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As their lips moved, Evan pulled their linked hands beneath the water.“Closer,” he murmured, his body arching toward Hansen.

Hansen was all for that.He knew that Evan would stop him if he did something his mate wasn’t ready for, so he didn’t hesitate to straighten and get out of his clothes.He heard Evan suck in a breath, but that was it.He didn’t tell Hansen to stop, so Hansen carefully lowered himself into the tub behind Evan.The water sloshed gently, enveloping them both.Evan turned his upper body so they could kiss.

“Hansen,” he breathed, his voice thick.“Hold me tight.”

Hansen complied, wrapping his arms around Evan and squeezing him tightly.The tub wasn’t big, but Evan still managed to turn sideways and climb into Hansen’s lap, folding his body to fit.He buried his face in Hansen’s neck, and Hansen held him.

“Is this okay?”Hansen whispered.

Evan nodded, nuzzling closer.“More than okay.It’s perfect.”

Their hands roamed, exploring each other’s bodies.Hansen traced the lines of Evan’s back with his fingertips, eliciting a soft moan from his mate that made him smile.

Evan gasped, his voice trembling.“You feel safe.”

Hansen kissed the top of Evan’s head, his heart aching with love for this man who had endured so much.He shouldn’t have.He should’ve been protected and cherished.“You’re safe with me, Evan.”

Evan pulled back slightly, his eyes searching Hansen’s.“Can I touch you, too?”

Hansen’s breath hitched, his body responding instinctively to Evan’s request.“Of course.Take whatever you need from me.”Evan might not have yet realized that Hansen was willing to give him anything he asked for, but he would eventually.He’d stop asking and would take him like Hansen wanted him to.

With trembling hands, Evan reached for Hansen to trace his chest.The sensation was electric and intimate.It made Hansen shudder.“You’re so strong,” Evan murmured, his touch growing bolder.“But so gentle.”

Hansen closed his eyes, enjoying the feeling of Evan’s hands on his skin.“Not as gentle as you,” he replied.

Evan’s exploration led him lower, his fingers dancing over Hansen’s abdomen before dipping under the water.He glanced up, seeking permission.

“Go ahead,” Hansen encouraged, his voice barely above a whisper.“Take control, Evan.”It was what he’d missed for years, and Hansen wanted him to have it back.

With a deep breath, Evan slipped his hand under the water to curl his fingers around Hansen’s hardened cock.The sensation was intense and caused a rush of heat that made Hansen groan.

“Evan,” he breathed, arching his body into the touch.“God, that feels good.”

Evan’s grip tightened, but his strokes were slow and deliberate.“Does it?”he asked, his voice uncertain.

Hansen nodded, his eyes locked onto Evan’s.“Yes, it’s perfect.”

They stayed like that for what felt like an eternity, their breaths mingling in the steamy air.Hansen cradled Evan’s face with his hands, his thumbs brushing over the scars that lingered from his captivity as he gave himself up completely.

“I love you,” Hansen whispered, his voice choked with emotion.He should probably wait to say those words, but they felt right.It was what he felt, and he didn’t want to keep them from Evan.“Even when you’re scared, even when you’re unsure, I love you.”

Evan’s eyes filled with tears.“I love you, too, Hansen.So much.”

Their lips met again in a fierce kiss.Hansen slid one hand under the water, seeking Evan’s dick, his touch light as he stroked him in tandem with his own pleasure.

“Harder,” Evan panted, his body visibly begging for release.“Please.”

Hansen obliged, his strokes firmer, his fingers gliding over Evan’s sensitive flesh with ease.“Is this okay?”he asked, his voice hoarse with desire.

“Yes,” Evan groaned, his head falling back.“Just like that.”

Their moans filled the small bathroom, intermingling with the sound of water sloshing around the tub.Hansen’s release came quickly, his body tensing as he spilled into Evan’s hand, his breath hitching in his throat.“Evan,” he whimpered, the word a prayer on his lips.He’d known he’d love his mate when he met them, but he hadn’t expected just how much he would.

Evan’s climax followed, his body shaking with the force of it.He clung to Hansen, his fingers digging into Hansen’s shoulders as he whimpered.Hansen held him close, wanting him to feel protected and like he could truly let go.

Evan collapsed against Hansen, his breathing still ragged.“Thank you,” he whispered.

Hansen held him tightly, his heart full to bursting.“No, thankyou, Evan.For trusting me and for letting me in.”

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