Chapter Fifteen

Levi

The property was quiet. Levi could feel the members of his family both inside and out. His protective instincts were still on high alert, and he hadn't transformed back completely to his human form. Not that it seemed to bother his mate.

The back door opened as Levi reached the deck steps.

Drake peered out from the door and smiled. "He okay?"

Mason popped his eyes open before lifting his head. "I'm fine."

"He's fine," Levi agreed. Although Mason sounded so tired. "I'm going to take him up to my suite. Could you…can you make sure we're left alone for the night? He needs to rest."

"No problem," Drake replied. "The boys are having a movie marathon in the playroom, so I'll keep them busy."

"Did Gavin come back in?"

Drake shook his head. "No, he took off. I tried to talk to him but he wasn't in the mood to listen."

Levi sighed. He was more than a little worried about his friend. The great hunt. It was a time before Levi had been alive and every story he'd heard had spoken of the absolute horror of those that lived through it. Gavin had been born at the end of it. Losing his family before he was even six months old. "Axel will explain." Levi just didn't have it in him.

Above them thunder rocked the night and flashes of lightning streaked across the dark sky.

"Bring your boy inside. We'll keep an eye out for Gavin. Is everything else okay?"

"Yeah. Alot has happened. I—" He shrugged, his arms straining as he held his mate.

"Go. Get him cleaned up and take care of him."

Levi was glad for the escape. He bypassed the playroom, taking the stairs outside the kitchen.

"You"re worried about Gavin," Mason said as Levi carried him up the steps.

"He doesn't talk about it often, the times during the great hunt, but he's told me more than most. This will be hard for him."

"If there is anything I can do to help, just let me know," Mason said. "If you need to be with him, I understand."

Levi smiled down at his mate. "Thanks. Right now, he needs to be alone. When he's ready, we'll help him through this." They were a team now. "First I need to check you over and then I was thinking about a shower."

"A shower together?" Mason questioned while wagging his brows.

"What kind of Daddy would I be if I didn't personally make sure my boy was all clean?" Levi teased.

"I just got so hard," Mason told him.

"I'll have to check that out as well," Levi said. "Make sure everything is working properly."

Mason whined. "Daddy!"

He chuckled. It was fun to tease his mate. The small taste of intimacy earlier had Levi craving more of Mason. "Here we are." He pushed his door open since it wasn't latched closed. Bypassing the main room and kitchenette, Levi headed straight to the master suite and ensuite bathroom.

The bed still had pizza boxes piled in the middle so at least he knew his boy had gotten something to eat. "Do you need a drink? Are you hungry?"

"Honestly, I really want that shower with you and to go to bed. I'm exhausted."

"I know, baby." He set Mason down on the long marble vanity across from the frosted glass shower.

"This is pretty," Mason mused. He was peering around the bathroom.

Levi looked around in pride in his bathroom. The soft mint with gold accents brightened up the large space. They all decorated their suites to their own liking and his private rooms were his second favorite part of the main house. The rooftop oasis was his very special place. He'd take Mason up there soon.

"I'm glad you like it." Levi wanted to ask if Mason would move in there with him, but he didn't want to start that conversation when they were both wrecked from the long day.

Levi left Mason long enough to get the shower started before he returned.

"Can I check your injuries?"

"I really am fine," Mason said. "But sure."

Mason lifted his arms as Levi started to push the T-shirt Mason wore up his chest. The bruises down his ribs had rage flashing sharp and quick through his body. Levi had to bite down on his bottom lip to keep from snarling.

"It looks worse than it feels," Mason said quietly.

"I hate that I couldn't protect you."

Mason shook his head. "You were shot in the throat. I thought you were dead. I would go through all of it again just to make sure that you were okay."

"I've already healed." Mostly. Levi ran his palms down Mason's arms. "It will take longer for you."

"I know." Mason sniffled. "But when…when I thought my father had killed you—"

"It's okay." Levi kissed his boy gently. He did understand. Hearing his mate being beaten. That was traumatic but he'd been sure that they'd make it out of there. Mason hadn't known that. He drew back.

"More." Mason tried to follow his lips.

"Patience," Levi teased.

Mason huffed. "You promised me naked skin!"

"Did I?"

"Yes?" Mason stuck out his bottom lip.

"Funny, I don't remember that."

"You said we'd share a shower," Mason pointed out. "Did you plan on showering with your clothes on?"

He smirked before yanking his shirt over his head. "Better?"

"God yes." Lifting his right hand, Mason traced his fingers across the scars over his heart. "How'd you get this?"

This was not a story that Levi had wanted to get into. "My father."

Mason's eyes widened.

"Why I decided to leave my clutch. my parents and siblings, my father marked me for betraying them. They believed we should live in our stone forms away from humans and other paranormals."

"Forever?"

"Yes. I wanted to find my mate. I didn't think that would ever happen with my clutch."

"Why wouldn't your parents want you to find your mate?"

"They didn't believe it would happen," Levi shared. "They wanted all of their children to stay safe with them."

"I'm sorry this happened." Mason leaned forward to press his lips against Levi's scar. Just inches above his nipple.

Levi groaned. He'd only been half erect when he'd carried his mate into the bathroom. Too many worries circling in his head. The first touch of his mate's mouth on him…yeah, he was fucking turned on now.

"You like that?" Mason taunted then traced the scar with his tongue again.

Gripping the back of Mason's head gently, he guided Mason's mouth to his nipple. "Suck," he ordered.

"Yes, Daddy," Mason said before following through.

Levi loved playing with his own nipples when he jerked off. It made him so hot. Mason's mouth, that was amazing, and Levi's cock pulsed behind his jeans. He allowed his head to fall back as he scooted closer. Between Mason's spread thighs.

His erection brushed against the hardness of his mate's shaft.

"I want you," Mason whispered against his moist skin.

"I want you too." He forced himself to back away.

"Then where are you going?" Mason whined.

"I thought you wanted us naked," Levi pointed out.

"Oh."

Levi's hands were shaking but there was no way to hide that. Not that he wanted to hide anything from his mate. He removed Mason's boots and socks and tossed them over his shoulder.

"Now yours," Mason told him.

He toed off his shoes before bending to remove his socks.

"Now my pants," Mason ordered.

"Who is in charge here?" Levi questioned with a wink.

"Oh, you're in charge, Daddy. I'm just moving things along."

"Sassy boy." Grabbing Mason's hips, Levi yanked him forward. "Trouble is your middle name."

"You can call me anything you want as long as you keep touching me," Mason told him. He strained up as Levi dropped his hands to Mason's zipper.

"I'll keep touching you," Levi promised. He never wanted to stop.

Helping Mason slide off the vanity, Levi rid him of the rest of his clothing. Quickly following with dropping his to the floor. The steam coming from the shower began to cloud the room.

Levi guided Mason toward the shower before pulling the door open. Mason stepped inside and moaned. The large shower had three powerful heads that sprayed water over the entire stall.

"This is amazing." Mason dropped his head back where the water cascaded down his long neck and lower.

Levi dropped his gaze to follow the droplets of water. He had to push away the anger from the bruises over his mate. Part of him wanted to return and finish Mason's father off but a bigger part never wanted to leave his mate again.

He closed the shower door then scooted up and pulled Mason against his own body. The bruises did look bad, but Levi had to admit that they would heal and wouldn't leave any lingering marks.

Leaning forward, Mason latched onto Levi's nipple.

Levi gripped the back of Mason's head. "Yes," he hissed.

Mason tongued the pert nub then sucked hard.

It was almost as if his nipple was connected directly with his cock. Levi ran his hands down Mason's back until he could cup his ass and pull him up. Thank fuck for his paranormal strength.

Wrapping his legs around Levi's waist, Mason humped while sucking.

A few steps forward had Mason's back against the tile of the shower. The shower gel dispenser right next to them. Levi pumped a handful of green gel into his palm.

"That smells like you," Mason said, lifting his head. "Like the trees and forest."

Levi nodded. "It's natural. I buy it from a farmer's market about an hour from here."

"I want to smell like you," Mason told him.

Levi smiled. Mason had no idea that when they completed their mating, he'd smell like Levi on the inside and out. Already Levi's scent was running off on his mate. "You already do."

He ran one hand across Mason's cock. "But if you want me to keep touching you, then you better start sucking again."

Mason's eyes widened, his hips bucked, and his trapped cock twitched against Levi's stomach.

"Suck, boy," Levi rumbled.

Mason whined. "You"re going to make me come!"

"I am." Levi wrapped his hand around the base of Mason's cock. "But not until I say." He squeezed firmly.

Mason grunted.

Levi gave Mason's shaft a slow stroke.

Diving for Levi's nipple, Mason sucked hard as he rode Levi's hand.

The gel soothed his grip as Levi stroked Mason quickly before slowing down. He teased with unpredictable moves. He didn't want Mason to get lost in his touches quite yet. Levi wasn't nearly done touching his mate.

"Lean back," Levi ordered.

Mason popped off Levi's nipple, leaving the nub red and swollen. It would be sensitive. Perfect.

Once Mason was braced, Levi used his own hips to keep him up against the wall. He added more gel, spreading it between both hands this time. He caught Mason's lips with his while sliding one hand behind his balls.

He nudged Mason's balls before using the slick to ease his way between Mason's cheeks. He pressed one finger against Mason's hole.

Mason groaned before throwing his head back.

"Careful," Levi warned. "No more injuries for you."

"Levi! Daddy!" Mason squirmed.

"Stay where I put you, boy." Levi slid his finger deep inside his boy's body.

Mason began to tremble for him.

Levi's own cock throbbed, and he needed. This wasn't about him though. He wanted to show Mason pleasure. To share passion. There would be time enough for Levi to get himself off.

He sawed his finger in and out before using his other hand to jerk Mason's cock again.

Mason shouted, digging his nails into the back of Levi's neck.

"Open your eyes and look at me," Levi ordered.

It appeared that Mason struggled but finally complied. His pupils blown wide as he peered up at Levi.

"You are mine," Levi declared. "My mate. My boy. My person."

"I am." Mason held tight as he rode Levi's finger and fist.

"I will never let you go," Levi told him. "I will never leave you alone. I won't abandon you. We'll be together forever."

"Please!" Mason cried.

"Come for me," Levi ordered. "Come for your Daddy. For your mate."

Mason's shouts echoed around the bathroom as his seed covered Levi's hand. Levi stroked Mason through his orgasm before gently easing Mason down onto his feet.

"I'm going to love you until I draw my last breath," Levi said quietly. He kissed his mate hard. Thrusting his tongue inside and claiming his prize. Levi had waited his entire life for Mason. He wouldn't have asked for anyone else.

Mason pulled back. "Me too."

Levi smiled.

Mason dropped his hand to Levi's aching cock. "Can I touch you too, Daddy? I want you to come."

"Yes, baby. I would like that too." Levi pulled Mason closer. He kissed him again urging Mason's hands down to his cock.

Mason started to stroke him with both palms. Levi reached for some gel before slicking his shaft.

"Hard and fast, baby. Show me how much you want my seed," Levi ordered.

Mason was a natural at stroking him off. Levi braced his hands on the shower wall above Mason's shoulders. He pumped his hips and closed his eyes as he rode the wave of ecstasy. He chased his release, loving the way that his mate's hands felt on him.

"Just like that," Levi said. "Good boy. Such a good boy for Daddy."

"How about this?" Mason asked before his lips circled around Levi's nipple and he sucked.

Levi shouted as he plunged his cock into Mason's tight hold. He came hard, frantically pumping, until he was spent.

Mason hummed around his nipple before kissing the scar over Levi's heart one last time.

Levi could see that this activity had sapped the remainder of Mason's energy. He guided Mason back under the direct spray and started to wash his mate's body. He couldn't help but smile as he finally felt truly fulfilled for the first time in his life.

They might not be technically mated quite yet, but Levi had never felt as connected to another living soul.