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HARPER

“Yes, Ash, please,” Harper begged like Ash was denying him and it was the only way to get what he wanted, even though that was far from the truth.

Harper’s cock stiffened as Ash rubbed his cockhead against his sensitive hole. Fuck, Ash should just shove inside, pry him open with that velvety tip, and take him. He wanted it now.

Luckily, Ash had more patience. What Harper’s lust-drunk brain wanted would hurt, and he wasn’t ready for that kind of roughness. Ash leaned over Harper and grabbed the lube from the side table, coating his fingers.

“This hole is mine,” Ash rumbled as he slathered Harper’s rim, slicking him obscenely. “Mine to touch and fuck.”

Harper grabbed his hardening cock and stroked. “Yes. It’s all yours.”

Ash spread his wings, eyes glowing, and pressed a finger inside Harper. His muscles were relaxed from being rimmed in the shower, and Ash slid right in, all the way to his last knuckle.

“So hot for me, mate.” Ash swirled inside Harper, and he squirmed. “My cock belongs in here. Fate made you to take me.”

Pleasure raced down Harper’s spine. He threw his head back on a groan and released his cock before he came. “Fuck. Yes, your cock belongs inside me. I want to be yours. I need you to own me.”

“You’re already mine, Harper.” Ash pumped his finger before adding a second. “I know you can feel it. Look inside.”

Harper gasped as Ash stretched him, but as he adjusted to the sensation, he looked inward.

Feelings of home and safety burned stronger than ever, but beyond that was something else. He felt a loving presence, a warmth so deep he didn’t think he’d ever be cold again. He felt Ash, and the more he opened himself to Ash’s presence, the stronger the link became.

“I feel you,” Harper whispered. Ash’s presence seemed to intensify, bursting with love and pure joy.

“I feel you too, sweet.” Ash gazed down at Harper like he hung the moon.

Harper clenched around Ash’s fingers. He wanted more. More of the connection between them and more of Ash’s body. He wanted to be consumed by it.

Ash worked him open more urgently, like he knew Harper needed it. Given their connection, he probably did. Just as Harper knew Ash’s desire to claim him was soul-consuming.

“Now,” Harper begged when he couldn’t take any more of their combined need. “Claim me now.”

Ash moaned, the sound vibrating at the end as it turned into a growl. He pulled his fingers out of Harper and slicked his cock. He lined up, and Harper wrapped his legs around Ash’s hips.

Ash’s gaze lifted from Harper’s hole and settled on his face. “Put your arms around my neck. Hold me close.”

Softness flooded the bond, and Harper’s heart pounded. He wrapped his arms around Ash and pulled him into a kiss. Ash whined and thrust forward .

His cock stretched Harper wide, pushing Harper to his limit. He gasped as Ash’s cockhead made it past that tight ring of muscle, sending a thrill down his spine.

Ash purred against Harper’s mouth. He pressed his hips forward, giving Harper just enough time to adjust, but not so much that he lost the feeling of Ash taking him over.

“Yes, Ash.” Harper thrust, taking Ash all the way inside. “ Ugh . Yes. Perfect.”

“I couldn’t agree more, sweet. I want to stay like this forever.”

“Deal.” Harper rubbed his cheek against Ash’s and tightened his arms around his neck.

Ash hummed. He pulled back before thrusting forward, jolting Harper up the bed. Harper swore, and Ash captured his mouth, working him over, his kiss commanding and hips relentless in their sensual, unhurried rhythm. Harper’s pleasure built, and the bond strengthened, his awareness of Ash increasing until it filled his soul.

Harper cupped his demon’s cheeks and stared deep into his glowing eyes. They may only be starting to get to know each other, but Harper could feel what the bond could become. They were going to grow into something wonderful together.

“I love you, Ash.”

“I love you too, Harper.” Understanding radiated along the bond as Ash rocked his hips, holding Harper’s gaze.

Harper had never felt so claimed. Ash owned his body, but it went beyond that. Ash claimed Harper’s emotions, good and bad, all aspects of who Harper was and who he’d become.

He bared himself to Ash, showing Ash all of himself, and Ash accepted him, loved him, and wanted it all. And in return, Ash gave himself over to Harper.

Harper sensed the depth of Ash’s heartache caused by so many years alone. Ash had been numb. It broke Harper’s heart because he knew that feeling. He’d been numb too. They’d both shut down. It was how they’d survived.

But Harper could do more than survive with Ash. He had so much to give. Life sizzled between them. Ash’s joy at finding Harper shone bright. Together, they had a home.

“Ash…” Harper wanted to put it all into words, but his body trembled with pleasure, and he couldn’t figure out how.

“I know, sweet,” Ash whispered. “I feel it too. It’s time.”

“Yes. I need you.”

Ash murmured words in a melodic language, the sounds dancing across Harper’s skin. Magic flared, electrifying the air, and the mating spell brought everything together.

Harper whimpered, Ash echoing the sound. He picked up his pace, snapping his hips against Harper’s ass. Harper cried out. It was too good. Pleasure tightened inside him, and he exploded, cum spilling onto his stomach.

Ash growled and stiffened, heat flooding Harper as Ash filled his body. “ Mine ,” Ash groaned, pumping his hips. “ Mine .”

“ Yours ,” Harper echoed, deep satisfaction washing over him as his pleasure rolled on.

Ash brought his wrist to his mouth and bit down, drawing blood with his fangs. His eyes flashed golden, a hint of red lingering on his lips.

Harper reached for Ash’s wrist. He didn’t think twice. He had to connect with his mate, give and take everything he possessed. Harper pressed Ash’s wrist to his mouth hungrily, latching on. Blood filled his mouth, Ash’s spiced, smoky flavor bursting on his tongue.

He drank deeply, moaning as Ash fucked him, the magic of their connection keeping them hard and needy even though they’d just come.

“You’re mine, Harper,” Ash grunted, hips smacking against his ass. “Make me yours. ”

Harper sucked on Ash’s wrist. He’d never get enough of his mate. The bond sparked and drowned his senses with pleasure and possessive need.

Ash growled. His hips faltered, and he came again. Harper released Ash with a groan. He ground his ass against Ash, keeping his cock buried deep.

“Please, Ash.”

Ash knew what he needed. The bond telegraphed it loud and clear. He turned Harper’s head to the side and pierced Harper’s neck with his fangs.

“ Oh, Ash .” Harper’s back arched. He grabbed Ash’s horns and fucked himself on Ash’s cock.

Pleasure radiated from his neck, pulsing in time with the pounding in his ass. Fucking Hell . Each gulp Ash took felt like getting his cock sucked.

Ash rumbled, drinking deeper, and Harper came, spilling bursts of cum onto his belly as his orgasm turned him inside out.

He saw stars, and nothing had ever been more beautiful.