Page 95 of His Temporary Alpha Mate
“Why should you have gone?” I asked the elf.
“So Larken could have stayed with you.”
“No offense, Larken is trained to fight shifters. He and Deke can communicate using the pack link. You were better off with me. Without you, I’d have been a mess, because there was no way Larken wasn’t going back for Deke.”
“The bonds you all have… I didn’t understand them when I lived with the others. They were different.”
“Because of their romantic bonds.”
Ingal looked confused.
“They aren’t like us. There were three couples there. Roan and Hiroshi. Tate and Hiroshi. Asher and Tate. They have history between them since Roan, Asher and Tate were bonded before they fell apart. They aren’t just a pack, they are a family, a different kind from us, but still a family.”
“Yes. I think you’re right. Perhaps that is why I struggled to bond with the family.”
“That and you came in later. You already have a fantastic bond with our babies. They look for you when you’re in a room. They know what you sound like when you walk.”
“Even though they are identical, I can tell them apart. Bima and Brayan each smell slightly different from each other. Reid and Raiden too.”
“Yes! That’s something only someone incredibly close to them would know.”
“I also know Raiden is about to kick your arm because your attention is off him,” Ingal pointed out.
Sure enough, a little foot collided with my hand knocking the bottle from his mouth. He prepared to let out a cry, but I stuffed the nipple back in, silencing his protest.
Once burped, diapers changed and put into sleep vests, we put the babies down to nap.
“It’s been a long day,” Ingal said, rising from the sofa. “If it’s okay with you, I might have a nap until the babies wake again.”
“Of course! You don’t need permission. I’m going to wait for Larken then maybe try to get some sleep, too.”
Ingal paused, then blushed. “If you require a bit longer, I can see to the babies myself. I’ve been practicing using magic to hold their bottles.”
“Why would I need longer?” The reason hit me. I grinned at the thought of some alone adult time with my sexy mate. “Oh, not a bad idea.”
Our nanny blushed harder, his pale cheeks and neck reddened. “I will watch the babies. Enjoy your time with your mate.”
Larken returned not long after. “Have you eaten? I’m starving.” He went into the kitchen and went aboutassembling some grilled cheese sandwiches. “Should I make one for Ingal?”
“No, he’s napping. Something we can do after we eat these and shower. I’ll wash your back, if you wash mine.” I tried to inject some seduction into my tone.
To give him the due credit he deserved, Larken caught on quickly. He ate the sandwich in three bites and waited, not quite patiently, for me to finish mine. I tried to tease him by taking nibbles, but I was hungry and demolished it. I hadn’t thought to eat while I waited for him to return, too busy going over our escape.
My mate rounded the counter, and in a move reminiscent of our early days, hoisted me onto his shoulder and carried me upstairs to our bathroom.
We stripped while kissing, hands groping, as the water warmed up. Our lips barely parted as we got under the spray. I loved the feeling of his mouth on mine, strong arms surrounding my body. His chest was so toned, I just wanted to get my hands on him.
Larken’s finger traced my hole.
“No conditioner needed this time,” I joked.
“Hmm, I loved you as a beta, you know. Love you even more now.” His finger pressed inside, it wouldn’t take me long to be ready for his thick cock.
“Because we don’t need lube?” I teased.
“No, because you are everything I’ve ever wanted.”
My words got stuck in my throat. I moaned as he pushed another finger inside me. My fingers tightened around his cock as I stroked him.
