Page 19 of Gargoyle Sentinel

All part of my devious plan. As horny as he was all the time. he couldn’t believe how much he wanted to fuck Mal. As in, fuck him for days. He figured it had to be whatever healing spell Zeke had done. Maybe a super holy vitamin or something.

“Whoa, this chicken. Soooo juicy.” Danny sucked in another finger. “I love eating meat. I love it so much, I could do it all the time.”

Malachi licked his lips. “Uh…” He licked them again. “Didn’t you have some questions for me?”

Danny dropped the ravaged drumstick on the platter with a sigh. “I think I’m losing my touch.”

Malachi rubbed the back of his neck.“That’s not it at all. Trust me, I want you quite badly right now. But I can’t in good conscience make love to you when you aren’t aware of what could happen.”

“Aww, you said make love. That’s too sweet.” He could spend all day trying to remember whether anyone had ever said that to him before jumping his bones, but doubted if he’d ever get an answer. “So what exactly could happen?” Danny leaned forward, searching Malachi’s face for hints whether it was something good or bad. “You keep hinting at something big, and I’m starting to think you’re worried I’ll run screaming into the night.”

Malachi set down his own piece of chicken, untouched. “You might.”

“Try me.” Danny reached across the small table they'd set up by the window, covering Malachi’s hand with his own. The familiar jolt of electricity, but it had morphed into something deeper, hotter, as if Mal’s presence was turning him into a space heater. “I’ve already accepted that I’m half-angel, you’re a gargoyle warrior, and shadow demons tried to sacrifice me for a ritual.” He snorted. “What could possibly be worse than that?”

“Not worse.” Malachi shifted awkwardly in his chair, his eyes darting away before meeting Danny’s gaze again. “It’s related to the Nephilim physiology. There are differences from regular humans that you should understand.”

“Differences like what? Do I grow wings? Shoot holy light from my fingertips?” Danny waggled his fingers dramatically. “Please tell me I get some cool powers out of this deal.”

“Not exactly.” Malachi’s voice dropped to that serious tone that made Danny’s stomach flutter. “To begin with, all Nephilim pregnancies are much shorter compared to humans. In addition, male Nephilim…” He rubbed his forehead. “They can also get pregnant.”

Danny blinked. Once. Twice. “I’m sorry, but did you just saydudescan get pregnant? As in, me, myself, and I can get knocked up?”

Malachi nodded. "Yes, Danny. Male Nephilim have the ability to carry children. It's part of your divine heritage.”

Danny fell back in his chair, his jaw going slack. “Hot damn. That’s...” He ran both hands through his hair, his thoughts racing. But then something bloomed in his chest, a rush of joy that he hadn’t felt in such a long time.. “That's actually kind of amazing. I mean, terrifying, but amazing.” He leaned forward again, excitement coursing through him. “Wait, so I couldactuallyhave my very own kids? Like, biological kids?”

“You could.” Malachi’s expression softened. “I wasn’t expecting you to be so…”

“Thrilled?” Danny grinned, then his smile faltered slightly. “Wait. There's more, isn't there? You still look like you're about to deliver bad news.”

Malachi shook his head. “No, not bad. Just different from the human experience. It’s that I want to be open about everything that’s happening or could happen to you. For our relationship to be built on honesty and trust.

"When Nephilim find their Fated Mate, they experience what’s called a heat cycle.” Malachi’s voice was gentle but matter-of-fact. “It's a biological response that ensures the bonding between mates. Your body is preparing itself for conception.”

Danny’s jaw dropped again

. “Is that why I feel like I'm burning up from the inside out? And why I want to climb you like a tree every five seconds?” He fanned himself dramatically. “I thought I was just turned on by your hunklicious gargoyle charm.”

“Well, it’s both,” Malachi said with a hint of a smile. “The connection between us intensifies the heat. It’s why I’ve been trying to maintain some distance. Once we consummate our bond, there’s a high likelihood of pregnancy.” He winced. “I wasn’t sure how you’d feel about that.”

Danny leaned back, processing this new information.Wow.A family of his own. Something he’d always wanted but assumed was out of reach. Even if he’d adopted, he didn’t want to do it alone. No more feeling like he was missing out, that he couldn’t build his own family far, far away from his loathsome parents.

“Okay, I’m in. Let’s do this.”

Malachi stared at him, eyes widening. “Just like that?”

“Yup.” Danny stood, the heat beneath his skin intensifying with every second. He moved around the small table, his body seeming to operate on instinct as he slid onto Malachi’s lap. “I’vealways wanted children. A family of my own.” His voice grew softer. “People who would actually love me.”

“Danny...” Malachi’s hands settled on his hips, strong and steady. “Are you sure? This isn’t something we can undo.”

“I’ve never been more sure of anything.” Danny pressed his forehead against Malachi’s, savoring the closeness. “My whole life, I’ve felt as if I were waiting for something. Someone. And now here you are, offering me everything I never thought I could have.”

The heat between them intensified, Danny’s skin tingling as desire pooled low in his belly. Malachi tightened his hold on Danny’s hips, the rigid length of Malachi’s cock pressing against him through their clothes.

“Your heat is getting stronger,” Malachi murmured, his voice rough with need. “I can smell it on you, musky and intoxicating.”

Danny rolled his hips, earning a sharp intake of breath from Malachi. “Then stop being such a gentleman and do something about it.”

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