“Hmmm?” Logan responded, his nose buried in Kieran’s hair.
“Are you happy I can have pups?”
Logan lifted his head and realizing his mate was concerned about this, thought for a moment before replying, “When I found out my twin was pregnant with a Dire Wolf pup, much to my surprise I was jealous. As a gay wolf shifter, I had given up all hope of ever having a family of my own. But then when my childhood turned to shit, I counted it as a blessing that I would never have pups because who knew what kind of father I would be…”
“Macushla,don’t say that! You’ll be the bestest father ever!”
“Thanks for your vote of confidence,mo anan cara,”Logan said, kissing the top of Kieran’s head, before continuing, “I certainly didn’t have a great role model, so I convinced myself it would be better if I never had pups. Besides, the likelihood of finding a male omega was slim to none. So, I accepted my fate until my world was turned upside down when Oracle told me about Jackson’s gift. And at that moment, I knew I had been fooling myself all those years.
“When Daniel was born, and I became an uncle, I knew I wanted a pup of my own. That night for the first time in a very long time, I prayed to the Fates, hoping my gift would be the same as Jackson’s or that my Fated Mate would be a male Omega. Then Colton found his Fated Mate, who turned out to be a male Omega and I was devastated. One male Omega in a pack is so rare, I knew my only hope would be to get the same gift as Jackson. But it all flew out the window when I first saw you.”
“Really? When you first saw me?”
“Yeah, we were gathered on the porch, and when you got out of the helicopter, my cock went from 0 to 60 in one second, the need for you was so fierce that when one of my brothers said that he wanted you, my fangs dropped, and I was ready to fight him for you…luckily, it didn’t come to that since Jackson told everyone to shut up. I wanted you with a ferocity I didn’t even know I possessed. From that moment on, you consumed my thoughts. When I finally figured out we were Fated Mates, it didn’t matter to me any more about having pups…all I wanted was you in my life.” Logan paused, giving his mate more kisses.
“From that moment on, you were the only one I wanted, and if you never could have pups, I would still be totally happy. You are my world from the moment I open my eyes in the morning to the moment I close them at night and you fulfill me in a way I never knew a mate could. So, when you told me you could have pups, it took me a moment to wrap my head around it, but then I pictured lots of little Kierans running around, my heart grew as it made room for more of you in it. So yes, I very much do want pups and I want them with you.”
Kieran pulled Logan’s head down alongside his face and murmured, “You are perfect for me in every way,macushla,because my love for you is so great and strong, I can even give some of it away and never miss it, and that is all I ever wanted.”
Chapter 34
When the water began to cool, Logan stood, lifting his mate with him. Stepping out of the tub and grabbing several heated towels, he wrapped Kieran in them, gently patting him dry. Quickly drying himself, he then carried his mate into the warm cozy bedroom, setting him on his feet next to the bed before helping Kieran into a plush robe. After getting into his, he led Kieran to the table, pulled out a chair for his mate, and then sat across from him before uncovering their food.
Kieran inhaled deeply, and his stomach growled. Grinning at Logan, he said, “I’m starved.”
“So am I,” Logan said, dishing out the food. “Bon appétit.”
As he watched his mate dig in, Logan’s robe began to rise, his cock responding to Kieran’s mewls of pleasure as he licked his lips and savored every bite of his juicy steak. Logan had never met anyone who showed more appreciation for food. Then it hit him why.Arald! His anger erupted, claws came out, fangs dropped, and he started to shift.
Kieran sat, with his eyes closed, savoring the scent and flavor of his meat, until his spirit alerted him to Logan’s shift. Eyes now wide open, he saw the anger on Logan’s face and knew what caused it. Jumping up and landing in his mate’s lap, he wrapped his arms around Logan’s neck and crooned to him, “Macushla,macushla,stop! Look at me! I’m fine! Everything’s all right!” Then Kieran rained kisses on his mate—every place he could reach, hoping to get through to him.
Anger temporarily forgotten, Logan’s wolf sensed his mate close by and, unwilling to risk hurting him, he retreated. Breathing hard, it took several minutes beforeLogan could speak to Kieran but, in the meantime, he wrapped his arms around his love. Finally, he uttered, “Sorry about that.”
Framing Logan’s face with his hands, Kieran stared into those sexy eyes and said, “Nomacushla,never apologize for your need to take care of me because it makes me feel loved and wanted…something I waited my whole life for.” Then giving his trademark grin, Kieran added, “While I love seeing your wolf, I’d much rather have you rimming me.”
Letting out a bark of laughter, Logan replied, “I don’t blame you, though you might prefer that done by a Sun Bear.”
Giggling, Kieran said, “I don’t think so.” Then in a quiet tone, he added, “Are you okay,macushla? Want to talk about what made you so angry?”
“You already know…I love watching you eat and suddenly my thoughts went to Arald starving you, and that was all it took for my wolf to surge forward, seeking to avenge the wrong done to you.”
Kieran went quiet for a moment, then said, “I was also angry but at the gods and the Fates who, according to my Shaman, were supposed to protect me. But now I think that was my final exam, so to speak and, in the end, it brought me to you. And if that’s what I had to go through to get to you then I would do it again a thousand times because you are worth it.”
Gently kissing Kieran’s lips, Logan then whispered against them, “Thank you,mo anan cara,that goes ditto for me. Ready to finish our dinner?”
Nodding, Kieran rose, sat down in his seat and began to eat, keeping an eye on Logan this time to make sure his mate was all right.
When the last morsel was gone, and the fire gently flickering, Logan heard Liszt’s Love Dream playing and knew it was time to give his mate the claiming he should have had—one given with all his heart, soul, mind and body. After tonight, Kieran would never doubt Logan’s love or how much he was wanted. Without saying a word, he rose and held out his hand.
Taking it, Kieran stood, searching his mate’s face and found what he’d always been looking for. Pulling their clasped hands to his lips, Kieran kissed them, then walked with Logan to their bed where he was engulfed in the strong arms that gave him shelter from all the storms of his past. Breathing in the unique scent of his mate, Kieran sighed with contentment for he realized he had found his home—the place he would always be loved, protected, and wanted.
Hearing his mate’s sigh, Logan smiled, feeling the same way, knowing it was now time to give all of himself. He untied Kieran’s robe and pushed it off his mate’s shoulders until it fell at their feet. Taking a step back, his eyes mapped out every inch of Kieran’s body, taking it all in, memorizing every inch of it so that even in the dark, Logan would know exactly where he was touching. Finally, he held out his hand, and when Kieran took it, Logan pulled his mate to his body, scooped him up and placed him in the center of the bed. Quickly removing his robe, grabbing the lube off the nightstand and tossing it on the bed, Logan crawled up between Kieran’s legs that had fallen open in welcome.
Bending down, seeking to taste his mate, Logan licked Kieran’s balls then continued up the length of his mate’s cock until he found the beads of pre cum dripping from its tip. Tonguing the opening and extracting everything he could, he grasped the base of his mate’s cock, then licked and nibbled his way up and down it until, reachingthe tip again, he proceeded to take Kieran’s cock into his mouth. Sucking and laving it with his tongue, Logan’s excitement grew as he heard the sounds of need coming from his mate, and he eagerly continued to tantalize Kieran.
Forestalling his mate’s impending orgasm, Logan let the cock slide from his mouth, then began licking Kieran’s defined abs, taking occasional love bites as he made his way up to his mate’s nipples. Swirling his tongue around each of the perfectly pink points, he nipped at each until Kieran was writhing on the bed, moaning and pleading for release. Rising up on his hands and knees, Logan sought out his mate’s pink lips, licking and biting the lower one until Kieran was now desperately thrusting his hips, seeking friction to attain his orgasm.
Finally, Logan rose, and seeing Kieran’s leaking cock and tight balls, grabbed his mate and flipped him over on his hands and knees. Leaning over Kieran’s back, he crooned into his mate’s ear, “Your wish is my command. Spread your legs.” Kneeling upright, Logan watched as Kieran moved his legs, exposing the destination for his tongue. Pausing for a moment to let Kieran’s anticipation build, and relishing his mate’s needy sounds as he began to wiggle his ass in excitement, Logan began. Spreading Kieran’s cheeks, Logan’s tongue started at the top of his mate’s crack, licking all the way down until he arrived at the bundle of nerves surrounding Kieran’s hole.
