Chapter Sixteen

Mason

From the first time that Levi had reached out through the dating app, Mason had thought he was the sweetest man to ever exist. After an entire morning of being pampered, including being handfed breakfast in bed, Mason was now following Levi to his private oasis.

The big house, as Levi called it, was where most of the family lived. They'd talked all morning and Mason had learned even more about the couples and two single men that made up the family. They didn't call themselves a pack since not every member was a shifter.

Even though Mason had thought he'd had a good grasp on the paranormal world, it turned out he hadn't known even half of how the paranormal truly lived. There was so much that he had to learn but this time he would be on the right side.

On the third floor of the house there was a small cubby with a ledge that led to a cover in the ceiling.

"We're going up there?" Mason asked.

"We are." Levi turned and smiled at him. "I could have flown you up there, but this is usually how I get to the roof."

"This is cool," Mason said. He didn't quite understand why this was so special to Levi, but Mason loved how cute he was. He was acting like an excited kid. Mason didn't expect more than a couple of lawn chairs or something similar on the roof but if Levi wanted to share this with him, Mason would be supportive.

Levi climbed up on the shelf, having to crouch before he pushed the cover up and over. He offered Mason his hand.

Mason allowed Levi to help him up then used Levi's thigh to reach and climb up and out of the hole. He crawled out of the way so Levi could follow him up. Gaining to his knees, Mason gasped at the sight.

An oasis, Levi had called the rooftop paradise, and the word didn't do the space justice. Gorgeous live plants covered the entire roof. Along the edges of the roof. In the middle. Brown wicker furniture was also artfully arranged, including couches, chairs, and tables.

"Levi," Mason breathed. "This is amazing."

Levi stood and offered Mason his hand again. Mason intertwined their fingers as Levi helped him to his feet.

"Over here." Levi drew him across the rooftop.

They stopped at the edge of the house. "I saw you in town when you were going into the diner, and I knew that you were meant to be mine."

Mason squeezed his fingers.

"I followed you around." Levi's cheeks turned pink. "I wanted to know everything about you but since you were human, I was worried about how to approach you."

"I understand that." Now that he knew Levi better, Mason could imagine he must have been more than a little scared about finally finding his mate.

"When you were at the diner, I saw the dating app on your phone." Levi chuckled. "I didn't really know anything about that, so Lawson helped me set up a profile. I had it for three days before I finally worked up the nerve to send that first message."

"Oh, Levi."

Levi shook his head. "I would come out here and message you while I watched. It was almost like we were having a real conversation."

Wait. Mason squinted. "Can you see my cabin from here?"

Levi ducked his head. "Yeah."

The horror of what Levi must have seen hit him. "No!"

"Yeah, I'm sorry. I invaded your privacy."

"Not that," Mason rushed to assure him. "You saw me bring other men—" He couldn't even say the words.

"I didn't watch!" Levi nearly shouted. "I swear!"

Mason turned. "I believe you." He cupped Levi's face, making his man meet his gaze. "I'm just sorry that you saw any of that. I hate to say that they didn't mean anything but it's the truth. They were decent men, but I didn't have a connection to any of them."

"You don't have to explain," Levi said.

"I know. It's just…I was lonely. I wanted to feel something," Mason tried to explain.

"I'm not upset, mad, or anything else."

Mason felt like shit. "But you knew we were mates—"

"Exactly. I knew I had a mate. Then I knew you were my mate. The choices I made in my life were because of what I am. You had no idea," Levi explained.

That was true. And now he sort of had his own confession. "About stalking…"

Levi stiffened. "I wouldn't call it stalking."

"I'm not talking about your stalking. I'm talking about mine."

"Yours?"

"After I saw you that first time. When you slammed the door in my face. Rude, by the way! But uh, I might have camped out in your woods, watching the house for you."

Levi barked out a laugh. "You staked out my house."

"Well yeah!" Mason grinned. "You were really hot with all that sweat sliding down your chest. I really like your chest. Have I told you that already?"

"I think you're really hot too," Levi told him.

"But your chest!" Mason said.

Levi rolled his eyes. "I can't believe you were stalking me."

"You did start it," Mason teased back. "I never saw you though. Like I waited and waited. Saw everyone else but not you."

"I was in the hell realm," Levi told him.

"You were hiding from me," Mason said. He'd hurt Levi and hadn't really known it. It might take a lifetime, but Mason would make everything up to his sweet mate. He had a long time to show Levi how cherished he really was.

"I was. I won't ever hide again."

"And you'll take me to the hell realm with you next time?" Mason asked.

"You'll want to go?" Levi appeared surprised.

"Of course. I want to share everything with you. Plus, my twin is mated to a demon."

"True." Levi grasped both of Mason's hands. "I want to mate with you. To finalize our bond."

"Yes!" Mason didn't even hesitate.

"Come here." Levi drew him back toward one of the couches under a wood canopy.

Mason already loved this little private space that Levi had created. He could see them spending their nights out here, cuddled together under the stars. And now that he knew how much Levi loved plants and flowers, Mason knew what he would be spoiling his mate with. His job had him treking all over the state park and he knew where all the prettiest plants could be found.

Folded on the end of a long chaise couch was the blanket that Mason had gifted Levi with. He grinned seeing that.

Levi turned Mason then kissed him deeply.

Mason clung to his man. He tangled his tongue with Levi's as he pushed himself against Levi's stronger body. He loved that he could feel Levi's strength but knew that Levi would always be gentle with him.

As they made out, Levi began to pull at Mason's clothes. Mason was glad he'd only grabbed a pair of Levi's sweats and T-shirt. It didn't take long until they were both naked and their bare bodies were pressed together.

With a hand on the back of Mason's head, Levi guided Mason to lie down. Levi settled between Mason's thighs. Mason had to take a moment to breathe. To let himself enjoy the fact that after this he'd be bound forever with Levi.

Levi smiled. He cupped the side of Mason's neck. "Are you sure, Mason? After I bite you and we complete our mating, there will be changes."

"What kind of changes?"

"Your life span will change to match mine. You'll still be human, but you will heal faster than other humans. You could see an improvement in your eyesight. Things like that."

"None of that sounds bad," Mason replied. "All I care about is being with you though."

"Eternity is a long time, baby," Levi told him.

"Wait! How long do you live?"

"I'm immortal and you would be too as long as I was still alive."

"Immortal?"

"I can be killed but it's very hard."

"Like surviving a bullet to the throat."

"Exactly." Levi chuckled. "Like surviving that."

Mason wasn't certain he wanted to know what could kill Levi if that couldn't. "Okay."

"We can choose to leave this life and find our final resting place if we wish," Levi said. "This doesn't mean I won't die but I won't go with you. Our souls will be entwined."

"So, you meant it when you said that we'd be together forever? That you wouldn't leave me?" Mason questioned.

"I meant it with all my heart."

"Mate with me, Levi. Claim me."

Levi's smile revealed his fangs just before he kissed Mason. Mason kissed Levi back while running his hands down Levi's naked back. Levi's cock pressed against his own.

Levi sat back before Mason could lose himself in the kiss.

Levi reached for a bottle of lube hidden under the pillow as Mason grew even more excited. Mason spread his legs wider as Levi coated his fingers.

"I can't wait to be inside you," Levi told him quietly. "I have dreamt about this since the first time that I saw you. I pictured us in this exact position, of this moment, when I would make you mine."

"I'm already yours in mind and body. Now I want to give you my soul."

Levi shuddered hard at Mason's words. He trailed his slick-covered digits across Mason's cock then behind his balls. The tip of Levi's finger pressed against his opening.

Mason met Levi's bright gaze. Those gray eyes watching him intently. Mason pushed down until Levi's finger breached him. He didn't bother trying to hold in the moan as his hole was filled.

Levi lurched down and kissed him as that magical finger rubbed over his prostate. Mason had to rip his mouth away as he panted. It seemed like he'd been waiting forever to really have Levi.

Throwing all his energy into taking Levi's finger, he tried to show Levi how ready he was.

Levi added a second finger just as Mason had needed more. He rode both the digits, his body welcoming Levi's fingers, and thankfully another, a third finger, was added quickly.

"Please! Daddy! Levi! Mate!" Mason humped up and down.

"I got you, baby." Levi withdrew his fingers gently.

Mason whined. But Levi was using the lube to coat his cock. To slick himself up. Better. Much better. Levi's cock was a thing of beauty. Long, thick, and hard for Mason. Mason needed Levi inside him.

Levi hooked the backs of Mason's knees with his elbows as he positioned the head of his cock at Mason's entrance.

Those intense gray eyes were on his face. Mason smiled up at Levi.

"I'm ready," Mason told him.

Levi pushed inside him in one slow, smooth motion. His cock breaching and stretching Mason in the most incredible way. Mason clutched at Levi's forearms. Levi finally entered him all the way and paused while leaning over him.

The completeness of the moment. The rightness. This was what Mason had been missing with every other encounter he'd had. He cried out as Levi gently pulled back until just the tip remained inside Mason's body.

Levi flashed Mason his fangs with a smirk before he drove forward hard.

"Fuck!" Mason shouted. That was exactly what he needed.

"I am," Levi taunted. He began to fuck Mason with hard, fast thrusts. All Mason could do was brace his hands against the couch pillows surrounding him. With every frantic plunge of Levi's dick, Mason pushed back. Their bodies slamming together.

"Good boy," Levi praised, his voice hoarse. "Taking your mate's cock so good. You like it like this, don't you, boy?"

"Yes, Daddy! I love it!"

The couch rocked under them. Mason wondered if the furniture would be strong enough to hold them in the end.

"I knew you would." Levi slammed hard. "You need Daddy to own your body. Only I can give you this."

"Yes!" Levi really was owning every inch of him. Mason had expected their lovemaking to be just as sweet as his mate was. This hard nearly animalistic fucking was making Mason lose his damn mind.

"I'm going to bite you, boy," Levi warned. "Do you want that?"

"Yes, yes, yes," Mason chanted.

Levi moved fast. His fangs flashed in front of Mason's eyes and then he was biting down in that space between Mason's neck and shoulder. The sharp pain was there and gone in an instant.

There was a pull from the bite as Mason's body lit on fire. He screamed as his cock exploded without even being touched. Mason came hard enough that his vision went white.

As Mason's cock twitched, releasing even more cum, Levi licked the wound in his neck, then lifted his face and yelled as hot cum filled Mason's hole. He collapsed on top of Mason, causing Mason to grunt. He wrapped his arms around Levi's sweaty back.

Mate.

His mate nuzzled Mason's neck, making the wound throb pleasantly.

"Forever," Levi mumbled against Mason's skin.

"Yes, sweetheart," Mason agreed. "Forever." There might be more trouble in their future. Danger could be right around the corner. It didn't matter as long as Mason belonged to Levi and Levi was all his.