Page 90 of Bear Creek Valentine
Later, room three-seventeen
Dash swiped his keycard and then carried the laughing, blushing groom over the threshold. On the coffee table, Aiden noticed a fresh bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates (not fromDelicious), and a bottle of sparkling juice on ice. If anything had been forgotten, Aiden didn’t know what it would be. Dash set him down and swooped in for kisses, hands kneading his gorgeous ass. Piece by piece, the clothes came off just inside the door, abandoned there when the newlyweds padded their way to the luxurious bathroom to get cleaned up for the main event.
In the sleeping alcove, the round bed-mirrored ceiling-satin sheets thing might have been cliché, but they created an ideal atmosphere for the randy couple. Hours of denied satisfaction, teasing, and swirling pheromones resulted in a bad case of blue balls and a desperate need to cum. Dash wanted to be filled at once, and Aiden gave it to him with quick, powerful thrusts while his mate watched in the mirror. Still a growly mess, Aiden sucked the next load out of Dash while scissoring four slim fingers in and out of his passage.
For a shifter, two orgasms in quick succession only took the edge off, but it was enough for Dash to regain some control and tend to his eager mate. Aiden had already cum once, which meant he might be able to coax three more loads out of him before reaching his limit. Dash gradually worked him over with lips, tongue, and hands to produce maximum pleasure with minimum output. When Aiden begged for his cock, Dash filled him up, pumping with abandon as Aiden moaned and shouted his release.
Back and forth they went, pleasuring one another until Aiden’s dick went on hiatus. That still didn’t stop them, as the sex toys came out to play and Dash was treated to avibrating dildo strong enough to rattle teeth. Aiden sucked away while pinching his mate’s nipples until the big bear roared in satisfaction, filling his mouth with tangy cream. Finally sated, Dash pulled him close for some serious snuggling, purring contentedly as Aiden played with the thick hair on his chest.
The intensity of their lovemaking had surprised both of them, having equaled or exceeded some of their encounters during the mating season. They dozed on and off as their bodies recovered until hungry bellies began making dissatisfied noises. Eating in public held zero appeal, so Dash picked up the bedside phone and ordered room service. While they waited, a sudden change in scent warned him of an impending conversation.
“You really surprised me with the proposal and wedding. I loved everything about it, but what gave you the idea in the first place?”
Dash didn’t mind giving credit where it was due, and he fiddled with the ring on Aiden’s left hand.
“It was Harv’s idea. I can show you when we get home.”
Aiden chuckled softly.
“Really? Something in the box?”
Dash growled a little and nodded.
“Yes. In the card he left me, Harv asked if I wanted to get married. He waited too long to suggest it, but I would have jumped at the chance.”
Aiden hadn’t even considered the possibility, but it helped him understand his mate a little better. Dash continued.
“I was trying to come up with a way to celebrate Valentine’s Day that was just ours and replace the bad memories at the same time. It took a couple of days to realize Harv had already given me the answer. I knew we hadn’t talked about getting married, but it felt like the right thing to do. Levi McCoy told me he considered it the human equivalent of claiming Knox, and that itwould tie them together in every way. I think I understand what he meant now.”
Aiden lifted his face for a kiss.
“I get it. The mating bond is out of our control, and the closest thing humans have is marriage. I know they’re nothing alike, but I feel even closer to you now. I’m really glad we did it.”
Dash’s purr resumed, and they lay together for a while longer until the food arrived and they got up to eat. After a scrumptious dessert, Dash suggested their next move.
“Would myhusbandlike to get wet in the jacuzzi?”
Aiden kissed the impish smile and grabbed Dash’s hand.
“Hmm... hubby in the tubby sounds perfect. Let’s go!”
Epilogue
Valentine’s Day
Last-minute shoppers keptDeliciousbusy throughout the day until closing time. Even their supply of chocolate-covered strawberries held up to the end, along with everything else. Their holiday marketing plans resulted in tremendous sales for February, and Aiden praised them for a job well done. Now, as he, Serena, and Toby hurried through their closing tasks, Aiden’s mind looked back at the last year in wonder.
What an enormous difference compared to the previous Valentine’s Day when Aiden was alone and going through the motions. Then Dash came along and changed, well,everything. He now had a thriving business, a reunited family, a fantastic mate, and a full heart. Oh, there’d been plenty of bumps along the way, but they’d faced them together and the future was full of possibilities. Who could possibly ask for more?
Aiden closed up and headed home for a quiet supper with Dash. The poor guy had been burning the candle at both ends lately, despite having an efficient and hard-working staff to keep things running. The resort went from a busy Christmas to a frantic Valentine’s holiday with only a minor break in between. Somehow, Dash carried all of Aiden’s burdens along with his own while successfully launching his new venture. He never complained, never gave up, and never made him feel less than treasured.
Aiden arrived home and couldn’t help but notice the heady aroma of supper cooking when he got out of the car. He opened the kitchen door to find his husband bent over the stove. Dash quickly turned off the burner and came to greet him with a smile and a kiss. Aiden held him a little longer than usual, fighting tears of joy and gratitude. Dash noticed.
“What’s the matter? Did you have a bad day?”
Aiden shook his head.
“No, I had a wonderful day, and this is the best part. I love you, Dash.”
