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Finn

I woke up with a start, but relaxed as soon as I registered Levi's strong arms wrapped around me.

I was delighted to find us still in bed, and nuzzled into Levi's neck, breathing in the scent of warm skin and mate.

I could get used to waking up like this, but I probably shouldn't.

I knew the nightmares weren't gone just because I didn't have any last night, but that didn't mean I couldn't enjoy waking up without one.

Levi grumbled sleepily, his arms tightening around me, and I smiled into his skin. I had a feeling his hug would be too tight for a human, but I could handle it. Actually, I kinda loved it. It made me feel secure, like I knew he would hold onto me no matter what tried to pull me away from him.

The pitter-patter drew my attention to the window across from the bed, and I sighed happily at the sight of the downpour. A cozy, rainy day with my hot, utterly cuddly mate was exactly what I needed after yesterday's session. I'd forgotten how emotionally draining therapy could be.

Levi groaned, and I pulled back so I could look at his face as he rubbed his eyes, then blinked at me.

I loved seeing the moment his brain came back online because his lips curved up in a smile, his eyes twinkling as he gazed at me. "Hey, Finn. Fancy seeing you here."

I chuckled, then reached up to place a kiss on his chin. He still had a tight grip around my middle keeping me from reaching his lips, but he seemed to realize that. As soon as he loosened his hold, I slid up until we were face to face, then pressed a kiss on his lips.

He smiled as he kissed back, and I hummed, running my palm under and up the back of his t-shirt.

His skin was warm and smooth, and I could feel his muscles under my palm, so firm and strong.

I wanted to get him naked and caress every part of him, but my body seemed to have other plans, because my stomach growled at that moment, making Levi pull back with a chuckle.

"How about we freshen up and have some food first?" he suggested, and I sighed.

"I want to kiss," I muttered, and Levi laughed.

"And we will. But let's get some food in you first, hmm?"

My basilisk side seemed to be completely on board with that idea, which made sense since he wasn't all that into sex, though he did like the closeness that came with it. Knowing Levi wasn't going to budge, I got to my feet, then pulled him up.

We freshened up one by one, then made ourselves some breakfast—omelets for both of us, eggs for Greta—that we ate at the counter because both our minds were on other, more fun things.

As soon as we were done eating, Levi put our dishes in the sink and declared he would do them later.

I didn't argue because I wasn't an idiot, and he took my hand and led me back to the bedroom, locking Greta out when she tried to follow.

I felt bad for her, but unfortunately not enough to change our morning plans.

"Am I the only one who thinks this whole mate thing is a little crazy?

" Levi murmured as he pulled me close, his arms sliding around my back.

I gazed into his eyes as I shook my head, and he smiled.

"Right? I've never felt this way about anyone before, Finn.

You're on my mind all the time. When I'm at work, when I'm home alone, when we're together. ..you're all I can think about."

I shivered at the intensity of his gaze, placing my hand on his chest. His heart beat steadily under my touch, though it picked up pace the longer we gazed at each other.

"I feel the same. I was...before, whenever I thought about finding my mate, I always worried I wouldn't be able to trust him.

I couldn't imagine how a stranger could become the most important person in my life, how I would allow them to. "

Levi pressed a kiss on my jaw, making me smile. "But then I found out it was you, and it was such a relief."

Levi's brows shot up, his lips curving in a smirk. "Really? Was it because of my charming smile?"

I laughed, then shrugged. "It didn't hurt. But mostly..." My smile softened, and I cupped his face between my palms. "Mostly, it was because you made me feel safe when we were kids. You still do."

Levi exhaled unsteadily, his eyes still on mine. "Oh, fuck, Gin."

He leaned up, and I lowered my head to meet him halfway, moaning under my breath at the sheer intensity with which he kissed me. His hands slid up my body, caressing my hips, my back, my shoulders. His fingers slid into my hair, and he tilted my head just so, giving himself a better reach.

My hands fell to his hips and stayed there as he practically made me float with just one kiss, and I was breathless by the time he pulled back.

"Bed?" he asked against my lips, and I nodded quickly.

We climbed onto the bed, and Levi didn't waste a moment before pouncing on me again, his arms caging me against the headboard as he settled on my thighs and pulled me into another kiss.

Sliding my hands under his t-shirt, I ran them over his back as his tongue slid into my mouth, tangling with mine.

I could feel how hard he was against my abdomen, and my own cock was rock hard, pressing against his ass .

My basilisk side urged me to hold Levi close, to not let him go, and I dug my fingers into his back, pulling him as close as physically possible and praying I'd never have to.

Levi

I rocked my hips, pulling groans from both of us as our cocks got the much-needed friction they were so desperate for.

Finn's nails dug harder into my back, the sharp hint of pain making me gasp, and I pulled back from his lips to latch onto the crook of his neck, leaving kisses and little bites on the pale skin.

Would he mind if I left a mark on him? I didn't want to hurt him, but I couldn't deny that the idea of leaving a mark that told everyone he belonged with me turned me on.

Sitting up so I could see his face, I hummed when I found his fascinating yellow eyes looking back at me.

I'd gotten him to tell me a little more about his basilisk side, and while he'd been reluctant, he'd told me the other part of him wasn't all that into sex but enjoyed the emotions that came with him.

"Oh, look at you," I murmured, kissing his cheekbone then leaning back so I could see his eyes. "So beautiful."

His cheeks darkened, and the yellow flickered, then turned back to his no-less-mesmerizing green. Had I just flustered Gin or his basilisk side? Both of them?

Finn rocked his hips, making me grunt as I felt his hard cock rub against my ass and the underside of my balls. How would he feel inside me, just like this? I'd never done that before, but I wanted Finn's cock inside me.

"Will you fuck me?" I asked, and Finn blinked, then tilted his head.

"You want me to top?" he asked, and the confusion in his voice almost made me laugh.

"Not what I said, Gin. I want your cock in me, but I want it my way. Is that okay, or do you prefer to bottom?"

Finn licked his lips, his eyes sliding down my still-clothed body before meeting mine. "Whatever you want."

"You sure?"

Finn nodded slowly, and I grinned, then climbed off him. "Get your clothes off," I murmured, and he pulled his t-shirt off with one pull, then went for his sweatpants while I did the same.

Once we were naked, I grabbed some lube from the nightstand and joined him on the bed again. His eyes slid from the tube in my hand to my groin, and he held his hand out.

"Can I prep you?"

"Sure." I handed the lube over, then straddled his thighs again, this time with my back to him. Going up on my knees, I braced my hands on the mattress and spread my legs, grinning when Finn let out a groan. "Like what you see?"

"Very much," he agreed without hesitation, and I hummed when I felt his finger trace my hole with just a hint of skin-warmed lube.

He massaged my entrance with a single finger for a little too long, and I was about to tell him to get on with it before I came just from that—I had plans, damn it—when he pulled his hand away.

When he touched my hole again, he pressed two lube-slick fingers against it, slowly pushing his way in. I moaned, resting my head against my arm as he oh-so-slowly pushed inside, making me feel every millimeter of his skin.

He took his time prepping me, but once he slid three fingers inside me, I decided I was ready, and pulled away from his hand, quickly turning around to face him.

"Do you want a condom?" I asked, and Finn quickly shook his head. While we couldn't pass anything to each other, condoms were useful in other ways too, like avoiding a mess. While I would love to feel his cum inside me, I'd only enjoy it if he did too.

"Okay," I murmured, then poured some more lube in his hand so he could slick up his cock. Once he was ready, he held his cock in place as I slowly lowered myself on it, both of us moaning as he finally breached me.

"Fuck, you're so tight," Finn gasped, making me laugh.

"That would be because I've never done this before."

Finn sucked in a breath, his eyes going wide as they met mine. "You haven't?"

"I've had sex, Gin. I just usually top—that's it."

"If you prefer topping..." Finn started, but I cut him off with a kiss as I slowly sank the rest of the way onto him until my ass was flush with his thighs .

"Again, that's not what I said," I murmured as I pulled back, bracing my hands on his shoulders so I could start moving. "I couldn't do this with just anyone, Gin. I want to do this with you because it's you."

Finn stared at me for a moment, then swallowed. He placed his hand on my chest, right over my heart, and hummed. "I can understand that. I've never done it like this either."

"Bottoming from the top?" I asked as I moved up and down his length, my mouth falling open at just how good it felt.

Finn shook his head, then leaned forward to kiss me, making me suck in a breath at the wonderful change in angle.

"Having sex with someone I have feelings for," he said, and it took me a moment to remember our conversation.

I'd had sex with people I'd dated before, where we'd had feelings for each other and I'd thought we might actually build something together, but it had never felt like this.

Sex with Finn felt like it was the only thing keeping me alive, like I would die the moment we stopped.

"Your heart is racing," Finn murmured, and I kissed him again, riding him slow and deep as I caressed his lips with mine, tasting every drop of his need, his desire, his feelings for me.

It was all right there, laid bare for me to feel, to absorb.

I hoped he could taste my feelings too. I hoped he could feel just how much he meant to me.

"Faster, Levi. Please," Finn begged, and I kissed the corner of his lips, then his jawline, then his neck, pausing to bite at the delicate skin as I picked up pace, switching the angle so the head of his cock pressed against my prostate.

Trailing my right hand down his torso, I wrapped it around his hand, then pulled it to my cock, wrapping it around my length. Getting the message, Finn started jerking me off.

Sensing his climax close, I pulled back so I could see his face. His eyes met mine as soft pants escaped his parted, blush-pink lips, and I moved over him, watching the way his eyes flickered between green and yellow the closer he drew to falling apart.

When his climax hit, he shouted my name, then went still, and I continued riding him as I felt his cum fill me. His hand had fallen still over my cock, so I took myself in hand and started jerking off hard and fast as Finn watched me with hooded green eyes.

"Fuck, you look so sexy like this," I panted, my eyes roaming over his sweat-slick skin, as I felt myself drawing closer and closer to the edge. When I came, I spilled over his abdomen, covering his skin in my cum. He groaned, making my cock jump and spurt some more cum.

When I was completely drained and starting to feel a little foggy, I slowly levered up, and Finn's softened cock slipped out of me, along with some of his cum.

I fell on my side beside him, humming at the feel of the soft sheets against my oversensitive skin, and waited for the world to stop spinning.