they parted, Steel could feel the heat contained within.
Pushing in further with his tongue, he found Jackson’s searching for his. As the two tongues started the slow, teasing dance of twisting together, Steel embraced Jackson tightly so their cocks could rub together. Grinding against Jackson’s jeans only served to feed Steel’s need to see his mate naked.
As they stood there bound at mouth and hip, Steel felt his body changing, getting ready for thetoirchighof Jackson. He didn’t want this first time to be brief; he wanted to drive his mate out of his mind with passion and lust before coming. He slowly stepped back to remove Jackson’s clothes but this elicited a series of protesting whimpers from Jackson whose hands reached to pull Steel close again.
“Mo chroí, soon, but first I’m going to undress you,” crooned Steel, grasping Jackson’s t-shirt and pulling it up over his head. Steel paused, wanting to study what he uncovered so far.Damn!!He loved his mate’s nipples, pierced with small bars! Steel’s hot gaze swept over Jackson’s hairless chest and down to the treasure trail leading to what he coveted. He slowly caressed his mate’s muscles while leaning in to lick and suck the metal adorned nipples. Lowering his fingers, Steel slowly unbuckled his mate’s belt, drawing it apart so he could unsnap the jeans. During his exploration, Jacksongave a steady stream of moans and whimpers while pleading, “Please Steel,” over and over. Steel pulled down Jackson’s jeans an inch at a time while kissing and licking every naked part he could find on his mate’s body.
Jackson grabbed Steel’s biceps, trying to pull him closer, but without success. Steel was in charge. Jackson never had this much attention shown to him before and he loved it. He felt so cherished and desired; one need now drove him—to get Steel’s cock in him.
