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I think it was, my love. I can’t wait for you to see my hoard. “Thank you, my friends. I appreciate it. I will clean up after myself.”

“I should have some clothes that will fit you,” Corbin said. “I take way more after dad.”

“Is he the dragon?”

“Yes. Mom is fae.”

“I thought that must be the case. Your eyes give you away. So pretty, all of you.”

Cosmo blushed, and Cullen laughed for him.

“Come on, Cos. You can take him his clothes.” Corbin’s gaze was absolutely firm.

“Okay.” Cosmo gave him one more lingering gaze, then left him with Cullen, who showed him to the bathroom.

“Cosmo will be back in a bit. The water gets hot.”

“I like heat.” He could fly into a volcano… Literally.

“Well, just be careful.” Cullen waved him into the bathroom, then left him.

He looked around after he turned on the lights, curious to see what was the same and what was different. There was a slightly more romantic Victorian touch to the room now, the walls still green above the pink tile, but the fixtures more…frilly. The lights less terrifying and old.

The towels were thick and luxurious, and there was a heavy curtain of material to draw around the tub—for privacy? Heat retention?

Whatever it was, he liked it. He rubbed the fabric between his fingers, loving how it wasn’t strange and plastic. It was heavy, luxurious. No doubt it would shed water like a duck, but it was still very lush.

He started the water, amazed as always at how hot water just gushed out of a pipe. Running water had been about for a long while, but heated like this? Without a bucket or a brazier?

Such a marvel. Like his own personal hot springs.

He stripped and settled in, peeping as the cold tub touched his back. The chill didn’t last long, though, the hot water seeping around to warm him.

Oh, this was heaven.

He wiggled his toes, smiling at them. Dirty. Ugh.

Hawk could see hints of Cosmo everywhere in here—colorful clothes, a couple of books, a pile of candles in the window box.

He breathed in deeply, and yes, he could smell that rose and sandalwood scent too. There was also a deep hint of musk, something that spoke of how Cosmo touched himself when he was in here.

His cock twitched in a hopeful sort of way.

It had been so long. So long, and Cosmo awakened sensations he hadn’t felt in eons. If he were honest, he’d never felt anything like Cosmo made him feel. He had a deep want within him now. A wild excitement.

Hunger.

This was actual hunger, and he welcomed it.

He hummed, then found the yummy-scented soap that Cosmo kept by the tub and scrubbed up a bit. He wanted to smell nice just in case he could convince Cosmo to sneak off with him and indulge in some kissing. Or more. And this way, he wouldn’t make wherever they let him sleep smell like a cave.

I’ve got some clothes for you. Where should I leave them?Oh, his Cosmo.

You can bring them in, if you like. I didn’t lock it.Would that lure Cosmo inside to him? He hoped so.

The doorknob turned, and Cosmo slid inside, closing the door behind him, arms filled with clothes. “Hey.”

“Hello.” He lifted his toes again, this time to wave at Cosmo. “This is very comfy.”