Irritated, Knox released his mate to turn off the oven and check the food, providing a lovely view of his muscular ass. Detecting Levi’s interest, he turned around with a smirk.
“Like what you see?”
Levi gave him his best smile.
“Likeisn’t a strong enough word. Why don’t you get dressed so we can eat lunch? You’re too distracting this way.”
Knox growled at him.
“I’d rather eat you and forget lunch. Can you be my dessert instead?”
“Only if you eat all of your vegetables. Now go put something on before a girl scout shows up at the door selling cookies.”
Knox growled his way from kitchen to bedroom, muttering to himself while Levi took a relieved breath and sank into a dining room chair. That was a close call, and he found it more and more difficult to resist giving himself fully to the loving, uber-sexy shifter who wanted to claim him—whatever the term meant. He needed to ask someone about it before things went too far and Knox got hurt.
The lusty bear strutted back into the room, wearing only a loose pair of denim cutoffs and a revealing white tank top. Knox cupped Levi’s chin, tilted his head back, and kissed him firmly on the mouth. Levi’s stomach protested loudly at the lack of food, and Knox took the hint.
“I’m going to feed you, and then we’re going to fool around. I’ve waited for days to taste you again.”
Levi whimpered but nodded in agreement. Knox hurried to get lunch on the table—a large chicken pot pie covered with a flaky crust. Levi brought up his meeting with the mayor between the meal and a dessert of Purple Passion.
“So, Dee Dee wants me to create a little show for Christmas using shifters in bear form. I already have some great ideas and five guys willing to help out, but I need one more. I don’t suppose you would volunteer?”
Knox huffed and put down his spoon.
“I already told her no. I’m not a performing circus bear.”
Levi tried to hide his disappointment, but Knox picked up the scent. He knew what Tillman was doing, and it pissed him off—yet his mate honestly wanted him to agree. Damn it! The least he could do was ask for more details and see what Levi had in mind.
“Sorry. Why don’t you tell me what you’re thinking.”
Levi perked up and launched into an excited description of the performance and why he wanted Knox to participate.
“I’d feel much more confident if you were there, you know, in case I have trouble with the group, or they don’t understand what I need them to do. Besides, I’m going to be super busy between this and my school responsibilities. If you join us, we’ll get to spend at least a little time together, but I understand if you’re too uncomfortable.”
Knox felt guilty for refusing, especially now that he knew what was involved. His mate needed him, and even though he disliked the idea, he’d do it for Levi. One thing still concerned him.
“Who are the other guys?”
Levi pulled his phone out and flicked through a couple of screens.
“Hugo, Thad, Rowan, Jace, and Leroy all said yes. Our first practice is next Wednesday at the freshman gymnasium.”
Knox grunted irritably. He knew all of them, and three of the guys were unmated. There wasno wayhe’d leave his mate alone with them.
“I’ll do it. You’ll need to give me some private lessons so I don’t look like an idiot. I’ll help you handle the others if there are problems.”
Levi sat up straight, eyes wide.
“You will? This is great! Would you, ah, like to have your other dessert now?”
Knox pulled Levi into the living room, spread a blanket on the floor, and stripped off their clothing. Levi surprised him with a request.
“Can we try a sixty-nine? You’re a lot bigger than me, but I want to taste you, too.”
Unable to refuse, Knox turned himself around to hover over the smaller man, positioning his dick at Levi’s mouth. It took a few moments for his mate to adjust to the impressive shaft, but once he got going, Knox then gobbled up Levi’s lean cock and let his tongue do its thing. Neither of them lasted long.
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