"You're staring at him like you want to eat him," Ragnar remarked.

"That's because he does," Vex jested on the side making Ragnar laugh.

Alister didn't remove his hard gaze from his mate who sat amongst the pups. After the whole ordeal at the Blue Pavilion with getting attacked and killing Reynold, Alister didn't give a single damn about it all. The only thing that mattered was the fact that Bone told him that he loved him. What the hell was a man supposed to do after hearing the words he craved for so long? But instead of being alone with Bone preferably where there was a bed, he was here on the field surrounded by the pack with a bonfire and drinking beer.

Alister raked a hand through his hair as he sighed feeling rather exhausted in this crusade to pursue his mate, like a ravaging animal. He didn't know what to do anymore as he waited for the perfect moment to sneak away with his mate.

"Do you think killing Reynold was a good idea?" Ragnar asked as he placed his beer bottle on the ground.

Alister faced his friend. "I let him live long enough," he said venomously.

Ragnar sighed. "I can't believe he had the balls to attack you," he said.

Alister's eyes returned to his mate as he wondered how Reynold who was nothing but a coward could have summoned the courage to plan a full-frontal attack twice. After the whole dramatic scene with Reynold feeling betrayal from Warg, it was clear that the two were working together. Perhaps, these attacks were a shared attempt. Alister wouldn't be surprised at this point with everything he's experienced.

"Archer told us what happened at the council," Vex said then.

Alister saw his brothers who were with Bone, all of them eager to eat the cookies that he made for everyone even this late at night. "Are you surprised?" he asked him.

"Not really," Vex drank the beer. "I expected Reynold to be working with someone."

Alister knew that Warg did have the means to hire assassins and rogue wolves. "Warg is digging his own grave if he continues down this path," he believed.

"Still, you need to be careful," Ragnar advised. "You can't go around town killing alphas."

Alister rolled his eyes. "I can't," he confirmed. "But you can."

Ragnar and Vex laughed together. "You've completely lost it," Ragnar said.

Alister shrugged and he was pretty sure a part of him didn't disagree because now that he was staring at Bone, he didn't want to play the game anymore. The alphas of this city should know that they couldn't fuck with Alister. He was ruthless and now that he had to protect Bone, he needed everyone to know their place. There was no way he was going to let some feeble alpha touch anything Alister protected. And after he killed Reynold in front of everyone, Alister was sure that the others must have gotten the message loud and clear. Warg or anyone else wouldn't plan anything stupid for a while. There was no need to get restless over alphas who were below him.

"So, did you give Bone the ring?" Ragnar asked then.

"I haven't had the chance," Alister grumbled.

"You went on a date together," Ragnar reminded.

"And then we were attacked before dessert," Alister retorted.

Vex laughed before he asked curiously; "What ring?"

Alister pulled it out of his pocket. Yes, he still had it on him even though he freshened up and changed out of the bloody suit. Vex recognized the ring right away since he had seen it before on the previous alpha-female.

Vex laid a supportive hand on Alister's shoulder with pity in his eyes. "I can't believe you didn't get to propose," he said mockingly like he was making fun of his alpha.

Alister almost threw the bottle of beer at his head. "Get out of my face," he growled.

Vex laughed. "Oh, come on," he teased, "hurry and propose already. I'm sure Bone is eager too."

Ragnar laughed even though Alister did not. "Can't you tell that he's upset, Vex?"

Vex couldn't handle his alpha's glaring eyes, so he got up from his seat and left to get more cookies.

Alister stayed in his seat and realized that this was the first time he ever sat with his pack wolves. His parents would disapprove and claim in their harsh tone that an alpha's rule diminishes the moment he crosses the line that left them separate. He never once questioned that rule simply because he's just been too busy with work and pack duties. So, as he sat amongst everyone and heard their stories, their voices, he was attaching names to faces, it was enlightening. But it was clear that the wolves were wary of him even now. He didn't blame them.

Instead, everyone was comfortable with Bone as if he was their true alpha. They went up to him and asked questions and he was kind enough to provide an answer. Pups, teenagers, adults, elderly, they all talked to Bone.

Alister looked at the fire that burned the wood pieces and recalled when he put the lockdown on the pack. All of his wolves were apprehensive and afraid of what would happen. But he knew that he would never let any harm come to any of them. So, he wasn't sure why they were afraid and he was never the best at consoling anyone. Yet, Bone stepped up and thought it would be a good idea to have this night gathering. It indeed calmed the wolves and they were happily sitting together as if the lockdown was just a simple request. Alister knew that being soft and calming was his weakness, but it seemed that Bone carried those qualities. Frankly, this pack never had a benevolent leader. Bone would be the first in the Black lineage.

For some reason, that brought a smile to Alister's lips and he felt the need to make this union complete. As the ring rested in his pocket, he counted the seconds in which he could give it to Bone.

Eventually, everyone got ready to head home once the flames in the middle of the hearth decreased and weren't effectively keeping anyone warm. All of the wolves were heading off, Ragnar and Vex also left. Alister saw his brothers walk off to the castle together as they claimed that they were exhausted. But Bone still stood with Poppy who was talking about something that kept his attention on her.

Alister frowned and he was about to intervene when he heard that their discussion had to do with the school. Knowing what he knew, he couldn't bother them. He stayed put and tapped his foot impatiently while Frost also waited with him. But the pup looked up with his frosty eyes.

"What?" he asked the wolf.

Frost made an unimpressed expression.

Alister glowered. "Don't judge me," he remarked as he crossed his arms.

Frost made a grumbling sound as if he did disapprove.

Alister scoffed at his wolf's attitude. "What do you want me to do?" he said. "Bone is clearly too busy for me."

Frost made another gruff sound.

Alister got an idea. He bent down to Frost's level. "Go get him for me," he urged the wolf.

Frost clearly held a frown on his face.

"Go, quickly," he pushed the wolf in the direction of Bone and Poppy.

Frost got up and trotted off in their direction. Alister smiled but then he saw that the wolf slyly rubbed his head on Bone's leg and then sat right next to him. Bone patted the wolf's head and smiled down at him before he continued his conversation. Alister couldn't believe it. Frost abandoned him.

Alister couldn't take it anymore. He intervened between Bone and Poppy. Both of them turned and saw him looming behind them with a terrifying expression. "It's late," he said grimly.

Poppy looked around at the empty field. "Oh, I didn't even realize," she said.

"We'll discuss the details about which classes we can arrange tomorrow," Bone said.

"Yeah, sure," Poppy said. "Good night." She smiled before she walked away and into the forest to return to the cabin.

Bone finally faced Alister and when their eyes met, it was electric. "Should we head home?" he said as he led the way.

Alister followed after him and they walked together towards the castle. They entered through the door and Frost ran through the foyer first as Alister shut the door behind him. All the lights were off, so it was dark apart from the moon beaming through the tall windows. After such a chaotic evening, it was strange to stand in such a silent home. Bone climbed the stairs and Alister was right behind him. He couldn't resist the temptation that beckoned the wolf from within. His body ached and he wondered what it'd feel like to mark Bone.

They made it to their bedroom doors.

"Bone-"

"Alright-" Bone interrupted- "good night."

Before Alister could let out another sound, Bone had already gone into his room and shut the door on his face. Alister couldn't believe it. He stood all by himself in the dark, ready to barge into that room and get his mate to face him.

Taking a deep breath, he tried to remain calm and he went to his bedroom by himself. But instead of finding a sense of ease, he was pacing on the rug leaving trademarks behind. Fuck, he was losing his mind. Alister crossed the room over to the door that connected the rooms. He lifted his fist to knock, but he stopped himself. The bit of self-restraint that he had allowed him to be a gentleman and convinced himself to act with courtesy. He couldn't force himself on Bone, that would be rude. But the barbaric wolf inside Alister wished to break this door down and make love to his mate.

Alister grumbled a curse as Bone's confession rung through his ears and he felt the hot arousal pumping through his veins. He put his hands against the doorframe and laid his head against the wood. This night was going to be torturous if it continued down this path.

Suddenly, something shattered behind the door. Alister immediately pulled it out of the way and intruded into Bone's room. He searched the space and saw his mate hunched over by the table.

"Bone," his voice alarmed. "What happened?" He rushed over and saw a glass cup broken on the ground.

"I wasn't looking and it dropped," Bone said regretfully.

"Don't touch it," Alister grabbed his mate's hand from reaching for the shattered glass. Instead, he cleaned it up himself. He lifted up the large pieces of glass and placed it on his palm but that wasn't the best idea he had all day. The glass cut his hand and the scarlet-red blood pooled on his palm.

"Alister," Bone alarmed as he quickly grabbed a tissue. "You should have been careful."

Alister found himself smiling. The whole time he was looking for an excuse to be here by his mate's side and it seemed that he finally got it, even if that meant he got cut by some glass to get Bone to care for him.

"Does it hurt?" Bone asked as he blew on the wound.

Alister bit his lip. "A lot," he lied.

Bone looked worried as he dabbed the tissue on the blood. "Let me get a bandage," he said.

However, Alister didn't need any other salve apart from his mate. Reaching over quickly, he grabbed Bone's arm and forced him back before they locked lips. Alister took over and deepened the kiss until they were using each other for oxygen. Pushing him down onto the rug, he ran his hand down his mate's body and lifted his leg to wrap around his waist, so he could close the space between them.

Bone wasn't timid or afraid, instead he was kissing Alister back with the same ferocity as if he had finally given in to the desire between them.

The cut on Alister's hand was long forgotten even though it stung. He caressed his mate's tongue sinfully, drawing out the arousal as if they would both melt under his fiery heat. It was exhilarating to be on top of him, their bodies pressed together tightly. The blood in his veins boiled and the raining ecstasy that poured through him made his body hungry. He knew his body was getting out of control and it was evident he was aroused from his raging erection.

Alister broke the kiss. "Tell me again," he pleaded for those words.

Bone's chest fell and rose rapidly as he tried to breathe. "What?" he asked.

"Don't play coy," Alister accused as he lost himself to his soft blue eyes.

Bone bit back a smile because he knew what words Alister craved to hear. Suddenly, Bone reached down and lifted Alister's wounded hand before he ran his tongue along the cut, like that would seal the wound. The hot sensation pierced straight down to Alister's cock and he fucking shuddered as his body buckled.

"I love you, Alister Black," Bone confessed. "I love you. Only you."

Alister drank those words and let them revitalize his desolate soul. "God, Bone," he pressed closer until their hips joined erotically. "I love you so fucking much." Without hesitation, he grabbed a hold of his mate and lifted him off the ground. Bone was surprised from being hauled up like a piece of luggage and then dropped on the large bed.

Alister grabbed the edge of his shirt before he tore it off his body revealing his rigid muscles and the array of tattoos that covered his bronzed skin. Bone's cheeks turned red and he quickly averted his gaze, which made Alister smile.

"You can look," he whispered. "I'm not shy." He kissed Bone's blushing cheek.

"Your hand is still injured," Bone reminded.

Alister fisted his wounded palm. "That should be the least of your worries," he said. "I'm feeling pain in another area that needs more of your attention."

Bone's eyes widened as he gaped back at him. He opened his mouth to speak but he let out a moan instead when Alister rolled his hips into him as if they were already connected. This was sinful, it was dark but once Alister got a taste of what it was like to drive Bone to the brink of insanity, he couldn't get enough. He was a predator consuming his mate's desires one by one until he was completely imbedded inside Bone's mind and body.

Alister leaned down and kissed the soft, sweet column of his throat where the deep fragrance of his pheromones was the most potent. He took a deep breath, inhaling the scent and capturing it in his aroused body that set him aflame. Bone made a small sound as he felt himself being consumed. But Alister hadn't even begun yet.

"I want to feel you, Bone," he said quietly. "Will you let me?"

Bone's eyes softened as he stared up at him. "I trust you," he professed.

Alister's heart leaped out of his chest as he found himself bound by those words. He grabbed the hem of his mate's shirt and took it off him, revealing his lean torso that had definition from muscles, but he didn't have any tattoos. The only thing that marred Bone's sweet pale skin were those heinous scars. Alister filled with venom as he recalled the stories Bone told him about his days in the cage. All the things that were done to him were imprinted on his body, so how was he supposed to forget and move on?

Alister couldn't resist as he saw the scar on his mate's collarbone and laid his lips gently on it. Bone sucked in a sharp breath and stiffened under him, but there was an ignited pleasure in his eyes that told Alister to continue. He licked the scar before he trailed near his pink nipple. Rolling his tongue over the scar, he purposely licked the nipple and it hardened for his teeth to capture it. Bone writhed under him and it was clear that he wasn't thinking of his past, but he was in the moment right now, which was a relief.

Alister continued down his body, finding the next scar he could erase with his lips. This was all he wanted to do. Expunge the past for his mate who could then have a fresh start.

Alister grabbed the band of Bone's slacks and pulled them down and off his legs, it fell onto the ground in a heap. But there were still his boxers that were in the way. He met his mate's sultry gaze before he laid his lips down on his shaft over the black cotton. Bone moaned and the sound was so fucking sexy.

Alister grinned. He grabbed the edge of the band and pulled down revealing his mate's throbbing shaft. Goddamnit all, he was pretty even down here. Frankly, Alister's never slept with a man before but how hard could it be to figure it out when Bone was already unravelling like a rose under him. Licking the head, he wrapped his lips around it and Bone buckled. Alister took more of the length down his throat and it tightened around the shaft.

"Alister," Bone moaned as his hand raked into his dark hair and he gripped it tightly.

Alister fucking loved the sensation of his mate losing control, his hand in his hair holding on to dear life. He licked the entire length, making it wet and tasting his sweet fucking arousal pouring down his throat. His board shoulders fit between his legs as he took the roaring erection down his mouth, it was primal in the way he felt satisfied just being able to arouse his mate. He wished for more, craved for more.

The fragrance of white roses bloomed through the room and it wrapped itself around Alister as if it was trying to possess him. He'd let it.

Bone's breath grew shaky and it was obvious he wasn't able to control his body any longer. Alister quickened his pace, taking his cock in and out of his mouth making sure to corner Bone to the edge and ensure that he broke in this shattering game.

But suddenly, Bone's fingers that were raked into Alister's hair tightened and he seized all motion. Alister wondered in a frenzy if he hurt him or rushed it, but Bone's lustful eyes were gleaming like two moons.

"I don't want to come alone," Bone's voice grew hoarse. "Come here-" he beckoned and Alister followed. He drew him into a scathing hot kiss that Bone led this time. He wrapped his tongue around, twirling them both together in the same way Alister had done with his cock. It was like Bone did it on purpose because Alister's erection pressed against his pants.

"If you want to be inside me, you need to loosen me first," Bone warned.

"Show me," Alister grumbled.

Bone brought Alister's hand to his mouth and he kissed his palm before he put his middle finger and ring finger into his hot mouth. Alister stayed silent even though he was panting like a rabid animal while Bone coated the fingers with his tongue. Fucking hell, this was too much for Alister. He almost came from that alone. With his own two fingers in the depth of his mouth, he felt the soft tongue and the heat all at once. He took over and pressed against Bone's tongue before he pulled them out and went in for a hungry kiss.

Bone grabbed Alister's wrist and guided his fingers down to his channel, the wet fingers touched the tight entrance but they slid into him perfectly. Bone moaned into the kiss and Alister took over. Deepening the kiss along with his own fingers, he penetrated him from both ways until he was writhing in pleasure and agony.

Alister broke the kiss as he drank the sight of his mate who was absolutely ethereal, his skin kissed by the moon and the fragrance of his arousal was unlike anything Alister ever felt before. He wanted to see his mate in this state all the time. Fuck, he got the feeling that leaving the bed at any given time was going to start getting difficult with the way things are going.

"It's enough," Bone whimpered. "Hurry-" Alister needed to be inside his mate right now who was begging for release.

Alister stripped his slacks off and freed his roaring erection as he kneeled between his mate's legs. He gripped his cock in his hand before he rubbed the head against his entrance. Bone moaned hotly, his eyes gleaming under the silver light with desire coursing through him.

Alister felt the slickness of his hole since he had loosened him already. So, when he slowly pushed inside him, it slipped through and he felt as if he was being strangled. He couldn't fucking breathe and neither could his cock. Bone drowned in ecstasy as he spread his legs further and lifted his knees.

Fuck, for such a timid creature, it was strange to see him unfold into something feral in bed. Alister didn't hate it. Instead, it allowed him to snap the last thread of control he had before he thrusted into him. His entire length buried into his mate's body. Both of them completely and utterly lost to the passion between them.

Alister braced himself as he faced his mate's lustful gaze. "It's even better than I could have imagined," he confessed before he looked down to where their bodies were connected. "I was right. You are made for me." His cock twitched inside the slick, hot walls of his mate. "No one else can touch you, Bone. No one." He pulled out until he could see the head of his own cock before he plunged back inside him. Leaning over him, he kissed Bone's neck before he nipped his earlobe. "Tell me Bone, tell me how much you love me?" He thrusted over and over again, until they were aching. "Because I am drowning in the hunger I have for you," Alister said. "All I want is to hold you in my arms and pound into your beautiful body."

Bone met his gaze through the haze of arousal glazed over them. "Do it then," he said. "Don't hold back."

Alister's gaze darkened and he rolled his hips into him again and again, until they were both reaching the edge of their climax. And he wasn't going to slow down now. He thrusted hard and deep, fast and ruthlessly as his cock thickened. Being inside his mate's body was unlike anything he ever could have experienced. His mind turned completely red with lust and hunger. He couldn't think of anything else.

Pounding into Bone made Alister go absolutely feral, he lost all sense of himself as his wolf emerged through his body and took over. He couldn't even think straight anymore.

"Bite me, Bone," Alister growled. "Make me your alpha."

Bone's eyes flashed before he wrapped his hand around Alister's nape and pulled him down. He felt his sharp teeth clamp down on the juncture between his neck and shoulder. Just as both of them were about to come, Bone bit down viciously and they erupted. Alister filled Bone of his essence and pumped his hips until he was completely sated. The mark on his neck throbbed through him and it sealed his wolf to Bone until the end of time.

Bone licked the mark before Alister rested his weight over his mate. "Did it hurt?" Bone whispered sweetly.

Alister couldn't help but let out a laugh. "It didn't just hurt," he said as his cock thickened inside Bone and he noticed it too.

"Alister," Bone moaned helplessly.

He braced himself on his arms as his cock throbbed. "Do it again," he said as he showed his bare neck again.

Bone's eyes flashed as his wolf appeared. "I think it's my turn this time," he said in his soft voice.

Alister was surprised a little to hear that Bone would like to be marked right now too.

Bone lifted until he was the one straddling Alister's waist with his cock still buried inside him. "Do it," he said as he tilted his head.

Alister rolled his hips into his mate's body and it was so fucking sensual to be under Bone.

"Wait-" Bone said and Alister halted immediately. "I want you to mark me right now, so it's the only thing I can feel."

Alister stiffened. "The bite isn't gentle, Bone," he warned.

"I know," Bone said as he moved the strands of Alister's hair back. "But for a wolf, the first mark only happens once. I want to feel it entirely on its own."

Fuck, Alister groaned as his cock replied to that erotic plead. "Come here," his tone gravelly.

Bone leaned in and showed his neck willingly. Alister licked the skin and sucked on the raging pulse that was so fucking erotic under his tongue. This moment was what Alister waited for after he laid his eyes on Bone for the first time. He just couldn't believe that it was finally here.

"I love you, Bone," he whispered before he bit down on his mate's neck and marked him for an eternity.

The sensation of his teeth sinking into his flesh and drawing blood was too much to handle, that he managed to come without even any stimulation. His body lost control and he pumped his hips into Bone while he kept his teeth right where they bit him. Alister didn't let go as he changed their position and pushed Bone down onto the bed, thrusting his cock into him as he felt wave after wave of arousal.

Bone cried out in pleasure and his own body relented its release. It was obvious both of them came without even spilling their seed; it was a dry orgasm which was a first.

"Bone," Alister whispered as he kissed his mate's cheek. "Are you alright?"

"Mm-" he gave a small nod.

Their eyes met and Alister felt his soul being summoned through those two blue pools. He couldn't take it anymore as he pulled out of his mate's body.

"Get on your knees for me," he growled.

Bone obeyed and Alister saw the lithe lines of his mate's body under the moon beams. However, amidst the frenzy of his arousal, he also saw the slave mark on Bone's upper back. The number 808 was scarred into his skin between his shoulder blades, like someone had taken a silver blade and cut into him savagely. Alister's blood boiled as he felt the urge to fucking kill whoever did this to him.

He leaned down and laid his lips on the mark. Bone gasped and he moved to get away, but Alister wrapped his arms around him, holding him captive as he kissed each and every mark that made these numbers on his skin.

"Alister, don't," Bone cried out, "it's dirty."

Alister licked the scar. "Nothing is dirty about you," he said before he rubbed his cock against his mate. "You are as pure as a rose."

Bone stifled his moans into the pillow as Alister plunged into his body. Fuck, it was so erotic to be able to move in and out of him without restraint because now they were united. The bond between them was sanctified and they were truly mates now. Nothing could break them apart. Their souls were bound to one another and no one could deny them the right they had over one another.

Alister thrusted hard and fast before he bit down on the pale, scarred skin of his slave mark. Bone's hands gripped the sheets as both of them came together in this heated battle of ecstasy and love. Bone fell limp against the bed and Alister pulled out as he saw his essence pouring out of him. The sight was hot as fuck. He had marked him deep inside and he intended to cover every inch of Bone's body with his marks.

This bed was going to be wrecked by the end of it. Thankfully, he could move them to his own bedroom.

Alister turned Bone onto his back and they kissed softly, it wasn't hurried in any way because this time, he wanted to savour each moment. He would spend this time learning his mate's body. He'd kiss, lick and bite each part of him so he could memorize where Bone felt pleasure and where it was too much for him to handle.

The entire time Bone whispered Alister's name from his innocent lips like a prayer. His name that was passed down from an old ancestor that he never cared for was now something that he loved hearing from his mate when he was drowning in ecstasy or even begging for mercy. It bounced off the walls alongside his mate's lustful moans and pleading cries. It was enough to make him hard again and again.

Alister kneeled between his mate's legs and he raked his eyes down the trail of red marks he left scattered all over Bone. Those marks were fucking beautiful across his porcelain skin. His mate's eyes were closed, his breath ragged as if he was trying to rest despite the shaft deep inside him. He saw his pants that hung on the edge of the bed, he grabbed them and retrieved the ring that was in the pocket. Buried deeply inside his mate; what would be a better moment than this to give the ring?

He opened the small velvet case and laid his eyes on the Black's family ring. Taking it out, he grabbed Bone's left hand and kissed the top before he slid on the jewelry.

Bone's eyes opened right away. He must have sensed the cold piece of gold on his finger. "Wh-what is that?" he mumbled coarsely.

Alister kissed his hand again now that the heavy black diamond was resting in its rightful place. "This ring is passed down to the one who is mated to the Black Crescent alpha," he explained. "It belongs to you now."

Bone held up his hand and looked at the ring. "It's beautiful," he said.

Alister laced their fingers together and thought that his mate was the one who added the beauty to this ring. "Welcome to my family," he whispered as he leaned over his mate and pushed his hips closer, filling him up further.

Bone flinched as he quickly grabbed Alister's shoulders to steady himself. "Are you sure you want to give this away?" he said. "It looks expensive."

Alister kissed the marks all over Bone's neck. "It is expensive," he confirmed, "so make sure to take care of it for the rest of your life."

Bone graced a smile that made Alister's heart leap out of his chest. "Kiss me," he said.

Alister didn't need to be told twice. Locking their lips together, the kiss was heated and strong as both of them held onto one another. He thrusted his cock in and out of his mate until they both reached their climax together.

Bone had a lot more stamina than Alister thought. They were able to wreak the bed just like he hoped. But the end of it, Bone was the one who insisted on a bath since they were a mess. Alister got up from the bed and walked into the bathroom. Turning on the light, he went and filled up the tub with water and a bit of soap. That was when he saw his reflection in the giant mirror, he froze in his tracks. Apart from his naked body and tattoos, he traced all the marks covering him. Immediately, his lips lifted into a smile and he felt as if he had been given the world. He wore his mate's marks around his neck and it brought him so much fucking pride.

Leaving the bathroom, he saw Bone laying on the bed, his back exposed and his slave mark was covered in Alister's bite marks. He felt a bit devilish for admiring the sight. Bending over him, he kissed Bone's cheek.

"The bath's ready for you," he whispered gently.

"Hmm," Bone moved to get up but he winced from the strain on his body.

Alister put his arm around his mate and helped him onto his feet and he took them into the bathroom. Bone frowned from the bright lights. Taking him towards the tub, Bone lifted his leg and got into the warm embrace of the water. Alister turned around and searched the drawers finding two tea light candles, which he could use. He quickly lit the wicks and then shut the lights off so his mate was bothered by them. He placed the candles on the edge of the tub before he watched his mate resting peacefully.

Bone opened his tired eyes. "Aren't you going to join me?"

Alister raised a brow. Who the hell could refuse an invitation like that? Not him. He got into the tub and sat behind Bone, so he could comfortably rest on him. Alister had spread his legs and it made him smile just how perfectly Bone fit between them.

There was no way Alister could keep his hands to himself. Even in the tub, he touched any part of his mate he could. Trailing his fingers across Bone's neck then shoulder down to his bicep and arm. He lifted his hand that held the ring. Alister brought it to his mouth and he kissed the gem on his mate's beautiful hand. He couldn't believe that Bone was finally his mate and they were bonded.

There was a deep sense of completion that Alister felt while sitting here. Before they mated, Alister knew that he loved his mate and was devoted to him. However, now that they wore each other's mark it was as if something else awakened inside both of them. A deep impulse to protect ignited and Alister felt like he could kill anything in order to keep his mate safe.

He sat in this tub, his mind completely engulfed with the desire to keep Bone gratified. Nothing mattered more than his mate. His wolf felt the same and both of them could only see Bone. They are bonded. They were mated. They were together forever.

Bone squeezed Alister's hand even though he was quietly resting. He couldn't help but feel the spark of arousal flare inside him. He shifted, the water sloshed around them as he bent down and kissed Bone's neck. Alister wrapped his arms around his torso and raked his teeth across the delicate skin.

"You're hard again," Bone mumbled.

Alister's cock pressed against his mate's back. "Can you blame me?" His tone guttural as his pheromones expunged every other scent in the room. "I finally have you in my arms. So, I will cherish every moment."

Shifting in the tub, he got onto his knees as Bone grabbed onto the railing of the tub and took the hard, length of Alister's cock inside him. The amount of times Alister had dreamed of this didn't even come close to how he felt now.

"Slow down," Bone moaned breathlessly.

Alister ran his hand down Bone's spine and he shuddered. "You want it slow, baby," he did slow down, but this was torture too. "Do you want to feel every inch of my cock inside you?" Alister watched as he slid out of him and the water sloshed around them. "Fuck, Bone, you're strangling me." His cock felt as if it could be chopped off, it was sexy as hell.

"Alister-" Bone laid his head down on the railing- "hurry."

Alister couldn't help but smile. "You tell me to slow down and then you tell me to hurry," he said before he wrapped his arm around Bone and pulled him up, so his back was against his chest. "What am I going to do with you, honey?"

Bone placed his head back on Alister's shoulder and the black ring on his finger shined even in the dark room. Alister plunged into him over and over again, hitting that sweet spot where he knew by now that his mate couldn't handle it.

Alister sucked on his pale skin before he bit down on him and he grabbed Bone's cock in his tight grip. "Does it feel good?" he whispered to him. "Do you like me buried inside you?"

Bone's blue eyes shined. "Yes," he confessed so innocently that Alister came hard right then and there alongside his mate.

They were breathless and dazed.

Alister didn't waste a single moment as he got them out of the bathroom and into the bedroom.

"We need to dry off," Bone said.

Alister kissed his mate. "It doesn't matter, we're going to get wet again anyway," he pushed Bone down onto the wrecked bed.

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