Chapter 10

Alvin waited, breath held deep inside for Eli to respond. Eli slowly closed his eyes, and Alvin's chest tightened. Eli was going to refuse.

"You're so young," Eli whispered. "I don't know what they were thinking, making us mates."

Alvin shoved at Eli, trying to push him off, but Eli forced him down. "Get off."

"I never said no."

Alvin stopped fighting and stared up into Eli's silver eyes, more gray in that moment. "What?"

"I never said no. I'm done fighting. It was easier when you didn't know, but now I can't stay away, so if you want me, I'm here."

"Eli." Alvin said his name on a shaky breath. "Do you mean it?"

"I do, but I think in time you'll regret it."

Alvin shook his head hard, his heart soaring. Now he knew Eli wanted him and wasn't going to walk away again. There was just one thing—or rather three. "Never, but you might when one of the twins wets the bed or Alison is refusing to read."

"I've dealt with worse in my time. They're a part of you, and I'll do my best, but I'll make mistakes."

"Can't be worse than any I've made the past couple of years." Alvin stroked his fingers on Eli's cheek, feeling the stubble beneath them. "Have we talked enough now?"

"No sex."

Alvin's eyes widened. "What?"

Eli flashed him a quick smile. "When we do, I want it to be somewhere there are only two of us."

"Your place?"

"Do you mind waiting? I want it to be special." Eli ducked his head. "I've treated you like shit, so I want this to be right."

"Oh, Eli. It doesn't matter where it is as long as it's us, but if it's important to you, then I'll wait." His mate actually wanted him, and he wanted to make their first night together special. How could Alvin refuse? "We can do other things, though, right?"

Eli gave him a wicked grin that made Alvin's heart rate pick up. "Oh yeah." Eli moved back onto his knees and stripped his T-shirt off, and Alvin almost swallowed his tongue. The man was ripped, built solid, his chest covered in hair and scars, but Alvin didn't care about the scars. He knew his mate had lived a hard life. Raising a hand, he ran his fingers over Eli's chest hair, loving the feel of it against his fingertips.

Eli bent down and took his lips in a blistering kiss, one that had him arching up and gripping the short strands of Eli's hair. When Eli moved down, licking his neck and biting his collar, Alvin trembled at the sensations his body felt. The pleasure, the way his dick throbbed.

Eli moved to his nipples again, and Alvin bit his lip to keep his cries quiet. He shuddered when he felt the brush of Eli's knuckles on his stomach and then lower as he undid his jeans and pulled the zipper down. He panted, his body nothing but sensation, and when he felt a puff of air on his dick, he lifted his head to see Eli had pulled his boxer briefs down, revealing his hard flesh.

"Damn, Alvin." A warm, wet tongue licked across the head, and Alvin jammed his fist in his mouth. "Yeah. You might need that. Lift your hips." Alvin did, watching Eli strip him naked. Eli ran his hands up Alvin's legs, then leaned over to kiss. "Gonna taste you now."

Alvin whimpered, which made Eli smile. "Please. Please."

Eli kissed down his chest, licking his abs, his larger frame pushing Alvin's legs farther apart. When he reached Alvin's dick, Alvin lay in a quivering mess, waiting for Eli's first touch. He didn't think he'd last long. No, he knew he wouldn't last long. He was primed and ready to go—just at the thought of Eli touching him there.

Lifting his head, Alvin watched Eli bury his nose in his groin and inhale. "You smell so fucking good. The moment I scented you, I went dizzy." Eli licked up Alvin's hard shaft, then looked him in the eyes. "I'm gonna make you come now." Alvin whimpered and nodded as Eli swirled his tongue around the head of Alvin's dick, before dipping the tip into the slit. He watched Eli lick up his juices, then groan. "You taste so fucking good.

"Eli…" He had no idea how to finish, his mind going blank when Eli sucked the head of his dick into his mouth, his tongue moving all around it, sliding over it. Eli gripped the base of the shaft and held it up, and all Alvin could do was feel as Eli took him in and swallowed.

He'd never experienced this. Someone working his dick like it was their favorite treat, taking it all the way down their throat and swallowing. Alvin could feel the muscles work, and when Eli hummed, he cried out, then slapped a hand over his mouth.

Eli chuckled, the sensation vibrating along Alvin's shaft, making him close his eyes as he pushed up into heaven. Eli slid up, then sucked the head, his hand stroking Alvin's dick, the fingers on his other hand fondling his balls. Alvin gasped and moaned, his body jerking and thrashing on the floor. He'd never felt this good, and he'd had his dick sucked before—usually a quick, hurried experience. Eli wasn't rushing this at all, and Alvin wasn't sure how long he would last.

The grip on the base of his dick tightened, and he panted, the need to come subsiding slightly. "Don't come too soon. I haven't finished with you yet."

Alvin groaned, then gasped as Eli sucked the head of his dick, his tongue in continuous motion, His head bobbed up and down, the suction tight, his hand stroking his shaft, the grip just right. Alvin didn't think he would be able to hold on much longer. His balls were tight and when he could feel his orgasm building, Eli backed off with an evil grin on his face.

The man knew what he was doing, and that was tormenting Alvin. and he loved it.

"Please, please," Alvin babbled.

"Soon. I've waited for this moment, so I'm taking my time to enjoy you." Eli slid up Alvin's body and kissed him. "And when we finally mate, I'll make you forget everything." A wicked glint entered Eli's eyes. "I switch too."

Alvin gasped, then gritted his teeth when Eli went back to his dick and licked his shaft before stroking him. He licked the head, sucked it into his mouth, then teased it with his tongue.

Alvin was going to go insane before he orgasmed. Eli was going to drive him insane, and he'd be left in a gibbering mess, but what a way to go.

Eli was paying full attention to his dick, stroking it, sucking it, pushing Alvin higher and higher. He groaned loudly, and Eli copied the sound. His orgasm came out of nowhere, barreling over him and making Alvin cry out, his body arching. Eli held his hips down, swallowing everything Alvin gave him, his hand stroking him.

When his senses returned to him, Alvin whimpered and touched Eli's head. "Eli."

Eli pushed up and ripped his jeans open, grabbing his hard dick and leaning over Alvin, stroking it. His hand flew over his hard flesh, and Alvin watched, mesmerized, as Eli grunted, then shot all over Alvin's abs and chest.

Alvin ran his fingers through it and, catching Eli's eyes, he licked them clean. "You taste good."

Eli growled and took Alvin's lips in a savage kiss, one Alvin reveled in. He threw his arms over Eli's shoulders, pulling him down, their tongues tangling together. The kiss eventually slowed, and with a peck, Eli lifted his head and stared down at Alvin.

Alvin could feel his cheeks heat and closed his eyes. "Hey. Don't do that."

Opening them, he looked into Eli's silver ones. "I don't know what to do now."

"I think we should get up off the floor." Eli stood and shoved his dick back in his jeans, then grabbed Alvin's hand and pulled him up. Alvin pushed his hands under his armpits and fidgeted on the spot. Eli picked up Alvin's clothes and held them out for him. "Maybe put these on, although I do like seeing you naked." He licked his lips, his eyes wandering over Alvin's naked form, and Alvin could feel heat building in more than one place.

"Get a babysitter soon, Alvin. I don't want the kids to hear you scream, and you will when I mate you."

Alvin swallowed and shoved his jeans on, ignoring his underwear. The thought of being alone with Eli, having him on and in him, had his dick hardening. "I will. I can ask Sax if he would mind or maybe Smith."

Eli pulled him into his arms and kissed him softly. "Tomorrow."

"That's too soon." Alvin shook his head. "I'm not sure?—"

"It's the only day I have off for at least a week."

"Oh. I forgot." Alvin rested his head on Eli's shoulder. "I'll sort something out for tomorrow."

"I have to go."

Alvin lifted his head, pouting up at Eli. "Really?"

"I have security stuff to do. I'd rather be here with you, though."

"You should go. Keeping everyone safe is important. I'm being a little selfish."

Eli palmed his face. "No, you're not. You want to spend time with your mate, especially now your mate has pulled his head out of his ass."

Alvin sniggered. "You said it."

"I'm not that stupid, but I did hurt you, so let me make it up to you tomorrow." Alvin nodded as Eli took his lips in a soft sensual kiss that had him remembering what they'd just done. Eli moved away and finished dressing, then held out his hand to Alvin, who gladly took it.

He led them to the front door and shoved his sneakers on. "Make sure to lock up and set your alarm. There are creatures out there you don't want getting in here."

Alvin nodded and watched Eli leave, then shut and locked the door. Leaning back on it, Alvin sighed and closed his eyes. He ran a finger over his tingling lips and sighed again. He had never in a million years expected Eli to kiss him, touch him, and make him come.

Thinking about come had Alvin grimacing and scratching his abs where they itched, but he didn't want to clean up. He wanted to wear the scent of his mate all night long, but it wouldn't be comfortable. Pushing away from the door, Alvin moved around the house, checking all the locks, then set the alarm.

Upstairs, he took a quick shower, dried, pulled on some soft pants, then checked on the kids. All were asleep, but Slater had a little bit of a temperature. Alvin hoped he wasn't coming down with something. Hopefully, a good sleep would help.

Leaving the door open, Alvin went into his own bedroom and got into bed. The cold sheets cooled his hot skin, and he lay awake, staring up at the ceiling. Had he really kissed Eli? Had he really been naked as Eli had pleasured him?

Tonight seemed like a dream, but Alvin knew it was real, and more was to come. Eli said he wanted to mate, and Alvin believed him. This time tomorrow he'd be with his mate, they'd be together, become one.

Alvin couldn't wait.