Page 53 of Purple Sky

“Fuck,” Keith groaned and pushed back harder and faster into Brian’s thrusts, his lips still touching Brian’s. “Yes.”

“Yeah?” Brian increased his pace, chasing the last bit of friction he needed to fall over the edge.

“Yes!” Wet warmth seeped over Brian’s hand, and he let go, joining his mate in bliss. When the tremors stopped and his lungs were no longer heaving, he curled himself around Keith and held him close. “Can I tell you a secret?” he whispered as he grazed his lips around the edges of Keith’s ear.

“Mmm,” Keith moaned and rolled onto his back, focusing his half-lidded eyes on Brian’s face.

“I know you’re not going to get hurt in Green Field.” He peppered kisses across Keith’s face. “And I know that if there’s danger, you’re much better equipped to handle it than I am.” He swiped his tongue up over Keith’s lips and then leaned his forehead against Keith’s and looked into his eyes. “I only say that because I need an excuse to stay close to you.” He pressed his mouth to Keith’s again and slid their tongues together, taking the kiss deeper. “I want to be with you all the time.” He wove his fingers through Keith’s hair and kissed each of his cheeks and then his nose. “I can’t stand even a few hours apart.”

“I know,” Keith said quietly, his mouth so close to Brian’s that they were sharing air. “I love that. I love you.”

He lowered himself onto Keith, tucked his face against his neck, and held him tightly. This wasn’t the mate hehad anticipated. Keith wasn’t small or soft or submissive. His immense power meant he didn’t need protection. But there was no missing how fervently Keith wanted him, how deeply he needed him. And being able to care for a man that strong, that capable, that resilient, gave Brian immense pride and purpose. “I love you too, my perfect mate.”

The End