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Besides, we ll be there if Casey needs us.
Exactly.
Casey rolled his eyes, realizing his presence was no
longer registered by either man. His suspicions were
confirmed when Carson grabbed the back of Jared s
head and yanked him forward into a plundering kiss. In
the past, he d watched them make out with an almost
analytical fascination, but now he understood what it
felt like to be on the receiving end of one of those
kisses.
His memory of Caspian s firm lips and thrusting
tongue had his dick thickening in his jeans. Unable to
keep watching while he wondered if his own mate still
wanted him, he rose and strode from the living room.
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He closed the sliding doors, but could still hear
Carson s throaty growl followed by a thump, then
Jared s low chuckle.
Shaking his head, he turned toward the kitchen,
thinking maybe a cup of tea would help settle his
nerves. He d just pulled a mug from the cupboard when
the doorbell rang. Knowing the other two men wouldn t
bother stopping for something as trivial as welcoming a
guest, Casey limped through the house to the door.
Casey pulled the door open and stared up at the
vampire smiling down at him. Hello, adorato. I
finished my meeting early, and wanted to see you. I
hope you don t mind.
He blinked, trying to work moisture into his
suddenly dry mouth. Gods, my mate is stunning. A
throat clearing caught his attention, and Casey realized
Caspian wasn t alone. Gathering his wits, he smiled and
held the door open wider. Of course, you re always
welcome, he said. And your friends, too.
Caspian stepped forward and pulled Casey into his
arms. I wanted to do this, too, he whispered.
When the vampire s lips came down on his own,
Casey melted against his hard body. The arms around
him tightened, lifting him, and he instinctively wrapped
his legs around the lithe man s waist. A low growl
rumbled through Caspian s chest. Seconds later, Casey
found himself pinned against the wall and Caspian was
devouring his mouth with intense focus.
A low chuckle followed by another man s snort
caught Casey s attention. It must have registered with
Caspian, too, because he slowly brought the feral kiss
to an end. I missed you, he breathed against Casey s
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lips. I don t want to spend another night apart.
Casey thrilled at the admission. I worried, he
admitted.
What did you worry? Caspian immediately asked.
I worried I d done something wrong yesterday. I
worried you thought I was too much trouble. He
couldn t have stopped the confessions even if he tried.
Something about this man made him want to share his
deepest secrets. I worried that I should have
reciprocated and you were disappointed in me. I
worried that you didn t want to hassle with someone
who didn t know how to please you.
Ah, my adorato, I am so sorry my actions caused
you such doubts, Caspian crooned, tucking a strand of
hair behind Casey s ear gently. Still holding him, the
vampire moved deeper into the house and settled onto a
dining room chair. Once seated, he cupped Casey s jaw
and stared deep into his eyes. The fact that you are
untouched in that manner is a powerful aphrodisiac.
It is? Casey squeaked, disbelieving. But I don t
know how to take care of your needs.
Heat and desire burned in the depths of Caspian s
green eyes. I will teach you.
Okay, Casey whispered. He must have said the
right thing because Caspian s mouth claimed his again,
this time bestowing on him a slow, sensual kiss that felt
so much like a promise. His hard dick throbbed against
the seam of his jeans and he could feel an answering
hardness against his ass. He rocked against it
experimentally, liking the groan that escaped the man
beneath him.
Oh, adorato, we must stop, Caspian groaned,
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wrenching his mouth away.
Casey s eyes snapped open, and he gasped when he
saw the blood red color that dominated his mate s
normally green eyes.
Caspian swallowed hard, his eyelids falling closed.
When he reopened them, the red was gone. Sorry,
Case, he murmured gently, resting his forehead against
Casey s, but the scent of your blood calls to me, and
when we kiss, when I become aroused, or when I smell
your arousal, it increases the desire tenfold.
He blushed. I don t mean to be so much trouble,
he whispered.
I understand it will take time. I know you ve been
through a lot, Caspian replied, his voice filled with
understanding. Before Casey could come up with an
answer, his mate looked to his left and nodded toward
two men who stood in the doorway watching them.
This is Sebastian Russo and Vincent Marché.
The man on the right, Sebastian, was smirking at
them. Congrats on finding your mate, Casey. Cass is a
good guy. He ll take good care of you.
He wasn t certain how to respond to that, so simply
replied, Thank you.
The other man nodded stiffly, his gaze not meeting
Casey s eyes. He could see the tightness in his stance
and shoulders. Not certain how to break the ice with
Vincent, Casey settled his head on Caspian s shoulder
instead. They sat in silence for a moment, but with
Caspian rubbing soothing circles over his back, it
wasn t uncomfortable at least, until the sounds of
grunts and groans could be heard through the walls.
Casey s face suddenly felt like he d been sunburned.
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Caspian s lips twitched as if trying to keep a straight
face. Is that Jared and Carson we hear?
Casey was too mortified to do anything other than
nod.
Sebastian wasn t nearly as restrained. The vampire
doubled over, loud peals of laughter rolling from his
throat.
After a moment, even the uptight Vincent let out a
low chuckle before smacking Sebastian across the back
of the head. Settle down, Seb. It s not that funny.
Oh, yes, it is, Sebastian replied between chuckles,
making no effort to conceal his mirth. His fangs flashed
as he grinned at the others. They re certainly not shy,
are they?
To Casey s surprise, the sight of those pointy teeth
didn t bother him at all. Maybe because I know he
won t bring them near me? He finally cracked a smile
of his own. It is their house, he pointed out. Before
more could be said on the subject, he slid from
Caspian s lap and limped toward the kitchen. I was
about to make some tea. Does anyone want some?
It wasn t until he was in the kitchen and none of the
men had answered that he paused and looked over his
shoulder at them. Sebastian and Vincent both shared
nearly identical looks of shock. Caspian was frowning
at them, his jaw tense.
Vincent found his voice first. You weren t kidding
when you said your beloved was injured, he
whispered. Can he still move in animal form?
Casey wrapped his arms around his chest, hugging
himself. Unexpected rage flooded him. Yes, I can still
move, he snapped. He didn t move well, but he wasn t
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going to admit that to the vampires.
My apologies, my adorato, Caspian quickly said,
rising from his seat and crossing to him in half a dozen
long strides. He pulled Casey into his arms and pressed
a kiss to the top of his head. Did it make him weak that
he instantly snuggled into his mate s embrace? Caspian
kept talking. Vincent is not known for his tact.
Damn it, the vampire in question grunted. I am
sorry, Case. I didn t mean anything by it. I, too,
have& scars, he finished in a whisper.
Ah, Vincent, you don t need to Caspian started.
Gods of ages, stop calling me Vincent, the
vampire snapped, thrusting a hand through his shaggy,
black hair. I keep expecting my father to walk into the
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