Chapter Seven

Intensity rolled from Adam more than usual. His focus stayed on driving. Pink's gaze never left him. He knew Adam seemed almost callous to everyone. Adam looked hard and kept to himself. In fact, between his expensive suits and cold mannerisms, most of the household saw Adam one of two ways: as another boss, or they thought Adam believed he was better than them. Pink had always seen beneath Adam's shell. Adam just didn't know how to connect with people. Pink had an advantage over everyone else, though. The night Pink had tried to kill himself, Adam's armor had fallen away, letting Pink see beneath. He had been willing to kill a man for Pink, and they had just met. While Adam held that gun to Nikola's head, throughout the confusion and hurt, Pink saw Adam's expression when he looked at Nikola. The way Nikola had smiled at Adam. It turned Pink's stomach. In his heart, Pink had known. They were the same. Now Pink saw everything clearer than ever. They had been meant to find each other. This was fate.

Adam pulled the SUV into the garage. Still, he never looked Pink's way. Pink watched him climb from the vehicle and circle to his side. He unbuckled his seatbelt and waited. It was like Pink already knew every move Adam would make. Adam's eyes burned with need as he opened Pink's door. He didn't give Pink time to move. Adam snagged Pink around the waist and tossed him over his shoulder. A burble of laughter erupted from Pink. Adam headed inside. Pink tried pushing against Adam's solid back so he could see where they were going.

They passed Royal. "About time," Royal grumbled.

Pink gave up on trying to see and covered his face. It felt hot as hell. Then Pink gently landed on Adam's bed. All he could do was watch as Adam removed Pink's shoes. Adam straightened and peeled off his t-shirt. For once, Pink was allowed to openly stare with all the hunger in his heart.

"You're so beautiful. I can't tell you how many times I've wanted to say that."

Adam's hands moved to his belt. He unbuckled it and slid it loose from his pants. Adam tossed it aside. When he went for the button on his jeans, Pink realized he should probably be undressing too.

Pink unbuttoned his shirt and let the two halves fall open. The way Adam watched him had Pink hotter than any amount of touching could make him. Pink sat up and let the shirt fall down his arms. He never looked away from Adam. With the shirt gone, Pink settled back down again and unbuttoned his pants. When he grabbed his zipper, Adam broke the silence.

"Don't. I want to do that."

Pink lifted his arms above his head, getting comfortable and showing his surrender. He wasn't afraid. Pink knew Adam would take care of him. In a detached sort of way, Pink recognized he should feel sick and terrified. No one had been inside him in years. He wanted to claim no one had ever been inside him willingly, but Pink had learned to be quite the seducer to get his way by the end of his captivity. That was why he kept the pink hair and name. He had taken those powers back, even in hell. His therapist claimed—seduction or not—those acts still hadn't been consensual. Maybe that was true. Pink didn't know. Right now, though, Adam felt like the first and Pink wasn't scared.

Once Adam was nude, he set one knee on the mattress. Pink ate him alive with his stare. Every inch of Adam was sexy and belonged to him. Adam unzipped Pink's pants. He took his time stripping Pink, as if he unwrapped a present. Adam openly eyed Pink's nude body in a way that made Pink's throat swell. He felt treasured. That was a feeling he had never experienced before.

"I've dreamed of you just like this." Adam met his gaze. "You're even better than my imagination."

A shaky breath escaped Pink. "I love you."

"I love you too." Adam opened the bedside table, coming out with lube and condoms. He met Pink's stare again. "Don't worry. I bought these today. There's no one else."

His heart had no hope. Pink's eyes burned. "I know."

Adam dropped everything on the bed and kissed Pink's stomach. Pink sucked in a sharp breath. Adam's mouth felt so hot on Pink's skin. He closed his eyes and savored every sensation. Adam's lips moved upward, slowly making their way to Pink's mouth. By the time Adam's mouth covered Pink's, Pink's dick leaked pre-cum. His body shook with need as their tongues played. Adam's weight felt perfect straddling him. Pink moved restlessly beneath him. As much as he didn't want their moment to end, his body needed more. Adam shifted positions, settling between Pink's thighs.

Pink whimpered and turned his head. "Please?" He didn't care that he begged. There was no one else he would plead with to fuck him.

Adam froze. "I can stop."

Pink met his gaze. Adam looked horrified. Pink's heart squeezed. "That ‘please' was the opposite of everything you're thinking right now. I need you inside me."

Adam didn't move. He looked paralyzed.

Pink gently pushed, urging Adam onto his back. "It's okay. I'll take care of you." He straddled Adam's thighs and went to work. Pink took his time, rolling a condom down Adam's length and coating it in lube. Adam's eyes burned, but he was also like a deer in headlights. It was okay. Pink understood. They weren't the same. While Pink had chosen to take back his power by becoming the seducer, Adam had gone the opposite direction. He had built his strength to defend himself. Adam had locked himself behind an iron will. But he had let Pink in now and Pink would cherish that gift.

Pink didn't let Adam get inside his own head. "I have this toy." He massaged Adam's dick while getting the condom as slick as possible. "Too many times, I've soaked it just like this, picturing it was you."

A soft sound fell from Adam's lips.

Pink kept going. He moved higher and positioned himself over Adam's cock, pressing Adam's crown against his asshole. "I would sink onto it." Pink took Adam inside. Goosebumps skirted his skin. He finally had what he wanted. "And whisper your name, mentally begging to have the real thing."

Adam snapped. In a flash, Pink found himself beneath Adam. He had to throw his hands up and press his palms against the headboard to keep himself from getting fucked up the bed. Adam kissed, sucked, and bit every place he could reach while he thrust inside Pink. There was no finesse. Just need. Tears pricked Pink's eyes. He had done that. He had set Adam free. Adam felt safe enough to unleash his hunger on Pink. That was exactly what it was. Adam didn't make love to Pink. He fucked him. It was rough and hard. Pink's body burned from the abuse. He couldn't say he enjoyed himself. Yet he still wasn't in a hurry for it to end. They were connected. Adam used him. That was exactly what Pink had always wanted. Pink had spent his life being used by monsters. For once, it was for love.

When Adam cried out his name, Pink's heart soared. Love overflowed inside him. He ran his fingers through Adam's hair, comforting him. Pink had been what Adam needed. It was enough.

The most powerful orgasm Adam had ever experienced waned. Horror set in. He had attacked Pink like an animal. Adam had taken what he wanted and given nothing. His every thought had been locked on finally having him. Pink massaged his scalp while still hard between them. He showed Adam affection despite the way Adam had taken him. His body hummed in pleasure, but his mind was a mess. There was no reason for Pink to do this again. Adam had given him nothing. He didn't understand why he couldn't be human. Not even for Pink. He loved Pink so goddamn much. Adam needed Pink to see it.

He kissed Pink's neck. His tongue shot out, swirling against Pink's skin. Pink's breath hitched. Adam's dick slipped from Pink's ass as he moved lower. Pink moaned. The hatred for himself fell away. Adam hadn't failed him yet. He wouldn't. Adam kissed his way down Pink's stomach. He never expected to want to suck anyone's dick again, but his mouth watered at the idea of tasting Pink's cum. Pink was the love of his life. His everything. Adam craved him in every way. He didn't tease Pink. Pink had already suffered through Adam's rough treatment. He took Pink down his throat.

"Oh god."

Pink's exclamation spurred Adam. He held Pink's hips in place and bobbed on his cock. Saliva ran down Pink's length. Adam choked on him, taking everything. Pink whimpered and writhed. Adam sucked.

"Adam. Holy shit. That feels good. Don't stop."

He had no plans to ever stop. Adam had found a new addiction. The way Pink begged and held his hair was like crack. He was high as hell and wanted more. Adam hadn't known what pleasuring Pink would do to him. He wanted to fuck Pink again and make him come properly. Adam needed to know what it felt like to have Pink blow while sitting on his dick. He wanted everything with Pink. Pink was his world.

Pink's whimpers turned into cries. Cum filled Adam's mouth. He swallowed, trying for more. Adam wanted all of it. Even when the last twitch on his tongue passed and Pink stilled, Adam sucked until Pink went soft in his mouth. He hated giving up his toy. Then he lifted his head and caught sight of Pink's silent tears. Panic shot through him.

"Oh, shit. Did I hurt you?"

Pink shook his head. His breath stuttered. "I didn't know I could feel this way. If I lose you again, it might kill me. I've never been this scared."

It hit Adam. Pink needed him more than he ever realized. He struggled with his mental health. Pink scared himself. That was something Adam had known, but he hadn't realized how much his presence mattered in Pink's life. He wouldn't fail Pink again.

Adam crawled up Pink's body and squashed him to the bed, hoping Pink felt his love. "You don't have to be scared, angel. I might not be good at communicating, but I'm stubborn. You can't get rid of me."

He felt Pink shake with laughter beneath him. "I love you. Why are we such a mess?"

"Unhealed trauma."

Pink laughed harder.

Adam couldn't stop smiling. He had never been happier. He held Pink, and he realized he would get to do so for the rest of his life. It felt amazing having his ear pressed to Pink's chest, listening to his heartbeat. At least, he hoped he got to hold Pink forever. They hadn't really talked about it. "I love you. Please don't go back to Knight's. Stay with me. We can buy our own place, if you want, as long as you'll marry me and not go away again."

Pink scratched his head, making Adam's eyes close. "Don't worry, baby. We'll figure out something."

Adam didn't know if that was a yes, but he would take it for now. Pink was with him. Tomorrow could take care of itself.