Page 57 of Snapdragon

Sebastian and I have just finished the most important meeting of both of our careers so far. We met with the head executives at Fortune Records.

Our first point of call was to negotiate a new contract for Sebastian, one where he is representing himself. With our single being such a hit, along with Sebastian’s past success, we almost had exactly what we were looking for.

What sealed the deal was my sly reminder that my development deal was expiring soon. I casually mentioned that I had my pick of recording labels to represent me with all the hype surrounding the success of the single.

We eventually settled, Sebastian and I both signing up for our next two solo albums. We were also going to be making some music together, with the label’s full support.

I pull Sebastian into the bathroom, locking us into a stall for privacy.

“Shit… we really just did that…” I look up at my mate, seeing matching incredulity in his gaze.

“You really did that,” he tells me, his hands on my waist. “You rocked it in there, I’m seriously impressed with how you handled that.”

He bends, nuzzling my neck right by mating mark. His new favorite thing to do since our mating bond was completed.

“Maybe I should have gotten you to be my manager.” He chuckles, toying with my hair.

“Speaking of managers… how mad do you think Frank will be that I went behind his back?” I worry, fiddling with the lapel on Sebastian’s blazer.

“Probably not at all when he realizes what his cut will be and that you did his job for him.” Sebastian makes a sound of disapproval in my ear.

It wasn’t the same with me and Frank like it was with Sebastian and Karl. I actually liked working with Frank, and I wanted to keep doing so. Sebastian didn’t like the idea of any man being close to me right now. It’s apparently a bit of a side effect with the mating bond. Addison told me that it will fade with time though.

We met for a coffee yesterday. Once Sebastian told her we had mated the night before, Addison insisted on meeting me for coffee. It was actually really nice to speak to her properly, and to hear all about her relationship drama.

“I’m so proud of you,” I tell my mate, looking up at him.

“I love you so much, Flora.”

Sebastian lifts me into his arms and kisses me. I lose myself in it for a moment, before remembering where we are.

“Ugh,” I say, pulling away. “Can you please take me home so you can make out with me somewhere other than a bathroom stall.”

Chapter 35

“I was super clear with my Mom about not being early, but there’s no promises there.” I call to Sebastian, laying out the place mats on the dining table.

I’d recently moved my things to Sebastian’s house. We were living here temporarily while we figured out where our forever home would be. Neither one of us really wanted to move out of our own places, but we did want to live together.

I mean, we were essentially even more serious than marriage. The mating bond being pretty much unbreakable.

Our compromise was to get a new place altogether. It made more sense for me to move in with Sebastian at first. Firstly, because my neighbors would have lost their shit if he moved in with me. Also, Sebastian could barely fit in my tiny apartment.

He was currently making pretty good use of the massive kitchen in this house, cooking up a storm for our dinner party. I was relegated to setting the table and making drinks. We both knew that having me in the kitchen would be a disaster. And we wanted to impress this evening.

I still hadn’t met Sebastian’s family, and the same for him with mine. So we decided to rip the band aid off all at once. Sebastian and I had yet to properly throw a party to celebrate our mating. We wanted to keep things private, so a home cooked meal sounded like the right move. We had a mix of family and our closest friends joining us this evening. Neither Sebastian or I have any siblings, but we were close enough with our friends that we wanted them to be there.

I finish my work in the dining room, heading back into the kitchen to pester Sebastian. Surprisingly, his parents were much more supportive than he thought they would be. They were initially furious when we were ‘dating’, but it turns out that our song was well received in their home. Once they realized that Sebastian wasn’t about to make them social pariahs, they were more receptive. But when Sebastian told them that we were mated, his parents were thrilled. He had to hold them off on wanting to meet me properly until this evening. Mating bonds really were sacred with Shifters.

My parents have always been so supportive of me. Although my Mom freaked a little when she found out that I essentially married someone she hadn’t even met.

Sebastian is making an array of different dishes, the kitchen counters covered with lots of different bowls and ingredients. He sat down yesterday with a notebook and properly planned out the timings for everything. It was adorable.

“Hey there,” I wrap my arms around him from behind, snuggling into his back. “I’ve done all my things…”

My hands sneak under his apron, palming his cock through his trousers. I was insatiable when it came to my mate.

“Flora…” he warns.