Page 20 of Claiming the Omega (The Wolves of Sparrow Ridge)

D aniel didn't wait around to be told twice; he kept Shane in his arms and stood up.

He then turned towards the woods and began walking.

He knew that the cabin had been owned by his Alpha's family for many years and had been used as a retreat for members who needed time away.

He had spent a few days there after his uncle had died.

It was a nice, secluded cabin, perfect for Shane and him to get better acquainted and complete their bond.

Shane didn't say a word, instead snuggling into his mate and enjoying the trip.

Being in Daniel's arms was absolutely wonderful.

It took nearly an hour, even with Daniel's speed, to get to the cabin.

It must have been deep inside the Pack's territory, and Shane was so looking forward to having Daniel alone.

It had been over a month since they first met, and Shane was more than ready to seal the deal.

Considering the focused and intense expression on Daniel's face, he was ready too.

Daniel carried his willing mate up the four steps that led to the front door.

He put the key in the lock and opened it while holding tight to his mate.

He walked in, closed, and locked the door behind him.

He didn't want any unwanted, uninvited guests.

This was their time, and he wasn't going to share.

The cabin was warm, inviting, and very rustic, just as he remembered.

The last time he was here was a time in his life when he felt directionless, even though his uncle hadn't been an active part of his life for years at that point.

The man's death left him feeling so alone and cut adrift.

It was this cabin, this Alpha, that gave him direction and gave him purpose.

Now the Alpha was giving him time with his mate and a chance to build their future.

Daniel sat Shane on the sofa for a moment while he checked to ensure all windows and doors were secure.

He planned on being preoccupied for quite a while and didn't want to have to worry about intruders of any kind.

Once that was completed, Daniel returned and once again scooped Shane up into his arms.

Shane waited patiently while Daniel secured the cabin and was eager for his touch when Daniel returned to the living room and picked him up again in his arms. He carried him as if he were precious and thoroughly loved; it was a feeling he could easily grow accustomed to.

He snuggled close to Daniel's chest as he carried him through the house and down a short hallway that led to a large master bedroom.

This was it. Finally, he would bond with his mate, and no one would ever come between them again.

Shane was shaking with pent-up expectation.

His body craved Daniel, and he knew he would be rewarded.

After their time in the woods earlier, he had no doubt about the effect that Daniel had upon him and vice versa.

Daniel entered the bedroom with his breath caught in his throat. He held his mate firmly to his chest and gazed across the room to the large plush bed by the window. The room was in such perfect order that it was as if the place had been specially prepared for the two of them.

He knew he needed a bath, and so did his precious little mate. They'd been through a lot this evening, and a warm shower together would be wonderful. They could wash away the trials of the day and begin their lives together anew.

If Daniel wasn't so completely over the moon with having Shane in his arms and ready to be claimed, he might be concerned about how romantic and even poetic he was becoming.

His uncle would have punished him for indulging in such foolish words, but it's only foolish when it isn't true.

What Daniel felt for Shane was genuine and true, and it would last a lifetime.

He walked through the room and into the bath. “Let’s shower first.” He said as he sat Shane on the edge of the tube while he prepared the water temperature and spray. Daniel was already naked, having shifted in the woods previously. He glanced over at his mate, who was busy getting his clothes off.

He held out his hand to a now naked Shane and helped him into the shower and under the warm spray.

Daniel joined him immediately and took him into his arms, kissing his shoulder and then raining kisses across his jaw before settling on his sexy mouth.

Shane's lips were the stuff of fantasy, and Daniel would never get enough.

Shane ran his hands up and down Daniel's back, feeling every muscle tense and relax under his touch. The touch, taste, and scent of his mate were quite intoxicating. He leaned against Daniel's chest when he broke their kiss to begin bathing him.

Shane could not remember a time that anyone had taken such sweet care of him. The feel of Daniel's hands in his hair as he shampooed and rinsed, followed by the feel of Daniel's hands on his body, cleaning and massaging his aching muscles.

"Your hands are magic, Daniel, pure magic." He mumbled, lost in a mind-numbing sea of emotions.

"Your body is absolute perfection, Shane. I will always strive to please you and always be there for you." Yeah, he was a goner for sure. Daniel smiled and finished washing them both.

He turned off the water and stepped out to grab a towel before once again extending his hand to assist his mate in exiting the shower.

He loved taking care of this man. He never gave two shits about anyone's needs or feelings before in his life.

Now all he could think about was what Shane would like, what he needed, and how I could please him.

He was in love with this little man, and he would always be in love with him, and he didn't care if he sounded like a lovesick puppy. He was a lovesick puppy; he accepted that fact early on, but only with Shane.

He took one of the big, thick towels and began to dry Shane very carefully and with every intention of spiking his arousal, even more than it already was.

They were both on the edge of climax, all hard and achy, but in the best way possible.

Daniel couldn't wait to show his mate how good it would be between them.

Shane was so anxious to have Daniel on him, inside him, taking him, claiming him that his mind was swirling.

He nearly lost his footing and fell in his eagerness to get to the large bed, and once again, Daniel scooped him up in his arms as if he weighed nothing but held him like he meant the world to him.

Daniel walked over to the bed and very gently lay Shane in the middle, making sure he was absolutely comfortable before lying down beside him.

Daniel could see the dark flush of need covering his mate's complexion, and there was no missing the hard erection standing straight out from a nest of soft curls at his groin. Daniel swept the palm of his hand over the throbbing member and received the most delicious moan for his effort.

They had a lot to talk about and a lot to learn about each other, but for now, they needed each other in this way. They needed to complete their bond and seal the connection between them for all time.

Shane let his hands travel the expanse of Daniel's hot body.

He'd seen his mate naked on more than one occasion, but it never failed to excite and surprise him.

He would never get enough of touching Daniel O'Hare.

"I love your body, Daniel." He didn't realize he'd said that out loud until Daniel answered with a satisfied smile.

"Thank you, sweetheart. I love your body too." He punctuated that statement by pressing into Shane's eager lips. Daniel held him fast by the upper arms as his mouth claimed and dominated, taking what he so desperately needed from his mate.

He then rolled to position himself on top of his mate’s lovely little body, a body made especially for him and only for him. Daniel found a modicum of relief by rubbing his own hard cock against Shane’s firm thigh.

“That feels so hot, Daniel.” Shane’s thoughts and words were always together. Daniel loved that his mate hid nothing from him in bed. Daniel bore down harder for his own enjoyment and Shane’s. “Oh, keep it up.” Shane continued to moan out his desires.

"You will always keep me up, sweetheart," Daniel growled seductively and took Shane's lips in an all-consuming, demanding kiss.

Shane reciprocated in kind. Daniel was marveling at how open and demanding his little mate could be.

He wasn't overly experienced, as evidenced by his tentative exploration, but he was eager, and that eagerness lit a fire in Daniel that would burn for a lifetime.

Shane began to apply more pressure to Daniel's aching cock, and he felt that he would very soon lose it all over his beautiful mate's thigh.

He wanted to lose it inside his beautiful mate's body, so he shifted and came to rest between Shane's upper legs.

His weight pressed them apart, giving him a nice, snug embrace.

"I want to claim you, Shane," Daniel stated, wanting to get the show on the road but needing Shane's agreement before he proceeded.

"I want to claim you, too, Daniel." Shane's eyes were once again flashing, revealing his animal's presence.

It would take coaxing and patience, but Daniel was confident that he could help Shane reach his wolf, and it wouldn't be long before Shane would shift.

He looked forward to that moment, and he was honored to know that he would be the one responsible.

But for now, he was satisfied to have his mate in his arms and begging to be claimed. This was all he would ever need. Even if Shane was never able to shift, it made no difference to Daniel and his wolf. Shane was theirs, and therefore everything about him was as it should be.