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“So, you don’t want me?” He seemed to curl in on himself even though I was holding him right in front of me. “I understand, and I’m sorry for putting you in this situation. I can totally pay you cash if I can keep my job. Or…maybe ask that guy from the casino if there’s someone else interested in…you know.”
What the fuck was he talking about? “I know what?”
“The auction thing. If you’ve changed your mind about accepting my virginity, it’s okay. I totally get it.” He coughed out a laugh. “You’re obviously a good guy and wanted to help, but I don’t expect you to go through with anything if you aren’t actually interested in me.” His smile seemed cheery but his eyes were sad. “I promise, I understand.”
I wished I did.
Ethan’s gaze was focused on the floor between us, but I could see his lip quivering. He was upset.
Fuck, that was my fault. I pulled him to my chest and held him there, giving him a moment to compose himself before I spoke again. “I don’t know what’s going on in that pretty little head of yours, but I wouldn’t have brought you home if I wasn’t interested in you.” My hand went up to the back of his hair, and I rubbed his scalp with firm fingers. “Very interested.”
He shivered beneath my touch. “Oh.”
Leaning down, I nipped at his earlobe. “This ass is mine when you’re ready, but I don’t think you’re ready tonight. Let’s take a few days to at least get to know each other and see how we feel after that. I’m very sure I’ll be ready the second you say when. Okay?”
Ethan nodded against my chest and sighed.
I cupped his cheek and nudged his head back so I could see into his eyes. “Are you hearing my words? I’m very attracted to you, Ethan, regardless of how we came into this arrangement. But you’re not obligated to do anything, at any time. I do not force people against their will. Got it?”
“Got it.” Ethan swallowed, working his jaw against my hand. “Can I take a shower?”
I pressed a soft kiss to his forehead. “Yes, Ethan. This is your home now. Go shower. I have a few phone calls to make, but I’ll be right here when you come out.”
He took the clothes I offered and disappeared into the bathroom while I sat down on the couch in the sitting area.
I needed a shower too, but it was too soon for me to climb in with him. He needed some space to figure out what the hell he was actually doing, and quite frankly, I did too.
As soon as I opened my phone, I saw a text from Jeremiah in the group text thread with my brothers. I like him, Sino. He seems like he’ll be good for you.
I rolled my eyes. Glad you approve.
Louie chimed in next. I hope I didn’t make him feel uncomfortable. I thought everyone knew. If it was a secret, sorry about that. But he shouldn’t be ashamed. Connor’s not ashamed of how he came into our family.
Yeah, I think he was a little nervous at first, but it’ll be fine. We’re both trying to figure out our next moves but he’s a good kid and I’m not gonna make him stay if he changes his mind. There. It was out there.
Seriously? As the current head of our family since my father’s retirement, Andro always had the most pragmatic advice. You paid for him. He’s yours. Besides, why would he change his mind? You can obviously give him a life that he wouldn’t otherwise have.
I thought about that as I stared out the dark window, wondering what his life before me was like. We hadn’t talked about much other than his job with the vet and his dumbshit dad. Maybe. I’m not gonna press him to make any decisions yet. But you know how things go. We’ll know within a few days if it’s gonna happen or not.
Jeremiah sent a laughing emoji. Unless he’s on suppressants, he’ll probably know by morning. Heats come on quick when you meet your mate.
Noted. Talk to you guys tomorrow. I turned off notifications on my phone and went back into the room.
I was just getting undressed, standing in my boxers, when the bathroom door opened and Ethan stepped out wearing my old workout clothes. They hung off his much smaller body, but damn, he looked good.
Ethan wasn’t a small guy like my youngest brother or the other omegas. He had a little more meat on his bones, and I liked it. I’d always been a bit on the rougher side when it came to sex and being with a delicate omega would get frustrating after a while. I hated when I had to hold back. But Ethan looked like he could handle me.
Handle me handling him.
My dick was starting to get hard, so I quickly brushed past him. “I’m just gonna rinse off too, and then I’ll be in bed.” I pointed to my nightstand. “I usually sleep on the right side, but if you have a preference, I’m fine either way.” I closed the door before he could question our sleeping arrangements any further.
Jeremiah’s words were heavy in my mind. With Ethan and I sharing a bed, the proximity was likely to trigger a heat. If it did, it would happen quickly.
Part of me felt like I should keep some space between us so his body didn’t push him into doing something he wasn’t ready for. But on the other hand, I did pay for a virgin, and I intended to claim his cherry unless he absolutely didn’t want me to.
I dropped my shorts and tossed them into the hamper, then stepped under the hot spray of the shower. My dick was even harder as I thought about his virgin hole, slick with arousal and begging for me to breed him.
My hand immediately closed around my dick, and I began to stroke.
