Chapter Eight

"That was…intense." Jaytee collapsed onto the grass next to Raidh, panting heavily.

Without a word, Jaytee pulled him close, their lips crashing together with a fierce and possessive kiss that left Raidh breathless.

Oh god. It felt as if Jaytee's lips were flavored with the promise of pleasure, and Raidh wanted all of that and more. Wanted everything his mate had to offer.

Everything about this moment felt electric, every touch sending waves of pleasure through Raidh's entire being. He moaned as Jaytee's tongue danced with his, those big, strong hands exploring Raidh's hips, arms, and back, leaving a trail of tingling sensations in their wake.

Then Jaytee tangled his fingers in Raidh's hair, giving the strands a gentle tug, making Raidh gasp. His mate had no idea just how much Raidh loved getting his hair pulled.

"You like that, baby?" he growled deeply, playfully against Raidh's mouth.

"Yes," he hissed, shivering wildly.

Jaytee's grip on his hair tightened, and his mate pulled gently, making Raidh gasp once more.

"Damn, we need lube, Moonbeam," Jaytee exclaimed in frustration between kisses.

With a mischievous smirk, Raidh held out his hand and a tube appeared in his palm.

His mate looked momentarily surprised before laughing and setting it aside. "I like that talent, sweetheart."

"I thought you would." Raidh grinned.

The soft blades of grass cushioned Raidh's body as Jaytee laid him back, then his mate traced kisses along each inner thigh. Raidh groaned in anticipation, knowing their connection was so much more than just physical pleasure. Soon Jaytee would claim him and the loneliness inside would disappear.

They would share a deep bond between them.

With skillful lips and tongue, Jaytee lavished Raidh's sensitive balls, taking one side into his mouth and swirling it around before gently biting down.

A jolt of shock and intense pleasure shot through Raidh, causing him to hiss and then let out a salacious groan. As Jaytee continued to torture him with his mouth, his skilled fingers spread Raidh's ass cheeks, exposing him completely.

A sharp breath caught in Raidh's throat as Jaytee's tongue trailed lower, suckling and licking at the tender skin between his balls and his tight opening.

All other thoughts slipped away— the worries and fears and the emptiness Raidh had been living with for so long. Despite this place being an illusion, it felt like their own little universe, existing only for the two of them.

Nothing else mattered except for this moment, this sensation, this connection.

Then Jaytee blew a tuft of air over Raidh's aching hole.

"God," Raidh groaned. "Yes… Please."

Wet fingers worked his ring of muscle until finally they pushed inside his hole. Raidh's body quivered, their heavy breaths echoing through the meadow, mixing with the unmistakable scent of arousal to create a heady combination of desire and anticipation.

Jaytee flicked the tip of his tongue over the head of Raidh's throbbing cock and circled it slowly, and then he engulfed Raidh's hard shaft with a desperate hunger that made Raidh moan and writhe.

With every thrust of Jaytee's mouth, Raidh could feel himself getting closer and closer to the edge until he was begging, "Please fuck me."

Whimpers escaped from his throat as the buildup grew more and more intense, coiling around his groin and sliding up his spine.

His mate's skilled hands and mouth worked in perfect harmony, expertly stroking Raidh's dick and pistoning fingers into his ass, as if determined to bring him over the edge.

Raidh could do nothing but succumb to the explosion building inside of him.

"Jaytee!" The name escaped his lips in a strangled cry as he arched his back, gripping the flowers beneath him. His hips thrust upward uncontrollably as his orgasm shattered him, a burst of bright light exploding behind his eyes.

As Raidh came down from the intense high, he found himself wanting more, craving to feel Jaytee pounding into him with every ounce of his strength.

With a wicked grin, Jaytee crawled up his body like a predatory wolf, sinewy muscles rippling beneath taut skin, flexing and bunching with every move.

Mesmerized, Raidh could only lie there and watch, and then he spread his legs farther apart, groaning when the tip of his mate's cock slid across his aching hole.

"Good freaking hell," Raidh whimpered.

Their mouths were close enough they shared the same mingled breaths. "I loved tasting your dick in my mouth." Jaytee ran his wicked tongue slowly along Raidh's jaw. "Love that I'm going to sink my cock into your sweet ass."

"Love it too." Raidh's eyelids fluttered closed, his hole aching to be filled.

"Are you ready to be my mate, Moonbeam?"

Jaytee looked down at him with so much emotion in his blue eyes it was like Raidh was receiving the greatest gift of all. It took his breath away.

"I think when I begged you to screw me, it was pretty obvious I was ready to be yours," Raidh teased, trembling a little harder.

His mate chuckled and leaned in to kiss along his collarbone. "What if I want to hear you say it?"

Raidh wanted to belong to Jaytee, but a knot formed in his chest as his father's words echoed through his mind, causing Raidh to feel vulnerable and hesitant in this very important moment.

He wasn't disappointing, or a half-wit, and he definitely wasn't a useless excuse for a pathetic son, but Galamir Shadowlace was definitely a pathetic excuse for a father.

Yet, Galamir's incessant criticism and condescension had taken a toll on Raidh's self-worth, causing deep-rooted insecurities that didn't just disappear overnight—especially after enduring the harshness of his father's judgment for over a millennium.

Jaytee gently cupped Raidh's face, his palm warm against Raidh's skin. "Where did you go, Moonbeam? You seem suddenly lost in thought." His fingers traced along Raidh's jawline. "Have you changed your mind?"

Raidh gazed into his mate's eyes and shook his head. "No, it's not that… I just…"

There was so much tenderness in those blue depths as Jaytee smiled softly at him. "What's bothering you, sweetheart? Tell me what's going through that stunning head of yours."

Raidh glanced away. "Promise to never turn your back on me or leave me."

"Look at me, Raidh."

Slowly, Raidh turned his face toward his mate.

"Not even death can separate me from you," Jaytee declared with fierce conviction. "My loyalty to you is unwavering, Moonbeam. My heart, my soul, and my very existence belong solely to you."

Raidh was taken aback by the intensity of his mate's vow and knew he meant it. He swallowed hard and nodded. "I give you the same promise in return." A smile spread across his face. "I'm ready to be your mate, Jaytee Frost."

His warm breath tickled Raidh's ear as he whispered in a husky, seductive tone, "Then let's indulge in some dirty fun, my naughty fairy."

"Fae," Raidh corrected with a playful growl.

But his correction only seemed to stoke the fire in his mate's eyes. Jaytee's lips brushed against his ear as he continued, "Tell me all the nasty things you want me to do to you, my sexy little mate."

Raidh's breath hitched in his throat, desire and heat pooling in his core. "You want me to talk dirty to you?"

Pressing against Raidh's entrance, Jaytee teased him mercilessly with the tip of his throbbing cock. One forceful thrust and his mate would be buried deep inside.

Jaytee's gaze was locked on Raidh, waiting for his response, his mate's breaths coming faster. The guy wasn't going to give in until he heard all those filthy words.

Raidh chuckled, enjoying the playful banter between them. "So you want me to be completely silent during sex?"

"That's not what I meant." Jaytee furrowed his brow, clearly perplexed. His hand stroked through his beard, making him look even more adorable.

And it made Raidh want him even more.

"Shit, I can't hold out," Jaytee snarled.

With a forceful thrust, his cock punched into Raidh's body, his erection stretching Raidh to the limits, causing Raidh to cry out from pleasure and pain. He dug his fingernails into his mate's chest as he panted, sucking in deep breaths.

Jaytee held Raidh's body tightly against his cock, trapping his throbbing erection inside. They were frozen, neither able to move a single muscle, adjusting and just breathing in the moment.

"My dick looks so incredible buried in your ass," Jaytee groaned.

With his hand, Jaytee traced the contours of Raidh's stomach. The contrast between the rough palm and soft skin was pure heaven.

With a sudden surge, Jaytee began to move, his hands gripping Raidh's hips tightly. He pulled out slightly before plunging back in with a powerful force, causing their bodies to collide on impact.

Jaytee's muscular arms and taut body were a sight to behold as he increased his speed, using Raidh's hips to thrust even deeper.

Yes! It was exactly what Raidh craved—the intense friction, the sound of their bodies colliding, their ragged breathing and fervent moans.

"Holy muffin," he moaned in a drawn-out breath.

"Such a potty mouth," Jaytee teased with a chuckle.

"You're such a bad influence on me." Raidh grinned.

He devoured Jaytee's lips, the kiss filled with hunger, need, and desperation. But then Jaytee took control, growling fiercely into Raidh's mouth. He thrust hard and fast, their bodies sliding against each other with every movement, causing delicious heat to radiate between them.

When they finally broke for air, Raidh struggled to catch his breath, his lower jaw tingling from the roughness of Jaytee's thick beard.

Sweet crackers, the man could kiss. It was as if the act was an art form to him.

Jaytee leaned back and gazed down to where they were joined, his movements slowing. "Damn, you should see how gorgeous your ass looks with my cock buried inside of it."

The pressure was intense, making Raidh glad his mate had taken the time to prepare his aching entrance with his thick fingers. Still, the burn had him hissing as his mate continued to rock inside of him.

Holy...dang. Who knew slow was just as good? Raidh shouted a protest when Jaytee unexpectedly pulled out without warning. "I want you to ride me, Moonbeam."

He dropped to his back on the grass with a smirk.

"You're one unpredictable puppy," Raidh teased as he straddled Jaytee's waist.

"Keeps things interesting." His mate gripped Raidh's waist to steady him then thrust back inside Raidh's ass with a deep moan.

With his feet planted firmly on either side of Jaytee's hips, Raidh pressed his hands against his mate's solid, muscular chest before beginning to bounce up and down, taking in every inch of his mate's cock.

As the intensity grew, his wings shot out and fluttered wildly behind him.

"You're so incredibly beautiful," Jaytee breathed as he grabbed the back of Raidh's neck and pulled him down for a toe-curling kiss.

With one hand curled around Raidh's waist and the other holding him steady, Jaytee thrust upward with such force it almost knocked Raidh off, but his mate's firm grip prevented him from falling.

Raidh's heart pounded furiously, the sound echoing loudly in his ears as he felt Jaytee's canines lengthen during their kiss. How had he forgotten about the crucial step of biting necessary to bind their souls?

Pulling away from Jaytee, he trembled as he stared at his mate's long, sharp teeth. He met Jaytee's gaze and saw the desire to bite him, but it was evident his mate was holding back.

Although Raidh desperately wanted their souls bound, the memory of the vampire attack was still too vivid in his mind. The thought of being pierced by any teeth filled him with fear and anxiety.

But Raidh didn't want the vampire to win, didn't want fear to overshadow the fact that Jaytee had constantly been there for him. His mate had fought to save his life when the vampire had nearly taken it.

Jaytee had given Raidh the one thing he'd craved the most. A loving and caring family. He'd effortlessly made Raidh a part of his family, whereas Raidh's own had rejected him at every turn.

No one would do all that unless they truly cared. And Jaytee had cared from the very beginning.

Their lovemaking came to a halt as they both stopped moving.

"Let me replace that bad memory with a good one, sweetheart."Jaytee slid his knuckles down Raidh's cheek.

More than anything Raidh wanted that, but he was scared. "I'm afraid, Jaytee. I can still feel those fangs sinking into me."

Jaytee placed his palms against Raidh's cheeks, his hands warm and solid against his skin. "I'm so sorry that happened, Moonbeam. I'm sorry I failed to protect you."

"No." Raidh shook his head. "I told you it wasn't your fault."

But he could see the guilt in Jaytee's eyes as he tenderly brushed his thumbs over Raidh's skin. "I nearly lost you, a gentle reminder of the beauty in this world. Every time I look at you, I feel a flutter winding through my chest, like a moonbeam dancing through the Milky Way. You bring a light into my life that I never knew I needed."

Raidh's gasp filled the air, his eyes widening in surprise as he looked down at his mate. The wolf was amazing on so many different levels that Raidh was already falling in love with him.

"Nailed it better than a carpenter." Raidh repeated Damon's words from the morning they'd met outside the café.

Jaytee chuckled. "Just speaking the truth, sweetheart."

After taking a deep breath, Raidh nodded. He closed his eyes briefly, bracing himself for the pain and the bad memory to flood him. Bu when he opened his eyes, he was astonished to see the genuine tenderness on Jaytee's face.

"Will you trust me?" his mate asked.

With tears welling up in his eyes and a lump forming in his throat, Raidh buried his face in Jaytee's neck. "Yes."

His mate's hand slid up Raidh's back, his fingers wrapping around Raidh's nape to turn his head slightly. Then he began to play with the points of Raidh's ears.

"Oh, god," Raidh moaned. "I-I warned you what that would do to me." His eyes rolled to the back of his head.

"Damn, baby. I can feel your muscles tightening around my cock even more," Jaytee groaned. "Are you lost in pleasure?"

"Yes," Raidh hissed as his eyes fluttered close.

Sharp canines sank into his shoulder. Raidh cried out. He thought the bite would be painful, and it was to a point, but his pleasure skyrocketed to a level he never knew existed. He felt as if his very soul crashed into Jaytee's as his orgasm shattered him into a thousand shards.

Raidh gasped as he felt his life ribbon rise up then race alongside Jaytee's. He could see his mate's life in a flash, everything the wolf shifter had experienced, making Raidh feel as if he'd known Jaytee since forever. Then the ribbons intertwined before Jaytee's slammed into Raidh and vice versa, their heart beats synchronized, their bonding complete and unbreakable.

Jaytee growled and flipped them, putting Raidh on his back as he pistoned inside him. Raidh clung to Jaytee, terrified of the way his body had exploded. The feeling was too overwhelming, as if he were free-falling.

"Jaytee!"

"I got you," Jaytee said when he pulled his canines free. He licked at where he'd bitten Raidh then added, "Dance through the Milky Way with me."

He thrust hard and deep, making Raidh scream from the sheer ecstasy.

Jaytee's moves faltered. He buried himself deep, his arms curling around Raidh as his mate's cock pulsed deep inside his ass. Jaytee slammed his mouth over Raidh's, devouring him as his hips jerked wildly, as if making sure every drop of his seed spilled into Raidh.

"I can't move," Jaytee groaned as he collapsed on top of Raidh. "You wiped me out."

Raidh laughed as he shoved Jaytee off him. The guy was too massive with muscles and weighed a ton. "It would be truly messed up if you crushed and killed me after I had the best, most amazing sex of my life."

"But what a way to go." Jaytee rolled to his side, pulling Raidh so close that he was dang near under the man. He nuzzled Raidh's neck, kissing the area where he'd bitten him.

He smiled at his mate. "You were the cutest puppy."

When Jaytee didn't say anything, Raidh looked up at him, and he saw a painful expression in his mate's eyes.

"Baby, I'm so sorry you suffered so much."

Raidh glanced away, ashamed Jaytee had seen the worst parts of his life. He was embarrassed of the humiliating experiences he had endured.

"Don't." Jaytee slid his fingers under Raidh's chin and lifted it to meet his gaze. "You have a beautiful soul, and your family should be ashamed for treating you the way they have." He smiled. "You really are good at magic. I saw some amazing things you did when you were practicing alone."

"That was when I was still learning," Raidh confessed.

Jaytee pressed a gentle kiss to his forehead.

Raidh frowned. "Why do I hear Elvine throwing a tizzy somewhere in the house?"

"Because Elvine is throwing a damn tizzy." Jaytee pulled them to their feet. "Let's go see what in the hell is going on."

Why was she there? And how many ways could Raidh kill her for interrupting such a special moment?