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"Good morning, boss." He said and smoothed his palms up Kieran's muscled back and felt the flesh prickle under his touch. The sex was slow and sensual this morning, and Axel was losing himself in it. His boss was making sweet love to him in the warmth of the morning light, and how this real life was was the thought that pervaded.

Kieran took his lips again, but the emotion behind it was visceral, showing a desire that demanded and claimed. His grip was hard, and when he came, it was with a roar that Axel felt in every cell of his body. The connection between them was more than casual, more than a hookup; it felt like it meant something. But he could be deluding himself; they just met, and this was probably not as it appeared. His head was filled with love and magnificent imaginings, a supernatural world. He was definitely losing his mind.

Kieran’s body thrust and filled, and his arms held Axel so tight it felt like their bodies were becoming one. “You feel so good.” Axel let the words slip across his lips, followed by another salacious moan as Kieran gradually pulled out, trailing kisses across Axel’s shoulder and down his chest. Kieran’s tongue licked Axel's left nipple, the roughness sending another shiver down Axel’s body.

“What time is it?” Axel asked, suddenly realizing that it was a workday and the sun was fully up and they were still in bed. Kieran's hands traveled Axel's body, mapping, studying, finding every sensitive location.

“You’re taking personal time.”

“I am?

“You are.”

Kieran pushed him onto his stomach and lavished his back with heated, frantic kisses. Axel dug his fists into the pillows and rode the lovely sensation that vibrated through his body. Large, firm hands gripped his ass and squeezed, massaging the flesh until it throbbed with a desire only this man could quench. His mouth was everywhere, and Axel was out of his mind with the total debauchery of their time together.

"I need you, sweetheart." He heard the statement, and suddenly he was being pressed into the mattress once again and filled from behind; the stretch and burn sent sizzling waves of pleasure shooting up his spine. Kieran was inside once again; his hard cock was so large Axel could feel it in every part of his body.

***

Kieran was swamped with a raw need for this man’s body, his scent, his beautiful face; all pulled him in, set his mind, and set his reason on fire, and all he could see was Axel Stone. He wanted to remain waist-deep in this man for days, but the little human was showing signs of exhaustion, exquisite exhaustion, and his smile never wavered.

Axel was enjoying himself, loving it as much as Kieran, and with their bond set, Kieran could better tend to Axel’s desires; his emotions and thoughts were guiding him even as he also satisfied himself. The experience of Axel’s snug hole gripping his cock so tight it made him tremble was an excitement brought to new heights.

He pounded inside this lovely body, filling him, owning him, marking him completely. The bond will help him understand, help him realize his place and his importance. "You are wonderful, Axel my perfect match." Kieran pulled out very slowly, enjoying all the sounds Axel produced with every move.

His breath was ragged, and Kieran could hear and feel the pounding of his heart. His beloved was well and truly fucked and claimed. He reached down and rubbed Axel's ass, glorying in the hot and tender flesh.

“Oh, that feels good.” Axel breathed the words. “A night to remember.” He mused.

"There will be many more, sweetheart." Kieran rolled over and then sat up on the edge of the bed. "Rest, and when you're ready, there's a bathroom to your left." He leaned back and mercilessly squeezed Axel's ass cheek one more time while placing a kiss on the base of his neck. "I'll prepare breakfast. Meet me in the kitchen when you're ready."

Kieran pulled on a pair of silk pajama pants and headed to the kitchen. It was difficult leaving him on his own, but Kieran had some calls to make, and they were calls for which he needed privacy. Axel was claimed, and the bond would be doing its work, clearing Axel's doubts and opening his heart to Kieran, but as a human, that would take time. In the meantime, he still saw himself as Kieran’s assistant, newly hired, and his thoughts on last night were probably all over the place.

Explanations, information, and secrets would take the floor as soon as they were seated and caffeinated. He heard the shower turn on, and it gave him a strange satisfaction to know that his beloved was in his space, settling in and existing among Kieran's things. He listened for a few minutes and then moved to the balcony and made his call.

“The young human, Axel Stone, is my beloved. I claimed him last night, but he is still unaware of the supernatural.” Kieran got straight to the point.

"You work fast, Kieran." Josef laughed. "Bring him up to speed as soon as possible, and congratulations.”

"I will, and thank you, sir." Kieran closed the call and stepped back inside just as the breakfast order was delivered. He glanced down the hallway toward the bedroom and smiled.

***

Axel dried off as he walked back into the bedroom. He noticed that his clothing that had been delivered to the guestroom was now sitting here in the main bedroom. Kieran was very thoughtful. His clothing from yesterday that had been strewn across the floor during their lovemaking was now folded neatly and set on a chair.

He went to the large suitcase and pulled out something suitable for work. He assumed they would be going in at some point. Kieran was giving him time to pull himself together, which was kind. Axel wondered if he would continue to be his assistant, or if he would be lost in a lesser position, or worse, let go.

He made the decision to take everything Kieran had offered, so whatever happens is his own fault. He stared at himself in the bathroom mirror and smiled. Whatever the cost, it was worth it to completely purge Gio from his thoughts. With magnificent Kieran Lagarde taking up space, there was no room for that bastard Gio.

Before leaving the bedroom, he grabbed his phone from the end table and noticed a message from Gio. He sat on the edge of the bed and stared at it for too long. A knock at the door pulled him from his tense thoughts. He quickly straightened when the door opened, and Kieran walked in.

“Everything alright?" He asked, and his eyes traveled Axel’s body and then glanced around the room before coming back to settle on his eyes. Axel couldn’t hide the upset he was feeling after reading Gio’s hateful message. Kieran moved closer and kept his eyes on him and the phone. Axel held out the phone to him without comment. Kieran took it and read the message.

“Does he scare you?” Kieran asked and moved to stand in front of him. His presence had a comforting and reassuring effect on Axel, and he felt his unease begin to fade.

“He has contacts, people who listen to him and believe him. He knows how to get what he wants.” Axel said all that without saying yes, but Kieran heard him.

“He will not harm you, Axel. You have my promise." Kieran handed his phone back and then held out his hand. "Breakfast is ready." Axel smiled at his easy confidence and wished this was more than it was. He took his hand and followed to the kitchen. Breakfast was laid out, and Axel went immediately to the hot black coffee and drank about half of it. Kieran refilled his cup before sitting down across from him at the small table.