“He held me tight and said,If she’d actually come to us and told us that, would you have believed her, especially after everything that’s been between you so far?It made me realize that it was unfair of me to expect you to confide in me something so private when I’d been shitty to you. After that, I was more confused than anything. Scientific theories are not my area of expertise,” he confessed.
“I’m glad that Jett stood up for me. He’s such a calm and supportive presence. I enjoy doing things with him, like going to the boxing gym and watching movies with him and Evan,” I replied as I turned the corner so we could enter our subdivision.
“Jett’s my rock. He has such a big, fucking crush on you.”
I couldn’t help but smile. “Yeah, I like him too. I understand how you fell for him.”
“He’s the one who told me that I’ve been courting you without realizing it. I hope it’s not unwelcome. I want to be with you, Grace. Obviously, I don’t want to overwhelm you, but at somepoint, I… I would very much like to bond with you, Little Butterfly. You very much belong not just in my pack, but with me.”
He wanted to bond with me? Awww. His words made me want to explode with happiness. Not just because they were heartfelt but because of how far he’d come.
“I would like to be with you, too, Bren.” We were nearly home, and the house should be empty. Maybe we couldbe togethera little bit? I’d never been with him alone.
“You still confuse the fuck out of me. But a lot of that is me figuring out how you need to be loved and cared for, given it’s different from what I’m used to.You’redifferent from what I’m used to, though it’s not a bad thing. No, it’s a good thing. I never realized that I needed to be loved the way you love me. I never thought I’d want to be cared for the way you care for me. Grace, I need you in a way I never considered that I’d need anyone.”
His heartfelt words melted my core. Yeah, I was dragging him into my room and kissing the shit out of him.
“You saying that means everything, Bren. I’m proud of you. I love you too, and I love that you let me love you my way and kidnap you to buy chickens and call you a good boy. Playing the piano with you is fun, and we should go to more concerts.” It just seemed to me that Brennan needed to be taken care of a little, too.
“Don’t feel like you need to wait. I’m ready whenever you are.” I may have added to my heat plan that I’d bejustfine if he bonded me.
The house appeared. Finally. I pressed the button to open the garage door.
“I should probably talk it over with everyone as a courtesy, but I’m sure no one will have a problem with it.”
“Yeah, I guess we should, considering communication is key and all that.” I pulled into the garage, which was pretty empty,considering everyone was still at work. Though my pink truck sat in the driveway.
“Also, I don’t need a mating party or to be part of your wedding or anything,” he added. “You know me and big social events.”
Yep. Like after his dad left the party, he’d avoided people by using guarding Spencer’s motorcycle as a reason to be alone.
I parked, took off my helmet, and put it away. Brennan did the same. Grabbing his tie, I pulled him down and kissed him, hard. Wrapping my arms around him, I rubbed against him, letting him know that I loved and wanted him.
“Also, I accept. You’re my husband now, too. I want all the husbands. Jett as well, at some point. Now,” I kissed him again. “Let’s go to my room.”
Yep. All five of them were mine.
“Your room?” He picked me up and threw me over his shoulder.
“Yes. My room, my rules. Also, the only person who has ever dick fucked me in it is Jett. I think my room needs more dick fucking.” I laughed as he took off his shoes and mine.
“Well, since it’s not dinner yet, I’m still technically kidnapped, so okay.” He went up the back stairs, with me still over his shoulder.
We went up to my room, and he sat me gently on the bed.
“Thank you.” I kissed him, then took two socks out of my drawer to prevent interruptions. One went on the outside doorknob of my room, and the other went on the doorknob in Evan’s bathroom. I closed both of them.Do not disturb.
Brennan was all mine. I turned around and took off the T-shirt dress and leggings I’d been wearing this afternoon. Also, I moved Mr. Hippo off the bed and put him on the dresser.
“Would you like to take my clothes off?” Brennan asked.
“Yes.” Going over to him, I met his eyes as I took off his jacket, trying to show him the same care that he showed me. Brennan had a very tender heart, more so than I think anyone other than Jett realized–even Brennan himself. Jett did an expert job of taking care of Brennan, and I’d like to do the same.
After all, mates took care of each other. Brennan needed to be cared for differently than my other mates.
Well, at least by me.
Carefully, I put his jacket on the back of my chair. Then I took off his tie. Biting my lower lip, I undid the buttons of his shirt one by one. With each button, my want and need for him grew.
