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With hot water and bubbles surrounding him and Adan between his thighs, Axton had never been so content. He watched Adan play with a rubber duck. He squeezed the yellow toy, filling it with water before squeezing it again to spray water from his beak. Axton realized how much he enjoyed watching Adan savor a simpler life. He walked his fingers up Adan’s spine, coaxing him into a better posture. Instead, Adan melted against his chest and squirted him over his shoulder.

A rumble of laughter escaped Axton. It sounded as tired as he was. “You honestly enjoy all this. It’s not just an act.”

It wasn’t a question. Axton was pointing out the obvious. “Did you think I was putting on an act?”

Axton shrugged. “Not you in particular. I’ve spent a lot of time at The PlayPen and I’m a people watcher. It’s crossed my mind several times that all this was some sort of mating dance for shared sexual fetishes. I don’t know. That makes me sound judgmental. I’d just never encountered all this before my first visit to Banks’ place.”

“That’s fair,” Adan said, sounding like he truly wasn’t insulted. “For some people, it might be some sort of strange mating dance. They have to put themselves on full display, so if they’re approached by a daddy, that guy knows what he’s in for. But for most, they’re just being their true selves and hoping to be accepted. Take Soren, for example. He never went to The PlayPen looking for a daddy. He wanted a family.”

“Yet he still found Shane.”

A soft laugh fell from Adan’s lips. “That was an accident, I think. They stumbled over each other. Maybe that makes for the best relationships. Neither of you is looking, and then there you are.”

Oddly, that made perfect sense to Axton. He felt Adan shrug.

“As for me, I’ve always been alone. I’ve had to make my own happiness. Adult shit bores me.”

“I assumed you were always under Beau’s thumb.” He hated saying Beau’s name while he held Adan, but Axton wanted every detail of his life.

“I was, but then again, I wasn’t. There was practically a whole wing for me in that crazy big house. I had a playroom with every toy imaginable. If I wanted anything, I got it. But Beau only visited me when he fought with Tabitha. He only dragged me from the room when he wanted to punish her or his boys by having me act as the happiest of playthings. Most of the time, I don’t know what he did, but I didn’t see him.”

“That does sound lonely.”

“Much like prison.”

A bark of laughter burst from Axton at Adan’s quip. “That’s nothing like prison. You’re never alone. It’s never quiet. Not really. But it is still lonely, except you’re constantly surrounded by people. Now, sometimes the quiet is too fucking quiet. I haven’t slept without the TV on since I got home.” He paused when he realized that wasn’t completely true. “Unless I’m at Banks’ place. Then I’m usually passed out from partying.”

“Sometimes I think a wild life sounds kind of exciting.” He could hear the smile in Adan’s voice. “Then I think it sounds exhausting and scary. I mean, you actually let someone pierce your dick. That’s crazy.”

Axton laughed so hard, no sound emerged. His body shook. He tried to talk with no air. “You haven’t even found them all yet.”

Adan sat up and turned. He looked floored. “You’re kidding. There’s more? Where?”

While Axton managed to get his laugher under control, he couldn’t stop smiling. “I take it you don’t like all my accessories.”

Adan blushed. “I didn’t say that.” He squirted Axton with the duck again. “How many did I miss?”

“Just one.”

Adan narrowed his eyes. “Show me.”

Axton plucked the duck from Adan’s hand and set it aside. He took Adan’s hand and slid it down his torso while holding Adan’s stare. Axton held Adan’s hand in place as he reached between his legs to the spot between his balls and asshole.

Adan’s eyes widened. He toyed with the ring, making Axton bite back a moan. Adan cocked his head to one side and openly studied Axton’s expression. “This turns you on.”

Axton wasn’t one to hide his desires. “What can I say? I love having my ass played with.”

His confession seemed to embolden Adan. “Like this?” He pressed the tip of his finger against Axton’s asshole, but he didn’t penetrate him.

A shaky-sounding breath escaped Axton. “Yeah. Kind of like that.”

“You should show me someday when I’m not so sore. It’s been a really long time since I had sex.”

Axton’s eyebrows snapped together. “Why didn’t you say something? I’d never hurt you.”

A sweet smile touched Adan’s lips. “Hush. I loved every second.”

That appeased Axton a hair. “Still.”

Adan’s hand swept up Axton’s semi hard cock. “You’re not allowed to have regrets. That would hurt my feelings.”

With Adan stroking him, Axton already forgot what they were talking about. “Okay. Whatever you want. It’s yours.” Axton would have agreed to anything. He didn’t care as long as Adan didn’t stop touching him. Axton snagged Adan’s hips and hauled him into his lap, forcing Adan to straddle him. “Come here.” He scooted forward at the same time as he pulled Adan closer against him, making their erections bump. He held them together and stroked.

Adan dropped his forehead to rest on Axton’s shoulder, staring down at the space between their bodies. “Why is everything about you perfect for me?”

Axton’s throat swelled at the question. Not necessarily for a good reason. “Why do you say that like you don’t want it?”

Adan’s head shot up. His fiery gaze met Axton’s stare. “I want it. I want this. You. Please don’t take it from me.”

Axton realized Adan was every bit as desperate for whatever they were building. While holding Adan against him, he stood. He climbed from the tub and headed for bed, still soaked. Bubbles ran down their skin. Even he felt his intensity. Axton gently set Adan on the bed and followed him down. His mouth found Adan’s lips. He rolled his hips, creating friction between them as he toyed with Adan’s tongue. His eyes burned at the sweetness of the moment. Even with his body on fire, he felt more with his heart. No one had ever made him feel the way Adan did. He felt loved and accepted in a way he never had.

Adan’s fingers linked with his. He held on like Axton was every bit as precious to him. If he lost this, Axton wouldn’t survive it.

He had never kissed anyone who kissed like Axton. It was overwhelming, yet sensual. Even with his body ablaze, he focused on the way Axton savored him. His kiss was like Axton’s way of making love. It was part of the act. Adan was here for every second. He never expected happiness to last. Life had taught him feeling good always got ripped away from him. Some people weren’t destined to have good lives. Axton made him feel like he could stay this way forever.

Axton’s light hair surrounded them. With the bathroom light shining through the locks, his hair looked almost white. He would age well. Adan hoped he was around to see that. His thoughts were all over the place, but Axton fucked with his head. They felt very real. Built on friendship. He was scared as hell of losing him.

The building pressure won. Adan turned his head and sucked air. He fought to blow. Adan wanted to fly. Pleasure was right there, calling his name. His body screamed for release.

Axton’s sexy lips touched Adan’s ear. “I love you.”

The softly spoken words brushed Adan’s heart, and his body jerked. A cry tore from his throat as Axton’s thrusts sent him hurtling over the edge. Something needy burst from his soul. Axton had to feel the way he made Adan feel. It wasn’t just love, but a crazed desperation to stay like this forever. Axton had to want him as badly as Adan wanted them.

He shoved at Axton’s chest until he had Axton on his back. Adan kissed a path down Axton’s body, dragging his tongue through his own cum. He had to feel those piercings on his tongue. Adan had to know how Axton tasted. It was agony knowing Axton hadn’t come yet. Adan had to make him fly. He swallowed Axton’s dick.

Axton’s hips left the bed. “Holy shit.” His fingers dove into Adan’s hair. He didn’t tug or force Adan in any way. It was like he needed to feel Adan’s head bobbing on his cock. Adan let him have his wish. He had sworn to himself he would never be on his knees again. This wasn’t the same. They were making love. This was love.

“Goddamn, Adan.” A grunt escaped Axton, one that sent a sexy chill down Adan’s spine. He wanted Axton to make all the noises.

Adan tongued all the piercings Axton claimed were for his pleasure, including the one below his balls.

Axton writhed beneath him like Adan completely stole his senses. “I’m not going to survive. Fuck. That feels good.” A loud groan rent the air. Hot cum filled Adan’s mouth. Before he had time to swallow, he was ripped away. Axton had him pinned beneath him and his tongue explored Adan’s mouth like he hunted for every hint of cum. The sexiness was nearly his undoing. Axton was so goddamn carnal. He was dangerous to Adan’s heart and sanity. The thing about Adan was, he was stupid. As long as Axton kept showing up, Adan wouldn’t turn him away. Any love at all was more than he deserved. He needed every drop.