Page 13 of The Blood Guardian

"He just works here," Luke told him. "He isn't involved." Rall nodded his head and did not correct his beloved, but he could read the man and knew that he was very much involved. But unlike the others, he wasn't a killer. Trent looked at Rall and nodded his head, indicating he'd clear the man's mind and leave it there.

Rall swung Luke up into his arms and headed out to the SUV. They didn't speak until Luke was buckled in, and they were on their way home, and it was Luke who broke the silence.

"I'm sorry, I should have waited." Luke was contrite, but Rall was still feeling the effects of the terror that Luke had gone through and stayed silent, not wanting to say anything he would regret later. He nodded but kept his eyes on the road. Luke stared at him with those sad eyes and continued.

“I won’t be so stupid again. I know that I’ve been nothing but stupid today and I know it will be hard for you to trust my judgement going forward.” Luke said and took a deep breath and then shifted his gaze to stare out the side window. “This was my job and I thought I should face them when I told them I was quitting. I should have called but thinking ahead doesn’t seem to be something I’m very good at.”

"I'm glad you're out of there, but I need you to make me a promise." Rall began.

“Absolutely anything.” Luke leaned in eager to make amends. He didn’t need to make amends he was just being the pure heart that he was, and Rall was going to have make it his life’s duty to protect him from all the evil in the world. Rall pulled into the garage and parked he then turned to Luke giving him his full attention.

"I need you to always tell me where you are going. It won't be forever just until we get the shit cleared out of your life. You are precious, and you are kind, and it's too bad that so many have taken advantage of that and taken advantage of you." He took Luke's hand and held it.

Luke nodded and raked his left hand roughly through his hair. The man was so beautiful, and he didn't even realize it. "The owner of the floral shop was hooked up with some bad people, and when he didn't do as they asked, things went bad for him." Rall was trying to convey the situation in a way that did not escalate Luke's fear, but he was also being truthful. "Were you aware that he was a criminal?"

"I had a hunch that something was going on, but I thought Sidney and Wilfred were victims, not real participants, so I kept my head down and minded my own business. I assumed they would work it out."

“Wilfred Somes the owner was in it up to his eyeballs he was not a nice person thankfully he didn’t pull you in.”

"What about Ross?" Luke started to question, and that was a good sign.

“He’s in it as deep as the others.” Luke looked pained and looked away.

“I will always let you know where I’m going and until I get a handle on the truth and the lies in my life, I’d appreciate it if you would accompany me. I would prefer to have you there when the shit goes down rather than playing catch up.” That statement brought a smile to Rall and a self deprecating chuckle from Luke.

"I'm by your side, baby, always." He leaned forward and took Luke's lips in a kiss that cured everything. He plunged deep, tasting and renewing their connection and glorying in the taste that was his beloved. The sweet, subtle flavor of sunshine and warmth infused the air around them, and Rall swept Luke up into his arms and carried him to the elevator.

“I love you, Rall.” Luke said the words plain and clear and they hit Rall’s heart melting it instantly. No one had ever said those words to him before and he was unprepared for the power that they held especially when they were spoken by his beloved. He forced back the emotion that came roaring to the surface and hugged Luke flush to his chest.

“I love you too Luke. I can’t imagine my life without you now. You’ve become my heart, my center, and I ache for you.” Every shield had dropped and all hesitation was gone he showed Luke who he was and held nothing back.

They stared at one another letting everything show and Rall quickly carried him to their apartment before setting him on his feet in their living room. Rall never broke eye contact as all secrets and every emotion were shared the awareness had opened every door and their bond was complete.

He kept Luke in the circle of his arms and Luke had his hands placed lightly on Rall’s hips. “You’re perfect Rall and I love every inch of you. Thank you for accepting me into your heart and your life. I will live and strive every day to make you not regret it.” Rall smiled a soft smile that was something he only used with Luke. It was a smile of love and peace and a happiness he thought he’d never know.

Luke took one short step toward him and lifted his face up for another kiss and Rall was not going to deny. He took his lips in another hungry, possessive embrace and casually walked him backward to the back hall and to their bedroom. He didn’t release his lips until they stood inside the bedroom and Rall began removing Luke’s clothes.

“I want to mark you and claim you again.” He said. “I want to love you completely.”

“I am all yours Rall. Now and forever just yours.” Those were the precise words for this moment. Luke was a handful and it was going to take work and attention along with lots of love to keep him safe and well but Rall was more than up to the challenge.

"And I am all yours, Luke." He responded, and suddenly, Luke pulled at Rall's clothing.

"I need you, Rall, right now." Luke gushed.

Rall stripped fast and effortlessly and then removed Luke's remaining clothes. His beloved needed him now, and Rall wasn't going to disappoint. "You're gorgeous, baby." Rall swept his eyes over Luke, worshiping every inch of his body, and then he locked on those eyes, soulful and innocent. He took Luke's hand and placed it on his cock, and Luke took it from there.

The strokes were long and tight and brought Rall instantly to the edge of release, but he pulled back, intent on enjoying the touch of his beloved a little longer. To his surprise, Luke dropped to his knees and took Rall's thick length into his mouth and down his throat. The sensations that tore through him were intense and urgent and took him headlong, right over the cliff.

Rall came hard, filling Luke's mouth and throat with stream after stream of his essence as the force and beauty tore through him, leaving him with the absolute certainty that this man was his world. Luke sucked him dry greedy, and thorough, making Rall ache for more and scream for relief. He took Luke under the arms and lifted him to his feet.

"I need you now." He repeated Luke's words from earlier. He was primed and ready for another round. Rall backed Luke up to the bed and helped him to lie down and get settled. He massaged his hips and thighs before getting up onto the bed.

Luke slid his legs apart, beckoning him forward with a look that melted everything inside Rall. "I am never happier than when I am with you," Rall told him and stretched out, rubbing his hard length against Luke's throbbing cock. "You ready?" He cocked a half smile and winked, and Luke instantly wrapped his legs around Rall's waist and started eagerly reaching for him.

Luke had begun stretching and getting himself ready while pleasuring Rall, so he slathered up his fingers, and it took very little time to have him ready and wanting. Rall slid his hips to the side and slowly thrust inside, taking his time stretching and filling him gradually. Luke was panting, his chest rising and falling rapidly while he waited for Rall to be completely seated.

Rall thrust to the base and started a tantalizing rhythm of circular motions that brought the animal out in Luke. He gripped Rall's shoulders and growled a deep gravel sound that rose from the depth of his throat. His eye narrowed, and he lifted his hips sharply, driving Rall's cock deeper. He followed that with more thrusts, rapid and sharp, pushing all he had into the connection and lighting up their needs and desires.

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