“Turn around, Lucas.”
Lucas did, folding his arms in front of his chest. He stared at something over Bennett’s head as he waited for him to speak.
“I’m beta of our clan. Second in command behind Ramsey. I’m used to giving orders.”
“Well, you can’t with me.”
“Yeah, I got that loud and clear.”
“Look, I get that I made a big mistake.” Lucas looked at Bennett. “But you did treat me like a kid and could have handled that differently.”
“I know. I—”
Lucas held up a hand. “Don’t apologize again.”
Bennett smirked. “Wasn’t going to. I was just going to ask if you wanted to see a movie after work today.”
Lucas sighed. He fanned his face with his hand. “Okay. I can’t take the separation much longer anyway. Might as well give in to you.”
Bennett grinned and leaned forward, gently taking Lucas’ hand. He pulled until Lucas walked awkwardly toward him as if he was still holding back a little.
“I blame the mating thing,” Lucas said once he got all the way to Bennett.
“Are you sure that’s the only reason?” Bennett asked, wrapping his arms around Lucas’ waist. Now that he finally let Bennett touch, he wasn’t about to give Lucas up anytime soon.
“No, but that’s part of it. The other part is because you’re so fucking sexy.” Lucas sighed and ran his fingers through Bennett’s thick dark hair. “I’ve never really been the jealous type, but somehow you’re different.”
“I’m the same way, baby. It’ll get a little better once we're bonded.”
“What does that mean?” Lucas pulled away enough to straddle Bennett’s lap. Lucas cupped the nape of Bennett’s neck, the fingers of his other hand laced through Bennett’s hair.
“Your skin is hot, baby. Are you okay?” Bennett asked with no small measure of concern.
“I’m fine. Just been hot lately. Feels a little better now that you’re touching me, though.” Lucas shrugged as if it wasn’t a big deal. “Tell me more about bonding.”
Lucas’ complete focus was on Bennet’s mouth as he spoke. Clearly, Lucas wanted to kiss him.
“It means that I bite you, drink your blood, and then come inside you at the same time. Well, most of the time it’s done together. Once we do that, there’s no turning away from each other. We won’t be able to leave each other physically or emotionally. We’ll be tied together forever.”
“During sex,” Lucas whispered. Their lips pressed together for long seconds, before Bennett took control of the kiss, which must havebeen why Lucas waited. Lucas arched his back, pressing his chest into Bennett. Bennett pulled Lucas closer as he made demands. The second Lucas let him in, Bennett got a taste.
He wanted more. His dragon rose to the surface and Bennett knew his eyes had changed at the same time his teeth had dropped down. Lucas pulled away instantly and looked at him in surprise, his body tensed.
“Can’t help it. My dragon wants to bond.”
Lucas relaxed again. “Just surprised me when I felt your teeth against my lips is all.” Lucas reached up and then hesitated. “Can I touch them?”
Bennett smiled. “Of course, baby.”
Lucas put a finger at the end of one of his pointed teeth. “It doesn’t feel that different from a human’s. Just bigger and a little pointy.” Lucas pulled his hand away and kissed Bennett on the lips once again, keeping the kiss brief and light. “Can I see your dragon? It won’t eat me, will it?”
Bennett chuckled. “No, baby. I won’t eat you. At least not in the way you mean.” Bennett wriggled his eyebrows at Lucas, making him chuckle and blush. “I’m still me in my dragon form. Completely cognizant.”
“That’s a relief.”
“I can show you after the movie if you like.”
“I have to meet your mother here later. She’s going to show me how to control my magic. Will we have time for a movie?”
