Page 31 of Gargoyle Sentinel

Danny tilted his head. “I mean, I guess so? I’ve always had this weird knack for knowing when someone’s bullshitting me.” He snorted. “Fat lot of good it did with Emma, though.”

“Your sister was corrupted by forces that specifically mask their true nature,” Michael explained. “But as your powers awaken fully, even such deceptions as those will become transparent to you.”

Malachi rubbed Danny’s shoulder. “That also explains why you weren’t afraid of me when I first shifted. You could sense my true nature beneath the form.”

“That’s right! Ididknow.” Danny smiled. “So what else can I do? Or will I be able to do?”

Michael leaned forward slightly. “In time, you’ll develop the ability to communicate across vast distances—not only through words, but you'll be able to communicate across vast distances, perhaps even between realms. The veil between worlds will thin for you. And most importantly, you’ll be able to see the true nature of beings. Their essence will be revealed, regardless of what form they present.”

“So I'll be like a supernatural lie detector?” Danny's eyes sparkled with excitement. “That’s actually pretty cool.”

Malachi’s heart surged with pride—but also joy. Not because Danny was special, but because Dannyfeltspecial. He wanted his mate to have the life he’d never dared hope for.

Danny grabbed Malachi’s sleeve and tugged him closer, whispering in his ear, “Will Michael think it’s rude if we leave right now so we can spend some quality time in our room?”

“You’re excused,” replied a smug Michael.

Danny jumped. “Bionic hearing. I’d better be more careful.”

As Malachi and Danny said their goodbyes on the way out, Malachi cast a glance at Michael, hoping it conveyed his deep gratitude for everything. Danny wasn’t the only one who felt special.

Back in their room, Danny waited impatiently for Malachi to finish showering. He had rinsed off earlier when Ezekiel performed a healing session on Malachi, so now Danny was stuck waiting. He had considered joining in, but there wasn’t enough room for both of them. There was barely enough space for Malachi alone.

Malachi appeared in the doorway of the bedroom, nude and ready for action. Danny did love the fact that gargoyles didn’t suffer from annoying bouts of shyness. Who needed to waste time on that nonsense?

“Hey, gorgeous.” Danny leaned back on the bed in a seductive pose. “See anything you like?” He’d shed his clothes the second Malachi stepped into the shower.

Malachi tossed the towel onto the floor. “Like? Try fucking adore.”

As Malachi moved across the room, his muscular thighs accentuated his rugged physique, his generous cock at half mast atop his heavy balls as he approached Danny with a predatory grace.

“Wait!” Danny shot to a sitting position, and Malachi almost stumbled over his own feet. “I have a request.”

“You know I’ll give you whatever you want if it’s mine to give.”

Danny chuckled. ”Oh, trust me. It’s definitely yours to give. What I want from you is some hot, gargoyle action.”

Malachi’s eyes widened. “You want me to shift? Now?”

“Mmm-hmm.” Danny nodded eagerly, his heart picking up a rapid beat. “I’ve been thinking about it since that first time I saw you transform. Your gargoyle is magnificent.” He licked his lips. “I want to know what it feels like to be with you that way.”

Malachi hesitated, his brow furrowing. “I don’t want to frighten you.”

“Frighten? We’re fated mates.” Danny crawled to the edge of the bed, rising to his knees and reaching out to trace his fingers along Malachi’s chest. “I’m descended from one of the most powerful angels. I think I can handle my big, strong gargoyle.”

Malachi’s eyes darkened, and Danny could tell he wanted to shift as much as Danny wanted him to.

“Are you certain?” Malachi’s voice dropped to a husky whisper. “I've never been with a human, not even part-human, in that form. It’s more…” He coughed into his fist. “Primal.”

Danny dragged his fingers down Malachi’s sculpted abs, following the trail of hair that led to his growing erection. “I'm counting on it.”

Malachi stepped back, the air around him beginning to shimmer with the now-familiar heat haze that preceded his transformation. Danny sat back on his heels, watching in anticipation as Malachi’s skin hardened into living stone, his shoulders broadening impossibly as massive wings unfurled from his back. His face metamorphosed, features becoming sharper, more angular, eyes shifting from deep green to glowing amber.

“Oh yeah. That’s the stuff right there.” Danny’s cock firmed right up at the sight. “You're fucking stunning.”

Malachi loomed over him with his gargoyle physique, all rippling stone muscle and a feral gaze. He cupped Danny’s cheek with his enormous palm, his thick fingers wrapping around the back of Danny’s skull.

“I’ll keep my claws and tail spikes retracted so they won’t harm you.”

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