“I’d say have fun, but it would take more than the five minutes you’re capable of. Maybe Patch can bring over some performance enhancers, so she doesn’t regret being stuck with you.”

It was Carl’s turn to throw a finger over his shoulder, and all I could do was shake my head, a smile on my face despite my position. Life with Carl certainly wasn’t going to be dull.

I was still smiling when he flipped me back over, letting me slide down his body in a way that had my nipples tightening and my stomach spasming again. I had to clench my thighs together, worried I was going to soak right through my pants too, but my smile disappeared when I looked to the side and noticed we were standing next to his motorcycle.

“Uhhhh. Shit.”

He raised a brow, glancing from me to his bike and back.

“I can go ask David for his truck?”

Grimacing, I sucked in a breath and shook my head. I hadn’t even gotten a chance to talk with David like I’d wanted to before I’d seen what had been done to the café, and I certainly didn’t want to leave him stranded by taking his vehicle.

“No, it’s fine. I know you won’t let anything happen.”

Carl purred as he wrapped his arms around me, dropping a kiss to my mouth before pulling away.

“Never. I’ll always protect you.”

Even without a bond, I knew he was telling the truth. Carl would do whatever it took to keep me safe, so I could face this fear for him.

Nodding, I stepped back and waited for him to take a seat. I’d seen others ride together, so I knew I needed to get on behind him and hold his waist, and it was easier than I’d feared it might be. I shivered from nerves more than the chill in the air as I waited for him to crank the engine, and I let out a squeak when it rumbled to life beneath me.

The vibrations penetrated my legs and worked their way up, coalescing in my spread center. Clenching, I dug my fingers into Carl’s belly, making him glance over his shoulder at me.

“Holy shit.”

I could barely gasp the words out, another cramp wetting my folds as I struggled to process what was happening. I didn’t know if it was because I was so close to my heat, or if was just the way it felt to ride a motorcycle, but my cheeks heated as my core clenched again.

The smirk on Carl’s face made me think he knew exactly what I was going through, but he thankfully didn’t mention it.

“Hold on tight. It’s not far.”

Biting my lip, I nodded before burying my face in his back, hoping I wouldn’t start the night off orgasming on the back of his bike before we even made it to his house. I was certain I’d never live it down if I did.

Chapter Thirty-Six

Carl

Ihad planned to stay and help the guys paint, but none of that mattered once Gwyn said she wanted me to claim her. Nothing was going to stop my bear from dragging her back to our den and doing exactly that.

I barely noticed the wind whipping my beard everywhere, all of my focus on the omega huddled against my back. I knew she’d been worried about riding my motorcycle, and the way she clutched me tight might make someone think she was still scared, but I didn’t miss her little gasps, or the way the wind teased me with the scent of slick whenever it swirled around us.

The vibrations were getting to her.

I probably looked like a madman, riding down the road with a grin on my face, but that wasn’t going to stop me. My dick was throbbing against my jeans, ready to be unleashed and buried in her as soon as possible. I wasn’t sure I’d be able to hold back long enough for her to build a nest, but I knew it was important for her to have one, so I was going to do my best.

“Almost there.”

I called the words over my shoulder as I turned off the main road onto the side street that would lead to my house. I still lived in Hell, but my house was a little way from The Hangout.

If Gwyn responded I couldn’t hear her over the engine and the sound of the wind rushing by, but it was only a couple minutes before I was slowing to take the turn into my driveway. Since we likely wouldn’t be coming back out for a couple days, I hit the button to open the garage door so I could pull straight in.

After I cut the engine I could feel the way Gwyn was gasping against my back, and for a moment worry cut through me, making me turn to look at her. Her thighs trembled where they bracketed my hips, her cheeks flushed bright red, but it was the little mewl that escaped as she blinked her eyes open that had my grin returning. She was so close to the edge I could have blown on her clit and push her over.

“Everything okay?”

I didn’t bother to hide the amusement in my voice, and she narrowed her eyes at me, making a laugh escape.