Page 20 of Henri's Little One
“Julio is not only our resident fashion expert, he is also our biggest braggart.” Richard didn’t crack a smile. Julio punched him in the arm.
“He hasn’t changed since we were kids, and you guys thinkI’mthe smartass.” Julio shot Richard a withering glance. “Once you’ve been mated and the pack sees the bite, it will be official, and Chernof won’t be able to do anything unless something happens to Henri, and you better believe that Henri and the other Alphas are going to make sure Chernof doesn’t survive the attempt.”
“Does anyone want the last cookie?” Ian grabbed it from the tray.
“Why ask if you’re going to take it before someone can answer you?” Sean snatched the cookie from Ian and handed it to Vitas.
“If—if I-Ian wants the cookie—” Vitas stuttered.
Sean stared at Ian. “Ian doesn’t need the cookie, you do.”
“Shouldn’t I be getting ready for Alpha Giraud?” Vitas got up from his chair and paced, pursing his lips.
“Let’s change you into the sexy silk pajamas with the matching robe Julio bought for you.” Donal got up and took the pajamas out of the top drawer of the bureau and fetched the robe from the hook on the back of the door in the bath.
“How did you know where they’d be?” Vitas asked, amazed.
Donal shrugged. “All the factotums must go to the same school because they all put things away in the same places. It’s good to know where everything is in an emergency, even if you’re in another Alpha’s house.”
“There is one other thing you should do.” Julio retrieved something out of the brown bag he had been holding since before the commotion in the kitchen. The other Mates looked at Julio. “I had Regis get it when he went for the lube.” Julio turned back to Vitas. “Come into the bathroom with me.”
When Vitas came out, he wore his new ensemble, but he knew his face resembled a beet. “Do I need to do that every time?” Vitas’ eyes widened.
“For sanitary reasons, you should, but sometimes love making happens spontaneously, then you should do it a few hours afterward.” Julio laughed.
“Won’t Alpha Giraud be angry that I’m washing away his seed?” Vitas’ cheeks flamed again.
“If you do it before you make love, you’re clearing the way for him. If you do it a few hours later, his seed has already been absorbed because of the knot, and you’re doing it for sanitary reasons. I would think it would be safe to assume that you should do it every night for a while unless Henri is away. After this time, use only one, you want to cleanse, not cause yourself to get diarrhea. Maybe next time, Henri might want to do it for you.”
Vitas’ cheeks had to be as red as ripe apples. “Is there anything else I need to know?”
“No, Henri will take care of the rest when he gets here. This is a special circumstance. We’re staying with you until Henri knocks on the door, and Regis and Mathieu let him inside. Normally, we’d leave you alone to get ready and relaxed.” Julio sat Vitas down on the bed. “Do you have any more questions?”
“Uh…”
Julio put his arm around Vitas. “Go ahead, don’t be shy. We’ve all had a first mating.”
“But this is my first time, ever!”
Ian stepped up. “Rémy was my first time. I had a blow job once in the bathroom of a club, but that doesn’t really count.”
“How do I make him want to do it again? What if I’m so bad at this he walks away? He can do that, you know, walk away, that is.” Vitas bit his lip.
“Talk about stupid—Henri’s been on tenterhooks since you knocked on Julien’s door. He even growled at Aline because she let that she-wolf into his home, and she’s been like his mother since he was eight. You please Henri by existing. He’ll show you the rest, and you’ll learn what you like together.” Sean put his arm around Vitas’ shoulders and gently squeezed.
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Henri’s Study
Henri and Etienne sat in Henri’s study. Etienne got up and poured Henri some cognac. “The burn should calm your nerves even if you can’t get drunk.”
“He’s been through so much in such a short time. If I could, I’d postpone the mating to give him time to adjust. Your Mates had days, if not weeks. Vitas had to accept me in hours.” Henri paced.
“If you tried to postpone the mating, not only could Chernof move in, Vitas could get it in his head that you don’t want him,” Etienne pointed out.
“Of course, I want him. He’s my Mate,” Henri said with belligerence.
Etienne patted Henri on the back. “Then go up and claim him.”
