Since his father and Olivia had lost their mates, Heaven noticed that they leaned on each other. Something was going on between them, but it wasn’t his business.
“It’s a long drive, so let me know if you need me to stop.” Maverick closed the back of the vehicle, climbing into the driver’s seat.
They pulled out, starting their journey home. Heaven watched over Murdock. He still hadn’t regained consciousness, but the wolf physician cleared him of any danger and said he just needed rest to heal.
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Heaven lay down next to him, stroking his fur for comfort. For Murdock or for himself, he wasn’t sure. Maybe a little bit of both.
“Your father rescinded his restitution demand.” Maverick was looking at him in the rearview mirror.
“Yes, Alpha, he informed me.”
Maverick nodded and then asked, “Do you forgive him?” Heaven thought about it. It’s not like Murdock knew he was there, and he wasn’t even claimed yet. It had hurt like hell. That was the biggest hurdle he was trying to get over.
Heaven knew in his heart that if his mate had known he was there, the situation never would have happened. “Yes.” Maverick nodded again. Heaven could see the relief in his eyes.
“If you forgive him, it should never be brought up again.”
“I know.” Heaven struggled with how much to divulge to his Alpha, Maverick would be his Alpha once he and Murdock mated. “It just hurt to see my mate with another.”
“I can imagine. You do know he had no idea you were there?” Maverick asked gently.
“I handled it all wrong, didn’t I?”
“No, you handled it the only way you knew how. There is no correct way when it comes to the heart. I’m just glad you two can work it out. I really wasn’t looking forward to executing him.” Heaven looked down at the sleeping wolf. He rolled his mate’s fur between his fingers as he thought about that night and how distraught Murdock looked when he realized Heaven was his mate. “I forgive you, mate,” Heaven whispered as he kissed the wolf’s furry head.
Murdock opened his eyes. They stared at each other for a moment then Murdock licked him on the side of his face. “That does
not
count as our first kiss.” He smiled.
Heaven could have sworn the wolf smiled back as he lay his head back down and closed his eyes.
They made it back to Brac territory in less time than normal. It seemed Murdock learned his driving skills from his Alpha.
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More warriors came out, helping Heaven with his belongings as his mate was carried into the house. He followed, unsure which room was Murdock’s. Once he found it, Heaven went down to the kitchen to get his mate something to drink. He would be thirsty when he finally did wake up.
“So, Maverick’s not going to kill Murdock?” Heaven knew which mate this one was. He had been introduced to them all but would never be able to remember everyone’s name until he got to know them, but this one seemed special. “Which mate are you?” he teased.
“Guess.”
Heaven smiled, walking behind the shorter mate and running his fingers through golden-blond locks. “You could use a deep conditioning. Your hair is beautiful but could use a boost.”
“My hair needs a boost?”
“Yes, Johnny.”
“You guessed.”
Heaven smiled. He remembered only because the guy was so adorable. The other two huggable ones were Keata and Nero. He would have to work on the other men’s names. He also remembered Melonee. Being the only female in the house, hers was easy.
“No, Maverick isn’t going to do anything to Murdock, but he was injured so I do need to get upstairs.” Grabbing the bottled water, Heaven made for the door.
“Come hang out in the den when Murdock feels better.” Heaven grinned. “I will.”
He sat the bottled water on the nightstand, disrobed, and crawled into the bed with his mate. “Wake up, sleepyhead.” Murdock moved around slightly but didn’t open his eyes. Sighing, Heaven cuddled next to him. He ran his hands over Murdock’s fur, wondering if his luck was finally changing.
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Chapter Four
Murdock woke in his human form. He must be fully healed. He recognized his bedroom then smiled when he felt hot skin behind him.
Heaven.
Turning over to stare at the hypnotizing man, he saw his mate slept peacefully next to him. Grinning, Murdock lifted the blankets.
His mate was also nude, and what a lovely sight that presented.
“Perv.” Heaven smiled behind closed eyes.
“I thought you were sleeping.”
“I am.”
Murdock chuckled as he pulled Heaven into his arms. He laid a soft kiss on his lips. Heaven moaned and scooted closer. “Have you had sex before?”
Heaven blushed, lowered his head, and nodded.
Murdock tucked a knuckle under his chin, bringing his face back into view. “It’s okay.”
“Sorry, I didn’t wait for you,” Heaven apologized.
Murdock rolled his eyes. “Like I did.” Heaven winced, and Murdock instantly regretted his words. “I’m so sorry, Heaven.”
“Don’t. It’s over, so leave it in the past.” Murdock kissed Heaven.
His kiss was slow, thoughtful, as his tongue traced the soft fullness of Heaven’s lips.
“Fresh start?” Murdock’s brow raised as hope filled him that his mate would want one just as much as he did.
“Okay,” Heaven laughed as he agreed.
Murdock stuck his hand out, “Hi, I’m Murdock Miller.”
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Heaven giggled. “Heaven Armstrong.”
“Nice to meet you, Mr. Armstrong.” Murdock said as his erection pressed into Heaven’s.
“You, too, M&M,” he whispered breathlessly.
“M&M?” Murdock liked that. He rolled Heaven under him, taking the kiss deeper. “If I ask, will you accept?” There, he put it out there.
If Heaven said no, he would wait. Heaven was worth it.
Heaven wrapped his arms around Murdock, burying his face in his neck. “Yes.”
Feeling as though he were rocketing to the moon, Murdock pulled Heaven’s head back and devoured Heaven’s mouth. His hands explored anywhere and everywhere he could find soft, creamy skin.
Murdock pulled back, leaning up so he could look down at his mate’s cock. “You’re hairless.”
“You like?” Heaven beamed as he blushed.
Murdock growled. “Me like.” He kissed his way down Heaven’s body until he reached his goal. Never before had he seem such smooth skin. He lapped at it, enjoying the taste tremendously. The smooth skin glided across his tongue like satin.
“Makes me more sensitive.” Heaven moaned, running his fingers through Murdock’s hair.
Duly noted.
Murdock began his campaign of torturing his mate.
His tongue traced the bare pubic bone, the tip running from one side to the other. Murdock rose up some and smacked the hairless pubic bone with the tips of his fingers, the bare skin reddening beautifully.
“Oh, god,” Heaven cried as his hips bucked.
Murdock ran his tongue over the area to soothe the sting before guiding his tongue down to Heaven’s twin orbs. He lapped at them, humming along the way.
Murdock kissed each one before trailing lower.
Yum, what do we
have here? A nice hole to hide my tongue in.
Murdock pushed Heaven’s legs back to his mate’s chest, giving himself the perfect view. With a slow and lazy motion, his tongue
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circled around the pink delight, feeling every ridge of the tight muscle. He stiffened his tongue, and then pushed in.
“Murdock, please, don’t torture me,” Heaven whimpered as he pushed down on Murdock’s face.
Murdock grinned as he pulled out then pushed back in, feeling the muscle expand for him as it welcomed his invasion. He affixed his lips to the skin surrounding the starburst, suckling gently.
“You’re gonna make me come,” Heaven warned as he hitched his hips, placing his feet on Murdock’s back.
That was his point. Murdock pulled his tongue free and ran it from one thigh to the other, nipping the skin along his trek. He gave a final kiss to Heaven’s small prize as a salute to the great things to come.
Murdock’s journey of torture took him back to his mate’s sac, and what a lovely set they were. His tongue played in the dip that sat between the orbs, allowing his tongue to trace every wrinkle.
“I’m warning you, Murdock.” Heaven hissed in pleasure, his fingers clenching and unclenching in Murdock’s hair.
Murdock ran his cheek over the wrinkled skin before running his tongue around the base of Heaven’s erect cock. It jumped at the sensual contact. Still holding his mate’s legs back, Murdock sucked the skin all the way up to the head then back down again.
“I’m not a damn harmonica.”
“Taste like one.” Murdock retraced his steps then slid his mate’s cock into his mouth and hummed. Heaven went wild. He bucked and mewled, crying to the ceiling as hot bursts of cum shot down the back of Murdock’s throat. Murdock sucked the crown a little longer, licked his mate clean, and then climbed up Heaven’s body to possess his mouth again, sharing the flavor.
“Damn, I taste good.” Heaven smiled into the kiss.
“Mmm, you do, don’t you.” Murdock swiped his tongue into Heaven’s mouth, seeking out his mate’s unique taste.
“Claim me, wolf.”
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“With pleasure.” Murdock grabbed the slick and coated his fingers. He smiled as he remembered the salute to Heaven’s tight hole and then he rimmed the tight star with his lubed fingers. The scent still lingered on his face as he felt the muscle relaxing enough to breach it.
“Ugh, been awhile.”
“Good.” Murdock murmured into Heaven’s mouth as he bent over to kiss his mate once again. He teased Heaven’s hole until his third finger joined in. “Ready?” His mate wasn’t a nameless face in a club.
He would take his time to prepare him, making sure Heaven was ready, and then take him gently. This was the only man that mattered.
“Yes, take me.”
Removing his fingers, Murdock leaned back. Why were his hands shaking? It was as if this was his first time. Taking a deep breath to steady his nerves, Murdock pushed in.
“Shit.”
“Am I hurting you?” Murdock didn’t move a muscle.
“No, just feels so good.” Heaven breathed out unsteadily.
Murdock knew his mate was feeling pain. If it had been a while, then Heaven would feel the burn.
He tried his best to be gentle, letting his mate adjust to his girth.
He ran his hands over the smooth skin, caressing his hips and down his legs. Murdock leaned forward, sucking a love bite to the surface of Heaven’s neck. He moaned at the mark and licked his tongue around it.
“Do you accept me as your mate, Heaven?” Murdock pushed Heaven’s legs back farther, his thumbs making circle patterns around his mate’s ankles.
“Don’t waste time, do you?”
Murdock growled.
Heaven smiled. “Yes, Murdock. Now bite me.”
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Murdock struck, sinking his canines into soft tissue. Heaven bucked, kicking his legs free of Murdock’s hold and wrapping them around Murdock’s waist as he cried out.
Heaven calling out his name was music to his ears. He felt their souls merge and hearts synchronize as Murdock sealed the wound.
His tongue trailed to the other shoulder, lapping at the hickey he had just placed there.
Heaven tried to climb up Murdock. His legs inched higher and higher up Murdock’s back. He whimpered when Murdock grabbed his ankles, pushing his legs past his head. “I’m not a pretzel.”
“Fuck, you look good.” Murdock thrust deep. His mate was open for his pleasure. Sweat trickled down his face and hit his mate’s skin as he jackhammered into him. “Mine.” Murdock growled possessively, his mate drawing him in like a moth to a flame.
Murdock surged forward, rocking into Heaven’s tight sheath.
“Yours,” Heaven agreed as he pushed himself away from the headboard.
“You know how to lay it on me,” Heaven praised him.
He opened his lips as Murdock smashed their mouths together, kissing a mewling cry from his mate. Heaven came, hot liquid erupting between them. Murdock leaned back, driving into Heaven’s ass as he held his mate in place.
“Mine.” Murdock laid claim once more as the tingling shot up his spine and down to his groin. He shook his head back and forth, his brain in a lust-filled fog.
The sensations were clawing their way throughout his entire body and ensnaring him in a sensual hold as his body exploded in a euphoric rush. He threw his head back and shouted his mate’s name as his soul seemed to leave his body then rejoin it as his head cleared and his vision once again returned.
Murdock collapsed forward, cupping Heaven’s face while still leaving him twisted up like a pretzel. He kissed Heaven sloppily. His
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heart was still beating out of control, his cock still buried deep.
Murdock pulled back slowly.
“Holy shit, you can screw.” Heaven laughed.
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Heaven looked out of his bedroom window as the wind blew fiercely outside. Rain splattered the windows, giving the dark room an ominous feeling. He reached back, rubbing his butt, hoping the soreness went away.
His mate was on patrol duty, leaving Heaven by himself. He missed Murdock. Heaven watched for any sign of him outside. Only being fifty, he knew he was quite young. A more mature wolf would probably go find something to do to occupy his time, but not Heaven.
He searched the darkness for what was his.
A knock brought him back to the room he was standing in and out of the cold, dark night he was searching.
Heaven turned. “Come in.”
Johnny peeked his head around the door. “We are all watching a movie downstairs. Wanna sit with me?”
“No, go ahead.” Heaven wasn’t in the mood to watch a movie. He wanted Murdock, his M&M.
Johnny padded into the room. “It will help you take your mind off of Murdock. It helps me when Hawk’s not here.” Now, how could he say no to that? “Come on.” Heaven grabbed his hand, walking downstairs and settling in the den.